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Believe it or not, peach trees are loving the cold  C/D1

WINTER STORM

6,300 left out in the cold

Emergency shelter offers refuge and warmth

Ice wipes out power, water as state’s grid unable to handle demand

Central Texas Electric Cooperative CEO Bob Loth says crews working 24/7 on repairs  A/B2 FROM THE PUBLISHER

We don’t relish having to print late, and it only happens in exceptional circumstances. But that’s what happened with the winter storm.

Power outages and hazardous travel conditions mean your newspaper was printed and delivered one day later than normal. Even producing our e-edition was delayed due to a lack of power.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your continued readership and advertising. — Ken Esten Cooke

WEATHER Feb. 9-16, 2021 Rainfall for this week....................... .87 Rainfall for February...........................87 Rainfall for 2021............................... 1.82 Normal for Date.............................. 2.60 Same Date Last Year..................... 4.59 Low — Feb. 14........................................ 8 High — Feb. 9...................................... 78 High Low Rain Tuesday 78 54 Wednesday 53 40 Thursday 40 33 Friday 32 36 .86 Saturday 29 32 Sunday 30 8 Monday 28 4 .01 Tuesday 26 4 Total Rain .87 Courtesy www.wunderground.com, accuweather.com

Burn ban is off for Gillespie County. Use caution and call 9975603 for information.

By Joe Southern and Samuel Sutton Standard-Radio Post

Texas continues to experience power outages and poor road conditions due to the week of Arctic weather, as 2.6 million in the state are without power, according to a Reuters report.

Locally, the City of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County continue to have electric outages and water infrastructure issues of their own.

“The main problems that we are dealing with today (Wednesday) are infrastructure issues related to the water and electric system. We are not at a critical stage yet with our water tanks still near capacity,” City Manager Kent Myers said. “However, several of our well sites have lost power, so we are going to ask the public to reduce water consumption today.”

Meanwhile, the city is working with Kory Keller of Allen Keller Co. and a company from San Antonio to get three large generators to the well sites.

“One of the reoccurring events that is having an impact on our water system is the increase in the number of water lines serving our residents that are breaking due to the cold temperatures,” Myers said. “This is causing some flooding of homes and our golf clubhouse.”

He reiterated the water system was “in good shape for now,” but the city is trying to be proactive to prevent major water issues.

“Some cities in this area, such as San Saba, do not have water,” he said.

“Other cities, such as Kerrville, are requesting their customers to boil their water due to the loss of water in their systems.”

As for electricity, the city and county are continuing to experience rolling power outages that are likely to continue until temperatures rise over the next couple of days.

“This is due to the fact that the demand on the statewide system exceeds the capacity,” Myers said. “Current demand is about 80,000 MW per day with capacity at about 55,000 MW. ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) is

FEBRUARY’S COLDEST DAYS EVER IN GILLESPIE -3 4 4 4 7 8

*Not quite a record this week, but two secondlowest ever temperatures on consecutive days. Thanks to meteorologist Roy Lucksinger, who mined the data from the National Weather Service San Antonio office, and data was used from Accuweather.com.

Charles Collier, with the city’s electric department, works to restore power on a line on West Ufer Street. Central Texas Electric Cooperative workers also have been repairing heavy damage and that will continue into the future for customers served by the utility. — Standard-Radio Post/Samuel Sutton

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GILLESPIE COUNTY

Frozen with few resources

Rural residents struggle with loss of electricity in Arctic weather

By Samuel Sutton

Standard-Radio Post reporter

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Gillespie County’s six days of Arctic weather left residents in rural areas of Gillespie County without electricity and water.

Elizabeth Ochoa, a Doss resident who works for Ambleside School of Fredericksburg, was elated when her

boss called off school on Thursday. That excitement turned to worry when she lost power hours later.

“We got a text from (Head of School) Russ York by 5:30 a.m., like super early in the morning,” she said. “It wasn’t for hours until the electricity went out. It went out around 2:30 p.m.

“Until that point, it was just really icy outside, and all my tree branches were

breaking and falling, but I didn’t think it was an emergency. Then the power went out.”

This was right after she had finished a workout. She wanted to shower before there was no longer hot water, but that was shortened when her water shut off after a loud noise occurred that she said sounded like a steamboat.

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Gillespie County residents gathered together and sought warmth in the emergency shelter set up in the Fredericksburg Elementary School, 1608 N. Adams St., this week.

Opened by the City of Fredericksburg, Gillespie County and the Fredericksburg Independent School District, the emergency shelter allowed a haven for those without electricity and heat in their homes.

City of Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Director Andrea Schmidt said they opened t h e If I’d shelter stayed Sunday in my morning, house, I would Feb. 14. be frozen “ T h e to death by school district tomorrow.” has been — John Williams, Fredericksburg great to resident prov ide us all of this,” Schmidt said. “They’ve been cooking for us.”

Schmidt said the shelter could house a hundred until the end of the week but so far, 24 is the largest amount of people utilizing it at one time as of Tuesday, Feb. 16.

“We’ve got both gyms that we can open,” Schmidt said.

“The school district has said they are willing to work with us if we need to open additional facilities.”

Many of those seeking shelter congregated in the school’s cafeteria filled with cots, blankets and sleeping bags, as well as a stack of board games.

“Most of them come from outside city limits because they don’t have power,” Schmidt said.

People from all over the county from Fredericksburg and Harper to the surrounding rural areas traveled to the elementary school in order to shelter in place.

Doris Evans sat on a cot facing her son, David Mann, and her grandson by the same name.

“We’ve been without water for days now and no electricity,” Mann said.

Mann said he and his family reserved a room in a local hotel, but when they arrived

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By Madalyn Watson

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Plans for a new Fredericksburg Middle School campus are underway.

On Thursday, Feb. 4, the district’s board of trustees approved making an offer on a tract of 57 acres of land. This came after a bond committee had met since September to review options for relocating the middle school.

“It’s always important for school districts to look at available land for future growth,

whether it be for the middle school, or just in general,” Interim Supt. Dr. Marc Williamson said.

A subcommittee created by the district brought forth a contract on 57 acres of land.

“We have been meeting with the landowner, but at some point, you have to put something in writing,” said subcommittee chairman and school board member Mark Cornett.

While Cornett couldn’t say where the location was, as an agreement has not yet been signed, it’s close to the current campuses.

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After losing the electricity, heat and water in their home, Doris Evans and her family searched for a place to warm up. With her son, David Mann, and grandson, she stayed at the emergency shelter as of Tuesday. – Standard Radio Post/ Madalyn Watson

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Loth has been catching a lot of heat from upset electric customers who have lost power during the arctic blast that has chilled the state for the last week, causing more than 3 million Texans to lose power and suffer through prolonged blackouts and brownouts.

In an interview with the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post, Loth explained that CTEC is working as hard and fast as it can to restore power but noted some remote rural areas might be without electricity for as much as a month.

“I’ve had crews working 16-hour days for several days in a row now,” he said.

Gillespie County was the hardest-hit county in the CTEC service area, and Loth said he can draw a line from Harper to Doss and Enchanted Rock showing where the most damage was done by the storm.

He estimated that more than 500 poles have been knocked down by ice and falling tree limbs.

“We have no hope of repairing all of that this week,” he said.

Loth said some customers in more remote areas could be without service for as long as a month just because of the difficult terrain crews have to overcome to reach downed poles.

“With two inches of rain and an inch of ice … it makes it difficult to get into places to change poles out,” he said.

He said he and every other utility in

Bob Loth, Central Texas Electric Cooperative CEO, estimated that more than 500 poles had been downed by ice and falling tree limbs.

ONLINE https://www.ctec.coop Texas has asked for help but none is currently forthcoming. He expects that to change in coming days as other utilities complete restoration and can space people and equipment.

“Every utility in the state is in this situation now,” Loth said.

He said CTEC is currently in an outage recovery mode but will switch to a rebuild stage after a few days. He said his focus is on getting power restored to as many customers as quickly as possible. As for the rolling blackouts, he said CTEC has no control over that.

“The state mandated rolling blackouts.

We absolutely have no control over that,” Loth said. “That comes from ERCOT

(Electric Reliability Council of Texas) as managed by LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority).”

He said substations servicing hospitals and other essential facilities are exempted from the blackouts. Customers also serviced through those substations are the “lucky ones” to not lose power.

Loth said the storm did more damage to the state’s electric grid than it was built to handle.

“We were as prepared as we could be for temperatures we have not seen before and lasting as long as we have seen,” he said.

He blamed the state and ERCOT for not being prepared to handle a rare weather event like this.

“I don’t think this could have been prevented. Texas has not done a good job supporting all the additional people moving here,” he said.

He also noted that the system was built to handle hot summer weather, not cold winter weather, especially a storm as cold and prolonged as this one.

Locally, Loth said he has plenty of materials on hand and on order to take care of the restoration.

“Our goal revolves around three things: good weather and more people and equipment,” he said.

In the meantime, he has two requests for local residents.

First, don’t rush gas stations when returning to the road. Gas and diesel are limited and most stations are out. “My people need the fuel so they can get the work done,” he said.

Secondly, he asks for patience.

“Everybody wants their power on but not everybody is going to get it on and not on immediately,” he said.

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The City of Fredericksburg, Gillespie County and the Fredericksburg Independent School District opened an emergency shelter in the cafeteria and gym of Fredericksburg Elementary School. With icy road conditions and many people losing electricity and water, the shelter houses those who have no other option for warmth and shelter. — Standard-Radio Post/ Madalyn Watson

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Williams said people who spend time in the shelter might get used to having heat and think it was okay to go home.

“You get home and you and the cat are the only ones in there,” Williams said. “And now its 29 degrees or 28 degrees. You’re in trouble.”

Williams’s cat, Karma, was taken to the animal shelter when Sheriff Buddy Mills drove him to the emergency shelter.

Although Karma and Williams were separated, he imagined the emergency shelter would be different if everyone brought their pets with them.

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WINTER STORM trying to shed the load to noncritical users but they are unable to decrease the load sufficiently to meet the capacity of the system.

Service was lost from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to the Nimitz Substation Tuesday night, resulting in a large portion of the city being out of power for three hours. A temporary fix was made, and LCRA crews are working to make necessary repairs. Another challenge is that crews are still dealing with continuation of falling tree limbs, which disrupt services to different areas to the city.

Shelter info Emergency Management Coordinator Justin Calhoun said more than 30 people sheltered at Fredericksburg Elementary School Tuesday night with more sheltering at volunteer fire departments throughout Gillespie County.

“They (FES shelter) started out with power, but lost it for about four hours last night,” he said.

He advised people to stay off the roads on Wednesday, due to black ice conditions following participation overnight.

“We’re still recommending people stay home and conserve electricity,” Calhoun said. “If they are in need, they should call us.”

The non-emergency number is 830-997-7585. For emergencies, call 911.

He said crews are working on maintaining infrastructure as best they can.

Weather After more precipitation Tuesday night, up to at least onefourth to a half-inch of ice coated much of the Hill Country and portions of the I-35 corridor, in the northern areas near Austin, according to the National Weather Service.

A 20% chance of wintry mix is expected for Wednesday night, with a low of 20 degrees and a 30% chance of snow and sleet is forecast for Thursday afternoon,

evaluate weather conditions and decide when they will open on Cont. from A/B1 Thursday. with a high of 30 degrees.

Icy weather should end Thursday night, with mostly clear skies and a low of 15 projected by Friday morning. The end of the week also looked clear, with sunny skies on Friday and Saturday and afternoon highs projected at 45 and 52 degrees.

Daniel Rech in Harper reported up to five inches at his residence since the weather event began.

Stonewall resident Jamey Vogel said the highest snow accumulated at his property was 3.5 inches.

Conserve power Fredericksburg’s primary provider of electric power, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), has advised the city that this area of the state may be experiencing brief power outages until temperatures rise in the next several days, Myers said. All local electric customers are urged to conserve their power use by following the guidelines established by ERCOT: • Turn down thermostats to 68 degrees.

• Close shades and blinds to reduce the amount of heat lost through windows.

• Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.

• Avoid using large appliances (i.e., ovens, washing machines, etc.).

• Businesses should minimize the use of electric lighting and electricity-consuming equipment as much as possible.

• Large consumers of electricity should consider shutting down or reducing non-essential production processes.

Emergency declarations Gillespie County Judge Mark Stroeher declared a local state of disaster for Gillespie County on Sunday, Feb. 14. The declaration will remain in effect for a period of no more than seven days unless renewed by the Gillespie County Commissioners Court.

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide emergency and, at Abbott’s request, President Joe Biden declared a federal emergency across the state.

The City of Fredericksburg/ Gillespie County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated on Saturday.

Power gridlock ERCOT entered its third highest level of emergency operations due to demand exceeding supply, Loth said.

ERCOT and LCRA began rolling outages in the area Monday morning to conserve energy across the state and protect the electric grid from uncontrolled outages.

“Central Texas Electric Co-Op does not have any control over which members are affected by these rolling outages,” he said.

“When a rolling outage occurs, members can be without power for one to three hours and may experience more than one of these outages per day.”

At one point on Tuesday, CTEC had more than 300 three-phase poles down, affecting Cherry Mountain Loop, Rocky Creek, Pecan Creek Road, Enchanted Rock, Willow City, Bear Creek, Center Point Road, 2323 and other areas, Loth said.

“Harper and Doss outages

Closures Due to continued dangerous weather conditions, the City of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County Offices remain closed on Wednesday.

Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions to determine if offices can reopen Thursday. City services and facilities, including garbage collection and the Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill, remain suspended through Wednesday.

Community COVID-19 testing events through Thursday, Feb. 18, have been canceled due to the weather.

All area schools will remain closed through Friday. The Doss Consolidated Common School District utilized remote learning.

H-E-B has announced it is curtailing its hours due to weather conditions and high demand.

Wednesday’s store hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Store managers will

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were caused by ice on LCRA transmission equipment, causing downed lines and poles, which LCRA and CTEC crews are working to resolve.”

He added that, due to infrastructure damage, they couldn’t provide estimated times for restoration.

“If you have a medical condition, it’s suggested you move to a safe location with family or friends,” he said. “Our service crews and office personnel are working 24/7 to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.”

The state’s electricity grid was designed for high demand during the summer, when air conditioning is used the most, according to The Texas Tribune. Some of the energy sources that power the grid during the summer are offline during the winter. When people stayed home during the storm over the weekend and demanded record amounts of electricity, the state’s energy system could not keep up.

Additionally, some of the energy sources powering the grid were knocked out by the inclement weather, most of which were facilities run by gas, coal or nuclear energy.

“Most of the plants that went offline during evening and morning today were fueled by one of those sources,” Dan Woodfin, senior director of system operations at ERCOT, told the Tribune on Monday.

Many wind turbines were iced over and also out of commission.

Woodfin said there simply is not enough supply to meet the demand for electricity, which is resulting in rolling blackout and brownouts.

“We have to maintain the balance of supply and demand on the system to maintain the reliability of the system as a whole,” he said. “If we don’t have more supply, the only thing we can do is start to reduce demand.”

ERCOT announced Sunday that it set a winter record demand for power, reaching 69,150 megawatts between 6-7 p.m.

ERCOT said Monday morning that 30,000 megawatts of power generation had been forced off the system.

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ATTRACTIONS

Museum now a Smithsonian affiliate

Active cases (per DSHS) Deaths (DSHS) Total Tests (DSHS)

(As of Wednesday, Feb. 17)

COUNTIES

69 2,182 46 16,953

Probable Cases

681

Confirmed Cases

1,617

Cases hospitalized at HCM

Active Total

Gillespie Mason Kimble Kerr

73 1,596 29 228 15 200 182 2,127

Kendall Blanco Llano

151 107 242

1,519 565 1,041

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Editor’s note: City, county, hospital and emergency management officials work together to provide local coronavirus information, along with numbers from the Texas Department of State Health Services website.

TX Cases 2,231,717 TX Deaths 40,717 TX Recovered 2,268,067 US Cases 27,864,376 US Deaths

489,707

Sources: Local, Texas DSHS, CDC

COVID vaccinations underway at HCUC The National Museum of the Pacific War was recently named a Smithsonian Affiliate. The affiliation gives the museum access to the resources of the Smithsonian Institute. — Submitted photo

rations that stimulate a deeper understanding of our world.”

As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the National Museum of the Pacific War will have the opportunity to collaborate on unique, public programs and workshops, professional development opportunities, codevelop youth programs, host traveling exhibitions, borrow artifacts, and co-host public lectures by Smithsonian scholars.

The museum will also be able to participate in the Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Program, offering NMPW members and patrons “two-memberships-inone” — NMPW membership combined with a Smithsonian membership.

Cartier said although the affiliation doesn’t mean additional funding for the NMPW, it does open up a lot of opportunity for the museum.

“Through their affiliation

City, county offices remain closed Thursday Due to the inclement weather and the forecast for more snow or ice on Thursday, Gillespie County offices will remain closed Thursday and Friday morning.

Offices at the courthouse, Pioneer Memorial Library, Annex 1, Annex 2 and the AgriLife Extension Office will be closed.

“Hopefully, these extreme winter weather conditions will move out over the next several days, and we will be able to reopen all county facilities next Monday, Feb. 22,” County Judge Mark Stroeher said. “We apologize for the

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Collaborations, youth programs, more traveling exhibits ahead with partnership It’s often said that Fredericksburg’s National Museum of the Pacific War is “Smithsonian quality.” Now, it is officially a Smithsonian Affiliate.

The museum recently joined a network of more than 200 Smithsonian Affiliates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Panama. The program facilitates a two-way relationship among Smithsonian Affiliates and the Smithsonian Institution to increase discovery and inspire lifelong learning within communities.

“Being aligned with the Smithsonian name is a prestigious honor and one we’ve worked hard to earn over the years,” Museum Director Rorie Cartier said. “We are looking forward to the wide range of enrichment the Smithsonian Affiliations program will bring to the museum experience, including new programming that we’ll offer to our members and guests.”

Smithsonian Affiliates are collaborators on many of the Smithsonian’s strategic priorities, adding local content to national initiatives to help tell a fuller story.

“The National Museum of the Pacific War has a long history of educating and inspiring present and future learners about World War II through the human stories of those who served,” said Myriam Springuel, director of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Affiliations. “We are delighted to welcome the museum into the Smithsonian Affiliations program where our new partnership and shared missions will continue to inspire generations of learners through enriching collabo-

GILLESPIE COUNTY COVID-19 INFORMATION

inconvenience to the public; however, safety of our employees is our primary concern.”

City offices will also remain closed on Thursday.

City services and facilities, including the Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill, will be suspended.

Garbage collection will be attempted, but the city is asking for patience, as crews are having to catch up for three days.

Officials say they will continue monitoring the weather and the road conditions for Friday.

system … we can get content we might not otherwise have access to,” he said.

The affiliation will allow the local museum to borrow artifacts, book traveling exhibits, and access renowned experts for lectures and programs, Cartier said.

One of the first fruits of the affiliation will be a poster exhibit about Japanese internment camps during the war.

“Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans in World War II” will run Feb. 15-28. Feb. 19 is a national day of remembrance for Japanese American citizens who were imprisoned during the war by their own country.

Based in Washington, DC, the Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. Smithsonian Affiliations is a critical outreach unit at the Smithsonian, developing mutually beneficial relation-

ships with affiliates that have lasting impacts on audiences and communities.

The NMPW, founded in 1967, is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific and Asiatic Theaters in World War II. The museum annually welcomes more than 100,000 visitors. The museum sits on six acres in downtown Fredericksburg.

Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums, educational and cultural organizations to share Smithsonian collections, build collaborative networks and engage learners of all ages with Smithsonian resources.

ONLINE www.affiliations.si.edu

MIDDLE SCHOOL “It’s in a fairly good location.

We have some other ideas on some other properties, but this is one that we’ve been talking to the most,” Cornett said.

The land cost, Williamson said, would come out of the capital budget’s fund balance.

“Secondly, in order to build a new middle school, you’d have to pass the bond,” he said. “The bond designed right now that we’ll be working on bringing forward will not include a tax rate increase.

Williamson said the exact numbers they are looking at will be in the range of $40 to $65 million without including a tax rate increase. The won’t have those numbers until the bond is determined.

Williamson added that when looking at land for a new school, it’s important to look at the land’s appropriateness. A few reasons Williamson and Cornett feel the desired land is appropriate are the land’s size, location and its adequate util-

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ity services.

At this time, a bond election has yet to be called. The contract has not been finalized, in part due to inclement weather.

“We think it will work out positively,” Cornett said. “Once this happens, I will be happy to share more information.”

Hill Country Memorial officials announced Wednesday that community members scheduled to receive a COVID-19 vaccination this week and weekend should adhere to the following schedule: Those scheduled to receive a second vaccination dose on Thursday, Feb. 18, have been moved to Saturday, Feb. 21 at the same time as the initial appointment indicated on the vaccination record card.

Those second vaccination scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19 will now be administered on

Sunday, Feb. 21 at the same time as the initial appointment.

Those scheduled to receive their first dose on either Thursday, Feb. 18 or Friday, Feb. 19 will be contacted by hospital personnel to reschedule as soon as possible.

Saturday and Sunday appointments will not change, officials said.

“Thank you for your patience as we work through the scheduling details during this inclement weather,” said Jayne Pope, CEO.

COVID-19 testing events canceled due to weather The City of Fredericksburg has canceled its free COVID-19 testing events for the week of Feb. 15-18, due to inclement weather.

The free testings were previously set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

each day at Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park.

More information on the rescheduling of these events will be sent out as it becomes available, according to officials.

DAR chapter commemorates birthdays, present member awards The Ephraim Andrews Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual George Washington Tea and held its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.

The Good Citizen Award was presented to a high school senior as well as the

Community Service Award to a deserving member of the Fredericksburg Community.

The chapter will also commemorate the birthdays of presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

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The filing period has closed and the races are set for the May 1 City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Independent School District trustee elections.

Before the first vote is cast, however, there are important deadlines local voters need to be aware of.

Thursday, April 1, is the last day to register to vote.

Registration information can be found online at www.gillespiecounty.org/ page/election_info, or at the Gillespie County Annex, 102 East San Antonio St., Suite C. The last day to handdeliver an application for a ballot by mail (or mail-in ballot) is Friday, April 16, at 4 p.m. at the elections office in the county annex.

Deadline to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) is April 20.

Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday, April 19, and ends Tuesday, April 27. Voting dates, schedules and locations will be announced at a later date by the Gillespie County Elections Office, which is coordinating the elections.

Election Day is Saturday, May 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

That is also the deadline to return a mail-in ballot if the envelope is not postmarked, or on Monday, May 3, (next business day after Election Day) at 5 p.m. if the envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. May 1 at the location of the election (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply).

Curbside voting is available to voters with difficulty walking or standing for long periods. An election offical should be notified upon arrival. The election official will then bring a ballot to the car outside the polling location. Those without an assistant should call 830-997-6518 ahead to notify the voting clerk of the need for curbside voting.

For more, contact Elections Administrator Anissa Herrera at elections@ gillespiecounty.org or 830997-6518.

Needs Council offers tax help services The Hill Country Community Needs Council is offering tax assistance by appointment for households with income under $57,000 per year.

To make an appointment, go to needscouncil.org/tax or call 997-9756.

Returns are e-filed by certified public accountants.

Required items include: 2019 tax returns; Social Security cards (or ITIN letter); photo IDs; bank card or check book for direct deposit/payment; all 2020 tax documents, such as 1099s, W-2s, 1095-A and all IRS notices or correspondence.

The Needs Council is located at 1904 N. Llano St.

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“I guess my well, the pump is connected to the electricity or something,” she said.

She called Central Texas Electric Cooperative, and was told to be patient, as they were working to try to fix the same problems for about 4,000 other members.

“That’s when I realized like, ‘OK, this is not coming back on for like, an hour,’ so I had to kind of figure out what to do after that,” she said.

Ochoa ended up staying in a hotel in Fredericksburg for a night, before driving to her family’s house in Boerne Friday morning. Before heading there, she went back to rescue her cats. As she was driving, she saw other neighbors leaving.

“I’m pretty sure everybody’s still in the same situation,” Ochoa said, and she was right.

Other rural residents, like Blaine and Marsha Hahn, said their power went out Friday morning.

“When we lose power, we lose water,” Blaine said, referring to the same well issue Ochoa spoke about.

Blaine explained that with all of the trees down in the rural areas from the weight of the ice, it looked as though a tornado passed through.

“That’s the biggest thing, just the amount of precipitation and the amount of ice and the amount of weight that it all caused on everything,” he said.

At one point over the weekend, CTEC was still working to restore power to 6,000 members, after just restoring 8,000.

“The damage from fallen limbs and trees is extensive,” CTEC officials said in a statement on Friday. “We know it is beyond difficult to be without power and that freezing cold temperatures make it worse, but rest assured, we won’t quit until everyone is up and running.”

Helping out The displacement of residents due to power loss, water loss and home damage didn’t go unnoticed by city and county officials, as they partnered with the Fredericksburg Independent School District to provide a temporary shelter at Fredericksburg Elementary School, which opened at noon Sunday.

Calhoun said if anyone needs assistance getting to the shelter, they should call the dispatch nonemergency line at 830-997-7585.

For information on the shelter, call Calhoun at 830-9987252.

“Sheltering in place is the best option right now, but if you need to get out, call the nonemergency dispatch line and someone will be there to help,” Calhoun said.

The rural town of Doss was covered in ice as early as Thursday afternoon, causing electricity and water to go out for residents. — Standard-Radio Post/ Samuel Sutton

Clockwise, from above, downed power lines could be seen through the county, including this one on U.S. 87 North. Gillespie County resident Larissa Hallford took this photo of a power line pole snapped in half. This type of damage was one reason many people were without power. CTEC tive Staking Technician Matt Wood looks at a downed power line while assessing damage. blocking a aroad heading to Doss from U.S 87 North.

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e ver a g a i n w i l l I w at c h a Ha l l m a rk mov ie where ever yone get s snowed in, then plans an impromptu Christmas carnival on the town square and think “how romantic!” It’s safe to say we are all ready for Jack Frost to pack his bags and head back to his arctic home.

We will remember Valentine’s weekend of 2021 as the first time in history all 254 Texas counties were under a winter storm warning and the Texas Hill Country experienced at least six days of temperatures below the freezing mark.

And sadly, far too many will also remember enduring those conditions without power and/or water.

The past few days I have thought so much of my mother and grandmother, who always seemed to have overstocked pantries and would say things like, “you just never know.”

There were plenty of times I rolled my eyes as a kid, but in surveying my own kitchen this last week, I am so thankful to be a chip off their overly-prepared block. With or without power or water, I won’t go hungry.

I even sent my co-worker’s daughter a simple recipe for snow ice cream and we traded photos of our creations – hers was orangeflavored, mine peppermint. I was a little jealous that hers was topped with neon pink sprinkles. In the spirit of friendly competition, I scrounged a few chocolate chips for mine.

The Chamber offices have been closed since Friday, but I have never been more grateful for our Chamber members. I cannot imagine how exhausted the employees of our power providers must be, desperately trying to repair and sustain overburdened systems.

Lodging facilities have offered deeply discounted rates to residents in need of a warm place to stay.

There is a team of healthcare workers, including the CEO, camping out at the hospital so impassable roads do not keep them from their patients.

Meanwhile, home care and hospice workers helped transport patients without power to hotels or other family members to keep them safe.

Grocery workers are striving to serve, despite shortages created by interrupted delivery schedules.

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The restaurant and bakery Emma + Ollie, located at 607 S. Washington St., added several new elements such as take-and-bake casseroles to its business model to adjust to the world amid a pandemic.

Named after Chef Rebecca Rather’s great-aunt Emma and owner Kathryn Harrison’s grandmother, Ollie, the restaurant and bakery are inspired by the comfort food and baked goods served with love by their family members.

“It’s a lot about honoring those women in our lives that inspired us to love and nurture our friends and family through good food,” Front of the House manager Leigh Lacy said.

Lacy said their business is like a visit to Grandmother’s house when she’s prepared to feed her progeny with something good, homemade and fresh from the garden.

“Everything is locally sourced and everything is made from scratch,” Rather said.

The restaurant lists some of the local businesses and Texas farmers they support on their menu and website, such as Agarita Creek Farms in Fredericksburg and 44 Farms in Cameron.

“During a time as challenging as last year, it was even more important to support those local small farms,” Lacy said.

Customer needs Since life is chaotic right now, Lacy said a lot of the changes made were to help alleviate the chaos in their customers’ lives.

“We absolutely love taking care of our locals and we appreciate it,” Lacy said.

At the end of the day, they distribute any leftover pastries to businesses throughout town since they are baked daily.

“We also try to do breakfast at the hospital as often as possible,” Rather said.

Lacy said in trying times, it’s important to do what you can to support one another and at Emma + Ollie, they had to consider what their customers needed.

“When this initially hit, everyone was afraid to go to the grocery store; everybody was trying different things to help people as much as possible,” Lacy said.

When the coronavirus started to change everything early last year, Emma + Ollie switched to serving to-go orders.

The restaurant and bakery started to offer more than regular menu items with the addition of casseroles for customers to heat up at home.

At the end of a long day working from home or taking care of kids, casseroles are “an easy thing that would feed a family,” Lacy said.

The casseroles offered are updated on their Instagram and website with some of the popu-

Fernando Herrera stays warm with a cup of coffee from Emma + Ollie as he peruses the restaurant’s retail space. Customers can purchase treats from Emma + Ollie like baked goods and prepared foods in this retail section of the bakery and restaurant to take home. – Standard-Radio Post/ Madalyn Watson

lar casseroles being Shepherd’s Pie and Chicken Enchiladas, Rather said.

Rather had experience with takeout and casseroles to-go at one of her previous businesses, Rather Sweet.

“We also are creating grab-and-go things, so not only the casseroles, but you can come in and get a quart or a pint of chicken salad or pasta salad,” Lacy said.

Logistics When Emma + Ollie opened back up to the public, they stopped with to-go orders but continued to offer the take-and-bake casseroles.

The seating had to change, and they made one of the dining rooms into a retail space — which was a plan in the works even before COVID-19.

“People ask how we have handled it and I said, ‘Honestly, it is like riding a 10-speed bike, and we’re constantly shifting gears, because day to day, things change,” Lacy said.

Like a lot of businesses, Lacy explained, they had to reevaluate what they offered to their customers and the best way to provide a sense of normalcy while also considering safety.

“It’s about pivoting quickly,” Rather said.

It reminded Lacy of the“Friends” episode where Ross yells the word “pivot” as Chandler and Rachel help him move a couch up the stairs.

Another major change they had to face is limiting the crowds, since visitors lined up for brunch.

“Now with limitations of how many people you can seat, or not seat too close together,” Lacy said, “the challenge is how do we do our best to accommodate that.”

From the beginning, the staff at Emma + Ollie has been diligent about masks and cleanliness in order to protect customers as well as staff.

“We really tried to take good care of them and not only keeping them safe and — it is a family — try to support one another,” Lacy said.

A lot of college students who work at Emma + Ollie seasonally are gone, leaving some job openings they are working to fill.

Staff members of Emma + Ollie are planning and looking ahead, but continuing to assess the impact COVID-19 can have on their business.

“In the meantime, we are just focused on what we can do to try to make people feel welcomed and also that their quality of experience and quality of food is up to the expectations of what we want to provide,” Lacy said.

FTC awarded Theatre of the Decade in San Antonio region The Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) recently announced its recognition as the Theater of the Decade (2010-2020) in the San Antonio region by BroadwayWorld. com Awards.

The award is voted on by theatergoers in the surrounding Texas Hill Country area. FTC was one of many theaters eligible for the award.

“We are very proud to be recognized by the fans of live theater in this region,” said Executive Director Steve Reily. “Typically, every year, our audience attendance and community support has increased. This year was a challenge due to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite numerous obstacles, we have been able to push ahead with our 24th season.

“Attendance has been strong and audiences have been very receptive to the artistic quality of our work.

It is thanks to our hard-working staff, dedicated volunteers, and talented artists that we were able

The Fredericksburg Theater Company was recently awarded Theatre of the Decade (2010-2020) in the San Antonio region. Pictured, Jeryl Hoover plays Tevye who leads members of his village in celebraton as they sing “L’Chaim!” in the FTC production of “Fiddler on the Roof” in Febuary of 2015. — Standard-Radio Post File Photo

to earn this recognition. We are very fortunate to produce works in Fredericksburg, where the community has an immense appreciation for the arts,” Reily said.

Several other artists who have worked with FTC were also recog-

nized for their work this past decade.

The full list of award winners may be found online at broadwayworld. com/san-antonio The list of associated artists, volunteers, and fundraisers follows: Arts Educator of The Decade: Dawn Hahn,

Best Dance Studio of The Decade: Ms. Rhonda’s School of Dance, Best Ensemble: Smokey Joe’s Cafe - Fredericksburg Theater Company – 2020, Best Theatre Staff: Fredericksburg Theatre Company, Best Youth Theatre Camp/After School Program of The Decade: Fredericksburg Theater Academy., Costume Design of the Decade: Chasity Trajcheski - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - Fredericksburg Theater Company – 2016, Dancer Of The Decade: Madison Grumbles Smokey Joe’s Cafe - Fredericksburg Theater Company – 2020, Director of a Musical of the Decade: Jim Weismann - The Addams Family - Fredericksburg Theatre Company – 2020, Director of a Play of the Decade: Jim Weisman - Noises Off - Fredericksburg Theater Company – 2016, Fundraising Supporter of The Decade: Barbra Lake, Lighting Design of the Decade: Addison Power - Smokey Joe’s Cafe - Fredericksburg Theatre Company – 2020, Performer of The Decade: Daniel Melton - Spamalot Fredericksburg Theater Company – 2019, Production of A Musical of The Decade: Les Miserables - Fredericksburg Theater Company – 2014, Production of A Play of The Decade: 12 Angry Men - Fredericksburg Theatre Company – 2020, Set Design of The Decade: Jim Weisman - Les Miserables - Fredericksburg Theater Company – 2015 and more.

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Pre-paid debit card for ABEL plan announced Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the launch of the U.S. Bank Focus Card — a new prepaid debit card for Texas ABLE Program account owners.

With the Focus Card, Texas ABLE account owners can pay for qualified disability expenses on the go or online — anywhere nationwide that accepts Visa debit cards.

“This is a powerful tool that gives Texas ABLE account owners a convenient new way to use the funds in their accounts,” Hegar said.

“This increased flexibility will help account holders manage their personal finances and become more financially independent.”

The Focus Card is a reloadable prepaid debit card funded by withdrawals from the Texas ABLE account. Account owners can transfer money from the account to the card and use it when needed. Balances on the card are covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Texas ABLE account owners can log into their account at any time and request a Focus Card on the “Profile” tab. New enrollees can request a card at the time of enrollment.

Beneficiaries of the Texas ABLE account can request a card for themselves; authorized legal representatives on the account can request a card for themselves or for the beneficiary, but not both.

For more information about the Focus Card, visit https://www.texasable.org/usingable/#us-bank-focus-card.

There is no cost to enroll in the Focus Card Program, but some fees may be assessed based on how the card is used.

Refer to the fee schedule for details regarding fees associated with the Focus Card Program.

Account balance and transaction history are available anytime via the U.S. Bank Mobile App or online at usbankfocus.com.

Established by the Texas Legislature and administered by the Texas Comptroller’s office, the Texas ABLE Program allows Texans with

What can applicants receive?

Applicants are eligible to receive funding up to 11 months of past-due rent and utility bills, the current month’s rent and utility bills and up to three months of expected rent and utility bills, for a total of 15 months of assistance.

disabilities to save in a tax-advantaged account while preserving eligibility for certain meanstested state and federal programs.

Texas ABLE is open to eligible Texans who experience the onset of a disability before the age of 26 and are entitled to Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or have a condition on the Social Security Administration’s list of Compassionate Allowances Conditions or a physician’s diagnosis of a qualifying condition.

For more information on Texas ABLE, including how to request a Focus Card, visit TexasABLE.org or call 844-4TX-ABLE (844489-2253).

Who can apply?

Renters are able to apply if:  The household has an income no more than 80% of area median income;  One or more members of the household submit a written attestation that they qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due to the pandemic; and  One or more members of the household demonstrate that they are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability (which may be shown by a past-due utility or rent notice or an eviction

notice) or that they live in unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions.

Also, applicants whose income is at or below 50% of area median income or where one or more members are unemployed and have been for 90 days prior, will be given priority if the application is made within the first two weeks of applications opening. Once the priority applicants are processed, applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

TDHCA has created a county-by-county list of income limits, which can be found at https://bit.ly/3tQ3FUk, as well as a simple flowchart for eligibility, found here: https:// bit.ly/3aaDxvk.

How can renters apply?

Applications can be completed at www.texasrentrelief.com, or via phone at 833-9TX-RENT (toll free).

The number offers assistance in multiple languages.

TPPA recommends that its member utilities proactively reach out to their potentially eligible customers or perhaps make a local media announcement about this program.

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through this.

We can all take inspiration from these members and do what we can to check in on and help one another.

I know I felt a little warmer inside upon receiving a call from a man who attends my same church. He knows I live alone and wanted to be sure I was doing okay and encouraging me to call if I needed

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Subfreezing temperatures on Friday, Feb. 12 caused stalactite shaped icicles to form on Texas Highway Department guide signs heading east on U.S. Highway 290. – Standard-Radio Post/Christine Granados

Local law enforcement works weather calls

Moreover, after three months of forward assistance, an applicant can request an additional three months of assistance if funds are still available.

Renters may also seek assistance for their utility bills, despite the status of their rent payments. Utility services include electricity, gas, water, trash and energy costs (such as fuel oil), but not telecommunication services (such as phone, cable and internet).

The following individuals have filed “Doing Business As” documents since Feb. 8 with the Gillespie County Clerk’s office:

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Statewide COVID rental relief program launched A $1.3 billion rental assistance program for Texans struggling to make rent payments was announced last week by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

The program is available for renters only and applicants may seek assistance for pastdue rent, utilities or both.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a significant financial strain on many Texans, and the Texas Rent Relief Program will provide an incredible lifeline to households in need of assistance on their rent and utility payments,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in announcing this new program, funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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help. It was a solid reminder most of the Lord’s work is done outside His walls.

There is something about adversity that often brings out the best in people.

Yesterday I noticed the little girl who lives across the street playing with her parents. In her pink pants, gold glitter hoodie coat and rainbow mittens, she would be

adorably hard to miss. Soon, more families were out and children and dogs ran wild along the pristine swath of snow.

Come to think of it, that’s a little Hallmark-esque right there.

McBride is the president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce.

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With the City of Fredericksburg offices closed due to the inclement weather, the Fredericksburg Police Department did not submit a police report this week.

Due to the inclement weather, the City of Fredericksburg Emergency Services department did not issue a Fire Department Dispatch report for this week’s newspaper.

Most of the calls the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office received between Monday through Sunday, Feb. 8-14, related to traffic hazards and violations. The GCSO also arrested two people in relation to public disturbances.

The sheriff’s office worked a total of 28 crashes with 23 of them considered minor and five considered major.

The GCSO also assisted the DPS with seven crashes.

At 8:28 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 17000 block of U.S. 290 West for a

disturbance involving a gun.

Sidney Prentice Skinner IV, 45, of Fredericksburg, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of child endangerment.

At 8:23 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, deputies dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of U.S. 290 West made contact with a woman. Isla Roop, 54, of Fredericksburg, was arrested on the charge of public intoxication.

into the jail.

As of Monday, the jail population was 46.

Weekly totals Deputies handled a total of 341 calls during the week. A total of 13 people were booked

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Feb. 8-14 28 accidents.

4 alarms.

13 animal-related calls.

1 civil dispute.

1 criminal mischief.

1 criminal trespass.

3 disturbances.

1 \mental commitment.

9 follow-up calls.

5 fraud.

1 harassment.

22 other agency assists.

2 prisoner transports.

6 public relations calls.

86 special assignments.

7 cases of suspicious activity.

72 traffic hazards.

48 traffic stops.

31 welfare concern calls.

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COVID-19 has affected Texans across the state. We have emergency funds available to help Texas renters pay current and past due rent and utility bills – even if the landlord has already sued for eviction in their local court.

Households must have incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and meet other eligibility requirements. For full details, visit TexasRentRelief.com.

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FHS boys’ hoops head to bi-district game when icy weather clears

By Christine Granados

In a zone, would be the best way to describe the Billies girls’ basketball team after Friday’s 72-29 victory over Gonzales in the first round of the playoffs.

The bi-district matchup was scheduled to be played on Thursday, Feb. 11 but the severe winter weather storms that shut down schools and Texas roads last week also postponed high school playoff basketball games.

The team’s spacing and timing was aided by their good footwork, which resulted in many shot opportunities.

“I tell the girls that it’s 80% mental and 20% rhythm,” Head Coach Carrie Grona told Billies.Live announcer Don Brookshire after the game.

It seems the Billies have been in this zone the entire season, which is why they have been ranked No. 3 by Texas High School Basketball Coaches Association since November.

Their 24-1 record also helped establish their dominance.

As for their rhythm, they were 60% from three-point range, 63% at the free throw line and 55% from the field. The later statistic was helped along by the team’s three-pointers.

Avery Crouse landed two of three treys, while Brittley Bowers made three of five and Ella Hartmann three of six.

“It’s all muscle memory,” Grona said on Billies.Live. “We went back to basics at practice and their footwork is working. We moved the ball around a lot and got some wide open shots.”

The Fredericksburg High School Billies boys’ basketball team is heading into their 11th consecutive playoff game on Friday, Feb. 19 against Pleasanton, depending on weather conditions.

The first-round playoff game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Northside Gym in San Antonio at 8400 North Loop 1604 West.

“They’re a tough first round draw,” Head Coach Tim Kaman said about the Eagles.

Pleasanton, 18-8 overall, is coming off a four-game win streak and big victory over District 27-4A’s No. 1 team La Vernia, so the Billies will have to play their A game.

“We had a very good pre-season and district season, but now we are in the playoffs, so every possession of every game is important,” Kaman said.

RJ Marquez is the Eagles’ top shooter and Jake Casias is dangerous from three-point range.

In their final district game against Canyon Lake at home, the Billies shot 30% from three-point range, which is also their season average.

The Hawks made the trip to Fredericksburg before the winter weather hit the county last Friday.

Coach Lucas Chapman said the roads were clear but the drive from Canyon Lake on Friday morning was cold.

The Billies ended their district schedule in dominate fashion by defeating the Hawks, 91-50.

“It was a nice way to end the district season.

We came out ready, and we hit some shots,”

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Far left, Audrey Spurgin goes up for a short jumper against Boerne, FEB. ????. Spurgin scored 7 points against Gonzales at last Friday’s bi-district game in Hondo. The Billies won 72-29 and will move on to the second round of the playoffs against Yorktown with time and place to be determined, when the severe winter weather clears. Left, Matthew Monger, shoots an easy jumper against a Canyon Lake defender in the Billies final District 28-4A at home. FHS won the contest, 91-50 and are moving on to bi-district against Pleasanton. While the game is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19 in San Antonio, times and dates are subject to change due to weather conditions. — Standard-Radio Post/Joe Southern and Christine Granados

UTSA coach speaks on Harper boys’ team finishes third in District 29-2A family, faith, football

By Christine Granados

Standard-Radio Post reporter

University of Texas at San Antonio head football coach Jeff Traylor spoke to 85 coaches about how family and Whataburger shakes are at the center of his game plans during last Friday’s Hill Country Coaches’ Clinic.

Eighty-five coaches from 36 schools braved the cold weather to attend the seventh annual coaches’ clinic hosted by the Fredericksburg High School football team at Inn on Barons Creek last Friday and Saturday, before the winter snow storm Uri closed roads.

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UTSA Head Coach Jeff Traylor is welcomed to Fredericksburg

by FHS Head Coach Lance Moffett on Friday for the Seventh Annual Hill Country Coaches’ Clinic.

Traylor talked to 85 coaches about recruiting locally for the Roadrunners and how family and Whataburger shakes are always the center of his game plan. — Standard-Radio Post/Christine Granados

Harper’s four-game hot streak was extended to five after the Longhorns beat Johnson City, 57-40, at home to end their District 29-2A schedule.

“They’re excited because we’ve played well,” said Head Coach Cade Tatsch. “We’ve won five in a row now. They know we have to keep working to keep it going though.”

Tatsch said it looks like his team is going to play San Antonio Lee in the first round of the playoffs. Final district standings were put on hold when the winter storm Uri hit Texas and postponed many of the boys’ basketball games.

The University Interscholastic League said they would extend certification deadlines and will know more once travel conditions improve.

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Dalton Brown scored a game high 26 points against Johnson City last Tuesday.

The Longhorns won 57-40 and finished third in district. They will head to the first round of the playoffs when the severe winter weather clears. They may play San Antonio in bi-district. The University Interscholastic League will finalize league standings when the roads clears of ice. – Photo by Noel Storey, Harper High School Journalism teacher

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Harper girls’ hoops routes Charlotte, 91-31, last week fication deadlines. Once we know more about when travel conditions will improve, UIL will communicate extensions to facilitate girls’ basketball playoff rounds and the completion of boys’ basketball district play,” according to Charles Breithaupt, executive director of UIL. “There are no plans for determining playoff round winners via coin toss. We will release a plan that allows for games to be played once more information is available related to the weather.”

Last Thursday’s playoff game against Charlotte was also in jeopardy because of a

positive COVID test.

Three days before Thursday’s game against Harper, Charlotte Coach Nick Campos got a call that one of his players tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Pleasanton Express newspaper.

“Later in the day, Campos got a call saying the test was wrong,” stated the Pleasanton Express. “This means the Charlotte Trojanettes were back in the playoffs.”

In Hondo, the Ladyhorns (19-5, 8-4), seemed to give Charlotte (13-4, 9-3), another scare with all five Harper starters scoring in double

digits during the Ladyhorns’ 91-31 victory over the Trojanettes on Thursday, Feb. 11.

This secured them a spot in round two of the playoffs against the undefeated Yorktown Wildcats at 22-0.

Yorktown’s Seely Metting scored 34 points in the bi-district matchup against George West that the Wildcats won, 68-46.

Harper 91, Charlotte 31 Thursday, Feb. 11 at Hondo Harper - - - - – 91 Charlotte - - - - – 31 Scoring: Rachel Perkins 25, Kylie Wolsey 19, Whitney Spaeth 17, Carter Wood 12, Talli Millican 9.

Assists: Millican 7 Rebounds: Wolsey 10, Millican 7.

Blocks: Wolsey 11.

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A-TEAM SMS 51 – St. Monica 26 Jan. 28 at home SMS 18 8 21 4 – 51 SM 9 4 4 9 – 26 Scoring: Gage Bryant 15, Kadin Kunz 11, Rylan Kovar 10, Jack Gioffre 9, Tyler Boswell 2, Brooks Immel 2, Luke Harkleroad 2.

Rebounds: Kunz 7, Kovar 6, Boswell 5, Bryant 5, Landon Beyer 4, Immel 3, Harkleroad 3, Vincent Hickey 3.

Steals: Bryant 3, Kovar 3, Boswell 2, Immel 2, Kunz 1, Gioffre 1, Beyer 1.

Coach’s comments: “We were able to put this game away early, and we hit some outside shots tonight and that helped get our inside game going,” Head Coach Rick Loth said.

“This was our last game of the year and I would like to thank all of the parents and volunteers that helped make this season happen. It truly took a lot of extra help.”

Holy Spirit 31 – SMS 29 Jan. 26 at Holy Spirit SMS 2 2 6 19 – 29 HS 0 11 6 14 – 31 Scoring: Rylan Kovar 8, Brooks Immel 7, Gage Bryant 7, Kadin Kunz 5, Jack Gioffre 2.

Rebounds: Kovar 10, Bryant 6, Kunz 5, Immel 4, Gioffre 4.

Steals: Kunz 2, Bryant 2, Kovar 2, Giofffre 1.

Coach’s comments: “We turned the ball over and missed some easy looks through the first two-and-ahalf quarters,” Head Coach Rick Loth said. “This group always continues to battle and get themselves back into the game. We just came up a little short tonight.”

B-TEAM St. Mary’s 43, St. Monica 4 Jan. 28 at Holy Spirit SMS 19 10 0 14 – 43 SM 0 0 2 2 – 4 Scoring: Griffin Beard 13, Davis Frantzen 8, Gus Wegner 6, Brody Beyer 4, Gavin Mayberry 4, Ivan Cop 4, Creek Frantzen 2, Liam Ahern 2.

St. Mary’s 25, Holy Spirit 22 Jan. 26 at Holy Spirit SMS 0 2 8 15 – 25 HS 2 6 2 12 – 22 Scoring: Griffin Beard 12, Davis Frantzen 10, Gus Wegner 4.

Rebounds: Davis Frantzen 5, Noah Tatum 4, Beard 4, Gavin Mayberry 2, Wegner 2.

Steals: Beard 4, Tatum 3, Mayberry 2, Creek Frantzen 2, Wegner 2, Davis Frantzen 1.

Coach’s comments: “We started very slow in this game and missed a lot of easy shots,” Head Coach Rick Loth said. “I was very pleased with how the boys continued to fight and get themselves not only back into the game, but to get the W.

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A-TEAM St. Mary’s 33 – St. Monica’s 8 Jan. 28 at home SMS 18 5 6 4 – 33 SM 1 0 3 4 – 8 Scoring: Katie Hagel 12, Addison Schoessow 12, Ally Page 5.

Rebounds: Schoessow 16, Sadie Seidenberger 8, Page 5, Hannah Moellendorf 4, Cana Vollmar 3, Hagel 3, Livi Cotts 2.

Steals: Hagel 4, Schoessow 4, Page 3, Moellendorf 2.

St. Mary’s 29 – Holy Spirit 18 Jan. 26 at Holy Spirit SMS 0 7 14 8 – 29 HS 0 7 3 8 – 18 Scoring: Katie Hagel 12, Addison Schoessow 12, Ally Page 5.

Rebounds: Schoessow 16, Sadie Seidenberger 8, Page 5, Hannah Moellendorf 4, Vollmar 3, Hagel 3, Livi Cotts 2.

Steals: Hagel 4, Schoessow 4, Page 3, Moellendorf 2.

B-TEAM SMS 22 – Holy Spirit 15 Jan. 26, at Holy Spirit SMS 2 0 12 8 – 22

HS 0 0 8 7 – 15 Scoring: Nora Schoessow 8, Willa Heep 8, Ellie Tatsch 4, Madalyn Kovar 2.

Rebounds: Heep 14, Tatsch 7, Schoessow 5, Kovar 3, Sam Wegner 2, Sophia Mein 1.

Steals: Schoessow 3, Kovar 2, Tatsch 2, Mein 1.

Coach’s comments: “Thank you to Coach Duren for his help this season,” Head Coach Bobbi Rhodes said. “And a big thank you to all the parents who went along with all the changes so smoothy. Everyone’s cooperation was much appreciated.”

Though the season was short, there was definitely individual, as well as team improvement, and it will be fun to see how much better these girls get next year with a full season,” she said.

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Two Ambleside freshman swimmers made school history as the first athletes to compete in the TAPPS Division III State Swim Meet on last Monday in San Antonio.

Anne Kate Goodson and Elijah Junker Goodson Junker placed in the top 10 at the meet.

Junker placed seventh in the Goodson placed fourth in 100 free with his personal best two events, including the 500- time of 53.79 and ninth in the yard freestyle and 100 back- 50-yard freestyle with anothstroke with times of 5:43.19 er personal best of 24.44. and 53.79, respectively.

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Kaman said. “Our defense should show up every night, but the key is going to be our offensive execution. Today we did a nice job on offense. Our defense makes our offense better, which was the case today.”

Playoff game dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions.

“With wintery conditions delaying basketball games, UIL will be extending certification deadlines. Once we know more about when travel conditions will improve, UIL will communicate extensions to facilitate girls’ basketball playoff rounds and the completion of boys’ basketball district play,” according to Charles Breithaupt, executive director of UIL. “There are no plans for determining playoff round winners via coin toss. We will release a

PRIVATE SCHOOLS BASKETBALL SCORES Rebounds: Cop 9, Jack Edwards 8, Noah Tatum 5, Creek Frantzen 5, Davis Frantzen 4, Beyer 4, Mayberry 4, Beard 3, Ahern 2, Wegner 2.

Steals: Beard 5, Cop 4, Beyer 3, Tatum 2, Davis Frantzen 2, Mayberry 2, Creek Frantzen 2, Wegner 1.

Coach’s comments: “This was our final game of the season and the boys did not disappoint, as they built a big lead early to secure the win,” Head Coach Rick Loth said.

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HARPER GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

The Harper Ladyhorns basketball team won the bi-district championship against Charlotte in commanding fashion and are headed to the second round of the playoffs against Yorktown sometime in the near future.

The Area matchup against Yorktown was scheduled to be played on Tuesday, Feb. 16 but the severe winter weather storms that shut down schools and Texas roads last week also postponed high school playoff basketball games.

“With wintery conditions delaying basketball games, UIL will be extending certi-

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Heritage 66 LR 4 9 10 16 – 39 Points: F. Sawtelle 12, J. Roberts 10, J. Fritzsch 10, J. Hoermann 9, R. Sheldon 6, J. Tabor 8, A. Ludwig 4, J. Henderson 2, R. Thomason 2.

Coach’s comments: “It was a good night for us tonight,” Stewart said. “We were able to play our young guys the majority of the second half. Depth is going to be very important for us going down the stretch.

“We are doing a better job taking care of the ball, but shooting and rebounding the ball, we have to get better.”

plan that allows for games to be played once more information is available related to the weather. Schools who are able to safely travel should do so according to the posted certification deadlines.”

FHS 91, Canyon Lake 50 Friday, Feb. 12 at FHS Gym Canyon Lake 8 8 8 26 – 50 FHS 20 27 22 22 – 91 Scoring: Colby Brasher 11, Jorge Marin 11, Cole Immel 10, Dillon Rabon 9, Kaleb Partin 9, Trapper Cramer 7, Matthew Monger 6, Kinley Kott 5, Cade McBee 5, Cade Terry 5, Kade Jenschke 2, Jakob Schandua 2, Kyle Kuhlmann 2.

Rebounds: Immel 10, Partin 8, Rabon 6, Schandua 5, McBee 4, Sanchez 4, Marin 3, Brasher 3, Kott 2, Jenschke 2, Davien Garza 2, Monger 2, Terry 2.

Steals: Schandua 4, Cramer 3, Rabon 3, Brasher 2, Immel 1, Sanchez 1, Partin 1.

Assists: Cramer 4, McBee 3, Rabon 3, Schandua 3, Jenschke 2, Kuhlmann 2, Garza 2, Sanchez 1, Monger 1, Brasher 1.

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Feb. 5 Heritage 12 18 18 25 – 73 SAC 15 14 8 16 – 53 Points: J. Fritzsch 28, J. Hoermann 23, J. Roberts 16, J. Henderson 4, F. Sawtelle 2.

Coach’s comments: “This was to clinch the district title game,” Head Coach Clarence Stewart said. “We did some good things tonight, we utilized our big men. John Fritzsch and Jack Henderson and floor general Josh Hoermann controlled the pace really well. Sophomore Jake Roberts came in and provided some much needed outside shooting, connecting on four triples and finishing with 16 points.

“Hats off to those guys over there at San Angelo. Tough ball club over there. It was a good game until three of their starters got into foul trouble.

Rory Shelton took three key charges to get them into foul trouble.

“These stats don’t show up in the stat sheet, but we have been talking about the intangibles and these are the things we need to win ball games.

Finn Sawtelle was very defensively sound tonight, keeping pressure on the ball. More of the intangibles we preach.

“We’re the number one ranked team going into the playoffs with two district ball games left. We are start-

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BILLIES BASKETBALL

The Billies girls’ basketball team is heading into their eighth consecutive area playoff game. They were scheduled to play Sweeny at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Flatonia High School.

However, severe weather conditions related to the winter storm Uri blanketed all of Texas with ice and snow and caused the cancellations of school and playoff games.

The University Interscholastic League is working to facilitate basketball games throughout Texas.

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“With wintery conditions delaying basketball games, UIL will be extending certification deadlines. Once we know more about when travel conditions will improve, UIL will communicate extensions to facilitate girls’ basketball playoff rounds and the completion of boys’ basketball district play,” according to Charles Breithaupt, executive director of UIL. “There are no plans for determining playoff round winners via coin toss. We will release a plan that allows for games to

be played once more information is available related to the weather. Schools who are able to safely travel should do so according to the posted certification deadlines.”

Correction Grona was incorrectly quoted in last week’s newspaper article about the Gonzales playoff game.

The correct quote was: “This should be one of those games we should win,” said Coach Carrie Grona.

FHS 72, Gonzales 29

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Trapper Cramer stole the ball in the opening seconds of the Canyon Lake game last Friday at FHS Gym as Dillon Rabon (5) looks on.

Cramer passed it off to Colby Brasher (30) who was fouled during the breakaway layup. Brasher scored two free throws to open up scoring for the Billies. FHS won the game 91-50. FHS is headed to bi-district sometime in the future,after the severe weather storm clears. — Standard-Radio Post/Christine Granados

HOOPS tensions to facilitate girls’ basketball playoff rounds and the completion of boys’ basketball district play,” said Charles Breithaupt, executive director of UIL via press release. “There are no plans for determining playoff round winners via coin toss. We will release a plan that allows for games to be played once more information is available related to the weather.”

Like everyone else in the district, the Longhorns were surprised to learn that Goldthwaite handed San Saba their first loss in district last Tuesday with a 48-45 win at home.

The reigning Region IV-2A champion Armadillos, who

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didn’t get to play at the UIL state tournament last year because of COVID, dropped to 16-4 overall and 10-1 in district.

Goldthwaite (11-6, 9-2) secured the No. 2 playoff seed.

The Eagles were to finish their regular season Friday at Center Point before the winter storm put a hold on all travel.

Harper (9-14, 9-3) is in line for the district’s No. 3 playoff seed.

Harper 57, Johnson City 40 Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Harper Johnson City 14 14 7 5 – 40 Harper 15 25 8 9 – 57 Scoring: Dalton Brown 26, Derek Perkins 16, Quinn Durst 8, Tod Baumann 5, Zane Schubert 2.

Quinn Durst breaks through the Johnson City defense in last Tuesday’s final district game. The Longhorns beat the Eagles, 57-40, and placed third in District 29-2A standings. They will be heading to bi-district some time in the future.

– Photo by Noel Storey, Harper High School Journalism teacher

football, according to FHS Head Coach Lance Moffett.

Traylor, who is in his first year as a Division I NCAA coach, embodied the clinic theme of family.

He explained how family and faith guides every decision he makes on and off the field.

“Families are always welcome at all times. I’m that guy,” Traylor said about his coaching philosophy. “If they’ve got something, they better be gone. When you look back, life’s too short. This is why all families are welcome at all times.”

He also recognized how the coaching profession is filled with selfless individuals who like to serve their communities and spoke about the pitfalls of the profession by using himself as an example.

In Gilmer in 2003, he was not only coaching but teaching Sunday school and in several other service and civic clubs in the community. During his Sunday school class, he passed out and was taken to the emergency room for exhaustion.

He credits Tommy Maxwell’s Coaches Outreach organization for saving his life.

“He gave me permission to say no for the first time in my life, and I will always be forever grateful,” he said. “I would encourage all of you in this room to do this, too.”

“I know how you all are trying to save your communities. You’re trying to save your churches, trying to save your family, trying to save children,” he said. “You really better learn to take care of yourself and you really better learn to say no.”

Traylor said he counts his blessings every day. As a high school coach, he said he stayed on equal footing with the rest of his staff, except on game day.

“That’s the only time I play the head coach card, so I can drive my truck back,” he said.

Friday, Feb. 12 at Northside Gym FHS 19 21 20 12 – 72 Gonzales 9 5 10 5 – 29

Scoring: Ella Hartmann 21, Brittley Bowers 13, Avery Crouse 10, Madison Frantzen 8, Anabel Araiza 7, Audrey Spurgin 7, Misty Danz 3, Madison McKinnon 3.

Rebounds: Hartmann 5, Crouse 5, Spurgin 4, Bowers 3, Frantzen 3, Araiza 2, Ryann Gallagher 1, Taylor Grona 1, Danz 1, Steals: Bowers 7, Araiza 5, Hartmann 3, McKinnon 3, Grona 2, Crouse 2, Gallagher 1.

Assists: Hartmann 4, Bowers 3, Araiza 2, Crouse 2, Danz 1, Spurgin 1, Frantzen 1. McKinnon 1.

Blocks: Spurgin 1.

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With his 30 years of game day experience, he knows what each win and loss will look like, and he said he considers a game a success, win or lose, if the coaching staff executed their game plan. “(After the game), I drive my truck back. I go through that Whataburger and I order a big ole shake and I drink the hell out of it, if we’ve done all those things we wanted to do — win or lose,” Traylor said.

“If we had those tricks that we wanted to call, if we had the pressure that we wanted to bring, if we had that play we wanted to run.”

“If we didn’t do it, that’s not the way I wanna go down,” he said.

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Traylor wasn’t disappointed by his coaching staff often.

In Traylor’s 15-year tenure at his alma mater, Gilmer High School, he posted a 175-26 record and led the Buckeyes to five state championship game appearances, three state titles and 12 district crowns.

In 2014, Gilmer renamed Buckeye Stadium the Jeff Traylor Stadium to honor Traylor, the four-time Texas High School Coach of the Year.

After Gilmer, Traylor served as associate head coach for University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University and University of Arkansas, as well as running backs and tight ends coach.

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The Roadrunners earned a 7-5 record, after winning seven games in the previous two years. The Roadrunners were second in USA’s West Division Conference and made it to the First Responder Bowl in 2020, where they lost, 3124, to Louisiana Tech. It was UTSA’s second bowl game appearance.

“In 30 years, I had never missed a day of work until I got COVID before the bowl game,” Traylor laughed. “You talk about coaching from the living room; when your boys are on ABC, that was tough.”

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It’s not only cruel to leave pets outside. It’s also illegal.

While many Gillespie County residents are protecting plants, pipes and pets during the freeze, many don’t realize they could get in trouble for not properly protecting pets.

Texas law requires pets be brought inside during severe weather.

According to Section 821 of the Texas Statute of the Health and Safety Code it is illegal to restrain a dog during severe weather conditions.

“An owner may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog’s movement: (3) in the case of extreme weather conditions, including conditions in which: (A) the actual or effective outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit...”

This includes heat advisories, freezing temperatures, tropical storms and tornado warnings.

According to the Humane Society of the U.S., animal neglect is considered a misdemeanor crime in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The Humane Society recommends: keeping pets sheltered from the cold; bundling up short-haired dogs; wiping down pets after they come in from outside; checking water and food bowls to make sure water is fresh and unfrozen and banging a car’s hood before starting the engine to avoid injuring small pets that have crawled under the hood for warmth.

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Cold weather peachy keen for local orchards

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Buds receiving efficient chill hours from winter storm that could yield bigger fruit

By Joe Southern

Standard-Radio Post managing editor

T

he icy cold weather may be taking its toll on some plants and trees in the area, but for growers of the county’s top crop, the conditions are just peachy.

“So far I don’t think we’re going to have a damaged crop,” said Paul Pehl of Behrends Orchards.

He said the weather has actually been good for the trees because they have not started budding yet and the coating of ice helped protect them from single-digit temperatures. His wife, Randy Pehl, said the moisture from the snow and ice is needed.

“It’s good for them at this stage,” she said.

Darlene Pirot of Wahls Peaches in Stonewall said she won’t know the condition of their orchard until later this week, but she said she is relieved that the trees are getting the chill hours they need in order to produce a good crop.

“They need to get about 700 chill hours,” she said. “Last week we were around 600.”

Donald Eckhardt Orchards posted on social media that the snow and cold are welcome.

“Let it snow! The crew at Eckhardt Orchards wishes you a beautiful snow day. We are, and have been, receiving the chill needed during tree dormancy to produce our next crop,” the post said.

Jenschke Orchards posted a video on Face-

Peach trees on the grounds of Das Peach Haus on U.S. Highway 87 South during the “Blue Norther” that hit Fredericksburg on Thursday, Feb. 11. – Standard-Radio Post/Christine Granados

book of workers covering strawberry plants, but said the peaches should be in good shape.

“The peach trees should be fine (this time),” they said.

Gillespie County Horticulture Extension Agent Beth McMahon wrote in her column for the newspaper that the fruit trees in the area should survive the cold and ice without problem.

“Actively blooming fruit trees will suffer from freezing temperatures. If the temperatures are in the single digits, they can lose as much as 90% of their bloom,” she wrote. “Fortunately. fruit trees, including peaches, that are adapted to the area shouldn’t be blooming right now. The weather hasn’t been warm enough to trigger bloom in adapted varieties yet.

“Dormant peach trees with fully dormant buds should be fine. Peach trees with buds just slightly swollen may see some bud death, but will not

lose all their flower buds. This bud thinning isn’t a bad thing, because less fruit buds means you get bigger fruit,” she wrote.

Vogel Orchard issued a notice Tuesday saying its trees are in good shape.

“We were starting to see some very minor bud activity with the warm temps preceding this winter blast. Fortunately, the cold was preceded by significant moisture which hydrated the trees and then created an insulating ice layer throughout the tree canopies,” the company said.

“This combination is very encouraging, particularly with the extreme cold the last 36 hours.

If this would have been a dry weather system, we could have received significant damage to both the fruit buds and the trees. Instead, the trees appear healthy and the buds are receiving very efficient final winter chill which should result in a strong bud setting.”

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Texas can’t run from the nation’s problems Texas born of secession, but there is no right to secede, no matter how enticing

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very biennium as the Texas Legislature prepares to meet there is the traditional blizzard of pre-filed bills.

Hidden among the mundane are local pork projects and items of political importance to legislators and their constituents. Some are clanging attentiongetters with no real intent of ever being acted upon.

This year the resounding gong comes from our own Rep. Kyle Biedermann. He put forth the so-called “Texit” bill that would have voters begin to consider if Texas should remain part of the United States of America or secede and become its own country.

To a lot of Texans fed up with the direction this country is heading and the liberal takeover of the federal government, the idea of striking out on our own has a sweet sound to it. It’s only when you listen to the facts that it becomes clear that Biedermann’s bill has a hollow ring to it.

The biggest problem with House Bill 1359 is that it is illegal. No matter how disgruntled we become with Uncle Sam, Texas is permanently and irrevocably linked to the rest of the union.

“The legality of seceding is problematic,” Eric McDaniel, associate professor of government at the University of Texas at

Austin told The Texas Tribune. “The Civil War played a very big role in establishing the power of the federal government and cementing that the federal government has the final say in these issues.”

McDaniel’s opinion echoes that of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who wrote in 2006 that, “If there was any constitutional issue resolved by the Civil War, it is that there is no right to secede.”

The idea of secession is nothing new.

Texas was born of secession in 1836 following the war with Mexico. After nine years of self-government as its own nation, Texas joined the United States via a treaty.

That treaty gives Texas the right to divide into five states – Texas and four others – but it does not give Texas the right to secede. Although Texas attempted secession with the rest of the South during the Civil War, that proved to be a failure.

Another thing that will doom Biedermann’s bill in the unlikely chance it even gets a hearing in Austin are the voters. Ultimately, it will be very difficult for most any Texan to pull the lever in favor of ending the comfort and security of their U.S. citizenship in favor of the unknown.

So, while the secessionist rhetoric might sound adventurous and enticing, it comes with dark undertones that ultimately make the effort a waste of time.

Instead, let’s focus on the problems and become part of the solution.

That’s the Texas way. – J.S.

Texas, we have a grid problem S omeone needs to answer for the fact millions of Texans were without power during lethally cold weather.

Scores of people in Gillespie County, mostly seniors, sought help for health crises caused by the cold and lack of electricity.

Business owners, already reeling from COVID-19 and the restrictions on commerce imposed to slow its spread, were forced to shutter, adding to their financial burden.

This catastrophic failure of the state’s power grid was no mere inconvenience.

It’s also not an ideological question.

We can argue on some warm day this spring about whether shaggy tree-huggers, or rapacious corporatists or something else altogether, was mostly to blame.

The bottom line is, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, whose sole reason for existence is to ensure the reliable delivery of power to ratepayers, failed spectacularly because of cold weather much of the country deals with as a matter of course every winter all winter long.

Texas ratepayers, taxpayers and residents deserve to know what went wrong, who allowed it to go wrong and how state lawmakers intend to ensure nothing like it happens again.

This debacle was not caused by failure of local or regional power equipment.

People were left in the lethal cold for hours on end because of administrative decisions to shut off the power for what amounted to days, in some cases.

It apparently was a matter of more demand for electricity than the state’s power generators could provide.

Everybody from the governor on down should be demanding answers about how Texas, regarded by some as the energy capital of the nation, got in such feeble condition.

Lawmakers have a big stake in getting to the root of the problem. No matter how much time they spend telling people what a haven for business Texas presents, this event tells a different story. What the disaster says loud and clear is that Texas is a fair-weather state with a huge problem. – Edited from The Galveston Daily News

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In disaster, we see what’s taken for granted

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t sometimes takes challenging times to notice the things we take for granted. This past week has reminded us of many of those things, from electricity, to heat, to lights, to water, and the ability to drive anywhere and anytime we want.

This winter storm of 2021 knocked out so much of those things we take for granted.

We’ve all been astounded by the work put in by local electric line crews. Their job seemed too large to overcome with hundreds of electrical poles downed by this storm and thousands without power.

But those folks from Central Texas Electric Coop and the City of Fredericksburg worked hard to get power restored.

The legislature will be dealing with our state’s creaky electric generation system, but that’s not our local linemen’s fault.

Carl Luckenbach stated on social media he had been without power for some time, and he appreciated how his great grandfather must have had to deal with inclement weather without the benefit of cell phones and electric lines.

We also take for granted that our emergency workers will respond when called. This week, they did a Yoeman’s job at responding to calls. We had an emergency calls scanner with us this weekend and it was going off constantly.

Dispatch seemed to tone out EMS and fire calls every few minutes. There were the usual calls, like someone choking, a non-emergency transfer or lift assist calls. But there was a deluge of welfare check calls and accident responses, as people sat in their rural homes without power, cell phone service, water or all of the above, or they ventured out onto slipper roads.

Law enforcement, even when there is not much crime, always plays a supporting

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role, whether diverting traffic around wrecks, or responding to calls ranging from serious domestic violence calls to those involving teens who found a large piece of plastic and tied it to a pickup truck to fishtail down streets, perhaps not always being as safe as we know our exceptional teens are. (One friend posted a joke that there are two Texas responses to bad winter weather: Panic shopping or tying something to the bumper of a pickup. Those of us from small towns know this to be truth.)

And let’s not forget our wrecker drivers. For the past week, they have been on high alert, working to get drivers out of ditches, towing wrecked vehicles of those of us Texans who can’t drive “worth a dang” in wintry weather. Some even employed chains on their tires.

Those of us from south of the Mason-Dixon don’t even think about snow chains until weeks like this when we need them.

City Manager Kent Myers outlines the other heroic and extra-mile efforts of local crews, whether it was repairing electrical lines or helping set up a shelter for those without power. We salute you all.

Another thing we take for granted are the mature trees that make the Hill Country so attractive. When stepping outside last Thursday as freezing moisture began to weigh down trees, one could hear the cracks and crashes of sizable limbs all around our neighborhood. Our friends who live in the country reported the same things.

My friend Drew Crocker, who works for the National

Forestry Service, said he hated to see damage to a couple of unusual Deodar cedars located downtown, one near Schaetter’s Funeral Home.

Those trees have been around a while.

Dr. Leo Tynan, who sits on the board of the Hill Country Alliance and is a conservationminded fellow, posted from his North Gillespie County ranch that, “the cold version of hell is upon us... the equivalent of a Category 2 hurricane without a breath of wind.”

He posted, “The devastation to the trees of Gillespie County may be on a scale we have never before seen. It is like the Arctic in the hills to the north of Fredericksburg where we live right now. Snapping trees can still be heard this morning followed by the shattering ice like glass. I don’t think any sizable tree has been spared serious damage and I’m certain many will die over the next year or two. It is very sad.

“It’s especially overwhelming when you have to answer to it. It’s like playing chess with God- he looks up over his glasses and with a grin says, ‘your move.’”

The great thing is that we will witness the healing powers of nature, even in extreme weather events like these.

Trees are like us. If our roots are strong, we can withstand the pruning and damage that life gives us now and then.

Hopefully we learn from those episodes and bud out with new gifts, having soaked in experiences. And hopefully, like those ancient trees around town, we can be treasured and adored after many decades.

For those who worked all week to keep us safe and restore power, you’ve got good roots. Thank you sincerely. We are at our best when we do not to take you for granted. ken@fredericksburgstandard.com

Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket state Texans from Lubbock to Longview shivered under single-digit temperatures as their week began, with snow and ice creating dangerous road conditions throughout the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties and urged residents to stay alert to changing weather conditions. The Texas Division of Emergency Management deployed resources from various state agencies to prepare roadways, assist motorists, remove downed trees and perform search-and-rescue operations if necessary.

State officials with both the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Public Utility Commission asked residents to conserve as much power as possible due to the record demand for electricity caused by the record low temperatures.

“The lowest temperatures Texas has seen in decades necessitate a shared response across the state, from house-

holds to factories,” said PUC chairman DeAnn Walker.

“Along with the tools ERCOT uses to maintain the reliability of the grid, common-sense conservation also plays a critical role in our state’s endurance of this challenge.”

Hernandez, the state fire marshal. “In the past few years, several fatal Texas fires were started by space heaters.”

Hernandez offered four tips for space heater safety: • Inspect a heater before you use it. Make sure there are no cracked or broken plugs or loose connections.

• Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet.

• Keep your space heater at least three feet from anything that can burn.

• Turn off your space heaters before you leave the room or go to bed. Look for models that shut off automatically when tipped over.

About 80% of home heating fire fatalities nationally involve space heaters, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Space heaters The harsh weather, which in much of the state could continue until the weekend, means more Texans are relying on space heaters. “But be cautious,” said Orlando

Gary Borders is a veteran awardwinning Texas journalist. He published a number of community newspapers in Texas during a 30-year span. gborders@texaspress.com.

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Early rodeos ‘thrilling, dangerous’ Hindsights Michael Barr

Fine prizes.”

The best-known Hill Country rodeo in the early years was the Wild West Rodeo and Roundup held at the Hardin PL Ranch, 21 miles northwest of Fredericksburg near Willow City. Clint Hardin produced the Hardin Rodeo every year from 1931 until the start of WWII. Events at the Hardin Ranch Rodeo included bronc riding, bull riding, bulldogging, calf roping, mule riding, hog roping, wild cow milking, goat roping and double mugging (an event where one cowboy ropes a steer and another cowboy on foot attempts to bulldog the steer to the ground).

An advertisement in the Fredericksburg Standard described the Hardin Rodeo cattle as “the wildest Brahma type, especially imported for the occasion.” For the goat roping, the producer used carefully selected black goats as “wiry as a keg of eels.”

Those early rodeos were great shows featuring legendary performers and a variety of acts. Bob Paulson, “The Yodeling Cowboy,” played his guitar and sang to entertain fans in the lull between events at the Hardin Rodeo, but the most popular act in Willow City was “Friday” Ellis the rodeo clown and his mule of a thousand tricks. The mule would sneak up behind Friday and pull down his pants. When

50 YEARS AGO in the Standard FEBRUARY 17, 1971 An advertisement from the Fredericksburg Standard advertising the Hardin Rodeo.

Friday sat a rocking chair, the mule sat in his lap Toots Mansfield from Bandera won the calf roping and the double mugging events at the Hardin Ranch Rodeo in 1935. Toots was a six-time World Champion calf roper and a member of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

The promoter of both the Fredericksburg and the Kerrville rodeos in 1921 was H.A. “Hackberry Slim” Johnson. Hackberry Slim, who performed at both rodeos as well, was a rodeo legend.

He claimed to have busted his first bronc at age 5. He lost a leg in 1906 when a horse fell on him while working cattle at the XIT Ranch, so he carved himself a new one from the limb of a hackberry tree. He billed himself as the only onelegged bronc rider and bulldogger in the world. Next to

rodeo, his enjoyed stomping rattlesnakes with his wooden leg.

It may interest you to know that Hackberry Slim, a member of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, died just as he wanted – with his boots on. At age 91 he had a small part in the Willie Nelson film Honeysuckle Rose. When filming was over, Willie and his band performed at a party for the cast and crew. The band dedicated a song to Hackberry Slim. As the crowd applauded, the old cowboy stood up, danced with a young lady, sat back down, put his head on the table and died.

P.T. Barnum couldn’t have scripted it any better.

Barr is a retired teacher and principal living in Fredericksburg, where he spends his time writing. Contact him at mikbarr@aol.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Want to give a huge THANK YOU to CTEC workers. We appreciate the work that was (is being) done to keep us up and running.

Susan Johnson Fredericksburg

FVFD shoutout

On Feb. 2, I looked out the window and saw my horses wildly running up and down the fence line. Behind them the air was white with smoke! I went to the gate and realized the fire was in my neighbor’s field but had jumped my fence! My neighbors were trying to control it and called the fire department.

I got my horses into my yard and opened my gate for the trucks, not knowing that they were coming from a close grass fire on Old San Antonio Road. They were here in 15 minutes! Twelve trucks, yes 12, including Stonewall, Tierra Linda and Fredericksburg. They had to dissemble my gate to get the trucks coming and going.

What an amazing group of firefighters.

They were so efficient and got everything under control fairly quickly. Although for several hours they fought the fire as it spread to my other neighbor’s property, they were able to get in front of it and finally stop it. It moves so fast!

Polite and calm, they kept me informed as they worked.

My ATV also had something wrong with a tire. I commend Justin Calhoun for going beyond the call of duty and

LETTERS POLICY WE WANT YOUR LETTERS because we value your opinion on issues in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. We welcome responsible letters provided they are of 300 words or less, free of libelous content and written in good taste. Letter writers are asked to submit their name, home address and daytime telephone or cell phone number so we can contact you to verify you want your opinion

helping me. The lug nuts were stripped, so he realized I would need to take it to be repaired. He got my trailer onto my truck, along with the ATV, and after they all left I was able to take it in for repair.

The next day they were at my door at 8:30 a.m., repairing my gate opener and checking to see if I need anything else.

Love my Fredericksburg Fire Department!

You never know when you’ll need them, but they really are professional and caring. We are a blessed community.

Maryneil Dance

Who is responsible for enforcing the mandate – the city council, the mayor, the police, those citizens who follow the mandate and wear their mask?

I’d like to know who enforces the mandate because it sure looks like those who should be involved are not doing their job.

No mask, no entry. Simple!

Paula Provost Fredericksburg

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Letters may be edited for clarity, grammar and/or length. Letter writers may submit one letter per 30-day period to give all a chance at participation. Letters may be emailed to fbgnews@fredericksburgstandard.com or dropped off at 712 W. Main Street.

I understand there is a mask mandate for the City of Fredericksburg in effect until Feb. 28. Please explain to me why it is not enforced at city council meetings.

Approximately half of our citizens who attend these meetings do not wear masks. Is the mask mandate only in effect for the tourists on Main Street?

Excellent editorial on the oil/gas industry in Texas last week!

However, a letter to the editor claimed that withdrawal of federal lands from development would have minimal impact on our great state. UNTRUE. The order also halts offshore drilling in federal waters, which obviously comes back to our coastal refineries for process-

An estimated 5,000 people attended the dedication and open house of Hill Country Memorial Hospital on Sunday afternoon. The hospital grounds were a sea of cars as people from across the Hill Country came to see the new hospital.

During the open house, a sign near the entrance listed the total cost of construction and equipment amounted to $1.4 million, for an average cost per bed (50 beds) of $28,000.

Administrator Jerry Durr reported that the daily rate for semi-private service has been set at $30. Private room service will be $35 and $37.

The annual benefit turkey dinner and concert by the Fredericksburg Public School bands will be held Sunday, Feb. 21, at the elementary school gymnasium.

Adult plates are $1.35, while children’s plates are 90 cents.

Katherine Schlentz of Hondo, bride-elect of Kenneth Crenwelge, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the Girl Scout Cabin.

Fredericksburg’s newest beauty shop, Elite Coiffures, 202 South Adams, will have an open house on Monday. Manager Dorothy Moldenhauer invites everyone to come see their modern new facilities.

Paulette Jenschke became the bride of Thomas Leyendecker Saturday after-

CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS Want to contact a lawmaker about a federal or state issue? The following addresses and phone numbers for elected officials who serve Gillespie County residents.

U.S. House of Representatives District 21, Hon. Chip Roy 1100 NE Loop 410, Ste. 640 San Antonio, TX 78209 Phone: (210) 821-5024

FEDERAL OFFICIALS

STATE OFFICIALS

U.S. Senate Hon. Senator Ted Cruz (District Office) 3133 General Hudnell Dr., Suite 120 San Antonio, TX 78226 Phone: 210-340-2885

State Senate District 24 Hon. Senator Dawn Buckingham P.O. Box 12068 Austin, Texas 78711-2068 Phone: 512-463-0124 E: dawn.buckingham@senate.texas.gov

Hon. Senator John Cornyn (Main District Office) 221 W. 6th St., Suite 1240 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 469-6034

State House District 73 Hon. Rep. Kyle Biedermann 616 W. Main St., Ste. 101, 101A, 102 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Phone: 512-463-0325 E: kyle.biedermann@house.texas.gov

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noon, Feb. 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

The Fredericksburg Rockhounds are sponsoring a field trip to Enchanted Rock on Saturday. They will be searching for epidote, quartz crystals and Indian artifacts.

Great strides are being made in planning for Fredericksburg’s 125th anniversary celebration. Norman Rech and Belton Klinksiek, co-chairmen of the fund drive, encourage those who promised to contribute to turn in their donations. They report that just over $13,000 of the $42,500 budget had been turned in.

Joe Miiller, president of the ECHO citizens band radio club in Fredericksburg, was the guest speaker at Wednesday’s Fredericksburg Lions Club meeting.

Members of the Fredericksburg High School football team received their letter and award jackets Thursday at an assembly.

The FHS Battlin’ Billies basketball team closed out its season with a 58-47 victory over Crystal City on Friday night. The Billies finish the season with a 6-4 record and a firm hold on second place in district play.

The Stonewall Baseball Reunion directors met Feb. 9 to hear reports and elect new officers. Leroy Behrends was elected president; Hilmar Nebgen, vice president; Mrs. Ruben Ruebsahm, re-elected secretary; and Kermitt Hahne, re-elected treasurer.

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yped by promoters who must have studied advertising under P.T. Barnum, early Hill Country rodeos, were “as thrilling as warfare and dangerous as aviation.”

They were part riding, part roping, part Wild West Show and part vaudeville. They featured “daredevil cowboys performing daring stunts.” Best of all they were, as one old cowboy observed, “as much fun as turning loose a basketful of mice at a ladies sewing circle.”

Although small Wild West Shows came through the Hill Country as early as 1909, Fredericksburg’s first rodeo, no pun intended, may have taken place in 1921.

For three afternoons that February, fans packed the stands at the old fairgrounds (today the H-E-B parking lot) to watch bronco busting, steer riding, bulldogging, goat roping, wild mule riding and “the most sensational act known to the cowboy world – the deathdefying leap from the back of a running horse to a wild Mexican steer.”

The star of the show was Kid Eagan, a trick roper from Wyoming, who could, they say, rope four horses at one time.

In August 1921, Kerrville hosted a Wild West Fair. A part of the entertainment was a “rodeo exhibition by professionals each day at the Fair Grounds.” Performed in the infield of the horse track between races, the show featured “steer riding, bronc busting, bulldogging, mule riding and “many other amazing stunts.” Advertisements promised “Bad horses. Good riders.

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OBITUARIES Bacon James Leroy Bacon, 82, of

Fredericksburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

Due to the inclement weather, the funeral Mass scheduled for Friday afternoon, Feb. 19, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been postponed until a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Bacon was born Aug. 21, 1938, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of James Leroy Bacon and Eva Ellison Bacon. He married Sue Snider 55 years ago and she survives.

After graduating from Southwest Missouri State in 1960, Bacon went on to earn his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1964.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving as a medical advisor to the Korean Army. He received numerous A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jim Hernan officiating. awards and citations for his service.

His next assignment was to

Beyer Glenn Charles Beyer, 77, of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.

The Celebration of Life scheduled for Saturday afternoon, Feb. 20, at the Christ Lutheran Cemetery at Cherry Spring has been postponed until a later date.

military bases in Germany.

Following his discharge, he began a surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic, but switched to emergency medicine, completing his residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1973.

After teaching two years in the emergency medicine program at the university, Bacon began a new adventure.

He became a deacon in the Catholic Church for more than 40 years. The Bacon family moved to St. Lucia, in the West Indies, where he served as a missionary.

After several years in St. Lucia, the Bacon family returned to the United States where he practiced emergency medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma and later, Midland.

Following that, they moved to Iraan in 1995 to become the town doctor.

Upon retirement, the Bacons moved to Fredericksburg in 2000 where he continued his services as a deacon at St. Mary’s, and volunteered his medical skills at The Good Samaritan Center.

In addition to his wife, Bacon is survived by four children and spouses, Michael and Suzie Bacon, Kim Bacon and Jed Taylor, Paul and Angie Bacon and Ben and Erin Bacon.

Survivors also include nine grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund, The Good Samaritan Center or charity of choice.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Adopt-A-Student, Zion Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund or the charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will follow.

Rivera Pablo O. Rivera, 77, of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at PAM Specialty Hospital in San Antonio.

Due to the inclement weather, the funeral Mass scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been postponed until a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Rivera was born Jan. 20,

1944 in Fredericksburg, the son of Alberto Rivera and Manuela Ontiveroz Rivera.

He married Beatrice Ramos of Ingleside, on Jan. 28, 1967, and she survives.

Over the years, Rivera worked at Krauskopf Plumbing Co. before taking a job at Escamilla Body Shop. He also worked at several other places before opening Rivera’s Body Shop in 1985.

In addition to his wife, Rivera is survived by two children and spouses, Sandra and Rick Brodbeck, and Paul and Margie Rivera Jr., all of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials may be made to the Hill Country Community Needs Council or charity of choice.

Jimmy Curtis Moldenhauer November 16 1945 - February 7, 2021 Jimmy Curtis Moldenhauer, born to Chester and Hilda Moldenhauer on Nov. 16, 1945 in Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away on Sunday Feb. 7, 2021.

Jimmy grew up farming and ranching in the Post Oak community. He graduated from Johnson City High School and moved away to pursue careers including welding, fabrication, and as a mechanic.

He was an avid outdoorsman and craftsman. Jimmy had a gift for living off the land, making and building anything with his own two hands, and making memories to last a lifetime.

His biggest accomplishments in life were his children, each carrying forward a distinct piece of him in life. Jimmy loved his children unconditionally.

Late in life he made best friends of his two dogs, Punkie and then Buddy, who carried him through the best and most difficult of times. Jimmy and his enchanting stories will be missed by his grandchildren Cade, Peyton, and Emma.

His children, Kelly, Troy and Sara, would like to express sincere gratitude to all family and friends for love and generosity shown to their father. You all have given him some of his fondest memories that he has cherished. Thank you for the love and kindness shown to the family during this time.

He is survived by one daughter, two sons and spouses: Kelly Moldenhauer of Marble Falls, Troy and Kim Moldenhauer of New Braunfels, Sara and Ty Featherling of Marble Falls.

Survivors also include three grandchildren: Cade Moldenhauer, Petyon Moldenhauer and Emma Bindseil; and one sister and spouse, Gloria and Kurt Rech of Austin.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services and interment were held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Grapetown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given in his memory to the Grapetown Cemetery or to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter. com.

Mary McCrae Rothband

January 7, 1921 - January 17, 2021 Mrs. Paul B. Rothband, neé Mary McCrae Anderson, of Harper, Texas, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2021 in The Villages of Windcrest, in Fredericksburg, Texas where she had lived since 2019. She was the beloved wife of her husband for 78 years but is now with her Lord Jesus Christ in heaven.

She is survived by her husband, Paul B. Rothband; children, Paul B. Rothband Jr. and Sarah McCrae Rothband Rosanky; former son-in-law, Steve Rosanky; former daughter-in-law, Nancy Rothband; three grandchildren, Charlcie Lord Woodruff, Juliette Rothband Rosanky and Stephanie Rosanky Summerlin; and great-grandsons, Logan Mynar and Klynt Mynar and his wife, Katelyn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.G.S. Anderson and two brothers, George McCrae Anderson and David Woods Anderson.

Mary was born in the company hospital in Santa Rita, New Mexico on Jan. 7, 1921 where her father was the Assistant General Manager of the Chino Copper Company at Hurley, New Mexico. The company was an open pit mine that eventually needed to mine the ground from under the hospital leaving its location a mere “point in space.”

This resulted in Mary becoming a member of “The Society of Persons Born in Space” later in life. Harrison Schmitt, one of the astronauts who landed on the moon was also born in the same hospital and organized that Society after returning to earth from his sojourn to the moon. All the 5,000 babies who were born in that hospital are eligible to join the Society.

Mary’s father was a metallurgical Engineer with a degree from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla, Missouri. He developed a process for the continuous production of “sponge iron” from low grade iron ore. He contracted with the Japanese Government to build a plant at Kuji Minato, Japan. This resulted in Mary living in Japan at the age of 5.

Her younger brother David was born in Tokyo. This experience caused Mary to write a wonderful book in later years to record her experience living in Japan, and of other things.

Mary was raised in the Episcopal Church under her mother’s tutelage.

She also became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) that her mother had been a member for many years. She has a certificate signed by DAR NATIONAL Officers on her 50th anniversary dated February 16, 2005. She loved the DAR and served as the Regent (President) of the Victoria Guadalupe Chapter when they lived in Port Lavaca, Texas before we retired on Jan. 1, 1983.

After they moved to Harper, Texas in 1985, Mary transferred her membership to the Ephraim Andrews Chapter in Fredericksburg, Texas where she served as the V. P. and later the Regent in 1985 and 1986.

Mary graduated from Central High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1939. She attended Oklahoma College for Women at Chickasha, Oklahoma where she majored in music and had a minor in English and History.

Later, she took a business course at Draughons Business College in Muskogee and also took special courses in both

voice and piano. Mary was an accomplished pianist and had a lovely soprano singing voice. She was a good member of the choirs in the various churches where they lived.

Mary met her husband Paul when he was a student at the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla, Missouri in 1942 and she was the secretary to Professor Butler who was in charge of the Civil Engineering Department. They were married on Feb. 27, 1943 in Christ Episcopal Church, Rolla, the same church where her parents had been married.

Many years later, they joined the Order of the Golden Shillelagh, an important supportive organization for the college in Rolla. Although they joined the Order as a couple, Mary later decided to join for herself. She served for a term on the Executive Committee of the Order, a distinctive accomplishment.

Mary liked to play bridge and they enjoyed being members of a bridge club wherever they lived. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles. She also was a good seamstress.

The Rothbands established two scholarship funds at the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy to aid senior students as needed. One fund was for students in the Metallurgical Department in honor of Mary’s father H.G.S. Anderson.

The other fund was for students in the Chemical Engineering Department where Paul received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering.

The Rothbands took a 12-day cruise on the ALCOA ore ship “Naess Saturn” in October 1974 to Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, that caused Dick Fisher, the Editor-In-Chief of the Port Lavaca Wave to interview Mary. During the interview, Mr. Fisher mentioned the need for a society editor for the paper.

Mary advised that she had worked during the summers on the newspaper owned by her grandparents at Rolla, Missouri and this resulted in Mary being named the society editor for the paper. She named her column “Port Puree” and enjoyed the job for more than a year as she helped to increase the paper’s circulation.

A Memorial Mass with Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church at 2015 Singing Wind Drive, Kerrville, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at 11 a.m. The Rothbands have been long time members of the parish.

Following the service, a luncheon will be served for the family and attendees, followed by a private inurnment of Mary’s ashes in the Harper Community Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Michaels or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels. com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Calvin ‘Slim’ Kuhlmann

November 27, 1935 – February 10, 2021 Calvin “Slim” Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at his home at the age of 85 years.

Slim was born on Nov. 27, 1935 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Felix and Cora Kast Kuhlmann. Slim married Laney Schumann on Jan. 28, 1967 in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.

Slim is survived by one son and spouse: Kevin and Melinda Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg; two grandchildren: Kyle and Paige Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg, and a sister, Ellen Justice of

Houston.

Along with his wife and parents, Slim was preceded in death by three sisters: Oliva Wilson, Helen Stehling, and Vernell Doebbler.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home.

Because of weather conditions, graveside services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Hill Country Memorial Hospice, or the the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are by the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www. schaetter.com.

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Ron Doebbler

March 1, 1935 - February 1, 2021 Ron Doebbler, 85, of Port Angeles, Washington and Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 in Port Angeles.

Ron was born in Fredericksburg, Texas to Walter and Viola Doebbler. He was raised in Fredericksburg with four sisters, Florence, Elaine, Marion and Charlette and brother Lewis (Conrad).

After graduation, Ron served in the Army from 1955-1957. While stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington, he met Lorraine Charles, whom he married in 1958. They had four children, Vince, Kevin, Pam and Stephanie that they raised in Port Angeles, where they made their home.

Ron started working at the Crown Zellerbach paper mill in 1960 and retired from there in 1992 (then named Nippon Paper Mill).

His wife, Lorraine, died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm in January of 1992. At that time, Ron moved back to Fredericksburg to spend time with his parents and family. In February 2015, due to medical conditions, he came back to Port Angeles to be close to his adult children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On Oct. 1, 2016, he moved into a cabin at Lake Dawn in Port Angeles where Mary Pohl, a caregiver, took care of him. Mary’s family, including husband, Joe; son, Joey, and daughters, Missy and Hannah, would step in and help take care of Dad when Mary needed help. Mary’s little grandson, Harvey, spent time with Dad, too.

They played games, stacked blocks and played dominos. They had fun together.

The whole family was so loving and caring toward Dad for the last 4 years and 4 months of his life. We were so blessed to have had such quality care by this loving caring family!

Mary would take Dad to participate in the Oly Cap ENCORE program 2-3 days a week. This is an Adult Day Center and Arts and Minds Memory Wellness Program that participants, while there, enjoyed the company of other senior citizens and participated in physical, cognitive and music exercises. They served lunch to them before they left, (one of Dad’s favorite activities while there). He loved to eat! We thank Jim Couture, program director, and Jenieva Vanderwaal for their love and dedication to the participants and running this program.

In his younger days, Ron liked to fish and hunt. He was an avid shuffleboard player and played a little pool. He also played dominos; he could sit for hours playing game after game.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Ron was known to be a loving, polite generous man.

We would like to thank all the loving and caring people at the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County! That came for four-plus months to help provide comfort care at the end of Dad’s life.

We appreciate you all!

Ron is survived by sisters, Elaine Warner of Alvin, Texas, Marion Klein of Fredericksburg, Texas; brother, Lewis (Conrad) Doebbler of Giddings, Texas.

He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Texas and Washington.

Survivors also include daughters, Pam Johnson and Stephanie Doebbler (Roy Black III) of Port Angeles.

He is also survived by grandkids, Bruce (David) Johnson Jr., Melissa Johnson of Port Angeles and Danielle Sabia (Russell Sabia) of Fredericksburg.

Also surviving are great-grandkids, B. David III, Dion and Dominik Johnson, all of Port Angeles; Elleigh Sabia of Fredericksburg, Amber, Jaidyn and Aurian Johnson, all of Port Angeles, Kayson Johnson of Aberdeen, Washington, Joel Doebbler of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Maddie Barnwell of Powhatan, Virginia.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Viola Doebbler; wife, Lorraine Doebbler; sisters, Charlette Deike and Florence Hohenberger; brother, Wallace Doebbler, and twin brother, Donald Doebbler. He is also preceded in death by sons, Kevin Doebbler and Vincent Doebbler; grandsons, Kristopher Doebbler and Chad Johnson; great-grandson, Ashton Johnson.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a small private service at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 and in late June (date to be determined) his ashes will be buried in the Grapetown Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Texas.

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Amazing responses to storm and disasters “A mazing” is the word that can best describe the local response to the weather emergency this week. As I write these comments on Monday afternoon, this emergency response is continuing and is presenting a unique set of challenges to the responding agencies.

However, the public should take comfort in knowing that we have numerous public agencies and private companies that are working together to respond to the needs of our community.

Over the past several days there have been many examples that the spirit of cooperation and community service is alive and well in the City of

GUEST COLUMN

Kent Myers Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

This includes the following: • City and county employees and volunteers who have worked together to staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate the various emergency agencies since the emergency started.

• Electric crews from the City of Fredericksburg and Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) who have worked around the clock to re-

store electric services throughout the city and county.

• Employees and volunteers from the city and Fredericksburg Independent School District (FISD) who have organized and are staffing an emergency shelter at the Elementary School.

• Employees of city, county and state emergency agencies, as well as the volunteers from local fire departments, who have responded to a large increase in emergency calls while also transporting residents to emergency shelters and local hotels.

• County emergency dispatchers who have dealt with a major increase in calls for emergencies and nonemergencies.

• City, county and TxDOT employees who are coordinating the sanding of roadways and clearing of streets to help create safer travel conditions.

• Local hotel owners and managers who have agreed to reduce their rates for residents needing a warm and safe place to stay.

• Local restaurant owners and managers who have volunteered to feed the employees and volunteers responding to the emergency.

• Employees at local grocery stores who are making the difficult trips to and from their jobs to provide essential food and merchandise to our residents.

• Employees at Hill County Memorial who are working around the

clock to serve an increasing patient load due to the difficulty in transporting critical patients to San Antonio and Austin.

Over the past several days we have all faced certain challenges and difficulties that are likely to continue until the end of the week.

However, isn’t it great to live and work in a city and county that has such a cooperative “can-do” spirit that includes many individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to serve our community?

Aren’t these individuals amazing?

Myers is the City Manager for Fredericksburg, a position he has held since 2012.

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ing. That contributes as much as 20% of the national supply.

We need as much as possible in an unstable world with major actors like Iran, China and North Korea. And we should not wish ill on other oil states like New Mexico, Louisiana, North Dakota or Alaska, which are also severely affected.

Charles W. Miller Fredericksburg

Welcome, Joe

I read the editorial by Joe Southern (“Getting to know the new guy about town”) with interest in the February 10 paper. Welcome, Joe! Southern made a point of mentioning that he is “very conservative” and this has a pleasant sound to me as one of the predominately conservative residents of Fredericksburg.

However, I’d like to state my view concerning what is important for a journalist regardless of where he/she may fall on the left-right continuum; to report the relevant news with objectivity and fairness.

Again, welcome! Here’s hoping for the best!

in print all the nasty things he can imagine to call Biedermann.

He calls Biedermann antagonistic, a boy, a conspirator to violence, selfimmolating, alientating, craving of attention, a laughingstock, a confederate seditionist, a circus clown act, a buffoon and an embarrassment.

Your editorial standards are evidently quite low.

Biedermann just won his re-election with the support of the majority of voters in this county and his message resonates with many. The. Public would be better served by having the edits of his message debated, rather than wasting your reaaders’ time by publishing the childish name-calling of classless loons like Porter.

This community deserves better.

Scott Travis

Fredericksburg

(Editor’s note: Three points to Mr. Travis — – Porter’s “politics” include a $1 million check to Gov. Abbott and substantial donations to other conservative causes. And we have been on the receiving end of his criticism before.

– Biedermann, when challenged in a Mary Studor party primary, did not win the maFredericksburg jority of this community’s support.

– Lastly, does anyone honestly think that such a large and all-affecting Porter criticism proposal such as secession should not Michael Porter’s article is one of the receive any criticism? We believe that most clownish things I’ve read from is unrealistic, to say the least.) local news, which is quickly becoming as liberal and out of touch as the national press. I can only assume Criticize, condemn that Porter’s politics are shared by After reading last week’s guest you, which is why you chose to run column by Mr. Porter, I was led to his hit piece. respond to his idiotic and stupid Porter condescendingly believes comments about our State Representhat Fredericksburg is filled with tative, Kyle Biedermann (conservarubes who need to be admonished for tive rating of A). their political views. Scorn, shame It is the general feeling among Reand condescension have become the publicans that Dade Phelan was a preferred tools of many in politics, bad choice for Speaker of the House. rather than debate and reason.

But then Porter’s PAC (Texans for So it’s no surprise that Porter’s ar- Responsible Government) assisted ticle was entirely focused on smear- him in obtaining the position with ing the character of our state repre- a hefty $30,000 donation. His apsentative, Kyle Biedermann, while pointments of Democrats as comsaying nothing to address his actual mittee chairs when the Republican message. representatives are in the majority is  Why did Biedermann go to Wash- difficult to understand or support. ington?

Mr. Porter needs to read HB 1359,  Why did Biedermann criticize the which isn’t a bill to secede but a bill Governor? giving Texans a chance to vote on  Why did Biedermann propose whether they want to secede. Porter’s state secession? negative comments regarding Col. Allen West, chairman of the Texas These would be newsworthy ques- Republican Party, are way out of line tions, which Porter could in good with Col. West making every effort to faith debate, but he doesn’t even support the platform of the Republiconsider them. Instead, his article is can Party. Obviously, he has not had filled with ad hominem attacks and the opportunity to meet Col West. innuendo, entirely devoid of subAnd now this week comes Dave stance, making no argument and Campbell, losing candidate of the serving no purpose other than to put past. Wouldn’t you know that he’d

support lackluster Representative Murr (conservative rating of C-). Why are Porter and Campbell so afraid of the work that Rep. Biedermann has done in the past four years? Biedermann stood up to naming Democrat Committee chairs when the Republican representatives are put aside with a Republican (?) speaker in place.

Looks to me like Porter and Campbell are gearing up to run for public office. Interesting what money can buy.

Jerry McCorkle Fredericksburg

Texans betrayed

Senator John Cornyn joined the Biden Americans Last Club. Cornyn announced he wants to end deportation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Our illustrious senator believes young men and women deserve certainty and be able to plan their future.

If Senator Cornyn was so concerned about the future of these illegal aliens who entered the country under thenPresident Obama’s illegal Executive Order (EO) over eight years ago, why didn’t he challenge the EO which he had 45 days to accomplish?

Instead of challenging legislation via EO at the time it was issued, our senator waits until after the election to announce his concerns regarding the future of people in this country illegally.

I point this out because Sen. Cornyn ran for reelection last November. Why didn’t he inform voters of his humanitarian concerns before the election?

Senator Cruz is right; we need term limits in our legislative bodies.

Alan Smith

Fredericksburg

Outraged

We the people need to demand the mandates the City of Fredericksburg has set in place be stopped. If you do not want to wear a mask, don’t.

If you want to fully open your business, do it. You think the city needs to open the meetings back to in-person, stand up and be heard.

Isn’t it obvious they shut the meetings back down due to the overwhelming response to people showing up? It was made clear in the last city council meeting that the state of emergency is only kept in force for the city to continue to receive federal funding. Is this funding more important than your citizens? Is this funding more important than letting businesses open fully back up to gain their full financial potential again?

Local businesses should be outraged.

Then to add to your pain and stress, the city says citizens concerned with how businesses are handling the mandates should contact that business directly to complain since the tattle tale line has been “closed.” I want the mayor and city council to have to respond to the citizens’ concerns.

One council member stated he understands the public is becoming impatient on waiting for the vaccine. No sir, we are impatient on waiting to get our lives back, to decide for ourselves if we, and our kids at school, should be masked and wondering when we will stop being told how many people can be seated in our businesses.

We need a town hall. The leaders need to answer our questions. If the city finds it so hard to find a suitable venue, let us grab our lawn chairs, a podium and a microphone and meet at Marktplatz. And, I don’t think it will cost $45,000 to do it!

Jessica Kramer Fredericksburg

Irritated, frustrated

I agree completely with David Trost, but find he didn’t go far enough.

First, I cannot believe HCM CEO Pope didn’t know that with the vaccine appointments on the internet, it would spread and probably would be picked up and broadcast by commercial radio and TV stations. Anyone around since 2000 has to know how quickly and broadly anything on the internet spreads.

She talked about 1,200 doses: “… we had 7,000 unique users trying to get a slot for the 1,200 doses we received,” but then in another news article, “…600 of these slots were prescheduled for those 65 to 75 years of age or older who were at high risk.”

It looks like there were only 600 slots available, not the 1,200 claimed by Pope.

Second, after, I think, three weeks of vaccinations, I find out that I could get an appointment through my primary care doctor. Why wasn’t this information widely distributed before it started? No matter what is claimed, it certainly appears that it is who you know.

I called my primary care doctor and requested I be added to the list. The person I talked to gave me a string of

reasons why I didn’t really want to get on the list. I said I wanted to get on the list anyway. I was never asked for the spelling of my name, my date of birth or my phone number. Do you think I was really put on the list? I don’t think so.

It’s time the community gets a clear, understandable, honest description of how the program operates. Right now, I find the program irritating, frustrating, stressful and discouraging.

Kerry Sandstrom Harper

In-person meetings

After the well-attended and contentious Dec. 7 City Council meeting, the city decided to suspend future inperson meetings and go to teleconference (Zoom) only …. “due to COVID.” At the council’s Jan. 19 meeting, City Manager Kent Myers was charged with finding a location that would accommodate future in-person council meetings. The city said the venue had to provide enough room for social distancing, dictated by the Emergency Declaration.

During the council’s Feb. 1 meeting, Meyers expressed that he had considered two locations and both were inadequate. Why would he only look at two locations? He had two weeks to complete this task. At this rate, when will we have in-person meetings?

Meyers also reported on Feb. 1 that $45,000 worth of equipment would be needed in order to facilitate future “hybrid” teleconference meetings, and council members seemed to agree with taking this step. Why? Currently the city is spending no extra money for teleconferencing.

Others who have been attending the virtual meetings have spent no extra money on teleconferencing.

So why the extra costs now? I know of several audio/visual experts who have contacted the city with recommendations that will not involve any extra funding. Will the city listen? Or is their self-assumed blank check with the taxpayer dollars just too tempting? After all, it would perpetuate the false emergency that emboldens the power they seem so addicted to.

Matt Long

Fredericksburg

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP SCHEDULES AND INFORMATION Adventist

FREDERICKSBURG SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

101 East Highway Street • 997-6042 Pastor: Dwight Seek Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School - classes for children, youth & adults 11 a.m. Worship Service 12:30 p.m. Potluck Lunch on 2nd & 4th Sabbath of month - all welcome Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study-Prayer

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DE FREDERICKSBURG

101 East Highway Street Pastor: Dwight Seek Sabado: 9:30 a.m. Escuela Sabaticaclases para niños y adultos 11:00 a.m. Culto de Adoracion

Anglican ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN CHURCH

The Rev. John B. Onstott, Rector 2015 Singing Wind Dr., Kerrville 830-895-4990 st.michael.aaac@gmail.com kerrvilleanglicanchurch.com Sunday: Holy Eucharist 10:00AM Wednesday: Morning Prayer 10:00AM

Assembly of God NEW LIFE CHURCH

102 E. Travis • 830-992-0403 Pastor John Cruz Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship www.newlifefbg.com

Baptist FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC/SBTC)

Jamey Day, Pastor 3022 N. State Hwy. 16 (Llano Highway) 997-9836 Email: faithbc@ctesc.net Website: www.faithbcfbg.com Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service Wed.: 6:30 p.m Bible Study/Prayer

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (BGCT/SBC)

1407 E. Main • 997-9511 Intercessory Prayer Line 997-9511 Email: staff@fbcfbg.com Website: www.fbcfbg.com Bubba Stahl, Pastor Gary Covin, Music Catherine Zenner, Children’s Ministry Kyle Marcus, Youth & Rec Minister Sunday Schedule 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday Schedule 6:00 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Youth in the Loft

FREDERICKSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH

104 Pyka Road 997-6941 Ronnie Dyer, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Morning Worship https://fredericksburgbaptist.org email: fredericksburgbc@gmail.com

FREDERICKSBURG CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Reformed Baptist 157 Schmidtzinsky Rd. 830-446-3232 Cody Carnett, Pastor fredericksburgchurch@gmail.com www.fcf-church.org Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Sunday School All Ages!

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m. Small Groups & Fellowship Thursday Evening 6:45 p.m. Boys Trail Life & American Heritage Girls - Ages 5-18 Adventure & Skills Training 1st Sun. of Month - Lord’s Supper 2nd Sun. of Month - Fellowship Meal

HARPER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Main Street - Harper 830-864-4241 Johnny MacLong, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. Worship

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STONEWALL BAPTIST CHURCH

214 Ranch Road 1623 N Stonewall TX 78671 Lead Pastor Victor Perez Sunday 10:30am Worship Monday THE EDGE (High School & Middle School) 6pm Wednesday Hymms & Devotional 7pm stonewallbaptistchurch@yahoo.com Facebook: @stonewallbaptist (830) 992 0546

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507 N. Llano St. Tommy LeFan, Minister Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study All Ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 3:30 p.m. Devotional (Knopp #1) 5 p.m. Evening Worship Service Wed.: 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Class 7 p.m. Evening Classes & Devotion

Episcopal ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Corner Bowie & Creek Sts., 997-5762 The Rev. Jeff Hammond, Rector Sunday Service Schedule 7:45 a.m. - Eucharist Rite I 9:00 a.m. - Eucharist Rite II 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II (Child care available) Weekday Services Wed.: 6:00 p.m. Eucharist Rite II Thur: 12 noon - Eucharist/Healing Service

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN Missouri Synod

Rev. Garrett Buvinghausen, Pastor 2215 N. Llano • 997-9408 www.resurrectionfbg.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.

Matins Prayer Services

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH Harper • 830-864-4193 P.O. Box 191 Scott Hofmann, Minister 9:30 a.m.-Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Cave Creek) 9732 RR 1631 Pastor Clint Pluenneke 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Communion: 1st & 3rd Sundays

Bible 107 East Austin • 997-8834 Alex Garcia, Pastor-Teacher Sunday: 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 6 p.m. www.fbgbible.org

Catholic ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH 163 N. Third St. • Harper 830-864-4026 Rev. Rudy Carrola Jr., Pastor Curtis Klein, Deacon Communion Services: Mon. & Tues. 9 a.m.

Masses: Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursday-Saturday after Mass Nocturnal Adoration: Mon. 3-8 p.m.

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH

Stonewall • 830-644-2368 Very Rev. John P. Nolan, V.F. Pastor www.stfrancisxavierstonewall.org Masses: Saturday 5 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

Bilingual/English/Spanish Weekday Masses: Tuesday 6 p.m.

Wednesday 12 p.m.

Thursday & Friday 9 a.m.

Religious Ed. Classes, age K-12th grade Confession: Sat. 4:30-5 p.m., 1st Wed. of ea. mo. 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by appt.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

304 West San Antonio Street 830-997-9523 • www.stmarysfbg.com Very Rev. John P. Nolan, V.F. Pastor Mr. Francisco de la Torre, Deacon Mr. Pat Klein, Deacon Mr. Brian Lewis, Deacon Mr. Marty Robertson, Deacon Amy Voorhees, Music Director Masses: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m. & Noon Monday - Friday Noon Wednesday 7 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. (Spanish) Confession: Sat. 4–5 p.m. or by appt.

Youth: K-grade 5: Sun. 10 a.m.

EDGE-grades 6-8: Wed. 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Life Teen: Wed. 6:30-7:45 p.m.

St. Mary’s School 3K - 8th Grade John Mein, Principal 830-997-3914

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Catholic Mission (Spanish Language) Lincoln & College Sts. 830-997-9523 Ultreya Mon. 7:30 p.m.

ESL Tues. 6 p.m.

Holy Mass Wed. 7 p.m.

Pan de Vida Friday 6:30 p.m.

Christadelphian CHRISTADELPHIAN CHURCH Located West of Hye, TX across Pedernales River from Ranch Road 1 Sunday Schedule: 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Lecture 11:45 a.m. Memorial Service Wed. night Bible class 7:30 p.m.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Contact places of worship by phone, email, Facebook or website for their current status.

Jewish JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE HILL COUNTRY

Conducts evening services every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church 960 Barnett Street, Kerrville, Texas For information call: 830-331-8931

Lutheran BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

110 W. Austin St. • 997-2069 www.bethanyfredericksburg.com Pastor Casey Zesch Pastor Kevin Haug Kiesha Priem, Children, Youth, Family Min. Sunday 8 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - all ages 10:25 a.m. Contemporary Service (fellowship hall) 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship (sanctuary) Holy Communion: Traditional 1st and 3rd Sunday Contemporary 2nd and 4th Sunday Bethany Pre-School 997-8751

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

1419 Cherry Spring Rd. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Rev. Bill Mosley, Interim Pastor 1st and 3rd Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Services 2nd and 4th Sundays: 8:15 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School

HOLY GHOST LUTHERAN NALC / LCMC

115 E. San Antonio • 997-2288 Pastor David Priem Pastor Bobby Vitek Pastor Clint Pluenneke, Youth/Family Daniel Hoffmann, Minister of Children & Young Families Jan Unger, Visitation Minister Alan Williams, Visitation Minister Saturday: 6 p.m. Worship Service Sunday: 8 a.m. Traditional Service 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m. services broadcast on KNAF 910AM Kindernest Montessori School 997-8939

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FREDERICKSBURG, TX (830) 997-5272 2594 West US Hwy. 290 Randy and Shelley Juenke

1800 N Llano St. • 890-997-7679 office@fredumc.org George Lumpkin, Senior Pastor Jacqui Lirette, Asso. Pastor Joel Griffin, Youth/Family Ministries Lisa LaJanette, Children’s Ministry Don Doss, Music Ministry Chandler Sager, Outreach & Evangelism Angelina Vannicola, Communications Sunday Morning Worship: 9:29AM Daybreak - 11:11AM Celebration Service Livestream: fredumc.org/live and FB Live “Make This Place Your Home”

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Doss Rev. Bill Mosley, Interim Pastor 1st and 3rd Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Worship Services 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 2nd and 4th Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Services

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Wisconsin Synod

Rev. Theodore Bodjanac, Pastor 219 W. Lower Crabapple 997-2677 www.shepherdofthehillstexas.net Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School 11:30 a.m. KNAF-AM broadcast

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

4270 Ranch Road 1, Stonewall Phone 644-2479 Percy Smerek, Pastor Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Drive-Up Service Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

A Stephen Ministries Congregation 426 W. Main - Fredericksburg SUNDAY WORSHIP 8 & 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion at each service Coffee Fellowship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15; all ages A recording of Sunday Sermons is on the website: www.zion-lutheran.com Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. KNAF-AM broadcast Worship Videos available at www.zion-lutheran.com/youtube Rev. Ron Windecker, Senior Pastor Rev. Lisa Hoelscher, Associate Pastor 830-997-2195

Messianic Torah Ob KEHILA: B’RIT CHADASHAH

(Del Nuevo Testamento) Congregational Leader: Ro’im David & Rachel Garcia 302 W. Park St • Fredericksburg 830-990-2607 www.netivimolam.com rabinogarcia@gmail.com Schedule of Services Wed.: 7 p.m. Ma’ariv (Evening Prayer) 7:30 p.m. Worship & Praise Service Fri.: 7 p.m. Ma’ariv (Evening Prayer) 7:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Oneg! (Fellowship Meal) following Sat.: 10 a.m. Torah Study

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Main Street, Harper • 864-4533 Rev. Neal Matthews Sunday: 9:50 a.m. Childrens Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship 1st Sunday-Communion 4th Sunday-Pot Luck Dinner

BRIDGE CHURCH

224 FM 2093 (Tivydale Rd) Jimmy Pruitt, Pastor 830-990-0402 www.bridgefbg.com Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Youth Gathering - Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

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DESTINY CHURCH OF FREDERICKSBURG

106 South Edison Street Fredericksburg, Texas Matthew Bell, Pastor 210-349-2295 Email: fbg@destinychurch.cc http://destinychurchfbg.com Sunday: 2:00pm Worship Service Midweek Community Group: 6:30pm Thursday on Zoom

FREDERICKSBURG CHURCH 103 North Industrial Loop, #101 Fredericksburg, Texas Tommy Russell, Senior Pastor 830-998-8710 or 830-307-8373 www.fredericksburg.church Sunday: 11 a.m. (come early for Fellowship)

FREDERICKSBURG COWBOY CHURCH

BANKERSMITH, TX parking lot 7905 Old San Antonio Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Welcome/Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship

GRACE FAMILY CHURCH

1603 E. Main St. (across from Law Enforcement Center) Pastors Robert & Emma Garcia 830-998-8402 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study

HILL COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP

Meets at Golden Hub Community Center - 1009 N. Lincoln Pastor Chip Johnston 970-596-2344 www.fellowship.life 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

JOURNEY CHURCH

701 East Morse St. • 997-8221 Mike Dearinger, Pastor Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Worship 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wed. & Thurs. Evenings Home Groups Call for information on time & locations

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Robert Street - Harper - 830-864-5293 James Engelmann, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday: 6 p.m. Youth Services at Fellowship Center; 6:30 p.m.

ROCKY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Bro. Joe Jones, Pastor 2 miles East of Hye on Rocky Rd. Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service & Sun School Wed: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study

sondayhousefellowship.org 5532 Hwy. 16 South Fredericksburg 830-990-2961 David M. Zintgraff, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Java Talk 10 a.m. Family Reunion Monday: 7 p.m. Intercessor Prayer (call for prayer location) Wednesday: 6 p.m. Prayer 7 p.m. Adult & Youth Bible Study

VICTORY FELLOWSHIP

414 East College Street - 997-9717 Michael Burdick, Pastor Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Services 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church Wednesday: 7 p.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Youth Group

WILD RIDE MINISTRIES

Pastor Mike Weaver Harper, Texas 78631 • 830-864-5577 Hwy. 290 East (2 miles east of Harper) Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday 7 p.m. Service www.wildrideministries.net

Orthodox ST. THOMAS ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1201 N. Llano St. Fr. Methodios Ingalls • 512-632-8188 stthomasorthodoxchurch.org Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Sat., 6 p.m. Vespers Sun., 9 a.m. Prayer Service - Orthodox 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy *Please contact Father Ingalls for updates on services at 512-632-8188

Pentecostal CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Don Steadman, Pastor • 997-7217 1015 Friendship Lane Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study

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104 E. Live Oak Aurora Aguirre 997-8347 Sunday: 10 a.m. Escuela Dominical 7 p.m. Servicio de Adoracion Tues.: 7 p.m. Servicios de Oracion Thurs.: 7 p.m. Servicio de Adoracion

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MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN

Dr. Brian Wiggins, Minister 607 N. Milam St. • P.O. Box 2056 830-992-3567 www.fredericksburgpresbyterian.org Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship 1st Sunday of the Month - Communion Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study All Are Welcome!

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Ag & Outdoors

‘Plantastic’ veggie seminar set March 5

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February 17, 2021

Fredericksburg Standard

Lawn & Garden Elizabeth McMahon

Cold may have impacted some plants and trees

I

t got surprisingly cold these past few days. I do not know about you, but among other things I was worried about my plants.

One thing the plants had in their favor was that the temperature didn’t suddenly drop. While there were some lovely warm days earlier last week, it got cold on Wednesday and the temperature slowly declined. There was moisture as well which helps plants tolerate cold better. With the temperature slowly dropping, the plants had time to acclimate.

Actively blooming fruit trees will suffer from freezing temperatures. If the temperatures are in the single digits, they can lose as much as 90% of their bloom.

Fortunately, fruit trees, including peaches, that are adapted to the area shouldn’t be blooming right now. The weather hasn’t been warm enough to trigger bloom in adapted varieties yet.

Dormant peach trees with fully dormant buds should be fine.

Peach trees with buds just slightly swollen may see some bud death, but will not lose all their flower buds. This bud thinning isn’t a bad thing, because less fruit buds means you get bigger fruit.

Figs and pomegranates, if planted in unprotected locations, may freeze down to the ground. This is unlikely to kill them. Many fig varieties can freeze down to the ground and still get big enough to produce fruit the same year.

A pomegranate tree that freezes down to the ground will take a few years to grow big enough to produce fruit again. Loquats will probably suffer in this weather, unless planted in a protected location.

I’m a little worried about the ash trees I see blooming already.

There may be some dieback of the branches, but mature trees should survive. Other trees that are fully dormant and live oaks should be fine with the cold temperatures, unless they are damaged by ice.

There are not many vegetables that can survive temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if uncovered. Kale and spinach, possibly some varieties of cabbages, beets, carrots and lettuce may be able to take temperatures down to this and a little further. Garlic will probably survive, but depending on previous weather conditions it might grow strangely. Past 10 degrees Fahrenheit, the only thing I would risk a bet on surviving is spinach, though carrot roots should be fine if ready to pick.

If you have one of these plants in your landscape, wait a few days to see how the plant responds. It might be perfectly fine. If it does start to dieback, cut back the plant to healthy living wood (except on palm trees). Replace herbaceous plants and trees with plants better adapted to the area.

There are positives with this big cold snap. This weather is likely to knock back insect populations.

We got some more chill hours for the peach trees and we got precipitation.

Questions about cold damage to plants may be directed to McMahon at 830997-3452 or email me at Elizabeth.mcmahon@ag.tamu.edu.

Who turned off the heat?

There are still chores dealing with animals to do, even during a historic freeze. Above, Donna Herrera’s donkeys, Waylon and Willie, don’t seem to mind the cold and gave a smile to Herrera as they posed for photos.

At right, Leland Geistweidt takes a sheet of ice off the feed trough as he took care of his cattle on Tuesday.

Below, Kim Coryell-Baethge’s Sharpei-Shepherd mix Miss Belle enjoyed prancing in the snow. — Submitted photos

Compensation to farmers a growing concern

By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife

An increasing demand for wheatlage contracts by dairies for ensilage is causing a dilemma for High Plains producers.

Drought conditions in the southwest Panhandle are creating a potential forage deficit in the region, and this is driving up the demand and price for forage silage, said Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomist, Amarillo.

This could mean fewer producers will be taking their wheat crop to grain harvest, opting instead to

cash in on diverse forage options for livestock producers, including wheatlage.

Wheatlage is the process of cutting and ensiling wheat as a silage crop to preserve forage quality, Bell said, and is one of the cheapest forages to produce. Wheatlage is generally chopped when wheat is at the soft dough stage and forage moisture is favorable for fermentation.

Because wheatlage provides an opportunity for producers to harvest earlier and possibly go back with a second crop or even a summer silage such as corn or forage sorghum, if they

have the well capacity, there are more people looking at it as an alternative to straight grazing or grain, said Rick Auckerman, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Deaf Smith County. Wheatlage is typically harvested in April, whereas the wheat going to grain is harvested in June.

Auckerman said a pro-

ducer planning to contract wheatlage will typically plant higher seed populations and plan for potentially more irrigation in drier years.

“We know there are contracts out there for our producers, but we are cautioning producers to investigate before committing, as the terms may not be favorable,” he said.

The Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office announced two programs.

Back from last year, the Plantastic Vegetable Gardening Seminar returns March 5. The program will be held in the large meeting hall at the new Gillespie County Extension Office, at 38 Business Court in Fredericksburg.

The guest speaker is Molly Keck, who will talk about good and bad bugs in vegetable gardens. Breakout program topics include tomatoes, square foot gardening, gardening 101, basic food preservation, improving your soil, garden disasters plus solutions and more.

Registration will be from 8:30-9 a.m., with the first speaker starting at 9:10 a.m. after announcements. The program is expected to run until 3:30 p.m.

Because of COVID-19, attendance is limited for the program. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Paid preregistrations and lunch orders are due by March 3 at noon.

Cost for the program is $40 with a box lunch, $30 without a box lunch and $40 at the door with no boxed lunch. Visit https://gillespie.agrilife.org/ agriculture-2/horticulture/ upcoming-programs/ for the registration form.

On March 6 is the Grafting Class. The program will be held at the new Gillespie County Extension Office.

Participants will learn how grafting works and get to try it themselves on grapes and tomatoes. They will get to take home what they graft. Cost for this program is $30, and pre-registration is mandatory.

Payment is due at registration.

There will be two sessions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and one from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participation is limited.

Face masks are required at all programs. For more information, contact Beth McMahon at 830-997-3452 or Elizabeth.mcmahon@ag.tamu.edu.

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Cattle – 969 head Cows and Bulls ................ 2-3 higher Steers .................................. 2-4 higher Heifers ....................................... steady Cows ....................... 35.00-70.00 cwt Bulls ........................ 70.00-92.00 cwt Bred Cows ...... 600.00-1200.00 hd Cow & Calf Pairs . 1000.00-1500.00 Plain Cattle ........... 25.00-75.00 cwt Medium to Large Frame Steers 200-300 lbs ...... 140.00-201.00 cwt 300-400 lbs ..... 150.00-210.00 cwt 400-500 lbs ...... 145.00-192.50 cwt 500-600 lbs ...... 130.00-175.00 cwt 600-700 lbs ....... 122.00-145.00 cwt 700-800 lbs ........ 110.00-135.00 cwt Lower quality ....... 20.00-65.00 cwt Heifers 200-300 lbs ....... 120.00-170.00 cwt 300-400 lbs ..... 120.00-160.00 cwt 400-500 lbs ....... 110.00-154.00 cwt 500-600 lbs ...... 105.00-137.00 cwt 600-700 lbs ....... 105.00-123.00 cwt 700-800 lbs ...... 100.00-120.00 cwt Lower quality ....... 20.00-60.00 cwt Representative Sales: 1 blk str, 310 lbs @ ........... 210.00 cwt 1 blk str, 410 lbs @ ........... 192.50 cwt 1 blk str, 510 lbs @ ........... 175.00 cwt 14 blk str, 743 lbs @ ........ 135.00 cwt 1 blk hfr, 445 lbs @ .......... 145.00 cwt 1 blk hfr, 495 lbs @ .......... 134.00 cwt 1 blk hfr, 320 lbs @ .......... 158.00 cwt Sheep and Goats – 1,654 head Light lambs ................... 10-20 higher

Heavy lambs ................ 10-20 higher Kids .............................................. strong Light kids .................................. steady No. 1 Wool Lambs 40-60 lbs ............................ 200.00-335.00 cwt.

No. 1 Wool Lambs 60-80 lbs ............................ 200.00-330.00 cwt.

BBD Lambs 40-60 lbs. ........................... 200.00-300.00 cwt.

DORPX Lambs 40-60 lbs. ............................. 220.00-357.00 cwt.

DORPX Lambs 60-80 lbs. ............................ 240.00-340.00 cwt.

Light Slaughter Lambs 45-80 lbs. ............................ 240.00-330.00 cwt.

Slaughter Lambs 90-140 lbs. ...............................135.00-275.00 cwt.

Packer Ewes ............................... 100.00-190.00 cwt Sheep Bucks/Rams ................................. 80.00-180.00 cwt No. 1 Sp/Boex Kids (20-40 lbs.) .............................. 310.00-600.00 cwt No. 1 Sp/Boex Kids (40-60 lbs.) ............................. 260.00-430.00 cwt No. 1 Sp/Boex Kids (60-80 lbs.) ............................. 270.00-400.00 cwt Sp/Boex muttons ............................. 230.00-400.00 cwt Angora Kids .....220.00-370.00 cwt Lower Quality Kids .............................. 200.00-250.00 cwt Packer Sp/Boex Nannies .............................. 100.00-220.00 cwt Stocker Sp/Boex Nannies .............................. 160.00-300.00 cwt Angora nannies .120.00-160.00 cwt Boex Billies ...... 180.00-240.00 cwt

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Gillespie County residents capture the beauty of winter storm Uri

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HOUSE Phil Houseal

I’m still in junior high

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aybe we did learn all we really needed to know in kindergarten. But we still act like we are in junior high.

Men do, anyway.

All men over 55 are just 15-yearold boys with bigger bellies. In the intervening 40 years between those ages, any maturity we may have achieved begins sliding backward, leaving us snickering at flatulence jokes and punching our friends in the arm in public.

Just as middle school marks the transition from boyhood to manhood, our “middle age” reverses the process, forcing us to confront the same feelings, doubts, and awkwardness.

It’s not pretty.

Here is a list of traits middleaged men and middle school boys share.

We both…

Young Everett Skinner enjoyed a snow day in the backyard at home. — Submitted photo

John Robinson captured the beauty of the Tuesday afternoon in Gillespie County. — Submitted photo

– Haven’t learned how to talk to members of the opposite sex.

– Are not comfortable with ways our bodies are changing.

– Don’t know where we see ourselves in five years.

– Are figuring out that the people we thought had all the answers, don’t.

– Dress two years behind the current fashion.

– Don’t bother balancing a checkbook.

Scenes from the Texas Hill Country taken by readers on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Clockwise from far left: Darlene Stewart captured these frozen bluebonnets; Daryl Whitworth took a photo of this flower, in bloom and encased in ice; Robyn Durst’s windmill is frozen in place; Lindsay Crenwelge showed that even light can freeze; and Dixie Dankworth captured a serene sunrise amid the ice and snow from winter storms. — Submitted photos

– Would have no problem sleeping 12 hours a day.

– Crave unhealthy foods.

– Can never find pants that fit.

– Are surprised to be told we need glasses.

– Have joints that ache.

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Fredericksburg Standard

School Thoughts Reese Griffin

How students are dealing with COVID at school

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y name is Reese Griffin.

I am a student at Fredericksburg High School and am a part of the Mesa yearbook staff. I plan to study and earn a degree in journalism in college. I am writing this story in order to give readers of the Fredericksburg Standard a look into how COVID-19 has affected school.

This school year has been anything but normal. The halls are emptier, students’ faces are covered with masks, and classrooms smell like sanitizer and Lysol. It seems the COVID-19 virus has taken over the school.

We started off the 2020-2021 school year a week later than originally planned. Students had the option to come to school or stay at home and be remote. This made classes smaller in some cases. One class could have 28 students in it with the next class having only 8 students due to most of the class being remote.

Offering classes online has been a very beneficial option not only for students who chose to be remote but for students who are quarantined or have a common illness.

Online classes allow for those students to stay up to date with their school work instead of waiting until they get back to school.

It seems like almost every day someone has either tested positive or quarantined due to exposure of the virus. If someone is sick even with allergies, they have to take a test in order to come back to school.

Taking sick days aren’t as fun as they used to be.

Those in sports struggled the most. Fans have to rush and buy tickets online before they’re sold out as stands can only hold 50% capacity. Masks don’t protect the players or coaches from getting quarantined which can cause whole teams to be out for two weeks with multiple games canceled.

The school is filled with uncertainty for the future. No one knows what will become of tomorrow. Will we go to school? Or will the school shut down again like it did in November? Will we have a full class?

Or will I be one of five that are able to come?

It gets hard when we don’t know who will show up to class or not.

One day we could have a full class and the next day only half show up because the rest are quarantined or sick. Teachers struggle trying to keep up with which students are remote and need online work.

Substitutes are a problem as well.

As much as students are gone, teachers can be sick or quarantined as well. Subs are in limited supply as many don’t want to risk exposure which can cause counselors or other teachers to sub for a class period or two if there aren’t any more subs left.

This year has been quite the wild ride, but the students, staff, and administration are learning and working hard to find solutions to our pandemic problems in order to make this year be just as great.

Griffin is a junior at Fredericksburg High School and the daughter of Joel and Rene Griffin.

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Nolan Lochte: “My favorite book is called The Summer of the Sea Serpent, and it’s my favorite book because it has a spider queen and serpents.

In the book, Jack, Annie and Kathleen, the main characters, turn into seals. That’s my favorite part of the book. My favorite character is Teddy because he is a really cool sorcerer. I rate this book 6 or 10 stars.”

Piper King: “My favorite book is The Bible. It’s my favorite book because I like to learn about God and believe in Him, and I love God. I know everything in it is true. My favorite person in The Bible is Jesus. My favorite part of The Bible is when Jesus died on the cross for all of our sins. I rate this book 1,000 stars.”

redericksburg High School journalism and photography students are helping the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post celebrate Public Schools Week in Gillespie County, which will be noted Feb. 2226.

Students in Kim Zuberbueler’s classes interviewed FISD students on every campus and in the next three issues readers will get to read their efforts.

These students are some of the 50.8 million students in Bridges-Keese the U.S., who are educated through public school systems.

Public schools educate nine of every 10 students in the United States, according to the National School Boards Association.

There are 3.2 million teachers, and hundreds of thousands of specialists, administrators, and support staff working in public schools today, according to the school association.

Suzanna Bridges-Keese, a a junior at FHS, who hopes to pursue a degree in law, asked a few Little Billies at the Fredericksburg Primary School about their favorite book. Read their answer below.

Bridges-Keese is involved in Campus Comet and Red-Hotts at FHS.

Eden Hensley: “The book is about two people named Andy and Terry, who build stories that are really cool.

They go on adventures with their friend named, Jill, who loves animals.

It’s my favorite book because it’s so funny. My favorite character in the book is Jill. I rate this book 5 stars.”

Vernon Palmerin: “My favorite book is called We Don’t Eat Our Classmates. It’s my favorite book because I like dinosaurs. The book is about how a dinosaur named Penelope is excited about going to school with other dinosaurs, but she doesn’t realize that they aren’t dinosaurs at all. I like Penelope because of her funny faces. I rate this book 5,000 stars.”

Kendra Naranjo: “My favorite book is called Happy on the Farm, and it’s my favorite book because there are animals in the book, and I love them. My favorite animal is the horse and the dog in the book. The book is about animals and how they live on the farm with the farmer. I rate this book 5 stars.”

Harper Meyer: “My favorite book is my Princess Story Collection book, and my favorite princess is Ariel. The book is all about the princesses and their stories. Ariel is my favorite because of the shell necklace when evil Ursula keeps Ariel’s voice in the necklace. I rate this book 10 stars.”

Robot Mania returns to the Science Mill during spring break The Science Mill in Johnson City will host Robot Mania this spring break, with special robotics-themed activities at the science museum every day from Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 19.

This year’s new challenge: performing “surgery” with bionic robot arms. Visitors will also find robots that battle, draw and build, robot movies and “Code a Human Robot” demos, along with 50-plus interactive exhibits in the museum and outside in the Science & Art Park.

Special activity stations will run Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

The exhibit will also feature a Battle Bots, Jumbo Robo Operation, a robotmural station, and many more.

Visitors can also explore the Science Mill’s permanent robotics-focused exhibits, including the 30-foot-tall Colossal Robotic Hand, controlled by a remote joystick mimicking the robot hand. The Robotic Marionette dances in response to controller commands, and the 3D Printer demonstrates how, layer by layer, computer code becomes a robot-inspired sculpture.

Spring break admission is available for pre-purchase on the Science Mill’s website and is encouraged to ensure space for all guests and contactless entry. Masks are required for ages 5 and up while inside the museum.

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4-H offering fashion, design opportunities This spring youths with interests in fashion and interior design can participate in several projects through 4-H. 4-H offers Fashion Show, Duds To Dazzle, and Fashion Storyboard.

Fashion Show is an event where participants buy or sew items, model an outfit, and interview with judges.

This year contestants can use items they made or bought for 2020 at the 2021 show. The deadline to participate is March 1.

Duds to Dazzle is a team event where 3-5 team members are given 60 minutes to create a new project. Practices for Duds To Dazzle will be on Tuesday evenings begining Feb. 16.

Fashion Storyboard is an individual event where youth will develop a design with illustrations, flats, and more.

To register or for more information, contact Shea Nebgen at 830-9973452 or s-nebgen@tamu.edu.

The Science Mill offers more than 50 hands-on and minds-on exhibits that are fun for all ages, including the 30-foot Colossal Robotic Hand, which moves in response to a joystick-controlled mini hand. – Submitted photo Admission is $11 for adults (18-64), $9.50 for students (3-17 or with student ID), $9 for seniors (age 65-plus), free for 0-2, and half-price for active or retired military and up to three other family members with a valid military ID.

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Searching for an idyllic day T

rue, unabashed originality in filmmaking continues to be in shorter supply every year it feels like but ensuring that new twists on familiar premises is key to making a movie feel more like homage than shot-for-shot remake.

In recent memory, the “Groundhog Day” effect has emerged more often – characters trapped in an endless time loop – and it feels impossible to live up to the Bill Murray classic in a traditional romantic comedy sense.

Recent films like “Edge of Tomorrow” or last year’s Sundance breakout hit “Palm Springs” have put genre twists on the endless day theme, but a new independent movie debuting on Amazon Prime works just as well in its John Green-esque teen drama.

“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” has the traditional premise – Mark relives the same day over and over again – but when Margaret crashes the monotonous routine of his cyclical adventures, he begins a pursuit of the girl that changed his stagnant world.

Kyle Allen gives Mark a John Cusack-like everyman quality that feels reminiscent of ’80s

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John Hughes movies set to a modern pace. It’s surprisingly difficult to create a character relatable enough to get the audience to imprint themselves on, but Allen is effective at projecting a quiet normalcy that feels warm and genuine in spite of the “Ferris Bueller” bravado that also comes out in Mark.

Kathryn Newton plays Margaret with the appropriate amount of innocuous seductive charm and mystery befitting of her character’s role as the “manic pixie dream girl” of romantic films like “Map” where the female lead feels too good to be true to the point of almost becoming a vision that only the protagonist can see, let alone fall for.

Since the film becomes a bottle episode in essence where

Did your trees get damaged last week?

By Marc Hess, editor

Milberger’s Gardening South Texas

The coldest air to blow through Fredericksburg since 1989 left us a tableau of icecovered trees looking like there could be no recovery.

But trees have an amazing ability to make a comeback.

A healthy mature shade tree can recover even when several major limbs are severely damaged. Missing branches may cause your trees to look unbalanced or naked but you’ll be surprised at how fast the wounds will close, grow new foliage and return to their natural beauty.

Younger trees and smaller ornamentals have a remarkable ability to sustain significant damage and still recover quickly if the leader, or main upright stem, is intact and the structure for future branching remains. With these smaller trees remove the broken branches and let the tree close over the wounds and recover by itself.

With both the larger mature trees and your young or-

namentals clean up the torn bark right away by cutting it back to a point where the bark has solid contact with the trunk. This will minimize the risk of decay, helps the wound close faster and eliminates hiding places for insects.

Don’t top your damaged trees. It is important to leave the undamaged foliage in place. Even the odd and unbalanced foliage brings your trees the nourishment it needs for regrowth.

And don’t try to use spring fertilizer to jump start new growth. Keep an eye on your tree. In many cases damaged trees, because of a loss of significant leaf area, will not have the capacity to benefit from fertilizers or other nutrient applications. Trust your tree and allow it to recover on its own.

Indie dramedy ‘Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ a small, thoughtful feature

the beauty in the everyday, constantly circling Mark and Margaret as they wander all over town in search of perfect moments.

Long cinematic single-take tracking shots weave their way down hallways, across neighborhoods and through open spaces with ease that keep audiences in the dream-like state of Mark and Margaret’s wanderlust for something to spark their humanity. Samuels smartly rewinds the day visually as if memories are being erased for everyone around Mark, which creates both a signpost moment to signify the passage of time (or lack thereof) and help develop the film’s emotional core.

“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” is a sappy, yet warm hug of a film that will entertain Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen star as two strangers trapped in an endless cycle of the same day in direc- and tug at the heartstrings of tor Ian Samuels’ fantasy dramedy, “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” now streaming on Amazon Prime. viewers willing to buy into the teen romance and light meloall of the focus is on Mark and Grossman’s terrifically witty repetition of singular events drama, certainly worth checkMargaret, chemistry between and smart screenplay placed begin to have a greater sense ing out on Amazon Prime. leads is key. Thankfully, into the hands of Ian Samuels’ of urgency when viewed in Allen’s affable nature pairs kinetic direction, which gives different context, a point nicely with Newton’s ability to the film a vibrancy not really Grossman and Samuels go make Margaret feel just out of found in the teen drama genre. out of their way to poignantly Cross-cutting between illustrate for audiences.

Mark’s reach at every turn.

Matt Ward is a programmer for “Map” comes together scenes/time also helps “Map” For a small indie dram- the Hill Country Film Festival and in large part thanks to the stand apart from other time- edy, the cinematography is local film critic, who is also an official partnership between Lev loop movies as the mundane exceptional at bringing out Rotten Tomatoes reviewer.

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– Only need one beer to get drunk.

– Have to turn up the music really loud.

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– Never have any money to – Throw our dirty socks in spend on ourselves. the corner.

– Have more fun hanging – Have no idea how to operout with our buddies than ate a dishwasher or washing with women. machine.

– Find hairs growing out of – Are convinced every food new places. is improved with ketchup.

– Don’t shower as often as I’m sure women could comwe should. pile a similar list. But I’ll never – Use too much cologne. know, because I don’t know – Can’t find the right hair how to talk to them. product.

– Are scared of doctors.

– Would rather be sitting in the woods than sitting at a desk.

MARC HESS is the Editor of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas newsletter, a publication covering the challenges and solutions of South Central Texas’s unique growing zone. It is available on-line at no charge at https://www.milbergernursery.com/newsletter-archive/

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Jimmy Lee Suarage & Shelly Drumshell Rogers, 6 p.m.

Hitchin’ Post 105 S. Llano, 830-992-3777 Hondo’s on Main 312 W. Main, 830-997-1633

Dan West 7 p.m.

Texas Moon Duo 7 p.m.

Lost Draw Cellars 113 E. Park, 830-992-3251

Anthony Garcia 1 p.m.

Dan West 1 p.m.

Kim Carson 6 p.m.

Tyler Cannon 6 p.m.

Mr Downtown 7 p.m.

Rob Mahoney 7 p.m.

Rob Mahoney 11:45 a.m.

Collector’s Edition 8:30 p.m.

Caleb 8:30 p.m.

Caleb 10 a.m.

Mac’s BBQ 204 E. Main, 830-307-1005 Martini’s Seafood House 107 N. Adams, 830-383-1030

Diego San Martino 6:30 p.m.

Pioneer Bar 212 E. Main, 830-992-3733 Rockbox Theater 109 N. Llano, 830-997-7625

Diego San Martino 6 p.m.

Prophets & Outlaws, 8 p.m., $25 per person

Silver Creek 310 E. Main, 830-990-4949 Steve W. Shepherd Theater 1668 S US Hwy 87, 830-997-3588

Donnie Blanz, Noon David Harris, 6 p.m.

Donnie Blanz, Noon Miranda Mae, 6 p.m.

Jeff Wood, Noon Open Mic, 6 p.m.

FBG Theater Co. 9 to 5 the Musical 7:30 p.m., $29/$12 youth

FBG Theater Co. 9 to 5 the Musical 7:30 p.m., $29/$12 youth

FBG Theater Co. 9 to 5 the Musical 2 p.m., $29/$12 youth

Texas Heritage Vineyards 3245 E. U.S. Hwy 290, 830-992-3323 Western Edge Cellars 228 W. Main, 830-992-3157

Blues Monday 6 p.m.

Tina Wilkins & Ron Flynt 1:30 p.m.

Stephen K. Morris 7 p.m.

Blakely & Martinez 7 p.m.

Kathy Bauer 7 p.m.

3 Chord Rodeo 7 p.m.

Mike Blakely 7 p.m.

Out of Town Venues 4.0 Cellars 10354 E. U.S. Hwy 290, 830-997-7470

Lonnie Lett 1 p.m.

Ab Astris Winery 320 Klein Road, 830-644-8369

Deer Fellow 2 p.m.

Albert, Texas Dancehall 5435 S. Ranch Road 1623, 830-644-2042

Paul Eason 6 p.m.

Kim Carson & Buckshot Willie, 6 p.m.

Altstadt Brewery 6120 E. U.S. Hwy 290, 830-304-2337

Ryan Ross Band 6 p.m.

Johnny McGowan, 2 p.m.

Derek Krueger, 7 p.m.

Gary Lee Cox Band 2 p.m.

Anders Drerup from “The Voice” 6 p.m., $56 dinner and show

Bill Smallwood, Noon The Time Bandits, 4 p.m.

The Comfort Crew Noon

Arrowhead Creek Vineyard 13410 E US Hwy 290, 830-307-7200 Bankersmith Texas 7905 Old San Antonio Rd

Jeff Wood 1 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ Peter Tory 6 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ Chad Boyd 6 p.m.

The Frumkins 6 p.m.

Danny White, 2 p.m., Rodney Joe Smith, 6 p.m.

Barons Creek Vineyard 5865 E. U.S. 290, 830-304-3000

Dennis Owens Pickers Circle, 6 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ Jimmy Lee Jones, 1 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ Kathy & Michael, 5 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ Jimmy Lee Jones, 1 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ David Harris, 5 p.m.

Nautical Nation 3 p.m.

Fredericksburg Trade Days 7 miles east on Hwy 290, 210-846-4094

Jesse Stratton, Noon $5 parking fee

Southern Comfort, Noon $5 parking fee

Full Moon Inn 3234 Luckenbach Rd., 830-997-2205

Southern Comfort, Noon $5 parking fee

Cliff Crawford 7 p.m.

Hilltop Café 10661 N US Hwy 87, 830-997-8922

Acoustic Evenings w/ David Lee, 7 p.m., $10 cover

Gospel Sunday Brunch 11 a.m., $10 per person

Hilmy Cellars 12346 E US Hwy 290, 830-644-2482

Jamie Weston 1 p.m.

Dan West 6 p.m.

Jake Martin and Jake McLain, 6 p.m.

Banjoy, 4 p.m.

Sam Whiskey Band, 7 p.m.

Ted & Jen Frumkin, 4 p.m.

Kim Carson & Buckshot Willie 7 p.m.

Longhorn Cellars 315 Ranch Road 1376, 830-456-2514 Luckenbach, Texas 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, 830-997-3224

The Frumkins Pickers Circle, 6 p.m.

Stephen K Morris 1 p.m.

Fiesta Winery 6260 E. US 290, 830-997-4466

Lone Star Bar & Grill 4174 W. U.S. Hwy 290, 830-456-2514

Roger Moon Pickers Circle, 11:30 a.m., Rodney Joe Pickers Circle, 3:30 p.m.

Mike & Annie Blakely 5 p.m.

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Pickers Circle, 1 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ Jim Hale, 5 p.m.

Pickers Circle, 1 p.m.

Pickers Circle w/ The Frumkins, 5 p.m.

The Ridge Marketplace 13439 S. Ranch Road 783, 830-896-0420

Peter Tory, 1 p.m.

David Touchton, 7 p.m.

Ben Beckendorf Trio, 1 p.m.

Kin Faux & David Lee, 8 p.m. $20 per person

Kim Carson, 1 p.m.

Jake Martin Pickers Circle 5 p.m.

The Elderberries 6 p.m.

Allora Leonard 6 p.m.

Julie Anthony Noon

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Earnest money is an amount agreed to in the real estate contract that you will pay soon after entering into a contract as a show of “good faith” that you intend to purchase the property.

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If the transaction doesn’t close, the terms of the contract determine who receives the earnest money. For instance, the earnest money is typically returned to the buyer if the buyer exercises his right to terminate during the option period. If the buyer and seller can’t agree on who is entitled to the earnest money, things can get messy, sometimes even ending up in court.

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World Day of Prayer slated for March 5 An International World Day of Prayer meeting will be held on Friday, March 5, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions coming together to observe a common day of prayer and action each year on the first Friday in March.

The theme for 2021 is “Build on a Strong

Foundation” prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Vanuatu and the World Day of Prayer USA Committee.

This year’s hosts will be the Catholic Daughters and St. Ann’s Society of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Masks will be required and social distancing observed.

An offering will be collected and proceeds will be used by the World Day of

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OBITUARIES Bacon James Leroy Bacon, 82, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

Due to the inclement weather, the funeral Mass scheduled for Friday afternoon, Feb. 19, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been postponed until a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Bacon was born Aug. 21, 1938, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of James Leroy Bacon and Eva Ellison Bacon. He

Rivera Pablo O. Rivera, 77, of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at PAM Specialty Hospital in San Antonio.

Due to the inclement weather, the funeral Mass scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been postponed until a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Rivera was born Jan. 20,

Beyer Glenn Charles Beyer, 77, of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.

The Celebration of Life scheduled for Saturday afternoon, Feb. 20, ahas been postponed until a later date.

married Sue Snider 55 years ago and she survives.

After graduating from Southwest Missouri State in 1960, Bacon went on to earn his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1964.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving as a medical advisor to the Korean Army.

He received numerous A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jim Hernan officiating. awards and citations for his service.

His next assignment was to military bases in Germany.

Following his discharge, he began a surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic, but switched to emergency medicine, completing his residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1973.

After teaching two years in the emergency medicine pro1944 in Fredericksburg, the son of Alberto Rivera and Manuela Ontiveroz Rivera.

He married Beatrice Ramos of Ingleside, on Jan. 28, 1967, and she survives.

Over the years, Rivera worked at Krauskopf Plumbing Co. before taking a job at Escamilla Body Shop. He also worked at several other places before opening Rivera’s Body Shop in 1985.

In addition to his wife, Rivera is survived by two children and spouses, Sandra and Rick Brodbeck, and Paul and Margie Rivera Jr., all of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials may be made to the Hill Country Community Needs Council or charity of choice.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Adopt-A-Student, Zion Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund or the charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

gram at the university, Bacon began a new adventure.

He became a deacon in the Catholic Church for more than 40 years. The Bacon family moved to St. Lucia, in the West Indies, where he served as a missionary.

After several years in St. Lucia, the Bacon family returned to the United States where he practiced emergency medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma and later, Midland.

Following that, they moved to Iraan in 1995 to become the town doctor.

Upon retirement, the Ba-

cons moved to Fredericksburg in 2000 where he continued his services as a deacon at St. Mary’s, and volunteered his medical skills at The Good Samaritan Center.

In addition to his wife, Bacon is survived by four children and spouses, Michael and Suzie Bacon, Kim Bacon and Jed Taylor, Paul and Angie Bacon and Ben and Erin Bacon.

Survivors also include nine grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund, The Good Samaritan Center or charity of choice.

Jimmy Curtis Moldenhauer November 16 1945 - February 7, 2021 Jimmy Curtis Moldenhauer, born to Chester and Hilda Moldenhauer on Nov. 16, 1945 in Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away on Sunday Feb. 7, 2021.

Jimmy grew up farming and ranching in the Post Oak community. He graduated from Johnson City High School and moved away to pursue careers including welding, fabrication, and as a mechanic.

He was an avid outdoorsman and craftsman. Jimmy had a gift for living off the land, making and building anything with his own two hands, and making memories to last a lifetime.

His biggest accomplishments in life were his children, each carrying forward a distinct piece of him in life. Jimmy loved his children unconditionally.

Late in life he made best friends of his two dogs, Punkie and then Buddy, who carried him through the best and most difficult of times. Jimmy and his enchanting stories will be missed by his grandchildren Cade, Peyton, and Emma.

His children, Kelly, Troy and Sara, would like to express sincere gratitude to all family and friends for love and generosity shown to their father. You all have given him some of his fondest memories that he has cherished. Thank you for the love and kindness shown to the family during this time.

He is survived by one daughter, two sons and spouses: Kelly Moldenhauer of Marble Falls, Troy and Kim Moldenhauer of New Braunfels, Sara and Ty Featherling of Marble Falls.

Survivors also include three grandchildren: Cade Moldenhauer, Petyon Moldenhauer and Emma Bindseil; and one sister and spouse, Gloria and Kurt Rech of Austin.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services and interment were held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Grapetown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given in his memory to the Grapetown Cemetery or to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter. com.

Mary McCrae Rothband January 7, 1921 - January 17, 2021

Mrs. Paul B. Rothband, neé Mary McCrae Anderson, of Harper, Texas, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2021 in The Villages of Windcrest, in Fredericksburg, Texas where she had lived since 2019. She was the beloved wife of her husband for 78 years but is now with her Lord Jesus Christ in heaven.

She is survived by her husband, Paul B. Rothband; children, Paul B. Rothband Jr. and Sarah McCrae Rothband Rosanky; former son-in-law, Steve Rosanky; former daughter-in-law, Nancy Rothband; three grandchildren, Charlcie Lord Woodruff, Juliette Rothband Rosanky and Stephanie Rosanky Summerlin; and great-grandsons, Logan Mynar and Klynt Mynar and his wife, Katelyn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.G.S. Anderson and two brothers, George McCrae Anderson and David Woods Anderson.

Mary was born in the company hospital in Santa Rita, New Mexico on Jan. 7, 1921 where her father was the Assistant General Manager of the Chino Copper Company at Hurley, New Mexico. The company was an open pit mine that eventually needed to mine the ground from under the hospital leaving its location a mere “point in space.”

This resulted in Mary becoming a member of “The Society of Persons Born in Space” later in life. Harrison Schmitt, one of the astronauts who landed on the moon was also born in the same hospital and organized that Society after returning to earth from his sojourn to the moon. All the 5,000 babies who were born in that hospital are eligible to join the Society.

Mary’s father was a metallurgical Engineer with a degree from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla, Missouri. He developed a process for the continuous production of “sponge iron” from low grade iron ore. He contracted with the Japanese Government to build a plant at Kuji Minato, Japan. This resulted in Mary living in Japan at the age of 5.

Her younger brother David was born in Tokyo. This experience caused Mary to write a wonderful book in later years to record her experience living in Japan, and of other things.

Mary was raised in the Episcopal Church under her mother’s tutelage.

She also became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) that her mother had been a member for many years. She has a certificate signed by DAR NATIONAL Officers on her 50th anniversary dated February 16, 2005. She loved the DAR and served as the Regent (President) of the Victoria Guadalupe Chapter when they lived in Port Lavaca, Texas before they retired on Jan. 1, 1983.

After they moved to Harper, Texas in 1985, Mary transferred her membership to the Ephraim Andrews Chapter in Fredericksburg, Texas where she served as the V. P. and later the Regent in 1985 and 1986.

Mary graduated from Central High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1939. She attended Oklahoma College for Women at Chickasha, Oklahoma where she majored in music and had a minor in English and History.

Later, she took a business course at Draughons Business College in Muskogee and also took special courses in both voice and piano. Mary was an accomplished pianist and had a lovely soprano singing voice.

She was a good member of the choirs in the various churches where they lived.

Mary met her husband Paul when he was a student at the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla, Missouri in 1942 and she was the secretary to Professor Butler who was in charge of the Civil Engineering Department. They were married on Feb. 27, 1943 in Christ Episcopal Church, Rolla, the same church where her parents had been married.

Many years later, they joined the Order of the Golden Shillelagh, an important supportive organization for the college in Rolla. Although they joined the Order as a couple, Mary later decided to join for herself. She served for a term on the Executive Committee of the Order, a distinctive accomplishment.

Mary liked to play bridge and they enjoyed being members of a bridge club wherever they lived. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles. She also was a good seamstress.

The Rothbands established two scholarship funds at the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy to aid senior students as needed. One fund was for students in the Metallurgical Department in honor of Mary’s father H.G.S. Anderson. The other fund was for students in the Chemical Engineering Department where Paul received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering.

The Rothbands took a 12-day cruise on the ALCOA ore ship “Naess Saturn” in October 1974 to Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, that caused Dick Fisher, the Editor-In-Chief of the Port Lavaca Wave to interview Mary. During the interview, Mr. Fisher mentioned the need for a society editor for the paper.

Mary advised that she had worked during the summers on the newspaper owned by her grandparents at Rolla, Missouri and this resulted in Mary being named the society editor for the paper. She named her column “Port Puree” and enjoyed the job for more than a year as she helped to increase the paper’s circulation.

A Memorial Mass with Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church at 2015 Singing Wind Drive, Kerrville, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at 11 a.m. The Rothbands have been long time members of the parish.

Following the service, a luncheon will be served for the family and attendees, followed by a private inurnment of Mary’s ashes in the Harper Community Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Michaels or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

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Calvin ‘Slim’ Kuhlmann

November 27, 1935 – February 10, 2021 Calvin “Slim” Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at his home at the age of 85 years.

Slim was born on Nov. 27, 1935 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Felix and Cora Kast Kuhlmann. Slim married Laney Schumann on Jan. 28, 1967 in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.

Slim is survived by one son and spouse: Kevin and Melinda Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg; two grandchildren: Kyle and Paige Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg, and a sister, Ellen Justice of

Houston.

Along with his wife and parents, Slim was preceded in death by three sisters: Oliva Wilson, Helen Stehling, and Vernell Doebbler.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home.

Because of weather conditions, graveside services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Hill Country Memorial Hospice, or the the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are by the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www. schaetter.com.

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Ron Doebbler

March 1, 1935 - February 1, 2021 Ron Doebbler, 85, of Port Angeles, Washington and Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 in Port Angeles.

Ron was born in Fredericksburg, Texas to Walter and Viola Doebbler. He was raised in Fredericksburg with four sisters, Florence, Elaine, Marion and Charlette and brother Lewis (Conrad).

After graduation, Ron served in the Army from 1955-1957. While stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington, he met Lorraine Charles, whom he married in 1958. They had four children, Vince, Kevin, Pam and Stephanie that they raised in Port Angeles, where they made their home.

Ron started working at the Crown Zellerbach paper mill in 1960 and retired from there in 1992 (then named Nippon Paper Mill).

His wife, Lorraine, died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm in January of 1992. At that time, Ron moved back to Fredericksburg to spend time with his parents and family. In February 2015, due to medical conditions, he came back to Port Angeles to be close to his adult children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On Oct. 1, 2016, he moved into a cabin at Lake Dawn in Port Angeles where Mary Pohl, a caregiver, took care of him. Mary’s family, including husband, Joe; son, Joey, and daughters, Missy and Hannah, would step in and help take care of Dad when Mary needed help. Mary’s little grandson, Harvey, spent time with Dad, too.

They played games, stacked blocks and played dominos. They had fun together.

The whole family was so loving and caring toward Dad for the last 4 years and 4 months of his life. We were so blessed to have had such quality care by this loving caring family!

Mary would take Dad to participate in the Oly Cap ENCORE program 2-3 days a week. This is an Adult Day Center and Arts and Minds Memory Wellness Program that participants, while there, enjoyed the company of other senior citizens and participated in physical, cognitive and music exercises. They served lunch to them before they left, (one of Dad’s favorite activities while there). He loved to eat! We thank Jim Couture, program director, and Jenieva Vanderwaal for their love and dedication to the participants and running this program.

In his younger days, Ron liked to fish and hunt. He was an avid shuffleboard player and played a little pool. He also played dominos; he could sit for hours playing game after game.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Ron was known to be a loving, polite generous man.

We would like to thank all the loving and caring people at the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County! That came for four-plus months to help provide comfort care at the end of Dad’s life.

We appreciate you all!

Ron is survived by sisters, Elaine Warner of Alvin, Texas, Marion Klein of Fredericksburg, Texas; brother, Lewis (Conrad) Doebbler of Giddings, Texas.

He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Texas and Washington.

Survivors also include daughters, Pam Johnson and Stephanie Doebbler (Roy Black III) of Port Angeles.

He is also survived by grandkids, Bruce (David) Johnson Jr., Melissa Johnson of Port Angeles and Danielle Sabia (Russell Sabia) of Fredericksburg.

Also surviving are great-grandkids, B. David III, Dion and Dominik Johnson, all of Port Angeles; Elleigh Sabia of Fredericksburg, Amber, Jaidyn and Aurian Johnson, all of Port Angeles, Kayson Johnson of Aberdeen, Washington, Joel Doebbler of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Maddie Barnwell of Powhatan, Virginia.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Viola Doebbler; wife, Lorraine Doebbler; sisters, Charlette Deike and Florence Hohenberger; brother, Wallace Doebbler, and twin brother, Donald Doebbler. He is also preceded in death by sons, Kevin Doebbler and Vincent Doebbler; grandsons, Kristopher Doebbler and Chad Johnson; great-grandson, Ashton Johnson.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a small private service at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 and in late June (date to be determined) his ashes will be buried in the Grapetown Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Texas.

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Amazing responses to storm and disasters “A mazing” is the word that can best describe the local response to the weather emergency this week. As I write these comments on Monday afternoon, this emergency response is continuing and is presenting a unique set of challenges to the responding agencies.

However, the public should take comfort in knowing that we have numerous public agencies and private companies that are working together to respond to the needs of our community.

Over the past several days there have been many examples that the spirit of cooperation and community service is alive and well in the City of

GUEST COLUMN

Kent Myers Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

This includes the following: • City and county employees and volunteers who have worked together to staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate the various emergency agencies since the emergency started.

• Electric crews from the City of Fredericksburg and Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) who have worked around the clock to re-

store electric services throughout the city and county.

• Employees and volunteers from the city and Fredericksburg Independent School District (FISD) who have organized and are staffing an emergency shelter at the Elementary School.

• Employees of city, county and state emergency agencies, as well as the volunteers from local fire departments, who have responded to a large increase in emergency calls while also transporting residents to emergency shelters and local hotels.

• County emergency dispatchers who have dealt with a major increase in calls for emergencies and nonemergencies.

• City, county and TxDOT employees who are coordinating the sanding of roadways and clearing of streets to help create safer travel conditions.

• Local hotel owners and managers who have agreed to reduce their rates for residents needing a warm and safe place to stay.

• Local restaurant owners and managers who have volunteered to feed the employees and volunteers responding to the emergency.

• Employees at local grocery stores who are making the difficult trips to and from their jobs to provide essential food and merchandise to our residents.

• Employees at Hill County Memorial who are working around the

clock to serve an increasing patient load due to the difficulty in transporting critical patients to San Antonio and Austin.

Over the past several days we have all faced certain challenges and difficulties that are likely to continue until the end of the week.

However, isn’t it great to live and work in a city and county that has such a cooperative “can-do” spirit that includes many individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to serve our community?

Aren’t these individuals amazing?

Myers is the City Manager for Fredericksburg, a position he has held since 2012.

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ing. That contributes as much as 20% of the national supply.

We need as much as possible in an unstable world with major actors like Iran, China and North Korea. And we should not wish ill on other oil states like New Mexico, Louisiana, North Dakota or Alaska, which are also severely affected.

Charles W. Miller Fredericksburg

Welcome, Joe

I read the editorial by Joe Southern (“Getting to know the new guy about town”) with interest in the February 10 paper. Welcome, Joe! Southern made a point of mentioning that he is “very conservative” and this has a pleasant sound to me as one of the predominately conservative residents of Fredericksburg.

However, I’d like to state my view concerning what is important for a journalist regardless of where he/she may fall on the left-right continuum; to report the relevant news with objectivity and fairness.

Again, welcome! Here’s hoping for the best!

in print all the nasty things he can imagine to call Biedermann.

He calls Biedermann antagonistic, a boy, a conspirator to violence, selfimmolating, alientating, craving of attention, a laughingstock, a confederate seditionist, a circus clown act, a buffoon and an embarrassment.

Your editorial standards are evidently quite low.

Biedermann just won his re-election with the support of the majority of voters in this county and his message resonates with many. The. Public would be better served by having the edits of his message debated, rather than wasting your reaaders’ time by publishing the childish name-calling of classless loons like Porter.

This community deserves better.

Scott Travis

Fredericksburg

(Editor’s note: Three points to Mr. Travis — – Porter’s “politics” include a $1 million check to Gov. Abbott and substantial donations to other conservative causes. And we have been on the receiving end of his criticism before.

– Biedermann, when challenged in a Mary Studor party primary, did not win the maFredericksburg jority of this community’s support.

– Lastly, does anyone honestly think that such a large and all-affecting Porter criticism proposal such as secession should not Michael Porter’s article is one of the receive any criticism? We believe that most clownish things I’ve read from is unrealistic, to say the least.) local news, which is quickly becoming as liberal and out of touch as the national press. I can only assume Criticize, condemn that Porter’s politics are shared by After reading last week’s guest you, which is why you chose to run column by Mr. Porter, I was led to his hit piece. respond to his idiotic and stupid Porter condescendingly believes comments about our State Representhat Fredericksburg is filled with tative, Kyle Biedermann (conservarubes who need to be admonished for tive rating of A). their political views. Scorn, shame It is the general feeling among Reand condescension have become the publicans that Dade Phelan was a preferred tools of many in politics, bad choice for Speaker of the House. rather than debate and reason.

But then Porter’s PAC (Texans for So it’s no surprise that Porter’s ar- Responsible Government) assisted ticle was entirely focused on smear- him in obtaining the position with ing the character of our state repre- a hefty $30,000 donation. His apsentative, Kyle Biedermann, while pointments of Democrats as comsaying nothing to address his actual mittee chairs when the Republican message. representatives are in the majority is  Why did Biedermann go to Wash- difficult to understand or support. ington?

Mr. Porter needs to read HB 1359,  Why did Biedermann criticize the which isn’t a bill to secede but a bill Governor? giving Texans a chance to vote on  Why did Biedermann propose whether they want to secede. Porter’s state secession? negative comments regarding Col. Allen West, chairman of the Texas These would be newsworthy ques- Republican Party, are way out of line tions, which Porter could in good with Col. West making every effort to faith debate, but he doesn’t even support the platform of the Republiconsider them. Instead, his article is can Party. Obviously, he has not had filled with ad hominem attacks and the opportunity to meet Col West. innuendo, entirely devoid of subAnd now this week comes Dave stance, making no argument and Campbell, losing candidate of the serving no purpose other than to put past. Wouldn’t you know that he’d

support lackluster Representative Murr (conservative rating of C-). Why are Porter and Campbell so afraid of the work that Rep. Biedermann has done in the past four years? Biedermann stood up to naming Democrat Committee chairs when the Republican representatives are put aside with a Republican (?) speaker in place.

Looks to me like Porter and Campbell are gearing up to run for public office. Interesting what money can buy.

Jerry McCorkle Fredericksburg

Texans betrayed

Senator John Cornyn joined the Biden Americans Last Club. Cornyn announced he wants to end deportation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Our illustrious senator believes young men and women deserve certainty and be able to plan their future.

If Senator Cornyn was so concerned about the future of these illegal aliens who entered the country under thenPresident Obama’s illegal Executive Order (EO) over eight years ago, why didn’t he challenge the EO which he had 45 days to accomplish?

Instead of challenging legislation via EO at the time it was issued, our senator waits until after the election to announce his concerns regarding the future of people in this country illegally.

I point this out because Sen. Cornyn ran for reelection last November. Why didn’t he inform voters of his humanitarian concerns before the election?

Senator Cruz is right; we need term limits in our legislative bodies.

Alan Smith

Fredericksburg

Outraged

We the people need to demand the mandates the City of Fredericksburg has set in place be stopped. If you do not want to wear a mask, don’t.

If you want to fully open your business, do it. You think the city needs to open the meetings back to in-person, stand up and be heard.

Isn’t it obvious they shut the meetings back down due to the overwhelming response to people showing up? It was made clear in the last city council meeting that the state of emergency is only kept in force for the city to continue to receive federal funding. Is this funding more important than your citizens? Is this funding more important than letting businesses open fully back up to gain their full financial potential again?

Local businesses should be outraged.

Then to add to your pain and stress, the city says citizens concerned with how businesses are handling the mandates should contact that business directly to complain since the tattle tale line has been “closed.” I want the mayor and city council to have to respond to the citizens’ concerns.

One council member stated he understands the public is becoming impatient on waiting for the vaccine. No sir, we are impatient on waiting to get our lives back, to decide for ourselves if we, and our kids at school, should be masked and wondering when we will stop being told how many people can be seated in our businesses.

We need a town hall. The leaders need to answer our questions. If the city finds it so hard to find a suitable venue, let us grab our lawn chairs, a podium and a microphone and meet at Marktplatz. And, I don’t think it will cost $45,000 to do it!

Jessica Kramer Fredericksburg

Irritated, frustrated

I agree completely with David Trost, but find he didn’t go far enough.

First, I cannot believe HCM CEO Pope didn’t know that with the vaccine appointments on the internet, it would spread and probably would be picked up and broadcast by commercial radio and TV stations. Anyone around since 2000 has to know how quickly and broadly anything on the internet spreads.

She talked about 1,200 doses: “… we had 7,000 unique users trying to get a slot for the 1,200 doses we received,” but then in another news article, “…600 of these slots were prescheduled for those 65 to 75 years of age or older who were at high risk.”

It looks like there were only 600 slots available, not the 1,200 claimed by Pope.

Second, after, I think, three weeks of vaccinations, I find out that I could get an appointment through my primary care doctor. Why wasn’t this information widely distributed before it started? No matter what is claimed, it certainly appears that it is who you know.

I called my primary care doctor and requested I be added to the list. The person I talked to gave me a string of

reasons why I didn’t really want to get on the list. I said I wanted to get on the list anyway. I was never asked for the spelling of my name, my date of birth or my phone number. Do you think I was really put on the list? I don’t think so.

It’s time the community gets a clear, understandable, honest description of how the program operates. Right now, I find the program irritating, frustrating, stressful and discouraging.

Kerry Sandstrom Harper

In-person meetings

After the well-attended and contentious Dec. 7 City Council meeting, the city decided to suspend future inperson meetings and go to teleconference (Zoom) only …. “due to COVID.” At the council’s Jan. 19 meeting, City Manager Kent Myers was charged with finding a location that would accommodate future in-person council meetings. The city said the venue had to provide enough room for social distancing, dictated by the Emergency Declaration.

During the council’s Feb. 1 meeting, Meyers expressed that he had considered two locations and both were inadequate. Why would he only look at two locations? He had two weeks to complete this task. At this rate, when will we have in-person meetings?

Meyers also reported on Feb. 1 that $45,000 worth of equipment would be needed in order to facilitate future “hybrid” teleconference meetings, and council members seemed to agree with taking this step. Why? Currently the city is spending no extra money for teleconferencing.

Others who have been attending the virtual meetings have spent no extra money on teleconferencing.

So why the extra costs now? I know of several audio/visual experts who have contacted the city with recommendations that will not involve any extra funding. Will the city listen? Or is their self-assumed blank check with the taxpayer dollars just too tempting? After all, it would perpetuate the false emergency that emboldens the power they seem so addicted to.

Matt Long

Fredericksburg

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TexSCAN Week of February 14, 2021 ACREAGE

Home‑ 202 Mulberry‑ 3bdrm/ 2bath carport.

Fenced yard with a large metal workshop/storage building. Outside firepit and patio. 1 mile walking distance to Main Street.

281‑450‑0299‑ $1,400. monthly.

GREAT WEEKLY and DAILY RATES! All bills paid including Cable and High Speed Wireless! Super location across from Whataburger, near Wal‑Mart, restaurants.

830‑997‑6050.tf FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM TRAILER, includes electric and basic cable. 10 miles from town. Small pet okay. $600.00 monthly, $300 deposit. 830‑997‑7219.

Available March 1-

251 acres…Gillespie County….Creel Creek Ranch….This “Tuscany meets Texas” exquisite inspired 11,388 SF villa in nestled between great trees, live water with 4 dams and fantastic views. Once you set foot on Creel Creek Ranch, you will sense the heart and intention behind this special place and the beauty will overwhelm you!……$13,900,000 226 S Grand Cru, The Vineyard, This one of a kind home and acreage is just outside of the city limits, 3,246 SF, 3BR-3BA-1/2 BA home and a 848 SF guest house, open concept kitchen with gourmet appliances designed for the chef in all of us… REDUCED $2,190,000 August E’s Restaurant………5,128 SF on .32 ac….in the heart of downtown with an established business record of outstanding cuisine in a growing wine and foodie market…..$3,000,000 56 ac..Sisterdale, Kendall Co, 3,727 SF Home with guest house, fantastic hill top view 10+ miles, 360 degrees, $1,650,000 2.2 acres….Boot Ranch… great views, views of the golf course, 100K membership included, $450,000 660 ac....Concho County….High fenced game ranch with 2,000SF Main home and 1,900 SF Hunter’s Lodge. 4 water wells, 4 small tanks with native and exotic game…$2,160,000

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603 N. ORANGE: 2.5/BD, 2/BA. 1,800 sq.ft. Plus 450 sq.ft. garage apt./ home office. $1,850/mo. 325‑248‑ 1609.tf 2/1 DUPLEX FOR RENT: No smoking, No pets. Available now. $1,100/mo., $1,100/deposit. For more information contact Billy Fiedler with Fiedler Home & Ranch 830‑ 992‑9750.tf 1 Bedroom Apartments.

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25 ACRES near town, windmill, corrals, ponds, great views, 305 German Lane, $425,000. Owner financing. $70,000 down. 713‑542‑1905.tf 15+/‑ ACRES at 814 FM 2093, across from the Fredericksburg Airport, commercial 700 foot of road frontage.

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—50+ GUNS: RIFLES—SHOTGUNS— —HANDGUNS—AMMO—80 GUN SAFE—

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 @ 10 A.M.

LOCATED: WHEELER COUNTY SHOW BARNS (NORTH EDGE OF WHEELER, TX. ON U.S. 83)

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NEW LISTING WITHIN PAST 30 DAYS

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! This is a rare opportunity to T town! All brick with ACof own a 24 unit apartment on N theTR edge DER CO UNcomplex covered parking for each unit. $1,984,000 Call Mike ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES .32 acres, 1230 SF building built in 2010, on Hwy 290 in downtown Harper. ideal to be a mechanics shop, retail shop, or office space. The front half is fully insulated, back half was used as a working mechanics shop.. Property does have a well & septic. City water is available. Contact Sharon for showings.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE describes this stunning mid-century modern home. Entertainer’s dream both inside & out. The home was extensively TRACT of natural light, a remodeled with additions in ER 2014.

Nabundance COAn UND wonderful open concept living space with soaring ceilings, seamless connection to outdoor living through walls of glass. Modern, warm finishes throughout. $1,525,000 Call Sharon for a private showing.

BEST COMMERCIAL LOCATION in Fredericksburg! This vacant lot is 1.5+/- acres & zoned C-2 with high visibility on South Adams. Lot offers over 250 feet of highway frontage, plenty of room for parking, and includes shared access with the Walgreens and bank locations. $1,895,000 Call Mike

RESIDENTIAL

CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2935 SF on 3+ac, 5 minutes to town. Open concept floor plan with high ceilings & plenty of light. Contemporary kitchen, stainless steel appliances, wet bar, opens into sun room for additional entertainment room.

Outdoor shower, fenced yard, pool. $1,349,000 Call Mike DAS FRITZ HAUS - just 3 blocks N of Main St this charming home offers one of the prettiest settings in all of F’burg. Currently an operating short term rental & offering 3 bedroom 2 bath with original hardwood flooring, large master suite, mature trees & creek. $649,000 Call Mike PEACEFUL SETTING at the end of W. Burbank, 3/2.5 with huge primary NTRAConT almost half acre lot.

COfireplace w/dual closets, large U greatroom NDER with Great storage over garage. $489,000 See Dennis

Dennis Kusenberger ner/ Broker/OwS/GRI CLHMS/CR6327 830-456- sey.com ku dennisk@

COMMERCIAL & B&B PROPERTIES

12 ACRES near Becker Vineyards, high fenced, 160 GPM well, 1/1 barndominium, shop and storage building, the beginnings for a winery. Excellent soils also! Dennis $985,000 C-2 ZONING, 2.5 AC in city limits, borders T on Barons Creek, is ideal NTRAC DER UN location for hotel or large B&BCO complex.

Many $$$ of site engineering have been done for you. $975,000 Ask for Dennis EXCELLENT INVESTMENT - Kuhlmann Haus was built in 1897, has been completely restored withCO 2 ba.

AC1Tfull acre with R2 zoning NDER 4 bdN&TR allows you to haveUmultiple B&B’s rentals. $698,500 Mike F’BURG MAIN ST- Main St commercial real estate is a rare commodity. 85’ x 200’ lot & offers plenty of visibility from the street, courtyard, 4000+ SF of business potential, & is zoned C-2! $1,285,000 $998,000 Call Mike.

CITY LOTS/ SMALL ACREAGE

HOMESITES WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS, 5 4 nicely treed tracts ranging from 5 to 12+ acres, 10 minutes to town, paved road frontage, gated, two of the tracts have wells. Views of the Pedernales River Valley are incredible. See Dennis 32 ACS, gated, prestigious development with exquisite homes, building site has views into F’burg, variety of trees, pond potential.

Ask for Dennis, $595,000 25+/- acs covered in large hardwoods, native grass, great views to South, East & West. Varied topography includes several large draws that feed into large pond. The elevated building sites overlooking pond makes a great view even better. Completely fenced & is Ag exempt. $500,000 Call Mike

RESIDENTIAL ON ACREAGE

BRATTON RANCH offers a custom French stone farmhouse, 58 acs, 6 miles N of town. Main home offers AC3Tbbs, 3.5 ba, 4529 SF. NTR CO DER UN High ceilings, open floor plan, hand picked antiques complete the look. Guests will enjoy the pool, 2/1 guest house, party barn with additional sleeping quarters. $5,994,000 Mike

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EXCELLENCE IS NOT OUR GOAL, IT IS WHERE WE BEGIN

NESTLED in the heart of Alamo Springs, surrounded by nature, this impressive European farmhouse exudes quality. 5034 SF, 5 T TRAC Nwith BR/4 Bath home situated on CO 9 acs spectacular hill top views.

UNDER Enormous game room, pool table included, wet bar, private theater room. Sharon 830.998.6262 55+ ACS with 2/1 home plus loft, kitchen w/Wolf range, custom cabinets, large fireplace, St. Hwy frontage, paved road to the front door, 2000 SF shop bldg., pond, excellent well,. $1,395,000 See Dennis 1800’s Pioneer Rock homestead on 25 acres offers a stunning yet authentic restoration of the original limestone frame home ACT &itswood NTRkeeping COwhile NDER which exudes chicUrustic charm traditional roots!

3 bd/2 ba, garage, barn with workshop, stock pond, with a short drive to town. $1,289,000 Mike PERFECT COUNTRY LIVING in this 3/2 home on 16+ acres. Open floor plan with fireplace, spray foam insulation, Travertine floors, ACT ER CONTR UNDcountertops, custom cabinets, granite large barn, solar panels AND 27,000 gallon water collection system. $589,000 Call Mike

CONDOMINIUMS

THE HOMESTEAD, a condominium project with 2/2 units that will be in a gated entry, high end finishes including gas ranges, tankless water heaters. New Price- ask Dennis for details

FARMS & ACREAGE

56 ACRES, mostly field land, on Jenschke Lane next to Becker Vineyards, 100 GPM commercial well, $700,000 Ask for Dennis IN THE SHADOWS OF ENCHANTED ROCK, 156 ac., multiple home sites, granite outcroppings, unbelievable views in every direction.

Water wells in place (1 is 100 GPM), underground electric, reasonable restrictions. Ask for Dennis PEACEFUL BLISS is what you will find on this beautiful 34.74 acre tract. Located at the back of a larger ranch offering expansive views T multitude of great ACoaks, CONTR with a gentle slope, live DER grasses, UNnative homesites with pretty views & good soil for improved grasses, fenced on 3 sides with a cattle grazing lease. Electricity, electric gate & gravel road already in place. $518,000 Call Mike 80877.37

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Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, Move It-Another Closet Self Storage located at 383 FM 2093, Fredericksburg TX 78624, will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The sale will be held online at http:// www.storagetreasures.com.

Competitive bids for the unit(s) will be accepted until March 9th, 2021 at 10:00am. Property will be sold to the highest bidder. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be required.

Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid and to withdraw item(s) from sale. Property in each space may be sold itemby-item, in batches, or by the space. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants: Wendel, Maggi: Furniture, Antiques, Housewares, Misc.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, AT 5:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE FOLLOWING: 1) REQUEST #Z-2101 BY JOHN NEEDHAM WITH SECO ENTERPRISES FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (R2) TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR APPROXIMATELY 27.491 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FRIENDSHIP LANE AND SOUTH EAGLE STREET PLANNING AND ZONING PUBLIC HEARING ZOOM MEETING:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: HEARING: HEARING: Pursuant to the provisions Pursuant to the provisions Pursuant to the provisions of Section 232.009 of the of Section 232.009 of the of Section 232.009 of the Texas Local Government Texas Local Government Texas Local Government Code, the Commissioners Code, the Commissioners Code, the Commissioners Court of Gillespie County, Court of Gillespie County, Court of Gillespie County, Texas provides notice of Texas provides notice of the Texas provides notice of the Application made by Application made by Boot the Application made by J.W. Ranlan, LLC, land- Ranch Holdings, LLC, land- Boot Ranch Holdings, LLC, owner of the proposed owner of 5 lots, on behalf landowner of the proposed revision of Lots 426 & 427 of itself and various other application for revision of of Boot Ranch Phase 1 landowners of 23 privately Lots 549 thru 570 & Lot Subdivision(recorded in owned lots of the proposed 501, Boot Ranch Phase 2, Volume 3, Page 163-166 application for revision of Section 1D Subdivision in of the Plat Records of Lots 508 thru 512, 526 Gillespie County, Texas, Gillespie County, Texas) thru 539, 540R and 541R, filed at Volume 5, Pages into Lot 426R of Boot 542 thru 548 and CA1 and 191-192 of the Plat Records Ranch Phase 1 Subdivision CA2, Boot Ranch, Phase of Gillespie County, Texas in Gillespie County, Texas. 2, Section 1A Subdivision and as shown on a replat The Commissioners Court in Gillespie County, Texas, of Boot Ranch, Phase 2, will consider the application filed at Volume 5, Pages Section 1A, Plat Records and will hear protests March 157-158 of the Plat Records of Gillespie County, Texas.

8th, 2021 at 9:00 o’clock of Gillespie County, Texas The Commissioners Court A.M. in the Commissioners and as shown on a replat will consider the application Courtroom, Gillespie of Boot Ranch, Phase and will hear protests to County Courthouse, 2, Section 1A, and also the revision of the plat at a Fredericksburg, Texas. Any recorded in Volume 5, hearing to be held on March person who is interested Page 177, Plat Records of 8th, 2021 at 9:00 o’clock in the property and who Gillespie County, Texas and A.M. in the Commissioners wishes to protest the pro- as shown are Plat of Boot Courtroom, Gillespie posed revision is directed to Ranch, Phase 2, Section County Courthouse, appear at the time specified 1A, also recorded in Volume Fredericksburg, Texas. Any herein.

5, Page 186, Plat Records person who is interested

of Gillespie County, Texas. in the property and who

The Commissioners Court wishes to protest the pro will consider the application posed revision is directed to

and will hear protests to appear at the time specified Mary Lynn Rusche, County the revision of the plat at a herein.

Clerk hearing to be held on March

Gillespie County, Texas 8th, 2021 at 9:00 o’clock A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom, Gillespie 37-39 County Courthouse, Mary Lynn Rusche, County __________ Fredericksburg, Texas. Any Clerk person who is interested Gillespie County, Texas in the property and who wishes to protest the proposed revision is directed to 37-39 appear at the time specified __________ herein.

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE: Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Winery Permit by Rhinory, LLC dba Rhinory, LLC located at 13112 E US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas 78624. Craig Stevens and Chesney Castleberry – Managing Members. _________

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We Deliver: Crushed limestone base, gravel, granite gravel, topsoil, select fill, rocks We Construct: Residential roads, driveways, building pads, structural concrete, and culverts We Haul: Your equipment, your material, etc.

www.fonderchiropractic.com

Concrete

113 E. Grothe Street Clinic: (830) 997-7340 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Fax: (830) 977-8908

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• CARPENTRY • NEW HOMES • ADD-ONS • CUSTOM REMODELING

Remodeling co.

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830.459.9060

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Cleaning Services

RANCH CONSTRUCTION

DIRTY WINDOW DOCTOR

Frank Greco

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Pat Smith, Owner 155 Industrial Loop 830-997-9860; Cell 456-6524 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 www.patsmithco.com 45tf

810 N. Llano St. • 830-992-3016

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Established Building Contractor Custom Woodworking Scored & Stained Concrete

Door

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• Good Prices •

Kerrville

Art Classes for all ages • Kid’s B-day Parties • Studio Rentals After School & Home School Art Classes • Private Art & Vino Parties Art & Vino Classes Every Saturday at 5:00

Yellow

Call Miguel Angel 830-777-0114 830-955-7510

Construction

Classes-Instruction

Appliances

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Commercial & Residential Window Cleaning & Power Washing

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O Building Ponds & Tanks O Clean Out Ponds & Tanks O Retaining Walls O Mesquite Grubbing O Land Clearing O All Types of Dirt Work & Excavation

hillcountrylandandtreeservice.com 15tf

TED MURPHY

830-990-1120 Bus.

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Celebrating 50 Years!

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EXPERT

Cleaning

Certified and Trained Professionals

Finish and Trim Cabinets and Alterations Barndo Buildout Custom Items

830-997-9518

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830-997-7341

Also acccepting quality consignments Buying Silver & Gold Call Doug Klein 830-997-6329 or 830-998-5556

PHONE: 830-997-7505 FAX: 830-990-1227 EMAIL: john316@austin.rr.com

• Insurance Claims • Glass Replacement

• Frame & Front End Repair

Specializing in auto Body RepaiR & painting “SIMPLY THE BEST” Since 1989

2143 Hwy. 87 N • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Shop: 830-997-0196 • Paul’s Cell: 830-456-2700 • Fax: 830-997-3620 24 Hour Wrecker Serv.: 830-456-2727 17tf www.paulsautobodyshop.com

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WOODWORKS

Quality Custom Woodworking ENTRY DOORS • CABINETS • VANITIES FURNITURE • INTERIOR DOORS • STAIRS Pat Smith - Owner Showroom & Shop Off. 830-997-9860 155 Industrial Loop Shop - 830-990-2808 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 19tf www.patsmithco.com

8 Years Experience Reasonable Rates

Mobile

ALL EARTHWORK - ROADS, BUILDING PADS, LAND CLEARING, HOMESITE PREPARATION, GRANITE GRAVEL, ROAD BASE, TOP SOIL, FILL DIRT, LANDSCAPE ROCK, PRESCRIBED BURNS & BRUSH PILE BURNING 46tf

Serving

Fredericksburg & Kerrville Decking and Construction hillcountrydecking.com

◆ House Cleaning Services ◆ Experience in House Cleaning ◆ Free Estimates ◆ Bilingual ◆ Call Any Time ◆ Weekly (Monday-Friday)

Cosmetics

Josiepha “Jo” Caughlin

Independent Professional Beauty Consultant Complete Inventory In Stock

Fredericksburg marykay.com/jcaughlin

Norma L. Robles

325-300-4099

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George Weinreich

Windows • Mac • Mobile

830-998-0719 gnwconsult@mac.com

(830) 997-8797 Cell (830) 456-1844 19tf

Demolition

Business • Personal Computers • Networks

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Cars & Trucks

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BLESSING CLEANING SERVICES

Consulting • Design Development Training • Support

830-889-6100

Construction

(830) 459-0434

830-477-DECK (3325)

Computers

Remote Support Available 07tf

Felipe Lopez

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Kevin Kramer

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PAT SMITH

UGLY TUB?

www.facebook.com/ HCSurfaceRestoration

BULLDOZING • ROAD CONSTRUCTION • HEAVY EQUIPMENT LAKES, TANKS & PONDS, TANK SEALING LOW WATER BRIDGES

830-998-8599 * 830-998-3498

Cabinets

Let us make your tub look like new for up to 70% less than replacement.

• Affordable Dirt Work • Landscape Material • Irrigation Install/Repair • Bobcat Work Joel 830-928-4859 Joel.arreola50@outlook.com 33tf

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MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICES * Houses * Offices * B&B’s

Bath Tubs

Got an

830-257-3837

kerrvillecarpetcleaning.com

is seeking • Quality Antique Dealers • Space Available

TINA ESCAMILLA MANAGER

ESCAMILLA’S BODY SHOP

ANTIQUE MALL OF FREDERICKSBURG

located at 116 N. Crockett

Automotive

1607 N. LLANO HIGHWAY FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624

Carpet•Tile•Upholstery•Area Rugs RVs•& Ozone Treatments

Buying & Selling 33-40

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Hill Country Carpet Cleaning

Michael Jenschke | 281-731-9982 Bryan Langehennig, Owner

• Expert Upholstery Cleaning

CARPET CLEANING • Expert Tile and Grout

Custom Carpentry Services

Audio/Video

• Expert Rug Cleaning

Sales Consultant

FREDERICKSBURG DEMOLITION SERVICES

R p H H

Homes / Structures Preconstruction Jobs of all sizes

830-992-0714

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Design

Bookkeeping B’s Bookkeeping Service Phone: 830-282-0155 Fax: 830-282-0155 Email: jlb804@hotmail.com Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Personal & Small Business Income Tax Services (No Corporate Taxes)

Jo Lynn Baethge Owner

www.mclaneford.com

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I COME TO YOU! General Bookkeeping/Acctg.

Full Payroll Services Financial Organization 31tf

Matt Self

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1279 Hwy 87 South Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Established

1982

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Concrete

Tava Hamilton

Building Contractor Custom Woodworking Scored & Stained Concrete

Sales

* Free Bid * Scoring * Concrete Acid Staining * Engraving

1279 Hwy 87 South Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Pat Smith, Owner 155 Industrial Loop 830-997-9860; Cell 456-6524 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 www.patsmithco.com 45tf

Cell Office Fax www.mclaneford.com

Quality Built Homes & Remodel

254-421-8282 830-997-2129 830-997-7416

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Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post

712 W Main St • 830-997-2155

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All Types of Dirt Work & Excavation including Concrete Dams & Water Crossings “We’ll Move The Earth For You”

Land Clearing & Leveling • Road Work Building Pads • Tank & Dam Building Large Rock Retaining Walls We have equipment to remove large dead live oaks “Serving The Hill Country”

BULLDOZING • ROAD CONSTRUCTION • HEAVY EQUIPMENT LAKES, TANKS & PONDS, TANK SEALING LOW WATER BRIDGES

Kevin Kramer

Tava.Hamilton@yahoo.com

Construction

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830 997-4729 Fax 830-997-4709

830-997-2484 galledesign609@gmail.com

Dirt Work

matts@mclaneford.com Cell: 830-456-0222 Office: 830-997-2129 Fax: 830-997-0981 www.mclaneford.com

2585 White Oak Road Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

502 Winding Way Court Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

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Sales Consultant

Builder/Remodeling

Curtis Staudt Construction

Gail Galle

1279 Hwy 87 South Fredericksburg, TX 78624

(830) 459-0434 Mobile

ALL EARTHWORK - ROADS, BUILDING PADS, LAND CLEARING, HOMESITE PREPARATION, GRANITE GRAVEL, ROAD BASE, TOP SOIL, FILL DIRT, LANDSCAPE ROCK, PRESCRIBED BURNS & BRUSH PILE BURNING 46tf

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felipel@mclaneford.com Cell: 830-928-4703 Office: 830-997-2129 Fax: 830-997-7416

Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post

F6 | February 17, 2021 |

CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY Floors

Handyman

HANDYMAN JOBS

Located in Fredericksburg for over 30 years.

We offer the very best in reclaimed and new hardwood flooring, both engineered and solid. As well as custom hand distressed box beams and solid beams, ceilings, walls, and exterior siding.

Our job is to make your dreams a reality in your home.

Fencing, Tree Trimming, Painting, Cleaning, Hauling, Gutter Cleaning, Mowing, Weed Eating, Decks, Tile, Roofs, Carpentry & much more

We welcome you to come see our showroom and mill anytime Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

See us on Facebook @ Quality Hardwoods!

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Fredericksburg, Texas Phone: 830-992-0487 nickstehling@hotmail.com

Cell 830-456-1241

Michael Berman 830-992-1057

Fredericksburg Flooring Center Owners: Mike Kramer & Marci Walker

Tile Wood Stone

Berman

Carpet

Laminate

Lawn & Landscape

Glass Tile

401 S. Lincoln St. • 830-997-8375 Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Electrical

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CleAN GARAGes & PAtiOs YARD MOWiNG • tRiMMiNG RAKe leAves • HAul tRAsH

TECL #21008

COMPLETE FOUNDATION REPAIR

Kyle Klaerner Journeyman 830-889-2361

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

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AAA HOUSE LEVELING 830-792-3063

All Types of foundations: Pier & Beam, Block & Pad Post, Slab

Embroidery/Screen Printing

All Calls Welcome 24/7 Residential & Commercial

SINCE 1990

Anderson Outdoor Creations Commercial/Residential Design, Installation, Maintenance & Repair Your Local Lawn Maintenance Expert.

Accepting New Lawn Mowing Accounts At Any Time

Steve Anderson

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Stonewall Farm Mutual Insurance Company INSURANCE SINCE 1910”

Free Inspections • Senior Discounts Licensed & Insured • Financing Available

14798 E. US Highway 290 Stonewall, Texas 78671 830-644-2486 1-800-767-3016 Stonewall@beecreek.net

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830-336-3999

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Furniture

Call for Free Info 512-635-4483 - 830-262-1484

“MEDICARE BROKER”

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Custom Embroidery & Screen Printing Source

Jenschke Bros.

T-Shirts Et Cetera 830-997-8869

Serving the World Since 1981

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Fencing

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Cleaning, Hauling, Gutter Cleaning & many more

830-329-7011 YARD CARE

Mowing, Tree Trimming, Landscaping, Fencing, Power Washing, Gutters, Fall Cleanup AND MORE! Jesse Menchaca 830-928-2174 jesse.r.menchaca@gmail.com

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Bee Creek Communications Providing High Speed Wireless, Broadband Internet Service to your Texas Hill Country Home or Business

ALL-WAYS HAULING

Call 866-990-1258 Toll Free, 830-990-1258 Local, or visit our web site to schedule Free Site Survey

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WOOD FLOORS SINCE 1984

SALES CUSTOM INLAYS & BORDERS

SAND AND FINISH NEW & OLD

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE FINISHES Pat Smith, Owner 155 Industrial Loop 830-997-9860; Mobile 456-6524 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 www.patsmithco.com 19tf

KNEESE FLOORING Brian Lochte Sales Manager

Ceramic • Carpet • Eng. Wood • Laminate • Oak Flooring Vinyl • VCT Tile • Residential & Commercial • Installation FREE ESTIMATES 830-456-3604 Cell 830-997-5036 Office 739 S. Washington St. 830-990-4693 Fax Fredericksburg, Tx 78624 40tf

YARD CARE

Mowing, Tree Trimming, Landscaping, Fencing, Power Washing, Gutters, Fall Cleanup AND MORE! Jesse Menchaca 830-928-2174

Jim Race

FREDERICKSBURG GUTTER SOLUTIONS

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Handyman Castaneda & Sons

“Your Whole House & Yard Solution!”

• Landscaping • Electrical • Tree Trimming • Carpentry • Lawn Service • Shredding • Flower Beds

Louis Castaneda, Owner

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leanosfence.com / 325-650-3377 / info@leanosfence.com

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Gutters

info@hillcountrygutters.com

Tony Leanos

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Land Clearing

830-708-9069

Barbed Wire • Field Fence • Corrals • Pipe Fence Rock Drilling • Tree Grubbing • Tanks & Dozer Work

AART OUTDOOR

Lawn Maintenance, Fencing, Tree Trimming, Shrubs, Gutter Cleaning, All Hauling, Power Washing & Decks, Painting, Minor Repair, Rock Work

Call 830-342-2772

www.beecreek.net Email: sales@beecreek.net

Now offering roll-off containers for waste removal. Call us to haul off Construction Debris, Trash, Brush and More.

Call Aaron Cox 830-456-1571 for more information

-Landscape Design -Landscape Installation -Perennial Gardens -Flower Beds & Gardens -Sod or Seed Grass -Trees & Shrubs -Mulches & Soils -Outdoor Campfire Areas -Outdoor BBQ Kitchens -Outdoor Fireplaces -Pool-Side Landscaping -Landscape Lighting -Holiday Outdoor Lighting

Delivery • Installation Give us a call today!

63250.06tf

FFencing, encing - All Types Tree Trimming, Painting, Yard Work,

-Water Features: Ponds, Waterfalls, Rivers & Fountains -Flagstone Patios & Walkways -Decks, Pergolas & Arbors -Retaining Walls/Fencing -Sprinkler Systems -Irrigation Repair -Xeriscape -Volleyball-Bocce Courts -Horseshoe & Washer Pits -Golfscape Putting Greens

Josh Anderson 830-998-6825 outdoorcreationstx@gmail.com 41tf

Internet Providers

Garbage Disposal

Serving the entire Hill Country Region E-mail: outdoorcreationstx@gmail.com

SOD SALES!

licenSed Broker 26 yrS - in-houSe cuStoMer Service Fax 830-201-4365 BrokerSiS007@gMail.coM

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Steve: 830-992-5307 Josh: 830-998-6825

Anderson’s Outdoor Creations, Inc.

CAROLYN D LEWIS

All Furniture Hand Stripped/No Dipping Recaining/Minor Upholstery Free Pick-Up & Delivery in Gillespie County Quality Work Free Estimates Local Natives with 38 Years Experience Call 830-644-8091 or 830-998-2806

101-A S. AdAmS • FrederickSburg, TexAS

-Lawn Maintenance -Fertilizing -Yard Spraying -Fire Ant Control -Flea & Tick Control -Weed Control -Yard Clean-up -Lot & Land Clearing -Drainage/Erosion Expert -Water Saving Systems -Lawn Aeration -Road Work -Organic Alternatives

Medicare advantage / Medicare SupplieMentS preScription drug planS / life

Furniture Refinishing, Repair & Custom Building

Shirts, Jackets, Polos, Caps, Aprons, Etc. Advertise Your Business on Caps & Shirts

Free 26 Years of Quality Experience Estimates College Background in Horticulture Fully Licensed and Insured TX Irrigator Lic. #15119 48tf

Anderson Outdoor Creations Offers:

“PROVIDING PROPERTY

www.foundationrepairexpertstx.com

CUSTOM EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING

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A Professional Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Company of Distinction and Integrity

Pier & Beam, Concrete Slab, Drainage Corrections, Skirting

997-9926

830-353-1854 830-928-4859

Allen’s Foundation Solutions

Your T-Shirt Connection FREDERICKSBURG

Call for Free Estimates Reasonable, Honest & Reliable • Insured • Licensed

Licensed, Bonded & Insured A+ Rating BBB/Angie’s List References Available Est. 1983

Foundation Repair/House Leveling

LOCATED AT 157 INDUSTRIAL LOOP

Top Soil, Road Base, Gravels, Sand, Granite, Select Fill

Insurance

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Locally Owned & Operated Serving SA & Surrounding Areas

Arreola’s FLM

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Riverside Foundation Co. Foundation Repair - Construction - Remodeling

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830-992-0714

Free Inspections • 40 Years Experience

210-967-3977

Cell 830-456-1241

HA N D Y M A N

H Painting H Land Clean-up H Mowing H Tree Trimming & Brush Removal H Gutter Cleaning & Demo Work H Odd Jobs & Services of All Kinds H Free Estimates! H Serving Entire Hill Country!

Pier & Beam Foundation Repairs

Landscaping

309 Hallford Lane • Fredericksburg. TX 78624 www.hcgardens.com • hcgardens@verizon.net 830-990-8792 Fax: 830-997-9236 37-40

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atcoelectricllc@gmail.com

Jeff Hallford

OME AND RANCH

Locally Owned & Operated Cell (830) 792-4070 Bus (830) 997-0893 06tf

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OWNER / MASTER

830-733-7114

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR FOUNDATION REPAIR & DRAINAGE NEEDS

FOUNDATION REPAIRS Slab Foundation Repairs Lifetime Transferable Guarantee on ALL Foundation Work

JIM ATKERSON

“The Xeriscape Guys”

Landscaping • Commercial • Residential

830-307-0564 • Fredericksburg, TX

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Sammy Klaerner Owner, Master Electrician 830-889-1480

Hill Country Gardens, LLC

Land Clearing and More __________________________ Lucas Fiedler 830-992-0687 Call for free estimates

Professional Lawn Maintenance

• Mow • Trim • Edge & Blow • Fertilizing • Weed Control • Ant Control • Pruning • Hedging • Tree Trimming • Winter cleanups • Thatching • Aerating

....

Yard Cleanup & Mowing

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Accepting New Lawn Mowing Accounts At Any Time

Anderson Outdoor Creations 830-992-5307(Steve) 830-998-6825(Josh)

Land Clearing, Heavy Duty Mowing Free Estimates • Quality Service Matt Perry, Owner & Operator 361-557-1162 Cell

FOR DEPENDABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES

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CALL DARYL 281-253-1994 or 830-992-2174

Hill Country Lawn Guys

Home repairs, light carpentry, painting, trim trees, clean out garages & storage units, power washing, haul trash, odd jobs

Serving The Texas Hill Country

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Support the

Optimist Club of Fredericksburg

Lawn Maintenance

Lawn Mowing!

M&K LAND CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

830-456-0935

NO JOB TOO SMALL

jesse.r.menchaca@gmail.com

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830-507-4419

Landscaping

RubeN lóPez

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Sam & Son Electric

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HANDYMAN WORK

Foundations

Residential - Commercial - Service Work

Landscape Design/Maintenance • Land Maintenance/Junk Hauling Residential/Commercial Mowing • Tree Trimming & Removal

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hillcountrylandandtreeservice.com

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Quality Hardwoods | 830-997-6503 www.quality-hardwoods.com

NICK STEHLING FARM & RANCH BULLDOZING, LLC

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RANCH CONSTRUCTION

O Building Ponds & Tanks O Clean Out Ponds & Tanks O Retaining Walls O Mesquite Grubbing O Land Clearing O All Types of Dirt Work & Excavation

Land Clearing

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Dirt Work

Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post

For the most comprehensive sports coverage in Gillespie County visit: fredericksburgstandard.com or subscribe by calling 830-997-2155.

Mow - Edge - Trim One-Time Requests - In Town or Out Haul Off Trash & Junk

830-992-5523

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Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post

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| F7

February 17, 2021

CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY Lawn Maintenance

Painting

Munoz Painting

RIVERA’S LAWN & LANDSCAPING SERVICE

Weekly • Mowing • Edging • Blowing Serving the Hill Country is our Family Tradition

EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES

FREE ESTIMATES

830-995-4961 office 830-370-3331 979-574-9669

Eduardo Munoz

owner

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Composition • Wood • Metal • Lowslope Steve D. Kneese

830-733-7672 • Fax 866-269-7001 skroofing@rocketmail.com

info@sparesquarestorage.com www.sparesquarestorage.com 238 Eqestrian Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • New Storage Facility • All Climate Controlled Four Unit Sizes Available 10’x15’ - $120/mo 10’x25’ - $160/mo 10’x20’ - $140/mo 10’x26’ - $180/mo 24tf

Pete’s Painting & Remodeling

Castaneda & Sons

“Your Whole House & Yard Solution!”

• Landscaping • Electrical • Tree Trimming • Carpentry • Lawn Service • Shredding • Flower Beds

Mini Storage

830.998.3498 • 830.998.8599 39tf

“Reasonable Rates” • Tile • Concrete • Stone • Tape, Float, Texture • Cabinet Installation

830-456-0935

2 convenient locations, multiple sizes & climate controlled available.

Locally owned since 1975.

Call 830-997-4876 38-41

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Pest Control

Yard Service

Tax Preparation

Septic Pumping

Mowing, Tree Trimming, Yard Cleaning, Fence Work, Gutters and More

TKB

United Septic Services COMPLETE PEST CONTROL SERVICE HOUSE, LAWN & TREES

830-329-7011

PH. (830) 997-5080 94 METZGER RD. FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624

STEVE EVANS MARY EVANS

• Septic Tank Installation • Septic Pumping • Septic Inspection • Septic Repair

Thomas K. Binder

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

830-997-7190

830-997-9877 FaX TkbTaX@aol.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

830-992-7484 830-992-0539

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unitedseptic433@gmail.com

Number of Cuts

Cell 830-456-1241

830-998-5501

“When Quality Counts” 12tf

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Paul Rivera 830.997.0595 830.456.5943

Discount for

Spare Square Storage

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Over 20 years experience

Louis Castaneda, Owner

Storage

Roofing

Payroll, Business Bookkeeping and

income tax preparation

159 Tequila Ave. Fredericksburg, TX 78624

ELECTRONIC FILING Personal and Business

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Tile

Shredding

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Lawn Maintenance

• Shredding • Construction Cleanup • Gravel & Dirt

Pet Services

Residential • Commercial

Lawn Mowing | Tree Trimming | Power Washing Gutter Cleaning | Land Clearing | Etc...

Sit N Stay Pet Sitters 35-42

Daniel Arias - 830-307-4735 DAsLawnMaintenance@gmail.com

In Home Pet Sitters and Professional Dog Walkers For Services and Rates Contact Ronda Bailey at

830-992-0586

Metal Buildings

Bonded & Insured

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Quality and craftsmanship make the difference

PET NANNIES

830/997-1058

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Tree Services

No Grass Grass Is Is To TooTALL TALL No

830-992-0600

Vacant Lot, Small Acreage Shredding & Yard Mowing / Trimming

Rick Brodbeck Owner

41 Linda Dr Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 (830) 456-9375 or (830) 997-4534 ricks-shredding-mowing@austin.rr.com

uTrimming uRemoval uStump Grinding

uPlanting uFertility uEvaluation uCare

Neil Henke

Prompt, Reliable, Quality Work01tf

Signs

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Doggie Day Care Is Our Specialty!

DONNIE REEH

Pat Smith, Owner 155 Industrial Loop 830-997-9860; Cell 456-6524 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 www.patsmithco.com 52tf

Rick’s Shredding & Mowing

Loving Care for your pets in the comfort of their own homes.

All Types of Construction Superior Built Metal Buildings

Ceramic Travertine • Stone Installation

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DA’s

TILE

Frank Greco (830) 459-9060

Since 1996

830-990-8866

3494 Ranch Road 1631 • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 41tf

CASEY BRAMLETT, Owner

www.thepetnannies.net

Moving Services

181 Industrial Loop

Plumbing

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Storage

GWI SELF-STORAGE

RMP - Wade Reeh • 830/997-0020

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Located on Friendship Lane

997-8211

805 S. Adams St. Fredericksburg, Texas www.alliedmovingservices.com Licensed and Insured

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Painting

Ruben López 830-307-0564 • Fredericksburg, TX

“Over 40 Years’ Experience” 47tf

990-1140

ICE

Pools / Spas Swimming Pools, Ponds onds, Spas Service & Repair Monthly, Biweekly, Weekly Full Clean, Chemical Checks Tile & Painting SPA COVERS Contact: Thomas Miller

830-733-7407 36-48

$325.00 96” and below

Tree Trimming • Removal • Preservation Sales & Installation • Care Consulting • Stump Grinding

Hwy. 290 - 2 miles west of Fredericksburg

990-7598

210-360-9634

ISA Certified Arborist #4134 James Perez

Texas

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FBG TX

FOR SALE

BY OWNER You You Sell Sell It It And And Save Save

THOUSANDS!

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Roofing

Quality Service 24-Hour Since Emergency Service 1975!

Prompt FREE Estimates Tree Sculpting • Stump Grinding Licensed & Insured for your Protection

Kerrville: 830-896-7080 Mobile: 830-370-9772

JERRY EDDY MEMBER txtree@ktc.com www.treeservicekerrvilletx.com

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TERRY’S TREE SERVICE

(Hwy. 87 North. Left on Jack Nixon Rd.)

8 8330 0--9 99 922--5533558 8

SPECIALIZING IN TREE TRIMMING TREE REMOVAL E S STUMP GRINDING E FR ATE 40 Years Experience IM EST

STORE HAUS SELF STORAGE UNITS

Terry McWilliams 830/889-9976

830-456-7392

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Across from First United Bank

STRAIGHT LINE PAINTING

Insu ra Cla nce Spe ims cial ist

Free es mat Esti WE ARE THE SOLUTION TO YOUR ROOFING NEEDS

Painting Jobs of all sizes

Residential/Commercial

830-992-0714

C&H MINI STORAGE

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Locally Owned and Operated • FBGTX FSBO is NOT a Real Estate company.

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Tree Care Specialists

TREE SERVICE

Packages starting at $850

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From Roots to Leaves, We Meet Your Needs!

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Real Estate

Specializing in

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830-992-3393

M-18011

830.307.4481

New Units Available 10x10 10x20 10x30 Enclosed Boat & RV Storage 12x35 –––––––––––––––––––––––– At our first location - 176 Industrial Loop 10 x 10 10 x 20 10 x 30

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Alex Sione, Owner (830)456-2303 Locally Owned

D E RS’ C

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2nd Location - 2802 West US 290

After hours & Weekend Service

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“Our Guarantee Is Water Tight”

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Units: 1711 N. Llano Office: 501 W. Main St. Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

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Security Lighting • Owner on Premises

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CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY Tree Services

Well Services

Welding

J. C.’s Tree Service Specializing in large & difficult take-downs Tree trimming • Stump grinding Mowing • Shredding • Lot clearing

Insured • Free Estimates

830-613-8040

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PRECISION REE TRIMMING

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CUSTOM WELDING

MATT RIOS 830.456.1022 / artwelding@hotmail.com 8626 HWY. 290 E. FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624

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Well Services

Window Coverings

Tatsch Well Service LLC

Fredericksburg Flooring Center

• Submersibles • Jets • Pressure Tanks • Windmills • Solar Pumps / All Your Home & Ranch Needs

Owners: Mike Kramer & Marci Walker

HunterDouglas Window Covering

www.HillCountryWaterWell.com Dennis S. Tatsch - Owner

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Serving the Hill Country since 1973

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FARM AND RANCH PETS FOR SALE FOR SALE VEHICLES

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FOUND GARAGE SALE HUNTING LEASES LOST MISCELLANEOUS

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CLASSIFIEDS 100 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 180 CHILD CARE 220 CLASSES, COURSES AND INSTRUCTION

Keep Fredericksburg Clean!

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Jobs of all sizes Tree / Brush Removal

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Serving the Hill Country Since 1951

Deadline to place ads is 9 a.m. Tuesday

700 MOBILE HOMES 780 TRAVEL TRAILER & RVS 860 WANTED 900 WORK WANTED

CALL 830-997-2155 FAX 830-990-0036 • fbgads@fredericksburgstandard.com

Help Wanted found after Classifieds. For Rents can be found at the end of the Real Estate Section.

www.fredericksburgstandard.com 220 CLASSES/ INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS. Private piano lessons from beginner to advanced. Classical, theory, improvisation, technique.

Evan ‑ 830‑383‑4316 www. hillcountryharmonies.com

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EASY CALVING, FAST GROWING ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Performance tested. EPD’s available. Call Wieser Angus Ranch, 830‑ 997‑5043.tf KLINE SADDLERY: Custom saddles and saddle repair.

Handmade leather goods, Belts, Holsters, and gift items. www.klinesaddlery.com 830‑992‑ 8565.tf OXBOW EQUESTRIAN CENTER: First class boarding facility located in Fredericksburg. Long/short term care.

Christy, 406‑539‑8559 or Dale, 210‑863‑3516.tf GENERAL LAND CLEARING call Nick Stehling 830‑992‑ 0487.

ROEDER ANGUS RANCH is seeking grazing and farm land for lease in the Albert area. Will maintain property in good condition and will use sustainable farming/ ranching practices. Call 830‑ 644‑8201 or email: rroeder@uark.edu tf LOOKING FOR PROPERTY TO LEASE: Small or large.

Must have good fences and water. Willing to pay 1.5 to 2 times going rate for the right properties.

Call 830‑889‑ 7595.

LOOKING FOR GRAZING for livestock. Will pay by the head or acre. Call 830‑997‑ 1864 or 830‑997‑4558.tf

340 FOR SALE

380 FOR SALE-VEHICLES

LACY FAMILY COINS: “Your Discount Jeweler” 1016 Junc‑ tion Hwy, Kerrville, Texas 78028.

Across from Chick‑Fil‑A. NGC Licensed Coin Dealer Free Appraisals’. We buy Coin Collections. Trade .999 Silver Coins and Bars for Guns. Buy old broken Gold Jewelry. Gold and Silver. 830‑ 257‑0117.

PROTECT YOUR TRUCK BED with a spray in bedliner.

We also repair automotive headliners and Armorguard the interior. Rick’s Custom Liners, 830‑992‑9684.tf GUN SHOW: Kerrville.

Feb. 27th and 28th; Sat., 9‑5; Sun., 10‑4. Kerrville Expo Center, 3785 Hwy. 27E, 830‑285‑0575. www. texasgunandknifeshows. com.

GOLF CARS AND CARE: We buy and sell used golf cars and chargers. 830‑896‑4455. tf Estate Sale: Furniture, tables, pictures, washing machine, ladies clothes, and shoes. Call John for list and pricing. 214‑536‑8830.

LOCALLY RAISED ANGUS BEEF ready now. Calves are off our ranch and home finished on all‑natural corn ration. Calves are 15 months old, 1,600 lbs, slow fed for 180 days, and grading Prime.

No antibiotics or hormones. $3.86/lb hanging weight.

Price includes State Inspected custom processing and delivery. Accepting orders for a whole beef, a side of beef, or a quarter of beef.

Contact: Keller Ranch Beef.

Roosevelt, TX. 210‑232‑2785.

ROAD BASE MATERIAL: Crushed limestone. $12/ton delivered in Fredericksburg.

Large blocks and landscape boulders. 830‑459‑3931.tf

1996 CHEVY EXTENDED CAB, 4X4. $1500.00. Some repair needed. 830‑992‑0600 or 830‑992‑3336.

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Start your day off right by getting the Standard Daily Update sent to your email.

780 TRAVEL TRAILERS & RVS

I BUY MOTORHOMES: 830‑257‑0044, cell 210‑ 215‑3724.WE MOVE/DELIVER RVS.tf

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Dozing & Welding Vineyard Construction, Land Clearing, Roads, Ponds, Pads, Fencing, Gate Openers, Metal Buildings, Welding.

830-644-8250

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900 WORK WANTED LAWN AND HANDYMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSEKEEPING: Fall Clean‑up, fence clearing, planting, tree trimming, leaves, gutters, hauling, power washing, painting. 830‑456‑9210.

ELECTRICAL HANDYMAN: Need a ceiling fan hung?

Want some outdoor lighting?

Need to add a plug or a switch?

Need some lighting in your barn? Call Mark at 830‑456‑1420.

CUSTOM CARPENTRY SERVICES: Finish and Trim, Cabinets and alterations.

Barndo Buildout.

Custom Items.

Michael 281‑731‑9982.

PERFECTION EVERY TIME PAINTING COMPANY: No employees or partners. Always two coats of paint.

New construction or repaint.

Call Randy Thomas, Sr. 737‑ 268‑9445.

I CLEAN HOUSES: 15 Years of experience. Call 830‑733‑ 7075.

See what you’ve been missing

METAL BUILDINGS

p p PECAN GROVE STORE‑ Spring Market & Garage Sale April 10th Noon‑6pm. p BLUEBONNET ESTATE SALE SERVICES CALL us for a FREE consultation to discuss how we can help clean it out. 830‑644‑8280. p BUYING ALL PRECIOUS METALS, including Gold & Silver Coins, scrap sterling, sterling jewelry, silver plate, gold scrap, and gold bullion.

Bring by 116 N Crockett for an up to date market offer.

830‑998‑5556, Antique Mall of Fredericksburg, 116 N. Crockett. Will also consider quality consignments.tf

p SILVER STAR LIQUIDATORS, LLC. Estate Sales, Online Auctions, Live Auctions.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

Jay Loving, Texas Licensed Auctioneer #17575.Give us a call for a FREE consultation.

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Fredericksburg

830-997-1058 www.drweldinginc.com 830-997-2155

www.fredericksburgstandard.com

Donnie Reeh Fully insured for your peace of mind

RANCH CONSTRUCTION Bulldozing O Lake/Pond Construction O All Types of Clearing O Dirt Work Cedar O Roads Mesquite O Hand Cutting Oak Wilt O Tree Shearing Live Oak O Brush Burning Excavation O Lake/Pond Clean Out O Retaining Walls O Rock Excavation O Mesquite/Cedar Grubbing O Trenching/Water Diversions O Burn Pits

Dirt Work O Road Construction O Rough Grading O Pad Sites O Earth Dams O Bobcat Work

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NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION Current Events - Reading - Math - History - Etc.

Email: fbgnews@ fredericksburgstandard.com for more information.

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Donate to Fredericksburg StandardRadio Post NIE, so that all classrooms and students have a newspaper!

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All Types of CleAring O Cedar O Mesquite O Oak Wilt

Fence Building

O Field Fence O Top Rail O High Fence

Tree Service

O Trimming O Topping O Demossing O Removal

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HOTEL EMPLOYEE

LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION CREW:

All Positions Available

Position available.

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

depending on experience

80928.37-39

$12.50-$19.50/hr

Call 830-997-1189 for an interview

Call Jeff at Hill Country Gardens-

830-456-1828

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Jailer Positions‑ Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office: Must be willing to work shifts, including over‑nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to handle stressful situations. Must have high school diploma or GED. Starting salary $17.78 per hour without experience, $18.66 with experience. Standard county benefit package including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, insurance program and retirement plan. Application may be picked up at the GIllespie County Jail, 104 Industrial Loop, Fredericksburg, TX or www.gilles piecounty.org. For additional information contact Lt. John Robinson, 830‑307‑3499 or Sgt. Travis Burrer, 830‑307‑ 3819. Extensive background investigation will be done.

Only qualified need apply.

EOE. HELP NEEDED: to load fertilizer, drive equipment, general maintenance on equipment, and load feed (heavy lifting required). Must be drug free. Call 830‑997‑9880.tf

HIRING F/T Metal Building Erectors Welding and metal building experience preferred. Benefits include 100% paid health insurance, vacation, and retirement.

WAREHOUSE POSITION in shipping department.

Primary duties include UPS and Fed Exp packaging and shipping. Full time position with benefits. Apply at Chem Tac, 2207 Hwy 87 North of call 830‑997‑ 4371.

Live‑in Caretakers needed for local couple. Duties to include light housekeeping, errands and transportation.

Must have own vehicle.

Please call 830‑997‑1189 or 830‑992‑3539.

RANCH HAND AT IMMEL FEED YARD, FREDERICKSBURG, TX. CDL REQUIRED CALL 830‑889‑ 8508, LEAVE MESSAGE.tf W O R L D ‑ F A M O U S FIREARMS COMPANY seeking new members for our dynamic sales team in Fredericksburg.

Professionalism and dependability a must. Basic computer skills (MS Word & Excel) required. Firearms knowledge and previous sales experience helpful but not mandatory. Occasional medium to heavy lifting.

MUST pass background check before hire. Hours Monday to Friday, 8AM – 5PM. Email resume and cover letter to: valeriek @cimarron‑firearms.com tf

Part-Time Bartender Kitchen Help

Full Time Busser Must be over 18

Waitstaff

Full Time Kitchen Staff (Prep)

Good Pay. Good Hours.

AM & PM

Please call 830-997-1058

Gillespie County is seeking applicants for a full time Purchasing Assistant in the County Auditor’s office. This position assists the County Auditor with the administration of day‑to‑day procurement activities of the County.

This includes maintaining vendor files; obtaining pricing information; processing purchase requisitions; preparing and issuing purchase orders; and answering phone, email and in person inquiries. Standard County benefit package includes paid leave plans, insurance program and retirement plan. Detailed job description and application are available at the County Human Resources Office, 101 W. Main, Room B‑102, Fredericksburg, TX or on the County’s website at www. gillespiecounty.org.

Application period closes Friday February 26, 2021 at 4pm.

For Information call 830‑307‑ 3715. EOE. Local winery in Hye is looking for part time back of the house/kitchen position. Good hourly pay. Friday‑Sunday.

Inquiries email info@french connectionhye.com or call 830‑850‑4091.

Apply in person at

Friedhelm’s Bavarian Inn

Apply in person, ask for Claudia

245 East Main

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Looking for someone who is experienced in MEDICAL BILLING and CODING for a private medical office in Fredericksburg.

Competitive wages. Please email resume to: resume.medical.freder icksburg@gmail.com Class A Rentals ‑ 1381 Highway 87 South / Fredericksburg Texas.

NOW HIRING: Equipment Maintenance & Deliveries.

Applicant must have good driving record & able to lift heavy items. Mon‑ Fri 7‑5 ‑ Paid Weekly. Apply in person or call for interview 830‑990‑4333.

Extra income, nice environment, wages, tips, commissions, call Safari Winery at 830‑998‑7189 or 830‑456‑ 1797, or email citztx@gmail. com.tf REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT: Full time position with benefits available for busy dental office. Fax resume to 830‑990‑8954 or email to kovardds@yahoo.com tf WANTED: Weekend Wine Tour Driver, Good Driving Record, NO CDL required, call 830‑733‑7007.

seeks part-time help. Computer & POS skills helpful!

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Private Provider seeks Direct Support staff and Certified Nurse Aid’s to provide training and support to individuals with Intellectual & Developmental disabilities. FT & PT positions available with variable shifts. Competitive pay scale. Must be 18 years of age, be able to pass a criminal background and have a Texas Driver’s License. If interested, please call 830‑992‑ 3177.

CONTIGO RANCH is hiring Part‑Time Housekeeping staff for Sundays, and possibly Mondays. Shift is 10am‑ 7pm; Monday 6:30am‑ 3:30pm, transportation required. Compensation is $20 per hour w/ $25 weekly, non‑ taxed driving reimbursement.

Only highly experienced cleaning staff will be hired.

You can count on year round work at our high end resort property. We look forward to adding you as our newest team member. Resumes can be emailed to info@contigo ranch.com or call 830‑685‑ 3464.tf HEADQUARTERS HATS has openings for full or part time, sales person. Come by 122 E. Main or call 830‑992‑7994.tf

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THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE to provide customer service and general clerical support for utility billing, collections, and account maintenance. Responsibilities include receiving and recording payments for utility services and other city services; balance cash drawer daily; process work orders for requests for service, terminations, repairs, and maintenance; explain services and fees; respond promptly to customer inquiries; acknowledge and resolve customer complaints; other work as assigned. Applications may be downloaded at http://fbgtx.org332 HumanResources and returned to City Hall, 126 W. Main Street or emailed to tloth@fbgtx.org. The Customer Service Representative job description is located on the City’s Human Resources website. For additional information, contact Laura Hollenbeak at 830‑997‑ 7521. Benefits include retirement, group health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. EOE.

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905 W. Main Fredericksburg

Background check required.

Retirees welcome.

Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Apply in person 810 W. Main

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TEXAS WINE COUNTRY JELLYSTONE PARK CAMP-RESORT

WE’RE HIRING!

Full-time Financial Center Manager & Full-time Universal Teller

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We are looking for friendly, professional individuals with a strong drive to serve our members. Living in or near the Fredericksburg area is a plus!

10618 Hwy 290 E., Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Great Benefits & Competitive Compensation!

830-990-CAMP (2267)

Please submit your application to

RESERVATION DESK/ STORE CLERK

Firstmark Credit Union ®

A 2020 Best Places to Work Award Winner!

80293.37-39

www.firstmarkcu.org/careers

Looking for a job?

Come see us!

LS360 Director (Activities Director) Food & Beverage Director/Cook

80944.37

Apply online at

HeritagePlaceofFredericksburg.com 96 Frederick Rd. Health & Wellness Benefits Fredericksburg Dental & Vision • PTO 830-997-9406 401K • Life Insurance

needed to assist customers by phone or in person with their reservation request.

Heavy use of phones and computer to book sites as needed. Must be able to operate computerized cash register for store sales.

Must be 18 or over since wine drinks are served at the park store. Must have TABC and Food Handler Certificate or be able to obtain certifications.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS

74654.32-33

Pasta Bella

www.fbgdogpark.org

dherbort70@gmail.com

43703.06

Kitchen Help Wanted

Mornings 10am-4pm Apply in Person

DER LINDENBAUM

312 E. Main ~ No Phone Calls Please 79076.20-26

Alamo Wildlife

Taxidermy located in Comfort Texas, is currently seeking a reliable, energetic hardworking employee for our finish department. They will be responsible for finish of mounts, base work, and general shop duties.

No experience necessary but a good attitude a must.

is accepting applications for

We are also currently seeking a reliable, energetic, experienced taxidermist. Experience a must.

Experienced Waitstaff

Please call 830-995-5658 for more information or to apply.

Apply in Person \ 103 S. Llano St. Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Dog Park Association Contact Jody Donovan President: 830 997 4763 PO Box 774, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Call 830-990-0996 for more information

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TEXAS WINE COUNTRY JELLYSTONE PARK CAMP-RESORT

Help Wanted

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10618 Hwy 290 E., Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Seeking Awesome F/T and P/T Employees to

JOIN OUR RESORT OR F&B TEAM! Weekend Brunch Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, Dishwasher and PM Maintenance

830-990-CAMP (2267)

Offering a Hiring Bonus up to $400 for Front Desk Agents, Housekeepers, Restaurant Servers or Cooks

Apply at CarterCreek.com/careers or send your resume to dgould@cartercreek.com

ACTIVITIES WORKERS needed to oversee games, crafts, and events for children and adults.

Must be able to lift 30 lb.

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HELP WANTED

Full Time Auditor Full-Time Front Desk Clerk Full-Time Housekeepers

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS

Short Haul Commercial Driver Requires CDL with HazMat Endorsement Good Benefits Apply at 509 S. Adams 830-997-4382 stroeher & son, inc.

See Edward

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APPLY IN PERSON.

830-997-6568

74653.32-33

80744.36-38

Stop looking for a job, and find your purpose.

*Knopp’s offers good benefits and Paid Time Off

80836.36-39

Hiring Program Coordinator Qualified candidates: a passion to serve others, prior coordinating/scheduling experience, advanced computer skills and bilingual.

As a recruiting firm, we know how important it is to recruit talented people, and we are looking to build our team. CameronBrooks is seeking an energetic, goal-oriented, relationship-driven professional to be a Recruiting Specialist. You will be a part of an inside recruiting team, sourcing and recruiting officers for our transition program. Previous recruiting experience is not necessary. You can find more position details and requirements at http://www.cameronbrooks.com/careers/.

In addition to providing the opportunity for meaningful work, we offer an impressive work environment with a new state-of-the-art office, opportunity to work with an exceptionally talented team of people, and benefits such as competitive salary, healthcare and 401(k) with a match. Want to join one of the best places to work in the Texas Hill Country?

Apply at https://www.cameron-brooks.com/careers/.

Full description and application available online at www.cjcgc.org/Apply.

80924.37-39

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• Nurse’s Aide Full Time, All Shifts 202 Billie Drive, Call James @ 997-7924 • Med Aide 3p-11p Part Time • Housekeeping Weekends • Assistant Cook 103 E. Trailmoor, Call Lauren @ 997-4426

www.knopphealthcare.com

for local couple.

80742.36-39

Duties to include light housekeeping, errands and transportation.

Must have own vehicle.

Please call 830-997-1189 or 830-992-3539

80929.37-39

See top spots for shopping, sight-seeing, dining, drinking and more!

830-997-2155

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• Cook & Dietary Service FT/PT • LVN PRN 11-7 • CNA 7a-3p P/T, 3p-11p F/T, 11p-7a P/T • Driver/On Call Driver • Housekeeping P/T 202 Billie Drive, Call Janet @ 997-8840

LIVE-IN CARETAKERS NEEDED

Share with Friends & Neighbors!

830.998.6874 | director@cjcgc.org

712 W. Main

• Dietary Cook Full Time and Part Time • Dietary Aide Full Time and Part Time 1208 N. Llano, Contact Becky @ 997-3704

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Career Opportunity – Unique Business Cameron-Brooks is the premier Junior Military Officer (JMO) recruiting firm. We assist JMOs in their transitions from the military to business careers with many of the world’s leading companies.

We are a business with a purpose, helping others reach their potential and dreams.

• LVN 7a-3p every other weekend • CNA Full Time 7a-3p & 3p-11p 1208 N. Llano, Call Pam or Rosa @ 997-3704

CELLAR WORKER

79141.20-22

FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS

Becker Farms, Inc. is a family owned and operated as Becker Vineyard in Stonewall, Texas. Cellar Workers report directly to the Winemaker and include all aspects of the cellar. Experience not necessary, however, an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude and ability to follow instructions are needed.

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Clean and sanitize the winemaking equipment and cellar Assist with the crushing and pressing process Perform regular daily pump overs during fermentation Assist with bottling and packaging Barrel filling and cellar organization Proper use and handling of winery chemicals and additives Assist with special events and Harvest duties as needed Vineyard work as required Perform other duties as required including assisting other departments as needed

Fill out job application / drop off resume at our Stonewall Location or email jon@beckerwines.com

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Pay Commensurate with Experience Full Time, Mon-Fri. • All outdoor work Benefits available MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND BE AT LEAST 19 YEARS OLD TO APPLY.

• Reliable

• Safety Conscious

• Hard working

• Works well

• Willing to be trained

with others • Honest

Call 830-992-3336 to apply 79757.25

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