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As everyone gets ready for Post 8800’s 20th Annual Independence Parade, the holiday celebrations and family fun, it’s important to remember those downstream who were � ooded so badly this month. Oma Gruene’s Secret Garden (two doors east of Gruene Hall) has held bene� ts already and plans more. Call them at 830-625-1045 for more details and get out and help your neigh-bors while you relax and have a good time.

Enjoy dancing July 3rd at Post 8573’s fundrais-er to bene� t CRRC’s critical programs. Become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for an abused or neglected kid by calling CASA. Habitat for Safe Seniors is expecting budget cuts while the number of hungry seniors has grown extensively. Visit their � ri� Shop Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 4 and spend a little to get a lot. You can help. You can make a di� erence. And you can enjoy it.

Always remember to stop and count your bless-ings – every morning and every day, and as o� en as you can. � ey are there if you look long enough.

Our Canyon Lake Community Pro� le this month is Bubba Dove. Like others, he has lent a lot of time helping out here and there – but he doesn’t seem to count much of it, because he enjoys it. But everyone agrees he’s a really good guy and he’s been here long enough for ‘everyone’ to know.

So during this month that we celebrate our in-dependence, it is also important to remember and appreciate our interdependence on those around us – and vice versa. You too can have a helping heart.

The Canyon Lake Views is a community magazine mailed free to all addresses in the 78133 zip code, plus Spring Branch routes that reach Mystic Shores, part of Rebecca Creek, down FM 311 to TX 46, and down TX 46 from US 281 to reach over 9,600 addresses by direct mail! It is also distributed at key locations throughout the Canyon Lake area. The Canyon Lake Views is not responsible for the products, services or views contained in this publication. Entire contents copyright ©2009 by The Canyon Lake Views, 13501 Ranch Road 12, Suite 103, Wimberley, TX 78676.

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(Startzville), next to Canyon Lake Animal Shelter. 830-899-2256. • Every 4th Mon, 6pm - St. Thomas Cancer Support Group meets at 180 St. Thomas Drive (next to

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• Every 2nd Tues, 7:30pm - CL Bicycle Club meets at Lucky Sailors. 830-935-4588.• Every 3rd Tues, 7pm - Native Plant Society of Texas, Lindheimer Chapter meets. GVTC Auditorium,

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Visitors are welcome. 830-899-4406. • Every 3rd Thur, 10am - “Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library” meet at the library. 830-899-4015.• Every 3rd Thurs, 7pm - Lindheimer Chapter Texas Master Naturalists meets at the Agri-Life Bldg,

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Bubba Dove grew up with three sisters and a brother – south of San Antonio in Sommerset where his parents, Butch and Caro-lyn Dove, still live. When Bubba was only four or fi ve years old, he would hide in the back seat of his dad’s car – so he could go “to work” with Dad. His dad would hear him laughing and have to turn around and bring him home. But many times, especially dur-ing summers, he did get to go. “At least I thought I was working,” Bubba explains, “when they’d let me pull parts – small parts – at the salvage yard. By then, I was probably about ten.”

Bubba already knew Deanna then – when they were just kids. Their parents were close friends, so Bubba’s mother-in-law now laughs that she changed his diapers when he was an infant. The families moved apart but stayed close. Deanna’s parents, Waunita and JR Faulkner, now live in Canyon Lake.

Bubba was three years older than Deanna so he remembered her “as just a kid. There was an age difference – until we got to high school.” Then one summer several families went camping together as they often did, sometimes to Canyon Lake. “I hadn’t been in a few years,” Bubba continued, “but at 18, I didn’t have to go.” When Bubba saw Deanna this time, “she wasn’t a kid anymore.”

He smiles as he thinks back; his heart is still in love. They dated through summer; October 7th, they were married – she was �5 and he was 18. They will celebrate their 32nd anniversary this fall. With-in a few years his children were born, Robert was fi rst, then Ashlee. The Dove family moved to Canyon Lake in the late 80’s “before there were red lights,” Bubba said, “now there are too many.” For recreation, the Doves “fi sh when it’s too hot to hunt – freshwater and saltwater.”

Hunting and fi shing was a family affair. “Sometimes it would be just one or two and sometimes all four of us would go.” A photo on Bubba’s offi ce wall, along with those of Robert, shows off Ashlee with an eight-point buck she shot. She and husband, Cory Wiedner, hunt together now.

Bubba’s other pastime, it appears, is cooking briskets – plural. He doesn’t cook one – he cooks six or eight at a time. “I’ll cook brisket, sometimes for a benefi t or fundraiser, sometimes at the house, and people show up. I enjoy cooking and they enjoy eating.” Benefi ts include those held by the Fraternal Order of Canyon Men and others. Bubba joined “because they do good things for local people,” he continued.

Bubba opened Dove’s Tire in 1��7; Deanna helps with the books. Both were from automotive backgrounds. Bubba’s father-in-law owned a tire shop in Kingsland. He worked with his brother-in-

law, Gary Chappell, who owned a tire shop here. But Bubba wanted to be his own boss. After 13 years in business, most customers are repeat customers – or referrals, as one gentleman explained when he walked in. Bubba clarifi es, “they used to be customers; now they’re friends.”

At Dove’s Tire, Bubba can match big box store prices within a few dollars but isn’t tied to any one brand of tires as they may be. He recommends the tires with the best reputation and steers custom-ers away from those with repeated problems. “Mom-and-Pop busi-nesses have to depend on reputations in a small town,” Bubba says as he explains his philosophy. “It’s tough for newcomers to survive without that long-term confi dence. But if you take care of your cus-tomers, they take care of you.”

That sentiment must have come full circle. Most don’t know but Bubba Dove’s real name is Robert. Ev-

eryone knows that the name Robert Dove belongs to Bubba and Deanna’s son who passed to the other side on March 18th – after a three year illness. But special friends also called Robert “Dough Boy” or “Little Dough” sometimes.

Robert’s sister, Ashlee, was the donor for his stem cell transplant. A benefi t was held at the Wiedner Ranch to help Robert with medi-cal expenses. It drew 1,500 people – but expenses were huge. The community responded again, Bubba explained, “at the Dam Red Barn and then at CRRC.” Robert would have been 2� next month; he and his wife, Kim, didn’t reach their fi rst anniversary. It’s very important to Bubba “to thank the community for all their support over the last three years – the support of our family – and Robert. There’s no better place to live than a small town like this – and have the support of the community in hard times.”

Robert worked with his dad at Dove’s Tire after school until he got sick. When Robert got sick, his high school friend, Luke Cour-reges returned to Dove’s Tire to help as he could. As Robert’s care required more time, Luke has been on board to manage the shop during Bubba’s absence. He takes over when Bubba and Deanna head to the coast – to see friends they have made there and take the chance to relax a bit.

But Bubba explains, “we’re the resident babysitters now” for Ashlee and Cory. His eyes light up when he talks about his new granddaughter, Avah Marie, now four months old.

“We kept her last Saturday night. It was her fi rst overnight away,” he sighs, “it was great – she’s an angel.” She is fi rmly in his heart.

I had to ask him, ‘what will she call her grandpa?” His answer?“The fi rst thing she can say.... “

by Sue Sweat

– BUBBA DOVE–

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Countries and states have fought commercially over oil throughout his-tory. Is Pennsylvania oil better than Texas oil or California oil? Ever since the oil boom started right here in good ‘ol Texas in 1�01 at Spindletop, the argument continues. At that time, oil discoveries were important for producing kerosene for lighting, and Spindletop produced more barrels per day than all of the rest of the oil fi elds in the world combined at that time. Unfortunately, it was not very good oil and unsuitable for kero-sene. However, it was excellent for fuel, thus forever changing the game. Only after that discovery did the automobile become relevant in the world. In 1�00, there were only 8,000 automobiles in the US; by 1�21, there were 10.5 million. Horses and gas station operators loved it.

OK ... we now have the automobile en masse, and the oil wars have devolved into oil discussions, like “what do all of the num-bers mean and which numbers are best for a particular vehicle?” We can also throw in a “why is it best” at this point. Let’s start with the numbers. The numbers are a rating of oil’s ability to fl ow, as in through the engine’s lubrication system, at a range of tem-peratures. This is called the viscosity. The lower the number, the easier it fl ows (thinner). Tests to determine viscosity are run at 32 degrees and 2�2 degrees to a determine grade rating. Since the viscosity of oil changes with temperature, the oil must fl ow more freely for start-up protection when the engine is cold. Therefore, lower viscosity (thinner) oil is required. When the engine is hot, the higher rating provides for better oil pressure, fi lm strength and protection at high temperatures.

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Chiropractic care is safe, comfortable, and benefi ts everyone but people often have questions about chiropractic before seeking need-ed care. Perhaps you were advised to see a chiropractor, but you were nervous because you were unsure exactly what a chiropractor is. Chiropractors are doctors who practice the art of healing by ad-justing or manipulating the spinal column. A healthy, well-aligned spinal column moving with full range of motion allows the nervous system to perform properly, which is vital because the nervous sys-tem controls every function of your body.

Do physicians recommend chiropractic care? Most do, and many physicians are being treated by chiropractors themselves.

Does it hurt to get your spine adjusted? Not at all. Chiropractic adjustments are comfortable and safe for the whole family – from infants to pregnant women and the elderly. For hundreds of thou-sands of Canadians, visiting a chiropractor is as routine as regular dental check ups.

Routine? If you see a chiropractor, should you expect to keep going? That’s entirely up to you. Those who want treatment for a specifi c pain or illness may discontinue visits as soon as symptoms disappear. Others continue chiropractic care to fully correct under-lying causes of symptoms or to maintain feeling really well. Like a car, your body has constant stress and wear, and it benefi ts from a regular “tune-up”. You choose your treatment approach.

Does it cost a fortune? No. Many of the painkillers and drugs you buy to treat pain and illness cost more than chiropractic care. Chiropractic care treats more than symptoms of poor health, it treats the underlying cause to restore and maintain good health without us-ing any drugs. It costs a fraction of what it takes to maintain a car.

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It has always been my advice to all my clients to invoke their right to silence and an attorney at the very moment a law enforcement offi cer begins to talk to you as though he suspects you of a crime. You should not wait until being read your Mi-randa rights after you have been arrested. A recent Supreme Court case ruling has some very troubling ramifi cations which require even more.

As pretty much everyone is aware law enforcement is required to tell you of your rights before interrogating you after an arrest. What a lot of people do not realize is that you always have the right to an attorney and silence. This ruling will allow law enforcement to continue their interrogation after a person has invoked their rights. In Berghuis v. Thompkins, 08-1470, a 5-4 majority has ruled that a person who asserts his or her rights, then later talks, has waived the rights he formerly invoked.

Essentially this ruling requires a suspect to continue to invoke his right of silence. So you have to break your silence you previously invoked again and again.

While I understand the need for law enforcement to gather evidence, our country is based on certain fundamental liberties – and a separation of powers. What we have here is the judiciary, not Congress, making new laws that have an enormous likelihood of abuse. “This decision means that police can keep shooting questions at a suspect who refuses to talk as long as they want in hopes that the person will crack and give them some information” said Richard Friedman, a University of Michigan Law Professor in a June � Associated Press article.

This is more momentum for police powers to be abused under the guise of safety. Since �/11 we have seen a very disturbing trend in that direction. This is not about politics. It is about fundamental freedoms that are being routinely discarded by a judiciary that is not relying on established law. It is about overzealous politicians playing to a frightened public.

We all should consider carefully what a very wise man once said. “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

~ Benjamin Franklin ~Charles Sullivan is the founder of Sullivan & Associates, PLLC. His practice is primarily in business, personal injury, and real estate liti-gation, as well as family, criminal and wills and trusts. He never has and never will represent an insurance company. He has offi ces in Canyon Lake at 8115 FM 2673, Georgetown, and Austin, and can be reached locally at 830-899-3259 for more information.

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With the lazy days of summer upon us who wants to be wrestling with the mul-tiple remotes on your coffee table? Watch-ing someone play musical remotes trying

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versatile. Many people purchase equipment but don’t use it be-cause it’s too time consuming and troublesome. Now, by pressing one button from one remote you can turn on your TV, turn on the satellite/cable box, and turn on your sound system.

Want to change from watching live TV to a DVD or Blu-ray? No problem – just press Watch DVD and it will effortlessly switch all the proper inputs for you because the one remote talks to all your devices for you; it’s that simple. Many people leave cabinet doors open because standard remotes can’t talk through the doors; most all-in-one remotes avoid this.

Some upgraded remotes offer many convenient features be-sides talking to your TV – they can even talk to your house. Would you like to easily turn on or off your landscape lighting or outside lights? No problem – it’s as simple as replacing a light switch. Now you can access that light from the same remote on your cof-fee table – all from the comfort of your Lazy Boy chair, but hey, that’s for another column.

The point is, instead of having three, four or even five remotes, you can do it all from one remote. Remote features and prices will vary by manufacturer so make sure yours will suit all your needs now and in the future.

Some dos and don’ts: 1) Do have this installed by a trained, certified audio/video technician to avoid issues. 2) Do contact a reliable local source to lead you in the right direction and offer support for future upgrades and add-on devices. 3) Don’t be per-suaded if your friend, cousin or brother wants to sell or install this new device for you. From my experience, that situation rarely ends up working the way it was meant to. 4) Don’t hesitate con-sidering an all-in-one remote; you’ll be glad you did and wonder why you didn’t do it sooner!

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You’re a parent, school volunteer, Little League coach, and trusted as-sistant to your boss. You rose at 6am, made breakfast, packed lunches, cleaned the house, chauffeured the neighborhood kids, helped with home-

work, read bedtime stories, and finished extra work from the of-fice. It’s 11:30. You’re exhausted. And, in about six-and-a-half hours you’ll begin the whole 24-hour cycle...again.

If you find yourself saying “Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off!” you’re not alone. Most of us – especially women – have at some time found yourselves at the bottom of the heap when it comes to taking care of your needs.

The problem with that is that if we don’t take care of ourselves, sooner or later we won’t be of much use to anyone else – or to ourselves.

Just as the airline attendant tells you to put on your own oxy-gen mask in an emergency before helping a child with theirs, you must take care of your own basic needs before you can attend to the needs of others. What’s more, being busy is not necessarily the same as being productive with meaningful activity. (Do the workaholics you know really accomplish that much more in pro-portion to the time they invest?)

If putting yourself first (a common admonition) sounds too selfish or too hard, try something simpler: Put yourself on an equal footing with those you love and tend to. Do you insist that

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Ela and John Anderson, R.Ph., CCN, are the owners of Wimber-ley Pharmacy. The pharmacy focuses on wellness and nutritional compounds, an overall healthy lifestyle and you as an individual. Personalized consultations are available with a certified nutri-tion. John is excited to announce the opening, in late to early August, of their new B&J pharmacy on Hunter Road in San Marcos – a brand new amazing wellness center, state of the art compounding lab and all the same friendly service. For more information, call 512-847-2288 or stop in and say “hi.”

Celiac disease is an immune system disorder caused by gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein found in grains and people with celiac disease have a ge-netic pre-disposition for their immune system to react to it. Celiac disease can cause many different types of immune disorders although it is most commonly thought of as an intestinal disorder caus-

ing severe digestive symptoms such as irritable bowel, colitis, diverticulitis or gas and bloating.

New research has shown that up to 8% (24 million) of the population has this sensitivity but that only 1% are ever diag-nosed with it. Although celiac disease is most commonly as-sociated with GI symptoms (this is the 1%), there are several silent forms of celiac diseasethat can cause the immune system to react to almost any tissue in the body, brain, heart, skin, you name it.

Celiac disease is the only auto immune disease with a known cause – gluten intolerance – that is genetically determined and also permanent. The cure is easy though: eat a gluten free diet.

Gluten sensitivity is the great masquerader. There are many different auto immune disorders as well as brain, heart and liver problems that can be completely controlled by a gluten free diet.

If you have been working on your health for a while and are not seeing the success that you are desiring, visit a wellness center or a pharmacy specifically trained to help people spot undetected or silent celiac disease as well as the traditional forms.

What is all this talk about gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease?by John Anderson

they get enough sleep? Start making that a priority for yourself, too. Do you give them time for fun and socializing with friends? Then you do the same! Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Human beings must meet their basic needs before they can move on to higher-level goals.

Your life should be like a checking account, balancing out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits -- taking care of yourself with a ten-minute walk or a nutritious meal -- you’ll be amazed at the interest you’ll reap.

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Max El Tawil, CFP®, ChFC, is a Fee-Based Certifi ed Fi-nancial Planner® Practitioner. Max is a resident of Canyon Lake and a Member of the Canyon Lake Rotary Club. He authored many articles on Estate Planning in Physician’s Money Digest. Max invites your questions and comments at 830-935-3496 or [email protected].

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NEW HOURS!Whether you are doing an estate plan for the fi rst time or revising and updat-ing an old will, one of most important decisions that go into the process is the selection of your fi duciaries (executors and trustees). When I ask a client about whom they are thinking about naming

for these roles, I get two typical answers: the closest family member, or the most fi nancially savvy person I know. Let’s examine the matter in a bit more detail.

Defi nitions: An executor is the person(s) who is named to carry out the instructions in a deceased person’s last will. The job starts upon the testator’s death and ends when the estate is settled. That is typically a 6-� months process. A trustee is the person appointed to manage the assets set aside for the benefi t of an inheritor, usually until they die or reach adulthood. That is a much longer time span and it involves greater fi nancial responsibilities.

The selection process: Very often, a will maker will name his/her closest friend or relative without asking if they would be willing to serve. It is extremely important that you explain to this potential fi duciary what the job entails. It is not neces-sary for the person appointed to have a lot of legal or fi nancial experience. What is important is the will or trust document authorizes your fi duciaries to hire the necessary experts (ac-countants, lawyers and fi nancial advisors) to assist in carrying out the fi duciary duties and responsibilities. When choosing among several adult children, sometimes the obvious answer is to name the eldest. However, the eldest may not necessar-ily be the most willing or capable. You may want to consider naming multiple “co-executors” or “co-trustees.” Professional trustees, such as a law fi rm or a bank trust departments, can play an important role as a co-trustee with a family member.

Compensation: Most state statutes defi ne the amount of ex-ecutor and trustee fees to be paid as a percentage of the estate or trust assets. In most cases, it is not advisable to compensate a fi duciary who is a benefi ciary of the estate, simply because the compensation received is considered taxable income. The same amount, when received as an inheritance, is income-tax free.

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Steve Sherman is the Store Manager for Canyon Lake ACE Hardware. In addition to being good community citizens, they offer excellent customer service, a great selection, reasonable prices and they are close to home. If you have questions, stop by or call 964-2797.

The safe side of summer funby Steve Sherman

A few years ago, I was at Lake LBJ near Marble Falls enjoying a pleasant Fourth of July with some friends. My friend’s house is on the water a couple lots down from a marina fuel station. There was a man with kids refueling his boat. While refueling, the man tossed his cigarette towards the lake. BOOM! Everyone was thrown out of

the boat by the explosion and the boat was a mass of flames.The guy at the refueling station cut the boat loose and folks

were scrambling to get the kids and the man out of the wa-ter. The burning boat drifted toward the shore. The flames were high enough and the wind just strong enough that trees along the shore were catching on fire. My friend and I were busy stretching hoses trying to keep the fire from reaching his house.

The fire on the boat eventually burned itself out once it hit the waterline. We were able to keep the fire from reaching the house. The man and the kids were in ambulances on their way to a hospital with severe burns. It was an unforgettable July 4th.

Summer is a great time at the lake. Some of us get into enjoying our lake activities so much that we forget to be safe while we are having fun.

If you’re going to be on the water, be sure to pack enough Personal Floatation Devices (lifejackets) for everyone on the boat. Be sure to have some that will fit any children aboard your boat, too. A child can slip right through an adult-sized PDF. Safety signals are important on the water. Do you have a compressed air horn or a loud whistle to signal for help if your battery dies?

How many hoses do you have attached to the hose bibs on your house? Can they reach far enough to hold off an ap-proaching grass fire? The greater the diameter of the hose, the more water will move through it.

Your local area hardware store can help you enjoy the sea-son more by providing you with the tools you need for a safe summer.

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Tish Perry is the owner of Texas Pride Insurance along with her husband Chris. They are an Independent Insurance Agency and can insure just about anything, including Home, Auto, Motorcycle, ATV, any watercraft, RV, Mobile Home, Life, Health, Farm & Ranch. For businesses: General Liability, Commercial Auto, Worker’s Comp, Professional Liability, Liquor Liability, Special Events, Directors & Offi cers, Inland Marine (equipment) plus surplus and specialty insurance for those who don’t qualify for a preferred company. For more information, call 830-226-5540.

We have been in Hurricane season for a month now, but it’s not too late to check your homeowner’s coverage and see if you are covered properly. The two things that we want to look at are your deductible and your fl ood cover-age. You want to be sure that you are covered before a hurricane is in the Gulf of Mexico, otherwise it will be too late to purchase the insurance.

I know most of you are aware that there is a deductible on your homeowner’s policy, but did you know that there are actu-ally two different deductibles? One is specifi cally for windstorm, hail & hurricane; the other is for everything else. To make your annual premium cost less, some insurance companies will put a higher deductible on the windstorm, hail & hurricane which means you will be paying more out of pocket if you have to fi le a claim. You’ll want to check this and make sure that you can come up with your deductible if you need to. If you can’t come up with it you should lower your deductible now and just pay a little more each month.

Flood coverage is the other thing you need look into. A fl ood is defi ned as rising water or runoff water; this is not the same as when a pipe in your home bursts. This coverage will not be automatically included in your homeowner’s policy, it is only offered as a separate policy. Everyone is subject to a fl ood claim, not just those that live in low lying areas. Even if you live on the slightest slope, your home can be damaged by runoff water especially with the amount of rain that a hurricane can produce. Flash fl oods are exactly what they sound like, fl ooding in a hurry. So it is important to remember that even those who live out in West Texas are not immune from fl ooding.

Our thoughts go to our neighbors down River Road after the recent fl ood event. It can happen to anyone, and just FYI, the Guadalupe Valley is also referred to by some as fl ash fl ood alley. So go right now and read your policy, a hurricane could be on its way!

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Advertising is a key component of a suc-cessful business. People fi rst need to know

what you have to offer and then they need to know how to reach you when they need you. Joining your local Chamber of Commerce is a great place to start the introduction. The Chamber helps announce you to the community and provides a place to connect prospec-tive clients to your business information. The Chamber has built a website that draws folks to your information with the Business Directory page being the third most visited page on the site. We’re directing traffi c from our phones, computers and visitor center right to our website, where they can fi nd you!

Have you made yourself stand out from the rest? Did you evalu-ate the cost of website advertising with the Chamber versus print advertising?

The most expensive ad on the Chamber website’s most popular page – the Home Page – averages only $31.25 per month. Those who click on it go directly to your website, and the traffi c is counted by us! Other ad space within the site varies from monthly averages of $4.�7 to $20.83; $50 to $250 per year. We charge annual rates, but monthly costs are only a fraction of print advertising. Plus, we have graphics design services available for building that perfect ad for your business.

Also available to members is print advertising. The monthly newsletter is just one more way to reach all Chamber members, and non-members on our mailing list. Hardcopies are mailed to those without an email address – about 50 recipients – and a link is emailed to about 1,200 recipients. Additionally, the link to the Newsletter is available from our home page for all visitors to see. Various sizes of ads are available.

The Chamber offers wall space in the Visitor Center for members’ business cards and brochures. Members’ business information is also included in any one of our custom brochures – made for easy hand-out. Monthly mixers provide the perfect opportunity to meet area residents as well as business owners and staff. Getting involved by being on a committee or through volunteering at an event or at the Visitor Center reminds people who you are and what you do. Is it time to remind Canyon Lake who you are?

by Mandy Stewart

For more information about membership, contact Mandy Stewart at [email protected]. She is President of the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, a non-profi t organiza-tion. The Visitor Center is located between Sattler and Startzville at 3934 FM 2673 and is open from 9-5 Monday through Friday and 10-2 on Saturdays. Mandy and The Visitor Center can be reached at 830-964-2223 or 800-528-2104.

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During last year’s drought, there was a great deal of concern with the possibility of wells going dry in the area. Many people were forced to take action when they no lon-ger had a constant supply of water to their home. Some had to replace well pumps, only to fi nd that the old pump failed due to low water conditions. Others had to drill new wells in order to access a larger sup-

ply of water. In any case, these repairs were unexpected, and often time-consuming. Many well service companies were overwhelmed with calls, causing some to endure days without a water supply. A water storage tank would have been helpful to many of these homeowners.

The benefi ts of a properly installed storage tank are numer-ous. These tanks are normally installed near the well, so that the well pump sends the water directly into the storage tank. This removes much of the back pressure from your well pump, so that the workload on the pump is greatly reduced. The water can be sprayed into the top of the storage tank, eliminating odors which may be present. The water is then re-pressurized by an exter-nal pump which can maintain higher pressure, and is much less costly to repair or replace than a submersible pump. Protection systems are also available for both pumps to ensure longevity.

An early warning system, such as a light or alarm, can be installed to activate when the water in the tank drops to a certain level, indicating the need to check your well for problems. This buys you the time you need to contact a professional. Should you happen to run out of water before the well is operational, there are water delivery services who can bring you a supply of water to replenish your storage tank, thereby maintaining your day to day routine while you await repairs. For homes in remote areas, stored water is a valuable asset for fi refi ghters.

The best time to consider adding a storage tank to your well is now. Then you’ll be prepared before another Texas Summer takes it’s toll on your well.

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7719 FM 2673 • Startzville • Canyon Lake

Carpenter Hardwareexpert help for your home

since 1973

• SCREENED ROOMS • ROOM ADDITIONS • LATTICE COVERS & MORE

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Onsite Services for ComputersHome Entertainment Systems

Wireless Networking& Much More!

Call Bert Flanagan830-237-1924

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by Mike Jones

Mike and Jan Jones, a husband and wife team who live in Wimberley, have owned and operated AmeriTex Builders, Inc. since 2001. Mike has 30 years of hands-on experience in various phases of home construction and oversees every stage to ensure excellence in craftsmanship. For more information, call Mike toll free at 1-866-847-6800 or visit www.AmeritexBuildersInc.com.

You probably haven’t given it much thought, but I’m constantly reminded that it takes thousands of parts and pieces to build a house, and that it isn’t until the house is almost fi nished that the power and water is turned on. That’s when you fi nd out how good you are. Or maybe I should say, how good the subs are.

Aside from having great subs, we normally recommend high quality materials that have the capability of saving energy, there-fore lowering your electric, propane and water bills. Whether your home is 1500 square feet or a more spacious 5000 square feet, we all want effi cient systems that will provide comfort without being wasteful.

For instance, we use DuPont’s Tyvek Homewrap® on all the exterior walls before the siding or masonry go up. Tyvek® reduces the movement of air into your home and also helps keep water (from driving rain for example) out of your walls. Yet, it’s breathable. This product has been in use for about fi fteen years and is an accepted building component for high effi ciency homes.

We like to use Carrier® heat pumps and air conditioning units. Carrier® invented Puron®, the new refrigerant, and were the fi rst to use it in home cooling systems. Mr. Willis Carrier actually invented what we now know as “air conditioning” in 1�02. They have been on the leading edge of the industry ever since.

Plumbing fi xtures have the capability to save money, save water, and beautify your home. There are many that are rea-sonably priced and offer sophisticated looks, but one that has a lifetime guarantee is Moen®. They offer matching suites for your bathroom vanity sink and tub/shower, and come in several fi nishes to complete the look you’re after. Improvements in aeration have made the low fl ow requirements more comfort-able to use.

I’ve mentioned three products that can suffi ciently reduce energy needs, look great and can save you money now. Are you ready to build?

Quality components make a quality home

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Lawn & Garden • Softener Salt • Gourmet Coffee • Deer CornBird Seed • Feed • Pet Supplies • Chain Sharpening

Ernie Pavlock, Owner1711 FM 2673 at River Rd • Sattler

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We carry ORGANIC PEST CONTROL & Gardening Supplies

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anyon Animalanyon Animal

www.canyonvet.com1834 FM 2673 • 1 Block West of River Road • Canyon Lake

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linic, Inc.Jeff Quinn, DVM

Currier von Trapp, DVM • Julie Liu, DVM

Scaredy dogs: Canine noise phobiasby Julie Liu, DVM

Julie Liu, DVM, graduated from the University of Minnesota Col-lege of Veterinary Medicine in May 2009 and joined the Canyon Animal Clinic team in June. Jeff Quinn, DVM, has been a vet-erinarian for 37 years with 34 of those in Canyon Lake. Canyon Animal Clinic is a full service primary care veterinary hospital, located at 1834 FM 2673. For more information, call 964-3696.

Many people live with dogs that have a phobia of storms, fi reworks, or other loud noises. During a noisy event, dogs may pace, pant, salivate, hide, follow you closely, vocalize, and urinate/ defecate. It is vital to ad-dress noise phobias early not only for humane concerns, but because if left untreated, they can generalize (i.e., a dog afraid of gunshots may become

afraid of storms). Treatment involves the 3 M’s:�. Management. Control the stimulus – the noise causing your

dog to react – by preventing overwhelming exposure. a) Provide a “safe place” to minimize exposure, like an interior room without windows. Add blankets for soundproofi ng. b) Let your dog choose its safe place and allow them to go there.

2. Behavior modifi cation. Desensitization and countercondi-tioning. Expose your dog to gradually increasing intensities of the stimulus paired with something positive. a) Desensitization. Use a Sounds Scary CD, which plays noises like thunder. Always play the CD at a level below your dog’s threshold and increase intensity slowly. b) Counterconditioning. Throw a storm party. Play fetch, give tasty treats – anything to put your dog in play mode. c) Do not comfort your dog, which reinforces fearful behavior. Instead, reward confi dence and relaxation. d) Do not force your dog to “con-front his fears” by exposing him to a high level of stimulus. This is called fl ooding, and not only is it inhumane, but can cause, injury to both you and your pet.

3. Medication. Indicated for a severe response or frequent/ unpredictable exposure. a) Talk with your vet. Medication is only one component of therapy, and you, as an owner, must put in the work with management and behavior modifi cation. b) DAP is a pheromone that may calm.

Clearly, noise phobias are complex, and it is recommended to make an appointment with your vet to tailor treatment for your dog.

Canyon Animal Clinic has joined efforts with Habitat for Safe Seniors to help feed our senior’s pets. Visit their website for more details.

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Repair Shop

• Flags & Flag Poles• Patriotic giFts• knives & cutlery

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Custom Saddles & Tack

Panther Canyon SaddleryBuilding saddles since 1967

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Septic Systems Maintenance ProviderStephen Salyer •• 830-968-4202 •• Canyon Lake

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able, yet hidden interface between your mouth and body. It is through this interface that the mouth and body share health or dis-ease.

If you routinely ignore this area, you likely suffer some degree of gum disease, though you would be in good company. Seventy-five to ninety percent of American adults have it. But degeneration of your teeth’s support system is just the beginning. These germs and their toxins enter your blood stream where, as they circulate through fragile organ tissues, they cause constant low level infec-tions to begin in the heart, brain, kidneys, liver, and stomach, as well as the highway of blood vessels that transport them. These infections threaten your vitality and natural lifespan as they ramp up inflammation and cause permanent damage.

Next month: Oral inflammation and heart disease.

You are the master of your own health!Health is an active state of wellness. Do you take medications

to control blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, or bone loss? These medications help you manage symptoms of heart disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis, but do not address root causes. Passively managing disease states is not wellness!

Most of the diseases that age us stem from a state of chronic inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s major system designed to help us heal after an injury, but when it goes into permanent, destructive overdrive, as often happens in today’s world, our own defenses bombard us with friendly fire. We age quickly and our quality of life deteriorates as damage and scarring override repair and healing. Dramatically stated: inflammation silently destroys us from the inside out.

Too few of us know that biofilms – like the sticky white plaques that form under the gums around teeth – influence chronic inflam-matory and autoimmune diseases. Biofilms thrive in this vulner-

Healing from the inside out by Carol Vander Stoep

Dr. Warlick has been practicing dentistry in Wimberley since 1979 providing full service biological dentristry for adults and children. Family Dental Center is located at 14305 N. Ranch Road 12 at the Y of Ranch Road 2325 For more information, call 512-847-3556.

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Charles Warlick, DDS introduces an ex-perienced hygienist/author to the Wimber-ley area. Carol Vander Stoep, RDH, BSDH recently released the startling new book, “Mouth Matters: How Your Mouth Ages Your Body and What YOU Can Do About It.” Join us over the next several months as she intro-

duces how your mouth influences and reflects your overall health and simple steps YOU can take to impact the health of both. Visit www.mouthmattersbook.com for more information.


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Gary Poss is the owner of Local Tech Service, providing PC and Macintosh hardware, software, and service support as well as web design services. For more information, call Gary at 830-708-9866 or visit www.LocalTechService.com

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Recently, I’ve been asked by quite a few readers to provide a list of interesting and practical websites. Here are a number of websites in random categories.

Music – Find free classical sheet music and mp3 fi les at www.musopen.com. Here is a site featuring free, legal, downloadable fi les with some streaming only at www.epitonic.com. Wolfgang’s Vault is where Live Music Concerts Live at www.wolfgangsvault.com. Love that song but don’t know the name or artist? Try Lyric Rat at www.lyricrat.com.

Ham Radio – Visit the American Radio Relay League at www.arrl.org. Learn about ham radio at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio. There’s a lot of information at www.eham.net. Can’t remember the name of a ham? Put the call letters here at www.qrz.com. Interested in amateur radio emergency and disaster communications? Check out www.ares.org.

Texas – Try the offi cial website for the State of Texas at www.texas.gov. Virtually everything you want to know about traveling in Texas can be found at www.traveltex.com. A variety of information is available at www.texas.com. Looking for job related information? Go to www.twc.state.tx.us. Learn about the rich 200-year heritage of The Texas Rangers at www.texasranger.org. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has an excellent website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us.

Maps – One of the best places for maps is at maps.google.com. I also like and use www.mapquest.com, maps.yahoo.com, and www.bing.com/maps. One of the best sources for Texas maps is at the University of Texas Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at www.lib.utexas.edu/maps. For topographic maps, visit www.nationalmap.gov. One of the most interesting interactive websites is Google Earth at earth.google.com.

Hobbies – Bored with life? Take a good look at this website at www.notsoboringlife.com. One of my favorite websites is radio control at www.towerhobbies.com. Look at photography on www.photography.com. Discover your genealogy and ancestors at www.ancestry.com. Around Canyon Lake, water is big, so checkout www.wordcc.com and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority at www.gbra.org. Also discover boating at www.discoverboating.com.

Local information – Learn more about Canyon Lake at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyon_Lake,_Texas. The Canyon Lake Gorge was created from the intense fl ood in 2002; more can be learned about it at www.canyongorge.org. Enter your zip code at www.weather.com for your latest radar images; WORD.com has local recreation information – both are very useful during bad weather. I encourage you to use www.dogpile.com and www.google.com to surf the World Wide Web.

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Keith Obeck is the owner of Local Boys Lawn Care at Canyon Lake. Keith completed the Master Gardeners course and has been a Canyon Lake resident for eleven years. Active in the community and Chamber, he believes in supporting our local businesses. For more information, call Keith at 830-964-5684 or email [email protected].

by Keith Obeck

Keith Obeck, Owner

830-964-5684 [email protected]

Member Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce

Local Boys Lawn Care and Pressure Washing

Lawn and ground covers. Water your grass early in the morn-ing so there will be less evaporation. Set your mower at its highest setting to let your grass be its own insulation. Prevent and treat brown patch with corn meal. Check your sprinkler system – let your whole system run through each station and make sure that you aren’t wasting water by spraying the driveway instead of the grass and that you don’t have a geyser forming from a broken head. If you have an area where the grass has never done well, think about converting this area to a ground cover such as Asiatic jasmine – there’s less water needed and no mowing.

Lawns this time of year are really growing well and with the recent rain, they are really kicking into high gear. The best lawns are those that are mowed frequently because it allows the clippings to fall on the lawn and decompose quickly. This is nature’s recycling process. Check your mowers and make sure the blades are sharp and giving the grass a good cutting and not ripping the grass blades. This causes stress and is not healthy for the grass. A good sharp blade will do wonders to keep your grass looking healthy.

If you see dead areas in the St. Augustine, check for grubs and chinch bugs. To check for grubs, dig a hole a foot square and about 5 to 6 inches deep. If you fi nd more than three grubs in the soil, apply an approved insecticide. Chinch bugs like the hottest part of the yard – like beside driveways and sidewalks. Cut the bottom out of a large coffee can and push it down into the soil about two inches then fi ll it with water. If little bugs fl oat

July yard tips

up, they are usually chinch bugs. Again apply an approved insecticide.

Applying mulch to your beds at this time of year will help retain moisture, control weeds and keep the soil tempera-ture cooler.

Remember to drink lots of water on our hot summer days and use sunscreen when out in your yard.

Email your questions and concerns to [email protected] information is for you.

830-899-5400

by Terry Schroller

No, it’s more like Spiders, biters and skeeters, #@!*#@#!##@!%**#!X!!

It’s spring time. So you go outdoors to survey your Kingdom and say, “Geez!” (not what I say), because you’ve walked into some sort of spider web or is it? You shake that off, look around, move in another direction and say, “Shoot!” (also, not what I say), because some Gosh Dog Buzz Bug is search-ing all over your face for something. You try and smack it, making a complete fool of yourself because you are under attack. You are now doing what I call the Texas Tornado.You’re screaming (cussin’), fl ailing your arms like grackles on LSD while at the same time trying to twist out of whatever it is you think you’re into, and stomping your feet as if you’re on fi re. Your neighbor is staring at you because you’ve just confi rmed what he’s thought about you all along. Don’t fret, he’s next.

So take heed my friend as these creatures are bi-partisan. They don’t care who you voted for. Neither does anything else that bites, sucks, stings, or slimes you and your house.

They just like you because you are who you are – the big, sweaty, oozing, hot, sweet and sticky blob that you are. Oh yeah. You are in a symbiotic relationship that you didn’t even know about. Do not tell your spousal unit. That’s right – to some crea-tures you’re a walking buffet. Best not fall down and take a little nap on the ground because – and you can take pride in this – you are yummy.

Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my!

Terry and Valerie Schroller own Alternative Pest Control at Can-yon Lake. They have been in the Pest Control business since 1976 and specialize in scorpion control programs. Their licenses in-clude General Pests, Termites, Weeds and Lawn and Ornamentals. For more information, call 830-899-5400 or email [email protected]. This information is for you.

So what’s after you and why? Because of rainfall when we needed it, every creature is enjoying a dra-matic resurgence. From fl owering plants to furry crit-ters, it is party time! What to do: Stay sharp, watch your back, keep your head on a swivel and above all else, stock up on bug repellent and keep your ‘Bug Man’s’ number handy.

P.S. Run those stupid mosquito misters before you’re guests arrive instead of during their visit. It

makes your drinks taste funny.


Service TimesSUNDAY

Sunday School 9:30 amWorship Service 10:30 am

Children’s Church 11:15 amSpanish Worship 4:00 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHTIn the Word 7:00 pm

Youth Service 7:00 pmBible Quiz 7:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHTRoyal Rangers 7:00 pmMissionettes 7:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHTSpanish Bible Study 7:00 pm

Church in the WildwoodAssembly of God

Come Grow With Us

(830) 899-2149

227 Charter Oak DriveCanyon Lake, TX 78133

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Called, Committed, Caring

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GVTC Foundation Gives $76,000 in Scholarships to 89 Graduating Seniors

The Community&

The GVTC Foundation this spring awarded $76,000 in scholar-ships to 8� graduating high school seniors — and it covered 20 schools in the Hill Country and South Central Texas – including, of course, Canyon Lake High, Smithson Valley, New Braunfels High School and many more. This year’s total scholarship do-nation was one of the largest made by the foundation — GVTC Communications’ philanthropic arm. For more information on the Foundation, call 830-885-8297.

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Call for details about our Sunset Cruise photo shoot!

DORIS CAIN LEGACY PHOTOGRAPHY

830-899-5727New LIBRARY move planned

in August!

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Texas, a local 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization,

512-3�2-3578 or 830-626-2272

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An Invitation ...from TPML ...If you are a dreamer, come in,

If you are a hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer..If you’re a pretender, come sit by my fi re

For we have some fl ax-golden tales to spin.Come in!Come in!

With the opening only a few weeks away, the vision for Canyon Lake having a new library is coming true. Without any weather or other delays, the library will close on July �6th and anticipates reopening August 14th at the new location (16311 S. Access Road, across from the Rec Center). During this time, pa-trons will be allowed a three week checkout period, so no one will be without books and movies during the closure. Watch for Grand Opening plans to be announced soon.

The new library cards should arrive in June. They will exchange your old card for a cool, new one at no cost. Along with the regular size card, you will also receive a key fob of your library card. This should make it easy to keep up with, and save you the costs of replacement cards. For more information, call 830-964-3744.

Poem from Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein


The Startz Memorial VFW Post 8800 and its Ladies Auxiliary are accepting late applications for their 20th Annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 3, that starts at 11am on FM 2673 in

Canyon Lake’s Startzville community. Participants and spectators are encouraged to join the community in the celebration. There is no fee to enter, so spruce up that vintage car or truck or decorate the family vehicle and join in or park along the parade route and enjoy those that did. The Post is also serving a BBQ lunch with award presentations and raffl e drawing following the parade.

LATE Entries OK for 20th AnnualINDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Summer Reading Program Party wrapping up July 7 before Library closes for move!

Come join the fun!

Sat • July 3rd

Applications are available at the Post Canteen or call Paul or Susan Nees at (830) 227-5814 for more information.

For ticket information:Chuck McElroy

830-387-1724or email [email protected]

CRRC Recreation Center Renovated AND Air Conditioned!

SATURDAY • JULY 3, 2010

Enjoy the music of Fat Cat Bounce and

The Randy Woodard Band

Sponsored by Men’s AuxilliaryVFW Post 8573

Proceeds benefi t CRRC

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Food & Drink available for purchase

Two Bands!Double the Dancing!

Double the Fun!

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE• Wednesday SHUFFLEBOARD & Taco Night, 5:00-8:30pm

• Thursday Night BINGO, 7:30pm-till, Kitchen opens at 6:00pm• Friday Hamburger Night, 5:00-8:30pm, Burgers, Hot Dogs & Fries!

Canteen lounge opens Mon-Fri at 2:00pm & Sat 1pm-7pm

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Wedding receptions, anniversary parties, graduation parties, or any kind of presentation or meeting.

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Startz Memorial

On July 7 at 10am, TPML will give away ten bicycles and two Razor scooters. Each summer, the children select which item they want to try to win, then keep track of the amount of time they spend reading by fi lling out reading logs. The top reader for each bicycle and scooter will take it home – thanks to the generosity of the Pilot Club of Canyon Lake, Dollar General, Sam’s Club, Can-yon Lake Noon Lions, and others.

Readers who simply turned in one reading log (four hours) re-ceived a free pass to the Landa Park Train, Ringling Brothers Cir-cus in San Antonio and a certifi cate of participation in the Summer Reading Program. The fi rst 250 children who signed up received a free custom printed t-shirt, and everyone attending the fi nal pro-gram will enjoy hot dogs, chips and drinks along with some cou-pons from McDonalds and Dairy Queen. Many parents stop by the library and express amazement at the amount of time their children have spent reading this summer. What an amazing program! For more information, call 830-964-3744.

VFW Post 8800 4th Annual Chili Cook Off has been rescheduled for July 16 & 17

Landa Park & Panther Canyon DamageTolbert-Sanctioned Chili Cook-Off & more!

Call 830-899-7774 after 2pm for details.Startz Memorial VFW Post • Across from Dollar General • 7755 FM 2673

BBQ sandwiches & Chili on Sat ~ Chili at Noon SunBenefi ts Junior Livestock Assoc, CASI Scholarship Fund

& the S.Texas Chapter of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)Call Billy Bob or Reva at 830-899-7150 or 830-832-3219.

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7th Annual Barbecue & Chili Cook‐OffSaturday & Sunday, July 31 and Aug 1

The Lindheimer Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists has be-come a part of the fl ood clean up in New Braunfels. LMN volun-teer, Yvette Vollbrecht, said that due to destruction in Landa Park and Panther Canyon, two of the chapter’s projects, she was volun-teering her time toward the clean-up effort. She also urged others in the area to do the same. The Lindheimer Chapter urges all mem-bers to come out to the headquarters in Landa Park to do what they can to help our neighbors. For information, call 830-885-2070.


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