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I won’t surprise anyone when I say things were a lot different when I was in college. And with no computers smaller than a room to learn on back then, I re-main technologically limited. As the new owner of an iPhone, I lost messages while I learned the hard way how much Smarter it is than me. But I am learn-ing! If yours was a call that wasn’t returned, please call again.

I agree technology is good, even with a ghastly vast array of in-formation at our fingertips. When I was young, our only source for answers was a trip to the local library. With most libraries digitalized these days, they offer the best of both worlds: books that feel good to the touch and access to digital books from libraries all around.

As our first Canyon Lake Community Profile of the year, I am fea-turing the community organization, that I feel had the greatest influ-ence on the community as a whole in a well rounded variety of ways. Exceptional, with consistent, positive interaction with businesses and organizations, and visitors and residents of all ages from toddler all the way up, the answer was exclusively TPML. As winners of numer-ous community awards, the library board and staff continue to shine.

They (meaning the people who make an empty building live) are so much more than a shelter for books. They offer great meeting rooms for the do-ers and movers in the community to co-mingle their minds; they provide a respite when yours needs quiet time, and they energize the minds of hundreds of young readers or when motiva-tion is needed to inspire. During summer, they coordinate nearly 200 volunteers that cover vacations and various shifts–and they all smile.

The internet dispenses information at lightning speed, whiz-zing past so fast it barely sinks in, while a library offers unlimited learning–more than anyone can manage to read. TPML offers a wide array of learning opportunities and programs that range from basic steps in a lot of areas to songwriting seminars and ballroom dance lessons to fracking and foreign policy discussions–programs to encourage deep thought limited only by the stars in the sky–-visible or not from their Observatory outside. They remind me of my favorite live teachers who used challenging hands-on projects to engage us, as kids, to discover answers they already knew, while others were satisfied being drab funnels of information–forcefeed-ing us facts few remember.

Like those special teachers, the folks at TPML are far from just a great source of information or simply books and ebooks galore; they are facilitators of learning–innovators who envision a nourishing community hub where imaginations can soar. Most of all, they serve all of a community that’s very diverse – each individual who enters is warmly welcomed when TPML opens the doors, and like wide open arms beckons you in.

• Every Sun, 10:30am. Sunday Sermon Series at Hill Country Bible Church, 20885 FM 306 at Tamarack Drive. 830-935-2945.

• Every 1st Sun. Canyon Lake Trade Day at The Canyon Lake Event Center. 1273 FM 2673 next to Kathi’s, Sattler. 830-964-6400.

• Every Mon-Thur, 6pm and Every Tue & Fri at 9am. Official Zumba classes at Can-yon Lake Event Center, 1273 FM 2673. Sattler, 830-964-6400.

• Every 1st & 3rd Mon, 6:33pm. Optimist Club meets. TPMLibrary. 830-935-2578.• Every 1st Mon, 10:30am. Pilot Club meets. TPMLibrary. 830-832-0340.• Every 4th Mon, 6pm. St.Thomas Cancer Support Group, Ed. Bldg. 210-382-5889.

• Every 1st & 3rd Tue, 4:30-6:30pm. CLArea Writers Group (CLAW) meets at TPML. [email protected].

• Every 3rd Tues, 7pm. Native Plant Society, Lindheimer Chap meets. GVTC. 935-4699.• Every 3rd & 4th Tues, 7pm. Wii Bowling, Post 8800, Startzville. 830-899-7774 after 2pm.• Every Tues & Wed, Noon to 1pm. The Solutions Group of AA meets at the First Baptist

Church of Canyon Lake, 13085 FM 306, For info, call Stan at 830-388-6084.• Every 1st & 3rd Wed, 7-8:30pm. Contagious Conversation. Spiritually-based support

group for women of all ages. Sometimes we need a place to go to unwind during the holidays. Call Carole Kennedy 830-865-3866.

• Every 1st Wed, Noon-1pm, Voices Tour, CASA’s NB office. Lunch incl. 830-626-2272. • Every 2nd Wed, Noon-1pm, Voices Tour, CASA’s SMarcos office w/lunch. 512-392-3578.• Every 3rd Wed, 10am. CLRepublican Women meet. TPMLibrary. 830-899-7555.• Every Wed, 7:30pm. Dart Tournament, Sattler’s VFW 8573. Public welcome. 964-3334. • Every Wed, 6-8pm. Family Dinner Night w/different specials weekly. $5/plate + Karaoke

at VFW Post 8800/Startzville. 7755 FM 2673, 830-899-7774 after 2pm.• Every Wed, 10am. Storytime & Baby Lap Sit! TPMLibrary, 830-964-3744.• Every Thurs, 11-3. “Dam Seniors” meet for pot luck lunch, games, and visiting. CRRC

Seniors Programs at the Community Bldg. next to Rec Center. 830-964-2937.• Every 1st & 3rd Thurs, Noon. CLNoon Lions Club at CLGolf Club, 830-899-4406. • Every 3rd Thur, 10am. Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library meet. 830-899-4015.• Every 3rd Thur, 7pm. Texas Master Naturalists/Lindheimer meets. Agri-Life Bldg, 325

Resource behind Moe Schwab Recycle Center. 830-620-3440.• Every last Thur, Noon-1pm. Learn about New Life Children’s Center. RSVP 964-4390.• Every Thur, 7-9pm. Celebrate Recovery (ALL Hurts, Habits, and Hangups). Pizza at

6:30. Cowboys for Jesus Christian Fellowship, 8400 FM 32, Fischer. 830-830-8302.• Every Thur, Noon-1pm. CLRotary meets at speakers on local to international subjects.

TPMLibrary. Public welcome. Lunch included ($12). 830-935-2728.• Every Thur, 7-11pm. Great Steak Night, Midnight Express. 830-964-3700. (Karaoke

Fri)• Every Thur, 7:30pm. BINGO, VFW Post/Startzville. Kitchen opens 6pm. 830-899-

7774.• Every 2nd Fri, 10am. Democratic Women of Comal County meet alternately at TPMLi-

brary & in Bulverde/Spring Branch. Lunch off site after meeting optional. 830-832-4957.• Every Fri, 5pm-830pm. Burger Night at VFW Post 8800/Startzville. 830-899-7774.

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Please email me – or an authorized member of your organization know – of any errors you see on any calendar entry in the magazine so I

don’t continue to perpetrate the misprint.

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” “Learning is experience. Everything else is just information.” ~ Albert Einstein

"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot." ~ Albert Einstein


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“Write Your Own Song” – The library will come alive this month with six different songwriters telling their own story. They will tell how they, personally write a song, and encourage the au-dience to put pen to paper and try it for themselves. The musicians are very diverse, yet all but one are considered Americana artists. What is Americana music? Be there for the first concert featuring Al Barlow who will be our host for all six concerts and find out. Al hosts a weekly Songwriters event in New Braunfels at the Phoenix Saloon, has six of his own CD’s, was the past GM of the Gruene Music Museum with touring displays from the Smithsonian Insti-tution, and hosted the Humble Time Radio Show for eight years.

Some of the musicians will be Al Barlow, David Cleary, Brett Graham, Larry Read, and the rest TBA. There will be a total of six music events with some during the day, some in the afternoon and at least one on a Saturday for those who work during the week.

Tye Preston Memorial Library (TPML) receives most of its funding from one-half of one percent of local sales taxes. Private support, especially in economic downturns, is needed in order to continue to offer the current level and quality of services.

During the 2011-12 fiscal year, the Friends were able to con-tribute an impressive $16,000+ to add to the library’s operating fund! Their revenues come from membership dues, book store sales, and fundraisers.

As a 501(c)3 organization, Friends is the conduit through which donations for the library come. Funding for the Butterfly Garden, the nature trail and the observatory has been obtained in this manner.

Friends contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually to-ward TPML’s operations and projects. These include, but are not limited to, staffing the Book Store, assisting at the library’s circu-lation desk, Reader Weeders to keep the landscaping weed-free, and assisting with children’s programs.

If you would like to contribute your time and talents to the community, volunteering at the library is a fun and friendly way to do it. It’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends.

For more information, to volunteer your time or join as a mem-ber, contact the Friends at 830-964-3744 or [email protected].

Why TPML needs Friends

Friends of the Library meet at 10am on the third Thursday of the month. All are welcome – they want your ideas, your enthusiam and your time. All funds that are raised by Friends’ activities are used to help with library programs.

Tye Preston Memorial Library is located at 16311 South Access Road across from the CRRC sports fields. For more information, call 830-964-3744 or visit their website at www.tpml.org.


Where books are only the beginning... and the sky is the limit.

As a byproduct of the community it serves and the community from which it is made, the health of the library is a pretty good measure of the health of the community

overall. Of course a vibrant, healthy library is a direct result of team effort and hard work by the library’s volunteers and staff under the positive leadership of Director

Roxanna Dean. That organized unit also reflects the wisdom of the Library Board of community leaders who oversees but empowers the Director and her staff with the

confidence to run it well – confidence that has been earned.

Canyon Lake CommunityPROFILE

TyE PRESTON MEMORIAL LIBRARy

by Sue Sweat

In 2004 the Casteel family presented the Canyon Lake Community Library District with a deed to 6.1 acres of land for the new building. The Be a Part of the Story Capital Campaign to build a new

library kicked off in 2006 and by 2008, the Capital Campaign to fund construction reached over $2.2 million. They broke ground in May 2009 and moved in October 9, 2010.

The Pilot Club of Canyon Lake was first formed in 1971 by a group of women with a vision to better their community – a vision of a community

library and they saw it through. They began collecting books almost immediately with no place to house or store them for a time.

The library became well rooted into the community when Harry Preston, owner of the new Canyon Lake Bank, donated land for a new building; the library is

named in honor of his mother, Tye.

Settled in the beautiful new facility, Tye Preston Memorial Library was chosen by the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce as 2011 Business of the Year to honor TPML’s valued contribution. The 2011

Community Naturalist Recognition Award was also presented to TPML by the Lindheimer Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists (TMN) for their building that was designed with awareness of the environment,

habitats and native plants while providing a forum to connect the community to the natural world–to name two times they’ve garnered accolades. TMN projects there include a butterfly garden, nature trail and

observatory as well as ongoing programs on the grounds to further their community outreach.

The Canyon Lake Art Guild is also housed at TPML rotates their displays in the art gallery and actively promotes the visual arts–another of many perfect partnerships that enhance the library’s efforts. Beyond just supplying books, they offer a lot of programs. A current list of programs scheduled (as can fit) that will evolve and expand can be found on the Community Pages. But many organizations that come and go and meet there aren’t shown. It’s a busy place. TPML exemplifies the best of ‘role models,’ leading

the community in its place as the ‘hub of the community,’ as Master Naturalists said. TPML treats their community as they do their books, with a lot of ‘tender, loving care.’ They excel in serving the

informational, recreational and educational needs of the community and visitors – striving to offer a place where minds expand and imaginations soar. At TPML, the many minds that meet there, certainly do.

But Tye Preston Memorial Library has been a shining star of the community for many years – clearly one of the most loved community efforts even as the old

building that preceded this one became crowded and aged.

In 1975, the library was incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas. All assets of the Pilot Club Community Library, plus $20,000 the Club had raised for the new building

were transferred to the new Tye Preston Memorial Library.

source: history summary from TPML.org, photos courtesy TPML

2011 Summer Reading Bike WinnersAlice discovering butterflies

bubble pictures newsletter 12-12craig with butterflies aHer first library card!

Rotating art gallery provided by Canyon Lake Art Guild

The Dancer sculpture with artist Jerry Daniels

tpml-art galleryCanyon Lake Art GuildVisiting relatives from Houston love our

Library

2011 Summer Reading Bike Winners

Alice discovering butterflies

Visiting relatives from Houston love our Library

Craig with butterflies

The Dancer sculpture with artist Jerry Daniels

Rotating art gallery provided by Canyon Lake Art Guild

Her first library card!photo proof that at TPML, minds expand and imaginations soar (bubble day)

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Emergency First Responder course–what is it? The PADI Emergency First Responder course (EFR) is a first aid program to help teach both divers and non divers how to respond and

treat typical first aid for water related injuries and common house-hold injuries that may occur in our every day lives.

Would you know what to do in the event of a choking event? What if someone in your house needed emergency resuscitation? Would you know what to do? If a child were to fall into your pool, would you know how to easily help them without endangering your-self? Would you know how to treat that child? Ever had a bad cut, maybe from carving a meal or on broken glass or metal? Would you know what to do to stop the bleeding and treat the wound? The pur-pose of the EFR program is to help you make the proper treatment decisions in the event of a home or water emergency.

Bear in mind this is not nor should it be used as full medical treat-ment. The purpose is to teach you what to do as a first responder (the first one to respond to an emergency event). A full medical evalua-tion should always be included after your emergency first aid has been administered.

In October 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) – two members of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) – re-leased new CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines. Emergency First Response programs follow guidelines established by these ILCOR member associations and implement changes when-ever protocols are revised. The 2010 guidelines represent the most extensive research into emergency cardiac care to date. These are based on extensive review of various studies, literature, debates and discussions by international resuscitation experts. The new guide-lines don’t show a great change to the information found in the CPR & AED Participant Manual, and further reinforce emphasis on pro-viding effective chest compressions with minimal interruptions.

Studies have shown that providing fast, effective chest compres-sions is a critical aspect in treating a patient who has suffered cardiac arrest. Most practices, such as the compression-to-ventilation ratio of 30:2, haven’t changed. Compression-only CPR continues as a rec-ommendation for untrained individuals but the trained lay rescuer should perform compressions and ventilations.

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I explained last month that good hygiene was one basic factor of healthy hair. The product/s you use on your hair determines if it looks, feels and styles for you (or against you). So, what’s the best product you should use? The type of shampoo will depend on your hair type and condition but your source

for these products is significant as well – to you and your stylist.Hair is like a sponge; it absorbs odors and byproducts of your

environment and activities. Most types of hair get oily, itchy and smelly from the scalp’s natural oils that are affected by things you apply to it, things you ingest and things you do, like smoking and even cooking. I recommend you wash it every other day – at least. As you age, your scalp may become less oily so you can wash less, but it’s essential that you shampoo regularly.

Your stylist can evaluate and advise you on your hair type and condition and recommend the best shampoo and additional prod-ucts, if any. There’s a wide variety of brands and products in list formats – for chemically-treated hair, moisture therapy, volume, smoothing, curly hair, for thinning hair and more; some do increase the growth process. They all vary in many ways. You can research and study which work or ask your stylist for a free consultation.

Many clients ask if they can get products at HEB or Wal-Mart. They then ask the difference between Pantene and Suave-like brands versus professional. Importantly, most grocery store prod-ucts contain a wax in them that coats the hair. Yes, it feels good, but it can build up on the strands fairly quickly with repeated use and cause a dull, weighted hair. Switch around and try other brands. Also use a clarifying treatment once a month to strip follicles.

The professional brands are more concentrated than market brands and use higher quality ingredients. Some “professional brands” have become available at those stores; rumor is that they are inferior black market-type items of questionable origin. It’s possible the manufacturer simply wants more sales, but the in-dustry rule is that professional products should only be sold by licensed stylists in order to guarantee the product’s authenticity.

My view is that you can give multi-billionaires like HEB and Wal-Mart more of your money, or you can give the small profit to your local small business owner and your favorite hairstylist. The product you use, how often you maintain your locks and where you purchase your product is really all up to you. I recommend you eat and sleep well, keep your hair clean, use the products you like and do what’s best for you. Start with a professional opinion on your next regular salon visit. What’s best for you might be easiest too.

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form. When clients consider options available in their journey to wellness, we are pleased to see them choose the benefits of regular massage, wherever the treatment is received.

With mainstream medical providers easily supportive of mas-sage as an effective non-invasive treatment for a variety of ailments, more massage clinics are opening up branches in many cities. Many are understandably profit-driven with several management levels to ‘feed’ and must focus on quantity over quality. Some clients may value the cookie cutter consistency a chain tries to ensure, but many find franchise rules restrictive and limiting when variances are needed for specific individual needs.

You might know that a typical “membership” at a franchise is an annual contract that auto-debits your bank account approximately $60 per month, even when no massage are scheduled. This usually entitles you to one massage per month, with discounted rates for subsequent massages that same month. The contract helps you stay committed to taking care of yourself at least once a month – most do not. But we do like the commitment to regular massages.

The high overhead at massage franchises consumes most of the $60 fee, while the actual therapist is only paid $12-$16 for the hour spent with you. That’s misleading…for the 50 minutes of massage you actually receive, the massage therapists at these establishments are governed by a clock that only allows them 50 minutes of “hands on” therapy. They depend on volume and upselling higher priced massages to make their living. Unfortunately, the massage therapist often burns out and moves on or quits massage therapy all together.

Independent massage therapists like us choose to operate at a dif-ferent pace – your time. You can be guaranteed that you will receive a full 60 minutes of massage therapy because we take the time to discuss your needs before we “turn on the clock.” We also make our own schedules and have the freedom to extend your session, should you need more time than previously arranged.

An independent massage therapist can offer the same health (and pocketbook) benefits of multiple, discounted massages monthly and more. (We could also charge you on months you don’t get by if you request that we do like chains do, but we don’t recommend that!) After your first massage at the regular price, you get a discount on your next massage the same month. There are no membership fees and no penalties for months you may miss–except the ones your sore muscles will impose! It’s a new year–call an independent massage therapist today and make an extended plan…to take care of you.

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One of my major interests in veterinary med-icine is canine osteoarthritis, so I am very ex-cited about some of the future treatment meth-ods that are becoming available. One method injects an injured joint or ligament with platelet rich plasma, aka canine platelet enhancement therapy. This method has been used successfully in many famous athletes such as Kobe Bryant, Andre Johnson, and Lebron James for joint and ligament injuries. It has also been widely used for several years in equine medicine to treat joints, ligaments, and wounds.

The treatment is done by drawing a blood sample from the pa-tient, then concentrating the platelets from that sample, sedating the patient, and lastly injecting the injured joint or ligament with the concentrated platelets. Platelets have many growth factors as-sociated with them that promote healing and decrease inflamma-tion. Platelets also cause a recruitment of even more growth factors from other parts of the body several days and weeks after treat-ment. The positive effects of this treatment can last for years in some cases. I personally have treated three dogs for knee injuries (including my own) and the results have been impressive so far!

Is your pet a good candidate for treatment? That’s a good ques-tion for your veterinarian, but generally speaking, the best candi-dates are pets that have a known, isolated area of injury or arthritis. If your pet has arthritis in both hips, knees, and shoulders, then this treatment may not be a great option because each joint would have to be injected, which could get very expensive. But, if your pet has an old knee injury or a bad hip, then this treatment could greatly increase the quality of their life!

Is it safe? Absolutely! We use your pet’s own platelets so there’s no chance of a reaction. The joint is injected using sterile techniques so risk of infection is extremely minimal.

How much does this cost? That’s a question for your veteri-narian; it depends upon the method they use for concentrating the platelets. We use a filtration kit know as C-PET made by a com-pany called Pall (www.Pall.com). Costs for treatment using this method likely ranges from $500 to $700.

If you have a dog that you think may benefit from this treat-ment, ask your veterinarian for more information.

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Do home repairs seem to strike when you are least prepared? Most of these sur-prise repairs would have been expected if you had done a yearly “home repair plan”. It’s January so let’s start things off right this year by getting a plan in place. By

deciding what you need to repair over the next 12 months you can work the repairs into your schedule and the cost into your monthly budget. Knowing where you stand also makes un-expected repairs a lot less stressful. The plan is simple and doesn’t take much time so let’s get started.

On a pad of paper, list all of the things that you can think of inside and outside your home that need to be repaired or replaced. Next, walk through each room and around the out-side of your home and look for items you may have forgot-ten. Sometimes we forget about things that need to be repaired because so much time has passed since we first noticed they needed attention. Be sure to write everything down no matter how small it may seem to ensure your overall plan is com-plete. Be as organized as possible and keep all of your infor-mation in a file folder.

If you aren’t overwhelmed with repair items, good for you! Keeping up on repairs means that you can focus on completing upgrades to your home. These items could range from replac-ing cabinet and drawer pull-knobs to upgrading the quality of ceiling fans and light fixtures. Pressure washing the exterior and repainting should be listed if that is part of your plan.

Note which items need immediate attention and which can wait, then list them numerically in order of importance. For instance, you should probably replace your dripping faucet before upgrading your existing outdoor light to a motion ac-tivated one.

Now that you have your list, complete the items you can do yourself and schedule someone to complete those you can’t. Regardless of who completes them, get going and stay ahead of the game. Remember, small issues can turn into large re-pairs if not addressed promptly and having a plan just makes good sense.

Planning for home repairsby Mark Hannah

Mark “Hank” Hannah, a local resident for over 12 years, is the owner/operator of Handy Hank, a professional handyman service located in Canyon Lake. He gives a straight price and arrives on time – your satisfaction is his main concern. Services include painting, pressure washing, installation and replacement of light fixtures, doors, door and cabinet knobs, faucets, toilets, minor plumbing repairs, drywall patches, and more. Please call 830-899-5199 to schedule an appointment.

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Know your credit score and your rights

Everyone should know their credit scores. Many clients come to me because they have been turned down for a loan. Of-ten you can work wonders with your credit score by doing a few things. Knowing your score allows you to get it right before you apply for something like a house loan. There are many websites that say free credit report. This is not true but for five or ten bucks, you can get a copy from the ‘big three’ credit reporters which – if you can decipher it – will tell you what’s contributing to your bad score. Then you can take action to fix it.

Not long ago, I had a client with a $9000 charge of that was killing his credit score. It was for a lease he busted out of while in college, where all four roommates were jointly and severally liable (everyone is responsible for all monies due on the lease).

Although we addressed a number of other issues where we settled some accounts for pennies on the dollar, the broken lease was killing his score and no one would rent to him. What a lot of people do not know is the landlord has a legal obligation to miti-gate the damages. The students moved out because of what I call a “bust up” amongst roommates – pretty common in college and for that matter even later in life with live-in girl/boyfriends and the like.

After a little research, I found that the apartment was leased six days after they moved out, and in fact, the landlord had lost no money. Naturally the landlord had kept each of their $395 deposits for failure to pay rent. After contacting the landlord, my client and his buddies were refunded all of their deposits, and the landlord agreed to show the account paid as agreed. In the end, my client’s credit score went from the 500s to high 600s.

Another issue is debt that is not yours, or flat falsification and mistakes. Creditors must prove the debt was owed to them which they often cannot do. They must notify the credit scorers if it is dis-puted – and if they fail to correct, they can be in violation of “state and federal “Fair Debt Collection” laws that provide for penalties, and in some cases, restitution to the creditor who was wrongfully reported in a negative light.

Know your score – and know your rights.

January 2013


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Whoa! The citizens of the United States have confirmed my sus-picions and shown a complete lack of intelligence and total willful dependence on federal government. Where do we go from here?

Let’s see. Texas is ranked 15th in the world economy out of 200 nations. In 2012, it’s the Number One state for business reloca-tions. Let’s be honest. We definitely have the prettiest women, best BBQ and the finest musicians in the world. Our great state is barely behind Canada and Russia in gross product sales. I say we can take care of ourselves. Gee, what should we call it? The “Republic of Texas?” I think “Texas” is just fine. Nuff said.

I’m not forgetting about bugs. Don’t get antsy now. What’s next on the bug forecast? Because we live in the great state of Texas we will always have bugs. Therefore, there will always be Bug Brothers to help you. Now if ya’ll have any money left for bug control after taxes and Obamacare, here are some things I am keep-ing track of.

The weather in 2012 was conducive to increased insect popula-tions. Even now, in fall and winter, you can kick over a few rocks or look at the trees and find spiders everywhere. The deer, skunk, coon and possum populations are still ridiculously high. Therefore, parasites will be falling off of them everywhere. Termites, carpen-ter ants, acrobat ants and fire ants are doing just fine also, thank you. Scorpions, centipedes and roaches are all survivors of the first degree no matter what.

Scariest observation? The Rasberry Crazy Ants, named after Bug Brother Tom Rasberry in Katy, have made it to Williamson

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and Travis Counties. Not good! They don’t sting or bite but their sheer numbers wreak havoc on electronics such as computers, air conditioners, circuit boxes, transformers, etcetera. When they invade, fire ants and other ground dwelling crea-tures disappear.

So what now? Remember, no matter what sorry state our nation is in, the bugs don’t care. They’ll always be here, reproducing and progressing because fortunately for them they don’t have politics to slow them down.


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Jim and Joyce Dannehy are 25 year residents of Canyon Lake and owners of Comal Floors & Interiors. For ten of 30 years in the floor covering industry, Jim wholesaled products of major manufacturers to retail floor covering stores, providing the retail staff with product information. With that extensive background, Comal Floors & Inte-riors has wide-ranging experience to help you with flooring cover-ing choices. For expert advice in floor products and installation, call Jim at 830-964-2407.

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What do you do when the inevitable spills hap-pen on my carpet? Your course of action depends upon the type of stain and the type of carpet that you purchased. However, a typical set of procedures will provide the following guidelines:

• First, remove stains as quickly as possible. • Absorb wet spills by blotting – never by rubbing or scrubbing.

Blot repeatedly with white paper towels or cloth towels. Avoid using any harsh chemicals.

• For water soluble stains, such as milk, mustard, latex paint, or alcoholic beverages blot as much of the stain as possible with white towels. If any of the stain remains, spray a solution of clear mild liquid detergent with water (1/4 tsp. of detergent to 32 oz. water).

• For tougher stains like urine or coffee, use a 50-50 solution of water and white vinegar before applying the detergent.

• For dried blood or wine use a solution of 1 Tbsp. ammonia to 1 cup of water (except for wool or wool blend carpets) prior to the detergent application.

• For oil based stains, such as crayon, ink, oil-based paint or auto grease, absorb as much as possible with white towels using protec-tive gloves. Apply an oil and grease spot remover for carpets to a paper towel and continue to blot. Do not pour or spray this product directly on the carpet because it could cause damage. Repeat as nec-essary. Follow with the steps for water soluble stains to completely remove the stains.

• For stains such as chewing gum and candle wax, freeze the stain with ice or a commercially available product in an aerosol can. Shat-ter the ice with a blunt object and vacuum immediately. Follow this procedure with the oil and grease spot remover. Many difficult stains such as asphalt, coffee, grease, ink and urine may require profes-sional cleaning.

When considering a professional cleaner, it is important to ask the type of method used. Excessive water or chemicals will affect the longevity of your carpets. Too much water can contribute to mold and mildew. Steam cleaning is really hot water extraction and it is important that their equipment is capable of leaving your carpets as dry as possible.

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by Richard Ferrell

Keeping 1.6 million dollars at home

Richard Ferrell is the Executive Director of the Canyon Lake Area Chamber located inside the Visitors Center at 3934 FM 2673. For more information or to volunteer, call 830-964-2223 or toll free at 800-528-2104 or visit CanyonLakeChamber.com

I recently heard a statistic that “if each of us just spent $64 on American-made goods during our holiday shopping, the result would be 200,000 new jobs.” I found that fascinating and it made me think. What if the approximately 25,000 resident of Canyon Lake Area all spent $64 this month right here at the lake. That equates to 1.6 million dollars coming in a month before even one tourist has even spent one penny. People work very hard to keep their small businesses alive in our community, and as a resident of our community, I want to support them as much as I can.

Sure, the convenience of those big-box stores is nice, but do you know where your money goes after you give it to the clerk? It goes to their headquarters, paying out giant bonuses and perks to the bigwigs while leaving the workers to fight for minimum wage. Money spent at a local small business usually stays in town. A 2004 study found that for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 remained in the community.

When relatives come to stay, too many of us put them up in Big Hotel Chains in neighboring cities, why? The Canyon Lake area is known for our Bed & Breakfasts, our lodges and cute little motels. Instead of money leaving our community, thriving local business own-ers keeps your town alive and kicking. Keeping the economy alive also helps with local events, which small businesses are more apt to sponsor and support. The circulation is, well, cyclical and healthy.

You get better customer service from small businesses. Have a problem with something you bought? Walk in and talk to the guy that sold you the product – try getting someone to truly care at one of those big-box stores.

I understand that we can’t buy everything that we want locally, but I am saying that by supporting local businesses, you are living mindfully and giving conscious thought to where you’re spending your money and where it goes after it leaves your wallet. It’s getting harder and harder to find Mom and Pop shops in any community, besides, I like saying “hi” and knowing the face behind the counter.

So the next time you’re heading out to eat, shop or look for some place to stay, think about the big picture and think about spending $100 (all at once or all during the month). Remember, the statistics show that $68 of every $100 spent is expected to stay local and will keep things moving here at home.

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Canyon Lake Bait House reports that the Cranes Mill Fishing Dock has finally reopened! (Please note that it closes at dusk.) If you didn’t know, that means you should sign up for the eNewsletter the Chamber emails monthly. You don’t have to be a member to get on the mailing list. Call the Chamber at 830-964-2223.

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Plan ahead for water problems

by Randy Lawrence

The Texas Hill Country and surround-ing areas continue to grow with new

homes and water quality is of greater concern than ever. Many homeowners don’t realize the need for water treatment equip-ment until they’ve moved in, and begin to see the effects of poor quality water on their new home. This unpleasant situa-tion can easily be avoided with proper planning.

It is important to think ahead when you’re building a new home. Steps can be taken in the very early stages of construc-tion which will ensure that your home is prepared for the in-stallation of a water treatment system. Homeowners can save significantly if a home is plumbed with water treatment in mind. Many of the big box stores will sell you a cookie cutter system, which may or may not be appropriate for your needs.Water quality can vary greatly from well to well, and your system should be customized to fit your water conditions. This includes correctly sizing the water softener depending on your needs. It’s necessary to have a reputable company do a thor-ough analysis of your water.

It is also important to note that, typically, each piece of treatment equipment is designed to treat a specific water issue. For example, a softener is designed solely to remove calcium and other hard minerals from the water, but will do nothing about unpleasant odors or tastes. A complete treatment system may consist of several components.

Learning which problems you have, and how to solve them effectively doesn’t have to be a hassle. An on-site consulta-tion, analysis, and treatment plan designed by a Water Treat-ment Specialist is the first step. Pick a company that employs licensed and knowledgeable technicians – don’t forget to ask your friends and neighbors for recommendations.

It’s important to make sure that the company you buy from services the equipment locally in the event of a malfunction. Service after the sale is as important as the sale itself, so be sure you are comfortable with the company you choose, and enjoy your clean, clear water.

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These are frightening statistics – but there is something you can do to help prevent fires and detect them before they get out of control. Safety should never take a vacation, and planning for an emergency just makes good sense.

Smoke alarms. Install them if you have none, and check the ones you do have. Press the test button once a month and change batteries every year. Smoke alarms older than ten years are more likely to fail.

Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Equally as important as smoke alarms is having a unit that will alert you of high levels of carbon monoxide in the home. Some manufacturers now offer units that combine smoke and CO protection.

Heating equipment. A leading factor in home fires during win-ter months, furnaces should be serviced by a reputable inspec-tor, cleaned and maintained every fall before cold weather sets in. When operating portable space heaters, keep them away from items that could ignite, including drapes, upholstery and articles of clothing.

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Flammables. Ensure that flammables, such as gasoline, kero-sene and paints, are kept in proper containers and stored away from heat and flame. Never store these items near a furnace or water heater.

Extinguishers. Small home fires can be taken care of using a fire extinguisher before they get out of hand. Never use water on an electrical fire –- you could be electrocuted. If an appliance catches on fire, unplug it and call 911. The National Safety Coun-cil’s Web site, www.nsc.org, suggests keeping an extinguisher rated for grease and electrical fires in the kitchen. Remember that extinguishers do not last forever. Even if the needle is “in the green,” plan to replace the unit about every three years.

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Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited and Texas Parks & Wildlife have partnered to sponsor the 2013 Troutfest. Troutfest 2013 kicks off on Fri-day, February 15th with a banquet, Silent and Live Auctions, raffle items and author, writer, photographer and World-Renowned Fly Fisherman, Lefty Kreh, as Guest Speaker. Get your banquet tickets now at www.grtutroutfest.com.

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On February 2 at 7:30pm, the Mid-Texas Symphony, conducted by David Mairs, will perform in the newly renovated Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels. Craig Sorgi, violin, and Eliza Thomason, viola, are fea-tured in Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola. Also on the program: Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major. Tickets are $5 to $30 and can be obtained by calling 830-372-8089.

Mid-Texas Symphony performs for diverse audiences and influences a wide reaching area to the delight of listeners of all ages. The season’s re-maining concerts are March 3 at Jackson Auditorium in Seguin and May 5 at the Civic and Convention Center in New Braunfels, both at 4pm.

Canyon Lake resident Joe Wolf is interested in putting together a group of classical music lovers who would enjoy attending monthly meet-ings for discussions of the music, composers and musicians of the past and present. Members would bring recordings of the music and musicians they want to discuss. A search is underway for meeting places that have the equipment to play music on records, tapes, CDs and DVDs; sugges-tions are welcome. Joe purchased a DVD projector to use at the meet-ings. At 80, the history buff offers programs on the Texas Revolution and the fur trade for groups and schools, participates in reenactments of the battles for Texas Independence, and started a club for monthly black pow-der shooting matches. (Joe also rides mountain bikes and plays Pickleball at CRRC twice a week.) Call him with interest in any of those activities. He can be reached at 830-935-3121 or email him at [email protected].

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The Senior Center is adding more Monday activities and classes at the Community Center for 2013 and wants your input. All are invited to participate in the fun and to share your ideas of things you would like to see offered. Let them know! Ideas they are considering are:

• Craft classes: Make items for those in need (caps, gloves, blankets), making items to sell for Market Days, and beading

• Games: Wii bowling tournaments, horseshoe tournaments, Pinochle, dominos, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Charades, Bunco and Bingo.

• Miscellaneous ideas: Salsa dancing, dramatic readings, choral group, writing memoirs, digital photography, basic computer, nutrition, travel club, dinner club (a chef teaches a monthly class, participants put that meal together at someone’s home each month), monthly Movie Matinee

• Educational classes: Shopping for funerals or investments, selling your home, assisted living options; learning to operate your cell phone, iPad or VCR, or a caregivers class.

The Senior Center continues their potluck lunches on Thursdays along with birthday celebrations, games and friendly conversation. Drop by.

It’s not too late to send your ideas. Let them know your interest or ideas by email [email protected] or call 830-964-2937 and leave a message.

CrrC Senior Center 2013 New activities Coming in January

Remember, your donations to – and your purchases at – the Thrift Store support all of the programs at CRRC. Even your time is an impor-tant part of what they do, which is why so many folks volunteer to work at the Thrift Store. Besides, it’s a fun place! If you aren’t on their mailing list for the weekly video clips of the store, send a quick email with your email address to [email protected]. They are all classics! Best of all, the videos let you know about last minute super sale days!

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The depth of Christian influence demonstrated by the founding fathers is debatable, but they were certainly not Enlightenment rationalists or deists as is commonly but mistakenly believed. This is a myth created by post-modern deconstructionists in an attempt to rewrite American history.

Conversely, neither were the founding fathers Christian iso-lationists who appealed to the Bible as their only idealogical source. They certainly did cite scripture many times and fre-quently cited John Witherspoon and other Christian thinkers. They also drew upon the wisdom of Cicero, Plato and other secular sources.

Even though Jefferson and Franklin were not deists but more Unitarian than anything else, they attended Christian church services on a regular basis. The majority of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were members of various Chris-tian denominations including Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Catholic.

One very important commonly held belief among these men was the recognition of the paramount value that religious influ-ence on the life of the nation. They were doubtless aware of the nation-changing impact of the Wesleyan awakening in England which generated reforms of education and the prison system, and they helped to bring about the abolition of slavery.

I believe the time is ripe for such an event to take place in the United States. I long to see an idealogical, moral and spiritual awakening! Without a change of this kind, our nation may very well become an impoverished Marxist backwater.

Join us Sundays at Hill Country Bible Church where, in Jan-uary, you can hear sermons setting forth the conditions under which such an awakening could be granted to us by Almighty God.

Join us as we seek His wisdom, grace, and mercy for our beloved community and nation. All are welcome – believers, seekers and skeptics, come let us love you!

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In early December, Transwestern Real Estate donated almost $7000 worth of food they bought at Costco and HEB including some items that Habitat for Safe Seniors (HFSS) normally doesn’t get at the SA Food Bank (SAFB). Then, about 20 Transwestern volunteers arrived to help dis-tribute those products! Transwestern also donated $1500. The extra boost was especially well timed since HFSS was hit with about 15 new clients that week; normal increases recently have been five to ten new clients. The next week HFSS distributed 29,000 pounds of food to clients to help SAFB move excess products. Volunteers worked well past dark and were exhausted but pleased. Transwestern purchased 130 turkeys to distribute at the December 21st Food Fair and provided volunteers to help distribute them. They also got a wagon for two homeless guys who regularly walk in to get their food and then carry it to where they are staying. What a nice idea. The little things do count. The Claybusters 4H Club drew names off the HFSS client list that hung on their angel tree, adopted three seniors and delivered gifts to them for Christmas. At one distribution in Decem-ber, HFSS handed out small gifts to the first 125 clients from a pallet of trinkets acquired from a friend. HFSS wants to thank them all. The rest of us want to thank HFSS. Thank you. Charity and the love of others does come from the heart.

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Yes and no. It depends on several fac-tors, including how diligent one is at keep-ing all software updates current. There are different levels of safety and privacy. The bank uses extremely secure encryption with transactions to and from your computer. When you log-in to your account, the bank’s address will start with HTTPS, rather than HTTP. Briefly, the bank sends your computer a secure key to encrypt your password and data. It has another unique key that decrypts the password. So, if your password were intercepted, it could not be read. As long as you’re in your account, the connection remains encrypted. Only you can see your account. All of this is handled automatically by your browser and the bank’s computer. This data exchange uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) which has never been broken.

Computer security remains critical. If someone hacks your computer, a key logger could be installed. These programs log every keystroke and that log is emailed to the hacker. The AES encryption would not help in this case as transactions are only encrypted when communicating with the bank.

Key loggers, and other malware, can be blocked and re-moved with security programs. Those include antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall programs. One must keep Windows up-dated. Also use Firefox or Opera rather than Internet Explorer for your browser. Security flaws are often found in Internet Explorer.

When using a wireless home network, it must also be se-cured. Otherwise, a hacker could compromise your system. Use the latest encryption system, which is WPA2. This is also known as WPA-PSK for pre-shared key. It is considered ex-tremely safe, assuming a strong password is used.

You will probably be using your laptop at public hotspots. Theoretically, banking is safe there, too. However, the physical presence of others can be dangerous. Someone could watch as you enter your password. Don’t underestimate the capabilities of these people. Keep your personal business at home or in pri-vate locations where you are sure the network is secured.

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January 2013

I tell my students that everything is yoga. Finding and maintaining balance in our lives and living our lives morally and ethically are the first teachings of yoga. This is not about whether you practice gentle yoga or power yoga; this is about employing the teachings of the yamas and niyamas in your life.

Sometimes called the ten commandments of yoga, the yamas and niyamas are the ancient teachings of the sage Patanjali, who is considered by many to be the “Father of Yoga.” The yamas are ethical disciplines regarding your thoughts, words and actions in relation to the world. The niyamas refer to your individual con-duct in relation to yourself. Rather than “disciplines” I like to refer to them as “qualities of the heart” in relation to ourselves and the world around us.

The first of these teachings is my focus for this article. This is the first yama - ahimsa or non-harming, non-violence. Not speak-ing, thinking or doing anything that brings harm upon another or to yourself has many different layers of application in our life. Many of us, myself included, have been the recipient of words spoken by another that have been hurtful or untrue. Speaking negatively or having negative thoughts about another only leads to separation and grief. Ahimsa teaches us that non-harming does not mean lov-ing; it does, however, mean that when we let go of the negative, our love can more easily shine through.

Along with becoming more aware of our thoughts, words and actions, ahimsa also teaches us to notice what it is that we take in from others and how that affects us. Whether we are witness to the harmful words or deeds of others or watching violence on televi-sion, we are deeply affected.

Years ago I met a guru in California whose practice of ahimsa was never to speak of someone who wasn’t present. Consequently, he never spoke ill of anyone and if someone spoke of another in his presence, he would leave the room. Think about it…how often are you speaking about someone who isn’t there? And are the people who are listening hearing the truth? That is hard to know as we all interpret things differently. How often do you speak about another when they are not present? You may be amazed.

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• January 2013 “Write your Own Song” – Six different songwriters tell their own story and how they write at various events scheduled at different times. Audience is en-couraged to participate. Learn about Americana music! Call TPML for dates & times at 830-964-3744.

• Tues, Jan 8, 5-7pm. Silver Sage Grill honors the women of Canyon Lake with special taster appetizers and an extra special drink price during Happy Hour. Come join the big table where lots of ladies gather. Stay for dinner or not. This is strictly social and informal where friends invited friends or co-workers. Encourage Robyn to continue monthly... we love it! Call 830-935-2293 or 512-762-3095 for more info.

• Wed, Jan 9, Noon-1pm, Voices Tour, CASA’s NB office. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to Ali at [email protected] or call 830-626-2272. CASA can also bring our tour to you, just call!

• Wed, Jan 9, 11am. Doris Megar brings her program, “Birds of Prey,” featuring live owls to TPML. 830-964-3744.

• Tues, Jan 15, 6:30pm. Meet authors Dr. Charline and Dr. Marvin Sprouse – Their book, “your 30 Day Book” presents how to get your book published. TPML 830-964-3744.

• Jan 15. Deadline (unless the class has already filled) for signup for 2013 Docent Fall Training Class for Gorge Tour Volunteers that starts Feb 8th. Volunteers needed year-round to help with educational tours. Learn new skills and make new friends! Docents will assist certified Gorge Preservation Society Guides with Gorge Tours. More details and reservations: 830-964-5424 / [email protected],

• Wed, Jan 16, Noon-1pm, Voices Tour, CASA’s SMarcos office. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to Ali at [email protected] or call 830-626-2272. CASA can also bring our tour to you, just call!

• Fri, Jan 18, 5:30-8:30pm. Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet.Reservation Required. Please contact the Chamber at 830-964-2223

• Sat, Jan 19. Fischer Store School Community Center Social hour 5:30pm with goodies & virgin daiquiris; meal follows at 6:15. Bring soups, salads & desserts. Domino Night be-gins at 7:15 (dominos provided). Everyone is invited. Email [email protected] for info.

January

• Sun, Feb 3, 7:30pm. Mid-Texas Symphony performs at the newly renovated Brauntex Theatre in NB at a later time than their normal schedule. Tickets for $5 to $30 can be obtained by calling 830-372-8089.

• Feb 15-17. Troutfest 2013 sponsored by GRTU & TP&W. Need tickets for banquet on Friday. Expo free to public on Sat 16th and Sun 17th. Get your banquet tickets now at www.grtutroutfest.com.

• Sun, Feb 24, noon-4pm. 17th Annual FunFish hosted by WORD will be held at Camp Huaco Springs on River Rd. Call the WORD office for changes since last year at 830-907-2300 or visit www.wordcc.com.

February dates to Save

CRRC Senior Center will be adding new activities during the month of January. For details or to give your ideas and input, email [email protected]

or call 830-964-2937 and leave a message.

Saturday, February 9th, don’t miss Wimberley’s 2nd Annual Mardi Gras celebration and Gumbo Cookoff at the historic Pioneer Town on Wayside off River Road. Walk the streets of “N’Oleans in a ol’time setting. Discounted lodging available (mention Mar-diGras) on site but is limited. Tons of fun.

Proceeds benefit My Neighbors Keeper (MyNK), a 501(c)(3) organization, whose sole purpose is to provide immediate short-term financial assistance for disaster victims in the Wimberley Valley. Tickets: mynkwimberley.org, Wimberley Visitor Center, Ino’z Restaurant, The Hog Pound Motorcycle Shop. For Gumbo Cookoff, email David Reynolds at [email protected]. Tons of fun.

Let the good times roll.....

Mardi Gras & Gumbo in Wimberley

Children and Teens • Storytime. Every Wednesday – 10 am

• Get Ready for Kindergarten! 2nd Monday – 10 am • Millionaire’s Reading Club. 2nd & 4th Mondays 3 or 4 pm• Reading to Bailey (the dog). 2nd & 4th Saturday - 11 am

• Family Movies. One Saturday monthly (dates TBD)• Summer Reading Program (ages 3-12). Wednesday (June 5 to July 10) – 10 am

• Teen Reading Program. Thursday (June 6 to 27) – 5:30• Also note the Halloween Party held in October

and Christmas PJ party in December

Adults and Families • Lunch & Learn (broad range of topics). Most Wednesdays –Noon

• Butterfly Garden Workshops. Spring – dates & times TBD • Master Gardeners’ presentation. 3rd Monday (begins Feb.) - Noon

• Star Parties. After dark – dates & times TBD• Computer classes & workshops. Monthly - dates & times TBD

• Genealogy Club. 2nd Tuesday – 1 pm• CLAW (Canyon Lake Area Writers). 1st & 3rd Tuesday –4:30 pm

• Poetry Group. 2nd Wednesday – 2 pm• English Language Classes. Tuesday & Thursday 10 am – Noon

(Students can begin anytime) • Assorted Book Nuts Book Discussion Group. Monthly 6:30 pm - dates TBD

Special Events • January 2013 “Write your Own Song” – Six different songwriters tell their

own story and how they write at various events scheduled at different times. Audience is encouraged to participate. Learn about Americana music!

• Jan. 9 Doris Megar brings her program, “Birds of Prey,” featuring live owls to the library. 11 am

• Jan. 15 Meet authors Dr. Charline and Dr. Marvin Sprouse – Their book, “your 30 Day Book” presents how to get your book published. 6:30 pm

• Feb. 2 – Apr. 13 AARP Foundation Tax Aid for the elderly and those with low-to-moderate income. Saturdays 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Feb. 11 – 16 TPML joins the Canyon Lake Community Coalition to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week with adult and children’s programming

• Feb. to April – Ballroom Dancing lessons – evenings - dates & times TBD• March 5 to April 23 – Great Decisions Discussion Series – Tuesday at 6 pm

• April 14 – Mid-Texas Symphony quartet performance in honor of National Library Week – 2 pm

• April 20 – TPML joins the Master Naturalists and others to host Earth Day 2013• May – Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library Garden Tour – date & time TBD

• June to August – Adult Summer Reading Contest • October – Canyon Lake Community Organization Fair – date & time TBD

• Halloween Party • date & time TBD• December – Christmas PJ party • date & time TBD

Please visit the library’s website at www.tpml.org and check the calendar for the latest information. While there, you can also sign up for the e-newsletter that is emailed monthly to stay current on all events. There is also a complete monthly calendar printed at the library that is available for pickup.

The list of TPML programs and services that follows will grow – in the early months and as the end of the year events are secured. Library programs are designed to reach out to young children, stu-dents, teens, families, senior citizens and the community (although some preconceived ideas waltz in) while providing a safe, friendly and inviting place to visit – a place where minds expand and imag-inations soar, a place where books are only the beginning ...

TPML is located at 16311 South Access Road across from the CRRC sports fields. Contact them at 830-964-3744 or www.tpml.org.


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