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Within a span of seventy-two hours recently one friend saw the birth of a grandchild and a second said goodbye to her father. Both were shared in ways that caused me to reflect on the circle we all occupy. My grandmother used to refer to it as opening and closing doors which always made sense to me even as a child.

I watched the flowers in my yard, blessed by the spring rains, thrive then

swoon in the heat and begin their descent. Yes, a change of sea-son is at hand. And it’s the phase of remission rather than growth. Great poems, books, music and films have been devoted to this subject. Artists riddled with rage have tackled the beast when it comes calling. Yet it comes again and again. Without fail. Wel-come the birth. Curse the death. Those tempered by solace recite their acceptance of the wheel while silently grieving the losses small and large. Such is the burden and joy of love.

Moving into the decline of what was once robust nurtures re-flection and grieving. So natural. So normal in our way. Moving our gaze beyond to admit that one season must follow another to allow for another birth moves our capacity for love forward. It is through a vision larger than ours that this perfect circle was creat-ed. Turning loose of what we love is never easy. Unwanted change is shunned. Facing it is the order of the day when called upon while we look to the horizon for the assurance of rebirth.

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• Every Mon. in June, 7-9pm. Wimberley Community Chorusrehearsals begin for the 4th of July Hometown Patriotic Con-certs at Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 FM 2325.

• Every Sun. Celebrate Freedom 6-8pm, pizza at 5:30pm at Cypress Creek Church. Call 512-847-1222 or visit CypressCreekChurch.com.

• Every 1st Mon. Wimberley Merchants Association meets at the Wimberley Cafe at 6:15pm. For more info call 512-847-6544.

• Every 2nd Mon. Wimberley Valley Art League meets at the Wimberley Community Center at 7pm. Call 512-826-4286 for information

• Every Tue. Wimberley Home Health offers free blood pressure monitoring 10-10:30am at the Wimberley Community Center in the Seniors Lounge.

• Every Tue. the Wimberley Rotary Club meets at the Wimberley Community Center at noon. For more info call 512-847-2510.

• Every Tue. Jan-July the Hill Country Community Band rehearses at 7pm at the First Baptist Church on Winter’s Mill Parkway. Al-ways recruiting new members. HillCountryCommunityBand.org

• Every 1st Tue. the Wimberley Community Center hosts free medical checks 9:30-10:30am. For more info call 512-847-2510.

• Every 1st and 3rd Tue. the Wimberley Lions Club meets at the Wimberley Community Center. Call 512-847-0207 for info.

• Every 2nd Tue. Wimberley Masonic Lodge meets at 181 Masonic Road, meal at 6pm and lodge stand meeting at 7pm. Call 512-847-3463 for more information.

• Every 2nd Tues. Art Society of Wimberley meets in Art Room. 100 Melody, 7pm. Call 512-964-7333.

• Every 2nd Wed. Sep. Through May, Wimberley Garden Club meets at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 101 West Spoke Hill Drive. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Programs start at 10 am. For more information visit WimberleyGardenClub.org.

• Every 4th Wed. EmanciPet Low-Cost Mobile Spay/Neuter cinic in Brookshire parking lot. APPOINTMENTS required Eman-ciPet.org or 512 587-7729; contact ARF for more info 512 847-2878. WAG for dog vouchers WimberleyWAGRescue.org or 512 847-3200. Dog/cat vouchers PALS PreventaLitter.com or 512 754-7257.

• Every 3rd Wed. Wimberley Valley Genealogical Society meets in

the meeting room of the Wimberley Village Library from 6:30-8pm, September through June, except for December. For more information call 512-847-2034.

• Every 4th Wed. Hill Country Neighbors meets at Wimberley Com-munity Center starting at 10am. For more information contact 512-847-6888.

• Every Thur. June-August, Café Susanna at Wimberley United Methodist Church (corner of RR12 and CR 1492), serves lunch from 11-1:00pm. For more information call 512-847-3109.

• Every 1st Thur. The Wimberley Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group meets at 1pm at the Presbyterian Church Library on FM 2325. Contact Linda Germain at 512-924-3661.

• Every 2nd Thur. The Hill Country Bead Society meets at 1pm at the Wimberley Community Center, Blanco Room. Contact Marilyn Pierce, for more info call 512-722-3549 or visit Hill-CountryBeadSociety.com.

• Every 3rd Thur. Live concerts at Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee-house 7:30pm, $15 for adults, $5 for children, Free childcare. Wimberley United Methodist Church on the corner of RR 12 and CR 1492. For more information call 512-722-3316.

• Every Fri. Celebrate Recovery meets in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church 6:30-9:30pm. Call 512-847-9035 for more info.

• Every 3rd Fri. The Wimberley Area Parkinsons Association meets at the Chapel of The Hills Church, 14601 RR 12 in Wimberley at 11am. For more information contact Gae Koen 512-847-7953.

• Every 2nd and 4th Sat. Wimberley Toastmaster Club meets at 10:30am in the Village Library. Toastmasters teaching public speaking and leadership skills. Call 512-913-4804 for informa-tion.

• Every 2nd Sat. Wimberley’s Second Saturday Gallery Trail. Visit ten galleries for art, food and fun, 4-7pm. Call 830-708-7433 for information.

• Every 3rd Sat. WAG Rescue’s monthly dog adoption 11-3pm at King Feed.

• Mon. Sep. 14, 6:30pm. Calling all singers. The Wimberley Com-munity Chorus wants you on at Chapel in the Hills, 14601 RR 12. To start rehearsals for the 2015 Christmas Concert. Visit us WimberleyCommunityChorus.org or call Dixie Camp at 512-517-3111.


Changes by Tim Thompson

Horticulturist Tim Thompson has managed the garden center at King Feed and Hardware for the past 25 years. They offer every-thing you need to have the garden of your dreams without stress-ing your budget. Pick up Tim’s Tips, free one page sheets on how to carry out dozens of gardening projects available only at King Feed Nursery. Call Tim at 847-2618.

Building a custom home: Plan design by Terry Cook

Texas Build at Cost has built over 200 custom homes in Central Texas in the last fifteen years. Please check out our building pro-grams at TXBuildAtCost.com. Terry Cook at 832-341-0931 is our contact for Hays County and surrounding areas.

If you are planning to build a custom home then there are several major considerations that need to be addressed. From my experience deal-ing with over two hundred owners the top three issues are: 1) Developing a budget 2) Designing a plan 3) Hiring a builder.

In this article we will discuss the plan process. There are basi-cally two choices when it comes to securing a plan for a custom home. One, buy an existing plan or two, do a custom design. If you are able to find an existing plan that works then this is the fastest and least expensive option. Most house plans can be purchased for one to two thousand dollars. It is best to purchase the digital copy so you can make an unlimited number of copies. If you purchase a hard copy then you get a specified number of plans with a warning in large letters not to make copies. It is usually very expensive to have any changes made to a stock plan and most companies re-quire you to purchase the plan before they will give a price for the changes. If you are unable to find exactly what you want then the next option is to have a custom plan drawn.

Custom plans can be drawn by either an architect or a home designer. Designers are usually less expensive than architects and can provide the level of design required for most residential proj-ects. If the project is complex or requires a high level of detail then architectural drawings may be preferred. The cost for hiring

a designer can range from 75 cents to $1.50 per square foot of total area. Fees for architectural plans can range from $2 to $4 per square foot. It is usually best to pay a set fee versus an hourly rate. A standard set of construction drawings will have at least the fol-lowing: 1) A fully dimensioned layout 2) Elevations for all sides 3) Roof plan 4) Electrical plan 5) Foundation dimensions 6) Notes or cut outs for any nonstandard or custom features. All plans are drawn to specified scale, i.e. a quarter inch, and should be scalable throughout.

Engineering for the foundation and framing is a separate func-tion performed by a licensed engineer and not the designer or ar-chitect.

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The fertilizer ammonium sulfate and the pesticide Malathion were widely accepted tools of gardening and farming when I was a boy. Newly synthesized chemicals promised the eradication of bothersome and dan-gerous pests, and cities accordingly

fogged their streets with DDT. The herbicide 2,4-D, later used in the infamous Agent Orange, came into common use in agriculture and home gardens, taking the place of labor intensive hand and hoe weeding. The culture of gardening has indeed undergone a transformation since then.

As ammonia salts built up in some farm and garden soils, leav-ing them essentially sterile, we began to recognize the limitations of chemical fertilizers and started looking again to the ancient practices of composting, manure spreading, and other natural means of feeding plants. Strong vinegar, mulching, and landscape fabric have become more common place weed barriers in the home garden of today. Natural methods of pest management continue to be discovered as we abandon organophosphates like Chlordane and DDT that may never go completely away.

It is the nature of human civilization to undergo constant change. From the Tall Grass Prairie sod house where my grandfa-

ther was born to the Model T my dad learned to drive, evidence of radical change in just a generation or two is all around us. Some is steadily paced, like the advancement of farming and banking, and some comes fairly quickly like mobile phone technology or expanding our cultural definition of marriage rights. Fast or slow, some folks are bound to feel left out and even peevish at the pace and nature of the changes.

The shift to lower impact pest management and fertilizers is just part of our cultural awakening to the immutable requirement that Life on Earth is trying hard to impress upon us: we cannot continue unsustainable practices without end. As our understand-ing grows and we finally accept the truths that our planet is making evident in the copious data we collect, we will make better judge-ments about the changes that must be set into motion in order for our species and countless others to survive. We can. We must.


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I hope by the time you are reading this that we are into the “fall” season. I also hope that we didn’t hit 100 degrees this summer. It’s early August so it’s any-body’s guess, but worth wishing for. As the fall does show up and the heat dimin-ishes, there are lots of things to do out-side.

It’s a great time to reflect on summer; what was your outdoor space lacking? What worked? Starting with good bones and a goal will get you closer to your dream. If the heat beat you up, look at planting some native shade trees. All types of elm and oak trees are good choices. If you’re looking at your water bill from the summer, or worse yet your lawn that has been restricted to once a week watering and looks pretty sad, maybe it’s time to look at other options.

If you can’t part with a green look, there are several native ground covers that do well in our areas. Wedellia, Frog Fruit and Horse Herb all work and can be mowed if you like a crisper look.

Because we got lucky with pleasant summer temperatures, you may have spent more time outside and realized you don’t have enough space for seating or cooking out. Great time to plan an extension of your living space. Move the indoors out. Patios with seating walls can be a nice area for friends and family. Add some sun shades for cover and you’ll be comfortable next summer.

In thinking about a goal and plans, try and remember to think about things that don’t need maintenance, painting and staining. Think about things that take care of themselves – that could mean a compost pile to reduce your footprint or starting a fall garden, which turns into a spring garden once the bounty is over. We are here to help if you don’t know where to start and need a hand. Feel free to give us a call. Life’s too short to stay indoors!


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A new normal

Resource; Focus: Texas Assoc. Of Realtors.

August is upon us, and how! Temps are up and the summer months are beginning to slip away. So many folks here in the Wimberley Valley have been thoroughly preoccupied by the aftermath of the Me-morial Day Flood, experiencing the up’s and down’s of recovering homes or assist-ing others in doing so. Regardless of our

roles, we have all been affected in one way or another. And while many of us have hopeful expectations about things getting back to “normal,” others have set about envisioning a new normal for themselves. How about you?

For some of us, the waiting part of this equation is the worst! How can we help? What can I do? Are we there yet? It can be re-ally hard for us to motivate ourselves when there is no end date in sight.. urg. It is at times like this that we turn to the time worn adage that the process of creating our new normal counts every bit as much as the product.

Each of us must decide upon our “next right step” as we create our “new normal.” My household was lucky, we can rebuild. Cur-rently, I am imagining what I must do to refurbish my home once the crews have worked their magic. Part of me wants the house to be just as it was, restoring every piece possible and part of me thinks, “Aha, a new environment awaits!” I have no idea what the upshot will be, but it will be a very important component of my “new normal.”

On the community side of life, River House is thrilled to be a part of an active Chamber of Commerce in Wimberley comprised of retail, services, arts organizations, galleries, lodging and cultur-al groups. Even though there are some isolationists out there, the majority of businesses in the Valley have been steadily building through sharing, visualizing and working together. Yes, the Flood has generated an unmistakable new normal – Wimberley Strong! – enhancing our already strong bonds as a community and creating an even more hospitable environment for our many guests. We are lucky to be here in this new normal together!

What if you thought you qualified for a loan, but in the end you were unable to obtain credit approval in the time provid-ed in the Third Party Financing Adden-dum for Credit Approval? If the buyer cannot obtain credit approval and wants to exercise their right to terminate the contract, they must give written notice to the seller within the time period provided in the Finance Addendum. The Buyer can

use the Notice of Buyer’s Termination of Contract (TAR 1902, TREC 38-4) for this purpose. If the buyer gives timely notice, the contract terminates and the earnest money is refunded to the buyer. If the buyer doesn’t provide the notice within the time required, the contract will no longer be subject to the addendum and the buyer could end up in breach of the contract if he/she is unable to obtain credit approval. The issues above are concerning the buyer financ-es. The underwriters, those who go over all the documents and ultimately decide if the loan will be approved, review the financing and the property. The property must meet the appraised value and the survey must be acceptable to the title company and the lender.

Back-up offers on a property that’s already under contract: Paragraph B of the Addendum for Back-Up Contract (TAR 1909) is for the contingency date when the first contract has to terminate.

What date would the backup buyer put in the addendum of the back-up contract? It depends on how long the back-up buyer

wants to stay in the back-up position. Some back-up buyers may want to have their contract terminate within days if the first con-tract doesn't terminate early. Some buyers may want to retain their back-up contract rights until after the last possible date that the first contract might close.

If your client wants his back-up contract to last until or beyond the first contract's closing date, you can also ask the listing agent to provide the first contract's closing date. To establish a true back-up contract, the second buyer must deposit earnest money at the title company until the first contract either closes or the second buyer request release of the earnest money.


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Randy Lawrence is the owner of ProQuality Water Systems, a full service water treatment company. He is one of only six Class III Certified Water Treatment Specialists in Hays County (LIC# WT0002693). With over 15 years of experience he has serviced Wimberley and surrounding areas for over a decade.

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Cary Palumbo has been with Wimberley Ace Hardware for fifteen years. He is the Assistant Store Manager. Wimberley Ace Hardware Annex is open and located at 14307 Ranch Road 12 (at the Y) and open daily, Call 512-847-2356 or visit Facebook.com/WimberleyAceGift.

In the recent past, we have discussed improvements in traditional water soften-ers, and the positives and negatives of a few alternative treatment methods. One important theme we have not touched on is drinking water. A reverse osmosis system is a point-of-use filter set which typically installs under the kitchen sink, and is used

to feed a separate drinking water faucet at the sink. The quality of the water provided by these units will rival any commercially available bottled water, and is best used for drinking and cooking.

A reverse osmosis filter system makes a great companion piece to finish off your whole house treatment system. The system usually consists of several stages of filtration in order to remove the maxi-mum amount of impurities from your drinking water. The first stage is typically a sediment filter for removal of solid particles, such as dirt or sand, which may be in your water supply. The second stage of reverse osmosis is carbon filtration. The purpose for this stage is primarily to remove chlorine. The main reason for these first two stages is to protect the third stage of filtration from damage. This stage is called the membrane, and is where the majority of the purification takes place. The reverse osmosis membrane removes up to 99% of chemical impurities from your drinking water. This clean water is stored under pressure in a small tank near the filter system. Just before the water is used, it is forced through the final stage of carbon filtration. This post-carbon is designed to polish

the water immediately before use, ensuring that you get the best tasting water possible.

The water provided by a reverse osmosis filter system will greatly improve the taste of coffee or tea, and will eliminate the need for flushing your coffee maker with vinegar, as no build-up will occur. There are many custom styles and finishes available for drinking water faucets, so matching your existing fixtures is not difficult. When possible, a line can be installed through cabinets to supply purified water to an existing refrigerator, or ice-maker. A licensed professional can consult with you to ensure your family is drinking the best quality water available.

Restoring the finish on your furniture is a great way to enhance the beauty of your home. Instead of wasting money on new furniture, restore and refinish the pieces you currently have. I find bring-ing an old piece of wood furniture back to life is one of the most rewarding do-it-yourself projects to do around the house.

First, let’s start by stripping off that old finish. I recommend using a heavy bodied semi-paste stripper; it clings to rounded and vertical surfaces (it’s easier to handle, especially if you are a be-ginner). Make sure you follow the directions on the label to ensure your safety and the recommended procedure of application. Use 120 grit sandpaper on any areas that didn’t strip completely. Then sand the entire piece with 220 grit sandpaper. Make sure to sand with the grain of the wood. Go over it with tack cloth to remove any leftover dust from the sanding.

Next, apply sanding sealer. Sanding sealer fills the pores and hardens the fine ends of the grain so that when you sand it, the grain sands away smoothly. It provides an excellent base for fin-ishes such as polyurethane, varnish and lacquer (you might find that if you do not use a sanding sealer, the first coat of your finish will raise the grain of the wood). Apply a coat, let it soak in for a few minutes and then wipe it off. This will keep your stain more even as it soaks into the wood. Sand with 120 grit paper and again

clean off the dust with tack cloth.The next step is to stain your furniture. Most stains are applied

with a natural end paint brush and wiped off with a soft clean rag. Leaving the stain to sit a little longer or doing more coats will make the stain darker. Try it on an underside to see the shade you like. Follow the manufacturer’s time on drying before applying the polyurethane. Finally, coat with polyurethane and stay with the grain using longer brush strokes. Once it is covered, let it dry and sand with the 220 grit paper. You can do as many coats as you want to get your desired finish.


by AJ Harwood

Allison “AJ” Harwood, JD, MBA, GRI, CIAS is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX REAL PROPERTIES and is Wimberley’s “Peak Pro-ducer” offering Professional Representation for both Buyers and Sellers in Real Estate Transactions. He may be contacted at 512-847-“SOLD” 7653 or at [email protected]

Staging your home for great listing photos

This information is designed to provide a brief overview of the subject matter covered and is offered for general educational and informational purposes only. Sources: Used with permission by the Buffini & Company.

Affordable smart home systems:What is a smart home and why should I care?

by Bert Johansen

Bert Johansen is co-founder and President of Anvil Communica-tions, an Internet Service Provider that has been serving western Hays County residents and businesses for over 12 years.

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A Smart Home System consists of two kinds of devices: 1) a central hub that wirelessly connects to 2) a host of smart devices that monitor “stuff” and report back to the hub. But it doesn’t stop there. Once the hub receives a signal from one

of the devices, it is programmed to compare the incoming infor-mation with a pre-set group of actions. If the information matches one of the pre-set actions, the hub sends the action command to the appropriate smart device, which then carries out the command. In computer lingo, this is called IFTTT, which stands for If This, Then That.

Here is a simple example. “If” your hub receives a signal (This) from a smart door lock that it has been compromised, the hub compares the information against the pre-set actionable items and sends a signal to do something (That.) Perhaps you, the home-owner, have previously set a command If This happens after you leave, That the hub will activate your smart phone to send you a text message (or Siri to call you) with the information. You could also program the hub execute a command to call 911 and report a probable break-in – another That.

Thus, the hub is essentially the programmable brain that does the IFTTT comparison and action while the smart devices both monitor something and execute the actionable commands from the hub. The something depends on what smart device(s) you have in-

stalled – and the choices of potential smart devices are multiplying like rabbits. More about that later.

Signals between the hub and the smart devices are usually wire-less – most often Bluetooth. This simplifies installation and these systems are often touted as DIY (Do-It-Yourself.) I am concerned about this designation and will devote more time in a future issue with my concerns and suggestions.

Another important issue is the compatibility of the devices with the hub. Each system is unique, and once you select a system you may be limited to only the smart devices that are compatible with that system. Much more about these choices to come – stay tuned.

Since the majority of buyers start their home searches online, photos have become one of the most important com-ponents of a listing. If the photos don’t pique a buyer’s interest right away, they’re likely to scroll right past it. Make your home stand out with these home staging tips.

Clear the clutter: Highlight the de-sign elements of your home by remov-ing items that are unnecessary. This is a good opportunity to pack up personal

items and collections and to get rid of items that you no longer use.Group your furniture to make the room seem larger: Although

it may be tempting to move the furniture against the wall, this may make the room appear small and uninviting. Moving the furniture together gives the impression of warmth and comfort.

Make your lighting work for you: Potential buyers want to see your home, so make sure it’s well lit. Use a combination of over-head lighting, floor and table lamps and wall lighting to create am-biance.

Paint: A fresh coat of neutral-colored paint can brighten a room and encourages potential buyers to picture themselves living there.

Clean or purchase new curtains: After a while, curtains and blinds become dirty and can make a room appear darker. Brighten up your rooms by cleaning your existing curtains or blinds, or pur-chasing inexpensive replacements.

Update with a few small touches: Colorful throw pillows can help tie a room together, as can inexpensive decorative vases. Look around your home to find items that will add a stylish touch, or purchase a few new pieces.

Are you thinking of selling your home? Give me a call for a free market analysis or to answer any questions you may have about the process. I’m never too busy to help you or any of your referrals!


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How trees handle wounding by Steven Austin

A Wimberley resident, Steven Austin is a member of the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and is an ISA Certified Arborist and ISA Tree Worker/Climber Specialist. His expertise includes integrated pest management of trees and shrubs and state-of-the-art organic treatments. He holds a com-mercial pesticide license with the Texas Department of Agriculture and is Texas Oak Wilt Certified by the Texas Forest Service. Steven is an Arborist Representative for Bartlett Tree Experts and can be reached at 512-392-1089 or toll-free at 800-443-8733.

When trees sustain wounding, how exactly do they heal? They don’t, re-ally. Instead, they wall off the wound in a process known to arborists as compart-mentalization. The International Society of Arboriculture defines it this way: “A natural defense process in trees by which chemical and physical boundaries are created that act to limit the spread of disease and decay organisms.” The ac-

ronym is CODIT for compartmentalization of decay in trees.Dr. Bruce Fraedrich of the Bartlett Tree Research Laborato-

ries explains the concept of CODIT, which was expanded in the research of Dr. Alex Shigo, plant pathologist for the U.S. Forest Service. CODIT involves four walls that function to inhibit de-cay spread. Wall one limits the movement of decay organisms in a vertical direction above and below the wound. It does this by production of vascular elements, such as gums and resins that plug up tissue. This slows the conductive vascular movement. Wall two inhibits spread of decay inward toward the pith. It is formed by the last cells in each growth ring and is continuous except where ray cells pass through. (Ray cells are positioned rather like pie-slice cuts.) Wall three is composed of ray cells that limit decay spread in a radial direction. Wall four is a new protective wall formed by the

exterior area of the tree. It’s the strongest wall and forms a barrier zone that contains chemicals toxic to decay organisms.

A tree’s ability to compartmentalize effectively can vary de-pending on species, tree vigor and other factors. As Dr. Fraedrich explains, maintaining vigor of urban trees through periodic fertil-ization, proper pruning of dead wood and competing limbs, irrigat-ing during dry periods and controlling insects and diseases are all essential in helping trees to compartmentalize decay.

For arborists, the CODIT process has helped to improve tree-care methods and treatments. Some of these include how to handle wounds and cavities to avoid damaging the CODIT process, mini-mizing decay in use of treatment injections and where to place hardware in cabling and bracing procedures to maximize strength and compartmentalization.


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by Shaun Daniels

For more than 30 years Shaun Daniels, owner of Quality Floors & More in Wimberley, has been selling and installing beautiful flooring in homes all over Hays county and the surrounding area.Phone: (512) 722-3389 Address: 12111 Ranch Rd 12 #101, Wimberley, TX 78676 Website: qualityfloorswimberley.com

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very durable.• Style: Bamboo can elevate the elegance of a building instantly.• Refinishing: Bamboo can be sanded down and then reapplying

the finishing coats to give it a fresh new look.Cons:• Manufacturing Emissions: The adhesive used the creation

process of bamboo releases volatile organic chemicals (VOC) into the air.

• Scratches: While bamboo is easy to maintain it is nearly im-possible to keep perfect if used regularly.

• Humidity: If the floor installed in a very humid area it can cause the planks to plump.

• No Grading System: Bamboo has no independent system to judge between a grade B product and a grade A one.


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Rhonda and Kern Deschner are experienced alpaca ranchers rais-ing alpacas through all kinds of Texas weather since 1997. Tierra Prometida Alpaca Ranch, found on FM32 near the Devils Back-bone rest stop, can be visited by calling Rhonda at 512-753-9962, or at [email protected].

by Kern Deschner

I’m visiting an alpaca ranch, and I don’t have a thing to wear!

We have had many visitors to the ranch over the years and it is always a joy to introduce people to the alpacas. I can’t recall an instance where anyone regretted making the trip to see them! What did not dawn on me, though, was that some people have held back visit-ing the alpacas because they did not feel

well-educated in the intricate and complicated details of appro-priate alpaca visitation etiquette. Well, allow me to be reassuring; there are few social faux pas that one might make walking around an alpaca paddock. However, over the years we have come up with a few pointers that might help make the visit more enjoyable.

1) Please call ahead. We really would like to be here when you visit! Also, we want to be sure the road is clear (see 7 below.)

2) Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, or could change out of. Somewhere, you will find something on the ground that you don’t want in your car. The terrain is a little rough so sandals may accumulate rocks. Closed toe shoes are more comfortable.

3) It is best to leave the family dog at home. They love to bark at and chase the alpacas and this gets the momma alpacas upset. They feel they have to protect a baby.

4) If it’s summer, dress light and wear a hat. It is sunny out here.5) If it’s winter, wear a coat. It can get pretty cold.6) There is no fee for the tour, so don’t feel like you need to

ask. Soon we will have an alpaca store and you might want to look around in there!

7) The road down the hill to the ranch is safe. It just looks scary. Stay on the pavement and you will be just fine. That is generally a good rule whenever driving, right?

8) We have water, and restrooms. If you need either, or both, just ask!

9) Everyone that has a mobile phone now has a camera, and feel free to take all the pictures you want, with your phone or with a real camera.

10) The alpacas will generally be willing to be touched but may need to be encouraged to stand still. Just ask us for assistance be-cause that is what we do every day.

11) Please ask questions and direct us to what you want to hear. You may prefer to see fleeces, or alpaca products, or just babies. We could go on for hours, so help direct us to what you want to know!

That’s about it. Pretty easy, right?


Don’t hold back: Straight teeth are within your reach with Invisalignby Robert Donnelly, DDS

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Getting your teeth straightened isn’t something just for teenagers anymore. Many adults just like you who have felt uncomfortable with their smiles now have straight, healthy teeth. You can, too! If you weren’t able to get your teeth straightened when you were younger, now is the time to find out more about Invisalign-the clear alternative to metal braces and wires.

Treatment with Invisalign is quick and easy. With Invisalign, you don’t wear metal braces. Instead, your teeth are straightened by wearing a series of clear plastic aligners. The aligners are so in-conspicuous that most people won’t be able to tell you’re wearing them. You’ll wear each set of clear aligners for about two weeks at a time, while your teeth move little by little toward the smile you’ve always wanted. The aligners are worn all the time, except when you’re eating, drinking anything but water, brushing and flossing. Because the aligners are removable, you can eat all your favorite foods.

We can’t tell you exactly how long your treatment will take. But, on average, Invisalign treatment takes about one year. The cost of treatment is similar in cost to traditional braces. In addition, if you have orthodontic coverage, Invisalign is often covered to the

same extent as traditional braces. Dr. Donnelly also offers a variety of affordable payment plans. Our office will be happy to work with you on all of the insurance and financial details. Dr. Donnelly even offers free Invisalign consultations for all interested patients.Invisalign Promotion: Schedule your free Invisalign consult the week of September 21-24 to receive $500 off your Invisalign treat-ment and free whitening ($300 value) when treatment is complet-ed! Call today to learn more and save over $800! Be one of the many patients Dr. Donnelly has treated who are enjoying their new smiles. Call Dr. Donnelly’s office today at 512-396-5225 for a free consultation. Don’t hold back – straight teeth are now within your reach. Voted Best Dentist in Hays County 2014 and Texas Super Dentist by Texas Monthly Magazine 2014!


by Karen Laine, Para-Medical Aesthetician

Karen Laine is a para-medical aesthetician and makeup artist with 18 years experience. She utilizes an internal and topical approach to reverse signs of skin aging, sun damage, uneven pigment, cel-lulite, acne and scarring. Contact her at 512-847-8052.

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Scott Hackett is the president of the Hackett Financial Group LLC (HFG), a fee-only registered investment advisor. Contact Scott at 512-847-0630.

Don’t let your retirement savings goal get you downby Scott Hackett

15577 Ranch Road 12, Suite 106Wimberley, Tx 78676

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Goal setting is a key factor influenc-ing overall retirement confidence. But for many, a retirement savings goal that could reach as high as $1 million or more may seem like a daunting, even impos-sible mountain to climb.

As with many of life's toughest chal-lenges, it may help to focus a little less on the end result and more on the daily activities that help achieve your goals.

Break your goal down into bite sized pieces. Instead of viewing your goal as one big number, try to break it down into a monthly amount. Try to figure out how much income you may need on a monthly basis in retirement. That way you can view this monthly need alongside your estimated monthly Social Security benefit, anticipated income from your current level of retirement sav-ings and any pension or other income you expect. This can help the planning process seem less daunting, more realistic and most important, more manageable. It can be far less overwhelming to brainstorm ways to close a gap of, say, a few hundred dollars a month than a few hundred thousand dollars over the duration of your retirement.

Make your future a priority. While every stage of life brings fi-nancial challenges, each stage also brings opportunities. Whenever possible, put a little extra toward your retirement.

For example, when you pay off a credit card or school loan, re-ceive a tax refund, get a raise or promotion, celebrate your child's college graduation (and the end of tuition payments) or receive an unexpected windfall, consider putting some of that extra money toward retirement. Even small amounts can potentially add up over time through the power of compounding.

Retirement may not be as expensive as you think. When people dream about retirement, they often imagine exotic travel, endless rounds of golf and fancy restaurants. Yet a recent study found that the older people get, the more they derive happiness from ordi-nary, everyday experiences such as socializing with friends, read-ing a good book, taking a scenic drive or playing board games with grandchildren.

You’ve heard about Omega-3s benefits for your health, but did you know they are crucial for supple, clear, healthy skin?

Skin cells are short-lived with a rapid turnover rate, meaning nutrients needed to build new cells must readily be on hand. Omega-3s are a key component in the fatty membranes of skin cells. Without

this special type of fat on hand, the body must build new cells with “inferior” fats, resulting in less than optimal skin health. As we age, getting enough Omega-3s is even more important as they are necessary to ensure healthy cell membranes that keep skin hydrated.

The primary cause of skin aging is the sun’s UV rays. Think of Omega-3s as internal sunscreen. The two kinds of Omega-3s found in fish oil, EPA and DHA increase resistance to UV light and act as protection from harmful free-radicals formed when unprotected skin is exposed to the sun. EPA goes one step further to help block the release of UV-induced enzymes that break down collagen, which leads to fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Any condition that ends in “itis” indicates a problem associated with inflammation. Dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea and eczema are inflammatory conditions of the skin. If you’ve visited a derma-tologist lately, chances are he/she probably didn’t speak with you about your diet. A number of credible studies strongly correlate the Western diet with inflammatory skin conditions, acne and oily

skin, specifically, dairy, refined carbohydrates, and grain foods. Along with diet changes, Omega-3s can improve these conditions by greatly reducing silent inflammation in your body. Unlike acute inflammation from surgery or injury, silent (chronic) inflammation is much more dangerous because it isn’t readily apparent. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health conditions like heart disease, arthritis, and possibly even some types of cancer.

Whether your goal is to fight aging, reduce inflammation, clear up acne, or simply improve your skin’s health and appearance, high quality Omega-3 supplements are great additions to your beauty regimen.


by Nerissa Oden

Nerissa Oden is a citizen advocate for identifying your individual hidden food allergies (aka. food sensitivities). Annual testing can be an important aspect of individual wellness. Her allergy-friendly cookbook is Bread-Free Bread. Visit her website, FoodPowers.com.

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The Chayon Ryu black belt by Sarah Geenberg

Sarah Geenberg is the owner of Wimberley Chayon Ryu (formerly Kim Soo Karate of Wimberley.) She started at Austin Chayon Ryu in 1988. You can reach her at 512-971-8528 or visit WimberleyKarate.com.

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Wimberley Chayon Ryu501 Old Kyle Road

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First off, I would like to congrat-ulate our two students who are pre-testing in Houston for their black belts! It takes about five to six years to earn the right to test for black in the Chayon Ryu Natural Way Mar-tial Arts system. Some students take a little longer, and some can go fast-er. But for those who test, it may be the first time in their lives that they

are being tested on something that took that long to learn. Unlike regular school, where students are tested on a few months worth of material and then move on, here everything that has ever been learned is on the table. In the history of the system, less than one percent of the students make it to black, but in Wimberley that number is closer to four percent. Go Wimberley!

The best thing about taking the black belt test is learning how to show up strong when the time comes. Mess-ups don’t matter, but what students do with the mess-ups does matter. Do they get upset and lose mental focus, or do they let it go and use the extra adrenaline to make the next thing asked of them better?

Testing students for black belt is not to show them up or the wear them down. The only reason to test them is to make them

better. It focuses them and gives them an opportunity to shine. It is also a time to strengthen weaknesses. Testing helps balance the student.

Building strength and technique is valuable in a self-defense situation, but the character it takes to achieve black is useful every day of the year. Chayon Ryu black belts are expected to be calm, confident, helpful people. The title the black belt receives is “kyo sa nim,” which means “instructor.” Black belts have been taught to be teachers and leaders, no matter their age. Their job is to help others achieve.

Debra was suffering, taking over a lot of prescription medicines and was a frequent visitor to the local emergency room. Her ailments included sneezing fits that lasted for several hours, chronic sinus infections, chronic ear infections and asthma. A friend shared the link to the website, FoodPow-

ers.com, which explained how to get tested for food sensitivities. Debra ordered a test kit from Alletess Medical Laboratory and asked her primary doctor to perform the test by drawing her blood and mailing the kit.

Can you guess which of these foods on the test panel were trig-gering Debra's immune system?

Almond, apple, asparagus, avocado, banana, barley, basil, green bean, lima bean, pinto bean, beef, blueberry, bran, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrot, cashew, cauliflower, celery, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, chicken, cinnamon, clam, cocoa, coconut, codfish, coffee, cola, corn, crab, cucumber, dill, egg white, egg yolk, eggplant, garlic, ginger, gluten, grape, grape-fruit, haddock, honey, lamb, lemon, lettuce, lobster, malt, cow's milk, mushroom, mustard, oats, green olive, onion, orange, oreg-ano, green pea, peach, peanut, pear, black pepper, chili pepper, green pepper, pineapple, pork, sweet potato, white potato, brown rice, rye, safflower, salmon, scallop, sesame, shrimp, sole, soy-bean, spinach, squash, strawberry, sugar cane, sunflower, sword-fish, black tea, tomato, tuna, turkey, black walnut, watermelon, wheat, baker's yeast, brewer's yeast and yogurt.

Debra had two extremely high scores: baker's yeast and brew-er's yeast. Her moderately high scores were gluten, wheat, mush-room, cow's milk and egg yolk. A handful of low level sensitivities included apples, which were the cause of her sneezing fits lasting several hours.

Debra writes, "It is hard to express how freeing and exciting it is to finally have control of my health. Over the years of dealing with my symptoms, I have had allergy testing performed numerous times. Never once did a medical doctor suggest sensitivity testing, and I was not aware there was anything besides allergy testing. There is a difference! Getting ‘sensitivity’ tested and knowing my personal food powers has changed my life."


What pairs best with a fall afternoon in the Texas Hill Country? Sa-voring all the flavors of the Texas, of course.

Come out and sample the largest assortment of Texas wines, craft beers, gourmet foods and spirits available under one roof, at the 8th Annual Drip-ping with Taste Wine & Food Festival. Spon-sored by the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, the festival was created to showcase the growing number of local vineyards, breweries, dis-tilleries and gourmet food fares peppering the area. That number continues to grow and so does the festival. This year’s festival includes over 75 “tasteful” vendors and an estimated 2,000 food and wine enthusiasts.

One of the more exciting additions to the festival has been the inclusion of distilleries. As of last year, rum, vodka, gin and even a little whiskey have joined the party, many of which are made right here in the area. This year, we add tequila.

Pam Owens, Director of the Dripping Springs Visi-tor’s Center, says, “The inclusion of distilleries really has been a great success, not just at the festival, but in the area. We just haven’t figured out how to fit distillery into the logo!”

But, the fun doesn’t stop at the tasting. The festival also includes cooking demonstrations, Wine 101, live music, specialty vendors, a free photo booth and actual grape stomping. You can even get a t-shirt to prove you did it.

“This isn’t your typi-cal, snooty, wear a tie, spit out good booze festi-val. It is a true celebration of the Texas Hill Country and the flavor of Texas,” says 8th year festival at-tendee, Stephanie Holt-zendorf.

Owens is quick to point out that the festival is a treat for locals, as well as a being a week-end destination vacation for tasters from all over the state. James Sher-rill and his wife, Cathy, come from Friendswood, near Houston, every year. James is such a fan of

Dripping with Taste that he makes it a point to buy the first pair of tickets the minute they become available. James says, “We have so thoroughly enjoyed the festival that it is clearly a Sherrill tradition! More importantly, we discover so many excellent Texas wineries and have an absolute blast doing it.”

This year’s festival takes place on Saturday afternoon, September 12, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center. Pre-sale tickets and complete event details are available at DrippingWithTaste.com


by Roland Brown

Roland Brown is a litigation attorney with forty-plus years experi-ence handling civil litigation throughout Texas. For more informa-tion call 512-847-2500 or visit RolandsLaw.com.

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Tiki time by Tim Hollaway

Tim Hollaway is the manager of the Twin Liquors Marketplace at the Hill Country Galleria. In Dripping Springs, Twin Liquors is located at 598 Highway 290 E in the HEB shopping center. Vis-it them online at twinliquors.com for recipes, event listings and more. Tim can also be reached at 512-402-0060 or at [email protected].

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“When are we going to trial?!” This is a question every trial lawyer hears from clients who are frustrated with the seemingly slow pace of jus-tice. It has become increasingly dif-ficult to get cases to trial as quickly as most attorneys and their clients would like.

Despite efforts by legislative bodies and courts to speed up the process with devices carrying names such as The Speedy Trial Act or Expedited Trials Rules, “the wheels of justice (still) grind slowly.” There are many reasons why this remains true. Local readers know that Hays County is growing at an epic rate. With growth come added burdens on our local courts. The law itself is ever-changing, ever-evolving through legislative action and court decisions to address new issues or to refine old issues in light of new societal needs or changes in cultural mores (see recent articles on the courts and gay marriage in Roland’s Blog at RolandsLaw.com.) These changes tend to produce more hearings on motions trying to leverage the changes into favorable rulings for the cli-ents. They can also produce new strategies, the implementation of which may slow the process. Certain cases, such as child cus-tody cases, are required to be advanced to trial ahead of most other cases which may push your case aside.

What can the lawyer do to get your case to trial more quickly? Where permitted, filing in one court rather than another may help. Choosing to limit the relief or amount of damages sought is an-other option. Perhaps the best tool that I have found is to obtain a scheduling order, sometimes called a docket control order (DCO), setting out a trial date and the related dates for completion of the discovery process, filing of motions, concluding mediation and other pretrial actions. When the court and all the parties know that the case must be ready for trial on a certain date and that calendars must be kept clear for that date, the likelihood of actually getting to trial in a timely manner is much greater.

These days in Texas, the margarita is the cocktail that rules the summer. But there is another spirit that epito-mizes summertime and beach culture dating back to the 1930’s and 1940’s. Pioneered by the restaurant concepts of Donn “The Beachcomber” Beach in Hollywood and “Trader” Vic Bergeron in Oakland, the Tiki concept really took off when servicemen came home

from the Pacific after World War II. Beach and Bergeron’s res-taurants featured Polynesian food and décor along with rum and juice cocktails that appealed to the Hollywood crowd and spawned countless imitators.

If any cocktail epitomizes Tiki, it is the Mai Tai. Both Beach and Bergeron have laid claim to this beverage, but there is no doubt that it is delicious! Over the years, this classic has grown to include more and more ingredients, but sticking to a simple recipe yields the best results. Start with 1.5 ounces of aged rum. Add a ½ ounce of overproof white rum, a ½ ounce of orange curacao, a ½ ounce of orgeat syrup (an almond syrup that is essential,) and a ½ ounce lime juice (there is no substitute for fresh squeezed.) Shake and strain into a tiki mug (or Collins glass) filled with crushed ice. Then, float a healthy pour of blackstrap rum. Garnish with mint sprig, lime wedge and sugar cane stick for the real deal.

Another staple of Tiki is the large bowl shared drink. The most famous of these is the Scorpion. There are an almost infinite num-

ber of versions of this recipe. Trader Vic himself published at least three different versions of the recipe in his cocktail books. This is considered to be the classic.. 2 ounces of light rum, 1 ounce of brandy, 2 ounces of orange juice, 1 ½ ounces of lemon juice and a ½ ounce of orgeat syrup (here it is again..) Multiply as needed and blend with shaved ice.

So this summer, consider going Caribbean/Hawaiian style and reach for the rum shelf. Compared to other spirits, high-quality rums represent great value. Enjoy on the rocks or blend into Tiki drinks to perfect your next poolside or lakeside party!

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Raising fleas from birth to adult-hood has never been easier. With all the wet weather we have had this year the fleas have been thriving. Indoor only pets have found themselves infested. The onslaught of fleas has left pets scratching their bodies and owners scratching their heads.

What is an owner to do? There are flea products in the grocery store, flea

products are available online, your veterinarian carries flea products. How do you get the best flea control for the money spent?

First, you need to understand a little about the fleaʼs life cycle. Without knowing it you learned the flea life cycle in fourth grade science. It is exactly the same as a butterflyʼs life cycle. The fol-lowing chart may help with the comparison:

Stage Butterfly Flea

Egg Egg Egg

Larva Caterpillar Small Squiggly Thing

Pupa Cocoon Impervious Super Cocoon

Adult Beautiful Insect Blood Sucking, Itch Causing Nightmare

Each flea product works on different stages of the lifecycle. Some products cause eggs to fail to reach the next stage. Some products cause the larva to fail to reach the next stage. Some prod-ucts kill the adults. Nothing but a blowtorch affects the pupa stage. Any pupa in your house or on your property will turn into adult fleas no matter what you do.

Different products are ideal for different situations. Knowing which product to use for your particular situation is the only way to successfully manage flea problems. The clerk at the grocery store is unlikely to be able to help you make the right choice and there is a very real danger of getting a product the wrong strength for the size and type of pet you own.

You may feel you have saved money by purchasing your products over the Internet but if it is not the right product for your situation you will still have fleas even after “saving money on the Internet.”

Your veterinarian will have the right products for your petʼs individual situation. Getting flea control right the first time is the way to save money and keep you and your pet from scratching your heads.

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A cough can have many uses. The discreet cough (used by butlers in 1930's movies) lets someone know you have something to say. The nervous cough gives you a moment to collect your thoughts before making a public speech. The inappropriate cough lets the public speaker know you disagree with what they said.

However useful the above functions are, the most important thing a cough can do is let you know something is wrong. The cough letting you know there is a health problem can take many different forms. There is the soft cough, the hacking cough, the wet cough, the dry cough and many variations in between.

There are about as many reasons for a cough as there are types of coughs. Coughing can be caused by respiratory conditions, car-diac problems, asthma type syndromes, infectious diseases, esoph-ageal problems, parasite infestations and various types of neopla-sia. With so many different problems that cause the same symptom it can seem a bit overwhelming at first to try and sort out the issues.

The first thing your veterinarian will likely do after consider-ing what species is coughing, dog, cat, horse, rabbit, cow, etc. is find out a little more about the animal. The age of the animal, the lifestyle and the condition of the animal all help to point out what might be causing the cough.

The next step is often to take a look at the problem. Radio-graphs are the initial procedure. Looking at a radiograph the lungs and heart can be evaluated for a variety of problems. Sometimes an ultrasound can identify the source of the cough.

When transporting a coughing animal be aware that a collar and leash can aggravate the cough. Transporting in a carrier may be the better choice. If infectious disease is suspected before entering the veterinary clinic call the front desk and let them know you have ar-rived. They may want you to wait outside to avoid infecting other animals in the waiting area.

Coughing is not normal (except in butlers.) Investigating and treating the underlying cause will address the cough and keep your pet happy and comfortable.


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