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IT'S TIME FOR A CHUNKY CHARITY A Cow, Some Cream and a lot of Crawfish

Chunky Cow Cafe & Creamery Owners Raising Funds for Dell Children's Hospital

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Crappie Tournament: Angling Toward Granger The Granger Lake Crappie Tournament will take place at Granger Lake over two weekends April 21 and April 27th thru April 29th.

Both tournaments are fundraiser events for the City of Granger. Proceeds will be used to help the City with restoration projects. Entrants are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

The tournaments are expected to create a lot of activity for Granger Lake and surrounding businesses.

Participants may register for the either or both tournaments by submitting an application to the tournament committee.

On Friday the 21st, two-person teams will weigh in their heaviest 7 Crappie and can select the Biggest Fish from their catch for an additional chance to win a prize.

The 1 Day Heaviest 7 Crappie & Big Fish Tournament registration fee is $100 per a 2-angler team. The tournament is limited to 30 boats and everyone on board must be registered to fish. Anglers may begin at 6:30 am until 3:30 pm. All anglers must be registered to win and must be amateur status. Sign-in for the tournament begins at 6am.

The 1st place heaviest stringer of 7 Crappie wins $1000, 2nd place wins $500 and 3rd place wins $250. The Biggest Fish will win $250. All cash winners also receive a unique trophy designed by Babeco.

The 3-day tagged fish tournament is a single angler entry and the registrations fee is $50 per person. There is a limit of 100 anglers for this tournament. Fishing begins at 12:01 am on Friday April 27 and ends at 11:59 on Sunday April 29. A total of five tagged crappie will be released and catching one during the tournament

can win a prize for registered contestants. The five fish will be tied to $5000, $2000, $1500, $500 & $500 prize awards. Anglers can fish from boat, tube, the bank with rod & reel for these tagged fish. Hole in One is insuring this event and prizes awarded will be through their claiming process. The release of the tagged fish will be video-recorded by tournament officials to ensure compliance and authenticity of our awards.

Contact 512-913-0088 for additional information.

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Chunky Cow Crawfish Benefit • April 21 Chunky Cow Cafe & Creamery is bringing a taste of the deep South to Florence at their 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil Benefit to raise money for Dell Children's Hospital.

Owner Allen Lewis is reaching out to neighbors and towns around to enjoy fellowship and good food, but also to thank and promote Dell for their professionalism, compassion and quality care.

The Crawfish Boil is Saturday, April 21. Dinner starts at 6pm and the party goes until they run out of mudbugs.

Lewis says last year's event went until about 11pm and includes adult beverages as well. "We started with about 500 pounds of crawfish and our beer was donated by another Florence vendor. As long as there's food and people want to hang out, we'll be here."

The Lewis' son Caiden was hospitalized last year and is recovering in leaps and bounds from surgery; "Without those doctors and the care given to our boy, our family wouldn't be the same, so as long as this restaurant exists, we will have this party for Dell Children's."

Lewis is originally from South Carolina, and, as a chef, there was no question he would do something food related.

"This time of year is perfect for outdoor fellowship and goes hand-in-hand with crawfish season. We know there are a lot of Louisiana and other southern transplants here so it's a good marriage of time and place."

Chunky Cow has a lot of regular customers from Sun City and Georgetown,

and Lewis is reaching out even beyond for the hospital and to get the word out to new customers about their regular comfort food menu as well.

Chunky Cow has a one-acre lot and plenty of room to relax, enjoy live music and, he hopes, maybe even a bounce house during the earlier hours.

"This is a free event for all," he adds.

"But it is a fundraiser after all, so we do hope and expect that our guests will be generous to the hospital."

The inaugural event was produced on a shoestring budget, but raised just over $2500 and Lewis hopes to double that this year. "We were thrilled to have so many people come out to the event, and we have been reaching out even further to promote this great cause. I hope to see a lot of new faces."

Lewis, a trained chef, and his wife, Ashley, moved to Texas in 2009. Allen worked at establishments in Austin and Marble Falls. His wife Ashley is a native of Texas and is a teacher and coach at Florence High School.

Lewis originally opened Chunky Cow Creamery as a dessert-only locale in Leander. Desserts were the main attraction until he realized what he really wanted to do was cook great food. “It wasn’t my full-time vocation at that time. I still had another job but I wanted to make a go of the business and the Leander location didn’t have a kitchen.

Business has been on an upward trend and has grown more quickly than even Lewis thought it would. “It’s a little scary

to have the kind of growth we have, but I have to give credit to the friendly people in Sun City who bring us a lot of repeat business and new friends. We are very fortunate to be on their radar and we love that they are coming to Florence to see us.”

Recent changes at the CCCC include a much more 'aggressive' menu. "We have a lot of new dishes that are kind of above grade for casual dining, like fresh ahi tuna and more exotic flavors."

The café has an open kitchen so Allen can keep an eye on the flow, visit with customers and he makes every effort to

speak to each one personally for feedback or just to see how they like the meal. He also is happy to provide catering services for parties of nearly any size.

He is in the process of approval to cater at Sun City venues.

In addition to ice cream, Chunky Cow Cafe & Creamery has malts, smoothies, Cow Patties, coffee, homemade pies and a full lineup of southern and Cajun classics.

Chunky Cow is at 212 East Main St in Florence and they are open Monday through Saturday 11am-8pm.

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MAYOR'S UPDATE

Celebrating Earth Day

Every April, the City of Georgetown offers programs and events to celebrate Earth Day. There are many ways you can help our city continue its leadership in environmental stewardship. They include telling our story of innovation in 100 percent renewable energy, learning about our planet at the Georgetown Public Library, and having fun at the Red Poppy Festival in a sustainable way.

Solar power to start

Three years ago, Georgetown announced that our public utility had signed contracts for energy generated by the wind and the sun that would make us a 100-percent-renewable city. In October of 2015, the Spinning Spur 3 project with 97 wind turbines came online. This wind farm near Amarillo has been supplying most of our contracted power needs since then.

This month, the 150-megawatt Buckthorn solar plant near Fort Stockton owned by NRG Energy is set to begin operations.

Our municipal electric utility should begin purchasing power from the solar plant this summer.

When that happens, our power sources will be 100 percent renewable, making us one of a handful of cites in the U.S. to be powered by the wind and the sun.

Georgetown’s identity as a 100 percent renewable power city has garnered interest from companies and conferences. As more stories appear about our sun- and wind-powered city—like the recent spread in Smithsonian magazine— look for more companies and events to back their bags and head to the Greatest and Greenest City on Planet Earth.

Mayor's Challenge grant

Last month, Georgetown learned that we are one of 35 cities selected as finalists in the 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition encouraging city leaders to develop innovative ideas. The challenge is sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Georgetown’s innovative idea is to develop a “virtual power plant” in which the

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Medical alert systems have been around for about 40 years and are popular products for seniors who live alone. Leased for about $1 a day, basic systems provide a wearable help button—usually in the form of a neck pendant or wristband—and a base station that connects to the home phone line or cellular network.

At the press of a button, your mom could call and talk to a trained operator through the system’s base station receiver, which works like a powerful speakerphone. The operator will find out what’s wrong, and will notify family members, a friend, neighbor or emergency services as needed.

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BY MAYOR DALE ROSS city utility creates a network of leased solar panels on the roofs of homes and businesses. Georgetown now advances to a sixmonth “test, learn, and adapt” phase of the competition. Cities refine their ideas with up to $100,000, as well as personalized support from innovation experts, to test and begin building support for their innovations. Cities submit a new application in August 2018 for a chance to win $5 million to implement their idea.

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many companies today (for an additional fee) are also offering motion sensitive pendants that can detect a fall and automatically call for help if your mom is unable to push the button. And mobile medical alerts that work when your mom is away from home. Mobile alerts work like cell phones with GPS tracking capabilities. They allow your mom to talk and listen to the operator directly through the pendant button, and because of the GPS, her general location would be known in order for help to be sent.

What to Consider

When shopping for a home medical alert system, here are some things to look for to help you choose a quality system: Extra help buttons: Most companies offer waterproof neck pendant and wristband help buttons, but some also offer wall-mounted buttons that can be placed near the floor in high fall risk areas like the bathroom or kitchen, in case your mom isn’t wearing her pendant.

Range: The base station should have a range of at least 400 feet so it can be activated from anywhere on your mom’s property – even in the yard.

Backup: Make sure the system has a battery backup in case of a power failure.

Monitoring: Make sure the response center is staffed with trained emergency operators located in the U.S., are available on a 24-hour basis, and responds to calls promptly.

Contacts: Choose a company that provides multiple contact choices – from emergency services, to a friend or family member who lives nearby – that they can contact if your mom needs help.

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our planet, and this year the Georgetown Public Library along with the Southwestern University Environmental Studies Program and Smith Library Center are co-sponsoring a group of Earth Day events at the Georgetown library, 402 W. Eighth St. The library will host two stand-alone discussions on Barbara Kingsolver’s novel “Flight Behavior” April 17 and April 23. On April 30, at 7 p.m. David Wolfe, director of conservation strategies at the Environmental Defense Fund, will present “Monarch Butterflies: Threats and What You Can Do to Help.” Southwestern Professor Emily Northrop will also present a talk on Tuesday, May 8, at 7

p.m. titled “Reducing CO2 Pollution for Monarchs and Humans.” For details, visit library.georgetown.org/ flight-behavior.

Red Poppy Festival and Zero Waste initiative

It’s April, and that means it is time for the Red Poppy Festival, our signature celebration of spring. The 19th annual Red Poppy Festival on the downtown Square is April 27-29. I’ll be in the Red Poppy Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. Joe Nichols is the headliner at the Saturday night concert.

The festival organizers continue to work toward the becoming a zero waste event, which means 90 per-

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While there are dozens of companies that offer medical alert systems, here are some top options that offer both home and mobile alerts: Bay Alarm Medical, Life Station, Medical Alert, MobileHelp, and Phillips Lifeline. Most of these companies offer discounts if you pay three to 12 months in advance.

For mobile medical alerts only, you should also see GreatCall’s Lively Mobile

cent of the waste from the event is recycled, composted, or otherwise diverted from the landfill. Last year, zero waste efforts resulted in a 69 percent diversion rate. You can help to reach the zero waste goal by bringing reusable shopping bags and personal water containers to the event and using the recycling and composting stations at the festival. For all the details on the festival, go to RedPoppyFestival.com.

As you can see, there are many ways to learn and be involved in environmental stewardship in Georgetown for Earth Day this year. I hope to see you at the Red Poppy Festival!

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APRIL 21 WILCO LEARN TO FISH DAY

MAY 5 HUNT & FISH CLUB FISH FRY

Williamson County is hosting Learn to Fish Day in the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 CR 175, Leander, Sat April 21, from 8am-12n. Children of all ages will be able to spend time learning various fishing tips and techniques from local experts. The event is free and open to the public.

Angler hopefuls will be guided through learning stations that emphasize the use of basic tackle, appropriate bait selection, knot tying, boat casting, conservation ethics, and general outdoor/water safety. Additional activities such as “backyard bass” will also help participants hone their fishing skills. Fishing poles and tackle will be provided.

No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, please contact the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department at 512-943-1920 or the office of Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long at 512-260-4280.

MAY 5 JEWELRY/ESTATE BUYING EVENT

The Sun City Hunting & Fishing Club is hosting the 18th Annual Fish Fry May 5th. The $25 ticket offers a delicious catfish dinner with silent and

Georgetown Jewelry will be at Cowan Creek, May 5, 9am-1pm.

Guests may bring precious metals, flatware, bouillon, stones and coins and more and receive payment on the spot.

Georgetown Jewelry is known for good quality and fair prices but also community involvement and service. Owner Ricky Poe says he takes pride in dealing with customers with compassion; "I feel good about protecting people in their financial and business decisions. We encourage folks to clean out boxes and think about what could mean extra money. We provide a free consult while you're there. We take special care because jewelry is sometimes very closely tied to people and relationships and it's not just an item but a memory. I wouldn't be fulfilled just to service jewelry needs." The Buy Event is 9am - 1pm and is a free event by appointment. Call 512-869-4200.

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Money raised at the auction assists the club in supporting local clubs and charities. “Last year the Hunting and Fishing Club contributed more than $9500 to local organizations. We support activities of local youth groups focused on fishing and shooting, along with supporting activities for current and previous members of the Armed Forces,” he stated.

Last year’s grants helped the City of Georgetown Parks Department make repairs and replacements in their archery and fishing programs; San Gabriel Fly Fishers took Scouts on weekend trips; and Patriot Outfitters was able to offer hunting and fishing retreats. Other grants provide new fishing poles for Junior Camp participants and football game tickets for veterans.

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The Georgetown Community Forum will have four speakers for the April 11 discussion of "Should Georgetown Encourage or Limit Growth?" Ercel Brashear and Eric Visser will speak on the "encourage" side.

Rachel Jonrowe and Pamela Mitchell for the "limit" side. The event will start at 6:30 pm at the Georgetown Public library.

Updates on biographies and late breaking developments at the Georgetown Community Forum Face Book page at GeorgetownCommunityForum.

Georgetown ISD Health and Wellness Fair

Thurs, April 5th, 5:30-7:30pm at the Annie Purl Elem Cafeteria (1953 Maple St)

Keeping Kids Safe From Drugs and Alcohol Presentation

Tuesday, April 17 6:00-7:00pm at the EVHS Library 4490 E. University Ave. Mary Ann Kluga, Alcohol Drug Awareness & Prevention Team & Georgetown PD Delta Jolly, Community Engagement Officer with discuss issues and suggestions for keeping your kids safe.

Victims’ Rights April 11

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 8-14. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of inclusion in victim services and how professionals, organizations, and communities can work in tandem to reach all victims.

The Williamson County ceremony is Wednesday, April 11, 2018, to recognize and honor extraordinary individuals who demonstrate outstanding service to victims of crime and victim services.

The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. in the Historic 26th District Courtroom located on the second floor of the Historic County Courthouse, 710 Main Street, Georgetown, Texas, 78626. The event is free and open to the public.

The ceremony will conclude with a Balloon Release on the East Side of the Courthouse Lawn as a tribute of Hope and Support for the 1408 victims of violent crime in Williamson County in 2017. Individuals are invited to write a note of hope to victims of crime in Williamson County.

The notes may remain anonymous. Notes can be brought to the ceremony on April 11 or emailed to the Williamson County Attorney’s office to pvasquez@wilco.org.

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L-R at the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown Banquet: Melody Oradesky, Brandon Drew, Branch Director Daniel Anstee, Alyssa Esquivel and TBF Director Barry Williamson.

The Texas Bach Festival continues to prepare for an extraordinary week of song and stars July 5-8, and Artistic Director Barry Scott Williamson recently provided musical direction and mentorship for the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown at their annual banquet.

Dr. Williamson prepared the kids for several weeks to sing Bruno Mars’ “Count on Me” (Alyssa) and “Firework” by Katy Perry (duet by Melody and Brandon). "The kids did wonderfully, and a great time was had by all. It was an amazing experience and performance and I was very impressed with the progress the children have made since last year’s event.”

Williamson says helping to introduce fine arts into the curriculum has made a huge difference in their appreciation and ability to perform.

He also shared updates on the TBF—additional free outreach events have been added to give the community a preview of what’s to come. "We are engaging in purposeful outreach to Georgetown seniors to share in this world-class music. These new performances are professional and attendees will enjoy exquisite quality performances.”

TBF’s Artisan Quartet will be playing at The Delaney at Georgetown Hills

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April 22 as a preview and promotion for the July festival. The Delaney event is free and open to the public from 2-4pm. There is also a concert June 29 at the Historic Courthouse, at which Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown members and their mentors will be special guests. Thanks to a generous grant from the Georgetown Health Foundation, TBF is also providing a number of free tickets for its July 5-8 festival performances. “We couldn’t be more pleased to offer these world-class performances to individuals and families who might not otherwise be able to attend.”

Dr. Williamson says exciting opportunities are still available to sponsor or advertise for the festival, and CDs from their 2017 festival performances are available at TexasBachFestival.org. "These are top-notch digital recordings of each 2017 performance, which hopefully will whet appetites for our 2018 Festival."

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Local Author Shares Life Lessons with Humor The Delaney® at Georgetown Village, a senior living community located in Georgetown, hosted local resident and national speaker and author, Jim Comer, for a presentation titled “Parenting Your Parents”.

Comer is known for being a high-energy speaker; jargon-free and using proven techniques to make positive changes.

After his father suffered a massive stroke and his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Comer found himself an overnight “parent” at the age of 51. The author of When Roles Reverse: A Guide to Parenting Your Parents will share insights gained over 10 years of caregiving. His talk was peppered with humorous anecdotes, but also essential issues—from wills and powers of attorney to selection of first-rate care facilities, Medicaid options, hospice care and end-of-life decisions.

"The 'sandwich generation' applies to men and women in their 40s, 50s and 60s who are caring for parents in their 70s, 80s and 90s.

Many are still raising kids or providing a haven for a wounded child who has returned to the nest. If you are such a caregiver, you may be the baloney squeezed between a needy family and a demanding parent."

Comer shared his favorite tips for finding a balance between generational care.

Use respite care. Find churches, non-profits or city-run groups that have a program you can drop off your parent for half a day and know she’ll be safe, loved and have some fun.

Ask family members for help. If you have kids at home, this is a great opportunity for them to learn the term “joint effort.” Delegate everything that does not absolutely require your personal involvement. If you have no kids at home, hire someone to help you.

Don’t be a martyr. Too many caregivers wear themselves out, get sick and sometimes

die before the person they are caring for. If you want to be a successful caregiver, first care for yourself, guard your health and stay alive.

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Tim Kelley: BiG Talent Headed for Big Business

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(BiG) has long been known for its programs for special needs adults and the inclusion and dignity it affords its Citizens in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

What they may not have predicted was a breakout artist who would create a cool and endearing brand with products that entertain, encourage and just make people feel good.

Meet Timothy Kelley, a man with special needs who didn’t really intend to create a collection of artwork but his paintings and entertaining sayings have

created a buzz among fans and visitors to the BiG Cafe on S. Austin Avenue.

Timothy works four days a week at BiG and lives at home with his parents. Kelley’s father, Jim, says “He sat down one day to do a project. The colors and the words just kind of came out of him and [BiG Director] Erin Kiltz recognized something in them. The BiG folks decided to create a product around his artwork and have since copyrighted his art for sale in the store and online.”

Timothy’s artwork is made special by the “wisdom” he adds to each piece. His father says he creates a painting then adds the words that are in his heart and

mind at the time. The simplicity of pearls like “What is your favorite food? I think the morning food and the evening food” is something everyone can identify with and enjoy.

His whimsical artwork has been featured in the BiG gallery for some time but when demand grew, it was challenging to keep up with materials and inventory while still maintaining profit to help the store and the artist.

Kelley says they realized the only limitation was the amount of items Timothy could create without putting pressure on him to produce to the point that he wasn’t enjoying it.

Kelley says they are taking great care with the pieces he has

created to date because Timothy is experiencing greater challenges with age, but they are always looking for modifications to keep him thriving and healthy.

The Kelleys and BiG developed a great partnership with local printer, Minuteman Press, who was able to reproduce the original art pieces on everything from drink coasters to t-shirts, so Timothy can create as inspiration strikes and his production crew makes it available on mass media.

Kelley applauds BiG, not just for the success of his son, but for their mission in general. As a neuro specialist, he understands the physiology of individuals with special needs and agrees with their methods. “For decades we have been trying to heal or fix people with special needs to make them more like everyone else. BiG, on the other hand, is taking people where

they are at, allowing them to thrive as they are and making ways for them to prosper.

These people are contributing and they are happy.”

Timothy's wisdom is available at their website TheTimothyCollection.com on Bags, coasters, mousepads, t-shirts and more. You can also donate to BiG in your shopping cart.

"Timothy is just happy doing what he’s doing," Kelley says, "and people are running his business for him so he can focus on creativity and making people happy."

Kelley emphasizes the importance of what BiG is doing is to integrate disabled adults into society. "We are looking for things that make them happy rather than trying to 'fix' them. They don't feel broken. All we want is to see them smiling, engaging and enjoying what they do. So BiG takes them where they are, allows them to thrive and finds ways for them to prosper.

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Tommy Sladecek, Senior Vice-President- Eagle Bank Eagle Bank, A Branch of Round Top State Bank – Jarrell 512-746-2531 or TSladecek@eagle-bank.com Johnnie Mikeska, Regional President – Eagle Bank Eagle Bank, A Branch of Round Top State Bank – Round Rock 512-218-3903 or JMikeska@eagle-bank.com Regina Wharton, Senior Vice President – Eagle Bank Eagle Bank, A Branch of Round Top State Bank – Round Rock 512-218-3903 or RWharton@eagle-bank.com

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SUN CITY WOOD SHOP CLUB OPEN AGAIN

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The Sun City Woodworkers Club cut the ceremonial 2x4 March 19 to re-open the center after extensive renovations brought the facility work and storage space to 8000 sq/ft. With generous help from Pulte Amenities Improvement, the Club's 530-plus members are back at work in the world-class carpentry workshop.

L-R: fmr Mayor Leo Wood, Ron Garland, Woodworker President In addition to building and Ron Mendelzon, fmr President Ray Hohenberger and SCCA repairing personal projects, Executive Director Jim Romine the Woodworking Club is generous with its resources, group for its teamwork from the beginning, time and skills. They annually create and in 1998, to this point, "We have so many donate more than 1600 hand-made toys who give so much to this club. The creativfor Toys for Shriners, Blue Santa, USMC ity, skill and dedication of our members are and the Caring Place. They operate several unsurpassed by the experiences I have had youth camps and animal shelter projects, here over the years." participate in the Sun City Annual Craft For club info, contact ron.mendelzon@ Fair and build and repair furniture for Sun sbcglobal.net City amenities and residents.

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FFA STUDENTS HELPING AT SOLANA RANCH

On Saturday, March 24th, the Solana Ranch hosted students from the Jarrell FFA program. Students got a tour of the ranch and met owner, Kirk Michaux (photo right) to ask questions about the property, animal conservation and services and events at the ranch.

They also rendered service by building and placing wire dove nesting cones. Dove hunting is one of the primary revenue activities for the ranch so the cones are a great benefit to Solana.

Students placed cones in the branches

where tree limbs fork and secured them with ties.

Michaux explained to the students that dove tend to construct loose and flimsy nests, which are often destroyed by high winds and rainstorms. "Nests need to be at least five feet above the ground and once constructed, they are often used repeatedly. Nesting begins in March and ends in September."

He said this past hunting season was the most difficult in 30 years. Hurricane Harvey made a big impact; weather patterns can drastically change the migration of the dove. "We saw large movements of birds reacting to the storm’s winds and rains and moving to get out of the storm’s path."

Anticipating the upcoming season, Michaux said many of the birds appear to have scattered to the north and west, away from the storm’s area of greatest impact.

"Hurricane Harvey may have affected the birds last year but Solana Ranch is looking forward to a great 2018-2019 dove season." Hunting begins Sept 1-Nov 4 and again Dec 14-Jan 6. For more information, visit solanaranch@aol.com.

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Dr. Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. 2 N. Main St. • Salado Fellow, American College of Dentists & International College of Dentists www.saladodentistry.com • 254-947-5242 “Top Texas Dentists” Since 2008

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OF SALADO Linda Quirk, DVM Lindsay Fultz,

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Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sat 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Sun. 4-5 pm pickup only

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sundays

9:45 am Bible Study • 11 am Morning Worship 5 pm Choir Practice • 6 pm Evening Worship

Wednesdays 7- 8 pm

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New Hope

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Jarrell

Youth - Grades 7 through 12 God’s Kids - Age 5 - 6th grade • Adult Bible Study

“ THE BARN CHURCH ” SERVICES: Sunday: 11 am & 6 pm

Sunday School: 9:45 am Wednesday: 7 pm

(512) 746-2828 1700 CR 305 | JARRELL

Even if you are not ready to be a member, you are encouraged to worship with us! We will be honored to be of service to you. We will provide a place in our church fellowship for temporary residents (and others) and a transitional step for those who need more time to review Baptist beliefs.

NEED A RIDE? Call (512) 966-0971 Dr. Max Johnson, Pastor

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Jarrell Clinic May 5 • 10 am - Noon

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