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Arts

Melissa Maxwell Ball

The Art Gallery.......................................................7

Editor/Design

d.r. jones (inside Bent Tree Gallery).......................7

Gerry Burns

Enchanted Fairytale Portraits..................................8

Distribution

Pitzer’s Fine Art........................................................9

Colleen Brooks Bonnie Eissler

Ply! Yarn, Art & Handwovens..............................16

Writers

Under One Roof....................................................18

Silo Glass Studio & Gallery....................................6 Wildflower Art Gallery............................................7 Kenzie, Luke & Julie Harrington.

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Wimberley Glass Works...........................................8

Event & Attractions

EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens................................2

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Photo © Richard Mason. www.mason-photography.com THANK YOU for picking up the Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2015-16 guide. The articles in this guide can give you an inside look at just a few of the many interesting people, places and things that make Wimberley a special place. So, whether you live here, are moving here, or are just passing through, we hope this guide provides you with a wealth of local information.

Please visit our local merchants and be sure to tell them you saw their ad in Welcome to Wimberley. We provide you a Directory of Advertisers on this page so you can quickly locate your point of destination.

Thanks to all of businesses that use the guide to promote their business and the Village of Wimberley. As you thumb through the pages you will be amazed at the breadth and scope of the truly unique shops, services, restaurants, galleries and places to visit.

We also encourage you to pick up our monthly magazine, the Hill Country Sun, featuring interesting, people, places and things all over the Texas Hill Country. You’ll find complimentary copies of our current issue at locations across Wimberley.

So get out there, explore, enjoy have a wonderful time in this little “piece of Heaven.” And from all of us, a heartfelt “Welcome” to Wimberley! hanks to all our sponsors who have supported us over the years. Because of you, the Hill Country Sun magazine is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Thank you to all our readers for picking up this complimentary guide and for shopping with our sponsors. Without you, they would not be here. Be sure to tell them you saw their ad or story in the Welcome to Wimberley guide. And thank you to all the folks who provide interesting information and for letting us tell our readers all about you. We appreciate you, for without you, this guide would not exist.

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Wimberley sunset. Photo by John Ball.

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VFW Post 6441 Bingo.............................................6 Wimberley Community Center...............................2 Wimberley Glass Works...........................................8 Wimberley Merchants Association.........................5

Dining & Specialty Foods

Hill Country Spirits...............................................10 Jobell Café & Bistro...............................................10 The Leaning Pear...................................................12

Lodging & Event Facilities

Cottage on the Square...........................................18 Creekhaven Inn.....................................................22 Freedom14 Camp...................................................22 Gentle Breezes B & B............................................21 Lazy R & R Cove...................................................22 Lotus Ranch...........................................................22 Mountain View Lodge...........................................21 Wimberley Inn.......................................................21

Services

Ball Brothers Painting & Drywall Repair..............26 Charles Roccaforte’s Hill Country Plans...............23 Crescent View Medical Clinic...............................25 D & D Insurance Agency(Angie Dahl)................25 Fineline Custom Homes........................................23 Herbal Bliss............................................................24 Land U Here Concierge Service............................23 Martinhouse Designs.............................................26 Texan Care Automotive Repair............................24 WAG Rescue.........................................................23 Wimberley Day Spa at the Blair House.................25 Wimberley Medical Clinic (Dr. Ramirez).............24 Wimberley Pools & Outdoor Living.......................2

San Angel Mexican Bar & Grill...........................12

Schools

Wimberley Cafe.....................................................11

Zweites Haus School of Wimberley.......................27

Milagro’s Hill Country Tex Mex............................10

The Patio on the Square........................................11 The Wimberley Way - Amy’s Ice Cream.................9

Shopping

Annie James...........................................................13 Aunt Jennys Attic..................................................20 Cackleberry Mercantile.........................................20 Calley’s Jewelry......................................................15 Katydid Lane Children’s Boutique.........................18 Chulita’s.................................................................17 Dovetails of Wimberley.........................................20 Eagle Mountain Flag..............................................13 Gracious Ladies......................................................14 Goodies N Stuff.....................................................15 Imagine…A Fair Trade Craft Gallery....................14 In Style Accessories.............................................. 15

St. Stephens Episcopal School..............................27

Real Estate

Century 21 Randall Morris & Associates............................35 Gibson Properties Branch Office David Routh......................................................29 Hills of Texas Sky Realty Barbara Latimer.................................................28 Keller Williams Linda Germain...................................................29 Keller Williams Jackie Maloy.......................................................28 RE/MAX REAL PROPERTIES Allison “AJ” Harwood........................................3 Spitzer & Associates..............................................29

Churches

Chapel in the Hills................................................30

Kiss The Cook........................................................17

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection...................30

Life Inspired...........................................................19

St. Marys Catholic Church....................................30

Pickle Street Boutique...........................................18

Unity of Wimberley...............................................30

Queen Bee Gatherings & Antiques......................16

Wimberley Church of Christ.................................31

River House Elegant Home Accessories................19 Shop the Tree House.............................................16 The Hog Pound.....................................................19 The Quarter Shops................................................16 Creekside Vintage On A Branch Ply! Yarn Art & Handwovens Under One Roof....................................................18 Wall Street Western..............................................36 The Wild West Store.............................................13 Wimberley Glass Works...........................................8

Dripping Springs & surrounding areas

Cowgirls and Lace..................................................34 Creek Road Café....................................................32 Dripping Springs Healthy Smiles..........................33 Full Circle Salon (San Marcos).............................24 Mercer Street Dance Hall......................................32 New Canaan Farms................................................34 Smoke ‘N Hops BBQ Brewpub..............................33 Storied Firearms.....................................................33

EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens

Enriching community and lives of children

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By Colleen Brooks

he EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens was created in 1998 to “celebrate the life of Emily Ann Rolling.”

The daughter of Ann and Norm Rolling, Emily was an actress and a costume designer who loved her work and the importance of theater at Wimberley High School. In 1996, just a few days before Christmas, she was killed in an automobile accident.

Her parents, feeling blessed with the outpouring of love from the community following her sudden death, wanted to give something back, and they established the EmilyAnn Theatre to create a permanent home for the Shakespeare Under the Stars program their daughter was so passionate about.

Ann and Norm’s mission soon became “to reinvest in the dignity of the human spirit,” a goal which continues to be at the core of everything that happens at EmilyAnn. Over the years, the EmilyAnn has evolved into a place that offers nature, growth and learning for all ages. Children as young as 5 (and up to 11) years of age who are interested in acting can participate in “Shakesperience” two-week day camps, each with a different theme and concluding with a performance. Every fall, the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens hosts drama classes for children ages 5 years through high school. These classes begin each September and run for 10 weeks, broken out by age groups. Beginning classes are offered for kids ages 5-7, intermediate for ages 7-9, advanced for children ages 10-12, and High School Drama for teens ages 13-18 years. These classes meet weekly, culminating with a final performance. Private acting classes for anyone wanting to receive one-on-one instruction are also available. Perhaps the EmilyAnn Theatre’s most popular offer-

ing, Shakespeare Under the Stars is open to children ages 12 years to high school.

Shakespeare Under the Stars is a six-week program that gives young drama students an opportunity to study and perform one of Shakespeare’s plays and to participate in the production aspects of their choosing. Offered are acting, costume creation, set construction and design, and lighting.

Attendees are participate in workshops taught by working professionals. The series ends with nine full-length play performances.

The EmilyAnn also produces children’s shows, and welcomes school field trips to the grounds.

In addition, the PLAYwrights Program for students in the second to fifth grades brings Artistic Director, Bridget Farias Gates, into the school classrooms to teach a brief workshop about play writing. Laura Tanner, Development Director explains, “Students write plays independently or in groups and submit them back to the EmilyAnn. A panel of actors selects 10 plays to be performed at the EmilyAnn. We have a performance night when the winning playwrights and their families are invited to see the plays performed by professional actors.”

She smiles, “It’s a ton of fun and the program is offered to schools at no cost.”

Bridget describes how fulfilling it is to work with these young aspiring drama students, “To see these students open themselves, becoming so much more aware of the world around them, how it affects them, and just becoming so much more self aware, as well...it’s my very favorite thing about teaching children and young adults.”

She smiles and adds, “They are so eager and hungry for new knowledge. It’s really so beautiful, and I feel so blessed to get to be there to assist in this knowledge See EMILYANN, page 6

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An EmilyAnn Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Photo courtesy Scot Brinkley.

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Wimberley Arts/Entertainment EMILYANN, from page 5

and help create a drive for even more learning.”

EmilyAnn also has a “Traveling Troupe,” made up of their senior drama students. They take their shows on the road locally visiting venues such as the San Antonio Zoo, St. Stephen’s School, and an occasional Lions Club meeting.

In addition to theatre, twice a year the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens holds a signature attraction. In the spring, it’s the beloved Butterfly Festival, held the third Saturday each April.

Nature lovers of all ages delight in the release of thousands of butterflies while enjoying live music, guided nature

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walks, arts and crafts and more.

The Trail of Lights is held during the Christmas season, beginning the end of November and continuing through December. Festive lights and displays transform the grounds of the EmilyAnn into a magical and enchanting holiday extravaganza.

In addition, guests can gather around the yule log and sip hot cocoa, and roast marshmallows or hot dogs.

Whether their signature winter or spring event, these two popular celebrations are not to be missed!

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of the Annanette Harper Children’s Memorial Plaza at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens.

The flagpole memorial area has been improved with a larger plaza area and new gardens and benches.

“The flagpole originally honored Emily’s class, the Class of 1998. Tiles with the name of each member of the class make up the star points at the base of the flagpole. In time, it became clear that the top of the hill was the perfect place to remember lives lost,” Ann, Executive Director, explains.

“A tile with Emily’s name was added to the circle above her classmates along with the names of others whose lives had been lost. Since that time, many names have been added and the flagpole has become a gathering area for families.”

During the opening ceremony of the Butterfly Festival each year, a butterfly is released for each name represented.

The 2015 production series continues with the fall musical of “Godspell” September 4 - October 4 in the indoor Bur-

dine Johnson Studio Theatre. “To Kill a Mockingbird” will follow from October 30 - November 22. The children’s theater season continues with “Snow White & Rose Red” September 12 - October 4, and “A Christmas Carol” November 28 - December 20, also in the indoor theater.

Enjoy the 18th Annual Trail of Lights at the EmilyAnn November 28 - December 29, and 2016 productions will begin with “Narnia: The Musical” January 29 February 21, and “Aladdin” February 27 - March 20.

The public is welcome daily to EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens’ 12 acres.

Bring the children out to walk their whimsical grounds, see the life-sized chess board and castle, and play in the musical garden. Picnicking is also welcome. They are open daily from dawn to dusk.

FYI • The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens is located at 1101 Ranch Road 2325 in Wimberley. For more information, call 512-847-6969 or visit the web site at www. emilyann.org. You can also follow the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens on Facebook to see a list of upcoming events and productions.

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The grounds of the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens transformed into a holiday wonderland during the annual Trail of Lights. Photo courtesy of EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens.

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EmilyAnn’s Outdoor Theatre. Photo courtesy of Mary Rath.

Couple creates unique art at Silo Glass, gallery

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By Colleen Brooks

ter’s abilities, a stop in their studio is rechance meeting at a New Year’s quired. There, you’ll find a large selection Eve event brought two wonder- of raw, beautiful decorative glass, which ful people togeththe two can construct into er to create what is now a beautiful masterpiece. known as Silo Glass.

Last year, when a Owners Elissa and local landmark was in Chester Beach opened danger of becoming their studio Labor Day private property, ElisWeekend of 2014. As sa and Chester supElissa explains, “We ported the “Save Old had so much in comBaldy” campaign, Custom ocean piece with rolled designing mon that it was applates parent that we need- edge to resemble an ocean wave. with a Mount Baldy Photo by Colleen Brooks. ed to get to know scene and donating each other.

One half the proceeds to strong commonality was a love of glass. the Save Old Baldy Foundation.

As we both love Wimberley and wanted Recently, the two completed a project to be in an artist community, when we of serving pieces created for a client who found the silo we knew we were home.” lived near the ocean and wanted to incorSilo Glass has something for just porate that theme. “A fisherman from the about everyone. If you’re looking for coast loves to entertain, serving sauces small gifts and decorative art, consider and fresh raw fish. He hand picked glass the out-of-the-ordinary and beautiful in ocean blue and green colors from our trinket dishes, soap holders, scenic night stock of glass,” Elissa explains. lights, butter dishes, jewelry, soap coast“Then we created a large platter for ers and decorative tea bag holders. the fish, smaller ones for sliced avocados, You’ll also find beautiful custom tomatoes, lime, a chip bowl, then indiheirloom pieces such as one-of-a-kind vidual serving dishes. Each plate was a plate sets and large decorative bowls. different color, so the guest can tell which Crystalline dishes original to Silo plate is theirs. He says it is “like eating Glass are smooth to the touch while hav- fish right from the ocean,” she smiles. ing the appearance of a bumpy texture.

Currently, Elissa and Chester have They’re also reflective of a few different outgrown their space in their Silo gallery colors when the light hits them. Chester and workshop. Their three kilns affecsays, “You won’t find them anywhere tionately named “Momma Bear, “ “Papa else.

We developed that technique See SILO GLASS, page 9 here.”Another creative design at Silo Glass is “forever flowers,” beautifully sculpted glass flowers designed to be placed in a flowerpot.

Elissa also enjoys making creative glass scenery. She smiles, “I love making scenes in glass. Sometimes they are very abstract and busy, and sometimes I like to leave room for your imagination to flourish.” Her decorative scenes change as inspiration strikes: a recent design had a “War of the Worlds” theme.

Silo Glass Owners Elissa and Chester To truly understand Elissa and Ches- Beach. Photo courtesy of Silo Glass.

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Intimate venue with great musical artists

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By Colleen Brooks

or almost 25 years, Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse Concert Series has been bringing top notch musical entertainment to Wimberley. “This concert series was born when organizers were looking for a way to raise funds for worthwhile community projects, plus bring top quality live music to Wimberley,” explains Sharon Reece, director.

One of these organizers was local and music agent, Gigi Benno. “So this concert series was a natural. Gigi still drops in to see her work in full bloom,” Sharon smiles. Throughout the years well known musicians — including Ruthie Foster and Trout Fishing in America — have graced the stage and even become regulars. Susanna’s Kitchen continues to bring in popular musical artists like Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hal Ketchum, Kevin Welch, Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis.

Sharon says, “We have people call us all the time about performing, but we pretty much book people with national standing or Austin A-listers.”

Susanna’s Kitchen may pack a crowd, but there is always room for everyone.

The intimate venue makes for a special listening experience.“Singers love coming to perform. This is a smoke and alcohol free venue, and everyone is totally focused on the music. Performers always get standing ovations. That is a rare audi-

Ray Wylie Hubbard.

Photo courtesy Ray Wylie Hubbard ence,” explains Sharon.

The series has never had a sold-out performance. A few times they came close, Sharon says, and held the concert in their Sanctuary instead of their Fellowship Hall to accommodate a larger See SUSANNA’S KITCHEN, page 9

Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis. Photo courtesy Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis.

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SUSANNA’S KITCHEN, from page 8 audience. Attendance usually averages around 100 guests a show. “We have the biggest audiences these days for Ray Wylie Hubbard. He draws about 220 people,” Sharon explains. “We set up speakers in the lobby and in a side room with glass walls. The energy in the room for Ray and for Hal Ketchum is great, as it is for most shows.”

In the early days of Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse Concert Series, performances were held nine months of the year during the non-summer months. Without social media, there was less publicity, so they had smaller crowds. Nowadays, a team of organizers work on the monthly event. Sharon explains, “Today, a group of 12-15 dedicated volunteers manage Susanna’s Kitchen like a well oiled machine.

Positions include a kitchen manager and crew, logistics folks, publicity volunteers, sound mixer, greeters and door crew, etc.”

The name “Susanna’s Kitchen comes from Methodist Church Founder, John Wesley’s wife, Susanna, who loved to cook and provide meals for all the church happenings. “So in the Methodist tradition, a lot of food related activities have Susanna’s name attached,” Sharon smiles.

You’ll find coffee, soft drinks, pizza, tamales, and pie from the Wimberley Pie Company available for purchase at every Susanna’s Kitchen performance.

Upcoming shows include Butch Hancock, Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, and the Welch Family. The 2016 lineup includes Slaid Cleaves, Shinyribs and the Austin Lounge Lizards.

Performances the third Thursday of each month at the Wimberley United Methodist Church. Tickets are available at the door and range from $15 to $25, depending on the musician. Students under 18 get in for just $5. Performances begin at 7:30 pm, but doors open at 7 pm so guests can enjoy dinner and fellowship before the show. Free childcare is also available with prior arrangement.

Proceeds from Susanna’s Kitchen concerts are donated to the Wimberley community to assist those in need through the Barnabas Connection, Oper-

Wimberley Fine Arts Center offering National Artists’ Works You’ll Love to Live With Butch Hancock. Photo courtesy Butch Hancock.

Stop by to browse our art gallery and sculpture garden showcasing numerous artists from across the U.S. The Welch Family: Savanna, Kevin and Dustin. Photo courtesy The Welch Family. ation Good Shepherd and Mother’s Day Out childcare scholarships.

FYI • Susanna’s Kitchen performances are held in the Fellowship Hall of Wimberley United Methodist Church. They are located at 1200 County Road 1492 in Wimberley (Ranch Road and County Road 1492). Concerts are held the third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Free childcare is provided if arranged in advance, and tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 512-722-3316, email susannaskitchen@ gmail.com and follow on Facebook (/susannaskitchen) for a listing of upcoming performances.

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SILO GLASS, from page 7 Bear” and “Baby Bear” will become part of a bigger family as they begin expansion and construction of a larger building.

Chester explains, “The new building will be right next to the Silo, where the old building sat. It will be about 4,000 square feet and have space for a classroom, seven kilns, cold working, a glass and supplies sales area, and studio rental space for glass artists.”

Within this new space, Elissa and Chester hope to offer classes. Elissa explains, “Classes will start with basic project classes like making night lights, picture frames, and small dishes, then we will have more advanced classes to teach more advanced techniques.”

Construction is expected to be completed sometime in 2016.

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gifts ranging from $5 to $800. Elissa and Chester are happy to create a special piece to be handed down as an heirloom, corporate memento or commemorative keepsake.

The couple also enjoy working with clients to create window alternatives and backsplash pieces, in addition to custom sculpture and wall hangings. Elissa smiles, “Glass is a very important part of my life... when I found glass I found passion and when I found Chester I found love. My life is good!”

FYI • Silo Glass is located at 7990 Ranch Road 12 just outside of Wimberley headed towards San Marcos. Hours vary seasonally, but are listed on their web site at www. siloglass.com. Chester and Elissa are also available to meet by appointment, and are happy to gift bag your purchase.

For more information, call 512-444-6494, visit the web site at www.siloglass.com, or follow them on Facebook.

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Tex-Mex served with flair at Milagro’s

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By Colleen Brooks

ilagro’s Hill Country Tex Mex is a perfect place to host your next reunion, gathering, laid back evening with friends, or just enjoy a simple date night.

Located at “the junction” where Farm Market 32 meets Ranch Road 12, the restaurant offers a beautiful front deck where you can enjoy the Hill Country view, in addition to indoor dining to accommodate groups large or small.

Owners Scott and Mary Sprague opened Milagro’s in 2009 after moving

to Wimberley from Dallas. Both grew up in a small town and wanted to replicate that environment for their children. With family in the area, they decided to make Wimberley their home.

The couple took a leap of faith and decided to utilize their combined experience of more than 35 years in the restaurant business and open up their very own restaurant.

Scott explains, “With the experience we had, we felt confident we could make it work and most of all, we understood the commitment that would be involved.”

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Tex Mex food with a Hill Country Twist!!!

Milagro’s Hill Country Tex Mex offers traditional Tex-Mex cuisine with a Hill Country twist, found in dishes like Blue Cheese Nachos topped with caramelized onions and fajita beef, and Maria’s Especial fried grit cakes topped with queso, andouille sausage and fresh pico de gallo.

The menu is diverse and also offers American dishes, including the well-loved burgers made with 100 percent certified Angus beef and served on a sweet sourdough bun. The burgers have become so popular plans are to expand that section of the menu.

Milagro’s also offers an array of salads and soups. You can order traditional dishes like a tortilla-broth based soup with shredded chicken and Mexican spices topped with avocado and crispy tortilla strips, in addition to a taco salad or a chicken fajita salad.

Or, you can try signature items such as the popular Mexican Summer Soup— a cheese based soup served with smoked poblano peppers, roasted corn, onions, and marinated chicken.

Seafood lovers delight in Milagro’s Seafood Gumbo which includes shrimp, crab, tilapia and andouille sausage served over rice. And Maria’s arugula salad— with toasted pecans, red onions, feta cheese and topped with a homemade blackberryhabanero vinaigrette—is certainly not to be overlooked. This Milagro’s original can also be topped with chicken for even more

Scott and Mary Spague, owners of Milagro’s Hill Country Tex Mex. Photo by Greg Crum. of a twist.

With all the enticing entrees offered, it might be a challenge to save room for dessert. But, you’ll want to try— they make a delicious, homemade bread pudding with pineapple topped with their very own teSee MILAGRO’S, page 11

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quila lime sauce.

Scott affirms, “Everything from Milagro’s is made from scratch, nothing is processed, everything is made in-house.”

In addition to the standard bar offerings of margaritas, beer, wine and sangria, they also offer four signature cocktails. Ask about their Tequila Mockingbird Margarita, Strawberry-Basil Margarita, Mexican Martini and a habanero infused Fire and Ice, which is served fro-

zen or on the rocks.

Milagro’s private banquet room seats up to 40 comfortably and provides a great view. Another outside deck—decorated with beautiful white lights at night— can accommodate up to 100. Rehearsal dinners, class reunions and family reunions are often hosted this beautiful space.

There is also an area for live music, and the Milagro’s staff is happy to create a custom menu to suit any need. On a more quiet evening, this deck provides the perfectly enchanting date night atmosphere with an enchanting view.

Milagro’s also offers catering. They frequently work with local ranches and can cater to any location. Mary had more than 15 years of catering experience working in the “big city” before she and Scott created Milagro’s, which makes her perfect for this role!

Remarkably, the original kitchen staff is still intact after six years in the business.

Scott says, “Consistency is everything in the food business. We’ve been very fortunate to maintain that consistency through our kitchen staff not turning over.”

The menu they began with back in 2009 is the same being served today, and has only gotten better with time.

This could be why Milagro’s was recently named fifth in a “Top Ten Tex Mex restaurants” listing by a recent online poll. This standing included the wide area of the Texas Hill Country, in addition to the Austin and San Antonio areas.

Scott and Mary feel fulfilled with their choice to move to Wimberley. In addition to working closely with local ranches, Milagro’s also works closely with the Wimberley Independent School District, area churches and local businesses.

“We understand that to be successful, you have to first earn the trust of the locals, and we feel like we have done that,” Mary smiles.

“People see you at work everyday and want to support small businesses.

We are just doing our bit in chasing that American Dream.”

FYI • Milagro’s is located at 9595 Ranch Road 12, Suite 12 (at the Junction where Farm Market 32 meets Ranch Road 12.) The restaurant is open seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm. After the daylight savings time change in the fall, they’ll close an hour earlier until we spring forward again. For more information, call 512-842-2800 or visit the website at www.milagroshillcountry.com.

Wimberley’s newest dining experience in the Square!

Authentic New York-style bagels and sandwiches, homemade cream cheeses, gourmet hot dogs & sausages, Italian gelato ice creams and coffee.

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t The Patio on the Square, owner David Rushford offers delicious bagels (with homemade plain or specialty cream cheese), breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, gourmet hot dogs and sausages, plus coffee and desserts like coffee cake, locally made gelato, sorbetto and more.

The menu at the walk up eatery, though short, is truly sweet. The turkey, bacon and avocado bagel is the Patio’s number one selling sandwich, followed by the lox sandwich. Other offerings include a breakfast bagel, served with scrambled egg and cheese (bacon or sausage optional), a salami bagel and pastrami bagel.

The best selling dog is the Chicago dog—loaded up with relish, tomato, pickle spear, mustard and celery salt on a poppy seed bun. It’s followed closely by the New York dog—garlic sausage, pastrami, sauerkraut and mustard on a hoagie—and the Tex—with chili, cheese, onions and mustard served on a hoagie bun.

Following a 20-year career as a commercial construction superintendent, David says he decided it was time to do something that he is passionate about.

Cooking. “My first job at 15 was as a baker in a bagel shop. That’s when I started experimenting with sandwich and cream

The Patio on the Square. Photo courtesy Patio. cheese recipes. Some of my recipes are still on the menu today — 23 years later.“ David invites you to stop by and give his restaurant, The Patio, a try. “It’s the only place within a 45-minute drive that has authentic New York style water boiled bagels. I hand make all of my specialty cream cheeses with only the freshest ingredients. All of my sandwiches are made with the highest quality meat and produce,” he explains. “I only serve the best hot dogs and sausages and they are massive. You’ll never leave hungry!”

FYI • Stop by the Patio at 100 Oak Drive on the Wimberley Square (between Queen Bee and the Square Inn) from 7 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday (extended hours planned beginning Fall 2015). For more information, call 512-393-9849.

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Step back in time at Creekside Vintage

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reekside Vintage is a time capsule for kitschy, mid-century modern furniture, art and decorative accessories, dinnerware, Little Golden children’s books, long-playing records, and numerous collectibles.

Owners Kristi and Mike Abild first zeroed in on pieces from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s when they needed something smaller than the usual contemporary pieces to furnish their 700 square foot, ’50s era cabin in Wimberley.

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colors,” Kristi says, “nearly everything was made in the United States and made to last.” Many people appreciate the durability and style of vintage items.

College students, and anyone living in a smaller house, as well as ecologically aware (“green”) individuals, often prefer to buy vintage.

It’s easy to smile at the cheerful chartreuse green, bold turquoise, yellow and orange hues and the whimsical designs of quirky collectibles like ashtrays, salt-andpepper shakers, canisters, and handbags.

“People enjoy seeing things they recognize and remember,” Kristi says.

For people of a certain age, the rooms at Creekside Vintage are portals to the past.

A framed needlepoint owl or starburst wall clock stirs memories of their childhood or teenage years.

A bejeweled purse crafted from a kit or a framed print of a waif with huge, sad eyes elicits spontaneous exclamations of “I remember that” and “Oh my – I (or my mom or my grandmother) had that hanging in the hall!”

In one of the shop’s three rooms, an LP record of the greatest hits by The Grass Roots is spinning on a wobbly Pioneer turntable, the band sings “Sha La La – Live for Today” and suddenly it’s 1967 again.

The store’s inventory is extensive and ever-changing with vases, figurines, glassware, Fiesta cups and plates, and Pyrex nesting bowls and casseroles in many colors and patterns stacked on tables.

The store’s large selection of Pyrex is a good starting point for glass collectors, and includes Avocado Green, Green Daisy Print, and turquoise on white Amish Butterprint, featuring a farmer and wife surrounded by roosters and corn plants.

In a store like this, every item – TV trays, ashtrays, a cookie jar imported from Japan – tells a story.

Even something as seemingly mundane as a dinner plate may reflect some aspect of the dynamic and, for many in the USA, prosperous post-war years.

Consumers were ready for something new and even long-established companies did their best to respond to the modern mood.

For instance, the complete set of Franciscan Starburst dinnerware that is displayed in the front case at Creekside Vintage represents a major innovation by a company that originally produced roof tiles, sewer pipes and bricks made out of clay.

In the 1930s they branched off into tableware with raised, hand-painted patterns and in 1941 the company introduced Desert Rose, one of their all-time best-selling designs.

But the creation of the Starburst pattern in the mid-’50s was altogether different for Franciscan Ware, both in the improved technology resulting in more durable crack-resistant pottery and the smooth decal pattern and futuristic starry design likely inspired by the dawn of space exploration.

Also, collectors of vintage ashtrays

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Pottery cases, tray and vintage Pyrex at Creekside Vintage. Photo by Bonnie Eissler.

will find unusual or even rare specimens to tempt them.

The award-winning “Mad Men” series told many stories about the ubiquitous cigarette and the decade when many people, in movies and in real life, carried a cigarette in one hand and a cocktail in the other.

Couples received crystal ashtrays for wedding gifts and accumulated a stash of souvenir ashtrays from vacations. Few houses were ashtray-free and the concept of second-hand smoke was knowledge yet-to-be-revealed in the future.

Today ashtrays are discarded artifacts of that bygone era. Banished from most homes and even some bars, they’re still highly desirable as collectibles.

“Most people who purchase them aren’t smokers,” Kristi says. But even if you don’t smoke, a retro glass or novelty ashtray makes an unexpected decoration or a convenient holder for coins or paper clips.

Whether you are a collector, a sentimentalist looking for pieces of your past, or a practical shopper who simply strives to be eco-friendly, Creekside Vintage has something for you.

This fun shop remains consistently true to its mid-century modern theme and it is unlike any other store in Wimberley.

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wner Mary Van Ostrand is the Queen Bee at her 2,500 square foot emporium, where swarms of weekend and holiday tourists buzzing around Wimberley Square go to find that special something they can’t find in a big box store.

Themed areas – Texas Ranch, Kitchen, Garden, Antique and Vintage – guide shoppers through the collections, where they’ll discover Texas-sized totes and tapestries, specialty teas and scented candles, pot holders and Poo-Pourri, baby clothes

and blankets, salsas and jellies, rooster collectibles, and other gifts for everyone on their list.

Mary has operated her business out of this building since 1998, although both the name of the store and the products she carries have changed with the times and realities of the marketplace.

When the crafting craze was sweeping the country during the late ’80s and early ’90s, “I started painting and decorating small birdhouses,” Mary says, usually with a Victorian-styled English garden theme. She also sold antiques, having de-

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She still has a few antiques at Queen Bee, like the matching pair of overstuffed shabby chic armchairs from the 1930’s with the original upholstery, that anchor the collections of newer items. But the wooden country crafts are gone and so is old Country Folks store name. “I had people tell me that they nearly didn’t come into the store because of the name!”

“The changes had to be made because tastes changed,” Mary say. “Crafting was big earlier on but beginning in the mid1990s, and even more so by the year 2000,

people didn’t want anything like that in their houses.” They wanted more elegant household accessories – large cylindrical candles in glass and wrought iron containers and sumptuous throws and pillows.

Mary carefully chooses the store’s merchandise and she carries as many items made in Texas as possible. “I’m always looking for new Texas products,” she says.

“More than 75 percent of our business comes from visitors who live outside the area, and they don’t want to take home items that are made overseas or in another state, they want souvenirs made in Texas.”

Some of these Texas products are sauces and jellies from Fredericksburg, Tyler Candles, T-shirts from Austin, and handmade wooden magnets from San Antonio.

Another best-selling item the store carries that is manufactured in Texas was invented by a home state gal named Suzy Batiz, who must have a wonderful sense of humor, judging from the website for Poo Pourri.

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Mary Van Ostrand, owner of Queen Bee, and her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Tinker.

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But will it be appreciated back home as much as Texas pralines, peach preserves or leather scented candles?

Queen Bee also carries a line of Honey House’s all-natural healing products, solid bars and hand lotions derived from beeswax and bee products.

“They hold in natural oils,” Mary says,

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“and are really good for people who have to use a lot of antibacterial soap or wipes, like teachers or nurses.”

FYI • Queen Bee is conveniently located on the Square in Wimberley at 100 Oak Drive, Suite 100. The store is open every day, Sunday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. For up-to-the-minute information and fabulous photos visit the web site at www. queenbeewimberley.com.

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ohn Zuberbueler has been doing carpentry work since the late 1970’s. Last year, as he was recovering from surgery, he reacquainted himself with this art, doing small jobs in his workshop creating cutting boards, building lamps, and other not-so-large objects.

When he was asked to build a coffee table, he gladly took on the challenge.

And as friends started seeing his unique creations on Facebook, John’s carpentry business quickly took on a life of its own.

Soon, he had a list of orders to fill and his pieces became larger—desks, benches, bookshelves, even cash register stands.

John’s creations are one-of-a-kind pieces you won’t see anywhere else — beautifully rustic, yet functional. A coffee table with gun storage underneath made from birch (raw slaves), cedar, and pine is one example.

“I am trying to build more custom pieces, I don’t like to do ‘cookie cutter’ type furniture,” he explains. Most of the furniture John designs is “live edge,” crafted using the bark edge of the wood.

Like many in the Wimberley community, he dealt firsthand with damage from the Memorial Day flood. “It is sad, the devastation... I know there was tree loss, my mother-in-law lost over 65 trees,” he says. John plans to use some of this wood sentimental to local residents in upcoming projects. He explains his plans for fallen

John Zuberbueler at work in his shop.

Photo courtesy John Zuberbueler. trees, “I saved a number of large ones which I plan to take to a sawmill when I decide what to make.”

John is available to help others who feel the same way but may not have the know-how. “Maybe someone that had a loss is trying to decide what to do with the treem” he says. “I would like to hear what their ideas are and take them and develop something for them.”

In a year ’s time, John’s work has evolved quickly and his creations have become quite large. His latest project is See ZUBERBUELER, page 17

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FYI • John Zuberbueler John finds it fulfillcan be reached at 512-557-5565 ing to be in his work(call or text). He works out of shop creating these his workshop off Fischer Store one-of-a-kind pieces for road on the Wimberley side of his clients. “You have John’s custom cedar end table and the bridge, and is willing to meet to keep on doing what lamp. Photo by Melissa Maxwell Ball. in Wimberley to discuss projects. you like to do, which is building or creating something. Taking Available to create that one-of-a-kind piece, John will also what the customer wants, their ideas and deliver your order to your location.

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rities including Hank Williams, Roy Rogmirrored disco ball and sparkling ers, Dale Evans, and Elvis. chandeliers juxtaposed with a Adding to the Hollywood meets Old massive buffalo head towering West ambiance are five pampered rescue near the high ceiling of Wall Street Western are the first clues that this isn’t your typical western store.

And the browsers, tourists, and customers aren’t limited to cowboys, calf-ropers, country singers and rodeo queens, rather they comprise television personalities, rockers, bikers, steampunk aficionados.

And in some cases, “the least likely person you’d ever expect will buy an outrageous hat from Head’n Home,” says owner Jacque Mason.

“We carry an eclectic mix of boots, hats, jewelry, clothing, vintage western and other collectibles,” Jacque says.

“I like to say we’re Wall Street Western. With an eclectic mix of boots, hats, part boot-ique and jewelry, clothing and collectibles, this is not your typical part museum.” Some Western store. Photo by Bonnie Eissler. of the museum-worthy items are a three-piece Marty Robbins Persian and exotic Shorthair cats, artwork outfit, a wooden statue of St. Archibald in feline form, that make the space more salvaged from an old church and a wildly glamorous just by being there. They recentdecoupaged store mannequin. You’ll also ly contributed handsomely to a fundraisfind numerous colorful embroidered jack- ing drive by posing for photographs ($5 a ets, custom-tailored in the tradition of the picture) to raise money for local victims late Nudie Cohn, who was renowned for of the disastrous Memorial Day floods. creating signature looks for a host of celeb- See WALL STREET WESTERN, page 19

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Five pampered rescue Persian and exotic cats — artwork in feline form — make the space more glamorous just by being there. Photo courtesy Wall Street Western.

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Boots, boots, and more boots, too many to count, are the centerpiece of the store. New and vintage brands— Old Gringo, Corral, Liberty Black, Rocketbuster, Manuel and Tres Outlaws— start as low as $140 for a pair of Corral Black Cross kickers and go up to more than $2,000 for a pair of Rocketbuster’s custom hand-tailored Virgin of the Guadalupe boots, truly a religious experience.

With a selection this extensive and varied – short boots, tall boots, boots with fringe, silver studs, white stars, or blue roses – there’s no excuse for anyone to leave the store bootless.

“I try to carry mostly items made in the United States, especially Texas brands,” Jacque says, pointing out some of the items – hats by Patricia Wolf, boots

by Rocketbuster – that are manufactured in San Antonio, Sabinal, Mason, El Paso, Yoakum, Smithville and other towns all around the Lone Star State.

Patricia Wolf, the queen of Western chic, is based in Smithville, Texas. Her style has evolved over the last 25 years into an expansive repertoire of Western, Native American, Vaquero, and contemporary looks.

El Paso custom boot makers Rocketbuster and Tres Outlaws are among the hundreds of designs at Wall Street Western. Rocketbuster specializes in some of the most outlandish designs in the business, boasting celebrity customers like actors Mel Gibson and Billy Bob Thornton, talk show host Oprah Winfrey and direc-

tor Steven Spielberg.

Sales representatives Lauren and Autumn describe the store’s vibe as “country chic with a rocker edge,” and enjoy shopping for special outfits and accessories at the store. Lauren favors the clothes from Free People, a brand Jacque says “not many people realize we have.”

“My mom worked here and I began by helping out on weekends,” Autumn says, “to support my habit of shopping here! I like knowing I can always find something not everyone else has. I bought a McFadin purse for a good price, which was really exciting! And I found my outfit for the Super Bowl here.” (The McFadin sisters, Laurie and Stacy, grew up on a Texas ranch and continue to live and work in the Texas Hill Country. Over the years they’ve gained a celebrity following with the likes of Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, and Selena Gomez all sporting McFadin handbags.)

“This store has great jewelry,” Autumn says, selecting a couple of necklaces

by Linn & Laurel (of Mason, Texas) for a closer look. “I like how she takes ordinary items like leather, deer antlers, and semiprecious stones such as turquoise or jade, and combines them to create something very simple yet quite extraordinary.”

FYI • Wall Street Western is located in the oldest commercial building in Wimberley, at 14012 Ranch Road 12. The shop is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm, except Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. For more information and to see great photos of their latest collections, visit the web site at www.wallstreetwestern.com.

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Inn offers lovely retreat, convenient location

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enese Washam was a software developer in New York City going through some changes in her life’s path when she decided to take a long, overdue vacation.

As she was riding her bicycle around Key West, her intuition nudged her, “One of these days, you’ll own a 21-room inn.”

Ten years later after a series of well-timed events, Denese was able to capture that

dream in the Texas Hill Country with the help of her friend, Taako Parker. Taking a look around her tranquil retreat recalling the path she took to get here she laughs, “Well, Room 21 is upstairs.”

Denese and Taako just celebrated their 10th anniversary as owners of the Wimberley Inn. A tremendous amount of renovations and changes have been made since they took ownership 10 years ago.

Denese’s husband, Dan, has created a

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beautiful retreat on the grounds with his talents in carpentry, while Taako’s husband, Charlie, has contributed his business acumen. All rooms have also been upgraded and the building that formerly housed the office has been beautifully restored.

Wimberley Inn offers 21 rooms ranging in price from $89 to $149 on weekdays, and $129 to $199 on weekends.

The main building hosts an elegant dining room where a mostly organic, continental breakfast is served on weekends and holidays.

This space is also available for meetings, small parties or events, and is accompanied by a lovely deck that overlooks the wooded hillside.

The beautifully restored building next door also provides additional indoor and outdoor space, and is also a great place to host retreats, intimate parties, or meetings.

Denese explains, “We’ve had various events bridging both buildings where food is catered and served in the main building which houses the dining room, and music and dancing take place in the nearby building.” This space comfortably accommodates about 18-40 guests.

Guest rooms are spread out among four separate buildings on the woodland retreat.

Each offers cable television, ceiling fans, individual climate control, a phone, coffee maker, clock radio, and a front porch, in addition to recently upgraded memory foam mattresses.

Deluxe rooms offer an upscale feel with large windows showcasing the woodland scene and a spacious bathroom equipped with luxurious towels.

Some deluxe rooms also offer a desk for business travelers.

Wimberley Inn’s Zen rooms are minimalist with concrete flooring, and allergy friendly. These unique rooms offer a small picture window and a partition that divides the vanity area from the bedroom and bath to create a private dressing area.

Standard rooms offer features de-

Wimberley Inn. Photo by John Chandler.

The dining area at Wimberley Inn. Photo courtesy Wimberley Inn.

Tranquil meditation garden.

Photo by John Chandler. pending on the occupancy; rooms with a king size bed also come with a recliner.

All available rooms at the Wimberley Inn are on ground level, and senior friendly.

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Welcoming view at Wimberley Inn. Photo courtesy Wimberley Inn.

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WIMBERLEY INN, from page 20

Gentle Breezes Bed and Breakfast

Relax on the porch of your private cabin

Wimberley Inn owners Taako Parker LEFT and Denese Washam. Photo by Colleen Brooks. mentally conscious and do recycling; our continental breakfast is mostly organic.

She smiles, “We’re conscious as far as the care of the environment.”

Dan is involved with wildlife management activities and is often busy tending to the grounds.

He built all of the wood decks and natural fencing, walkways, and the meditation sitting area that has a fountain overlooking the woodlands on the back of the property.

His work on the grounds has created a beautiful, natural escape. Guests aren’t the only ones who enjoy it... as do the deer, birds and hummingbirds.

A fox and her kit frequent the grounds, in addition to the armadillos and their young that can be seen at night. When in bloom, the first thing to greet you at the Wimberley Inn will be the abundant sage trees.

Denese smiles, “Our focus for our guests is different from the B&Bs. We are

• One bedroom w/Queen Bed • Living room w/Queen bed sofa • Jacuzzi tub & large shower • Full kitchen • Continental breakfast

• Central Air & Heat • Large porch • Rocking chairs • Bar B Que grill • Privately fenced yard

This is the place for quiet & solitude. Located on a working goat ranch 8 miles west of Wimberley. The spacious cabin and relaxing porch invite you to sit awhile and watch the animals, sunsets and the stars. Adventurous? Wander the 114 acres and enjoy the hill top views.

Pets & Children Welcome Daily - $120 • Weekly & Monthly rates available 512-847-6110 www.gentlebreezes.com Groundskeepers at Wimberley Inn. Photo courtesy Wimberley Inn.

A Boutique Hotel in the Hill Country

more family oriented and more senior oriented, on a beautiful property that is within close walking distance to Blue Hole and the town square.”

FYI • Wimberley Inn is located at 200 Farm Market 3237 in Wimberley. For more information, call 512-8473750 or visit the web site at www.wimberleyinn.com.

Beautiful surroundings & secluded oak shaded sitting areas • Healthy Continental Breakfast Smart TVs in Deluxe Rooms with Free Netflix WiFi Available THE PERFECT SETTING FOR:

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Hard working constables keep our community safe

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A dedicated group of law enforcement working for Wimberley citizens, the Hays County Constable Precinct 3 is of made up of Deputy Constables, non-paid reserves, and an invaluable office staff.

Together, this team works with utmost efficiency as it watches over the community to ensure residents and visitors are safe.

Deputy Constables handle all the standard responsibilities of police officers—including writing tickets, making arrests, handling criminal warrants, and conducting investigations. They also provide traffic control and security for the precinct during community events, accidents and fires. “Since there is not

Deputy Constables Darrell Ayres and Travis Brown with the new school zone safety camera vehicle. Photo courtesy Hays County Constablr Precinct 3. a Police Department here, we act in that capacity,” explains Deputy Constable Ray Helm.

Constables assist with missing person and 9-1-1 calls, and provide backup to other law enforcement as needed. In addition they also serve as Peace Officers, and have added responsibilities of civil law. More technical than criminal law, civil law requires specialized schooling.

These civil duties generate revenues for the county, which helps reduce tax dollars. Deputy Constable Helm explains, “The civil fees that people pay go into the general fund; the arrest warrant fees that we collect also go into the general fund.

Unlike other law enforcement offices we are self-supportive. We generate money for the county on these fees, the county supplies us a budget every year, and we pretty much make the money back.”

Some civil responsibilities include civil process in Precinct 3 and throughout the county, including Comal and Blanco. Constables also act as bailiffs for the Hays County Justice of the Peace court for Judge Andrew Cable.

These deputies also protect our community by lending a hand to citizens. In addition to their duties and patrols, they can usually assist if someone needs an escort or has locked their keys in their car. When residents take cover in inclement weather, deputies are out checking low water crossings to ensure they remain passable.

They also perform bike patrols of community parks and trails. Deputy Constable Ray Helm sums it up, “We are just the people’s peace officer” When Wimberley was hit with what many have termed a “100-year flood” over the Memorial Day weekend, deputy constables were instrumental in the first response.

The night of May 23, as torrential rains came down, deputies were out monitoring the low water crossings and bridges, watching as the Blanco River threatened and then rapidly took over the Ranch Road 12 bridge.

In constant contact with neighboring towns, other law enforcement, and the Wimberley Fire Department, deputies went door-to-door to get nearby residents and tourists to safety. They also assisted the Wimberley Fire Department with boat See DEPUTY CONSTABLES, page 23

DEPUTY CONSTABLES, from page 22

Wimberley Services

Deputy Constables Darrell Ayres, Ray Helm, and Travis Brown.

Photo courtesy Hays County Constablr Precinct 3. rescues, pulling injured and traumatized people from the swift flood waters.

Deputies responded to numerous calls for help from citizens who were trapped in their attics and gave out lifesaving advice to many others—some of whom called the deputies’ personal cell phones or asked for help through social media — since other forms of communication were down.

They also directed people who came to help alongside first responders, so everyone could do so safely.

Like every other emergency responder involved in the flood, they did not stop to rest for days, until things were a more “organized” form of chaotic.

Their actions saved the lives of many Wimberley residents, and tourists who had just arrived for the Memorial Day weekend.

In addition, these Deputy Constables also had the keys to the Wimberley High School gym and recognized the need to immediately open its doors so all flood victims would have a safe place to take refuge from the storm. This gym became a critical location in the days and weeks, even months, that followed.

Now deputies have implemented a program to help keep kids safe with the Hays County School Zone Safety Camera Program.

The specially-equipped vehicle arrived in July 2015 with a high definition camera on the front and back to capture images and video of vehicles exceeding the speed limit in school zones. Deputy Constable Ray Helm explains, “There’s always a problem with speeding in school zones. The thing is, we can’t be there 24-7.”

Citations will be issued to anyone going over 6 mph in school zones during drop-off and pick-up times, and to drivers traveling 11 miles over the posted speed limit during the school day or during school events. Each violation will carry a fine of $150. Since this is a civil citation, no points will be added to the offender’s driving records.

Deputy Constable Travis Brown says, “You can’t put a price on our children’s life or safety. If this program saves one child, it’s done it’s job.” Deputy Constable Helm nods in agreement, “The kids we will protect at all costs.”

The Wimberley Community is fortunate to have this exemplary branch of law enforcement protecting its citizens.

You can assist them by abiding laws and speed limits, stopping for pedestrians in our crosswalks, and respecting the flow of traffic during traffic diversions.

Also, never move or bypass a low water crossing or construction barrier.

Doing so puts many lives at risk and carries hefty fines with the possibility of jail time.

You can also keep yourself and others in the community safe by adhering to responsible cell phone use while driving, especially in school zones.

FYI • Hays County Constable Precinct 3 is located at 14306 Ranch Road 12, Suite 11. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. For more information, call 512-847-5532. If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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imberley’s flood recovery has come a long way since the Memorial Day rains devastated areas along its Blanco River. The response of residents and volunteers who came together to initiate recovery was nothing short of astounding. Children and adults immediately went to work shoveling out homes, removing debris, managing downed trees and locating salvageable belongings, while others worked off-site to organize massive donations, handle food prep, and circulate changing needs and updates on social media.

Wimberley business owners also provided tremendous support by generously providing services and goods completely free of charge. ACE Hardware became the town command center and continued to act in this capacity for several weeks. Wimberley’s restaurants and chefs provided hot meals for victims and volunteers free of charge during this time.

Small speciality businesses also assisted by donating materials and services beneficial to recovery.

Many friendships were forged as people worked together as a team to support flood survivors. As the entire nation watched the nightly coverage, Wimberley displayed a shining example of the power of community.

We’ve come so far, but there is still work to be done. Many families remain

displaced as they continue the work required to make their homes habitable.

The summer months— which generously brought volunteers and students on summer break— have ended, and there are now challenges supplying manpower to assist these homeowners in rebuilding their lives.

Traci Maxwell, Regional Volunteer Coordinator with the new Blanco River Regional Recovery Team explains, “As the rest of the world has gone back to their normal lives, our survivors are still stuck in limbo because without volunteers, normal is not attainable.”

The newly formed Blanco River Regional Recovery Team (BR3T) focuses on the long-term recovery of the Blanco, Hays, Caldwell and Guadalupe Counties which includes the towns of Blanco, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Martindale, San Marcos, Kyle, and Wimberley.

Traci shares, “My biggest challenge is getting the numbers of volunteers up across the region. The initial volunteer numbers were amazing but as the weeks passed, volunteers have disappeared; many days we have none and a big weekend now is only 20-30 people vs 200-300.”

You don’t have to have a large amount of time to volunteer, even a few hours can make an impact to a struggling homeowner. Building material donations are also in short supply. Please contact the See FLOOD RELIEF, page 25

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BR3T to volunteer or visit their website to see current donation needs.

Monetary donations for flood survivors are still being accepted by Wimberley organizations such as the Barnabas Connection and My Neighbor’s Keeper. You can also support Wimberley businesses by shopping and dining in our community in addition to enjoying the fine arts and entertainment that Wimberley offers.

The Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance along with numerous local sponsors will host the Wimberley Alive Benefit October 23-25.

This event will celebrate Wimberley’s united spirit after the flood while providing a festive atmosphere the whole family can enjoy. Continuous live music, art, food and refreshments, in addition to special art events at local galleries will be part of the fun. Admission is free; donation buckets will be located throughout the Wimberley Square. Proceeds will go to the Barnabas Connection for Flood Relief.

Please consider how you can assist Wimberley and its neighboring communities as recovery efforts continue. Your

time, skills, donations and support of our merchants is a tremendous blessing and very much appreciated!

FYI • To help with recovery efforts by donating your time or building materials, please call the BR3T 512753-2320 or email blancoriverregional@gmail.com. You can also visit the web site at www.blancoriverregionalrecovery.com or follow relief efforts on Facebook at www. facebook.com/BR3Volunteers. The BR3T physical address is 801 West MLK in San Marcos (inside the Dunbar Recreation Center). In Wimberley, you can also inquire at the VRC Center (located at 200 Stillwater).

To donate to Wimberley flood victims through the Barnabas Connection or My Neighbor’s Keeper, stop by Ozona National Bank and mention “flood relief.” A receipt will be provided. You can also donate to the Barnabas Connection online at www.barnabasconnects. org/wimberley-flood-2015. Checks can also be mailed marked “Barnabas Connection Flood Relief” to: The Barnabas Connection, Post Office Box 737 Wimberley, Texas 78676. Donations to My Neighbors Keeper may be made online at mynkwimberley.org/donate.html, or mailed to My Neighbors Keeper, marked: Attn: Memorial Flood 2015, Post Office Box 1532, Wimberley, Texas 78676.

For more information about the three-day Wimberley Alive flood benefit October 23 -25, please visit the web site at www.wimberleyalive.org or like “Wimberley Alive” on Facebook.

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EVERY DAY Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance presents “Bootiful Wimberley” a public art project. Fifty giant cowboy boots painted and designed by local artists are installed all around the Wimberley Valley. Stop by the Wimberley Valley Visitor Center, 14100 Ranch Road 12, for a map or find them online at www.WimberleyArts.com, 512-847-2201.

EVERY DAY (except Monday) Wimberley Glassworks gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Glass-

blowing demos daily. www.WGW.com.

EVERY TUESDAY Hill Country Community Band Rehearsals.

Chapel in the Hills. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 512517-3111 SECOND TUESDAY Linda’s Fat Tuesday. Gumbo, crawfish pies, crawfish, beans and rice made from scratch. 512-847-5464. www.facebook. com/LindasFineFoods.

Art Society of Wimberley meets at 6:30 pm.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Farmers’ Market. Senior Citizen’s Activity Center. 512-847-2201.

EVERY WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY Live music at Cypress Creek Cafe. Evenings at 320 Wimberley Square. www.cypresscreekcafe.com, 512-847-0030.

SECOND THURSDAY Hill Country Bead Society Meets. Wimberley Community Center. 1 pm. For information, Marilyn Pierce at mp@smpierce.net.

EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Live Music at Linda’s Fine Foods. 500 Farm Market 2325. 512-847-5464. www.facebook.com/LindasFineFoods.

Live music at Ino’z Brew and Chew (through November 1). Back patio overlooking Cypress Creek. 14004 Ranch Road 12. www. inozwimberley.com, 512-847-6060.

THIRD THURSDAY Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse. Hear some of the best in Central Texas’ musical talent. Concerts held at Wimberley United Methodist Church, Corner Ranch Road 12 and County Road 1492. Doors open by 7 pm, concert at 7:30 pm. Free child care; tamales, pizza, pie, coffee, soft drinks available. Tickets at door. For listing of performers, visit the web site at www. wimberleyumc.com.

EVERY FRIDAY Bingo. VFW Hall. 512-847-6441.

SECOND FRIDAY Wimberley Community Civic Club Meeting.

(September through November, January through May) 11 am at Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12. millymaxey@ gmail.com or Aurora at 512-847-3595.

THIRD FRIDAY Wimberley Parkinson Association Meeting.

Speakers on subjects pertaining to Parkinson, time provided to share happenings in their lives. 11 am at Chapel in the Hills.

Call Gae Koen at 512-847-7953.

EVERY SATURDAY Arnosky Family Farms Market. Fresh cut flowers, cheeses, more. Ranch Road 2325 and Highway 165. www.texascolor.com.

Jackson Open Air Market. Local artists and farmers, food, fun, more. Open at 9 am.

6341 FM 32 in Fischer, Texas. 830-935-2781.

Tour Jacob’s Well. Hear stories about floods, divers, experience beauty of spring that started town. 10 am. www.jacobswellspring.org.

Blair House Inn’s Saturday Evening Dinners.

An evening of Wimberley fine dining, served at 7 pm. Reservations are required. www.blairhouseinn.com, 512-847-1111.

FIRST SATURDAY March - December Wimberley Lions Market Days. Oldest and largest outdoor market in the Hill Country. More than 475 booths. Free admission.

7 am to 4 pm. www.shopmarketdays.com.

Live music at Ino’z Brew and Chew. On the back patio overlooking Cypress Creek.

14004 Ranch Road 12. www.inozwimberley.com, 512-847-6060.

SECOND SATURDAY Wimberley’s Second Saturday Gallery Trail.

4 pm to 7 pm. www.facebook.com/SecondSaturdayGalleryTrail.

SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAY Toastmasters Club. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. 10:30 am. Wimberley Village Library. 512-913-4804.

OCTOBER 1-31 Scarecrow Contest. Charming scarecrows throughout downtown. 512-842-2281.

OCTOBER 4 Starlight Symphony Orchestra. Hear well known, romantic classical compositions

from three renowned composers at 7 pm at Cypress Creek Church. www.

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OCTOBER 8 Wimberley Adoption Group WAGala,. Don’t miss this explosive piano pumpin’ performance from Lance Lipinsky featuring ‘50s and ‘60s smash hits. At Old Glory Ranch. www.wimberleywagrescue.org.

OCTOBER 9-11 36th Annual Wimberley Gospel Music Festival. Friday 3 pm to 8 pm, Saturday 11 am to 10 pm and Sunday 10 am church service under the big tent. Hill Country Cowboy Church, 120 Green Acres Drive. www.WimberleyGospelMusicFestival. com, 830-554-0006.

OCTOBER 11 Starlight Symphony Orchestra Concert. 4 pm. First Baptist Church, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway. StarlightSymphony.org.

OCTOBER 17 Tom Utts Memorial WAG Costumed Pet Parade. Sponsored by Wimberley Merchants Association, Ply! and Sassy Scrappers.

Complimentary pet portraits at 9 am by Mason Photography in lower Ozona parking lot. Parade begins at Ozona Bank and ends behind Cypress Creek Cafe.

Professional disc dogs perform following the parade. www.wimberleymerchants. com, 512-847-1818.

OCTOBER 23-25 Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance present Wimberley Alive! Music and Arts Festival. 3-day arts and music festival in “downtown” Wimberley will feature two artists’ villages and five stages of live music, food vendors, demonstrations, fun for all. www.wimberleyalive.org.

OCTOBER 24-25 Black Diamond Cabaret Theatre presents Kris (Tanto) Paranto. Surviving member of the contract security team guarding and protecting U.S. personnel and assets in Benghazi will tell his story at Wimberley’s VFW Hall at 8 pm. Tickets $30. www. blackdiamondshows.com, 512- 847-7934 OCTOBER 24 12th Annual Hunter’s Night Out Gun Raffle. 6 pm, St. Mary Catholic Church. www. wimberleykchunter.org.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School 11th Annual Fun Run. The Halloween themed 5K trail run, and 1K kiddie run. Chip-timed event with a Halloween costume contest for participants of all ages.www.ststeveschool.org. 512-847-9857.

OCTOBER 25 5th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Food and Fun Run. Fundraiser with proceeds supporting local charities. www.

TheHogPound.com, 512-847-3444.

OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 22 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens presents “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Indoor studio show on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and on Sundays at 2 pm. (October 31 performance at 2 pm). www.EmilyAnn. org, 512-847-6969.

OCTOBER 31 Trick-or-Treating on the Wimberley Square.

All goblins, large and small, are invited to come in costume and visit the merchants who will be handing out candy and goodies from 4 pm to 7 pm. www. wimberleymerchants.com 512-847-1818.

Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department Free Safe Halloween. Safe, fun indoor trick or treating and games at Central Station, 111 Green Acres Drive. 6 pm to 8:30 pm.

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LOCAL EVENTS, from page 26 NOVEMBER 13-14 Wimberley Community Civic Club presents the 28th Annual Hill Country Home Tour. www.wimberleyccc.com, 512-695-5963.

NOVEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 6 Wimberley Players present “Other Desert Cities,” the acclaimed Broadway drama by Jon Robin Baitz. www.WimberleyPlayers.org, 512-847-0475.

NOVEMBER 15 Starlight Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert. 4 pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. www.StarlightSymphony.org.

NOVEMBER 20-22 Wimberley Valley Art League “Treasures for the Holidays” Show and Sale. Community Center. www.wimberleyartleague.org NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 29 EmilyAnn Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol.” Indoor studio show Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. www.emilyann.org. 512-847-6969.

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 29 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens 18th Annual Trail of Lights. Sundays through Thursdays 6 pm to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 6 pm to 10 pm. Walking path with more than 100 lighted exhibits created by local businesses, churches, organizations and families. Yule Log, entertainment most nights.

Free; donations appreciated. www.EmilyAnn.org, 512-847-6969.

DECEMBER 4, 5, 6 Wimberley Community Chorus Christmas Concerts. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

www.wimberleycommunitychorus.org, 512-517-3111.

DECEMBER 12 Winter’s Eve, A Christmas Festival. Hometown fun on the Square. Santa arrives at 6 pm. www.wimberleymerchants.com, 512847-1818.

DECEMBER 20 Starlight Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert. 4 pm at Wimberley First Baptist Church. www.StarlightSymphony.org.

JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 21 “Narnia: The Musical.” Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, www.EmilyAnn.org, 512-847-6969.

FEBRUARY 21 Starlight Symphony Orchestra. 4 pm at Wimberley First Baptist Church. www.

StarlightSymphony.org.

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 20 “Aladdin.” Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm. EmilyAnn Theatre. www.

EmilyAnn.org, 512-847-6969.

MARCH 5, 2016 Texas Night Sky Festival. Activities planned for all ages, including live presentations, education, science and arts displays, solar observations, a mobile planetarium, demonstrations of glare-reducing lighting, and a good, oldfashioned Star Party. Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. 3 pm to 10 pm. www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, 512-858-4725.

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Public Schools

KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL 515 FM 2325, 512-847-6867, kapschool.org. Free, public charter high school serving grades 9-12. KAPS emphasizes individual attention, academic achievement and community service for students. Accelerated curriculum, advanced placement (AP) courses available. Sports include archery, martial arts, volleyball and yoga.

Wide variety of electives including Female Empowerment, Gardening, Film, Entrepeneurship, Marketing and more.

WIMBERLEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT wimberley.txed.net, 512-847-2414 Wimberley ISD provides public education to students in Wimberley and the surrounding areas. Children from pre-K through 12th grade attend classes on four separate campuses.

• Scudder Elementary 400 Green Acres Rd., 512-847-3407 Pre-K through 1st grade.

• Jacobs Well Elementary 3470 Ranch Road 2325, 512-847-5558 Grades 2-5.

• Danforth Junior High 200 Texas Boulevard, 512-847-2181 Grades 6-8.

• Wimberley High School 100 Carney Lane, 512-847-5729. In addition to a strong academic program, WHS is known for its prowess in UIL competitions. The theater department has a history of awards. The band is successful in marching and concert meets. Opportunities for involvement in clubs and organizations abound, and a strong sports program includes football, tennis, basketball, track, softball, volleyball, more.

Private Schools

WIMBERLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 45 La Buena Vista Drive, 512-847-6055 Providing a Montessori-based education for students ages three through 13.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 6000 FM 3237, 512-847-9857, ststeveschool.org For 25 years, St. Stephen’s has been helping students develop a lifelong love for learning. Ages three through sixth grade.

ZWEITES HAUS SCHOOL of WIMBERLEY 1500 Fischer Store Road, 512-847-7459, learningandlove.com. Christian-based child care and education for children ages 2 months to Pre-Kindergarten. Also offers fun-filled after-school program including pickup from local elementary schools and homework help, daily, for children Kindergarten through 12+ years of age.

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14500 Ranch Road 12, Suite 2 Wimberley Mountain Plaza Wimberley, Texas

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Candy Spitzer is a long time Wimberley resident and has been a real estate broker in the Hill Country area for 26 years. In 1999, she formed Spitzer & Associates to bring together a group of quality real estate professionals to provide brokerage services in Texas. She specializes in sustainable green homes, unique properties, farm and ranch acreage, waterfront settings, and commercial properties.

Candy is a University of Texas graduate and has graduate work in business administration and psychology. A certified mediator in two-party and multi-party dispute resolution, she is a member of the Austin Board of Realtors and is currently working on a development of “off the grid” beautiful homes on acreage in our area. She loves wide open spaces, animals, bright starry nights, and good friends. Candy can be reached by phone at 512-633-7349.

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Linda Germain has been a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty for the past 11 years, since starting her Real Estat career in 2004. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Linda attended San Francisco State College and then spent more than 25 years in retail management for major retailers. Outstanding customer service has always been a high priority in Linda’s retail career and remains her number one priority in working with her Real Estate clients. She is a member of the National and Texas Association of Realtors, as well as the Austin and Central Texas Board of Realtors. Linda and her husband, Gene, moved to Wimberley more than 11 years ago and both are active, involved members of the Wimberley Community. Linda has served as Chairman of the Board for the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce, past President and current Membership Chair for the Wimberley Community Chorus and she is the facilitator for the Wimberley Caregiver’s Support Group as a long-time volunteer for the Austin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Barbara is a Broker Associate and Team Leader for Hills of Texas Sky Realty. Previously Sponsoring Broker and Co-Owner of Hills of Texas Realty, Barbara made the decision in August 2015 to merge her company with Sky Realty, an independent, real estate firm based out of Austin.

“The merge has freed up my time to take on new clients and provide a higher level of service. I am proud of the excellent team I’ve built at Hills of Texas. The merge with Sky Realty has given our agents the marketing and branding tools to excel far above what any other Real Estate firm can offer.

It’s not about the Broker/Owner of the company.

It’s about each individual agent and how their knowledge and experience will benefit their clients and the company as a whole,” she says.

Barbara moved to Wimberley in 1997 when she became a full time Realtor® and later received her Broker’s license. She is a local market expert, top producer, and a Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Real Estate agent. Originally from Houston and a graduate of the University of Texas, Barbara lives in Wimberley with her husband, Gaylan, and son, Austin.

She is a member of the Austin MLS, Central Texas MLS and serves on the Public Relations Committee for the Four Rivers Association of Realtors®. Barbara supports several non-profit organizations and is Treasurer for the local Hochheim Prairie Insurance Board that provides scholarships to graduating seniors. As she truly believes and gladly shares, “I feel blessed to live in the Texas Hill Country, and to have the opportunity to serve and support my community.”

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Wimberley Churches

Unity of Wimberley Rev. Ellen Debenport

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Pastor Rebecca Sogge

he bluebonnets were blooming when Rev. Ellen Debenport came to join Unity of Wimberley in 2009. She had spent the previous year writing her first book, “The Five Principles: A Guide to Practical Spirituality,” and before that served as senior minister of the 1,000-member Unity Church of Dallas. Here, she found a joyous and energetic spiritual community on 43 acres of beautiful Hill Country property and has never looked back.

Unity of Wimberley welcomes all people. The 11 am Sunday service averages about 100, plus the children – babies to teenagers – in the youth programs. The church has a pool that offers memberships each summer, hiking trails and a labyrinth. But most of all, it has a spirit of inclusivity and camaraderie, supporting each other in spiritual growth. For more information about Unity of Wimberley, visit the web site at www.unityofwimberley.com

St. Mary Catholic Church Rev. Hilario Guajardo

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ev. Hilario Guajardo was born on April 9, 1960 in Salado, Texas and graduated from Salado High School in 1978. Father Hilario attended Temple Jr. College and the University of Texas at Austin. He then attended St. Meinrad College Seminary in St. Meinrad, Indiana where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology then furthered his education at St. Meinrad School of Theology where he received his Masters Degree in Divinity in May 1989.

Father Hilario’s family is originally from Salado. His interests are primarily helping people in the ministry, teaching, preaching, and jail/prison ministry. His hobbies include sports, traveling, exercising. He has served the Central Texas Catholic Diocese of Austin for over 22 years.

On January 2, 2012 he arrived to serve in the Wimberley area for the next six years. Father Hilario is very ecumenical in his approach to ministry, and hopes to be supportive of our surrounding communities, and their leaders.

Lutheran Church

of the Resurrection

Pastor Rebecca Sogge

St. Mary Catholic Church Weekend/Weekday Mass Schedule Saturday ...........................................................5:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday English ................................................ 8:00 am & 10:00 am Sunday Spanish ................................................................. 12:00 pm Monday - Communion Service ............................................9:00 am Tuesday Mass ........................................................................ 5:30 pm Wednesday - Friday Mass ......................................................9:00 am

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astor Becky Sogge of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection has more than 25 years of experience as a pastor. She has served small congregations in Southwestern Minnesota as well as large congregations in the Minneapolis area. She grew up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota attending Augsburg College and Luther Seminary. She and her two daughters came together as a family through adoption. As a family they enjoy traveling, playing games and keeping up with each other through texts and Facebook. In Wimberley, Pastor Becky sings with the Wimberley Community Chorus, enjoys walking her dogs, golfing and exploring the area. Pastor Becky and Lutheran Church of the Resurrection gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am and welcome all to join them for worship.

Chapel in the Hills Interdenominational Church

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday ................................. 4-5 pm and by appointment

Rev. Hilario Guajardo

http://saintmaryswimberley.com phone 512-847-9181 • fax 512-847-5573 email: office@saintmaryswimberley.com 14711 Ranch Road 12 • Wimberley, TX 78676 30 • Welcome to Wimberley • Fall/Winter 2015-16

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Worship Services 9 am & 11 am • Christian Education 10 am • Childcare Provided Rev. Jim Denham • 14601 Ranch Rd 12 North (next to the new HEB) • 512-847-9762

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Wimberley Church of Christ Tim Moore

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im Moore is a native Texan who grew up in the oil fields of north Texas near Wichita Falls. After attending school in Lubbock, he and his wife, Brooke, spent 15 years in the western Colorado town of Paonia where Tim was minister for the Paonia Church of Christ. Tim and Brooke moved to Wimberley in March of 2003. They have three grown children and four grandchildren.

Wimberley Church of Christ meets at 15500 North Ranch Road 12. Sunday morning Bible Study is at 9:30 am, followed by Worship at 10:30 am. Sunday evening Bible Study is at 5 pm, Wednesday evening Bible Study is at 7 pm.

For information, please call 512-847-9357.

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm

Chapel in the Hills Rev. Jim Denham

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everend Denham and Molly moved to Wimberley from South Padre Island where Jim served as resident Chaplain for Chapel by the Sea since 2008.

From 1999 to 2008, Reverend Denham served as Senior Pastor for the Chapel in the Hills in Wimberley. Jim has also served as Director of Chaplaincy Services for the Seton Hospital System, Pastor of Austin Heights Baptist Church and Hospice Chaplain for Girling Home Hospice.

Jim has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Texas in Austin, a Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, KY, and Clinical Pastoral Education from Baptist Hospital, San Antonio.

“Let’s jump start the joy and happiness and see what God can do with our efforts to be his followers at our special place to worship, our church, Chapel in the Hills,” says Reverend Denham. Jim and Molly have three daughters and two grandsons. Molly is an Education Consultant.

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St Mary Catholic Church 14711 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9181

Chapel In The Hills 14601 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9762 Hill Country Cowboy Church 120 Green Acres Drive 512-847-9526 The Wimberley Square in the 1930s. Photo courtesy Dorothy Wimberley Kerbow.

In the 1850s, Wimberley had a grist mill, tannery, store, shoe shop, and a school that was also used as a church and meeting hall. By the 1870s, it also had a blacksmith. By 1880, the Post Office was set up. By 1900, nine houses were built around the square. By the 1920s, the county finally started to improve roads in and out of the village (the road to San Marcos was paved in 1921).

By 1939, electricity was available. The population tripled from 1880 to 1947, based on estimates by the Post Office, to a little more than 400 people.

Wimberley Weather

Welcome to Wimberley. If you’re new to these parts, here’s some weather information that will help you plan ahead.

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Average Low

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April 77......................56...................... 2.48 May 84......................64...................... 4.20 June 89......................70...................... 5.14 July 92......................72...................... 2.93 August 94......................72...................... 2.24 September 88......................68...................... 3.39 October 79......................58...................... 4.30 November 69......................49...................... 3.22 December 61......................41...................... 2.29 January 60......................39...................... 2.24 February 63......................42...................... 2.18 March 70......................49...................... 2.91 source:

St Stephen’s Episcopal 6000 Ranch Rd 3237 512-847-9956

Cowboys for Jesus 8400 FM 32 • Fischer, Texas 210-389-6235 Cypress Creek Church 211 Stillwater 512-847-1222 First Baptist Church 15951 Winters Mill Pkwy.

512-847-9035 Freedom Valley Fellowship 10691 Ranch Road 12 512-680-9765

Unity Church of Wimberley 455 White Wings Road 512-847-6587 Wimberley Church of Christ 15500 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9357 Wimberley Christian Church 13706 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3853

Jehovah’s Witness 443 Jacobs Well Road 512-847-8129

Wimberley Presbyterian 956 Ranch Rd 2325 512-847-5292

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Spoke Hill at Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3386

Wimberley United Methodist Church CR 1492 & Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3109

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ell Springs Winery — the bucolic country vineyard and tasting room on Bell Springs Road — is coming to town with the opening of a speakeasy-style tasting room in Dripping Spring’s new historic district.

Owners Angie and Nate Pruitt have completed work on their Sidecar Tasting Room on Old Fitzhugh Road.

The couple completely renovated an original 1940s woodframe house and outfitted it in Prohibition-era decor and furnishings (including a 1911 piano with a Hollywood history).

They chose the name Sidecar for this second tasting room because it See SIDECAR, page 33

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While the original Tasting Room out at Bell Springs Winery still offers leisurely afternoon wine-sipping overlooking pastoral country scenes, Sidecar has a more uptown feel.

Its close proximity to Dripping Springs’ growing number of restaurants and entertainment venues makes it convenient for diners to drop in for a glass of wine before dinner or for a nightcap afterwards.

Sidecar also offers an expanded drink menu, including wine cocktails and Bell Springs Cider, with Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Like the original Bell Springs Tasting Room, Sidecar serves “nibbles” to accompany the wine — a selection of meat and cheese plates, along with some extraordinary sweets. And guests can enjoy live piano music Fridays and Saturdays.

Nate says he tried to reuse as much of the original house material as possible during the renovation.

“We had new batten boards specially milled to match the originals, and even turned the old wooden siding into into rustic drink tables,” he points out.

Angie brought her designer’s eye to the interior, using historically-accurate pressed tin ceiling panels, stained wood wainscoting, antique style wallpaper and a 30’ long bar that runs the length of the main room.

The lighting fixtures, wall trim and furniture all reflect the period theme.

Outside, covered front and back porches offer a choice of sun or shade at any time of day or year.

Washer pits and an outdoor stage are surrounded by bright landscaping.

A new parking lot in the rear supplies ample off-street parking for both Sidecar and its next-door-neighbor, Pink West Salon.

Nate is still hatching ideas for what to do with the original smokehouse and outhouse on the property, but it will be something fun, he assures us.

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“We worked closely with the City to comply with historic, architectural, lighting and color ordinances. It was a pleasant mutual partnership.”

He says he’s excited about the next five years in Dripping Springs, as more restaurants and shops bring people to town to spend the day. Nate and Angie are firmly planted here, they say, with their two young children planning to attend Dripping Springs schools and call this their hometown.

Bell Springs Winery sources grapes from all over the world (including Texas) to produce the current reserve of five red, five white and one rose wines.

Their wines can be purchased at both of the tasting rooms, through the Bell Springs Winery web site and as a member of their Wine Club. Bell Springs wine-by-the-glass is also available at the Mercantile Wine and Tapas Bar and Homespun Restaurant in Dripping Springs.

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FYI • Bell Springs Winery’s Sidecar Tasting Room is located at 501 Old Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs.

Hours are 2 pm to 9 pm Monday through Thursday, 2 pm to 10 pm Friday, noon to 10 pm Saturday and noon to 8 pm Sunday. For more information, see their Facebook page (Sidecar Tasting Room) or call 512-643-7398. More information about Bell Springs Winery is available at www. bellspringswinery.com

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