2014 City Source Book

THE WHO, WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN FOR FREDERICKSBURG AND GILLESPIE COUNTY

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New to town?

Welcome to Fredericksburg. Fortune magazine recently named us a top 10 retirement destination, so we figure there will be others coming our way. This source book will give Ken Esten Cooke you the Who, What, Where and When around town, and if you can’t find it in here, just ask an old-timer. They will be happy to help you.

Fredericksburg has much to offer, from tradition, to German culture, to music, to wine and much more. It’s a place we love to call home, and we hope you do, too.

Willkommen!

— Ken Esten Cooke, publisher

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Article Index City of Fredericksburg Gillespie County Hill Country Memorial Utilities and services Appraisal district Local realtors Public schools University Private schools Newspaper Chamber, CVB, EDC

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City of Fredericksburg Located in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg was settled by German immigrants in 1846. The city serves as the county seat for Gillespie County.

Fredericksburg City Council Adopted by the citizens of Fredericksburg in 1991, the Home Rule Charter type of government is the legislative and governing body of the city, and consists of a mayor and four council members. They are elected from the city at-large.

The term for the mayor and council members is two years. No mayor

Fredericksburg City Council (term expiration in parentheses)

Jeryl Hoover, mayor (May 2014) Tim Dooley (May 2014) Gary Neffendorf (May 2015) Graham Pearson (May 2015) Kathy Sanford (May 2014)

or council member may serve more than four consecutive two-year terms in the same office.

The terms of the council members are staggered so that two members are elected to a regular term each year.

Generally, city council regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month, beginning at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Center, 1601 East Main Street.

Fredericksburg’s City Hall building is located at 126 West Main Street.

The phone number there is 997-7521.

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6 City staff City Manager: Kent Myers City Secretary: Shelley Britton Municipal Judge: Joyce Spisak Court Clerk: Sally Tatsch City Attorney: Pat McGowan Director of Emergency Services:

John Culpepper Fire Dept. Chief: Myron Fiedler Police Dept. Chief: Steve Wetz Building Official: Kyle Staudt Director of Development Services: Brian Jordan Development Coordinator:

Tammie Loth City Code Enforcement Officer:

Annette Loth Director of Finance: Brad Kott Accountant: Laura Hollenbeak Director of Public Works and Utilities: Clinton Bailey Asst. Director of Public Works:

Alan Saenger, RPS Asst. City Engineer:

Kris Kneese Engineering Technician:

Lea Feuge Inspector: Bob Smith

City

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City Boards

Daryl Whitworth (July 2015)

Board of Adjustment

Appointed by the city council, the Zoning Board of Adjustment has the power to grant variances from zoning property development regulations and certain provisions of the sign ordinance.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings are only scheduled when an application is submitted.

Board Members

(term expiration in parentheses) Mike Dooley, chair (July 2015) Robert Deming, vice chair (July 2014) Barbara Heinen (July 2015) Jim McAfee (July 2016) Cynthia Scroggins (July 2016) Alternates Gesena Houy (July 2014)

HILL COUNTRY CREDIT UNION

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• ATM • Checking • Savings • CDs • IRAs, Roth & Reg. • Loans • Christmas Club 610 W. Main • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-2557 FAX 830-997-9822 Membership open to anyone living in and/or working in Kimble, Mason, Llano, Blanco and Gillespie Counties.

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board looks over all applications proposing alterations, changes, construction, demolition or relocation within the Historic District and Historic Landmarks.

Board Members

(term expiration in parentheses) Sharon Joseph, chair (July 2014) Larry Jackson, vice chair (July 2016) Stan Klein (July 2015) Mike Penick (July 2015) J. Hardin Perry (July 2015) Charles Schmidt (July 2014) Alternates Burleigh Arnecke (July 2014) Eric Parker (July 2016) Karen Oestreich (July 2016)

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City

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2014 Scheduled Meetings

Feb. 11: (Completed application required by 01-27.); March 11: (Completed application required by 02-24.); April 15: (Completed application required by 03-31.); May 13: (Completed application required by 04-28.); June 10: (Completed application required by 05-26); July 15: (Completed application required by 06-30); Aug. 12: (Completed application required by 07-28.); Sept. 9: (Completed application required by 08-25.); Oct. 14: (Completed application required by 09-29.); Nov. 12: (Completed application required by 10-27.); Dec. 9: (Completed application required by 11-24.);

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission has the

Parks and Recreation – 997-4202 Director: Jimmy Alexander Golf Pro Shop – 997-4010 Director: Alan Wooley Street Department – 997-7521 Superintendent: Glen Koennecke Electric Department – 997-7521 Superintendent: Lee Stubblefield Sanitation Department — 997-3459 Superintendent: Mike Hartmann Water Department – 997-7521 Superintendent: Tony Hawley

power and has as its duty to hold public hearings and make recommendations to the city council on all proposals for amending, changing or adding to the zoning ordinance.

Board Members

Janice Menking, chair (July 2016) Brenda Segner, vice chair (July 2014) Todd Willingham (July 2015) Chris Kaiser (July 2014)

Charlie Kiehne (July 2015) Bill Pipkin (July 2016) Daryl Whitworth (July 2014) Steve Thomas (July 2016) Bobby Watson (July 2015)

2014 Scheduled Meetings

Feb. 5: (For 2-17 council meeting.); March 5: (For 3-17 meeting; completed application required by 2-3.); April 9: (For 4-21 meeting; completed application by 3-10.); May 7: (For 5-19 meeting; completed application by 4-7.); June 4: (For 6-16 meeting; completed application by 5-5.); July 9: (For 7-21 meeting; completed application by 6-9.); Aug. 6: (For 8-18 meeting; completed application by 7-7.); Sept. 3: (For 9-15 meeting; completed application by 8-4.); Oct. 8: (For 10-20 meeting; completed application by 9-8.); Nov. 5: (For 11-17 meeting; completed application by 10-6.); Dec. 3: (For 12-15 meeting; completed application by 11-3.).

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Gillespie County Gillespie County’s 1,061 square miles lies at the heart of the Lone Star State’s 254-county body.

Visible on a Texas map because of its straight lines and near-perfect rectangular shape, the county serves as home to just under 25,000 residents, with many of those concentrated in and just outside of the county seat of Fredericksburg.

County facilities County services are provided through the Gillespie County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Fredericks-

burg at 101 West Main Street.

Situated on “Courthouse Square,” the courthouse is joined there by Pioneer Memorial Library, the Gillespie County Law

Enforcement Building which houses the Gillespie County Jail and the Gillespie County Annex 1 building (located in the former U.S. Post OfCont. on page 9

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Gillespie County fice.) Annex 1 features the driver’s license office, the justices of the peace offices, the county attorney’s office, community service department and the hot check department.

Gillespie County Annex 2, another auxiliary building, is located across the street from the courthouse in the 100 block of South Adams Street and it houses the Veterans’ Affairs office.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office, are located in the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Center, 1601 East Main Street.

And, three miles southwest of downtown Fredericksburg off Texas Highway 16, the county also operates the Gillespie County Airport, an around-the-clock general aviation facility with a 5,000-foot taxiway and fuel services.

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Gillespie employs about 140 people, who are led by 16 officials elected to fouryear terms.

Commissioners Court

- County Judge Mark Stroeher; - Commissioner, Precinct 1 – Curtis Cameron; - Commissioner, Precinct 2 – William (Billy) Roeder; - Commissioner, Precinct 3 – Calvin Ransleben; - Commissioner, Precinct 4 – Donnie Schuch.

The governing body for the county handles construction and maintenance of the county roads, bridges and facilities, plus general business matters.

The court holds meetings open to the public every second and fourth Monday of the month, at 9 a.m., in the county courtroom of the courthouse.

Contact county officials by phoning 830-997-7503 or faxing 830-997-9958.

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Last tastin g begins 15 minutes before clo sing.

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Mon. - Thurs. 10-5:30; Fri. & Sat. 10-7:30; Sun. 12-5:30 Phone: (830) 990-8747 • 247 W. Main email: wine@fbgwinery.com www.fbgwinery.com

Locally grown Native Trees Specializaling in Big Tooth Maples from Lost Maples State Park • Improved Top Soils • Compost • Mulch • Delivery & Installation Available

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820 Old San Antonio Road • Fredericksburg

830-644-2616

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Gillespie County County Attorney

- County Attorney Chris Nevins.

- Meg Burdick, receptionist/ victim assistance coordinator; - Dale Heimann, hot check department, and, - Kevin Vreeland, investigator.

The county attorney is responsible for representing the State of Texas in all criminal cases under examination or prosecution in Gillespie County.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays with a closing for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

Contact Nevins’ office at 830-990-0675 or email countyattorney@gillespiecounty.org.

Tax rates Cont. from page 9

Tax Assessor-Collector

-Tax Assessor-Collector Marissa Weinheimer.

Services provided: - Motor vehicle titles, registration and sales tax; - Boat titles, registration and sales tax; - Voter registration; - Collection of ad valorem taxes for all entities in the county, and, - Alcoholic beverage permit renewals.

Justices of the Peace

- Precinct 1 – Louis Rech; - Precinct 2 – Carl Schoessow.

They hear all Class C misdemeanors, handle civil disputes involving amounts up to $10,000 in value and do inquests, Cont. on page 11

City of Fredericksburg — $0.2600/$100 Gillespie County — $0.3805/$100 Underground Water Conservation District (HUW) — $0.0080/$100 Water Control and Improvement District (WCD) — $0.0002/$100 Stonewall Water Control and Improvement District (WDS) — $0.3350/$100 Fredericksburg ISD (SFB) — $1.1462/$100 Harper ISD (SHP) — $1.0400/$100 Doss CCSD (SD) — $0.9267/$100

Combination of rates based on what entities you live in:

City, County, HUW, WCD, SFB — $1.7949/$100 County, HUW, WCD, SFB — $1.5349/$100 County, HUW, WCD, WDS, SFB — $1.8699/$100 County, HUW, WCD, SHP — $1.4287/$100 County, HUW, WCD, SD — $1.3154/$100 *Rates are per $100 valuation

Welcome Fredericksburg Visitors

For a special taste of “the good old days”, stop by and see us at Dooley’s 5-10-25¢ Store.

From our wooden floors to our pressed metal ceilings, we’re truly an old-fashioned variety store, offering service, hospitality and atmosphere just like when Grandma and Grandpa were kids.

Established 1923

Conveniently Located In Downtown Fredericksburg 131-133 East Main • 830-997-3458

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Gillespie County

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mental commitments and evictions.

County Clerk

as per the commissioners’ directions.

District Clerk

She and her staff conduct elections, record public land records, serve as clerk for county criminal, civil, juvenile and probate courts, record births, deaths and marriages and keep record on registered marks and brands.

County Treasurer

Her office handles all felony criminal cases, divorces and parent/child relationship matters, plus works with all civil cases over $10,000, processes passport applications and handles naturalization and citizenship records.

- Clerk Mary Lynn Rusche.

- Treasurer Laura Lundquist.

Her office invests available county funds, receives and accounts for all monies belonging to the county and pays monies belonging to the county

- Clerk Jan Davis.

Sheriff

- Sheriff Buddy Mills.

- Chief Deputy James Segner.

The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office’s deputies enforce state laws and protect those who live and visit here.

County Constables

- Precinct 1 - Mark Tree, and, - Precinct 2 - Warren Ottmers.

They serve as bailiffs for justice of the peace courts, collect money owed on judgments, serve the civil process of all courts, enforce traffic laws and assist other law agencies at traffic accidents, among other duties.

Other offices Residents are also served by a host of other county offices, among them the county Surveyor’s office, Extension office, the Veterans’ Service Office, the Gillespie Central Appraisal District, and more.

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Hospital Breast Center – HCM Breast Center’s digital mammography unit is an important first step in discovering a breast tumor early. The center performs about 450 mammograms a month and discovers between 45 to 55 suspicious spots a year. Phone 990-6181.

Hill Country Memorial (830) 997-4353 1020 S. Highway 16 Post Office Box 835 Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Cancer Resource Center – The CRC offers complimentary services, including symptom management tips, head coverings for temporary hair loss (wigs, hats and scarves frequently available at no charge), educational and psychosocial support for patients, survivors and caregivers; and nutrition pamphlets, books and classes. Phone 990-6648.

Baby and Women’s Services – Baby delivery is made easier at HCM. From learning about child care on-line to welcoming your baby in a pleasant, private delivery room. HCM delivers up to 600 babies a year. Phone 990-6181.

Cardiac Rehab – Cardiac rehab services is for those who have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, angina, heart valve repair or replacement, coronary stenting, procedures to re-open arteries, heartrelated chest discomfort or heart-lung transplant.

Phone 997-1358.

ER – At the HCM Emergency Department, a patient’s situation will be quickly assessed by a triage nurse. EMS service is available by calling 911. Department phone is 997-1275.

Home Care – HCM Home Care will go to the patient with skilled nurses, home health aides,

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Hospital therapists and social services professionals to provide care.

Phone (toll-free) 800-859-3169 or 997-1336.

Hospice – Providing comfort during advanced illness. Phone 997-1335.

Imaging – Offers digital mammography, ultrasound, MRI, CT, MRA scans, and nuclear medicine. Phone 990-6192.

Occupational Rehab – Occupational therapy includes: neuro re-education for stroke patients, hand therapy, custom splints, upper body rehab, adaptive equipment education, and activities of daily living teaching.

Phone 997-1357.

Orthopedic Services – Features a comprehensive approach to treating injuries and diseases

Cont. from page 12 of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

Phone 990-5080.

Physical Rehab – Helping patients recover from an injury or debilitating condition. Call 9971357.

Pulmonary Rehab – Offering assessment, patient training, exercise, education classes and follow up for diseases involving the lungs. Phone 997-1358.

Restore – HCM’s knee and hip replacement program, rated No. 1 in Texas and top 1 percent in the U.S. for major orthopedic surgery. Call 990-5080.

Sleep Lab – Offers diagnoses and help for snoring, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia and limb movement. Phone 9971418.

Speech Rehab – Provides therapy techniques for a variety of speech-related problems.

Phone 997-1357 or 997-1414.

Wellness Center – The Wellness Center now has more than 20,000 square feet of fitness area devoted to strength training and cardiovascular fitness equipment. Phone 997-1355.

Women, Infants and Children – Provides nutritious foods, education and breast-feeding assistance. Phone 800-347-9559.

Wound Healing – Provides treatment of complex wounds.

Phone 997-1265.

Lifeline – A personal response service to ensure help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at the press of a button. Phone 1-800-242-1306, ext. 4659.

Whether you are a newcomer or a native, you’ll find just what you need at Immel Motors. If you need a new car or truck, or repairs on your vehicle, we have a full service repair facility as well as quality pre-owned cars, trucks and SUV’s.

1279 US Hwy. 87 S. • www.immelmotors.com • (830) 997-2129

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Tatsch Well Service Specializing in Taking Care of our customers and striving for complete satisfaction.

We go to any depth for your water well needs.

Dennis S. Tatsch - Owner

Serving the Hill Country since 1973

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SOURCE BOOK Water restrictions Currently, the City of Fredericksburg is under Stage 4 restrictions, which regulates that outdoor irrigation may occur by hose-end sprinklers, automatic sprinklers, soaker hoses or drip irrigation on designated days between midnight and 10 a.m. and between 6 p.m. and midnight.

Watering will be permitted on: •Monday for addresses ending in a 1 or 2, •Tuesday for addresses ending in a 3 or 4, •Wednesday for addresses ending in a 5 or 6, •Thursday for addresses ending in a 7 or 8, and, •Friday for addresses ending in a 9 or 0.

No watering is allowed either on Saturdays or Sundays.

The city is actively working on developing new water regulations with a decision expected this spring. More information will be available at www.fbgtx.org.

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Utilities, services The City of Fredericksburg provides utility services, including electricity, water, sewer and garbage collection. In addition, the city provides leaf and brush service to its residential customers.

The city recently approved rate increases for their utilities, with changes still pending for the city’s brush and leaf pickup.

Electricity The city provides electrical service to most city residential and commercial customers. To establish service or to ask questions related to

billing, contact the Utility Billing Department at 830997-7521. Additional information is available online at www.fbgtx.org regarding establishing service and rates.

For outages during normal business hours, or service issues, contact the Electric Department at 997-7521.

Outside of normal business hours, call 997-8080.

Please note that if you live in a location that is not incorporated within the City of Fredericksburg, then you will obtain electricity from Central Texas Electric Cooperative.

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PROFESSIONAL LP GAS SERVICE FOR HOME & BUSINESS Complete Leak Test & Safety Inspection Done Before New Customer Fill-Up “QUALITY SERVICE INSTALLATION”

Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm Sat. 9 -12 (Winter)

EASY IN & OUT BOTTLE RV FILLING STATION

TANKS & SYSTEMS INSTALLED & SERVICED

GRILLS

TOLL FREE: 1-800-997-8621

GAS LOGS

830-997-8621

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Utilities Cont. from page 15

Water, sewer The city provides fresh water service and sewer/wastewater service to all city residents and commercial customers. To establish service or to ask questions related to billing, contact the Utility Billing Department at 997-7521.

Additional information is available on the web site regarding establishing service and rates.

To report a water main break, sewer backup, fire hydrant leak, or for other service issues during normal business hours, contact the Water Department at 9977521. Outside of normal business hours, you may also report a water main break or fire hydrant issue by calling 997-8080.

Telephone The primary local phone company in Fredericksburg for landline service is Verizon. For new service, service changes, or problems, contact them at 1-800-VERIZON. Garbage collection The City of Fredericksburg offers garbage collection for residential customers only. Commercial garbage collection is provided by private, for profit companies.

Customers should have their can(s) at the curb, with the arrow pointing to the curb, before 7 a.m. on their designated pick-up day.

No rocks, broken concrete or asphalt, earth, roofing materials or trash generated by contractors or private businesses on the premises should be placed in the city’s collection carts.

Also, Texas law prohibits the disposal of tires, batteries, used motor oil and oil filters, paint, Cont. on page 19

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Complete Auto Service

Complete Petroleum Products & Automotive Services with friendly personnel to assist you.

Laser Touchless Car Wash Self-Serve Gasoline

H Fredericksburg’s H Most Complete Auto & Truck Center Since 1928

509 S. Adams on State Highway 16 South Fredericksburg, Texas 830-997-4382

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Utilities antifreeze or coolants through household garbage. Syringes may be safely disposed if placed in a container with a lid taped shut.

A map indicating the weekly trash pickup schedule is included in this source book.

Natural gas Natural gas service is available to all city residents through Atmos Energy. For new service or service changes, contact them at 1-888-286-6700.

If you smell natural gas or suspect a gas leak, call 9-1-1 and the Fredericksburg Fire Department will

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respond. The fire department will contact Atmos Energy as necessary for emergency repairs.

Leaf collection The city conducts two leaf collection periods during the year — one in the fall and another during spring — at no additional cost to city residents.

Notice of the specific dates of the collection periods will be published in advance in the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post and aired on the local radio station.

During those collection times, residents are

asked to place leaves (free of limbs and debris) on the street in front of their homes, approximately one foot from the curb line.

Collection crews who regularly patrol all streets within the city limits will remove the piles of leaves.

Brush chipping City utility customers are also entitled to take advantage of the free brush-chipping service.

City staff are in the process of making changes to the brush chipping service. More information will be available online at www.fbgtx.org.

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Appraisal district Funeral homes Located in the basement of the Gillespie County Courthouse, the Gillespie Central Appraisal District is charged with determining values on every piece of real estate in the county. paying each year.

Each May, new and long-time property owners alike will receive in the mail the appraised values of their properties. They then have 30 days in which to file a formal protest if they disagree with the numbers.

The appraisal district office welcomes taxpayers to visit them at the courthouse for discussions about any property values they may find questionable.

Oftentimes, having a quick visit there offers both the appraisers and the property own-ers some insight into the situation. Because of that open line of communication, resolutions often occur at that point.

More information is available at 997-9807 or online at www.gillespiecad.org.

Fredericksburg is served by two funeral homes that offer a complete line of services.

• Fredericksburg Funeral Home, 2278 U.S. Highway 87 South, P.O. Box 2883, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624; office, 830-997-9212; fax, 830-997-8086.

• Schaetter Funeral Home, 302 E. San Antonio St., P.O. Box 489, Fredericksburg, Texas; 830-9972151; 1-800-880-2152; fax 830-997-2153.

DARIN W. HOLMES, D.D.S. General Dentistry

830-997-9505 707 South Adams Fredericksburg

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Come to the Heritage Place for the warmth of fellowship, where you feel right at home.

• Elegant Private Rooms with Full Private Baths • Beauty Shop, Game Room, Exercise Room • 24-Hour Security • Housekeeping and Laundry Service • Scheduled Transportation

• Full Time Recreational Director • Personal Care Services Available • Beautiful Dining Room • Three Meals Daily, Served Restaurant Style • Much, Much More!

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www.heritageplaceoffredericksburg.com

Connie Eckhardt

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With Culligan® salt service, your Culligan Man not only delivers water softener salt right to your door, he will fill your brine tank, too. You don’t have to do a thing.

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Local Service Since 1947

Culligan Water Conditioning 108 Oakhaven Ln • Frederdericksburg, TX 78624

Water Softener Salt Delivery From Your Culligan Man.

830-997-5539

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Hill Country Lawn & Landscaping Kevin MacWithey Professional Horticulturist

• Bachelor of Science Horticulture • Texas A&M Specialist in Trees and Woody Plants • Texas A&M Specialist in Perennial and Annual Plants • Texas Certified Landscape Professional 443 CLP443 • Certified Professional Turfgrass Manager 11-213 CPTM 11-213 • International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist ISA Certified Arborist TX-4037A Landscape Design Landscape Construction Landscape Maintenance

Seasonal Color Installation Landscape Consultant Construction Site Tree Management

830-997-6160 kevin@hillcountrylandscapes.com hillcountrylandscapes.com

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Emergency numbers When there’s an emergency, the most important telephone number to dial is 9-1-1. But there are times when people just need information of a non-emergency nature from the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office, the Fredericksburg Police Department, other law enforcement agencies or any of the volunteer fire departments.

Listed below are the non-emergency phone numbers for the various agencies in the county.

Volunteer Fire Departments/EMS •Doss — 669-2220.

•Fredericksburg — 997-5603.

•Harper VFD, EMS — 864-4253.

•Stonewall — 644-5571.

•Tierra Linda — (830) 792-3533.

•Willow City — 685-3376.

•Fredericksburg EMS — 997-5603.

Law Enforcement Non-emergency numbers for the various departments include the following: •Fredericksburg Police Department — 997-

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•Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office — 9977585 or 1-800-735-0362.

•Gillespie County Constables — 997-7585.

•Texas Cattle Rangers — 997-7585.

•Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Wardens Office — 997-7585.

Hospital •Hill Country Memorial — 997-4353. (Note: When requiring emergency ambulance service, dial 9-1-1 rather than the business number.)

Metal Buildings & Pole Barns General Contracting Concrete & Dirt Work Marty Vaughn

830-990-0623 830-889-0000 www.texassteelbuildingsinc.com Preschool–8th Grade Tuition Assistance Academic Excellence Passionate Faculty Competitive Sports Program Christian Environment Religious Education Strong Music & Arts Program Over 150 Years

St Mary’s Catholic School

To inspire a lifelong love of God and service to neighbor.

202 S. Orange St., Fredericksburg school.stmarysfbg.com 830.997.3914

Customizing Comfort for 40 Years!

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION

830-997-2584

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Local realtors Fredericksburg Realty Rhonda Durst, Owner Charlie Kiehne, Broker/Manager 217 East Main 830-997-6531 www.FredericksburgRealty.com

Coldwell Banker Heart of the Hills, Realtor 303 S. Washington ST. 830-997-5550 www.cbheart ofthehills.com Holland Real Estate Mary Holland, Broker/Owner 830-456-3967

Century 21 Sunset, Realtors Dwight and Karen Oestreich 408 W. Main St. 830-997-9591 www.C21fredericksburg.com

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Proudly Serving the Texas Hill Country Locally owned and operated: Prompt and reliable, hometown friendly service. Dedicated to excellence in leaving worksites clean & neat.

CC Herber Real Estate Company Clinton and Ella Mae Herber 830-997-4323 www.ccherber.com Real Estate Advisory Team Neal Reeh 734 S. Washington 830-997-3400 www.readvisoryteam.com

Visit us on the web superiorservicestreeandgate.com

We Specialize in

Cornerstone Properties Ron & Debbie Broaddus, Broker/Owners 705 S. Adams St. 830-990-0095 www.cornerstoneproperties.cc

Tree trimming Tree removal Stump grinding Brush clearing Cedar removal Tree lighting Roof clearing Post storm clean-up

Call us for a FREE estimate We install and service 830-992-0600 automatic gate Email us: Superiorservices@austin.rr.com operators

Keller Williams 1303 E. Main, Suite A 830-997-1120 www.kellerwilliams-fbg.com Sage Premium Texas Real Estate Dale E. Cook, MBA Broker 150 E. Main St., Suite 303 830-992-0056 www.sagetexasrealestate.com

Crenwelge Motor Sales

815 W. Main St., Fredericksburg 830.997.4331 www.crenwelge.com Sales . Parts . Service

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Local realtors Real Living Greg Oehler, Owner/Broker 502 E. Main St. 830-997-6123 www.FBGLIVING.com Tate Property Jeff Williams, Broker/Associate 150 E. Main St. #305 830-456-9324 Heritage Realty Barbara Irwin, Broker/Owner, ABR, GRI 830-889-4133 www.BarbaraIrwin.com Jones Ranch Realty Jay Jones 501 N. Milam St. 830-997-3677 www.jonesranches.com LandTX Fredericksburg-Mason

Cont. from page 23 830-997-8616 210-422-4676 www.landtx.com Nixon Real Estate Vic Nixon, Broker/Owner Marian Nixon, Assoc. Broker, P. Mgr. 1325 E. Main St. 830-997-2187 www.nixonrealestate.com Reata Ranch Realty LLC Michele Smith, Broker/ Owner 325-347-4702 www.ReataRanchRealty.com RE/MAX Town & Country Dennis Kusenberger, Broker/ Owner/GRI/CRS 116 E. Austin 830-990-8708 www.remax-fred.com

Kowert Real Estate 120 E. Main St. 830-997-3311 Harper Branch: 24448 W. US 290 830-864-4674 www.kowertreralestate.com Fiedler Home & Ranch Billy Fiedler, Broker/Owner, GRI, ABR, SRES 1209 E. Main St., 997-9111 www.FiedlerHomeandRanch.com

Durham Land Co. Oscar R. Durham, Real Estate Broker 830-992-9923 oscar.r.durham@gmail.com Kuhlmann Realty Gary Kuhlmann, GRI, Broker/ Owner 830-998-0273

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Public schools

Contact information

Three public school systems in Gillespie County offer state and nationally-recognized curriculum to local students.

The campuses serve an estimated 3,542 students in pre-school through 12th grades.

The largest school district — Fredericksburg Independent School Dis- Dr. Eric Wright trict — has a current enrollment of FISD Superintendent 2,920 students attending its different campuses.

Fredericksburg Primary School has 257 students in early childhood, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes; Fredericksburg Elementary School serves a student body of 968 students in first through fifth grades; Stonewall Elementary School has 110 students in eastern Gillespie County; Fredericksburg Middle School has 624 sixth- through Cont. on page 26

FISD Central Office: 997-9551 High School: 997-7551 Middle School: 997-7657 Elementary School: 997-9595 Stonewall: 990-4599 Primary School: 997-7421

FISD staff

Superintendent: Dr. Eric Wright Asst. Superintendent Business and Finance: Deborah Ottmers Asst. Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction: Linda Hicks Asst. Superintendent Operations and Personnel: Donnie Finn School board members: Lorrie Hess, Leola Mills, Mark Cornett, Dave Campbell, Jerry Durst, Dale Geistweidt, Kay Stech FHS Principal: Ralf Halderman FMS Principal: Missy Stevens FES Principal: Monica Ward Stonewall Elementary Principal: Wendy Dietrich FPS Principal: Delesa Styles

Historic

St. Joseph’s Halle

“Celebrating the Past - Envisioning the future”

serving Fredericksburg since 1899 • Full kitchen facilities • Accommodations for up to 185 people • Our mission: Inculcate in its members love and esteem for the German tongue, customs and mode of life AIR CONDITIONED Information and reservations 830-456-1999 rental@stjosephssociety.org For Available Dates Visit: http://www.stjosephssociety.org/Calendar/calendar.htm

www.onequiltplace.com 648 Post Oak Road Fredericksburg

830-990-9140 email: info@onequiltplace.com

Our Dedicated Doctors and Friendly Staff Welcome Everyone to Fredericksburg and the Surrounding Area.

Come by and See Us. Internal Medicine Family Medicine Leo C. Tynan, M.D. Charles E. Burg, M.D. Phillip J. Maple, M.D. Rad Kothmann, M.D. Jennifer K. Mayben, M.D., MPH Jeff Holt, M.D. Rebecca W. Daley, D.O. Michael M. Johnson, M.D. Mid-Level Provider Kathy Fryburger, P.A.-C Loretta Keese, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C

Fredericksburg Clinic

1308 South State Hwy. 16 www.fredericksburgclinic.com (830)997-2181 (800)880-0024 Fax: (830) 997-4453

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University Hill Country University Center, which opened in 2010, offers course offerings from Austin Community College and Texas Tech University.

New or returning students may take basic courses at ACC, or work on upper-level studies through Texas Tech.

TTU also offers master’s and doctoral-level educational and superintendent certification studies.

Hill Country University Center 2818 E. U.S. Highway 290 Fredericksburg, Texas Phone 830-990-4948 www.hcucenter.org Texas Tech — Phone 830-990-2717 ACC — Phone 830-997-6363

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eighth-grade students; Fr e d e r i c k s b u r g High School’s 9th through 12th grades have 946 students, and, FISD’s Gillespie County High School, Chris Stevenson HISD Superintendent which serves the educational needs of young adults for whom the traditional setting is not appropriate, has an enrollment of 15 students.

The Harper Independent School District serves about 601 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.

And, the Doss Common Consolidated School District serves 21 students in kindergarten through eighth grades.

The Hill Country’s Choice for Steak & Seafood

Daily Lunch Specials 11am-3pm everyday $8.49

Includes Iced Tea, Salad Bar, Vegetable, Pinto Beans & Fried Okra!

Tues.-Sat. 11am-8pm; Fri. 11am-9pm; Sun. 11am-2pm

816 W. Main St. • 830-997-9009

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Private schools St. Mary’s Catholic School •This private parochial school is also open to non-Catholics. Classes are offered for 3-K to eighth grade. Approximately 280 students are enrolled in the school this year.

•The school is located at 202 South Orange Street, and the telephone number is 997-3914.

Ambleside School •This non-denominational Christian school opened in September 2000 and is located in the Greater Life Christian Center at 106 South Edison Street.

•Instruction is offered for 61 pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students.

•More information is available by calling the school at 990-9059 or emailing them at questions@amblesidefredericksburg.com.

Fredericksburg Christian School •Now celebrating its 30th year, this non-denominational school offers a Christian education.

•Kindergarten through high school grades are taught to approximately 30 students. The school is located at 1208 N. Milam, 997-9193.

Heritage School •Heritage School offers K-12 education with about 186 students enrolled. Class sizes range from 12-15 students.

Central Texas Electric Co-op – proudly serving 11 counties in the Hill Country for 66 years.

•The school is located at 310 Smokehouse Road, and the telephone number is 997-6597.

Providence Hall • In its first year, Providence Hall serves about 27 students in first through 12th grades.

•The school’s address is 601 North Milam Street, and its classes are held at Memorial Presbyterian Church. For more information, call 830-998-7411 or visit them online at www.providencehallfbg.com.

bethany bethany Lutheran church church Lutheran 110 West Austin Street  997-2069 110 West Austin Street  997-2069 www.bethanyfredericksburg.com

www.bethanyfredericksburg.com All are welcome in this place!

All are welcome in this place!

Sundays:

Sundays:

8:00 Traditional Worship 9:00 Traditional Breakfast Bar 8:00 Worship 9:15 Breakfast Sunday School 9:00 Bar (kids, youth, adults) 10:25 Sunday Contemporary & Worship 9:15 School Praise (kids, youth, adults) 10:30 Traditional Worship

10:25 10:30

Contemporary Praise & Worship Traditional Worship

Bethany Preschool

Celebrating 30 years Bethany Preschool

997-8751 Celebrating 30 years Accepting 2 – 5 year olds

997-8751

Pastors Casey Zesch, Travis Meier, Elliott Pancoast

Accepting 2 – 5 year olds

Matt White, Director of Youth & Family Ministries Stephanie Hays Sanchez, Preschool Director Pastors Casey Zesch, Travis Meier, Elliott Pancoast

Matt White, Director of Youth & Family Ministries Stephanie Hays Sanchez, Preschool Director

Fine Texas Wines International Beers 217 ½ East Main St. (830) 990-8850

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Fredericksburg Standard Bringing all the news to its readers, the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post is the number one source of information about Gillespie County for residents and visitors alike. The newspaper is available in print as well as online formats.

Who

Classified advertising Connie Klein: connie@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Beth Tucker: beth@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Display advertising Ann Duecker: ann@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Lorrie Hess: lorrie@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Contacts News: fbgnews@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Advertising: ads@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Ken Esten Cooke: ken@fredericksburgstandard. com.

Staff writers Yvonne Hartmann: yvonne@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Lisa Walter: lisa@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Matt Ward: matthew@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Richard Zowie: richard@fredericksburgstandard. com.

Circulation manager Sherrie Geistweidt: sherrie@fredericksburgstandard.com.

Subscriptions Alicia Trinkle: fbgpaper@fredericksburgstandard. com.

Advertising manager Kim Jung: kim@fredericksburgstandard.com.

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Editor/Publisher

Curtis Staudt Construction Quality Built Custom Homes Restoration & Remodel Over 40 Years Experience

In Fredericksburg And The Hill Country

Fax: 830-997-4709 Fredericksburg

830-997-4729

Hassle Free Printing We Take Printing Seriously…Not Ourselves.

TECHNOLOGY YOU EXPECT FROM A BIG BANK. SERVICE YOU DON’T. We’re here with online banking, mobile banking, 1,100+ ATMs and a banker that answers the phone when you call.

frostbank.com Boerne Financial Center

Call 210-804-0390 for Special Online Pricing 5,000 postcards $149 10,000 flyers $349 1,000 magazines $995 (16 pages, 60# paper)

Visit us at www.shweiki.com

call 512-480-0860 a FREE quotE

1300 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-6633 MEMBER FDIC

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Fredericksburg Standard What The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post offers both print and/or online editions of the weekly newspaper. Subscriptions are available for three months, six months, one year and three years.

Where •Offices of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post are located at 712 West Main Street.

•The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post can be found online at www.fredericksburgstandard.com.

•Facebook users can also “like” the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post’s page.

•Follow the newspaper on Twitter @ fbgstandard.

When •The newspaper is published and distributed each week on Wednesday.

•Regular business hours are from 8 a.m.

Jay B. Lindsay, DDS 814 South Milam

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to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How •Don’t want to email or use the website?

The telephone number is 997-2155. Need to send a fax? The number is 990-0036.

•The mailing address is Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post, P.O. Box 1629, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.

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LONE STAR PUMP SERVICE 739 S. Washington • Fredericksburg, TX 78624

830-997-5036

Fredericksburg Dentistry, PLLC www.fredericksburgdentistry.com

Thomas E. Schmidt, DDS 830-997-7232

A unique dental experience where every patient is treated like family We offer many dental services. Please call or visit our website www.fredericksburgdentistry.com for additional information! New patients always welcomed and appreciated (830) 997-7232!

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Chamber, CVB, EDC Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce serves as a member resource for activities, business development, and networking entity.

CEO Penny McBride leads a team that keeps a high profile in town, and looks after quality-of-life issues that make Fredericksburg so appealing.

Chamber of Commerce 302 E. Austin St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-6523 www.fredericksburg-texas.com Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau The Fredericksburg CVB hosts what is the town’s “official” visitor website, giving potential tourists a peek at the best of what the town has to offer.

The organization posts information on upcoming events and highlights for a trip to Gillespie County wineries, art galleries, museums, shops and more.

Ernie Loeffler is executive director of the organiza-

tion, which also markets the town through many venues, and answers questions about local attractions.

Fredericksburg CVB 302 E. Austin St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-6523 (or 800-997-3600) www.visitfredericksburgtx.com Gillespie County Economic Development Commission The Gillespie County EDC states that Fredericksburg is a great place to relocate your business because it is such a great place to live.

Director Tim Lehmberg leads efforts and keeps track of upcoming business development. Contact him about locating a business to Gillespie County.

Gillespie County EDC Tim Lehmberg 302 E. Austin St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-6523 (or 800-997-3600)

Flooring

Travertine, Limestone, Porcelain, Mosaics, Listellos, Medallions, Glass, Wood, Carpet, Carpet Tile, Laminate, Vinyl Planking, Sheet Vinyl, VCT, HomerWood (Amish Wood Flooring)

Audio / Video

103 Industrial Loop • Fredericksburg (830) 997-2493 • fax (830) 307-3345 www.thehomestorefbgtx.com Monday-Friday 8 - 5 • Saturday 10-3

Home Theater, Satellite TV & Internet, Whole House A/V, Televisions, Pre-wires, New Construction, House Sound Systems

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When Quality Counts Call For All Your Roofing Needs Composition • Wood • Low Slope • Metal

Serving The Entire Texas Hill Country!

Our Roofs Installed To Texas Wind Storm Code

FREE WRITTEN ESTIMATES 10 YEAR WRITTEN LABOR WARRANTY ON COMPLETE RE–ROOFS Hundreds of References Available.

Insurance Claims Specialist.

Insured For Your Protection.

Call Steve Kneese for all of your roofing and general construction needs.

11474.48

830-733-7672 skroofing@rocketmail.com

Ms. Rhonda’s School of Dance New Classes Forming

Ballet • Pointe • Tap • Jazz Tumbling • Contemporary • Hip Hop H 2½ years old to Adult H Professional Faculty

Call us for more info!

830.997.0756 • 202 E. Creek Street

1105 N. Llano St.