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From the Editor:  Appreciate life’s little things

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Dalton Sweat, General Manager and Editor of the Wimberley View

By Dalton Sweat
Editor
 
Sometimes, life is about the little things. 
A few months back, I was sitting with my Aunt Dee of the front porch of her house. We were sharing a cup of coffee before I had to run off to work, swapping stories and theories about life, as elders like to do with those not quite their age. She was taking about enjoying the little things in life as she walked out into her front yard and picked up a hand full of dirt.
“This is mine,” she said with a smile. “This is my dirt.”
We both laughed, but at the same time, she made her point. Not only is that dirt hers, the land it sits on is hers and so to is the security of knowing she will always have a place for friends and family.
Wed
30
Apr

Keep Wimberley Beautiful

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Written by Martha Knies
 
I came across this creed from a garden club I belonged to in another city many years ago. It seems appropriate to be a creed for a good citizen from almost any city, and especially Wimberley since this is where we all live. Here it is...

 

Wed
23
Apr

A capitol education: Two local students speak to State Senate

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Vance, Alexa and Maya Jones visited the capitol last week. The oldest two spoke the Senate Committee on education. (submitted photo)

By Dalton Sweat
Editor
 
Some people fear public speaking. Imagine standing in front of the Texas Senate Committee on Education to discuss one of the hot topic issues, standardized testing, at the age of 15.  How about at the age of nine?
That’s exactly what two Wimberley ISD students did last week.
Alexa and Vance Jones, ages 15 and nine respectively, went to the state capitol to share their opinions on House Bill 5 and standardized testing in general.
“It was nerve racking and amazing,” Alexa said. “But I felt confident afterwards.”
 
Wed
23
Apr

Hal Ketchum at Suzanna’s Kitchen

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Hal Ketchum at Suzanna’s Kitchen on Thursday last week. The proceeds from the event go to  Operation Good Shepherd, an ecumenical outreach program for people in Wimberley. (photo by Alex Frank)

From Staff Reports
 
Hal Ketchum is often, and rightfully, called a country music star. After all, he is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and has sold five million albums on the way to 15 Top 10 hits after his first No. 1 hit “Small Town...” in 1991.
Around Wimberley, Ketchum is more likely to be refered to as a friend than introduced in front of the bright lights.

 

Wed
23
Apr

Easter in Wimberley

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The Wimberley United Methodist Church held Sunrise Service at the EmilyAnn Theatre and Garden on Easter Sunday. Pictured here is Caroline Sprague as she places a rose on the cross. Her and her family attend the UMC. (photo by Thomas Monahan)

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Wed
23
Apr

The sky is the limit for long

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Wimberley’s Kally Long will soon be competeing against the best of the best at the University of Texas. (Photo by Tom Wiley)

By Tom Wiley
Features

“No pain, no gain.” “Eye on the prize.” As a senior and student athlete at Wimberley High School, Kally Long has heard these and other popular sports slogans. She also knows that words on a T-shirt don't produce results. She's learned that it takes serious commitment and determination to be successful. 
Long was in elementary school when her family moved to Wimberley from Karnes City in 2002. “School was school” until she had the opportunity to participate in sports in junior high. Her parents helped her balance school work and extra-curricular activities. As incoming freshmen at WHS, Long and her classmates were encouraged to try every sport and every activity. She played volleyball one year, but really enjoyed basketball.

 

Wed
23
Apr

Stray dog make-overs win hearts and new homes

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The new adopted-dog owner with a fresh and clean new pet. (Photo by Sharon Carter)

By Sharon Carter
 
Hill Country Grooming plays a heart-winning role in the adoption of Wimberley’s homeless dogs. The lucky canines, who are found and fostered by the town’s WAG rescuers, get a free make-over by the HCG staff, who volunteer their expert services to groom the unkempt strays to meet their stunning potential. 

 

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Wed
23
Apr

Learn to garden “Hill Country Smart”

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Mel and Signe Griffin’s garden (submitted photo).

From Staff Reports

On Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Wimberley Garden Club will sponsor its annual garden tour, showcasing seven private gardens and six public spaces that highlight different ways to grow a “Hill Country Smart” garden.  2014 marks the 19th anniversary of the Wimberley Garden Tour and this year the tour will emphasize the educational mission of the Garden Club. 

 

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Wed
23
Apr

Broadway Bank Easter delivery brings smiles

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Jeannette Flores Westbrook, senior vice president, community reinvestment at Broadway Bank helps unload the bus at the Guadalupe Community Center, where bankers dropped off Easter baskets for children in need.

From Staff Reports
 
SAN ANTONIO — For a full day, Broadway bankers step into a conference room that has been transformed into an Easter basket factory, with a mission unrivaled in the San Antonio community—to stuff more than 600 baskets for children in need in the local community.

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Wed
23
Apr

Locals helping the homeless

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From Staff Reports
 
Ashley Lecourias of Wimberley has been working to help the homeless. Her goals have led her to Enactus, a Texas State University organization that helps homeless people in the surrounding area.

 

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