Thursday, July 2, 2009
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The Horseshoe Bay Property Owners’ Association has a full morning and early afternoon of fun activities for the entire community to enjoy on Saturday, the 4th of July, and area residents can enjoy the city and Resort’s fireworks display Saturday night. The Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce opted not to sponsor a fireworks display this year, but if you want to squeeze in a little more holiday fun, both Kingsland and the City of Llano will be hopping all day and night on Friday and Saturday.

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Behind every wonderful Independence Day celebration in Horseshoe Bay is a team of creative, dedicated volunteers. Just when you might think nothing could enhance the traditional strengths of past events, this year’s 4th of July Committee added Apple Pie (yummy) to the day long festivities! Wrapping up their final plans before the big day are HSB POA 4th of July Committee members (1st Row L to R) Lil Corrigan, Beverly Gillespie, Maris Lynne Long, Mary Daniels, Ginny Patterson, and Pat Doerfler; (2nd Row) Susie Schumacher, Mary Dougherty, Ann Wright, Boo McRobert, Janice Cleavinger, and Sonia Wylie; (standing) Terri Cantu, Katie Baker, Joan Otts, Paige Schweizer, Bob Schweizer, Carolyn Hurst, Jim Griffith, Bob Glanville, David Pope, Jerry Fleming, Lynn Aldridge, Marvin Cleavinger, Don Eckelbarger, Ann Eckelbarger and Brooke Pilibosian. Your friends and neighbors thank you for all your hard work!

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Members accustomed to surprising developments at Pedernales Electric Cooperative meetings were not disappointed at the special organizational meeting held July 29 to seat newly elected directors and elect officers for the upcoming year. Since being elected to serve out the unexpired one year term of former board president Bud Burnett, Director Patrick Cox of Wimberley has been an outspoken voice for change at the cooperative.

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Air Evac Lifeteam pilot Ray Plona (right), Vicky Smith RN and Paramedic Ryan Fowts were on hand for the open house showing the equipment and explaining the services availble 24/7 by the new helicopter service for Horseshoe Bay residents. Residents can purchase an air medical membership that will pay uncovered costs associated with an Air Evac flight to a hospital in case of accidents or other medical emergencies

At the open house held at Horseshoe Bay Fire Station #2 this past Friday and Saturday, residents got acquainted with the air ambulance service now available. On view was the helicopter that is used for air evacuation to Burnet, Austin or San Antonio hospitals, along with information about the service.

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The Enclave Open House this past Saturday drew a large, enthusiastic turn-out. The event was hosted by developer Bill Bush, and Horseshoe Bay Resort Realty representatives Trey Franklin, Kim Parten and David Poelzl. The grill was sizzling at the poolside pavilion, and residents and visitors stopped by for food and refreshments, to cool off in the pool, and view the different floorplans and learn about the new price incentives.

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Demolition Order of the City of Horseshoe Bay The City Council of the City of Horseshoe Bay issued Demolition Orders for the following properties at a Public Hearing held on June 16, 2009. The Orders call for the owner to demolish the houses on the properties within 30 days, as required by Ordinance No.

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Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 ARTS Encounters at the Benini Sculpture Ranch— Presentations begin at 1:30. Enjoy refreshments while you view beautiful art and hear speakers and musicians who are experts in their various fields. For details on featured speakers, call 830-868-5244 or go to ARTSEncountersatBeninis.com. Everyone is welcome, free of charge.

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Fireworks go hand in hand with celebrating the 4th of July, but in the City of Horseshoe Bay, it is unlawful to possess or discharge fireworks without a permit. Two fireworks permits have been issued this year, and the deadline for filing for additional permits has passed. The city and the Horseshoe Bay Resort have a permit for a public fireworks display Saturday night, July 4 near the lighthouse.

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Winners in the Second Flight of the La Bandita Golf Tournament last weekend were (from left) the team of Brandie Connell and Paula White who tied for 2nd Place with the team of Judy Nissen and Carole Noble. Barbara Butler (right) and teammate Kay Haney (front) outscored their opponents by two points to take 1st Place.

Men’s Flight Winners First Flight 1st Place - Robert Speetzen and Steve Wash 2nd Place - Dan Holitzke and Buddy Hurst Second Flight 1st Place - Jim Watts and Robert Rowan 2nd Place - David Tapp and Bruce Wilson Third Flight 1st Place - Ed Ayers and Lewis Varese (Sudden Death Playoff) 2nd Place (Tie) - Roy Clements and Gary Snyder Peter Kozlak and Peter Potts Fourth Flight 1st Place - Chuck Strasburg and Jerry Johnson 2nd Place - Ted Hume and Rob Celedonia Fifth Flight ...

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