May 7, 2010

Haute Night at the Island, the Horseshoe Bay Associates of the Seton Development Board’s 19th Seton Gala broke a record this year with 566 tickets sold. The evening was a success in every facet of party-giving. This lawn party was a journey for the senses. The elegant country French home of Jayne and Jack Kendall served as the tranquil lake-side setting, backlit by a cloudless blue sky.

After an inspection on April 28, 2010 indicated the sand and gravel mining at the Long Ranch along the Llano River was “out of compliance with the LCRA Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance,” the Lower Colorado River Authority issued a stop work order requiring “an immediate cessation of all Quarry/Mine Activity at the site.” On April 30, the stop work order was modified to allow sand processing and sales in a two acre area on the Long Ranch upland from the river ...

TEMPLE, Texas — Scott & White Healthcare has embarked on discussions with two potential developers to partner with the healthcare system in building the Lake of the Hills Regional Medical Center. Specifics are not being released at this time, given the sensitive nature of negotiations leading to a final agreement.

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics has named Rudy Davalos to its Hall of Fame class for 2010. Longtime coach and athletics administrator Davalos led an extraordinary career in athletics, one that ended in 2006 when he retired as director of athletics at the University of New Mexico (UNM).

As the community of Horseshoe Bay has grown and incorporated into a city, new ordinances and codes have been adopted to protect citizens. These included the adoption of the International Building and Fire Codes. To keep pace with this progression and the new demands, the Horseshoe Bay Fire Department has expanded the training of its fire fighters to include state certifications as Fire Inspectors. The State Fire Marshal’s Office and the insurance industry via the Insurance Servi ...

Guests at the Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, in themed costumes and hats, felt like they had stepped through a looking glass. The April 25 party was to support the therapeutic camp sessions provided free by Camp Phoenix to Highland Lakes youth in need. Ladies participated in a fun hat competition.

The Katy Rose Memorial Scholarship winner for the 2010-2011 school year is Tommy Gomez of Cottonwood Shores. Gomez is a graduating senior from Marble Falls High School, a volunteer fire fighter with the Cottonwood Shores VFD, and has applied for entrance to the Austin Community College Fire School. Previous winners of the Katy Rose Memorial Scholarship are Cynthia Aguilar, Kellie Ulbricht, and Brittany Jones, all of Cottonwood Shores. The Katy Rose Memorial Scholarship was foun ...

On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, Bill Gaylord made a hole in one on the par-3 second hole of Slick Rock Golf Course using a 5-iron from157 yards. John and Jack Savage witnessed the feat. On Thursday, April 29, 2010, Dr. Donald Columbus made a hole in one the par-3 twelfth hole of Apple Rock Golf Course using a 7 iron from 138 yards hitting into very stiff wind.

When we first moved to Horseshoe Bay, something surprised me. Whether in the car or walking, I noticed people made some sort of “gesture” that I didn’t recognize. It took me awhile, but finally I realized what they were doing. They were waving at me. Wow! I couldn’t remember when someone last waved at me.

The International Club program on May 16 will be presented by travel expert Sandra Fox who moved to Horseshoe Bay three years ago. Fox taught school in Houston for 25years and then for 7 years was a travel agent with opportunities to visit countries all over the world. “I have a passion for off-the-beaten-path travel and am still affiliated with the travel agency.

Horseshoe Bay residents are noted for their service to many worthy causes. On a trip to scenic Arizona in 2002 sponsored by Elderhostel Vacations, vacations that combine educational travel with service, Horseshoe Bay’s Frankie Ramey found a need. The location was at the Hopi Indian reservation in northern Arizona, and the need was for senior adults interested in assisting the reservation’s elementary and middle school teachers in their education of Hopi children.

Do you know people who live alone who have been stricken by a medical emergency, unable to reach anyone and not in contact with someone who might have checked on them on a regular, daily basis? If you do, you know that this situation can have tragic consequences. Just a couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine suffered a devastating stroke at her home here in Horseshoe Bay.

There has been much discussion lately in our school district about the implementation of a new curriculum called CSCOPE. Several of the comments that the administration and Board of Trustees have heard are not correct, and hopefully this article will clear up some of the confusion. Standards for seniors graduating are set by the Legislature and the Texas Education Agency.

Traveling south on Highway 281, you pass through the small town of Blanco about 40 miles from Horseshoe Bay. The town, which dates back to 1856, is experiencing some growth these days to the north and south, but the historic square is still the main center of interest. On the east side of Main Street stands the old Blanco County Courthouse, which was built in 1885-1886.

Thursday, May 6 to Sunday, May 9 Mayfest Marble Falls-free concerts in Johnson Park including The Bellamy Brothers Saturday night. Bring the whole family for carnival games.. Also, Main Street Market Day Saturday. FMI 693-2815 or www.marblefalls.org. Saturday, May 8 Llano County School Board elections at HSB city hall -CAST YOUR VOTE! Recycle household hazardous waste-9 a.m .to 1 p.m., Colt Elementary School, 1800 Colt Circle.

Kimberlee Rena Williams, age 34 of Tow, Texas was called to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 1, 2010. She was born on November 24, 1975 in Georgetown, Texas to James Courtney, Jr. and Valerie (Hoover) Courtney. Kimberlee married Gerald Williams on April 1, 2004 at Buchanan Dam. She was a devoted mother and homemaker who loved drawing flowers, camping, fishing, playing guitar and singing. Kimberlee was preceeded in death by her mother, Valerie Courtney, and her grandmother, Bonnie Wo ...