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Courtesy Photo SERVING OUR Items available at Market @ COMMUNITY Bandera include cheeseburgers, watermelon salads and shrimp OFFERING: skewers, and certain items • DIGITALDIGITAL DROP OFF/ feature ingredients from locally APPROVAPPROVALAL sourced items. • APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE • WALK-INS WELCOME CALL FOR DETDETAILSAILS Market popups tease future 114 Enchanted River Dr Bandera, TX 78003 830-796-9000 BY DANIEL TUCKER Phone: [email protected] © 2014 HRB Tax Group, Inc. BULLETIN PHOTO/ Chuck McCollough The Market @ Bandera Museum attendees visit the dinosaurs outside the Bandera Natural History museum during the fifth isn’t set to open until July, anniversary celebration last Saturday. but the new business is al- ready sampling menu items during popups held outside their front doors and down Bandera NHM turns fi ve the walkway from Bandera Brewery. BY CHUCK MCCOLLOUGH bigger than the children hitting turn a dream into reality. Items like cheeseburg- For the Bulletin them. Built on eight acres, a ers, watermelon salads and THANK A VETERAN, shrimp skewers were avail- A SERVICEMAN, FIRST RESPONDERS Dinosaur George, aka some- 14,000-square-foot building was The Bandera Natural History one inside a dino costume, was filled with exhibits for people to able to order with a twist: Museum celebrated its fifth an- also present to greet visitors explore, experience, educate, and many of the menu items niversary last week, culminating during the celebration, which enjoy, according to museum in- featured ingredients from in a giant party with dinosaurs also included sidewalk painting, formation. locally sourced items. and pinatas on Saturday, June music and games. By early 2015, property had For example, beer from 19. Celebrations began last been acquired within the city of Bandera Brewery is used for Bandera Natural History Wednesday with talks on animals Bandera and construction began beer cheese, their “spent” Museum visionary, Juan Car- from the Last Chance Forever for 14,000 sq. ft. building. grains for oatmeal cookies los lnfante, said the five-year Bird of Prey Conservancy, during In that same year, the board or dog treats, and produce Online. Anywhere. Anytime. point marks a lot of hard work, which experts gave a talk on the changed its name from Bandera from The Betsy Blue Farm including the addition of the re- benefits that bird give humans Exotic Wildlife Museum to Ban- can be found in The Market’s cently opened New Spain Art and the environment at large, dera Natural History Museum watermelon salad and veggie Hall, which includes paintings, such as helping rabies-infected to more accurately reflect the skewers. “The popups have been WEATHER polychromed sculptures, silver, animals and eating roaches. broader scope of our display and antique Talavera, ivories and Owls and other birds were also our education mission. The mu- great,” said co-owner Au- High Low furniture from 1521 to the early highlighted during that presenta- seum is organized exclusively for tum Perry-Sevilla, who lives 1800s. tion. charitable and educational pur- in the River Ranch Commu- Wednesday 93 74 Saturday’s celebration fea- On Friday, visitors were treat- poses and is a nonprofit business nity. “They have been help- Thursday 95 73 tured pinatas shaped like dino- edto the Happy Tails Exotic Ani- with 501(c)(3) status. The facility ful in the organizing process saurs, lions, and giraffes, all to mal Petting Zoo. opened its doors June 18, 2016. and meeting all the folks in Friday 95 72 the joy of the children, and their For more than five years, a For more information call the area.” Saturday 93 69 parents. group of community supporters 830-328-5090 or go to www. Some of the piñatas were and leaders worked tirelessly to banderanhm.org. Sunday 92 70 SEE MARKET, PAGE 10 Monday 89 69 Tuesday 90 71 Lake Medina fully infested with zebra mussels MEDINA LAKE BY DANIEL TUCKER Inks Lake. zebra mussels at sites near Echo Inland Fisheries Regional Director. Mean Water Level [email protected] According to a TPWD release, Point and Elm Cove. Roughly the size of a finger- This week Last month Last year a sighting by a member of the “The most recent discoveries, nail and featuring dark striped 1,026.49 1,027.18 1,048.13 Medina Lake is one of 27 lakes public in February and subse- combined with the initial sight- shells, zebra mussels filter out Filled Percentage in Texas designated by the Texas quent surveys uncovered a total ings in February, revealed nu- algae needed by native species This week Last month Last year Parks and Wildlife Department of three zebra mussels at multiple merous mussels of different sizes for food and incapacitate native mussels. 34.7 35.5 65.8 (TPWD) as being fully infested sites on Medina Lake, leading to in multiple locations, indicating with zebra mussels. an initial designation of the lake the presence of an established, They attach to boats and COUNTYWIDE Infested status means there as positive for zebra mussels. reproducing population and Me- anything left in the water, in- BURN BAN cluding anchors, and can sur- is an established, reproducing In late May, a lakefront land- dina Lake is now designated as vive for days out of water, often population of zebra mussels in owner reported a larger mussel at fully infested,” read a release LILIFTEDFTED hiding in crevices where they the lake. their dock on the lake near Elm from TPWD. may not be seen easily. Their CALL 830-796-3771 That designation follows Cove and provided a specimen. “Unfortunately, zebra mus- larvae are microscopic and in- FOR MORE INFORMATION event sampling efforts revealing The Bandera County River sels have now spread to 32 Texas visible to the naked eye and can evidence that zebra mussels in Authority & Groundwater Dis- lakes, with 27 fully infested, but be unknowingly transported in Medina Lake are now fully es- trict followed up by conducting there are far more lakes that still residual water in boats. tablished and reproducing and intensive shoreline and snorkel- haven’t been invaded and are at detection of a new infestation in ing surveys, locating numerous risk,” said Brian Van Zee, TPWD SEE MUSSELS, PAGE 7

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2 • Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • www.banderabulletin.com Growing Up 10 LGBTQ Movies to in Bandera USPS #040-980 BY GLENN CLARK Special to the Bulletin THE BANDERA BULLETIN is published weekly by Hill Country Watch for Pride Month Newspapers, Inc., 606 Highway Camping along the river around 16 South, Bandera, Texas 78003. Bandera back in Y ONNIE OPEZ and thirty minutes. Largely set Beneath all that is a subtle Periodicals postage paid at B D L Bandera, Texas 78003. the day was pretty common. Special to the Bulletin in 1973 South Carolina, a man through line of gayness that af- ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $35 Campers included folks on vaca- named Frank Bledsoe (Paul fects each character in Simon’s per year in Bandera County, $32 tion, overnight visitors or people in People love to tell stories. Bettany) goes on a road trip orbit in a softer method than per year in county for seniors, $45 town for some event and just needed per year for other Texas counties The narratives that we see and with his niece Beth (Sophia perhaps reality would suggest. and $51 per year outside Texas. a place to stay. hear in our everyday lives from Lillis), from Manhattan to his POSTMASTER: Send address During my high school days I our favorite shows, newspapers, hometown of Creekville for a BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN changes to The Bandera Bulletin, camped many times with friends to movies, and books all have a pro- family funeral. Frank’s lover PO Box 697, Bandera, Tx 78003. Western, Emotional, Heart- do some catfishing and maybe drink- found effect on how we perceive Wally (Peter Macdissi) follows COPYRIGHT© 2021. The entire breaking contents of this publication ing a few beers on the sly. A couple ourselves and the world. to be closer to him in his time of Director Ang Lee and its electronic version at concrete picnic tables up by the dam Unsurprisingly, a minority need. What Frank tried so hard “Brokeback Mountain” is a www.banderabulletin.com are were the only improvements any- to escape from comes back to copyrighted by The Bandera group like the LGBTQ commu- gay classic film that has opened Bulletin and Hill Country where along the river at that time. nity would use the mantra, “rep- haunt him in his home town. up the mainstream idea of gay Newspapers, Inc. No material Sometimes in our rush to fix resentation matters,” to perfect- people to more positive rep- may be reproduced without the things we end up destroying a part THE BIRDCAGE expressed written permission of ly vocalize this idea. resentations in media. In the the publisher. of our past. For whatever reason it Hollywood in recent decades Campy, Drag, Lush Brokeback Mountain of Wy- DEADLINES: ALL COPY AND was decided years ago to remove the has seen value in telling queer Director Mike Nichols oming, both Jake Gyllenhaal PHOTOS MUST BE SUBMITTED boulders which were remnants of the stories. To their downfall, they BY FRIDAY AT 12 P.M. A wonderfully fun depiction and Heath Ledger, who play old mill dam down on the river loop. have relied heavily on stereo- of gay culture, the film stars Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist Then the last traces of the millrace CONTACT US types like gays being weak, gay Armand (Robin Williams) and respectively, find themselves were filled in to make the river area equates to feminine, or perhaps Albert (Nathan Lane), who are in a similar position when they more appealing, I suppose. THE BANDERA BULLETIN the more common one, that mo- both lovers and business part- were looking for work. In their I don’t know who decided or why nogamy and gays do not mix. ners and own a drag night club break time together, these two PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 606 Hwy. 16 S. these things were done but looking Despite this, a few films ex- in Miami Beach. When their cowboys build an intimate rela- Bandera, Texas 78003 back I think better decisions and bet- ist that have intimate storylines son Val (Dan Futterman) tells tionship packed with complex- MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 697 ter planning would have benefitted us with complex characters, who them that he plans on marrying ities. When they both marry as a community trying to preserve our Bandera Texas, 78003 are trying to navigate their own his girlfriend Barbara (Calista their girlfriends, the struggle history. PHONE: 830-796-3718 lives. Flockhart), who has a conserva- to be themselves reaches new As an individual who constantly www.banderabulletin.com A mixture of award-winning tive father, hilarious antics follow heights and depths. The love battles the trashing of our town and Submit ads to publisher@ movies, and some small-scale soon after. they have for one anther takes river area I understand why the river banderabulletin.com narratives, each have a power- access is now limited. The freedoms a backseat to the obligations ful message behind them, and PARIS IS BURNING my friends and I enjoyed on the Me- they made. AFFILIATIONS manage to sufficiently express dina River have been taken away due Documentary, Provocative, the queer experience through BOOKSMART to the actions of others. Colorful Texas Press Association the visual arts. It was a blessing of our times Director Jennie Livingston Witty, Hilarious, Teen South Texas Press Association In honor of Pride Month, back when we had the freedom of No list of films can be com- Director Olivia Wilde National Newspaper a list of 10 LGBTQ must-see Association unlimited access to the river around plete without one that brought Olivia Wilde, known for her films. Bandera County Bandera. Being hampered by the national attention to the Latino, many talents, makes her direc- Black and queer communities Chamber of Commerce limitations of our financial status we WEEKEND torial debut in a coming-of-age Bandera Business Association were often drawn to the river for en- living in New York City during and sisterhood film. The movie tertainment. Romance, Intimate, Heartfelt the height of drag ball culture. follows two teenage girls, Amy STAFF During the summer our swim- Director Andrew Haigh Director Jennie Livingson in- (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly ming and tubing might have been in- Being gay and single is a terviews Willi Ninja, Angie Ex- (Beanie Feldstein), on their last Publisher terrupted by a day of hauling hay for culture all of its own. When travagaza, and Dorian Corery to day of high school before they JONATHAN DEELEY a couple pennies per bale. That day Russell (Tom Cullen) and name a few drag queens. This graduate. These two teens at- Glen (Chris New) meet at a powerful documentary gives a tempt to fill four years of par- publisher@ too would likely have ended with a dip in the Medina River to wash away gay club, what was supposed to snapshot of the culture at the tying into one last day before banderabulletin.com the sweat and itch associated with hay be a one-night stand turns into time, filling audiences with a graduation day. In this journey, hauling. It was a reality check and re- something unexpected. This sense of loss, regret, and intense they discover their sexuality and film asks the question, “can a Managing Editor minder of what we could expect from glee for the subjects. the endless possibilities for their weekend with someone special futures. DANIEL TUCKER the real world after high school grad- uation. Even that harsh thought was be enough to resonate with you MILK editor@ easily wiped out by a dive into that for life?” Biography, Drama, Political STRAIGHT UP (2019) banderabulletin.com cool river water. Director Gus Van Sant MOONLIGHT Smart, Insecure, Charming Among my favorite memories of “Milk” is considered, by Director James Sweeney going to the river are the visions of Drama, Sensitive, Fragility many, to be a beautiful love let- Office Manager/ Directed, written, and star- my mom driving a truckload of kids Director Barry Jenkins ter to the LGBT community. ring James Sweeney, his film Bookkeeper down to Dripping Springs. That old “Moonlight” lovingly por- Set in 1970’s, this biographical encompasses a unique homo- FRAN FOX truck logged many miles down that trays what happens when rigid film utilizes archived footage sexual coming-of-age story, fran.fox@ dusty road serving as a taxi ride to structures fail to allow sensitive and recordings of Harvey Milk similar to a Russian nesting granitepublications.com paradise. individuals to flourish outside of in his lifetime. This film gently doll it is filled with one sur- Many times it was my reward for the societal scope. Broken down outlines his relationship with his prise after another. Homo- pulling weeds out in the back lot or into three parts, that follows boyfriend Scott Smith. While sexuality represents only one Circulation cleaning out the the chicken pen. one character from boyhood Milk’s time in office was short, aspect of this social comedy. JESSE HINOJOSA Cash rewards were unheard of and to adulthood, the story centers he changed the course of queer This film centers around Todd we didn’t have a pizza parlor to go out around a young Black American history in America. (James Sweeney), who grap- for supper even if it had been afford- gay man, Chiron (Alex Hibbert/ ples with his sexuality and Contributors able. You oldtimers will understand Trevante Rhodes/ Ashton Sand- LOVE, SIMON Rory (Katie Findlay), who CHUCK MCCOLLOUGH, what I mean while youngsters will be ers). Struggling for definition, Loving, Comedy, Coming is his intellectual equal and VICKI L. GEORGE, GLENN scratching their heads. he soon becomes aware of who of Age perhaps soulmate. Can a love CLARK, TRACY THAYER Growing Up In Bandera has tak- he should be rather than who he Director Greg Berlanti story develop from the lack of en some mighty big turns over these thinks others want him to be. Director Greg Berlanti cre- sexual coupling? many years. Are they good or bad? ates one of the few love stories Donnie Lopez is a jour- Political cartoonist Who am I to judge? UNCLE FRANK that does not end in a charac- nalist and a professor at Sam DENNIS ALLYN Moms are working just like the Humorous, Family, Honest teristically cliché ending. Well Houston currently based in dads so no one is available to take Director Alan Ball regarded for the characters Houston. His work has ap- LETTERS the kids swimming and that’s a rot- “Uncle Frank,” one of the openminded friends, this movie peared in the Houston Chron- THE BANDERA BULLETIN accepts timely, ten deal. newer gay films out there, cov- shows the difficulties of youth icle, American Thinker and on original letters to the editor, about 500 words in length, on topics of ers a lot of ground in an hour in a more modern illustration. BlackGirlNerds local interest. The deadline is noon Friday for the following week’s edition. 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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3 LANCE AND LEA STOP IN BANDERA

BULLETIN PHOTO/Daniel Tucker Volunteers with the First Baptist Church of Bandera collect trash during their quarterly trash pickup. Church launches highway cleanup

BY DANIEL TUCKER Mark Carona, the leader ed 59 large bags of trash. [email protected] of the program. “We will be doing it The first cleanup event quarterly for at least two The First Baptist was held Saturday, June years,” said First Baptist Church of Bandera was 12, along the two-mile Church Pastor Chris Mc- looking for ways its Mis- section of Hwy 173 North Clain sions Team could be more from FM 3240, selected First Baptist Church involved in the commu- by the group as part of Tx- is located at 1302 Pecan nity, and someone men- DOT’s Adopt a Highway Street in Bandera. tioned the idea of a high- program. The church can be way trash cleanup. By the end of the day, reached by calling 830- “They all loved it,” said 15 volunteers had collect- 796-4171.

BULLETIN PHOTO/DANIEL TUCKER Nashville-based folk pop/rock group Lance and Lea perform at Bandera Brewery last Thursday, June 17, as part of their summer 2021 tour. “Bandera was such a special Riverfest returns this Saturday place last time, we had to be sure we came back,” said Lea during the duo’s set, who had performed in Bandera last year around Christmas. BY CHUCK MCCOLLOUGH Guest Ranch, two miles food, beer/wine, arts and For the Bulletin from downtown Bandera crafts, music and bands, and toward Tarpley. sanctioned BBQ Cook- The 24th Bandera Riv- “Wear your swimsuit Off, an open car show and erfest will be double fun and bring your tube, but many other fun activities Medina author for everyone because it don’t miss the opportu- for all ages was cancelled last year by nity of floating in one of Admission is $10 for COVID-19, breaking a the clearest rivers in Tex- adults and $5 for children. long run. as,” reads a flyer for the There is free roadside releases second book The popular event will event. “RiverFest is Ban- parking. be held on Saturday, June dera’s way of Celebrating For more information 26, 2021 from 10 a.m. to Summer!” call 210-215-1995 or visit BY DANIEL TUCKER her latest work, fits in per- “They are very real to 6 p.m. at the Twin Elm The event includes banderariverfest.com. [email protected] fectly with that motto. me. I imagine what they At the age of thirteen, do, and sometimes I’m Joanne Kukanza Ea- Dani is convinced she is surprised and shocked by sley’s’ second book, “Just going to spend the rest their actions,” she said. One Look,” officially re- of her life with John. But Easley said inspira- leases June 24, and the when John is killed in ac- tion for her books often Medina-based author isn’t tion, Dani sets out to en- arrives during physical slowing down. sure everyone else is just activities like swimming Easley says she’s cur- as heartbroken as her. or walking her dogs. She rently working on her third “People have setbacks, can’t immediately stop book and has plans for a struggles and problems, and take notes, but she fourth and fifth. and they can come out the does so as soon as she Her latest book follows a other side,” responded Ea- can. girl named Dani from 1965 sley when asked what she Easley, a retired nurse into the 70s in a tale of sor- hopes readers will take who always had a passion row, vengeance, denial and, from “Just One Look.” for writing but had to put LANDLORDS & RENTERS ultimately, resolution. It’s dark material, yes, it on hold when life had Easley is so stranger to but Easley insists it is true other plans, says she’s dark material, as readers of and honest. completely in her element her multi-award-winning “Life mixes tragedy and now that she has time to debut, “Sweet Jane,” will the absurd. Sometimes if focus on her craft, and she recall. you don’t laugh, you’ll cry,” encourages other authors Behind on rent “I write fiction about she said. “I don’t mute my- to pursue their dream. complicated 20th centu- self at the expense of truth “Do it now. Don’t ry women who eventually or character. wait.” figure it out,” said Easley. Easley said she devel- “Just One Look” is or utilities? “You could say that’s my ops a deep attachment available on Amazon in motto.” to her characters, even Paperback, Kindle and Dani, the protagonist of dreaming about them. Audiobook format. The Texas Rent Relief Program MaNY is here to help. COVID-19 has affected Texans across the state. We have ThANkS emergency funds available to help Texas renters pay current and past due rent and utility bills – even if the We apologize, the following sponsor and volunteers should have landlord has already sued for eviction in their local court. been included in the Thank You ad last week. 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4 Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Bandera Library COLLINS SIGNS BOOK Happenings

BY MAURI GUILLEN FAGAN high-rise apartment. Special to the Bulletin His only companions are two health home aides who are not that The Summer Reading Program is interested in anything other than starting next week! This year’s theme doing their jobs. Late one night, the “Tails and Tales” is highlighting sto- phone rings and the caller is claim- ries about animals. Join us for eight ing to be “the real Aubrey.” weeks of arts and crafts, games, mu- Aubrey is the name of a charac- sic, prizes, and of course fun and en- ter from Anderson’s successful novel gaging reading. Contact the library titled “Dream Girl.” The only prob- lem is – there is no Aubrey. Ander- to register your kids ages 4 to 12. son made her up for the story. Do you have a teen who loves Possible explanations begin reel- reading in your house this summer? ing around his mind. It could have The Library is looking for teen vol- been one of his ex-wives playing a unteers to help with a project devel- sick prank on him. Or possibly his oping the Junior Fiction collection of more recent ex-girlfriend who would the Library. Have your teen contact stop at nothing to be back in his life. the Library Director at 830-796- What makes matters worse is that BULLETIN PHOTO/Chuck McCollough 4213 if they are interested. no one seems to believe Anderson George Phillip “Jeep” Collins of Fredericksburg signs copies of his new book, “Enid,” about his Friday, June 25, we have an au- that the call was real. As his drifts mother, Enid Collins, for Jennifer Borcherding (left) and Ann Barham at the Medina Community thor visit and book signing with in and out of consciousness caused Library on Saturday, June 19. Using personal papers and letters, Jeep Collins has documented his Texas author Ben English. Ben has by his pain medication, Anderson is parents’ lives creating and manufacturing the iconic jeweled handbags in Medina and Fredericks- written four books each informed by terrified he can no longer determine burg. The book details not only family history but the history of Medina during the 50s and 60s. his vast life experiences and his love what is real and what is a figment of of history. his imagination. Check out his books on his web- On the phone, Aubrey promised site www.benhenglish.com. Ben to visit him and insinuated he owes BEC launches app for fiber subsribers will be here Friday from 10 a.m. to her something. noon. What that is and what this all can Special to the Bulletin provide advanced features for new myBECfiber app on a mo- Later on in the day on the 25th, mean is a mystery to Anderson. less than five dollars per month. bile device from the App Store the library will host a fall preven- The Bandera Library is open Bandera Electric Coopera- The myBECFiber app up- for iOS devices or Google Play tion talk in the Downstairs Meeting Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tive recently announce a new, grade offers whole home Wi-Fi for Android devices. Room. Learn strategies to help pre- and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. innovative app intended to en- security and advanced parental Members wishing to up- vent falls both at home and when out Curbside service is still available hance BEC Fiber subscribers’ controls that allow users to block grade their app with the ad- and about. Call the Library at 830- for checkouts and business services. Wi-Fi experience. content, set time limits, activate ditional security and parental 796-4213 to register for this event. Free Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Check The new myBECfiber mo- safe searches, view usage and controls should call Member Laura Lippman has a new thriller out our website www.banderacoun- bile app is free to download and protect devices from malware, Relations at 866.226.3372 and out called “Dream Girl.” tylibrary.org for all up-to-date infor- comes with a sleek, new inter- viruses and malicious websites. select option three. After sustaining serious injuries mation. face that allows users to easily The new app will replace Learn more about the my- in a freak accident, novelist Ger- Happy tales, y’all. and safely monitor and make the CommandIQ app. Existing BECfiber app at BanderaElec- ry Anderson finds himself stuck Mauri Guillen Fagan is the Direc- changes to their Wi-Fi network. users should delete the Com- tric.com/myBECfiber. in a hospital bed in his glamorous tor of the Bandera Public Library. The app can be upgraded to mandIQ app and download the

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Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Bible Study Horse Back Rides and 151 Purple Sage Rd, Bandera, TX Mass 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays 6:15 p.m.; 830-796-7154 Ranch Day Trips 78003 CHURCH OF CHRIST Faith Tabernacle - A Spirit Filled Sunday Service - 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. Bandera Church of Christ - Martin Church; 7789 FM 1283, Lakehills; 830- Rancho Cortez Velocity Student Service (6th - 12th Smith, Min.; 830-796-4752; S.S. 10 612-2010; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 grade) Wednesday evenings 6 p.m a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 a.m.; Food Pantry, Tuesday, 3-6 p.m;. 830-796-9339 872 Hay Hollar Road, Bandera, Texas 78003 p.m. www.faithtabernacle-asfc.org Iglesia Un Nuevo Amanecer www.ranchocortez.com New Day Church Church of Christ at Camp Bandina Grace Temple - Hwy. 16 & Polly Pk. 9729 Hwy 16 S, Pipe Creek; 830-535- - S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 Dr.; Gail Prentice, Min.; W.S. 11 a.m. 5025 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. “Stick With The Best!” W.S. Sunday 11:00 a.m; Wednesday Church of Christ, Utopia - 830-966- Youth 7 p.m.; Hill Country Chapel - 886 Mountain 3629/6114; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 View Lane, Pipe Creek; Albert Marks, Rev Rolando Trevino WaterBoyz a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Min.; 830-510-4731; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. WATER WELL DRILLING & PUMP SERVICE Bandera, TX BAPTIST Stringtown Road Church of Christ, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Bandera First Baptist - 830-796- Medina - 830-589-2468; Robert Living Waters - Hwy. 1050, Utopia; (830) 796-WELL (9355) 4171; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Reed Scruby Garrett, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. Robert Richarz, Min., 830-966-2416; Lic. # 54402 First Baptist Medina - 830-589-2395; 10:30 a.m. ; Wed. 7 p.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; EPISCOPAL 7 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. St. Christopher’s Episcopal - 395 Pipe Creek Community - Bear First Baptist Pipe Creek - 454 FM Hwy. 173, 830-796-4387; Adult Creek Rd. & Racquet Club Dr.; 1283; 830-510-4057; Doug Johnson Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Service 8:30 Pastor Barry Donham, 830-499-3501; Min.; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; a.m. & 10:30 a.m. S.S 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Ridin the River Cowboy Fellowship - Bandera Congregation - 715 Pecan Lakehills Baptist - FM 1283; 830-751- 10:30 a.m. at 5767 Hwy. 173 N. RRCF & 8th St.; 830-796-8260; Sun. 10 a.m.; 2006; Duane “Chip” Gavlick, Min.; is a place where cowboys and cowgirls Wed. 7:30 p.m. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. can worship Jesus Christ. Jeff Bishop, 6:30 p.m. LUTHERAN 830-460-0710, rrcfbandera@gmail. com Tarpley Baptist - 830-562-3741; Fred Grace Lutheran - Pastor, Heather Hansen ; Smith, Pastor; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 Hwy. 173 N.; 830-796-3091; S.S. 9:30 Shady Oaks Community Church - a.m. a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. 2036 Hwy 16 North, Bandera. Pastor Holy Cross Lutheran - Pastor Josh Jerry Kral, 830-688-1913, W.S. 9:45 Templo Camino Nuevo - 505 Polly a.m. Peak Road; Hector Rosales, Min.; S.S. Sullivan; 204 Spence Street - Kerrville; 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Bible Study Sunday 8:45 Shepherd’s Gate - 615 Polly Peak Dr.; Wed. 7 p.m. a.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. 830-688-6132; Bob Devora, Min.; W.S. METHODIST 11 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. Twin Lakes Independent Baptist - Bandera United Methodist - Kyle 4167 Hwy. 173; 830-796-4830; Alan Whartons Dock Family Worship Toomire, Rev.; 830-796-3849; S.S. Center - George and Terri Miller, W. Otten, Min.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Youth Group a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Medina United Methodist - 263 Reed Wednesday 6 p.m. Whartons Dock Fire Utopia Baptist - 830-966-3688; S.S. Ave.; Bill Stagemueller, Min.; 830-589- Station. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 2646; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. The Bible Church (Independent) 7 p.m. Lakehills United Methodist - 8th St. Ps Alan Childs, Th.D. 210-980-8045; Walker Memorial Baptist - 8135 and Ave. J, Lakehills; Celia Halfacre, 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship at Pipe Wharton’s Dock Road; Walter Rev.; 830-751-2404; Worship Sunday 8 Creek Community Center, Hwy. 16 S. O’Dell, Pastor; 830-796-3171; a.m., 10:30 a.m. at FM 1283 cell 830-688-1560; S.S. 9:45 am; Utopia United Methodist - Chuck Lighthouse Kid’s Church- 10771 W.S. 11:00 am; B.S. 5:00 pm Wed; Crane, Min.; 830-966-3343; S.S. 9:45 Park Road 37 , Lakehills,Tx. 78063 email [email protected] a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Church @ 5 p.m. BBQ @ 4 p.m. CATHOLIC Every Sunday, 830-688-6690 PRESBYTERIAN St. Francis Chapel, Mico Kids of all ages, welcome! - Saturday Pipe Creek Presbyterian -8589 State Mass 7 p.m. Hwy. 16 S., Pipe Creek; 830-510-6650; Unseen Love Ministries - 604 St. Mary’s Catholic, Vanderpool - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship; S.S. 9:30 Oak Lawn Dr.; 830-796-9905; Rev. Marcin Pawel Czyz, SDS, Sun. a.m. Phillip & Darlene Bowie; www. unseenloveministries.com Mass 9 a.m.; 32141 FM 187 OTHER St. Stanislaus Catholic - Frank Baha¹i Faith of Bandera County - Western Heritage Cowboy Church - “So in everything, do to others Kurzaj, Priest; 830-460-4712; Mon. Ann Bishop, 230 N. Goat Ridge Rd. 7146 FM 1283, what you would have them do No Mas; Tues. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 12:15 Pipe Creek, 210-244-3746 Pipe Creek; 830-535-6575; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. to you, for this sums up the p.m.; Thurs. 7 a.m.; Fri. 12:15 p.m.; Center for H.O.P.E. - 11768 PR 37 Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. (Viking Center), Lakehills; Gail Prentice, White Rock Christian Fellowship - Law and the Prophets.” (Bilingual); Sun. 4 p.m. Confessions Min.; 210-290-1265; 10 a.m. on Sunday, 473 Old San Antonio Hwy.; Matthew 7:12 are heard 20 minutes before all Masses 7 p.m. Wednesday, and 6 p.m. Sunday Bob Morris, Min.; 830-688-1130; or by appointment prayer meeting 830-751-2117 W.S. 11 a.m.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 5 Obituaries

iting and drinking coffee with neighbors and in- and previously served as a Medina Children’s Home of Comanche, Becky John- teracting with their live- deacon at the Stringtown for many years. son and husband, Malcolm stock and various pets. Rd. Church of Christ. Ron- He was survived by his of Abilene, James Atchley ald strived to faithfully wife of 46 years, Reba and and wife, Rose of Ruido- She also worked outside serve his Lord daily. four children; Gary Swan- so NM, and Scott Atchley, the home over the years Ronald was born Janu- ner and his wife Hillarie of two uncles; CW Swanner of at different jobs as well ary 31, 1955, in Hawthorne, Kerrville, Melissa Swanner Gorman and Roger Morris. as doing clerical duties California, to Donald Cal- of Bandera, David Swan- He was preceded in for the Means Cemetery. vin Swanner and Donna ner of Bandera, and Amy death by his parents, Don- Myrtle Reed was Kay Morris. Lujan and her husband, ald and Kay Swanner, preceded in death by Ronald married the love Nathan of Pflugerville, 12 his grandparents, Calvin her parents, Solon and of his life, Reba Faulkin- grandchildren- Cody, Ste- McGary(Gary) and Stel- Annie Sledge; husband, berry, June 27, 1975, in Co- phen, Haley and Ashley la Swanner of Gorman, MYRTLE MARIE Allen Reed; sister, Linda manche, Texas. Swanner of Kerrville. Mi- Ritchard and Irene Morris SLEDGE REED Hodge and daughter-in- RONALD CALVIN He served in the United chael and Kaylyn Huerta of California and numerous SWANNER Myrtle Marie Sledge law Lela Joy Reed. States Navy. specializing as of Bandera, Chris and uncles, aunts and cousins. Reed, went to be with She is survived by her Ronald Calvin Swanner, an Aircraft Corrosion and Landon Robie of Kerrville, Services will be at the the Lord on June 12, sons and their wives, Al- age 66, of Bandera, Texas, Hydraulic Mechanic. Johnathan, Riley, Jordan Stringtown Road Church 2021. She was born on len and Rosie, Kenneth passed away peacefully, He was employed by and Jackson Swanner of of Christ in Medina, Tex- November 26, 1931, and Melanie and Richard June 18, 2021, at his home General Dynamics, Mooney Bandera, 6 siblings; Bryan as on June 26, 2021 at in Cuero, Texas, to So- and Loraine. She also left surrounded by his family, and Boeing. He also worked Swanner and wife, Jack- 10:00am. Interment will be lon and Annie Katch- six grandchildren, eight after a long illness. for Comanche ISD and Me- ie of Ruidoso NM, Lau- at Board Church Cemetery ing Sledge. She was 89 great grandchildren and He was a member of the dina ISD and he and his ra Lynn Swanner, Sandy near Comanche Texas at a years, 6 months, and 17 numerous nieces, neph- Bandera Church of Christ wife were house parents at Dickey and husband, Jerry later date. days old. ews and many friends. Myrtle was raised in Visitation will be Cuero, Yoakum, Stock- Wednesday, June 16th , Sheila Sue Maki, 74, of Bandera, TX, was dale and San Antonio, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. called to be with the Lord on June 16, 2021. Obituaries can be submi ed Sheila was born in Carthage, N.C., on through Texas. She met Allen at Stringtown Road 11-18-46. to George Burke Dailey and Nell Boyd Reed and they Church of Christ, Me- a funeral home, emailed to were married for 64 Dailey. dina, Texas, with a Fu- years. They had three A graduate from New Hanover High, fran.fox@granitepublica ons.com neral Service at 10:00 sons; Allen Junior, Ken- N.C, she is preceded in death by her loving neth Lee and Richard a.m. Burial will follow at husband, Edward Lee Maki, and her par- or by calling 830-796-3718 Craig. They raised them Means Cemetery in Me- ents, George and Nell Dailey. Obituary charges are: in Natalia and Hondo dina, Texas. Robert Gar- Survived by Her 4 children James R and moved to Medina in rett will be officiating. Maki, Corenia L Maki, Dewayne E Maki, 0-250 words: $25 their retirements years. Memorials may be and Tonya L Maki. 251-500 words: $50 She enjoyed cooking and given to Stringtown 11 Grandchildren and five Great Grand- setting a nice table for Road Church of Christ, children and nd her Best Friend of 65 years, 501-750 words: $75 various gatherings, vis- Medina, Texas. SHEILA SUE MAKI Linda Sue Croom of Wil.ington N.C. Sheriff’s Arrests Fun By The SUDOKU Numbers Editor’s note – Readers Racheal Blakley, 36, of jury and unauthorized use of role warrant and a warrant Like puzzles? are reminded that an arrest Bandera, arrested June 14 a motor vehicle. from an outside agency. Then you’ll love is not an indication of guilt. by SO for credit card abuse, Loni Boone, 28, of Ban- Ashley Varga, 31, of Lake- sudoku. This People are presumed inno- released June 15. dera, arrested June 15 by PD hills, arrested June 18 by SO cent after an arrest until Lisa Lanzo, 55, of Ban- for a traffic warrant and fail- for possession of parapherna- mind-bending convicted. dera, arrested June 14 by SO ure to appear, released June lia, released June 18. puzzle will have Although reasonable care for possession of a controlled 16. Roger Stone, 65, of Lake- you hooked from is taken, clerical errors may substance. Nathaniel Zinsmeister, hills, arrested June 19 by SO the moment you exist. Austin Bess, 20, of Kerr- 34, of Mico, arrested June on a motion to revoke parole In the section where ville, arrested June 14 by SO 16 by SO on a warrant from warrant. square off, so those individuals who are on a court order. an outside agency, released Juan Montealvo, 29, of sharpen your arrested and booked are list- Jennifer Gaddy, 41, of June16. San Antonio, arrested June pencil and put ed, law enforcement entities Bandera, arrested June 14 Myron Tryon, 36, of Ban- 19 by SO for public intoxica- your sudoku are denoted by the following by SO on a court order and dera, arrested June 16 by SO tion, released June 20. savvy to the test! abbreviations: SO – Sher- for possession of a controlled on a court order. Jesus Montealvo, 28, of iff’s Office; BTM – Bandera substance. Isaac Calderon 18, of San Antonio, arrested June Town Marshal; DPS – Texas Frank Stephenson, 57, of Bandera, arrested June 16 19 by So for public intoxica- Department of Public Safe- Bandera, arrested June 15 by by SO for assault by contact. tion, released June 20. ty; PCT – Precinct/Consta- SO on an off-bond warrant, Jesus Calderon, 19, of As of June 21, there were ble; TPW – Texas Parks and released June 15. Bandera, arrested June 17 for 64 inmates in the Bandera CROSSWORD PUZZLE Wildlife. Andrew Zinsmeister, 32, evading arrest, possession of County Jail, three of which During the week of June of Kerrville, arrested June 15 marijuana, a failure to appear were contract inmates from 14-20, the following people by BPD on a warrant from an warrant, motion to revoke pa- an outside county. were arrested: outside agency, released June Jesus Barboza of Von 15. Ormy, 23, arrested June 14 Eric Cavin, 32, of Pipe 0UTRIGHT by SO for evading arrest with Creek, arrested June 15 by a vehicle, released June 14. SO for assault with bodily in- BAIL BONDS Personable & Trusted Lawyer

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Courtesy Photo Martha Yates Jones (left) and Pinkie Yates (right) sit in a decorated carriage parked in front of the Antioch Baptist Church for Juneteenth Celebrations in 1908. Celebrating Juneteenth: A Look at the History of America’s New Holiday

BY REBECCA the last state in the United fore existing between them very difficult. even rodeos. President Joseph Biden HUFFSTUTLER NORTON States to be reached by the becomes that between em- Often forbidden from Picnics were held signed a bill recognizing Special to the Bulletin Union Army. ployer and free laborer.” celebrating on public land, where red food like water- Juneteenth as a national General Gordon Grang- On the first anniversa- many gatherings had to be melon and red soda were holiday. Juneteenth mat- 900 Days. er, symbolically accompa- ry of the announcement, held in rural areas or on common as the color of ters to all Americans. 900 days of enslave- nied by Black soldiers, “Jubilee Day,” as it was small church grounds. This red represents strength It is a holiday that cele- ment were suffered by the arrived in Galveston on first called, was celebrat- led some Black communi- and spirituality and car- brates the country’s release slaves in Texas after their June 19, 1865 and read ed in several places in ties to buy land specifically ries great weight in many from the tyranny of slavery freedom was granted by aloud General Order No. Texas. The name was soon for celebrating Juneteenth aspects of West African that gave freedom to all the Emancipation Proc- 3, which began: “The peo- changed to Juneteenth, a and other special events. culture. Even what one Americans. It is through lamation issued by Abra- ple of Texas are informed shorthand notation of June The first such Freed- wore carried meaning. the freedom of our broth- ham Lincoln on January that in accordance with 19th. men park was Houston’s Many dressed in their ers and sisters, that we are 1, 1863. a Proclamation from the The celebrations were Emancipation Park, pur- finest clothes and ladies all free. As the Civil War raged Executive of the United first held in Black church- chased in 1872 by the Col- often wore white dresses, 900 Days. A minute was on, many slaves did not States, all slaves are free. es and were a day of prayer ored People’s Festival and partly in response to the too long to suffer as a slave receive the news until This involves an abso- and contemplation be- Emancipation Park Associ- pre–1865 statewide laws nonetheless a day. months and even years lat- lute equality of rights and cause Blacks were often ation. Other parks were es- that prevented enslaved As Mum Bett, a slave er. The last to hear of their rights of property between targeted with violence if tablished throughout Texas people from dressing in who sued for her freedom freedom were the 250,000 former masters and slaves, they celebrated too exu- in Austin, Corpus Christi, any clothing not given to in Massachusetts, said, enslaved people in Texas, and the connection there- berantly. and smaller Texas towns. them by those who held “Any time while I was a Emancipation did not The celebrations be- them in slavery. slave, if one minute free- bring racial tolerance in came more joyful as hon- Juneteenth festivities dom had been offered to Anne King’s many instances. In the oring their freedom be- became increasingly com- me, and I had been told years following the Civil came an act of resistance mon outside of Texas, of- I must die at the end of HYPNOSIS CENTER War, Blacks continued to to white supremacy. In ten brought to new places that minute, I would have 830-537-5411 be targeted with violence, addition to prayer services, throughout the country by it – just to stand one min- racial segregation and the celebrations included Black Texans who’d moved ute on God’s earth a free *ÀˆÛ>ÌiÊEÊÀœÕ«Ê,>ÌiÃÊUÊ >ÊvœÀÊ>ÊvÀiiÊLÀœV ÕÀi prejudice which made concerts, and parades, as away from the state. women – I would.” SMOKING & WEIGHT LOSS Juneteenth celebrations well as baseball games and On June 18th, 2021, 900 Days. ฀฀฀฀฀฀฀ ฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀ Hypnosis Courses Offered for Certification Cowboy Capital Opry returns at Silver Sage

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7 Motorcycle museum a hidden county treasure

BY TRACY THAYER den by T.E. Lawrence. torcycle. At least half of For the Bulletin Even though museum his collection was found in founder Allan Johncock Australia. The Lone Star Motor- was originally only inter- Looking for a home cycle Museum at 36517 ested in British motor- base away from the con- Highway 187 in Vander- cycles, he has European, crete of city life in Hous- pool is an unexpected Japanese, and early Amer- ton, the Johncocks found treasure located deep in ican bikes, as well. Vanderpool. This was a Bandera County. It is not Most of the motorcy- rural area that had beau- just a destination for vin- cles in the museum are tiful rides which drew mo- tage motorcycle enthusi- from his collection, but a torcycle enthusiasts from asts but also for families few are on loan for display around the world. looking for an engaging from other enthusiasts. After retiring, Johncock stop to break up a leisurely The museum has drawn returned to his passion for Sunday drive. visitors from Iceland, Aus- motorcycles taking his “This is something you tralia, Holland, Mexico, collection with him to the don’t expect to find in the and all over the United Texas Hill Country while Hill Country,” said Debbie States. also restoring and racing Johncock. “These motor- “People are thrilled that vintage cycles. Johncock cycles are not just vintage we are sharing these mo- raced vintage cycles at vehicles, some of them torcycles with others,” said Daytona. are just gorgeous pieces of Johncock. “Allan was a rider, and art,” she remarked. Australian Allan John- he rode those bikes,” said The museum houses cock began riding motor- wife Debbie. 70 motorcycles on display. cycles as a youth which led She talks of their rides The showroom is awash to his passion for bikes. fondly. with red, black, green The Johncock’s started “Allan loved riding and and chrome motorcycles. collecting motorcycles in he was a good rider,” she These antique and vintage 1984. stated. BULLETIN PHOTO/Tracy Thayer motorcycles date from The couple would hear To begin with the Debbie Johncock shows a picture of husband Allan in front of the vintage motorcycle 1910 and come from all about vintage bikes by building was just a place that he raced. around the world. word of mouth and track to store motorcycles and Some of the most rare them down across the the bulky tools needed for opened the museum in track, it can pull in almost under 15 are free. There and collectable motor- world. Many of the motor- restoration. 2002. Today, the motorcy- 400 visitors on a busy fall are discounted admissions cycles in the world are cycles were found as parts As word of mouth got cle museum has an open or spring weekend. for seniors and military housed in this museum stored away in boxes. out, more motorcyclists workshop day on Tuesday The museum is open members. from makers like Harley, The Johncocks would dropped by to see the res- for those working on resto- from March through No- For more information Indian, Norton, Enfield purchase the parts, ship torations and chat with Al- ration projects. vember on Friday, Satur- about the Lone Star Mo- and Vincent. Their best them to the US and Allan lan and Debbie. Even though the Lon- day, and Sunday from 10 torcycle Museum, go to find was a 1938 Brough would put the pieces to- The couple built the estar Motorcycle Museum a.m. until 4 a.m. Adult ad- the web site at lonestar- Superior like the ones rid- gether restoring the mo- building in 2000 and is located off the beaten mission is $7, and children motorcyclemuseum.com. BANQUET HONORS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Courtesy Photo A combined banquet put on by Bandera Masonic Lodge No. 1123, AF&AM, and Bandera Eastern Star Chapter No. 643 was held at the Bandera Lodge Hall on June 8, 2021 to honor the Bandera and Medina High School Seniors who received scholarships. On left, Worshipful Master Robert Webb poses with Medina Cami Chelser and Bandera graduate Averie McHaney. On right, Worthy Matron Susan Neuenschwander poses with Ashlyn Turner (Medina), Thomas Hollingsworth (Bandera) and Luke Bitzkie (Bandera).

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According to TPWD bi- boaters take steps to clean, ologists, there is no effec- drain, and dry boats to The Electric Reli- the wall. Texas and Mex- first time since Febru- tive way to eradicate zebra help slow the spread,” said ability Council of Tex- CAPITAL ico share 1,254 miles of ary. mussels once they have Monica McGarrity, Senior as urged Texans to cut HIGHLIGHTS common border, accord- “I am proud to ap- become established in a Scientist for Aquatic Inva- back on power usage ing to the Texas Depart- point Lori Cobos to water body, and opportu- sive Species. last week when an un- ment of Transportation. the Public Utility Com- nities for rapid response “Boats owned or re- usually large number of Gary Borders The governor is also mission of Texas, and I are extremely rare, since cently purchased that have power plants shut down Texas Press seeking donations for know that she will draw by the time they are de- been stored in the water for unexpected repairs building a wall via www. upon her wealth of ex- tected it is usually too late must be decontaminated as temperatures soared. and other state leaders borderwall.gov. State perience and knowledge because they have begun before moving them to ERCOT officials an- signed a letter during lawmakers allocated to faithfully serve the to spread. another lake to prevent nounced Friday that a press conference, al- $1 billion for border people of Texas,” Abbott Zebra mussels also the spread of these highly Texans could resume lowing the transfer of security in the recent- said. spread by downstream invasive mussels,” she said. normal levels of elec- $250 million to begin ly passed budget, but Cobos has served dispersal, but unfortunate- TPWD is urging boat- tricity use, however. construction and to hire Democratic officials in several senior-level ly nothing can be done to ers to clean, drain and dry ERCOT came under a program manager and have pointed out most posts at the PUC and prevent this as their lar- their boats and gear before fire after widespread contractors. of that money goes to ERCOT, including as vae are microscopic and traveling from lake to lake, outages during the win- The program man- the Texas Department chief executive and free-floating in the water, remove plants, mud and ter storm in mid-Feb- ager will hire contrac- of Public Safety. public counsel for the according to TPWD biol- debris, drain all the water ruary, resulting in the tors and subcontractors Office of Public Utility ogists. from the boat and gear, CEO being forced out needed to build the wall Abbott appoints Co- Counsel. This is why introduc- and then open up compart- and much of the board and will identify avail- bos to PUC As a commissioner, tions to new river basins ments at home to allow ev- replaced. able state land, as well Abbott last week she will draw a salary of such as the San Antonio erything to dry completely Saturday marked the as private land whose appointed Lori Cobos $201,000 annually. River Basin is a concern, for at least a week. official first day of sum- owners are willing to to the PUC. She fills a Gary Borders is a as it puts downstream wa- The transport of aquatic mer. volunteer space for the term scheduled to ex- veteran award-win- ter bodies at risk. invasive species is punish- wall. pire on Sept. 1, although ning Texas journalist. “As zebra mussels able with a fine of up to $500 Border wall construc- Meanwhile, Land she could be reappoint- He published a number are continuing to spread per violation. tion Commissioner George ed. Senate confirmation of community newspa- westward and southward Additionally, anyone Gov. Gregg Abbott P. Bush announced ap- is not required since the pers in Texas during a to new areas in Texas and who spots zebra mussels on last week announced proximately 591,595 Legislature is not in ses- 30-year span, includ- as those lakes become fully boats, trailers or equipment several key facets of acres of state-owned sion. ing in Longview, Fort infested, nearby lakes have being moved is asked to im- his plan for the state to land will receive emer- The PUC will have Stockton, Nacogdoches an increased risk of being mediately report the sighting build a wall on its bor- gency authorization to a full complement of and Cedar Park. Email: invaded and it is vital that to TPWD at 512-389-4848. der with Mexico. Abbott be used to build part of commissioners for the gborders@texaspress. Our family Designed fforor protecting yours SSAFEKEEPING!AFEKEEPING!

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PUBLIC NOTICE No. PBL 121-0046 Notice is hereby given that on July 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. the CITATION – TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF Bandera Independent Commissioners Court of Bandera County will hold a Public INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION IN THE ESTATE OF § IN THE COUNTY COURT School District Hearing and consider for action a request to replat Lots 7 and GUY PRESTON FELAND, § OF PROBATE NO. 21-0069 Request for Sealed Proposals 8, Block G, Cielo Rio Ranch Subdivision Phase 2, as recorded DECEASED § BANDERA COUNTY, in Volume 6, Pages 361-366 of the Map and Plat Records of THE STATE OF TEXAS TEXAS Bandera County, Texas, into a single lot. CITATION BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Bandera ISD is accepting Competitive Sealed Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary Proposals for a District Grounds Maintenance THE STATE OF TEXAS: TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED for the Estate of Guy Preston Feland, Deceased, were Contract, at the Bandera ISD Administration NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF: issued on June 16, 2021, in Cause No. PBL 121-0046, pending in the County Court of Bandera County, Texas, Office, 815 Pecan St., Bandera, TX 78003. Notice is hereby given that original Letters Donald Joseph Renaud, Jr., Deceased to: Christopher Shannon Paulk, Independent Executor. Testamentary for the Estate of MARILYN K. STONE, Deborah Juanita Renaud in the above numbered and entitled estate All persons having claims against this Estate, which is Proposals must be received no later than: Deceased, were issued on June 21, 2021, in Cause No. ¿OHGDQ$SSOLFDWLRQWR'HWHUPLQH+HLUVKLSDQG'HFODUHZKRDUHWKH currently being administered, are required to present 1:00 P.M., local time, on 6/30/2021 them to the undersigned within the time and in the 21-0060, pending in the County Court of BANDERA +HLUVDQG8QNQRZQ+HLUVDQGWKHLUUHVSHFWLYHVKDUHVDQGLQWHUHVWV County, Texas, to: ESTHER BENEFICT. manner prescribed by law: LQWKLVHVWDWHDQGDQ$SSOLFDWLRQIRU,QGHSHQGHQW$GPLQLVWUDWLRQDQG Christopher Shannon Paulk, Independent Executor A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on All persons having claims against this estate which is /HWWHUVRI$GPLQLVWUDWLRQRIWKHVDLGDonald Joseph Renaud, Jr., Estate of Guy Preston Feland, Deceased Thursday 06/24/2021 at 9:00 am at: currently being administered are required to present DECEASED,. c/o: Matthew W. Brown Wilson Brown, PLLC them to the undersigned within the time and in the 6DLGDSSOLFDWLRQPD\EHKHDUGDQGDFWHGRQE\VDLG&RXUWDWDQ\ Bandera ISD Support Facility, 1576 State manner prescribed by law. th 6515 Broadway Highway 173 S., Bandera, TX 78003 FDOORIWKHGRFNHWRQRUDIWHUWKH GD\RI-XQHDWR¶ San Antonio, Texas 78209 FORFN $0 WKDW EHLQJ WKH ¿UVW 0RQGD\ QH[W DIWHU WKH H[SLUDWLRQ c/o: Representative, Estate of DATED the 23rd day of June, 2021. RIWHQGD\VIURPGDWHRISXEOLFDWLRQRIWKLVFLWDWLRQDWWKH&RXQW\ Proposal packets can be obtained at the ESTHER BENEDICT &RXUWKRXVH0DLQ6WUHHW%DQGHUD7H[DV addresses above, or by contacting Dayle 160 DIAMOND J ROAD NORTH Matthew W. Brown PIPE CREEK, Texas 78063 $OO LQWHUHVWHG SHUVRQV LQ VDLG HVWDWH DUH KHUHE\ FLWHG WR DSSHDU State Bar No.: 24045572 Heiner, BISD Director of Facilities Services at EHIRUHVDLG+RQRUDEOH&RXUWE\ÀOLQJDZULWWHQFRQWHVWRUDQVZHU Wilson Brown, PLLC 830-460-3895 ext 2401. DATED the 21st day of June, 2021. WR WKLV DSSOLFDWLRQ VKRXOG WKH\ GHVLUH WR GR VR To ensure its 6515 Broadway San Antonio, Texas 78209 FRQVLGHUDWLRQ \RX RU \RXU DWWRUQH\ PXVW ÀOH DQ\ REMHFWLRQ Telephone: (210) 681-6353 Facsimile: (210) 804-1044 Bandera ISD reserves the right to reject any intervention, or response LQ ZULWLQJ ZLWK WKH &RXQW\ &OHUN RI E-mail: [email protected] and /or all proposals. Attorney for Christopher S. Paulk EINO ZAPATA %DQGHUD&RXQW\7H[DVRQRUEHIRUHWKHDERYHQRWHGGDWHDQGWLPH Attorney for ESTHER BENEDICT 7KH RI¿FHU H[HFXWLQJ WKLV ZULW VKDOO SURPSWO\ VHUYH WKH VDPH State Bare No.: 22245500 DFFRUGLQJ WR UHTXLUHPHQWV RI ODZ DQG WKH PDQGDWHV KHUHRI DQG P O Box 2638 PDNHGXHUHWXUQDVWKHODZGLUHFWV BANDERA, TX 78003 ,668('81'(50<+$1'$1'7+(6($/2)6$,'&2857DW Telephone: (830) 796-9800 th Facsimile: (210) 855-3756 WKHRI¿FHLQ%DQGHUD&RXQW\7H[DVWKLVWKH GD\RI-XQH E-mail: [email protected] 7DQGLH0DQV¿HOG&RXQW\&OHUN 32%R[ Got something to sell? %DQGHUD&RXQW\7H[DV Do in the classifieds.

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Perry-Sevilla says that to feedback to make sure prepackaged items to take community element is an we are offering what our home or enjoy on prem- integral part of The Market neighbors want.” ise in the garden (shared @ Bandera. That community-fo- with the brewery) that can “We want to involve our cused element extends to be easily accessed through community in our quest to the business creators’ com- their backdoor. live locally and appreciate mitment to resourcefulness However, the offerings what we have all around and not wasting. don’t stop at food. Shop- us, including our neighbor’s “We think about the pers at the eclectic market hard work raising food and pre-life and afterlife of the can expect some pre-loved making products,” she said. products and materials we home décor items, clothing, Co-owner Daniel Sevilla use,” said Perry-Sevilla. postcards, magnets, plants, echoed that sentiment. “We want to work with books and even small “Our vision for The local suppliers that do the household appliances. Market is to provide for same. In creating our busi- Certain items will be our community, whole- ness, we are looking at ways for sale, for lend (free of some dining options to that we can repurpose re- charge), or considered for enjoy with friends here in sources, not only to save barter. our shop or out back in the money, but to decrease the Additionally, there will garden, or convenient op- huge amount of stuff that be a refill station where tions to prepare at home pollutes our oceans and shoppers can fill up contain- with the family,” he said. land.” ers of dish soap, cleaners “The catch is that we need In addition to hot food and dry goods, further en- community participation to items, the location will hancing the market’s com- make it work! We are open offer “ready to cook” and mitment to sustainability. A look inside the Market @ Bandera Courtesy Photo The Market @ Bandera Walker takes over the space former- hours and days to some ly occupied by Hill Country unique collaboration op- Community Church Winery at 3540 Hwy 16 S. portunities.” Summer Revival The wine cellar feel Once the location is of- has been given a complete ficially open, hours will be July 26 to July 28 | 6:30 pm makeover to now include Wednesday and Thursday crisp white walls, color- from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 8135 Wharton’s Dock Road ful repurposed signs for Friday and Saturday from [email protected] shelves and quilts as art. 11 .a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun- “Bandera Brewery is ex- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guest Pastor: Dr. Robert Wheat cited to welcome our new In the meantime, you can Director of Ministry, Hill Country Baptist Association neighbors,” said Bandera check out their Pop-Up Brewery co-owner John this weekend. VVACATIONACATION Oliver. “Having them next “We can’t wait to see door opens a whole new what Autum and Dan- BIBLE SCHOOL world of opportunities, iel have in store once the from expanding brewery restaurant is fully opera- July 12 – 16 Grace Lutheran Church tional,” said Oliver. 9:00 am to Noon The Market @ Bande- VBS ra is on Instagram @The- Courtesy Photo WWalkeralker Community Church August 2 -6 Market_Bandera. The Market @ Bandera offers more than just food. 8135 Wharton’Wharton’ss Dock Road 9 – 11:30 am Discover how Jesus’ love 451 Hwy 173 N, Bandera provides a foundation TToo REGISTER, KING, CONTINUED from 1 that lasts. Email: wmcc78003.gmail.com 830-796-3091 The Washington Exam- might nor by power, but by asylums, who have been iner reports, “Our public my Spirit, says the Lord of pushed out of their homes education has abandoned hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). and countries. their responsibilities.” Our current adminis- Inflation has taken over Decision Magazine says tration’s open border pol- our economy. Many gro- the modern church has icy is letting in criminals cery stores are worried lost its director, the Holy by the thousands from about food shortages, de- Spirit, to regain control of drug pushers, sex traf- mands for survival food is its activities and once again fickers, terrorists to cruel surging. The cost of liv- “turn the world upside MS-13 killers along with ing has brought anxiety to down” (Acts 5:28). “Not by hurting families we call many families. Crime and killings have increased Owner throughout the country. Conrad Berube Could the return of 210-832-72944 Jesus to earth be coming [email protected] soon? “He Himself will Conrad’s Gun Store rule with a rod of iron.” Manager (Rev. 19:11-16)? Frank Weave 830-688-0342 Conrad’s Coffee, Guns www.conradgunstore.com Pipe Creek Christian School and Cigar Store 125 Bandera Blvd. Enrolling Now Bandera, Texas 78003 Grades Pre-K3 through 12 For more information and employment opportunities visit: www.pipecreekchristianschool.org (830) 510-6131

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