Sailor Juneann Triumphs Over Pacific Storms and Tonga
Juneann, a sailor, describes self sufficiency on a South Pacific voyage. She details island life in Tonga, her work with deaf and public school children, and a voyage from New Zealand to Papiate marked by two brutal storms. She recalls steering a 45 foot sloop through 65 knot winds for days, riding waves one by one and pressing on with endurance. The crew endured 24 days afloat with hope and skill, finally limping into Papiate under sail as officials deemed them lost at sea but later celebrated their return.
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Juneann
Tonga
Royal Navy
South Pacific
New Zealand
Papiate
United States
Whangerai Harbor
Hope
Viewpoint on dress code discipline at local school
Randy Wise voices concern over Vice Principal Wilson punishing all students for dress code violations by wearing shorts. He argues disciplinary fairness breaks when parents of some girls are shielded and urges the school to apply rules individually rather than blanket punishment.
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Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Randy Wise
Fond farewell to Duane Powell from friends and family
Mary Powell and friends gathered in the Lord's House to honor Duane Powell. The message thanks God for his faith and comfort during his final days and invites all to remember him as a good friend, husband, and mind. Vern and Nancy Lee Seifert sign the tribute.
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Duane Powell
Duane
Mary
Vern
Nancy Lee Seifert
WIC Pie Social a Big Success in Wimberley
The WIC Pie Social raised record profits with beautiful quilts and delicious pies. Thanks go to baked goods volunteers and anonymous contributors, plus special recognition for Steve and Randa Klepfer of Old Mill Store and helpers Margaret Haisley, Rosemary Joseph, Judith White, and Sylvia Bartay for setup, sales, and takedown.
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Margaret Haisley
Rosemary Joseph
Judith White
Sylvia Bartay
Mary Nall
Water Resources Awareness Month Declared in Central Texas
May is declared Water Resources Awareness Month across Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District plus Hays and Travis counties. Drinking Water Awareness Week named May 17 by commissioners and the district. Patrick Cox notes drought not present this year but urges continued conservation and readiness if rains fail. Proclamations honor water utilities and professionals for providing safe water supporting health, recreation, and regional development.
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Barton Springs
Edwards Aquifer
Hays
Travis
Conservation District
Patrick Cox
Conservation District Board
Cox
Property easement transfer denied over lot size claims
Commissioners rejected claims that transferring easement rights reduced the lot size. Blaschky dismissed the issue as not affecting the property, noting the easement covers only ingress and egress. Environmental concerns cited over septic system remain, with the sign blamed for sensational publicity.
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Blaschky
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Melinda Moore
Wimberley Institute of Cultures
Wimberley
Mary Saunders
Manaaine
Harrell King
Michael Averitt Starr
Linda Allen
Louie Bono Kitt Focke
DB Bearden
Jim Gore
Stone Park
Suite
Texas
Compuserve.Com
Wimberley View
Hays County
Wimberley View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
P.O. Box
Wimberley E
Environmental Health Department
Tom Pope
Mince
Commissioners Court
Payne
Keep Texas Beautiful
Wimberley Beautiful
Keep Wimberley Beautiful, Inc
Martha Knies
Dawn
South Texas
Violet
Viera
Asa
Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Austin American Statesman
Willow City Loop
FM 1323
Johnson City
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