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The Harper News
September 14, 2007
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A new column of bits
and pieces heard and seen
around Harper during the
last couple of weeks. This
will be a periodic column
after enough “bits and
pieces” have been collect-
ed.
First, good news— The
Sweetest Thing (local
eatery) has extended its
hours. Monday through
Thursday, they are open
from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
and they are now serving
daily lunch specials on these
four days. Samples of spe-
cials include lasagna, beef
stew, and meat loaf. These
are served with sides of
homemade bread and salad.
On Fridays, they’re open
from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Another welcome sight is
the refurbishing of part of
the old Citizen’s Auto build-
ing. This is the part of the
building that was the
Harper Drug Store run by
Grace Harper. It will even-
tually be an art studio.
I was fortunate enough
to attend Brush Arbor on
Monday night when the
Baptists and Wild Ride
Ministries provided the
music and preaching. It was
inspiring; great music and
Mike’s message gave me a
lot to think about.
It’s been said before
that Harper is unique with
all of its churches working
together on common proj-
ects: Pioneer Clubs, Brush
Arbor Days, the Community
Help Center and Community
Holiday Services. There is
unity and strength when we
work together on a com-
mon goal. Much can be
accomplished; Brother Mike
suggested a new project,
one that is really worthy of
our efforts and one that can
be accomplished if we as a
town work together. This
project, a nursing home/
senior center, would make
life so much easier for fami-
lies with loved ones in nurs-
ing homes. How much easi-
er it would be to drop by for
a daily visit if they were
right here in Harper. I know
that this is not a new
thought! I understand that
it was attempted a few
years ago and failed. One of
the largest stumbling blocks
is the lack of a sewer sys-
tem.
If senior center is some-
thing you’re interested in
pursuing, call and talk to
Mike Weaver. If we try hard
enough, we can do it.
The school is still looking
for volunteers. If you have
two hours a week, you have
enough time to read with a
child, read to a class or
tutor a student in math, sci-
ence or social studies. As a
volunteer, you get to chose
what you do and what age
level you’d like to work
with. Call 864-4044 to vol-
unteer!
Craigs earn
Honors
at Schreiner
Schreiner University has
named Timothy Craig and
Jeanna Stepka, both of
Harper to its Dean’s List.
Craig and Stepka, were
named to the roster of high-
achieving students for the
spring 2007 term. To qualify
for the Dean’s List, full-time
students must earn at least a
3.3 grade point average and
have at least 12 hours credit
for the term.
William Ryan Craig was
named to the President’s
List. To qualify for the
Dean’s List, full-time stu-
dents must earn at least a
3.3 grade point average and
have at least 12 hours credit
for the term.
Both William and Timothy
are the sons of Karen
Barrett Craig and the
grandsons of Oleane Barrett.
Schreiner University is
an independent coeduca-
tional liberal arts university
related by choice and
covenant to the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
For more information, visit
our Web site at
www.schreiner.edu or call
the Office of Admission at
(830)792-7217.
Do you need to make copies, send a fax,
use the internet, or use a
personal computer?
Do you want to read national
newspapers or magazines?
Call 864-4993 or visit the
Harper Library
School Menu Highlights
Monday. Sept. 17 Breakfast: Belgian Waffles w/berries
Lunch: Corn Dog or Chicken patty on bun
Tuesday. Sept. 18 Breakfast: Honey buns
Lunch: Ravioli or steak fingers
Wednesdav-Sept. 19 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs w/sausage
Lunch -Chicken pot pie or barbecue sandwich
Thursday. Sept 20 Breakfast: Apple/cherry turnovers
Lunch: Oven fried chicken or Roast beef
Friday. Sent 21 Breakfast: Fifth grade choice
Lunch: Fifth grade menu
Monday. Sept. 24 Breakfast: ham and egg croissant
Lunch: Hamburger or Sloppy joe
Tuesday. Sent. 25 Breakfast: sausage gravy/biscuit
Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce or pizza
Wednesday: Sept 26 Breakfast: French toast
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or corn dog
Thursday. Sept. 27 Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls
Lunch: Hot dog or barbeque
Friday. Sept. 28 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs/bacon/toast
Lunch: Chicken fajita or nachos
Other breakfast choices: Croissant, cereal, yogurt or moz-
zarella string cheese, extras—nutri-grain/granola bar
Other Lunch Choices — Salad/Sandwich /Potato Bar or
Grades 4-12 Served daily—choose from: Chef salad,
grilled chicken salad, baked potato with fixings, Hoagie
(Ham & Turkey) Hoagie Sandwich (Chicken), Fruit Salad
w/cottage cheese
Cafeteria
Changes
The school cafeteria is
quite different this year with
the many choices offered by
Deb Pascarella, the new
Food Services Director.
Helping her to prepare
food are Teresa Phillips—
Manager, Linda Graham -
Cook, Teresa Montoya -
Salad Bar and Breakfast Set-
up, and Lisa Noah-part time
worker.
Lunches can be paid for
by email. Students have a
“cafeteria number” which
automatically deducts the
cost of each meal as they
are served. Parents can
actually check out what
their students bought the
day before. Students with-
out funds will be eligible for
the Free/reduced lunch
program and may be fed a
peanut butter and jelly
sandwich.
Hill Country Horse Club Events
On September 15, 2007
the HCHC will continue its #2-
1 /2 and #1 -1 /2 Team Roping
Saddle series, which will end
with the Series Finals on
October 6 , 2007. Books will
open 4 PM, rope at 5 PM.
Ropers must attend at least 2
ropings of the series, plus the
Finals, to qualify for a saddle,
and the saddle winners will be
determined by dollar amount
won at the Finals on
September 15 , 2007.
The club also holds team
roping practice each
Wednesday evening at 7 PM
and Sunday afternoon at 4 PM.
For more information on
ropings, please contact Shane
Purvis at 830-385-4539 or Steve
Wetz at 830-864-4517.
Also continuing on
September 15, 2007 will be a
4/D Barrel Race Saddle Series,
which will also end with the
Series Finals on October 6 ,
2007. Books will open 9 AM,
Exhibitions at 9:30 for $5, the
4/D will begin at Noon, for $25,
followed by a Youth 4/D for $25.
There will be an 80% payout
with an even split. Saddle win-
ner will be determined by dol-
lar amount won throughout the
series.
The Hill Country Horse Club
in Fredericksburg, Texas, is a
non-profit organization, pro-
moting all equine sports for
adult and youth riders in the
Hill Country of Texas.
Members enjoy Youth Rodeo,
Team Roping, Barrel Racing
and Trail Riding events pro-
duced by the club, and all
events are open to all members
of the public as participants and
spectators.
Upcoming HCHC events for
the remainder of 2007 include
the Annual Scholarship trail
ride, by which the club raises
money to fund the scholarships
it awards to Hill Country stu-
dents with equine or agricul-
tural backgrounds and career
plans. New for 2007, with the
hopes of becoming an annual
event, is the Hill Country Horse
Club Ranch Rodeo, Vender
Show and Dance. The multi-
day event will be held on
October 12,13 and 14 and is
sure to be a crowd-pleaser,
with teams from all over Texas
and beyond competing for cash
and awards in traditional ranch
rodeo events such as wild cow
milking, ranch bronc riding,
rescue race and more.
Spectators will want to join the
surviving cowboys at the
Cowboy Emporium vender
show, also held on the arena
grounds, as well as the
Saturday night dance featuring
the Josh Peek Band, which will
be held right next door to the
rodeo arena at the Farm
Bureau Hall.
For more information on
upcoming Hill Country Horse
Club events, please contact
Steve or Diane Wetz at 830-
864-4517 or Sue Lawson at 325-
347-5815.
For more information on
barrel races, please contact
Diane Wetz at 830-864-4517 or
Sue Lawson at 325-347-5815.
The Hill Country Horse club
will conclude its 2007 Youth
Rodeo season with the
Series Finals on Friday,
September 14 at the new
arena facilities on Equestrian
Drive in Fredericksburg.
Traveling South from
Fredericksburg on Highway 87,
turn left on Equestrian Drive
just past Fredericksburg
Equipment. Traveling North on
Highway 87 from Comfort, turn
right on Equestrian Drive at
Paws and Claws.
Age divisions are 8 and
Under, 9-12,13-18, and events
include Poles, Cloverleaf
Barrels, Straightaway Barrels,
Flag Race. Books Open at 6 PM,
Show begins at 7 PM. Entry fees
$10 per class, with $5 Office
charge per rider. Each con-
testant must attend 3/5 shows
to be eligible for year-end
awards, with September 14
Finals and Awards a mandatory
show and function.
For More Information,
Diane Wetz at 830-864-4517 or
Sue Lawson 325-347-5815.
The Hill Country Horse
Club will hold its Ninth Annual
Scholarship Trail Ride on
September 21 -23, 2007, at the
Wilke Ranch in Harper, Texas.
The event will bring together
trailriders and their non-riding
companions from across the
state for two days and nights of
old-fashioned fun, with rides
through beautiful Hill Country
scenery, chuckwagon meals, a
charity auction and campfire
entertainment. All fees and
proceeds from the ride and the
auction will benefit the HCHC
Scholarship Fund, which has
been helping send cowboys and
cowgirls to college and trade
schools since 1999.
The event begins Friday,
September 21, with early
check-in after 5 PM, potluck
supper and campfire tales. On
Saturday, September 22, check
in from 7:30 to 9 AM, ride out at
9:30, and return to camp for a
picnic lunch. Ride out again
from 2-5 PM, and return to
camp for a chuckwagon supper,
auction, and campfire enter-
tainment. Sunday morning
breakfast at 8 AM, ride out from
10 AM until noon, and then
have potluck lunch, pack up and
haul home. RV electric and
water hookups available for
$10 - primitive camping is free.
Plenty of room for horses, clean
water for horses and people.
Negative Coggins required for
all horses on the grounds.
Dogs welcome to stay in camp.
Ride fees are $50 for adult rid-
ers, $15 for youth riders 6-17,
under 6 is free. Nonrider fees
$10 for meals and entertain-
ment.
Please call 325-347-5815 for
more information and/or
directions to the site.
Area Even
Riverside Nature
Center is having their Down
By the Riverside Nature Festival
and Native Plant Sale October
12,2007 from 8am-3pm. We will
have a focus on trees this year.
Is it on your Community
Calendars? if not please include
it. Thank you for your help
and please let me know if you
have any questions.
Linda Karst Stone
903 Tanglewood Lane
Kerrville, Texas 78028-2945
830-896-4678
Mothers of
Preschoolers (MOPS)
MOPS International exists to
encourage, equip and develop
every mother of preschoolers
to realize her potential as a
woman, mother and leader in
the name of Jesus Christ.
This ministry reaches out to
churched and unchurched
mothers. Call Yvette Schubert
864-4840
MOPS is about...
• Celebrating motherhood
■ Meeting needs
■ Making Connections
■ Experiencing God’s
love...through relationships and
resources.
We need to provide loving
Christian childcare. Volunteer
or paid, you choose. The first
and third Friday each month
September through May from
9:00 -12:00 at First Baptist
Church - Fredericksburg.
MOPS needs child care
workers!! Call Karen: 997-9784
Hill Country Children's
Theater (HlCT) announced
that tickets are available for
their upcoming show,
“Wonderland, Alice Returns”.
Opening on September 21 st and
22nd, at the Dietert (sp?)
Auditorium on the Schreiner
University Campus, the original,
two-act play will have addi-
tional shows at the First
Presbyterian Church, Kerrville,
on September 28, 29, 30 and
October 5,6, & 7. Showtimes
are at 7:30 p.m., except for
Sundays when there will be a
2:30pm. matinee. Tickets are
$5.00 in advance and $7.00 at
the door. Children under 10
years old get in free, and all
emergency services personnel,
military and Schreiner students
receive half-price tickets.
“We are so excited to be
opening our show at Schreiner
University,” Scott Jones, HCCT’s
executive director stated.
“Their staff has been wonder-
fully helpful and very support-
ive of our program.”
Schreiner University has
offered to co-sponsor HCCT's
production schedule for the
rest of the season and beyond.
Tickets for “Wonderland” are
available at the KVHC Television
Studio, in Kerrville (425
McFarland Dr.), during normal
business hours. You can also
contact the theater’s office by
phone or email for additional
ticket information.
The children’s theater also
announced their special
fundraising drive to raise oper-
ational funds to continue their
activities. The $10,000
Challenge asks at least 100 local
business and individuals to
donate $100 each to the the-
ater within a 45-day period.
“This is a perfect way for a
small business or local family to
invest in the young people of
this community,” Jones said.
“Our theater has grown so
much in the last six months,
that we need additional sup-
port to meet the growing
interest and expenses.
For more information on the
work of this organization, you
can contact them by email at
childrenstheater@hotmail.com,
phone: (830) 990-5752 or by
checking their website: hill-
countrytheater.org.
Great Conversations to take
place Sept. 14
Schreiner University
will present Great
Conversations about
timely topics, 330-5:30 p.m.,
Friday, Sept. 14 in the Floyd and
Kathleen Cailloux Campus
Activity Center. There will be six
conversations, each led by
facilitators from the university
community. People will be talk-
ing about:
CSI: Science or Fantasy? Dr.
Michael Looney, facilitator. Dr.
Looney received his bachelor’s
and master’s degrees from St.
Mary’s University and his doc-
torate from Middle Tennessee
State University. His field of
specialization is forensic chem-
istry. He came to Schreiner in
1990 as an assistant professor of
chemistry and was promoted to
professor in 1998. He currently
serves as the provost and vice
president for academic affairs.
Dr. Looney teaches chemistry
and interdisciplinary studies.
24-hour news: News or
Opinion/Fact or Fiction? Dr.
Robyn Mansell, facilitator. Dr.
Mansell received her bache-
lor’s degree from the
University of Southern Colorado
in mass communication, her
master’s from the University of
Northern Colorado in commu-
nication and her doctorate
from the University of Iowa in
communication studies. She
comes to Schreiner after a
career in the United States Air
Force, where she headed the
Air Force News Agency. Dr.
Mansell will be developing
Schreiner’s new communica-
tion major.
Are We Ready For a Woman
President? Dr. Lydia Kualapai,
facilitator and Dr. David Mulry.
Dr. Kualapai received her bach-
elor’s degree from the
University of Hawaii, Hilo, her
master’s and doctorate from
the University of Nebraska all in
English. Her field of specializa-
tion is women’s literature. She
came to Schreiner in 2002 and
is currently the chair of the
English department. Dr.
Kualapai teaches English and
interdisciplinary studies. Dr.
David Mulry came to Schreiner
University in the fall semester
2007 after teaching at
Longview College, Odessa
College, and Lycee
International University. He
received his BA in English at
Middlesex Polytechnic and his
Ph.D. in English from the
University of Kent. His specialty
is British Literature.
Can Morality Be Taught Without
Religion? Dr. Cole Starr, facilita-
tor. Dr. Starr received his bach-
elor’s degree from Rice
University, a master of divinity
degree from Princeton
Theological Seminary and mas-
ter’s and doctorate from the
University of Virginia. Dr. Starr
came to Schreiner in 2003 to
teach philosophy and religion.
He also teaches in the interdis-
ciplinary program.
Human Water Use and the
Quality of Life in the Hiii
Country. Dr. Fred Stevens, facil-
itator. Dr. Stevens received his
bachelor’s degree from the
University of Wisconsin at
Parkside, his master’s and doc-
torate from the University of
Texas at Austin. Dr. Stevens has
been at Schreiner for 30 years.
He teaches biology and is active
in the Texas Academy of
Science, serving as the state
executive secretary.
Social Security Crossroads. Dr.
Charles Torti, facilitator. Dr.
Torti received his bachelor’s
degree from Texas Wesleyan
University, his master’s from
the University of North Texas,
and his doctorate from Touro
University International. Dr.
Torti joined the faculty in 2002
after a career at Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company. He
teaches in Schreiner’s business
program and is the department
chair.
Please call 830-792-7201 to
reserve your seat in the con-
versation that interests you
most.
The 2007 season of
Roots Music in the
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Texas Hill Country closes
out Saturday, Sept 22, with a
spicy mix of Tejano music and
Mexican food on the grounds of
the Pioneer Museum in
Fredericksburg.
Guests can enjoy the south of
the border flavors of Carne
Guisada, Flour Tortillas, Fiesta
Corn Salad, and Mexican
Chocolate Cinnamon Cake,
catered by My Own Chef from
530 until around 8 p.m.
The music begins at 6 p.m.,
with Los Reyes de la Calle Sets -
the Kings of 6th Street. These
legendary Chicano musicians
built the tradition of Texas con-
junto music playing Austin's
famous 6th Street in the 1950s,
60s and 70s.
The TexManiacs represent
the legacy of that tradition. This
trio of young musicians learned
traditional music playing in
family conjuntos, added other
popular influences, and today
are bringing a whole new
sound to contemporary audi-
ences.
Gates for this season's final
concert open at 5 p.m., with the
concert from 6 to 10 p.m.
Admission is $10, with tickets
sold at the gate. Visitors can
receive a $2 discount by print-
ing out the web page at
www.pioneermuseum.com.
Students age 17 and younger
are free.
The Pioneer Museum is locat-
ed at 309 West Main Street in
Fredericksburg. Everyone is
encouraged to bring a lawn
chair. Beer, wine, and soft
drinks will be for sale on the
grounds.
Proceeds support the mis-
sion of the Gillespie County
Historical Society. More infor-
mation is available by calling
830-997-2835, or by emailing
rootsmusic@pioneermuseum.c
om.
HCYR Auxiliary
Prepares for Annual
Fashion & Luncheon
The Schreiner University
- Cailloux Activity Center in
Kerrville will be transformed
back into the 50's as the Hill
Country Youth Ranch Auxiliary
welcomes their guests to "Fall
Back to the 50's" fashion show,
luncheon and silent auction to
be held on Monday Sept. 24th.
Poodle skirts and saddle
oxfords will set the mood as
models hitihe runway attired
in classic, designer fashions
from the HCYR Auxiliary Thrift
Store. Everything from
evening wear to casual dress
along with a full array of acces-
sories will be featured in this
one of a kind fashion show.
The Auxiliary's "50's Boutique”
will be open offering a wide
variety of fashions for sale prior
to the fashion show, and again
after the show making avail-
able for sale all the items fea-
tured in the fashion show. The
very best part is that all items
will be sold at bargain, thrift
store prices! Complimenting
this event will be the Auxiliary's
Silent Auction featuring over
100 valuable, unique items.
The silent auction will have
something for everyone in
every price range and will
accept payment in check or
cash. All proceeds from the
silent auction and Thrift Store
sales will go into the Auxiliary's
Scholarship fund, which pro-
vides financial assistance to
youth ranchers who pursue
higher education after gradu-
ating from high school. The
silent auction will begin
accepting bids at 10 AM, while
seating for the luncheon will
begin at 1130 AM. Tickets for
this "Back to the 50's" event are
$20 each and can be obtained
by calling (830) 864-4185.
Deadline for reservations is
Monday, Sept. 17. Working to
provide for and assist in the
care of Texas's "at risk" chil-
dren, the Hill Country Youth
Ranch Auxiliary invites you to
come and be a part of this very
special event.
Americans Who Tell the Truth
The Harper Library and The Harper News
are co-sponsoring a Essay Contest.
Harper Students grades 2 through 12
are invited to research and submit essays about important
Americans based on the book, Americans Who Tell the Truth.
This book can be checked out from the Harper Library
or either of the two school libraries.
Information is also available at
www.americanswhotellthetruth.orQ
Entries are due to the library by October 31,2007.
Judging will take place during Nov. and Dec. 2007and be
announced in January 2008.
First place Prize-$50, Second Place - $35, Third Place - $20.
For more information, call 864-4993, or 864-5655.
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