BEE CAVE V o l u m e i, I s s u e VIII
D e c e m b e r 2010
newsletter For the residents of the bee cave area
LTYA Softball Teams in Three Age Groups
take home 1st Place trophies in softball tournament. It was a bright sunny Saturday morning when Lake Travis Youth Association and Western Hills kicked off their first Annual Halloween Bash Softball Tournament. Many leagues across the Austin area participated in the round robin tournament that took place at the Field of Dreams, Lake Travis High School, and Western Hills fields. After ~30 games of softball, each division posted the following results: Pinto Division: Lake Travis - 1st, Manchaca - 2nd, Western Hills - Zombies - 3rd Mustang Division: Lake Travis - 1st, Dripping Springs - 2nd, Western Hills - 3rd Bronco Division: Lake Travis - 1st; Western HillsVa m p i re s - 2 n d , Ma r b l e Falls - 3rd Congratulations to all that participated. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY................................................................911
Fire....................................................................................... 911 Ambulance........................................................................... 911 Police Department...............................................512-314-7590 Sheriff – Non-Emergency.....................................512-974-0845 Travis County ESD No.6/Lake Travis Fire Rescue Administration Office.......................................512-266-2533 Travis County Animal Control.............................512-972-6060
Schools
Lake Travis ISD....................................................512-533-6000 Lake Travis High School.......................................512-533-6100 Lake Travis Middle School...................................512-533-6200 Lake Travis Elementary.........................................512-533-6300 Hudson Bend Middle School...............................512-533-6400 Lake Pointe Elementary........................................512-533-6500 Lakeway Elementary............................................512-533-6350 Serene Hills Elementary.......................................512-533-7400 Bee Cave Elementary............................................512-533-6250
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Travis County WCID # 17...................................512-266-1111 Lakeway MUD....................................................512-261-6222 Hurst Creek MUD...............................................512-261-6281 Austin Energy .....................................................512-322-9100 Pedernales Electric................................................888-554-4732 Texas Gas Service Custom Service..............................................1-800-700-2443 Emergencies......................................................512-370-8609 Call Before You Dig..........................................512-472-2822 AT&T New Service...................................................1-800-464-7928 Repair............................................................1-800-246-8464 Billing............................................................1-800-858-7928 Time Warner Cable Customer Service..............................................512-485-5555 Repairs.............................................................512-485-5080 Austin/Travis County Hazardous Waste...............512-974-4343
Other Numbers
Bee Cave City Hall...............................................512-767-6600 Bee Cave Library..................................................512-767-6620 Municipal Court..................................................512-767-6630 Lake Travis Postal Office.......................................512-263-2458 City of Bee Cave....................................www.beecavetexas.com
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Bee Cave Public Library Celebrates 5 Yeras and 5 Stars Lake Travis Fire & Rescue Adopts International Fire Code Greetings from Green Santa! ProPain?
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Thirteen LTHS Students Recognized by Merit Program District Officials Begin Discussing Finance Plan
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Bee Cave Public Library Celebrates 5 Years and 5 Stars
The public is invited to an Open House available in front of the library, so bring the celebrating Bee Cave Public Library’s “5 Years little ones and come celebrate 5 Years and 5 and 5 Stars” on Thursday, December 9th Stars for Bee Cave Public Library. from 5-7 p.m. “This month, we celebrate Bee Cave Public Library is located on the the 5-year anniversary of our grand opening ground floor of Bee Cave City Hall, in the in the triple-wide trailer that was our original Hill Country Galleria, at the intersection of home back in 2005,” announced Library Highway 71, Ranch Road 620 and Bee Cave Director Barbara Hathaway. “We’re also Road (FM 2244). For more information, visit celebrating our recent recognition as a 5-Star the library website at http://pl.beecavetexas. Library by Library Journal, one of only 3 gov or call 512-767-6620. libraries in Texas to receive a 5-star rating.” Holiday Hours for Bee Cave Public The festivities will include crafts for the kids, Library a slide show of library patrons and programs Regular library hours of operation are through the years, and holiday refreshments. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm, Friday Mayor Caroline Murphy and other officials 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 1 pm to 5 will be on hand for the event, along with the pm; closed Sunday & Monday. During the organizers of the Rolling Sculpture Car Show, holidays, the Library will be closed from 5 who will present a check to the Friends of pm Thursday, Dec. 23 until regular hours the Library from the proceeds of the recent resume on Tuesday, Dec. 29. The Library car show held at the Hill Country Galleria to will close at 5 pm on Thursday, Dec. 31 and Prmrs_60722_7.5 x 5 - Ad #488 - THIS AD CAN NOT BE benefit the library. Visits with Santa will be reopen at 10 am on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.
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Lakes Travis Fire and Rescue Adopts International Fire Code
Additionally, the District’s FIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA MANUAL has been significantly updated and formally adopted via the aforementioned ordinance. Among others, one substantial milestone is that the District will now require any new “Townhomes”, (in the *unincorporated area we serve), to be equipped with residential fire sprinklers. Both the Ordinance On Monday, November 1, and Fire Protection Criteria 2010 Travis County ESD No. Manual are available on line at 6 – Lake Travis Fire Rescue www.LTFR.org. officially adopted the 2009 Other neighboring I n t e r n a t i o n a l Fi r e C o d e jurisdictions adopting the 2009 (IFC), with Amendments, IFC include Travis County, the (ORDINANCE No. 2010-01). City of Austin, ESD No. 2-City
of Pflugerville, ESD No. 3-City of Oakhill and ESD No. 9-City of Westlake Hills. In an effort to reduce the substantial number of false and nuisance fire alarms in the District, one significant new addition to the Fire Protection Criteria Manual is TCESD No. 6 FIRE PROTECTION RULE # 06-10-030 Standard on False and Nuisance Fire Alarms. Companion documents to the new rule are the New Fire Alarm System Registration Form and the Fire Alarm Activation Report Form. Lake Travis Fire Rescue Fire Prevention Division personnel will be responsible
for tracking false/nuisance fire alarms, completing the Fire Alarm Activation Report, presenting a copy to the owner/ manager of the premises, and the invoicing of any associated fees for excessive false/nuisance fire alarms. All new fire alarm systems installed in the *unincorporated p o r t i o n s o f t h e Di s t r i c t , (commercial & residential), on or after November 1, 2010 require registration with Lake Travis Fire Rescue. Registration forms are available at LTFR Headquarters, 15304 Pheasant Ln., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78734 or online at www.LTFR.org. (Continued on Page 5)
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Lake Travis Fire and Rescue (Continued from Page 4) There is NO fee associated with the registration of a fire alarm system. Other notable additions to the Fire Protection Criteria Manual include TCESD No. 6 FIRE PROTECTION RULE # 06-10-028 Standard for Marina & Floating Home Marina Fire Protection and TCESD No. 6 FIRE PROTECTION RULE # 06-10-029 Traffic Signal Preemption. *The Travis County ESD No. 6 fire code, referenced standards and amendments only apply in the un-incorporated portion of Travis County that the District serves. The cities of Lakeway and Bee Cave currently have the 2006 IFC, without amendments, which the District administers on their behalf within their municipal boundaries. Questions regarding the new regulations may be directed to John R. Durham, Assistant Fire Chief – Fire Prevention Division (512) 266-2533 Ext. 2322 or
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From Green Santa! As early as this may seem, plans are already underway for this year’s Operation Green Santa. Green Santa is the holiday new toy and food drive sponsored by the ladies auxiliary and will be distributed to families in need within the fire department’s service area. The response last year from Bee Cave residents was truly impressive and very much appreciated. We hope our endeavor can be put on your calendar and that Bee Cave residents will again make a difference in this program. Non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped gifts for children, ages infant to 17, can be dropped off at the Lake Travis Fire & Rescue fire station or Green Santa’s headquarters at Towers at Lakeway,1919 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway. Deadline for all donations is toys Monday, Dec. 3rd and food drive Dec 10th. For further information, please call Jeanne at 203-0062 or 266-2602
Thank you for your continue support. Jeanne Jarvis, President, HB Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary
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Thirteen Lake Travis HS Students Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program
The Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD) is proud to announce that 13 students from Lake Travis High School (LTHS) have been recognized by the 2010-2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students entered the program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as high school juniors in 2009. They were chosen from more than 1.5 million program entrants and represent less than one percent of each state’s high school seniors. They are the top scorers from each state and show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. “Our students continue to raise the bar on academic excellence,” said LTHS principal Kimberly Brents. “Their success not only reflects the quality and caliber of our teachers and staff who directly impact student learning, it also reflects the support and commitment of their parents who are instrumental to their success.” These recognitions prove that LTHS students possess exceptional ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies, concluded Ms. Brents.
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This year, three LTHS students have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists, eight students are recognized as National Merit Commended Students and two have been selected as National Hispanic Recognition Scholars. National Merit Semifinalists: Kyle Bruce Connell, son of Clint and Andrea Connell College plans: U.S. Naval Academy, Stanford University Career goals: Electrical Engineering, Economics Influential teacher: Beth Howes “Ms Howes inspired me to learn something that was completely foreign to me—Spanish.” William Brennan Hoenig, son of Walter and Patty Hoenig College plans: University of Texas, University of Chicago Career goals: Economics Influential teacher: Jeff Gamble “Coach Gamble was one of the first teachers to make me think about and attempt to understand the world.” (Continued on Page 9)
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Thirteen LTHS Students Recognized - (Continued from Page 8) Amanda Rae Sawyer, daughter of Paul and Julie Sawyer College plans: Baylor University, University of Texas, Trinity University Career goals: Music Education, Pre-Law Influential teacher: Kenny Vise “Mr. Vise not only is a fantastic band director, he has also given me confidence in myself and my abilities as a musician as well as a student.” National Merit Commended Students: Rachel Kelly Brooks, daughter of Drew and Teresa Brooks College plans: Carleton College, Rice University Career goals: Anthropology, Archaeology Influential teacher: Richard Southward “Mr. Southward helped me realize that I want to study the social sciences.” Anna Catherine Carter, daughter of Eugene and Catherine Carter College plans: Vanderbilt University, Louisiana State University – Honors College Career goals: Geology, Physical Science, Journalism Influential teacher: Caren Goodman “Ms. Goodman fostered my love of literature and helped me get a score of 5 on the AP English test while still maintaining a creative learning environment in class.” Angela Loftus, daughter of Tom and Lorella Loftus College plans: University of Texas Career goals: Business Influential teacher: Kelan Latimer “Mr. Latimer has really turned the choir program around this year; he is truly inspirational.” Natalie Danielle McCauley, daughter of Don and Sherri McCauley College plans: Yale University, Brandeis University, University of Texas Career goals: International Relations, Communications Influential teacher: Tina Peña (Lake Travis Elementary School) “Ms. Peña taught me about things that I couldn’t learn in the regular classroom.” Bren M. Power, son of Garic and Nicole Power College plans: University of Texas Career goals: Engineering Grace Anita Schaack, daughter of Pete and Jenny Schaack College plans: University of Texas, Rice University, Yale University Career goals: Biochemistry, Biology Influential teacher: Anna Macias “Ms. Macias has been my orchestra teacher since middle school, and I could never have made it to state or been so successful with my harpplaying without her.” Kelsey A. Simons, daughter of Doyle and Alane Simons College plans: Texas A&M University, University of Texas Career goals: Biomedical Science, Animal Science Influential teacher: Les Vaughn (Continued on Page 10) Copyright © 2010 Peel, Inc.
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School News Thirteen LTHS Students Recognized - (Continued from Page 9) “Coach Vaughn was a great chemistry teacher who continues to help me with schoolwork and other projects.” David Andrew Wetterau, son of Cave and Karen Wetterau College plans: University of Texas Career goals: Aeronautical Engineering Influential teacher: Lou Anthony “Ms. Anthony has helped me pursue my academic goals by always going the extra mile to answer my questions and help me learn.”
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District Officials Begin Discussing Long-Range Finance and Facilities Plan
As local and state funding sources near capacity, and with student enrollment on a steady climb, the Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD) administration is taking the initial steps toward developing a long-range plan that will allow the District to remain financially solvent. “Despite our sound financial management and healthy budget, we anticipate continued growth in student enrollment, and consequently, a need for additional facilities and the funds to operate those facilities,” said LTISD Superintendent Dr. Rocky Kirk. “Without significant intervention from the state, we must begin to look at other alternatives that will allow us to maintain optimal balance regarding program, facility, operational and financial integrity.” Funding for Texas public schools is derived from local, state and federal funds. In general, federal funds are appropriated for special programs or to provide services to a specific group of students. Because they are specifically earmarked for these programs, federal funds cannot be used to replace state or local dollars. State funding is based on the number of students in attendance each school day and the amount of target revenue assigned to each district per student, which varies from district to district. Local revenues differ from district to district as well because of variations in local property valuations and student population. “There exists a common misconception among the general public who assume that higher property taxes automatically equal additional school dollars,” said Johnny Hill, LTISD Assistant Superintendent for Business and Financial Services. “In 2005, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1 which ultimately reduced statewide property tax rates to $1 per $100 of assessed value, thereby creating ‘target revenue.’ Basically, target revenue is the state’s guarantee that schools will not receive any less money in state aid than they were receiving before the passage of the new law. In essence, funding for LTISD was frozen at the 2005-2006 school year levels, which the state determined to be $5,822 per student. In 2009, with the passage of HB 3646, the level of funding was increased slightly to $6,169. However, those ‘additional’ funds paid for state-mandated programs. But during the 2009-2010 school year, per-student expenditures at LTISD were $7,822. As a result, we—as is the case with many other districts across the state—were left to adjust our budgets accordingly to meet inflationary costs and other expenditures associated with student growth. So at the end of the day, whether property values increase or decrease, our level of funding—or target revenue—from the state remains static, yet local costs continue to increase.” Mr. Hill continued by stating that, “Complicating matters is the state’s recapture—or Robin Hood—provision which redistributes local tax revenue from property-wealthy school districts to propertypoor districts in an effort to equalize funding statewide.” The tax rate is comprised of two components: maintenance and operations (M&O) and debt service. The M&O supports the daily operations of the district, while debt service funds principal and interest payments Copyright © 2010 Peel, Inc.
on the debt owed by the school district. For 2010-2011, LTISD’s M&O tax rate is set at $1.04 and debt service tax rate at $0.2759, for a total tax rate of $1.3159 per $100 of taxable property valuation. The District’s tax rate is the lowest it has been since recapture was established in 1993. For 2010-2011, LTISD anticipates sending approximately $29 million—or roughly 47 cents of every M&O tax dollar collected in local property revenues— to the state through Robin Hood. In November 2009, nearly 59 percent of local voters rejected a Tax Ratification Election to increase the District’s M&O tax rate by two cents, from $1.04 to $1.06 per $100 of assessed property value. Had the measure been approved, the two-cent increase would have yielded $1.2 million in annual revenue not subject to recapture under the state’s current school finance structure. “Although the two pennies of unrecaptured tax effort would not have solved the long-term financial challenges of the District, it would have bought us some time until the Legislature finds a more permanent and adequate solution to school funding,” added Dr. Kirk. As a result of the failed proposition, the District has already begun to implement several cost-saving measures as reflected in its current year budget. An 11 percent reduction in general administration costs, a five percent reduction in extracurricular program expenditures, and adjustments to salaries and District-funded health care benefits are expected to result in a savings of more than $750,000. But while the Administration continues to grapple with making a lean budget even leaner, student enrollment continues its steady ascent. “Taking into consideration the findings from a recent demographic study, the District appropriated funding based on a low student growth scenario for the 2010-2011 school year of 4.55 percent,” continued Mr. Hill. “Enrollment is currently at 6,951 students, clearly surpassing that projection. We are running between moderate and high projections district-wide, with our secondary enrollments above the high projection and our elementary enrollment between low and moderate forecasts. Although it is budgeted that the 20102011 fund balance will be drawn down by $1.8 million, the projected ending fund balance of $22.1 million will keep the District in a strong financial position. However, as is the case for many Texas school districts, we will face our biggest challenge in the next two to five years, assuming that state funding formulas remain static.” In the interim, the Administration has determined that a significant savings can be achieved by shifting from the current five subjects by five days schedule—also known as a 5 x 5 modified block—to a seven-period day schedule at our middle schools. District officials project the shift may be in place for the 2011-2012 school year. It is anticipated that any cost savings derived from scheduling/staffing changes will be phased in over time through either staff attrition or (Continued on Page 12) Bee Cave Messenger - December 2010
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School News COMMUNITY GROUPS WAYS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN BEE CAVE
Lakeway and Bee Cave Card Sharks Submitted by Danielle Wilson
You are invited to join the Card Sharks, a social group that enjoys playing card games. We play games such as Canasta, Hand and Foot, Hearts, Phase 10, or anything that our members want to teach and share. The group is open to anyone in the Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, and Steiner Ranch areas. We meet weekly in the mornings, evenings, and on weekends. For more information, please visit our website: www.meetup. com/Lakeway-Bee-Cave-Card-Sharks
Lake Travis Toastmasters Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Lakeway Activity Center: 105 Cross Creek. Social time: 6:00 to 6:30 pm Educational Program: 6:30 pm Includes: table topics, prepared speeches, evaluations. Meeting closes at 7:45 pm For more info, call Kay McManus at 431-8069, or Fay Crossett at 517-2737
Bee Cave and Lakeway Mom’s Group Welcome to the Bee Cave/Lakeway Mom’s Meetup. The mother’s in the group are primarily from Bee Cave, Lakeway, The Hills, Spicewood, Steiner Ranch, and City of Austin that surrounds those areas. This group is open to moms with small children (infants/waddlers/toddlers/preschoolers). This is a fun & supportive group that gets together and meets at local parks, play dates, coffee, lunch, field trips, mom’s night out & even a book club. We are a fabulous group for those new in the area to make connections. Please join us! We are looking forward to meeting you soon! Please check out our website for more information: http://www.meetup.com./Bee-Cave-Lakewaymom-meetup/ Are you a member of a community group or organization here in Bee Cave? Email the information about your group to beecave@ peelinc.com and it will be included in each issue. Feel free to submit post event write-ups and photos. 12
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District Officials Begin Discussing - (Continued from Page 11) non-hiring of future growth positions. Elementary and secondary student-to-teacher ratios will be reviewed for efficiency and effectiveness which may help identify additional savings. Additionally, various scenarios are being explored by District administration that may be incorporated into this long-term planning and projection initiative, including the reconfiguration of the current Lake Travis Middle School (LTMS) facility into a 9th grade center; the construction of a new LTMS at a new location; and adding student capacity at both the new LTMS and existing Hudson Bend Middle School, thus delaying the need for and expense of building a second high school and the multi-million dollar operational costs that go with it, added the superintendent. “These are not recommendations being made to our Board of Trustees,” stated Dr. Kirk. “Rather, these are preliminary strategies which may ultimately be considered at a later date by a yet-to-beestablished Bond Advisory Committee. At that point, the Bond Advisory Committee—weighing all scenarios and possibilities—will make the most appropriate and feasible recommendations for approval by our Board of Trustees, who in turn, may decide to call for a bond election. “For now, our focus will remain on discussing those scenarios that will allow for the most efficient and effective use of staff and facilities. Without a fair and equitable long-term solution to school finance, we can only operate within our current means. For us, and for many other districts across the state, that translates into increasing student capacity and deferring new construction. Rest assured, however, we will do everything possible to protect the integrity of our student programs and services.”
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Business Section
Six Business Networking Groups in the Area
Are you looking to grow your business in 2010? If so, you might be interested in a few of the business networking groups in the area. These are a few to choose from:
Rotary Club of Lakeway/ Lake Travis “Service Above Self” Meetings every Thursday noon to 1:00 pm, usually with interesting speakers Lakeway Resort & Spa, 101 Lakeway Blvd., Lakeway (call for specific room each week 261-6600) Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Our members are business and service leaders of Lake Travis area working together on local, national and international projects. Visit a luncheon and see what we’re all about!
A Plus Referrals By The Lake Network of BNI A Plus Referrals By The Lake is a non-competitive professional referral organization that admits only one high quality individual or company per professional category to share ideas, contacts and most importantly referrals. Curious? Do you want to learn how to build your business by word-of-mouth referral? Visit us this Wednesday morning 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.… have a great time, meet new people - and there is no obligation to join. Please contact Jon Speakman for more information at
[email protected] or visit www.BNIAustin.com. Lake travis professionals This is a networking group with a strong community service focus. The meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. For more information about this month’s community service project and other networking opportunities please email
[email protected]. Steiner Ranch Referrals BNI Group Meetings are on Thursday mornings from 8:00am to 9:30am at Thai Harmony in Steiner Ranch. Visitors are welcome! If you are interested in visiting a meeting please contact Elicia Rudberg at
[email protected] for more information or visit www.BNIAustin.com.
A Business Referral Group Made Fun Networking Northwest Austin is expanding its member base of businesses in our area. NWNWA members build close business and personal relationships. We believe in business by referrals and having a limited member base (not duplicating professions), so you will not see your competitors here. We have a caring, positive, involved group of people who not only wish to build their business, but also want to build the strength of our networking group. NWNWA is updating its meeting times. Call Rich Keith, President, for information. RKeith@ primerica.com, (512) 632-0162. your local city Steiner Ranch has a new business networking group. Your Local City is a positive, membership based, business networking organization with 17 groups meeting all over the Austin area. The Steiner Ranch group meets every Friday at 8:00 AM at the Lakeside Pizza and Grill located in the Shops at Steiner Ranch at Steiner Ranch Blvd. and Quinlan. Come join us to grow your business. Lakeway Networking, Inc. We are a diverse group of business professionals in the Lake Travis area, helping our members to grow their businesses through qualified referrals. We meet every Wednesday at 8AM at the offices of GarloWard, P.C., located in Lakeway at 907 Ranch Road 620 South, Suite 101. Come visit us and see how your business can benefit by being a member of Lakeway Networking. For more information, please contact Kelly Connor at Kellyconnor@ austin.rr.com or 512-736-2495.
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Austin Lake Travis Lions Club WE SERVE in the Lake Travis Community Meetings: 1st Tuesday Monthly Meeting Noon – 1 pm Location: Flintrock Falls Golf Club 401 Jack Nicklaus Drive, Lakeway
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early to order your meal!
3rd Tuesday Monthly Meeting 6 pm – 7 pm Location: Flintrock Falls Golf Club 401 Jack Nicklaus Drive, Lakeway 100% of funds raised go to Lions Charities and Community Philanthropy. Contacts: Beverly Verlinde 266-9803 or Linda Davis 266-6606
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