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Weather watcher honored
by Judith Pannebaker
BCC Staff Writer
Published Nov. 22, 2007
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Tarpley resident Anton Haner (right) received a prestigious award from Joe Arellano Jr. of the National Weather Service for 25 continuous years of data collection.
Staff Photo by Judith Pannebaker
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In Tuna, Texas — purportedly the third smallest town in the state — denizen Harold Dean Lattimer delivered the daily weather report. As "radio personalities" Arles Struvie and Thurston Wheelis remarked, even though a water spout over Bumiller's Pond picked him up and dropped Lattimer into Dewey County, "He still got that (weather) report in on time."
In Anton Haner, the tiny township of Tarpley has its own Harold Dean Lattimer. Since 1981, Haner has contributed daily precipitation counts and occasional temperature readings to the National Weather Service.
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Joe Arellano Jr., NWS meteorologist-in-charge, presented the veteran volunteer weather observer with the prestigious John Campanius Holm award.
This year, only 26 of these tributes will be given out across the entire United States. "Anton Haner has shown continued dedication to his community, the National Weather Service and the nation," Arellano said, commending him for his continued commitment to excellence while performing his observation duties. Since becoming a cooperative observer over a quarter of a century years ago — it'll be 26 years next month — Haner has provided timely and accurate weather data to the NWS Forecast Office. Located in New Braunfels, the local NWS office serves San Antonio and Austin.
According to Arellano, Haner has continued a nearly unbroken record of daily precipitation observations.
"His exceptional record-keeping and reporting continues a history of cooperative observation at the Tarpley station dating to its establishment in 1937," he said. "Mr. Haner's daily reports have been critical to the National Weather Service during both severe weather and floods. His warnings are essential to saving people's lives and protecting their property."
Clearly pleased with the prestigious award, Haner said, "It's an honor to receive this award. I was nominated for this a year ago, but figured it was just one of the little things they give out instead of pay." He continued, "I know people wrote letters (of recommendation) and it is greatly appreciated. This is a great honor."
In an interview, Haner said he began what soon morphed into his life's work "on a whim" to help out the community.
"The guy who had been doing it before wasn't doing such a great job and reporting like his should have. He said it took too much time. Well, it doesn't take any time at all."
According to Haner, three machines essentially do the work for him. One measures rainfall automatically with a tape that records precipitation every 15 minutes. Another measures rainfall manually using a dipstick that can pick up as little as 1/100 of an inch of precipitation.
"And that's what we had this morning (Nov. 14) — 1/100 an inch of rainfall," he said. A third machine measures temperatures.
He sends his data to the NWS station in New Braunfels by punching appropriate numbers on a landline telephone.
"If the weather is unusual, I call it in personally," he said. In Haner's estimation, the most unusual weather pattern in the last quarter of a century occurred three months ago when Tarpley received four inches of rain in half an hour. Official rainfall tabulation to date is 62 inches, he said.
"Someone once said, 'When you tell me the official rainfall, I didn't realize it really was official'," Haner recalled.
When Haner does take a rare day off, his daughter, who also lives on the family ranch, carries on the data-collecting duties.
Describing himself as "just tired," rather than retired, Haner moved to Bandera County in the early 1970, and has proudly been married "to the same woman" for 57 years. Born and raised on a dairy farm in Bexar County, Haner comes to his bucolic existence in Tarpley naturally.
In between dodging raindrops, Haner also found time to serve as chief of the Tarpley Volunteer Fire Department, a Bandera County paramedic, member of the Texas Farm Bureau Board of Directors and chairman of the Alamo Area Council of Governments.
He'a currently on boards of the Bandera County Farm Bureau, Grazing Land Conservation Initiative and Hill Country Prescribed Burning Association, as well as serving as vice president of the Bandera Resource Conservation and Development Council.
According to information from the NWS, the first reporting weather networks were set up in the 1890s when Congress established the US Weather Bureau. The Cooperative Observer Program began approximately 100 years ago.
Currently, more than 12,000 observers across the country carry on a tradition that has provided an exceptional record of historical climatological data.
Created in 1959, the Holm award is named for a Lutheran minister — the first person to take systematic weather observations in the American Colonies. Working without instruments, Holm made his observations at a site near Wilmington, Delaware, in1644 and 1645.
Although vowing to continue his weather reporting, Haner said, "I probably won't be able to do it for another 26 years."
No doubt, if a water spout picked Haner up from Tarpley and deposited him in Dewey County, he — like his Tuna counterpart, Harold Dean Lattimer — would "get that (weather) report in on time," too.
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Robert L. Koimn, AIA Architect
Architect
Town Planner
830-796-8168p
830-688-1082c
PO Box 1000
Bandera, TX 78003
Email: koimn@sbcglobal.net
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Printing & Advertising
Promotional Products
Mugs & Cups
Pens & Pencils
Caps & Shirts
Business Gifts
Calendars
Portfolios
Custom Printing
Business Cards
Brochures
Postcards, etc.
Located 1311 at Cypress Street, Suite 1
(next to Bandera Ice House)
(830)796-9590
830-688-7734
Email: karen@
karenmangold.com
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Live & Online Auctions
Professional Licensed Auctioneer since 1989 and a leader in the auction profession.
www.texasbid.com
Phone (830)230-5362
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For God and Country
A Christian and Veteran Gift Shop
(830)796-9880
Shields of Strength
Military styled ID tags (Dog Tags)
Available in sports, military, police, firefighter, medic alert and veteran styles.
Authorized for wear with military uniform.
Available to be customized for your church or unit.
Ask for free brochure on history of Shields of Strength.
10AM to 6PM TUE-SAT
1310 Mulberry, Bandera
Side Street Behind Post Office
God Bless America and God Bless Texas
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Hill Country
Animal League
Spay/Neuter Assistance is now available at our new office at 924 N. Main in Boerne. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 10-3. Call us at 830-249-2341 for more information.
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Jet Concrete
Commercial
Residential
Insured for your protection
Slabs • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Dams • Bridges • Low Water Crossings
Jason Laskowski
PO Box 3099 Bandera
(830)688-1174
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Tree Trimming
Bandera, Flying L Ranch, Tarpley & Medina Areas
Call Larry
830-796-5515
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Bobby Reagan Electrical Services
h 830-796-8522
c 830-688-6699
New Construction
Remodel • Repair
Meter Loop
Lighting Design
License #22934
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Chiropractor
Non-Surgical
treatment
of herniated disc
Carpal Tunnel Treatment
Sciatica
830-796-7200
650 Hwy. 16 South
P.O. Box 898
Bandera, Texas
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Video Outlet
Video Rentals
& Sales
Games • Accessories & Memory Cards
1134 Main, Ste C • Bandera • 830-796-3087
1000s of Previously Viewed DVD, VHS & Games for sale!
We also buy silver/coins!
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Inspired Painting & Repairs
Interior & Exterior
Painting & Wallcoverings
For the colors in your life!
Residential ¥ Business ¥ Multi Family ¥ Handy Man Services
Free Estimates
Reasonable Rates
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
210-777-4451
210-274-3005
Ask for Gregg
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Go Concrete Construction
Sidewalks
Foundations
Driveways
Retaining Walls
Free Estimates
Locally Owned & Operated
630-510-2776
210-722-2702
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Cleaner Carpets by Wayne
"Where professionalism and service matter."
Carpet
Upholstery
Drapes • Area Rugs
Carpet Repair
24-hour water damage restoration
830-510-6513
800-595-6513
E-mail: ccw@texas.net
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Bandera Gun Club Inc.
Get-Er-Done!
banderagunclub@
sbcglobal.net
809 Ranch Road 1077
Bandera
870-796-4610
Skeet • Rifle • Pistol • Trap
Sporting Goods &
Hunting Supplies
Guns • Ammo
Reloading Supplies
Texas Concealed Handgun Instructor #00006399
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Durango Pest Control
We do our best work with Bugs!
210-332-3433
Complete Termite and Pest Management
Family owned and operated
Pest management for Homes,
Rentals, Commercial kitchens and Bldgs.
210-332-3433
Residential/Commercial
Professional Reliable Service
TPCL 13280
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ADOBE Productions
Conversions and Productions
Movies, tapes, records to CD/DVD
Customer Video Productions
CD/DVD duplications
830-796-4769
611 Main Street
Bandera
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CS Enterprises
Site Work, Roads, Land Clearing, Tanks, Dams, Hauling, Trenching
Eco Friendly
No job too large
or too small
830-486-8230
Bandera, Texas
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C.G. BlueOak Consulting, LLC.
Specializing in Wildlife Management, Rain Water Collectors, Prescribed Burning, Turkey Feeders, Mapping, and Conversion from 1-D-1 Ag to Wildlife Valuation.
Paul Garrison III
830-589-7473
E-mail: ter@hctc.net
www.BlueOak
Consulting.com
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FS Visions
We Make Your Name Shine!
Specializing in Foil Graphics
Business Cards
Brochures
Flyers
Gift Certificates
Posters
Invitations
210-422-7180
209 PR 1501
PO Box 404
Bandera
Faye & Gary Scott
E-mail: s316gf@aol.com
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Circle H Pest Control
We kill what's bugging you!
Jay Harmon Owner/Operator
(Formerly w/Team Pest Control)
Now servicing old and new customers.
Got Bugs?
Call 830-688-9901
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Reynolds Diversified
Home Improvements
Remodeling, Room Additions, Repairs, Siding, Int. Ext., Paint, Roofing, Concrete
Office 830-510-4924
Cell 210-887-0190
Owner: Mark Reynolds
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Wayne Wharton & Son
Construction Co.
Back Hoe Service
Septic Tank
Installation
(Lic. Inst. #1611)
Water Lines
Driveways
Dump Truck Hauling
Brush Clearing
Serving Bandera & the Surrounding Counties
Over 30 Years Experience
(830)796-3677-Wayne
(830)377-4506-Ian
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McMullan
Insurance
Agency, Inc.
We're happy to insure
General Liability
Property
Life & Health
Bonds • Home
Trucks & Cars
Umbrella Coverage
(830)796-3725
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A&A Gonzales Fencing
Farm & Ranch
Bobcat Services
Post Holes
Metal Buildings
Pole Barns
Johnny Gonzales
Free Estimates
830-370-5817
830-796-3140
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Hubble Tech, LLC
Gate Operators
Commercial & Residential
Custom Gate Entrances
We service all gate operators
Rocky Hubble
210-688-3827
800-725-3827
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Adamietz Plumbing
Johnny Adamietz
Roto-Rooter Service
Remodeling
New Construction
Service & Repair
(Call Eva at Hair Unlimited)
830-796-4368
830-634-7517 (Home)
Serving Bandera County & the Hill Country
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For God and Country
A Christian and Veteran Gift Shop
Rosaries and First Communion Sets, Bibles and Covers, Children's Bibles, Shield of Strength.
Armed Forces pin, caps, car ribbon magnets, items for the military enthusiast.
Variety of residential and commercial flags and poles.
(830)796-9880
10 am to 6 pm Tue-Sat
1310 Mulberry, Bandera
Side Street Behind Post Office
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Mike Newman
A Ranch Service Company
Fencing - All Types
Ranch Entries
Automatic Gate Openers
Horse Pens ¥ Barns ¥ Cabins
Ranch Consultant
Certified Agricultural Teacher
Dedicated to serving Hill County Ranchers
830-796-4771
Cell 830-460-1912
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Pipe Creek Trading Company
Antiques
Hwy. 16 just west of Pipe Creek
(830)535-6884
Cell: (210)884-1533
P.O. Box 63566
Pipe Creek, TX 78063
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Lloyd Mays Auction
Auctions Estates Liquidations Consignments
(830)460-1043
(830)612-2251
PO Box 63831
Pipe Creek
lloyds@swbell.net
TX#11842
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Pipe Creek Animal Clinic
11113 St. Hwy 16 S
Pipe Creek
830-535-4406
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Home & Ranch Repairs
Pasture Mowing
Decks • Painting
More
Call Joe Sides
830-589-7110
Lifetime resident of Bandera County
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4 Seasons
Air Conditioning
& Heating
Residential & Commercial
Service all models
changeout
830-796-4647
4110 Hwy 16 S
Bandera
www.4seasonsaircon.com
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Omega Tile Co.
Craig Honaker Jr.
Specializing in bathrooms, floors, showers, countertops and patios.
529 Green Oak Drive
Pipe Creek
830-510-6258
830-688-6505
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Beer & Martinez, LLP
Law Offices
(830)796-8611
158 Hwy 16 South
30 years trial experience
Law school adjunct professors
Auto, Truck Accidents
Injury, Wrongful Death Cases
Wills • Probate • Divorces
Business Cases
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Ranchers and Landowners Association of Texas
offers
CASH REWARD
For information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons committing crimes against its members/property or wildlife.
(830)589-STOP(7867) or
1-800-792-GAME (4263)
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Propane Energy
Call our Office for Prompt, Friendly Service
Ask us about metered tank service!
830-612-2900
800-292-5656
Bandera Đ Pipe Creek
Medina Đ Tarpley
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Victor Strickland Tractor Works
Have tractor will work!
Shredding
Post Hole Digging
Front-end Loader
210-355-0345 Mobile
830-796-3358 Home
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All County Plumbing
"Know before you owe."
Priced by the job, not the hour.
830-796-9021
Lic. # M-13956
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Propane Depot
Propane delivery for your home or business
Tank Sales ¥ Service
RV Fuels ¥ Cylinder Filling
2 Miles north of Pipe Creek on SH 16
830-510-4777
Bandera County's only locally owned and locally operated propane dealer
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Cow Creek
414 Main Street
Bandera
830-796-3323
Trophies & Plaques
Signs & Banners
Photography
T-shirts & caps
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D'Spain Sales & Service, Inc.
Residential & Commerical
Air Conditioning & Heating
Sales & Installation
Repair & Maintenance
Electrical
Contracting & Repair
Water Well Service
Pumps
Residential & Commercial
804 Eleventh St.
Bandera
830-796-3697
800-371-9977
MASTER CARD & VISA ACCEPTED
FINANCING AVAILABLE
www.dspaininc.com
LIC#TACLB001925C TECL19156 PUMP#4449PKL
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Smith Computer Services
Computer repair available locally
Business & Residential Services provided
Repairs, Upgrades, Networking
Antivirus/Spyware detection & removal
On site Service
Mike Smith
Over 30 years Experience in the Computer Industry
830-589-7249
www.smith
computerservice.com
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Bandera Barber Shop
1547 Hwy 16 N
Bandera
830-377-2097
Coy Merrit
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D'Spain Sales & Service, Inc.
Residential & Commerical
Air Conditioning & Heating
Sales & Installation
Repair & Maintenance
Electrical
Contracting & Repair
Water Well Service
Pumps
Residential & Commercial
804 Eleventh St.
Bandera
830-796-3697
800-371-9977
MASTER CARD & VISA ACCEPTED
FINANCING AVAILABLE
www.dspaininc.com
LIC#TACLB001925C TECL19156 PUMP#4449PKL
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Hair Unlimited
Sculptured Nails
Mon-Fri 8-6
Saturday 8-4
796-4368
806 Main
Bandera
If you hair is not becoming to you
...You should be coming to us.
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Ranchers and Landowners Association of Texas
protects the property rights of all land owners.
If you own property, you should be a member.
Call 830-796-4750.
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House Doctor
Tom Fousek
Honey Do's
Decks • Ramps
Gutters • Siding
No Job Too Small!
Servicing Bandera, Medina, Vanderpool, Utopia & Leakey areas
830-796-5599
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BANDERA
Paint & Body
2692 HWY 16 S
Bandera
830-796-4004
• FREE ESTIMATES
• INSURANCE CLAIMS & PRIVATE PAY WELCOME
• AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT
• ALL MAKES & MODELS, FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
• I-CAR CERTIFIED
• GM CERTIFIED
• FRAME & COLLISION REPAIR
• CUSTOM PAINT
OPEN M-F • 8-5
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NH Electric, Inc.
Residential & Commerical
Transfer Switches
Lighting & Surge Protectors
Code & Safety Electrical Inspection
New Construction
Service & Repairs
Free Estimates
Ask about our Senior Discount
142 Industrial Drive
Boerne
830-249-3927
SA Metro 830-816-2433
Cell 210-213-9056
MASTER CARD & VISA ACCEPTED
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Air Conditioning & Electric, LLC
Since 1980
830-796-4647
800-891-6278
Cell: 210-831-4361
New Construction
Sales & Service
Electrical Service & Installation
4110 St. Hwy 16 S
Bandera
Major Credit Cards
LIC#TACLB009099E TECL#18817
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Michael Glick
Insurance
Farmers
Registered Representative
Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC
116 N Plant Ave.
Boerne
(830)796-4442
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A Touch of Class Catering
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Wedding Receptions
Intimate Dinners
Private Parties
Corporate Meetings
Over 30 years experience
Cakes by Dan
830-796-9223
Specializing in custom cakes and full service catering
www.cakesbydan.com
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Stein's of Bandera
Pick up location for
Lemon Tree Cleaners
Next Day Service
Professional dry cleaning
laundry • leather
alterations
M-F 8 am-5 pm
Sat till noon
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KM Auto Sales
Bandera's #1 Used Car Source
830-460-7660
866-858-7660
2018 HWY 16 N
(1 mile N of Bandera)
In-House Financing & Warranties available up to 4 years.
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Von's Barbeque & Grill
Wed-Fri • 11am-2pm
Sat&Sun • 11am-4pm
(Closed Mon&Tue)
Hwy 16 N • Bandera
(Just south of Mansfield Park)
830-796-8828
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Cow Creek
Gifts, Engraving, Photo Processing
Film Developing ¥ Digital Processing • Laser Engraving ¥ Plaques & Trophies • Bling-Bling Shirts ¥ Banners • Vinyl Window Decals • Case Knives & Engraving
414 Main Street ¥ Bandera Texas
Email: allen1013@sbcglobal.net
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CS Enterprises
Site Work, Roads, Land Clearing, Tanks, Dams, Hauling, Trenching
Eco Friendly
No Job Too Large or Too Small
830-486-8230
Bandera
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DKL Enterprises
Bandera Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
Parts • Sales
Service
Briggs & Stratton • Tecumseh • Kohler • Poulan • MTD • Shindaiwa • Redmax • ATV • Mules
272 Old Medina Hwy
Bandera
830-796-7456
800-796-7127
www.dougsmower.com
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Dan's Window Rangers
We specialize in Window Washing
Pressure Washing
Screen Cleaning
Dan's Window Rangers
Free Estimates
830-796-9222
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Country Puppy
Dog Grooming Saloon
2046 Hwy. 16 N
Bandera
Tues-Sat
Appointments
830-796-8004
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Denise's Critter Care & More
Bonded & Insured
Professional Services in your home
Less stress for your pet!
Denise McPartland
Member of Pet Sitters International
E-mail: dcrittercare@aol.com
830-370-7772
830-796-3852
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Bandera County has a serious stray animal problem.
Do your part to help those who are helping the situation!
Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League
830-510-6879
Animal Welfare Society of Bandera County
830-751-2886 (dogs)
830-751-2595 (cats)
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Dominick's Painting
and Paper Hanging
Mildew Removal
Water Blasting
Interior/Exterior
Service & Repairs
988 Cypress Park Lane
Pipe Creeek
830-510-4910
Cell 830-688-1477
Email: dompaint@wildblue.net
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