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Hondo Anvil Herald • Thursday, November 29, 2012 • 11A
Art league busy with seasonal activities
HAL member Mary Barrios paints a youngster’s face at
Christmas in God’s Country November 17.
Thrift shop improvements,
donations approved
Members met Nov. 9 at 1 Lee Taylor, Doris Saathoff, and
p.m. at the community cen- Soledad Najera were selected,
ter. President Donations
Elaine Sem- HOVlClO GctrQGVl to the fam-
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opened the
With Thanksgiving under
our (a bit tighter) belts, we all
really begin to think of Christ-
mas holidays, and the inevi-
table hustle-bustle associated
with this happy, but sometimes
hectic, time of year. For me,
stopping, taking a deep breath,
and walking over to my new lit-
tle art studio helps me to keep
what little sanity I still possess.
Those of you who have read
a few of the “Paints and Brush-
es” articles over the years know
that deep down I really do not
consider myself a true artist. I
love art and I appreciate all art
forms greatly, but I believe that
the ability to paint and draw are
God-given talents. That being
said, over the past four or five
years, I have so enjoyed tak-
ing a number of classes offered
through Hondo Art League,
and - believe it or not - my art
skills are getting better! HAL
teachers and fellow members
have been so helpful, encour-
aging, and nurturing... and
definitely non-judgmental.
Getting back to the men-
tion of my little art studio...
one evening, when our dining
room table was piled high with
canvasses, acrylics, and pas-
tels and pastel paper, I said to
Craig, “I wish I had a place to
work on my art.” I had no idea
he would reply, “I think we can
make that happen.”
His statement probably came
out of desperation - simply
wanting to see the oak top of
our dining table again! At any
rate, four months later my little
artists cave was open for busi-
ness, and it has become a haven
By Susan
Denton
for me, a place of creativity and
relaxation. I really can lose my-
self in the process of creation.
And here’s the bonus: our three
grandchildren love the art stu-
dio, too, and their artwork is
proudly displayed for the plea-
sure of all who enter.
If you don’t have an art studio
but want to clear your dining
room table of art or craft sup-
plies, there is a great place for you
to create - Hondo Art League.
Almost every Thursday is Studio
Day at our building on Harper
Road, and everyone is welcome to
come on down and work on cre-
ative projects. A number of HAL
members work on their artistic
endeavors on Studio Day, and all
would be willing to help you. Call
HAL President Ann Gay Walker
(number below) if you would like
to set up shop at our building.
In the last few months, HAL
members have been super busy.
We’ve been painting everything
from pumpkins for BluebBon-
net Children’s Advocacy Center
to faces at Christmas in God’s
Country to canvasses for the
Utopia Arts and Crafts Fair.
Aside from participating in
community activities, members
have been enjoying workshops
and classes.
Shelly Minus offered a free
workshop in Prima pencil tech-
niques in October, and many
members and guests took Bar-
bara Alexander’s pallet knife
class in November. Even begin-
ners produced great pieces in
Barbara’s class.
There are a number of future
HAL events that are noteworthy,
so mark your calendars:
Jan. 8,15, and 22, (Tuesdays):
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Judy Byrne’s pine
needle basket class. Class is lim-
ited to seven students per day.
Supplies furnished and included
in class fee.
Friday, April 12: 2nd Annual
HAL Art Auction and Wine Gala
at Hotel Alsace Ballroom in Cas-
troville. Save the date!
June 10-14: Summer Art
Camp for students in grades 2-9;
more info to follow.
Hondo Art League is an ac-
tive group of folks who love art
and want to promote the impor-
tance of the arts (for all ages) in
our community. We offer classes
for children and adults. You do
not have to be a member to join
the classes. Some classes are
taught by talented HAL mem-
bers, while others are taught by
professionals from other cities.
Classes will be mentioned in this
column from time to time.
Private lessons for children
are offered by some of the HAL
members. Additionally, we al-
ways seek new members for the
HAL roster, and we would wel-
come all interested individuals
to attend one of our monthly
meetings. We meet on the fourth
Thursday of each month at 10
a.m. at the Hondo Art League
Building on Harper Road, across
from the airport terminal.
For more information about
HAL or classes, call Ann Gay
Walker, HAL President, 830-931-
5565. For information on classes,
etc., visit www.hondoartleague.
com or see us on Facebook.
meeting and Ellen Stevens in-
troduced the program speak-
er, Morris I. “Trey” Stevens.
Concerned with the
drought, Trey established a
study which considered ways
to conserve water, set goals,
plan procedures and experi-
mented with a micro water-
ing system that would provide
adequate, but not excessive,
water to plants.
Refreshments were pre-
pared by Virginia Stevens
and served before the busi-
ness meeting began. Rose-
mary Bendele read an article
from the Lone Star Gardener
and a conservation tip on
multiple uses for a colander
was given by Anita Lowe.
Ellen Stevens noted that a
Christmas tree would be de-
livered to Family Life in early
December, with gifts for the
adults and children.
The East/West Zone meet-
ing report was given by Ellen
Stevens, Elsie Rothe and Sole-
dad Najera.
The third presentation of a
change in the bi-laws was ap-
provedby the members. Nom-
inating committee members
alliance and nutrition center
were approved, as was an ad
for the Lone Star Gardener.
Elaine Semmelmann noted
that she will install a new door
closer, and improved lighting
for the Thrift Shop will be in-
stalled in the ladies’ room, the
new dressing room and the
porch. Motion detector lights
will be placed at the gates.
Soledad Najera advised
that Nature Park signs will be
metal, with solar lights at the
entry and mulch provided for
plants. A wood stain preser-
vative with color will also be
used at the park.
Olga Duran announced that
the Thrift Shop Christmas
card would be set up on Mon-
day. Final business includes
volunteers for the Christmas
in God’s Country parade: Lee
Taylor, Doris Saathoff and
Soledad Najera.
Invitations to attend EdWin-
nie McWhirter’s 90th birthday
party at the United Methodist
Church were extended to the
club, then door prizes were
awarded before the meeting
adjourned.
Submitted by Anita Lowe
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BRINGING HOME THE BACON... 10-year-old Thomas
Beard shot this wild hog on his family’s property Nov. 23.
Social Security announces
benefit increase for 2013
Monthly Social Security
and Supplemental Secu-
rity Income (SSI) benefits for
nearly 62 million Americans
will increase 1.7 percent in
2013, the Social Security Ad-
ministration announced ear-
lier this fall.
The 1.7 percent cost-of-
living adjustment (COLA) will
begin with benefits that more
than 56 million Social Secu-
rity beneficiaries receive in
January 2013. Increased pay-
ments to more than 8 million
SSI beneficiaries will begin
on December 31,2012.
Some other changes that
take effect in January of each
year are based on the increase
in average wages. Based on
that increase, the maximum
amount of earnings subject
to the Social Security tax (tax-
able maximum) will increase
to $113,700 from $110,100.
Of the estimated 163 million
workers who will pay Social
Security taxes in 2013, nearly
10 million will pay higher tax-
es as a result of the increase in
the taxable maximum.
Information about Medi-
care changes for 2013, when
announced, will be available
at www.Medicare.gov. For
some beneficiaries, their So-
cial Security increase may be
partially or completely offset
by increases in Medicare pre-
miums.
The Social Security Act
provides for how the COLA
is calculated. To read more,
please visit www.socialsecu-
rity.gov/cola.
Hometown holiday
Shop late and enjoy carolers, hay-
rides, Christmas tree lighting, and
more, downtown Hondo, Saturday,
Dec. 1, 4-8 p.m. For info, contact
the Hondo Area Chamber of Com-
merce at (830)426-3037 or info@
hondochamber.com. (See ad)
Live nativity
First United Methodist Church pres-
ents an opportunity to celebrate the
birth of Jesus Christ, Son of God, by
experiencing a living nativity, free of
charge, Saturday, Dec. 1,4-6 p.m.
on the lawn at Avenue K and 16th
Street in Hondo. (See ad)
BBQ plate sale
BBQ brisket plate sale is Sunday,
Dec. 2,11 a.m.-2 p.m. to benefit the
Kenneth & Lesley Verstuyft family
whose home burned Nov. 3. Pick
up $7 plates at Eugene Verstuyft’s
building in Sabinal. (See ad)
FCA meeting
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
meet next on Monday, Dec. 3 at
6:30 p.m. in HHS cafeteria for fun,
food, and fellowship. All high school
athletes are welcome. For info, call
830-444-6675.
Food & clothing drive
Meyer Elementary School sponsors
a food and clothing drive through Fri.,
December 14. Canned food, non-
perishable food items, and clothing in
good condition, kids sizes 4-20 and
adult sizes needed. For info., con-
tact (830)426-3161, dsanmiguel@
hondoisd.net, (830)426-3311 or
lcuellar@hondoisd.net. Volunteers
needed.
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy pancake breakfast, arts and
crafts, a photo opportunity and
visit with Santa at St. Paul Lutheran
Church, 1303 Ave. M in Hondo,
Saturday, Dec. 8,9-noon for $5 per
person. (See ad)
Benefit walk/run
Join 4 Miles-4 Others, an event
on Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at
7:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church
of Castroville. Registration fee will
help feed the hungry of Castroville.
For info, contact rsmac1984@
gmail.com or 830-931-1984. (See
ad and article.)
Live music
Dance to the sounds of Landon
Dodd Band at Quihi Gun Club, Sat.,
December 8,8:30 p.m -12:30 a.m.
For info., contact 830-426-2859 or
www.quihidancehall.com.
Retired teachers meeting
Huajilla Unit of TRTA meets next on
Monday, Dec. 10,10 a.m. at Triple
C Restaurant in Devine
Prayer night
Hondo Church of Christ hosts a
prayer night Monday, Dec. 10,6:30-
7:30 p.m., fellowship hall, 2302 Ave.
M. Open to all in need of prayer, a
kind ear to talk to or who want to
draw closer to the Lord.
Women’s brunch
Thursday, Dec. 13, Medina Valley
Church of the Nazarene, Hwy. 132
in Devine hosts a women’s brunch,
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kim Davidson will
speak on “Mary’s Choice.” Res-
ervations required. Call 830-663-
5253. Free child care provided by
reservation. Children need to bring
a sack lunch.
See “Area Resources” or “Clubs
and Regular Meetings ” for additional
services and organizations.
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