1st Quarter Newsletter 2009

1st Quarter 2009

Newsletter

Just For Fun!

Great Things to Do During Spring

Great tips for things to do!

There are so many wonderful and fun ways to enjoy the outdoors with your family and spring is one of the best times to get started!

Bi rd wa t c h in g - Educational and fun. Doesn't take a lot of money. A pair of binoculars and a bird guide are helpful but not necessary.

Picnic - Picnics are great fun and very re-laxing. Go to the park, the lake, hike into the woods, etc. Great way to spend a family day.

Fishing - Kids love fish-ing! Pack a lunch, drive down to the lake or river and have a day of fishing.

Nature Walks - Get out your backpacks and get on the trails. Teach your children about nature and the importance of treat-ing it with respect. Watch for wildlife, birds and in-teresting plants, trees and other wonders of nature. There are so many!

Boat Rides - Get out the row boat or canoe and take a relaxing ride with the family. Always make sure life vests are worn and stowed on the vessel.

The world is a beautiful and wondrous place. You can relive this won-der every time you do something with your children. This is a great gift to give your children as well. So get outside and be amazed at the world and everything in it!

Article by Teri Seymour at www.wahm.com

In an effort to better protect our waterways and keep them beautiful, W.O.R.D. would like to remind everyone about the new ordinance that took effect January 1, 2009, regarding “No Open Plastic Containers of 5 ounces or Less on

the waterways.”

Posters are displayed at all Outfitter locations, including several convenience stores and liquor stores around the

area.

There is up to a $500.00 fine for anyone who

possesses these containers. More information can be found

at www.wordcc.com.

For further inquiries regarding this and/or other issues, please call the W.O.R.D. Office at

(830) 907-2300.

Inside this issue:

KIDFISH 2

Meet ‘N Greet 3

Photo’s 3

New Permit

Holders

4

Special points of

interest:

• Water Recreation

has begun! Please

remember your

safety and the

environment!

• HAVE FUN!!

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Important Dates:

4/10 Good Friday-

Office Closed

4/12 Happy Easter

4/20 Board Mtg. WORD

Office 5 pm

4/23 Meet ‘N Greet

5/18 Board Mtg. WORD

Office 5 pm

5/25 Memorial Day

6/15 Board Mtg. WORD

Office 5 pm

Check Web for Changes

Reminder of the New Ordinance in Effect

Water Oriente

d Recreation

District

March 31, 2009

Volume 2009, Issue 1

W.O.R.D. sponsored the 15th Annual

KIDFISH Event on February 22, 2009.

This year the event took place at KL

Ranch Camp off of River Road for

deeper waters and plenty of riverbank

to fish from.

We can’t say it enough, but we are so

thankful to all our volunteers who came

out to assist with the many functions to

help make this a great success.

There were about 350 registered kids

that came with their families to enjoy a

beautiful day out by the river hoping to

catch the prize winning fish.

There are many photos

posted at our Website, just

go to www.wordcc.com and

click on the link displayed

on the main page.

We love to see children

from all over coming to this

event and hope to draw

more people in for next

year’s event. We provided

free hot dogs and water, trophies for

the first 400 registered children,

fishing poles, and tackle.

G.B.R.A., ACE Hardware, and Academy

Sporting Goods donated

fishing poles and tackle;

Ben E. Keith donated hot

dogs and water; H.E.B

supplied hot dog buns;

IESI provided a dumpster,

and High Sierra provided

portable toilets.

Our deepest gratitude

goes out to our community

who support such a great event for kids.

Thank you so much!

See more photos on the next page.

2009 KIDFISH

We are heading into the month of

April already and this means it’s

time again for the Annual Meet ‘N

Greet where many Permit Holders

& Service Providers come

together to enjoy a great meal

and great people.

To kick off the up and coming

Official Season, there will be a

B-B-Q dinner, refreshments, and

prizes to be given away. The time

is set from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00

p.m. So please mark us on your

calendars and join us for some

great fun and social networking.

We hope to see you there! Meet ‘N Greet 2009

The 15th Annual KIDFISH Event Sponsored by W.O.R.D.

“It was a great time seeing all the kids smiling

faces enjoying some good family time on a

beautiful day!”

Meet ‘N Greet Set for April 23, 2009

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Volume 2009, Issue 1 Page 3

Pictures of Kidfish Event 2009

Established by the Texas Legislature in 1987, the purpose of Established by the Texas Legislature in 1987, the purpose of Established by the Texas Legislature in 1987, the purpose of the Water Oriented Recreation District is to (1) improve, the Water Oriented Recreation District is to (1) improve, the Water Oriented Recreation District is to (1) improve,

equip, maintain, finance, and operate any public park located equip, maintain, finance, and operate any public park located equip, maintain, finance, and operate any public park located

in the district and owned or leased by the county, in the district and owned or leased by the county, in the district and owned or leased by the county,

(2) conserve natural resources in the district, and (3) to (2) conserve natural resources in the district, and (3) to (2) conserve natural resources in the district, and (3) to

improve the public health, safety, and welfare of the district. improve the public health, safety, and welfare of the district. improve the public health, safety, and welfare of the district.

We provide services in the areas of health and sanitation, We provide services in the areas of health and sanitation, We provide services in the areas of health and sanitation, law enforcement, emergency management, community law enforcement, emergency management, community law enforcement, emergency management, community

development, education and special projects that benefit the development, education and special projects that benefit the development, education and special projects that benefit the

district as it relates to our purpose. district as it relates to our purpose. district as it relates to our purpose.

W.O.R.D. is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by W.O.R.D. is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by W.O.R.D. is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by Comal County Commissioners and Judge Danny Scheel. Comal County Commissioners and Judge Danny Scheel. Comal County Commissioners and Judge Danny Scheel.

Hill Country Living ~ Shannon & William Stimelsky

VVV Rental: The Berkley Group, Inc.

*Summit Vacation Resort Treetop Villas

*Tuscany Heights

*Silverleafs Hill Country Resort

Park Place 4 RV’s

New Braunfels Getaways: Michael & Melissa Cassel

*Water Edge Retreat at Canyon Lake

*Beach Haus at Canyon Lake

*Cranes Mill Lake Haus

Hilltop Enterprise ~ Mitchell & Phyllis Stephen

(Canyon Lake Boat & Mini Storage)

JS Condo ~ Sheila Gaven

Water Oriented

Recreation District

W.O.R.D. Location & Mailing

1928 FM 2673

P.O. Box 2789

Canyon Lake, TX 78133

Phone: 830-907-2300

Fax: 830-907-2300

E-mail:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

We’re On The Web!

www.wordcc.com

Welcome New Permit Holders