The Ridgerunner

Kyle Clinic
150 Lockhart
Phone: 512-268-1270

Onion Creek Senior Citizens Center Buda Senior Center
401 Barton’s Crossing
Buda
Phone: 512-468-4451

Hays CISD Performance Arts Center
979 Kohler’s Krossing
Phone: 512-268-2141

San Marcos Clinic Flu Shot Clinics
401-A Broadway
Phone: 512-393-5520

More information at 211 Texas website: https//www.211texas.org

Although it was reported in the October issue that flu shots would be available in Wimberley, we have been informed that the information is incorrect. The information we have been able to locate regarding the nearest available source for shots is below:
FLU SHOTS
Site: DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DSISD

Operating Agency: HAYS COUNTY PERSONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

510 W. Mercer St.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
512-858-3000 Main ISD Switchboard
512-858-3004 Additional Number Transportation
512-465-6100 Additional Number
Website: www.dsisd.txed.net

Days/Hours: See Sites Hours, please note some clinics require pre registration

Description: Provides flu shots for adults and children ages 3 and up. Pneumonia shots are offered for adults as long as their supply lasts. Offers flu mist for adults and children ages 2-49.
As of 9/15/2009 they are waiting for their Mercury free attenuated vaccine shots have been ordered but not received. Children ages 6 months to 3 years will be eligible for this inactivated vaccine when it is available.

Eligibility: Flu shots for all ages over 6 months, pneumonia shots for anyone over 65 or if are high risk,for more information see Description

Fees: Flu Shots:
Adults: $20, Pneumonia shots: $40, free with Medicare Part B and Medicaid, families will not be turned away because of inability to pay

Area Served: Hays

Intake Procedure: Walk-ins only

Documents Required: Immunization records for children if available, Medicaid and Medicare Part B recipients need to bring their cards, if attending one of the Outreach Clinics one time only you need to bring your original Medicare card AND a photocopy of it with you as there are no copiers at these temporary facilites

Disability Access: Designated Parking

Services Offered: Flu Shots – Pneumococcal Pneumonia Immunizations –

Now that we’ve had some rain and meteorologists are predicting more to come throughout the fall and winter months, here are some ideas for catching and using rainwater.

Residential irrigation can account for 40 percent of domestic water consumption in a given municipality. Rain barrels not only store water, they help decrease demand during the sweltering summer months. Only 1/4 inch of rainfall runoff from the average roof will completely fill the typical barrel. Collection of water from rooftop runoff can provide an ample supply of this free ’soft water’ containing no chlorine, lime or calcium. Because it tends to have fewer sediments and dissolved salts than municipal water, rain water is ideal for a multitude of applications, including biodynamic and organic vegetable gardens, raised planter beds for botanicals, indoor tropicals like ferns and orchids, automobile washing, and cleaning household windows. Saving water in this manner will reduce the demand for treated tap water.

Rainwater diversion will also help decrease the burden on water treatment facilities. The storage of rainwater is also recommended for general emergency preparedness, or for areas prone to disasters or drought. A good formula to remember: one inch of rain on a 1000 sq ft roof yields 623 gallons of water. Calculate the yield of your roof by multiplying the square footage of your roof by 623 and divide by 1000.

County Judge Liz Sumter has announced that she will seek election to a second term. Sumter says she intends to continue the same policy that characterized her first term in office: “I may office in the County Courthouse, but the citizens own the building. That’s something that citizens understand very well. Unfortunately, some elected officials lose sight of that. So I’m making a point of letting the citizens of Hays County know that I know that I work for them. That’s the attitude I had when I ran for office in 2006 and it’s the attitude that I have today.”

PEC’s Energy Conservation and Renewable Generation Programs Committee has approved the formation of a membership advisory panel on conservation and renewable energy. The six-member panel will be asked to offer ideas and advice to the committee on issues related to energy efficiency and green energy.

PEC members interested in serving on the panel should submit their names and qualifications to: PEC Membership Panel, P.O. Box 1, Johnson City, Texas, 78636, or by e-mail to: membership_panel@peci.com.The committee will review submissions and select panel members.

At its July meeting, PEC’s Board of Directors gave committee chairs the latitude to appoint PEC members and other individuals to serve as volunteer advisors. The Energy Conservation and Renewable Generation Programs Committee is chaired by PEC Board President and District 6 Director Larry Landaker and includes District 2 Director James E. Williams and District 7 Director Dr. Patrick Cox.