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May 12 marks Mother’s Day in the U.S., a day when mothers become the focus of children and partners who want to show their love and appreciation for their hard work and devotion. Traditional gifts include cards, flowers, chocolates and special meals which may include breakfast in bed.

Remember the clubhouse scene from “Stand By Me,” the 1986 coming of age film by Rob Reiner? Four teenage boys hang out, play cards and trade insults in the sanctum of their treehouse. The hour I spent with Benjamin Hotchkiss and Todd Crusham of KWVH’s Teenage Men program that airs Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. felt just like that. Unfortunately the show’s third member, Paul English, could not join us the day we met.

Exploring Nature

If you’ve been living under the same rock as I have been, you’ll be amazed to hear that there are serious women motocross riders out there and one of them has a program on KWVH called Dirty Chix. The host is Wimberley’s Ryan Harlan and from 6 to 6:30 p.m. every Saturday she gets listeners up to speed on the sport by interviewing female riders, like herself, from all over the country. From Texas, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Idaho and other places, these top competitors are excited to have a forum for their experience by becoming a guest on her show.

If you like the Blues as much as I do there’s no place to park your dial on Monday nights except 94.3 for Mark’s Mojo Monday show from 8 to 10 p.m. On the air since 2019, host Mark Lombardi celebrated his 249th show last week. His deep dive and appreciation of the genre began around 1992 when he simply tired of rock ‘n roll music. He began attending Blues festivals and listening to giants like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Etta James, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Buddy Guy, developing his knowledge until ultimately discovering Alligator Records.

When you tune into KWVH’s Jazz Connection on Sundays from 8 to10 p.m., you’re in for a whole lot of smooth. Host Bruce Cloud sets a super chill tone and nothing is more conducive to climbing into the evening’s groove than two hours of jazz from the “Cloud.” He will check in from time to time to let you know he’s still steering the ship, playing finely curated jazz from the ‘60s to the ‘90s.

I have to confess that I find the name of Mike August’s radio program that airs every Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. really entertaining. If you’ve ever watched porcine rooting and snuffling, you’ll find that it is dedicated and somehow dear. It never fails to turn up something interesting.

A short film produced by a team of Wimberley High School students recently qualified for the State University Interscholastic League Film competition. The short work called “Delivery,” was written and directed by junior Shepherd Carter. Junior Isaiah Carrera acted in the production and served as the assistant writer and assistant director.

If there is anyone who lives and breathes the avian world, it is Wimberley’s Jesse Huth. Pronounced “hooth,” Jesse is the host of Squawk Talk that airs each Sunday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on KWVH.

“It’s the music, it’s all about the music,” said Ernest Corder, the host of KWVH’s Redroc Radio, which airs every Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. Rock ‘n Roll fans can tune in and hear three hours of their favorite music — everything from Beatles to Metallica — culled from his personal playlist of 12,000 songs.

When the water’s rising, the smoke is thick, and the chips are on the curb, there’s one guy you want on your team and it’s Dee Rambeau. He’s the co-host, along with John McGimsey, of “The Empowered Community” program on KWVH every Friday morning from 7 to 9 a.m.

As the city continues to prepare for the April 8 eclipse in town, Tourism Director Leanne Kirby and Ted Gartner, special liaison to the city, have created a guide for businesses who will serve customers during the event. With the expectation that there could be as many 50,000 visitors to the area, businesses are advised to make plans early.

Four hundred friends and supporters of King Feed came out to Old Glory Ranch on Sunday to show their love for the business in the process of rebuilding after the fire that damaged the store in January. Hosted by Old Glory Ranch, musicians played in the chapel, gumbo and brisket were offered on the patio, a huge wagon filled with charcuterie tempted guests, and a photo booth and vendors kept children and adults entertained. At the check in table were Liz Danna, chief accountant at Old Glory Ranch since 1999 and Kellie Latimer. Wade Sliva, Old Glory Ranch manager and friends produced the gumbo that earned him the nickname of Gumbo King. The McCords, owners of Old Glory Ranch, and Paul Hartmann, owner of The Fence Guy and The Gate Shop, provided the brisket and sausage served to the guests. Musicians Jay Sims, David Byboth, Marvin and Laura Bottera, Jesse and Joshua Stratton, Bob Slaughter, Julie Ragins and Jeff Stocki, and the Hill Country Honeys donated their talents to the fundraiser. On hand to experience the community’s support were King Feed employee Derek Oswalt of the King Feed store in Canyon Lake, and King Feed Wimberley co-owners Laurie Wade and Bryan Toifl.