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POKER FACES
The Poker Club held a Texas Hold’em
no limit tournament on July 12 with 40
members participating in the event.
Congratulations to George Najarian
for winning the tournament with
Jack McGowan placing second, Mike
Hattamer placing third, Mac Dennis
placing fourth and Linda Posey placing
fifth. Other winners: High Hand – Sandy
Fichtner (Full House – Aces Full of
Nines); Bounty – George Najarian (3)
and Linda Posey.

July tournament winners, front row:
Jack McGowan, George Najarian, Mike
Hattamer
Back row: Mac Dennis, Linda Posey

SEPTEMBER YARD OF THE MONTH as sentries at each end of the beds. PHOTO BY DEVON NUNEMANN
PAM AND CHARLIE CORBIN Meanwhile, Pam says the agaves and
their never-ending group of volunteers eleven-year-old black lab and resident
202 PRAIRIE CREEK TRAIL (N47) continuously work to fill the space. In welcoming committee, space to greet
For many of us, designing a land- the front yard, grassy areas soften the visitors. A beautiful property with a bit
scape for a corner lot can be a daunt- landscape and provide Dakota, their of something for all!
ing project. Especially when it comes ~Nancy Hontz
to putting the more expansive street
side of the property to good use while ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
designing an eye-catching landscape
for passers-by. Pam and Charlie Corbin
accomplished both of those goals when
they transformed their corner property
into a lovely garden complete with a
private rear oasis. Working in stages
and with the help of their son Darren,
who is a landscaper, their side yard
beautifully cascades into the rear of
the property full of plantings such as
Texas sage, blue agave, Pride of Bar-
bados, wax myrtle and star jasmine
vine. A blue ceramic fountain and
stone walkway work together to ramp
up the visual appeal even further. In
addition, the clever placement of the
plantings also provides Pam and Charlie
with a secluded, cozy rear porch area
to visit with friends, or enjoy their hot
tub and outdoor TV. The large xeri-
scape side beds are ruled by an ever
vigilant rooster acting as director of
whimsy. Two chinquapin oak trees act

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