Pictorials - Kerr County People Magazine

Pictorials
4 Hot Off The Press
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6 1550 Gallery 6th Anniversary
Diane Ferrell
Editor & Publisher
diane@kerrcountypeople.com
Mark A. Jackson
Designer & Layout
mark@kerrcountypeople.com
Cover Photo
The Tornabenes
of Kerrville, TX
by Mia Church
mia@kerrcountypeople.com
Comments or Inquiries to:
Kerr County People
1004 Hillcrest
Kerrvile, TX 78028
830-285-0973
diane@kerrcountypeople.com
All Rights Reserved Copyrighted 2007
8 KCWC Christmas Luncheon
10 Artists Gone Wild, HCAF
14 Chili Christmas
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Volume Two
Feature Ar tic le s
12 Meet the Tornabenes, 65 years
24 Buying American Indian Jewelry
Dear Friends & Neighbors:
Thank you, Kerr County, for the great reception you
have given Kerr County People magazine. The comments you made about our premier issue are more
than I ever dreamed. And I certainly appreciate all the
smiling faces, eager to be photographed!
I’d also like to express gratitude to Mark Jackson
for turning the information we give him into
a magazine with tastefully designed pages and Mia
Church with her talent for capturing the essence of the
moment in her cover photography. It is an honor to
have Mark and Mia on the KCP team.
Many thanks also to all those who contribute and
give support in other ways, as well as to the businesses you see represented on these pages. They bring
this magazine to you, so please continue to give them
your support.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous
2008!
Diane
Jan.-Feb. 2008
Departments
18 Kerr County Cuties
20 Aching, Swollen Legs
22 Wayne Knows Food
23 Kerr County Bounty
26 Kitchen Tips
28 Renovate in `08
30 A Moment In Time
Comments
People
Kerr County
From Our Readers
I wanted to drop a quick line and thank you for your efforts in putting
together such a high quality publication. We’re steadfastly grateful that
our small city has such a small town feel, and your magazine will help
to sustain our community togetherness. Introducing and reintroducing
friends and neighbors. Keep up the good work!
Amos Barton, 198th Chief Asst. Dist. Atty.
FYI, Harry & I both stayed up last night looking at KC People – we loved
it! There’s an interesting variety of articles and the many photos from
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events show just how versatile and charitable Kerr County people are. We
get enough of the “darker” side from newspapers and television. Thanks
for providing a positive alternative.
Anne Schneider, Kerrville
THE PREMIER MAGAZINE CELEBRATING THE
PEOPLE & LIFE OF KERR COUNT Y
“Hot Off The Press” Reception
Dell Sheftall and Vickie Ogilvie graciously honored Kerr
County People magazine with a soiree on November 8th. Over
a hundred friends and neighbors filled Mr. Sheftall’s soon-tobe renovated building at 215 Earl Garrett to enjoy camraderie
and elegant food by Cartewheels Catering in celebration of the
first issue of the premier magazine celebrating Kerr County.
Good job, I enjoyed reading your first issue.
Mark R. Haufler, Kerrville
Wow! I just saw the magazine in the West Kerr Current. It’s wonderful and it’s bound to be a huge success! Congratulations Barbara Neal, Vice-President Publicity, KACC
I thoroughly enjoyed the first issue of Kerr County People! Wishing you
great success with your magazine,
D’Layne Parker
Congrats on the premier issue of Kerr County People! Looks great and I
thank you for the coverage of the Dietert fundraiser.
Beth Johnson, Community Foundation
Wow! Your magazine is awesome! ...It is so helpful in putting names with
faces! It looks great too. The idea is just brilliant and needed here in the
Hill Country.
Jennifer A. King
I think the magazine is great! I think it will be a great success and I look
forward to being in it as much as possible.
Thanks!
Dell Sheftall, Sheftall’s Jewelry &
Vickie Ogilvie, Izzi Bear
Kerr County People extends a heartfelt thank you
to Mr. Sheftall and Vickie, as well as all
those who came to share in the excitement.
Mike Slaughter, Hill Country Medical Equipment
Your debut issue of Kerr County People was great. I enjoyed the photos
of local folks and events, the local columnists and features from folks
like Wayne Este and Kirk Storey. When my wife, Rebecca, said “Listen to
this story about poinsettias.” I rolled my eyes. But, she was right. It
was very interesting stuff. I even used some of it on the air.
Keep up the good work!
Harley D. Belew
The Rose Radio
I picked up a copy of your wonderful Kerr County People magazine. I
loved the personal direction it takes!
Leona Turner, Pam Bloomers
& Jo Poe
Joe & Verna Benham
Barbara Johnston, M.Ed.
Executive Director
Kerrville Public School Foundation
My husband and I recently visited our dear friends, Dr. Bob and Farra Mai
Shipp who moved from Kerrville to Louisville, Kentucky about ten years
ago. We took along a copy of Kerr County People and they really enjoyed
looking through it for old friends and reminiscing about Kerrville. Keep up
the good work!
Mayor Gene & Inky Smith, Kerrville
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Wayne Fager, Susan Clark
& James Reynolds, DVM
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Janet Meek, Lana Book &
Sharlet Sizemore
Jan-Feb 08
Dr. Odi Young &
Launa Kindrick
Jackie Corwin & Nancy Ayres
Ginny & Bill Bull
Skye Alexander & Ron Conroy Diane Green & Robin Amerine Jon & Sandy Wolfmueller
Kirk & Susie Storey
Julie & Miranda Land
Linda & Bill Lowrance
Kathie Long & Delbert Wilson
Diane Ferrell &
Mark Jackson
Meredith Wendele &
Sue Steele
Mary Lou & RogerAyala
Geri Hodges &
Suzy Speckine
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Diane Reiner & Leah McGee
Barbara & Ken Neal
Debbie Gross & Phyliss Allen
Mike & Debbie Wilson
Rick Phipps & Kathy Dietert
Mary Silver & Lisa Veselka
Kat Crawford &
Kim Williamson
Mary Volpe &
Mary Ann Walker
Amos & Courtney Barton
Phil & Paula Barron
Jill Giesecke &
Gloria Dorsey
Philip Stacy & Harley Belew
Margie Jetton &
Cheryl Chambers
Dick & Dr. Diane Fitch
Michael & Cynthia White
Ryan, Noel & Madelyn Eddy
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1550 Gallery
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Mary Ann & Larry Moss
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Tom & Mary Ann Smith
Steve & Elsie Bilby
Betty & Jack Bills
Phil & Nancy Dickinson
Mary Jo & Jim Reno
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Kerr County
Women’s Chamber
Christmas Luncheon
Kevin & Linda Pillow
Tom L. & Pam Terrell
was attended by over a hundred members and guests on
December 5th at the Inn of the Hills
Ruth Bauer & Betty Evans
Jody McCully &
Jean Murray
Patti Russell &
Carolyn Northcutt
Carlee Buford &
Brandie Buford
Here are just a few photos of the
ladies that like to have thier
picture taken.
As you can see they
were all smiles.
Ed & Barbara Nemec
Lisa Flanagan &
Sheryl Howard
Mindy Wendele &
Marj Nicholson
Marian Schlunegger &
Annemarie Schlunegger
Jannell Bullock &
Linda Falgiani
Marcia Foster, Nan
Schiavo & Georgia Davis
Ruth Durst & Raye Haney
Jan Wilson &
Shirley Barth
Nancy Shaw & Brenda Beaty
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Martha Kies &
Evelyn Hill
Jeanne Soos, Ruth Miksch
& Lynn LeMeilleur
The Kerr County Women’s Chamber, Inc.,
is a community inter-action organization whose
mission is to work for the betterment of the Kerrville area community through charitable, civic, and environmental projects and programs.
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Jerry Mertz & John Ruth
Alice Earle & Teri Valentine
Debbie Luce & Marilynn Branham
Diana & Rick Bartley
Nicola Ireland & David McKelvey
Corky & Susan Ehlers
Vicki Smith & Diana James
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Norma and Lou
ornabene
And after 65 years, this handsome couple
still enjoys dancing together. “We can still
jitterbug,” Lou says.
years of love
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Photo by Mia Church
...“absence makes the heart grow fonder,”
because, the couple says, “every time we got
together it was like a honeymoon.”
See “A Moment In Time” on page 30 for 1942 vintage photo of Norma and Lou
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by Skye Alexander
n an age when half of all marriages end in divorce, Norma
and Lou Tornabene are living proof that love can last a
lifetime. The couple met in the summer of ’42, shortly after
Norma graduated from high school. The war was on and the Air
Force had recently established a base in her hometown of Big
Spring, Texas. To welcome the young servicemen, the townspeople held a picnic.
Norma remembers, “I didn’t want to go, but a friend
talked me into it.”
Lou, a 24-year-old aircraft inspector at the air base,
wasn’t very enthusiastic about the picnic either––until a beautiful girl caught his eye.
“I already had a boyfriend,” Norma explains. “But
Lou was very persistent.” With a smile she adds, “And you
should’ve seen him then!”
He asked her out three times, but she turned him
down. Then one evening he showed up at her house just as Norma’s boyfriend arrived to take her out. This time Lou wasn’t
going to take no for an answer. “I stared the other guy down.”
Their relationship had barely gotten off the ground
when Lou received orders to go to New Mexico. “You’re not
going to let me leave you, are you?” he said, and asked her to
marry him.
Norma, however, had aspirations to attend college.
“He promised me I could go to college later,” Norma recalls.
And so they married on October 2, 1942, less than four months
after they’d met.
But the young couple didn’t get to spend as much time
together as they’d hoped. The Air Force kept shipping Lou,
now a performance engineer doing research and development
on the atomic bomb, to different parts of the country. Norma,
pregnant with the first of their three children, went to live with
her parents who had moved to Napa, California.
“We only spent five of the first ten years of our marriage together,” Norma says. “Lou missed all of the children’s
births. He didn’t even see our daughter until she was six months
old.”
After World War II ended, Lou continued his military
career and was commissioned in 1947. The Air Force continued
sending him to far away posts: North Africa, Labrador, Japan,
Libya, Scotland, Germany. Sometimes Norma and the kids
went with him, but often they were separated for long periods
of time. Perhaps there’s truth to the saying “absence makes the
heart grow fonder,” because the couple says “every time we got
together it was like a honeymoon.”
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In 1960, after 20 years of service, Lou retired from the Air
Force as a major. With their children nearly grown, Norma could fulfill
her long-time dream of going to college. She received her undergraduate degree in education from the University of New Mexico at
Albuquerque and began teaching school there. In her spare time, she
pursued her love of painting, an interest that has grown over the years,
earning her numerous exhibitions and awards.
Retirement didn’t slow the Tornabenes down. Nor did it let
them spend all their time together. Lou began working for Bell Helicopter in Ft. Worth, then New Orleans. Norma got her masters degree
at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and in 1969
became the school’s Dean of Women. Finally, Lou “got tired of being
transferred” and accepted a job as a purchasing agent for the Lake
Charles school department.
They kept traveling, too. During the summers, Norma led
tours to Europe in connection with her work at McNeese. Sometimes
Lou accompanied her. Together they journeyed to Italy and Sicily
(Lou’s parents had immigrated from Sicily in the early 1900s), Spain,
Germany and Mexico. They visited much of the U.S. as well. To
celebrate their 50th anniversary, they signed on with a tour group to
see Australia and New Zealand. As it turned out, no one else booked
the tour so the pair enjoyed a romantic vacation with all the trimmings,
just the two of them.
In 2000, the Tornabenes moved to Kerrville, where Norma’s
sister, Eleanor Baldwin, lives. To the Texas native, “it was like coming
home.” They now reside in the Highlander, an over-fifty community
perched on a hilltop overlooking the city, in a lovely home decorated
with Norma’s paintings, furniture Lou handcrafted, and antiques
gleaned from their many trips. They have three successful children–
–Louis, Jr., Charles, and Anne––four grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild.
At 83, Norma keeps busy painting––her work has been
shown locally at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, Mo Ranch, Security State Bank, and other venues in the area. She’s also a genealogy
buff and can trace her lineage back to Mary Boleyn. Eighty-nine-yearold Lou plays golf twice a week at the Schreiner Golf Course, where
his 18-hole average is less than his age. And after 65 years, this handsome couple still enjoys dancing together. “We can still jitterbug,” Lou
says.
So what’s the secret of their marital success? How do two
people keep love alive for more than 65 years?
“We still tell each other ‘I love you’ often,” Norma replies,
looking at her husband in a way that shows she means it. “Every marriage has problems, but we’ve always worked ours out and tried to get
over them pretty quick.”
“We really wanted our marriage to work,” Lou agrees. “We
look out for each other.”
The little things count, too. Lou brings her coffee in bed
every morning. “Our sons think this is normal and they do it for their
wives,” he says. Norma gives him back rubs.
What advice do they have for the rest of us?
“Don’t go looking for a man in a bar,” Norma tells younger
women. “Look on the golf course or the tennis court instead.”
Lou, however, doesn’t believe you can go looking for love–
–it has to find you. “It just has to happen.”
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Several hundred attended the
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Annual Customer Appreciation Party
December 13th 2007
There was an abundance of music,
fun...and of course, lots of chili!
Santa,aka Brian Cowen
Barbara & Lee Bearden
Tracy Gourney & Blythe Thomas
Rick & Gloria Louk
Marion & Dick Watson, Sarin Berry
Allison Blessing, Beth Brenner &
Ann Darnell
Robert Bell, Irene Taylor &
Georganna Bell
The Chili Makers Pete Miller, Bill Walding, Bill Head,
Fred Moseley, Tony Krueger, Bill Price
Brenda & Vernon Harrison,
Harold Wilson
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Brian Bondy, Fred Henneke,
Sue Steele, Jean Bondy
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Ellen Maher & Sandra Sparkman
Evelyn Stutts & June Crabb
Inky & Mayor Gene Smith
Judy & Rob McCorkle
Linda & Hector Thomas
Linda Stone & Bill Tate
Marilyn Secrest & Belinda Verhelst
Carolyn & John Roup
Kathryn Loeffler & Cecil Allen
Rosemary & Louis Romero
Sandy & Gerry Griffin
Tracy & Jay Maney
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H e a l t h a n d We l l n e s s
Aching
Swollen Legs?
J. Nathaniel Sanderson, MD, FACC, FSCAI
V
enous diseases and disorders affect a large percentage
of the population and amount to much more than cosmetic, displeasing veins. The problems range from telangiectasias (spider veins) with a minimum of symptoms, to
varicose veins with trophic skin changes, to DVT (deep venous
thrombosis or blood clots) with potential for pulmonary embolus.
Symptoms of venous disorders include aching, cramping, tired legs,
swelling, heaviness, restless legs, and itching. These symptoms
are a result of improper venous drainage of the lower extremity.
The veins of the leg function as a system of “ladders” through
which the blood makes its way back to the heart. The pumping
action of the foot and calf are instrumental in sending the blood
up the “ladders” (veins). The “rungs” of the ladders are one-way
valves that allow the blood to climb one segment at a time. Normally blood flows from the surface veins to those inside the muscles
then up the leg. When veins become dilated, the valves no longer
function correctly. Pressure builds in the veins causing symptoms
noted above. Treatment is based on the removal or closure of
the abnormally functioning veins; however, there are a number
of conservative measures that can be taken to decrease venous
distension, reduce venous hypertension and relieve symptoms.
Medical management of venous disorders includes:
For telangiectasias and spider veins
•Transdermal surface lasers (through the skin)
•Sclerotherapy (injection of a chemical into the vein)
For larger incompetent and varicose veins
•Surgery
•Thermal ablation, a laser positioned inside the vein
(EVLT) or with another type of catheter that uses radio
frequency as a heat source
•Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy
The specific therapy is best selected by an expert physician after
a thorough exam which in most cases will include an ultrasound
evaluation of the deep and superficial venous systems.
Dr. Sanderson, cardiologist,
has been in private practice since 1979.
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REGULAR EXERCISE – Walking, running, stairs,
aerobics, swimming, biking for 30 minutes 5-7 days per
week helps the muscle pump blood out of the leg.
ELEVATE LEGS – Elevate legs above the heart level
for at least 10 minutes once or twice a day may diminish
aching and swelling.
MOVE LEGS – Flex ankles 10 times every 10 minutes
to pump blood, and try to walk for at least 2 minutes
every half hour.
AVOID WEARING HIGH HEELS – Heels interfere
with normal pumping action that occurs when walking
and may lead to leg cramps.
MAINTAIN PROPER WEIGHT – Even moderate
weight loss may reduce aching of varicose veins and diminish rate at which spider veins develop. Waist circumference should be less than 40 inches for males, 36 for
females, and less than 80% of circumference of hips.
WEAR SUPPORT HOSE – Although light support hose
are readily available, it is advisable to wear stockings
labeled “graduated” which means they are tighter at the
foot than at the upper leg. This significantly improves
vein function. Support hose of 30-40 mm or above
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Fine Italian Dining
on the Guadalupe
M
y wife, Pam, and I
chose a Wednesday
evening to dine at
Café Riverstone. Having
enjoyed meals there before, we
were anticipating our first “Italian Night.” The crisp, white
tablecloths and colorful paintings bathed in the amber glow
of the dining room certainly set
the right mood for the evening.
Hailey, our server, was most
helpful by first showing us the
regular dinner menu, then offering the Italian menu. I commented that although of Italian
heritage, I do not read the language. With a laugh she assured
me that it was all in English.
She promptly returned with
our drinks and a basket of
warm, fresh from the oven dinner rolls accompanied by a delectable honey-pecan butter.
We were off to a great start!
Pam and I decided to order the
Cabernet Mushrooms instead of
a salad, which was an excellent
choice. The plump mushrooms
in the rich Cabernet sauce were
certainly ample for the two of us.
With so many tempting choices, Pam finally decided on the
“Build Your Own Pasta” menu,
with its wide variety of items
from which to choose. After
much deliberation she picked the
angel hair pasta, basil pesto sauce
and grilled chicken, topped with
artichoke hearts, capers, sundried tomatoes and black olives.
The above combination, along
with freshly grown herbs made
a beautiful and tasty presentation. I know, because of my assignment, it was my “duty” to
taste her meal. I had no choice!
My reaction was “excellent!”...
we’ve eaten pasta dishes in many
places throughout the country
and this one was among the very
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best--and right here in Kerrville!
I chose Chef Joe Dog’s Veal
Marsala. It was the right choice
for me. The veal scallopini was
sauteed with mushrooms in a
fragrant Marsala wine sauce
with scallions. The presentation, which included rice pilaf and grilled asparagus on a
large green platter, was perfect. The veal was tender and
moist; the rice was flavorful
and fluffy. The grilled asparagus was an exceptional treat-very tender with a slight crunch.
Overall my meal was “superb” and we’ve found a restaurant with an upscale, yet
casual atmosphere with appetizing dishes where we would
be proud to take friends and
family when they come to visit.
I highly recommend the Tiramisu, although I was tempted
to try the Spumoni (perhaps on
our next visit). This deliciously
decadent dessert was enough
for both of us and also served
as our “after dinner drink.”
As a side note, friends tell
me the hamburgers and sweet
potato fries are the best to be
found anywhere and have become a lunchtime favorite.
For your dining enjoyment on
those many beautiful Hill Country days throughout the year,
Café Riverstone has a beautiful
multi-level deck overlooking the
tranquil waters of the Gaudalupe.
Café Riverstone, 1521 Junction
Highway (27 West), Kerrville.
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Hometown Recipes
Devil’s Food Cake
This is a recipe I got from my former mother-in-law, who will
turn 99 years old in February 2008. She got the recipe from her
grandmother, making the recipe more than 200 years old. It has,
of course, been modified over the years to allow substitutions.
Kerr County Bounty
Orange-Spiced Pork
& Black Bean Chili
This chili might not spice up your love life, but it will certainly spice
up your casual dinner party! The chiles in adobo sauce pack some
heat,but the sweetness of the orange and the taste of the cilantro temper it perfectly. Don’t, as I once did, try to adjust this recipe. The heat
and sweet are in perfect balance.
Serve it up with cornbread and your favorite beer or red wine. This
dish always gets rave reviews. Let me know what you and your
guests think.
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 cups sour milk
2 1/2 cups flour
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda disvolved in milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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lb. ground pork
medium onion, chopped
large garlic cloves, minced
to 3 teaspoons finely chopped
chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes with
mild chiles
1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 (15-oz) can black beans, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1. Blend shortening and sugar; add remaining ingredients
and thoroughly mix.
2. Pour into greased and floured cake pans (not necessary
if using non-stick pans) and bake at 350 degrees for 30
minutes (depending on oven).
Icing
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1 package powdered sugar
1 stick butter
4 blocks Baker’s chocolate
1 small can of evaporated milk (5 1/2 ounces)
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Mix sifted sugar and evaporated milk and beat in melted
butter and chocolate. Ice cooled cake.
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1. Put pork, onion and garlic in large saucepan; cook over
medium heat, stirring frequently 6 to 8 minutes or until
pork is no longer pink and onion is softened. Spoon off
excess drippings.
2. Stir in chiles, tomatoes, orange juice and orange peel.
Stir in beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro before
serving. Garnish with diced avocado, red onions or your
favorite topping. (Chili can be made a day ahead and
refrigerated.)
Note: I remove most of the seeds from the chiles and it’s
still hot enough. Of all the canned black beans I’ve tried, I
prefer Bush’s.
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Buying
American
Indian
Jewelry
By Wayne Este`
Navajo Necklace
Zuni
The
Hopi
New York fashion world has discovered what Texans and Southwesterners have known for decades...
American Indian jewelry is beautiful, highly fashionable, collectible and very practical. Ralph Lauren and others are now
showing Indian jewelry, especially turquoise, with their “high dollar”
fashions. Bill Blass commented, “American Indian jewelry is indeed
timeless and looks wonderful when worn with modern clothes – day
or evening.” “Timeless” is the key word here, for when you purchase
well-made authentic Indian jewelry, it will serve you for a lifetime.
Indian jewelry is sold by many types of vendors throughout the
country – ranging from direct purchases on the reservation, flea markets
and souvenir shops to elegant shops and galleries.
Before spending a significant amount of money on Indian jewelry, consumers should make an attempt to educate themselves. Reading books and magazine articles, visiting galleries and museums, as
well as talking with collectors are all important in the learning process.
Attempt to acquire a “feeling” for authentic handmade workmanship.
Indian “handmade” jewelry is usually “one of a kind” and is
most durable and collectible. It is higher in price, but a better investment than machine made pieces. There are many “fakes” which are not
illegal to manufacture or sell, but illegal if represented as authentic
Indian jewelry.
Some terms such as “Indian Style” or “Southwestern Style” are
often used and sometimes confusing to the consumer. Silver jewelry
should be marked “sterling” (earlier pieces were not marked). Some are
marked “Nickel Silver” or “German Silver”, which is not silver at all.
Most recent Indian jewelry is “hallmarked” by the craftsman. It
is always a good idea to ask the seller to identify the maker. This, however, is not always possible, especially items made prior to the 1960’s.
In any case, have the vendor write down all known information about
the item you are purchasing. Most reputable dealers have research information about craftsman, tribal origin, probable age of the piece and
other information.
If this information is unavailable this does not mean that the
piece is not authentic. It simply means that a history did not follow it.
There are many styles and techniques in the making of Indian jewelry.
The Navajo silversmith creates from silver or gold using turquoise from many
different mines. They are some of the finest silversmiths and have shared their
skills with other groups. Other stones used may include opal, coral, gemstones
and sea shells.
The Zuni artisans create beautiful jewelry known as petit point cluster
with small round, oval or teardrop stones fitted tightly together. They are also
known for their channel inlay, creating beautiful mosaic designs.
The Hopi jewelry may include the use of magnificent “overlay” style
which is characterized by silver overlayed over silver to create designs. Turquoise and other stones are sometimes used.
Indians of the Santo Domingo Pueblo work mostly with beads of
many stones.Hand rolled beads of shells and stones, along with silver, are used
to create beautiful jewelry – mainly necklaces and earrings.
Several other Indian groups create jewelry, but the four mentioned
above are the most popular and collectible.
Before purchasing be sure to check:
(1) Construction. Will it last? Is it solid?
(2) Joints. Check to see if the soldering is clean and not lumpy.
(3) Overall design. Is the design pleasing and attractive?
(4) Materials. Are all materials – metals and stone what they are
claimed to be?
You will hear the terms “natural” and stabilized when referring to turquoise. Most turquoise which is used has been “stabilized” with a clear resin
and high pressure. Many of the famous artists use stabilized turquoise and it is
allowed under the stringent rules of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. The
colors of turquoise can range from pale blue to dark green.
Keep a sharp eye for plastic imitation turquoise which is found in many
department store jewelry counters. Yes,we are all fooled at some time in the
purchasing of all goods. If you do not feel good about the claims being made
by the seller, then walk away and do more research.
Wayne Este and his wife Pam have collected Native American Arts and
Crafts for over 40 years. Wayne is the owner of Texas, etc. located at the
Inn of the Hills in Kerrville
Navajo
Zuni
Does Your Refrigerator
Leave You Cold?
K i t c h e n Ti p s
by Kirk Storey
I
n most homes, appliances are responsible for 15 to 20 percent of all energy
usage and costs. If it’s been 10 or 20
years since you last bought an appliance
I have good news for you. According to
Energy Star officials, current model refrigerators can be as much as 167 percent
more efficient than a 10 to 20 year old unit.
The Department of Energy (DOE) sets the standards for all major
appliance manufacturers in the United States. Except for ranges,
ovens and clothes dryers, all appliances must carry the black and
yellow Energy Guide label. The label indicates the operating costs
for that specific unit as well as the high and low figures for similar
products. Designed to promote efficient energy usage in both homes
and businesses, the Energy Star program is a joint effort of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the U. S. Department of Energy. To receive an Energy Star rating appliances must be at least
15 percent more efficient that the federal standards and many units
available today exceed these standards by as much as 40 percent.
Your refrigerator probably uses the most energy of any of your
kitchen appliances so here are a few energy saving tips. Never
place your refrigerator next to a heat-producing source such as an
oven or dishwasher. Always allow enough room for proper ventilation of the compressor and motor; an inch all the way around is
usually sufficient. If your unit is a manual defrost, defrost it regularly; never allow the frost to build up more than ¼ of an inch. Roll
your refrigerator away form the wall and clean the condenser coils
twice a year and keep your door seals airtight, a thin coat of Vaseline around them should do it. You can make this a family event,
what a better way to spend New Years Day and the fifth of July!
Keep the temperature in the fresh food compartment between 37
and 40 degrees Fahrenheit and the freezer between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Finally, keep it as full as possible. Cold products in your refrigerator and freezer will keep them from cycling
as often, saving you money in the long run. I realize that with
today’s rising food costs or your now smaller family that it’s
not as easy as it may have once been. Please allow me to make
a fairly simple suggestion. Water. That’s right, plain old water-simply rinse out your empty milk containers and fill them with
water, put in the both your refrigerator and freezer. The containers are paid for and the water is cheap.They also make great
ice blocks for the ole picnic ice chest in the heat of the summer.
Kirk is our go-to appliance man; he has been helping folks in Kerr
County with their appliance needs for more than 25 years. You’ll find
Kirk and Susie most days at Appliances Plus on Junction Highway.
www.hollowayplumbing.net
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I
f you’re like most Americans, you’ll probably make some
changes in your living space this year. Maybe you’ve purchased an older house that needs some updates, or your kids
have left the nest and you want to convert a bedroom into an
office. Perhaps your home suffered damage in a storm, or it’s
just looking a little tired and needs some refurbishing. Or maybe
you’re planning to sell and figure that a bit of sprucing up will
help you fetch a better price for your property. Regardless of the
improvements you intend to make, proper planning and clarifying your objectives ahead of time will enable you to save money,
time, and aggravation. Before you begin knocking down walls and
buying appliances ask yourself some basic questions.
1. Are you making updates for your own benefit or to maximize
your home’s resale value?
2. For practical reasons or aesthetic ones?
3. What’s your time frame for starting/completing the work?
4. How much money have you budgeted for updates?
5. What do you hope to gain as a result of the changes you make
6. What do you consider essential and what’s optional?
7. Are your objectives short-term or long-term?
8.Will you be making improvements in stages, over a period
of time, or all at once?
9. How much can you do yourself and what will require
professional help?
10. What outcome do you envision?
11. What plans do you have for adjusting your lifestyle
while work is taking place in your home?
When a partner, roommate, or family member is involved in
the process, decision-making can become more complicated.
Many couples have very different ideas, needs, preferences, and
tastes. If the proposed changes will affect one person more greatly
than another, perhaps that person’s concerns and choices should
bear more weight. For instance, if one member of a family does
most of the cooking, his/her decisions about how to redo the
kitchen are paramount.
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Home Improvment
Renovate in `08
by Skye Alexander
1. Determine your priorities. It might help to make individual
lists and rank the items each of you considers important––you may be
surprised to discover what matter most to whom, and why. If you have
your heart set on hardwood floors in the living room and your partner really wants granite countertops, incorporate these features into your plans,
so that everyone gets at least some of the things they desire.
2. Be willing to compromise. When you can’t agree, try to find
an alternative that’s acceptable to all concerned. If your partner wants to
paint the master bedroom pink and you insist that blue is a better choice,
maybe you can settle on yellow.
As in every area of life, your attitude about making home improvements will greatly influence the experience. View renovation as an adventure. Accept that you will encounter surprises
and challenges along the way. Take advantage of the learning
opportunities that arise. Be flexible. Pay attention to details, but
don’t get caught up in them; keep your eye on the goal. Undergoing home improvements is like giving birth––once the mission is
accomplished, you usually forget about the discomfort inherent in
the process.
Excerpted with permission from 10-Minute Home Improvement by Skye
Alexander (Fair Winds Press, 2006).
Skye Alexander is the author of several books on home design/renovation
and clutter control. An interior designer, renovation specialist, and feng
shui practitioner, she has also written for Better Homes and Gardens,
New Home, Country Home, and HOME magazines and taught interior
design at two colleges in Massachusetts.
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A Moment In Time
Though World War II was raging, time stood still for a young couple in Big Spring, Texas one crisp day in the
autumn of 1942. On October 2nd, U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant Louis Tornabene and Norma Rogers forgot, if
only for a few hours, the war and what might be ahead for them, as they stood surrounded by family and friends
in the local Catholic Church to take their wedding vows before God. Lou then whisked Norma away to Carlsbad,
New Mexico for a short honeymoon before resuming his service to our country.
Submitted by
Norma & Lou Tornabene
Kerrville
Do you have a great springtime photo from the 1930’s, 40’s or 50’s that you’d like to share with our friends and neighbors in the
March-April issue of KCP? Email it to us at diane@kerrcountypeople.com.
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