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Pictorials
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
This morning I tuned in to The
Rose Radio to hear what’s happening and the first thing I heard was
someone talking about a fundraiser
benefiting a local fire fighter. This
is not an unusual subject on Harley’s show, but this story especially
warmed my heart.
14 Sheftall Holiday Party
18 Security State Bank & Trust
Christmas Party
22 1550 Anniversary Party
Apparently Chris Lee, age 29, was
suddenly hit with a life threatening situation which required surgery to implant a heart defibrillator. He was left with a mountain
of medical bills and an uncertain future as a fire fighter.
Harley said that they met a week or so ago when Chris stopped
by The Rose with his gifts to our “Baker’s Boys” in Iraq. Let’s
see--did I hear this right? Young. Almost died recently. Huge medical bills. Uncertain career future. And he was not saying, “Poor
me. Gimme, gimme, gimme.”?
No, he was conducting himself the old fashioned way—taking
personal responsibility as well as reaching out to help others. That
used to be the American way and it’s still alive and well among
many. It’s a beautiful thing.
Abundant Blessings,
26 Queen B’s Luncheon
31 Symphony of the Hills
C
ontents
January - February 2009
Feature Ar tic le s
5 Transformational Masks
9 Clutter Got You Down?
13 Welcome to 2009
16 Imagine
33 Home Health Services
37 Big Brothers Big Sisters
Cover Photo
by Mark Jackson
Mask by
Anne Schneider
See article on page 5
Transformational Masks
Diane Ferrell
Editor & Publisher
diane@kerrcountypeople.com
Mark A. Jackson
Art Director
mark@kerrcountypeople.com
Comments or Inquiries to:
Kerr County People
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Kerrville, TX 78028
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KCP reserves the right to edit and/or refuse any submitted materials.
The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect the opinion of KCP.
39 The Write Stuff
Departments
6 Wayne Knows Food
8 Homeworks
11 Health and Wellness
24 Kerr County Cuties
28 Kerr County Arts
30 The Arts Calendar
34 Women’s Health
36 Women’s Fitness
38 A Moment in Time
Vi s i t u s o n l i n e a t k e r r c o u n t y p e o p l e . c o m
Dear Publisher,
I wish to thank you for publishing the information regarding the program, Cell Phones for
Soldiers, and to your many readers who have
responded.
To date we have received over 150 used cell
phones and accessories which will be recycled.
For each phone, soldiers in war zones will receive telephone calling cards to call their loved
ones.
We are most happy to support Cell Phones for
Soldiers, which as brought over $5,000 in call
time to our brave young men and women.
This program is ongoing and we welcome additional phones in our store, Texas etc., at 1001
Junction Highway at the Inn of the Hills.
Again, thank you and your readers who have
already participated.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Drop Off Point
Texas, etc.
1001 Junction Hwy. @ Inn of the Hills
Kerrville, Texas
xas
Sincerely,
Wayne J. Este, Owner
Texas, etc.
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Café Riverstone
832 Water St.
River ’s Edge Gallery
1701 Junction Hwy.
1411 Water St .
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Transformational
Masks
By Anne Schneider
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M
asks command a powerful
presence in world history.
Paintings of masked dancers are found on the walls of caves
from over 25000 years ago. In the 9th
century B.C., Assyrians and Babylonians wore masks of disguise to protect
them from spirits at the tomb. Egyptian
art indicates that the gods appeared as
human beings with elaborate masks.
Golden-jeweled death masks adorned
the entombed mummies of the greatest
pharaohs.
The mask derives its power through
time from the sedimentation of traditions, myths, and beliefs. Death masks
of ancient Rome were a family's way of
preserving the essence of its forebears.
Later, ancestral galleries were popular
in European homes, just as we now
have walls of family portraits to remind
us of each generation. The classic theatrical masks of Tragedy and Comedy
were taken from Greco-Roman models
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featured in the ancient sacred drama.
Actors and chorus members did not
display emotions on their own faces—
their masks mimicked expressions attributed to the gods.
Masks appear in all times, on every
continent, in almost every culture. Today, children and adults revel in a world
of traditional make-believe with masks
for Halloween, Carnival, and Mardis
Gras. Pueblo Indians wear masks in
ritual dances to call on ancient spirits.
Indonesians parade folkloric masks at
birthday parties and funerals. Africans
recreate tribal myths with masks for native rituals. Mask uses are as varied as
the imaginations of their creators.
Once upon a time becomes very present when we put on a mask. Make believe, according to Joseph Campbell, "is
a primary, spontaneous device of childhood, a magical device by which the
world can be transformed from banality
to magic in a trice. And its inevitability
in childhood is one of those universal
characteristics of man that unite us in
one family." Johan Huizinga studied
the play element in culture and noted,
"In all the wild imaginings of mythology a fanciful spirit is playing on the
border-line between jest and earnest."
Is it any wonder that the magic of mask
making entices us all to play "as if?"
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Jan-Feb 09
Food and Restaurant Review
Uptown Dining Downtown
I
n the premier edition of Kerr County
People, we reviewed an unsurpassed
luncheon (see online at kerrcountypeople.com in the Nov/Dec 2007 issue),
at Francisco’s Restaurant in downtown
Kerrville. Now, over a year later, we
returned to enjoy dinner in this historic
building with its limestone walls and
floor to ceiling contemporary art.
The white
tablecloths
and candlelight lend
an upscale
but warm
feeling to
the dining
experience.
Francisco’s has a clean, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Our party included KCP publisher
Diane Ferrell, KCP Art Director Mark
Jackson, my wife Pam and yours truly.
Our waiter, Sean explained the specials
for the evening and answered our questions with the expertise and courtesy one
would expect.
We couldn’t resist Sean’s mouth-watering description of the fried oyster nachos. Perfectly battered oysters served
on a crisp tortilla chip with a bit of guacamole and topped with a tomatillo relish
and a vegetable dipping sauce. Even the
“non-oyster-eaters” had to partake of this
dish.
Being from South Louisiana, I thought
I’d enjoyed oysters in every combination
left to a good Cajun cook’s mind. However, I have just added another “great”
taste to my “taste scorebook” – a 10 out
of 10. We also tried the hearty gumbo,
which reminded me of being a child in
my mother’s New Orleans kitchen.
From the menu, Pam and I ordered the
Cilantro/Lime Shrimp. A large portion of
shrimp, grilled and sautéed with white
wine, garlic and cilantro butter over a bed
of rice. The cilantro added a fresh, light
flavor to the dish. As all vegetables are
fresh daily, we enjoyed the exceptional
taste of sautéed bell peppers, yellow
squash and zucchini—cooked to perfection—tender yet crisp. The dish had a
well balanced flavor.
Diane opted for the 12 oz rib eye—
enough for two meals. It looked great, but
I didn’t get a sample, so I can’t comment
on the flavor. I am told it made a second
tasty meal the following day.
Mark was tempted by one of the evening specials, two grilled pork chops prepared with a spicy Indian rub, served on
smashed sweet potatoes and topped with
apple and mango chutney. The sample I
had was excellent and I cannot wait to
go back when I know it’s being served
again.
As with the oyster nachos, dessert was
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By Wayne J. Este
unanimous—
Mexican Chocolate
Bread
Pudding—I’m
sure the other
desserts
are
wonderful as
well, but I never seem to get
past ordering
this one! Few things are better than Francisco’s warm, chocolately bread pudding
in a pool of rich chocolate sauce with a
dollop of whip cream.
Overall rating is Outstanding for
food, service and atmosphere.
Francisco’s serves lunch from 11 to
3 Monday through Saturday. Dinner is
from 5:30 to 9 Thursday thru Saturday.
Reservations are recommended. 201 Earl
Garrett, Kerrville, 257-2995. Hope to see
you there next time.
Wayne and Pam are residents of Hunt
and own Texas etc., located at Inn of the
Hills, Kerrville.
Editor’s Note: I so appreciate the way Francisco owner, Paco Espinoza, keeps his corner
of our world so beautiful, even on the outside. The giant pots of seasonal plants artfully arranged on the corner of Earl Garrett
and Water Street are a delight to the senses.
Even dining at the sidewalk tables is like being on vacation.
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Homeworks
By Walter McBroom
Building Green
T
he purpose of green home
building is to reduce the overall
impact on our environment.
While designing a new home, most
people get excited about selecting new
appliances and kitchen cabinets but
rarely give a thought to how spending a
little more on good insulation materials
can make their home not only green but
save money every month on utility bills.
There are different types of insulation
which can be used but one of the best
for green building is Spray Foam
Insulation. Let’s compare.
C
onventional building uses fiberglass
batts in the walls and ceilings to
control the conditioned living space.
Walls are required to be built with an
R-13 value (resistance to heat flow) and
ceilings with R-30. While it does work
fairly well, if a gap is left in the wall
space then the R-value of the insulation
is greatly compromised. The gap allows
air to move between the inside and
outside of the home causing your HVAC
unit to run more often and driving up
your utility bills. Try holding your hand
over a wall plug and see if you
can feel any air coming out of it
on a cold day. If you do then the
R-value in that wall is very close
to zero.
B
lown in insulation in a new
home is installed in walls
using netting over the bare studs
and blowing fiberglass insulating
materials in behind the netting.
While this eliminates the gaps
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left by batt insulation, my opinion on
blow fill is that gravity still works.
Eventually it will settle and leave a
gap at the top of the wall. This type
of insulation is best left to remodels
of older homes without any insulation
where it is not practical to expose the
studs.
in check giving you a healthier living
environment. The R-value of spray
foam insulation can vary from 3.5 to
6.5 per inch of insulation depending
on the type of foam used. This means
that a 2x6 exterior wall can have a value
of R-19 to R-35 while controlling air
penetration.
S
C
pray foam insulation when properly
installed is the best to use in
controlling the living space. It is also
the most expensive but is one of the
few things in a new home that will pay
for itself in a relatively short period of
time in utility bill savings. The spray
foam fills the entire wall spaces leaving
no gaps for air to penetrate. Sealing all
cracks eliminates air penetration and
keeps cold spots from forming inside
your home. Smaller HVAC systems
can be used which helps off set the
initial cost of the spray foam insulation.
The smaller systems are designed to
run longer but less frequently to keep
the air in your living areas more stable.
The HVAC system is then better able
to control the moisture level in the
home which increases the longevity
of your home and helps keep molds
onserving energy is one of the
greenest things you can do when
building a new home. Less electric usage
means fewer new power plants will need
to be built to support our rising demand.
So if you are considering building a new
home, ask your contractor to give you
a list of other Green Building options.
Cabinets and appliances can be changed
at a later date but it’s very expensive to
change what is behind the walls.
Walter ran his own remodeling company for
5 years before getting out of the business.
After spending 8 years in real estate, the
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He now works as the Sales and Marketing
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Jan-Feb 09
Clutter Got You Down?
Clutter Clearing Tips for the New Year
by Skye Alexander
“Out with the old…”
This New Year’s slogan is a good one
to keep in mind when tackling clutter in
your home. Most of us realize we have
too much stuff, but acquiring things is
often easier than getting rid of them.
Once clutter gains a foothold in your
home, it tends to spread like kudzu, rapidly taking over your living space until,
pretty soon, the process of eliminating
it seems overwhelming.
Clearing clutter in your home is like
weeding a garden so the flowers have
room to thrive. If your dining table is
littered with newspapers, magazines,
and junk mail, you won’t be able to enjoy an attractive centerpiece. Piles of
clothing draped over a Victorian boudoir chair will completely obscure its
graceful lines.
Clutter also makes it harder to keep
your home clean –– you have to shuffle
mounds of stuff around in order to dust,
vacuum, or wipe down a countertop.
Disorder and dirt continue to build on
one another and the cycle keeps expanding until housekeeping becomes
an insurmountable task.
Deciding what to save and what to toss
is a personal matter, and each of us will
make different choices. In my opinion,
the advice of English designer William
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JAN-FEB
Morris provides wonderful guidelines
for paring down clutter: “Have nothing
in your houses that you do not know to
be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
Clutter Clearing Styles
There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to
clear clutter from your home. Some
people prefer to dive right into the
deep water, so to speak, and start with a
heavy-clutter area such as a basement or
attic. They blaze through the accumulation as if they were hacking through a
jungle with a machete. One of the satisfactions of this “take no prisoners” style
is that it allows you to see dramatic results at the end of the day. Other folks
are more comfortable wading in slowly
–– say, organizing a spice rack or medicine cabinet –– gradually working up to
the really big jobs.
An approach that works for many people
is to start in the room where you spend
the most time. Focus on one room or
one section at a time, rather than doing
a little clearing here and a little there
–– you’ll notice greater results. The
sense of satisfaction you’ll derive from
finishing this job will help inspire you
to tackle clutter in other parts of your
home.
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MAY-JUNE
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Often it’s easier to do a little at a time,
every day. If you spend only ten minutes a day picking up clutter, you’ll
make progress. This “easy does it” ap
proach prevents burn out and helps you
establish a regular clutter-clearing routine. Find your own comfort zone and
proceed in whatever manner works for
you. The important thing is to keep at it.
As you clear away your clutter, remember the Buddhist saying: “A journey of a
thousand miles begins with one step.”
Here are some things you can do right
away to cut down clutter in your home.
Throw out everything that’s
really useless.
Do you have a drawer full of expired
coupons? Warranties to products you no
longer own? Plastic containers with no
lids? Single socks? Start by trashing all
this trash. You’ll immediately see progress and free up space.
Get rid of the biggest stuff
first.
Eliminate the biggest pieces first –– the
exercise bike no one rides or the giant
panda you won four years ago at the fair.
Making a noticeable dent in your clutter
can help motivate you to continue with
your task.
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SEPT-OCT
Jan-Feb 09
Clutter Got You Down?
continued from page 9
Return borrowed stuff.
Toss or fix broken stuff.
One of the easiest and least painful ways to reduce clutter is to return all the stuff lying around your home that belongs to someone
else. Other people’s books, housewares, CDs, videos, clothes, toys,
tools, etc. can add to your own clutter. Make a point of returning
things you’ve borrowed as soon as you finish using them.
Are you holding on to broken articles that you keep meaning to
repair, but never seem to get around to it? If something has languished in its broken state in a closet, basement, or garage for more
than a few months, either fix it or throw it away.
Gather up newspapers, magazines, catalogs,
etc.
Newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials scattered
about can really make your home look messy. Recycle or toss those
you’ve finished reading and shelve the rest. If you don’t have time
to sort through them immediately, collect them in a basket or box
until you can organize them properly.
Every time you acquire something new, get rid
of something old.
This rule applies to everything –– clothes, toys, books, CDs, etc.
If you throw out, recycle, or give away something each time you
get something new, mathematics shows that your clutter can’t increase.
Go through your closet and get rid of 10 things
you haven’t worn lately.
Most people wear 20 percent of their clothing 80 percent of the
time. How much of what’s hanging in your closet is just taking up
space? Collect ten garments you haven’t worn in the past year and
take them to a consignment shop or donate them to charity.
Pick stuff up off the floor.
If you don’t have time right away to do a thorough pick up, at least
collect the stuff that’s scattered on the floor. Stash everything in a
laundry basket or large box until you can deal with it properly. Your
home
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Skye Alexander is the author of more than two dozen books including 10-Minute Clutter Control and 10-Minute Clutter Control
Room by Room. An interior designer and feng shui practitioner, she
has written for many magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, HOME, and Country Home. Her books will soon be available
in downloadable versions from www.designingdestines.com. You
can email Skye
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magick@ktc.com.
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H e a l t h a n d We l l n e s s
By Dr. John Bilderback, Chiropractor
Muscles, We All Got`em!
with the muscle causing numbness in
the leg or arm.
D
id you know that skeletal muscles are important for support
and function of your body and
spine?
There are three types of muscles, cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. Skeletal
muscles are what I will discuss, because
as a chiropractor, I deal with them every
day.
In my opinion, skeletal muscles are
a major cause of back pain and body
aches. When a muscle is overused, traumatized, and even underused it will become tight, irritated, and swollen.
Muscles originate and insert onto bone.
The muscle crosses a joint (elbow, knee)
In treating pain or back pain, anything
that can be done to loosen the muscle
should help. Things you can do at home
are stretching, using hot and cold therapy, and exercise. These all increase circulation to the tight muscle.
Alternative health care practitioners —
Chiropractors, Acupuncturist, Physical
Therapist, and Massage Therapists —
should be able to help. They are all trying to get the muscle to let go or relax
which will increase
circulation and decrease soreness.
port the joint. Even eating better will
help decrease the toxins in your body
and decrease pain.
Remember, wherever you go or whatever you do to resolve your pain, most
problems have an insidious onset and it
takes work and perseverance to loosen
and retrain the muscle.
Dr. Bilderback received his degree from
Western States Chiropractic College in
Portland, Oregon in 1985. He has chosen
to serve the people of Kerr County
for over 20 years.
There is a lot you
can do to help control your pain or
to prevent pain.
Stretching will in-
In my opinion, skeletal muscles
are a major cause of back pain
and body aches.
to give support and strength to the joint.
When a muscle gets tight, it shortens,
thus compressing the joint. A tight muscle will not allow proper circulation of
blood due to added pressure on capillaries. As this happens, toxins and waste
products build up and the muscle gets
sore and tight. This can develop into
muscle spasms and sharp pain in the
joint that the muscle supports. Muscles
can also entrap the nerve, which travels
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crease circulation
and lengthens the
muscle which reduces pressure on
the joint the muscle
supports. Exercise
increases circulation and strengthens the muscle,
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Jan-Feb 09
Welcome to 2009
I
pray this
edition
f i n d s
you having
made your
way through
the Christmas Holiday Season safe and
sound, and with many fond memories.
Last year (sounds like along time ago),
we discussed some of the reasons people have hearing loss, and some symptoms of hearing loss. NOW, I would
like to go over the AUDIOGRAM (the
chart used to plot the results of a hearing evaluation).
First, the numbers across the top of the
chart are frequency. They are measured
in Cycles per Second or Hertz. Most
people relate this to music, or often
pitch. The numbers range from 125 to
8,000. They go up in the following order: 125, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500,
2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, and 8000. The
dividing line is 1000. The left “half”
of the audiogram is “low-pitched”
sounds, while the right side is the
“high-pitched” sounds.
From 125 Hz through 1000 KHz, the
low-pitched sounds, is where vowels
are. Vowels can be made louder when
we speak louder. Try it. Say the letter
“a”. Say “a” at a normal level, then say
“A” loudly. Vowels give us the power in one’s voice to help us “HEAR”
when someone speaks to us. From
1000 Hz to 8000 Hz is considered the
high-pitched sounds. Highs are where
many of the consonants are found. The
consonants that give people the most
difficulty are F, P, K, S, and T, as well
as the “SH” sound or the “TH” sound.
Consonants are what give us the ability
to “UNDERSTAND”. Try now saying
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the word “fish’ or “fox”. Say it at a normal level, then, say the words loudly,
like we did with the letter “A” previously. You will notice the “I” in fish, and
the “O” in fox got much louder, but the
“F-sound” did not change substantially.
When someone has difficulty with this
side of the chart, they often “hear” well,
but have difficulty “understanding”.
This is especially true in noise. Ambient noises in a restaurant, crowds in
larger buildings,
even road noises
combined with
the air conditioner or heater blowing makes understanding speech
more difficult.
by Kevin Solbrig, BC-HIS
great, but acceptable. 25dB and below,
YOU NEED HELP.
Most people do better in the lows than
in the highs, and varying shapes of the
audiogram’s test results are a direct result of the CAUSE of the hearing loss.
Here’s an audiogram to look at!
More to follow next time!
Numbers down
the side of the
chart are called
decibels.
The
lower you are
on the chart, the
worse you hearing. At zero is
considered “perfect
hearing”.
From 25dB and
less is considered “O.K.” Not
“We Take Your Hearing to Heart...”
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Gene & Inky Smith
Kathy & Granger MacDonald,
Denise & Fred Henneke
Mike & Shari Borchers
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Jackie Corwin
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CC Veltmann, James
Mary Louisee Veltmann
Appraisals Estate Jewelry
Buyers and Sellers
Voted Best Jeweler
In Kerr County
Merchants in America Since 1733
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’ young, idealistic, and thousands of miles from home, away
from everything familiar. Perhaps it’s your first time in a foreign country.
Are you basking on the beach in some tropical paradise? Seeing the sites
in Europe? No. You’re in the war-torn nation of Iraq, serving your country.
Iraq, where temperatures soar above 120 degrees in the summer and dip below
freezing in the winter. You’re out on patrol without any of the amenities that
back in the States we take for granted. Did I mention the sand? Lots of sand––in
your food, your eyes and nose, your clothes.
And, it’s Christmastime.
Like many
y Americans, Sgt. Eddie J. Baker III, the 26-year-old son of Maggie
Baker off Kerrville, sspent this Christmas in Iraq with his troops, not in Round
Rock, Te
Texas with his wife and sweet babies. Sgt. Baker is on his third tour of
duty in tthe Middle E
East. This tour is fifteen months.
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current part of Alpha Company 2-7 Cavalry, 4 Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Calvary D
Division. Their mission is to provide security, help train the
Iraqi A
provide humanitarian assistance to local towns.
Army, and prov
Pam Este’s students at the Hunt School wrote
Christmas cards to the Fabulous Baker’s Boys.
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When Maggie mentioned to Harley Belew (our lovable
community radio morning DJ) that this Christmas might be
slim for some of her son’s men, Harley put the word out over
the airways, asking the people of Kerr County to remember
our servicemen during the holidays. He didn’t request
luxuries, just some simple things to make the men’s lives a
little more comfortable: baby wipes (because they only get
to take one shower a week), coffee, hot chocolate, medicated
foot powder, lip balm, eye drops, socks, beef jerky, Ramen
noodles and anything else the men could eat with little or no
prep. If you’ve ever seen an MRE, you know that it makes
Ramen noodles and beef jerky look like gourmet foods.
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Sgt. Baker on a C-17
Trish & Rodney with 700 pounds packed
in 37 boxes ready to ship.
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Maggie Baker & Harley when the gifts began coming in.
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Linda Somerville & Mark Cowden
Ellen & Greg Bitkower
Arthur Payne & Luciana Lima
Will & Leslie Gongora
Ray & Judy Geddes
Charlotte & Sam Harris
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Bea O’Malley, Caren Michel, Vianne Albach
Vaneta Perkins, Rose Rexrode,
Dottie Hampton, Dollie Strickland
annual Christmas Party
...with friends.
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Erin Burgess & Jacque Hillis
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Bobbie Herod & Ray Lehman
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The Christmas Spirit
is alive and well in Ingram.
Bridget and John Dale, owners of
Queen B’s Tea Room in Ingram
appreciate those who serve
our community.
Darla Morey, Jackie Fearon, Anne Cockrell, Pat Nelson
They show their appreciation each December by
serving lunch to well over a hundred folks who
volunteer their time to local organizations. Our
camera caught a few of them enjoying their
gift from John and Bridget.
Queen B’s is the perfect spot for those who
enjoy the English Tea Room atmosphere
(complete with English accents!). In fact, it is so
popular that we recommend reservations:
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If you are an artist, gallery or foundation devoted to the arts,
Kerr County People Magazine offers great exposure you can count
on when it comes to advertising your business. KCP is strategically
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In time for Valentine’s Day,
the Kerr Arts and Cultural
Center’s Chocolate Fantasy!
ruary 13, 2009 6 until 10 PM
Friday,February
Dinner by Bonterra
ra of Fredericksburg;
Music by Stephanie Nash and Joseph Fegenbush.
Advance reservations required - $100 per person.
Live auction of a white and chocolate colored diamond
pendant necklace and a $1200 HEB gift certificate.
Win a pair of beautiful white and chocolate colored diamond
earrings valued at $7500. Jewelry donated by Audrey and Dell
Sheftall of Sheftall
Sheftall’ss Jewelers of Kerrville..
Friday, stop by KACC and purchase a
Valentine’s Day box of chocolate wonders - $10 - $20
Sunday,February 15, 2009 1 until 4 PM
Chocolate Fantasy Extravaganza featuring everything
chocolate, silent auctions, raffles, and best chocolate contest.
Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door.
Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
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Zella McLemore’s oils and
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watercolors at the Sweet Stop,
1201 Broadway. Hosted by
Jan 16 – 17
Rivers Edge Gallery
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Thru February
Oil Paintings of the Guadalupe &
other
local landscapes
Rivers Edge Gallery
832 Water St.
www.riversedgegallery.net
Jan 8 – Feb 1
Nature Studies from
a Chinese Perspective
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
228 Earl Garrett
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Drumline Live
Kerrville Performing
Arts Society
www.kpas.org 896-9393
Jan 17 – Feb 28
“Reflections”
Reception Jan 17
Hill Country Arts Foundation
120 Point Theatre Rd S
www.hcaf.com
Jan 29 – Feb 22
The Bigger Picture
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
228 Earl Garrett
www.kacckerrville.com
Jan 31 – March 21
Feb 9 – 10
Society of Layerists in Multi
Media; an exhibit of Texas
Chapter of the national
organization.
1550 Gallery
1550 Junction Hwy.
www.1550gallery.com
Tango Fire
Kerrville Performing
Arts Society
www.kpas.org or 896.9393
Feb 5 – Mar 1
Artistry of Holton & Holton
Guadalupe Watercolor Group 15th
Juried Show
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
228 Earl Garrett
www.kacckerrville.com
Feb 6 – 28
Feb 23 – 24
Synergy Brass Quintet
Kerrville Performing
Arts Society
www.kpas.org or 896.9393
Feb 26 – Mar 22
Non-Linear Thought:
Color Is Fun!
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
228 Earl Garrett
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“A Bench in the Sun”
Fri-Sat @ 7:30 pm
Sunday @ 2 pm
Hill Country Arts Foundation
120 Point Theatre Rd S
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“ Look: who is there, among the great men, who has not imitated? Nothing is made of nothing,
and the way good inventions are made is to familiarize yourself with those of others.”
Jean - Auguste - Dominique Ingres
Thanks to Guadalupe National Bank for sponsoring “The Arts”
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Symphony of the Hills
Rising Stars Concert
At the Cailloux Theatre
November 30, 2008
Rising Stars
Andrew Jasso, Violin;
Jackie Stevens, Soprano
Blake Turner, Viola
Basil Sarweh, Principal; Audri Vernier,
Cello; Karen Billingsley, Principal
and Blake Turner, Viola
Long Zhou, Concertmaster
and Rebecca Browne, Violin
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imagine:
The Fabulous Baker’s Boys continued from page 17
Trish and Rodney Sanders of Copies Plus quickly volunteered to ship the gifts. Bill
and Ginny Bull of the UPS Store generously donated shipping boxes. Kerr County
People Magazine agreed to shop for those who wished to give, but lacked time.
As always, Kerr County folks expressed their open hearts with open wallets,
donating far more than we ever dreamed.
Sgt. Eddie J. Baker III
with his two children
Maddison & Trevor
in June 2008.
Each of us can affect the world, but when we join together we make even a
greater impact. No doubt these young servicemen were thrilled to receive
our gifts––and what a joy it was for us to give!
Tune in to your community radio station, The Rose, at 99.9 and listen to
Harley from 6-9 A.M. weekdays. You’ll learn what’s happening around
town, get a few laughs, and perhaps find out what good deed Harley is
up to next. Stop by Copies Plus at 130 W. Main and ask Trish about
their complete line of services. Let Bill and Ginny at the UPS Store
meet all your shipping needs. And be sure to read every issue of
Kerr County People!
Tranformational Masks continued from page 5
S
uch a game of “as if” frees our mind and spirit—not
from anything, but for something—something candid
and creative. Joseph Campbell sums it up beautifully: “As in
the play of children, where...the spontaneous impulse of the
spirit to identify itself with something other than itself for the
sheer delight of play, transubstantiates the world–in which,
actually, after all, things are not quite as real or permanent,
terrible, important, or logical as they seem.”
When I talk about my mask making workshops, I am frequently asked, “But aren’t we called to remove our masks,
not to create new ones? I offer these thoughts in answer…
Before we can move towards and explore our desire to re-
move the mask, some of us have a need first to be conscious
of even wearing a mask.
For others, a mask becomes a mirror reflecting a unique
beauty – a beauty that may not be recognized by those around
us; a beauty not ever imagined to be found in the mirror on
our wall. But the mask is indeed a facet of our own beauty.
A mask can also become that part of ourselves that we pause
with, that we sit alone with, that we have the courage to ask –
what is your lesson for me? What gift have you brought?
In the mask, we each find our own answers and through that
wisdom, we are healed.
Anne Schneider lives in Kerrville where she writes and creates mask art.
Her workshops are celebrated Texas-wide, as well as in New York for the
International Women’s Writing Guild’s at Skidmore College in Saratoga
Springs. Anne’s book, Breath Found Along The Way, portrays her poetry
and masks in an intimate relationship of language and visual art. In the
past ten years, Anne has led mask workshops…for corporate clients building team support…for individuals celebrating special occasions such as
birthdays, graduations, and family reunions.
In 2005, Anne opened her Ventana Al Cielo Studio in Kerrville. It is home
to her mask workshops as well as to those of guest artists from around
the world. From the studio, Anne also offers weekly Tai Chi classes and
therapeutic Reiki sessions. Anne is a Reiki Master and the designer and
author of a Reiki instructional card deck. Anne’s website www.poetsmask.
com details her many interests, providing text and images of her passionate celebration of life.
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By Annabelle Lindner, RHIT & Kathy Dietert, RN
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RE STO R I N G C O NTI NE N CE AND C O NFI D EN CE
“A fi
“At
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first
rst, I leake
leaked just a few drops of
urine when lifting or coughing. But
it has gotten so much worse. Now, I
never leave home without wearing
a maxi pad and carrying another
in my purse. I’m afraid I’ll have an
accident.”
It’s amazing, 1 out of 3 women share
a common healthcare concern: the
uncontrolled leakage of urine from
their bodies, a condition known
as urinary incontinence. For some
women, the condition is brought on
with coughing, sneezing or exercise.
“Stress urinary incontinence limits
lifestyles and relationships because of
the embarrassment that accompanies
odor and wetness,” explains Dr.Paul
Kocay of OB/GYN Associates. “Typically
the symptoms worsen over time, and
so lifestyles and relationships are
further compromised as the condition
progresses.”
Stress urinary incontinence is typically
the result of weakened pelvic muscles
and tissue. These muscles and tissue
are often weakened by pregnancy,
childbirth, hormone changes, prior
surgery or obesity. The result is that
the urethra is unable to close tightly
enough to hold urine in the bladder.
Fortunately, there are treatment
options available. One such solution
is the female “sling” system for stress
urinary incontinence. Doctors treat
incontinence by surgically placing a
narrow strip of mesh material—called
a sling—under the urethra to give it a
point of support.
“The sling procedure is a minimally
invasive, highly effective procedure,”
says Dr. Kocay. “It generally takes less
than 20 minutes and is commonly
performed on an outpatient basis.”
Most patients
are continent
immediately
following the
procedure and
can resume
normal, nonstrenuous
activities within
a short time.
Clinical
studies support the
enthusiasm that patients and
physicians alike have for sling systems.
One manufacturer, American Medical
Systems of Minnetonka, MN, reports a
study in which more than 95 percent of
patients remained completely dry and
did not need any protection following
the procedure.
“The potential is to give someone back
their lifestyle before incontinence set
in is great with sling systems,” says Dr.
Kocay. “It is life changing for so many
patients and yet such a straight
forward procedure.”
To find out more about Urinary Continence Solutions,
Contact OB/GYN Associates, P.A.
1331 Bandera Hwy. Ste. 2, Kerrville 830.895.7755
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Wo m e n ’s F i t n e s s
by Sheryl Whitworth
You Snooze, You Lose
M
ost of us know that eating
well and exercising go
hand in hand for weight
loss, but how many have thought about the role sleeping
plays in weight management? Sleep deprivation might very
well be thwarting weight loss efforts.
Current research shows that sleep has several profound
effects on the body’s hormones and metabolism;
1
Sleep restriction increases the body’s cortisol levels.
Cortisol is a stress hormone, and elevated levels of this
hormone promote fat storage. This increase in cortisol as
a result of sleep deprivation could promote increased fat
storage.
2
Sleep deprivation increases
appetite by several
mechanisms. At the most basic level, individuals tend to
eat more when they are sleeping less, simply because there
is more time in the day to eat. Tired individuals also tend to
combat exhaustion by eating more food.
3
Research reveals that a lack of sleep also affects two
hormones that regulate hunger and satiety, a feeling of
fullness. Lack of sleep increases the “appetitie” hormone and
decreases the hormone regulating fullness and metabolism.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average
American sleeps an average of 6.9 hours per night compared
to the recommended eight hours needed for good health. In
fact, only 37 percent of Americans get the recommended
eight hours per night.
While adding sleep will not help someone lose weight if he
overeats and is inactive, the role sleep plays in overall health
is something to be more carefully considered.
Sheryl, a former yo-yo dieter and non-exerciser, now believes in
permanent results without permanent dieting. Prior to opening
Curves of Kerrville in 2002, Sheryl completed Club Camp weight
management and workout programs with Curves International
and continues to stay abreast of the latest research and training
regarding weight management, diet and exercise for women.
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New Year’s Resolution #1:
Do Something Good!
combined, maybe even easier than the toughest of them all,
trying to lose weight. Have you ever thought about taking the
time to become a mentor to a child? Have you ever thought
about spending time with a child, to read with them, play
board games, watch a movie or simply have lunch?
By Armen Babajanian
A
s the clock ticked toward 12:00 midnight and
December 31 came to a close, like many, I
thought of making New Year’s resolutions.
However, as January 3 came to a close, I already
broke one—that chocolate molten cake at Chili’s was simply
too irresistible! There
are many other
resolutions that may be
easier to keep.
Maybe attempting to
smile more can
be a resolution. Or
reading more
to your children
or starting
a new career.
There is
something which
m a y
be a bit easier
than
any of these
There are many ways to become involved in a child’s life
in our community. January is National Mentoring Month
and the opportunity to become involved in Kerrville and
surrounding areas is plenty. You can be a Big Brother or Big
Sister volunteer, mentor with KISD, volunteer at the Doyle
Center or volunteer through a United Way agency.
Mentoring works. The positive influence from mentors has
been measured for many years. In our program alone, it is
shown that those children who have a Big Brother or Big
Sister are less likely to start using drugs, less likely to skip
school, more likely to have positive relationships with their
peers and adults and more likely to have greater confidence
with their schoolwork.
Our community has shown to provide support and care to
those in need, whether they are victims of natural disasters
or helping families with loved ones serving in our military.
Now, there is also a need in our community from children
who need someone to read with, paint with, have someone
talk to, or someone they can simply call their friend. I hope
all of you are successful with your resolutions and please
take the time to think about becoming a mentor.
Armen Babajanian is Program
Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters
serving the Texas Hill Country
1107 East Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028
830-257-BIGS (2447) www.bigmentor.org
BB Gorden Findlay
LB Adam
Thanks To Wells Fargo For Sponsoring Big Brothers Big Sisters
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A Moment In Time
What’s Unusual About This Picture?
These unknown students were marveling at a rare sight, the frozen Guadalupe, below
what is now the One Schreiner Center in downtown Kerrville. Notice that at least one is
standing on the frozen river. Circa 1910.
From the collection of Joe Herring, Jr.
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Jan-Feb 09
The Write Stuff:
Writing for Fun and Profit
By Skye Alexander
D
o you have a
story to tell?
Would writing a book benefit
your business?
Want to preserve
family memories for
your children and
grandchildren?
Eighty percent of
Americans say they
want to write a book.
Yet very few ever
do. Why not?
Some people think they don’t have time––and yes, writing a book does take time. But not as much as you might
imagine. The average book is about 60,000 words long. If
you write only 500 words a day, you’ll finish your book in
just four months. (And if you’re like the average American,
you spend four hours a day watching TV—time that could be
used to write your book.)
Others think they don’t have talent. Of course, if you intend
to write a Nobel Prize winning novel, you’ll need outstanding talent. But if your goal is to pass on family memories to
the next generation, you needn’t be Shakespeare—your experiences, insights, and information are what count.
The same holds true if you’re writing a book as an adjunct
to your business. What you say matters more than how you
say it. According to a study done by RainToday.com called
“The Business Impact of Writing a Book,” 97 percent of the
200 authors surveyed said publishing a book benefited them
and their businesses. These people weren’t expert writers, but
they were experts in their professions––and readers valued
their knowledge.
Actually, the biggest reason most people never write a book
is they simply don’t know how to begin. They feel overwhelmed by the prospect. They give up before they start.
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Don’t let your
saga die unsung!
Here are some tips to help
you get past square one.
Decide why you want to write a book. Compose a short
paragraph––50 words or less––that describes your objective.
Like a company’s mission statement, this helps you focus
your ideas and establish priorities.
Determine who your audience is. Are you writing for your
family? Your clients? People who share your interest in gardening, quilt-making, or restoring antique cars? Imagine
them sitting in front of you as you tell your story.
Create an outline. Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, an outline helps you organize your material. Like a
roadmap, it lets you see where you’re going so you stay on
track.
Write something every day. Even if it’s only a page or two,
even if you end up throwing it away tomorrow, make writing
part of your daily schedule. As is true of any skill, you’ll improve with practice and it gets easier the more you do it.
Kerrville resident, Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of two dozen books, and has worked in the publishing
industry for more than twenty years. She’s available for consulting, editing, and book design––let her help you get your
book from the idea stage to the printed page. For more information, call 830-896-1275. Email magick@ktc.com.
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