Kerr County People Magazine - March-April 2010

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Dear Friends & Neighbors,

We are very excited to bring you a new feature this issue—inside the homes of kerr county people—by the dynamic real estate team, Laura and Micah Fore of Fore Premier Properties. Collaborating with Laura and Micah was a lot of fun and having Art Bell show us his home was a true delight. We hope you enjoy this new feature—we'd love to know what you think, so please email us.

If you would like to buy or sell property, please give Laura and Micah a call. With their professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail, you're sure to love their service!

Abundant Blessings,

MAR-APR 2010

C O N T E N T S

6 The Arts

8 The Arts Calendar

12 People & Stuff

16 Restaurant Review

34 Women's Health

EVENTS

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DEPARTMENTS

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Vis i t us on l ine at kerrcountypeople .comDiane FerrellEditor & Publisher

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5 Utopia or Tyranny

9 Bamboo Bliss Massage

14 KPAS Brings Marvin Hamlisch

18 Landscape Styles

19 Love is in the Air

20 Sublative Rejuvenation

24 Inside the Homes of Kerr County People

27 Title Talk

29 Be Kind to Your Hair

30 Weddings

32 Slow the Effects of Aging on Your Spine

33 A Deliveryman, A Surveyor & A Sheriff

35 Aging in the Home

36 Osteoporosis Prevention

37 The Healing Power of Touch

38 Peterson RMC Volunteers

4 Dance of the Hills

10 Mardi Gras on Main

17 Scots of the Hills Burns' Dinner

22 KACC Chocolate Fantasy

28 Daddy & Daughter Dance

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Allison Drury, Maureen Driscoll, Father Mike Peinemann, Carmen Reno, Shirley Hugdon





Jon Tilley, Lauren Bartlett, Lauren, Jeanette & Tobin Tilley

An elegant evening of dinner, dancing, and fun to benefi t Our Lady of the Hills High School. Held at St. Peters Episcopal Church on January 16.

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Gary & Debbie Roberts, Rod BowyerDavid & Toni Wahrmund

Hans & Adriana Lorange Jerry & Dany Yokom

Chris Huber Katey Nicosia

Darlene &Tom Watkins

T. David &Mary Elaine Jones

Kellie & Kenneth Early

Carrie &Jim Wilson

Terry & Jan Pavlica

Trish & Dwayne Mosser

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by Doyle Weaver

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I am writing this article on February 3, 2010, and I note that this day is the 87th anniversary of the adoption of the 16th Amendment to the United States

Constitution. Without the adoption of the 16th Amendment, the coming April 15, 2010, deadline for fi ling a federal income tax return would have little signifi cance. During the fi rst 122 years of our Republic, our federal Constitution prohibited a direct and therefore “progressive” federal income tax from being levied against the citizens. I also note that there is a lot of current political chatter about the Obama administration and its attempt to introduce aggressive socialist and “progressive” ideas into our society. The truth is “progressive” and socialist ideas have been with us a long time and can be connected with the fundamental idea of a “progressive” and sometimes referred to as a “graduated” income tax.

This all started in 1861 when Congress passed a revenue act that introduced a 3% fl at tax on annual incomes above $800.00 in order to fund the Civil War. The 1861 act was quickly replaced in the following year with a “graduated” tax (between 3-5%) on annual incomes above $600.00. The Civil War federal income tax was short-lived and terminated in the year 1866. However, new ground had been broken for the introduction of an unconstitutional and “progressive” and direct federal income tax. The Socialist Labor Party, in 1887, began advocating the return of the federal “graduated” income tax. Likewise, the Populist Party, in 1892, included a provision in their political platform for a federal “graduated” income tax.

In fact, a few years later, the United States Congress enacted The Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act of 1894. This legislation attempted to impose a federal tax of 2% on incomes over $4,000. Unlike the Civil War tax of 1862, there was no intended termination date. This income tax act was

a fundamental change to revenue collection for the federal government during peacetime and a direct challenge to the Constitution. The new 1894 income tax law was quickly challenged in the Courts and addressed by the United States Supreme Court in their decision in the 1895 case styled Pollock v. Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co., 158 U.S. 601.

I encourage readers to get a copy and read the 1895 Supreme Court’s decision in Pollock. The majority opinion reads like some of our country’s founding documents and is an interesting insight into the thoughts of America’s founding fathers. The most signifi cant conclusion of the Pollock Court was “. . . that taxes on personal property, or on income of personal property, are likewise direct taxes”. It was clear to the Pollock Court that the United State Constitution prohibited a direct tax on the people unless proportioned among the States. Article 1, Section 9 of the United States Constitution states “No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken.”

The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed for the specifi c purpose of overturning the Supreme Court decision in Pollock. The enactment of the 16th Amendment was a signifi cant turning point for “progressive” and socialist ideas in America. The 16th Amendment states: “The

Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration.” Without the 16th amendment, the federal government would be inhibited from the out of control growth we are experiencing now and there would be no inexhaustible funding mechanism for a “progressive” and socialist movement in this country.

When you fi le your income tax return this spring, remember our Republic existed without the necessity of a 1040 return longer than it has existed with one, more than 35 years longer. Maybe it's time we considered the fi nancial burden the enactment of the 16th Amendment is now imposing on our children, grandchildren, and our nation’s posterity.

Doyle Weaver earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is licensed since 1991 in the Commonwealth of Virginia and since 1997 in the State of Texas. He is the owner of Weaver Law Group, P.C., a full ser-vice law fi rm in Kerrville. Mr. Weaver is also the host of the half-hour television program, The Hill Country Lawyer, currently aired live each Friday at 9:30 a.m. on local, KVHC television station.

87 Years of “Progressive” Utopia or Tyranny?

Jon Tilley, Lauren Bartlett, Lauren, Jeanette & Tobin Tilley

An elegant evening of dinner, dancing, and fun to benefi t Our Lady of the Hills High School. Held at St. Peters Episcopal Church on January 16.

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Gary & Debbie Roberts, Rod BowyerDavid & Toni Wahrmund

Hans & Adriana Lorange Jerry & Dany Yokom

Chris Huber Katey Nicosia

Darlene &Tom Watkins

T. David &Mary Elaine Jones

Kellie & Kenneth Early

Carrie &Jim Wilson

Terry & Jan Pavlica

Trish & Dwayne Mosser

Cindy & Charley Whelan


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Thru March 28Kerrrville Art Club ExhibitKerr Arts & Cultural Center

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Mar 13 - Apr 10Sti cks & Stones

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Hill Country Arts Foundati onDuncan-McAshan Gallery120 Point Theatre Rd S

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Mar 18 – Apr 18Guadalupe Water Color Group

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March 28Marvin Hamlisch

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April 1 – 18Hill Country Youth Art Exhibit

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center228 Earl Garrett 830-895-2911

April 9 - 10RoundUp

Museum of Western Art1550 Bandera Hwy

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Apr 10 – June 5Sue Bishop ExhibitArti st’s Recepti on

Saturday April 10, 4-61550 Gallery

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Apr 17 – 18Peter Schickele@ the Cailloux

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Apr 22 – May 23The Changing Faces

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April 29Symphony of the Hills


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by Audrey Stadler, LMT, CBP, RMT, BASM

ake a journey rooted in ancient tradition with Bamboo Massage Therapy. This centuries old technique is becoming

one of the fastest growing trends in the massage industry.

What is Bamboo Massage?Bamboo Massage is a technique using varying lengths and diameters of smooth bamboo rolled across the muscles to release tension. Bamboo Massage is a medium to strong massage with deeper pressure applied against deeper muscles and bones. The movements simultaneously stimulate the skin and soothe the nerve endings. The application of warm bamboo melts away tensions while at the same time creating a deeply relaxing and soothing experience.

Bamboo Massage is similar to massage with heated stones, as bamboo retains heat. Yet bamboo is a fl exible, smooth material that adjusts perfectly to all body contours, unlike the hardness of stone. The warm bamboo tools feel comforting as they are applied with pressure in long fl uid strokes. Because the tools cover such a broad area at one time, they afford some of the most effective and soothing work imaginable on trouble areas such as the neck, shoulders, back and legs. The beauty of Bamboo Massage is in the versatility it offers. It can be incorporated into different styles of massage like Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, or neuromuscular therapy.

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Audrey Stadler, owner of Wild Woman Works, located inside the Dietert Center at 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville, is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Massage Therapy Instructor, Certifi ed BodyTalk Practitioner, Registered Aromatherapist, Refl exologist, and Reiki Master Teacher. To learn more about the services offered and upcoming classes at Wild Woman Works, Call Audrey at 830-792-3690. MT10400

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HomeCookin'

Robbie Crocker, born in Louisiana where home-cooked comfort foods are king, offers you exactly that in her unique casserole shop “Dinner Is Served.” Like Rachel Ray, Robbie has no for-mal culinary training, but you’d never know it when you savor one of her mouth-watering, made-from-scratch meals!

“I don’t remember ever not knowing how to cook,” says Rob-bie. “I began learning in the kitchen with my great grandmoth-er when I was very small and have been cooking ever since.”

Her fi rst paying job was in the fourth grade where she worked in the school cafeteria to pay for lunches. A glimpse since then at Robbie’s lifetime of preparing delectable foods includes cooking at the historic Eola hotel in Natchez, Missis-sippi and working at Camp Waldemar with fi ve-star chef Roy Spears and Gillian Cross, an instructor for Cordon Bleu in Lon-don. Robbie also trained AT&T chefs throughout the country to prepare healthy meals at their facilities.

In 2006, Robbie called upon her years of culinary experience to open “Dinner is Served” where everything is made from scratch. Some of the most popular dishes include King Ranch chicken, Mexican lasagna, pasta with Italian sausage, chicken fettuccine, and a breakfast casserole that’s divine.

Delightful desserts also are included on the “Dinner is Served” menu, so all you need to do is toss together a salad and some hot bread to have a delicious home-cooked dinner in no time at all.

Whether you’re looking for a last minute meal, planning for weekend guests, or want to stock the freezer with a few cas-seroles to serve throughout the month, stop by and let Rob-bie and her staff show you their complete line of scrumptious meals. If you’re single, try the new “Meals for the Month” pro-gram. You’ll get a dozen made-from-scratch individual meals that contain a meat, starch, and a vegetable that you can just pop in the oven.

So skip the fast food junkets and grocery store frozen din-ners to proudly serve one of Robbie’s delicious casseroles instead! “Dinner is Served” also caters—everything from your offi ce meetings to your memorable events, such as weddings. “Dinner is Served,” 845-B, Junction Highway (River Oaks Shopping Center), Kerrville, 257-2433.

without the cookin'

UPDATEMost of us still like to have a

magazine to hold in our hands. But in today’s society, an online version is useful and can be necessary as well. For example, when you want Aunt Sue in North Dakota to see your picture in Kerr County People, it’s easier to send her to the website than to send a copy via snail mail. With that in mind, KCP recently re-vamped its website to be more attractive and user-friendly. The online version now will open much

more quickly and be easier to read. There's a new photo gallery that we plan to expand in time. Also included is a new page with links to area services and attractions, such as banks and art galleries.

Change is often accompanied by dread, but web designer Paula Barron of Showcase Creations made the transition practically painless. She is competent, listens (gotta love that) and is willing to research when

necessary. Paula is also a delight to work with, so KCP highly recommends her to design or maintain your website. You can reach her at www.showcase-creations.com. Visit us at kerrcountypeople.com.

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andYour HealthAre you interested in a non-intrusive, hands-on technique that brings relaxation and supports healing at multiple levels physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual? Find out more at free public talks on Reiki, a worldwide practice utilized by hospitals and clinics in patient programs. Reiki Masters Penelope Jewell and Anne Schneider will share its history and demonstrations. Reiki I & II training is available at Ventana Al Cielo Studio. For information on workshops and free public talks, contact Anne at 895-3361 or www.ReikiTexas.info.

Helping Heroes HomeSince 2004 Cell Phones for Soldiers has given over 60,000,000 minutes of free calling cards to soldiers, thanks to a national network of individuals and corporate supporters donating phones and money. The program has expanded to give cell phones to soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, as a small token for their service, to help them get back on their feet. To date, Wayne Este of Texas, Etc., has sent in almost 400 phones that you, the people of Kerr County, have donated. Wayne and KCP appreciate your donations! Please continue to drop off your unwanted phones off at Texas, Etc., at Inn of the Hills in Kerrville.

Eighty percent of Americans say they want to write a book, yet few ever do. Do you have a story to tell? Let Skye Alexander help you get your book into print. The award-winning author of more than two dozen books, Skye has written for national magazines, newspapers, TV, and radio. Since the 1980s, she’s worked in the publishing industry as an editor, publicist, book designer, and copywriter. Join her ongoing writing classes at the Dietert Center, or contact her at 830-896-1275.

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Bob Fairchild, President of Peterson Regional Medical Center (PRMC) Foundation and Pat Murray, CEO of PRMC, are “served up” net proceeds of $110,000 from the recent Legacy Gala and Cooking School which featured Celebrity Chef Tim Love. Holding the sauté skillets are Committee Volunteers (l to r): Mollie Scherer, JoAnn Hagemeier, Jennifer Slaughter, Martha Kies, Jane Sharp, Kaeli Dressler, Christine Van Hoozer,and Cassie Alex.

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cover story proudly brings award winning marvin hamlisch

Sue & Greg Talfordat the Cailloux Theater

With four Emmys, four Grammys, three Oscars, three Golden Globes, one Pulitzer Prize, and one Tony, Marvin Hamlisch ranks as one of the music world’s most

accomplished men. He was only thirty years old when the musical hit A Chorus Line, for which he’d composed his fi rst score, opened on Broadway. It became one of theater’s longest-running shows with 6,137 performances, and netted him both an Oscar and the Pulitzer.

On Sunday, March 28, Kerrville music lovers will have a rare opportunity to enjoy the work of this celebrated composer and songwriter. Hosted by the Kerrville Performing Arts Society, Hamlisch will perform at the Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main Street, Kerrville, at 2:00 and 7:30 P.M.

“Mr. Hamlisch is recognized as one of the giants of the American musical theater,” says KPAS’s Artistic Director, Greg Talford. “He is an accomplished pianist, extraordinary composer, and a marvelous performer who most graciously shares his unique musical life with his audiences.”

This year Hamlisch received yet another Golden Globe Award nomination for the soundtrack he composed for Steven Soderbergh’s fi lm The Informant. Many of his more than forty motion picture scores have also been nominated for Academy Awards and other major honors, and several of the twenty-plus scores he wrote for the stage have received both Tony and the Drama Desk Awards nominations. Inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2008, Hamlisch is recognized as the preeminent “pops” artist of our time.

the power of musicHamlisch says he believes in the power of music to bring people together. “Music can make a difference. There is a global nature to music, which has the potential to bring all people together. Music is truly an international language, and I hope to contribute by widening communication as much as I can.”

Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve heard his music. Scan ASCAP’s list of Hamlisch’s songs and you’ll fi nd nearly 650. At the age of sixteen he wrote what would become his fi rst Top Twenty hit “Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows,” sung by Lesley Gore in 1965. During the next decade, his success soared. Seven of his compositions were nominated for Oscars (two won). He also won Grammys for his songs “The Way We Were,” sung by Barbra Streisand in the movie of the same name, and “Nobody Does It Better” from the James Bond fi lm The Spy Who Loved Me.

The seventies were “an absolutely spectacular time for me,” Hamlisch told Sue Talford, KPAS’s Director of Marketing and Publicity. But winning prizes, however gratifying, isn’t the most important thing. “It is the doing, the composing, that is the most important part of your musical life.”

When he’s not writing songs, Hamlisch conducts orchestras throughout the U.S. He currently holds the position of Principal Pops Conductor for the National Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony, and the San Diego Symphony.

kerrville showcasestop-notch talentHow does one of the music world’s brightest stars fi nd his way to little Kerrville? Almost two years ago, the Kerrville Performing Arts Society invited Hamlisch to perform here and began negotiating with his agency in New York. According to Greg Talford, “KPAS felt it a unique opportunity to bring a person associated with musical theater who is known throughout the world and represents the highest level of accomplishment in his chosen fi eld to our community.”

As the Talfords explain, “KPAS tries to bring performers to Kerrville who are typically seen only in major venues throughout the country and internationally, making it possible for our concert-goers to attend performances in their own local theater rather than having to travel to other cities.”

During its twenty-six years in the Hill Country, KPAS has showcased scores of world-class musical acts in a variety of genres, including the Vienna Choir Boys, Argentina’s Tango Fire, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, and Australia’s Ten Tenors. This season, KPAS has already hosted the San Diego Ballet performing the Fifth Annual Nutcracker in the Hills, The Yamato Drummers from Japan, Ballet Folklórico de México, and the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet.

inspiring the next generationof music loversEven before they joined KPAS in 2003, the

Talfords were dedicated to fostering musical appreciation in future generations. Greg was on the conducting faculty at three major universities and at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, while Sue was a music teacher and elementary school principal.

“We believe it is important to present artists that lend themselves to student outreach programs and introduce area youngsters to live performances,” say the Talfords. “These outreach programs provide educational opportunities for our youngsters, as well as a fundamental understanding of what is expected by an audience member when attending a live performance.”

Community outreach is an integral part of the Kerrville Performing Arts Society. KPAS arranges for visiting guest artists to provide opportunities for the community through master classes, demonstrations, pre-concert performances, and live performances. Offered free to local youth groups, these outreach programs––made possible by donations from season ticket subscribers, sponsors, donors, and advertisers––will benefi t more than 4,500 area students during the 2009–2010 season.

KPAS also gives aspiring boys and girls the opportunity to share the limelight with professional performers. More than fi fty local youngsters participated in the 2009 presentation of Nutcracker in the Hills featuring the San Diego Ballet Company. In addition, students provide pre-concert performances in the Cailloux Theater lobby. Last year concert-goers enjoyed presentations by the Hill Country Youth Orchestras, Tivy High School Drumline, Peterson Middle School Band Students, Starkey Elementary School Choir, Schreiner University Choral Ensembles, and Kevin McCormick’s guitar students.

Additionally, KPAS promotes young musicians by providing $7,500 in scholarships each year to three talented local high school seniors who plan to continue careers in the performing arts. Auditions for the 2010 scholarships will be held on March 27. For more information, see www.kpas.org/scholarships or call 830-896-5727.

Few communities of Kerrville’s size can boast the quality musical entertainment presented by KPAS, in a world-class performance facility like the Cailloux Theater. As the Talfords point out, “KPAS exists to serve the artistic needs of the greater Kerrville area.”

Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of two dozen fi ction and nonfi ction books, which have been translated into ten languages. She has also authored 1,500 articles for newspapers and magazines, and worked in the pblishing industry for more than twenty years. She teaches an ongoing writing class at the Dietert Center, and is available to help other authors edit, design, and publish their work. For more information, call 896-1275.

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When our children were young and we visited Hunt, their favorite place to eat with

Grandpa Art was the Hill Country Café. I’ve always enjoyed eating there, but I have lately deprived myself of some of the fi nest eating in Texas.

The paintings on the walls, the shelves with memorabilia of times past, the American and Texas fl ags hanging from the walls, the friendly diners, and wait staff give a snapshot of how a true Texas café should appear.

I was addressed as “hon” by my waitress, Rhonda, as she took my order and poured my tea. She made everyone in the place feel at home. Many were called by name and others shared the title of “hon” with me.

My mission on this Friday afternoon was to try the Chicken Fried Steak Plate and hopefully enjoy it as I had in the past. I was offered slaw or salad, okra or corn, and a home made roll. As Rhonda continued to fi ll my glass with tea, I chose the slaw and the fried okra. Both were great choices.

My Chicken Fried Steak covered the plate, along with mashed potatoes and a large serving of country gravy. I believe this has to be one of the best, if not the best, Chicken Fried Steak plate lunches in all of Texas.

Gentlemen sitting next to me suggested I try the fried fi sh next time. “None better,” they said. The menu offers many choices—breakfast, sandwiches, plate lunches, salads, soups, and “specials of the day” posted on the board.

The café has been around since 1942 and

Cindy Piper and her staff continue to preserve a great Texas tradition and serve outstanding food. It’s located at 806 Main Street in Kerrville and open Monday – Friday 6 am – 2 pm and on Saturday 6 am – 11 am. Call them at 830-257-6665.

Cindy asked everyone as they were leaving “Get enough to eat?” The answer was a resounding yes. A great meal and a great meal deal.

I thought about the homemade meringue pie that was looking at me, but that’s for another time. Will I be back? Yes, and soon…

Wayne and Pam are residents of Hunt and own Texas etc., located at Inn of the Hills, Kerrville. To read Wayne’s previous reviews, go to kercountypeople.com.

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I am writing this article, it is cold and raining outside—not the best

weather for a landscaper to work in. But hopefully you are reading this article in the bright sunshine, on a chaise lounge in your outdoor living area, sipping a lemonade as your outdoor grill fi nishes your gourmet lunch. The gentle sounds from your water feature are somehow much more soothing than listening to the news channel.

What, this doesn’t describe you? Well, what are you waiting for? Spring has sprung! Grab a pencil and paper and start making that outdoor wish list! Having some ideas ready for your landscape designer will give them a head start to creating that perfect outdoor environment.

One of the most important things in landscape design is to work with what you have. For example, if you really want a formal English garden, yet your yard conditions don’t support this, it will never come out right. In our Hill Country unpredictable climate, you should consider incorporating drought-resistant plants and xeriscaping elements into your landscape design.

There are numerous traditional landscaping and garden styles which you can model your own after. Or you can be creative and incorporate elements from different styles to create a look of your own.

1. English Garden Style. The English garden style utilizes many shrubs and perennials in a design that complements the architectural style of your home. Other decorative elements might include an arbor or bird bath.

2. Oriental Landscape. The oriental style uses water, rocks and evergreens with a variety of plants to create distinctive perspectives. You might also consider adding a traditional Japanese Zen garden.

3. Woodland Landscape. Refl ecting the

way that native plants grow in a wooded area, the woodland style has a less manicured appearance than many of the other garden styles. This would be a good choice if you do not wish to spend a lot of time on maintenance.

4. Formal Landscape. The formal style follows symmetrical patterns, straight lines and precise geometric shapes with orderly, well-pruned plants. You will often fi nd topiary design in these landscapes. This landscaping style requires a lot of maintenance.

5. Informal Landscape. The informal style uses plant beds with curved edges. Plants are arranged in seemingly random patterns. This would be a good choice if you have children that will be playing in the area.

6. Butterfl y Gardens. Dozens of butterfl y or bird species common to your area make a welcome addition to many gardens. Certain

species of plants provide a food source and are useful for attracting these fl ying friends. Create areas that are open yet protected from the wind.

7. Xeriscape Gardens. As much as 50 percent of household water is used for the yard or garden. This landscape specialty includes lots of low-water plants and fl owers, as well as design ideas to reduce water evaporation.

Remember, you will spend a lot more time in your yard if you have a landscape design that you are happy with. And, if you have a yard you can enjoy on a regular basis, it’s like gaining a room in your home!

Zack Derese has deep roots in Kerrville. As owner of Kerrville Landscaping, Inc., he has been in the landscape business for over 15 years. He is a Landscape Designer, holds an Irrigation License (LI#9453), a Backfl ow Prevention License (BPAT #10754), is NCMA certifi ed for Segmental Retaining Walls, and is a Water Feature Specialist. You can reach him at [email protected] or call him at 830-377-4861.

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Ahhh, Springtime. The grass is greener and the birds are singing. Ever wonder why they’re singing? Boy birds are looking for girl birds. It’s the dating game. You might even see a male northern cardinal feeding a female—a dinner date!

Once they fi nd a mate they need to fi nd a home. To attract couples to your yard you may want to put up a few houses. There are some specifi cs to look for in choosing a home. Look for a well constructed house appropriate for the birds in our area. Never use a nest box with a perch—they don’t need it and it invites predators. Houses should always have drainage. Unpainted wood or recycled plastic is best.

If hanging in a tree, try to protect it from the wind. If mounting, make sure it is at the right height for the right bird. Don’t assume the local hardware store will sell you the right box. Rely on accurate information from your local backyard bird feeding store.

Birds love to decorate! They will use a variety of nesting materials from the landscape. You may also provide material. You can use pet hair or yarn. Avoid using dryer lint; when wet it can disintegrate

a nest. If you use yarn, keep it at 3” or less. Birds may love to decorate, but they’re lousy housekeepers. At the

end of each nesting, clean out the nest box for them. However, take care when opening the box. Never knowing what may be inside—make some noise on the box then stand to the side when opening.

It is astonishing to watch parents taking care of their young—even in the bird world! Put up a new home and watch the magic.Happy Birding!

Kevin & Linda Pillow are the proud owners of Wilds Birds Unlimited Nature Shop located at 855 Junction Hwy in Kerrville. Each staff member is a Certifi ed Bird Feeding Specialist and can help you discover a refuge in your own backyard. 830-895-7393. wbu.com/Kerrville.

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tanding distinctly in the hills of Ingram and overlooking the Guadalupe River, rises the grand

French Country inspired estate of philanthropist and business owner, Arthur Bell. Just under twenty two acres of manicured rolling terrain, the property consists of a gated entrance and over 800 feet of Guadalupe River frontage with its very own private island.

Built in 2006, the over 10,000 square foot main residence’s exterior is clad in native limestone, with a copper toned standing seam metal roof. The house’s profi le reveals how architect, Walter Schellhase, staggered the volumes, giving them varying heights and setbacks to prevent the large residence from appearing overscale.

Arthur’s late wife, Lea, collaborated with Schellhase and Ince Builders in every detail after she spent over fi ve years researching what materials and products to use. The great room, where intimate concerts are sometimes held from the balcony, is the actual and metaphorical heart of the house. Interior details and warm tones throughout lend intimacy to a grand domain.

“My wife loved this property the minute she saw it,” says Arthur. “We bought the property in 1979 and enjoyed the historical original homestead on

tanding distinctly in the hills of Ingram and overlooking the Guadalupe River, rises the grand

French Country inspired estate of philanthropist and business owner, Arthur Bell. Just under twenty two acres of manicured rolling terrain, the property consists of a gated entrance and over 800

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Foresa recreational basis through the years before moving permanently to the hill country and building.” The 2,344 square foot stone home known as “The Cade House” was built in the early 1930s and earned a Historic Landmark designation in 1999. One of Arthur’s favorite features is the ability to accommodate very large parties on the grounds and in the wrap around covered porch area with large fi replace and waterfall. The home’s fl oorplan was designed for entertaining with a wet bar, eat-in gourmet kitchen featuring all Thermador appliances and three interior fi replaces. “If I could do it all over again, I probably would have just stayed in the old house if it was me - it has everything you need right there. But it’s been fun. Riverfront property is hard to come by now. Often times it is passed from one

generation to the next, which is what I plan to do and that’s keep it in the family, ” states Bell.

Arthur, known locally as “Art”, was born and raised Houston, Texas where he attended one year at Lamar High School before moving to Kerrville with his family as a result of his father becoming the urologist for the VA Hospital. “It was a culture shock at fi rst, but we now look back on it as the best thing in the world that ever happened,” says Art.

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that he didn’t particularly like after college. “They were all the same and you could predict how much you would be making in ten years. So, I

started my own business of selling walk-in coolers and freezers to 7-Elevens. Then, I had a vision that if you took the same product and made it into a controlled temperature and humidity environment, you could sell it to a fortune fi ve hundred type company or for industrial and scientifi c use and make three times the profi t. So I ran some ads, got some orders, one thing led to another and our business began to increase.”


Today, Scientifi c Climate Systems, LLP is the industry leader in dry rooms, environmental chambers and archival vaults worldwide and is run by Arthur’s sons.

Art is an active participant in the community of Kerrville and spends his free time attending fundraisers, charities and being a board member of several organizations including Schreiner University, Playhouse 2000, the Museum of Western Art, West Kerr Chamber and Greystone Academy. He is also the former deacon of his church and two time past President of the Kerrville Trailblazers. “I enjoy everything Kerrville has to offer. We get some amazing shows in town.

Playhouse 2000, Symphony of the Hills, KPAS and the Hill Country Arts Foundation are unbelievable and I support all of them – it’s the greatest entertainment in the world. Here you really experience how friendly people can be,” says Art, “I would never move from Kerrville. I know too many people and have too much fun here.”

A combination of insight, innovation, and integrity - Fore Premier Properties is a boutique full service real estate fi rm specializing in the marketing and sale of fi ne homes in Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country, as well as selected commercial, farm and ranch properties. Husband and wife partners, Laura and Micah Fore provide an ideal management blend and personally oversee the needs of all clients.

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March 28th will mark the 133rd birthday for the title insurance industry. Soon after beginning my career in the industry, I learned that title insurance was born of necessity, coming

about as a result of the verdict in the case of Watson v. Muirhead. Mr. Muirhead had lost his real estate investment because there was an existing lien on the property he purchased. Watson, who conveyed the property to Muirhead, had discovered the lien but his attorney felt the lien was not valid. This opinion was incorrect and, as a result, Muirhead’s property was sold at a sherrif’s auction to satisfy the existing lien. Muirhead sued Watson for negligence but the courts ruled that Watson was not liable for mistakes that were made based on someone’s professional opinion. Muirhead, an innocent purchaser, had lost his investment and had no way to recover his loss. As a direct result of this decision, title insurance was born to protect other innocent purchasers in real estate transactions.

Over a century later, the purpose of title insurance remains unchanged. Title companies exist to fi x problems and to protect homeowners.

Common title defects that must be cured before ownership can be transferred include obtaining pay-offs for existing liens, obtaining releases for mortgages, correcting legal descriptions of the property, clearing up estates and other family issues, and clearing up physical issues that exist on the property. A title policy is your assurance that the home you’re buying is protected from covered title problems. It’s something you should have, so you can focus on all the other important things that go along with buying a home.

Diane Green, owner of Kerr County Abstract, moved to Kerrville in 1972 with husband, Bob, and immediately began her title insurance career at Kerr County Abstract & Title. Diane and Bob feel grateful to have raised their family in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. This is Diane’s 38th year in the title business. To learn more, call 257-5151 or visit www.kerrtitle.com.

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As you age––or if you don’t take care of your spine––the spinal discs between the vertebrae begin to break down. You lose fl uid in your discs, which prevents the discs from acting as natural shock absorbers when you move. This fl uid loss causes the discs to thin, and the gaps between the vertebrae shrink. As the vertebrae become closer the bone is put under more pressure. It begins to grow, which causes spur formation.

Muscle imbalances (which occur when one set of muscles overpowers another) put abnormal pressure on spinal discs, exacerbating their wear and tear over time. Eventually the disc begins to weaken and collapse. We call this “degenerative disc disease.”

As we age, most of us will experience degenerative disc disease to some degree. There are three phases of degenerative disc disease: dysfunctional, instability, and restabilization. The duration of the phases varies from person to person, and distinguishing the signs and symptoms between one phase and the next is diffi cult.

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Loss of fl uid and height can occur during the instability phase.

Added stress on the facets leads to subluxation (two adjacent joint surfaces become misaligned). Abnormal movement may occur, or you may catch, sway, or shift when you stand.

In the restabilization phase, the degenerative changes lead to osteophyte formation (spurs) and stenosis (narrowing of the spinal cord). Along with these come muscle tenderness, stiffness, reduced movement, and scoliosis.

Degenerative disc disease does not happen overnight, except in the case of trauma. It takes a long time for a nerve to receive enough pressure to cause pain. If you are in pain, your spine is undergoing degenerative changes. To reduce your chances of degeneration, you must take care of your spine. Chiropractic care can relieve pain and prevent further deterioration to your spine.

Call Dr. Bilderback today and mention this article to receive your initial exam free of charge.Dr. Bilderback received his degree from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 1985 and has been serving the folks of Kerr County and surrounding area for more than twenty years.

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All three men were overweight and out of shape, and they chose Jose Flores at TrueFit to help them lose the fat and gain muscle. Working with Jose, they’ve lost a combined total of almost two-hundred pounds.

Thirty-three year old Jeremy Cory, Budweiser deliveryman, was Jose’s first client at his new studio, TrueFit. They joined forces before Jose officially opened his doors at TrueFit, nearly three years ago. Jeremy was tired of being out of shape and had seen the results people achieved from working out with Jose even prior to the opening of his own studio. And most importantly, he was ready to change his life.

A sixty-five pound lighter Jeremy began doing things he had never thought possible in his former life, such as triathlons. He feels that he’s added years to his life and that his quality of life is so much better. According to Jeremy, “Jose kept goals in front of me, he pushed me. If you want results, this is the place to be.”

Jeff Boerner owns his own company, MDS Surveying and at the age of forty-eight, he’s celebrating one year of his new life without seventy pounds of unhealthy weight. Jeff confides that he just kept on eating until he was up to 260, at which point he had had enough. He joined a gym and learned to lift a lot of weight, but he wasn’t losing weight.

So after about ten months on that regimen, he heard that Jose was really tough, that he was the best in town, and that he challenges people to be their best. Jeff sums it up, “Jose taught me the balance between nutrition, diet, cardio exercise, and weight lifting. My entire life has changed. Now I think of my body and health daily. He’s goal-oriented, he wouldn’t let me stop and encouraged me to prepare for triathlons.”

Last July, Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer was trying to give up his thirty-five year habit of smoking; his mother died of lung cancer and he wanted to be around

to watch his nine grandkids grow up. Rusty had been observing one of his captains, Carol Twiss, transform herself while working with Jose. With her encouragement, he signed up for Jose’s class. He began with two classes a week and now runs about five miles at least twice a week and rides his bicycle about twenty miles each week.

Rusty concludes, “The exercise gave me something else to focus on while I was trying to quit smoking. My cholesterol went way down, I don’t feel stressed anymore, and I feel like I’m an example for my department—we need to be fit in our business. Jose pushes me to do more than I would on my own. It’s a good all-around program.”

Whatever your age or condition, it’s not too late to improve your quality of life. If you have a program that works, we encourage you to stick with it. If not, and you’re sick and tired of being fat and unhealthy, give Jose a call. He’ll give you a free, no obligation assessment and then if you’re truly ready, he’ll develop a program to start you on the road to a healthier, more attractive body. Results don’t lie.

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Ovarian cysts are a source of anxiety for many patients and a frequent reason for consultation to the gynecologist’s offi ce. Each

woman is born with two ovaries that house one to two million oocytes (eggs) and produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Each month several follicles are recruited, but only one is destined to ovulate that month. Normally, the rest of the follicles shrink away.

Occasionally, however, these follicles remain and can enlarge. To be considered a cyst, the follicles must reach 2.5-3.0 cm. These cysts are mostly benign. On medical examination, a cyst will make the ovary feel larger than usual. It is a good idea to have an ultrasound when an ovary feels enlarged to make sure that it is not a tumor. Your doctor will evaluate the cysts and will recommend a plan that’s appropriate for your age group.

Women of reproductive age will have follow-up ultrasounds to ensure that the cyst resolves (by being absorbed by the body) and is not enlarging. A wait-and-see approach is taken for cysts 5 cm and smaller. A trial of oral contraceptives may help in controlling these cysts, but this measure is not always necessary. Larger cysts become an issue because the weight may cause the ovary to twist (ovarian torsion), causing pain and potentially cutting off the blood supply to the ovary. To avoid this complication, surgery

should be considered for cysts greater than 6 cm. If a cyst continues to enlarge, it should also be removed to exclude the possibility of a tumor.

Another type of cyst that affects women of reproductive age is the corpus luteum cyst. These cysts form after ovulation and fi ll with blood. They usually measure about 4 cm but can reach up to 10 cm. Corpus luteum cysts usually cause no symptoms, but if they rupture, the blood can irritate the pelvis and cause pain. On rare occasions, the bleeding may be brisk enough to necessitate surgery. Pain medication and oral contraception are treatment options. If a corpus luteum cyst is noted on ultrasound follow-up ultrasounds will be ordered.

Women in the menopausal and pos tmenopausa l group will be evaluated more closely because ovarian cancer is more common in this age group. The ovaries are quiet in menopause and so a cyst is not expected, although they do rarely occur. In those cases, the radiological description will give

clues as to the nature of the cyst. In addition, a blood test called CA-125 can be ordered to further guide management. An elevated value warrants more aggressive management than just simply removing the cyst.

Most women have ovarian cysts at some point in their lives. Often these cysts come and go unnoticed because of a lack of symptoms. Sometimes they are found when an ultrasound is performed for other reasons. Other times pain, pelvic heaviness, or menstrual irregularities bring them to light. The maj s are benign and resolve on their own. A step-wise approach that includes ultrasounds, pain medication, oral contraceptives, and blood tests will help guide management before surgery needs to be considered.

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Limit the number of credit cards in the home. Cutting up credit cards is not enough. Contact each creditor and tell them to cancel the account.

Decrease the number of pre-approved credit cards mailed to the home. Patients can call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688) to opt out of receiving pre-approved credit cards in the mail. This is a free service offered by the federal government.

Instruct credit card companies to stop sending advance checks in the mail.

Conduct a credit check of one’s personal accounts every three months. To access a free credit report yearly, go to www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp. In addition, some credit card companies will for a nominal fee alert you to activity on the account.

Maintain deposit slips and all checks in a secure, preferably locked, location. At the minimum, remove deposit slips from the checkbook.

Keep cash to a minimum—enough for groceries or medications. Keep your cash in a secure location.

Do not ask strangers in your home to assist you with your finances. Whether it is a maintenance person, yard person, meal delivery person or personal care person. These folks should not have access to your checking account or credit cards.

Family should always have one family-specific person in charge of finances.

Valuables such as jewelry should be placed in locked storage.Collectable items which can be easily broken should be put in a safe location.

Door-to-door solicitors should never be admitted into your home.

As people age and become increasingly dependent on others, more strangers will enter the home, such as those who provide maintenance, yard work, hot meals or medication delivery, solicitors, or personal care.

Most companies have rigid policies and screening safeguards in place to help mitigate hiring persons of questionable character in regard to theft or malfeasance. When the economic picture declines it is hard to know what good workers will succumb to when they are struggling to survive. Good screening and policies sometimes cannot prevent theft or malfeasance. The best defense is to reduce the temptation and accessibility of fi nancial materials in your home. Bonding insurance companies as a rule will not replace a loss unless there is a conviction of the suspect. Therefore, any allegation of theft or malfeasance must be reported to the company for whom the suspect works and to the local authorities for a complete investigation and determination of innocence or guilt.

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OsteoporosisThe Most Common Type of Bone Disease

by Kace Ragan

Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. It occurs when the body fails to

form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both.

Why does it happen?Basically, calcium and phosphate are two minerals that are essential for normal bone formation. The body uses these minerals to produce bones mass. Sometime in your 30’s bone production peaks. If you do not get enough calcium while you are young, bone production and bone tissues may suffer.

As you age, your body’s need for calcium continues. When a ready supply isn’t available through your diet, your body actually reabsorbs (steals) it from your bones. Usually, the loss occurs gradually over years, but eventually bone tissue gets weaker and more prone to fractures.

Women under 40Since there are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease it’s crucial to know the risk factors: a family history of osteoporosis, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, early menopause, absence of menstrual periods, low body weight, too little calcium in the diet and even certain medications. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these risk factors.

Women over 40The leading cause of osteoporosis in women is a drop in estrogen at the time of menopause. Researchers estimate that about 1 out of 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis.

Unfortunately, many women discover they have osteoporosis only after showing symptoms. About half of all women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra (bones of the spine) before they are actually diagnosed with osteoporosis. Symptoms occurring late in the disease include bone pain or tenderness, loss of height over time, stooped posture, and neck

or back pain due to fractures of the spine.

One of the most well known complications of osteoporosis is a hip fracture. Hip fractures leave about half of patients who experience them unable to walk independently.

Probably even more common than hip fractures are ‘compression fractures’ of the spine. This type injury can actually occur just from simple movement—bending over to pick something up, stepping off a curb or even just twisting around to look over your shoulder. These fractures are very painful, and even though they can heal over time, it leaves the spine compressed and can result in long-term pain and loss of movement.

Compression fractures can be treated if discovered early. A simple outpatient

procedure called Kyphoplasty¹ can immediately reduce the pain and help restore vertebra structure. The key to the best treatment is early detection of the fracture. Any sharp back or neck pain should be evaluated by your physician—a simple x-ray can show if a compression fracture has occurred.

Prevention is the KeyCalcium is essential for building and maintaining healthy bone. Vitamin D is also needed to help your body absorb the calcium you take in. Regardless of your age, it’s important to follow a healthy, well-balanced diet that provides the calcium and vitamin D your body needs. If you are already showing symptoms of osteoporosis, you should have a serious conversation with your physician to determine how best to stop the progression. Ask for a bone scan to determine the level of bone loss that may have already occurred.

Remember—you are the best advocate for your health and wellness!

¹Kyphoplasty requires a physician’s evaluation and order, however if you would like more information about the procedure, please call Peterson Regional Medical Center at 830-258-7608. If you experience sudden back or neck pain please see your physician immediately or come to the Peterson Regional Medical Center's emergency room.

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“From the nuzzles and caresses between mother and infant that form the foundation of self to the holding of hands between adult and dying parent that allows a fi nal letting go, touch is the fi rst sense to develop in humans and it may be the last to fade…touch is our most intimate and powerful form of communication.”

The power of touch exists throughout our lifetime and memories of our loved ones’ touch stay with us always. Attentive touch can relieve discomfort in the body, reduce stress and induce a state of relaxation. It can also facilitate emotional release, calm the mind, lift the spirit, reduce nervous tension, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and promote rest and sleep. Receiving a diagnosis of a life threatening illness is listed close to the top of any list of stress-producing situations both for the person receiving the diagnosis as well as for the family and friends involved. Patterns emerge in which stress produces tension and discomfort and that discomfort produces more stress. Three things that people facing death are psychologically processing include letting go of attachments in this life, trying to move through the death process without loss of dignity, and moving into the afterlife—or whatever they perceive to come after life. A growing body of research indicates that massage can be an effective therapeutic tool for emotional and physical pain relief and symptom management (Journal of Pain and Symptom Management). Massage Therapy is suggested as a non-pharmacological

intervention for many symptoms including agitation, anxiety and pain (Palliative Care Research Network). Pain cannot always be managed through analgesics. Pain can be infl uenced by fear, beliefs and prior experience. It can be increased due to bone or nerve compression. Pain control must be holistic and tailored to each individual and fi nding the right combination can be a matter of trial and error. A patient’s need for comfort medication may be decreased when massage therapy is an integral part of their treatment plan. Improved circulation in a particular area

allows energy to fl ow more freely relieving discomfort, easing breathing, inducing restful sleep, improving digestion and elimination and temporarily improving mental clarity. Physiological benefi ts of massage include reduction of painful tension and muscle spasms through sedative effects, causing a refl ex reaction of the nerves that decreases muscle tension. Research studies conducted at Hospice of the Florida Suncoast show that hospice massage therapy reduces patient pain by 52%, reduces anxiety by 53%, and improves a sense of peacefulness by 52%. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

research also shows the therapeutic value of massage with cancer patients as reducing fatigue by 41%, reducing depression by 31%, and reducing nausea by 21%.

Touch and massage can act as a key to unlock “stuck energy”, emotions and memories long denied or held inside. Receiving massage can evoke pleasant memories of earlier times of being touched and that memory itself can trigger a relaxation response. Incorporating music, guided imagery and aromatherapy into massage can further enhance the sense of relaxation and peacefulness.

Helpful essential oils include lavender, chamomile, geranium, rosemary, peppermint and sage, with each having a positive effect on one’s feeling of stress, mental fatigue, depression or lack of sleep. In end of life, massage oils such as frankincense, myrrh and sage are especially therapeutic.

In addition to gentle massage, other complimentary therapies such as Reiki, Refl exology and CranioSacral Therapy are effective in helping a terminally ill or dying patient cope with emotional and physical discomfort.

“A Mother holds her child in her arms and rocks her from the day she is born. She continues to hold her child even as they become an adult, loving, caring, holding them not just in her arms, but every day in her heart. The day comes when the child now holds the mother, gently rocking her one last time as she silently slips away.” As a holistic nurse and massage therapist working with hospice patients I teach and encourage their family members and friends to incorporate gentle touch, music, and aromatherapy as both a means of staying connected as well as a loving way to begin the process of letting go. Saying goodbye to someone we love is never easy but with the support of caring hands and hearts the transition can be lovingly eased.

Peggy Pilkenton, RN, MSN, LMT, is a Holistic Nurse and Massage Therapist with 30 years experience in the healthcare setting. She works with VistaCare Hospice here in Kerrville, located at 1001 Water Street, Suite B-100. 830-792-6200.

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by Martha KiesVolunteer Auxiliary Coordinator

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Spring is here and that brings a need for new volunteers. We are in constant need of courtesy cart drivers and greeters at the information desk. When someone comes to the hospital for the fi rst time, it’s nice to have a volunteer assisting them to their destination in the hospital. A friendly face and assistance to the right location greatly diminishes one’s anxiety.

If you are interested in volunteering with Peterson Regional Medical Center, please come in, fi ll out an application, and let’s discuss any questions you have. You’ll get to wear a uniform, badge and a big smile when volunteering here. You’ll also have nice lunches, courtesy of the hospital, and a pleasant working atmosphere.

We have over 100 active community-oriented volunteers working one or more four-hour shifts; they also help with auxiliary and Peterson Regional Medical Center celebrations. Stop by for a visit and get to know us. If you would like to spend a little time volunteering, this is a great place to do it! We welcome you to our family of volunteers!

Martha Kies, Volunteer Auxiliary Coordinator for Peterson Regional Medical Center, brings to PRMC her love of helping people, as well as expertise in volunteer coordination from serving 11 years as Asst. Volunteer Coordinator of Community Relations with Kerrville State Hospital. You may call Martha at 258-7495 or email her at [email protected].

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