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Adapt vs. Evolve

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We’ve had a head-spinning number of changes in our lives over the past month.

Most revolve around one of the newest terms in our lexicon, social distancing.

Staying at home for borderline introverts like me has been easy, (writing isn’t a group activity) but for others like my husband it has been more challenging. While we have maintained positive attitudes and he has completed more projects around the house than either one of us could have imagined, he longs for his bike rides with friends. Yet we are adamant about following protocols laid out to move us all as safely as possible through this unique time.

Despite the sudden, radical upheaval of our lifestyles, I have noticed some surprising and hopeful things emerge. And the notion of adaptation versus evolution is playing a big role.

To adapt something, or adapt to something, means to make something suitable, to modify it, quickly if necessary, while evolution refers to something that develops gradually into a more complex form.

We have all experienced the need to adapt things, significant and minor, over the past several weeks. Going out to dinner meant eating on my deck in the backyard. My car now has a face mask in it that I put on every time I drive some place. Those are immediate changes I made that won’t be permanent.

The evolutionary changes I’ve witnessed include a telemedicine appointment I had that was as good, if not better, than being there in person with the doctor. I think through the complex and marvelous technology that we have today, this could become more routine in our lives.

What we eat is also experiencing a welcome evolution. I’ve heard so many comments about the quality and safety of the food family and friends are purchasing. Where does it come from? How fresh is it? These are frequent questions I hear. Luckily for us here in Wimberley, we have one of the best farmer’s markets in the state.

And if you don’t grow your own fruit and vegetables yet but would like to, we have Lindley Pond who can teach you or set you up with a garden of your own.

As the legendary Bob Dylan has said, “the times they are a changin’.” I feel that we are capable to meet the challenges of these times and come out on the other side better than ever.

Thank you for joining us.

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✯ CALENDAR OF EVENTS ✯ Visit WVNewsViews.com • Every Mon.-Thur. 4:15-8:30pm. Katherine Anne Porter night school to service those who have a few credits to graduate or cannot attend high school during the day. Free to attend. Applications can be found at www.kapschool.org or call (512) 847-6867.

• Every 1st Mon. Wimberley Merchants Association meets at the Sassy Scrapper’s at 6:15pm. For more info call 512-847-6544.

• Every 2nd Mon. Wimberley Valley Art League meets at the Wimberley Community Center at 6:30-8:30pm. Visit WimberleyArtLeague.org for information.

• Every 2nd Mon. Wimberley 4H meets during the school year at VFW on 401 Jacobs Well Rd. Wimberley.

Every 2nd Mon. 10am the Jacob’s Well Chapter NADAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) meets at the Emily Ann Theater. For information contact Laura Chalberg at jacobswellnsdar@gmail.com.

• Every 3rd Mon. The Wimberley Area Parkinsons Association meets at the Chapel of The Hills Church, 14601 RR 12 in Wimberley from 9-11am. Caregivers, friends, and relatives are welcome.

Guest speakers and general discussion. Parkinson’s exercise program For more information contact. Paul 361-265-8161 or visit WimberleyAPA.com.

• Every Tues. 6:30-8pm. Community Bible Study, An Interdenominational Bible Study. 2019-2020 Course of Study: 1&2 Peter, Joshua and Christian Living. To register call 512-808-9156 or email paula.king206@yahoo.com.

• Every Tue. Wimberley Home Health offers free blood pressure monitoring 10-10:30am at the Wimberley Community Center in the Seniors Lounge.

• Every Tue. The Wimberley Rotary Club meets at Wimberley ISD administration building, 951 FM 2325. For more info call 512-847-2510.

• Every 1st Tue. the Wimberley Community Center hosts free medical checks 9:30-10:30am. For more info call 512-847-2510.

• Every 1st and 3rd Tue. the Wimberley Lions Club meets at the Wimberley Community Center. Call 512-847-0207 for info.

• Every 2nd Tue. Wimberley Masonic Lodge meets at 181 Masonic Road, meal at 6pm and lodge stand meeting at 7pm. Call 512847-3463 for more information.

• Every 2nd Tues. Art Society of Wimberley meets in Art Room.

100 Melody, 7pm. Call 512-964-7333.

• Every 2nd Wed. Sep. Through May, Wimberley Garden Club meets at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 101 West Spoke Hill Drive. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Programs start at 10 am. For more information visit WimberleyGardenClub.org.

• Every 2nd Wed. 11:30-1pm. Wimberley Area Cancer Support Group meets in the Wimberley Visitors Center board room, brown bag lunch. If you have cancer now or in the past, grab your lunch and join us for a relaxing time with others who share your journey. Call Sharon East at 512-924-2002 or Dave Boyd at 512-923-9373 for additional information.

• Every 3rd Wed. August thru May, 9:45-12am. The Herb Society of America Hill Country Unit meets at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 956 RR 2325, For more information visit HillCountryHerbs.org.

• Every 3rd Wed. EmanciPet Low-Cost Mobile Spay/Neuter cinic in Brookshire parking lot. Appointments required EmanciPet. org or 512 587-7729; contact ARF for more info 512 8472878. WAG for dog vouchers WimberleyWAGRescue.org or 512 847-3200. Dog/cat vouchers PALS PreventaLitter.com or 512 754-7257.

• Every 4th Wed. Hill Country Neighbors meets at Wimberley Community Center starting at 10am. For more information contact 512-847-2849.

• Every 1st Thur. The Wimberley Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group meets at 1pm at the Presbyterian Church Library on FM 2325. Contact Linda Germain at 512-924-3661.

• Every 2nd Thur. The Hill Country Bead Society meets at 1pm at the Wimberley Community Center, Blanco Room. Contact Marilyn Pierce, for more info call 512-722-3549 or visit HillCountryBeadSociety.com.

• Every 2nd and 4th Thur. 7pm Wimberley Toastmasters Club meets at First Baptist Church Wimberley, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley. Toastmasters teaches public speaking and leadership. For more info contact Amy O’Neil at amy@texiasllc.com.

• Every 3rd Thur. Live concerts, best music in the Hill Country at Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse, 7:30pm; $20-25 for adults, $5 for children. Food, coffee and soft drinks available. Corner of RR 12 & CR 1492 (Wimberley United Methodist Church.)

For more info go to www.wimberleyumc.org Proceeds benefit Barnabas Connection & Mother’s Day Out scholarships.

• Every Fri. Celebrate Freedom 6-8pm, pizza, 5:30pm Cypress Creek Church. Call 512-847-1222 or visit CypressCreekChurch.com.

• Every 2nd Sat. Wimberley’s Second Saturday Gallery Trail. Visit ten galleries for art, food and fun, 4-7pm. Call 830-708-7433.

• Every 2nd Sat. WAG Rescue’s monthly dog adoption at King Feed.

Call 512-847-3200 for more information.

• Every Sun. The Wimberley Cycling Club fun no drop ride 10-20 miles. Meet 2:30pm Blanco Brew coffee shop. 14200 Ranch Rd 12. Join us on Facebook @Wimberley Cycling Club for more info.

• Every Sun. 4:30pm, The Wimberley Chapter of Overeaters Anonymous meets at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 FM 2325. OA is for anyone who has compulsive eating issues (overeaters, anorexics and bulimics.) We follow the 12-step recovery program adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. For more info, please contact Aida at 512-787-8313.

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Solastalgia Few among us have avoided making significant adjustments to the way we live our lives and go about our daily affairs this spring. The changes in the ways our culture operates have been dramatic indeed, and nearly everyone has had to make some degree of sacrifice to make it all work.

We live in the country and have no next door neighbors in the urban or suburban sense, so it is not unusual for us to go a day or two without seeing other people, but I am a social animal as well, so it is unusual for me to go much longer than that without meeting friends, clients, or family in person. Being stuck at home with no simple way to get together is counterintuitive for folks like me.

World-wide pandemics have not been the focus of most investigations into environmental changes that we face. Rising sea levels, climate change, and shifting ocean currents are more commonly cited, but we have all seen how suddenly the human environment on Earth can be changed, accompanied by medical, financial, and social challenges that few of us anticipated.

For myself, and for a lot of gardeners, the changes have been an opportunity to reconnect with their gardens and the natural world around their homes. I have spent more time walking in the surrounding woods and watching as each leaf and flower addresses the new year. I do have a lingering sense that some things in our lives may never be quite the same and wondering whether that is

a good thing or not.

The word solastalgia was coined to describe the feeling brought upon by the loss of things we find valuable in our home environment. It is an existential phenomenon nearly all of us will experience, and whether it pushes us into the dark corner of xenophobia or propels us to more collaborative cooperation with others is up to us. Nothing in my experience has underlined more clearly the fact our lives and fates are inextricably linked, and we must find our way through together.

Horticulturist Tim Thompson has managed the garden center at King Feed and Hardware for the past 25 years. They offer everything you need to have the garden of your dreams without stressing your budget. Pick up Tim’s Tips, free one page sheets on how to carry out dozens of gardening projects available only at King Feed Nursery. Call Tim at 512-847-2618.

Your June home checklist With summer almost here, there is plenty of incentive to get those outdoor spaces ready for entertaining. From scheduling house painting to organizing your outdoor cooking tools, tick these items off your to-do list so you can get to the good stuff: hanging out around the grill, kicking back on the porch and savoring the season. Let the countdown to summer begin!

1. Check outdoor lighting: Make sure all outdoor lights are in working order.

2. Give potted plants some TLC: If you have potted plants that stay indoors over winter, bring them out once the danger of frost has passed.

3. Check safety devices: According to the U.S. Fire Administration, smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month and replaced every 10 years. Check the expiration date on your fire extinguisher and replace it if necessary.

4. Get ready for grilling season: Giving your grill a deep cleaning before the start of the season will help it work more efficiently and prevent flare-ups.

5. Maintain and repair garden areas: Weed and mulch.

6. Clean items on open shelves: Infrequently used items stored on open shelves can get pretty grimy over time. For items with a thin layer of dust, swipe with an electrostatic duster. If there is a Wimberley Valley News & Views

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thicker layer of dust, wash each piece in a tub of warm, soapy water. Rinse and allow everything to dry before replacing.

7. Refresh bedrooms: Rotate the mattresses on all beds and flip over if possible. Dust nightstands, lamps, headboards, blinds and decor. Swap heavy duvets for lighter-weight bedding for the warmer months.

8. Thoroughly clean the laundry room: Run the washing machine with a specialty tub cleaner (or with vinegar for a natural solution) on a hot water cycle. Remove lint from the dryer vent with a vent brush or vacuum attachment.

9. Paint or stain your home’s exterior 10. Put together a picnic kit: This is the season for alfresco feasts.

11. Add a relaxing porch feature: Make your porch an inviting place to relax and hang out with the addition of a porch swing, rocking chairs or a glider.

This article was adapted from an article found on Houzz.com May 1, 2018 Alice Gumbert Lebkuecher is a sales agent with Keller Williams Realty, Partners in Real Estate, in Wimberley. She works with both buyers and sellers in the Wimberley and surrounding areas. To contact her, call her cell at 713-253-1311 or by email at aliceinwimberley@gmail.com.

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Cultural practices help suppress pests Maintaining plant health with sound cultural practices controls pest infestations. Proper pruning, soil health, correct mulching and timely irrigation are routine considerations to maintain healthy plants and prevent pest problems. Some of the most serious insect and disease problems include borers, bark beetles, cankers and root disease.

Cultural practices play an integral role in suppressing pest populations. Pruning and surgery are used to eliminate diseased and insect infested branches and plant tissue.

Removing leaves at the end of the growing season reduces the potential of foliage diseases on susceptible species the following year. Eliminating fallen holly leaves effectively suppresses leafminer populations. Phytophthora root rot is largely controlled by good cultural practices. Phytophthora is discouraged by adequate amounts of soil organic matter to promote growth of antagonistic microorganisms.

Monitored irrigation also discourages the pathogen’s growth and spread. Maintaining a soil pH near neutral or above will inhibit the disease. But the most important cultural practice is the design and planting of a landscape. Selecting plants that are suited to the

site is key. Spacing plants to allow for future growth reduces disease problems later on by allowing better light and air circulation.

Many insect and disease problems in new landscapes result from poor attention to basic planting techniques. Common mistakes like planting too deep and excessive mulch on root flares cause future issues.

Modern pest management relies on integrated combination of sound cultural practices. Releasing beneficial insects like ladybugs when possible, applying timely chemical treatments as necessary and placing an emphasis on natural and organic products are all components of a good program of care. In landscape pest management, cultural practices form the cornerstones of the management program.

Schedule a consultation with a certified arborist to learn more!

A Wimberley resident, Steven Austin is a member of the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and ISA Tree Worker/Climber Specialist. His expertise includes integrated pest management of trees and shrubs and state-ofthe-art organic treatments. He holds a commercial pesticide license with the Texas Department of Agriculture and is Texas Oak Wilt Certified by the Texas Forest Service. Steven is an Arborist Representative for Bartlett Tree Experts. Call 512-392-1089 or toll-free at 800-443-8733.

Where the housing market stands two months into Coronavirus

It’s been two months since the coronavirus pandemic put North America on pause. With so much information out there, it can be difficult to make sense of it all, especially when it comes to the economy. Here are interview highlights from real estate leader Brian Buffini and Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®.

Buyers are trickling back into the market: When the pandemic first hit in March, sales dropped 8% from the previous month.

Now, buyers are slowly getting back into the game, since mortgage rates are at historic lows and nearly 70% of the workforce is still holding secure employment.

Home prices will remain steady: Low inventory levels before the COVID-19 crisis mean that it is unlikely home prices will drop.

It is still a good time for sellers to consider making their moves.

Look for pent-up demand: Sales activity for 2020 is expected to drop 10-15%, which, according to Dr. Yun, makes sense given the circumstances. But, come 2021, he projects that sales will increase 15%, with prices rising 3-5% as pent-up demand manifests itself.

Real estate transactions are safer than ever: Dr. Yun said, “Trying to purchase a home and get the deal done is far safer than visiting grocery stores.” Real estate professionals are going above and beyond with social distancing practices and sanitary measures to keep clients and colleagues safe during transactions.

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This is a pause, not a stop: The COVID-19 pandemic has paused real estate activity, not stopped it completely. People’s homes have become even more valued during this time. Real estate will continue to be in high demand once the coronavirus subsides. Dr. Yun reminds us that we can emerge from this situation with more knowledge and stronger relationships.

I’m here to help you in any way I can during these tough times.

If there is anything I can do for you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out. If you have questions about what you’re hearing in the news, call me! At the end of the day, real estate is local, and I’m happy to walk you through what’s going on and how it applies to you in the Wimberley – Texas Hill Country area. If you’re thinking of selling your home, give me a call! I would be honored to help you through the home selling process.

This information is designed to provide a brief overview of the subject matter covered and is offered for general educational and informational purposes only. Used with permission by the Buffini & Company.

Allison “AJ” Harwood, JD, MBA, GRI, is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX REAL PROPERTIES and was recently Ranked as the #1 Top Producer for the First Quarter of 2020 in the RE/MAX system for the Austin Texas area. He is Wimberley’s “Peak Producer” offering Professional Representation for both Buyers and Sellers in Real Estate Transactions. He may be contacted at 512.847.“SOLD” 7653 or at AJ@REMAXRealProperties.com or drop by our office location at 160 South River in the South River Business Park, Wimberley, Texas 78676.

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Still opening minds Over the course of the Covid-19 virus shutdown at the Wimberley Village Library, we have come up with a temporary new motto: Still Opening Minds Even While We’re Closed.

By the time you read this, the library may have reopened, but you may be unaware of online resources that prompted us to adopt that new motto during the sustained shutdown period.

If you haven’t scrolled through the materials posted on our catalog page at www.wimberleylibrary.org, then you may have missed hundreds of free materials available through databases and online portals.

Take access to Librivox, for example. Click on that portal and you will find public domain recordings of public domain literature.

Or take a moment to browse through the TexShare databases where you can learn about anything related to Texas. Stop and take a look at our SciTech collection of full-text science and medicinerelated journals and magazines.

The Universal Class portal opens the doors to about 500 free courses. Not long ago I completed a class there on how best to use Microsoft Excel.

One of my favorite click-throughs takes me to full copies of the latest magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Golf Digest, Men’s Journal, National Geographic, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science and Rolling Stone, among many others.

by Carroll Wilson

If the library is still closed when this article appears, you can get access to all this and more by going to our website, clicking on the library card icon, filling out the application, submitting, and then waiting for a return email with your own card number. Use it to check out digital books or to access anything else on the catalog page.

If we’re not closed, come on by the library in person and see for yourself what a good small library has to offer that’s not online. If we don’t have what you want, we can get it through Interlibrary Loan.

Explore! Have fun! Take care!

Carroll Wilson is a retired journalist and librarian. He now works to help raise money for an expansion of the Wimberley Village Library and for the Wimberley Village Library Foundation. He was circulation librarian at the WVL for seven years.

Spring into action What a banner year for wildflowers! Everything is so green and we’ve been blessed with an abundance of rain. Hard to imagine in a few months we will lamenting about the heat.

This time of year is a great to get outside. If you missed the window for engaging someone to redo those tired beds, remove some lawn and plant a hummingbird or bee garden, it’s not too late.

Many of us get stuck in our surroundings because it’s what we see everyday. Time to make a list of things you’d like to see change or improve, get some cost estimates and prioritize for the future.

If you’ve got a veggie garden in place, snatch up four-inch pots of your favorite items to enjoy throughout the summer. Check on irrigation systems, which can easily be changed over to drip in your beds. Less water loss, less outlay of cash. Great time also for a good spring clean-up. With our crazy weather, who knew when to cut things back or when the last freeze would be?

If you’ve got the space, and enjoy a bit of gardening, why not start a compost pile? Leaves, cut grass and kitchen scraps, with plenty of sunshine yield the best additive for your garden beds or for feeding your vegetable plants. If you are a procrastinator, Wimberley Valley News & Views

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Maybe it’s an outdoor cooking station, a place to hang out and watch the kids, or just a bit of eye candy, we are here to help you make your wish list a reality.

We’re here to help fulfill your “outside dreams.” Call us for a free consultation and design. Lindley Pond is owner of Lindley Pond Landscaping. We are here to make things out of your reach happen. Don’t hesitate to call or email. We’d love to help you design the shady spot youPOND deserve.

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Almost every new refrigerator available today comes with a built-in activated carbon filter designed to improve taste or odor. Most models also have some type of reminder system that tells you when to replace the filter cartridge.

Many people have questions about these filters. Is it necessary to have the filter in the first place? If so, how important is it to change that filter as soon as the reminder is activated? Here are a few interesting facts about these filters that may help clear up some confusion and possibly save you some money in the long run.

There are two main types of filter change reminders in today’s refrigerator models. The most common is a basic timer system.

This system will simply count down a pre-set amount of time (usually six months) and then activate a light which tells you to replace the filter. The main drawback to this method is that it does not take into account the volume of water used. For example, you could go six months without using the ice or water dispenser and the unit will still indicate that it’s time to change the filter. It’s a fair assumption that the majority of these filters are thrown away far too soon. The other type of reminder system is a little less common.

It involves a flow meter which counts gallons as they are used through the dispenser. This is a more efficient method than the timer because it actually measures water usage.

Unfortunately, neither technology knows what your incoming water quality is. This can greatly affect the lifespan of the filter.

If you are on a chlorinated water supply, your filter life will be shorter. If you have a whole house treatment system, like a softener or carbon filter, then the life of your filter would be greatly increased. If your refrigerator is fed by a reverse osmosis system, then your built-in filter becomes completely unnecessary and can be removed or bypassed.

Each case is slightly different, but at $40-$60 per filter it pays to know the facts so you aren’t wasting money on unnecessary replacements.

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Choosing peace As of this writing, we are still waiting to see when we will be able to open.

And, for good reasons, we think that once we open, there will be valid reasons for people to not want to return, at least not right away. Most of our yogis are seniors, and people do not want to expose the kids

and their families.

We have reason to be scared for the survival of our business, but we are choosing peace. That peace lets us focus on solutions instead of the problem. Companies exist because they help their clients. We have to figure out how to continue to help our students.

We will do so with a permanent online solution as well as class time when we can cautiously and carefully start doing so. The last thing we want is to make things worse, and I believe that most of the people who want to start working again feel the same way.

Some students would be better off coming back. Eyes-on helps you have a better, more personable practice. The social interaction and connection between yogis boosts immunity and relieves stress.

Even, so, the ones who do come back (when/if) need to proceed carefully to protect others.

Some students would be better off staying home. The benefits of no exposure far outweigh any gains from a studio practice. This is especially so when we can provide a great online experience with eyes on and all. This group also needs to proceed carefully

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and protect the others.

We will have both types in our studio group. For the greater good of all, we need to honor both types of people and trust that most will want to do the right thing. We need to choose peace.

For now we are still offering free live classes on our Facebook page. Please stay tuned as we evolve our online offerings. And thank you to the community for the continued financial support.

It is essential.

Sarah owns Wimberley Karate and Yoga Studio located in the old Baptist Church by Blue Hole. Senior’s Only Karate class Tuesday and Thursday at 12pm. No experience required. Call 512-9718528, visit WimberleyKarateAndYogaStudio.com or find us on Facebook.

Wimberley Karate and Yoga Studio Sarah Geenberg (512) 971-8528 501 Old Kyle Road Wimberley, TX 78676 WimberleyKarateAndYogaStudio.com

Fish oil and healthier skin

by Karen Laine, Para-Medical Aesthetician

You’ve heard about Omega-3s benefits specifically dairy, refined carbohydrates and grain foods. Along with for your health, but did you know they diet changes, Omega-3s can improve these conditions by greatly are crucial for supple, clear, healthy skin? reducing silent inflammation in your body. Unlike acute inflammaSkin cells are short-lived with a rapid tion from surgery or injury, silent (chronic) inflammation is much turnover rate, meaning nutrients needed more dangerous because it isn’t readily apparent. If left untreated, to build new cells must readily be on it can lead to serious health conditions like heart disease, arthritis hand. Omega-3s are a key component in and possibly even some types of cancer. the fatty membranes of skin cells. Without Whether you’re goal is to fight aging, reduce inflammation, clear this special type of fat on hand, the body must build new cells with up acne or simply improve your skin’s health and appearance, high “inferior” fats, resulting in less than optimal skin health. As we quality Omega-3 supplements are great additions to your beauty age, getting enough Omega-3s is even more important as they are regimen. necessary to ensure healthy cell membranes that keep skin hydrated. Karen Laine is a para-medical aesthetician and makeup artist with The primary cause of skin aging is the sun’s UV rays. Think of 23 years experience. Contact her at 512-847-8052. Her office is Omega-3s as internal sunscreen. The two kinds of Omega-3s found located at 14500 Ranch Road 12, suite 20, in Wimberley. in fish oil, EPA and DHA increase resistance to UV light and act as protection from harmful free-radicals formed when unprotected skin is exposed to the sun. EPA goes one step further to help block the release of UV-induced enzymes that break down collagen which leads to fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Any condition that ends in -itis indicates a problem associated 120 Joe Wimberley Blvd. with inflammation. Dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea and eczema are Suite 106 inflammatory conditions of the skin. If you’ve visited a dermaWimberley Pharmacy Building tologist lately, chances are he/she probably didn’t speak with you about your diet. A number of credible studies strongly correlate the Western diet with inflammatory skin conditions, acne and oily skin, Wimberley Valley News & Views Page 9 June 2020

Oral cancer awareness Our office is not only dedicated to your smile, we’re also dedicated to your overall wellness. Dr. Donnelly includes an oral cancer screening as a part of your regular exam and cleaning. The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates that 53,000 Americans will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2020.

There are two distinct causes of oral cancer. One is through the use of tobacco and alcohol, a long term historic problem and cause, and the other is through exposure to the HPV-16 virus, the same one which is responsible for the vast majority of cervical cancers in women. While some think this is a rare cancer, oral cancer will be newly diagnosed in about 100 new individuals each day in the U.S. alone, and a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day.

Unfortunately, the majorities are found as late stage cancers, and this accounts for the very high death rate of about 45% at five years from diagnosis. Lack of diagnosis is not occurring because most of these cancers are hard to discover, it is because of a lack of public awareness and patients waiting to seek treatment because of it. You are the most important factor in the early diagnosis of oral cancer through routine screenings at our office.

We have the skills and tools to ensure that early signs and symptoms of oral cancer and pre-cancerous conditions are identi-

fied. The most common symptoms include red or white spots or sores anywhere in your oral cavity, a sore that bleeds easily or does not heal, a lump, thickening or rough spot, or pain, tenderness or numbness anywhere in the mouth or on the lips.

The best way to prevent oral cancer is to avoid all tobacco products and only drink alcohol in moderation, maintain a healthy, balanced diet, and limit your exposure to the sun.

Remember to schedule your regular checkups for everyone in your family at least twice a year, and if you notice any unusual changes, lumps or bumps schedule a visit immediately by calling 512-3965225. Voted Best Dentist in Hays County and recognized as a Super Dentist in Texas Monthly Magazine.

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The big slow-down Things have slowed down at the alpaca ranch. People are staying home and the visitors have dropped off, which is proper under the current circumstances.

We are not completely idle, though.

We still have a few visitors. Some have come to buy alpacas, some to visit in spite of COVID, and a number of workers were here for our annual shearing day on the first weekend of April. We sheared over 100 alpacas and have hundreds of pounds of beautiful fleece that is being sorted and prepared for processing.

Other than that, most of the alpaca babies are born and thriving.

One was pretty sick for awhile but has thankfully recovered. Jose, one of our ranch workers, has his children here during the day since schools are closed, so Rhonda and Jenny are enforcing the schoolwork while they do ranch work. The school room is a corner in the barn, behind the hay. But school recess is great... an entire ranch to roam on, a pond to throw rocks, and flowers to pick. One of the dogs was bitten by a copperhead but recovered with antivenom. I am tolerant of most snakes but copperheads are mean.

The show season came to an abrupt halt so none of the usual intense spring traveling is being done. Our last trip was to an auction in January in Phoenix but the biggest auction of the year, in midApril, had to be done online. There was none of the usual raucous cheering and competition. It was so quiet! However, in spite of the financial strains, it was a great auction. A lot of fantastic Alpacas Wimberley Valley News & Views

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were sold for very good prices. After the auction, I mentioned to Rhonda that it was kind of nice being able to sit in my own home and attend the auction.

The national shut-down has been a tremendous burden and tragedy for so many people, not to mention the loss of health and life. I feel guilty that my mind searches for positive things. However, the slow down has meant that I’m getting my honey-do list cleared out. I’m getting more sleep, and driving into work is absurdly easy. I’ve been getting prime parking spots at restaurants where we get takeout, and I’ve been able to spend a lot more time with my family.

A century ago there was another pandemic, the Spanish Flu. Somewhere around 50 million people died. A young soldier coming home from WW1 got deathly ill with this flu and was being rolled to the morgue. A passing nurse saw he was still breathing and insisted “this man is not yet dead! Take him back to the ward!” and she personally tended him back to health. He recovered, they fell in love, were married, and became my grandparents. I hope that, somewhere, something good comes from our current pandemic. Rhonda and I send our prayers to everyone to stay well.

Rhonda and Kern Deschner are experienced alpaca ranchers raising alpacas through all kinds of Texas weather since 1997. Tierra Prometida Alpaca Ranch can be visited by calling Rhonda at 512753-9962, or at tierra@alpacausa.com.

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Wills and Trusts Will: Legal document that directs how your property will be dispersed (among other things) when you die. It becomes effective only after your death.

It also allows you to name an executor as the legal representative who will carry out your wishes.

Trust: You, the grantor or trustor set up a trust, which holds property managed by a trustee for the benefit of another, the beneficiary. A revocable living trust is often used as part of a basic estate plan. "Revocable" means you can make changes to the trust or even revoke it at any time. A living trust is created while you're living. You may transfer title or ownership of assets, such as a house, boat, automobile, jewelry, or investments to the trust. You can add assets and remove assets thereafter.

Differences: Both enable you to direct the distribution of your assets and property to your beneficiaries at your death, but there are several important differences.

1. A will generally requires probate, which is a public process that may be time-consuming and expensive. A trust may avoid the probate process.

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2. A will can only control the disposition of assets that you own at your death.

3. Your revocable trust can only control the distribution of assets held by the trust. This means you must transfer assets to your revocable trust while you're living, which may be a costly, complicated, and tedious process. Even if you have a living trust, you should also have a will to control assets not held in the trust.

4. Unlike a will, a trust may be used to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated.

5. If you own real estate or property in more than one state, your will may have to be probated in multiple states. Generally, this is not necessary with a living trust.

6. A trust can be used to manage and administer assets you leave to minor children or dependents after your death.

7. You can name a guardian for minor children or dependents in a will; you cannot in a trust.

Scott G. Hackett, CFP® is the president of the Hackett Financial Group LLC (HFG), a fee-only registered investment advisor. Contact Scott at 512-847-0630.

Litigation: Covid-19 and business interruption insurance

by Roland Brown New waters to navigate. Will prepared to document your losses. This is where all that boring your business interruption cover- record keeping can prove its worth. Do not accept a denial at face age cover your losses related to the value. In order to position your claim within your policy language, Coronavirus pandemic? Will your there are both general approaches and specific words you should favorite restaurant survive because use. There is not space here to get into detail, but a longer verthey were prudent and carried this sion of this discussion with more detail will appear on Rolandscoverage? And the answer is ------ Blog found at rolandslaw.com. Generally speaking, you want to ----- maybe -------but probably not focus on “pandemic” and not “virus,” and you should cite specific government mandates to suspend operations. You should strongly without a fight.

The government forces you to consider consulting an attorney who has taken the time to become suspend business operations. You familiar with these claims to assist you in wording the claim and, lose money. You have insurance designed to cover losses when perhaps, to handle the claim for you. Properly wording your claim your business is unintentionally closed due to “physical loss or may prove to be the key to success. damage to property.” You suffered a “loss” of the use of your “property” and lost money. The insurance industry is promoting a Roland Brown is a litigation attorney with forty-plus years experi“we’re not responsible” position. Their reasons are changing as the ence handling civil litigation throughout Texas. For more informadays pass. It is understandable that they would take this position tion call 512-847-2500 or visit RolandsLaw.com. since the sheer volume of these claims is going to be massive. In the end, the government may even help underwrite the payment of claims, but no one knows at this juncture. The experience of one of my clients at this point is that the claim has not been rejected Practice Areas outright, but the communications make it clear that the company is considering denying these claims. I have been told of at least one • Personal Injury or two claims that have been paid, but I do not yet know whether • Wills and Probate they were paid under the very limited “civil authority” coverage Visit us at RolandsLaw.com portion of the policy or under the financially superior general busi512-847-2500 ness interruption coverage.

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Mentally... adrift I recently read something profound, on Facebook no less. It was a letter from a trauma specialist. The headline: “I want to acknowledge that living through this pandemic is a trauma.” That stopped me. I know so many of us are beating ourselves up for not being more productive—I hear it all the time now. “Every morning I wake up with big plans for the day and wind up sitting and staring into space. Then guilt trip myself.” This from an someone who is usually an active and prolific writer. Another writer friend wrote, “Such a strange feeling of being physically confined but mentally . . .adrift.” Yes, mentally adrift. That’s how I feel. I have a whiteboard full of to-do’s, things I meant to do if I had the time. Well, now that I have time, that we have the time, I can’t. I wander, room to room, outside, inside. I sit on my front porch and stare at my roses and listen to the birds for hours. I get nothing done.

I start reading a real book instead of listening to an audiobook. I can’t multitask. I clean out a drawer. Then I get nothing else done.

But I prepare a lovely meal every night around six, and my husband and I sit down to a meal together; cloth napkins, candles and all. Sometimes wine, sometimes Campari and soda, most times Pelegríno and bitters on the rocks. I’m craving deep peace, and I search for moments of it through my day. I resist hurrying, I have an unnaturally low tolerance for stress, and now I know it’s natural and I am not alone. With trauma, parts of our brain shut down as a

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defense mechanism for survival. Our ability to fully process what is going on is limited, and feeling numb and out of touch is normal.

Everyone manifests trauma differently: Some get anxious, while others get depressed. I sit on my front porch in my rocking chair, staring at my roses. In depth processing of trauma happens years later, when we feel emotionally safe to deal with it. When it’s over.

But not now. Now I refuse to feel guilty about being non productive.

When we are experiencing trauma, if we can just get by emotionally, if we can just function, that’s okay. We need to be kind to ourselves.

Deborah Carter Mastelotto is a pathological entrepreneur, a minor student of quantum physics, unapologetic observer of human nature and undefatigable advice-giver. pinkchronicity.com.

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RHDV2 in rabbits

by Tracy Sheffield, RVT

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As it turns out, COVID-19 is not the only new disease to show up in North America. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease has now become an unwelcome presence in Texas.

The first and most important thing to know is that rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus serotype 2 (RHDV2) does not impact human health. This disease attacks both domestic and wild rabbits including hares, jackrabbits and cottontails.

The first detection of RHDV2 in North America was in Vancouver Island in February of 2019. As of April 2020, it has been found in Texas. The virus is resistant to extreme temperatures. It can spread through direct contact, from carcasses, food, water and any contaminated materials. People can spread the virus indirectly by carrying it on their clothing or shoes.

Many times the only sign of the disease is sudden death along with a blood stained nose. Infected rabbits may also develop a fever, lose interest in food, or show respiratory or nervous signs.

It is up to the owner to practice good biosecurity to protect their rabbits. Do not allow wild or feral rabbits to gain access to your rabbits. Do not introduce new rabbits from unknown sources. Isolate any rabbits that appear to be ill. Sanitize all equipment that has been off premises. Be careful about collecting outdoor forage as it may be contaminated. Establish a working relationship with your veterinarian to review biosecurity practices.

If you see multiple dead rabbits report it immediately to state wildlife officials. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is a reportable disease and is tracked by the World Organization for Animal Health.

Wildlife rescue organizations need to be aware of the disease and be on the lookout for it.

There is a vaccine for the disease but it has not been approved in the United States because there has not been a need for it before now. It is possible to get the vaccine but obtaining the vaccine can be a lengthy process. If you are interested in getting your rabbits vaccinated, contact your veterinarian right away to start the process of obtaining the vaccine.

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