Texas Hill Country Culture November 2018

LIVING

THE

BEAUTIFUL

LIFE

NOVEMBER 2018

EXTENDING A TRUNK EXPERIENCE ELEPHANTS IN THE HILL COUNTRY

Wild Ranching

GETTING COLORFUL

PERSONALIZE YOUR GEAR WITH HYDROGRAPHICS

GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE Y.O. RANCH HEADQUARTERS

EXTRA: WILD GAME RECIPES TO TRY THIS SEASON

Walking the Walk When it was time to consider joint replacement surgery for his knee, Brian Junker’s longtime relationships with his surgeon and anesthesiologist, extensive pre-operative education from Hill Country Memorial’s Restore program, and a dedicated HCM Home Care team were the partners he needed to get him back on his feet.

Since its inception in 2011, the Restore program has been billed as “the Remarkable Joint Replacement Center” because of its comprehensive approach to joint replacement.

Before his surgery, Brian attended a Restore pre-operative class and learned that HCM’s Home Care team would come to him for his after-surgery care.

Six months after surgery Brian is the first to express his sincere appreciation for the Restore and Home Care teams.

“I felt the care and dedication of the people helping me.

Everyone was so professional, respectful and caring,” he says. “Everyone at Hill Country Memorial walks the walk.”

Thanks to one new knee and two great teams, so does Brian.

Fredericksburg, Texas & Wascott, Wisconsin

HCM is a non-profit health organization, supported by generous donations from the communities it serves.

2011 - 2018

GENERATIONS OF

Remarkable Health Care See what our patients say at hillcountrymemorial.org/mystory

BOERNE • FREDERICKSBURG • JOHNSON CITY KERRVILLE • LLANO • MARBLE FALLS

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RESTORATION ROAD Y.O. Ranch Headquarters works to continue existing legacy, create new traditions

THE ARTS Father-son duo personalize gear with hydrographics

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GOOD TASTE Wild game recipes to try this hunting season

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ON THE PRESERVATION Elephant trainers bring the herd to the Hill Country with big purpose in mind

Your Home in the Hill Country 43

HUNTER’S DECOR Preserving your trophy buck with taxidermy

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HOME SHOWCASE Live on top of the hill in this Kerrville home

Departments

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WHEELS The connection between one man and his military jeep

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HERITAGE Camels call Camp Verde home in the 1850s

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HILL COUNTRY MADE How an admiration for the horseshoe transformed into a successful career

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UNCORKED Sip your wine with the longhorns at this Hill Country winery

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ON THE COVER Debbie Hagebusch with Carlita, one of three giraffes at Y.O. Ranch Headquarters.

Photo by Tom Holden

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OUT & ABOUT Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show Fundraiser, Kerr County 4-H Wild Game Dinner

Photos by Tom Holden

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EDITOR’S LETTER

A time for thanks, change Hello readers, Usually writing my letter is the last thing I do every month. It just seems easier after knowing what the issue entails before writing a letter giving you insight to my favorite stories or why we decided to go in the direction we did.

But this month is different. For once, these are the first words I’m putting to paper. So, here goes.

This issue marks a year I’ve had the privilege to be the editor of this magazine. That’s equivalent to one new website, numerous stories and photo shoots, 52 weeks of planning and countless hours of designing and editing. To say it’s been a whirlwind would be an understatement.

Looking at it now, it has come to my attention that in that whirlwind, I have forgot to thank everyone who has made working for this magazine such a treasure.

The main people I have forgotten to thank are the devoted readers that pick up this magazine and read it from cover to cover. Whether you are a subscriber to The Kerrville Daily Times and receive the magazine in your weekend edition of the paper or you pick up the magazine every month when you leave H-E-B, I want to say, “Thank you.” Even if you have only read one story in a single issue, thank you.

When I took over this magazine, no one had to give me a chance, and there was plenty of reason to question my ability. Nonetheless, this community opened its arms to me, accepted and, I hope, appreciated the direction I took this publication in.

We did some new things this year — including a dog issue and this ranching issue — and there are new things planned for 2019. Throughout every issue I’ve been a part of, I tried my hardest to highlight what makes the Hill Country so special to me: the people.

That being said, thank you to everyone who has let me or other writers into your life. If it wasn’t for the spectacular people that call the area home letting us tell their stories, there is no way we could have continued to create a magazine of such interest.

Speaking of those writers, thank you to the people who have contributed to this wonderful publication since I took over. There have been two couples that I have been lucky to have written for me from the beginning. John and Carol Aceti and John and Polly Holmes, thank you for sticking with me, even when I might not respond to your emails in a timely manner.

Also, a huge thank you to the photographers who have

made this magazine beautiful month after month.

Finally, thank you to everyone at The Kerrville Daily Times, past and present, who put their faith in me when I accepted this position.

For me, the month of November is all about change. Yes, many people think that autumn, in general, is the season for change, which I’m not disagreeing with. But November is the epitome of new beginnings for me. But to have a new beginning, you have to have an ending, which brings me to this issue.

I know I’m not supposed to pick favorites, but this issue is high on the list. I was fortunate enough to be able to feed a giraffe (page 24), hug an elephant (page 28) and meet people who were passionate about their jobs (Matt and Mike Gillespie of Cactus Coatings, page 6, and Kevin Kurz of Heart O’ The Hills Taxidermy, page 43). I am proud of this issue and everyone that has invested their time in it, and I hope you enjoy it even more than I did putting it together.

Thank you again for everything,

Autumn Bernhard Magazine Editor autumn@txhcculture.com

Photo by AR Photography

“Turning a new leaf over, Autumn’s changing to fall.”

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Story by Autumn Bernhard Photos by Tom Holden

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o dip or not to dip, that is the question. The answer for the father-son duo of Matt and Mike Gillespie was the former. And, what started out as dipping their toes into the hydrographic business has turned into completely submerging themselves in the immersion printing world.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been three years,” Matt said. “It’s flown by. It’s definitely grown a lot. We were basically just dipping cups here and there, and now it’s a whole different ball game.”

That new ball game has included doing work for HOOey, Anderson Bean Boots, Ford Motor Company, Hill Country Barrel Racers Association, Mooney and Reckless Kelly.

“We’ve done some pretty cool stuff. You wake up one day and you’re slow, and the next day you have HOOey calling you. It’s just a lot different,” Matt said.

Hydro what?

Hydrographics, also known as hydro dipping, is a method of applying printed designs to three-dimensional surfaces. Virtually any hard surface that can be submerged underwater can be dipped.

“If we can paint it, and it will fit in the tank, we’re good to go,” Mike said.

The men have dipped everything from gun stocks, bows, coolers, welding hoods, skulls, wheelchairs, car parts, cups and guitars.

For Mooney, they dipped the entire interior of an airplane before it was taken to a show.

Another project they took on was dipping the entire interior of a Ford truck. Matt and Mike dipped every plastic piece, which they estimate was at least 300.

Although electronics can not be dipped, one exception is gun scopes, but that doesn’t mean it will be problem free.

“There are ways to do scopes, but they are different.

That is the only thing that I make customers sign a waiver on, so if I mess it up, it’s not my fault,” Matt said, noting only one has gotten water inside. And, of course, it was his dad’s.

“But we were testing it out, and it was an old scope,” Mike said. “We didn’t go through all the proper steps.”

The process After a customer has picked out their desired film and base coat, which could take awhile, considering all the options, the product is prepped, which includes sanding — depending on the product — and priming.

“The prep time is the biggest thing, and that’s where a lot of people in this industry mess up,” Matt said. “Prep is everything. You can’t over prep something, but you can under prep something very easily. If you don’t do it right, it will just flake off.”

It is then painted, dipped, rinsed, and a clear coat finish is applied. The item must dry completely between each stage.

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“Even if you are just dipping stuff, the film has to hydrate for a minute. There’s no way to speed things up. It’s going to take this long no matter what,” Matt said.

“And you can only dip as fast as you can rinse,” Mike added.

“If we can take our time on it, you’re always going to get a better result. When we get rushed, that’s when errors happen.

And sometimes they take longer than they should, because I have to restart,” Matt said.

Still learning “It’s still a learning experience. We will never quit learning,” Matt said. “It’s not necessarily a learning curve most of the time, it’s just trying to keep your options open. You don’t want to get old and boring. You want to try to make something new and fun for people that they want.

“It’s trying different colors over different films that people don’t necessarily order, because they don’t know it looks cool unless they see it. It’s always a challenge to try to come up with something that people want and looks attractive and grabs their attention,” Matt said.

The addition of glow in the dark and color changing paint has opened up a lot more doors for the business. Some of the films have only a select number of base colors that will work without losing part of the film. However, a lot of them can work with any color, adding to the options.

And with 300 to 400 films, 10 more times the amount of colors they had in the beginning and about five times the amount of items they can do, it seems like things will continue to evolve at Cactus Coatings Painting & Hydrographics.

To view more art by the Gillespies, visit their Facebook page by searching for Cactus Coatings Hydrographics & Paint.

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THE ARTS

Area arts events NOVEMBER 1-30: Texas Furniture Makers Show

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m. November 10 reception; Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville; 830-895-2911, kacckerrville.com

NOVEMBER 3-4: “Clear to Partly Crazy”

7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 South U.S. 87, Fredericksburg; 830-997-3588, fredericksburgtheater.org

NOVEMBER 3: The New Buddy Holly Band

6:30 p.m. doors open and 7 p.m. show starts Saturday; The Hangar Hotel, 155 Airport Road, Fredericksburg; 830-997-9990, hangarhotel.com

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6:30 p.m. Gemutlichkeit and 7 p.m. concert Sunday; St. Joseph’s Hall, 212 West San Antonio St., Fredericksburg; 830-997-3588

NOVEMBER 4: Fauré Requiem

4:30-6:30 Sunday; First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St., Kerrville; 830-257-3310, fpckerrville.org

NOVEMBER 6: Gifts of the Season: A Holiday Miniature Show and Sale

Tuesday; Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville; 830-896-2553, museumofwesternart.com

NOVEMBER 8-11: 21st Annual Big Band Bash 5 p.m. doors open and 5:45 p.m. music starts; Hill Top Café, 10661 North U.S. 87, Fredericksburg; 830-997-8922, hilltopcafe.com

NOVEMBER 9-11: Die Kunstler Von Fredericksburg 26th Annual Fine Art Show

5-8 p.m. Friday opening reception, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday and 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday; St. Joseph’s Halle, 212 West San Antonio St., Fredericksburg; 830-997-4589, diekunstler.com

NOVEMBER 10: Third Annual Hill Country Art Feast

5:30-8 p.m. Saturday; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 956 Main St., Kerrville; 210-289-2632, 830-257-8162

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THE ARTS NOVEMBER 18: Zion Music Festival

3-10 p.m. Sunday; Texas Rangers Heritage Center, 1618 East Main St., Fredericksburg; 231-425-8923, zionfest.com

NOVEMBER 24: Concert in the Cave: Sounds of the Season 7 p.m. Saturday; Cave Without A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne; 830-537-4212, cavewithoutaname.com

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NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 22: Annual “Small Works” Art Show 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Insight Gallery, 214 West Main St., Fredericksburg; 830-997-9920, insightgallery.com

NOVEMBER 29: “A Christmas Carol”

7:30 p.m. Thursday; Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville; 830-896-9393, caillouxtheater.com

NOVEMBER 30-DECMEBER 16: “Nuncrackers” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. December 9 and 16; Playhouse 2000 VK Garage, 305 Washington St., Kerrville; 830-896-9393, playhouse2000.com

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GOOD TASTE

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Hunting season provides opportunity to try new recipes Story and photos by Noel Stacey

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hen it comes to ranch cooking, the phrase, “Living off the Land� takes on a whole new meaning. Whether raising livestock or maintaining the right habitat for native or exotic wildlife, the opportunity to live off the land is a blessing for ranchers.

In addition to the protein provided through ranching, landowners can also take advantage of some native plant species that thrive in our beautiful Hill Country.

Rosemary, a key ingredient in two of the recipes featured here, is a prolific, hearty shrub that loves our naturally arid climate, but can also withstand our flash floods and occasional cold winters. Pecan and persimmon trees are also native to our area, offering opportunities to pair these recipes with a delicious dessert.

While our naturally rocky and alkaline soil provides some hindrances for gardening, there are some areas that have rich soil. Those with less than ideal soil, but enough space, can amend the soil for better gardening.

Some garden plants that do well in our native soil include pepper plants such as jalapenos and the native chili pequins, as well as many varieties of squash plants.

If the soil is loose enough, even onions and potatoes can be harvested in our area.

Using the native bounties that come from the land is a great way to honor and appreciate the blessings of our beautiful Hill Country. Keep it native, keep it beautiful, and the land will continue to provide.

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All in One

Pan Backstrap PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

2. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with heavy duty foil. Use two smaller sheets of foil to create two separate compartments on the sheet.

INGREDIENTS 11/2-pound venison backstrap 4 to 5 medium potatoes, cubed 1 pound fresh green beans, snapped Sea salt Cracked black pepper Garlic salt 2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped Olive oil 1 tablespoons butter, sliced thin

3. Toss green beans in olive oil to coat, and place them in one side of the pan.

4. Repeat with the potatoes, placing them in the second compartment.

5. Season green beans with garlic salt and cracked pepper.

6. Season potatoes with rosemary, sea salt and cracked pepper, reserving 1 teaspoon rosemary.

7. Drizzle olive oil over backstrap. Place backstrap on a roasting rack over the potatoes and green beans. Season generously with sea salt, cracked pepper and remaining rosemary, and top with slices of butter.

8. Insert a meat thermometer into the backstrap and bake at 475 degrees for around 20 minutes, until meat reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees. Remove roasting rack and continue to bake the vegetables for a total of 30 minutes.

9. Meanwhile, tent the backstrap with foil and allow it to rest until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 140 degrees.

10. Slice backstrap into 1-inch medallions and serve paired with the roasted green beans and potatoes.

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GOOD TASTE

PREPARATION 1. Using a rubber mallet, tenderize the wild turkey breast half until it’s uniform in thickness, about 1 inch thick.

INGREDIENTS Wild turkey breast half 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup white cooking wine 1 to 2 lemons 4 to 5 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika

2. Combine the flour and seasonings. Dredge the turkey breast half in the seasoned flour. Set aside.

3. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium heat.

When it’s melted and combined, add the coated turkey breast to the skillet.

4. Squeeze the juice from the lemon(s) over the meat, and sprinkle with the rosemary.

5. Add the white cooking wine to the skillet.

6. Continue to fry the breast half for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges appear to be cooked halfway up the sides.

7. Flip the breast half in the skillet and continue to cook for another 7 to 10 minutes, until it’s completely cooked through.

8. Remove the wild turkey breast half from the skillet, slice thin, and serve immediately.

9. Serve on a bed of buttered rice, on top of fettuccine Alfredo, or on a fresh salad.

Lemon Rosemary

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Mini Baked Burritos

with Avocado Ranch Sauce PREPARATION

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 avocado, mashed 1/4 to 1/2 cup ranch dressing 2 cup leftover carnitas, shredded 1/2 onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lime, juiced 1 cup leftover cilantro rice 1 cup pinto beans, drained 2 cup spinach, chopped 6 to 12 flour tortillas 1 cup cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons butter, melted

1. Prepare the Avocado Ranch Sauce: combine chopped cilantro, mashed avocado and ranch dressing. Thin sauce to your liking by adding more or less ranch dressing.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. In a large cast iron skillet, sautĂŠ bell peppers and onions, until tender and lightly charred. Add leftover carnitas (recipe available at mywildkitchen.com) and drizzle with lime juice, stirring frequently to prevent meat from sticking to skillet. Remove from heat when meat is warmed through.

3. Warm tortillas in the microwave between two paper towels for 15 to 20 seconds. Keep warm.

4. At the burrito prep station, layer the following on top of a tortilla: 1 to 2 spoonfuls rice, sprinkle of spinach, 1 to 2 spoonfuls of pinto beans, 2 spoonfuls of meat and vegetables and sprinkle of cheese. (Avoid overstuffing the tortilla.)

5. Roll the tortilla around the filling, and secure with a toothpick. Place in a glass baking dish. Repeat filling steps until the meat is used up.

6. Baste the burritos with the melted butter, and drizzle any remaining butter in the bottom of the dish.

7. Bake the Mini Baked Burritos for 20 minutes. Serve individually topped with the Avocado Ranch Sauce.

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GOOD TASTE INGREDIENTS 2-pound venison or wild pork roast 1 onion, sliced in rings 1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced in rings 2 jalapenos, chopped 2 tablespoons cumin 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon corn starch 16 ounce can beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste, heaping 1 cup long grain rice 2 cup water 1 ounce chicken bouillon cube 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 15-ounce can pinto beans 1 avocado, diced 1 to 2 cup pico de gallo 6 ounces queso fresco, crumbled

PREPARATION 1. Place the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno in the bottom of a large slow cooker, and top with the venison roast, whole or cubed.

2. In a medium bowl, combine cumin, cumin seed, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and corn starch. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth, until completely combined.

3. Pour the sauce over the roast. Cover with a tight lid, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

4. When the roast is tender, shred it with a pair of forks. Recover and set heat to warm.

5. Prepare remaining ingredients 30 minutes before serving. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil, and dissolve chicken bouillon cube. Add chopped cilantro and rice. Return to a boil, then cover with a tight lid. Turn heat to low, and steam rice for 25 minutes.

6. Heat pinto beans in a pot on the stovetop. Slice avocado, crumble queso fresco, and prepare pico de gallo, if necessary.

7. When the rice is tender, stir it to incorporate cilantro.

8. Place a large spoonful of rice in the bottom of individual large soup bowls, and top rice with plenty of saucy meat, pinto beans, pico de gallo, queso fresco and avocado.

9. Stir everything together and enjoy.

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GOOD TASTE

Venison and Veggie

Shish Kabobs PREPARATION 1. Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive burning while grilling.

2. Wash and prepare vegetables. Slice squash and zucchini into large, bite-sized pieces. Remove the stem from the mushrooms.

INGREDIENTS 1 pound venison tenders or backstrap 8 or more canned jalapeno slices 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini squash 6 or more mushrooms, stemmed and scrubbed Handful grape tomatoes 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 to 2 teaspoon favorite seasoning 9 wooden skewers

3. Place the vegetables in a medium bowl, and drizzle with the melted butter.

4. Sprinkle generously with the seasoning of your choice.

5. Alternate veggies on the wooden skewers, being very careful with the mushrooms not to split them in process.

6. Slice the meat into large, bite-sized medallions.

7. Slice the jalapeno slices into halves.

8. Alternate the meat and jalapenos on the remaining skewers.

9. Grill the vegetables first, letting them grill for at least 10 minutes on the first side. When they begin to turn tender, flip them over and continue cooking on the second side.

10. After flipping the vegetable skewers, add the meat skewers to the grill. Grill them for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the outside is seared but the inside is still juicy. Do not overcook the meat.

11. Serve meat and vegetables over a bed of cilantro rice.

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A trusty friend ‘Mighty little jeep’ serves as ‘relic of the past’ Story by John and Polly Holmes Photos by Tom Holden

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anching is the theme this month, so we were poking around in ranching territory. And guess who we stumbled onto? Norm Duggleby.

Norm has owned 15 Jeeps in the last 19 years and likes to collect and restore old military equipment. We can confirm that Jeeps are a great asset on any ranch; however, the one we found at his place is too pristine to haul hay bales through the mud.

Norm has a like-new 1951 M38 Willys Army Jeep towing a fully restored M416 1/4 ton military trailer — complete with a bazooka! It is very similar to the civilian CJ-3A version.

Only 62,329 of them were built during 1950-1951. A few of the model’s unique characteristics were: • It was the first

WHEELS to have a 24-volt electrical system.

• The first with a one-piece windshield and a removable tailgate.

• Properly equipped, it was the first Jeep with true fording capabilities. You could actually drive it completely submerged!

Norm and his wife, Judy, moved to Kerrville from Dallas and currently live in the Drew Lane area. Before the move, Norm had a marketing consulting business, where he had a client who liked to restore old military hardware. His client was planning on restoring the Jeep, but just hadn’t gotten around to it.

Norm saw this Jeep lying in a pile and asked the fellow if he’d sell it — $300 sealed the deal, and three years later the “pile” was moved to Kerrville.

Norm researched the history on this particular vehicle and decided he would keep it absolutely original. He got some help from friends on the restoration but did most if it himself.

Norm spent seven years in the military reserves and got moved around a lot with his job. He’s a patriotic soul and likes to show off his Jeep in parades. Years ago, one of Norm’s clients was Interstate Batteries, which started and sponsored a coastto-coast Great American Race for classic and antique cars.

He participated in it and was at every stop across the country for the first seven years. There were over 100 cars, and the race continued for 25 years.

Norm also has a really cool collection of military memorabilia in his home “museum” that he enjoys showing to other vets, many of whom donate items to the collection. We were so impressed with Norm’s ability to write poetry and how he expressed the bond created between man and machine that we’ll just have to share it with you on the next page.

John and Polly Holmes John and Polly Holmes are longtime gearheads. They have written for automotive publications for more than 40 years. Now, they’re bringing our readers some interesting stories about things with wheels in the Hill Country. Their perspective comes from years of racing, restoring classics and participating in car club activities.

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A Solider’s Friend

By Norm Duggleby When the war was at it hottest And we were all going without much sleep One pal that I could count on Was my mighty little jeep Through beachhead, hell, and fire Our metal mounts would leap With bone weary GI courage I could always trust my jeep Well now the wars are over And my jeep lies in a heap But moving to the hills of Texas My heap of jeep I’ll keep To climb the trails with wife and friends Is my goal before I part With roaming wheels of my tiny jeep With the small but mighty heart I know you all have warned against Me buying this pile of rust But my soul rebelled and told my heart To buy this sacred trust So when you come to visit us I know you will want to ask Can you take me for just one small ride?

In your relic of the past I’ll crank her up and let you ride As we head on down the road And we’ll see the sights of Texas Around our small abode The fun will be as you see my heart And you’ll know I won the fight When it’s humbly said to me that day Norm, I guess that you were right I’ll try not to say “I told you so” As the trust I’ll try to keep But see the fun I’m having With my mighty little jeep 20

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Salute our veterans

This month offers time to thank, support vets KERRVILLE VA OPEN CAR SHOW & PARADE November 10 Open car show and parade to benefit patients at Kerrville VA Hospital. 100 percent of proceeds benefit VA patients.

Entertainment, food, fun and great comradery. Come out and visit with our local warrior veterans.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; VA Medical Center, 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville; 830-792-2580, everycarshow.com

KERR COUNTY VETERANS DAY PARADE November 10 Come support the veterans. Line up starts 10:30 a.m., with step-off at noon. Staging will be from Water Street to A Street for step off, traveling down Water Street, turning onto Earl Garrett to the Kerr County Court House, disbursing north on Earl Garrett.

Noon Saturday; Downtown Kerrville; 830-792-2203

VETERAN’S DAY OBSERVANCE November 11 Join the National Museum of the Pacific War in thanking those who have served this country in the Armed Forces.

The program is free and open to the public.

11 a.m. Sunday; National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 East Main St., Fredericksburg; 830-997-8600, pacificwarmuseum.org

2018 VETERANS DAY PARADE November 11 This parade, sponsored by the Veterans Council of Gillespie County, Gillespie County and the city of Fredericksburg, gives special commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I, featuring military re-enactors, floats with veterans from WWII to the present, marching bands, vintage military vehicles and equipment, vintage and current military aircraft flyover, Following the parade, a WWI-era music concert will be held at Marktplatz.

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WILD RANCHING

Photo by Tom Holden

The Hill Country is known for its ability to house exotic animals.

From giraffes and elephants to bison and wildebeest, you can find a little bit of everything in the hills of Central Texas.

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RESTORATION ROAD

Photos by Tom Holden

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Iconic ranch thriving under new ownership

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By Autumn Bernhard

ides are changing at the Y.O. Ranch Headquarters.

What used to be a spot for the “good ’ol boys” is quickly becoming a tourist destination. The cause for the change? The vision the new owners have for the property.

When Byron and Sandra Sadler, along with their silent partners, Lacy and Dorothy Harber, purchased the near 5,400 acre tract of land that was part of the original Y.O. Ranch, they knew what they wanted to do.

“We want to make this a tourism, family, hunting and wedding destination,” Sandra said. “Charlie (Schreiner) III was a dear friend of ours. We want to continue the legacy of the ranch.”

Debbie Hagebusch, director of tourism at the ranch, has been with the Y.O. for 18 years and has seen the ups and downs of the property.

“It was really hard, because I love this place, and to watch the way it was going down killed me,” she said.

“When the general manager came on board to slowly shut it down, a lot of people left. I was one of the last two

employees here. Byron and Sandra came along and said ‘don’t leave.’ I’d known them, and I knew they were going to put their heart and soul into this place.

And they would make it what it used to be and better. So I stayed on.

“For me, it’s like Christmas every day now. To see this ranch so vibrant and alive again, I never thought this would happen. But Byron and Sandra did it,” she said.

Top photo by Tom Holden; bottom photo courtesy of Y.O. Ranch Headquarters

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The changes the Sadlers have made include renovating all existing buildings, fixing the undriveable road into the ranch, bringing in a new staff and adding 16 private rooms.

“They didn’t want to open this place up until it was perfect,” Debbie said, which was four months after purchasing the property.

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anything during hunting season,” Debbie said.

“They realized this is more than just a hunting ranch. It’s a corporate retreat, a family reunion and wedding venue and a place to hunt.”

Now, the ranch offers guests wild life tours — complete with an opportunity to feed the famous giraffes, both of which are expecting — horseback riding, a shooting range, paint ball, obstacle courses and, of course, hunting.

Photos by Tom Holden

Charlie Schreiner III’s house is being used to hold weddings and corporate parties.

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Photo by Tom Holden

History of the Y.O. In 1852, Charles Schreiner came to the U.S. from Europe at the age of 14. His father died after they came here, making Charles the man of the family.

So, at the age of 15, he joined the Texas Rangers, where he served for two years.

In 1857, he entered the cattle business at Turtle Creek in Kerr County. However, he left to serve in the Third Texas Infantry during the Civil War, returning to Kerr County in 1865.

It wasn’t

hunting ranch for white tail, but the hunters started noticing the strange, exotics and wanted to hunt them. It just exploded into this big market,” Debbie said.

until 1869 that Charles called Kerrville home, where he opened a successful mercantile business.

With the threat of Indian raids in the area, the Kerrville Mounted Rifles was formed, and Charles was appointed captain in 1875.

In 1880, Charles bought the TaylorClements Ranch and its Y.O. Brand.

Texas longhorn cattle became his primary concern, and he eventually made his fortune driving over 330,000 up the Great Western Trail.

By age 79, he had five sons and three daughters. He split the entire ranch, 563,000 acres, between his eight children.

“His youngest son, Walter, got the part of the ranch now named Y.O. Ranch Headquarters,” Debbie said.

In 1922, Charles married Myrtle Barton and had Charlie III. When Charlie III was 10, his father died, leaving the ranch to him and his mother.

“At that time, women were just baring children, but not Myrtle. She ran the ranch; she did everything,” Debbie said.

Charlie III received the Y.O.’s reins in 1951.

“In the 1950s Charlie III was contacted by the curator of the San Antonio Zoo, because they had too many black buck antelope,” Debbie said. “So they brought the excess over here.”

After that, he made friends with the curator of the San Diego Zoo, where he got more exotics over time.

Eventually, the ranch housed exotics from four continents.

“Charlie III was really responsible for organizing all these exotic wildlife associations. This had always been a

out there on the 5,400 acres, breeding,” Debbie said. “That’s how we manage the population. They take the old bulls who aren’t breeding anymore, so the hunter gets their trophy and the meat, and we get the money to help feed and care for other animals. It’s sustainable use.”

On the tourism side, having the animals gives the guides the opportunity to educate people about the animals.

“It’s not just taking photos of them; it helps people understand more of why hunting is done on this ranch,” Debbie said. “We don’t get any federal funding, so we have to make money. If we can’t feed these animals, we can’t raise them anymore.

“The black buck antelope, the first exotic we put on the ranch, actually became extinct in West Pakistan. So, the Schreiner family in the mid ’80s made three shipments back there, and they are not extinct anymore.”

The scimitar-horned oryx, addax and dama gazelle are just a few the ranch is successfully raising that are either critically endangered or extinct in their native land.

“We are so successful with raising them because it’s a similar environment to their native land. They aren’t in a zoo — they are roaming free. To see the animals thrive like they do, it’s amazing.”

“The whole mission in doing this is keeping the traditions and history of the legendary Y.O. Ranch alive,” she said.

Exotic success The Y.O. Ranch Headquarters has two parks that it raises animals in. These animals are not relased for hunting.

“We have exotic game auctions twice a year, where we capture the excess animals and sell them. There are plenty of them

Interested in visiting the Y.O. Ranch Headquarters?

Check out yoranchheadquarters.com.

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Bridging the gap between humans, elephants Story and photos by Autumn Bernhard

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olding on to each other’s tail with their trunk, five elephants descend down into a valley in the Texas Hill Country. As a group of 45 watch, there is silence. Looking around, some faces are wrinkled with age, others have a sweet innocence of pre-adolescence.

The common thread: The pure awe in everyone’s eyes.

Each elephant methodically places their next step, making their way to the eager guests. You can start to hear a resounding, “Wow,” from the awestruck crowd.

The trainers at The Preserve in Stonewall are used to seeing this reaction, but it hasn’t gotten old yet, and won’t anytime soon. They know they are giving attendees a special treat, and sharing their love and passion for these giants will always hold a special place in their hearts.

“We think it’s great. We really enjoy sharing the elephants with people,” said Gary Johnson, coowner of The Preserve. “It’s just so important that people come in contact and have that one-on-one, personal contact.”

“To have these elephants that we love and take care of, to be able to give somebody that experience that they can’t have or would normally not have, right here in Texas, we are happy to do that,” said Kari, Gary’s wife and co-owner.

And Gary and Kari have been fortunate enough to know the connection between human and elephant since they were young.

The beginning At 14, Kari was a full-time apprentice to her stepfather, Smokey Jones, a renowned elephant trainer. Gary “purchased” his first elephant when most guys were saving for their first car. The cost? A llama and a pygmy goat. You could say the love for elephants was in their veins.

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“Both of us have never done anything much different,” Kari said. “We are so blessed to do what we do.”

Together, the couple has been doing this for 46 years, but it wasn’t until recently the duo called the Hill Country home.

“We moved here in May, and we are absolutely thrilled,” Kari said. “We have been welcomed with open arms. I’ve never felt like I belong as much as I do here. We are here to stay.”

The couple now own 57 acres, where they provide “intimate, meaningful experiences between people and animals that generates a level of caring that cannot be achieved any other way.”

This includes being able to bathe one of the elephants, give pedicures and be able to look into the eyes of each elephant — Tai, Dixie, Kitty, Rosie and Becky.

“It’s amazing how much elephants touch your heart,” Kari said. “I can’t imagine not loving them forever.”

An unbreakable bond Creating that connection between man and elephant has become more important as elephant numbers are dwindling.

“The biggest problem is human-animal conflict.

They are fighting over the same food and land,” Kari said. “We believe the contact will help create more ambassadors for the them.”

“Why would you ever care about something if you didn’t have personal contact of some sort?”

Gary added. “You cannot get that from a book or movie.”

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Johnsons took it upon themselves to help the endangered species.

“When we first started out, our goal in life was to breed elephants — breed this endangered species, which wasn’t happening much back then,” Kari said. “That was one of the coolest things to do in our lives — to have these babies belong to this species’ survival plan.”

The five female elephants at The Preserve range in age from 26 to 44, which is past the breeding age.

On the preservation In one weekend, an 84th birthday was celebrated by a guest, a dad gave his daughter a surprise of being able to touch her favorite animal and a child’s wish was fulfilled.

“There was a girl who had cancer and went into remission, and an organization was going to send her to Thailand to see elephants because she’s crazy about them,” Kari said.

“She got sick again, and couldn’t go, because she’s going to start treatment again. Her aunt arranged for her to come out here. She was over the moon.”

No matter their reason for attending, all the guests left The Preserve with smiles on their faces. But they weren’t the only ones smiling.

Looking at the eight trainers, each had ear-toear grins, each knowing they were a part of a special moment in the guests’ lives.

“The elephants are like children that never grow up and leave home,” Kari said with a laugh. “They get great nutrition, great exercise and the best medical care. We want them to live a long, long time. Our goal is to make sure these five elephants have a great life for their whole lives.”

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Camping camels

HERITAGE

Hill County home to 1856 Army experiment

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By Autumn Bernhard

ne of the most unique military experiments took place in Kerr County more than 150 years ago.

The study: Can camels be a valuable asset in the Southwest? The result: Successful... by most outcomes.

The idea was first suggested by Jefferson Davis, who at the time was a Mississippi senator and had conceived the idea of using camels for transportation while he was in Mexico with the U.S. Army in 1848.

In Texas, forts and camps had sprung up throughout the state, but the climate and landscape made communication and transportation very difficult. Soldiers, mules and horses were suffering in the harsh environment. Thus, camels seemed like a logical solution.

And the research proved it would be better financially and functionally. As Major C. Wayne pointed out in April 1851, “A wagon, with 5 to 7 mules, costs about $500. It takes, on an average, one year to get from San Antonio to El Paso and back.”

On the other hand, “each camel will journey from San Antonio to El Paso (800 miles) and back (1,600 miles) 4 times within the year,” wrote G.R. Glidden.

Davis attempted to acquire approval and funding for the project for several years, coming up empty each time.

It wasn’t until he was appointed Secretary of War that he was able to present the idea of importing camels to President Franklin Pierce and a still skeptical Congress.

“I again invite attention to the advantages to be anticipated from the use of camels and dromedaries for military and other purposes,” he said in 1854, recommending an “appropriation be made to introduce a small number of the several varieties of this animal, to test their adaptation to our country.”

On March 3, 1855, Congress passed an appropriation of $30,000 “to be expended... in the purchase and importation of camels and dromedaries to be employed for military purposes.”

So, camels were loaded on a ship and brought over to the Southwest, reaching Indianola on April 29, 1856, releasing 33 camels in Texas.

Finding a place to house the camels proved difficult.

In a letter to Davis, U.S. Army Major Henry C. Wayne wrote, “I returned yesterday from an examination of Fort Martin Scott. This post is situated in a tract of barren sand and post oak. In the immediate vicinity of the Fort there is no grazing worth anything.

“A post having been established at Green Valley (Val Verde) within sixty miles of this place (San Antonio), and in a county, according to representations made to me, suitable to our purposes” That camp is Camp Verde, and Wayne found it a perfect home for the camels.

“The position is in every aspect favorable for our animals and for demonstrating their usefulness for burden, for expresses, and for scouting. An abundance of fine grass and good water, of lime to be had for the burning, of sand, stone and timber, and of lumber and shingles to be procured within a distance of five miles, gives me every facility for keeping and sheltering the animals at a comparatively moderate rate,” he wrote in a letter to Davis.

So, “Little Egypt” was established with the camels arriving August 26 and 27, 1856.

A day later, the experiments started. Wayne sent six camels for oats, in company with three wagons.

“The six camels transported over the same ground and distance, the weights of two six mule wagons, and gained on them 42.5 hours in time. Remember moreover, the keep of a camel is about the same as that of a mule,” Wayne wrote to Davis.

More experiments included 24 camels being sent to California, which was also a success. A winter survey on the New Mexico route from Fort Smith, Arkansas, also proved successful. Camels were also used in mapping in the Trans-Pecos.

Camels were exactly what the Army needed at the time.

But the locals had other concerns. People had no use for them, horses and mules had an unconquerable fear of them and would bolt when they smelled them, and the packers and soldiers found them difficult to handle and detested their smell.

“I see by the public print some 80 camels... will be offered for sale to the United States as pack animals. I know but little about the fitness of camels for the Army, but those now at Verde do not transport their own forage.

I would not give one mule for five camels. I do not object to the purchase of these camels, but I ask they may not be put in this Department for service,” read an 1858 letter sent to HQ, Washington, D.C., by the Major General of the U.S. Army.

In the winter of 1861, Texas Confederates seized Camp Verde and 80 camels and two Egyptian drivers passed into Confederate hands.

Some camels were set loose on the open range near Camp Verde and some were used to freight cotton bales from Kerr County to Brownsville.

With the war and the development of railroads, camels became unneeded, and when the government recaptured the fort in 1865, the more than 100 camels were sold.

The Kerrville Genealogical Society has the only organized and bound documents from the National Archives and Records Administration. It is available for the public to view at the Kerr Regional History Center, 125 Lehmann Drive.

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Luck be a horseshoe Pipe Creek artist finds inspiration in iconic Western image

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or Jim Brandvik, there’s just something about Road to Bandera a horseshoe that he can’t get away from.

Although the artist ratcheted his father’s lead However, the Bandera County silversmith up a notch, Jim’s road to Bandera from the Texas and jewelry artist isn’t complaining.

Panhandle included several detours, including one “Something in my brain is wired to like it. The as a state trooper in New Mexico in the 1980s. shape is found throughout nature and is very After moving back to Texas, he sold pagers in appealing. But to me, a horseshoe always has the San Antonio. Eventually, Jim started an IT business potential to become something else,” he said. with his son and began searching for a homestead As “The Original Horseshoe Engraver,” Jim has in the Hill Country. It was time, he felt, to deal turned a horseshoe’s pleasing with an “artistic itch he had been tilde shape, one of the trying to scratch” for a while.

West’s true iconic images, His place in the Hill into very special oneCountry — which he of-a-kind artwork currently shares with — artwork that’s wife, Blondie, and an become his signature Australian shepherd, leitmotif.

Tex — is on the Gray After preparing Stone Ranch in Pipe regular horseshoes, Creek, which he which are usually purchased in 2000. provided by clients, Jim Enter engraving meticulously At the same engraves the highly time, Jim began polished surfaces engraving. with vintage rope “I had always patterns, scroll liked drawing and and leaf work, sculpting, but I stars, horses, Native Jim Brandvik primarily wanted to American symbols and engrave horseshoes, other Western themes. which gave me the best of He also adds names and both worlds,” he said. lettering, something most In 2006, Blondie encouraged engravers avoid. him to pursue his art more “Lots of engravers consider frequently. lettering to be a secondary element, Jim hit his first obstacle while attempting but, although you can sometimes fudge to design his own engraving tools. engraving, a 6-year-old can tell if letters are not “Pretty quickly, I realized that tool sharpening perfect,” Jim explained. and tool geometry was very important. An His talent came from his parents — a mother incorrectly sharpened tool will skid over the surface who encouraged her son’s interest in art and of the metal or dig in too deeply rather than incise a father who transformed old horseshoes into a nice cut,” he explained. hatracks, hoofpicks and boot scrapers, among other useful items.

Finally, a kindred spirit, experienced engraver Steve Ellsworth of Denver, offered Jim a mini“Back in the ’70s, repurposing utilitarian items was not as common as it is now,” Brandvik said. apprenticeship.

“I started small and evolved. I always had design ability. I just had to learn how to use the tools.”

Photo courtesy of The Original Horseshoe Engraver

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Cowboys & Indians mag In the beginning, people didn’t always “get” Jim’s highly engraved horseshoes.

“They’d immediately turn the horseshoe upside down, even when there was lettering on it,” he said. “Then they’d ask, ‘Do you put these on horses?’”

All that changed when his wife sent photos and information about her husband’s work to Cowboys & Indians, the premier magazine of the West.

“They contacted me and asked if I would be interested in the magazine doing a story about me,” Jim said.

In 2009, that profusely illustrated, two-page spread changed everything for him. Orders started pilling in weekly, putting Jim in a bind.

“It takes me a long time to engrave a horseshoe,” he said, noting the upside to the exposure. “People finally began to understand what I was doing, and I didn’t have to try and sell it to them.”

Courtesy of the article, Jim’s engraved horseshoes have found homes in Australia, Italy, South American, Norway, Canada and Japan.

From ‘Invitation Only’ to Brooks & Dunn To date, his most famous equine footwear art object belongs to the quarter horse Invitation Only, the sire of 210 World Championship, Congress Championship and Reserve Championship and is a 2008 inductee into the National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame.

The most expensive horseshoe Brandvik has created was once worn by a Clydesdale and cost $1,250.

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horseshoes, most of my gross revenue comes from jewelry sales,” Jim said.

Not surprisingly, his jewelry — including rings, pendants and bracelets, as well as knives, belt buckles, spurs, money clips and other accessories — are also intricately engraved.

Last November, Jim created a special pendant for Ronnie Dunn of the award-winning duo, Brooks & Dunn.

“Blondie and I went to Vegas to see their show and give the pendant to Ronnie,” Jim recalled. “We also presented some of my original items to Kix Brooks and Reba McEntire.”

Horseshoe for luck Jim’s original creation, which has become his signature, plays on the luck that’s always been attributed to a horseshoe. After engraving a horseshoe, he divides it into 11 parts and allows clients to select the section that most appeals to them.

After adding a bale, jump ring hook and chain, the horseshoe artifact is turned into a sterling silver pendant.

“Everyone can select their own piece of luck,” Blondie said.

To view his engraved art pieces, visit horseshoeengraver.com.

Top left photo courtesy of The Original Horseshoe Engraver top right photo by Judith Pannebaker; bottom photo courtesy The Original Horseshoe Engraver

“He let me look over his shoulder for four days and showed me how to sharpen a tool properly,” Jim said, noting he also learned about different graver geometries. “He had modern tools and introduced me to a reciprocating AirGraver handpiece.

I realized immediately that was the way to go.”

Jim now reserves his manual hammer mostly for gold inlay work.

Returning to the Hill Country, he began his artistic career in earnest, using a bottle of compressed air to power his newly acquired tools.

“I started small and evolved. I always had design ability. I just had to learn how to use the tools,” he explained.

Currently, Jim designs and makes engraving tools for jewelers.

“He’s selling them like crazy,” said Blondie, who remains her husband’s biggest fan.

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Take a long sip Hill Country cellar adds ranching touch to wine tasting Story by John and Carol Aceti Photos by Autumn Bernhard

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hen Dr. Michael Dickey, a practicing emergency room doctor, and Deanna Dickey, a former nurse, bought a winery at 315 Ranch Road 1376 outside of Fredericksburg in 2015, two longhorns — Brix and Tannins — were part of the package.

So the name Longhorn Cellars was a natural. A soft opening was held in June 2018 and a grand opening on Sept. 29 with lots of wine, barbecue and music.

Besides the longhorns, there is the family pet, Carlito, a snowy white, lean and sinewy donkey who loves the longhorns. They only tolerate Carlito, but he seems to handle it well. The longhorns and Carlito roam freely, but patrons are advised to keep a distance between themselves and the longhorns.

Can one stay away from people-friendly Carlito? Well, not so much. If you don’t go to him, he will come to you.

John was taking photos of the area and the longhorns when he felt bumps between his shoulder blades. It was Carlito, who apparently decided he was not giving him enough attention.

Hopefully, Carlito is somewhat placated since one of their best-selling wines is named after him. Burro Blanco blends 50 percent roussanne and 50 percent muscat. This wine has scents of flowers and tropical fruits and is quite exotic. It is wonderful with a cheese assortment, as well as roasted chicken, pork chops and dishes with cream sauces.

Other best sellers include the Wrangle, which is a blend of some fantastic grape varietals, and when wrangled together, make the most intriguing and complex red wine.

This is a bold, yet smooth, finishing wine that is sure to please any cabernet lover. Notes of blackberry, black

currant jelly, leather, tobacco and dark chocolate fill the palate with a luscious bouquet. This is absolutely the wine to pair with flavorful dishes, including steaks, mushrooms, grilled vegetables, stews and venison.

To honor those amazing longhorns, Brindle Blend is named for the brindle pattern and coloration of certain longhorn cattle. It consists of 34 percent aglianico, 33 percent petite sirah and 33 percent cinsault. It’s a balanced, almost silky wine, for all occasions. The aromas are of clove, red fruit 38

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UNCORKED and toast. Food pairings are virtually endless. Suggested dishes include Italian pasta and lasagna, seafoods with bold flavors and steak and potatoes. A favorite pairing is chicken, lamb and vegetable tajine (stew).

Longhorn Cellars supplies most of the grapes from their three vineyards at the estate, Hye and Pontotoc, Texas. They plan to release 1,500 cases of various wines this year. Their expert wine maker is Dr. Bob Young of Bending Branch Winery. Dr. Bob and Dr. Michael are both passionate about wine and generally no medical topics intrude in their conversations.

The wine tasting room of Longhorn Cellars speaks ranch with comfy chairs dressed in cow hide. In this room, you can almost hear folks swapping stories of ranch life.

Their unique“Pay It Forward” program is a gift that keeps on giving. Anyone who wants to treat another to a wine tasting or glass of wine can pay for it and designate who receives it — such as a firefighter, a single mom or a member of the armed service. Obviously, the recipient is delighted and 90 percent of the time then becomes the gifter for another person.

Even the wine club options are ranch themed: a Wild West membership nets three bottles a year, the Cattle Drive Club offers six bottles and the Posse includes 12. Wine is picked up or shipped in October, February and April.

An exclusive offer is the 2018 Lone Wolf Club, featuring four bottles of Single Barrel 2016 Hill Country Tannat from Veraison Hills Vineyard. Only 24 cases are produced.

Longhorn Cellars is a family affair with their children involved in every aspect of the business. There are certainly award-winning wines in their stable. So, as soon as they have time to enter contests, the medals will no doubt come their way. Michael, Deana and the family will celebrate, and no doubt Carlito, Brix and Tannins will be invited.

John and Carol Aceti After encouragement from Dick Holmberg, owner of Singing Water Vineyards, John wrote “Wineries of the Texas Hill Country Plus One Fine Brewery” in December 2016.

After visiting 30 wineries in the Hill Country, he is convinced the area has plenty to offer wine connoisseurs and casual wine enthusiasts.

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Taxidermy: The art of breathing life into wildlife trophies

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“I didn’t make them, I just remounted them. God did some incredible stuff.”

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Do’s and don’ts in the field Once your buck is on the ground, you need to be extra cautious to ensure you are giving the taxidermist everything needed for your trophy to look his best.

“The better quality specimen they bring me, the better quality specimen I can give back to them,” said Kevin Kurz, owner of Heart O’ The Hills Taxidermy.

• Avoid dragging on the ground, which can cause damage to the fur and puncture the hide. Instead, place your deer on a sled or four wheeler.

• If available, wear latex gloves.

• Keep the hide cool to prevent spoilage and hair lose.

• Don’t leave your deer in the sun.

• Cut the hide properly. The belly cut should stop well before the front legs, and don’t split the brisket, stop at the middle of the ribcage. Cut the skin around the legs above the knees.

• Leave plenty of hide for options.

• Pull the hide away from the carcass as you skin.

• Peel the skin forward up to the ears and jaw, exposing the head and neck junction.

• Cut into neck approximately three inches from the skull.

• Roll the head and hide up, place in a plastic bag and put in the freezer until taking it to the taxidermist.

• Do not attempt to remove the skull. That is the first step for the taxidermist.

Imitating nature Once you drop the hide off at the taxidermist, they flesh, salt and dry it before sending it off to a tannery. Once it is back, the desired form is ordered.

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shapes, turns, sneaks, half sneaks — so they don’t have to be altered much” Imitation is a large part of taxidermy.

“A lot of it is just trying to copy nature as close as you can,” he said. “You have pictures of the parts of the animal, and you sit and compare how well you are doing.

The biggest thing you do is go by reference, and the reference is the real thing.

“You want to make them look as realistic as possible,” he said. “When you first pick up a mount, it should look like it just died.”

The process Once the form comes in, it is covered in a hide paste, and the hide is stretched over it.

The mounting process typically takes four to five hours, but the drying time takes an average of two weeks, depending on the weather and humidity.

And the drying time can’t be hurried.

“If you do the finish work too early, things will start to crack,” he said, noting the finish work is what makes the mount look lifelike and includes adding eye details and texture to the nose with poxies and paints. “Most of us use the same forms, so they are going to look somewhat similar. It comes down to the actual finish work.”

That artistic part it is what made Kevin get into the business in 1981-82.

“I like to look at it and go, ‘Alright, it looks good’ But I didn’t make them, I just remounted them. God did some incredible stuff,” he said.

Keeping your mount lively Just as there are tips before you get your mount, there are things you should do after to ensure its quality as well.

• Keep it in a controlled environment.

• Don’t hang it near excessive heat.

• Try to protect it from UV light, which will turn the hide white.

• Use Mane ‘n Tail conditioner.

“They tend to get gray, and they look dead-looking and washed out,” Kevin said. “I’m thinking if this is done every six months or once a year, it will protect it.”

• Use furniture polish on the antlers, to avoid drying.

“If it’s hung up and not protected, it will look dead again. It might look right, but it doesn’t look alive,” he said.

For see more of Kevin’s work, visit heartothehillstaxidermy.com.

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November Calendar

This month offers festivals, fundraisers, game dinners, more GILLESPIE COUNTY VETERANS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR EXHIBIT November 1-30

This exhibit will include photos and information about some of the 338 men who served and returned to Gillespie County after World War I. Free for viewing during regular museum hours.

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; Vereins Kirche, 100 West Main St., Fredericksburg; 830-997-2835, pioneermuseum.net

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL November 3 Enjoy the Fall Family Festival at the Historic Herff Farm, where there will be children’s activities, arts and crafts, family yoga, live music, demonstrations and tours of the Herff Farm.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, Boerne; 830-249-4616

HARPER VFD FISH FRY November 3 Annual catfish dinner fundraiser held on the opening day of hunting season to benefit the Harper Volunteer Fire Department and EMS Service. Plates by donation, and there will be raffle tickets available for great prizes.

11 a.m. Saturday; Harper Fire Station, 84 North Ranch Road 783, Harper; harper-vfd-ems.com

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KENDALL COUNTY WILD GAME DINNER November 3 Go hog wild at the eighth annual event. Admission includes savory wild game dishes, live and silent auctions and registration for door prizes. Enjoy some old favorites like smoked turkey, smoked pulled pork and brisket tacos.

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Be thankful This month offers time to reflect, celebrate, count blessings THANKSGIVING DANCE November 21

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING November 22

Kick off the holiday season to live music by Dale Watson at Luckenbach’s Thanksgiving Dance.

A Thanksgiving church service that includes the opportunity to express gratitude for blessings.

7 p.m. Wednesday doors open; Luckenbach, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop; 830-997-3224, luckenbachtexas.com

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday; The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive, Kerrville; 830-315-5753, kerrvillekroc.org

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8TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K AND 10K RUN/WALK November 24

Spend your holiday outside of the kitchen, and celebrate Thanksgiving at Mo-Ranch. There’s excitement for all ages happening, including high ropes course, archery, worship services, hay rides, star gazing party, white elephant bingo, campfires and s’mores, canoeing, nature classes, movie nights, compass class, canvas painting, crafts and cookie decorating activities, hiking and more.

A one-mile Fun Run, 5K or 10K race benefiting the MOM Center. Event starts and ends at the Fredericksburg Elementary School. Registration includes a T-shirt.

Times vary; Mo-Ranch Conference Center, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt; 800-460-4401, moranch.org

8:30 a.m. Saturday 5K and 10K and 9:30 a.m. fun run; Fredericksburg Elementary School, 1608 North Adams St., Fredericksburg; 830-456-8840 All listings from area convention and visitors bureaus.

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TEXAS HILL COUNTRY COWBOY GATHERING November 8-10 A celebration of song, story, poetry and art featuring internationally acclaimed, regional and local talent.

Songwriters, poets, balladeers and artists will celebrate the legend and cowboy spirit in all of us. An event for all ages.

Special event Thursday night at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium will present the letters of C. M. Russell with Randy Rieman.

7 p.m. Thursday, all day Friday and Saturday; Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 South U.S. 87, Fredericksburg; 888-669-7114, texashillcountrycowboygathering.com

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HUNTERS NIGHT OUT FUNDRASIER November 10 Hunters, history buffs and friends of the Fort are invited to attend this event. This will be a fun time with major prizes suitable for hunters plus other great prizes like gift certificates and more. There will be live music and food.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday; Fort Martin Scott, 1606 East Main St., Fredericksburg; 830-217-3200, ftmartinscott.org

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Get merry This month offers ways to get into the holiday spirit, get a head start on shopping BOERNE HOLIDAY MARKET DAYS November 10-11 Start or finish your holiday shopping while Main Plaza comes alive with great shopping in an outdoor setting.

Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations. Food and music top the experience.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Main Plaza, 100 North Main St., Boerne; 210-844-8193, boernemarketdays.com

ARTMART CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW November 16-December 14 A hand-made Christmas shopping extravaganza.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road South, Ingram; 830-367-5120, hcaf.com

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This nonprofit shopping event gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase gifts while bringing help and hope to those in need in the U.S. and throughout the world. Gifts of safe drinking water, livestock, medical and educational aid are available, as well as tangible and distinctive gifts made by victims of war, human trafficking and poverty. All money goes directly to the 16 missions represented. Cash and checks only.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday; Ryan Hall of First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, 800 Jefferson St., Kerrville; fpckerrville.org

KERR COUNTY ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE AND COURTHOUSE LIGHTING CEREMONY November 17 Officially welcome the holiday season with a lighted parade and the arrival of Santa Claus on his signature fire truck. The parade will commence at the corner of the G Street Bridge and Water Street. It will travel westbound on Water Street, make a right on Earl Garrett Street and end at the Kerr County Courthouse.

After the parade, enjoy a Christmas program, caroling and the lighting of the courthouse and the tree ceremony.

6 p.m. Saturday; Downtown Kerrville; 830-258-1151, kerrvilletx.gov

LIGHTING OF THE GERMAN CHRISTMAS PYRAMID & COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE November 23 Experience the nostalgic beauty of yesteryear this holiday season in Fredericksburg. After the lighting, Santa will make his way to the Oktoberfest Halle at Marktplatz, where free cookies, hot chocolate and bottled water will be available. Children are invited to take free photos with Santa and groups are encouraged to take photos at the holiday selfie station.

6 p.m. festivities begin and 7 p.m. lighting Friday; Marktplatz, 100 block of West Main St., Fredericksburg; 830-997-6523, visitfredericksburgtx.com

DICKENS ON MAIN November 23-24 This 19th annual celebration officially kicks off the holiday season in Boerne, spreading tidings of good cheer and merriment galore. The whole family will enjoy live musical entertainment, snow on Main Street, Dickens-era theatrical performances, a variety of children’s activities including Santa, live ice sculpting shows, horse-drawn carriage rides, a snow slide and more.

4-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Main Street from Blanco to River Road, Boerne; boernedickensonmain.com All listings from area convention and visitors bureaus.

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EVENTS GILLESPIE COUNTY WILD GAME DINNER November 17 Evening of wild game appetizers, beverages, live auction, raffle and silent auction benefiting youth and adult agricultural education in the Texas Hill Country.

5:30-10 p.m. Saturday; Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg; 830-998-1815

BOERNE FALL ANTIQUES SHOW November 17-18 A real antiques show featuring exhibitor booths overflowing with the finest American antiques found in the market today. Exhibitors gather their treasures and save their best for this nationally acclaimed show.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road, Boerne; 830-329-2870, texasantiqueshows.com

THE PEDDLER SHOW November 23-25 Find the latest styles in women and kids clothing, jewelry, rustic furniture, gourmet foods, home decor, organic soaps/lotions, unique gifts and more.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg; 512-358-1000, peddlershow.com

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The 35th annual Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show Fundraiser delivered on its promise to bring guests entertainment, drinks, food, a silent auction and a lot of surprises.

This year’s theme was Denim and Diamonds and celebrated 35 years of providing scholarships, capital improvements and auctions sales to the community, youth and association.

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1. Charley and Lisa Pena.

2. Reagan and Julie Boles.

3. Susan James and Dene Huffaker.

4. Tom and Cheri Venditti.

5. Kimberleigh Geistweidt and John Kovacs.

6. Roxann Gallegos, Hollie Andreas,

Jillian Doyal and Troy Witt.

7. Roy and Serena Walston.

8. Jamie Flores and Amber Bond.

9. Linda Kaiser and Debbie Chapman.

10. Maria and Jose Valdez.

11. Keith and Sharon Pintsch.

12. Tabor and Katie McMillan.

13. Jan Knape and Caryn Talarico.

14. Tiffany Pierce and Shannon Tonroy.

15. Julie and Tommy Taylor.

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1. Jason Gonzalez, Britny and Billy Saunders.

2. Heather Bates and Brian Behrens.

3. Ed Gonzales and Gwen Lambert.

4. Trish Davis, Sean Tokaz and Ashlea Martin.

5. Paula Beaver, Hollie Andreas and Cindy Huggins.

6. Ryan, Ella Owens and Owens, Harley Belew and Jack Hutcherson.

7. Ben Garvill, Lupe and Eli Garcia.

8. Don Harris, Rebecca Dittmar and Lindsey Forster.

9. Britney, Sam and Wes Roberts.

10. Kathy and Bob Porter.

11. Mandy Langbein, Makayla Waiser, Hannah Baker, Callie Waiser and Kailey Langbein.

12. Riley and Rian Dill.

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Last month, the Kerr County 4-H Wild Game Dinner raised money for the 4-H Club Leadership and Development program, which serves more than 450 youth across Kerr County.

The event included a dinner and a raffle with exotic hunts, firearms, taxidermy, hunting and fishing gear, jewelry and much more up for grabs.

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