LocalTouch Comal- the Final Issue before Re-Branding - Featuring - the Hawaii Issue

May 2020

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Kid's Screen Time Try Self Care for 2020 Just like Grand Dad use to Drink > Mill-King A True Character My Life Loch I'm just a Girl who Loves to Fish Long Live the Bat Far Infrared Rays Southern Wind Action Angler Special Section: Ono in Oahu

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Editor's Letter Aloha, Last time I wrote, Tammie and I were planning our trip to Hawaii thinking that it was going to be the big thing for 2020 – ooops. Since we have gotten back, the world has been put through some unbelievable challenges. There have been times that I have woken in the morning expecting to see credits signifying the end of a “B”rated horror movie only to find that reality is most definatly the star of today.

With all that is happening and what seems to be a race between Positive and Negative emotions - I started to think about what I could do to help keep a light shining in my personal universe – what could I do to bring sunshine to those I interact with. If you follow me on social media you will have noticed my daily posts – from “Daily Motivation board”, “The Big Question”,” Can’t Wait” to the Virtual meeting place Tammie and I started – “Positively Café-Nated and Wine Bistro” – we do an online zoom gatherings about 3 times a week. At the present moment, it is invitation only so if you are interested please let me know.

That also made me realize that I needed to do another change…. this is the last issue of LocalTouch Comal. Starting this summer be looking for – The Positively Café-Nated News. This will be a digital Magazine looking at Positive Wellness – Spiritually, Emotionally, Physically and Mentally. We will focus on the global community and positive energy.

I will not be running paid ads but ads whose value is that they promote “Positive Wellness”, taking care of ourselves, our family, our environment, and our global community. With articles written from a place of passion and well-being.

In closing I would like to quote one of my favorite songs and this verse which I feel expresses the magazine’s new direction:

“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.” ― John Lennon Mahalo,

Ron and Tammie Smith

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Our family, the Millers, have owned and operated a dairy since 1941.

Today’s operation is owned by Billy Miller (2nd generation) and Craig Miller (3rd generation). In 1941 Arnold and Minnie Miller moved to a new farm in the Crawford area and started milking cows there. They would sell the milk and cream at the farm or at the small general store in Crawford. Their small dairy that grew over time, and they then began selling their milk to a co-op as that became a more popular model of selling milk for dairy farmers.

Their son, Billy Miller, worked with his father on the farm before and after finished college at Texas A&M. He later bought out his father out of the farm when his father retired. Billy and his wife, Shorty, operated the dairy on the family’s home place for many years. They grew the size of the dairy and also bought more land in the area. In 1993, they built a new, state of the art dairy facility about a mile from the home place dairy. While farming they raised three children who went to school in McGregor and then later off to college at Texas A & M and Tarleton State University.

In 2004 Craig, Billy and Shorty’s youngest son, came home after graduating college at Tarleton State University to work on the family farm bringing his wife, Rhianna. Although she grew up in a Texas county populated by dairies (Comanche County), she did not have a dairy background. She and Craig met at Tarleton where Rhianna earned her business degrees. In 2008, Rhianna began working on the family farm as well. For a time, Craig

and Rhianna operated a business independent of the dairy; however, it was still based around cattle. With this business they were able to travel all over the United States learning about the cattle and dairy industry.

Then the economy hit the dairy industry hard in 2010. It was apparent that continuing to dairy in a conventional manner was not a viable option for our farm. The family started to explore alternative dairy options. Spurred by Rhianna’s allergy to milk and a suggestion from a friend, the family investigated making raw milk cheese and selling raw milk.

During our research we found a need for low temperature pasteurized and non-homogenized dairy products. Our research found that this type of batch pasteurization was legal for transport off the farm for sales to retailers, restaurants, and end consumers. We learned that many people who have intolerances or side effects from drinking “conventional grocery store milk” (high or super high pasteurized milk) can actually drink this batch pasteurized milk since it is free from additives, preservatives or chemicals.

In addition, many of the nutrients in the low temp, nonhomogenized milk stays intact compared to conventional grocery store milk.

These needs began to change our family farm. In early 2012, the new structure of our business was born, and Mill-King Market and Creamery began hitting Austin farmer’s markets and store shelves. From this time on, all our practices changed to promote unadulterated dairy products. We are very strict on what our cows eat, how they are treated, and how the milk is handled in our processing facility. We are passionate about our cows and getting their natural, wholesome milk to consumers.

We are very different from your average dairy farm. We are farmstead creamery. We make low temperature pasteurized, non-homogenized milk, cream, and cheese on the dairy farm. We are different from other dairy

farms because we process our own milk. Most dairy farms sell their milk to a co-op that then sells the milk to processors where it is processed then it is sold to distributors then sold to stores/restaurants etc. We do most of the process ourselves. We raise the calves to delivering the milk to distributors.

At one time we actually delivered every gallon we made; however, as we have grown that is one area that we have had to outsource. We needed to spend more time making good milk and not making deliveries.

Other areas that make us different from other dairy farmers are that we grass feed our herd the majority of the year, and we grow as much of our feed as possible. We only use non-gmo seeds and feed sources. We also follow organic standards on the treatment of our animals and our land. We have expanded our operation to include processing the milk from several other Waco area dairies. These family friends and fellow dairymen have converted their operations to follow our standards.

It’s important to do things as we do, because that is what makes our milk excellent. It is important to treat and feed the cows as we do because it effects our product. It is much harder. Previously we were a dairy farm.

Now, in addition to being a dairy farmers we are also a fluid processor, a cheesemaker, a milk hauler and a delivery company. Things are much more complex.

People are drawn to our product for a variety of reasons. Some people find it because they are looking for product that will not affect their milk allergies and it is the closest to completely raw that you can get for many in the large cities. Some are looking for humanely treated animals, some for a direct link

back to the farm, some are looking for a pure product without all of the artificial stuff, and finally some are looking for a great tasting product. So many coffee roasters and coffee shops minimally source their beans or take great care with the roasting of those beans so naturally they want to pair that with an excellent source of milk. When you compare a side by side taste of our milk with conventional store milk, there is a distinct difference. This difference is important, and it is imperative as a society that we are aware of what is in our foods. We have gotten away from basic, simplistic food into a world where everything is highly processed. This is not good for a body’s overall wellness. We want people to do their own research and learn what they are putting in and on their bodies.

We now have a small farm store located on the dairy that specializes in clean, farm fresh foods. In addition to our milk, cream and cheese, we have everything from grass-fed beef to harsh chemical free body products. It is open every day, all day on the honor system. We allow people to come in, take care of themselves, and leave either cash or check for their goods. We wanted to take our milk and our business practices back to a simpler time.

We are passionate about getting a REAL product out to consumers and paying our farmers equitably for their products. Every step of the process is important from birth of a calf to making sure that customers get a wonderful tasting product free of additives. Our farm and processing facility has continued to grow since 2012, and we now have several other dairies selling their milk exclusively to us. All farms are in the Central Texas area, and all farms must follow our strict guidelines regarding feeding, cattle and farm procedures. In return, we make sure that our dairymen are being paid an equitable price.

Through these changes Mill-King continues to strive to make the best milk in Texas from small family owned and run farms just like ours.

We appreciate all of our customers. We would not be here today without the customers that are passionate about our product. We started out this business with different objectives, but today I feel like that we are in it for the consumers and our farmers. The new catch phrase of “Know Your Farmer� is very important. It allows consumers to take control of their buying dollar as well as have transparency in their food chain. And for the farmers it allows them to receive equitable pay for their goods and services. Drop by our farm store anytime to see what makes us different.

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Magnets are simple and effective. When a magnet is placed anywhere on the body, it helps temporarily increase micro-circulation. Magnets offer an all-natural form of wellness enhancement that can be used frequently with minimal risk of side effects.

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Potentially Alleviate Symptoms of Pain Recent research indicates that magnets assist pain relief efforts by stimulating ion channels, which in turn can lessen nerve pain signals.

This process works because of the relationship between magnets and ions. Ions are electrochemicals with positive or negative charge. The movement of ions through cellular gateways (known as “ion channels”) controls your body’s pain signals, muscle contractions, and countless other biological processes. We can alter our ion channels chemically, using drugs, manually, using electrical stimulation, and naturally, using magnets. Magnets have a number of notable advantages: they are safe, non-invasive, longlasting, and can be used as frequently as desired.

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Magnetic Therapy Temporarily Reduces Minor Swelling Magnets can offer similar relief to compression and ice packs for common sprains, bumps, and bruises. In 2008, researchers at the University of Virginia investigated the ability of localized magnets to reduce swelling when applied immediately after an inflammatory injury. The researchers found that, by placing strong magnets close to rats’ blood vessels, they relaxed and blood flow temporarily increased. The research team then stimulated tissue inflammation in the rats’ paws and found that the presence of magnets at the site of injury potentially added to the results.

The ability to reduce swelling is a finding that would be applicable to common health issues that revolve around joint problems such as Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. (1)

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Magnetic Therapy May Help Reduce Some Symptoms of Osteoarthritis In 2004, a study was conducted with 194 men and women between the ages of 4084 with Osteoarthritis. The goal of the study was to determine the effectiveness of a commercially successful magnetic bracelet on their levels of pain. What they found after 12 weeks was that pain was decreased in wearers of the magnetic bracelets by 1.3 points with a confidence level of 95%. Wearers of the placebo bracelets experienced no reduction of pain or discomfort. It was reported that that the magnetic bracelets had a comforting effect when it came to relieving the pain of those with Osteoarthritis. (3)

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These traditional methods work, but they take a significant period of time to radiate through muscle tissue and actually start working. In addition, both ice and heat require pauses in treatment, increasing the opportunity for swelling to return. Magnetic therapy offers the many of the same benefits as ice and heat, without the disadvantages. Studies have demonstrated that strong magnets have the potential to reduce swelling, bruising, and pain, in those recovering from surgical wounds. In a study from 1999, doctors observed the effects magnetic therapy had on those that received plastic surgery. What they found were very clear instances of added benefits for those that used magnets. They reported that there was a reduction in pain, less discoloration, and a reduction of edema in patients treated with magnets. The magnets ability to be present at the start of recovery allows for its effects to begin immediately. (2)

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Magnetic Therapy Is Good for General Well-Being Magnetic therapy is a small part of the equation to maintain your wellness levels.

The benefits are completely noninvasive and there are no side effects of continuous usage.

The history of magnets is widely discussed and researched for medical purposes. The technology is always evolving and being applied in new ways. It is a widely believed, natural therapeutic source that generates 5 billion dollars in revenue worldwide. People everywhere turn to it keep up their wellness.

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A True Character

By Ernie Lee

In local Texas jargon, “a character” usually is an off-handed compliment. I’d love to be considered “a character.” Traditional meaning in my background refers to a person who is so unique, and so original that any traditional characterization just does not seem to fit. I think anyone who knows him will agree: “Clinton Baermann is a character.”

I’ll illustrate by describing how I first met Clinton Baermann almost thirty years ago.

I was eating lunch one day in a favorite Austin hangout called Cisco’s over on east 6th street. It is still in business, though Cisco is long gone. Also gone are the celebrities who used to hang out there, including Willie and the gang.

I had finished my lunch, and as my party continued to talk around the table, I chose to walk around the room and admire the

numerous items hanging on the walls. In Cisco’s corner hung a picture of Willie Nelson’s guitar Trigger. It was an attractive reproduction of a painting. Trigger was leaning against a barn wood wall with several bullet riddled beer cans nearby. I wanted it immediately. Closer inspection revealed that it was signed by Willie and the artist, Clinton Baermann. I copied down the artist name and called every art studio in Austin that afternoon. No one knew what I was talking about, but they did have several other Baermann pieces. He was a well-known artist, who I learned even had pieces hanging in the state capitol.

At the time I was dating Donna, my future wife. For years Donna sold antiques in downtown Gruene. That afternoon, I told Donna about the picture, and that if she ever came across one to grab it for me regardless of the price. She agreed and asked who the artist was. “Clinton Baermann,” I responded.

I was not prepared for her reaction.

After having a good laugh, Donna cryptically invited me to follow her home after we finished teaching classes at San Antonio College that night. I was more than willing, but a little puzzled by her good laugh. What followed was even more puzzling. It felt like I was in a spy movie.

On the way home, we pulled off Ackermann Road in NE San Antonio into a self-storage business. I followed her down a couple of alleys until she parked and turned off her lights. She came back to my car and told me to shut off my engine and lights and to stay there until she came back. She was clearly enjoying this mystery a little too much, I thought. Then she disappeared into the darkness and emerged under a weak security light near one of the metal rollup doors. She pounded on the metal door three times. The sound echoed off the walls of the nearby units. I still had no idea this “adventure” had

anything to do with our earlier conversation.

After a moment the overhead door began to slowly roll up. From the faint light inside I could not see anyone there, but Donna ducked under, went inside, and the heavy door came back down. I began to think she wanted me there as backup security for some mysterious meeting with some unknown person. I knew she wasn’t into drugs so I did not worry about that, but I had no idea what was going on.

“...one of the most interesting “characters” I ever met...”

I don’t know how long I waited in the dark.

After a while, the door began to roll up and two figures stepped under the security light.

One of them was Donna. The other person wore a beat-up western hat, jeans, and a beard. He looked to me like a cowboy hippie.

He followed Donna over to my car, as I got out to greet them.

Donna, enjoying her role, laughed again and said, “Ernie, I’d like you to meet Clinton Baermann!” I was speechless. He juggled three rolled up tubes under his harm as he shook my hand. Then across the hood of my car he spread out the very poster I was looking for. He whipped out a pen and put an original signature on the reproduction of Willie’s guitar. It turns out this poster was very rare, and was commissioned by Willie for his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Clinton threw in a couple of other pictures, including “Sweet Evangeline” a picture of the morning of the fall of the Alamo. I was thrilled, amazed, confused, and very, very grateful. He didn’t charge me a dime.

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Clinton had been a vendor for Donna’s antique shop for years, and she sold Clinton’s pictures, sculptures, and artifacts for years.

A few weeks later, it was Willie’s birthday.

He was going to be signing autographs at Tower Records on Guadalupe that day, so I took my poster hoping he would add the final autograph. As I unrolled the poster, Willie’s eyes widened as he looked up at me.

“Where’d you get that? He asked. “Oh,” I said as nonchalantly as I could, “I got it from the artist.” Willie smiled that charming smile of his and said, “You know Clinton?” “Oh, yeah,” I replied, “we go back a long way!”

Willie signed my picture and invited us to come to his show at the Backyard in Austin.

For the next year, we were on the pass list for all of Willie’s local shows, which we took full advantage of.

I realized I had met a real “character.” Not Willie – Clinton Baermann. Over the years we’ve maintained close contact and an even closer friendship. When he painted the first historic mural in New Braunfels, I was there.

When he painted the mural in Landa Park, I was there too. I began to realize that he was unique, talented, brilliant, and as unaffected by fame as anybody I ever met. For thirty years he has never failed to be one of the most interesting “characters” I ever met.

Clinton Baermann is a true “character” if there ever was one. localtouchcomal.com

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RIVER CONDITIONS The last trout stocking on the Guadalupe River is complete. The river is full of sizeable rainbow trout.

Many great fishing stories of trout biting on a long list of fly patterns (streamers, nymphs, worms, yarn eggs). With a river full of fish and good flows, fishing should be good into May. Make sure to book a trip soon to secure your date.

Flows on the Guadalupe below Canyon Lake are currently at 94 CFS. Lots of folks are asking if we are still able to do float trips. Absolutely! It wasn't that long ago that the flows were 50 CFS. The Canyon Lake level is a few feet low and flows could reduce more if rainfall doesn't increase. It's very important to keep a watch on the river flows. Wading can become dangerous if you are on the river when the dam suddenly increases its flow. We recommend visiting http://www.grtu.org/flow/ to stay informed of the lake level and dam release.

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According to a study conducted by the Home Improvement Research Institute, the most popular home improvement projects among homeowners includes kitchens, exterior paint, roofs, driveways and windows.

We see this trend continuing into the new year due to the many benefits that come from window replacement projects in the home. Here are just some of the reasons why window replacement is going to be all the rage in 2020.

Homeowners Want to Save Some Green Everyone has heard of energy-efficient dishwashers, ovens and other household appliances, but not many people know that windows can be a huge factor in energy efficiency. Older, inefficient windows are often to blame for an increase in air drafts and higher energy bills. According to Energy Star, older, single-pane windows are responsible for 25-30% of a home’s energy loss.

bay and bow windows Modern energy standards have made windows much more energy-efficient.

Innovations like higher-quality frame materials, Low-E glass, multiple panes, gas fills and warm edge spacers have revolutionized windows over the best couple years. These energy-efficient upgrades are great for the environment and even better for homeowners’ wallets. Regardless of their reasoning, getting new windows will have homeowners seeing green.

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Older Windows Aren’t Cutting It While windows do last a long time, they don’t last forever. The general rule of thumb is that windows last 15 to 20 years, but some windows might need replacing before or after their life expectancy.

There are a few telling signs that windows are getting too old and losing their functionality. If the frames around the windows are warped or starting to break away, they’ve probably gotten too old.

Windows that have difficulty opening are also a sign they need to be replaced. Windows that don’t open or shut properly are not only an inconvenience, they’re also a safety issue.

If windows have begun showing their age, the start of a new decade is a good time for replacement.

Homeowners Want an Updated Look While new windows are a functional addition to the home, they also add to a home’s overall aesthetic. With a wide array of styles available on the market, new windows can completely change the look of a home.

Some homeowners even go the extra mile by adding shutters or other exterior window covers. If you want to increase your property value or if you want to make your home the envy of all your neighbors, a stylish new set of windows will do the job.

2020 is just around the corner, and with it, new home improvement projects. If you’re looking for a home improvement project to improve your home’s functionality and appearance, consider starting off with a window replacement project.

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