Kerr County People Magazine

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J

ose Flores

TRUE Fitness Expert

COMPLIMENTARY

July-August 2010

P E O P L E & L I F E O F K E R R CO U N T Y

CONTENTS July-August 2010 Dear Friends & Neighbors, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the funeral of Kerr County’s own Corporal Jacob Leicht are just behind us. Independence Day is rapidly approaching and Veterans Day will be here in only a few months.

May we all remember what these national holidays are about—honoring our country and those who fought to free us from tyranny, as well as those who have served to keep us a free nation. In addition to the day off work and family picnic, let’s all remember to thank and honor those men and women who have served us—and those who continue to do so.

Abundant Blessings,

EVENTS 22 Divide Volunteer Fire Department 23 PRMC Spring Fling 24 Texas Arts & Crafts Fair 26 Bank of the Hills’ Memorial Day Celebration

ARTIC LES 5 Undeniable & Divine Truths 8 The Art of Krispen Spencer 10 Jose Flores 16 What Are You Looking At?

COVER

17 Keeping Texas Beautiful 19 Title Talk

Jose Flores True Fit Training

20 Why Juvederm?

27 Keratin Hair Therapy 28 Inside the Homes of Kerr County People

Photo by Mia Church Photography 830.285.2645

31 Far Infrared Therapy 32 Back Pain 33 Are You One of Those?

34 Fat May Not Be Making You Fat 37 Medicare Drug Benefits

Visit us online at kerrcountypeople.com Diane Ferrell Editor & Publisher diane@kerrcountypeople.com

830-285-0973 Mark A. Jackson Studio Rio Art Director mark@kerrcountypeople.com

Kerr County People PO Box 291402 Kerrville, TX 78029

38 Peterson RMC Volunteers

D EPARTMENTS 6 The Arts 9 Restaurant Review 14 Kerr County Cuties 12 People & Stuff 36 Women's Health

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by Doyle Weaver

Divine Truths

We

are a free people who

by God’s ingenious design rule ourselves through our elected government that we the people have and do establish. To this purpose, our form of government is by definition a “free republic.” We, the citizens, have established and authorized a government, elected by majority vote, to administer the rule of law by which we must all live.

Nevertheless, because our liberty comes exclusively from the Creator, our government can never be empowered to frivolously strip us from our liberties even if a collective majority of citizens might choose to do so.

The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This is the day the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. This American founding document of freedom preceded The United States Constitution which was adopted on September 17, 1787.

It is also notable that we do not celebrate a federal holiday on the day Great Britain surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown in 1781 or the signing of the Treaty of Paris in September, 1783, wherein Great Britain formerly granted independence to the American colonies.

The Declaration of Independence stands alone as the most significant document in the annals of American history. Prior to July 4, 1776, the British government was as much the legitimate ruling authority over the American colonies as our current federal and state governments are authorized to rule over us today. That is until the signing of The Declaration of Independence, which was one of the last nails in the coffin of the doctrine of “Divine Right of Kings.” This archaic doctrine was a political and religious doctrine of royal absolutism. Unlike the doctrine outlined in the Declaration of Independence, this doctrine

asserted that monarchs received the right to rule over the people directly from the Creator.

In penning the Declaration of Independence, the American founders declared a new political and religious doctrine that lit a fire in the hearts of all men with their immutable words: “We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

— That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed . . .”

According to the Declaration of Independence, we are all born with equal and non-transferable rights. We do not get our “unalienable rights” from the authority of a government or the authority of a collective.

We received our right to life and liberty from the Creator and the only legitimate purpose of government is to secure those rights individually for each of us. It is not the purpose or the right of government or the collective to take those God given rights away, without just cause, from any individual no matter how beneficial it would be to the government or to the collective.

What government or collective can or should stand in the way of God’s plan for the individual for whom God endowed with such powers?

Unless of course, as some assert, God does not exist and therefore there would be no barrier to the tyranny of government or the whim of the collective. Our “unalienable rights” cannot exist outside of God. This thought brings a whole new perspective to the notion of “Separation of Church and State.” If by this often cited cliché, we mean “Separation of God and State,” then, therein lies an inherent threat to our individual liberty and an imminent danger to our fragile Republic.

We live in troubled political and economic times in which the very foundations of our Constitution are being brought into question.

Some collectivists conveniently claim our Constitution is a “living and breathing document.” Their theory is that the principals

and purposes of the Constitution change with the current collective thought, no matter how perverse the thought. Even if this where true, and it is not, let us not forget the words and principals enumerated in our very first, founding document. The Constitution can be changed, but those immutable words of freedom contained in the Declaration of Independence will stand forever as undeniable and divine truths founded in the supreme authority of the Creator. Our life and liberty are rights endowed unto us by a Creator whose authority and the rights granted to us cannot be challenged by any collective.

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

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THE ART OF KRISPEN SPENCER

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hen you set eyes on Krispen Spencer’s brilliantly colorful and vibrant paintings, you’d never dream she was fortythree when she first started studying art. She began taking night classes in beginning drawing and eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in art. At the age of fifty-seven, she earned an MFA in painting, the highest level in the profession.

Krispen’s art form is an unusual one: poured paint. She literally pours acrylic paint onto the flat canvas surface, then gently lifts and tilts the canvas, moving the paint around to create dazzling images before allowing the excess to drip off the table into buckets. Her signature method may appear easy, but developing her awardwinning art has taken many years to perfect. Viewing Krispen’s work, you become completely absorbed in the breathtaking colors and free-flowing, fluid designs.

Krispen’s award-winning paintings are displayed in numerous private and corporate collections, as well as in galleries, including the 1550 Gallery in Kerrville. Her work will be featured at the 1550 Gallery, 1550 Junction Highway, through August and exhibited there periodically in the future.

If you’d like to learn more about Krispen’s unique painting method, she’ll be teaching at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram this fall. To register for her fall class, contact the Arts Foundation at 830-367-5121. Explore Krispen’s kaleidoscopic world online at www.krispenart.com, or visit the 1550 Gallery in July and August to experience her work firsthand.

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Krispen teaching her unique painting method at the Hill Country Arts Foundation

FOOD and RESTAURANT REVIEW

by Wayne J. Este

Del Norte Restaurant

“…they’re always glad you came…”

“…where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came…” are the famous words for the theme of the TV hit Cheers. This is the feeling found daily at Del Norte Restaurant at 710 Junction Highway in Kerrville.

The breakfast and lunch crowd are among the most diverse group you’ll find. Suit and tie bankers and lawyers, doctors and nurses in scrubs, and ranchers and laborers in overalls and tee shirts gather daily for some great home-style cooking.

Breakfast there has always been great, so Pam and I tried the Thursday lunch buffet. The hand-breaded chicken fried steak was hot, crispy and perfectly seasoned, and the BBQ ribs were outstanding—tender and juicy. The chicken and dumplings served as my soup—and I went back for more! The salad bar was rather extensive—all fresh and inviting. The guacamole salad was among the best I’ve tasted anywhere. All this, along with dessert, coffee or tea, for less than ten dollars!

Each day you’ll find different entrées. On Mondays you’ll enjoy chicken and dumplings and brisket or Italian food. Another favorite of mine is the fried chicken or chopped steak on Tuesdays.

Wednesday is Mexican food day—a sure crowd pleaser. Fried catfish and stuffed bell peppers are served on Fridays. On Saturday, enjoy baked chicken and beef tips and noodles. Chicken fried chicken, roast beef and ham is a great family favorite on Sunday.

Breakfast begins at 7:00 AM and lunch is served from 10:30 – 2:00 PM daily. The simple, café décor is the perfect setting for “family dining in a relaxing atmosphere.”

Hope to see you there—maybe we’ll sit down and eat together some day.

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

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ose Flores

There are a lot of things in life I’m not very good at – algebra, crossword puzzles, and staying up late are just a few. But after twenty-five years of working in the fitness business, I do profess a level of confidence when it comes to working out. I know how to work out.

Or, that’s what I thought.

Jose and wife Keri Kropp at home with their boys, Guy and Wylie, and faithful companion, Dolly.

Photo by Mia Church

by Lyndsey Powers-O’Quinn

I

n the late seventies when I landed my first athletic club job, Nautilus machines still had the market cornered. The world had not yet learned about Buns of Steel, boot camp classes, or certified personal trainers. Back then you hung out with the basement gym rats and ex-jocks if you wanted to learn the ropes about weight training.

I eventually found myself under the tutelage of an ex-pro football player who insisted on training me like one of the guys. His grueling regimens included copious amounts of sweating, pushing, heaving, straining, grunting, and increasingly heavier weights. And through it all I had one singular goal – to bench press my body weight.

The day he proudly pointed to my newly-minted bicep bump, I knew I was hooked. So, for twenty-five years my workout routine, based on this early indoctrination, has been pretty much the same. Then I met Jose Flores and my fitness world view was forever transformed.

TRUE Fitness Expert I’m immediately struck by his intensity – this is one no-nonsense guy. He looks me in the eye, sizing me up; determining if I have what it takes. “My clients are very demanding of me, and I’m just as demanding of them,” Jose says. Somehow I know he’s not kidding.

Also in these first few seconds it has become abundantly clear that what I thought would be a piece-of-cake workout has taken a serious turn.

Word on the street is that Jose is a tough and demanding trainer and his studio is a reflection of his down-to-business style.

Walking in the door, I understand what he meant when he said “when you walk into my studio you know you’re here to work.” He tells me he trains with only those who are ready to take themselves, and their life, to the next level. “But,” he says, “I’m only here to teach you, you’re going to do the work.” If he has an initiate’s mantra it is that “Every one of us has an inner athlete—whether we’re aware of it or not. And when you’re ready, I’m here to train that athlete.”

Achieving Lasting Balance

Jose’s credentials alone should have been a red flag about the piece-of-cake workout idea. A life-long athlete, I’m staring at walls covered with his awards and trophies in competitive bodybuilding and Shotokan karate. I mean, this is someone who has gone through the Navy SEALS Fitness Challenge— three times—just for the experience.

Credentials aside, he tells me it’s his firsthand experience with “letting himself go” that enables him to connect with clients on a psychological level. After achieving championship status he felt as though he had peaked—and with no further goals to keep him motivated, he was lost. He stopped exercising and after two years weighed 240 pounds. Eventually it was his brother’s chiding about the “female” appearance of his chest that inspired him to start working out again. It took a year of diet and exercise trial and error to get down to 165 pounds.

But within that year his quest for a better body had also become an obsession. He became anorexic as a result of not eating

Jose with a few of his many awards.

enough of the right foods to sustain his new program.

Subsequently, he dedicated himself to overcoming the disease by reworking his diet and exercise program to regain muscle and body fat. His dramatic turn-around earned him a success story article in the October 1997 issue of Muscle and Fitness magazine. In December of that same year his success story was also recognized by Exercise for Men Only magazine who awarded him the title of “Mr. Exercise.”

He realizes now that he had to experience both ends of the spectrum—athlete and couch potato—to achieve lasting balance.

That balance, he tells me, begins in your mind—honestly assessing yourself and seeing the person you wish to become. Until you do this, he stresses, how will you know when you get there?

Jose’s Wall of Fame

Outside Jose’s office is another “wall of fame”—this one covered with photos of his clients. These are not Muscle and Fitness shots, but people from our community in a wide array of ages, shapes, and sizes. Their “before” pictures show excess body fat, spare tires, bad posture, and lack of muscle tone.

He tells me his clients come from all walks of life—business professionals, retirees, young people, and stay-at-home parents. They share a common trait, however. All of them decided they were not satisfied with the way

they looked and felt, and committed to do something about it. Next to these “before” shots hang photos of those people now.

All are lighter, leaner, and definitely more sculpted. They also appear more confident and much happier about themselves. They should be; it is an impressive portfolio.

Jose tells me that many people mistakenly assume they’re too old to begin a serious training program. He feels people ages thirty to sixty-five have the greatest success because by middle age their lives are more stable and they’re also more willing to commit and do the work. “It takes dedication,” he says emphatically, “to learn about exercise and nutrition as a way of life. The more fit you remain as you get older, the more you’ll be able to enjoy and accomplish in life. The definition of fit is always being ready for anything—knowing that you can do anything, anytime.” The challenge, he says, is to have patience. Many years of bad habits take time to undo. People need to give their bodies time to change and become accustomed to those changes.

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Instead of Working Out, Train

He pulls me away from the “wall of fame” explaining that we will not be working out as I am accustomed; instead, we will be training. After a quarter century, I am going to learn that there’s a big difference.

He watches closely as I demonstrate how I’ve been doing an upper back exercise; then we start over. I’m showing him how I work out; he’s going to show me what it means to train.

He instructs me to focus as he deftly adjusts my grip, my body angle, the arch of my back, the tilt of my head, the angle of my knees, even the position of my toes, until the target muscle group is exactly engaged. He explains to me that when I’m doing an exercise perfectly I don’t need to lift as much weight as I think to get results.

There is no idle chitchat; when he sees me losing my focus he draws me right back to the moment. I’m horrified to discover how sloppy my technique has become. It’s clear I’ve succumbed to numbing routines rather than the razorsharp attention required. Even under his watchful eye I find myself back-sliding into old habits. Again and again he makes adjustments to my form. I’m embarrassed when reintroduced to long-neglected muscles. He points out how my muscles have become imbalanced—leaving me prone to injury.

I have the humbling realization that despite the fact that I exercise on a regular basis, I’ve allowed myself to fall into a careless routine. I’ve forgotten how good it feels to train with purpose. Jose is reading my mind and reassures me that just like it happened to him and the folks on the wall, it can happen to us all. When I’m ready to redefine my goals I will regain my focus and my passion for fitness.

So we talk about goals—do I understand what it takes to achieve a goal? Things must be given up. Am I willing to do the work? Good questions. “Now,” he says, “how will you know when you get there? Lots of people get lost trying to ‘get there’ and give up. Do you understand that perfection is a moving target?”

He laughs at my obviously dismayed expression. “Lyndsey, you know what I’ve learned in life? You can never quit. Never.

You know why? Because when you reach your ‘best’—you’re really just getting started.”

Are you a couch potato ready for a life change? An athlete aiming for the next level? In addition to one-on-one training, True Fit invites you to join them for the classes everyone’s talking about! TRX Suspension Training is perfect for all fitness levels.

This light blue vintage GMC truck, speckled with bits of rust, was purchased brand spanking new in 1962 by Annie and Gene Rudd of Ingram. It has remained in the family all these years, and is said to have only 84,000 original miles.

KCP would like to thank the Rudd’s granddaughter, Carla Wartenbach of Ingram, for giving us the privilege of using it in our cover shot.

Make-Over Madness Do you know a deserving woman who could really use an “update”? Two “Deserving Ladies of the Hill Country” will get new looks, head to toe, this fall, just in time for the holidays.

Nominations will be accepted August 10 through September 15. Rules set forth on the nomination form must be adhered to for consideration as a finalist.

Pick up a nomination form at any of the businesses listed below or go to kerrcountypeople.com to download a copy.

Two lucky ladies will be pampered and given a fresh look, then whisked away by limo to Comanche Trace for their reveal on October 16.

These fine businesses have joined together to make this possible.

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People Rocky Hill Blackberry Farm Like fresh blackberries? Bring the kids and enjoy picking your own, or buy them already picked, at Rocky Hill Blackberry Farm located seven miles south of Kerrville on Highway 173.

Five years ago, it was just a fruit stand, but has expanded into a Farmers’ Market—in addition to fruits and vegetables grown on the farm, Lonnie Longmire brings in fresh vegetables and fruits from Fredericksburg.

Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 PM through mid July. Call 830-456-8927 for directions or to find out what is available each week.

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Only one in three people in the US eligible for hospice care receive it—even though hospice is 100% covered by Medicare and most Medicaid and commercial insurance plans.

Why aren’t more people taking advantage of this benefit? Largely because people don’t understand all that hospice can offer—or because their perspective is limited to an individual hospice experience that may not have met their needs.

If you, or someone you know, may need hospice services, call VistaCare Hospice in Kerrville at 830-792-6200. Their well trained and caring staff can help you separate hospice myths and facts.

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Ceramics Learn the Art of Pottery Making on the potter’s wheel by instructor Mark Jackson.

Classes begin September 6th, 2010. Register now at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram by calling 830-367-5121 or 800-459-HCAF. For the beginner and intermediate students. Ages 16 years and over.

Wanna Dance ?

In addition to the usual classes, Kerrville School of Dance has a new adult lineup. Choose from Argentine Tango, Swing, Adult Ballet Stretch, Tap or Belly Dancing—exercise the fun way—dance!

Owner Nursel Conrad has been dancing since she was a small child and performed in all major ballets as a member of the Turkish National Ballet Company. She, and the other instructors, work to help each student achieve their personal best.

Kerrville School of Dance teaches all levels of dance, from ballet to modern, and everything in between. Ages 3 through adult.

Register for fall classes every Saturday in August between noon and 3 PM. Fall classes begin on September 7th.

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With its decorative appeal, a Figurine Fan can easily become a permanent part of any desk, vanity, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or other personal space décor ensemble,adding a decorative dimension and making it easily accessible for frequent use.

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by Kevin & Linda Pillow

ur eyes are amazing! Put them behind a pair of optics and you will be stunned by the level of detail you can see. Expert or novice, binoculars and a field guide are indispensable for every birder. Without them, you may not know that the singing speck at the tree top is a golden-cheeked warbler!

So, how does one pick the perfect pair of birding optics? First, there is no one binocular that will best meet the needs of every situation. Most compromises will be made between features and specifications. You will be best served by going to an expert who can guide you with your purchase. Before you go, you may want to brush up on some basics that will have you better equipped to make the right choice.

Here it is, short and sweet. Binoculars are categorized with a set of numbers—7x35, 10x42, etc. The first number refers to magnification and the second number refers to the diameter of the front lens. A larger diameter lens means more light can enter and the image will be brighter. Here you will want to decide where you will be using your optics the most—at home or in the field and also under which light conditions. Then rely on the expert to guide you.

There are two types of prisms—porro and roof. Without getting too complicated, prisms have to do with the optical path. Porro are “Z” shaped and roof are straight. Most birders will purchase roof prisms because they are more rugged, durable, streamlined and lightweight.

Close focus is of particular interest to birders, as you may want to focus on a bird that is only 15 feet away. A good quality pair of binoculars will allow you to get a quick sharp focus of your bird or butterfly.

There are amazing things to see and amazing places to see them – grab your binoculars and get out there!

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Recently, we completed a project near Medina, a beautiful private ranch that spans several hilltops––one with its own observatory and 24-inch telescope. The valleys were dammed to create lakes, and an enormous deck was built over the largest lake. The owners’ son was married on that deck. Because the wedding reception was held at the main house, the owners’ desired a spectacular outdoor environment.

I stayed on the ranch one night after bringing a load of materials to the site late in the evening. We awoke to a beautiful South Texas morning, with bees buzzing, hummingbirds humming, and rattlesnakes rattling. It was

Shows & Allen Architects from San Antonio prepared a plan for retaining walls around the home, which is situated on steep slopes, and we finished the details: a water feature, an arbor, dry stream bed, outdoor lighting, a rainwater harvesting system, and planting scheme. This large-scale project included 6,000 face square feet of retaining walls, 8,200 square feet of stamped concrete and pavers, and more than 1,000 plants (90 percent of them native). Deadlines and high customer expectations added to the challenges of this project, but meeting those challenges and exceeding expectations are what keep my job from becoming mundane. Four and a half months later, we’d accomplished our goal.

Currently we’re working on a project near Laredo. The home is an architectural gem, a splendid display of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The owners call it a 10,000-square-foot “hunting cabin.” I call it a cross between a European castle and the Alamo. We all agreed this masterpiece must be framed by a knockout landscape.

water features creates an amazing effect, bringing out textures and colors you don’t notice during daylight hours.

Our next big project, I am happy to say, is right here in the middle of Kerrville. On June 22, we begin work at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center. Drop by and visit us. We plan to show pictures of ongoing and completed projects on our website, too, so check it out at kerrvillelandscaping.com.

Zack Derese has deep roots in Kerrville. As owner of Kerrville Landscaping, Inc., he has been in the landscape business for over 15 years. He is a Landscape Designer, holds an Irrigation License (LI#9453), a Backflow Prevention License (BPAT #10754), is NCMA certified for Segmental Retaining Walls, and is a Water Feature Specialist. You can reach him at zack@kerrvillelandscaping.com or call him at 830-377-4861. │Advertisement

hotter than a jalapeño, and squinting through the heat waves, I saw what seemed a mirage in the desert…but it was a real water feature that we were installing. Like a desert oasis, it includes several varieties of palm trees.

A snake fence around the perimeter keeps unwanted “guests” away. Outdoor lighting provides illumination for safe nighttime activities. Up-lighting in the palm trees and

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any baby can Helping Our Neighbors

contributed to food, transportation, and lodging when Sylvia was in the hospital and provided a specialized car seat and stroller for carrying her medical equipment. When she passed away, they even paid for funeral services and grief counseling for her brother.

Now in its seventeenth year, Any Baby Can of the Texas Hill Country provides services to families of children with special healthcare needs. Services include case management, counseling, referrals to national, state and local agencies, and crisis funds to buy medical equipment, medical supplies, and medications. When medical emergencies cause a family’s income to drop, Any Baby Can also assists with transportation, food, clothing and shelter.

There are many, many people in our area who have received a helping hand from Any Baby Can over the past seventeen years— made possible only through the generosity of individuals and businesses.

Following are two instances of families who have been blessed by receiving help from Any Baby Can. Their names have been change to respect their privacy.

Mark was born with Hirschsprung’s Disease.

Any Baby Can purchased medical supplies for Mark’s necessary colostomy and provided aid with other family needs, as well as assisting with applications for Social Security benefits.

If you, or someone you know, needs a more comprehensive look at available services, call Any Baby Can at 830-792-4222.

Kathy and Cody Holmes–grateful for Any Baby Can’s helping hand.

Sylvia passed away at only seven months due to a degenerative brain. Any Baby Can

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Title Talk Taking Time For Tax Proration

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eal estate closings can be complicated, especially when it comes to determining who owes what. One determination is real estate property taxes, which are generally prorated through the day of closing. Proration, which comes from the Latin word pro rata, can be used to describe any situation where something is split equally over a period of time. In the case of real estate taxes, the buyer and seller usually assume responsibility for taxes during the time they owned the property. If you use a simple formula, you can calculate prorated taxes yourself before your closing.

Understand Your Bill

Identify the calendar days covered by the tax bill. In Kerr County, the tax bill covers one year, or 365 days, and the bill is paid in arrears (meaning 2010 taxes are due in January of 2011).

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Break It Down

Divide the total bill by the number of days covered. If the tax bill is $5,000, the answer is $13.70 ($5,000/365). This is the daily fee associated with the tax bill.

Count the Days

Begin with January 1st and count the number of days that the seller has owned the property. For example, if the seller plans to own the home through June 30th, you would calculate 181 days.

The Final Calculation

Multiply the number of days by the daily rate. In this example, the answer is $2,479.70 (181*$13.70). The seller would be responsible for the $2.479.70, and the buyer’s responsibility would include the portion of taxes remaining.

Because tax bills are not sent until the end of the year, buyers typically receive a credit from the seller for their portion of taxes. If you are buying or selling real estate and have questions about taxes, talk to a title company professional.

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

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o you have a party, family or class reunion coming up—or do you just want the youthful appearance you once had? Bella Luz has the answer. No more looking into the rearview mirror and pulling the skin on your face to make lines disappear. JUVÉDERM® XC is the answer.

In less than 15 minutes, the procedure is performed, with little or no down time and best of all the results are immediate.

JUVÉDERM® XC dermal filler is an FDAapproved treatment for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds (those lines that extend from your nose to the corners of your mouth). JUVÉDERM® XC is a gel implant that includes hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural complex sugar that bolsters skin elasticity, providing a smooth and supple appearance.

Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of HA. But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to lose structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds—like those parentheses lines around your nose and mouth. Juvederm improves your appearance by lifting and adding volume to the wrinkles and folds in the treatment area.

HA is a naturally occurring molecule. Much like a sponge, its primary function is to bind and absorb water, which creates volume in the face. In this way, HA can be thought of as the body’s internal moisturizer.

But, as we age, HA diminishes, which contributes to the presence of lines and folds. JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gel works to correct this by restoring hyaluronic acid in your skin, helping to diminish wrinkles and nasolabial folds. After six to nine months, the biocompatible compound is naturally absorbed into the body.

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JUVÉDERM® XC dermal filler is a nonsurgical treatment for nasolabial folds and other facial wrinkles. Using a fine needle, we ease JUVÉDERM® XC under the skin to fill the soft tissue of the dermis. This adds volume and

diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and nasolabial folds instantly.

While there are a variety of hyaluronic acid fillers, JUVÉDERM® XC is uniquely formulated. A next generation HA filler, JUVÉDERM® XC uses a manufacturing process called HYLACROSS™ technology.

HYLACROSS™ gives JUVÉDERM® XC its special smooth-gel structure that holds up over time. That’s why JUVÉDERM® XC is the first smooth-consistency HA gel and the only HA filler that’s FDA approved to last up to one year with only one treatment.

Bella Luz has been the premier leader of medical aesthetic in the Hill Country since 2006. Unwind in our elegant spa overlooking the Guadalupe River. During your private consultation, we will design a treatment plan personalized for you and your individual needs. Bella Luz is all about listening to you and giving you real results.

Be ready to be energized from head to toe and love the face in the mirror again.

Kathy Dietert, RN, BSN, has been a nurse for over thirty years with an extensive background in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Ode Young, MD, has been a physician for over twenty years with a concentration in aesthetic medicine for the past three years. Kathy, Dr. Ode and their trained staff provide a full range of aesthetic services at their state-of-the-art and beautifully appointed spa, Bella Luz. 1411 Water Street, Kerrville.

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Keratin Hair Therapy Complex by Copolla

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his new revolutionary hair therapy smoothing system infuses keratin deep into the cuticle, eliminating up to ninety-five percent of frizz and curl, leaving hair soft, shiny and luxurious. Hair is more manageable and easier to maintain, reducing daily styling time. For many, this is truly a life changing experience! And, unlike other salon services, the more you treat your hair, the healthier it becomes. Hair is basically keratin, so when infused into the shaft, it’s like “skin care for the hair.”

Q: How much time should I allowed for each treatment?

A: 2 – 3 hours Q: What results can be expected after the treatment?

A: The hair will be more manageable and take much less time to

Q: What kind of shampoo and conditioner should be used?

A: Keratin Complex Natural Shampoo and Conditioner. The wrong ingredients in your products can undo your treatment. (Use a shampoo without sodium chloride.)

Q: How often can the treatment be done?

A: Most have the treatment done after 3 to 4 months.

Q: How long will the treatment last?

A: Treatment can last up to 3 months, depending on hair

type and texture, provided the client follows all after care instructions.

Q: OK how much?

A: Treatments start at $250.00 and last about 3 months.

STUDIO 8 is located at 100 Guadalupe Plaza Ste. 100, Kerrville. 830257-1311. Owner Holley Alfeld divides her time between Studio 8 and Beautique Day Spa in Houston Galleria. Other stylists are Kari Davis, Katie Caddell, Liz Theis, and Lori Burroughs-Haines.

style. It will be softer and straighter, with added life and shine.

Q: Can hair be colored before the treatment?

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At Home With

Ron & Robyn Workman

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fter a visit to the award winning Comanche Trace development, you see very clearly what prompted Houstonians Ron and Robyn Workman to purchase one of the finest hilltop lots available to build their hill country inspired dream home. The 4,440-square-foot house

by Tony Roberts Custom Homes sits on the brow of a hill on Ranch View Court, offering one of the highest elevations in the neighborhood and a spectacular view of 3 greens and 2 tee boxes.

The unpretentious, u-shaped structure offers open-air dining and social areas for a casual and tranquil lifestyle. The heart of the first floor is the living room, which project architect, Joe Neely, left open to the kitchen with a casual dining area.

Robyn chose quartz for the kitchen counters and added a stainless-steel-topped island. “We are home bodies and we enjoy cooking a lot. It is very enjoyable to come home and spend time in the kitchen together,” says Robyn. Her surface, paint and hardware selections take center stage with soft hues of blue, green and khaki, accented by designer details such as silver patina doorknobs and metallica brown porcelain tile floors in the master bathroom. Ron says they created “as casual an environment as possible for them to gather on an everyday basis,” while maintaining “an essence of elegance.”

The limbs of the house—its twelve rooms—are symmetrically aligned. Native stone accents, five panel alder doors and zinc light fixtures recur as theme and variation throughout. “It was always our dream to build a rock house with a standing seam roof—and this was as true to the hill country style as we could get,” says Robyn. For Ron, his favorite feature is the garage—“it is a monster and we have so many builtins. You can fit two king cabs and still have plenty of room for a workshop and your golf cart.”

“The thing with this lot is that there is only one adjacent neighbor and beyond that it feels very private. It also is one of the highest points and has an unencumbered view. We also had the design in mind when we were looking and the u-shaped floor plan.

It is situated on the lot for a purpose and that is to ensure there is always shade on the back somewhere for entertaining,” shares Ron.

Inside the

Homes of

Kerr The complicated topography of the homesite required engineered fill and structural concrete, including integrated grade beams. The all natural terracing boulders had to be completely engineered explains Ron. “We actually watched Tony Roberts for years. I was a contractor so I’d show up at his site and ask him five hundred questions. He managed this project personally. He is quality conscience and good at design. He builds a home like he was building it for himself.” continued on next page

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People

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by Laura Fore

Owner & Broker of Fore Premier Properties

Ron says they created “as casual an environment as possible for them to gather on an everyday basis,” while maintaining “an essence of elegance.”

Photography by Micah Fore

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Having taken time out from a dynamic career in commercial construction, Ron sold his business, with plans to retire, only to become involved teaching in the department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University in College Station. “We will definitely build again in College Station. I am a busy person and teaching is good for me. But we will miss it here. It’s just a great course—great subdivision—and we have some wonderful friends here.”

Currently on the market. For additional information or to schedule a showing contact Sunny Wood, Realtor Associate of Fore Premier Properties at 830.928.9998.

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

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Far Infrared Therapy and Your Health

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ar Infrared ( FIR) heat therapy provides the health benefits of natural sunlight without the dangerous effects of ultraviolet light. In fact, FIR is the only known antidote to sunburn. We can be exposed to FIR for hours and it will never cause our skin to burn. FIR Therapy can be found in saunas, heat lamps, even clothing with ceramic fibers.

How does Far Infrared Therapy Work?

Far Infrared heat therapy induces an artificial fever without the pain of illness. The induced fever helps fight infections and even cancer.

The absorption of FIR stimulates the flow of blood to the peripheral areas promoting healing and regeneration. In a study, US researchers found the sweat of people using FIR saunas was 80% to 85% water. The nonwater portion of sweat was fat soluble toxins, cholesterol, and heavy metals.

Medical Research in Far Infrared Therapy

There is international recognition of the therapeutic benefits of Far Infrared Therapy.

In a study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2001, 25 men were treated with FIR for 15 minutes once a day for 2 weeks. The results were significantly lowered blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides, and significant weight loss. The Journal of American Medical Association, recognized “regular use of a FIR sauna may be an effective means of burning of calories and regular exercise.” The heart receives a workout similar to a 6 mile run in a 20-30 minute FIR sauna session burning more than 600 calories in an hour. NASA utilizes Far Infrared Therapy to help maintain fitness levels of astronauts in weightless environments.

German researchers found that cancer cells die faster at a fraction of the usual doses of chemotherapy and radiation when combined

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with FIR therapy. The 5 year survival rate of patients with malignant melanoma increased by 18% when radiation was combined with FIR therapy.

Studies have found that Far infrared Therapy is an effective treatment for lung conditions, soft tissue injuries, and arthritis.

FIR increases lymph circulation and boosts collagen for softer more supple skin.

Far Infrared Therapy is beneficial for overall wellness and relaxation. The gentle heat

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There is international recognition of the therapeutic benefits of Far Infrared Therapy. releases tension and stress and boosts the immune system. As more medical research is gathered, Far Infrared Therapy will no doubt move mainstream as science and technology come together.

For more information about Far Infrared Therapy, please join us at The Dietert Center, July 21, 2010 in room J for the Hill Country CAM Group. The topic will be The Benefits of Far Infrared Therapy. Hill Country CAM is a group discovering and discussing complementary and alternative methods to wellness.

Audrey Stadler is the owner of Wild Woman Works located inside the Dietert Center at 451 Guadalupe, Kerrville. Audrey is a renaissance woman of natural healing and wellness. For more information about far infrared therapy and other services Audrey offers, please call 830-792-3690. │Advertisement

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back pain

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When lower back pain strikes

by Eugene N Clayton, MD

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our out of five adults say they’ve been brought down by back pain at some point during their lives.

In fact, low-back pain, the most common form, is one of the top five reasons Americans see their doctors.

Back pain affects both men and women of all ages and can make even getting out of bed each morning an agonizing experience.

Low-back pain can have many causes, including poor posture, excess weight, mental stress that leads to muscle tension, muscle strain, a torn ligament or a slipped disk. Your back is especially susceptible to injury because it bears more weight than any other part of your body. What’s more, occasionally it is difficult to determine the reason for back pain since a combination of several factors is often the cause.

One common type of lower back pain is sciatica (pronounced: sī-at’-ĭ-kă). The sciatic is a nerve that when compressed can cause pain and usually affects one side of the body. The pain may be dull, sharp, burning, or accompanied by intermittent shooting pain from the buttock down the back or side of the leg. Sciatica pain can extend below the knee and even into the feet. Sitting and trying to stand up may be painful and coughing or sneezing can intensify the pain. In most cases there isn’t permanent nerve damage however, it’s important to be aware of increasing trunk or leg weakness, or bladder and/or bowel incontinence which could be signs of a more serious condition.

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Acute onset of lower back pain may be nothing more than mild muscle strain.

A day or two of rest, non-prescription pain relievers and cold and warm compresses can help ease spasms, pain and inflammation. Other more serious conditions include compression fracture of a vertebral body or a herniated disk. More sub-acute or a

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Back pain is one of the top five reasons Americans see their doctors.

gradual onset of lower back pain may be associated with conditions such as spinal stenosis, degenerative disk disease or osteoarthritis. If your back pain lasts longer than 72 hours you should make an appointment with your doctor. If back pain occurs immediately following a fall or impact accident, go to the emergency room for evaluation.

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis begins with a history and physical examination by a primary care physician, emergency department physician, orthopedist, neurologist or pain management physician. This examination may include x-rays of the lower spine, a CT or MRI depending on the location and type of pain. Armed

with the results from the examination and testing, the treating physician will usually be able to make the diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Treatments for back pain vary greatly and may include medication, physical therapy, bed rest or muscle relaxants.

In more severe cases local muscle, joint or spinal injections may be necessary to provide lasting relief. Some think back pain is just a part of life – but it’s important to have the condition evaluated. Many who have experienced debilitating back pain, after receiving appropriate treatment, are now living relatively pain free.

Many of our family, friends and neighbors suffer with back pain right here in our own community. The good news is that through local physicians and hospital services it can usually be treated right here in Kerrville.

Dr. Clayton is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is an active member of the Peterson Regional Medical Center medical staff. He received his medical education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed a rotating residency at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, and his Anesthesiology residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. │Advertisement

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Are You One Of Those?

by Patrick Loring, MS, LPC

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here are many times people walk up to me and ask, “What should I say to my grieving friend?” They continue with, “I want to say something that will comfort them yet I am at a loss for words and tend to walk away.”

On the other hand, those who are grieving will tell me, “I feel like a have a disease since my spouse died. All my friends were there throughout the visitation and funeral, yet two days later they were all gone. I kept hearing the say things like ‘Call me if you need me, my condolences,’ and sometimes even worse—‘God closes a door and opens a window.’

They will add things like ‘you are young and can remarry’ or want to introduce me to a friend of theirs immediately, as if you can replace your spouse.”

I will never forget when a friend’s 18 year old son died. A long-time friend walked up to him and said, “I know how you feel, our dog just died.”

These people are not to blame. I call them WMFs or Well Meaning Friends (and sometimes family). I too have been guilty of being a WMF. We hate to see our friends and family hurt. It can be in our nature to want to fix things. I have to tell you—this cannot be fixed! The one who has died has died. There is no more fixing that, yet there is something you can do. Be a Good Friend.

A Good Friend is someone who is present and available. Offering nothing more than just being there, closing their mouth and listening. Perhaps a pat on the shoulder if appropriate. We cannot map out anyone’s grief. Each relationship is

different, therefore, everyone grieves in their own way. Each one grieves in their own way and own time. A good friend doesn’t criticize one’s grief. We accept their grief and do not judge. A good friend doesn’t use the term denial. I say, thank God for denial, without it, some of us wouldn’t be able to take the next step.

Our grief, which is a gift, will show us the way, as difficult as it can be. There is no time limit on our grief. The person who has died will always be a part of who we are and a part of our lives.

Good news for good friends! You can’t fix it. Nothing you say can make it feel better. All you have to do is be present, call to check on them, and allow time to listen. Be tender with them and yourself. Take their lead not yours. And love them.

A Good Friend is someone who is present and available. Offering nothing more than just being there.

Patrick Loring, MS, LPC, is licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and worsk as Bereavement Coordinator with VistaCare Hospice of Kerrville.

Patrick has been involved in many agencies and organizations advocating for those who are grieving and in need of support.

He also co-authored the children’s book—Lucy Lettuce, A head Of Her Time—a book about helping children and adults understand grief. Patrick has spent the last 25 years of his life in bereavement support and counseling.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

FAT

May Not Be What’s Making You

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FAT

by Dr. John Bilderback, Chiropractor

ccording to the Journal of the American Medical Association, as many as one-third of U.S. adults are considered obese––and more than 30 percent of children and teens are overweight. That shouldn’t be a surprise, given that during the past twenty years sugar consumption in this country has increased from 26 pounds to 135 pounds per person per year. Prior to 1900 the average person ate only five pounds per year––and cardiovascular disease and cancer were virtually unheard of.

In the seventies, experts believed fat was the bad guy. To reduce the risk of heart disease, they told us to reduce fat consumption by 30 percent. Since then, Americans have cut down their intake of saturated fat, yet the obesity rate has more than doubled, diabetes has tripled, and heart disease is still the nation’s biggest killer.

The past twenty years sugar consumption in this country has increased from 26 pounds to 135 pounds per person per year.

New research indicates that scientists may have picked the wrong culprit. Processed carbohydrates, which many of us eat in place of fats, may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease more than fat does.

Count Your Carbs The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how different foods affect your blood glucose levels. It assigns each food a number rating. The lower the GI rating the slower your body absorbs and digests the food, and the more gradually sugar is released into your blood stream. Foods with a high glycemic index value (over 70) quickly raise blood glucose levels, which stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin to restore balance. (Many online sites, including diabetesnet.com, list common foods and their GI ratings.)

Rapid fluctuations of blood sugar are not healthy because they place stress on the body. Insulin also promotes the storage of fat. When you eat foods that are high in sugar you pave the way for rapid weight gain and elevated triglyceride levels, 34│ KCP │July-August 2010

both of which can lead to cardiovascular disease.

Complex carbohydrates––whole grains, fruit, beans and legumes– –tend to be absorbed more slowly by the body than simple carbs and refined sugar, thereby easing the impact on blood sugar levels. So the next time you want a snack, instead of reaching for a donut or a bag of pretzels, eat an apple or some yogurt. Stay away from processed foods in particular. Remember, you are what you eat.

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Good Reasons to breastfeed

hat do Angelina Jolie, Cindy Crawford, Christina Aguilera and Demi Moore have in common? They, along with many other celebrities, have all breastfed their children. In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week that is coming up August 1-7th I’ve come up with a list of what I consider the most amazing benefits of breastfeeding for moms and babies.

Babies

Improved immune system and disease fighting ability Reduced risk of diabetes as a child and as an adult Fewer allergies Higher IQ Better teeth Reduced risk for: • Becoming overweight as children and adults • Diabetes as children and adults • Leukemia and other cancers • Multiple sclerosis • Asthma • Frequent ear infections • SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

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Reduced risk for: • breast and ovarian cancer • osteoporosis • type II diabetes • postpartum depression

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breastfeeding rates in the world. Each year lack of breastfeeding compliance costs our country 13 billion dollars in direct health care costs according to the researches at Cambridge Health Alliance.

So, if it’s so great, and the pediatricians recommend it, why do so few women breastfeed? Breastfeeding can be difficult! New moms often don’t get much support from their families when it comes to breastfeeding since our mothers and grandmothers were encouraged to use artificial milk. In our culture breasts are seen as sexual, so we think that feeding babies with them is a little weird. There is also not much tolerance for feeding babies publicly, which causes a lot of stress for new moms.

In honor of world breastfeeding week, when you see a busy mom giving her baby the best start she can by breastfeeding, smile at her! Let her know that you support her in doing the best she can for her child.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT The new Medicare drug benefit took effect on January 1, 2006.

You may have been enrolled in a drug benefit plan that may affect the Medicare home health services you receive.

by Annabelle Lindner, RHIT & Kathy Dietert, RN, BSN

You have many choices in Medicare drug plans. If you sign up with a Medicare Advantage Plan to get drug benefits, the services you receive from this home health agency may no longer be covered. A Medicare Advantage plan is different from regular Medicare and is often an HMO where your choice of doctors, hospitals, and home health agencies is limited.

Before you sign anything related to your Medicare drug coverage, make sure you ask: 1) Will I still be able to receive services from my home health agency?

2) Is my home health agency a provider?

Certain people that have both Medicare and Medicaid may be automatically enrolled in a HMO. If you are one of those people, you have the right to choose whether you want to go back to regular Medicare or stay with a HMO. If you chose to sign up with a Medicare HMO, you have the right to change back to traditional Medicare. You should check to see if you have been enrolled in one of these plans.

Enrollment in a Medicare Advantage plan or HMO for Medicare drug coverage can affect your home health services.

It can lead to your home health care services ending or you being charged for the cost of home health services the HMO says are not covered. Please tell your home health provider if you have enrolled in any Medicare drug plan.

If the answer to either of these questions is “no”, you should talk to your home health agency first before signing anything.

Changing your health care benefits from traditional Medicare coverage to non-traditional Medicare coverage can impact your care and what you may have to pay for health care services. Talk to your health care providers before you make any changes in your health care coverage.

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PRMC CEO, Pat Murray

olunteers recently enjoyed an appreciation dinner at Riverhill Country Club, hosted by PRMC. New officers were installed for 2010-11—President, Renie Cooper; Elizabeth Hitzfeld, Page Draper, Breanne Lawrence 1st Vice-President, Gene Pope; 2nd Vice-President, Nancy Olive; Secretary, Jo Ann Silberisen; Treasurer, Mary Simmons.

In addition to installation of officers, Marj Nicholson’s daughter, Mindy Wendele, gave a moving talk about her mother’s life-long dedication to the volunteer program at the hospital. Marj was instrumental in the inception of the auxiliary and volunteered her services for more than 50 years.

Dinner guests were also entertained by a very talented Schreiner University trio who Phyllis & Jack Spencer performed songs from a number of eras, much to everyone’s delight.

The volunteers provide a wide variety of services to patients and visitors—everything from manning the front desk to shredding old documents. Whatever your skills and area of interest, we have a place for you if you’d like to volunteer.

Our Junior Volunteer Program will be starting soon, so we are also looking for students who want to come, learn, and join our team of volunteers for the summer.

JoAnn Silberisen, Nancy Olive, Gene Pope, Renie Cooper Stop by for a visit at the volunteer office and get to know us. We think you’ll like us!

Martha Kies, Volunteer Auxiliary Coordinator for Peterson Regional Medical Center, brings to PRMC her love of helping people, as well as expertise in volunteer coordination from serving 11 years as Asst. Volunteer Coordinator of Community Relations with Kerrville State Hospital. You may call Martha at 258-7495 or email her at mkies@ petersonrmc.com. │Advertisement Marilyn & Jack Milburn, Louis Romero

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