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THE P REMIERE COMMUNIT Y MAGAZINE OF

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Defying Age with Science

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THE TEXAS INTESTATE HIGHWAY Your Last Will and Testament

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ne of the great American freedoms some of you may be taking for granted is your right to determine, pre-death, what will happen to your assets, post-death.

Our property rights are guaranteed to us by the Constitution during our lifetime and we have the exclusive right to determine what happens to our property after we die. We commonly refer to pre-death written declaration as our “Last Will and Testament.” In Texas, if someone dies without a will though, by law, they are declared to have died “intestate.” So what happens if a Texan dies intestate? The Texas State Legislature intervenes, usurps the deceased’s property rights, and directs all distributions down the “Texas Intestate Highway.”

As an example, Under Sec. 201.001 of the Texas Estates Code if a person dies intestate, and there is no surviving spouse, then their estate passes to the deceased’s “kindred.” First to their children and the children’s descendants. This means if the intestate had three children and one of the children predeceases the intestate then, the estate passes, equally, to the two surviving children and the children of the deceased

child. Only if the hypothetical deceased child didn’t have any surviving children (the intestate’s grandchildren) then the deceased’s estate would be shared, equally, by the two surviving children.

If the intestate leaves no children or grandchildren, then, the intestate’s property passes, in equal portions to the intestate’s father and mother. If only one of the intestate’s parents survives, then the intestate’s property is split equally between the one surviving parent and all the surviving siblings and surviving sibling descendants. If no parent survives, the intestate (this of course only applies if a parent would have inherited under an intestate scheme), then, the intestate’s property passes to the surviving siblings and sibling’s children in equal shares.

If all other parties aforementioned do not survive the intestate, then, their property would pass in two parts. One part going to the intestate’s paternal kindred and the other part passing to the intestate’s maternal kindred. Sec. 201.001 of the Texas Estates Code travels a lot further down the division process which I will not address in this article. Nor will I address the complicated scheme for what happens to the intestate’s property if the intestate dies with a surviving spouse. The point I want to make is that the “Texas Intestate Highway” is loaded with speed traps, confusing exit signs, and unexpected bumps in the road. If you don’t fully understand the ramifications of dying intestate under The Texas Estates Code’s provisions, then, the “Texas Intestate Highway” may not be the route you want to travel.

The advantage of a properly drafted will is that you can dictate with precision how you want your property divided, to whom and when. It can mean a much easier and bump free journey for your family and heirs. Doing a will is your right! But, you have to exercise that right before you die. Call a probate and estates attorney today for a consultation.

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Do I have to pay an additional tax on my investment income this year?

You might, depending on a few important factors.

A feature of the Health Care and Reconciliation Act of 2010, a 3.8% net investment income tax will be imposed on unearned income of high-income individuals. The tax is applied to an amount equal to the lesser of: • Your net investment income • The amount of your modified adjusted gross income (basically, your adjusted gross income increased by an amount associated with any foreign earned income exclusion) that exceeds $200,000 ($250,000 if married filing a joint federal income tax return, and $125,000 if married filing a separate return)

The primary impact here will be on estates and trusts, because the cutoff for estates and trusts, when this tax applies, is $11,950.

So basically, any interest, dividends, capital gains above $11,950 is going to be subject to the net investment income tax. That's why it's incredibly important for CPAs and for tax attorneys to be cognizant of this and to plan to make distributions or look at how those portfolios should be managed.

What is net investment income?

Net investment income generally includes all net income (income less any allowable associated deductions) from interest, dividends, capital gains, annuities, royalties, and rents. It also includes income from any business that's considered a passive activity, or any business that trades financial instruments or commodities.

Net investment income does not include interest on tax-exempt bonds, or any gain from the sale of a principal residence that is excluded from income. Distributions you take from a qualified retirement plan, IRA, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, or 403(b) retirement plan are also not included in the definition of net investment income.

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Heads West . . .

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Star

...to join the McDonald Observatory community.

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H

ead far enough west in Texas and you encounter the Chihuahuan Desert. The over 200,000 square miles of desert stretches from the southeastern corner of Arizona across southern New Mexico and west Texas from the Trans-Pecos region to the Edwards Plateau.

The desert runs south, deep into central Mexico.

107-inch Harlan J. Smith Telescope.

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gazers

Vicki and Coyne Gibson

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ots of folks think of West Texas and envision a wasteland of scrub and rocks. Coyne and Vicki Gibson aren’t among those people. They’re more likely to talk about their high desert’s biological richness and diversity—slopes and valleys filled with oaks, junipers, and madrones; springs and drainages flanked by desert willows and cottonwoods; wildlife that includes deer, pronghorn, mountain lions, and black bear.

“In the summer of 2012, Coyne and I went on a twenty-two day road trip of the desert southwest,” Vicki shares. “On the return leg of the trip, I wanted to go to Marfa and stay at the Paisano Hotel.

While visiting nearby Alpine, we woke up one morning, looked at each other, and said ‘we’ve got to live here.’”

Coyne adds, “After our 2012 visit, I decided to check the area online and saw a job description for a position at the Observatory. The ad was written like they already had a copy of my resume in their hands.”

Atop Mt. Locke-H.J. Smith and Otto Struve Telescopes.

A really big job in a line of many

Some things are simply meant to be—Coyne applied for the position Labor Day weekend and on Halloween began at McDonald Observatory as its Manager of Observing Support. The short version of this Research Engineer and Scientist Associate’s job description is to keep the Observatory’s sixteen research telescopes operational.

To understand the scale of that job, consider just the Observatory’s three largest instruments—the 438” Hobby-Eberly telescope on 6,600-foot Mount Fowlkes, and the 107” Harlan J. Smith and 82” Otto Struve telescopes located on 6,800-foot Mt. Locke.

Coyne elaborates, “Along with my team, I help maintain the telescopes’ systems—electrical, electronic, optical, mechanical, hydraulic, cooling, instrumentation, detectors (specialized cameras), computer, and communications systems.

“The astronomers who come out to use the telescopes know the science, but not the technology,” explains Coyne. “So I have to know how to build, install, repair, and upgrade the equipment needed for the science.” continue to next page

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“...photography is our passion, the heavens are our canvas.”

Skill-building on the super highway

This work seems to come naturally for Coyne whose experience includes high voltage electrical engineering for Flour Corporation in Houston, as well as think-tank problem solving for Texas Instruments in Dallas on projects ranging from artificial intelligence to factory robotics to U.S. Army Apache helicopters.

Coyne also attended physics and science classes at SMU in Dallas while working at Texas Instruments, and later built super computers for Convex Computer in Richardson. He spent eleven years there in information technology, technical marketing, and advanced development roles.

While at Convex, Coyne helped develop breakthrough scalable parallel processing technology and developed technology for, what was at the time, one of the world’s most powerful super computer systems—ASCI (Advanced Strategic Computing Initiative) Blue.

“Working at Convex I held the belief that you can do anything you put your mind to,” Coyne recalls.

“I worked on technical marketing and advanced research and development, finding alternative markets for super computers.”

When Hewlett Packard bought Convex in 1995, Coyne started up Supercomputing Research Inc. in Richardson to develop data mining technology. He later decided to specialize in retail data mining and his clients included Amazon, Sears, Lowes, Home Depot, JC Penney, K-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, and all the major department stores. “It was a resounding success,” he confides.

In time, Coyne joined CenterPoint Ventures in Austin—one of the largest early stage venture capital firms based in the Southwest. Following his role as a Managing Director there, Coyne later joined one of the portfolio companies as the Vice President of Silicon Design at the firm, a power semiconductor company. “I finally fired myself and retired,” Coyne confesses.

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Night skies over H.J. Smith Telescope.

Meanwhile in a parallel universe While the Gibsons were in the Dallas area, Vicki went to nursing school—all the while being a full-time mother to four young children and supporting her husband in a fast-paced technology career. She worked in a hospital on the orthopedic floor. “I hated it. It just wasn’t for me,” claims Vicki.

So she went to work for Blue Cross Blue Shield in its pre-certification department.

“But I didn’t like saying ‘no’ all the time to people who needed medical care coverage.

And that’s what I was supposed to do for the job.”

During those years, Vicki maintained both her professional career and the homefront as the family transitioned from the Dallas area to Austin following Coyne’s work activities. Over that span of time, she photographed family life, children’s activities, and travel. She accumulated thousands of photographs and developed considerable talent in composing photographs, photographic storytelling, and creating photographic memories. Vicki obtained her first professional-quality digital camera in order to occupy herself while watching Coyne and his friends race motorcycles—something she occasionally describes “as hours of boredom interspersed with moments of abject terror.”

Eventually Vicki turned her love of photographing their four children and her motorsports photography into a business.

From her home studio she specialized in portraits—mostly families, organizations, seniors, and business professionals—with occasional events photography.

The short track to Kerrville

“When the kids all graduated, we were going to travel—do something crazy,” Vicki reveals.

“So we sold our house and all our belongings in Austin and bought an RV.” Their travels led them to Kerrville, where Vicki’s parents Olva and Glenn Hollowell still live.

“We really liked it there—especially the people,” continues Vicki. Living in their RV, they worked six-month rotations at the Benson Ranch, known as ‘La Lomita’, a property administered as a wildlife management reserve. They alternated that with work-camping at Ingram’s By the River RV Park and Campground.

Coyne encouraged Vicki to join Kerrville’s Hill Country Camera Club. Because she didn’t want to go alone, they both became members.

Coyne later served as the Club’s president.

The photos accompanying this article attest to the Gibsons’ exceptional photography.

One of the highlights of their Kerrville camera career includes a portrait project to honor the many Veterans they met in Kerrville. Faces of Freedom—the Gibsons’ Kerr Arts and Cultural Center photo exhibit of active duty military and Veterans—was an outstanding success and all proceeds from the portrait sales went to the Wounded Warrior Project. Vicki recounts, “It was an incredible experience we will never forget.”

Looking for even more to do, Coyne went to work at Lowe’s as a part-time associate in the building materials department. This quickly led to his multiple promotions and ultimately an offer to become an assistant store manager. Not exactly what he had in mind for his retirement, Coyne resigned so he could retire (again) and he and Vicki could travel. continue to next page

Photo by Vicki Gibson

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“...and last year on May 5, the McDonald Obser

Coyne observing on the 36” telescope, in the company of Gibson dog Lucky.

Observatory’s largest, the 107” H.J. Smith Telescope.

The McDonald Observatory community

It was those travels that led the Gibsons to their home now in West Texas. They actually live on the Observatory’s 650 acres of property, in one of the thirty-three residences there. It is considered the third largest community in Jeff Davis County.

“It’s its own little town,” shares Vicki. “We even have our own volunteer fire department, law enforcement, and ground and waste water systems.” About half of the Observatory’s seventy-seven employees live on site, as critical staff, with their families. The other half lives in the vicinity. Most have been there for decades.

Sixty-two miles from the border with Mexico, the Observatory is located in the Davis Mountains seventeen miles from Fort Davis on Highway 118. This places it under one of the darkest night skies of any major observatory in the continental U.S. “At sunset, we’re all expected to close the window blinds in our homes,” Vicki emphasizes. “The light pollution could affect the skyglow and impact science from the telescopes.”

Coyne confirms, “Under urban skies you can’t see the Milky Way— lights, especially from large sources like retail businesses and sports complexes, kill the night sky. Under dark skies, the Milky Way emits light known as the Zodiacal Glow—and that’s bright enough to read by.” (See sidebar on page 21 with info for International Dark-Skies Association and its local impact.)

The Observatory, a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin, is one of the world’s leading centers for astronomical research, teaching, and public education and outreach. The Observatory works with the University’s Department of Astronomy on both research and teaching. Coyne regularly assists PhD astronomers from around the world—both on site and remotely.

“Last fall, we had a woman scientist from Beirut visiting the Observatory to research Mercury. At the same time, we had a group in Hungary remotely using one of our telescopes for their research from there.”

As part of his busy schedule, during the summer season Coyne teaches the use of telescopes in observational and instrument-based astronomy to undergraduates who are part of the University of Texas Freshman Research Initiative and the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates programs.

Observatory’s public outreach

In addition to attracting research scientists from around the world, McDonald Observatory operates a popular international public outreach program. Guests at the F.N. Bash Visitors Center enjoy a variety of events, including star parties, public tours, and K-12 teacher and student activities. Kelly Gibson, one of Coyne and Vicki’s four now-grown children, works on the Observatory’s staff as a Public Affairs Specialist.

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vatory celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary.”

Photos by Coyne & Vicki Gibson

The 82” Otto Struve Telescope.

The Observatory also produces the StarDate radio program, StarDate magazine, the StarDate Online website, and special programs for hundreds of elementary and secondary teachers across the U.S. You can learn more about the history of the Observatory through its interactive timeline, and even suggest milestones to add to it.

On its interactive blog, you can share your stories and photos of the Observatory and read others’ stories from the 1930s until today.

The history of a legacy

W.J. McDonald—banker, real estate mogul, and all-round entrepreneur in Paris, Texas, during the early 1900s. “He was considered a ‘gentleman of the day’ and was very interested in the world around him,” according to Coyne.

Coyne & Jimi Lowry at controls of O. Struve Telescope.

As requested by W.J. McDonald, UT established a Department of Astronomy and soon hired a director and staff. The McDonald Observatory dedication took place in 1939. As the UT campus grew and added telescopes, it continued to build more housing for Observatory employees. Coyne concludes, “And last year on May 5, the McDonald Observatory celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary.” continue to next page

Coyne at work on LCOGT electronics.

McDonald died in 1926, and left his entire estate of 1.63 million dollars to the University of Texas—with instructions to establish an observatory for research and public education. “His indirect heirs disputed his will and tied up the funds in a legal battle,” says Coyne.

The suit settled and The University received $880,000—still a sizable sum, especially in those days.

In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps built the road from Ft. Davis to the Observatory site. UT partnered with the University of Chicago to go forward with the monumental project, building the Observatory’s first dome and engineering the first telescope—the 82” one now known as the Otto Struve Telescope, named for the first director of the Observatory.

telescopes operational.

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...we’re living the dream.

A full, rich life

“Coyne always has been supportive of my work and now I want to support him in this career,” states Vicki. Together, they make quite a contribution within the Observatory community—even opening their home there to foster dogs. The Gibsons have fostered as many as three dogs at a time and, as dogs are adopted, they take on a new companion from the Alpine animal shelter.

Vicki elaborates, “I volunteer at Alpine’s Humane Society as well as do work with Jethro Homeward Bound Pets in Ft. Davis. They take hard-luck cases— mostly dogs and cats—who have been abandoned or lost. These animals have special care issues.

The Gibsons currently have three dogs of their own and one foster dog. They foster dogs until forever homes can be found for them. To that end, Vicki takes fabulous portraits of the dogs and posts them on Facebook—practically assuring their adoption.

She’ll even help deliver the dogs to their new homes through Kindred Hearts Transport Connection.

“We do have a very different lifestyle at the Observatory,” concludes Vicki. “But Coyne loves this job and is more passionate about it than anything he’s ever done.”

Passion is a familiar concept to the Gibsons. Please join us in thanking them for sharing it with so many.

For more McDonald Observatory information, visit its website at www.McDonaldObservatory.org or call (877)984-7827.

To see more of Vicki’s photos, go to www. vgibsonphoto.com Anne Schneider is a Kerrville writer and author of Breath Found Along The Way, a book of poetry and face-cast mask art. She leads natural healing Reiki workshops and Tai Chi classes at her Ventana Al Cielo Studio. Visit her at www.PoetsMask.com or www.

ReikiTexas.info 

Kevin Meyer & Coyne outside O. Struve Telescope during January 2013 snow.

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Photo by Vicki Gibson

Photo by Conye Gibson

Coyne on catwalk of H.J. Smith Telescope, Blue Mtn. in background.

Same catwalk, another day, rising above the clouds.

Photo by Coyne Gibson

International Dark-Skies Association promotes public awareness and extensive partnerships to improve nighttime lighting. According to IDA, humanproduced light pollution not only mars our view of the stars—poor lighting threatens astronomy, disrupts ecosystems, affects human circadian rhythms, and wastes energy to the tune of $2.2 billion per year in the U.S. alone.

Photo by Vicki Gibson

In February 2014, Dripping Springs was named the IDA’s first Dark Sky Community in Texas and is the sixth in the world. More good news—Kerrville Public Utility Board is doing its part to reduce light pollution by budgeting funds to begin replacing old street lights that send light upward and outward. They’ll be changed to LED streetlights that keep high efficiency lighting focused on the ground, where it’s needed. Let’s hope someday the Milky Way will be visible to the naked eye again throughout our Hill Country skies!

Visitors Center Star Party-green laser points out constellations for guests.

Photo by Vicki Gibson

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2015

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I am not usually really big on what’s trending, but it’s looking like 2015 is going to be right up my alley. We will be seeing a lot of contrasting mixes like subdued natural elements with colorful patterns and prints and a lot of black and white.

A good neutral background is always a great choice—my personal favorite is grey—and accent with pops of color. If you like oriental and western, also two of my favorites, put them together and call it “East meets West.”

An eclectic mix can give you an unexpected and interesting results. I still hold true to using things you love. Don’t be afraid to display something because it doesn’t go with the rest of the house. In fact, highlight anything that doesn’t fit in and draw a lot of attention to it.

If you love it, it’s your look! Don’t worry about what you see in magazines or at your neighbor’s house. If you see something that inspires you, make it yours ... it’s all about your taste. If you are wanting to do something in the current fashion deep, rich color is in. A good way to implement them is with pillows. Pillows are relatively inexpensive to switch out and can completely change the look of a room. That’s what’s so appealing about this trend, anything goes!

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The Outdoor Guy

A few New Year Resolutions for your outdoor spaces 1. I will remove dead limbs and trim my shade trees. It’s always good to remove dead wood from trees, but this is the perfect time to “limb up” your trees. This will improve the canopy of the tree, improve air flow beneath the trees, and could improve your view.

2014

has flown by!

It’s time to take a deep breath, take down the Christmas lights, throw away the expired eggnog, and take stock of the year to come.

Jan 1st is the time for New Year Resolutions, and Jan 5th is the time to break them.

But hopefully these little resolutions will be easier to keep than losing 60 pounds or working out 5 times a day. Because you look good just the way you are—no really, you do.

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2. I will not cut my grass too short. When you adjust your lawn mower to a shorter setting, you’re robbing your lawn of its ability to produce sugar from photosynthesis, exposing sensitive root systems to excess sunlight, and allowing weeds to capture more sunlight and grow themselves. The grass must race to produce new blades using additional sugar reserves.

Letting the grass grow long, then cutting it short can shock your lawn system. The clippings will be too thick to leave on your lawn, removing nutrients from the system. Dramatic cutting removes more of the leaf, leaving mostly bare stock. Thus, the plant is unable to produce extra shoots and brown patches are often the result. This, in turn, leads homeowners to think their lawns need more watering, a dangerous course of action for a lawn already weakened by shortened blades.

3. I will begin a master landscape plan. Even if it is only feasible to landscape in three, four, or even ten phases, having an ultimate goal will help you prioritize and keep you from “getting lost along the way.”

4. I will convert some of my problematic lawn space into xeriscaped shrub beds. Xeriscaped does not necessarily mean white gravel and 3 cactus. Xeriscaping can be very lush, it is simply the rational and intelligent use of watering, utilizing native and well adapted plants.

5. I will re-mulch my shrub beds. Not only does new mulch look nice, it conserves water by preventing evaporation, creates nutrients for the plants as it decomposes, and retards weed growth, which saves herbicide use and/or trips to the chiropractor!

6. I will plant a well adapted tree with a long life span. Trees can save on utility bills by shading your home, save on watering by shading the lawn, and add value to your home in years to come. Some examples are: Monterrey Oak, Chinese Pistache, Live Oak, Mexican Sycamore, and Bald Cypress.

7. I will call Kerrville Landscaping to help me with these daunting tasks! Ok, ok, maybe I snuck up on you with that one. Most people can mow their own lawns or plant a few shrubs, but professional help should be called for with any major project—even if only for consultation. I know I have harped on it before, but planning and a working knowledge of plants, our climate, destructive animals, etc., are essential to a beautiful, functional landscape. We hope to be able to help with yours.

Happy New Year!

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. 2814 Memorial Blvd.

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by Kevin & Linda Pillow

just doesn’t seem possible that it will soon be nesting time in the Hill Country. Now is the time to clean out any nest boxes you have so the birds can easily build new nests. In the Hill Country we have five different species that will build in a nest box. They are the Eastern bluebird, Bewick’s wren, Carolina chickadee, blackcrested titmouse, ash-throated flycatcher and of course the house sparrow.

There are two kinds of nest boxes: a bluebird box and a wren house.

It is suggested to use a wren house up closer to your house and the bluebird boxes facing away from a tree line. All of the aforementioned birds will nest in a bluebird box, but usually only the wrens and chickadees will use the wren house. When choosing a nest box stay away from those that have a perch. It is not necessary and it invites predators. Make sure the house has ventilation and drainage.

Come February those fine little wrens will be looking for a nest box to make their home. They are always the first. Mr. Bewick’s wren will be singing his little heart out trying draw in his mate for the season. He will then go and build several nests. This is to throw off any predators. Then his mate will choose which house she likes best.

You will soon see a variety of birds gathering nesting material.

Usually they will gather items from the landscape but you can always put out some for them to use too. You can purchase nesting balls, use pet hair— they love Alpaca fur, or you can use cotton yarn. If you use yarn keep it under 3” in length. However, please do not use dryer lint. Sounds like a great idea, but if it gets wet it will disintegrate, not so good for holding eggs!

Whichever house you choose you can be sure to find wonderment in watching the birds build, lay and raise their young.

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Another exciting time to be in the yard is on its way! There is so much to do this time of year to get ready for the glorious planting weather ahead. Compost time is now for lawns, trees, and vegetable gardens. The three-inch rule for winter is an excellent idea so the compost can work its magic into the soil before the growing season starts. Also a little raking burns off some of those holiday cookies! This is also a good time to do any hard core pruning on perennials, shrubs and trees.

There are some wonderful websites out there for check list and additional products that you may want to consider for your own neck of the woods. One in particular that I have used and found very informative for new gardeners and old alike is Lady Bug. com. It is extremely helpful for anyone who needs an extra push to get started or just to refresh a memory, and sometimes it’s just good to check out things new on the gardening market without having to spend hours searching for different sites.

Remember our Holidays are just starting at the Plant Haus 2! New spring arrivals are just beginning to arrive from our fall shopping trips to market, and we look forward to serving you again this year!

Trena Cullins, licensed Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional #4985, has been with the Plant Haus 2 for 15 years.

The Plant Haus 2 staff has the knowledge to serve your gardening needs. Stop in to see them at 528 Jefferson, Kerrville. Call 830-792-4444 and remember, walk-ins are always welcome!

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Hair

by Katie Kleespies

One

The Dos and Don’ts for the most common figure types.

consideration when selecting your most flattering haircut and style: your body type. What’s happening below your neck is as important a style consideration as your face shape. Considering how the hair will work in relation to the body is important in order to achieve the best overall effect. Here, hair dos and don’ts for the most common figure types:

Body type: Slim and straight

Do: The goal is to add some body and

curves where you can—in your hair.

Medium length, wavier, or chunkier hairstyles look best and add feminine flair to this body type. Long bangs, layers, and angles also flatter.

Don’t: Don’t go too big-haired or your hair will look disproportionate to your body. Also avoid too long, too straight and sleek hair as it emphasizes your thinness.

Body type: Curvy and full

Do: Go for a layered, medium-length cut. An angled look will camouflage extra pounds. Try side parts and bangs for a soft, complementary look to your curves.

Don’t: Stay away from hair that is too short and close to the head or, in the opposite spectrum, long and very full. Round-shaped styles, like a curly, shoulder-length style with lots of height and width, are also not for you.

Body type: Petite

for a professional, sleek appearance. Try medium to short length hair with layers, angles, and some height at the top of the head.

Don’t: Don’t go to extremes. Too-short hair will make your head look too small, and too-long hair will overpower your figure.

Body type: Tall and athletic

Do: Experiment with hairstyles to see

what flatters your hair texture and face shape. Your body type works best with most hairstyles.

Don’t: Forget the old standby ponytail — leave that style for gym time! Flatter your figure with soft, feminine styles with some length and wave.

Katie has been in the beauty industry for more than 20 years. She is a member of the Rusk Color Team, owner and stylist at Tin Star Salon. 319 Earl Garrett in Kerrville. Call her at 895-5030.

Do: Keep hair loose, smooth, and neat

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Enrich Your Life at the Dietert Center!

by Tina Woods

In a recent survey of our participants, 90% responded that the Center has had a positive impact on their lives; 75% see friends more often or make new friends, plus feel happier and more satisfied with their lives. Our programs served more than 3,200 adults last year.

Our mission is to proactively support healthy aging by providing information, services, activities and rewarding volunteer opportunities that enhance the quality of life.

The Center’s programs include: •

Every day at the Dietert Center, vital connections enrich the lives of Kerr County’s citizens. You’ll find a vibrant atmosphere of enthusiasm, fun, and renewal.

Today’s adults are active, vital and involved at every age. They’re interested in empowering their intellect, as well as improving their health and maintaining their independence. Our later years are a time for pursuing long-delayed dreams and exciting possibilities—and it all happens at the Dietert Center!

• • • •

More than 345 Club Ed recreational, educational and wellness classes throughout the year, which were enjoyed more than 39,000 times.

More than 97,000 lunches prepared annually, served in our dining room and delivered to homes as “Meals On Wheels.”

Our Community Services Department that provides help through information and referral; PAL emergency response systems; medical equipment lending and call reassurance programs.

A Caregiver Resource Center, the “Take Five Club” respite service and Dementia Care Advocates.

More than 300 volunteers who assist in every aspect of our operation, including delivering meals, leading activities and helping with our travel program.

Come join us!

Tina Woods is the Dietert Center’s Executive Director. Contact her at (830) 792-4044, ext. 247, or visit the Center’s website: www.dietertcenter.org.

The Dietert Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located at 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville.

Medical Associates Sandra Garred, MD

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We are committed to personalized attention and exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

We are honored to serve you and our expanding communities.

Our group is currently accepting new patients! Call us at 830-258-7762 to schedule an appointment.

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Building on the strengths of midwives and physicians for personalized obstetrics and gynecological care.

Our group is currently accepting new patients! Call us at 830-258-6237 to schedule an appointment.

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N

ow that we are in the cough, cold, and flu season, have you started boosting your immune system?

Most people are aware of increasing consumption of vitamin C, zinc, selenium, vitamin D and vitamin A to help boost the immune system. However, almost 7080% of our immunity lies within our gastrointestinal tract; therefore, a healthy gut can be a first line defense against viruses and bacteria.

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by Dr. Leigh Ann Grasso, RPh & Dr. Melissa Hartman, RPh

Our diet is extremely important in supporting a healthy gut. Low carbohydrate and low sugar diets rich in raw fruits and vegetables help promote immunity. Highquality probiotics, such as ProbioMax Daily DF™, serve an important role in maintaining healthy gut flora to combat viruses and bacteria that enter the GI tract.

Another way to boost immunity is by oral supplementation of immunoglobulins. The basic functions of immunoglobulins are to “flag” bacteria and viruses for destruction by the body’s immune system. Unlike antibiotics, they allow the immune system to differentiate between pathogens (bacteria and viruses) and the body’s normal flora. Each day the GI tract immune cells produce about 5 grams of immunoglobulins.

However, during times of stress there is a significant decrease in production. Immunoglobulins taken orally act first in the GI tract to reduce the proliferation of disease-causing organisms and toxins. Supplementation with immunoglobulins reduces the demand in the

gut for naturally produced antibodies. Since the body’s resources are limited, conservation of immune resources in the gut allows more resources to be available wherever else they may be needed. IgG 2000 CWP™ is a proprietary immunoglobulin concentrate that offers a wide array of immunoglobulins and is particularly high in IgG, which is said to be the most versatile and carries out all of the functions of immunoglobulin molecules.

Don’t wait until you start feeling ill to boost your immune system—it is much better to boost it before you need it. Annie’s Apothecary carries a wide variety of pharmaceutical grade vitamins, probiotics and IgG 2000 CWP™.

Dr. Leigh Ann Grasso, RPh, owner of Annie’s Apothecary and Boerne compounding pharmacist, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 2004.

Annie’s Apothecary originally opened in 2007 to serve the patients and pets of the Hill Country.

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Exceptional, Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care throughout the new year.

Your Life. Our Calling.

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PRMC Volunteer Auxiliary

It Isn’t All Work and No Play...

by Judy Jones-Amason

The Peterson Regional Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary

enjoyed a festive evening on December 3, 2014 at the YO Ranch Hotel for the Annual Awards Dinner. The volunteers, volunteer chaplains and honored guests enjoyed a bountiful buffet before the awards, and then CEO Patrick Murray presided over a video entitled “Serving on the Front Line.” The volunteers were thanked for the thousands of hours given. As well, the video covered many aspects of PRMC activities—new physicians, plans for Ebola awareness,

response to the Affordable Care Act, the new Boerne Specialty Care Unit, and the new 3D Breast Tomosynthesis, among others.

Judy is the Volunteer Coordinator and Patient Representative for PRMC. She is a 28 year PRMC employee and was awarded the Duan Packard “Employee of the Year” Award for 2012 by PRMC. For information regarding volunteering, call Judy at 830-258-7630 or email JJones-Amason@PetersonRMC.com.

Photos Courtesy E.J. Amason

Volunteer Chaplain Bill Lewis receives a 3,000 hour award from Auxiliary Vice President Nancy Olive.

Volunteers Sharon and Gary LaTour enjoy the gala evening.

Hospital Board supports the Volunteer Auxiliary: From left: Chairman Gloria Olsen; Board members Mark Armstrong and wife, Sallie; Debbie Mitchell; Dr. William Morris and wife, Toni.

Mary Pattie Butters receives an award for 6,500 hours from Auxiliary President Ronnie Woods.

Volunteer crafters Gail Brown with husband, David, and Mildred Barton; these ladies sew, stitch, and crochet bears and blankets for the Auxiliary.

Maxine Nielsen, Edie Roderick, Nancy Olive, and Ronnie Woods receive their 3,000 hours worked awards.

Volunteer “Jack” Spencer enjoys a chat with CEO Pat Murray.

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Now is the time to try a natural approach to pain relief—Reiki, a hands-on, non-invasive therapy that catalyzes your body’s organic ability to heal itself. This integrative healing therapy can relieve your pain and reduce the stress associated with pain.

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practices. Reiki often can reduce the amount of necessary drug therapy and can speed the recovery time for required surgeries—all the while, assisting pain relief by natural means.

Experience Reiki for yourself and find out why over 60 hospitals and clinics in the U.S., including M.D. Anderson, utilize Reiki in their patient programs.

Anne Schneider is a Kerrville Reiki Master with nine years of experience. Support your wellness now and schedule your 75-minute Reiki session with Anne at her Ventana Al Cielo Studio, The Center for Fitness, or Peak Fitness.

Interested in learning Reiki to help manage your own pain or that of a loved one?

Anne’s two-day Reiki I training is simple and practical—FRI, 6:30-9:30 p.m. through SAT, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Contact Anne now to attend one of her next training workshops, January 30-31 or February 27-28.

Contact Anne today at Anne@ReikiTexas.info or (830)739-5828. Visit her website now at www.ReikiTexas.info

This volunteer opportunity requires only one thing.

Your heart.

You can make an incredible difference today.

Volunteer to help patients and their families when they need help the most.

When you volunteer with us, you become part of a team of skilled, compassionate people who dedicate their time to a truly noble cause.

Volunteers give their time in two ways: Patient Visit Volunteer — Visiting our patients to provide companionship and support through conversation, leisure activities, or by being a supportive presence. You may also provide respite for caregivers so they can have some time away for themselves.

Administrative Volunteer — Providing office support through clerical duties such as data entry, filing, or phone calling.

For more information, contact Travis Tooker travis.tooker@gentiva.com 830.792.6200 gentivahospice.com © 2014 Gentiva Health Services, Inc. 4199

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