Kerr County People Magazine March-April 2021

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T H E P R E M I E R CO M M U N I T Y M AG A Z I N E

Kelli & James Wright

Building Their Dream Life At

Cowboys & Angels Getaway

MAR-APR 2021

Since 2007

O F K E R R CO U N T Y, T E X A S

Inspiring the love of home

1703 Sidney Baker ● Kerrville, Tx 78028 ● 830.895.2104 Monday-Friday: 9am - 6pm ● Saturday: 10am - 6pm

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A R T I C L E S 18 Shared Teamwork 29 What is Thermography?

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Cover Story

by Kathleen Cook

COWBOYS

We

love stories about people who take that leap of faith to follow their passion—to build a dream and be rewarded with success.

Kelli and James Wright have done just that with their unique and fun Cowboys & Angels Retreat Getaway near Mountain Home, Texas.

Just four short years ago, Austin-ites Kelli and James were newly married. Kelli was an English teacher and James owned a construction company. They both were itching to try a different way to live and make a living away from busy city life. Throwing their kayaks and motorcycle into the back of their truck, they headed west looking for a new life adventure. That’s exactly what they found just off IH-10.

Interstate 10 isn’t exactly the “road less traveled” but it does weave its way through the most beautiful Texas Hill Country scenery on its way from coast to coast. Eight days into their honeymoon, Kelli and James spotted the 50 acre property between Mountain Home and Kerrville and instantly fell in love with the magic of the place that would soon become their new life, home, and business.

The transformation of the private rural property into a getaway retreat happened very quickly as James and Kelli envisioned the kind of life they wanted to create and then got busy building their dream. With James’ construction expertise and Kelli’s love of decorating, soon there were eight new, charm-filled cabins forming a little village nestled under the live oak trees. A saloon and general store, indoor and outdoor party pavilions, a swimming pool and hot tub, a firepit, and eventually a wedding chapel all stand ready to welcome the Wright’s guests to enjoy their little slice of heaven on earth. continue to page 10 8 | MAR-APR 2021 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE

a little piece of heaven in the Texas Hill Country

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Angels getaway

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A generous serving of peace and quiet Once you drive through the gate of Cowboys & Angels and pull into your cabin or hook up your RV, you notice immediately how quiet your world becomes. After a few deep breaths of fresh Hill Country air you realize you aren’t a road warrior fighting traffic anymore.

James adds, “You’ve arrived at a destination where rest and relaxation are all you need to think about because we take care of the rest.”

Whether you book an overnight stay or a visit for several days, you’ll soon settle into the luxurious feeling of doing only what you want to do, when you wish to do it.

Amenities that money can’t buy When you stay at Cowboys & Angels, you soon discover the dramatic beauty of a fiery orange sunset. The magic of watching the night sky fill with uncountable stars. Sharing stories at the firepit as you roast marshmallows with fellow guests. Watching your kids play and explore nature in gated safety. Taking a nap in the hammock or just tilting back in a chair with a good book on your own private porch. The abundant peace and quiet are naturally all yours.

Your special event hosts Since Cowboys & Angels is less than 20 miles from Kerrville, Kelli and James are your nearby hospitality neighbors. They invite you to consider using their facility for all sorts of group events you might be planning—weddings, family reunions, church picnics, birthday and anniversary parties, best friend getaways, and retreats of every kind. Whether you need their site for a day event or longer, there’s a package that can be customized just for you.

Inside any of the eight themed guest cabins everything is provided to make your stay feel like a cozy home. All you have to do is bring a few of your favorite groceries and unpack your toothbrush.

Guest cabins can sleep up to a total of 45 people which makes Cowboys & Angels a perfect consideration for celebration events. Individually the cabins can comfortably sleep from two to six people (the roomy Buckskin Lodge sleeps 10) and are priced accordingly.

The property also boasts 17 spaciously placed RV hookups with water, electric, and sewer. continue to page 12

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With James’ construction expertise and Kelli’s love of decorating, soon there were eight new, charm-filled cabins forming a little village nestled under the live oak trees.

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Come explore with us The property is a photographer’s dream as you explore easy hiking trails that meander through beautiful trees. Most likely you’ll encounter the several species of gentle exotic and domestic deer as they nap in the grass or frolic on their way to the feeder.

“Our Cowboys & Angels guests especially like how close they safely can get to these inquisitive creatures,” states Kelli.

Other “wildlife” that will bring a smile to your face is Kelli’s “herd” of 20 chickens—The Cluck Club. Named for Jane Austen’s romance novel heroines, you might encounter these curious feathered ladies—Emma, Lizzie, Jane, Mary Ann, and others—as they greet you at check in or peek into your cabin at odd hours. Fresh eggs from The Cluck Club are collected every day and offered for sale in the little general store. continue to page 14

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7 In addition to the cabins, James skillfully turned a dilapidated shell of a building into a bucolic wedding chapel surrounded by wildlife.

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Imagine your wedding at Cowboys and Angels Getaway

Savor your wedding day, not survive it! This rustic, private location offers gorgeous views and a tranquil atmosphere to create moments that will take your breath away.

Exchange your vows in the quaint restored “Little Red Chapel” with high ceilings and large windows, creating the perfect mood for that quiet, intimate wedding celebration you both always dreamed of. The chapel seats 50 comfortably or 150 standing. After you ring the “Just Married” wedding bell, you and your guests can move to the outdoor or indoor party pavilions for the reception. You and your wedding coordinator can decorate to your heart’s content.

Your wedding doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be beautiful and memorable.

Kelli and James offer wedding packages that include a one day or weekend use of their facilities, or packages that include rental of the entire property and guest cabins so your wedding can have the utmost privacy. They also can recommend area vendors for catering, floral, photography, music, and more.

Visit TheVenueAtCowboysAndAngels.com to learn more about planning your very special wedding day in this unique, magical setting.

One of the many happy couples who chose the Wedding Chapel for their wedding.

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7 Rick and Debbie Goin, James and Kelli's right-hand team.

Enter as strangers Leave as friends Return as family Kelli and James have a home on their property, giving them the ability to act as truly welcoming hosts for your stay. From the moment they greet you at check-in, your comfort and enjoyment are their primary focus. Kelli shares, “We want you to feel right at home and your stay to be something you remember with great fondness long after you leave.”

For complete information, pricing, and photographs of all the amenities and facilities at Cowboys & Angels visit CowboysAndAngelsRetreat.com. Kelli and James invite you to phone them at (830) 866-3442 for a tour and answers to questions you might have.

Cowboys & Angels is located at 6411 Frontage Rd, off I-10, Mountain Home, TX (Exit 488 west of Kerrville or Exit 484 east of Junction) or take HWY 27 west from Kerrville to Mountain Home and stay on the IH-10 frontage road to find the tall sign at their gate.

Kathleen Cook is a professional artist in Kerrville who also likes to write. She is known for beautiful light and color in people, places, and things she paints. To learn more visit KathleenCook.com.

You'll always have fun with James and Kelli.

Photo by Laura Pollard

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Unless otherwise noted, this article's photos are

by Kelli Wright.

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In

this mobile age, technology has become increasingly valuable in supporting new generations of lifelong learners and readers.

Now Kerrville Independent School District (KISD) and Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library have formed an innovative new partnership to increase access to more e-books and e-audiobooks for students.

This unique collaboration strives to promote literacy and digital learning by combining the schools’ and the library’s digital reading resources in one app. As a result, students can learn anytime anywhere because of the convenience, ease of reading on the go, and the inherent popularity of technology.

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“We love the extensive collection of e-books and e-audiobooks for our students and teachers,” says Melanie Graham, Hal Peterson Middle School Librarian. “The benefits to building vital literacy skills have been proven but the cost wasn’t budget friendly. Now all KISD students will have equal access to their favorite titles and authors.”

The school-library partnership provides safe access to thousands of age-appropriate titles for students’ use 24/7 inside the classroom, at home or anywhere. Through Sora, the new student reading app for KISD, students can now borrow the schools’ collection of classroom and pleasure reading as well as ButtHoldsworth Memorial Library’s juvenile and young adult digital collection. In addition, Sora supports teachers by offering education-specific tools—achievements, exportable notes, and reading progress—that encourage individualized learning Seventh grader Nayli-Faye Smith at Hal Peterson Middle School explains, “I like Sora because you can preview the e-book before you read the rest. You can also return the book right after you’re done with it.”

promoting digital learning in the community Nimitz Elementary fifth grader Bobby Wagner

Nimitz Elementary kindergartener Brantley Green

City of Kerrville Library Director Danielle Brigati adds, “I am incredibly excited that the ButtHoldsworth Memorial Library is able to help facilitate access to our collection of e-books and e-audiobooks for KISD students. Digital resources are critical in building a love of reading and creating lifelong learners, and we are happy to be a part of that.”

The Sora app was named one of Time’s Best Inventions 2019 and is available for KISD students to download through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and on Chromebooks that support the Google Play Store. It’s also available for use in web browsers at SoraApp.com on any computer.

Since Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is a member of Lone Star Digital Library, the entire Kerrville community can also borrow and read Lone Star Digital Library’s complete e-book and e-audiobook collection. With a valid library card from Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library and the award-winning Libby app, patrons can enjoy thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks including bestsellers and new releases. Readers of all ages can select from virtually every subject ranging from mystery, romance, children’s, business, and more.

Libby can be used on any major device or computer, including Apple, Android, Chromebook, and Kindle (US only).

Both reading apps are built by OverDrive and OverDrive Education. To learn more, visit Meet.

SoraApp.com/ and Meet.LibbyApp.com/.

For more information contact Lauren Jette Kerrville ISD 830-257-2200 x 1025 Lauren.Jette@KerrvilleISD.net

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Stuart Cunyus City of Kerrville 830-258-1116 Stuart.Cunyus@KerrvilleTX.gov

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What is

by Diane Ferrell

and Why use it?

S

ince the 1700s BC, variations in body heat have been recognized. A series of crude heat-measuring methods has been used throughout history, leading up to modern hitech FDA approved thermography.

“Thermography (digital infrared thermal imaging) is a useful tool in your arsenal against disease,” says Tanya Brown, ACN, CCT, (Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Clinical Thermographer).

“A thermal imaging unit uses an infrared camera to scan your body. That data is converted to digitized images that are used to identify precise heat patterns within your body—patterns that can reveal underlying physical conditions, abnormalities, and signs of disease. A healthy body presents a thermally symmetrical image while an asymmetrical image may indicate problems.

“The series of digital images is then analyzed by a board-certified doctor who generates a report for you.”

An ACN since 2013 and a CCT since 2015, Tanya continues, “After the doctor analyzes your photos, I email you the report and images, then set a phone appointment to review and help you understand the report and make relevant nutritional, selfcare, or body health suggestions.”

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Tanya adds, “For women a three-month follow-up appointment for the breasts establishes a baseline of your breast pattern.

Annual imaging is suggested to monitor the pattern and look for changes that could indicate developing issues.”

Medical practitioners around the globe use modern thermography with its many applications to detect early warning signs of health issues.

Tanya Brown, ACN, CCT

The most common use is breast scanning which many find a more comfortable alternative or complementary device to annual mammograms.

Thermography can detect many issues including arthritis, joint dysfunction, lung or cardiac dysfunction, varicose veins, diabetes, and auto-immune disease, as well as cancer.

For more information or to schedule your thermography scan, call Tanya at 361-489-5230 or email her at PictureOfHealthThermograpy@Gmail.com.

Appointment space is limited and fills up quickly. Call today so you won’t miss out.

I’m so glad I had my thermography scan—it revealed a deep (not visible) varicose vein in one leg and upon researching that I learned that it can cause blood clots.

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LIF E STY LE

Cookin with part two in a series

by Bridget Dale

n e e u Q B

Crab Asparagus Soup 1 ½ 2 ½ ½ 2

pkg. peppered gravy mix lb. asparagus cups water lb. crab or imitation crab tsp. Creole seasoning mix cups milk

Break off hard ends of asparagus and discard. Cut remaining asparagus into ¼ inch slices. Gently boil gently in 2 cups of water till tender; add the crab and stir.

Add the peppered gravy mix and Creole seasoning to the milk. Mix well and pour into the crab and asparagus. Cook till creamy and serve hot.

Yields 4-8 oz. servings.

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choose Sometimes a mistake turns out to be a good thing.

Sometimes a mistake turns out to be a good thing. In the early days of Queen B’s Tearoom my husband and I worked together, but John was no cook (bless him).

One day as I was making scones, I asked him to boil the asparagus for cream of asparagus soup.

Then I asked him to open the crab so that I could make the spinach-crab spanakopita. Much to my horror he put the crab in with the asparagus. So, what was I to do?

We accidentally invented crab-asparagus soup which tasted quite good, so we continued serving it every Friday for the next six years. Little did I know that it would become a Tearoom favorite.

Making a mistake doesn’t mean the end of the road.

Just roll with and see what happens—it could be a happy mistake.

Bridget Dale, also known as Queen B, is a born and bred Brit who became an American citizen to serve thirty years in the US Air Force. Perhaps better known locally for her culinary skills, Bridget owned and operated Queen B’s Tearoom in Ingram, Texas from 2002 until 2013. People came from far and wide to enjoy her thoroughly British savory and sweet treats, along with the fun atmosphere.

Queen B now dedicates her days to the Hill Country Youth Ranch Thrift Store in Ingram, Texas. She still loves to cook the foods of her homeland and invites you to volunteer at the Thrift Store, where you still may enjoy her delightful treats from time to time.

Reiki the natural road to wellness You want to feel your best. You support your wellness with good nutrition and exercise. You recognize the importance of relaxation for your busy lifestyle.

Of course some days you come up a little short of your goals. Or perhaps it’s been a long while since you’ve opted for healthy choices. But you don’t give up.

You look for even more ways to better support your wellness.

Welcome to Reiki—the natural hands-on, non-invasive therapy that brings relaxation and balance of body, mind, and spirit. This integrative tool can catalyze your body’s organic ability to heal itself, stimulating your immune system. Reiki can reduce your stress and help relieve pain. Find out why over 60 hospitals and clinics in the U.S. recommend Reiki in their patient programs.

Anne Schneider is a Kerrville Reiki Master with fifteen years of experience. She is the USA-Southwest/ California Local Representative of The Reiki Alliance—an international organization of traditional Reiki Masters— and she's ready to support you in a world of inner balance. Schedule your Reiki session with Anne now.

Interested in learning Reiki as a natural healing therapy to practice on yourself and, if you choose, on others?

Anne’s ten-hour weekend Reiki I training is simple and practical. Register today for her next class March 26-28 or April 23-25.

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Here at the Dietert Center, we feel like that’s what we’ve been doing over the past nine months—the “Pandemic Shuffle.” Our greatest concern is the health and safety of our seniors and we know that social isolation is detrimental to their health. We’ve been open to the community and then closed while the infection numbers rose. During this crazy time, we have still been here all the time for our seniors in need. A few highlights from our year include: • Prepared and delivered over 70,000 meals to our homebound seniors • Prepared and provided over 11,500 meals in our Friendship Café and drive-thru services • Loaned out 1,000 medical equipment items and answered over 1,300 calls for community information and referral services • Assured our Call Reassurance program participants over 4,600 times that we are here waiting for their call • Installed and maintained over 325 Personal Alert Link (PAL) units so seniors know someone is there at a push of a button if needed

• We are so honored to have had over 400 volunteers provide over 49,000 hours of service for our programs and especially 200 of those volunteers that deliver our Meals on Wheels each weekday. Thank you for helping care for our community seniors.

• Our Dietert staff family continues to be available daily to help wherever needed. Please give us a call.

The “Pandemic Shuffle” is not keeping us down. For the past 50 years and for the next 50, we will continue to provide these necessary and beneficial services. As soon as we can safely open our doors to the public, we’ll be ready with more Club Ed, Travel, and other services. Hang in there with us.

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rested there on a back burner of Mother’s old white enamel stove that had seen better days. Every day. It needed that rest because that cast-iron skillet never had a day off. Sometimes there’d be leftover bacon grease in it or perhaps it was clean, just waiting for Mother to pick it up and start frying the best chicken I’ve ever eaten. Or any one (or two) of the vast array of foods Southerners fried back then. But that skillet was always right there. Waiting.

Calling her name.

Every Southern mama had at least one—we referred to them as “iron” skillets—everyone knew it was cast-iron, so why waste a perfectly good word saying so? I was the proud owner of my first iron skillet before I was a mama; Mother gave it to me as part of a wedding gift in 1973.

Soon afterward I tried to kill it. A totally innocent mistake (every criminal claims innocence). A dishwasher wasn’t a fixture in our house when I was growing up, so how was I to know the skillet didn’t like that kind of cleaning? To this day I remember how mortified I was when I opened that dishwasher and saw a clump of rust.

The good news is that it’s pretty hard to kill an iron skillet so I didn’t have to tell Mother I’d destroyed it. Forty-seven years later, that iron skillet still serves me well. No matter what horrors I put it through, it just keeps hanging on. I often wonder how many years it has left—many more than me, that’s for sure.

The one thing my skillet has never done, so I can only assume it never will, is produce food as scrumptious as Mother’s.

Perhaps not my favorite, but certainly the most important thing she cooked in that skillet, was cornbread because it ended up in her chicken ‘n dressin’—oh, the mouthwatering anticipation.

When making cornbread she always did a little something special that I’ve never seen anyone else do. I can still see her leaning over, potholder in hand, pulling her pre-heated, piping-hot iron skillet out of the oven. She threw a scant handful of cornmeal into the hot lard to sizzle, scattering the crumbs around before adding the batter. Just enough cornmeal sprinkled in to add more crunch—as if the generous helping of lard didn’t make it crunchy enough.

That extra cornmeal did a tad more than make it the crispiest, crunchiest cornbread crust in the world. It made it the messiest. The sheer delight of eating it—cornmeal crumbs all over my fingers, falling on the table and into my lap—rendered the mess meaningless. To me anyway. All these years later, I realize it likely wasn’t meaningless to her.

Can’t talk about Mother’s iron skillet without being reminded of Granny’s, although that might just be one of those things that should remain a family secret. Granny cooked a lot of good food in that skillet, such as salt pork for breakfast every morning. I kid you not. Salt pork. You had to wash the salt off before cooking it.

However, when it came to cornbread, she used a square aluminum pan. What Southerner does that? I’m betting she’s the only one who’s ever committed such a sacrilege. If I could talk with her today, I’d ask why. At least I draw comfort from knowing that every family has skeletons in the closet.

And now I’m all teary-eyed with these memories and thoughts of my mother and granny. Granny’s been gone for forty years and Mother for sixteen.

As I sit typing this tonight, I can still hear their voices, see them moving around the kitchen. If my phone rang right now, I would recognize both their voices in a New York minute. Who has more impact on our lives than mothers and grannies?

Diane has been publishing this magazine since 2007. She loves all things Texas and Southern. Except humidity.

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two late hard frosts the first week of May.

Six billion people watch the weather forecast daily on some form of media and most of the time it is not correct. How do meteorologists predict the weather?

According to the Old Farmers’ Almanac, founded by Robert B. Thomas in 1792, their forecasts are based on a secret formula. Mr. Thomas believed that the weather was influenced by sunspots.

An old wives’ tale says, “Thunder in February, frost in April.” Some say to wait until after Good Friday to plant. Other gardeners say to wait until mesquite trees bud. I believe the mesquite tree lies in this part of Texas.

Personally, I watch native pecans—they never leaf until it’s time.

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