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CHARM Letter from the Editor Publisher Neice Bell Managing Editor Lisa Treiber-Walter Design & Layout Chelsea M.S. Kolterjahn
There’s nothing quite like Christmas in the Texas Hill Country! As a little girl, I fondly remember when our family would load up in the pickup and ride around our ranch every single year, searching for the perfect Christmas tree. Once we agreed upon the tree, Daddy would chop it down and off we would happily go, ready to apply the snow and taking care not to clump the tinsel, but instead apply it strand by strand. That smell of freshly cut cedar would permeate our home and, ever since then, it’s simply not Christmas unless I get a whiff of that same smell on Christmas Eve and morning. My olfactory memories recall extraordinary Christmases past, kicking off a celebration of our blessings of Christmas present and whispering promises of Christmases to come.
Writers Jennifer Reiley Lisa Treiber-Walter Erin Green Robin Amerine
Having a fresh-cut cedar tree was important to my family, whose German heritage runs fairly thick in our veins. Generations ago, the Christmases our ancestors observed were less commercialized and more focused on family traditions.
Contributors Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo Nancy Foster Don Grogg Duane Shortt Kathy Simmons Mindy Wendele Lisa Winters
In this edition of Hill Country Charm, we welcome you to learn a little more about what the holiday season has in store for Hill Country visitors and residents.
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As my family grew and changed, we adapted by blending old traditions with new ones. There’s so many unique experiences to be had in this area that all of you can make some incredible memories and establish some amazing traditions of your own.
We’ll take a look at German traditions still upheld here, as well as provide some places best suited to relish in Christmas lights and activities. We’ll take you inside the Laurel Tree for some tasty dining, celebrate 5 things to do in Kerrville, sop up some comfort food biscuits and gravy and then learn how to work those calories off with more motivation and energy. We’ll discover mulled, sparkling and aromatic wines for the season and do a little window shopping in our new gift guide. As you observe and build some great holiday traditions for you and yours, take care and God bless. Fröliche Weihnachten!
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Managing Editor, The Kerrville Daily Times Lisa is a native of Kerrville who continues to resist buying a fake tree in favor of the smell of a fresh-cut tree during the holidays.
On the Cover Featured on the cover of this issue is Paul Garrison III, a mohair chap-wearing cowboy who uses his trusty mule to find and harvest a cedar tree for a traditional Hill Country Christmas. The photo was taken by Aaron Yates in the Medina area.
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16 20 The Life of Wine with Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo 18 Health & Fitness Fashion & Beauty 40 Healthy Matters with Lisa Winters 42 Fitness in Shortt with Duane Shortt Skin Deep with Kathy Simmons 26 Texas Good Eats with Don Grogg
Family fashion for the holidays
28 Family & Living 50 Family Time with Mindy Wendele 52 Beyond Middle Age with Nancy Foster Gifts & Photos
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Utopian restaurant offers French home-cooking, Hill Country foodstuffs and the option to dine in a treehouse
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olling, vine-covered hills and fields fragrant with lavender may be hallmarks of the Provence region of France, but they are as much a part of the Hill Country landscape as they are of that renowned locality. In fact, the similarities of the two regions and a love of good food simply prepared are what drew Laurel Waters to pursue the culinary arts and open her signature restaurant, The Laurel Tree, in Utopia. Situated on 10 acres that include a garden and treehouse, The Laurel Tree has gained a stellar reputation for serving delicious meals that marry French home-cooking with locally grown, Hill Country foodstuffs. Although she was formally trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Waters’ path to chef and restaurateur began with her mother, from whom she learned to cook when she was a child in Houston. Spending summers her entire life on her family’s property in Utopia is what nurtured her Hill Country roots. So Utopia seemed the perfect place to her to build the restaurant. “This part of Texas is half of who I am,” Waters explained. At The Laurel Tree, the menus combine the French concept of table d’hôte, or home table, and regional Texas fare. A slowcooked brisket is paired with a ginger lime sauce and lemon mashed potatoes. Pears poached in red wine and finished with local wildflower honey are proof positive that simple desserts with complex flavors are the perfect way to end a meal. Whenever possible, Waters uses produce and herbs from her “potager” or home garden. And, she personally hand-selects all items that can’t be purchased locally. Dining is truly an exceptional experience at The Laurel Tree. The restaurant is only open on Saturdays for lunch and dinner. Unlike many restaurants that hurry patrons through their meals and out See dining, page 13
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Above: The Laurel Tree treehouse offers a private dining space that accommodates up to six guests and features a balcony with outdoor seating. Below: Laurel Waters is the owner of Laurel Tree in Utopia, which features the signature treehouse dining area.
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dining continued from page 11 the door, at The Laurel Tree, guests may linger at their tables for as long as they wish without worrying someone may be clockwatching. Waters said this distinctive schedule helps keep her restaurant special and unique. “I want our guests to feel as if they’re dining, not just having lunch or dinner,” Waters stated. Perhaps the most singular feature of The Laurel Tree is the treehouse, a private dining space unlike any other in the Hill
Country. The treehouse only accommodates six guests or fewer and, as Waters said, it is like dining in the giant hand of an oak tree more than 450 years old. “It’s a truly magical experience,” she said enthusiastically. “The space is so intimate that its guests are completely unaware of other guests who may be strolling the grounds beneath them.” Currently, Waters is gearing up for the holidays, one of the See dining, page 15
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Above and below: The holidays are Laurel Tree’s busiest time of year as people come from all over Texas to enjoy the dazzling displays of decorations and the good food.
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Above: The front entrance of the restaurant.
dining continued from page 13 restaurant’s busiest seasons as people come from all over Texas to enjoy the dazzling displays of decorations and the good food. Those interested in the unsual dining experiences to be found at this Utopian gem may call 830-966-5444 for reservations, scroll through the website at utopiagourmet.com or find the restaurant on Facebook.
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Texas Good Eats
Biscuits & gravy Here we are, after Thanksgiving, with chilly mornings and in the middle of hunting season. Hunters and their friends seem to be hungry folks. Nothing is better for an after-the-morning-hunt breakfast, or something called brunch for the non-hunters, than real homemade biscuits and smoked sausage gravy.
My biscuits (makes eight biscuits) Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the board 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt 6 Tablespoon unsalted real butter, very cold 1 1/4 cups buttermilk Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Combine the dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Cut the butter into chunks and cut into the flour until it resembles coarse meal. Just pulse a few times until this consistency is achieved. Add the buttermilk and mix just until combined. If it appears on the dry side, add a bit more buttermilk. It should be very wet. 3. Turn the dough out onto a floured board or floured granite countertop. Gently pat (no rolling pin) the dough out by hand
Biscuits and Smoked Sausage Gravy Photo by Don Grogg
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until it’s about 1/2-inch thick. Fold the dough about five times; gently press the dough down to a 1-inch thick round. Cut the dough round with a pizza wheel, separate slightly and leave in place for crusty tops and bottoms with soft sides. (Something to do with physics, I understand.) 4. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10-14 minutes or until the biscuits are a light golden brown on top and bottom. Do not overbake. Note: The key to real biscuits is not in the ingredients, but in the handling of the dough. The dough must be handled as little as possible or it will result in tough biscuits. The food processor produces superior biscuits, because the ingredients stay colder and there’s less chance of overmixing.
2. Place in three-quart sauce pan and sauté until hot through. Add the butter and when melted, add the flour. Stir until the flour coats all of the sausage. Then, add half of the milk and stir until the gravy begins to thicken. Then, add the rest of the milk and continue to stir until it begins to boil. 3. Taste and add salt and black pepper to one’s personal liking. Serving 1. Split the biscuit into top and bottom. Add some gravy over the bottom half then stack on the top. Add some more gravy as desired. 2. Top with choice of pepper and hot sauce if you wish. Note: Recipes can be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
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Don Grogg’s culinary training started with his German aunt and grandmother. He attended a cooking school taught by famous restaurateur Tony Vallone, participated in the first Flavors of the Napa Valley Food Enthusiast course at the Culinary Institute of America, as well as taking classes toward becoming a CIA Certified Wine Professional. Don has written a column as the Flavors Editor for Lifestyle Magazine. Email dlgrogg@gmail.com to get in touch with him.
Ingredients 1 lb. ring style link smoked sausage (your own venison or wild boar is perfect) 1/2 stick real butter 1/2 cup of flour 1 quart of whole milk (reduced fat or skim milk or cream will not work very well) Salt to taste Directions 1. Grind pieces of the smoked link sausage in a food processor with a steel knife until it resembles ground meat.
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The Life of Wine
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Spice it up this holiday Wine ‌ the beverage of celebration dating back more than 6,000 years and rooted in traditions all over the world. We all find ourselves immersed in the feeling of the season by the time December comes along. This time of year is marked by holiday parties, family gatherings, celebrations of life, as well as the opportunity to share and give to others. Celebration is such an important part of life to reflect on all our blessings that the rest of the year we might take for granted. Wine is a celebration, and it belongs on every table since it pairs so perfectly with all holiday fare.
For those who are looking for something a little different that has a lot of tradition, try mulled wine. Mulled wine dates back before the Roman Empire, is prepared all over the world during winter and is heated red wine with spices, commonly cinnamon sticks, and other additions such as honey or fruit. Every country names it something a little different and while the styles and recipes change, it is basically wine that is steeped with spices that makes a delicious, hot beverage with unique character and charm to enjoy. There are mulled wine bags packed with assorted spices that many wineries sell that make it easy to just drop in and steep away.
Mulled spices with Messina Hof’s Barrel Reserve port wine. Photo by Savannah Gaines
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• Methode Champenoise, or Methode Traditionnelle, is the most premium method of making sparkling wine and means that the wine went through secondary fermentation inside the bottle. This process gives the wine more complexity and flavor. Look for those words on the label to know it is a quality bottle of bubbly deliciousness. Robert Mondavi perhaps said it best, “Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilization and the art of living.” So, reflect on your blessings, celebrate life and enjoy a bottle of Texas wine with family friends.
~ Robert Mondavi For those seeking some unique pairings for a holiday table, I would recommend the following: • Gewurztraminer is an aromatic white wine with Germanic origins that pairs perfectly with a turkey or ham dish and adds a unique flair to any dining table. • For a dry red wine, I would recommend a Cabernet Franc with nice, earthy notes to pair with roast or a big jammy Primitivo to pair with a ham or lasagna. Ultimately, drink what one enjoys, but don’t be afraid to try new things. • No celebration would be the same without some sparkling wine. Sparkling wine is a great pairing with appetizers and especially cheese.
Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo grew up working alongside his parents, Paul Vincent and Merrill Bonarrigo, who were the founders of Messina Hof Wine Cellars. He gained knowledge in all aspects of the vineyard and winery, including sales and marketing. After serving as the operations manager, he became the chief executive officer in 2012. He also serves on the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association board and legislative committee.
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Hill Country celebrates Christmas with German traditions
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hile it rarely snows heavily in Texas, people in the Hill Country don’t have any trouble creating a Christmas atmosphere throughout December. Many of the families who share German ancestry — and even those without — celebrate the season with several traditional German practices. For Germans, Christmas, or “Weihnachten,” is considered to be the most important of the major holidays. “Although secularized and commercialized compared to Christmas celebrations of yore, the German holiday season is a time for introspection, celebration and family and friends; it is less consumption-oriented than in the United States. Not only the holiday itself, but also the weeks leading up to the celebration of Christmas involve many traditions and customs of diverse origins,” reports vistawide.com. Jeryl Hoover, executive director of the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg, said the facility hosts several German-related Christmas events during the season. One is Kinderfest, a children’s program centered on St. Nicholas Day. “This is when Santa Claus came and gave presents,” Hoover said. The celebration has evolved over the years as direct German descendants have grown up and others have moved into the community, but the museum, which is operated by the Gillespie County Historical Society, works to keep it similar to the original tradition, Hoover said. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, the museum invites children to bring their stockings, which are then hung over one of the historic buildings’ huge hearths. The youths then venture to another building for activities. “They sing Christmas carols accompanied by someone playing the accordion, which is a Texas German instrument,” Hoover said. “Someone reads a story, usually dressed as Mrs. Claus.”
Storefront on Main Street in Fredericksburg. Photo by Tricia Rawls
Afterward, the children are greeted by Santa Claus for photos and, one-by-one, are given the chance to whisper to him their Christmas wishes. Hoover said See traditions, page 23
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traditions continued from page 21 this part is non-traditional, but it’s a good way to blend traditions for non-German families. Then, participants enjoy refreshments and crafts. “During all this time, Santa magically fills their stockings in the other building,” Hoover said. When the children retrieve their stockings, they will discover traditional treats. “There’s the traditional orange, nuts, hard candies and things like that.” The German Christmas season officially kicks off the first Sunday of Advent, which is Nov. 27 this year. The German culture is credited with developing the Advent calendar tradition, in which calendars, usually made of cardboard, have 24 small windows or flaps. One window is opened each day leading up to Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Behind each window is a Christmas scene or motif.
Fredericksburg, known for its German heritage, displays a Weihnachtspyramide — a German pyramid (far left) — as part of its Christmas decorations in its downtown square, Marketplatz. Photo by Tricia Rawls
Today, calendars may contain chocolate or candy behind each window and, sometimes, even small toys. Originally, families would mark the 24 days of December preceding Christmas with a chalk line on the wall. The first hand-crafted Advent calendars were produced in the mid-19th century; the first printed calendar appeared in Munich in 1903. Germans also use the Advent wreath, which has four candles lit on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Fredericksburg also has the giant Weihnachtspyramide, a German pyramid that stands proudly in Marketplatz each Christmas season. The 26-foot-tall structure was made in Germany and depicts traditional German scenes. Its rotating tiers are lit on Nov. 25. See traditions, page 24
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traditions continued from page 23 Christmas celebrations even extend beyond Dec. 25. Dec. 26 is known as der Zweite Weihnachten — the Second Christmas Day. Hoover said the tradition was prominent in the Fredericksburg area for the first 100 years of its founding. “You make the rounds of your friends’ houses on the day after Christmas, and you take leftover goodies to share, or you could also bring a special meat,” Hoover said. “It was a prearranged event, as you had to schedule how long you would spend at each house. Now, the Pioneer Museum offers a celebration in its social hall with traditional German pastries, as well as drinks such as wassail and gluehwein. We gather and have a German chorus that sings German carols. Most of these folks know everything in German.” As far as food goes, several pastries have their place throughout the Christmas season. Stollen, the oldest known German Christmas treat and Christmas cookies — Plätzchen — are baked during the Advent season. Gingerbread houses also are made throughout the season. Hoover said keeping the German Christmas traditions alive is a real treat for locals and visitors alike. “This is an unusual community. It was founded by people who came directly from Europe rather than other parts of the United States,” Hoover said. “We love continuing that German heritage observance of the heritage traditions. It’s becoming more and more important the more diluted our society becomes.” Ernie Loeffler, president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, said many Christmas traditions come from the German culture. “In Fredericksburg, we are always looking for ways to encourage interest in and preservation of the German culture of our town and the Texas Hill Country,” Loeffler said. ‘The Christmas season provides a wonderful window of opportunity to showcase German culture through traditional German decorations, music, events and foods. We invite everyone to come experience Fredericksburg during the holiday season from the Friday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.”
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Christmas cookies at Clear River Pecan Company. Photo by Tricia Rawls
Top two photos: The Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg hosts Kinderfest, a children’s program centered on St. Nicholas Day. Children bring their stockings, which are then hung over one of the historic buildings’ huge hearths, and Santa fills their stockings with traditional treats. Courtesy photos
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hile the whole globe is poised to celebrate the holidays, there is nothing quite like a bright and sparkling Texas Hill Country Christmas. That’s because there are certain traditions and activities throughout our portion of the Lone Star State that make observing Christmas and ringing in the New Year all the more special in our hearts. It doesn’t matter if the traditions are based upon German, Swedish or some other heritage, they are all certain to fill us with a sense of familial nostalgia that has a way of bringing us, in a sense, home for the holidays. Combine the various traditions we use to repeatedly mark this special time of year with some of the heart-warming activities offered throughout the Hill Country, and the result is a plentiful supply of opportunities to celebrate and create new memories with our families and friends.
Lighting the night Texans proudly claim the famed point that “everything is bigger and better in Texas.” During the holiday season, though, that statement could easily be modified as “Everything is bigger and brighter in Texas.” That’s because Texans, in just about every corner of the state, love to light up the night skies to signify the reason for the season. From huge Christmas trees, cowboy Santa figurines and other yard decor to elaborate laser light shows choreographed with music, there are bright displays to take in at just about every turn. That is true, as well, for the Hill Country, where driving around to view such creative displays has taken on the status of a spectator sport. For the past several years, the Hill Country Christmas Lighting Trail offered up to such admirers 11 communities who boasted of their holiday lights. Included in the effort were Boerne, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Llano, Marble Falls, New Braunfels, Round Mountain and Wimberley. This year, however, those cities decided to no longer market themselves jointly as a “trail,” per se. Still, it has been confirmed that they, as well as a long list of other Hill Country sites, will forge ahead with originally scheduled plans for Christmas celebrations.
Holiday lights, activities Some of the seasonal events, such as Christmas in Comfort and Kerrville’s annual Holiday Lighted Parade and Courthouse Lighting Ceremony, help kick off the holiday season early and, therefore, will be completed prior to Hill Country Charm’s publication date. That said, there are still many other events happening in December to enjoy. So many events, in fact, that a complete list is next to impossible to include here, but the following are some of the highlights not to be missed: See lighting events, page 35
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lighting events continued from page 32 Kerrville Visitors to the city that serves as this publication’s home base will be able to enjoy, throughout every evening in December, a 45-foottall community tree and great decorations and lights at the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main St. The lights were turned on Nov. 19, when the city’s residents and their guests participated in the 16th annual Holiday Lighted Parade and 37th annual Courthouse Lighting Ceremony. Also to be enjoyed are the many private and commercial Christmas displays put up around the community and the sightings of decorated snowmen, which are the result of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce’s contest. “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” will be performed at the Hill Country Arts Foundation’s indoor theater in Ingram on weekends through Dec. 3. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Symphony of the Hills will perform its Home for Christmas concert at The Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1. Fredericksburg In neighboring Fredericksburg, where German traditions abound, the community will celebrate with many attractions, including the Light the Night Christmas Parade and Afterglow at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 downtown. The parade of festive floats (all lighted as a requirement of entry) will parade down Main Street with music, fun and Christmas scenes galore. Then, the celebration will move to the city’s downtown square, Marktplatz, where a huge tree and a giant Christmas pyramid share the spotlight. Also, the northwest corner of the square will offer an unusual activity in Central Texas — an outdoor ice skating rink called Eisbahn, which will be opened through New Year’s Day. On the first Saturday in December, Dec. 3, Santa will arrive in town at 10 a.m. on a firetruck, after which he will listens to children’s Christmas wishes in the gazebo behind the Gillespie County Courthouse. Each participant will get a goodie bag. That same day, the Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum Sanctuary will host its 59th Christmas Home Tour and Market, spotlighting seven homes in Fredericksburg decked out for the holidays. The tour will feature local musicians performing at various homes throughout the day. On the tour are two homes that reflect the original pioneer style of homes often seen in the Hill Country. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at pioneermuseum.net or by calling 830-990-8441. The market will feature 16 boutique vendors selling unique gifts, food and holiday items, a coffee bar and more. See lighting events, page 37
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Above: Johnson City is widely known for its lighting displays, especially the Blanco County Courthouse, which is a sight to behold. Below: The Pedernales Electric Cooperative offers two million lights at its headquarter’s square in Johnson City. Photos by Scott Raggo
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lighting events continued from page 35 Johnson City Known as the boyhood hometown of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, Johnson City’s annual Lights Spectacular can be seen for miles by those visiting, mainly because it creates its own glow on the horizon. The Blanco County Courthouse is a sight to see, as is the headquarters of Pedernales Electric Cooperative, which proves that it knows just what it’s doing when it comes to lighting — lighting up its square with more than a million lights. On Dec. 17, the LBJ Boyhood Home will feature “A Timeless Christmas,” complete with lamplight tours from 6 to 9 p.m. of the late president’s boyhood home, as well as an 1860s Christmas at the Johnson Settlement. Boerne “A Lonestar Christmas” is the theme of this year’s Weihnachts Parade. The event is a long-standing Boerne tradition, and this year’s marks the 30th anniversary of the event in the city’s historical district. Up to 100 lighted entries will travel Main Street, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in Boerne. The parade will travel north to south, beginning at Frederick Street (by the fire house) and will end at River Road. Bandera The Cowboy Capital of the World also will celebrate Christmas in style. The Bandera Business Association annually hosts Lights on the River — a Christmas display in the community’s park. Currently, more than 100 lighted Christmas trees and merchant displays will
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The Marble Falls’ Walkway of Lights offers a walk-through display of hundreds of lighted sculptures from its entrance (right) to finish along the edge of Lake Marble Falls.
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be lit at dusk from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Folks are invited to either walk or drive-through the display between 6 and 9 p.m. nightly and donations are taken by area nonprofits. On Friday, Dec. 2, starting at 4:45 p.m., Bandera will host lights and the sounds of local choirs on the courthouse lawn. A living nativity will be provided by Pipe Creek Christian School. At 6:16 p.m. (dusk), visitors and residents alike will enjoy the arrival of a cowboy Santa during the community’s lighted night parade. Then, at 9 p.m., merchants will offer Christmas gift ideas amid a market atmosphere of Christmas carolers, musicians and cowboys. On Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m., the Cowboy Capital Campfire Christmas will be held in Bandera City Park on the Medina River. Guests will enjoy cowboy storytellers and singers. Llano Starry, Starry Nights begins the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, and will continue through New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, at Badu Park. It features a lighted walking trail with thousands of lights and lighted displays. Enjoy snacks and entertainment by a fire each Friday and Saturday night. Children will have an opportunity to have a photo taken with St. Nicholas himself. Marble Falls Unlike other communities who concentrate their celebrations in the heart of their cities’ centers, Marble Falls offers one of the most serene, enjoyable light extravaganzas along the edge of Lake Marble Falls in Lakeside Park, just off U.S. 281 (south of the city) at 307 Buena Vista Drive. The Marble Falls Walkway of Lights boasts more than two million lights twinkling in figurine sculptures and more, offering plenty of scenic backdrops for family holiday photos. The walkway opened Nov. 18 and will continue each evening, weather permitting, through New Year’s Day. Hours are 6-10 p.m. and, since it’s outside, visitors are urged to wear jackets during cooler temperatures. Cups of hot cocoa are available, and Santa Claus makes occasional weekend visits to check in with children.
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Healthy Matters
Health & Fitness
Third time’s a charm
Try, try and “Tri” again! If I can do it, you can, too.
Anyone can set a new wellness or exercise goal and achieve that goal after reading this column. Like skipping to the end chapter of a novel, I will reveal my ending before you’ve finished the first paragraph. I completed my first triathlon at 29, and you can, too. I have no doubts that after reading this article, you can attempt your first triathlon and perhaps join me at the Kerrville Triathlon in 2017. For the third time in my life, I’ve literally lived a mind-overmatter moment. You know, readers, when you literally will the way to overpower your seemingly, or expected, physical limitations. Four years ago, I was inspired to enter my first triathlon at the urging of my Peterson Health co-worker, Jennifer Slaughter. Peterson was a title sponsor for the annual event. Meeting with the High Fives Event staff, volunteers and our employees training for the race, I became infectiously excited about the race. I caught the triathlon fever. Thinking about the triathlon started to make my pulse race as an avid runner, and I was surprised at the urge to take my training one step (OK, two steps) further.
dare, while the validation I received from my daughter inspired me. So the first race rolled around less than six months from my first learning what a triathlon even was. I headed to registration and then to the first transition to check in the bike the day before the race. Jennifer was by my side and noticed lots of other racers who spotted me and tried to hide their shock and surprise at my being an entrant. I must admit, I don’t embody a triathlete, but I felt confident. We checked my bike in the first transition, then stopped by the second transition to leave running gear, then I nervously headed home for the night to rest for the day ahead. That night, it stormed like crazy, and I thought how horrible it would be to train for an entire year only to have the race canceled. I prayed the storms would not dissuade my confidence, nor cancel the race. I got up at 4 a.m. with butterflies in my stomach and in a desperate search for my running shoes. Where were they? They were
As Jennifer noticed and recognized, my interest peaked when I learned from her what a triathlon entailed. She explained the event required a swim, bike and then run. She looked at me with the fullest confidence and said, “You should do it.” She knew I was a runner and that I had a bike, but when explaining that the half-mile swim usually sunk the interest of most athletes, I perked up. I was on the swim team in “the day” and loved to swim. The consummate cheerleader, Jennifer shared that my enjoyment and confidence. Swimming was a huge bonus, since commonly triathletes only grin and bear it through the swim. So her recruitment worked. I was not only ready to register, I was actually excited. Let the tri-training begin! How hard could it be, right? After all, I run 8-10 miles three times a week and the run was only a 5K. The bike ride was 14 1/2 miles but on my weekend, I could easily bike 21-30 miles. Swimming? I admit, this leg could have its challenges. While I could swim laps at a fitness centers and hit the river 3-4 times before the race, gauging the success of my bottomless swim was uncertain. My co-worker and now trainer inspired me every day toward my first triathlon. Not only did she daily inform me about the requirements, she kept me focused on the countdown. She additionally offered all the advice I needed, from registration to apparel to following a race routine. She took me on two practice trainings and even walked me to check-in on race day. The tri-training was hard, I admit, but invigorating. Suddenly, my weekly runs became more challenging when I added biking and swimming. My new regimen and expanded goals rounded out my stale workout routine. Because the Kerrville Triathlon was held in our own hometown and because Jennifer knew the route and routine, I could practice the event every chance I could get. Finding the familiar pattern was such a bonus. When I finally told my own family that I was registering for the tri, two of my three said, “Are you kidding?” One said, “You can do it!” The doubt I received turned into a personal challenge, almost a
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Crossing the finish line for her first-ever triathlon, Lisa Winters celebrates her own personal victory. Courtesy photos
always right by my running bag, but this morning, they were not.
win-win for any racer, spectator or resident in Kerr County.
I combed the house. Lo and behold, sitting on the kitchen counter, where I always prepare a cup of coffee, were my shoes with a sweet note of encouragement threaded in the laces from my daughter, Rayne. It moved me to tears. I could do this! And knowing Jennifer also was competing and would meet me riverside, I knew that nothing could get in the way and that this day would change my life.
I completed my third triathlon in September and feel like a complete winner despite only receiving a participant medal. I completed this wonderful Kerrville challenge and put mind over matter. I challenge any reader to add a bike to a run, a swim to a bike or to run a little longer. Elevate and expand your exercise routine. Entering a new race or run establishes a new goal and allows me to write or share your new adventure in health with readers as we work our way to a higher level together and inspire others to do the same. See you at the starting line September 2017. ď Ž
The experience indeed changed me. Completing the race was empowering. To date, my workout routine has never been the same. Participating in a triathlon has helped me focus on a more wellrounded workout routine. The triathlon encouraged a runner to grow into a cyclist, a cyclist to a swimmer and a woman to stretch her boundaries. I am so grateful that Jennifer talked me into trying the Tri. Each September, Kerrville is proud to host the Kerrville Triathlon. More than 1,200 participants pour into our city and afford us the opportunity to showcase our beautiful Guadalupe River for the swim, historic downtown and well-maintained roads for the bike and now beautiful new river trail for the run. At every juncture are the most encouraging and devoted volunteers to navigate, protect, cheer and nourish the racers. The event is all inspiring and a win-
Proudly sporting a participant medal, Winters pedals her way home upon the closing of the Kerrville Triathlon.
Lisa Winters serves as the director of marketing and community relations at Peterson Regional Medical Center. Having served the Kerrville community as an active volunteer for numerous organizations for more than 15 years, Lisa lends her experience in the educational and health care world to motivate others to stay active, engaged and involved both personally and professionally. She can be reached at 830-258-7628 or email ideas or inspiration for articles to lwinters@petersonrmc.com.
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Fitness in Shortt
Health & Fitness
Proper nutrition leads to motivation and more energy Do you have trouble exercising at noon or after work even though you’re truly committed to exercise, and it’s the only time you have to work out? Do you feel so exhausted that you just can’t face the gym? Your diet, rather than simple sloth, may be the problem. If you tend to skip meals in an attempt to save calories, you may be robbing yourself of important fuel for your workout. While skipping meals may temporarily make your stomach feel flatter, doing so also can leave you feeling tired, irritable and unfocused. Then you’ll be tempted to forego your noontime workout or go home, eat and stretch out on the couch in front of the TV after work. If, however, you follow simple, sensible dietary practices throughout your day, you’ll get that workout done. And rather than feeling lightheaded and exhausted afterward, you’ll be energized and refreshed.
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Stay with feel-good foods One key to staying motivated to exercise is to keep the amount of sugar in your blood — and thus, your energy level — stable to prevent ups and downs. You can best do that by eating a series of small meals throughout the day — as many as five or six — that are composed of complex carbohydrates, such as whole grain breads, beans and other vegetables, whole grain crackers and fruit. If you plan ahead and make time for grocery shopping, you can easily pack some simple meals and snacks to take to work with you. Eating complex carbohydrates helps keep your blood sugar stable because they are digested and absorbed slowly into the blood and don’t require your pancreas to produce much insulin. Refined carbohydrates — such as potato chips, doughnuts and cookies — are absorbed very quickly and trigger the pancreas to produce large amounts of insulin. So, while they may give you an initial boost, your energy will drop off quickly, and your mood will follow. The amount of sugar in your blood also is related to the amount of serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is an important chemical called a neurotransmitter that helps to regulate mood. If your level of serotonin is where it should be, you’ll have a sense of well-being and confidence — and feel ready to tackle the treadmill. Should it drop, you may feel tired and depressed. If you often experience a craving for carbs, this may be your brain’s way of telling you it needs more serotonin.
You’ll keep your motivation to exercise if you: • Have a glass of juice to boost your energy before a morning workout. • Eat a breakfast that includes whole grains, fruit or fruit juice. • Eat small, frequent meals and snacks during the day to maintain your blood sugar. • Make sure to have a light, healthy snack an hour before your noon or after–work workout. • Stay hydrated, keeping a water bottle at your desk at work. • Limit or eliminate the amount of caffeine in your diet.
Cut the caffeine What about caffeine? Good question. Many athletes rely on caffeine for the initial kick it can provide. Remember, though, that caffeine also can affect the amount of insulin, and thus sugar, in your blood. Further, it can cause dehydration, which also can sap your energy. While drinking a caffeinated beverage may help get you to the gym, within an hour you may feel tired and too lightheaded to complete your workout or to do it well. If you plan to engage in running or other highly vigorous activity, remember that some forms of caffeine, coffee in particular, can lead to mild gastronomical distress, as can some bulky foods. So, you’d
be wise to limit the amount of coffee, tea and soda that you drink for a number of reasons. Suppose you’re an early bird, and your best time to workout is in the morning before you go to work. For quick energy, drink some juice upon rising and avoid coffee. Once you’ve completed your workout, have a more solid breakfast of whole-wheat cereal or toast and fruit to fuel your concentration for the morning’s work. If you work out and eat too lightly, chances are you’ll get “the drowsies” by 2 p.m., if not sooner. Keep in mind that finding the right combination of food and drink to energize your workout — whatever time of day you choose — may take some experimenting. It all depends upon your metabolism. With a little patience, an open mind and a little creativity, you’ll determine which foods suit you best. November issue correction: The photo of Cole Jackson lifting weights in Duane Shortt’s Fitness in Shortt column was taken at Peak Fitness not Center for Fitness.
Duane Shortt, the owner and general manager of Peak Fitness, is a certified personal trainer, as well as strength and conditioning specialist. He can be reached at 830-315-PEAK (7325) or duane@kerrvillepeak.com.
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Things to see or do in...
Kerrville
Story by Jennifer Reiley | Photos by Tom Holden
hether you’ve lived in the area for years or are only visiting for a few days, each community in the Hill Country has its own treasures to offer. Here are five things to do and see in Kerrville, Texas.
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River activities
One of Kerrville’s most celebrated features is the Guadalupe River, and many spend their time visiting the river
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throughout the year. Kerr County is the headwaters location of the river, which runs right through the downtown area. The Kerrville River Trail now stretches more than four miles along the Guadalupe River. The trail runs through Louise Hays Park, where the city and organizations host a variety of events, concerts and activities
throughout the year. As far as getting into the river, there are several easy wade areas, including Louise Hays Park, Kerrville-Schreiner Park and Flat Rock Park. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at local stores and fishing is allowed in designated public areas.
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The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden
The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden, located on a 1,930foot hill overlooking Kerrville just off Interstate 10, has become more well-known since the cross was raised in July 2010. The Empty Cross, which is 77 feet and 7 inches tall, is lit both day and night for visitors. The 23-acre Sculpture Prayer Gardens also showcases outdoor pieces that depict Biblical characters,
including Jesus riding a horse with a sword raised; Mary kneeling while clutching a crown of thorns to her chest, a Cor-Ten steel alloy sculpture that symbolically depicts the three giant nails, or spikes, that held Jesus Christ to the cross 2,000 years ago; one of the Earth and the Bible, as well as several others. Max Greiner, a local artist, had the idea for the cross and garden in 2001. He said the garden draws thousands of people each year. “This Sculpture Prayer Garden is a very significant thing that God has done in our little community,” Greiner said. “It is touching hundreds of thousands, even millions of people around the world for Jesus Christ. The Kerrville garden is the prototype for other Christhonoring gardens we hope to build around the USA and world.” For more information, visit thecomingkingfoundation.org. See travel, page 46
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Fine arts venues The Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts, 910 Main St., features two facilities for hosting fine arts events throughout the year. The Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater started as a 1950s-era municipal auditorium. However, after sitting idle for several years, it was decided that the facility needed to be revamped. Playhouse 2000, which was founded in 1998, helped with the redevelopment of the facility, which was
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launched in 2003, the same year the theater first invited the public inside to hear a performance by the San Antonio Symphony. Playhouse 2000 manages the facility, but it is owned by the City of Kerrville. To turn the facility into the outstanding one seen today, about $9 million was raised through donations by organizations and individuals. Jeffrey Brown, executive director of Playhouse 2000, said the goal from the beginning has been to bring good entertainment to the area. “The goal was to create a performing arts center for the Hill Country, and we work hard to do that,” Brown said. “We do some local productions here, touring events,
children’s events and then it also is used for community events.” Along with the Cailloux Theater, Playhouse 2000 also manages the VK Garage, which hosts shows from the Playhouse 2000 series along with concerts, movie screenings and other smaller events. The VK Garage is located at 305 Washington St. The complex recently grew with the addition of the Kit Werlein Annex at the same location. It has given the organization more space for rehearsals, as well as storage for costumes, props and set pieces, allowing the stages to be used more efficiently and effectively. For more information, call 830-896-9393 or visit caillouxtheater.com.
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Art galleries/ museums Kerr Arts and Culture Center The Kerr Arts and Culture Center, 228 Earl Garrett St., is focused on promoting the local artist community through exhibits, education and programs. Exhibits change monthly and range from painting and sculptures to historic photographs and wood pieces. KACC was founded in 1995 by a group of community artists who wanted to provide a show place for local artists to further the arts and educate on the local culture. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. For more information, call the KACC at 830-895-2911 or visit the KACC website at kacckerrville.com.
Museum of Western Art The Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway, spotlights works of Western art to help collect, preserve and promote Western heritage. The museum opened in April 1923 and was first called the Cowboy Artists of America Museum. Since then, visitors to the facility have been able to see the West brought back to life. “The hardworking cowboys, the Native Americans, women of the West, settlers, mountain men and others are featured through various themed exhibits,” a museum spokesman said. “Through other displays, the history of famous ranches, as well as other diverse aspects of our Western heritage, are shared with an ever-widening audience.” Local schools and educators visit the 14,000-square-foot museum throughout the year for educational programs. For more information, call 830-896-2553 or visit museumofwesternart.com.
Kerr Regional History Center The Kerr Regional History Center,
425 Water St., serves as a repository for historical and genealogical collections, plus offers a research center to the residents of the City of Kerrville, Kerr County, the Texas Hill Country and beyond. The two-story center is located inside a historic home, which was designed by Atlee B. Ayres for Whitfield Scott Schreiner in 1914. It was donated to the city in 1996 and has served as home of the history center since 2003. As part of Kerrville’s library system, staff and volunteers from the ButtHoldsworth Memorial Library help man the facility, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. While the city and county’s history and genealogical data is the center’s main focus, it also includes documents from throughout the Hill Country and the state. Records inside the facility range from local newspapers to Tivy High School yearbooks, from city directories to the Kerr County Historical Commission’s Oral History Project collection. The center recently completed a four-month renovation project and now allows visitors to access the second floor of the building and provides American with Disabilities Act accessibility through an elevator. See travel, page 48
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Riverside Nature Center The Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St., features both an indoor exhibit hall and outdoor gardens. Within the 3-acre site, the nature center has more than 100 species of native Texas trees and shrubs, 300 wildflowers, as well as vines, grasses, cacti and other plants. A series of gardens throughout the facility
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is connected through a crushed granite nature trail. Included are a butterfly garden focusing on laval and nectar plants, a native healing garden, as well as rain, wildscape and wildflower gardens.
Riverside Nature Center Association was organized. While the group did not manage to purchase the property where Sander first saw the bluebonnets, the site where the center now stands was purchased in 1992.
There also is a riverscape, which uses a constructed river to demonstrate how Hill Country rivers travel through different habitats. The building also is connected to the Kerrville River Trail, providing easy access for people to explore Kerrville’s natural landscape.
The visitor center was completed and dedicated in September 1999. The nature center often works with other nature-based organizations throughout the community to bring educational exhibits and events to the facility throughout the year.
The project was started by Susan Sander, a local master naturalist, in 1987. She saw a 9-acre field of bluebonnets in downtown Kerrville and wanted to stop the area from being developed by turning it into a public wildflower garden. In 1989, the
The site continues to expand and improve. The gardens are continually maintained and refreshed with native plants as needed. For more information, call 830-257-4837 or visit riversidenaturecenter.org. ď Ž
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Christmas traditions with a Swedish twist It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Christmas — where kids are jingle belling and everyone is telling you to be of good cheer. We know the song by heart and watch our Christmas movies time and time again, even though we know the timeless stories. These familiar traditions are not just for us in the United States but other countries, as well. I recently sat down with Rotary Club of Kerrville exchange student Albert Skogard of Karlstad, Sweden, to learn more about his native land and their Christmas traditions. Albert explained one of the biggest celebrations in Sweden is St. Lucia’s Day on Dec. 13. The celebration comes from stories that were told by monks who first brought Christianity to Sweden. St. Lucia was a young Christian girl who was martyred. She would wear candles on her head so she had both her hands free to carry things. St. Lucia’s Day is now celebrated by a girl dressing in a white dress with a red sash around her waist and a crown of candles on her head. Carols and candles are featured in a procession through towns and villages. The Skogard family celebrates Advent with the lighting of the candles on the Advent wreath the four Sundays in December. His siblings also turn the days on the Advent calendar. Their Christmas tree is cut from the family garden and put up a few days before Christmas. They decorate the tree with lights and ornaments — many of which are elves and angels. Singing and dancing around the tree also is a Swedish custom. According to Albert, Santa Claus, or Tomte, brings Christmas presents, but he doesn’t come down the house chimneys. Little children leave rice porridge for him outside their door as a treat. Tomte also goes from house to house in the neighborhoods, delivering presents to friends and
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family. Presents are normally exchanged on Christmas Eve with the main church service held early on Christmas morning. Albert fondly remembers his grandmother’s tradition of placing a book at each child’s place at the dining room table as one of their presents. Christmas Eve is when the main meal is eaten midday. Albert said their family has a huge buffet featuring herring, ham, meatballs, vegetables and a variety of breads. A must is ginger snap biscuits and saffron buns. Perhaps one of the most unexpected traditions Albert spoke of is Donald Duck. Yes, the famous duck is very popular and important to many Swedes at Christmas. Since the late ’50s, mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve, the television comes on airing the Disney Christmas special “From All of Us to All of You” featuring Donald Duck and his friends. The students in Albert’s hometown have about three weeks of holiday time. Mid-January marks the end of Christmas, when the tree is taken down, ornaments packed away and leftover gingersnaps and saffron buns are eaten. It’s truly a small world, after all. Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Sharing the beauty of the Hill Country We who live in the Hill Country are often known to boast of its charm, history and beauty. There are those who take it one step further, however, and use their artistic talents to capture the area’s magic in their own special way. The accomplished locals mentioned here — all beyond middle age — represent the many who showcase our area with exceptional creativity. Paulette Alsworth, a retired air traffic controller from Albuquerque, New Mexico, moved to Kerrville in 2001 and began in earnest to paint. Having visited the area many times, she was drawn to its beauty, peacefulness and serenity. Paulette was instrumental in launching the Kerrville Outdoor Painters Event, held each October since 2011, and is passionate about her work in plein art. She works in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel with special focus on light and shadows. Paulette has a studio at her home and currently sells at a gallery in Houston and at River’s Edge Gallery in Kerrville. She said about the Hill Country, “I’m living my dream.” For more information, visit paulettealsworth.com. Pride in her Hill Country heritage led Becky Crouch Patterson to write “The Ranch That Was Us” and “Hondo, My Father,” both
Becky Crouch Patterson is the author of two Texana best-sellers. Photo by Dayna DeHoyos
now Texana best-sellers. From the true grit and pioneering spirit of her German immigrant great-grandfather and grandfather to the legendary times of Hondo Crouch, her famed colorful father, to her own growing-up years on the family’s working sheep ranch, Becky’s words vividly engage readers with spellbinding details of hardship, tragedy, vision, commitment, love and family. Becky, also an accomplished artist, painted the 50 illustrations in “The Ranch That Was Us” and is proud to live with her two sons in Comfort on 1,500 acres of what’s left of the once 21,000 acres of the Home Ranch headquarters. Becky’s books are available at Wolfmueller’s Books, the Museum of Western Art and amazon.com. Hunt resident Janet Reinwald is inspired by nature’s palette to create beautiful Hill Country watercolor paintings and note cards. This former graphic artist, a member of the Guadalupe Watercolor Group, takes pride knowing that her works are often bought and gifted to people who ultimately are drawn here to visit. Janet’s note cards are sold at Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, as well as Perfect Surroundings.
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Left: Janet Reinwald sells Hill Country notecards at Kerr Arts and Cultural Center. Below: Mark Holly’s works are on display at SB Western Silver and Knives in Bandera. Photos by Nancy Foster
Lifelong Texan Mark Holly’s passion for photography began in the 1970s, although it wasn’t until his retirement from United States Automobile Association in 2005 that he began in earnest to pursue a second career as a professional photographer and digital artist. This University of Houston grad has lived, learned and worked throughout Texas and now calls Boerne his home. Mark leans toward area surroundings for inspiration for his awardwinning photographs that include landscapes, architecture and people. His stunning pictorial of the Texas Hill Country captures brilliantly his philosophy that “the Hill Country is the most beautiful part of Texas.” Mark’s photography is currently on display at SB Western Silver and Knives in Bandera. For more information, visit mshdigitalart. com.
Left: Paulette Alsworth exhibits her works at River’s Edge Gallery in Kerrville.
Nancy Foster retired to the Texas Hill Country with her husband, Raymond, and their spoiled rescue cat, Ink. While retired, she launched Foster Tourism Marketing in 2008. She enjoys staying current with technology, reading non-fiction and trying to figure out what landscaping the deer won’t eat. She can be reached at nfoster11@yahoo.com.
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After stepping down as president of Schreiner University on Jan. 1, 2017, Dr. Tim Summerlin will continue to serve the school as chancellor until his retirement on June 1, 2017.
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He grew up with many traits of being the family’s youngest child, until the arrival of his younger sister when he was 8 years old. He has five siblings. Summerlin grew up in Port Arthur, Texas. His family vacationed annually in New Braunfels, and he and his family still spend time there each year to enjoy the spring waters of the Eastern Hill Country. Summerlin credits three teachers he had in school who passed along their passion for learning to him. They were his sixthgrade teacher, Wade Herring; his ninth-grade English teacher, Muriel Stubbs; and his senior physics teacher, Billy Tolar. Reading is one of Summerlin’s passions. He especially enjoys history and biographies and has a particular interest in early 20th century Central European history, especially involving the Austro-Hungarian Empire. “It was a political entity that had outlived its time, but it was so rich culturally and in the arts,” Summerlin said. He always knew he wanted to be an academic — from the age of 11 or 12 — but realized only later that guiding an institution in its responsibilities and relationships suited his nature better than strictly teaching.
He writes poetry. Among Summerlin’s favorite authors are Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose short stories set in Colonial America speak to him; and Ernest Hemingway, whose “The Sun Also Rises” is among his favorite novels.
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Summerlin enjoys a variety of music, such as classical, country and popular music from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and more recent artists including Jimmy Buffett and Billy Joel.
Before arriving at Schreiner University, Summerlin began his teaching career as an English instructor at Lamar University, where he rose through the ranks from 1973 to 1994, when he went to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. From there, he came to Schreiner University in 1999.
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He developed and taught a course in the Bible as literature, using the approach of studying it not as an article of faith or doctrine but studying it as art, and for its poetry and rhetorical power and literary value. Summerlin and his wife, Mary Ellen, belong to First Presbyterian Church, where he has taught Sunday school and sings in the choir. He’s a trivia buff. Summerlin’s knowledge of what roles movie stars played in films is extensive. He’s also quite knowledgeable about baseball, especially about the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Summerlin loves movies, especially ones from the 1930s-1950s. Among his favorites are “The Third Man,” “Rio Bravo,” “The Quiet Man” and “The Searchers.”
He and Mary Ellen, whose father was born in Italy, have traveled extensively there. He loves authentic Italian cuisine from the Emilia-Romagna region on the Adriatic Coast, where his father-in-law was born.
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He and Mary Ellen have three children. His son works for Apple in Austin. One of his two daughters is a teacher working with children who have special needs. And, the other daughter is a licensed professional counselor.
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