Texas Hill Country Culture August 2019

AUGUST 2019

POWER COUPLES

Meet 5 couples making a difference in the Hill Country

HIDDEN GEM Explore the $3.8M mansion of a Texas business legacy

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Time to Be a goal-getter A s members of the Kerrville Daily Times staff and I brainstormed the themes for each month, we circled around a concept that we couldn’t pin down.

For the month of August we knew we wanted something about personal and professional growth and coming from humble roots to find a fruitful future. We decided on “success.”

Success is defined differently by everyone, whether you have visions of luxury private jets or Fortune 500 companies, or a dream home in the Hill Country, August is a good time to set some goals. With summer end it’s time to get to work!

My journey to professional and personal success comes from finding advice wherever I can get it. For me, listening to the people who have been there and done that brings me a sense of peace and the feeling that I’m preparing myself for the unpreparable: the future.

I think the best advice I received was at my commencement ceremony when I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University. The guest speaker told us the keys to his success were to make goals and write them down, help others and read. Advice is easy to repeat and easy to listen to, but picking it up to practice daily can be a challenge. Successful people are people of habit who listen to others and take the time to do things over and over — even if it isn’t fun.

Everyone featured in this issue has a few life lessons and advice for those who are willing to listen. If you’re interested in reading, for instance, read 15 things about Mike Dyal, former NFL player(on page 23), who uses lessons he learned as a professional athlete in his career as a home builder.

Take a look on page 41 to read about L.D. Brinkman and the headquarters of L.D. Brinkmann Corporation that he renovated from a mansion built in the 1920s in Kerrville.

Looking for something to read after this issue? See what Hill Country community leaders recommend for books on personal and professional growth on page 32.

Thank you so much to the couples who took time to participate in our Power Couples of the Hill Country spread. Some were hesitant to be branded a “Power Couple,” but their warmth and support of each other and the community is truly a power to behold.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this issue.

If you’re interested in keeping up with the magazine online, check out our Instagram page @txhillcountry_culture and Facebook at Texas Hill Country Culture.

Thanks again and happy reading!

— Parastoo Nikravesh

ON THE COVER Photos by Tom Holden Cover Models: Micah and Laura Fore Read about the Fores and other couples in the Hill Country that are reaching their goals and giving back to the community on page 24.

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Your Home

Features

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41 BRINKMAN ESTATE

The mansion turned

business headquarters

48 FLORAL DESIGN

How to DIY on floral arrangements

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POWER COUPLES Hill Country couples supporting each other and the community

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SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS Helpful advice on how to adjust to big life changes

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REQUIRED READING Finish your summer with books that will improve your life

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DINING SO FINE The Fredericksburg restaurant leading the way in high-end eats

11 WELLNESS

Nutritious smoothie ingredients

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NOT A SMALL SUCCESS Tips for getting a small business off the ground quicker

14 MUSE

Mosaic artist

53 UNCORKED

At home

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Departments GET TO KNOW Mike Dyal

18 TRAVEL

Alaskan cruise

22 FASHION

Dress for success SWEET & SAVORY Cream puffs & kabobs

55 EVENTS

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Contributors Nancy Foster - 1

Emily Thompson - 4

Nancy Foster has contributed to Texas Hill Country Culture since its beginning. She loves to interview and share the stories of the region’s talented people, fascinating places to visit and unique businesses. She believes success is measured when readers tell her they’ve found another place to visit and enjoy. Nancy and her husband, Raymond, have lived in Kerrville for nine years. She heads Foster Tourism Marketing, a company that services clients in four states. She also is a writer for a national inflight magazine.

Emily Thompson was born and raised in Kerrville. She graduated from Tivy High School in 2017 and is currently studying communication at Texas A&M University. She is Texas Hill Country Culture’s summer intern and magazinedelivery girl. When she is not in Aggieland, Emily loves to come home and spend time with her family and friends in Kerrville.

Katie Milton - 2 Katie Milton Jordan is a business broker who helps premium main street Texas business owners get top dollar for their companies. Katie is credentialed by the ICF and holds a certification in Conversational Intelligence. For a free small-business ballpark valuation or a complimentary coaching session, reach out to Katie on LinkedIn, via email katie@texasbusinessbuyers.com or on Instagram @katiemiltonjordan

Steve Boynton - 3 Steve Boynton is a retired sales leader who enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and traveling with his wife, Pam. He tries to play golf three times a week and helps manage their investment properties. Being an active member of Kerrville First United Methodist Church keeps him grounded and on track.

Allison Bueché - 5 Allison Bueché is a Hill Country native who is a marketer by day and loves playing with flowers, crafting, puppies, long runs and anything involving wine at night. Read her helpful tips on DIY decorations to spruce up any summer party this season.

Leia Francisco - 6 Leia Francisco moved to Kerrville in 2007 after living in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a Board Certified Coach who loves coaching individuals about navigating the challenges of life and work transitions, and she writes and speaks extensively about the transition process and the wisdom it offers. Leia offers a training certification for people who want tools to help other people in transition, and she is the author of “Writing Through Transitions: A Guide for Transforming Life Changes.” She can reach her at www.leiafrancisco.com.

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GET TO KNOW

Mike Dyal Building a legacy in the Texas Hill Country.

Parastoo Nikravesh has the playbook.

1. Mike Dyal is a retired NFL tight end who played

10. A third-generation home builder following in the

four seasons with the Los Angeles Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers.

“ There are

2. Dyal originally moved to Kerrville in the third

many life lessons I have carried over from my NFL career into homebuilding...”

grade from San Antonio, but moved back after retiring from the NFL when he was 28. Him and his wife Lisa decided on Kerrville because they believe it is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

3. Dyal played football for Tivy high school before

attending university at A&M-Kingsville. Dyal says the spirit of Tivy is summed up in “TFND,” and that the only way to understand it, is to experience it. He has used it in every aspect of his life and says he is happy that his kids get to experience it, too.

4. One of Dyal’s best memories during his time at the NFL was scoring his first touchdown against the Oilers in the Astrodome with about 40 of his Kerrville friends sitting in the stands in the end zone where it happened.

5. One question he is frequently asked about his

time in the NFL is what was it like playing with Bo Jackson, Marcus Allen or Joe Montana. His answer? They were just normal guys like you could find around here who just happened to be very good at what they did.

6. Dyal’s most memorable game was in 1989 when he beat the Denver Broncos in overtime after scoring the game-tying touchdown on a 67-yard reception.

7. Dyal says he still enjoys football and

follows Tivy and other local teams and he is still partial to the Raiders.

8. His favorite sports are basketball, all of the Tivy teams, the Spurs, volleyball, track and soccer.

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Photo: Courtesy photo

Dyal’s hobbies include music, traveling and anything around water.

footsteps of his father and grandfather (his uncle was also an architect), he has carried on the homebuilding tradition with his business, Dyal Custom homes, that has been going strong for 23 years. Dyal says his wife and he feel very fortunate to be able to live here and do what they do.

11. Dyal says that playing in the NFL was fun and

exciting, but challenging as well. For him, the same can be said about home building. “There are many life lessons I have carried over from my NFL career into homebuilding,” Dyal said.

12. The best advice he received is actually a John Wooden quote he heard that means a lot to him and his business, “If you don’t have the time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over.”?

13. Where else would he live if he hadn’t moved back

to Kerrville? “San Diego was my last stop in the NFL, and there were many things Lisa and I liked and even considered living there, but in the end, the chance to come back home was too big to pass up,” Dyal said.

14. Dyal says he believes his biggest fan

is his wife, Lisa, and that he wouldn’t have been successful at any of his careers without her. They were college sweethearts at A&M Kingsville and have been married for 24 years.

15. Dyal has a 23-year-old daughter,

Kendall, who just graduated from Schreiner, a 21-year-old son who will graduate in December and plays football at his parents’ alma mater, and his youngest daughter, Karlyn, is following the family footsteps as an athlete playing volleyball, basketball and track. The family pet is a 12-yearold Malti-poo named Maximus.

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WELLNESS

Photo: Emily Thompson

Health Nut

If you are going to have a beverage instead of a meal, it should be delicious and healthy.

Emily Thompson mixes it up.

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with Chia Seeds, and you should be, too ... the health benefits are insane.”

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Many people think they’re having a healthy meal when going to popular smoothie chains, but don’t be fooled.

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moothies from popular chains usually are loaded with calories and added sugar. That isn’t what you want from a smoothie. If you are going to have a beverage instead of a meal, it should be delicious and healthy. For a tasty, nutrient-packed smoothie, all you need is five ingredients and a blender.

completely takes over the flavor of the spinach. I am telling you, I could throw in a whole cup of spinach in this smoothie and you’d have no idea. So when you go to the store and buy spinach, here is a tip. Spinach goes bad within five to seven days, so buy a big tub of it and keep it in the freezer, it will last up to a year.

Digestive Health- 1 banana

Antioxidant- 2/3 cup Frozen Fruit

The first thing to put in the smoothie is a banana. Big or small, green or yellow, up to you. Green bananas have additional nutrients, such as probiotic bacteria that’s good for digestive health. Yellow and brownish bananas have higher levels of antioxidants.

The next ingredient I add is fruit. If you want to put in fresh fruit, that is perfect. I use Rader Farms Berry Trio Organic frozen fruit. It is frozen fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. A serving size has 10 grams of sugar and 16 grams of carbs. A serving is one cup, and I use only one half to two-thirds of a cup.

Daily greens- 1 cup spinach Taking in the recommended amount of daily greens is crucial to health. They are rich in nutrients and vitamins, they lower your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. Vegetables are vital and you just feel good when you eat them. I pretty much hate most vegetables. Especially spinach.

But I am aware of how important they are, so I find ways to include them in my diet. One day I was experimenting with different smoothie recipes, and I made an amazing discovery. The banana in the smoothie

Low in Calories- Almond Milk The last thing to put in your smoothie is about 1/3 of a cup of almond milk. You can choose milk or whatever liquid you prefer; I use almond milk because it has fewer calories. The added liquid provides a smoother blend. I do suggest avoiding any sort of fruit juice. Store-bought fruit juice is full of sugar and will defeat the purpose of this healthy beverage.

Healthy fat- Chia seeds I am obsessed with chia seeds and you should be, too.

You mix about a tablespoon in your smoothie, after it is blended, and the health benefits are insane. Chia seeds are loaded with minerals that are vital for your health, such as magnesium, iron and calcium. It also has 5 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. Chia seeds are probably the easiest source to obtain omega-3 fats (the healthy fat), which is excellent for brain function.

Photos: Emily Thompson

1 Banana 2/3 Cup of frozen fruit 1 Cup of spinach 1/3 Cup of almond milk 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds

Follow directions above ... Enjoy!

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Propensity for Perfectionism

Photos: Courtesy photo photos

Rahnee Gladwin is an acclaimed artist in her field of custom mosaic design and assembly. Nancy Foster puts the pieces together.

Rahnee Gladwin, owner of R. Gladwin i Design Tile in Fredericksburg, stays quite busy on intricate tile projects that are made to flow with the aesthetic of each client’s home or business. A propensity for perfectionism to ensure complete satisfaction has been a consistent factor in her reputation as an innovative designer in this trendy specialty market.

Creating a Niche

Photos: © Casey Dunn

Gladwin and her husband moved to this region from the San Francisco Bay area in the 90s because they “loved the Hill Country, Texas music, and the nature conservancy. This area is just so special.” She comes from a background of 25 years experience in design and 20 years working in stone, glass, and ceramic tiles.

“I was looking for and finally found an outlet for my art school background and imagination,” she says, and has been working in custom tile in the Hill Country for the past 16 years, including a current five-year stint at her office/studio in Fredericksburg.

Explaining further why she chose tile as her artistic genre, she explains, “I enjoy using this medium to convey a very personal story of my client with color and texture. Mosaics actually chose me, she said.”

I was asked to develop a large-scale mosaic for a

“ I was looking for and finally found an outlet for my art school background and imagination.”

Galveston client who I was working with on a highend remodel. The client wanted to surround herself in her very large master bath with an underwater reef scene that was evocative of the Tahitian reefs that she snorkeled in as a child. I created a mosaic experience that included floor-to-ceiling mosaic walls of tropical reefs and fish indigenous to the Tahitian reef area, a ‘blue hole’ custom tub lined with translucent aqua glass mosaic pieces and a freestanding wall that was the entrance to the wet area with a large turtle floating in the sea.

All my mosaic is hand cut and assembled and the Tahitian reefs project included hundreds of glass colors and stones to achieve the effect desired.”

Of the hundreds of pieces she has completed, Gladwin says she is most proud of the Galveston mosaic because it was site-specific and drew inspiration from the local shorebirds and flora.

When asked if she has a favorite project, she smiles.

“I love all my children,” she says, although she does give the nod to “The Maze” at the Witte Museum in San Antonio, a 10-foot x 12-foot permanent installation of a mosaic interpretation for a Navajo rug.

“I love knowing the public has an opportunity to interact with this piece on a daily basis, she said.”

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“The Maze” at the Witte Museum in San Antonio

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Stellar reputation:

Gladwin can use up to 100 different tile types in her creations and is exacting in every detail.

All her mosaics are hand cut and assembled and can incorporate many varieties of tile and finishes to create the desired effect. Her talent extends to combining tile types to create a three-dimensional look as in a custom project used to craft intricate beach grasses, sea birds, fish and nature-based elements into the designated space. Each project is a painstaking effort that results in a timeless work of architectural beauty.

Photos: Courtesy photos

R. Gladwin i Design Tile pieces appear in homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada and have been featured in dozens of periodicals including Architectural Record, Western Art and Architecture and Urban Home. Among her many distinctive recognitions is the 2007 Legacy of Design award from American Society of Interior Designers. She is also an Allied Member of the American Institute of Architects and a member of the American Tile Heritage Foundation.

Gladwin’s reputation has drawn a clientele from near and far, from satisfied individual clients she has worked with and from respected architects and designers who laud her professionalism and inventive designs.

Rahnee Gladwin has a message for future clients.

“I want people to know that each of my pieces is specific to the client and project. Each project is its own story and each one has a unique connection to the client and site. I do not repeat a project; each stands alone and is unique to that client’s vision. It will not be duplicated.”

Process:

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ALASKA - The Inside Passage

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The call of the wild appeals to modern day people as much as it did those hearty souls seeking fortunes in Alaska over 100 years ago.

Stephen Boynton takes an inward passage voyage.

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South Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord, Southeast Alaska

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oday the journey is more comfortable with the use of cruise ships that are floating luxury hotels. The route taken is called the Inside Passage, a voyage through islands dotting the Pacific NW coast from Seattle through British Columbia and along the Alaskan panhandle.

The journey begins simply enough: check in and watch the pier slowly shrink as you sail north. I took Celebrity Cruise Lines for a seven-day trip leaving from Seattle, Washington, in August 2018.

The first day is uneventful as I became familiar with the surroundings. It’s day two when the magic begins. I awoke to

First stop, Ketchikan, home to a large totem pole museum and park. The carvings and their meanings were fascinating, although I was more impressed by the flyovers of bald eagles and the depth of the forest along the trail to the park. Our guide shared three bits of lore; 1) most people aren’t aware that Ketchikan is at sea level (going north doesn’t mean it’s uphill), 2) cell coverage is good in Alaskan towns (they are part of the USA) and 3) Ketchikan was the first to open a Wal-Mart that sold out of stock in the first two days.

The demand for goods and the supply route of cargo by sea or air was underestimated.

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The expansiveness and quiet was overwhelming. It’s at this point that I realized this Inside Passage was about to become my personal Inward Passage.

vistas on either side of the ship that are expansive shorelines of seemingly endless forests with little or no sign of habitation.

Waterfalls cascade down rocky cliffs and I wondered if this land had ever been walked on by humans. The expansiveness and quiet was overwhelming. It’s at this point that I realized this Inside Passage was about to become my personal Inward Passage. The trappings of the cruise dinners and entertainment gave way to an awe of the majesty passing by my cabin patio. The journey was no longer about destination ports, but an experience in and of itself.

was over and we set sail for the glaciers.

While sailing through the narrow fjord of Tracy Arm, I felt like I could reach out and touch both sides of the rocky walls. Huge chunks of cobalt blue ice the size of buses passed by as we came upon the Sawyer Glacier. The giant wall of ice meeting the water was breath-taking. The sound of cracking ice and the roar of a sheet calving off into the fjord was indescribable.

The air was clear, cold and mesmerizing.

The next adventure was trailing a pod of orcas off the coast of Juneau in a small boat.

Learning about the familial qualities of these sea mammals reminded me of a young boy dreaming of following Jacques Cousteau aboard the Calypso as a marine biologist.

Final stop was Skagway, jumping off point for the Klondike gold rush of 1896 - 1899. One hundred thousand prospectors hiked along narrow mountain trails and streams to reach the gold. Multiple trips were required as the Canadian authorities required one years’ supplies in order to cross the border. We rode the White Pass Railroad to cross into Canada.

The trip took three hours and the terrain looked impossible to pass on foot. It was a reminder of the indomitable spirit that lives inside us if we will just take the time to explore our Inward Passage.

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Dress for Success

By Emily Thompson

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Business Casual

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

Whether it is for work, an occasion, or a function, you are likely to encounter the dress code known as business casual.

What really is business casual? Is it casual?

Is it professional? Business casual is more on the formal side, but has more variety than business professional.

Many interviews and jobs require business professional attire. Business professional offers less variety than business casual.

Business professional clothes should be neutral colors, minimal patterns, and more formal.

For Her:

For Him:

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• Tailored pants, skirts, and dresses • Shirts can include buttondown dress shirts, blouses, sweaters, or cardigans. Blazers can be added to dress up an outfit, but are not required.

• Avoid clothes that are form fitting or too revealing.

• Keep footwear conservative and closed toe, heels or flats are acceptable.

• Dress pants or khakis are a good fit for business casual.

• Dress shirts, casual button down shirts, sweaters, and polos are all good picks for shirts. A sports coat can be added, but is not required.

• Polished dress shoes or loafers are appropriate footwear.

• T ies are recommended, but may be optional depending on the dress code.

• Tailored pants, knee-length or longer skirts, and dresses.

Avoid skirts or dresses that are above knee length.

• For tops, nice blouses and buttondown shirts, paired with a blazer.

• Footwear is the same as business casual.

• Jewelry should be small and not flashy.

• Dress pants or suit pants are acceptable for bottoms.

• Button-down dress shirts in solid colors along with a suit jacket.

• T ies should be worn; stick to ties that are a plain color, or have a simple pattern. Avoid any flashy or bright colors.

• Polished dress shoes are appropriate for footwear.

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Cocktail

Black Tie Whether it is a wedding, fundraiser, dinner, or some other event, black tie attire is your opportunity to get all gussied up and look fabulous! Think award shows. When dressing for a black tie event, always keep the host in mind, what do they invision their guests looking like?

Going to an event or a wedding that is cocktail attire? Cocktail allows you more freedom than blacktie but is still an opportunity to dress up. With cocktail you could go more formal or more relaxed, but consider the context and event you’re dressing up for.

For Her:

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• Short dresses that are party-ready in bright colors or patterns.

• A little black dress is perfect for most cocktail dress situations.

• Dress up with jewelry.

• Heels are recommended and can be in a variety of styles.

• Dress pants or suit pants are acceptable for bottoms; typically in dark colors • Button-down dress shirts are expected but don’t feel restricted to solid colors.

• T ies are optional and can be in more varied designs or colors.

• Polished dress shoes or loafers are appropriate footwear.

• Wear a long, formal gown.

• Short dresses are an option but be sure they can stand up to black tie standards.

• Black is always good but feel free to explore with seasonally appropriate colors.

• Bring out your best jewels and high heels.

• Don’t be hesitant to wear your best.

• Wear a dinner jacket, also known as a tuxedo jacket and matching trousers.

• Bow tie and cummerbund or waistcoat.

• Black polished dress shoes or laced oxfords.

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PO WER COUP LES* (noun) 1. A relationship where you get things done 2.Two people who make a positive impact in their world together 3.Two individuals who would be successful on their own but their love makes them stronger

See Also: Dynamic duo, couple goals

*Editors note: When coming up with the idea of the Hill Country Power Couples, the KDT staff and I selected people who were active community members and had a reputation of making positive impacts in their careers. Additionally, they are truly humble. (A few were hesitant to accept the moniker “power couple” but we tried to assure them it was a positive thing!) We appreciate them for allowing us to take up time in their busy schedules. Getting to read and listen to their answers showed us that their love and devotion to one another truly is powerful.

Photos: Tom Holden, Story: Parastoo Nikravesh & Emily Thompson

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Laura & Micah

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Laura, a Hill Country native, met Micah while attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

“I was actually on a date with someone else,” Laura said. “ My date ran into his old classmate, Micah. We were introduced and we never took our eyes off each other since. We got married in spring of 2008.”

The Fores moved back to Laura’s hometown of Kerrville in 2008 and live here with their two daughters.

“To me he is always the most interesting man in the room. Highly intelligent, crazy talented but most of all he makes me laugh ... and it doesn’t hurt that he looks like a supermodel, too,” Laura said. “No doubt being a dedicated and loving father is what I am most proud of him for.”

The Fores are the owners of Fore Premier Properties, a business that started in the Hill Country and has been going strong for 10 years.

Both are real estate brokers, Laura the Broker of Record and Micah the Marketing Director.

Micah started his real estate career in 2002 at a firm in Corpus Christi, but encouraged Laura, who was an art major, to join. Laura is still involved in the art world as a member of the Board of Directors for the Museum of Western Art. Last year the couple hosted the first “Night at the Museum,” a free community event, at the MOWA and will continue it annually.

“Laura is always high empathy and looking out for other people or making sure that everyone else is ok before worrying about herself,” Micah said.

The Fores attribute their success to constantly striving to be better, work ethic and professionalism.

Courtney & Justin

MacDonald The MacDonalds say it was love at second sight.

Introduced by friends, but it wasn’t until their second encounter at a friend’s birthday party in Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel that they knew they had found something special. They were married exactly a year later at the Four Seasons on Dec. 16, 2017, and just this year had a daughter.

Courtney Boswell MacDonald spent 15 years in education teaching secondary math in innercity Dallas, researching and studying teacher quality at Vanderbilt, directing the Texas Senate Education Committee, and running several nonprofit advocacy organizations in Austin. She is taking a break to be a stay at home mom, but also serving on the Families & Literacy board and joining the Kerrville Public School Foundation board this fall. She was recently appointed by Governor Abbott to the State Board for Educator Certification.

Justin is the president and chief operating officer of the MacDonald Companies, a third-generation Kerrville-based company that builds, owns and manages apartment communities all over Texas. He started in the family business while attending graduate school and by the time he graduated with his MBA he was vice president of the company. He has served as president of the Hill Country Home Builders Association, a board member of Habitat for Humanity and he served on Kerrville City Council and other City of Kerrville boards and commissions.

The MacDonalds both attributed their success to role models and mentors.

Justin said what he likes the most is how much they have in common.

“When it is meant to be, it works,” Courtney said. “It is surprisingly easy and fun even when life is tough. We work at it, but it doesn’t feel like work.”

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The Bucks met on eHarmony in 2008 and were married that October. Anne and Ray said that their advice to a successful relationship is to put Christ at the center.

“Have respect for each other in our differences and similarities, and to support one another in the different challenges we face. Pray together, listen to each other and unconditionally love one another,” the Bucks said.

Ray is the general manager of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. Although he was interested in banking and real estate, he said his heart was focused on conservation and water supply. In the community he is the president elect of the Kerrville Morning Rotary, and serves as a CASA volunteer for Hill Country CASA. Ann is the executive director of Christian Women’s Job Corps, Kerr County. She was originally an associate pastor in Tulsa for 22 years and moved to Kerrville after marrying Ray. In the community she is a member and committee chair of the Kerr County Women’s Chamber and a member of the Executive Women’s Club. The Bucks also lead a local Bible study.

Ray and Ann attribute their success to their relationship with Jesus Christ.

What’s their favorite thing about each other? “[Ann’s] Passion for those who have been through trauma. That’s what she does for a living. We can’t go anywhere where someone won’t seek her out for peace or comfort,” Ray said.

“He is honest, honest, honest and that makes me very proud,” Anne said. “I can trust him.

And his heart for God is uncompromising and I absolutely fell in love with that … and his eyes. I love his eyes.”

B.K. & Fred

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B.K. and Fred Gamble met on a blind date on Oct. 16, 1980 at 5:35 p.m. at Cafe Dallas (Fred remembers the exact time.) Two years later he invited friends and family over to his house for a “party” and proposed to B.K. Fred said to B.K. that his favorite thing about her is that she’s the kind of woman he wanted to marry and she’s still that women. They will celebrate their 36th anniversary this month.

They lived in Dallas before Fred’s job took him to New York City. They had their son, Preston, who is now 23. Fred and B.K moved to Kerrville in 2002 to be closer to family.

Fred’s career has continued as a financial/ operation executive in health care, entertainment, education and hospitality industries. In the community he is a KPUB board member and chairman, previously served on the Kerrville 2050 steering committee, EIC, founding president of Doyle School Community Center, served on Partners in Ministry board, Kerr County YMCA board and KISD Community Facilities Advisory Committee.

B. K. is the HR Training & Development Manager at the H. E. Butt Foundation. She is currently serving on the Families and Literacy board and has also served on the Dietert board and as a CASA volunteer. Both B. K. and Fred are graduates of Leadership Kerr County and active at First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville.

The Gambles attribute their success to good parenting and the belief that service before self is what God expects of us.

What has been their key to a lasting relationship?

“Communication and continual support of each other’s aspirations, goals, dreams, and activities.

We enjoy many activities together as a couple but we’ve always allowed space for each other to participate individually in other interests,” B.K. said. “He has been so consistent over all these years in his love for me and his support for me.”

Keri & Patrick

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Patrick and Keri met in June of 1994 in an 8 a.m. swimming class at Stephen F. Austin State University. After graduation, they were married in October of 1998.

The Wilts are the owners of Grape Juice in downtown Kerrville and have both been active in the community since opening their doors. Today, they are kept busy by their two kids, 16-year-old son, Lawsin and 13-year-old daughter, Rylan.

Patrick began his career in the wine industry after taking an internship his senior year selling wine.

Since then, he has spent the last 22 years working with wine on the distributor side, ultimately making the crossover to retail when they opened Grape Juice Wine Shop in Ingram in 2007 and then opened the restaurant version of Grape Juice in Kerrville in 2009.

Keri worked in sales and marketing before coming alongside her husband in 2010 to help build the restaurant. In 2017 Keri began a writing project called FHB and Me where she combines her words with those of her famous great-greatgrandmother, Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of such classics as “Little Lord Fauntleroy,” “A Little Princess” and “The Secret Garden.” Keri is currently seeking a publisher for her debut book, “ROOM TO GROW: The Secret Garden Guide to Living A Well-Tended Life.”

Patrick and Keri moved their family to Hunt from Dallas in 2006 in search of community, more time in nature, and a bit of sanity.

The Wilts attribute their success to faith, their Grape Juice family, their family and friends.

They put family and friends first in their lives.

“My favorite thing is to just sit back and watch him do his thing. There’s nothing better than seeing him do what he’s passionate about,” Keri said.

He agreed and said, “When she’s passionate about something, that is when she’s glowing.”

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MAKING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS LEIA FRANCISCO TAKES YOU THROUGH THE FIRST STEPS.

Success can be measured as financial achievement, realizing a dream, opening a new life chapter, professional recognition, or quiet contentment. Each person defines success differently.

Life transitions bring wisdom and satisfaction, as well as challenges. Having worked with many people transitioning from one job or career to another, I know that after reaching a goal, we also need to shape our success in ways that keep us growing. Here are some suggestions for making a successful transition to a desired new job or life situation: •D efine what your success will look like, not what others tell you. Your idea of success may be a complete change in your career, being more wellrounded as a person, focusing on a different set of skills, starting a new business, doing more for your community, or having a healthy family. In other words, it is not always the desire to have certain credentials or a pile of money under your mattress.

•R ecognize that every successful change involves both gains and losses. Mostly, we focus on the gains in reaching a goal and claiming success, but in every transition, we must make tradeoffs. Consider what to let go and what to carry forward. The new business owner is excited to be in charge and at the same time adjusts to working longer hours. It is common for a new supervisor to experience a relationship change with former co-workers. Maybe a career shift is all about having more work and family balance. A retiree welcomes the freedom from a long-time job and misses the structure, requiring some reflection about the next chapter. In reaching that goal, we also see that we need some new skills and knowledge, some new relationships, maybe a new way of living. That can be both exciting and a bit unsettling.

• Imagine your career goal as clearly as you can.

Prepare for that career goal by imagining where you will be, who will be with you and what outcomes you want. The more you define that picture of success, the more likely you are to achieve it.

•U se three powerful tools in your transition. The most important one is self-assessment. Before you go after the new job or career, spend time reviewing what you most value in life, the skills that you do and do not want to use in the next chapter, and your interests. With that as your base, you can better assess what type of work will truly feel successful. Develop a structure or steps for getting from where you are now to where you want to be. This structure is based on your knowledge of the work and research you might have done.

Also, seek support. Successful people do not try to go it alone. You will want resources, professional contacts and guidance, information, and a transition team that gives you emotional support.

• In your new and successful chapter, set some goals to keep the energy going: take a training class, get a marketing plan, thank the people who helped you, get to know your new town, make connections with new employees or fellow volunteers. It takes time to catch up with yourself.

It helps us to know that success can bring pride, joy, and challenges — some unexpected. People who succeed are resilient and learn from mistakes and failures as a natural part of the process. It’s also important to know that the ups and downs of our success are normal, a way of growing into the new role, and gradually we find a comfortable fit with our new work.

Finding success really means creating it.

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Read to Succeed AREA LEADERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE DEVELOPMENT BOOKS. CARLINA VILLALPANDO SHARES HER EXPERIENCE. Before I ever accepted the job — in fact, even before it was offered — my last boss and now mentor gave me an assignment.

Read “The Servant — a Simple Story about the True Essence of Leadership” by James Hunter, and let’s discuss.

I read it, and he invited me for an interview — a three-day long process that included meeting the team, dinner with he and his wife, and joining him at a spin class.

We had many conversations about family and values, but he never once asked me if I could do the job. But probably more important, he asked why I wanted it.

The Servant was the first of many books that boss shared with me over the four years I worked for him, and it remains one of the most impactful of those books, and it began a process of self discovery that helped me better answer that question of why and what really motivated me in all of this activity we call work. For me, it’s team building and helping people discover their strengths and providing them satisfying ways to use those gifts toward something bigger than themselves “The Servant” is a humbling reminder that management is as much about service as it is giving direction. We are the steward of others’ labor, gifts, time, and energy. We hold others’ talents and dreams in our hands, and we have the opportunity to help our staff to become the best versions of themselves, or we can let those strengths and ambitions wither.

Reading has been one of the most influential tools in my own professional and personal development, and many other local leaders agreed that it’s shaped their own careers.

We asked some of these leaders to recommend books that have been impactful in their lives.

The picks are in!

“First Things First” by Stephen Covey, A Roger Merrill, and Rebecca R. Merrill “Published in 1994, this book is the best book on time management I have ever read. It outlines ways to plan your time on a weekly basis according to the roles in your life (family, work, recreation, etc.) It also includes an emphasis on paying attention to these dimensions of life - physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. I have used this system for 25 years.”

— Kerrville Mayor Bill Blackburn

“The 5 Second Rule” by Mel Robbins “In one of her lowest moments, Mel discovered a technique that is grounded in science that allows you to get started and accomplish tasks that you may not ‘feel’ like doing. She states that motivation is not real because we may never feel motivated to tackle some of our biggest tasks in life, whether it is cleaning the house, exercising, starting a new business, talking to someone, or even just get out of bed without pushing the snooze button, etc. She shares a technique that moves you to action before your mind can talk you out of doing what you know you need to do. It has been life changing for me personally and professionally.”

— Dr. Kendall Young, Tivy High School counselor, and owner of All about College & More

“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey “This is a classic book I read years ago as an early careerist. Leadership and being effective were key elements to my personal growth and success. I wanted to create habits that were hardwired in my daily life. This book spoke volumes to me as it kept thing simple. Not only does it help me in my role today as a healthcare executive, it has helped me personally in my family to be intentional in my relationships.”

— Cory Edmondson, CEO, Peterson Regional Medical Center

“Never Split the Difference” By Chris Voss FBI Hostage Negotiator “A book that has most recently impacted me both personally and professionally is Never Split the Difference

by Chris Voss FBI Hostage Negotiator. How might your communication style differ if you knew you couldn’t “split the difference” — when the impact of your conversations resulted in life or death? In this book, Chris shares specific strategies and tools full of integrity, that are genuine, and effective. I highly recommend it for all leaders.”

— Katie Milton Jordan, Business Broker, Texas Business Buyers

“Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand “The novel is a kind of dystopian look at a world where capitalism is systematically shut down in favor of socialism using societal fairness as the justification. The key capitalists decide to leave rather than to support the evolving system. Atlas Shrugged was initially required reading for my High School Economics Class but I have re read it several times during various phases of my career. Though written in 1957 at the beginning of the Cold War the message is as timely today as it was then.”

— Walt Koenig, President and CEO, Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Executive Director, Kerr Economic Development Corporation

“7 Moments that Define Excellent Leaders” by Lee J. Colan “Commit, Plan, Act, Connect, Invest, Change, and Conquer are the seven moments Lee J. Colan writes about that define and shape the leaders we are today and the leaders we will become tomorrow. Each chapter topic is an easy read and gives practical stories and advice about leading a team and what our team needs from us for them to be successful. And in turn, you as a leader will be successful.”

— Brenda Thompson, Executive Director of The Dietert Center

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“Owners Dawn and Chef Leu Ouanesavanh bring experience in providing multi-starred dining to the Hill Country.”

Small Town Dining

By Robin Amerine

When visitors to the Hill Country think of food, they’re likely to conjure images of burgers, German specialties such as sausage and sauerkraut and, of course, barbecue. Unless visitors stop by a wedding, anniversary or other special occasion, they may not associate this neck of the Texas woods with fine dining.

There are local restaurants that aspire to elevate suppertime experiences and provide something more than a meal, but with the Hill Country’s distinctive flair and sensibilities. August E’s in Fredericksburg is known as one of the restaurants that incorporates fine dining strategies for locals and visitors alike.

Owners Dawn and Chef Leu Ouanesavanh moved to Fredericksburg from Dallas where Dawn spent nearly two decades managing restaurants such as Anatole Hotel’s Nana. The couple planned to bring their experience in providing multi-starred dining to the Hill Country, and with a crew of former Nana staff

the Food...

members, they opened August E’s in September 2004.

Fine dining is often defined by atmosphere, attention to detail and exceptional service. Although the time of signature white, linen, table clothes no longer define fine dining, these practices have adapted to meet modern definitions.

Sophistication with Hill-Country Approachability The modern interior of August E’s is sophisticated, but not stilted or formal. “Inviting” is the word. It’s a place where one can dress up or down, sit in the dining room or relax in the lounge and bar. The effect is deliberate. They have cultivated an atmosphere that is familiar and high end for their guests.

“We want the restaurant to be a place that guests can frequent often, not just for special occasions, but for everyday dining if they choose,” Dawn said. “It’s

with a Big City Feel

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more important to be accessible, to connect with our guests than it is to put on a show, with a complicated menu and stiff formality.”

The new approach has worked for many years.

The menu is varied enough to be interesting, but not complicated. The wine list is impressive, and the liquors are top shelf. It’s everything one would expect of a fine-dining restaurant, without the fuss and feathers.

It’s Hill Country.

mixologist is asked to replicate a particular cocktail a guest had on vacation but can’t recall by name.

One table likes to talk about the menu or wine list in detail, while another would prefer more unobtrusive service. It is part of the dining experience to be catered to those specific needs and preferences. For August E’s, management spearheads those efforts to ensure perfect execution.

Attention to Details

Owning and operating a fine-dining establishment in the Hill Country is hard work. Fine dining is as much a signature of the Hill Country as a slice of brisket is. The fabric of this Texas region is changing, as witnessed by its ever-growing wine, craft-beer and spirits industries. It’s safe to predict that August E’s and the other superlative fine-dining establishments in our area will be joined by other new kids on the block.

There are always challenges that come with owning and managing a restaurant. Good staff are always at the top of the “essentials” list, whether the establishment is paper-napkin or linen-and-crystal. In a fine-dining establishment, guests’ expectations take many forms. Perhaps there’s a request for a certain dish not currently on the menu. Maybe the

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By Katie Milton

It’s no secret that small businesses fail at an alarming rate.

I’ll spare you the questionable statistics — Is it a 4 percent success rate or 10? — I’ll simply say that most fail within five years. The rest fail in the subsequent five years and Verne Harnish, author of Scaling Up, observes that of the ones that do succeed, only 4 percent of small businesses in the United States ever exceed $1 million dollars in revenue.

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never knew you needed.

As a fourth generation entrepreneur, I dreamt of self-employed freedom for as long as I can remember. It was 2010 when I finally purchased my first business and have owned and been involved in a handful of start-ups since then; some successful, some not.

The freedom and opportunity to execute a clever business idea feels a lot like the American Dream to me. And it is for that reason and a few others that I’m passionate about, that I share with you a few tips for would-be entrepreneurs to create a successful small business even faster.

Buy then Build.

In the popular book of the same name, Buy Then Build, author Walker Deibel evangelizes the idea that you can flip small business failure stats upside down when you buy an existing business and then build it even bigger instead of launching a start-up. To reiterate, business success is much more certain with potentially greater ROI when you buy an existing business.

Hire a Bookkeeper.

Tracking your business finances is more important than many small business owners realize and this is one of the first things people try to skip or skimp on when first starting out.

There’s a long list of reasons that this should be one of your top priorities but I’ll simply share one here. The saying goes, “What gets measured gets done.” This applies perfectly to business finances. If you’re watching what’s happening with a keen eye, you’ll be more focused on moving the needle in a more profitable direction.

Work with an accountability partner.

As a certified coach, I’ve spent many years working with business owners and entrepreneurs on their top challenges and dreams for a bigger future. The one thing that always seems to make the biggest impact in their progress is whether or not they’re communicating their goals and visions to a caring colleague on a regular basis. It seems so simple that it is often overlooked and yet, it is one of the most significant things you can do to reach your goals. Whether you hire a professional coach or enlist a trusted friend for a regular coffee date, connect with someone often to share your goals, vision, wins, and challenges.

And with that, my friend, I’ll bring this plane in for a landing by saying that I’d love to hear from you.

What stage of business ownership are you in? Which of these tips resonated most for you? What, if anything, would you add to this list – miltonkatie@me.com?

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of Kerrville’s history. The mansion, named Tukahteka, was built originally as a residence for Louis Schreiner in 1920 at a cost of $100,000. The estate was a ranch house that overlooked 3,000 acres of ranch land.

According to information found by Kathleen Brinkman, wife of Brinkman, Louis Schreiner sold the property to an unknown person in the early 1940s.

It was bought by the Hays, the family that donated the land for Louise Hays Park, in the 40s. The Tippetts bought the property from the Hays family, and their daughter, Maxine Short, lived there with her family, from 1954-1957. Another daughter’s family, Joy Grief’s, lived in the house from 1960-1964. Although it’s not clear, it appears that the Monroe/Lehmann family bought the larger property with the house; they sold the house to the Biggerstaffs on June 2, 1967. The Biggerstaffs sold to LDB Corporation on Oct. 9, 1978.

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The vision that Brinkman had for the mansion, that had been left to fall apart, was to restore it to its former glory as a homebase for his corporation.

Brinkman was born in Montana and was the oldest of seven children. His family moved to Mississippi when he was five years old and ended up in Texas, a place he loved and eventually settled in.

In the 1960s he launched his illustrious carpet distribution company out of Dallas. He instituted rapid delivery system for carpet and had warehouses all over the United States. By the time he sold the company it was the largest distributor of flooring in the country.

Additionally he ran Mr. Gatti’s Pizza with about 350 stores, a manufactured home business, his own trucking company along with his carpet business, was one of the biggest ranchers of Brangus cattle and pursued other investment and business pursuits.

In addition to his legacy of entrepenurialship he was a renowned Western art collector.

“He has an amazing eye for art and he cared about beautiful things,” Kathleen said. “We had more art than walls to put them on.”

His vision for beauty is what led Brinkman to purchase the Kerrville estate and change it to the headquarters of his corporation. The renovations began in the 80s and included restoring the mansion and reconfiguring the space into offices for his staff and himself. The main building houses the offices and meeting rooms while the back building became an entertainment room with a gym.

Today, the corporation is run by Kathleen, and the office space is used by her and the remaining small staff. Kathleen is to this day in awe of the work Brinkman put into the property and all the work of his lifetime.

“His [Brinkman] hard work, his smarts and his amazing passion and really his vision — his ability to analyze and see things and see opportunities. He really created something special,” Kathleen said. “He was an amazing man, he really was. I just want people to know what an incredible person he was.”

The Brinkman property is currently listed by Rick Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty for sale at $3.8 million.

Although it is challenging for Kathleen to see it go, she said the space is interesting and full of possibilites.

The visions she suggested were a possible highend condo for those wanting to live in the center of the town with the privacy and luxury the property could provide, for another company to buy the company to continue utilizing the unique space for work or even to restore it to a home once again.

The property has a rich history that has been preserved by Brinkman’s vision. Although, for Kathleen, seeing it go is a challenge, the space has interesting future possibilities.

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Step 1: Plan your vases and floral scheme It’s important to decide what type of flowers you’ll be using and what look you’re going for, but before you do that, you need to know what kind of vases you’ll be arranging them in. If you’re new to flowers, start with smaller vases and arrangements that won’t require as much space to fill.

Sometimes, I go to various flower markets in San Antonio (or even our local H-E-B) without a vision in mind, and then other times, I have a vision set from something I have seen on Pinterest or a look that a friend has requested. Having a photo for inspiration is very helpful.

Once I have settled on a few large flowers for the look of the arrangements, I pick complimenting fillers, accent flowers and greenery that will pull it all together.

Step 2: Gather your materials Having your scissors, floral tape/foam (if any) and vases ready.

Step 3: Prepare your flowers Remove all the leaves from your flowers that would be underwater. Leaves introduce bacteria into the water and will significantly shorten the life of your arrangement. You’ll want to cut an inch off of all the stems of your flowers, even

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if you’re not arranging them right away, at a 45-degree angle, and place them in clean buckets of water. Fresh cut stems help them absorb water better. Add any floral preservative that you have at this point, and recut the stems again if you are arranging them later. Also, by recutting your floral stems and changing the water daily, you will increase the life of your arrangements significantly.

Step 4: Prepare your vases Bacteria will shorten the life of your flowers, so ensure your vases are freshly cleaned with soap and water. If you’re comfortable enough with making centerpieces that involve floral foam, I encourage you to! Floral foam holds shape and provides stability for flowers allows you to accomplish the look you’re going for, and it also will hydrate your flowers. The most important thing when working with floral foam is to let it sink naturally into the water to hydrate on its own. If you push it down yourself, you’ll create air pockets. Another helpful way to provide stability and control in your arrangements is to create a grid from floral tape across the top of your vase.

Step 5: Arrange away You can start either with your greenery or your largest flowers, but you want to create a frame for your arrangements. I typically start with my largest blooms first, medium, then small, and add my greenery at the end for vases. For centerpieces, I start with the greenery first, and then my largest blooms next. Including flowers with various shapes and stem lengths will give your arrangement more dimension.

The flowers used in the arrangment pictured here are: peonies, roses, scabiosa, cornflower, gomphrena, scabiosa pods, blue thistle, dusty miller and seeded eucalyptus.

Photos: Allison Bueché

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aking your own floral arrangements is easier than you think! I originally started out doing flowers around 10 years ago with very simple floral arrangements to decorate events for my friends, and over time it’s evolved. Now close friends ask me to create fuller centerpiece arrangements for big events and even weddings. These flowers were for my nephew’s baptism, August Palmer Bueché, for a luncheon at Comanche Trace on July 6. I went for a neutral scheme with just a touch of blue, since he is a boy for the event.

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Cream puffs Ingredients Lemon Cream Puffs 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 Eggs

Lemon Filling 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter, cubed

1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons sugar Powdered Sugar

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush water over parchment paper. Fill piping bags with pastry dough and pipe circle swirls 3 inches apart.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine beaten egg, sugar,

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lemon juice and butter. Slowly cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until partially set. Whisk again to make sure ingredients are mixed well.

In a large bowl, beat whipped cream and sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in lemon mixture.

Fill pastry bag with lemon filling. Split pastry puffs. Pipe lemon filling onto pastry bottoms, replace pastry tops. Dust with powdered sugar.

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Ingredients Prep time: 25 minutes • Cook time: 10 minutes • Serves: 6 1 Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Loin Filet, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes 3 small zucchini squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/4-inch wedges bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes olive oil 2 medium cucumbers, peeled

1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt 1/2 lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill weed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt freshly ground black pepper chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Heat grill to 375 F. Alternately thread fresh pork cubes, zucchini, peppers and onions onto bamboo skewers. Brush kebabs lightly with olive oil.

In food processor, process cucumbers and garlic until finely chopped. Drain liquid from cucumbers. Stir cucumbers with yogurt,

lemon juice, dill, sea salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Grill fresh pork skewers approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until char marks form and pork is cooked through.

Garnish skewers with parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping.

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At-Home Wine Cellar Don Grogg is at home with wine ... it was in the house plans before he built it. Parastoo Nikravesh spends some time in the cellar.

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here’s plenty of oenophiles in the Hill Country and once the collection starts to add up, where and how to store your wines becomes a necessary consideration.

An at-home wine cellar was in the works for Kerrville resident Don Grogg before he even built his home. A former student of a culinary school in Houston and of the Culinary Institute of America’s masters of wine program in California, Grogg knows what wines he likes and how to pick them.

Grogg also knew what exact corner of the home to build the cellar — close enough to the garage to bring the wine in and easily accessible to the kitchen and dining room.

Temperature Keeping the wine somewhere too warm or too cold will damage the f lavor of the wine.

“It’s probably not a good idea to keep wine unrefrigerated,” Grogg said. “Keep it around 59 degrees, the same temperature plus or minus about three degrees, so it stays the same all the time. Every time the temperature changes the wine changes.”

If you have your wine shipped like Grogg, be sure to avoid warmer months so the wine you get hasn’t been overheated.

Purchasing wine Wine cellars give people a chance to experience the difference in an aged wine. The oldest wine in Grogg’s cellar is from 1949.

But be sure to know your seller before you add to your cellar.

“It’s very difficult to buy older wines because you don’t know who has taken care of it,” Grogg said. “You don’t know if they’ve been stored in a warehouse and they’ve just been found and you’re buying a wine, and paying a lot of money for it, that’s not any good anymore and it is oxidized. Buy wine from people that you know and wine that you like.”

Don’t overdo it When it comes to building your collection, be sure you’re doing it out of love of wine. Wine cellars are not for the casual wine drinker, according to Grogg, but for those who want to learn something about wine.

“A survey done in the state of Texas to ask people how long they age wine and the average is from the time they buy it till the time they consume it which is about 45 minutes,” Grogg said. “A lot of people don’t need a wine cellar, but if they want a wine cellar and they appreciate aged wines or they want to look at vertical selection and taste wines from different years and taste the difference, then you’ll have that with a cellar.”

Additionally, don’t overstock. Be sure to allow your cellar enough room for growth.

According to Grogg, don’t buy more than you’re going to drink.

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Decide if you’ll create built-in custom wine storage like Grogg’s 10’ wide x 12’ deep x 8 ‘ tall wine cellar, or opt for smaller, portable storage.

If you know you’re not living in your longtime residence, you might want something smaller to easily transport your selection.

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EVENTS

August Hill Country Events!

AUGUST 2 FIRST FRIDAY WINE SHARE F, 6-7:30pm A fun way to meet new or different wines, people and places. Please bring no more than one bottle of wine per every two people.

Singles may feel free to bring a bottle every other month.

Bring your own wine glass.

This could be a conversation starter in itself. Different location each month.

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AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 KERRVILLE FARMERS MARKET - DOWNTOWN F, 4-7pm The Kerrville Farmers Market is a producers-only market offering a variety of locally sourced produce, meat, eggs, bread, cheese, beer, wine, and more.

AC Schreiner House, 529 Water St. kerrvillefarmersmarket.com

AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 COMFORT AREA FARMERS MARKET

AUGUST 2 MOVIES IN THE PARK – “TBA” F ,9pm Fun for the whole family. Load up the car and bring the kids, blankets, chairs, and flashlights for a free evening outside at the movies. Bottled water, sodas, and candy are available for purchase. Free popcorn.

Kerrville Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Hwy. 830-257-7300, kerrvilletx.gov

AUGUST 3 HOT ROD NIGHT SA, 6:30pm Free event, bring your old or new hot rods, all are welcome. There will be live music, burgers, shakes, beer, and wine.

Soda Pops 103 N. Main Boerne, Texas sodapopsboerne.com/HotRod-Nights-.html

AUGUST 3 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH SA, 10am-1pm Free community event for all.

Enjoy bounce houses, food, a cake walk, music, face painting & more.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Dr. 830-315-5762, kerrvillekroc.org

AUGUST 3 2019 KERRVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO SA, 10am-3pm Free and open to the public. Come interact & network with businesses, organizations & members of our community. Featuring over 100 booths, food trucks and a kids zone with bounce houses and activities to keep them busy all day long, Home & Garden Show featuring everything for your home and garden under one roof.

Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy 27.

830-896-1155, kerrvilletx.com

SA, 8am-12pm You will find fresh, locally grown, seasonal vegetables and fruits, homemade canned jellies, jams, preserves, homebaked breads, cookies, cinnamon rolls, free-range eggs, handmade soaps and other body care products, herbs, trees & plants, macrame plant hangers, and compost!

Comfort Park on TX-27 830-995-3368 comfortchamber.com/events/ calendar-of-events/

AUGUST 7 WILD WEST WINE WEDNESDAY W, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy. 830-896-2553. museumofwesternart.com

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EVENTS AUGUST 9 FREDERICKSBURG LOBSTER FESTIVAL F, 12pm Enjoy perfectly prepared lobster, and enjoy fun activities for the kids and adults. There will be adult beverages, popular song artists, a food tent, arts and crafts, lawn games, face painting, magic show, petting zoo and more! www.eventbrite. com/e/fredericksburglobster-festival-tickets63391824654?aff=aff0eventful

AUGUST 9 MOVIES IN THE PARK – “TBA” F, 9pm Fun for the whole family. Load up the car and bring the kids, blankets, chairs, and flashlights for a free evening outside at the movies. Bottled water, sodas, and candy are available for purchase. Free popcorn.

Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Dr. 830-257-7300, kerrvilletx.gov

AUGUST 9-18 FREDERICKSBURG THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS “NUNSENSE”

F, 8pm, After performing over a decade in Branson MO., Keith Allynn now travels extensively throughout the United States paying tribute to America’s favorite singer song writer, Neil Diamond.

Rockbox Theater rockboxtheater.com

TU-F, 10am-4pm, SA 10am2pm This exhibit applauds flights of fantasy and cheers for the use of imagination.

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Rd., Ingram.

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AUGUST 10 OVERSTREET GOOD EATS AND TREATS AND BOERNE MARKET DAYS

AUGUST 10 SISTERDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER BBQ & DANCE

AUGUST 16 - 18 FREDERICKSBURG TRADE DAYS

SA, 10am-5pm Outdoor setting with some of Texas’ best home grown musicians, shopping, vendors, and all sorts of homemade cooking all day long.

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F-SA, 7:30pm, SU 8/18 & 8/25 2:30pm A new comedy by Osborne & Eppler. Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St. 830-896-9393. www. playhouse2000.com

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Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken (well, what’s left of them, that is) for a hysterically haphazard variety show to raise emergency funds for the convent. fredericksburgtheater.org

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SA, BBQ dinner 5-9pm, raffle & action 8pm, dance featuring The Ricky Adams Band 8pmmidnight.

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F,SA, 9am.- 6pm, S, 9am.- 4pm Experience the excitement of Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms in Fredericksburg, Texas. We are near the Pedernales River, wineries, Lavender trails, delicious country peaches, Luckenbach, Enchanted Rock, and hundreds of bed and breakfasts.

If You Can’t Find It at Trade Days ... You Don’t Need It !

Relax in the Biergarten while listening to live music.

Antiques, crafts, ranch furniture, candles, clothing, jewelry, food, and so much more.

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EVENTS AUGUST 16 MOVIES IN THE PARK F, 6:30pm Come watch a free movie with family and friends. Bring a snack or two and enjoy free entertainment before the movie. “Space Jam,” rated PG, will start at dark.

100 North Main Street Boerne, Texas local.aarp.org/event/moviesin-the-park-space-jam-201908-16-boerne-tx.html

AUGUST 17 DYLAN TANNER SA, 2pm Modern folk meets an acoustic indie singer-songwriter.

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AUGUST 17 & 31 PIZZA AND POOCH

SA, 5-7pm Bring your swimsuit and favorite four-legged friend to the Olympic Pool to enjoy a refreshing afternoon swim. Current proof of rabies vaccination is required upon registration.

Kerrville Olympic Pool, 601 Olympic Dr. 830-2581151. kerrvilletx.gov

SA, 11am-6pm Order your favorite pizza or salad from Broken Stone Pizza to have delivered to enjoy with your favorite wine. Our Texas Montepulciano, Pooch, goes great with pizza! Live Music 2pm-5pm.

Kerrville Hills Winery, 3600 Fredericksburg Rd. 830-895-4233. kerrvillehillswinery.com

AUGUST 17 KERRVILLE KID’S TRIATHLON

AUGUST 22 - 25 GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR

SA, 9am Boys & girls ages 18 and under are welcome to participate in this swim/ bike/and run event that has launched several Hill Country kids into sanctioned triathlon events. Distances designed for your average kid, perfect for 1st time participants.

Singing Wind Park, 2112 Singing Wind Dr. 830-258-1151, kerrvilletx.gov

Enjoy family fun activities at the oldest continuous county fair in Texas! There will be a carnival, fair food, livestock judging, arts and crafts, household exhibits, live music and dancing, live pari-mutuel horse racing, and so much more. Friday morning a parade will go through downtown.

530 Fair Drive Fredericksburg, Texas 830-997-2359, gillespiefair.net

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AUGUST 31 - SEPT 1 CAMP EAGLE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL SA-M, Times vary. Welcome to the largest Mt. Bike Festival in Texas. With over 1200 people in attendance. The race appeals to families as well as a wide variety of outdoor adventure participants.

Activities include a zip line, river fun, hiking and rock climbing and more.

Camp Eagle,6424 Hackberry Ln., Rocksprings. 830-8966864, mbra.org

AUGUST 31 CONCERT IN THE CAVE -MARBRIAGO TRIO SA, 7:30pm $30 until 5pm day of show,$35 at the Door. The Marbriago Trio includes Mark Landson (viola), Brent Buemi (clarinet), and all-around multi-talented piano gymnast Thiago Nascimento (piano). As the Marbriago Trio, the three have bonded musically over the years, creating their own hyper-romantic interpretations of the trio repertoire for Viola, Clarinet and Piano.

325 Kreutzberg Rd, Boerne, TX cavewithoutaname.com

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AUGUST 30 CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES F, 6:30pm Free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs.

Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Dr. 830-257-7300, kerrvilletx.gov

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