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“To affect physical and emotional recovery and independence in American Veterans with disabilities by providing service dogs to veterans. A gift of unconditional love.”
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eterans Assistance Dogs of Texas (VADogs), a corporation formed as Kerrville Elks Charities (KECI) by the Kerrville, Texas Elks Lodge No 2081, has just completed its first successful 1-1/2 years of operation rescuing dogs from kennels or humane society facilities and training them to be service dogs for disabled veterans. Two dogs have been delivered and many more are in training. With a waiting list of veterans wanting to receive service dogs, we expect to deliver three more dogs by the end of August.
The mission of VADogs is to train service dogs to assist in the lives of disabled veterans within Texas that are suffering from physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) or a combination of these disabilities. MST is a fairly new classification recognized by the US Government as a serious mental disability affecting both men and women, but not necessary involving rape. Candidate dogs, mostly Labradors because of their non-aggressive nature, are obtained as rescued animals that are carefully screened by veterinarians to assure that the dogs are in good health before beginning training. Training can be 10 or more months depending on the disabilities of a planned match of a dog with a veteran. Following the 10 months or so of training at a cost of about $10,000, training will continue between/with the veteran and the dog together. Once training has been completed with the veteran and dog team, they must complete an extensive two phase final exam in private and in public to demonstrate that the proper control and functionality of the team meets all standards for service dogs.
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Once the team has passed the final examinations, a certificate is issued to the team to verify that VADogs has successfully completed all the necessary training requirements for a service dog. The certificate is then carried in a vest worn by the service dog at all times while the dog is on duty. VADogs then gives the dog to the veteran free-of-charge. At-home training will continue by a VADogs trainer periodically to verify that the team is functioning properly and that the dog is being properly cared for. The team re-certifies after a two year period.
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Having completed the first successful year-plus, VADogs has taken a next major step in growth by purchasing a 5 acre parcel of land in Kerrville, Texas. This parcel of land will house a 4000 square foot complete training facility that will allow VADogs to train and issue 14-20 dogs per year to disabled veterans. It is our hope and motivation that our efforts will make a small dent in the reported 22 veterans committing suicide in the United States every day. That’s one every 65 minutes. VADogs is totally funded by private donations and grants from foundations throughout the US. No funds for operations or training are received from the US government or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Other than paying for the trainer(s) and the veterinarian costs, VADogs is run totally by volunteer, unpaid staff. KECI and VADogs (DBA under KECI) is a 501 (c) 3, nonprofit organization rated by the IRS so that all donations can be fully deducted from income taxes according to applicable laws. IRS regulations require that VADogs be separately managed and financially operated apart from the Kerrville Elks Lodge. A separate Board of Directors, all Elks, directs all VADogs operations.
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation and Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas join forces to help disabled veterans through their ongoing battle.
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PhotoQuest is the annual judged display of photographs by the members of the Hill Country Camera Club. This year, the 16th Annual PhotoQuest will be held at Kerr Arts and Cultural Center (KACC) in Kerrville. Museum quality walls and gallery lighting provide a professional exhibit space for PhotoQuest. Each participating photographer is limited to 4 framed, gallery wrapped, or standout photographs. All works are framed and are for sale at very reasonable prices. The show is judged by a prominent photographer in the area. Ribbons are awarded for Best of Show, First, Second and Third Place Awards, and Honorable Mentions. A People’s Choice ribbon is awarded by a popular vote from visitors who view the exhibition. PhotoQuest provides several important functions. It gives people a chance to see and purchase photographs by local photographers, as well as an opportunity at the opening reception to find out about the latest in photography trends, the newest in cameras, and sophisticated techniques from photographers who may be more experienced than they are. The club gets many new members as a result of holding the show annually. Membership is made up of photographers of all skill levels from beginner to professional. PhotoQuest also gives the photographers an opportunity to think critically about their own work during the selection process, which is essential to the growth of a photographer, encouraging them to keep producing work that exceeds the quality of the work they have done before. In addition, they learn from seeing what the other members of the group are doing. The Hill Country Camera Club was started sometime around 1980. The Club is a charter affiliate member of the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, which means that it supports that organization with docents every week. For some years, photographers took photographs for a Kerrville Daily Times special edition called A Day in the Life of Kerr County. The photos were all taken on a certain day, then rolls of film were submitted to the paper for photos to be selected, giving a snapshot of daily life in Kerr County. Club members have always participated in competitions outside of the community also. The club’s monthly meetings are held at KACC on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and visitors are always welcome.
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Another tradition of the club is offering field trips. In the last few years they have been to the painted churches in Schulenberg, the YO Ranch, Johnson City for the Christmas lights, the Neunhoffer Ranch, and Lost Maples State Park (for fall foliage). Coming soon will be excursions to Crider’s Rodeo in Hunt and west of Kerrville to photograph the Milky Way. Hill Country Camera Club is starting up its basic photography course again for Club Ed this fall. The class will be on Thursday, September 10 and September 17 at Dietert Center. Another class is a two session workshop by Robin Clark entitled First Class Photos I & II on October 3 and 17 at KACC.
PhotoQuest is a fun social experience. The club is a group that always has a great time when getting together. Meet the photographers and enjoy wine and refreshments at the PhotoQuest reception on Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit HillCountryCameraClub.com or the club’s Facebook page.
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NO GREASE! Do not grease poles or hangers to eliminate squirrels or ants. Petroleum products are deadly to wildlife. Bugs get stuck in grease and birds eat bugs. Any grease on a birds’ feathers could kill them. It will mat their feathers and they will be unable to preen, reducing their insulative properties. Likewise, ingesting any grease is toxic, too. The use of baffles, weight-activated feeders and ant moats will effectively control squirrels and ants without harm to wildlife.
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the Texas Hill Country a decade after the Great Depression’s start– it’s 1939 and Kerrville’s population hovers around 5,500. Pioneer rancher Sid Peterson, after fifty years of working cattle and horses, clearing land for the railroad, and ultimately helping countless people survive the Great Depression in the Hill Country, dies in a San Antonio hospital—over sixty miles from his Kerrville home. Peterson’s sons Hal and Charlie vow to family, friends, and neighbors that Kerrville and its environs will have a fully-equipped, modern hospital of their own. The Peterson brothers soon establish the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation and, just ten years after their father’s death, Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital opens its doors—a fitting legacy for a man who cared so profoundly for his fellow man.
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Peterson Regional Medical Center
Unique from its beginning
SPMH—unlike many Texas hospitals of the time—was built solely through the Foundation’s private funds and donations. Hill Country residents never paid a tax to construct or operate the hospital. But Hal and Charlie believed that a source of income beyond patient revenue would be required for the new 55-bed hospital on the corner of Sidney Baker and Water Streets. The Petersons’ novel solutions caught the attention of Time magazine. In its July 18, 1949 issue, Time reported on the elevenpump gas station constructed under a canopy on a corner of SPMH property’s ground floor and noted that there was commercial business space rented on three of the original six floors. Tenants included doctors on the hospital’s medical staff, the Kerrville Bus Company, a Good Year tire and appliance store, an attorney, and a beauty parlor. The Hospital’s original administrator E.E. Martin oversaw several other industry innovations. Noteworthy as a first among the country’s hospitals, the nurse call system was set up as an intercom—allowing patients and nurses to converse. SPMH also was the first hospital to boast central air conditioning. “At that time, it was very difficult to find a contractor to bid on A/C for an 88,000 square foot hospital,” wrote Mr. Martin. Martin’s suggested soft color palette for the interior—“muted terra cotta, silver mist, dove gray, and pale green”—replaced the stark white that was the norm in hospitals at the time. And three suites were “tastefully decorated with a western theme and wood furniture.” A roof garden graced the building as well, with a panoramic view of the Guadalupe River and the surrounding hills. Not only a perfect place for patients to convalesce in the sunshine, the roof garden provided a popular venue for community dances.
are larger hospitals, of course, but there is the Peterson medical system and in 1999, the no finer one in any other Texas city.” To that Board of Directors appointed him CEO. he added, “That’s not bragging, that’s stating Lisa affirms, “In his twenty years of service the facts.” Mr. Murray has played an important role The current Director of Marketing/ in our performance and stability, allowing Community Relations Lisa Winters observes, PRMC to continue to move forward with “This positive, progressive attitude has been strategic planning and the development of a sustaining force at Peterson. It has resulted new services. This enables us to give back to in a health care center with equipment and the community as much, or even more, than services that far exceed those expected in a we receive.” facility its size in a rural Texas community.” Operating as a non-profit private hospital for sixty-six years, Peterson has witnessed Stepping into the future In November of 2005, the Hospital’s name monumental changes. “Old models don’t changed to Peterson Regional Medical Center. work,” Pat states. “How we care for PRMC President and Chief Executive Officer J. patients, the technology, the resources, Patrick Murray explains, “It’s a modification the community’s needs—these change that pays tribute to the Peterson legacy of dramatically over time. Our mission to service while more accurately reflecting provide exceptional, compassionate, patientthe evolution and expansion of health care centered healthcare reaches far beyond the services we offer. The name ‘medical center’ walls of our buildings.” also defines our role as the region’s premier Jay and Emily Brady of Kerrville agree healthcare facility.” wholeheartedly. Their first child Katherine Pat himself is considered something of Lillian Scott Brady was born on January 2, a legend at Peterson. Born and raised in 2015, at PRMC’s The Baby Place. “Long before Temple, TX, he spent summers at Camp the birth of our daughter, we did so much Stewart near Hunt, TX. He later attended research online, read books, and attended graduate school in San Antonio and then classes,” shares Emily.
A Houston Chronicle article dated June 18, moved out of state. Pat returned to Texas in 1950, quoted Hal Peterson on SPMH. “There 1995, to serve as Assistant Administrator of
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“We knew we did not want just the normal standard of care for my delivery so we chose Peterson. We found its standard practice so progressive— things like hydrotherapy for labor and rooming-in for baby and mother— these and more put Peterson way ahead of the curve. “At Women’s Services and The Baby Place I was treated with such respect—the doctors and nurses valued my experience as an individual. Mine wasn’t just another routine birth to them. As it turned out, I had a medically necessary C-Section—and we still had a wonderful experience.” Emily concludes, “Even if we lived in a larger city, we’d come back to Peterson Regional Medical Center for our next baby’s delivery.”
Growth and expansion
Over the years, Peterson’s walls changed significantly. Expanded x-ray, laboratory, and other supplementary services displaced the old SPMH gas station in 1963. The next year a seventh floor was added. Fourteen years later, construction began on a seven-story professional building adjacent to the hospital. The Guy Griggs Professional Building created office space for the hospital’s increasing medical staff. On January 1, 1990, SPMH separated from the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation and each organization formed its own board of trustees. “Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital became an independent, non-profit, 148-bed community hospital supported solely through patient revenues and private donations,” according to Lisa.
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The coming decade brought more changes—SPMH was the anchor for the newly named Peterson Regional Health Care Center that included the Professional Building, the Rehabilitation Unit at SPMH, and the Town House Residential Center. On off-campus sites, the Hospital developed Peterson Home Care, Peterson Hospice, and Peterson Diagnostic Services. In 1993, a federal study based on Medicare data designated SPMH as one of the top ten hospitals in the western US. Five years later, SPMH received the 1998 Excellence in Community Service Award from the Texas Hospital Association. Lisa explains, “The THA honored Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital for its assistance with the development and on-going support of the Raphael Community Free Clinic in Kerrville, where the hospital donates all laboratory and radiology services for clinic patients as well as supplies and volunteer support.”
1949-2015 In celebration of her 75th birthday, triumphant Dr. Katherine Jeter of South Carolina unfurls PRMC banner on Mt. Kilimanjaro - just five months after her serious bout of pneumonia and rehab at the Hospital.
Embracing the 21st Century
In February 2000, the Hospital initiated a medical air transport service operated by a national firm. The addition of helicopter availability on-site introduced swift pick up and transfer of patients in critical condition from outlying communities surrounding Kerrville to SPMH. It also enabled immediate transport for patients to other facilities if necessary. That same year, at the corner of Cully Street and Hill Country Drive on part of 35 acres of off-campus land, the Peterson Regional Ambulatory Care Center opened—a 52,000 square foot facility offering convenient outpatient imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, infusion therapy, endoscopy, and same-day surgical services. “At the end of the year 2000, SPMH again received national recognition when it was named one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation for orthopedic services,” reports Lisa. “Patients in the top 100 hospitals had lower orthopedic-related complications and mortality rates, and spent fewer days in the hospital. These hospitals also showed a lower cost per patient.” Kristy Vandenberg, Executive Director of The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation, shares, “Recently, I had a double knee replacement and I am very pleased with the quality of care provided by Peterson Regional Medical Center. The hospital doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and everyone—from my initial registration to my discharge—were very professional and focused on getting me back to life. I feel very blessed to live in a community where we have access to doctors who are top-notch and to an exceptional medical treatment facility.” Marking another first in the Texas Hill Country, the Acute Rehabilitation Unit opened in 2002—the first inpatient rehabilitation care facility created to serve local residents. This meant patients needing inpatient rehab care no longer had to be moved to San Antonio or Austin facilities. Imagine the extraordinary difference this made to patients diagnosed with stroke, paralysis, arthritis, amputation, complex fractures, multiple trauma, and neurological disorders—and what that must have meant to their families. Healthcare is dynamic—ever changing and ever evolving—just like our community. In 2004, SPMH expanded its services to include
the Wound Care Center with the acquisition of two new hyperbaric oxygen chambers. That same month, a state of the art cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology lab opened. Once again, new SPMH services helped patients avoid lengthy trips to and from San Antonio. “Being a non-profit, our care is personal-experience driven,” Pat notes. “A patient’s experience in a hospital colors their perspective of what a hospital is and what makes it tick. And every patient has a story—who and what they were before they came to us. Honoring their story while providing them the highest standard of care and making them comfortable in the hospital setting is a fundamental part of our mission.” Dr. Katherine Jeter of South Carolina attests to that. In 2013, she and husband John (Jack) came for a visit to what has been their family’s cabin in Hunt, TX, since 1928. They planned to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. But things took a turn for the worse after Katherine arrived coughing badly. A day later, she was rushed to PRMC’s Emergency Room and was placed on a ventilator for eight days and stayed in ICU for twelve days. “I was a 74 year-old with fulminating staphylococcal pneumonia,” Kathleen shares. “My brother who is a surgeon in Vail flew down to take me himself to the University Hospital in San Antonio. But after staying with me in Kerrville for two days in the ICU, he told me the care I was receiving was so excellent that he wouldn’t move me. “Of course, I was not your typical 74 year-old either,” adds Kathleen. “At the time of my hospitalization, I was in phenomenal condition and had plans to celebrate my 75th birthday by hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro. “The doctors, nurses, and physical therapists honored my goal—and five months later I climbed the mountain. To honor them, I took a Peterson banner to the summit of my climb and unfurled it there for a photo. “The exceptional care I received at the hospital inspires me to this day—I was the center of everyone’s care and my treatment was tailor-made. ‘Patient-centered care’ is not just a cliché at Peterson.” continued on next page
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the Peterson Regional Ambulatory Care Center which opened in 2000, at the corner of Cully Street and Hill Country Drive. continued from previous page
Making history
Lisa continues, “In December 2005, the month after changing SPMH’s name to Peterson Regional Medical Center, we broke ground on the new facility and initiated the largest construction project in Kerrville history. Thanks to the support of the community, more than $19.4 million was raised and helped us open the new facility on April 6, 2008. The new PRMC offers a wonderful healing environment for both our caregivers and those whom we serve.” Located on the 35-acre campus at the end of Wesley drive and west of the Peterson Ambulatory Care Center, the PRMC provides patients with a beautiful open environment and 124 spacious rooms. A greatly expanded Food and Nutritional Services Department also gives patients appetizing room-service choices. And because PRMC groups together clinical and diagnostic departments, the seamless delivery of patient care is facilitated. Another historical step for PRMC was the purchase of the da Vinci Surgical System in 2011. “The Board led the way to raise $1.6 million to help acquire this leading edge, advanced robotic medical technology,” reveals Pat. “PRMC is the only Hill Country healthcare facility to offer the System and during the first year of use, over 250 GYN and Urology procedures were performed at our hospital—more than double our goal at year one. And as of this writing, the da Vinci Surgical System has been used in almost 500 procedures.” Two years later, the Cailloux Professional Building opened its threestory 30,000 square foot structure to house Peterson Medical Associates physicians—with additional space for lease by PRMC medical staff and physicians. Just last year, PRMC’s stroke services expanded to include Tele-stroke. Partnering with Methodist Healthcare’s South Texas Tele-stroke Network, this program allows Peterson’s Emergency Department staff to have complete access to a Texas-licensed network of neurologists—all on staff and credentialed with PRMC. “After a stroke when minutes count,” Lisa elaborates, “the video-enabled examination system in the Emergency Department and a wireless laptop with an on-call neurologist, offer real-time communications with excellent audio and video synchronization between the patient and the physicians.” Continuing to meet the specialized needs of the community, Peterson also operates Peterson Community Care, Peterson Specialty Care in Boerne, and on the first of June this year, opened Peterson Urgent Care. 30│ July-Aug 2015 │ KCP
1949-2015 Partners in the community
The PRMC’s primary service area consists of Kerr, Kimble, Bandera, Real, Edwards, Gillespie, Medina, and Kendall Counties—a combined population base of over 187,000. Its dedication to meeting the needs of the community across the region, leads to the Center’s organization, facilitation, hosting, and sponsoring of free educational seminars and classes year-round. With activities geared for newborns to senior citizens, from prebirth to end-of-life, PRMC participated in over 120 community events in 2014. These included health fairs and screenings in four counties, monthly child birth and breastfeeding support classes, monthly joint-replacement surgery education classes, Advanced Directive workshops, the region’s largest flu shot clinic, a six-lunch speaker series for women 55+, and the Executive Women’s Club’s Baubles and Beads Breast Cancer Event.
Award-winning orthopedic surgeon team, named to America’s Top 100 in 2013 and currently five-star recipients from Healthgrades in Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, and Hip Fracture for the fifth consecutive year. Pictured left to right are William Allen, MD; Robert Mitchell, MD; Clint Morris, MD; Ryan Veurink, MD.
Volunteers from the community are another important building block in PRMC’s strong foundation. More than 100 individuals donate thousands of hours to help fulfill Peterson’s mission. They receive training to work one-on-one with patients or to serve behind the scenes. These generous people make financial pledges, as well, and contributed funds to help acquire the da Vinci System. continued on page 33
In 2011, Peterson Regional Medical Center acquired a da Vinci Surgical System. This state-of-the-art combination of computer and robotic technologies created a new category of minimally invasive surgery. KCP │ July-Aug 2015 │31
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Kerrville Daily Times columnist Joseph Benham conveys his appreciation for Peterson’s volunteers and more. “I’ve been a patient eleven times in the old Sid Peterson Hospital and six times in the new Peterson Regional Medical Center hospital. I’m a big fan of the Auxiliary’s volunteers. They are always stopping in to deliver mail and flowers or just to wish you well. Their smiles are therapeutic and they make your day. “Additionally, the high degree of professionalism of both the doctors and the nurses continues to impress me,” maintains Joseph. “The quality of care I’ve received—most memorably after my heart attack and my pacemaker implant—has helped me to further my 60 years as a journalist.” CEO Pat Murray concludes, “Everyone who works in this environment is passionate about helping others—they care about their stories.”
PRMC Awards
Peterson, the proud recipient of six Healthgrades Awards, is recognized as the only hospital in Texas to receive 5-Stars for hip fracture and total hip and total knee replacement for five consecutive years. Additionally, Peterson holds a trifecta of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seals for Hospital Quality and Safety, its “Back to Life” Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Program, and its Stroke Rehabilitation. From Healthgrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes: • Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 8 years in a row (2008-2015) • Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 7 years in a row (2009-2015) • Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 5 years in a row (2011-2015)
That makes us all part of the Peterson legacy that has brought leading medical services right here to Kerrville—where they should be—close to home, family, and friends.
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery in 2015
Your health matters—call today. Peterson Regional Medical Center, 830-896-4200, 551 Hill Country Dr., Kerrville. Visit their website at www.PetersonRMC.com
• Five-Star Recipient for Maternity Care in 2014
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• Joint Replacement Excellence Award for 5 years in a row (2009-2013)
• Five-Star Recipient for Appendectomy in 2015
• One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement for 2 years in a row (2013)
• One in top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 3 years in a row (2011-2013) • #6 in Texas for Joint Replacement (2013) • Five-Star Recipient for Joint Replacement for 6 years in a row (2008-2013) • Five-Star Recipient for treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (2013) • Five-Star Recipient for Gynecologic Surgery for 2 years in a row (2011-2012) From The Joint Commission, monitoring national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals, making PRMC the only hospital in the area to have Triple Gold: • Gold Seal of Approval in the management of Stroke Rehabilitation in 2014 • Gold Seal of Approval after unannounced on-site survey (May 2013) • Gold Seal of Approval for its “Back to Life” Total Knee and Total Hip Replacement Programs (June 2013) KCP │July-Aug 2015 │33
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Want green grass? And conserve water? One would think that after all the rain
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we’ve had this year water conservation would Yes. We have installed new lawns in the summer months that not only survived, but thrived! not be on people’s minds. Ah, but that just isn’t How much water will I save? so. The City of Kerrville is under year-round You can expect to cut your water usage in half, yet your grass roots water conservation—in the Hill Country we will get more water. must always be conserving water. Will the grass roots clog up the drip line?
How can you maintain a beautiful lawn while still being conscious of water conservation? One way is to xeriscape whenever possible. The other is SDI.
No, we use Rainbird XFS Dripline with Copper Shield technology that prevents root intrusion and clogging. (See more at www. rainbird.com/sdi)
SDI (Subsurface Drip Irrigation) is a very efficient method of lawn irrigation. Many people have heard of drip irrigation in shrub beds, but this is a way to distribute water directly to the root system of your turfgrass. SDI is allowed even in Kerrville’s water restrictions.
Some other benefits are: - No overspray onto sidewalks, streets, or house - No evaporation loss - No above-ground parts for animals to chew or mowers to hit
Every year more people are interested in protecting the environment, but still wanting more than rocks and gravel in their yards. So I’m giving you answers to some of the most frequently asked SDI questions, which may help you decide if it’s the right course for you.
Can my existing irrigation system be converted to SDI?
Yes, most professionally installed systems convert very easily to SDI.
Zack Derese has deep roots in Kerrville. As owner of Kerrville Landscaping, Inc., he has been in the landscape business for over 15 years. He is a Landscape Designer, holds an Irrigation License (LI#9453), a Backflow Prevention License (BPAT #10754), is NCMA certified for Segmental Retaining Walls, and is a Water Feature Specialist. You can reach him at zack@kerrvillelandscaping.com or call him at 830-377-4861. 2814 Memorial Blvd.
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Hometown Events
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by Trena Cullins
A fungus among us
Well, we asked for rain and we got it. I am not sure that this puts an end to our drought, but it sure was a blessing for most of us. Alas, with all of the rain comes fungus. Sphaerotheca fuliginea has come to the Hill Country and I’ll bet you have it too! Powdery mildew as this fungus is commonly known, has symptoms that are very distinctive. Infected plants have a white powdery covering on leaves and stems. Powdery mildew reproduces rapidly with periods of high humidity and moderate temperatures. This fungus is found on ornamental trees, grapes, and vegetables. Diplocarpon rosae, also known as black spot, is disastrous on rose gardens. Again distinctive black spots and yellowing of leaves are very apparent. It can rapidly spread with high humidity and poor air circulation.
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There are many types of fungus that can attack your lawn. Brown Patch is normally during hot and humid weather, Fusarium blight during hot and dry, and dollar spot when it’s cool and humid. Horticultural cornmeal, baking soda and water, and even milk can be used to fight these fungi organically. Many find that under certain severe infestations chemical controls work better. Several applications may be needed to gain control.
Fungus is not usually a fun-guy.
Trena Cullins, licensed Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional #4985, has been with the Plant Haus 2 for 15 years. The Plant Haus 2 staff has the knowledge to serve your gardening needs. Stop in to see them at 528 Jefferson, Kerrville. Call 830-792-4444 and remember, walk-ins are always welcome!
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Every day at the Dietert Center, vital connections enrich the lives of Kerr County’s citizens. Opportunities for growth and enrichment empower everyone—at every age—and that’s what we’ve been doing since 1969. Dietert’s Club Ed offers a wide range of fun classes and activities year-
round. Catalogs are published quarterly, with the fall catalog distributed in August. Catalogs are mailed throughout the Hill Country, available online, plus at the Dietert Center and other area locations.
Classes and activities include fine art, cooking, computers, crafts, business, dancing, do-it-yourself, exercise, fitness, games, gardening, health and wellness, iPads and tablets, iPhones and smart phones, karate, languages, music, shooting sports, yoga and more. There’s truly something fun for everyone! You’ll find details about Club Ed’s travel offerings, including interesting day trips and exciting excursions across the country and around the world. Hundreds of convenient online classes are also available through the Club Ed website, including Pearson Workforce Education programs. Dietert’s computer lab is approved by the Pearson VUE Testing Network. GED tests, as well as many of Pearson’s online professional certification courses, can now be taken right in Kerrville. Club Ed classes are held at the Dietert Center, the Auld Center, and other locations around town. Sign-up at www.clubed.net, call us at 830-792-4044, or visit the Dietert Club Ed office.
Enrich your life with Dietert’s Club Ed! Tina Woods is the Dietert Center’s Executive Director. Contact her at (830) 792-4044, ext. 247, or visit the Center’s website: www.dietertcenter.org. The Dietert Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located at 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville. KCP │ July-Aug 2015 │41
PRMC Volunteer Auxiliary by Judy Jones-Amason
Different strokes for different folks . . . PRMC hospital volunteers come
in all different shapes and sizes . . . and so do their efforts in volunteering. Most frequently seen are those who work in the Surgical Waiting Room, the Gift Shop, and the Information Desk. There are others who work quietly and efficiently behind the scenes—using their office or other skills—typing, filing, on a computer. And we are happy to highlight some of them. Joyce Davis retired from the Business
Office at PRMC in 2011; then returned almost immediately to volunteer. Currently she works three shifts a week: Mondays in Quality Services doing computer work, and on Thursdays and Fridays in Accounting, scanning paid invoices into the computer.
Frances Andrews has been volunteering at PRMC since 2001. She works on Wednesdays and Thursdays using her secretarial and office management skills to assist the Volunteer Coordinator with typing, filing, and special events related to Auxiliary business.
Joyce Davis
classes, some of which are required to maintain licenses.
Donna Finley has been a PRMC Volunteer for three years. She works the Information Desk one day a week plus another day in which she gathers and enters data into the computer for the Infection Prevention Nurse. As well, Donna and other volunteers often sign on to help with fund-raising activities for the Auxiliary. So, whatever your interests or skills, PRMC just might have a place for you. Begin by contacting Judy Jones-Amason, the Volunteer Coordinator at 830-258-7630. You will enjoy meeting new people, using old skills or learing new ones, plus knowing that you are giving back to your community. Judy is the Volunteer Coordinator and Patient Representative for PRMC. She is a 28 year PRMC employee and was awarded the Duan Packard “Employee of the Year” Award for 2012 by PRMC. For information regarding volunteering, call Judy at 830-258-7630 or email JJones-Amason@ PetersonRMC.com.
Glenn Rowan
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Glenn Rowan was a police officer before
retiring to Kerrville in 2011. An all-round volunteer, Glenn has worked in Pharmacy checking in supplies, using his people skills in the ER, and in rehab at the Ambulatory Care Center. Glenn is now training for work with Volgistics, the computer-assisted software for Volunteer Services.
J Amason will complete 25 years as a
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Donna Finley
Frances Andrews
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Is your multivitamin getting the job done? One of the most common questions I am asked is “What’s the best multivitamin for me?” There are several key points you should consider when shopping for “the best” multivitamin.
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Complete – It should contain vitamins A, D, E, and all 8 of the B vitamins; minerals including calcium and magnesium; and trace minerals including iodine, copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc. Iron supplementation should be limited to menstruating females and anemics. Excessive iron levels have been linked to increased cancer risk. Absorption/Availability – Your multivitamin should be readily absorbed, usually in liquid or capsule form, and should contain the form of vitamins and minerals that is available to your body. For example, natural vitamin E (d-alpha) is better absorbed and metabolized than synthetic vitamin E (dl-alpha). Supplementation should take place throughout the day to allow your body time to efficiently absorb everything you are giving it.
Reliable – You want a company to put in the multivitamin what it claims it puts in. Until recently FDA only ensured the safety and labeling of a supplement. FDA recently passed a rule to mandate manufacturers to evaluate the identity, purity, strength, and composition of their dietary supplements; however, pharmaceutical grade supplements already comply and exceed the standards. Makes a difference – Obviously, you are the final test. Every person’s supplementation needs are unique depending on age, gender, current/past diseases, diet, genetics, lifestyle, stress level, and other medications and supplements taken. Keep in mind that Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) were established to merely prevent disease such as rickets and scurvy. They are not designed for optimal health, nor do they take into account the different needs of individuals. Unfortunately, in today’s world it is impossible to get all the nutrients you need from food because of soil depletion, processing, cooking, and the storage life of produce.
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Mon - Fri 10 - 5 Late appointments available
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After decluttering and maximizing storage, look around and you’ll likely find that your kitchen already feels bigger and has more storage. Now enjoy.
Laura Garcia received her degree in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art & Design. Whether decorating with what you already have, new pieces, vintage or gently used furniture, Laura can help with your decorating. She is the owner of Grand Wows! furniture consignment in Ingram—a great place to find something to fit your personality. 3167 Junction Hwy, Ingram. Call (830) 367-7511
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Mon - Sat - 10-5 516 Quinlan Street Kerrville, Texas
Framed Art • Crosses • Pottery • Linens • Housewares • Baskets • Lamps Furniture • Crystal • Yard Art • Jewelry • Purses and much, much more!
Check our website for upcoming sales! www.findsresale.org
830-315-3463
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