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Habitat for Humanity People Helping People
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a homeowner’s property insurance policy is highly regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance. In addition, the Texas legislature has authorized specifically worded and uniform contract language and provisions for property insurance policies to be used by all Texas insurance companies. The Texas legislature has also enacted consumer protection statutes further designed to protect Texas homeowners from “bad faith” or “unfair settlement practices” when making a claim under their insurance policy. Section 541 of the Texas Insurance Code
defines an “unfair settlement practice” including those practices applicable to a Texas homeowners’ policy. There is a litany of scenarios identified in the statute which indentify an “unfair settlement practice.” These are too detailed and voluminous to list and discuss at length in this article. In summary, insurance companies may not misrepresent material facts; refuse to settle a claim fairly and promptly when the insurance company reasonably knows they are liable under the insurance policy; refuse to provide reasonable explanations for their denial of claims; refuse to affirm or deny a claim within a reasonable time; deny a claim without conducting a reasonable investigation; require the claimant to produce their federal income tax returns for examination or investigation (some exceptions apply, see the code.)
Section 542.003 of the Texas Insurance
Code provides similar language which in summary states that an insurer may not: knowingly misrepresent pertinent facts or policy provisions; fail to acknowledge with reasonable promptness pertinent communications relating to a claim; fail to adopt and implement reasonable standards for the prompt investigation of claims; fail to attempt in good faith to effect a prompt, fair, and equitable settlement of a claim submitted in which liability has become reasonably clear; or compel a policyholder to institute a suit to recover an amount due under a policy by offering substantially less than the amount ultimately recovered in a suit brought by the policyholder. In addition to these two consumer protection statutes, Section 542.055 of the Texas Insurance Code was enacted to assist in the prompt payment of insurance claims. In summary, the statute requires most insurance companies to: acknowledge receipt of a claim and commence an investigation within 15 days after its receipt of the claim; and request all terms, statements, and forms that the insurer reasonably believes, at that time, will be required of the claimant. Under the statute the insurance company may make additional requests if, during the investigation of the claim, such additional requests are necessary. Under the provisions of the Texas Insurance Code Sections 542.003 and 542.055, claimants may recover additional damages and attorney’s fees from the insurance company who violates certain provisions of these acts. In addition, there may be damage claims available at common law the insured can pursue in a court of law. If you
are having trouble fairly and promptly settling a claim with your insurance company, you need to consult an attorney experienced in first party property insurance claims. In some cases, the matter may be handled like a personal injury claim on a contingency fee arraignment with the attorney. This means you wouldn’t pay the lawyer unless and until the lawyer made a recovery of your damages. Doyle Weaver earned his JD from Regent University School of Law in 1990; was licensed to practice law in Virginia, 1991 and in Texas, 1997.
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Hill Country Master Gardeners by China Long
Celebrates 13 years of learning and sharing gardening knowledge
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With deer protection, this HCMG enjoys “roses with a view” from her own back yard. Photo courtesy Jackie Connelly
the term “Master Gardeners” was first coined in the early 1970s to describe a new extension program in Washington State, few could have predicted it would spread into Texas and blossom into one of the most effective volunteer organizations in the state. Texas now boasts more than 6,200 Master Gardeners who contribute almost 500,000 volunteer hours annually. That’s an economic impact of $9,800,000 each year.
2014 Demo Garden
Hill County Master Gardeners maintain a Demonstration Garden adjacent to the Kerr County AgriLife Extension Office at 3655 Highway 27. The garden features recommended plants for our area and is always open for self-guided tours. Photo courtesy Carol Brinkman
April Geraniums
Master Gardeners help educate local gardeners about plants that thrive in the Hill Country, both native and adapted (geraniums). These plants were grown by Master Gardeners and available at their annual spring sale. Photo courtesy Vickie Killeen
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“We’ve graduated 13 classes, bringing our current membership to 100,” says Patty Zohlen, Hill Country Master Gardeners’ president. “We are unique in the state because our members live in Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera, Kendall, Medina, Uvalde, and Real Counties whereas most chapters include only one or two counties.” Elected officers in addition to Zohlen are Pam Umstead, vice president; Suzy Keepers, secretary; and Jackie Connelly, treasurer. Kerr County AgriLife Advisor is Roy Walston. The Texas Master Gardener program began in 1978 at Texas A&M University. Administered through the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, the program trains gardeners through an intensive 17-week course. Interns must contribute 50 hours of community service during the year to become certified, then volunteer 25 hours plus six educational hours to remain certified. Each spring the group hosts a plant and rain barrel sale, which this year included educational programs on composting, rainwater harvesting, plant propagation, vegetable production and irrigation efficiency. One of the most successful group projects is making rain barrels from food-quality, 55-gallon plastic barrels under the direction of Anne Brown, Rainwater Harvesting Specialist. “The rain barrels are ready to install under a gutter downspout or a rain chain can be attached to the roof and water will flow down into the barrel,” said Brown. “Because of the purity of rainwater, your plants will thrive.” Bluebonnets Native bluebonnets always signal the arrival of spring in the Texas Hill Country. This personal garden of a HCMG reseeds every year. Photo courtesy Vickie Killeen
Proceeds from rain barrel sales finance two $2,000 scholarships per year for university horticultural students.
Master gardeners are also available for free presentations to clubs, organizations and classes.
The demonstration garden at the Kerr County Texas AgriLife Extension Office, 3655 Highway 27 in Kerrville, allows an opportunity to observe plant performance during each season, including the hottest days of summer, according to Barbara Elmore, committee chairman.
Master Gardener since 2011, China Long was for 20 years news director and morning show host for KBST radio, Big Spring, Texas and correspondent for Abilene ReporterNews and San Angelo Standard Times. She is retired Howard County Texas Justice of the Peace and lives in Kerrville.
With continuing drought and heat, it’s a good time to consider replacing your plants and lawns with native and adapted plant varieties. In addition to more than 50 different drought-tolerant plants, the garden features seven different turf grasses. Before planting the grass, volunteers installed drip irrigation lines in the beds. Water applied by drip irrigation has little chance of waste through evaporation or runoff, according to Elmore. Interested in learning more about gardening, then sharing that knowledge through volunteer service? You’re invited to attend meetings the first Wednesday of each month at the AgriLife Extension classroom at 1:00 p.m.—with lots of dedicated, talented people who eagerly share their wealth of Hill Country gardening expertise.
HCMG Tommie Airhart, Dusty Gilliam and Patty Zohlen (HCMG President) volunteer with the Greenhouse Committee. In addition to their annual sale, HCMG offers plants to local gardeners at the spring Kerr County Market Days. Photo courtesy Vickie Killeen
Hill Country Master Gardeners have a mission in the community—to provide research-based horticulture information to the local citizens. Gardening questions are answered by phone at 830-257-6568, e-mail Kerr@ AG.Tamu.Edu or by visiting the website www.HillCountryMasterGardeners.org.
Building a Rain Barrel Rain barrel building classes are taught at the Agrilife Extension office. Participants learn to build their own recycled, food-grade barrel and take home the finished product. The gardenuse barrels hold 55 gallons, and multiples can be connected. UGRA offers Kerr County residents a rebate on the cost of barrels. Photo courtesy Vickie Killeen
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Respect, confidence, self-control, discipline, and hard work—all
attributes parents want for their children. Fortunately, the sport of wrestling cultivates each of these important assets in addition to teaching good sportsmanship and physical fitness while providing personal growth and development. Olympic Gold Medalist and only undefeated 4x NCAA Champion Cael Sanderson once stated, “Wrestling is the perfect foundation sport. Wrestling is balance, hand-eye coordination, agility, flexibility, strength, speed, core strength, and even endurance.” Novice wrestler, Nate Mooney, shows off his good sportsmanship, demonstrated throughout the sport of wrestling, before taking on his opponent.
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Wrestling’s long history Wrestling has roots in almost every culture. Long before Olympic Games took place, wrestling began with a solid basis in ancient Greece. Becoming one of the oldest forms of athletic competitions, the sport of wrestling has come a long way since first practiced. Making its debut at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, Greco-Roman wrestling became a popular sport and led the way for new styles to emerge. By the turn of the 20th Century, wrestling had evolved from its known ancient art of rules and various styles into organized competition, recreation, and entertainment throughout the world. As the world of wrestling continues to expand, its techniques, athletes, and organizations continue to grow.
About our team Founded two years ago by Paul Simone, the Hill Country Wrestling Club is now a genuine Kerrville asset. After Simone’s recruitment of Head Coach Rufus Maxfield, sixteen wrestlers joined the team to cultivate a winning tradition. A high school and collegiate wrestler, Maxfield came to the Hill Country Wrestling Club after a successful career as a coach in New York. Known for his love of wrestling and years of experience, Maxfield was selected recently to coach the United States Senior Team in the Wrestling World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. And thanks to the generosity of Kerrville Crossfit 830 owner Dwayne Fowler, the Hill Country Wrestling Club meets at his gym on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:30—8:00 p.m.
Meet the Kerrville team Two years ago at the age of nine, Nathan Mooney joined the Hill Country Wrestling Team. With the benefit of intensive training from his coaches Simone, Maxfield, and father Nathan Mooney, young Nathan competes in Texas and Kansas—often as a Gold Medalist. Nathan’s mother Katie Mooney shares, “My son has grown in strength and mind and it’s taught him you have to put in work to succeed. Already at this young age, Nathan has been inspired by so many individuals—including former Olympians. It’s opened his eyes to possibilities he never would have thought of without the introduction to this sport.” Seven-year-old Jude Hueber has experienced a successful first year on the Hill Country Wrestling Team. He has returned from tournaments as a Gold Medalist as well as a State Champion for the Texas Youth Folkstyle Season in the Rookie Division. According to Jude’s parents Charlie and Sarah Hueber, “In addition to gaining discipline and strength, he has developed respect for the sport of wrestling and for his athletic peers.” Tyvon Grey is another young State Champion for the 2014 Texas Youth Folkstyle Season in the Rookie Division. He brought home First Place Championship Medals and his mother Leah Bridges states, “Thanks to the Hill Country Wrestling Club, Tyvon has learned about his own strengths while getting a taste of what commitment and endurance are all about.” Many Club members’ parents express these same sentiments and credit the competent coaches of the Hill Country Wrestling Club. Brandy Lyman reports, “My fourteen-year-old son Seth joined the team earlier this year. He has acquired both confidence and strength. It’s been wonderful to see Seth really come out of his shell.” Eight-year-old rookie Creston Hill brought home medals from various tournaments this year. “I like being a part of a sport new to Kerrville and I’ve learned discipline and built up my speed and agility.” The Dinsmore brothers joined the club over a year ago and are excited to begin the new 2014-2015 season. “Logan and Cameron have grown in strength with great pride. Most importantly, their
sense of achievement and teamwork has improved by leaps and bounds,” says their mother Candace Dinsmore. Ten-year-old novice Layla Morales is enthusiastic about the upcoming season. “Wrestling has taught me that anything worth learning takes time. Sometimes you might want to give up, but you don’t. Hard work pays off—and not just in wrestling but in life, too.”
The Hill Country Wrestling Team competed in the 2014 Fokstyle State Tournament in El Paso, Texas. Competitors from the team included Michael Bowman (took 3rd), Cameron Dinsmore, Logan Dinsmore (took 2nd), Tyvon Gray (State Champion), Xavier Hernandez (not pictured), Creston Hill (took 3rd), Jude Hueber (State Champion)
Coach Maxfield shares part of his winning philosophy behind the club, “Win-ship is not a chance happening. It’s a desired outcome—a combination of dedication, repetition, concentration to detail, correct drilling, and hard work.” Help your child on their winner’s path. For more information or to join the Hill Country Wrestling Team, contact Head Coach Rufus Maxfield at ramiii@windstream.net or email Club President Sarah Hueber at shueber33@yahoo.com
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Inn of the Hills Kerrville Ceramics by J`Nil Jackson Kathleen Cook is an elected signature member of the Pastel Society of America in New York, NY. Kathleen’s work has been the subject of feature articles in American Artist and Southwest Art magazines and has won numerous top awards in national competitions, including the Grand Prize winner of the Pastel Artist International magazine’s worldwide competition in 2000. She is also featured in Who’s Who in American Art. www. KathleenCook.com
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James R. Johnson is a nationally recognized turner and has been published in the journal of The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) and Fine Woodworking. He is one of the founding members of AAW and the Hill Country Turners (HCT) and the first president of the HCT. James specializes in large thin-walled hollow vessels to which he extends the design by carving or the use of other media. As president of the Shade Tree Engineering Co., he designed and built the lathe he uses to turn his large vessels. http://www.jamesjohnsonwoodturner.com
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Jack Ramsey
Clay Dahlberg Jack Ramsey was a professional actor in NYC on stage and on TV from 1949-1960. For years he lived and painted in Sag Harbor NY, which at that time was home to many Abstract Expressionist painters. He tells great stories about his times with those artists, as well as with his dear friend and neighbor, John Steinbeck. Of Jack Ramsey’s work John Steinbeck wrote, “If the viewer can see and feel the creative joy, and sometimes despair, the probing experiment with shape and pigment, with distance and bulk, the colors lacing in and out like the harmonies and discords of music, he will be hearing the language of painting.”
Evelyn hickey
Abstractions are the focus of many of Evelyn Hickey’s paintings because she is attracted to the interesting shapes and designs that are inherent in all things. Evelyn’s style is bold with brilliant and fluid color. Using acrylics, mixed media collage, and watercolor, her paintings are rhythmic in an abstracted style. Hickey also expresses her creative flair by designing and painting quarry tile and mosaics. www.1550gallery.com
Bronze Sculptor Clay Dahlberg has received his share of critical acclaim and western art accolades over the years. But he has never sought out, or needed, the endorsement of critics and connoisseur collectors. His art is aimed at an audience of cowboys and the kind of folks who have a history with horses. And that audience has been there for him with encouragement and in strong support for thirty years and then some. http://www.claydahlberg.com
Hildegarde Slaughter
Hildegarde Slaughter loves the art medium encaustic. Encaustic is a very old art form, even used by the ancient Egyptians, and is described as painting with pigmented beeswax. She also works in collage, printmaking and mixed medium. Geometric forms appeal to Hildegarde, and she is drawn to works that invoke mystery and wonder.
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Habitat for Humanity
cover story by Anne Schneider
Habitat for Humanity International estimates that
1.6 billion people worldwide live in substandard housing. The National Low Income Housing Coalition has determined that 95 million Americans live in overcrowded or severely inadequate conditions— or pay too much for substandard housing. With growing need and rising costs, a perfect storm is brewing for America’s forgotten housing crisis. Making a difference
These sobering statistics make us wonder how individuals can possibly impact this escalating social issue. Back in the mid-1970s in Georgia, Millard Fuller wondered the same thing. Under his vision and leadership, Habitat for Humanity began as a non-denominational Christian organization to build affordable housing for people in need. This soon blossomed into a national and international movement that has made it possible for hundreds of thousands to live in decent housing. Here in Kerrville in 1989, local visionaries C.J. “Burley” Burleson (a retired engineer), Reverend Bill Blackburn (then pastor of Trinity Baptist Church), and Maud Jennings (a retired English teacher) founded and organized Habitat for Humanity Kerr County.
Volunteer John Harrison House #98, 2014 Photo Courtesy Ashley Lenard
“This is our twenty-fifth anniversary year and our one-hundredth home will be constructed during the year,” reports Habitat Kerr County Executive Director Elizabeth Loggie. “We have been recognized as an Affiliate of Distinction by Habitat for Humanity International.”
Creating Sacred Space, Breaking the Poverty Cycle According to co-founder and past Board President Reverend Blackburn, “At one time, Habitat Kerr County had the second highest number of homes per capita in the nation—second only to Americus, Georgia, the birthplace of Habitat for Humanity.”
A hand up, not a hand out
“We actually are a non-profit construction company and mortgage company with a mission to provide affordable homeownership with a ‘hand up, not a hand out’ model of service,” Elizabeth explains. This means that low income families (those who earn between forty and sixty percent of the county median income) complete a formal application process. Upon acceptance into the program, each signs a partnership agreement to provide 350 sweatequity hours and pay $1600 toward closing fees. They also attend mandatory pre-ownership classes. When the partnership agreement is fulfilled, a home is purchased for the cost of construction and the mortgage repaid over twenty to thirty years, interest free. Friends and families are welcome to pitch in to help Habitat’s approved recipients reach their goal of volunteer hours. Missy Carter, single mother of two, recalls working for her house in 2008. “I poured concrete, hung sheetrock, painted, hauled rocks— lots of different things that were fun and interesting to me. I also addressed mailings for Habitat and cooked meals for the volunteers. We all pulled together like family to get jobs done. “Friends worked beside me and family babysat for me. My boss met with Habitat to figure out a schedule so I could get my volunteer hours during the week, too. I ended up with a total of 500 hours. Habitat believed in me, and that’s been a real blessing in my life.” Wanda Benson earned her Habitat mortgage in 1996. “Today our mortgage is almost paid off. Our ten and eleven year-olds back then are grown. Now we’re blessed with two grandchildren in our home made possible by Habitat. “Habitat cares about the individual—it’s helped us with issues beyond home ownership. Things like how to budget and manage our bills. When my husband received his kidney transplant, volunteers arrived to remodel our steps so he could get in the house. Habitat is always there for us.”
Breaking the cycle of poverty
Typically, Habitat for Humanity mortgage payments are less than standard rental fees in Kerrville. “And statistics show that families with Habitat for Humanity homes are followed by the second generation in a Habitat home. By the third generation, the family’s income will be too high to qualify for Habitat homes and the family will purchase their home with a traditional mortgage,” confides Elizabeth.
L-R Back Row: Tom McGlathery, Rich Schneider, Bernie Fritz, Charlie Van Drasek, Ken Edwards, John Harrison, Will Krause, LeRoy Schlechte. Front Row: Elizabeth Loggie, Kenneth Early, Rob Bedle, Mark Morrison, Brett Kraatz, Dan Mitchell. Photo Courtesy Ashley Lenard
It’s easy to imagine that children in secure housing often improve their grades at school and display fewer behavioral problems, both at school and home. This is a sure way to add to the stability and upward mobility of low income families, encouraging them to become good citizens in the community. Elizabeth shares, “We just dedicated a new home for a family of six. The children are from a few years-old to ten years-old. These parents and children had been in one bedroom. Their Habitat home is like a flip of a switch that brightens their lives.”
Affordable housing means strong communities
Habitat Kerr families that own and pay for their homes bolster our local economy. These families become fully vested tax-paying citizens and contribute via increased disposable income, as well. “With the average property tax of $1800 per Habitat home, this represents substantial city, school district, and county taxes— estimated to be $138,600 a year,” notes Elizabeth. Habitat Kerr’s tangible economic contribution includes the purchase of building materials from local vendors as well as staff salaries for an Executive Director, Office Manager, Construction Manager, and Site Supervisor. There is also the less quantifiable effect of contributing new, quality-constructed homes to the local housing inventory.
Volunteers build more than homes
All Habitat Kerr homes are built by volunteers under the supervision of Construction Manager Dan Mitchell. Volunteers include the Habitat owners-to-be that work side by side on each other’s homes. “Dan even makes sure the homes have a different front elevation so each has its own distinctive look and reflects the owner’s taste. These homes are well constructed and beautiful,” Elizabeth adds. continue to next page KCP │ July-Aug 2014 │17
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Reverend Blackburn notes, “Some of the most important contributions to Habitat Kerr’s success is the quality and commitment of its volunteers— especially our retirees who bring their skills and resources to our mission.” A tour of one of the new homes under construction reveals the truth of this statement in the many wonderful details—a wide arched entrance to the kitchen and dining area, a convenient closet for the washer and dryer, a fenced back yard with storage shed, the brightly colored walls of the children’s rooms. And before handing the keys over to the new owner, the front yard is landscaped. Past Habitat Kerr Board Member and President Victor Dietzel comments, “The wonderful thing is that Habitat for Humanity is helping people learn how to help themselves. Some years ago, we had a single mom working two jobs and barely making it. Once she got into her Habitat home, she went on to earn a master’s degree, sold her home here and moved her family to Dallas for her new job.”
Monetary Donations Habitat for Humanity Kerr County PO Box 294566 Kerrville, TX 78029 830-792-4844
Volunteer Time Tues, Thurs, Sat September thru June 8AM to 3PM Habitat Model Home 129 Rankin Nix Kerrville, Texas 78028 830-792-4844
Building Materials Restore Habitat Kerr 105 Business Dr. W Kerrville, Texas 78028 830-367-4020
Mark Morrison, Volunteer House #98, 2014
Tom McGlathery LeRoy Schlechte Volunteers House #97, 2014
Cover Photo C.J. “Burley” Burleson, co-founder of Habitat Kerr and first Construction Manager; Rev. Bill Blackburn, co-founder of Habitat Kerr and first President/Director; Elizabeth Loggie, current Executive Director; Dan Mitchell, current Construction Manager. 18 │ July-Aug 2014 │ KCP
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You can help build homes, communities, and hope
Not everyone is handy with a hammer and nails—or even a paintbrush. And some folks just don’t have the spare time to donate hours as a volunteer. But everyone can help in some way to “pay it forward.” “Here in the Hill Country, we’re so fortunate to have eight wonderful Foundations that provide aid to Habitat Kerr. We also have what we call ‘Covenant Churches”—fourteen local Churches that help sustain Habitat with fund raising and securing volunteers,” according to Elizabeth. “And we’re always looking for new partners in our ministry of affordable homeownership.” Only five of Habitat Kerr’s twenty lots remain in Phase I of the neighborhood named for co-founder Maud Jennings. “Phase II has nineteen more buildable lots—but we need $295,000 to get there. And monetary donations made to our debt-free 501c3 nonprofit organization are gifts that keep on giving, literally recycling dollars throughout our community,” reminds Elizabeth. continue to next page
November 1989
April 1991
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one nail at a time. The Guadalupe National Seventh Annual Habitat Golf Tournament offers an additional way to support the organization’s mission to bring affordable housing to our community. This year’s tournament will be held September 22, and you can register online at Habitat Kerr or by phoning the office. Habitat ReStore—a resale store for you Another helping-hand opportunity can be found at Habitat ReStore—a home improvement resale store that sells donated home and building items to benefit Habitat for Humanity Kerr County. Located off Goat Creek Cut-Off, ReStore provides three ways to support our local Habitat for Humanity. Elizabeth suggests, “Pick your pleasure—be a donor or a shopper, or enjoy being a volunteer at ReStore.” Habitat accepts your tax-deductable donations of surplus building materials and gently-used items. ReStore shoppers will find an everchanging inventory that may include tools, siding, barn wood, countertops, cabinets, flooring, sinks, tubs, windows, light fixtures, electrical supplies, hardware, lumber, gardening and lawn equipment—sometimes even craft supplies. Hours currently are Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9-noon. Give ReStore a call to see if they have what you need in stock. Elizabeth details ReStore’s additional benefits, “Based on 20132014 sales, it’s estimated that seventy tons of building materials have been recycled instead of going to our local landfill. And we’d like local building contractors to know they can donate those job materials left over or ordered incorrectly and get them out of their inventory—as well as use them as a tax deduction.”
LeRoy Schlechte House #98, 2014 Photo Courtesy Ashley Lenard
Ultimate Goal
Habitat for Humanity International publishes, “The ultimate goal of Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the face of the earth by constructing and building adequate and basic housing. Furthermore, all our words and actions are for the ultimate purpose of putting shelter on the hearts and minds of people in such a powerful way that poverty housing and homelessness become socially, politically, and religiously unacceptable in our nations and world.” Let’s make expanding availability of affordable housing a top priority in Kerr County—become a Habitat for Humanity partner today. See page 18 for information on how you can make a difference right here in our community.
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Anne Schneider is a Kerrville writer and author of Breath Found Along The Way, a book of poetry and face-cast mask art. She leads natural healing Reiki workshops and Tai Chi classes at her Ventana Al Cielo Studio. Visit her at www.PoetsMask.com or www.ReikiTexas.info
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s a summer migrant, the black-chinned hummingbird holds a special place in the hearts of Hill Country residents. They are definitely a favorite “usual suspect.” Anticipation of their arrival every March— right around St. Patrick’s Day—is a welcome sign that spring is here.
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Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia)
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Having written previous articles on our “landscape giants,” the large shade trees that dominate a mature landscape, I thought that this article would focus on what we call “specimen trees.” Now, the definition of a specimen tree varies from gardener to gardener. My personal definition for the purpose of this article will be a tree not planted for shade or functional purpose, but primarily because of its beauty, flowers, bark, or other striking attribute as a focal point. She is the flirty, fun, unique, show-off plant among a sea of endless evergreens, identical flowers in mass plantings, and wise old mature shade trees. Of course, it takes all these elements to create a beautiful landscape, and the background plants work together to create the perfect backdrop for our star of the show. In homo sapien terms, she dies her hair platinum blonde, drives a red convertible, laughs too loud, and is the life of the party… but you don’t want too many of these around (human or plant). Plant too many and you end up with the “specimen garden” look—which belongs somewhere like the Riverside Nature Center, not a residential yard. (Speaking of which, you must go to R.N.C. if you haven’t already, tell Mary Muse “hi” and insist on the 4‒hour personal guided tour.)
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Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) Yes
they are overused, no they aren’t native, yes they can be invasive. Check out different varieties like “Dynamite” or “Special Red.” “Natchez,” a white variety, is not a heavy bloomer, but the beautiful trunks are worth the trade. Plant tall enough that deer browsing only keeps the trunks trimmed.
Madrone Tree (Arbutus Texana)
Hard to get started. Start with a small specimen and be patient. White flowers come out in March - April and red berries persist in the fall and early winter. The bark peels off the trunk, which may be off white, pink or red. It thrives in well drained alkaline soil. Standing water will kill this tree. Not deer proof until 7-8’ tall.
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Mountain Laurel (Sophora
Secundiflora) A little boring compared to some of the others, but my personal all around favorite. Evergreen, with lovely lilac flowers in spring that smell heavenly. Slow-growing. Trim up 3-5 trunks and leave foliage at top. Google these for sizes and pictures, I don’t have space for all information. These are just some of my favorites, but also check out Anacacho Orchid trees; Desert Willow; Huisache or Acacia; Persimmon; Retama or Palo Verde; Flameleaf or Evergreen Sumac; Mexican, Texas, or Forest Pansy Redbuds; and Windmill Palm, Mediterrenean Fan Palm, and Texas Sabal are good Palm tree choices. 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 830-3774861. 2814 Memorial Blvd.
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Summer
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by Trena Cullins
Isn’t summer in Texas good and hot? Hard to imagine that now is the time to plant those fall tomatoes. Fall is a great time to plant the last hoorah before winter. Why do we call it fall planting when it’s July? It takes 4-5 weeks for tomatoes to get to fruiting stage, and to get a full harvest before the first killing frost. Any later than the first week of August and you might not get a fruit. Also this is the time for the last planting of corn, okra, peppers, squash and beans. It’s not too early to start thinking about those winter veggies and preparing the soil with your favorite compost. Having never been a real carrot lover in the past, I was simply surprised this year when I tried my first homegrown carrot—yummy is all I can say, and you can bet I will donate
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Contrary to popular belief you don’t need to endure damage in order to achieve the sleek and smooth locks that flat iron addicts crave. Most people have simply never been versed on the proper way to flat iron.
Size your section. There’s no one standard size to section your hair for flat iron use, as hair thickness, length and iron size all vary greatly. The goal is to make sure that each and every strand of hair gets even heat distribution. If you choose a section that is too large, the outer portions will get heated while leaving the inner portions unaffected. Experiment to find what amount heats all of your strands equally, and then stick to that size going forward.
Smooth, don’t pull. Those who have long been using irons have a tendency to grip the hair and pull it straight. This method will give you decent results in the short run, but over time, will damage your hair. Instead, move the iron slowly yet steadily through your hair, focusing on smoothing the strands instead of tugging down on them.
Don’t pass multiple times. Passing over the same section continuously damages hair more than using a high temperature setting. The perfect degree varies by hair type and condition, but you’ll want to experiment until you find a temperature that gives you the desired results in one to two passes.
Use heat-protective serum. Anytime you flat iron, be sure to prep strands with a heat
protective serum, like those made with jojoba and argan oil. Typically, serums are more effective than sprays because they coat strands in a protective fashion, but be sure to use no more than a quartersize amount at a time to prevent buildup.
Too often, people use the flat iron to do most of the straightening work, when in fact, that’s the role of a hair dryer. Use your iron as more of a finishing touch to set shine and seal in moisture and sleekness, or pay the price with badly heat-damaged hair. Katie has been in the beauty industry for more than 20 years. She is a member of the Rusk Color Team, owner and stylist at Tin Star Salon. 319 Earl Garrett in Kerrville. Call her at 895-5030.
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Lifelong Learning with Dietert Center’s Club Ed
by Tina Woods
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.
Details about all of Club Ed’s travel offerings are also featured in the quarterly catalogs. You’ll find interesting day trips, plus exciting destinations across the country and around the world. We work with major tour companies to bring you fun excursions with the proceeds going to support the Center’s operation.
Dietert’s Club Ed offers a wide range of fun classes and activities that further life-long learning year-round. Class and activity catalogs are published each quarter, with the Fall catalog available in August. Catalogs are mailed to postal customers in the Hill Country, and are also available to pick-up at the Dietert Center and other locations.
Classes and activities are held at the Dietert Center, the Auld Center, and other locations around town. You can sign-up for classes and activities at www.ClubEd.net, call us at 830-792-4044, or come and visit the Dietert Club Ed office at our Center. Come enrich your life at Dietert’s Club Ed!
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, real estate, shooting sports, yoga and more. There’s truly something fun for everyone.
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.
Hundreds of convenient on-line classes are also available through the Club Ed website.
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n a world of increasingly depersonalized treatment, more patients need and want customized care. Working with the patient and physician, compounding pharmacists can prepare “customized” medications using the latest techniques and devices available. Customized medications can meet unique needs of patients simply by using a special dosage form suited for the patient. We can prepare many unique delivery systems, such as a sublingual lozenge, a suppository, or a topical gel, cream or ointment. For patients who have trouble swallowing capsules, we can make a flavored liquid instead. There are several reasons why pharmacists compound prescription medications. Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or are sensitive to standard drug strengths. With a physician’s consent, a compounding pharmacist can change the medication’s strength and alter its dosage form to make it easier for the patient to ingest. Compounded medications can improve outcomes in almost every field of medicine. Dermatological preparations can be made for skin disorders including psoriasis or shingles. Compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy offers
fine-tuned relief to menopausal women and andropausal men. Ear gels for pets can be made to avoid unpleasant oral medications. Chronic pain management solutions can provide relief for fibromyalgia, neuropathies, and sports injuries. The benefits that compounding provides are countless. Talk with your physician to see if a compounded medicine is the solution for your life’s problems. Once a dying art, compounding is today’s personalized medicine. Dr. Leigh Ann Grasso, RPh, owner of Annie’s Apothecary and Boerne compounding pharmacist, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 2004. Annie’s Apothecary originally opened in 2007 to serve the patients and pets of the Hill Country. Dr. Melissa Hartman, RPh, Kerrville compounding pharmacist, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 2013. 31007 IH 10 W #108, Boerne, TX, 830-981-4774. 1228 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, TX, 830-257-0732. www.AnniesRx.com
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A Natural Standard in the Hill Country Peterson Regional Medical Center (PRMC) continues to take giant steps toward improving the health of newborns and infants. For the second consecutive term, or past four years, PRMC’s Baby Place has been designated a Texas Ten Step facility. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding for newborns and infants. The program assists birth facility’s support of breastfeeding mothers before, during, and after delivery and encourages them to identify breastfeeding resources for the mother after she is discharged. Tina Korbelik, Director of Women’s Services at PRMC, is proud of the efforts put forth by staff to encourage mothers giving birth at Peterson to exclusively breastfeed. “Our nurses, midwives and doctors at Peterson work very hard to help young mothers successfully breastfeed and this helps us meet our goal to retain our Texas Ten Step Program and Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite designations. Peterson’s breastfeeding promotion and support year after year is extraordinary and is a true testament to ensuring the health of our newest Texans.” Taking all the right steps to keeping babies healthy, Peterson is the only hospitals in the region with an International Lactation Consultant on staff. Lori Pruitt, RN, BSN, IBCLC, has expanded her knowledge base and obtained certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in order to help moms and babies achieve their goals for breastfeeding success. For more information on the Texas Ten Step Program, or to learn more about PRMC’s Baby Place, contact Tina Korbelik (830)258-7415.
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PRMC Volunteer Auxiliary Annual
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Judy Jones-Amason*
May 14, 2014
Wanda Davis, Ronnie Woods, Cathy Arnett, and George Wernette.
Jan Taylor, Billie Cochrane, and Frances Andrews.
*Judy is the Volunteer Coordinator and Patient Representative for PRMC. She is a 28 year PRMC employee and was awarded the Duan Packard “Employee of the Year” Award for 2012 by PRMC. For information regarding volunteering, call Judy at 830-258-7630 or email JJones-Amason@ PetersonRMC.com. Photos courtesy EJ Amason
Judy Jones-Amason with Dani and Jerry Yokom. Jerry is the editor of the Auxiliary’s Newsletter.
New Officers for 2014-15: Tom Brady, Beverly Bond, Sharon LaTour, Nancy Olive, Ronnie Woods.
CEO Patrick Murray with eight-month old granddaughter Olive Grace Dreeben.
Edie Roderick, Barbara Stehling, Lynda and Phil DeMasco.
Vice President of Operations Joe Piszczor, Chief Operations Officer Steve Paulter and wife Mary.
Long-time volunteers Bettie Rankin, J Amason, Betty Anderson, and Julia Finger all recently celebrated their 90th birthdays. KCP │ July-Aug 2014 │43
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