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Lammes Candies, Now in its second century of candy making, was founded by William Wirt Lamme in Austin, Texas. Family owned and operated since 1868.
Vietri Fine, exclusively Italian ceramic dinnerware and décor for the home and garden, decorating and dining, handmade and hand painted in Italy.
Magnetic Me By Magnificent Baby. The absolute easiest way to dress a baby.™ Simply open . . . insert baby . . . magnetic fasteners fall right back in place!
Jellycat Explore all the quirky cuteness from the creators of the softest toys you have ever hugged, cuddled, and adored. Established in London in 1999 and launching many new soft toy designs every January and July, there is always something original and quirky yet incredibly soft and sumptuous to find. Irresistibly cuddly, sophisticatedly silly, hilariously humorous, a perfect gift for all ages!
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Nest Fragrances Imagine the aroma of freshly laundered linens billowing in a summer breeze against a backdrop of delicate blooms. Notes of apple blossom and white orchid enhance the fragrance with a hint of floralcy.
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Yeti® Tundra and Tank coolers, built for whatever Mother Nature throws their way.
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Inspired by nature. Sterling silver and 18-karat gold ignited with diamonds and colorful gemstones, ranging from $250 - $15,000.
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20 Parenting Tips 22 What’s New in Window Treatments 23 Backyard Birding 26 Preserving Memories 28 Insurance Matters 30 Essential Oils 101
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Custom Made
COVER STORY By Anne Schneider
“Now there’s a resurgence of compounding,” explains Sabrina, “and new science and technology allows the compounding pharmacist to work with the patient and the prescriber to customize a medication to meet the patient’s specific needs.”
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Prescriptions Just For You at
Apothecary Shoppe A Compounding Pharmacy
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re you ready to have your prescriptions customized to fit your individualized needs—with just the right strengths and dosage forms and none of the ingredients you have allergies or other sensitivities to? Then it’s time to visit Apothecary Shoppe, A Compounding Pharmacy and meet Registered Pharmacist Sabrina Griggs and her husband Calvin Luck.
“Calvin and I have been residents of Kerrville for most of the past twenty years,” says Sabrina, “and we want to promote our community’s health and wellness— one person at a time—with personalized medications.” “If people are healthy as individuals,” Calvin adds, “the whole community is healthier.”
Repeating history
By the mid-sixteenth century in London, apothecaries were the equivalent of today’s community pharmacists. They dealt mainly with the preparation and sale of substances for medicinal purposes. Centuries later in the United States, nearly all prescriptions still were compounded. In the 1950s and ‘60s, compounding rapidly declined with the dawn of mass drug manufacturing. Most pharmacists no longer were trained to compound medications. But the uniform nature of mass-produced medications invariably meant some patients’ needs were not met. “Now there’s a resurgence of compounding,” explains Sabrina, “and new science and technology allows the compounding pharmacist to work with the patient and the prescriber to customize a medication to meet the patient’s specific needs.” Sabrina and Calvin bring their combined experience and expertise to better serve our community. Apothecary Shoppe is the industrious couple’s third pharmacy. They previously owned two standard retail pharmacies—one in Red River, New Mexico, and the other in Edna, Texas. A 1983 graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Sabrina is past president of West Texas Pharmacy Association and has repeatedly served on and off its board ever since her graduation. As a delegate to the Texas Pharmacy Association, she represented three regions—Panhandle, Hill Country, and Coastal Bend. Sabrina currently serves on the Texas State Board continue to next page of Pharmacy task force on rural hospitals.
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Providing what you need In addition to Apothecary Shoppe pharmacist Sabrina, a friendly knowledgeable staff is available to answer questions and provide information for your prescriptions and nutritional needs. Compounding technician Courtnie Carpenter skillfully prepares your medications, precisely as prescribed by your health care provider. Pharmacy technician April Brinegar also is available to ensure you receive the best possible customer service. Calvin notes, “It’s not about just taking a pill to get well. Apothecary Shoppe is more than a retail store. We’re a professional healthcare facility that’s here to help you achieve true wellness.” In addition to the many brand name supplements and health products customers are used to seeing at this location, Apothecary Shoppe offers several other wellknown brands. You now can find therapeutic grade essential oils at this premier compounding pharmacy as well. (Please see side bar.) “Additionally, we will carry cannabidiol (CBD) oil products made from agricultural hemp,” states Sabrina. “CBD oil can help to reduce inflammation, anxiety, and insomnia and it does not contain any psychoactive properties.” “And for the convenience of our customers,” Calvin continues, “we provide some traditional retail prescriptions and over the counter medications so they can do most of their wellness shopping right here.” Apothecary Shoppe offers cash pricing and does not accept insurance drug plans. This enables the compounding pharmacy’s customers to receive lower prices for the prescriptions they need. They also can request receipt forms to file their own claims with their insurance company for policy covered benefits. Pharmacy technician April Brinegar lends a helping hand.
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Apothecary Shoppe offers you the following premium products and services: • Individualized custom prescriptions for your specific symptoms • Hormone replacement therapy • Men’s and women’s health and wellness • Dermatological treatment • Pain management • Veterinary care customized to your pet’s size • Prescriptions compounded in a safe, clean environment by professional staff who puts your health first
Compounding technician Courtnie Carpenter preparing a compounded prescription.
Family focus Both native Texans (Calvin is a Tivy High School graduate), Sabrina and Calvin raised a healthy family of three daughters and a son. “Our kids grew up on vitamins and supplements to support their wellness. They rarely had to go to the doctor,” claims Sabrina. “And now at Apothecary Shoppe, Calvin and I want to support all your family’s wellness needs.” “Patients who come to us,” Calvin observes, “tend to be intelligent, engaged in their own healthcare, and have a good rapport with their healthcare provider. Our focus is on keeping them healthy.” Ask your healthcare practitioner now if a compound prescription is right for you. For your one-stop personalized approach for prescriptions, OTC medications, nutritional and health needs visit Apothecary Shoppe, A Compounding Pharmacy today at 1228 Bandera Highway in Kerrville. Contact them at 830-257-0732 or ApothecaryShoppe@ hotmail.com. Follow on Facebook, Apothecary Shoppe Kerrville. 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 ReikiTexas.info.
In addition to your expertly compounded prescriptions, you will find these popular brands of nutritional supplements and health products at Apothecary Shoppe: • Douglas Laboratories • Mason Vitamins • MD Prescriptives • Michael’s Naturopathic • Pure Encapsulation • Xymogen • Young Living Essential Oils
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Boheme Nouveau
Ann Itschner Rev. Joshua Sullivan
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a creative boutique for the vintage soul
By Anne Schneider
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owntown Kerrville has changed. Stroll its sidewalks and see for yourself—rows of whimsical window displays interspersed among places to dine, drink coffee, sip wine. Feel this shift in energy as the variety of distinctive businesses presents our town with more shopping options than ever. “Historic downtown is so beautiful,” says Boheme Nouveau owner Ann Itschner. “I love the history of downtown Kerrville and want to help others experience it. Art and fashion always have been a big part of my life and I’ve combined them for a new kind of experience. “You can buy new hand-screened printed leggings, an antique doorknob, and some 1970s boots all in the same store. I even offer a wide selection of vintage and new art for sale. At Boheme Nouveau I blend my love for art, vintage, antique, and new.” A self-described old soul, dreamer, and artist, Ann brings a refreshing innovation to our community. Her eclectic boutique carries vintage and new items from the last one hundred years to now—all with a Bohemian style and feel that coalesces comfort with beauty and function. “The goal is to help you feel good about yourself and I’ve created a space where the free-spirit inside you can thrive.”
Bohemian spirit
You can feel the nostalgic ambiance the moment you walk inside Boheme Nouveau. Artistic, adventuresome, unconventional. The carefree Bohemian influence is everywhere you look— hung on walls, clothing racks, in nooks and crannies all over the boutique. In the rear of the shop Ann’s own works-in-progress vie for space on her art studio table.
“The truth behind a bohemian woman is she exists in all of us,” notes Ann. “I am part of a movement that is bringing comfort and style to everyday wear for women. You can throw on a vintage or new kimono over your outfit, whether it is yoga pants or a cocktail dress—and you look and feel great.” Sherrie Klein, one of the owners of The 8th Street Market, shares, “I started following Ann on Instagram (she has over 4800 followers) before she ever opened Boheme Nouveau. Her style and her thoughts on everyday life intrigued me. When I reached out to her about trying a booth at 8th Street, she embraced the idea and immediately had one of the most vibrant spaces in the market. “Ann’s vision and creativity instantly captivated our customers. We were very sad for her to leave us last year but we totally support her spreading wide her creative wings and going for it in her own way in her own space.”
Sharing knowledge and passion Ann’s love for mixing all eras—classic with eclectic—creates a mood that makes you feel special, even extraordinary. She can help you create that one of a kind fashion statement you might not have the confidence or the time to pull off on your own. Beautycounter company entrepreneur Leah Westra confides, “When I walk into Boheme Nouveau, Ann already has curated the pieces I need for an outfit or a gift. She brings everything together to make an ensemble complete. I especially love her Hattie Bags—purses created by local designer Barbara Collins from vintage hats.” Ann continues, “I want to share my love for mixing vintage and new with Kerrville. You can come in and get both here—you’d be surprised how many people assume a piece is new and it’s actually fifty years old. Vintage clothing is distinctive, beautifully made, and can make an outfit feel as unique as you are.” Viridian Design Studio owner Tricia Hamil states, “When I shop at Boheme Nouveau I know my outfit is unique—the only one in town—and that no one else will be wearing it. I love the quality of design and construction of vintage clothing. You know it’s made to last.” Ann offers an extra bonus. “I can make house calls and bring the store to you to help pack for a trip or simply to update and style your wardrobe. Refreshing old items and bringing new and vintage into your closet can inspire the way you feel about yourself.” continue to next page KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE | MAY-JUNE 2018 | 15
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: “You can always wear vintage and be in style. For instance, bell-bottoms didn’t originate in the 1960s. They were brought back into fashion with a new twist from Coco Chanel’s yachting pants or beach pajamas of the 1920s, when she introduced women to wearing wide leg trousers.” Octogenarian and one of Boheme Nouveau’s biggest fans Sally Huff confirms, “Ann finds such beautiful clothing—great designs and fabrics. My sister Marilyn and I (locally known as the Ranger Sisters) love to drop in to see what Ann has discovered for us. Her vintage treasures appeal to all ages—there’s truly something for everyone.” If it’s something new you’re looking for, Ann hand dyes natural fabric garments to create tie dye clothing that is an art form all its own. She also custom dyes orders in any size for wearable art designs.
The “Ranger Sisters,” Sally Huff and Marilyn Fierst— two of Boheme Nouveau’s biggest fans.
What goes around comes around Ann’s love for expressing creativity through art and fashion started as a child. She studied art throughout her early schooling and went on to study Fashion Design and Merchandising at Texas Tech University with minors in Art Drawing and Art History. During college she operated an eBay store where she sold her vintage clothing finds. “I get asked all the time—where do you find this stuff? I just laugh because the answer is ‘everywhere.’ I’ve been junking and thrifting for over twenty years. I love traveling and exploring small towns— every city has its unique history. I even have people who find and ship things to me from California and New York.” According to Ann, fashion history is a constant cycle of ideas or styles providing inspiration over and over again—whatever is in style usually repeats itself every thirty years or so. Almost everything in your closet is variation of a vintage-style garment. 16 | MAY-JUNE 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Bringing it all together for that unique look.
Discover the vintage treasures waiting for you at Ann styling with Carlyn Randall and Callie Ann Hensley.
Boheme Nouveau: • Clothing • Jewelry • Art • Furniture • Home Home Accessories • Antique Antique Garden Pieces • Architectural Salvage • Repurposed Industrial Salvage
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Finding that perfect look that’s yours alone. Madeline McCann.
“The feeling you get when you hold a 150-year-old shell Cameo in your hands—knowing it was someone’s favorite necklace that was passed down through generations. I think about the person it belonged to and I feel this sense of passion to take care of the lost treasures of past generations. “We can learn a lot from these old things; they were made to last and were made by hand. With today’s sense of urgency to make things as fast as possible, we have lost the quality of craftsmanship, even in our clothing. If you turn a 1950’s dress inside out you would be in awe at the delicate hand stitching and attention to detail.” Ann Itschner
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Pick a pair for every occasion.
Homesteading in the Hill Country Life is full for Ann and her Kerrville-native husband Beau who live in the country with their family—eight-year-old son Witt and four-yearold twins Opal and Lillian. “Along with six dogs, six cats, four pigs, and too many chickens to count,” adds Ann. “We want to teach our kids to eat the food we’ve grown sustainably and how to care for the land and the animals. Our kids are growing up doing the tiny house and farm life thing and we wouldn’t have it any other way. They’ve been right there with us on the whole crazy adventure.” Both in their first year of starting new businesses, Ann went from her wedding photography business of five years to opening Boheme Nouveau last December. Beau is a landscape designer now with his own design and build company, Itschner Landscape. “We want to teach our children to go for their dreams—to trust God every step and to see the beautiful and amazing things God has already done for us and will continue to do.” Elegant purses created from vintage hats by local Barbara Collins.
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Ann concludes, “Clothing is a big part of our everyday life—it can make us feel beautiful. I really enjoy helping women find something they love, that they thought they couldn’t pull off wearing but then look in the mirror and light up. And it becomes their favorite piece. “I want to be a part of that happiness—Boheme Nouveau is how I can share my style and my gifts with others. The boutique is a reflection of me and how I like to dress, but it exists for all women—to feel free to be who they really are.” Explore your free spirit today at Boheme Nouveau—Vintage, Art and Couture. Ann is there to graciously guide you on your fashion journey. 703 Water Street. 210-378-0283. Follow Ann on Facebook, Boheme Nouveau Kerrville. Watch for fun art classes coming to Ann’s Boheme Nouveau studio—mosaic, tie-dye, still life drawing, painting, and more! 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 ReikiTexas.info.
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What about those
temper tantrums? by Lainie Johnson
The Parenting Resource Center
H
ave you ever noticed how life is full of surprises? Well, that is true—even more so for a toddler. Everything is a surprise to a toddler. Most of his life has never happened before, so it all comes as a surprise! Life is full of surprising new adventures for your toddler and one of those adventures is testing authority. Toddlers will throw temper tantrums for all kinds of reasons, and sometimes for no apparent reason at all. Tantrums may be triggered by something they want, something they don’t want, or because they are afraid, angry, or just not feeling well. 20 | MAY-JUNE 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
“You can do some things to stop tantrums before they even start.” When you’re in line at the grocery store where all the candy on display is bright and colorful, it’s very enticing to a toddler—and it’s right at “reach” level from the toddler’s seat in the basket— it’s normal for a child to want to touch those bright, colorful items. And, when you say no, he wants to test your authority. This business of doing things for himself (like walking and picking things from displays at the grocery store) is new and exciting to him and hard for him to understand where the boundaries are. When you say no, it is frustrating to him. If you understand that it’s all part of his growth, it will be less frustrating to you. As he matures he will learn to control his emotions better, but for now you might try holding and comforting him during a tantrum. Also remember that he is just learning to communicate. He understands much of what you say, but he may not be able to verbalize what he wants to say. He may understand you saying, “no” but he doesn’t know the words to respond. He is frustrated by this, as you would be if were unable to speak, and he is crying out for help.
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Toddlers will throw temper tantrums for all kinds of reasons. . .
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“Inspired by Nature Refined by Imagination” All parents are embarrassed by their toddler displaying public temper tantrums. So when your child “throws a hissy-fit” in public, stay calm—remember that every parent who is witnessing this tantrum either has been through it in the past or will go through it sometime in the future. Other parents are not judging you nearly as much as you may think. So stay calm. If you display stress in any form, your toddler will gain the upper hand.
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You can do some things to stop tantrums before they even start. In day-to-day activities, you can reward good behavior. You can tell your child that you are going to take him to the grocery store and that if he behaves and sits quietly in the cart, you will give him a reward. Be specific about what the reward will be. Choose something that you will approve of and that he will love. Remind him of this reward just as you are getting out of the car and as often as necessary during the shopping trip.
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Another way you can help prevent temper tantrums is to allow him to make some small decisions. If you are in the grocery store, let him choose some of the items that will be purchased. But, most frequently children have temper tantrums simply because they are tired. Your toddler’s normal tolerance for frustration is diminished when tired, as is yours when you’re tired. So, making sure that everyone is well-rested is another way to stop tantrums before they start. It’s very important to make it through to the reward time as often as possible, so he can see success and want to achieve it repeatedly. However, it’s also important for him to know that you are going to follow through with your promises. If you can encourage him to not have any tantrums, by all means do so; but if he does have a tantrum, there must be no reward. He needs to know that you are not a liar.
Lainie Johnson is the Executive Director of The Parenting Resource Center. To learn more, visit TheParentingResourceCenter.org. The Center offers free parenting classes on a personalized and confidential basis to address whatever concerns you may have about your child from conception to age twelve.
Awards Reception Saturday May 26, 2-4 P.M.
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KERR ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER
Gallery Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4 228 Earl Garrett - Downtown Kerrville 830-895-2911 kacckerrville.com
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W IND OW TR EA TM E N T S
What’s New in Window Coverings by Teresa Carosella
Spring is in the air, and that means the
annual introduction of new products at the Window Coverings Conference. Cord safety and energy efficiency were front and center as the most desired features, and we’re excited about the new product offerings. New, more stringent cord safety laws take effect this year, and by the fourth quarter of 2018, most of the window treatments sold will be cordless. A professional assessment of window covering objectives should be done when replacing existing coverings, as there are many new products and lift systems to consider. Whether replacing window coverings or not, everyone should visit the CPSC website for the latest requirements, and make sure the home is safe for everyone—young and not-so-young!
PowerView® Motorization
The most exciting product for us is the introduction of Powerview motorization on the Palm Beach faux shutter. The Palm Beach is the least expensive of the Hunter Douglas family of shutters and is a beautiful, durable alternative to real wood or composite. Made right here in the USA, we are now able to offer remote control operation. The average investment to motorize these shutters is $200250 each—a great value which adds to the convenience of the original “cordless” window covering. Available in three great colors, various louver sizes, and tilt configuration, there is a Palm Beach shutter for most applications. The next cordless innovation is the Sonnette Cellular Roller Shade. This unique product combines the energy efficiency of the cellular shade with the graceful, contemporary aesthetic of a roller shade. All in 100% cordless operation that transforms harsh sunrays into a soft, ambient light. It’s the new shape of light. These are only a few of the great, new window fashions available, visit today or call for a complimentary in-home consultation. Teresa Carosella has been helping Hill Country clients make the right choices for their windows since 2001. In Kerrville since 2015, she loves meeting people and being part of the community. A Hunter Douglas Showcase dealer, Kerrville Window Fashions offers many products, at various price points, from the showroom at 507 Junction Hwy. 830-7330041. KerrvilleWindowFashions.com.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Challenging behavior BACKY A R D BI R D I N G
There are still places to bond with others that don’t require logging in.
by Kevin & Linda Pillow
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esting season, now in full swing, can bring some challenges for bird lovers. It’s nature and things happen that we can’t control, but we sure can help!
Your patio could be one of them.
You found a baby bird, now what? If it’s hurt, call a local rehabber. If not and it has feathers, it’s a fledgling and parents are nearby, so leave it be. If the bird doesn’t have feathers, it’s a hatchling and you should design a makeshift nest as high and as near the original nest as possible. The parents will then take care of it. If the parents aren’t taking care of the bird, then call a rehabber. The old wives’ tale stating that you should never touch a baby bird because the parents will abandon it just isn’t true. You have a bird continually pecking at your window. This generally happens during nesting season when males are protecting their territory. They see another male and are attacking it—silly bird! However, this behavior is quite concerning to us humans. It will drive you mad because they just won’t stop and if you get them off of one window they go to another one. You need to remove the bird’s reflection. There are several spray products on the market that will cut down the reflection and are easy to remove. There are decals, rubber snakes, bird-scare reflective tape, and of course, the trusty newspaper on the outside of the window. Predators are another obstacle during nesting season—one that you may not think of is your own pet. Most birds take four weeks from egg laying to fledging. You should make a note of this so your animals are not near when the babies leave the nest. Don’t let these things interfere with your enjoyment—now you know what to do just in case!
There's no better time to celebrate the outdoors than right now. Come in to OutBack Patio Furnishings and let us help you turn your outdoor space into the place all your friends and family want to gather. At OutBack Patio Furnishings, we've been serving the greater Texas Hill Country for over 18 years. We’re here. Right in your own backyard.
Happy Birding!
Kevin & Linda Pillow are the proud owners of Wilds Birds Unlimited Nature Shop located at 855 Junction Hwy in Kerrville. Each staff member is a Certified Bird Feeding Specialist and can help you discover a refuge in your own backyard. 830-895-7393.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Preserving your precious memories S PECI A L I N TER ES T S
by Cynthia White
Death mask cleaning before mounting. 19th cetury ancestor death mask suspended in custom built mount.
We are asked all the time, “What
is the coolest or most unusual thing you have ever framed?� The answer changes constantly with the wide range of projects our customers bring in, and the stories behind them are often just as interesting as the objects themselves.
Single items or collections can make unexpected art and wonderful showpieces to start conversation and spark happy memories. Framing mementos or found objects from a trip, representing rich cultures and far away countries, will forever be a visual return ticket to the place they came from. 26 | MAY-JUNE 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Buckskin dress worn in the movie Dances with Wolves over a custom built form in a triple stitch.
In working through a design there are three big pieces to the process:
1.
1. Consideration of elements of color, texture, layout, style, and dimension to enhance impact of the presentation. Unexpected details can add artistry to the ordinary. Experienced framers will have multiple directions for the design to go, but the collaboration with you will make it right for the piece, for your space, and for your style.
Dad’s WW II bomber jacket and handpainted silk scarf suspended over a custom padded form in a double-glazed hinged frame.
2.
2. First, do no harm—all mounting methods should be reversible without damage to what is being framed. Education and training in proper handling of a spectrum of objects is essential to our work. Experience in “engineering” the mechanics of mounting, which may be oddly shaped, delicate, heavy, and sometimes all of the above, is a must. Frequently custom mounts are designed and built from an array of material for individual pieces. You would be surprised at the wide variety of things we sew down to carefully support and suspend elements in a frame package.
3.
3. Use of high-quality materials, conservation matting, glazing with a coating to screen UV light, and archival mounting to preserve and protect what you’re taking the time and expense to showcase.
Hermes daisy scarf perimeter stitched and framed in wavy gold.
It really is a treat and a privilege to participate in the process of creating something unique in our shop for each customer. With the depth and variety of what we do, there are delights and challenges, but there is never a boring day. Cynthia has a degree in fine art, extensive experience in design, and has been professionally educated in picture framing. She has been a framer for 40 years, and has owned Kerrville Framing since 2005. 416 Clay, Kerrville. 830-895-2006.
Delicate ironing before sewing an heirloom tatted lace piece. KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE | MAY-JUNE 2018 | 27
! y o h A
INSUR A N CE TI P S
by Amber Thomason
Do you know these nautical rules of the road?
T
hose of us lucky enough to own boats probably don’t spend the majority of time on the water. This is why it’s extremely important to familiarize yourself with the rules, requirements, and recommendations of boating safety. The following tips and guidelines are compiled from state and national boating safety organizations, including the U.S. Coast Guard.
The easiest boating safety tip: wear a life jacket.
Other potentially life-saving tips •Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature. Hunters and fishermen boating during colder-weather months should remember that cold water can kill. •If you can’t swim, take lessons. Even a few rudimentary lessons could someday mean the difference between living and drowning. •If your boat capsizes, stay with it. Not only will it provide floatation assistance, but it’s easier for rescuers to spot.
Keep a clear head. Be aware of carbon monoxide. Poor cabin ventilation, blocked exhaust outlets, and faulty equipment can contribute to the problem. Speaking of intoxication, don’t drink and boat. The use of alcohol is involved in about a third of all recreational boating fatalities.
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Know the rules. Before launching your boat, learn the nautical “rules of the road” by taking a boater safety class. Leave a float plan. If you’re going to be on the water for a
couple hours, make sure someone on land knows where you’re going and when you plan to return.
Appoint an assistant skipper.
Take a safety class. Insurance discounts may be available for approved boating safety courses.
Check the weather. Have multiple communication options. Ideally, you should have a VHF marine radio with DCS (Digital-Coded Squelch) that can give the Coast Guard your position in an emergency. Use a kill switch lanyard.
Check your equipment and supplies. Take time to go over the condition of your important safety, signal, and survival gear. Unlike our automobiles, most of us find ourselves on a boat in order to enjoy some relaxation and recreation. Just don’t let your quest for fun on the water make you complacent about boating safety. Know and follow the rules so that everyone has a good time and gets back to dry land safe and sound.
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You Can’t Eat Your China B
ut your china can help feed hungry friends and neighbors who depend on Meals on Wheels for ready-to-eat food.
Some 280 local folks look to Meals on Wheels to provide hot meals to their homes five days a week. These deliveries can make the difference between staying at home or moving to an institution as well as sustaining health or declining due to poor nutrition. The meal deliveries are by generous volunteers, but the food costs exceed government support by more than $186,000 per year. And the local program, operated by the nonprofit Dietert Center, must make up the difference through donations and fundraising.
Here’s where your china comes in: The creative people at Victorious Walk Ministries (VWM)—another local nonprofit, which also operates the Finds resale stores in Kerrville—help raise money for Meals on Wheels with their Tables for Good project. This tablescaping show and sale is looking for quality china that may be lurking in your attics, basements, closets, and storage units, that could be donated for a great cause. VWM will take any china, and those that will show the best for gorgeous, over-the-top-table settings, will be featured in a Tables for Good event.
The next Tables for Good Show & Sale will be the largest, most spectacular ever; it’s coming this October 19-20. The VWM volunteers have stepped it up because of this year’s financial shortfall in Dietert’s nutrition program.
So dust off those boxes and crates. If your kids don’t want it, let your china go to a new home and for hot meals to the growing number of area residents who benefit from meal deliveries. You may take your dishes to Finds at 516 Quinlan Street in Kerrville or call 830-315-3463 for more information or pick up.
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LIF E STY LE M OTI V A T I O N
Essential Oils
101
by Lea Heflin Jimenez, MA, LMT
Essential Oils are volatile aromatic compounds,
extracted and distilled from various parts of a plant. These compounds give a plant its aroma, attract insects for pollination, contain defensive properties to protect the plant, and also help a plant heal when it is injured. For over 6,000 years plant oils have been used in food preparation, beauty treatment, and to maintain personal health. There are different grades of Essential Oils: synthetic, food, and therapeutic. It’s important to note that many of the oils available to the general public are at least partially synthetic, and many times lack true therapeutic benefits. The chemical constituents of the plant are some of the main factors that determine the purity and therapeutic value of an oil. This is affected by factors such as soil condition, fertilizer, geographic region, climate, harvest season/method, and distillation season and process. Essential oils can be used aromatically, topically, or internally. Different oils have their own properties and benefits, and therefore specific application instructions. Constituents of essential oils are small, easily absorbed into the skin, and have the potential to affect every cell of the body within twenty minutes.
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Various essential oils can support the body in a vast number of ways: enhancing immune function, calming tension and nerves, assistance with digestive issues, supporting muscle and joint function, decreasing stress, improving appearance of the skin, providing antioxidants, helping maintain healthy circulation, repelling insects, assisting with respiratory function, and so many more. In fact, eighty percent of the active ingredients in pharmaceuticals are synthetic versions of molecules found in nature. Explore the option of Essential Oils and discover the healing power of nature! A massage therapist for sixteen years, Lea Heflin Jimenez, MA, LMT, owns Essential Escape Massage. 615 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. 210-416-6884. EssentialEscapeMassage. com for massage or InspiringNaturalWellness. com for more information on essential oils.
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Hometown Events
Who Hill Country Charity Ball Association What 32nd Annual Hill Country Charity Ball Benefiting The Hill Country Arts Foundation’s new outdoor seating project When Saturday, April 7, 2018
Hill Country Charity Ball Association Members
Where Hill Country Youth Event Center Kerrville
Charlie Mcllvain, Wanda Cash, Chuck Chandler
Bella Shearhart & Chelsea Cheney Jenna Cummings, Lindsay Byerly, Charla Veurink 32 | MAY-JUNE 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
George & Terri Stierin
Tammi Clanton & Blake Bingham
Corey Weaver & Susanne Edwards
Peter Steeghs & Diane Oehler
Fred Gamble, Cheryl Johnson & Sonny Payne
Sarah & Marcelo Derousseau
David Staggs & Mark Tuschak
Wes & Laura Wagner
Luke Cummings & Cheryl Anderson
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII CO MM U N I TY EN R I C H M E N T
Everybody needs a
by Brenda Thompson
D PAL
id you know the last census shows that twenty-nine percent of Kerr County residents live alone and fifty-three percent of those folks are age sixty-five or older?
It’s great that many of our seniors live independently, but what happens if they should fall, become ill or need assistance? The Dietert Center’s PAL is here to help, 24/7. Our PAL—Personal Alert Link—emergency response systems provide peace of mind for anyone living alone. The home systems consist of a small, waterproof help button that is worn around the neck or wrist. A press of the button summons an operator—any time of the day or night— who determines what assistance is needed. There’s also a home system whose button automatically activates when a fall occurs.
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We also offer the PAL MobileCare which works anywhere there is cell phone service. This wearable PAL allows the user to speak
directly into the device to talk with the operator, wherever they may need help, even if away from home or traveling. The PAL MobileCare automatically activates if a fall is detected and locates the user via GPS technology. Unlike other emergency response systems, friendly Dietert staff will install the PAL of your choice and show you how to use it, plus provide ongoing service and support. There’s no equipment to buy or long-term contracts. Dietert has installed more than 200 PALS throughout Kerr County. Call us at 830792-4044 and ensure your peace of mind today! Brenda Thompson is Dietert’s Executive Director. Contact her at 830-792-4044, or visit the Center’s website DietertCenter.org. The Dietert Center is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization located at 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII by Katie Silvey
Blonde on
Blonde
M
ost women with blonde hair are not naturally blonde. Yet blonde remains the most popular hair color in our country. If you’re considering taking the plunge into blonde, make sure you’ll look good as a blonde. Here’s how to tell if you will. Were you blonde as a kid? The rule of thumb to follow is this: If you had blonde hair as a kid, you likely look good as a blonde adult. Your skin and eye color matter. Most women will look great in some
H
shade of blonde. But not everyone will look like a natural blonde. If you have pink skin that burns easily, and blue or green eyes, you’ll look like a natural blonde. If your skin has yellow undertones, you may look jaundiced or washed out with hair that’s too light. If you’re brunette, I suggest consulting with a stylist before deciding on a shade. Are you willing to invest in the upkeep of blonde hair? If you have naturally dark hair, keep in mind that blonde hair will be high maintenance. It must endure bleach and going blonde when you’re a true brunette is a multi-step process that may take
several visits to the salon. If you go too light too fast, your hair can become dry and damaged, which isn’t pretty regardless of color. So be patient, heed your colorist’s advice and move at the pace she recommends. And once you go blonde, your roots will quickly grow in dark, so make sure you’re committed to the color before you make the plunge. Katie has been in the beauty industry for twenty-five years. Formerly a color educator and currently owner and stylist at Tin Star Salon. 319 Earl Garrett, downtown Kerrville. 830-370-4945.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII RECRE A TI ON
It’s like riding in a convertible by Howard Freeman
E
xcept it’s not Junction Highway,
it’s the Guadalupe. And you’re in a kayak with no traffic around you, enjoying a relaxing paddle along, say, Kerrville Lake in Flat Rock Park—and you don’t even need to be of driving age. That’s the kind of “convertible” you want when the mercury is inching toward 100, and the Guadalupe’s a comfortable 82 degrees.
“A sit-on-top kayak is the ideal watercraft for first-time paddlers,” says Corey Miller, owner of Kerrville Kayak & Canoe on Broadway and G Street, where he’s celebrating his fourth summer of business after about twenty years on Main Street and several more on Harper Road. But kayaks aren’t the only watercraft to satisfy the summer recreation thirsts of Kerr County residents and visitors of all ages. Corey also stocks fishing kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
In the beginning When Corey was in high school and growing up in San Antonio, his father, Bob Miller, started the company as a fishing business after purchasing Texas’ oldest lure manufacturer, Pico Lures. Corey remembers a time as a teenager when he had to help make the custom bucktail flies the shop was known for, handling semi-processed deer tails in a room with no air conditioning in the summer. He jokes, “I had run up the phone bill talking to a girl in Fredericksburg and my dad made me work it off.” Eventually Bob moved the business into Kerrville to be closer to customers, focusing on lures and fly-fishing. Although still part of the business today, the shift from being a fishing-only business 38 | MAY-JUNE 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
to one that attracts a growing number of paddlers happened when the elder Miller decided in the early 1990s to hold a Texas Fly-Fishing and Outdoor Show at Louise Hays Park. A vendor who attended, Southwest Paddle Sports of Houston, brought the first sit-on-top kayak the Millers had seen. Corey’s father had a boat dealership here in Kerrville in the 90s with a showroom up front and the lure manufacturing area in back. Corey bought some boats from his father and started his rental business. Kayaks come in several varieties. Sit-inside kayaks are available in two types: one for whitewater and one that has a larger hole and more volume so it doesn’t flip easily. The sit-on-top kind, however, is perfect for beginners or experienced paddlers alike, because if you flip in a sit-on-top, you literally just fall off the boat. There’s no seatbelt or anything to hold you in. Unlike sitinside, the paddler of the sit-on-top doesn’t need to forward roll out of the flipped boat to avoid drowning. “When I helped my dad with that first outdoor show, I’d never seen a sit-on-top kayak,” says Corey. “People would fish on them. It was barely a thing in Texas.” Its popularity has risen due to its ease of use by all ages and skill levels, and the boat’s safety.
Something for everyone Of course, Kerrville Kayak & Canoe also has canoes for rent. They’re “a great family watercraft,” Corey explains. “They do require more skill, however.” Stand-up paddleboards—also called SUP boards, or simply SUPs—are a more recent addition to the shop. Like kayaks, they’re relatively easy to use. You do get more of a workout, though. A number of people now do yoga on paddleboards, which is great core exercise. “We work in conjunction with the Yoga Space for yoga paddleboarding, and you can sign up through the Yoga Space. The first SUP yoga class is May 11, just before Mothers’ Day and Corey points out “it’s a great gift for mom, or to do with mom.” Renting kayaks or canoes is also a great corporate team-building exercise and perfect for family get-togethers. You can rent watercraft for half-days or full directly
from the shop, or by the hour or longer at waterside locations. If you don’t want to transport the watercraft yourself, or if an existing boat owner needs a put-in, Kerrville Kayak provides shuttle service. Corey adds, “Some folks rent a house on the river for a week or so and might want a boat for a few days. We can deliver those.” The shop, located at 1617 Broadway, is open six days a week and also rents boats and paddleboards out of the Kerrville-Schreiner Park on weekends. As summer approaches, equipment will also be available at Louise Hays Park and the shop will be open daily. For pricing and special events, visit the shop’s Facebook page, KerrvillePaddle.com or call 830-459-2122. Howard Freeman is a nonprofit fundraiser and part-time writer. Originally from New York City, he makes his home in Kerrville with his wife, Karen, and their three teenage sons.
“Sit-on-top kayaks have risen in popularity due to ease of use by all ages and skill levels.” KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE | MAY-JUNE 2018 | 39
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII GARD EN I N G
Making the M
most of
water by Trena Cullins
y grandpa always said, “Every day that doesn’t bring rain is one day closer to the day it does.” Being a West Texas rancher, he was very wise to keep that optimistic view about the weather.
What about you? Are you a glass-halfempty or half-full kind of person? Water conservation is on everyone’s mind when drought lingers, but we should be conscientious every day of the year. What about the water that goes down the drain and ultimately into the sewer? At my home we make use of each drop. Rinse water from the kitchen sink goes into a bucket that finds its way outside to my newly planted flower garden. The same goes for the bathroom sinks, the mudroom sink, and the drain from the shower. Really. Showering with a bucket can become a gardener’s best friend. You can collect thirty-fifty gallons of water per
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week simply by catching what would go down the drain. A fifty-gallon rubber trough with a faucet that drains via a water hose—right where I need it—fits the bill. Think of all that precious water going down the drain daily. We can save much of it with a little thoughtfulness and even less effort.
Certified Nursery Professional Trena Cullins (#4985) has been with the Plant Haus 2 for sixteen years. Trena and her experienced staff have the knowledge to serve your gardening needs. 604 Jefferson, Kerrville. 830-792-4444.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SPE CA I L EV EN TS
James Avery Artisan Jewelry
issues $75,000 Challenge Grant for Texas Lions Camp
J
ames Avery Artisan Jewelry™ has issued a $75,000 Challenge Grant to About the golf tournament help Texas Lions Camp reach its goal of The history of this Golf Tournament began with four Texas Lions (Lions Mike Butler, Marshall Cooper, Bruce Rickert, and Harry raising $1,000,000 in net proceeds during Wickersham) coming to the Annual Board meeting of Texas the 25th Annual Harry Wickersham Golf Lions Camp (TLC) in Kerrville to enjoy fellowship with each other. Tournament, which will be celebrated in They all loved to play golf and so what began with a $10 per August of 2018. Every gift designated for the person gentlemen’s donation at the Flying L Ranch Golf Course in Bandera, Texas, has grown into a major FUNdraising event which event (starting with last year’s tournament) generates more than $60,000 annually for children with special medical conditions. will be matched dollar for dollar up to $75,000. With this challenge, James Avery Other Lions heard about the golf outing and dozens joined in to play in subsequent years including Lion Ed Stebbins who was Artisan Jewelry™ has been designated as recruited to help organize the event into an annual fun-raising the Title Sponsor for the 2018 tournament. opportunity. He made the original presentation to the TLC Board
“Texas Lions Camp is honored that James Avery Artisan Jewelry has chosen to partner with TLC in our FUNdraising efforts by offering this generous Challenge Grant opportunity as well as taking a leadership role as the Title Sponsor for this event,” says Stephen S. Mabry, Chief Executive Officer of TLC. “Each summer our organization provides no-cost residential camp experiences for over 1,500 campers who have physical disabilities, Down syndrome, type 1 diabetes, or cancer. This camp would not be possible without financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations as well as Lions in the Hill Country and across Texas.” Chris Avery, President/CEO of James Avery Artisan Jewelry, notes, “Our organization has a rich history of investing in community organizations such as Texas Lions Camp. We are pleased to provide this Challenge Grant of $75,000 to support programs for children in the Hill Country and throughout Texas as well as encourage our friends and neighbors to support the organization.” 42 | MAY-JUNE 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
of Directors to make the Golf Tournament an annual FUNdraising event as well as recommended that the event be named in honor of Lion Harry Wickersham—the real golfer in the original foursome. In addition, he recruited Lion Lester Frantzen and the Fredericksburg Lions Club to help organize and operate the tournament each year.
Over the years, this event has raised more than $850,000 through sponsorships and player fees with proceeds benefitting the thousands of children with special medical conditions who attend summer camp each year. In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the Harry Wickersham Golf Tournament in 2018, the Board of Directors of Texas Lions Camp has set a goal to reach $1,000,000 in net proceeds by August 2, 2018. In addition to the generous Challenge Grant from James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a special commemorative pin has also been designed by the Tournament Golf Committee and will be offered for any donations of $100 or more. Only 1,000 pins will be available, so get yours early!
About James Avery Artisan Jewelry™ James Avery Artisan Jewelry is a vertically integrated, familyowned company located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It offers finely crafted jewelry designs for men and women in sterling silver, 14K and 18K yellow and white gold and gemstones—designed by skilled artisans in Kerrville, Texas. James Avery jewelry is designed to reflect on personal connections that are important to its customers’ lives. It is a multi-channel retailer and its jewelry is available in five states through seventy-eight James Avery stores and is available in over 200 Dillard’s stores in Texas and in twenty-seven additional states; and nationwide through JamesAvery.com. James Avery crafts jewelry in four Texas workshops—one each in Hondo, Fredericksburg, Kerrville and Comfort.
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For more information about James Avery Artisan Jewelry, please visit the organization’s website at JamesAvery.com or call (800) 283-1770.
About Texas Lions Camp, Inc. Texas Lions Camp, Inc., (TLC) provides, without charge, a camp for children who are physically disabled, have Down syndrome, cancer or Type 1 diabetes from the State of Texas, regardless of race, religion, or national origin. The organization was chartered as a nonprofit corporation on April 4, 1949 by the Lions Clubs of Texas and is recognized as a nonprofit corporation, under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services. In addition, the organization is recognized with a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Gold level participant on GuideStar.
Rev. Joshua Sullivan
204 Spence St. Kerrville
830.257.4433 HolyCrossKerrville.com
More than 70,000 Texas children with special medical conditions have attended the program since TLC was founded over sixty-eight years ago. Through this mission, TLC’s goal is to introduce children to the “Can Do” philosophy and thus position them “to step into their calling” and achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem. If you’d like more information about the 25th Annual Harry Wickersham Golf Tournament and/or contributing to the work of Texas Lions Camp visit LionsCamp.com or email Milton Dare at MDare@LionsCamp.com. If you prefer, call 830-896-8500.
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or approximately 1.5 million patients in an aging society, nearly 95 percent of hospice is provided in the home—a private home, an assisted living facility, a boarding home, or a long-term care facility – wherever the patient lives. According the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, over half of hospice at the Routine Home Care level takes place in the private home. There, skilled care givers offer support to individuals nearing the end of life and make a significant difference not only for their patients but also for the families and loved ones of the person on hospice. Around the world Reiki is used as an effective tool for supporting the hospice process. Reiki—a natural therapy that promotes relaxation and moderation of challenging physical and emotional symptoms—is simple to learn and easy to practice. This integrative treatment can enhance pain relief, allowing recipients to rest more comfortably. Reiki can offer an organic approach to ease their passing. For the care givers themselves—whether they are professionals or among the patient’s family—a Reiki session can provide refreshing benefits. Anne Schneider is a Kerrville Reiki Master with twelve years of experience. She is a member of The Reiki Alliance—an international organization of traditional Reiki Masters. Anne especially encourages our community’s hospice care providers to experience a Reiki session at her Ventana Al Cielo Studio.
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Additionally, care givers can learn to do Reiki for themselves and anyone else with whom they want to share this therapy. Anne’s two-day Reiki I training is a practical, hands-on workshop designed for everyone— FRI, 6:30-9:30 p.m. through SAT, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Contact Anne now to attend one of her next training workshops, May 18-19 or June 8-9, or to schedule an appointment. Anne@ReikiTexas.info. (830)739-5828. Visit her website www.ReikiTexas.info. KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE | MAY-JUNE 2018 | 45
PRMC Volunteer Auxiliary by Judy Jones
Different Strokes for Different Folks
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ot all who volunteer for the PRMC Hospital Auxiliary work at the main campus. Some volunteers have found their calling at the Ambulatory Care Center. We are proud to highlight some of these dedicated folks who most often work “behind the scenes.”
Mary Ann Zimmerhazel is no stranger to Peterson Health since she began volunteering in 1999 at the old Sid Peterson facility working the first and third floor Information Desks, selling popcorn, even making and stuffing bears for the children brought to the Emergency Room. At ACC she has worked in Pre-Admissions and currently is spending her time (usually more than one shift per week) in Physical Therapy performing welcomed clerical help for staff.
Diana Stevens
Bob Hokanson
Mary Ann Zimmerhazel
Carleen Gomez
Recently retired from her private practice in Houston as an attorney, Diana Stevens found time on her hands and a wish to give back to the community. She is very much into her work in Pre-Admissions at ACC where her business acumen and office capabilities free up staff for other responsibilities. In the future, she would also like to experience working in other areas of the hospital. Gay Hibdon is a recent volunteer for PRMC in a newly created area of the Ambulatory Care Center—the lovely, serene waiting room for Mammography. Here Gay welcomes patients, sooths anxieties, helps with paperwork, escorts to dressing rooms, and after a procedure, helps with a survey. She states, “I have a true passion for what I do here.” “We cannot do without Bob Hokanson,” reflects a staff member in the Surgical Center of ACC where Bob has become a fixture—having volunteered there since 2000 when the center opened (and previously at SPMH). He patiently works behind the scenes giving invaluable assistance in transferring, updating, and/or purging file data, and keeping records current with the ever-changing procedures in healthcare.
Retired after 36 years as an elementary school teacher, Carleen Gomez was always a busy lady. She continues to stay busy in the Pre-Admissions Department of the
Ambulatory Care Center. Here she monitors charts, assembles packets, runs errands, keeps track of many medical records, Photos Courtesy E.J. Amason
and enjoys providing clerical help to the staff. Carleen relates, “I often work extra hours or stay until the job gets done.” You could become a member of this elite group. Volunteers are always needed both at the main hospital and the Ambulatory Care Center. Would you like to know more about your options for volunteering? Give Judy Jones a call at 830-258-7630. A thirtyplus-year employee at PRMC, Judy is the Volunteer Coordinator and Patient Advocate. She is also the recipient of the 2012 Duan Packard Award for “Employee of the Year.”
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