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Smathers & Branson Timeless needlepoint belts and hats.
Charles Viancin Airtight silicone lids prevent spills. Locks in moisture during storage and cooking.
Magnetic Me The absolute easiest way to dress a baby.
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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E V E N T S 32 Slate Gallery Auction 36 Guadalupe Watercolor Group
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42 MOWA Artist of the Month
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Revitalize Your Prayer Life Page 26
18 CBD Oil 18 Art Lending 20 Parenting Tips 22 Backyard Birding 23 Window Treatments 26 Revitalizing Prayer 29 Dietert Center 30 Pain Pills?
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Exhibiting Artists From Across Texas
Beautiful beginnings start here. BRIGHT MOMENTS AHEAD.
Services and Amenities
Peterson Health is exceeding expectations at the region’s
• Nurses certified in car seat safety and safe sleep
most advanced birthing center. Here, we offer modern,
• The latest security measures, including digital foot printing
spacious birthing suites for life’s beautiful beginnings.
• Secure, high speed Wi-Fi • 24-hour room service and nutrition specialist • Hydrotherapy for relaxation and comfort • Family centered C-section births • Certified lactation educator • Childbirth education and infant CPR
To view our birthing center, visit PetersonHealth.com/TheBabyPlace or call 830.258.7444 to schedule a tour.
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a painter of light & color
Art Studio & Private Gallery Kerrville,TX Please phone: 830-329-3046 or visit kathleencook.com
Portraits Landscapes Still Life Animals Prints Classes
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The Point Indoor Theatre SEPT 7-22
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Visual Arts Center 830.367.5120 Theatre/Box Office 830.367.5121 Ingram, TX 120 Point Theatre Road S.
THE HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION
AUG 10 thru SEPT 21
Altars and Icons
R E S TA U R A N T
HCAF annual juried exhibit.
Spiritual Places and Scenes
Wild Tales
A celebration of insects, animals, beasts and beings.
OCT 12 thru NOV 9
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Our menu features enough variety to cater to every palate, including steak, seafood, and Mexican food.
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COVER STORY By Kathleen Cook
Texas Arts Celebration of the
Arts in Texas Against a backdrop of the beautiful Guadalupe River, on the campus of the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram, Texas, more than 5,000 attendees are expected to visit the Texas Arts & Crafts Fair the weekend of Sept. 29–30. This one-of-a-kind art festival is the Official State Arts & Crafts Fair of Texas.
Madelyn Eddy
The 42nd Texas Arts & Crafts Fair is a celebration of all things handcrafted exclusively by Texas artists. Be Inspired. Be excited. Be transformed by the unique offerings of professional artists from all over the state, who will gather on the campus of the Hill Country Arts Foundation to share their artistry with visitors.
& Crafts Fair
Exhibiting Artists From Across Texas
Sept 29-30 The first arts and crafts fair was held over Memorial Day weekend in 1972, and designated as the Official State Arts & Crafts Fair by the Texas Legislature. For thirty years, the fair was held on the Schreiner University campus. In 2004, the fair moved, leasing a seven-acre site from Kerr County. The Texas Arts & Crafts Fair brings together, in a delightful way, those who make art and those who want to see and purchase the results of that creative process. Art careers have started at this fair and longtime friendships between artists and collectors have been established as well. It isn’t unusual for visitors to return year after year to see what their favorite artists are currently producing. Plus it is always exciting to discover a new treasure, a one-of-a-kind “must have” that is only available during fair weekend.
The Texas Arts & Crafts Fair celebrates Texas artists Many artists have built their careers through their participation in the Texas Arts & Crafts Fair over the years. Watercolor artists Edith Maskey and her husband John, of Comfort, Texas, were part of the first fairs. Their masterful images are now highly collected and sought after. Both Edith and John agree, “The Fair is a wonderful showcase for aspiring artists and craftsmen and full of possibilities to offer new ways of expression and the opportunity to develop our talents. It gives us the freedom to pursue making a living doing what we love.” The Maskeys are 2018 “Heritage Artists” and will be showing in the HCAF indoor gallery. Daryl Howard of Austin, also a Heritage Artist, is a master woodblock print artist in the Japanese tradition. She was a popular exhibitor at the Fair, returning every year with new and exciting examples of her recent explorations. “The Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair is truly the beginning of my full time career as a fine artist,” expresses Daryl. “The clients that I met there, and now their families, have continued to be an important part of my life. People came from all over the state to experience this Hill Country event. It represented the best of fine art as well as fine craft and it was a real honor to be part of the event.”
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CERAMICS JEWELRY METAL WORK PAINTINGS PHOTOGRAPHY TEXTILES FIBERART WOOD WORKS MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE LIVE MUSIC
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taCF ta CF Everywhere you turn you’ll find something exciting to see and do
Matt
Nokoa
Be prepared to have all your senses delighted. Engage your sight, smell, taste, sound, touch, and happiness all in one spot. At this beautiful site, around the HCAF Stonehenge II monument, the festival tents will be filled with colorful fine arts and crafts in all media.
Paintings, jewelry, sculpture, weavings, and more Visit with the artists Enjoy yummy food and beverages Musicians playing all weekend Artist demonstrations Hands-on Art Exploration Zone Indoor gallery exhibition of Heritage Artists
Fair kicks off the weekend with a concert Friday evening Presented by the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation, the Hill Country Arts Foundation, Schreiner University, and the Symphony of the Hills, the opening night event will be in the outdoor 720-seat Point Theater on the river at the HCAF campus. Featured will be Matt Nokoa, a 2014 Kerrville New Folk Winner from New York who was trained at the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston; and Harpeth Rising, a trio of classically trained musicians, educated at some of the most venerated music schools in the world. They perform original music that is a fusion of folk, new grass, rock, and classical music. These musicians will be accompanied by a twenty-five-piece chamber ensemble from Kerrville’s own Symphony of the Hills, conducted by Gene Dowdy. The concert will be reserved seating with tickets priced at $25 and $35. A $60 VIP Package includes a pre-concert hors d’oeuvres reception and admission to the fair. Tickets may be purchased at the box office, 830-367-5121 or online at HCAF.com. continued on next page
Doug Baum and his Texas Camel Corps presents living history lessons about the use of camels in Texas and across America in the 19th century. Fairgoers can pet the camels and observe handcrafted items made from camel hair. 12 | SEPT-OCT 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Friday Night Concert Outdoor Point Theater
Featuring Musicians on the Stonehenge Stage Josh Murley of “The Voice” with Florin Sanches Haywire Bryan Maldonado and Sol Patch Buster Baldwin and the “Texas Cattleguards” Clifton Fifer Chris Huber and Nic Whitworth
Featuring
Matt Nokoa
2014 Kerrville New Folk Winner and
Harpeth Rising Both accompanied by
Symphony of the Hills
25 Piece Chamber Ensemble
Reserved Seating $25 & $35 $60 VIP Package
(pre-concert hors d’oeuvres reception & fair admission)
Purchase Tickets @ the Box Office 830-367-5121 or HCAF.com
Marisa Rose Mejia Savannah Raney Schreiner University Mariachis The Flashbacks
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DeDiCatioN Perfect Pairing: HCAF is now the permanent home of the Texas Arts & Crafts Fair The Hill Country Arts Foundation is deeply committed to providing our community with high-quality visual and theater arts. Since its humble beginnings in 1959, as a cluster of modest teaching studios, art gallery, and outdoor theater, the HCAF has grown into a vibrant arts facility, well respected for its classes, gallery displays, and professional-level community theater performances. In 2013, with the acquisition of The Texas Arts & Crafts Fair name and the generous financial support of major donors, the HCAF moved forward with site improvements that would accommodate and promote an event of the Fair’s magnitude. This fall, when visitors come from far away to attend the Fair, they will get to see and experience all that the HCAF has to offer—its programs, facilities, location, and possibilities. They’ll come away with a desire to return and to tell their friends what a wonderful time they had in our beloved Hill Country. As the only facility of its kind in the region, the Hill Country Arts Foundation stands out as a vital cultural resource. Now thousands of people, who come to the Fair, will discover what we who live here have known all along.
“The 2018 fair is dedicated to Jim Avery, founder of James Avery Artisan Jewelry. Jim, who died in April, was a board member and longtime supporter of both the Texas Arts and Crafts Fair and the Hill Country Arts Foundation. “Jim was a friend and mentor— he nominated me to the Fair board back in the 80s. The last time I visited him, I told him about our plans and he was so happy to know the Fair was being revived.” Wanda Garner Cash, TACF Event Director
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On the cover Who’s behind the scenes getting it done? No event of this magnitude just happens by accident. It takes a team of caring, dedicated people to perform all the hundreds of little tasks that make the Fair seem to be an “effortless” event. But no team is effective unless guided by someone with a vision. That someone is Wanda Garner Cash. Wanda, a longtime Hunt resident who retired as a professor of journalism at the University of Texas after ten years, says, “I spent a couple of years on the porch looking at nature and reading a lot of books. That got old pretty fast.” Soon, she wanted to do more with her gifts of organization, bringing people together, and championing a cause. When an ad appeared in the local paper for an event coordinator at HCAF, she called and learned it was about the Fair. Since last August, Wanda has been all-in, systematically building a fabulous support network and a team of volunteers who take care of every detail. Wanda’s best attribute, in preparing for the Fair, has been fundraising. A feather in her cap is the acquisition of major media sponsor Texas Monthly Magazine. Because of that partnership, the Texas Arts & Crafts Fair has reached a much wider audience. The Fair also acquired James Avery Artisan Jewelers and the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation as major sponsors. Many more community organizations have stepped up with their continued on next page support too.
Brian Oehler
Executive Director Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation
Kari Short
Volunteer Coordinator Texas Arts & Crafts Fair
Wanda Garner Cash Event Coordinator Texas Arts & Crafts Fair
Chris Avery
CEO James Avery Artisan Jewelers
David Howard
Executive Director Hill Country Arts Foundation
Photo by Michael Anglin Photography
As the only facility of its kind in the region, the Hill Country Arts Foundation stands out as a vital cultural resource.
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What is art and why does it matter?
Julie & Dwyre-Zuckerman
The human soul has a desire to create—to build, to form, to shape, to make a mark—and to communicate to other souls what it means to be alive. When a child scribbles her first image of a house and a tree, that drawing is just as satisfying and magical to her as what a master artist feels producing a painting of sublime beauty. The joy comes from doing it. The crudest materials—clay, wood, wax, paint, chalk, metal, fiber, glass—gain higher meaning when ignited by the divine spark of creativity and imagination. We call the result art. Those who have a unique way of seeing and an unexplained determination to spend a lifetime making things are called artists. But the process isn’t complete until the results are seen and enjoyed—by you.
John Maskey
Amanda Armistead
See you at the Fair in September! Daryl Howard
Terry Lankford Stephanie Shroyer
Barbie Holton Cynthia Bloom 16 | SEPT-OCT 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
TACF/
Hill Country Arts Foundation Highway 39, Ingram, TX
Sat Sept 29 & Sun Sept 30 10-6 Adults $8 Students $5 Under 12 Free • Onsite & Nearby Parking w/Shuttle
Heritage Artists
• Wheelchair Accessible (all surfaces are flat)
a new exhibit for a time-honored tradition
An exciting new exhibit by “Heritage Artists”
makes its debut at the 42nd Texas Arts & Crafts Fair on September 29-30, at the Hill Country Arts Foundation.
• Indoor & Portable Restrooms • No Pets or Outside Food Please! For More Info
TXArtsandCraftsFair.com
Headliners include watercolorist Edith Maskey of Comfort and goldsmith Fred Stockbauer of Wimberley—both exhibitors at the first Fair in 1972, held on the Schreiner University campus in Kerrville. Joining them are other creative notables such as Kathleen Cook and Joyce Barton of Kerrville, Dusty Pendleton of Bandera, Daryl Howard and Steve Kriechbaum of Austin, Terri McAshan of Lake Travis, John Maskey of Comfort, and Mark Jackson of Ingram.
Dan & Linda Baker
Christine Ryan
Douglas Oertli
Vicky Phillips
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CBD Oil: Fact over Fiction by Sabrina Griggs, RPH
CBD (cannabidiol) oil has become an increasingly
popular topic in modern healthcare. Although CBD is derived from agricultural hemp, a close relative to marijuana, it contains no THC, which is the psychotropic component of marijuana.
CBD has been found to be beneficial for sleep, focus, anxiety-related disorders, pain, and inflammation. Patients are also seeing improvement in Crohn's disease, Type 1 diabetes, and various skin conditions. Additionally, parents are finding CBD useful in treating children with autism, ADD, and ADHD. CBD use also aids smoking cessation, drug withdrawal, and eating disorders. Studies are underway for treatment of cancer and Alzheimer's with CBD. Our bodies have an endocannabinoid system that actually produces CBDs. But, as a result of aging, illness, or injury, our ability to produce these important compounds becomes impaired. Supplemental CBD is absorbed by the body's receptors only where a deficit exists, making it a true targeted therapy. Dosing is highly individualized, based on the physiology of the patient and severity of symptoms. CBD may be consumed by various methods: vaping, sublingual drops or sprays, gel caps, and topical creams and ointments. Each form is appropriate for various conditions. Pet-specific CBD therapies are also available in several strengths of oral drops and flavored treats. Consumers should beware of products labeled “hemp oil,” as these may contain little or no CBD. At Apothecary Shoppe, we carry a variety of CBD products from several top-quality manufacturers. All are verified source from seed to shelf and certificates of analysis are available for every product. In addition, we offer educated advice on the proper use from a trusted medical professional and educated staff members. Come by and consult with one of our staff about which CBD products would be a good fit for you and your symptoms. Sabrina Griggs, RPH, has thirty years of broad-spectrum pharmaceutical and nutritional healthcare knowledge. She is the owner/pharmacist at Apothecary Shoppe, 1228 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. 830-257-0732. 18 | SEPT-OCT 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Community Art Lending Program
Winter season submissions needed!
Peterson Health is looking for area artists and photographers interested in showcasing their work at the Ambulatory Care Center on Cully Drive inside Peterson’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Department. Artwork is displayed down the main hallway from the reception area toward the rehabilitation gym, which is one most heavily trafficked hallways in the facility. Artists interested in submitting art for consideration should submit photos of available framed pieces no later than October 24. Lisa Winters, Director of Marketing and Community Relations shares, “The Community Art Lending Program has been such a special program and I’m continually amazed by the talent and generosity of our area artists. They share their best work with us every quarter and you cannot imagine what a difference it makes to the patients, physicians, caregivers, and staff to see forty-sixty new photos or paintings rotate throughout the space every three months. What started out as a department idea on a modest scale has now become one of the most successful art programs in the region and gained the attention of other hospitals and healthcare organizations.” If you’re a local artist or photographer and would like to participate this quarter, simply email photos of available pieces to Lisa Winters at LWinters@PetersonRMC.com or call 830-258-7628.
NEW WORKS
Inspirations from the Sea
Handmade by master potter
Mark Jackson Decor Ceramics Coffee Mugs Clam Bowls Tea Pots
Studio Rio Clayworks StudioRio@omnitx.net 830.367.5542
Featured as one of the honorary Texas Heritage Artists at the Texas Arts & Craft Fair September 29 - 30 Ingram, Texas
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Discipline from the beginning by Lainie Johnson
The Parenting Resource Center
D
iscipline is not punishment, it is teaching. Discipline begins the moment you bring your baby home from the hospital. It begins with teaching your child routines, such as a regular feeding schedule and a predictable bedtime. Children learn from their parents. If they see you function in routines, as pertains to them, they will naturally grow to follow those routines and feel most comfortable when abiding in those routines. Until babies are about nine-months-old, they are unable to have any concept of right or wrong, and they cannot manipulate you. Babies younger than nine-months are unable to reason, “If I cry, she will pick me up, so I am going to cry.” When they are that young, they cry because they have a need. So holding them too much or picking them up when they cry will not “spoil” them. But, when your child is seven-to-nine-months-old, it is time to start setting limits and encouraging the right behaviors. Routines and establishing predictable patterns for your child will give her a sense of security. 20 | SEPT-OCT 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
After you have established some predictable routines with feeding and bedtime, when your child is about nine-monthsold, you can start telling him “no” when he is doing something that you don’t consider appropriate. His age will limit what you can expect of him so be sure to consider what he is capable of understanding. No matter how many times you may have told him not to do something, do not ever yell at or hit your child. Be firm when you say “no,” but do not raise your voice. You are not trying to scare him; you are trying to teach him. One of the common things that babies like to do is pull mom’s earrings. Just firmly say “no” and move him to where he cannot reach the earrings. Remember, he does not know that pulling your earrings is wrong, he is just curious. It is a normal behavior for a child around nine-months to want to investigate that dangling, sparkly, attractive object. It is your job to lovingly set the limits of what he can touch. 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.
TABLES FOR GOOD SHOW & SALE
Benefiting Dietert Center’s Meals on Wheels You’re invited!
Don't miss this spectacular tabletop show, sponsored by Finds, a project of Victorious Walk Ministries, offering themed tablescapes to delight your eye and tickle your imagination with great home décor for purchase.
OCTOBER 19-20 Exclusive Sponsor Preview Show Friday, October 19, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Enjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres with your friends while getting the first look at dozens of gorgeous table settings—casual, elegant, rustic, holiday—a magnificent variety.
Sponsor Early Bird Sale Saturday, October 20, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Munch on breakfast goodies while having the privilege of early shopping.
General Admission Saturday, October 20, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Still plenty of time, dishes, and home décor to shop for while benefiting Meals on Wheels.
Sponsorships at any level will make this a successful fundraiser, providing hot meals to homebound seniors. Those sponsorships include 1 meal per day for 1 person (Mon-Fri): Banquet – $2,025.36 – One Year Buffet – $1,011.91 – 6 Months Fine Dining – $505.96 – 3 Months Casual Dining – $168.78 – 1 Month Takeout – $39.19 – 1 Week General Admission Ticket – $15.68 – 2 Meals
Dining Room @ The Dietert Center 451 Guadalupe Street, Kerrville
For sponsorships and tickets contact Brenda Thompson at 830-792-4044 ext. 247 100% of Sponsorships & Tickets Benefit Meals on Wheels KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE | SEPT-OCT 2018 | 21
BACKYA R D BI R D I N G
Let’s talk
Martin mania
by Kevin & Linda Pillow
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hy are we talking about purple martins in autumn? Because this is the best time of year to install a martin house! These delightful birds with their musical burble are always a welcome sight come February. A colony of martins’ chatter will keep you entertained from dawn till dusk. Purple martins are migratory because they eat only flying insects, so they must go where the food is. Martins winter in South America—primarily the Amazon Basin, Brazil, and Bolivia—a mighty long trek for a backyard bird. In fact, there have been studies in which geo-locators were attached to martins, revealing how they migrate. One traveled 600 miles in one day and another traveled 5,000 miles in a three-week period. Once they find a reliable site for nesting, they generally return to the same site year after year. Returning to a site that offers everything they need to raise a successful brood has obvious benefits. There are basically two types of martin housing—conventional housing with compartments or gourd style. Most new landlords start by purchasing a house, then once the colony progresses over the years, they tend to add a gourd system. There are some useful guidelines when choosing your martin site. They prefer to be close to humans, so they like to be within 100 feet of your house and ideally have an open area no less than forty to fifty feet square. They need an open area to afford a flight path from any one direction. Following these specifics will increase your chances of attracting martins to your site. As a landlord you need to do regular nest checks, so choose a house or gourd system that you can easily maneuver up and down. Installing a house now will mean you are ready to go when they return!
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. 22 | SEPT-OCT 2018 | KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
James D. Lussier, DDS Board Certified Oral Surgeon 14 Years Experience U.S. Army LTC, Retired
Excellent Surgical Services with Thorough Explanations & Detailed Treatment While Working with You & Your Dentist
Monday - Thursday 8-5 Friday 8-12
501 Jefferson St. Ste. 2 ● 830-895-3494 KerrvilleOMS.com ● Info@KerrvilleOMS.com
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This Fall,
fall in love with your outdoor space.
Safer window treatment options by Teresa Carosella
W
hat’s the latest in motorization? Rechargeable batteries, power wands, soft touch, and more. The focus on eliminating cords from window treatments has created some fantastic opportunities. In many cases, manufacturers have sought ways to eliminate cords yet still offer affordable window coverings. Let’s consider a few of those options. We are pleased to announce the expansion of our motorization programs to include Rechargeable Simplicity, and PowerWand. Both are affordable, both are rechargeable. And both offer convenience with the assurance of added safety in homes with small children and pets. Our battery operated Simplicity motorization is an economical RF system available across our most popular product categories. Shades operate with a remote, and the battery is rechargeable for extra cost savings and convenience. Certified Best for Kids. It can be charged two ways—with a plug-in charger or a solar panel.
OutBack Patio Furnishings has been serving families in the Texas Hill Country for nearly 20 years. Our customers come from Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, and everywhere in between. We’d love to work with you to design an outdoor space where you can wine, dine, or simply unwind. We’re here. Right in your own backyard.
1000 Sidney Baker St. S. | Kerrville, TX 78028 830.890.5532 | outbackpatiofurnishings.com
The wand and pendant operation of PowerWand lifts and lowers shades with the touch of a button. This is available in multiple product lines, and this Certified Best for Kids option is great for the budget-savvy. Plug-in charger recharges the batteries and saves money. Motorized shutters in a value line are an exciting innovation, and offer privacy and convenience with the touch of a button. There are so many options available these days, a window design specialist can assist you with making the right choice—the first time. Don’t miss out because you don’t know what’s available. 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. 830-733-0041. KerrvilleWindowFashions.com. KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE | SEPT-OCT 2018 | 23
BELLA LUZ MD
age management by Bella
As
we age we see changes first in our faces, necks, and hands. We lose elasticity and volume in both tissue and bone. We have to trick Mother Nature into slowing down this process. I call this Age Management, and many different approaches can address this situation. First, using topical products on the skin can help restore collagen in the dermis. Growth hormones, hydrators, and retinols can retard the process of aging by providing the nutrition your skin needs as it ages.
Not all skin care products are created equal, however. I believe in using products that scientific studies have proven to be effective. This is the reason I sell Skin Medica®. Every product in the line is backed by many clinical studies that prove its positive results. Second, neuromodulators such as Botox® or Xeomin® limit the hyperexpressive movement of muscles. I’m not into the “frozen face”––we need to have expression. But reducing hypermovement and the lines that result can give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.
Third, bone and tissue volume loss can’t be treated with topicals and neuromodulators alone. Therefore at Bella Luz we introduce fillers and threads. Fillers can replace volume and give your face the fuller, smoother, healthier glow you had years ago. Threads, used with fillers can give a lift to skin that’s started to sag. Combinations of these treatments can visibly take five to seven years off your appearance. Aesthetic practice is an art as much as science. It takes a keen eye and an artist’s hand to create a work of beauty. I have performed thousands of treatments since opening Bella Luz in 2006. Everyone is unique and has different desires. Together, you and I can discuss your age management goals and come up with a care plan designed just for you. Come see me and let’s talk about how I can help freshen your appearance. All you have to lose are a few wrinkles. It’s free and there’s no pressure, just good information to help you get back that beautiful glow.
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Revitalize Your
S PIRITU A LI TY
D
oes your mind wander when you pray? Do you find yourself repeating the same words over and over again? How many times have you offered to pray for someone but later forgotten their request?
If you experience these or any other common problems in your prayer life, you’ll find practical guidance in Debbie Taylor Williams’ newest book—Prayers of My Heart, a Personal Prayer Journal. Texas Hill Country resident, author of nine books, and a national keynote Bible teacher and speaker, Debbie says, “The one-of-akind column format in this unique journal will help you be more effective and intentional when you talk to God.”
A look at the book The three sections featured in Prayers of My Heart allow you to select the journaling style that best fits your personality. Beth Moore of Living Proof Ministries endorses Debbie’s new book and particularly likes the Week at a Glance section.
An invitation from the author “Spending five minutes at the beginning or end of our day recording our thanks to Jesus for who He is and how He’s answering our prayers both renews our mind and builds our faith. With a small investment of our time, we gain a huge benefit.” Debbie concludes, “We can be known for our gratitude rather than bad attitude. All Christians are invited to join us in our #PrayersOfMyHeart #AttitudeOfGratitude movement.”
About the author Debbie Taylor Williams is a genuinely inspiring person. Married for over forty years to her college sweetheart, she and Keith make their home in our community. Two children and five grandchildren bless their family. When Debbie isn’t writing, speaking, or playing with grandkids, you’ll find her at a kickboxing class or enjoying time with Keith cooking, hiking, golfing, or fishing.
Its column-based design makes Prayers of My Heart distinctive from other journals: You write the names of those for whom you regularly pray across the top of the page in columns. Recording prayers under a person’s name enables you to see the variety of ways you’re praying for them as well as to quickly locate answered prayers under their column.
Debbie is passionate about Jesus and helping others know Him. She’s known for her ability to communicate Biblical truth with joy, creating spiritual take-aways for her audiences. Based on her books Pray with Purpose and Prayers of My Heart, her P.R.A.Y. with Passion Across the Nation conference, has been held in over thirty-five states and her 365 Days of Praise blog leads thousands each day in praise of God. You also can find her contributions on blogs MomLife Today and A Wife Like Me.
Debbie adds, “I believe it’s important to acknowledge when God answers our prayers—and it’s a faith builder.” The book’s benefits expanding from there, Prayers of My Heart becomes a gratitude journal.
Get your copy of Prayers of My Heart today at DebbieTaylorWilliams.com/prayers-of-my-heart, or at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christian Book Distributors, and wherever books are sold.
“Studies show that people who keep a gratitude journal are more optimistic about life than those who don’t,” states Debbie. “If ever there was a time for Christians to show forth our hope and faith in Christ, it’s now.”
View slideshows on how to use the journal’s three sections at DebbieTaylorWilliams.com/watch-listen-5. Follow Debbie on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Vimeo.
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Three styles of journaling in Prayers of My Heart: Month at a Glance—perfect for remembering birthdays, special events, and milestones Week at a Glance—in columns for recording names and requests of the people you pray for Meditations, Notes, and Prayers—blank, lined pages with room to write whatever God places on your heart
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by Amber Thomason
Back to School Car Seat Safety In the late ‘90s, before child and booster
seat information was readily available and legislation was passed, car crashes were the leading cause of death for American children under four. That is no longer true. Studies have shown a whopping 15% reduction in motor vehicle-related fatalities for all child occupants. But what car seat to use and when?
This is a tricky one. You may think your child has outgrown their current seat or is big enough to sit forward-facing but it’s vitally important to consult an expert by calling your car seat’s manufacturer’s customer service as many of them are certified technicians. You can also attend a local car seat checkup event. Always read the instructions and labels on your car seat.
The booster seat will be the last phase of car seats you need for your child. But when is it time to retire that booster seat? When your child passes Safe Kid’s Seat Belt Test: •The child’s knees should bend at the edge of the seat when his or her back and bottom are against the vehicle seat back; •The vehicle lap belt should fit across the upper thighs, not the stomach area; and •The shoulder belt should fit across the shoulder and chest. This means approximately 4’9’’ and 80 to 100 pounds. This is usually between the ages of eight-to-twelve-years-old. When in doubt, check with your local law enforcement office for a car seat safety check and stay connected with any local safety events by joining us on Facebook at Amber Thomason State Farm. Have a great new school year and stay safe.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TABLES FOR GOOD Show & Sale Produced by FINDS Resale Shop Benefiting Dietert Center’s
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ou don't want to miss this spectacular tabletop show with great home decor for purchase at bargain prices. Begin your holiday shopping early with fall with holiday-themed tablescapes to delight the eye and tickle the imagination—from casual to elegant, there will be something for everyone. This fantastic tabletop show and sale raises raise funds for the over 65,000 hot lunches that Dietert’s “Meals On Wheels” volunteers deliver to Kerr County’s homebound seniors each year. The show is Friday, October 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Dietert Center. Ticket holders and sponsors will be treated to a beautiful display of unique and creative tables, while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres. The sale is Saturday, October 20. Sponsors will enjoy a continental breakfast while shopping from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The sale opens to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. General admission tickets for Friday are $15.58 each (covers the cost of two Meals On Wheels).
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Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships go to Dietert’s Meals on Wheels program. Proceeds from the sale of the tabletop items go to Victorious Walk Ministries. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Street, Kerrville or online at DietertCenter.org. Call Brenda Thompson at the Dietert Center 830-792-4044 for more information. Come to the show, have fun and help two great organizations at one time! Brenda Thompson is the Dietert Center’s Executive Director. Contact her at 830-792-4044, ext. 247, 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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Pain Pills or Massage choose wisely by Lea Heflin Jimenez, MA, LMT
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any people view massage therapy as a luxury; something that is only indulged in as a rare treat. Yet, countless people are dealing with pain regularly, and it is impeding their lifestyle. Schedule an appointment with your doctor, and it’s possible that you’ll leave the office with a prescription for pain-killers. Let’s think for a moment about those pills. Do we really want to “kill the pain?” Of course, we don’t want to feel uncomfortable anymore, but pain signals serve an important function. When the body sends out a pain signal, it’s basically saying “Something is wrong. Please help!” And our response? Taking medication to silence the alert that there is something that needs our attention. Occasional anti-inflammatories can help stop our body’s “pain-spasm-pain” cycle, and help us get back to feeling better. But, at what point do we get to the bottom of what caused the pain in the first place? This is where professional massage therapy can come in and do wonders for pain and inflammation. The benefits of this amazing treatment option are vast. Massage stimulates blood circulation to improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
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and helps your lymphatic system flush away waste products. It also eases tense and knotted muscles and stiff joints, improving mobility and flexibility. Studies have also shown that massage therapy lessens anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The average American pays more attention to car maintenance than self-care—yet, we keep our bodies for life, and trade in our vehicles every couple of years. We rush to get the oil changed every 3000 miles and rotate the tires before a road trip. Our bodies need the same—regular maintenance. Schedule a massage therapy session for yourself today. A massage therapist for sixteen years, Lea Heflin Jimenez, MA, LMT, owns Essential Escape Massage. 448 Sidney Baker S Ste 106, Kerrville. 830-315-5600. EssentialEscapeMassage. com for massage or InspiringNaturalWellness. com for information on essential oils.
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Hometown Events
Who Slate Gray Gallery What Auction Benefiting Kerrville Festival of the Arts' Scholarship Initiative When Thursday, July 12, 2018 Where Slate Gray Gallery 235 Earl Garrett Downtown Kerrville
Kerr Arts & Cultural Director Kim Ort, LouAnn Anderson & Jackie Kayne with Kerrville Festival of the Arts
Barbara Gaither, Loraine Wilson & Slate Gray’s Jo Ivy
Janet & Richard Soboleski Ginger Kilgore & Val Vaught
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Rex Boyland & Theresa Sherman
Auction Winner Sylvia Fritz-Dobbs with Mini-Mart & Marla Key
Artist Karen Freeman & Howard Freeman
Ivonne Garcia & Nora Segura
Auctioneer Trey Garrett & Interior Designer Marla Key
Misty Pavlicek & Lori Appleton, Slate Gray Creative Director
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Celebrating
T
he beauty and spirit of our landscape and its people naturally draws both artist and art lover. Out of this community rises a manyfaceted jewel—Guadalupe Watercolor Group, Kerr County’s premier watercolor society.
25
years
The Guadalupe Watercolor Group
This juried show offers both framed and matted original paintings for sale. Within the vast array of watercolors, you’re sure to find something to love. Come help celebrate GWG’s 25th Silver Anniversary Show and Sale, September 23 through October 26 in downtown Kerrville at Kerr Arts and Cultural Center. Don’t miss the public reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, September 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dedicated to furthering the cause and
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Dedicated to furthering the cause and interest in watercolor art, Guadalupe Watercolor Group provides artists an opportunity to exhibit their work. The group meets in the Forum of Kerr Arts and Cultural Center (KACC) at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of September, November, January, March, and May. Each meeting includes a demonstration by an accomplished artist.
Kerrville Sunrise Lions Club
GWG always welcomes visitors and new members. For more information visit GuadalupeWaterColorGroup.com.
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Getting Home Safely
by Kim Clarkson
The words home safety probably make you think of home security systems. While these systems do protect you, there are other threats to home security that are causing home buyers billions of dollars. If you’ve recently bought or sold a home, you probably received information through email. Using technology speeds up the process but it has also opens up an opportunity for criminals in the form of cyber hacking. An example of fraudulent activity may look like this: You’re buying a home and you have been receiving information from your title company through email. One email asks you to wire your down payment for closing.
Encrypted Email
you receive an encrypted email, you will be 1 When asked to enter a user name and password before
you can open the message. This secures the email message and keeps criminals “locked out.”
Call, Call, Call
title company should call you to confirm wir2 The ing instructions after they are sent. If you receive
instructions but haven’t been contacted by phone, call your title company before wiring money.
Cashier’s Check
a cashier’s check to your closing is a great 3 Bringing option because you are personally handing your money to a responsible party at the closing.
What might actually be happening: A cyber hacker has hacked into to your unsecured email account and monitoring your messages. He or she has learned a lot about your purchase. The criminal then creates a fake email account and sends a message telling you where to wire your money for closing. You follow the instructions, not realizing you have been given fraudulent account information. After your bank wires your money to the hacker’s account, it disappears without a trace.
Be smart when it comes to buying a home. Ask your real estate agent or title company what measures they use to protect you from cyber criminal attacks. This knowledge can potentially save you thousands of dollars.
According to the FBI, cyber criminals stole at least $1 billion from real estate transactions in 2017. As scary as that sounds, there is good news. Smart title companies are taking steps to keep this from happening to you. Below are processes our company uses to protect buyers:
Kim Clarkson was born and raised in Kerrville. She is a manager of her family’s business, Kerr County Abstract & Title Co. To learn more, call the title company at 830-257-5151 or visit KerrTitle.com.
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Falling for A
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by Trena Cullins
fter this hotter-than-usual summer, it may be time to reevaluate your landscape to determine where you’ll appreciate additional shade. Adding shade trees can save you up to forty percent on energy costs. When choosing a tree there are several things to consider. Deciduous trees are generally the best choice because they provide shade during the summer for cooling (and pleasure) as well as sunlight in the winter to help heat your home. Size and shape matter. Do a little research so you’ll know the size of the mature tree—will it be too big for the place you want to plant it—or just right? If it flowers, do you want to contend with the mess that causes—or not? Consider also the life expectancy. An old saying, “fast to grow, fast to die,” is
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true. I always say plant for the future, not your life expectancy. Why plant trees this time of year? As we look forward to cooler weather, so do our landscape plants. By planting now, the tree has time to semi-establish its roots before being bombarded with summer’s extreme and stressful heat. Certified Nursery Professional Trena Cullins (#4985) has been with the Plant Haus 2 for twenty years. Trena and her experienced staff have the knowledge to serve your gardening needs. 604 Jefferson, Kerrville. 830-792-4444.
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Hometown Events
Who Museum of Western Art What Reception for Artist of the Month Shirley Moore Leago When Thursday, July 19, 2018 Where Museum of Western Art 1550 Bandera Highway Kerrville Shirley Moore Leago
Ada Jones, Susan Phelps, Dee Elliott
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Visit Our New Fall Exhibits American Watercolor Society September 7-26 A Juried Traveling Exhibition from Artists Around the World
Fiber & Wood September 6-29
KERR ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER
Hill Country Quilters and Wood Turners Connect for this Display of High Craft Reception for these 2 shows on Saturday, September 8, 2-4 PM
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ou want to feel your best. You support your wellness with good nutrition and exercise. You recognize the importance of relaxation for your busy lifestyle.
Of course some days you come up a little short of your goals. Or perhaps it’s been a long while since you’ve opted for healthy choices. But you don’t give up—and you look for even more ways to better support your wellness. Welcome to Reiki—the natural hands-on, non-invasive therapy that brings relaxation and balance of body, mind, and spirit. This integrative tool can catalyze your body’s organic ability to heal itself, stimulating your immune system. Reiki can reduce your stress and help relieve pain. Find out why over 60 hospitals and clinics in the U.S. recommend Reiki in their patient programs. Anne Schneider is a Kerrville Reiki Master with twelve years experience. She is a member of The Reiki Alliance— an international organization of traditional Reiki Masters. Anne believes wellness is a journey and we can partner along the way to help us stay on track. Contact her today to schedule your therapeutic Reiki session at Anne’s Ventana Al Cielo Studio. Or learn how to practice Reiki to support your own wellness and, if you choose, that of others. Anne’s twoday 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, September 21-22 or October 19-20.
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PRMC Volunteer Auxiliary by Judy Jones
Handmade with Love
Peterson Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary
has many volunteers, some of whom you will not find at the hospital or the Ambulatory Care Center. These talented and caring folks are busy at home or elsewhere creating beautiful blankets and caps to be given to babies born at PRMC, or crafting comforting stuffed bears for anxious children in the Emergency Room. Once upon a time in 1997, the Hospital Chaplain was in the Emergency Room when he heard a child crying. He happened to be holding a small stuffed bear a dear friend had lovingly created many years ago. The Chaplain went to the child and said, “I have a little bear here who is so ugly that no one could possibly love him. Could you love this little bear?” Intrigued, the child stopped crying and the medical team was able to diagnose and treat him more effectively. A tradition was born that day, a pattern was created and soon volunteer crafters began making the stuffed toys they called “Ugly Bears.” Mildred Barton lovingly and painstakingly coordinates the work of a number of crafters who make the Ugly Bears. The Auxiliary purchases the polyfil and Mildred and her team of five or six work with the donated percale material to cut the one-piece pattern, stitch, stuff, and then paint the bears with permanent magic markers. One of a kind, their little bear faces can be funny, happy, sad, or sleepy. They are truly unique and a “Made with Love” label is stitched to the back of a leg. They are then delivered to the Emergency Department for distribution to the child patients.
An “Ugly Bear”
A “Made with Love” blanket/ cap set for a newborn.
Suzie Brynildsen loves knitting and does double duty
working a shift in the Surgical Waiting Room while creating blankets and caps.
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the making of the Ugly Bears for 15 years.
In the fall of 2000, the Auxiliary saw another way they could make a difference. Volunteers began knitting infant caps and this program soon expanded to include lovely knitted blankets for each of the 450 to 500 babies born each year at PRMC. Every new mom takes her precious newborn home swaddled in a knitted blanket and cap or a flannel blanket with a crocheted edge—a gift from the Hospital Auxiliary. Ann Livengood is the coordinator for the blanket/cap volunteers who number eighteen members. Ann devotes many, many hours organizing and overseeing the making, packaging, and distribution of this handiwork. Some crafters are PRMC employees and others work a regular shift as a volunteer. As well as donating their time and talent, they also mostly donate the yarn for their creations. The Auxiliary is ever mindful of these wonderful folks who give so willingly of themselves and their resources to make the Made with Love program a reality. They are well and truly appreciated! Love to make a difference? Love knitting? Want to donate material or yarn? Call Judy Jones, the Volunteer Coordinator, at 830-258-7630, who will be happy to talk with you about such opportunities. Photo Courtesy E.J. Amason KERR COUNTY PEOPLE MAGAZINE | SEPT-OCT 2018 | 47
Celebrating 126 Years
Come see the NEW Moore’s Home Furnishings 120 Harper Rd • Kerrville, TX 78028
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