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Mother & Daughter Duo

Lorna Nabours & Tori Varwig 830 Boutique

MAR-APR 2013

K E R R C O U N T Y, T E X A S

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March - April │ 2013

EVENTS 8 Scots of The Texas Hill Country 26 Daddy & Daughter Dance 36 Mardi Gras on Main 38 Moment in Time

ARTIC LES 7 What to Know Before a Car Accident Dear Friends and Neighbors,

10 Attracting Backyard Birds

We try to make our photo shoots fun—regular people usually seem so uncomfortable at the very thought of being photographed. Making it playful helps take that edge off. This one was especially fun for me. I love the idea of my sweet friend Tori and her mother Lorna partnering on a new venture. As soon as I posted the cover on facebook, a number of people recognized the tree immediately. Do you? We'd like to give a special thanks to the folks at By The River RV Park for allowing us to spend the afternoon underneath their giant old cypress on the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe. And we wish Lorna and Tori the utmost success with their new 830 Boutique.

17 Spring Fling with Flowers 18 Healing Herbs You Can Grow 22 Don't Wash Your Hair Color Away 24 Growth Factors 30 Pillow Talk 32 Feed Your Plants 33 Title Talk 34 Feed 'em Worms 35 Landscaping 37 Like Burgers? 38 PRMC Volunteers 40 Dietert Center

Diane Ferrell Editor & Publisher diane@kerrcountypeople.com

Contributing Editors Skye Alexander Anne Schneider Contributing Writers Skye Alexander Anne Schneider Kathleen Cook Charlotte Huff Wayne Este

Mark A. Jackson

Art Director │ Graphics mark@kerrcountypeople.com

Portraits by Jenn Cover Photographer portraitsbyjenn.com

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KCP reserves the right to edit and/or refuse all submitted materials. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of KCP. Content is copyrighted by KCP and may not be reproduced without written permission. All rights reserved. Copyright 2013, Kerr County People Magazine.

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C O VER S TO RY

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by Doyle Weaver

What

You Need to Know

Before

a Car Accident

A tortfeasor is someone

who commits a tort. For instance, drivers who are the liable party in a car accident are tortfeasors. In most cases, the tortfeasor’s liability insurance carrier will represent them under the terms of the automobile liability policy. It is the liability insurance carrier’s responsibility to settle the claim any injured parties may have against the tortfeasor. If the tortfeasor needs a lawyer, the insurance company will likely provide legal counsel to represent the tortfeasor’s interest against the injured party. What about the injured party? The injured party normally doesn’t have any prepaid assistance because there is none built into the legal system. There is no provision in Texas law that allows an injured party in a car accident to recover attorney fees from the tortfeasor. If you can’t agree with the liability carrier claims adjuster on the amount of your settlement of all claims, your only alternative is to sue the tortfeasor. You can only sue the tortfeasor and you cannot sue the liability insurance carrier. In fact, if you do end up in court against the tortfeasor, you cannot tell the jury there is a liability insurance carrier involved who may be liable for the amount of all or part of a judgment the jury may award. This information is intentionally withheld from the jury in our legal system to discourage large jury verdicts. In theory, this

saves the general public a few dollars on their insurance bill every year. In reality, a lot of times, this leaves the injured parties short of their needed and just recovery, even when there is insurance money there to pay for the injury. The insurance liability carriers use these legal advantages to settle some claims for a lot less than an equitable amount. The playing field is not equal without professional help on your side. Although reimbursement for attorney fees is not an option for the injured party, personal injury attorneys will take these types of cases on a contingency arrangement. There is no set arrangement, but typically a personal injury attorney will take a case, under the right circumstances, for a fee of one third (1/3) of the recovered amount. Obviously, if there is no recovery, there cannot be a fee. That is why not every case is a candidate for a contingency fee arrangement as the risks are very high for the attorney. All of the attorney’s work could go unrewarded. These percentages can increase depending upon the stage of recovery. For instance, if the case has to go to trial, because the insurance company will not settle, the attorney contract may call for a larger percentage of the recovered amount. To account for the extra money needed to compensate the lawyer out of the recovery amount, a personal injury attorney looks for cases that could include what is known as “pain and suffering.” Under Texas tort law, injured parties may recover, at trial, a subjective amount of money for the pain and suffering that could reasonably result from the injuries. Claims adjusters may take a claim for “pain and suffering” into account in settlement negotiations, avoiding

litigation, but it is not likely to happen without an attorney involved. The percentages for contingent attorney contracts don’t always work out for the injured party in every case. Sometimes, accepting the liability carriers low ball offer may be more economical for the injured party than hiring a personal injury lawyer on contingency. If you become the injured party in a car accident, you want to at talk to a personal injury attorney about your rights and your case before accepting a settlement offer. Doyle Weaver earned his JD from Regent University School of Law in 1990; was licensed to practice law in Virginia, 1991 and in Texas, 1997.

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Hometown Events Who Scots of the Texas Hill Country What Robert Burns Supper When Saturday, February 9th Where Inn of the Hills, Kerrville Pat Dye, Theresa & Mel Carmack, Ron Bridges Chris Champlin & Florence Bunten

Deidra Murray-Harmer, Dylan & Robert Harmer

Alice Venables & Rod Campbell

Torf, Cathy & Tom Murray

Catherine & Chip Campbell

Robert Burns 25 January 1759 21 July 1796

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How to attract

backyard

Birds by Diane Ferrell

After a long hiatus from bird feeding— mostly squirrel feeding, really—I decided to feed again. Why now? Kevin and Linda Pillow’s regular birding column in this magazine said that squirrels don’t eat safflower seed. While I adore watching the cute little squirrels, they empty feeders faster than I can fill them Birds like fresh water.

Painted Bunting

Within a few weeks of hanging just one safflower-filled feeder, my back yard seemed magically filled with dozens of birds. Since I enjoyed them so much, I decided it was time to branch out—my ultimate goal is to attract the most colorful birds, like the painted bunting. Painted Bunting

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Scotts Oriole

Indigo Bunting

Lesser Goldfinch Wild Birds Unlimited Exclusive Eliminator™ squirrel-proof feeder

The first thing I did was a Google search and then suddenly realized that was ridiculous. The wiser choice was to email my friend Linda—who I fondly refer to as the Bird Woman of Kerrville—and ask for her expertise .

Linda responded with, “I’ll come with a bottle of wine.” So we sat at my dining table enjoying a nice bottle of Argentine Malbec, while Linda detailed what I needed to do to create a bird haven outside my dining room window.

Yes, it’s a little pricey, but in the long run, the money saved on not feeding squirrels is well worth it.

refrigerated and since I only have one fridge, I just can’t bring myself to open it and see a tub of worms between my yogurt and eggs.

Next I discovered that a sock feeder is perfect for finches. “The finches will just hang all over it,” Linda explained. “You’ll need hot pepper suet—titmice, woodpeckers, and warblers love it.” Hot pepper? Evidently it’s not hot to the birds.

If you can handle the mealworms (no pun intended), they really are an important addition to your bird-feeding plan.

“The most important thing,” Linda began, “is water. You must keep fresh water at all times. And the right feeders with the right foods to attract the birds you want.”

Use the right feeder to attract the right birds.

Pretty basic on Linda’s list is the fabulous Eliminator™ squirrel-proof feeder. The Eliminator™ works because the weight of the would-be-dining squirrel closes the feeding ports. Wow. This really excites me.

Linda informed me that not all birds eat seed, so to attract a wider variety—such as Orioles, Bluebirds, and hummingbirds—use fruit, nectar, and mealworms. Oh, no. No mealworms for me. Yuck. They have to be

Water with movement is good.

Linda and Kevin say that it’s possible to attract about 50 bird species to a backyard. I’ll be thrilled if I get half that. I will be ecstatic the day my first painted bunting arrives. If you want to attract more birds, skip the trial and error and call my friends Linda and Kevin at Wild Birds Unlimited—and be sure to read their column in each issue of this magazine (see page 34 for contact information). Special thanks to my friend, Mack Barham of Hunt, Texas for allowing us to use his fabulous bird photos. Summer Tanager

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cover story by Kathleen Cook

Mother & Daughter Many Kerr County people already know Tori Varwig, owner of Salada’s restaurant, and her mother Lorna Nabours, owner of Hair Productions Salon. Now this dynamic mother-daughter duo has launched an exciting new joint venture in Kerrville’s revitalized downtown: The 830 Boutique.

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As the name indicates, this fun fashion boutique–– pronounced EightThree-O––is located at 830 Water Street, within Lorna’s popular salon, so clients can enjoy a one-stop day of beauty.

duo opens the 830 Boutique

on Water Street Downtown Kerrville

home to a new look, too. The 830 Boutique Helping You Look also boasts distinctive gift and décor items–– Your Best all personally selected for the people of Helping people look and feel Kerr County––to add a special touch to any home. The collection is both elegant and their best––inside and out–– whimsical, and includes bejeweled boudoir has long been the goal of lamps, fanciful clocks, candles, photo frames, beautiful wooden crosses, and so these two creative women, much more. You’ll even discover charming motivating them to succeed. little gifts for baby showers and children’s They personally choose the birthdays, too. unique clothing and accessories Lorna and Tori want you to have a fun shopping experience, so they present their in The 830 Boutique with boutique collection in a cheerful, relaxed their customers in mind, to style. Little nooks and cupboards invite you enhance the beauty of women to explore, and reveal special treasures that will bring a smile to your face. As you poke of all figure types, from petite about you’ll find yourself exclaiming, “Oh, through plus sizes. To keep wow, that’s so pretty!” or “I’ve never seen anything like that before!” their offerings fresh and interesting, Lorna and Tori go Creating the Perfect Look to merchandise markets several for All Ages and Occasions For more than thirty-five years, Hill Country times a year, always in search women have trusted Lorna Nabours to create of that special outfit or gift item their signature hairstyles, for both daily living that will delight shoppers and encourage them to return again and again.

and special events. Mrs. John McCullough, an enthusiastic patron for years, echoes the sentiments of many woman when she says, “I feel so blessed to have such a talented person as Lorna in my life.” Now a new generation of young women have discovered Lorna’s expertise and skill with the latest cuts and colors. At Hair Productions, Lorna and her three professional stylists do it all––color, cut, perm, manicures, pedicures, lash/brows, and makeup. Getting married this spring? Then check out Hair Productions’ specialty: wedding party styling for the entire bridal party. Lorna also offers the line of Nioxin products, developed especially to improve the scalps of women who have had chemotherapy or have thinning hair, in order to promote lustrous hair growth. “I’m particularly passionate about this aspect of my business,” says Lorna, “and I’m eager to consult with women about this process.” Hair Productions also uses other signature products including Schwartzkopf color, and Kenra and Bed Head shampoos and conditioners. Continue to page 29

You’ll love the perfect fit of JAG stretch jeans, designed for curvaceous figures, with a unique slimming waistband available in denim, velvet, corduroy, and other casual fabrics––an exclusive at “830.” Colorful, casual tops for spring, in knits, lace, and linen, coordinate beautifully with designer handbags and scarves. You’ll find some of your favorite brands, like Uncle Frank and Match Point, along with a large selection of faith-inspired necklaces, earrings, and bracelets by Julio to accentuate your new Easter outfit. Tori and Lorna also make a special effort to focus on products made exclusively in the U.S.A. Now that spring is here, it’s time to treat your

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“Whatever the occasion, we create unique floral arrangements with our clients’ needs in mind.”

Spice-up your days; spark-up your nights—with flowers

Love gift giving but running out of ideas with flair? Want to celebrate a special occasion— graduation, new house, anniversary? Planning a party? Getting married? Or maybe you’re feeling a little blue? No matter the challenge, The Rose Shop is your solution. Owners Terry and Karen Kordzik offer a full-service florist that is sure to brighten every circumstance.

addition to floral arrangements of fabulous traditional and exotic fresh flowers, The Rose Shop can help you choose that ideal plant and then dress it up in a beautiful basket or ceramic container garnished with a handmade bow. Speaking of baskets, with Easter on March 31, now is the time to order a glorious basket full of your choice of flowers, plants, and gourmet items—perhaps even a plush bunny. “And don’t forget Mama,” Karen says with a laugh. “Mother’s Day will be here before you know it and it’s absolutely our busiest time of year.” Mama not in town? No problem, The Rose Shop wires orders anywhere through Teleflora and FTD services. Good to know for other out of town events, as well. “These days we’re traveling ourselves all over the Hill Country, including Austin,” continues Karen, “mostly for weddings.” The Rose Shop is the go-to source of floral consultations for your wedding and other festive events. “I especially enjoy sitting down with young brides and helping them create the perfect wedding.” Additionally, The Rose Shop works on a regular basis with local Churches to provide their sanctuaries with praise-worthy floral arrangements. “And if there’s a death of a loved one, we can assist you with funeral home and cemetery floral needs as well,” Karen offers. “Whatever the occasion, we create unique floral arrangements with our clients’ needs in mind,” Karen says as she slides pink silk peony and ranunculus stems alongside peacock

feathers around the full height of a four-foot bamboo stalk. “And we welcome people to bring us that special vase or heirloom bowl to create a lasting treasure with artificial flowers and foliage.” The Rose Shop also can work its magic to artistically re-invent that faded silk arrangement you just can’t bear to throw away. Karen brings a wealth of experience to her business—nearly thirty-five years. She and husband Terry bought The Rose Shop in 2005, but Karen has worked for the company since 1979, back when folks knew the shop as Kerrville Florist and Gifts. “It surprises even me that I’ve been at this for so long—but I really love working with flowers and bringing the outdoors inside,” explains Karen. Let The Rose Shop exceed your expectations with quality, value, and professional service. Call Karen now to create your memorable floral fantasy. For inspirational ideas or to order online, visit their website www.TheRoseShopKerrville.com The Rose Shop, 410-A Main Street, (830)2578311 or (800)874-4368, roseshop@hctc.net.

Anne Schneider is a Kerrville writer and author of Breath Found Along The Way, a book of poetry and face-cast mask art. She leads natural healing Reiki workshops and Tai Chi classes at her Ventana Al Cielo Studio. Visit her at www.PoetsMask.com or www.ReikiTexas.info KCP │ Mar-Apr 2013 │17

Healing Herbs You Can Grow Yourself

Now that spring has sprung and gardening season has arrived, consider planting medicinal herbs among your flowers and veggies. Many herbs grow well in the Texas Hill Country, provide culinary as well as therapeutic benefits, and bloom beautifully. For thousands of years, herbs were the mainstay of physicians and healers throughout the world. Ancient Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Chinese practitioners perfected the art of herbcraft. During the Renaissance, herbs were cultivated in Europe’s monasteries and castles, as well as the gardens of common people. Colonial homemakers grew medicinal herbs––beloved plants they’d brought with them from the old country, as well as new remedies the Native Americans had introduced to them. Early in the nineteenth century, the Shakers built a thriving mail-order business, supplying herbs to pharmacists all over America. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, one-third of Americans today use herbal remedies. With herbal medicine gaining popularity again, you may want to try growing and preparing your own inexpensive, natural remedies. You can enjoy these ten common herbs for both their aesthetic and therapeutic properties. Of course, you’ll want to consult with your doctor before you start using these botanicals. For more information, contact the Herb Research Foundation <www.herbs.org> or the International Herb Association <www.iherb.org> Skye Alexander is the author of more than thirty books, many in the body-mind-spirit field.

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Peppermint This easy-to-

by Skye Alexander

grow and refreshing herb brings welcome relief from coughs, head colds, sinus problems, and nasal congestion––especially if you inhale the fragrant steam from peppermint tea. The dried leaves steeped in water make a delicious, soothing tea that can aid stomach upsets and digestion. Use it as an effective and tasty mouthwash, too, as well as a mild antiseptic and stimulant.

1 2

Marigold (Calendula)

You can prepare a lotion or poultice with the golden flowers of this popular annual and apply it to skin to take the sting out of burns (including sunburn), scrapes, and minor irritations. Marigold’s anti-inflammatory action promotes healing while soothing damaged skin. And as every gardener knows, the plant also repels insect pests

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) This pretty plant

offers many medicinal benefits, from aiding skin wounds to sore throats. A popular treatment for colds, it helps support the body’s natural defense system and protects against viruses. Blended in a cream or salve, it fights fungus and infection, and can soothe eczema and psoriasis.

Enriching Lifestyles

Lavender This fragrant and beautiful flower possesses mild antiseptic properties. Infused in water, lavender makes a soothing and sweet-smelling skin tonic that’s especially beneficial in treating blemishes and eczema. This Texas favorite also effectively repels insects. Added to bathwater, lavender calms stress, eases sore muscles, and can even bring relief to rheumatism sufferers.

Garlic Prized by cooks for its distinctive flavor, garlic is also a blood toner. It promotes the healthy development of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract, making it useful for many gastric complaints. Garlic enthusiasts also recommend it for lowering blood pressure, preventing infections, and healing respiratory ailments. Chamomile A favorite digestive aid, tea made from chamomile flowers is one of the oldest remedies for upset stomachs and intestinal complaints. You can also gargle with this antiinflammatory herbal tea to soothe sore throats and cold sores in the mouth. Drought-tolerant chamomile’s pleasant aroma and gentle, relaxing properties make it an ideal natural sedative––the perfect “nightcap” to drink at bedtime.

Rosemary This easy-

to-grow, deer-resistant plant offers relief from headaches, dizziness, and nervous tension. Steep the herb in hot water to brew a natural, therapeutic tea. Or, blend the leaves and with olive oil to treat dandruff and itchy scalp.

Hops Added to beer as

Mustard The tiny seeds

of the mustard plant when ground and mixed with water make a stimulating compress or poultice to aid circulation. Often used as a remedy for colds and fevers, mustard seeds sprinkled in bathwater can also soothe sore muscles, aches, and minor arthritic pain.

both a flavoring and a natural preservative, hops also help to calm the nervous system. When ingested, the flowers ease tension and anxiety, making hops a popular remedy for insomnia and stressrelated headaches. You can also use hardy hops as an effective digestive aid for an upset stomach caused by worry or nervousness.

Parsley This popular culi-

nary herb and garnish contains vitamin C, calcium, iron, and beta-carotene. Eat it raw to freshen your breath. Because of its diuretic action, parsley can help reduce unwanted water retention; however, pregnant women should consume it only in small amounts.

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Locally Owned and Operated Since 1947

We’ve Expanded

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Linda Lucy Lunde

Rivers Edge Gallery has expanded into the space next door to bring you more original art, more room for your Custom Framing and Fine Art Printing. Come by to see how we can serve you better.

832 & 838 Water St. Kerrville, TX 830.895.5184 riversedgegallery.net riversedgegallery@gmail.com

"His Soul Remembers"

Quality Custom Framing and Printing ~ “We can frame anything." 20 │ Mar-Apr 2013 │ KCP

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YOUR HAIR

washing

STOP

by Katie Kleespies

At most salons you’ll be offered a selection of different products to enhance and preserve your hair, colored or not. If you don’t want to wash your pricey color down the drain, might I suggest Pureology. After paying to get that perfect shade with subtle highlights and just the right amount of gleam why would you put harsh, sodiumpacked products on your hair? If you want your investment to last, use what your stylist recommends. A stunning silk blouse that costs $200— would you dream of throwing it in the washer with hot water and laundry soap? Perish the thought! You would most likely protect your investment by paying to have it cleaned properly. Now this

COLOR

down the drain blouse may get worn 3 or 4 times a month whereas you wear your hair every day. Take care of it. Don’t slap any old thing on it. Nurture it, love it. Pureology is a 100% vegan, sulfate-free line of products that does just that, loves the hair. They offer several different lines for different hair types, but all are for use on color treated hair. Pureology also is one of the only hair care lines that offers a 100% money back guarantee. Check out

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their website and take the hair product quiz to see which line is best for you. The Tin Star Salon offers Pureology at the most reasonable prices in town. We also carry a few other select hair care lines to maintain beautiful hair. Stop in and see why the Tin Star has been making heads beautiful for 20 years! Katie, Christi, Jeanne, Mario and Gale are here to make you look fantastic! With 20 years in the beauty industry, Katie is the owner and a stylist at Tin Star Salon at 319 Earl Garrett in Kerrville. Call her at 895-5030.

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BELLA LUZ

As seen on Dr. Oz and by Ode Young, MD and Kathy Simmons, RN, BSN

Growth Factors. Ever heard of them? Your skin is capable of healing, regenerating and growing its own new cells. Growth factors are proteins that play an important role in aiding your skin’s natural ability to repair damage caused by the effects of aging. They are also the key ingredient for the extensive line of skin repair, protection and rejuvenation products by SkinMedica. Bella Luz is excited to announce we have added the innovative SkinMedica line to help our clients speed their way to obtaining that famous Bella Glow. The SkinMedica products work synergistically with your own body to provide optimal benefits in the shortest period of time. SkinMedica products are offered exclusively BEFORE through medical practices and medically supervised spas, like Bella Luz. The products are best used in the care and supervision of a skin care professional. This ensures that the right combinations of SkinMedica products are used for your specific skin type and needs.

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One of the SkinMedica products is the Lytera Skin Brightening System. Lytera attacks skin discolorations that are imperfections that appear as dark spots on the skin. This is a simple, yet effective, comprehensive brightening system that is easy to use. It includes a facial cleanser, Lytera Skin Brightening Complex, a retinol and a sunscreen. Clinical studies show improvements in as early as four weeks with significant reductions at twelve weeks and continuous reductions over six months. Late last year, Allergan (producers of Botox and Juvederm) bought privately held SkinMedica for $350 million, and intend to run the company as a separate business in an effort to expand its skin care offerings. That is great news for users of Botox and Juvederm since Allergan has a generous loyalty program that can earn discounts and other valuable benefits. The SkinMedica products will be included in the program. The SkinMedica line of products is extensive—much too long to list here. So, what do we do at Bella when we have great new products to show our clients? We have a party to reveal our new baby—a AFTERSip and See themed party! (Sip some wine and See what SkinMedica can do to help you glow.) This will be a dandy! We will have reps from SkinMedica on hand to educate everyone on the line of products, and of course there will be plenty of samples and giveaways. We are

planning the Sip and See party in May, so be sure and like our Facebook page, or make sure we have your email address, so you will know the date and time! At Bella, we are always on the lookout for products, techniques and innovations in skin care that we can bring to our clients. The SkinMedica line of products is known nationally to be among the best of the best. That is why we are thrilled to now have the line available for the best of the best clients…you! Call for an appointment and we will be happy to give you a personal guided tour of SkinMedica and as always…help you get your Bella Glow on!

Kathy Simmons, RN, BSN, has been a nurse for over thirty years with an extensive background in aesthetic medicine. Ode Young, MD, has been a physician for over twenty years with a concentration in aesthetic medicine for the past four and a half years. Kathy, Dr. Ode and their trained staff provide a full range of aesthetic services at their state-of-the-art and beautifully appointed spa, Bella Luz. 1411 Water Street, Kerrville. Call 792-3552 today to schedule your complimentary and completely confidential consultation.

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Hometown Events WHO

The City Of Kerrville

WHAT

Daddy & Daughter Dance

WHEN

Saturday, February 9, 2013

WHERE

e c n a D r e t h g u a D Daddy &

The Dietert Center

Shayla & Mike Slaughter

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Hennah & Juan Rameriz

Ruthie & Alberto Rodriquez

Gianna & Paeton Bangart

Tessa & Keith Schroeder

Jim & Claire Nowlin

Elena & Dave Spinks

Duncan & Shelby Reno

Camille, John & Victoria Sheffield

Concepcion, Jose & Olivia Valdez

Peyton, Brent & Sydney Ives

Kelly & Carlee Wren

Ella & Jason Brdt

Ellie & Todd Parton

Vivian & Mike Wellborn

Faith & Nathan Mooney

Cameron & Jon Siebert

Andrew & Alyssa Sandoval

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NOW 2 LOCATIONS Visit Our 2nd Location Rita’s #2 3106 Junction Hwy., Ingram, Texas . 830-367-3088 Next Door to Custom Glass & Mirror

And Our Always Popular Rita’s #1 Downtown Kerrville . 209 Earl Garrett . 830-895-8885

rita’s

Open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

fa m o u s ta c o s “Voted Best Carne Guisada by Kerr County People Magazine”

Dr Clint Morris, Jr., M.D.P.A. Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Walk - 8am

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Jason Patrick (830)777-7653

Run - 8:30am Awards - 10am

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Mother & Daughter duo

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830 Boutique on Water Street

A Recipe for Success

Tori Varwig grew up watching her mother, Lorna, work hard and happily to achieve her glowing reputation. Her recipe for success? Love. Support. Commitment. Vision. Joy. With this role model to emulate, Tori has achieved her own success with her popular restaurant Salada’s, located at 225 Earl Garrett Street in downtown Kerrville. In just four years, Salada’s has become well known for its delicious, healthy food and spectacular desserts. You can choose from a tasty menu of quiches, creative deli sandwiches, and gluten-free delights. Or, enjoy the amazing 24-foot-long salad bar loaded with fresh vegetables, pasta salads, taco salads, savory soups, and homemade breads. Do you love pizza? Try Tori’s newest addition to the lunch menu: thin-crust artisan pizzas. Her Chicken Alfredo pizza is made with creamy Alfredo sauce and her Margarita features fresh basil, tomatoes, and authentic mozzarella cheese.

Daily Specials

Taco Bar

Meatloaf Plate

Hearty Soups

Quiche Plate

Baked Potatoes

Sandwiches

Desserts

Juicy Burgers

Fresh Breads

Our New Hours

Mon - Wed 7 am - 3 pm Thu - Sat 11 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 2 pm

225 Earl Garrett Kerrville

896-0107

As if all this yummy goodness weren’t enough reason to come to Salada’s, taste Tori’s incredible dessert creations. For the “Sweet Treats” side of Salada’s, Tori makes elegant custom wedding cakes, fun birthday and special event cakes, as well as cupcakes, cookies, brownies, lemon bars, banana bread, s’mores bars, pies, and just about anything her imagination can dream up. One happy young customer, Bianca Garcia, ten-year-old daughter of Laura Garcia, owner of Grand Wows Furniture Consignment store in Ingram, says, “We get all my birthday cakes at Salada’s! My favorite is strawberry with lemon curd filling.” And if ice cream is your favorite treat, try the old-fashioned soda fountain concoctions–– malts, floats, milk shakes, and banana splits––made with Blue Bell ice cream. Tori and Lorna invite you to love shopping and dining in downtown Kerrville, and are offering a sweet deal to encourage you to visit all their businesses. If you dine at Salada’s, you’ll receive 10 percent off your purchase at The 830 Boutique. And if you purchase something at “830” you’ll get a 10-percent discount at Salada’s.

Salada’s, at 225 Earl Garrett, is open Monday through Wednesday from 11 to 3, Thursday through Saturday from 11 to 4, and Sunday from 11 to 2. For more information call 830-896-0107. The 830 Boutique and Hair Productions Salon, at 830 Water Street, are open Monday through Saturday from 8 to 5. For more information or to schedule a styling appointment, phone 830-257-5011. a

Ta s t e Of Ol d M e x ico Bistro Style When you dine at Francisco’s,

whether inside or out, you are warmed to the soul. There’s a hint of history, a concoction of traditions going back for centuries. A Taste of Old Mexico in the Heart of Downtown Kerrville!

R E S T A U R A N T

Lunch 11 - 3 Mon - Sat Dinner 5:30 - 9 Thurs - Sat

201 Earl Garrett ● Kerrville ● 257-2995

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by Laura Garcia

It’s that time of year when we are so sick of

looking at our things all winter long that we start to talk about changing our look. Instead of replacing your furniture you might entertain the thought of just changing up some of your pillows. Pillows can be an easy and relatively inexpensive way to achieve a new look. Here are some of my favorite tips on what can be done with pillows. Mix things up. Don’t be afraid to be bold in this department. As I wrote in an earlier issue, pillows are to your room what earrings are to an outfit. This is also a great place to think outside the box. Pillows can be made from dishtowels, rugs, a silk shirt or scarf—any material that you love. Varying the sizes of accent pillows creates a pleasing change of scale for visual interest. Pillows in one uniform size are boring. You can mix square pillows with lumbar pillows or other shapes, varying from 18 to22 inches. It’s always better to mix and not match. Try mixing pillows that have a neutral base with pillows that have bright florals or patterns that have hints of the same accent color. You can mix patterns, solids and textures and put the same cording on all the pillows to tie the look together without being matchy-matchy. As always, the most important thing is to find patterns and prints that speak to your style and have fun with it. Laura Garcia received her degree in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art & Design. Whether decorating with what you already have, new pieces, vintage or gently used furniture, Laura can help with your decorating. She is the owner of Grand Wows! furniture consignment in Ingram—a great place to find something to fit your personality. 3167 Junction Hwy, Ingram. Call (830) 367-7511 30│ Mar-Apr 2013 │ KCP

WATER?

Recently, the City of Kerrville released a

Public Notification regarding a violation of the Total Trihalomethane Maximum Contaminate Level. Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) represent a group of chemicals that are formed as byproducts of chlorine mixing with organic matter in water during the treatment process.

The chief components of TTHMs are bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, bromoform and chloroform. Now, most people don’t know what all those big words mean; but we recognize chloroform. These chemicals have been linked to health problems relating to the liver and kidneys, as well as the central nervous system.

How can you ensure your family’s safety?

Holloway Plumbing offers a Free Water Analysis, and can check your water’s hardness, pH levels, etc. We will evaluate your lifestyle and address your concerns; and can create a customized water treatment solution developed to fit your needs and budget.

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Concerned about increased sodium from a traditional softener?

Not to worry…there are several different treatment options available that do not use salt. From carbon filters to UV lights, we have the technology available to customize the perfect solution to ensure the health and safety. Additionally, we offer preventative maintenance as well as warranties to give you total peace of mind.

Call us today to schedule your Free Water Analysis. Joe Mosty, Master Plumber M-40241 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners 512-936-5200

Holloway Plumbing 830.896.0890

beautiful lawn doesn’t happen

by itself. precision Lawns Total Lawn and Landscape Preservation Call Cody Dupler @ 830.370.3489 Free consultation KerrvilleLandscaping.com A Division of Kerrville Landscaping KCP │ Mar-Apr 2013 │31

feed your plants, they’re hungry by Trena Cullins

Can it be March already? If your plants could talk, they would be screaming for nutrition. Most perennials, trees, and grasses come out of dormancy this time of year, so it’s time to fertilize. The most important feeding months are March, April, and May.

and healthy. Just like people, when plants don’t have enough nutrition they become stressed, and more prone to disease and insects. Generally water-mixed fertilizer only feeds for a short period of time, great for a quick pick me up but that’s about it.

When it comes to fertilizer, what you fertilize with is not always as important as just making sure you do it. Many fertilizers are plant-specific and will work better on some plants than others.

Just like most chemical fertilizers that feed your plants, once the plant has taken it up, it’s gone. An organic fertilizer is usually the better choice—for your plants and the environment. Organic fertilizers not only fertilize your plants, but the soil, too. That way when your plant needs more nutrition the soil will release it. Let ‘em eat!

A good long-lasting fertilizer is a great investment to keep your plants happy

Organic fertilizers feed your soil, too. Trena Cullins, licensed Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional #4985, has been with the Plant Haus 2 for 15 years. The Plant Haus 2 staff has the knowledge to serve your gardening needs. Stop in to see them at 528 Jefferson, Kerrville. Call 830-792-4444 and remember, walk-ins are always welcome!

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Jewelry Clothing Furniture Great Gifts Housewares & More Store & Donation Hours 9-5 Monday-Saturday

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Mexican Imports Iron Works Pottery Rustic Furniture Western Decor Crosses Jewelry

Title Talk

Shower Yourself in

Elegance

by Diane Green

d l o S

Getting it

with the hottest shower enclosure trends.

When driving through Kerrville,

it is hard to miss the many yards marked with signs declaring a home for sale. In recent conversations with real estate professionals, I have often heard comments relating to the large inventory we have on the market. This is wonderful news for those interested in purchasing a home, but this abundant supply often leaves sellers in a difficult position. A recent article I ready online provided some of following tips from real estate professionals and individuals who have recently sold them homes:

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owners

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The loveliest home doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a chance with the poor photography. This is the impression of your home for many buyers. Trying to make out details in dark, blurry photos when there are a lot of other listings to look at could have a very negative effect.

Look at Curb Appeal

Does the curb need to have sand, dirt or pebbles swept clean? Does have leaves, cigarette butts or other debris? Are there weeds or grass growing in the cracks of your sidewalks? Wash down the exterior of your house. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily need to rent a power washer. A hose and broom and some dishwashing cleanser work great. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to have some color in your home. However, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use colors that look like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take three coats of primer and three coats of paint to cover up.

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Hours Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m. -5:30Business p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Sat 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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When we found out we were going to move, I followed the best advice given to us: Make your house look like a very comfortable, expensive hotel roomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;clean, uncluttered and not like anyone else has been there. We rented a storage unit and moved most belongings into it and cleared out the closets, leaving only those clothes we would need for two weeks.

Diane Green moved to Kerrville in 1972 with husband, Bob, and immediately began her title insurance career at Kerr County Abstract & Title Co. Diane and Bob feel grateful to have raised their family in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. This is Dianeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th year in the title business. She is the owner of Kerr County Abstract. To learn more, call 257-5151 or visit www.kerrtitle.com.

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Feed 'em Wiggly Worms! by Kevin & Linda Pillow

Tenebrio Molitor. Mealworms. Caviar to nesting birds. Don’t be squeamish. Serving mealworms will bring a wider variety of birds to your backyard—especially nesting birds. Since we’re in the midst of nesting season in the Hill Country, now is a fabulous time to start.

All of your birds are searching for live food right now, which provides the protein they crave to begin nesting. The male will often feed mealworms to the female during courting. However, the main event is taking live mealworms back to the nest for hatchlings to feast on. Many “parents” will come to your feeder and will load their beaks to capacity until they have depleted the feeder. They’ll continue to feed mealworms to their fledglings too. It’s amazing to watch this event unfold right on your patio.

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Most every bird will come to mealworms, though you will probably see more insect-eating birds that usually don’t come to seed feeders. The most popular bird that enjoys mealworms is the wren, but many, many others will come too. Bluebirds, painted buntings, chickadees, orioles, flycatchers…the list goes on and on.

Mealworms are best found at your local bird store where they come in fresh every other week and are nice and healthy. They come in a container with air holes and bran. You keep them in the fridge—or the fridge in the garage—where they stay dormant. You then place a couple of forkfuls in a slick sided dish, preferably at the same time each day. You can play like you’re Pavlov, and tap your fork on the side of the dish each time so as to signal to the birds that it’s dinner time. Birds just can’t resist a bowl full of squirming mealworms!

Serving mealworms near a window where you can watch is some of the most fun you will have feeding the birds this spring.

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.

by Zack Derese

LANDSCAPING AND GARDENING

The Outdoor Guy

Springtime virtual planning Lord Lord Alfred Alfred Tennyson Tennyson wrote that in spring wrote that in spring a a young man’s fancy young man’s fancy turns turns to thoughts of to thoughts of love… love…

Planning pays off

Planning ahead is essential in all areas of life: from financial matters to building a home, and of course providing the perfect setting for that home. You would never begin building a house without a detailed set of plans, yet many people wait until the building is finished and suddenly realize they haven’t even thought about their outdoor living spaces. Begin your landscape design along with site planning for your house. If you decide to do your own planning, make a list of your landscape priorities. Start a sketch that denotes hardscaping (walkways, structures, patios, etc.). Then fill in shrub beds, groundcover areas, lawn, and wildflower/native areas. Browse neighborhoods, magazines, and the internet, looking for styles and components you like. But be careful of non-local sources, as what they have done may not work here in the Hill

helps you visualize before the work is done.

Country. As always, local knowledge can be priceless. Even if you decide to work with a landscape designer, none of this process would be wasted. The more information you can give a landscape professional in sketches, pictures, and ideas, the more efficiently and successfully they can implement a plan that reflects your ideas and goals. Our 3-D “Virtual Landscaping” can help you visualize your landscape before we even start! As our design fees are based on an hourly rate, the more homework you do, the less you will be charged.

I’m no poet, but from what I’ve seen, young men’s fancies turn to thoughts of love 365 days a year. However, for us older folks (older than 17), spring means a fresh start, a new season of color and hope. An opportunity to put on the work gloves, go out in the If you have a local architect, ask them for a yard, and start landscaping. With dirt clods flying, weeds cowering, and your spouse looking at you like you’ve lost your mind, you suddenly look around and realize you are trying to do 10 things at once. Take it easy, Killer, you’ve got 9 more months of growing season. Why don’t we take a break, pat ourselves on the back, and go back to the drawing board…

3-D Virtual Landscaping

recommendation for a landscape designer that they are comfortable working with.

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Landscape remodel

Most of you reading this column already have a home and may think you don’t need a landscape plan. If your existing landscaping is looking a little worse for the wear, you may consider a landscape remodel or at least a renewed plant scheme with drought tolerant plants. Don’t fall into the trap of picking out whatever looks good at the moment, bringing it home and throwing it in the ground. This is where a landscape designer is valuable: rethinking, re-designing, and re-viving problem areas. Don’t start work until you have a complete plan; otherwise the end result will look hodge-podge and pieced together. Even if you can only do one phase at a time, start with the end in mind. Zack Derese has deep roots in Kerrville. As owner of Kerrville Landscaping, Inc., he has been in the landscape business for over 15 years. He is a Landscape Designer, holds an Irrigation License (LI#9453), a Backflow Prevention License (BPAT #10754), is NCMA certified for Segmental Retaining Walls, and is a Water Feature Specialist. You can reach him at kerrville.com or call him at 830-3774861. 2814 Memorial Blvd.

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Hometown Events Who

Kerrville Main Street What

9th annual mardi gras on main When

Fat Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Where

YO Hotel and Conference Center Donna Harris & Linda Garrett

reet t s n i a m

s a r G Mardi

Rhonda Taylor & Debbie Freed

Missi & Kerrville Mayor Jack Pratt Tobin Parker, Jr. & Meg Lewis

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Food Corner

burgers? by Wayne Este

Amber & Dewayne Davis

Anna Hill & Tim Crenwelge

In 2008, shortly after Salada’s opened, I reviewed the restaurant and was most pleased. Then, as now, one can enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet of over 50 salad items, breads, soups, baked potatoes, tacos, and desserts. I always enjoy visits to this clean and friendly restaurant. It’s been a pleasure watching Tori Varwig, owner and manager, expand her business. The menu has grown to include quiche plates, meatloaf and cold or hot specialty sandwiches. And don’t forget “Sweet Treats,” the great little bakery within Salada’s. My wife recently enjoyed the quiche plate served with a bowl of soup and a small green salad. I had to sample her Quiche Lorraine and the Cream of Jalapeno Soup. Great! I tried the Salada’s Ultimate Burger. Don’t expect a frozen patty here. The large homemade patty served on a jalapeno-cheese sourdough bun, topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion will delight all burger lovers. It was well seasoned and presented with a choice of chips or a side salad. My recommendation—order one next time—especially if you’re really hungry.

Laynetta & Bill Thomas

Brian & Lisa Nordland

On another visit my wife ordered the Curried Cranberry Chicken Salad. It is always one of her favorites, and maybe it will become one of yours as well. I had the Premium Roast Beef “French Dip” with grilled onions and Swiss cheese on cibatta bread and served with a side of au jus. This has become my personal favorite. Of course, I love Tori’s soups, especially the Cream of Jalapeno and the Tortilla Soup when the weather is cool. In the summer the chilled Strawberry Soup and the Cucumber Soup are refreshing and delicious. Salada’s is a great place to take family, friends, and business associates for a casual, relaxing meal. With so many choices, there is something for everyone. 225 Earl Garrett, Kerrville 830-896-0107 Monday – Wednesday 11- 3 Thursday – Saturday 11 -6 Sunday 11 - 2

Kim Clarkson & Caroline Wilson

Greg Maxwell & Todd Bock Wayne and Pam are residents of Hunt and own Texas etc., located at Inn of the Hills, Kerrville. KCP │ Mar-Apr 2013 │37

The PRMC Auxiliary

by Judy Jones-Amason

PRMC Volunteers

When you think “hospital volunteer,” do you think of a sweet little lady in tennis shoes and a turquoise vest? Well, think again. Peterson Regional Medical Center is proud of their gentlemen volunteers—eighteen to be exact— from a total of 85 volunteers. With poise and smiles these guys perform varied duties for patients and staff; some even work other volunteer jobs such as home health, Meals on Wheels, hospice, and the library. Most are retired, but one enjoys a part-time job and juggles his work hours with his hospital shift. Backgrounds are varied— from food broker, insurance specialist, health care, computer information specialist, and a police officer 38 │ Mar-Apr 2013 │ KCP

the GUYS have it!

to a B-52 Bomber pilot, retail managers and one or two vice presidents. Several have wives who also volunteers.

If you would enjoy joining this elite group, give me a call or stop by my office on the first floor of Peterson Regional Medical Center. We have a place for you on our team. Judy Jones-Amason is the Volunteer Coordinator and Patient Representative for Peterson Regional Medical Center. She is a 26 year PRMC employee and has always believed whole-heartedly in the mission of the Volunteer Auxiliary. She is a graduate of Tivy High School, Schreiner College and the University of Texas at Austin. If you would like information regarding volunteering at PRMC, please contact Judy at 830.258.7630 or e-mail her at jjones@petersonrmc.com

Gene Pope, Information Desk

Mel Appel Surgical Procedures,ACC

Skip Ferguson, ACC Registration.

J Amason, Human Resources/Education

Jack Spencer, Outreach Lab, Bandera Hwy

Bob Belding, Gift Shop

Jerry Jenkins, Development

Ed Taber, Pharmacy

Oran Harrison, Pharmacy

Bob Hokanson, Surgical Procedures, ACC

Jerry Yokom, Editor, Auxiliary Newsletter

Manuel Benavides, Information Desk, Auxiliary Officer

Jerry Brown, Quality Services

Larry Myers, Surgical Waiting Room

Bob Bach, Pharmacy Weldon Kelley, Radiology File Room

Glenn Rowan, Pharmacy

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See the World

by Tina Woods

Or Your Own Backyard with Dietert’s Happy Travelers Ever long for a change of scene?

Take a look at these fun trips coming up:

Sometimes even a short getaway can do wonders for your state of mind. Expand your world with our Happy Traveler’s group.

March 16 - Heart of Texas Country Music Association Anniversary Celebration

Our trips can take you around the globe, across

April 20 -Texas Wildflower Tour by Vintage Train

the country or throughout south central Texas. Just choose how far you want to go and how long you want to be away—we’re sure to have a fun excursion tailored to fit your needs.

May 12 - San Antonio Missions Baseball Game

One of the added benefits when you travel with Dietert

Check out all the details in the Spring Club Ed catalog, or come to the Club Ed office and visit with Sandra Meineke or our helpful volunteers. When you travel with Dietert you help others.

is that you’re also helping to support other programs and services for Kerr County seniors—like Meals on Wheels—since proceeds from our trips support the Center’s operating fund.

Adults of all ages enjoy our tours—there’s no age

limit on how much fun you can have. We offer a monthly day trip to nearby destinations and work with major tour companies on the extended tours.

“Your homehome” away from

• 3 nutritious meals a day • 24 hour call light system • Daily activity and recreation programs • Housekeeping • Paid utilities except cable and phone • Personal laundry • Medication assistance • Weekly transportation for appointments & shopping • Between meal snacks

May 7-9 - Choctaw Casino—3 days of gambling fun!

Tina Woods is Dietert’s Executive Director. Contact her at (830) 792-4044, or visit the Center’s website www.dietertcenter.org. The Dietert Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located at 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville.

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Not Just a Baby Place Peterson RMC Appeals to Women from Pregnancy to Parenthood

 The Peterson Baby Place

staff is experienced and trained to help you be comfortable and confident as you begin breastfeeding your newborn.

Steps to Successful Breastfeeding

Peterson Regional Medical Center

(PRMC) has taken a giant step toward improving the health of newborns and infants by earning the Texas Ten Step facility designation from the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Hospital Association. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding for newborns and infants. Peterson joins a growing number of Texas birth facilities that are supporting new mothers and their decision to breastfeed. Based on the World Health Organization (WHO)/UNICEF’s Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, the program aims to assist birth facility’s support of breastfeeding mothers before, during, and after delivery; encourages them to identify breastfeeding resources for the mother after she is discharged; and encourages facilities to reach the Healthy People 2020 goal of having 82 percent of mothers exclusively breastfeeding when they go home with their newborn. Texas Ten Step facilities are asked to address 85% of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, be designated as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite, evaluate their breastfeeding policies, maternity care practices and educate all healthcare staff routinely with evidence-based courses. “Our nurses, midwives, and doctors have worked on this project intensely for six months to raise breastfeeding rates and provide a healthy start for new moms and babies,” said Tina Korbelik, Director of Women’s Services at Peterson. “We are very pleased that our 42 │Mar-Apr 2013 │ KCP

breastfeeding rates increased over the years and that we have now earned the Texas Ten Step designation. We now join a select group of other Texas hospitals, only 80 total, recognized for promoting breastfeeding to new mothers.” For more information on the Texas Ten Step Program, call Veronica Hendrix, Program Coordinator at (512) 341-4592, or visit the web site at www.texastenstep.org. To learn more about Peterson’s Women’s Services contact Tina Korbelik (830) 258-7415. Breastfeeding your baby is an excellent way to give them a healthy start. Mother’s milk is much easier for your baby to digest and has the nutrition and protective elements they need to thrive. Nursing allows physical contact to help create that special bond between mom and baby. Nursing also can help you shed pregnancy weight faster and is much less expensive.

Pregnancy to Parenting

Peterson Regional Medical Center offers classes and events year-round for all stages of life. Our classes offered at Peterson’s Baby Place are new and improved! To learn more, call 830-258-7444, or you can visit us at www.petersonrmc.com

Classes at the Peterson Baby Place are new and improved for more information call 830-258-7444.

• Practice breastfeeding lying down so you can feed and rest, you will learn better when not tired. • Make sure your baby feeds at least 8 times a day. Feedings may be bunched together, wake baby if needed. • Ask where you can get breastfeeding help if needed. • Breastfeed whenever your baby wants to. You will know its time when your baby turns his/her head, turns from side to side with an open mouth, or when he/she puts their hands to their mouth. • Don’t wait until your baby fusses or cries to feed, when upset, its harder to feed well. • If breastfeeding hurts, get help. A small change in how your baby takes the breast may be all you need to feel better. • Find a mother’s group near you. Spend time with other breastfeeding mothers. • Trust your baby to know the right time to feed. • A baby usually does best on mother’s milk alone until about six months.

HOME HEALTHCARE by Kathy Simmons RN, BSN & Annabelle Lindner, RHIT

Home Health Service

is a category of health care benefits. Each category has specific guidelines and criteria for reimbursement from Medicare or insurance companies.

Home Health Services

are provided by licensed home health agencies which are certified by Medicare to provide such services to Medicare patients.

Could Home Health Services

Take You Home? When can home health services be beneficial?

Do you have a choice in selecting your home health care provider?

Home health services may be beneficial Absolutely. Federal law guarantees freedom to you if you have experienced one of the of choice when you need home health following. services. In fact, federal law says you should be given all the options available to you. You can • Onset of a new illness or select the home health care provider of your exacerbation of a current illness choice. Discuss your options with your doctor There are specific criteria a patient must that requires changes in your as home health care is a multidisciplinary meet in order to be eligible for home health treatment. approach to health care. benefits through the Medicare program. • New medications have been The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Patient must be homebound—it must started for a disease or acute has a website that lists the names of home be taxing and difficult for the patient to illness. health agencies in your area. The website also leave their home and absences from the indicates if the agency in a specific location is • You were recently in the hospital home should be infrequent and not for authorized to accept Medicare patients. or nursing home for an acute long durations. illness or surgery. The website is http://facilityquality.dads. There must be a need for a skilled state.tx.us/qrs/public/qrs.do?page=search&l service—the patient’s condition is one Who pays for home health services? ang=en&mode=P&dataSet=1 that requires a skilled nurse to Home health services are a benefit of the Medicare program. Medicare pays 100% • assess and evaluate the patient for home health services at this time. Most and report to the physician other major insurance companies also pay for any changes in the patient’s home health services. condition, and/or • provide teaching/instruction, or direct skill such as catheter care, wound care, injections/IVs, etc.

Medicare does not pay for any custodial type services such as housekeeping, shopping, transportation, or companion type services.

• The skilled service can also be that of a physical therapist for strengthening and endurance, home exercise program, etc. or;

Is solicitation of patients allowed?

• for speech therapy for treatment of stroke, etc.

Absolutely not! Solicitation of patients by home health agencies is against state and federal law. Agencies cannot offer to take you to appointments for free or provide any like kind free service as an inducement to sign up for home health services.

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The care must be medically necessary and If you or your family members believe you or a loved one could benefit from receiving intermittent, with an end in sight. home health services, you should discuss it The attending physician must see the with your attending physician. Your physician patient up to 90 days prior to admission will evaluate the circumstances and if or 30 days after the start of care date. appropriate, make a referral to home health The physician must document the reason services. for home health services and certify the patient meets the homebound criteria. Serving Bandera, Bexar, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Medina and Real Counties for more than a decade.

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Medical equipment covered and delivered All medical equipment related to the hospice diagnosis. Prescriptions covered All medications related to the hospice diagnosis.

Odyssey can help. Our care is part of the Medicare Benefit for all eligible patients and is covered by most insurance plans. Odyssey is a leader in clinical care and chosen by more families in Texas than any other provider. So if you’re struggling to care for someone you love, don’t wait. Get help today.

Incontinence and other supplies covered All supplies related to the hospice diagnosis, such as adult briefs. Hospice Aide helps with personal care Our aide assists with personal care such as bathing and dressing. For more information, call 830.792.6200, or visit www.odysseytexas.com to view our video, “Hospice and Your Loved One.”

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Infant Warmers ($43,616)

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Who are the Peterson Pioneers? Pioneers were the first people to settle the frontiers of North America. Pioneers often formed partnerships with other adventurous souls to ease the burden and lighten the load. Pioneers are the first to be involved; they take risks and are the first to “step up” to help others. Since we first announced the Peterson Pioneer Program in 2010, we have raised more than $418,390 from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations who have “stepped up” to join us. Contributions helped bring the first da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and Program to our region, provided Nursing and Educational Scholarships to caregivers, and helped purchase new equipment. This year, we want to blaze new trails for our Women’s Services of Peterson Regional Medical Center as well as offer increased healthcare scholarships for our caregivers to expand their education. There is no greater gift we can give in our region but to help ensure exceptional, compassionate, patientcentered healthcare is available to our families, friends and neighbors.

Infant warmers are placed in the nursery and cesarean rooms to receive newborns after a delivery. They are a warmed bassinet to monitor and assess a newborn with stabilization as needed and have the ability to provide oxygen and maintain a newborn temperature.

fetal monItors ($32,560)

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Fetal monitors are needed to evaluate the well being of an unborn infant. The monitor is placed on the mom’s abdomen to also evaluate the medical condition of the mother and provide caregivers with the fetal heart rate, contraction pattern, and maternal vital signs.

Infant resuscItatIon system-$17,372 This equipment provides a safe controlled resuscitation during those first critical moments after an infant is delivered. It allows the nurse to give a specific amount of oxygen with positive pressure to aide in the inflation of a newborn’s lungs.

DiD YoU KnoW? ♦ 356 babies were

born at PRMC this past year. ♦ we have 24 team

members who work in women’s Services (22 RN’s, 1 LVN, and 1 Unit Clerk). ♦ our team represents 321 total nursing years of experience and 170 years of

experience at PRMC. ♦ our nurses come from across the hill Country and live in Kerr, Kendall,

Edwards and Gillespie Counties. PRMC’s Women’s Services team (above) invites you to join them in upgrading vital equipment that will help provide even better care to community patients. For information on how to contribute, call 830-258-7411, or for a tour of the Baby Place, please call Women’s Services at 830-258-7444.

551 Hill Country Drive ♦ Kerrville, TX 78028 ♦ (830) 258-7411 ♦ www.petersonpioneers.org

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