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SEPT-OCT 2010

P E O P L E & L I F E O F K E R R CO U N T Y

New Retreat and Conference Center

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People Kerr County

THE PREMIER MAGAZINE CELEBRATING THE

PEOPLE & LIFE OF KERR COUNTY

Dear Friends & Neighbors, The Executive Women’s Club is asking everyone to decorate their business with pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness (see page 12).

You’re also invited to attend the annual Baubles & Beads breast cancer fundraiser (page 4).

This is a fun, inspiring event that empowers all women. Every year I leave feeling better than when I walked in—order your tickets now—very few are left!

You’ll love the experience and know that you are contributing to a worthy cause at the same time. Please join us on October 5 for a fabulously good time!

Abundant Blessings,

inside Look

September - October 2010

EVENTS 14 Weddings 22 KCWC Luncheon 23 Studio 8 Open House 24 HCAF Picnic 26 Playhouse 2000 Reception

ARTIC LES 4 Baubles & Beads

s d a e B & BaubleOs ct. 5th

5 The Emperor Has No Clothes 8 Colin Turner in Living Color 9 Autumn Wines

COVER The Guy & Carrie Overby Family at Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center

10 Lazy Hills Retreat 16 Welcome to the Show 17 Mission to Landscape 19 Title Talk 20 Come Glow 27 Fall Hair Trends

Photo by Mia Church Photography 830.285.2645

28 Framing Your Life 30 Ophthalmic Surgeon 31 Oncology Massage 32 Taking Control of Your Health 33 Wish We Had VistaCare Sooner

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The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of KCP. Ads created for this magazine are copyrighted by Studio Rio and and may not to be used in other publications or print without permission .

All Rights Reserved Copyright 2010 Kerr County People Magazine.

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D EPARTMENTS 6 The Arts 12 People & Stuff 36 Women's Health

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EWC’s

9th annual

Baubles & Beads Benefit

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here isn’t a person in the Hill Country whose life hasn’t been touched by breast cancer. That’s why the members of Kerrville’s Executive Women’s Club devote their annual fundraising efforts to raise awareness and support for the local Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund.

Since its 2002 inception, the EWC’s “Baubles and Beads� benefit style show and luncheon has raised $113,000 for the fund, which gives help and hope to local breast cancer patients.

With your help, this year’s event will break all records. “Baubles & Beads� proceeds also assist the Peterson Regional Medical Center’s Hope Fund, providing mammograms for lowincome women, and contribute to the EWC’s scholarship program.

This year’s event, held on Tuesday, October 5, at Inn of the Hills, offers more than a style show and luncheon. Before and after the luncheon, you’ll enjoy shopping for fun and

beautiful girly things at the “Looking Fine and Feeling Fit� Emporium (opens at 10:00 A.M.).

And don’t forget to buy tickets for a chance to win one of the fabulous raffle packages!

Diamond Underwriters include Rustic Elegance, Bella Luz, Showcase Creations, Estela Avery, Masel Quinn, Wells Fargo Bank, and Partners In Pink Survivors’ Table. Ruby Sponsors are Guadalupe National Bank, Heritage Investment Management, Cancer Care Centers of South Texas, Hill Country Telephone, Plaza on the River Nursing & Rehab, the Club at Comanche Trace, and Kerr County Abstract.

Tickets are limited and sell out fast, so don’t wait. Call Patty Hatch with Texas Finial at 896-7733 to reserve your ticket or reserve a table and come with your girlfriends! Tickets are $40/person. For more information, visit executivewomensclub.org or contact co-chairs Sue Steele, Bank of the Hills, 895-2265 or Fay Faure, YO Ranch Resort, 257-4440.

Great food, lots of shopping, fun entertainment, and more—all for a good cause.

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THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES!

by Doyle Weaver

“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a short story attributed to the authorship of Hans Christian Andersen. In the short story, the Emperor is more concerned about his wardrobe than his subjects. The Emperor hires two weavers to tailor him a fine suit of clothes. The weavers promise to tailor the Emperor’s new garment from an invisible fabric. The weavers tell him that the fabric is only invisible to persons unfit to rule or just plain “stupid” people. The Emperor cannot see the cloth, but pretends that he can to not be seen as “stupid” or unfit to rule. Claiming to have finished the garment, the con men dress the Emperor and parade him in a procession before his subjects. A child in the crowd calls out that the Emperor is wearing nothing at all. Soon the cry is taken up by others. The vain Emperor fears the crowd’s cries are true. Nevertheless, he ignores the obvious and continues with the procession.

This story is a good illustration of the true state of our Republic and the American monetary system. We pretend we are clothed in prosperity when the rest of the world can see we are naked and broke. The world is crying “America has no clothes” and in our vanity we ignore the obvious. Our monetary system is a complete failure and even more debt cannot save the dollar. I know it is not politically correct to question the status quo, but is the PRIVATELY OWNED Federal Reserve Bank really good for America? Why does America need to borrow money from anybody? Why should America pay interest to private bankers? We pretend to see the invisible cloth of prosperity when common sense tells us that the path to prosperity is not paved with everincreasing debt obligations.

Historically, a few political leaders have battled against a privately owned “Central Bank” controlling the money supply. In considering an act chartering the privately owned Second National Bank (a forerunner of the Federal Reserve Bank), President An-

drew Jackson said, “It is not our own citizens only who are to receive the bounty of our government. More than eight millions of the stock of this bank are held by foreigners...is there no danger to our liberty and independence in a bank that in its nature has so little to bind it to our country?...Controlling our currency, receiving our public moneys, and holding thousands of our citizens in dependence...would be more formidable and dangerous than a military power of the enemy. If government would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favor alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing. In the act before me there seems to be a wide and unnecessary departure from these just principles.”

By necessity, President Abraham Lincoln experimented with avoiding borrowing money from a privately owned central bank and printed his own AMERICAN “greenbacks” to help finance the Civil War. This monetary system worked so well Lincoln seriously considered adopting this emergency measure as a permanent policy. Unfortunately, Lincoln was assassinated shortly after the war. What America ended up with is another forerunner of the current Federal Reserve Bank, created by the 1863 National Bank Act. The current monetary system was created

by Congress in 1913 and is known as the Federal Reserve Act. As with all its historical central bank predecessors, the Federal Reserve Bank is PRIVATELY OWNED, and even worse, some of the stockholders are FOREIGN banks.

The first step for a recovering alcoholic is to admit there is a problem. We spend our time and labor earning money; therefore, money represents a piece of our lives. Our money is as serious as life itself. The current monetary system is enslaving America and future

American generations. We need to admit that this debt-based currency and monetary system is the most serious threat we face.

Only then can we recover from a currency and monetary system designed to drown us in debt from which no American generation can ever recover.

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In 1986, Colin Turner attended a Gary Carter cowboy artist workshop at

Schreiner University and discovered his passion: painting. He then attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and after graduating, worked as a graphic illustrator in the L.A. area for many big-name companies including LA Gear, Coke, Hanna-Barbera, Levi Strauss, and Disney. Then in 1992, he moved to the San Antonio area to be closer to his family. Initially, he worked for ad agencies in this area, before taking the leap and branching out on his own as a fine artist.

Colin says he was greatly influenced by painters John Singer Sargent and Sergei Bongart and the Impressionist artists. For several years, Colin’s focus was on cowboy and cowgirl paintings, now all in private collections. Inspired by the beautiful Texas Hill Country, he has now turned his attention to landscapes. Bold, loose brush strokes and a palette of brilliant colors make each and every one of Colin’s landscapes something exciting to behold.

The Rivers Edge Gallery in downtown Kerrville has represented Colin’s work for the past ten years. Here you’ll find giclee prints of the artist’s cowboy and cowgirl paintings as well as his stunning landscapes. Through October, Rivers Edge is offering a 30%-off pre-Christmas sale on Colin’s landscape originals, to make room for new work. Inquire about special commissions too– –Colin’s highly sought-after portraits, still lifes, and everything in between are available through Rivers Edge Gallery. You can preview these paintings at riversedgegallery.net, but the best way to appreciate them is up close at the Rivers Edge Gallery, 832 Water Street.

utumn wines A The

by Matthew Esté

leaves will start changing color and the sun sets earlier.

Cool breezes replace the hot arid days of summer. It will soon be autumn. As the seasons change, so do the foods we eat and the wines we pair with them.

The first recommendation for fall wines are Rhone style blends.

They don’t have to be from France; there are many great Rhone style blends available from domestic wineries—even a few great Texas choices. The red Rhone wines are usually blends of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre (and about a dozen other grapes). Each of these grapes produce wonderful wines on their own—but when blended together something magic happens—full-bodied, seductive red wines with both fruit and spice flavors. They pair well with game meats, especially venison. There are many of these wines on the market so finding several you like is not a problem.

Another one for fall is un-oaked Chardonnay—wines that haven’t been fermented or aged in oak barrels. Many wineries have realized that wine drinkers may be turned off to the woody, often buttery taste of chardonnay that has been aged in new, toasted oak. These tend to have a crisper mouth feel and light acidity. Aside from the apple and pear notes, melon and exotic fruit may often be present in these wines. I love to enjoy these with seafood dishes and stir-fry. You may also want to try these with warm cream soups and herbed artisan breads. Many wineries are making un-oaked Chardonnay now; it usually says on the label, but if you are unsure, ask the wine steward or staff where you buy wine.

My challenge to you with this new season is to try something new.

Step outside your wine boundaries and taste something you’ve never tried before. Like life, wine offers many surprises when you look past what you believe to be true. Either buy a bottle that you have no idea about, or attend one of the many wine tasting that are free (or relatively inexpensive); grocery stores and local wine shops offer regular wine tastings, and events like Wine Share are good ways to try new wines.

Matthew Esté, chef and sommelier, lives in Hunt. If you have any questions about wine email him at Matthew@mattheweste.com.

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Making Memories for New Generations

by Kathleen Cook

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n a sleepy valley between the rolling hills of beautiful Kerr County, just up the road from Ingram on the way to Mountain Home, lies a hidden treasure: Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center Center. Once the destination of pioneer families who traveled long distances to settle here in the mid-1800s, the land of Lazy Hills Ranch has been home to generations of people who put their hopes, hard work, and love into this Texas soil.

Today, these lush 725 acres have a new life. Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center continues to nourish and sustain a new group of “pilgrims” who seek rest and serenity away from the noise and stress of their hectic world. At Lazy Hills they discover that the wideopen spaces still have the power to refresh weary spirits.

The Early Days

The clear babbling creeks flowing to tranquil lakes, the rolling hillsides covered in towering native trees, the birdsong and soft breezes were all here when the Henderson family, the earliest settlers, arrived from Tennessee in the mid-1800s to start a new life in Texas. They came to farm and raise a family. Imagine the contentment they must have felt in their beautiful new home. Despite the deprivations and suffering of the Civil War times, the Henderson family prevailed. Howard Henderson, a respected Texas Ranger in Capt. Charles Schreiner’s company in the 1870s, was buried in the family’s private cemetery, still located on the ranch.

In 1959, the Bob and Carol Steinruck family purchased the land and named it Lazy Hills Ranch. For almost fifty years, the Steinruck’s Lazy Hills Guest Ranch was famous as a western dude ranch. It quickly became a favorite vacation spot, where guests from all over the world came to savor down-home cooking, trail rides, fishing, and all the simple pleasures of rural life.

Blending Tradition and Convenience in a New Era

Fully Stocked Lakes

Now in 2010, the new owners, the James and Donna Raymond family of Kerrville, have given the ranch a new purpose and a new name. Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center preserves the historic rural ranch flavor of the past, while adding beautiful lakes, waterfalls, new recreation activities, updated cabins, modern meeting rooms, and pavilions. Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center now hosts group gatherings of all kinds––family reunions, weddings, conferences, church retreats, business meetings, athletic seminars, just about any event you can imagine.

Shady Gazebo On Hiking Trail

The Pitts Family Reunion

725 acres of pure fun and relaxation A Chance to Unplug from the 21st Century

Zip-Line For All Ages

The management team at Lazy Hills wants visitors to have a chance to unplug from the 21st century and relax, far away from the pressures of modern life. One of the unique features guests enjoy is the absence of TVs and telephones in the rooms. Recently, an overnight visitor remarked, “We had the best night’s sleep in months!” For those who still need to connect to the outside world, Lazy Hills offers free WiFi access, and cell phone service reaches the entire ranch. The Cantina and Gameroom feature huge flatscreen TVs.

Stone Cabins Dining Hall Cantina Gameroom Cowboy Camp

do everything or nothing at all

Lazy Hills is equipped to handle groups from 10 to 150 for meetings and seminars that require video and satellite access. For banquets, weddings, and other receptions, up to 350 people can be seated in the all-weather pavilion, which has a state-of-the art sound system. Guest cabins and cottages can sleep up to 130 overnight visitors. Most of the guest rooms feature unique vintage western décor; some have fireplaces, and a few are pet-friendly.

Today’s guests can also choose from a fun list of recreational activities. Pedal boats and kayaks, a zip-line over the lake, miniature golf, a game room, a remote control car course, and a beach volleyball court have been added to the traditional favorites shuffleboard, horseshoes, swimming, fishing, and hiking.

If guests desire something less strenuous they can enjoy sitting in the gazebo and listening to the waterfalls, napping in the lounge chairs, or strolling quietly across the footbridge to the grassy island. At Lazy Hills, guests can do everything or nothing at all.

The stone cabins and dining hall the Steinrucks built are still there, the turquoise pool still invites, and the Cowboy Campground is still a great place for big barbecue gatherings. Hiking trails meander through hills and meadows, and the night sky is still velvet black with millions of stars city folk never get to see. From daylight to dusk, the quiet, beautiful places of Lazy Hills will satisfy all of your senses. Whatever your reason for coming, you will leave refreshed, renewed, and rested. You will take a little bit of Lazy Hills home with you and leave a piece of your heart behind.

Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center is three miles west of Ingram off of Highway 27 and Henderson Branch Road. To discuss your upcoming event or to tour the ranch, please phone 830-367-1445 or visit the website: www.lazyhillsretreat.com.

Paint the town pink Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, but it leaves no one untouched. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Executive Women’s Club is asking all Kerrville businesses to join their campaign to Paint the Town Pink. From September 5th to October 5th use your imagination to showcase your business in pink. Paint the windows, decorate with flowers, bows, posters or sidewalk chalk.

Cover the mailbox in sequins. Park Grandpa Newt’s prized pink Cadillac out front and surround it with a flock of flamingos...show just how creative you can be!

Then join them at the Baubles and Beads

Dye Heart Tees Remember the saying “everything old is new again”?

Remember tiedyed tee-shirts?

Yup, they’re back.

But they’re not just for hippies anymore. And this time around, there’s no need to mess up the folk’s kitchen making your own. Teenage entrepreneurial sisters, Gisela and Katjia Wilson will do it for you!

They are the creative talent behind “Dye Heart Tees,” cooking up 100% cotton shirts and selling them every Saturday in front of River’s Edge Gallery, 832 Water Street in Kerrville. Need special tee-shirts for that upcoming party or reunion?

Custom orders are available.

The Baby Registry

Expecting? Stop by Izzi Bear and add your name to the list of mothers-to-be.

Lauren Steele Gant Lola Alvarado Jill Chesson Lacey Dahse Ashley Earl Missy Rosales Hayley Sanchez Jenny Stueber Sarah Simank McKee Izzi Bear 227 Earl Garrett, Kerrville

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Style Show and Luncheon on October 5th to benefit the fund for local breast cancer patient assistance; the event has sold out for the past five years and tickets for this year’s event are going fast. Great Day S.A. KENS 5 will be filming around town the day of the luncheon and the goal is to dazzle everyone with our Kerrville-united-for a-great-cause pinkness.

Not creative? Not a problem! For a donation the ladies will help you decorate. Contact Jan Lynch, 257-4716, Kathy Dietert, 792-3552, or Gaylyn Dieringer, 257-3171 for more information.

Planting & Fertilizing Give your garden the best start— always use plants that are locally adapted and hardy for our zone.

For showy shrubs next year, fertilize existing ones in September and plant new ones in October. You can feel confident you’re getting the best at the Plant Haus, 528 Jefferson Street in Kerrville. In addition to locally adapted, quality plants and shrubs, The Plant Haus specialize in organic fertilizers and has Master Certified Nursery Professionals to answer your questions.

Make-Over Madness Two deserving ladies will get makeovers this fall, just in time for the holidays, courtesy of the businesses listed below. If you, or someone you know, needs an update, enter now! Nominations accepted August 10 through September 15. Pick up a nomination form at any of the businesses listed below or download one at kerrcountypeople.com.

Kerr County People Nuskins Upscale Boutique Ingram Veterinary Clinic Nicole Scissorhands Kerrville Daily Times Ranch Radio Bella Luz Raenna & Pam @ The Ritz So Fast Printing Comanche Trace Wayne Rux, DDS The UPS Store Kevin McCullough, DO The Rose Shop Nails by Cecil @ Bella Luz

People Livestock Show Fundraiser The Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show marks its 67th year with the fundraiser dinner, “Shootin’ for the Big Bucks,” on September 25th at the Kerr County Youth Exhibition Center, 3705 Highway 27E, Kerrville.

The fundraiser kicks off at 5:30 with appetizers and drinks. In addition to Rudy’s Barbeque, there will be silent and live auctions, and raffle, including 26 guns.

That’s right, 26. Gun raffle tickets are $100 each (limited to 500) and tickets drawn go back into the hopper, giving you multiple chances to win!

Get your $50 dinner ticket at Balser’s Northside Automotive, Center Point Farm & Ranch, Double L Feed, and Kerrville Ranch and Pet Center.

Money raised goes to the HCDJLS Scholarship and Endowment Program.

Scholarships are awarded to students from Kerr and surrounding counties who participate in the January stock show. To date, over $350,000 has been awarded to students.

Come on out, have fun, eat some great barbeque and try your luck at winning one of those guns! The scholarship recipients appreciate it!

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Paco Did you miss the September/October 2009 cover story? Learn about Paco Espinoza and the history of Francisco’s Restaurant in our online archives at kerrcountypeople.com.

More Than A Music Store Walking into Hill Country Music, you remember all over again why we love living here. The comfortably old-fashioned atmosphere belies the array of contemporary instruments on display; here you’ll find everything to indulge your musical passion.

Randy and Susie Thompson bought Hill Country Music in Fredericksburg in 2000 and built their reputation on the kind of personal service you won’t find in big box stores. Kerrville, with its abundance of musical talent, seemed like the perfect place to open their second store. They just celebrated the one year anniversary of their Earl Garrett location and are excited about being a part of the downtown revitalization. They carry everything from dulcimers to accordions to Breedlove guitars; they’re also the place to go for band instrument rentals.

Bring your instrument of choice and join them every Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 for an acoustic jam session; you’re guaranteed to get a taste of the small–town friendliness that sets them apart.

In addition to all things music, they now carry Tula hats from Austin, fudge and candies, candles, Jane Maret and Hot Flashes jewelry, clothing, purses, and food and gift baskets. Come by and have a look around; it’s not too early to be thinking about that Christmas list ….

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shley Nicole Maxwell and Craig Ryan Lenard were united in marriage at 5:45 in the evening on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Marquardt Ranch in Boerne Texas. Minister Dean Fitch officiated at the ceremony. A dinner and dance followed.

The bride is the daughter of Greg and Lou Ann Maxwell of Kerrville, Texas. The bridegroom is the son of Art and Donna Lenard, also of Kerrville.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Sarah Maxwell, of Kerrville. Serving as bridesmaids were Hailey Taylor, Chelsea Pendergrass, Magain Gaidusek, Stephanie Redman, and Marcella Maxwell. The bride’s cousin, Gracie Maxwell, attended as junior bridesmaid, and cousin Rylee DeMeglio was flower girl.

The best man was the groom’s brother, Dustin Lenard of Kerrville. Other groomsmen were Nathan Smith, Kyle Weinheimer, Calen McNett, Dustin Taylor and Rusty Cason. William Cochran, a

cousin of the bride, served as junior groomsman. Blaine Lenard, the groom’s nephew, served as ring bearer. The couple traveled to Antigua for their honeymoon, and will reside in West Texas.

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The birds are most amusing right now—and plentiful. Many of our local birds have just fledged their last brood for the season and are now teaching their young to fend for themselves. The parents will only let them stand there flapping their wings and screaming for food for so long. Imagine watching as they actually show their young what feeders to go to and how to obtain that delicious morsel.

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A Mission to Landscape I did not plan on writing this article about my recent trip to Brazil. I considered it a missionary trip and therefore would not write about it in a landscaping article, just as I would not write about landscaping in a religious magazine; not that I am shy about either subject, but for the sake of sticking to the subject at hand. However, it is amazing how two genres from seemingly opposite ends of the spectrum can coincide.

Let me start with a little background.

J.B. Lambeth left Texas 50 years ago with a dream to spread the Gospel in the far away land of Brazil. He did not speak Portuguese or know anyone there, but today there are hundreds of churches because of his vision and dedication. His sons, Brad and Cleve have carried on the mission.

Brad Lambeth’s son, John John, came to the U.S. for EMT training years ago. We became good friends and I have been promising to visit for over 10 years. During that time, John John was called away from his firefighting career and into the ministry, where he now pastors the headquarters’ church near Porto Alegre.

Thus the connection to Brazil and my reason for visiting.

I don’t have room in this short article to tell you all of my experiences there. You will have to come see me in person to hear about having church in 37 degree temperatures and rain, or about devil worshippers sacrificing chickens on the street, or about eating

chicken hearts…but I digress. Visiting the headquarters’ church, I immediately noticed how manicured and well kept the building and grounds were. However, I knew there were just a few things I could “fine tune” that would make the whole entrance look better. I set about procuring the necessary materials: decorative river rocks for borders, gravel for

I have never considered landscaping a “ministry,” but I do want to be a help and a blessing. Giving from my heart is the most gratifying thing that I do. The people were so appreciative and grateful—I received an email from Reverend Lambeth the week after I returned to the states, which read, “… every day that I pull up at the church, I see the front garden and feel such a comfort and beauty coming from it. Thanks so very much for your contribution to this HQ church.”

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pathways (they call it “brita”) and flagstone for stepping stones. I was pleased to find that many of the plants were familiar. Reverend Lambeth asked for help from the church and many volunteers showed up, probably curious as to why this crazy American would come all the way to Brazil just to play in the dirt. I don’t speak Portuguese, but I knew I could make them understand what I was saying by speaking slower, louder, and waving my arms around a lot. Fortunately, I am used to people not listening when I give orders, so it was just business as usual! Seriously, we all worked well together and had a great time.

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When they pick a piece of the past off the rack and make it come alive again, well, nothing makes me smile quite like that.

My love for the unique began when I was twelve, inspired by my granny, Zada Mae Hargis (a serious wheeler-dealer). Granny and I would wake up at the crack of dawn––because of course the early bird gets the worm, or in our case the best junk––and hit the garage sales and estate sales around Wichita Falls. Then we traveled to Tesuque Flea Market in Santa Fe to peddle the treasures Granny had collected back in Texas. I loved everything about Santa Fe, and my shop reflects that early influence.

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Among important documents needing your attention was the HUD-1 settlement statement, which detailed your final closing costs in the transaction. You may have noticed that each line of the HUD-1 was numbered. Section 1000 of this statement always includes reserves deposited with the lender. This section is used to itemize escrow funds collected by the lender from the borrower for such things as hazard insurance and property taxes. You were probably required to deposit real estate taxes and insurance premiums into an escrow account.

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An escrow account ensures that the taxes and insurance will be paid on time. This protects the lender from tax liens and uninsured losses that the borrower can’t repay. The federal Real Estate Settlement Act limits the amount lenders can require in escrow to a maximum of two months’ payments. Escrow assessments and adjustments are generally made annually.

How are escrow accounts managed?

The amount in the escrow account varies during the year due to tax assessments and insurance premium adjustments. The lender typically will cover any shortfalls until it can adjust your monthly payment to make up for tax hikes and premium increases. Your monthly mortgage payment will fluctuate from year to year, even on long-term, fixed-rate loans.

Can I avoid escrow?

Yes. Some lenders allow you to pay your own property taxes and home insurance premiums, especially if your loan-to-value ratio is below 80 percent. But don’t be surprised if the lender boosts your interest rate to compensate for the additional risk they’re assuming.

Once an escrow requirement is in place, it can be difficult to persuade a lender to cancel it. If your loan is sold, as is common, and there is nothing in the lending agreement that provides for cancellation of the escrow requirement, you’ll have to live with the decision of your new mortgage servicer.

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what: Kerr County Women’s Chamber Luncheon why: Honoring the Military when: July 7th, 2010 where: YO Hotel

The Kerr County Women’s Chamber paid homage to the United States Military at its luncheon at the YO Hotel.

Matt Roever, son of Vietnam veteran, Dave Roever, inspired all as he related the events of his dad’s life after being severely wounded in Vietnam.

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Dave did not do as his doctor suggested, which was to buy a pig farm and never leave it. Instead, he got busy helping other wounded warriors find new and meaningful lives.

Among other things, Dave co-founded Eagles Summit Ranch in Colorado, where wounded warriors go to get a new lease on life.

A second ranch is now being built near Junction, Texas. To learn more about this inspiring man, or to contribute to his worthy cause, visit woundedwarriorsalliance.com.

Kerrville’s Calvary Temple Church pastor and award-winning Christian singer/songwriter, Del Way, brought tears to everyone’s eyes with his song, One Nation Under God, written about 9/11.

Shirley Leicht, mother of Marine Corporal Jacob Leicht, the 1,000th soldier killed in the Afghan war, received a plaque as a small token of appreciation for her son’s service and sacrifice.

Honoring our troops is one of the many worthwhile endeavors for Kerr County Women’s Chamber. KCWC is a community interaction organization that works for the betterment of our community through charitable, civic, and environmental programs. KCWC welcomes new members. Visit kerrcountywomenschamber.org for more information.

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fall hair trends

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Clothes, makeup, jewelry, hairstyles—constantly changing trends—what we thought looked great yesterday, not so much today! Two hot trends to consider this fall are the bob haircut and red hair.

The bob, a long-time favorite, comes and goes. It’s back now and reinterpreted. It’s longer, softer and more retro-inspired. There are so many variations of the bob, you can find one that flatters your face shape and works for your type hair.

Redheads, the rarest of hair colors, is a very exclusive group—and red is the new bombshell look this fall. Think you can’t join them?

Surprisingly, most people can wear red hair well—it simply has to be the right red. Warm skin can get away with many red colors, cool skin tones might be better to stick with dark, rich auburns, or just add some auburn highlights.

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ne of the best aspects of my job is that even after 26 years of being a custom picture framer, I am continually delighted by the surprising variety of things people bring in to the shop. There are extraordinary people in the hill country with diverse interests and histories, and that is reflected in what they have chosen to display on the walls of their home and office environments. Their projects may inspire you to consider framing the treasures from your life.

Memories of a special trip: Seashells collected on a trip to the beach artfully arranged around a photo; foreign currency framed with vacation snapshots.

Commemorate a first: A hood ornament from a first car; a baptismal gown or baby shoes; a fishing trip photo framed with bobber and lure.

Family keepsakes: Heirloom silverware against a piece of mom’s tablecloth; eyeglasses, watches, needlework pieces, grandad’s pipe, dad’s arrowheads.

Collections of tickets or programs from memorable concerts or sporting events.

Special celebrations: A wedding invitation and photograph, champagne cork, handwritten copies of vows, honeymoon plane tickets, ribbon and rice.

Military memorabilia: medals and ribbons of course, but also lucky pieces carried in war; letters sent and saved from far away places.

Your personal style, enhancing the object, balancing the components of texture, color, proportion, and considering the environment in which it will hang should go into your framing design. Ask your framer how a piece will be mounted to properly preserve and enhance it for years to come. Choose appropriate glazing, moulding and matting materials to optimize protection from harmful elements. There is no “right” way to frame something, but a good framer will help you find the way that is right for you. The possibilities of what to frame are truly endless and wonderfully individual, and that is part of what makes it rewarding for both the customer and me.

Cynthia White is the owner of Kerrville Framing, 410-B Main Street, Kerrville. 830-895-2006.

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today’s tough economic times, more and more people are buying pre-owned vehicles than ever before. This can be a great way to buy, considering the savings you can achieve when you avoid the massive depreciation in the first or second year of a car’s life. It can also be a terrible decision if you don’t educate yourself on things to look for when purchasing a pre-owned car.

A few things to consider before you actually sign the documents— first and foremost, do not make an impulsive decision! Slow down and don’t let a salesman rush you into making a fast decision. After all, this could be a 5 to 6 year commitment.

You hear a lot about Carfax, but it is only as good as the paper it’s written on...

Take the vehicle to a trusted mechanic and get it inspected. This will tell you about any pre-existing conditions. Next, take the car to a body shop and ask them to look it over for any previous wrecks. You hear a lot about Carfax, but it is only as good as the paper it’s written on because most wrecks are small and paid for out-of-pocket by the previous owner. Only if the wreck is claimed on someone’s insurance will it show up on Carfax. Previous body repairs significantly reduce the value of a car and you could be paying too much if you are unaware of its having been repaired.

Also, make sure to test drive the vehicle longer than 5 minutes! Most dealerships will allow you to take a vehicle overnight to think it over.

This will allow you to check it out thoroughly and make sure you don’t miss anything.

Another tip is to negotiate the price without mentioning that you have a trade-in. Get them to their bottom dollar and then discuss your trade. This insures you get a true number on what you are buying and trading.

Take a few minutes to use the internet as a tool. Autotrader.com and cars.com are excellent ways to determine if you are paying market price. Some individuals sell their cars cheaper because they are in a hurry to sell and don’t know the value of their car, so look at Craigslist too.

Finally, shop interest rates. Credit unions have some of the lowest consumer loan rates right now. A few points could save you thousands in interest over 6 years.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Stephen Roberts grew up in Kerrville and graduated from Tivy in 1997. He went to Angelo State University, then transferred to Texas Tech University in 1998, graduating with a Bachelors of Accounting and Bachelors of Finance in 2002. He went to work for one of the Big 4 accounting firms, Ernst & Young. Recruited by Cecil Atkission, Stephen became the Finance Manager in Burnett, Texas. Stephen was given the opportunity to come back to Kerrville and become a Sales Manager for Cecil. He decided to leave Cecil Atkission in pursuit of his dreams of owning his own business and opened the doors to Roberts Auto Sales and RAS Finance in June 2005. It is currently one of the fastest growing dealerships in the Hill Country.

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Doctor Specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery William R. Thornton, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Board Certified and Fellowship trained Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who answered a call to come back home to a new practice and new career.

“I wanted to help the ‘walking wounded’ troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,” he said. “Having served for years as a consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General at BAMC and the ophthalmology residency program during times of conflict, I knew the need for physicians with extensive facial trauma experience.”

Dr. Thornton began his career as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon during the Vietnam Conflict after graduating from the University of Texas, Austin and the UT Medical Branch, Galveston. He completed a five-year program of combined residency and fellowship postgraduate training in ophthalmology, ophthalmic plastics and orbital surgery, and facial plastic surgery beginning at UTHSC in San Antonio, with additional fellowship training at New York Medical College and the University of Dussseldorf sponsored plastic clinic in Heiden, Switzerland.

With more than 30 years of academic and private practice, Dr. Thornton has served as clinical professor in the ophthalmology and ENT departments of the University of Colorado Medical School and recently served as assistant professor for the Department of Ophthalmology at UTHSC San Antonio and the South Texas Veterans Health System.

As one of two Board Certified and Fellowship trained ophthalmic plastic surgeons in the greater San Antonio area, Dr. Thornton is recognized by his peers in the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for his expertise in the management of orbital fractures and facial trauma, and the restoration of complications from cosmetic eyelid surgery.

Dr. Thornton’s new practice serves the private community as well as the military community of South Texas and the Hill Country.

Dr. Thornton’s primary office is located at 15316 Huebner Road, Suite 101 in San Antonio, however, if you prefer, he will see you in Kerrville for both office visits and surgery. For more information, call (210)576-5150.

Look for Dr. Thornton’s articles about his area of expertise, beginning in the Novemer/December issue of this magazine. │Advertisement

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The major areas of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery are: Cosmetic eyelid, brow and facial surgery Facial trauma, including orbital and nasal bone fractures, skin grafts, and scar revisions.

Facial cancer, eye, lid, orbital and periorbital.

Eyelid deformities (congenital and acquired), lid droop (ptosis), thyroid dysfunction (Graves’ Disease), neurologic disease (facial palsy).

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alternative health

Oncology Massage A Compassionate Choice in Cancer Care

by Audrey Stadler, LMT, CBP, RMT, BASM

What is Oncology Massage?

Oncology massage is the adaptation of massage to safely nurture the body, mind, and spirit of anyone who is affected by cancer.

It’s based in two things - compassion and a specialized massage treatment.

Oncology massage therapists have the tools to help clients mend the parts of their life fragmented by traditional cancer treatment, offering care, acceptance, and relief from isolation, along with symptom relief within a highly individualized massage treatment plan. Massage brings a positive focus to the body of a cancer patient. Clients report massage is the first time they’ve felt like being in their body since diagnosis. One client expressing, “It’s my place to be in control and do something for myself.”

Is Oncology Massage Therapy Safe for People with Cancer?

Yes, with physician consent. The myth that massage in cancer patients should be avoided is rooted in the idea that massage increases circulation, thereby increasing the chances of metastasis.

Increased circulation is not considered part of the metastasis process. In fact, physical activity is usually encouraged in people with cancer. There are risks for complications involved with some cancers and cancer treatments. Because of the risks, it is very important for the massage therapist treating a person with a history of cancer to have specialized training in oncology massage. Dr. Richard Lee, Medical Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains, “Massage performed with this appropriate knowledge and training can be safely done to help cancer patients.” An oncology massage will be modified around side-effects or complications of radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, and medications.

Oncology massage is appropriate at every stage of the cancer journey. With an emphasis on whole person healthcare, and the desire for improved quality of life regardless of prognosis, oncology massage has an unprecedented opportunity to affect the experience of cancer treatment.

When a client chooses to receive an oncology massage, it gives them a sense of empowerment to be able to take control of the direction of their healing process. Oncology massage offers a choice in compassionate cancer care.

How can Oncology Massage Benefit People who are Living with Cancer?

Several reviews of scientific literature have attributed numerous positive effects to massage, including: Pain Relief - clients express less cancer-related pain, treatmentrelated pain, and pain related to muscle tension. They claim that massage “takes the edge off ” of acute pain and in some cases relieves it entirely.

Ease Anxiety - A 30-minute reflexology session showed a statistically significant decrease in anxiety in patients with breast cancer and lung cancer. A breast cancer patient commented, “It’s like a vacation from cancer”.

Lessen Nausea - Patients who were taught to self-administer acupressure for nausea had reduced intensity of nausea the first ten days of the chemo cycle.

Other benefits include relief of fatigue and improved relaxation, sleep, and immune function.

On the basis of these reviews, many of the state-of-the-art cancer centers are including massage therapy as an integrated part of their programs to deal with the physical and emotional side effects from the illness and treatment procedures.

Audrey Stadler, LMT is a licensed massage therapist trained in Oncology Massage at University of Texas M.D.Anderson Cancer Center. With 1,000 hours in continuing education, her philosophy of massage is grounded in compassion and service. Most importantly, you will be met with love, respect and a recognition of who you are and what your own healing process is. Call and schedule a free consultation with Audrey at (830)792-3690, Wild Woman Works, 451 Guadalupe St, Suite 201 Kerrville, Texas. (MT104004)

Give The Gift That Gives Back Purchase a gift certificate or a massage package between September 1 and October 31 and receive a free gift!

A portion of each purchase will be donated to the EWC Baubles and Beads fundraiser benefiting local breast cancer patients.

Call for details! Wild Woman Works (830)792-3690 451 Guadalupe St Suite 201, Kerrville, Inside the Dietert Center

health and wellness

taking control of your health Physicians play a key role in the pursuit of health and wellness. However, in today’s complex and costly healthcare market many people are taking the lead when it comes to their health. Peterson Regional Medical Center has created screenings, services and educational opportunities that will help you make informed choices and become your own best healthcare advocate! Take advantage of these opportunities and begin taking control of your health and wellness:

3rd saturday affordable lab wellness tests

On the 3rd Saturday of each month the PRMC Outreach Lab (located at 320 W. Water Street) offers affordable panel tests. These panels include: a Lipid profile, Wellness profile, both a Men’s and Women’s Health profiles and a Heart Health panel. These tests are deeply discounted and provide an affordable way to monitor your health.

For more information call 830-258-7526.

physical therapy screening

A Physical Therapist will evaluate your current physical abilities to determine if physical therapy would help improve your balance, mobility or strength. If so, you will receive a recommended planof-treatment for your physician to review and sign. If your screening leads to physical therapy treatments, they are usually covered by Medicare or insurance. Call 830-258-7383 for more information.

diabetes education program

The “Life Skills” diabetes education program covers meal planning, medications, eye and foot care, stress reduction and management, exercise and possible complications. The cost is usually covered

by Medicare and other insurance plans. Participants must have a physician referral; however we can assist in securing that referral if necessary. For more information call us at 830-258-7285.

by Kace Ragan

peterson home care

When you need a home healthcare provider the choice is up to you.

Peterson Home Care offers assistance for a wide range of medical and health care issues that are covered by Medicare and insurance plans. Usually, home care is only needed for short durations after an illness, injury or surgery – but it’s designed to help with everything from simple personal care to special wound or ostomy care. Choosing Peterson Home Care gives you access to a staff of professional nurses, aids and therapist you can trust in your home.

Call us at 830-257-3111.

peterson hospice

Hospice is a special kind of care that brings compassion, comfort and dignity to those nearing the end of life’s journey. Peterson Hospice has a wonderfully caring team of medical professionals, nurses, aids and specially trained volunteers ready to help with any need the patient or family may have. The hospice provider you choose should provide the highest level of compassion and care. Peterson Hospice care is never billed to the patient or family. Call us at 830-257-7799 for more information.

seminars & support groups

On the 4th Tuesday of each month, Peterson Regional Medical Center hosts free community seminars on health and/or medical topics.

Peterson also host many community support groups like: Stroke Support, Diabetic Management Group, Ostomy Support Group, and more. For dates and times visit our website at petersonrmc.com and click Community Calendar.

You can rely on Peterson Regional Medical Center to deliver exceptional, compassionate and patient-centered healthcare – and you can count on us to help you take control of your health. For more information, visit our website: www.petersonrmc.com.│Advertisement

driver assessment program

Sometimes a stroke, injury or serious illness can interrupt your ability to drive. When it’s time to consider getting back into the driver’s seat, this assessment will evaluate vision, memory, decision making and the physical strength necessary to drive. This affordable assessment can pinpoint areas that might need improvement before taking the required state driving test. For more information or an appointment call 830-258-7340.

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palliative care

by Georgette Robbins, RN

Wish We Had VistaCare Many people believe that being referred to hospice is a Sooner “Death Sentence.” Nothing could be further from the truth!

“It has been a long journey to get where Bob and I are now. Not a journey he or I ever wanted to take.

Seems like it was just yesterday we said ‘I do,’ then had our three children and now grandchildren.

When Bob retired, we looked forward to the rest of our lives loving our family and traveling. Doing those things we said that we would do in our retirement years. Then we heard the word that Bob had cancer.

“In and out of many treatment centers as I watched my husband’s health decline. We all hoped and prayed that Bob’s story would be one of the many success stories you read about so often. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The doctor told us they had done everything they knew to do for him. Yes, there were experimental drugs Bob could take. The side effects varied. Then Bob said, ‘No more, I am finished!’ That is when the doctor told us about VistaCare Hospice. I thought hospice was only for people that are at death’s door. Bob looked ill, yet not like a dying man.

“I called VistaCare and learned so much. I didn’t realize a person can choose any hospice they want.

I found that Medicare pays 100% of the hospice benefit and that many insurance companies cover hospice. All medications, equipment and other services under Bob’s diagnosis would be covered by these. We had a medical doctor, nurse, chaplain, social worker, certified nurse’s aid and many others to provide Bob with comfort care while providing support to our family as well.

“Since Bob has been with VistaCare, he has been much more comfortable. We both are enjoying our family and have been able to travel some.

My friends who have used VistaCare have said, ‘We only wish we got on VistaCare sooner.’ Bob and I are enjoying life and take one day at a time.

Thank you, VistaCare for being there.”

We at VistaCare Hospice are privileged to hear many stories similar to this one. We are able to provide Palliative Care to those who are terminal to add quality to their lives. It is true, we hear from families and patients wishing they had started hospice sooner. These families see the value that has been added to the lives of their loved one and the support the family receives.

Many people believe that being referred to hospice is a “Death Sentence.” Nothing could be further from the truth! We never let go of hope! Some people even get better while on hospice and are no longer eligible. A serious illness can be like a rollercoaster of emotions, from hope one moment to despair the next. Some days your hopes are high. Other days you struggle to hang on. Your VistaCare Hospice team is here to help you.

Georgette Robbins, RN, a nurse for 26 years, is a 30 year resident of Kerrville. As Executive Director of VistaCare of Kerrville, one of her primary goals is hospice education; to be certain Hill Country residents have ample opportunity to learn how hospice care can enhance quality of life at the end of life and help families navigate what is often a difficult passage. For more information regarding hospice care for yourself or a loved one, or if you would like a speaker for your facility, church, or civic group, please feel free to call VistaCare at 7926200. │Advertisement

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health awareness

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f you drink or eat products that contain artificial sweeteners and suffer from fibromyalgia, spasms, shooting pains, cramps, vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, joint pain, headaches, depression, or anxiety attacks, you could have aspartame poisoning. Even multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus have been linked to aspartame consumption.

Aspartame goes by many names, including NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and up to 5,000 others. It sweetens virtually all diet drinks. Drinking diet soda might sound like a good way to cut calories, but it may ultimately be counterproductive because aspartame makes you crave carbohydrates.

At temperatures above 86 degrees Fahrenheit, the wood alcohol in aspartame converts to formaldehyde and then to formic acid, which causes metabolic acidosis. Formic acid is the poison found in the sting of fire ants. Formaldehyde is a toxin and is used to preserve tissue specimens. Every time you sweeten your coffee with aspartame, this is what you’re drinking.

The toxins aspartame produces are absorbed through the blood

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by Dr. John Bilderback, Chiropractor

brain barrier and cause the neurons of the brain to deteriorate. The methanol toxicity mimics multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus, and other illnesses. The aspartame in thousands of pallets of Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi consumed by men and women in the Gulf War may be responsible for Gulf War Syndrome. Aspartame can be especially dangerous for diabetics.

The FDA has compiled a list of ninety-two symptoms linked to aspartame, including death. Aspartame accounts for 75 percent of the complaints received by the FDA concerning food additives. It is one of the most dangerous substances ever added to food. Don’t take the risk––eliminate aspartame from your diet.

Mention this article to receive your initial visit free. Dr. Bilderback received his degree from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 1985. He has chosen to serve the folks of Kerr County and surrounding area for more than twenty years.

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women’s health

by Niessa Meier RN, CNM

october is

Breast Cancer Awareness month October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! That makes this the perfect time of year to talk about who gets it and how to decrease your risk.

About one in eight American women will get breast cancer during their lifetime.That’s a whopping 12% of us, so it’s worth it to know a little about how to protect yourself.

The average woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer is 61 years old. The average fiveyear survival rate is 90%, but this depends on early diagnosis.

The best ways to decrease your risk of developing breast cancer are to maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables and limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Other risk factors include having close family relatives who have had breast cancer, getting older, having your first child later in life, starting your periods at an early age and beginning menopause at a later age. It is impossible to predict who will get breast cancer based on risk factors alone, so we all need regular screening.

So what can we do to find breast cancer early? The cheapest and easiest way to start is with self-breast exam. I recommend this to women of all ages, and although not everyone recommends this anymore, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) agrees that this is any easy exam that all women should do. Once per month at the same time each month you should lift one arm above your head. Use your other hand 36│ KCP │ Sept - Oct 2010

to feel your breast, going in small circles throughout the breast tissue and into your armpit, then repeat on the other side. You may feel many small lumps in your breast, so it is important to have a pattern of doing this exam monthly. That will allow you to get comfortable with how your breasts normally feel so you can easily recognize changes. You should also take a moment to look at your breasts in the mirror once per month or so.

If you have any of the following symptoms, you should be examined immediately.

• A new lump in the breast • A lump that has changed • A change in the size or shape of the breast • Pain in the breast or nipple that does not go away • Flaky, red or swollen skin anywhere on the breast • A nipple that is very tender, or turned inward • Blood or any other type of fluid coming from the nipple when you are not pregnant or have not recently stopped nursing a baby.

During your annual exam, your provider will do a clinical breast exam. This is a good time to talk about any concerns with your self-breast exam. We also recommend screening mammograms. You may have heard that there has been some controversy over how often mammograms are done in healthy women. ACOG has advised that we start mammograms at age 40, and do them every 1-2 years until age 50. After this women should have a mammogram every year. Our best chance to cure breast cancer begins with finding it early, so it is important to follow these guidelines. Women who are at high risk for breast cancer based on family history, or personal history of certain breast conditions, may need a different schedule.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/ cancer/breast or talk with your healthcare provider.

Niessa Meier is a RN and Certified Nurse Midwife. She is the mother of three and has worked in women’s health for 10 years as a labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator and lactation counselor. │Advertisement

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home health care

by Annabelle Lindner, RHIT & Kathy Dietert, RN, BSN

Choices In Home Care

Under Medicare Patients who need home health services have the freedom of

choice of their selected home health agency. The Medicare federal regulations require that hospitals and nursing homes give patients a choice of their home health provider.

If you are in a nursing home and will need home health services when you go home, you have the right to choose your provider and should demand a list of providers in the area in which you live. Your physician often has had experience with home health providers and you should ask him/her for a recommendation.

In addition, the patient has the ultimate and final choice of their home health care providers. You, the patient, can select whomever your want to provide the care.

Agencies participating in the Medicare Home Health Services program are prohibited from solicitation both by federal and state laws. One cannot provide a service or a gift of any kind to encourage you to use their home health services. It is against the law and it is unprofessional. What is solicitation? It is offering to take you to the grocery store or doctor’s appointments, offering you money or gift cards, offering free services not covered by Medicare.

The Medicare solicitation rules are very rigid and even do not allow home health agencies to offer free services to physicians in order to get their home health referrals.

Remember, you, the patient, have the choice of your health care providers. If you are solicited by home health agencies you have the option to turn their names into the State or Federal OIG office for solicitation.

Take charge of your health care, ask for a list of those who provide home health services in your area, and ask your physician for assistance in choosing a home health care provider.

Medicare pays for home health services if certain criteria are met.

These criteria are: You are homebound—it is taxing and difficult to leave home.

There is a skilled need by a nurse or therapist.

The care is intermittent with an end in sight.

Your physician orders the home health care.

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PRMC Volunteers

by Martha Kies Volunteer Auxiliary Coordinator Peterson Regional Medical Center

PRMC volunteers,

including President Renie Cooper, Vice-President Nancy Olive, 1st Vice-President Gene Pope, and Treasurer Mary Simmons, are proud of the $34,346.19 check recently presented to PRMC CEO, Pat Murray. $10,000.00 was payment on a $100,000.00 pledge to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and $24,346.19 for the purchase of equipment for the Emergency and ARU Departments.

The volunteers constantly plan purchases to benefit the hospital. Through their efforts over the years, they have provided everything from blanket warmers to preemie blood pressure cuffs for our tiniest infants, established the garden at the Ambulatory Care Center, and furnished the first surgical waiting room. “Be a volunteer and make a difference”—a truism, not just a cliché!

Come join us as a volunteer—drive a golf cart, deliver papers, hand out magazines, wrap silver wear, answer the phone, have fun selling the cute clothes and fabulous jewelry in the gift shop, escort visitors to their locations, or help with annual flu shots. In general, make everyone who comes to PRMC feel comfortable while they’re here.

Our volunteers are currently working on the District Texas Association of Hospital Volunteers (TAHV) conference, scheduled for October 15. More than 115 volunteers from our district will spend the day here sharing ideas, exchanging challenges, and renewing friendships. There will be a special evening on Friday for traveling state officers, then the event on Saturday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s Tucker Hall. Bandera diabetic specialist, Dr. Margo Denke, will deliver valuable information on diabetes.

This is our first hosting of the event since we’ve been in the new hospital and PRMC volunteers are excited about showing off all that has been accomplished for the benefit of the community.

Martha Kies, Volunteer Auxiliary Coordinator for Peterson Regional Medical Center, brings to PRMC her love of helping people, as well as expertise in volunteer coordination from serving 11 years as Asst.

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