Heart of Texas Today Sept-Oct 2013

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Happy Halloween 5 Things to Love About the Texas Hill Country 6 Beginning to Discipline 9 Is Brake Maintenance Important?

12 Cell Phone Theft‌A Crime of Convenience 14 Western Gala with a Twist 16 A Texas State of Mind‌ A Short Story From A Tall Texan: A Ceremony at the Cemetery

Publisher Alice Sadler Graphics & Production Golden Monkey Productions Contributing Writers David Blackburn Kelly Dooley David LeMeilleur Denise LeMeilleur

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Things to Love About the Texas Hill Country

By Kelly Dooley “I got here as quickly as I could!” That was my feeling when I moved here from Houston about 13 years ago, and I’m amazed at how many times I’ve heard those same words from other people now living in the Kerrville area.

While there are a few lucky “natives,” most of us moved here from larger metropolitan areas. Personally, I thought I didn’t want to live in Texas any longer, so I traveled the United States for over a year, checking out almost every state. My joke is that it took me more than a year to move five hours away, but at least I could be SURE this is where I wanted to be!

I moved to Kerrville for the small town flavor. There are the holiday street parades, rodeos and dances, county fairs, parks on the river, plentiful wildlife, and knowing someone everywhere you go. The pretty rolling hills in the middle of this flat state are inviting. Also, this Texas girl couldn’t handle months of winter snow in the pretty northern states; although I do enjoy the occasional icy night or short-lasting snow to signify winter has arrived.

We also have a few “big city” perks. The artistic and musical talent is amazing. Theaters bring us both local and national entertainment. We enjoy an array of local shopping and state-of-the-art medical facilities, with larger malls and hospitals within an hour’s drive.

Kerrville has much to offer visitors and full-time residents. So, just get here as quickly as you can!!!

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Beginning to Discipline Remember that until children are about nine months old, they are unable to have any concept of right or wrong.

Contrary to common belief, children that are this young also are not able to manipulate us.

They are unable to reason “if I cry, she will pick me up, so I am going to cry”. They cry because they have a need. So holding them too much or picking them up when they cry will not “spoil” them.

But when your child is seven to nine months old, it is time to start setting limits and encouraging right behavior. Discipline is not punishment, it is teaching. Discipline can begin with teaching your child routines, such as a regular feeding schedule and a predictable bedtime. Children learn from their caregivers/parents. If they see you function in routines, as pertains to them, they will naturally grow to follow those routines.

Routines and establishing predictable patterns for your child will give her a sense of security. After you have established some predictable routines with feeding and bedtime, when your child is about nine months old, you can start telling him “no” when he is doing something that you don’t consider appropriate.

Always remember his age may limit what you can expect of him, and no matter how many times you may have told him not to do something, do not ever yell at your child. Be firm when you say “no”, but do not raise your voice. You are not trying to scare him; you are trying to teach him.

At nine months old, one of the common things babies like to do that isn’t appropriate is grab for Mom’s earrings. You can firmly say “no” and move him to where he cannot reach the earrings. Remember, he does not know that pulling your earrings is wrong; he is just curious. It is a normal behavior for a child of that age, and it is your job to lovingly set the limits of what he can touch.

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“Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity; And I’m not sure about the universe .”

-Albert Einstein

IS BRAKE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT?

by David LeMeilleur

Do you ever feel like you are driving a runaway wagon and the horses are not going to stop in time? The feeling your vehicle has a mind of its own when it comes to stopping is much like trying to navigate a wagon with wild horses.

This feeling is a good indicator you need maintenance done on your brakes or your brake system of your vehicle. We all rely on and for the most part trust that our brakes are going to stop our vehicle when we need them too and yet this is one component most overlooked or taken for granted on our vehicle. The National Car Care Council recommends a brake check up at least once every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Another good way to figure out when you need to perform a brake check up is to look at your owner's manual and see what the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle. The key to stopping is making sure you don't wait until it is too late to get your preventative maintenance done on your brakes. This brings us to the question, "Is brake maintenance important?" First off let's address the why, your safety and the safety of others. According to the National Safety Council they say there are only two things a person can control, their self and their vehicle. So as a vehicle owner you have a responsibility to make sure your vehicle is safe and road ready!

There are usually four main indicators your brakes need some sort of maintenance. The first one is usually a squealing noise, this indicates the brake pads are worn down to the wear indicator. Secondly, a grinding noise could indicate your brake rotors have thinned down to an unsafe thickness. Thirdly, another indicator is the feel of the brake pedal, does it go all the way down to the floor or does the front end shake when you apply your brakes? Another great indicator is when the ABS light comes up on your dash, usually indicating the wheel sensors triggered the light to come on this could indicate a buildup of brake dust/particles from your brake pads.

Some tips to consider when it comes to brake maintenance; have your brakes inspected by an ASE Certified technician. Brake systems should be flushed and brake fluid replaced after about 30,000 miles. Have the technician pull off your wheels and look at your brake pads, rotors, calipers, pistons and brake lines. Most vehicles have disc brakes but if you do have drum brakes it is important to have your wheel cylinder, wheel bearings and other necessary hardware looked over at the same time. Disc brakes function in much the same way as brakes on a ten-speed bicycle. Disc brakes are comprised of a disc or rotor, a caliper assembly, disc brake pads and the wheel bearings and hardware necessary to mount the components on the vehicle. The caliper is connected to the master cylinder through tubes, hoses and valves that conduct brake fluid through the system. All vital parts you trust to work properly when you need your vehicle to stop.

So to answer the question, "Is Brake Maintenance Important?" and the answer would have to be a definite YES! Preventative maintenance on brakes and the best time to deal with brake problems is before they happen. While neglecting your brakes until your car is grinding to a halt instead of gliding is always an option, it can cost you in unnecessary rotor/hardware replacement and possible towing bills.

That's not to mention the likelihood of losing most of your stopping ability right when you need it most.

Keeping up with brake maintenance, paying attention to the signs of brake wear and choosing the right equipment for your vehicle will let you slow down like you should. Find a mechanic who is ASE certified and uses quality brake parts, your safety and the safety of others on the road depends on it!

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Cell Phone Theft ….Crime of Convenience

By Ada Brown If you have ever had your cell phone stolen you know the panic that overcomes you. I was with a girlfriend shopping and she had her cell phone stolen. I texted her phone “GPS system now on… Police are now tracking this device”. I then called the phone and we were able to recover the phone. This is not the norm. After this experience I called Paul Gonzales Community Services Officer of the Kerrville Police Department. He informed me this type of crime is a crime of connivance. Officer Gonzales stated that 90% cell owners leave an open door for theft by leaving our phones unattended or not secured. It is very important to report the phone stolen as soon as possible so the police can put the stole phone IMEI number an description of the phone into the state and national data base as a stolen phone.

As phones have become what I call minicomputer that ring…. We have more and more personal information stored on them. Many thieves are more interested in accessing your wireless service and potentially, stealing your identity. Once they have what they need they then wipe the phone clean and sale the phones on the internet. So, how can you make it difficult for thieves to get anything out of your phone?

Below are Seven ways to help keep your phone/information safe if lost or stolen/.

1. Keep details. Make a record of all your phone information and keep this in a safe place. Include the following elements in the information: a. Your phone number b. The make and model c. Color and appearance details d. The pin or security lock code e. The IMEI number (on GPS phones) 2. Use the security lock code, or PIN feature, to lock your phone. This will make it less valuable to a thief and deny them access to personal numbers stored on your SIM card.

3. Register your phone with your network operator. If your phone is stolen, report the loss to them immediately.

Using your IMEI number, they may be able to block your hand set and account details. Some wireless carriers are willing to do this, and some aren't. If done, this will prevent anyone from using the phone across any network, even if the SIM card is changed.

Keep in mind that once the phone is disabled, it may not be able to be used again, even if you get it back.

Have your phone number disabled. In addition to reporting your phone lost or stolen, you should also disable your phone number (not account) so that no further charges can be applied. Remember that, as mentioned earlier, many thieves stand to benefit from using your service rather than selling your phone, especially between the moment they steal it and the moment you realize your phone is missing.

As in the previous step, keep detailed records of when you requested your account to be disabled.

Request an immediate, formal investigation from your carrier. Sometimes this can prevent (or at least delay) the carrier from launching a collections effort and tainting your credit, if things get ugly.

File a police report immediately. Time is money, literally. A thief can add over US$10,000 to your cell phone bill in just hours by making international calls, and you might end up being asked to foot the bill. Some phone companies may require proof that the phone was actually stolen, versus it having been lost. A police report serves as evidence, which will make your wireless provider more cooperative, especially if insurance is involved.

If you continue to encounter problems with your wireless provider in that they are not disabling the phone or your account in a timely manner and insist that you cover the charges made by the thief, let them know that you intend to file a complaint with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), your state attorney general's office, and your state's public utility commission (PUC) (or the equivalent authorities in your country).

Install anti phone theft software. There are suppliers that provide modern anti-theft software for your phone. The software enables you to remotely contact your mobile and stay in control. For example, one of the recently published solutions for Symbian and Android is Theft Aware, others provide Windows Mobile or Blackberry support (GadgetTrak,).

Never let the phone get out of your sight. Unless you are sleeping of course, always have your eyes on the phone.

There is going to be a new upgrade for all APPLE products this fall that have wonderful theft protection that will be installed when you update your system with APPLE. So keep checking with apple for the release date.

The number one thing we all can do is to keep our phones on our person and do not leave them in an unzipped/open purse unattended or leave them lying around.

We are our own best defense.

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A Texas State of Mind‌ A Short Story from A Tall Texan A CEREMONY AT THE CEMETERY

by David Blackburn A few months ago the State of Texas held a special ceremony at the old Williams Ranch Cemetery and unveiled a historical marker dedicated to the memory of those who rest there and the early days of frontier Texas that they represent. A crowd of about fifty people attended, mostly local folks with family ties to those who are buried in the poor caliche soil of the cemetery grounds.

Williams Ranch was once a thriving community, filled with activity, and was a hub for local cattlemen and settlers who had migrated to Texas in search of land and new beginnings. The original ranch was established by my grandfather's grandfather in 1855 near a cluster of springs that never go dry. The ranch, which was a regular watering hole for the cattle drives on the Chisholm Trail, grew into a village that hosted a trading post, several general stores, a livery stable and blacksmith shop, a mill, a barber shop, a drug store, and numerous saloons. The inhabitants thrived and endured bad weather, Indian raids, the recurring violence of numerous outlaws including John Wesley Hardin, and saw the beginnings of the cattle industry that made Texas what it was. As a boy growing up in the 1950's I spent many an evening listening to my grandparents tell me stories about Williams Ranch and what life was like in the days when a man's horse and rifle were the only things that separated him from death and damnation. I never tired of those tales and remember them vividly, even to this day.

My grandfather was a masterful storyteller and always painted colorful word pictures of the Ranch; he told me how the first hotel in the area was a double log cabin that was built as a home, but the owner eventually allowed travelers to spend the night there. Later on a real hotel called "The Florida" was built by Captain A. A. Hutchinson, but the cowboys referred to it as "The Hutch" and it came to be known by most as the Hutch Hotel. The Hutch had the first telegraph office established between Austin and Fort Concho and Captain 16

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Hutchinson's nine year old daughter Hallie became the first female telegraph operator in the United States. There were countless other stories about religious camp meetings and Saturday night amusements. Word of a gathering was spread throughout the community, a fat steer was killed, and men and women would come from miles around by horseback and wagon to eat barbecue and dance all night.

He also spoke of a surge of lawlessness that erupted in the 1870's and how cattle rustlings

and robberies brought a lot of violence to the area. Eventually a detachment of Texas Rangers was called in to restore order and eliminate the bad men, a task they accomplished swiftly and thoroughly. His stories of gunfights, lynchings, and cattle drives made the western movies of Hollywood pale in comparison. As time passed, the railroad came to West Texas and bypassed Williams Ranch.

The town slowly declined and the local commerce followed the railroad to Mullin, a few short miles away.

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Soon the only thing that remained of the original town was the cemetery. On May 4 of this year, the state recognized and honored those hardy pioneers by placing a marker amongst the headstones of those settlers and their descendants. It mentions the first grave in the cemetery, that of a six year boy who died in 1864 from a horse accident. The headstones themselves are filled with short yet revealing phrases that describe what life in the old west was like--many illustrate the name of the deceased and the manner of death, such as "killed

by Indians 1868", "killed by a horse", "killed by a mob", and so on. Life was hard for those folks--and sometimes life was short. In addition, the cemetery was one of the first and few whose graves are those of an integrated mixture of persons. Along with the graves of the white frontiersmen, many native Indians, citizens of Mexico, and Black pioneers are also buried there. There are over fifty unmarked graves, probably because the original markers were made of wood and deteriorated long ago, and about twenty five unidentified graves. In those cases, the sandstone markers have been worn smooth by a century and a half of rains and wind; no inscriptions are visible.

Seeing the marker and knowing that it represents the history of my family fills me with pride and emotion. Walking among the headstones and envisioning the lives of those who lay there in the shade of the live oak trees is an experience that encapsulates the spirit of our beloved Texas and the people that made our state great. I am glad to be part of this heritage.

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SEPTEMBER 2013 1st Camp

Eagle Classic Mountain Bike Fest Sat-Sun Camp Eagle, Rocksprings, 830-896-6864. www.campeagle.org

3rd-12th “Sons of the Prophet” TH-SA 7:30pm The Point Indoor Theatre, Hill Country Arts Foundation

1st Kerrville Wine & Music Festival Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Hwy, 830-257-3600.

3rd-26th KACC Exhibits TU-SA 10am-4pm Su 1-4pm Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr.

3rd-13th Dreaming in Color TU-SA 9am-4pm The Gallery at the Point, Hwy 39, Ingram, 830-367-5120.

4th Downtown Kerrville Block Party FR 5pm-8pm Downtown Kerrville www.downtownkerrville.com

5th-29thKACC Exhibits Tu-Sa 10am-4pm Su 1pm-4pm Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr. www.kacckerrville.com

4th Friday WineShare FR 6-7:30pm Historic Downtown Kerrville, 200 block of Earl Garrett

5th-Oct 3rd Photoquest 2013 TU-SA 10am-4pm SU 1pm-4pm Hill Country Camera Club’s @ Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr. 6th Friday WineShare FR 6pm-7:30pm. Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe St., 830-257-0625. www.1stfridaywineshare.com

5th Bark For Life SA 12pm-4pm River Star Arts & Event Park, 4000 Riverside Dr.

7th Hill Country Swap Meet SA 8am-7pm Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center,3805 Hwy 27

5th Kerr County 4H Hill Wild Game Dinner SA 5pm Exotic game dinner and raffle. Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center

8th New Odyssey SU 3pm Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., 830-896-9393. www.caillouxtheater.com

5th Down by the Riverside Fall Festival SA 8am-3pm Riverside Nature Ctr, 150 Francisco Lemos St., 830-257-4837.

10th Brown Bag Lunch & Learn, Guadalupe bass report TU 11:30am-12:45pm Riverside Nature Center 150 Francisco Lemos St., 830-257-4837. www.riversidenaturecenter.org

5th-26th Kerrville Outdoor Painters Event Exhibit TH-SA 830-895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com

20th-Oct 11th Altered Books TU-SA 9am-4pm The Gallery at the Point, Hwy 39, Ingram, 830-367-5120. www.hcaf.com 21st Bat Tunnel 10km Walk SA 8am-12pm Old Tunnel Wildlife Management .www.walktx.org/KerrvilleTrailblazers 27th 17th Annual Texas Heritage Music Day FR 9am-1:30pm & 7:30pm Schreiner University 27th Texas Heritage Music Day Community Concert FR 7:30pm Schreiner University www.texasheritagemusic.org 27th-Oct 12th “Sons of the Prophet” FR-SA 7:30pm, SU 2pm, 2nd & 3rd TH 7:30pm The Point Indoor Theatre, Hill Country Arts Foundation 27th-Oct 13th Playhouse 2000-Over the River and Through the Woods FR-SA 7:30pm Garage Theater, 305 Washington at Main St., 830-896-9393.

28th Kerr County Market Days SA 9am-4pm.

Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main St., 830-895-7524.

28th-29th 3rd Annual Kerrville Triathlon SA-SU Inn of the Hills Resort and Conference Center, 1001 Junction Hwy.

OCTOBER 2013 1st-3rd Photoquest 2013 TU-SA 10am-4pm SU 1pm-4pm Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett St., 830-895-2911.

1st-11th Altered Books TU-SA 9am-4pm The Gallery at the Point, Hwy 39, Ingram 2nd-5th Kerrville Outdoor Painters Event (KOPE) TH-SA 830-895-2911.www.kacckerrville.com 3rd Symphony of the Hills-French Connection TH 7:30pm Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

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4th-13th Over the River and Through the Woods FR-SA 7:30pm SU 2:30pm VK Garage Theater

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8th Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Tu 11:30am-12:45pm Riverside Nature Center 150 Francisco Lemos St. 8th 27th Annual Circle of Service Benefit Gala TU 5:30pm The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corp Community Center 15th 27th Annual Circle of Service Dinner TU 5:30pm-8pm. The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Dr. 19th ‘Harvest Moon’ fundraising celebration SA 6:30pm Riverside Nature Center 150 Francisco Lemos St. 25th-27th Kerr County Fair Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center Ctr. 26th Kerr County Fair Parade SA 10am Downtown Kerrville, 830-257-6833. www.kerrcountyfair.com 26th Kerr County Market Days SA 9am-4pm Kerr County Courthouse 26th Harvest Moon Fundraising Celebration 7pm Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. 26th Hill Country Youth Orchestras-Class C Golf Tournament SA TBA Riverhill Country Club 26th 3rd Annual Salvation Army 5K Pumpkin Run SA 8am 5K The Salvation Army Kroc Center 26th Harvest Festival SA 10am-1pm The Salvation Army Kroc 31st-Nov 30th 14th Annual Texas Furniture Maker’s Show TU-SA 10am-4pm SU 1-4pm Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr. For a more complete & detailed list of events. Go to : www.KerrvilleTexasCVB.com Changes & cancellations of events do occur. Please contact the event coordinators or website for updates

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September 2013 1 Celebrate Bandera Downtown Bandera Longhorn Cattle Drive & Parade 3 Cowboy Capital Opry Silver Sage Community Center 6 Classic Car Night 5 PM 610 Hwy 16 S. Bandera, TX 7 Cowboys on Main 1 PM - 4 PM Bandera County Courthouse 7 Flying L Ranch Chuck Wagon Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 7 Bandera Market Days Bandera Courthouse Square 9 AM – 4PM

1 Cowboy Capital Opry @ Silver Sage Community Center 4 Fish Fry @ Knights of Columbus 5pm

4 Classic Car Night 5 PM - ?

610 Hwy 16 S., Bandera 5 Cowboys on Main 1- 4:00 PM

7 Bandera Farmers Market 8 - 11 AM

5 Bandera Market Days 9 AM - 4 PM

10 Gospel Jamboree 6:00 PM FREE Medina First Baptist Church

5 Bandera Farmers Market 8 - 11 AM

14 Indoor Flea Market 9 AM–4 PM Bandera American Legion Post 157

5 Mounted Scavenger Hunt & Trail Ride Call 830/510-9515 e-mail HHHdream@aol.com

14 Cowboys on Main 1 PM- 4 PM

8 Gospel Jamboree 6 PM Medina First Baptist Church

14 Bandera Farmers Market 8 - 11 AM

12 Cowboys on Main 1- 4 PM

19-22 Biker Rallies of Texas: Rumble on the River

12 Bandera Farmers Market 8-11 AM

21 Texas Street Customs Car Show 2- 5 PM Sonic on Main Street.

19 Texas Street Customs Car Show 2-5 PM Next to Sonic on Main Street

21 Cowboys on Main 1PM - 4PM Bandera County Courthouse

19 Cowboys on Main 1- 4 PM

21 Indoor Flea Market 9 AM–4 PM Bandera American Legion Post 157 21 Bandera Farmers Market 8 - 11 AM 27 4th Friday Jam 6 PM Silver Sage Community Center 28 Cowboys on Main 1 PM - 4 PM Bandera County Courthouse 28 3rd Annual Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament Flying L Golf Course 28 Bandera Farmers Market 8 - 11 AM

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19 Bandera Farmers Market 8 - 11 AM 25 4th Friday Jam 6 PM Silver Sage Community Center 26 Cowboys on Main 1-4 PM 26 Bandera Farmers Market 8 - 11 AM

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1 Singing Water Vineyards Labor Day Weekend 1-4pm.

5 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music 6 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music 6 Cocky Rooster Bar. Live music. 9:30pm 7 Bending Branch Winery “Labor Day Celebration 7 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music 12 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music 13 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music

3 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music 4 Singing Water Vineyards “Annual Harvest Dinner”

13 Cocky Rooster Bar. Live music. 9:30pm

5 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Annual Dinner & Festival in Comfort Park.

14 Singing Water Vineyards 2nd Saturday Concert 14pm.

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12 Singing Water Vineyards 2 Saturday Concert 14pm

20 Cocky Rooster Bar. Live music. 9:30pm

12 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music

21 HILL COUNTRY ART FESTIVAL 10am-5pm

15-31 SCARECROW INVASION Sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce. www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com

21 Gaddis United Methodist Church Annual BBQ in Comfort Park.

21 Bending Branch Winery Live Music 1-5pm.

21 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music 21 & 22 Singing Water Vineyards “Artists at Work Weekend”1-4pm.

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22 Bending Branch Winery Live Music 1-5pm.

19 & 20 27 Annual Comfort Village Antiques Show in Comfort Park. Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm.

Admission $5.00. Children 12 & Under Free. Good for Return Visits. Rain or shine…booths under cover. www.texasantiqueshows.com

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27 Cocky Rooster Bar. Live music. 9:30pm

25 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music

28 Comfort Public Library Annual Fundraiser 830-9952398.

26 St. Boniface Episcopal Church Dinner in the Comfort Park.

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26 Guenther’s Biergarten Grill features live music

28 Bending Branch Winery Live Music 1-5pm.

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For more complete Information on all events Go to www.comfortchamberof commerce.com Call 830-995-3131

Hill Country Profiles: Kelly Dooley HOTT: HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN KERRVILLE? KELLY: Over thirteen years---I am originally from Baytown and I lived in West Houston for over 17 years. Eventually I grew tired of the big city hustle and bustle, so I started traveling around the country looking for a better place to live. I really liked Vermont, but the idea of six months of heavy snow every year was a little scary, so I headed back to Texas. I rolled into Kerrville in my RV, parked it for a while, and fell in love with the Hill Country. I decided to stay here and I am glad I did.

HOTT: HOW DID YOU GET INTO REAL ESTATE? KELLY: You know, I can’t remember exactly why---I got my license over twenty years ago when I was in West Houston. I thought it would be fun to show pretty houses and work with people. That is still fun, but I soon learned there was a lot more work involved. In the Hill Country, there are so many unique properties. People love the area, so it sells itself. And Sherman & Co., Realtors® is a wonderful group of people. I enjoy working for a non-competing broker and a well established family company.

HOTT: WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR CHOSEN PROFESSION? KELLY: Helping someone get to that next chapter in their life—people move on when they sell a house and they start a new chapter when they buy one. Understanding their needs and desires; helping them achieve their goals by finding what they are looking for makes me feel great. Helping them throughout this process becomes my mission and I love it.

HOTT: WHAT IS A SECRET ABOUT YOU THAT NO ONE WOULD SUSPECT? KELLY:

Well…. Not many people know that I was a country singer as Kelli Heart. That’s how I got out of West Houston and saw a lot of the country. I toured for a songwriter’s association connected with a major record label and spent almost a year on the road playing gigs everywhere you could imagine. I got to see a lot of America and meet tons of great people. After I moved to the Hill Country, I had a local television show for a while—Kelly’s Kountry Opry, highlighting the wonderful music talent here. I don’t sing much anymore, but my music career was an opportunity for a fun adventure.

HOTT: HOW DO YOU LIKE WRITING FOR HEART OF TEXAS TODAY? KELLY: I love it---I felt very honored when Alice asked me to write a real estate column for her magazine.

I had thought for a long time that we needed a magazine that captured the overall local flavor of the Hill Country and I am happy to contribute to that. I just hope my comments and advice are helpful to people who live here or are considering moving here.

SHERMAN & CO., REALTORS

819 WATER STREET ONE SCHREINER CENTER SUITE 170 • KERRVILLE, TX 78028 OFFICE: 830-257-7588

www.ShermanCo.com

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Autumn Recipes Avocado & Egg Breakfast Ingredients: Whole avocado Egg...s Cayenne pepper (or any spice of your choice) Cheese (optional) Remove the stone from an avocado.

Scoop out a little more avocado to increase the size of the stone's crater. Crack an egg into the crater. Sprinkle with Cayenne pepper (cheese too if you desire).

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees until egg is cooked to the level you like.

Candy Corn Creamy Cups Ingredients: 1 (3 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding 2 cups milk Orange Layer 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups candy corn White Layer 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar Decoration Coordinating sprinkles 1 candy corn for each cup

Directions Yellow Layer: Mix milk and pudding together in a bowl according to package directions, and let it start to firm up slightly. Place 2 tablespoons of the pudding in the bottom of the dessert cup.

Orange Layer: Make the first part of the orange layer the night before or at least 4 hours before serving. On medium heat, pour the whipping cream in a saucepan and stir constantly to prevent scorching. Once the whipping cream is heated, pour in the candy corn, again stirring constantly until the candy has disintegrated and turned the cream a pumpkin orange. Remove from burner, bring to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight. Once the orange layer is fully chilled, place it in a mixing bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Place 2-3 tablespoons on top of the yellow layer.

White Layer: Pour whipping cream into a new mixing bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and whip on high speed until desired consistency is achieved. Be careful not to over whip, as it will begin to break down. Scoop a dollop or use an open star frosting tip in a pastry bag. Sprinkle with desired toppings.

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Beef & Rice Fiesta 1 ½ cups water 1 can mushroom soup 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 ½ cups Minute Rice 1 small can of tomatoes 1 (7 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1 green pepper ( cut in strips) 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 lb. ground beef Brown the beef in skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook over medium heat until tender.

Add water, soup, corn, salt , tomatoes and chili powder. Bring to boil. Stir in rice.

Add green pepper. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Hearty Chicken & Noodle Casserole 1 can cream of mushroom soup ½ cup milk 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups cubed chicken 2 cups cooked medium egg noodles ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese Stir the soup, milk, vegetables, chicken, noodles, Parmesan cheese and black pepper in a 1 ½ quart casserole dish. Bake @ 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir the chicken mixture.

Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Candy Apples 1 (14-ounce) package strawberry glaze 1 1/2 cups corn syrup 1 (3-ounce) box cherry gelatin dessert mix 1/2 cup hot water 6 Granny Smith apples, washed and dried 6 wooden candy apple sticks In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine glaze and corn syrup.

Simmer for 20 minutes. Dilute gelatin mix in hot water and pour in saucepan with glaze. Stir and continue to cook until temperature on a candy thermometer is between 180 and 200 degrees F. Shove wooden candy sticks into bottom of apples, far enough to secure inside. Dip each apple in syrup and turn until completely coated. When cool arrange on parchment-lined tray.

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A.A.A.D.D.

Thank goodness there's a name for this disorder.

Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder This is how it manifests: I decide to water my garden.

As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.

As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mail box earlier.

I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.

I lay my car keys on the table, Put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, And notice that the can is full.

I've been searching for all morning.

I decide I better put them back on my desk, But first I'm going to water the flowers.

I set the glasses back down on the counter , Fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote.

Someone left it on the kitchen table.

I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I'll be looking for the remote, But I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, So I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, But first I'll water the flowers.

I pour some water in the flowers, But quite a bit of it spills on the floor.

So, I set the remote back on the table, Get some towels and wipe up the spill.

Then, I head down the hall trying to Remember what I was planning to do.

I take my check book off the table, And see that there is only one check left.

My extra checks are in my desk in the study, So I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Pepsi I'd been drinking.

At the end of the day: The car isn't washed, The bills aren't paid, There is a warm can of Pepsi sitting on the counter, The flowers don't have enough water, There is still only 1 check in my check book, I can't find the remote, I can't find my glasses, And I don't remember what I did with the car keys.

Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day, And I'm really tired.

I'm going to look for my checks, But first I need to push the Pepsi aside So that I don't accidentally knock it over.

I realize this is a serious problem, And I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail....

The Pepsi is getting warm, And I decide to put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.

Do me a favor.

Tell this message to everyone you know, Because I don't remember who I've told it to.

As I head toward the kitchen with the Pepsi, A vase of flowers on the counter Catches my eye--they need water.

Don't laugh -- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming!

So, I decide to put the bills back On the table and take out the garbage first...

But then I think, Since I'm going to be near the mailbox When I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.

I put the Pepsi on the counter and Discover my reading glasses that

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