Kerrville Area Business Magazine | May 2011

An official publication of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

Kerrville Area

Issue 20 | MAY 2011

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The Face of the Fair

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Officers: Bob Waller, Chairman of the Board, Broadway National Bank Mark Tuschak, Chair-Elect, Schreiner University Sue Steele, First Vice Chairman, Bank of the Hills Kyle Bond, Vice Chairman, Terminix Pest Control Brenda Beaty, CPA, Treasurer, Pressler, Thompson, PC Joe Herring Jr., Immediate Past Chair, Herring Printing Co.

Directors: William “Bill” Beltrone, CPA Kim Clarkson, Kerr County Abstract Frank Dunlap, The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center James Eastland, Camp Mystic­­­ Judy Eychner, Century 21 Malson Realty Denny Foster, Lemon Tree Cleaners Mike Graxiola, Kerrville Daily Times Trevor Hyde, Comanche Trace Tracy McCuan, Kerrville Public Utility Board Kent McKinney, Guadalupe National Bank Scott Peschel, Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. Joe Piszczor, Peterson Regional Medical Center Linda Somerville, Security State Bank & Trust Ellen Williams, Kerrville Independent School District Delbert Wilson, Hill Country Telephone Cooperative

PUBLISHER Morgan Schooley morgan@mykerrville.org Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Dora Gonzalez Susan Rogers Kristan Craddock Barbara Allerkamp O: 830-896-1155 Advertising Morgan Schooley O: 830-285-4373 - morgan@mykerrville.org Creative Director Jeanna Goodrich jeanna@mykerrville.org Contact Kerrville Area Business 2733 Indian Wells Drive morgan@mykerrville.org - 830-285-4373

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Calendar

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Member to Member Discounts

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Chairman's Corner

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New Members & Member Anniversaries

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Director's Profile

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Are You in Control?

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16th Annual Sandbagger's Open

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Extra! Extra!

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Business Barometer

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The Face of the Fair

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Improving to Serve You Better

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Developing a Positive Identity

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Connections at the Chamber Mixer

Kim Clarkson, Kerr County Abstract & Title Co.

Power of Attorney Planning and Pitfalls

Results

Penni Carr, Texas Arts & Crafts Education Foundation

KPUB Provides New Electricity Bill

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C A L ENDAR OF E V EN T S

MAY 3rd 6th Grade Speakers Event at B.T. Wilson Campus Business Professionals speak to Area Sixth Graders about future careers.

MAY 5th Dancing with the Kerrville Stars Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, at the Inn of the Hills Resort & Conference Center, 1001 Junction Hwy. 830-896-1155. www.kerrvilletx.com

MAY 7th Derby Days Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Live broadcast of Kentucky Derby complete with mint juleps and betting booth. Our Lady of the Hills Gym, 601 Peterson Farm Road.

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MAY 26th Heroes All Thursday, 6 p.m. Everyone is Welcome! Wear your uniform, bring your photographs and memories so we can celebrate together. Hotdogs, lemonade and ice cream plus outdoor concert for your listening enjoyment and fireworks display to conclude the event. Bank of the Hills, 1075 Junction Hwy. 830-895-2265. www.bankofthehills.com

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MAY 26th-30th Kerrville Folk Festival All day. This Texas Hill Country based international songwriters’ festival features over 100 songwriters and their bands. Family affair with concerts, arts and crafts, kid’s concerts, food and camping. Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles S on Hwy 16. 830-257-3600, 800-435-8429. www.kerrville-music.com

MAY 26th-31st Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com

MAY 28th-29th Kerr County Market Days Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. An old-fashioned market on the square. Over 75 vendors selling Texas wares; arts, crafts, jewelry, plants and more.

Courthouse Square, 700 Main St. 830-895-7962. www.kerrmarketdays.org

MAY 28th-30th Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. River Star Arts & Event Park, 4000 Riverside Dr. 830-896-5711 www.tacef.org

member to member LeMeilleur’s RV, Truck & Equipment Repair Co., The Diesel Doctor 214 Peterson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028 830-895-2888, rvrepair@ktc.com 10% off any preventative maintenance service performed.

Appointment required.

Tim Jones Signature Homes 154 G Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 830-896-8087 tim@timjonescustomhomes.com Free plan, designs drafting on home remodeling & custom building.

Hill Country ChapterAmerican Red Cross 333 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville, TX 78028 830-257-4677 vandenbergk@hccredcross.org 10% discount on any adult CPR and First Aid classes.

Davis Chiropractic Dr. John W. Davis 208 Wesley Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028 830-257-3284 Dr_johndavis@yahoo.com Waive co-pay or 20% discount on initial visit.

Texas Etc. - Wayne J. Este 1001 Junction Hwy @ Inn of the Hills Kerrville, TX 78028, 830-257-4300 10% discount on Jewelry, Art, and Gift Items. 10% discount on consigned items.

Hill Country Wine Tours 830-329-WINE www.hcwinetours.com Rates for Chamber Members are $50 per person, 3 person minimum (tasting fee not included).

Hill Country Limousine Service, Inc P.O. Box 291152, Kerrville, TX 78028 896-1429, mpolden@ktc.com or maryolden59@msn.com $10 off per limo rental – 3 hour minimum, $10 off airport fare one-way.

First American Storage 2390 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028 895-2454, tricia@tonyroberts.us 1 month free on all new storage rentals.

Elks Lodge The Elks Lodge Hall is available to rent for meetings, parties and special occasions. Published rental rate is $75 per hour, with a minimum of 3 hours.

Chamber members pay only $50, a 33 1/3% discount off regular price. Hall will accommodate 210 people. Tables and chairs available at no extra charge.

Stage with ample power sources for band or DJ. Kitchen and full service bar are available. For details call: Jim Keefe at 830-792-4377. “All proceeds help support the Elks Local Charitable Programs.”

Hill Country On Call 317 Sidney Baker South, Ste 400-265 Kerrville, TX 78028 830-866-3000 www.HillCountryOnCall.com or info@hillcountryoncall.com One FREE Hour of Concierge/Personal Assistant Services with each Booking!

Please Call for Details. On call 365 days/ year for your specific needs. Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

YO Ranch Resort & Branding Iron Restaurant 2033 Sidney Baker St. Kerrville, TX 78028 257-4440, www.yoresort.com or johnhelm@1859historichotels.com Offering a 20% discount to Chamber Members on sleeping rooms or meals in the restaurant. Not valid with other discounts. Please tell us you are using your member to member discount at the beginning of your reservation or meals.

Texas Homeplans, LLC dba Archetype Designs Mickey Thompson 815 Jefferson St. Kerrville, TX 78028 830 257-2311 betty@texashomeplans.com 5% off any Stock Plan by Texas Home Plans Partnership, LTD. We appreciate referrals. As a token of our appreciation, when the referred job is completed, we will award a restaurant gift certificate to the Chamber Member who has referred a client.

D IS C O U N T S Kerrville Folk Festival 3876 Medina Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028 830-257-3600, info@kerrville-music.com $200 off Small Business Package includes tickets, parking, & advertising.

Details at: www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com TERMINIX 3100 Memorial Blvd Kerrville, TX 78028 257-8233 10% off pest control and/or Termite Services. New customers only.

Annual contract required.

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Clean & Shine Sherri Baker 411 Harper Road Kerrville, Texas 78028 830-370-7223 25% off top to bottom clean, carpet shampoo or floor buffing or polishing and window cleaning.

Hill Country Chiropractic & Wellness Center 311 West Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 830-896-4108 www.hillcountrychiropractic.com Free complete nutrition consultation with initialvisitand 75% off your first supplement order. Established patients receive 50% off an adjustment with referral of friends or family.

Hill Country Telecommunications, L.L.C. SECURITY ALARM DIVISION P.O. Drawer D, 220 Carolyn Street Ingram, Texas 78025 (830) 367-1111 FREE wireless Robbery/Panic Button ($50 value) with the purchase and installation of a new monitored commercial or residential security alarm system.

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C H AIR M AN ’ S C ORNER

Responsibility to the Citizens ‘Simple Math’ could be the solution to all the front page comments about the rivalry going on between the City of Kerrville and Kerr County.

While each is convinced that their historical and budget numbers are correct, they both argue that the other’s numbers are incorrect. All this with a little political ‘grand standing’ from both sides, including both parties drawing a ‘line in the sand’ on issues. This bantering dialogue comes from the elected officials on both sides: people I both know, respect, and admire for their public service. My feelings also tell me that both the City and County are sincerely convinced that their points of view are right.

As a result of these things, it appears that we are no closer to a solution to the interlocal agreement controversy than we were a couple of months back. It seems that instead of marching toward some common ground and eventual agreement, the public perception is that they are just ‘jogging in place’. This lack of resolution is starting to wear on the public. Both the City and the County owe it to us, their citizens, to have open, honest, good faith negotiations on the critical interlocal issues instead of putting offers to each other on the table and then pulling them back off. And the non-responsiveness by both sides?

Enough is enough. There is no reason or need for bringing in an arbitrator or mediator to settle these issues. I believe the aptitude and leadership are there for both the City and the County, but they need to develop concrete plans toward a unified resolution.

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are dealing with people’s lives every time the alarm goes off. This is the number one priority and the citizen’s safety should be the first and overriding concern. Kerr County is not going to find a better trained and more responsive group of professionals than the Kerrville Fire Department/EMS. What is it worth to have dependable, top quality Fire/EMS? ...Priceless! You are paying premiums for Fire/EMS coverage that is on call 24/7.

As for paying only for the services you use, let’s be serious. If you personally go for a year without any healthcare claims or auto insurance claims, do they give you your premiums back? Fire/EMS insurance coverage requires huge investments in fire stations, firefighting equipment and rescue/ambulance vehicles, people and continuous training.

I have heard our Mayor say that our community needs a unified vision as to where we want to go. I agree with him.

I also agree with him that we need an action plan to go with this vision that includes goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics. We used these same factors in the Marine Corps and we succeeded on most of our missions.

Put ‘one upsmanship’ on the shelf, be open and willing in your negotiations, and be like Nike says: Just Do It! If the City and County can put all this other ‘stuff’ aside and use common sense and simple math, I feel they can reach a common consensus on the interlocal agreements. Hopefully, by the time you are reading this the City and County will have reached agreements on these issues.

Bob Waller, Chairman Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

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Genesis Gynecology, PA Randy Truelock 218 Sidney Bake, Kerrville, TX 78028 830-792-0805 - randy@genesisgyn.com www.genesisgyn.com

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member renewals

Thank you for your continued support!

Davis Properties Elm Cottage B & B First Insurance Agency of the Hill Country Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas H.E.B. Foods-Drug Store Harvey Hilderbran Hill Country Gutters-Roofing-Siding, Inc. Hill Country Home Builders Assoc.

Hill Country Lighting Center, Inc. Hill Country Living The Hills Humane Society of Kerrville Johnson, Richard B., MD PA K & G Plaza Meat Market Kerr County Connection

member anniversaries

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Kerr County Women's Chamber, Inc. Brown, Jr., Charles C., DDS Camp Rio Vista / Camp Sierra Vista Alpine Terrace Assisted Living & Nursing Facility Bluff Trails Ranch R.V. Resort Wilderness, The Richter Realty, Inc. TriCo Inspecting Service, Inc. National Car Rental

Kerrville Church of Christ Kerrville Folk Festival, Inc. Kerrville Title Co. Kickapoo Kamp for Girls Lakeside Apartments Morrison Supply Company NewSound Hearing Aid Center Oakes Air Conditioning OB/GYN Associates Oppenheimer, Blend, Harrison and Tate, Inc. Pipeline Skid Service Plant Haus 2, The Plastic Surgery Center, The Randolph - Brooks Federal Credit Union Reno Realty Group, LLC.

Y.M.C.A. Camp Flaming Arrow New Hope Counseling Center Camp Mystic Schlotzsky's Deli Hill Country Audiology Service Advanced Insurance Group - Margie Jetton River Hills Apartments Hill Country Bicycle Works

Buffington, Beverly Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Bernhard Meat Processing & Market Hofer Construction Company Aaron Plumbing Company, Inc. Texas Quality Carpet Cleaning

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Century 21 Malson Real Estate Butler, Carroll, DDS Kerrville Church of Christ White Construction Company Heart of the Hills Osteoporosis Center Hill Country Integrity Homes, LLC Partners in Ministry The Haven

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River Front Village Mobile Home Park Roberts, Tony Custom Homes Summit Advisors, Inc. Tejas Appraisal & Inspection Co. Texas Healthcare Solutions Texas Hill Country Chapter of Safari Club International Texas Home Health Skilled Services, L.P. Unity Church of the Hill Country Vision Source Wendy's Western Beverages The Wilderness

Thank you for 5+ years!

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Unique Drywall Manuel Lozano P.O. Box 351, Boerne, TX 78006 210-488-2917 - manL273@yahoo.com

R. F. Montgomery, DDS, MD 501 Jefferson St., Ste. 2, Kerrville, TX 78028 830-895-3494 - rfmontgomery@windstream.net

The Gardens at Clearwater Tricia Bracket

Abbys Attic Allied Waste, LLC. Aqua Doc Well Service Barbara's Travel Service Bella Luz Bella Vita Billy Gene's Restaurant Bluff Trails Ranch R.V. Resort Camp Rio Vista / Camp Sierra Vista Cartewheels Caterers Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) Christian Women's Job Corps Comfort Inn Cowpokes Cartoons / Reid, Ace Enterprises

Toyota of Boerne Christian Guerra 31205 IH-10W, Boerne, TX 78006 210-260-7440 - cguerra@toyotaofboerne.com www.toyotaofboerne.com

451 Clearwater Paseo, Kerrville, TX 78028 830-890-5561 - Clearwater@ores.com www.forrent.com

Taylor, Rhonda, Insurance & Financial Svcs.

Muehlstein, Scott A. Insurance Agency Camp Honey Creek for Girls

Destination CycleSports, Inc. Tejas Appraisal & Inspection Co. Hill Country Gutters-Roofing-Siding, Inc. The HomeSource Commission To Every Nation Baumann, Michael M., & Co. Machann, Dwaine, Attorney at Law Braswell Affordable Printing First American Storage Nationwide Insurance - Joe Cook & Assoc., Inc Cartewheels Caterers Impact Christian Fellowship La Quinta Inn & Suites Mercedes-Benz of Boerne Camp Verde General Store & Post Office TEXAS etc.

Zuber Construction, Inc. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

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Education: I am first and foremost a Tivy Antler. I earned a Bachelor's Degree from UT Austin and am currently working on a Master's Degree through Lamar University.

kim CLARKSON Kerr County Abstract & Title Co. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

What words best describe you? I value being fair and having personal integrity. I try to live up to these ideals.

What hobbies do you have? I enjoy running and photography, especially since I now have two cute subjects to photograph.

Do you have a lesson you were taught as a child that sticks with you today? Sports played an important part of my life, beginning when I joined my first basketball team, the Lady Celtics, when I was nine years old. Sports taught me discipline and teamwork. I try to apply those basic childhood lessons as an adult.

How have your mentors affected you? My mother has always been my mentor. I was so proud when she had the courage to purchase her own business ten years ago. Throughout her life, Mom has also demonstrated how to achieve the right balance between personal and professional life, something I admire and am continually working on.

How are you taking Kerr County Abstract in new directions? Community outreach is an important part of my job. Volunteering provides opportunities for Kerr County Abstract to give back to the community. My job also includes staying informed and raising awareness about the title insurance industry. I oversee advertising, marketing, event planning, and public relations for the company as well.

What do you like most about your job? I most enjoy volunteering in the community. Our business supports many worthy organizations, and I have had the privilege of serving as a board member for a few of these organizations.

What do you like most about working with the Kerrville business community? I have enjoyed getting to know the many passionate people who work in the business community and appreciate their integrity and desire to make Kerrville a vital place to live for future generations.

Kim is the daughter of Bob and Diane Green. She and her huband, Austin, have two boys: two-yearold Reid and 4-month-old Westin.

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IN CONTROL? Power of Attorney Planning and Pitfalls

by James M. McNeel

While most people understand that estate planning encompasses preparation of Wills and Trusts, lifetime instruments are sometimes an afterthought. However, a person is much more likely to become incapacitated due to accident or illness than die; therefore having a Medical Power of Attorney, Medical Directive and financial Power of Attorney in place is critical to prevent unwanted individuals or entities from dissipating or diminishing one’s assets and creating family strife.

Imagine that you or a loved one becomes incapacitated, whether through illness, accident, or simply old age, and that you either have not executed any lifetime instruments (the general term for durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, designations of guardians or living Wills). Or perhaps you executed such documents long ago without communicating to the agent that they would have those responsibilities.

Alternatively, assume that a friend, caretaker, or other person comes in to assist you with managing your finances and/or assisting with your medical issues and has you execute such documents – specifically, a Durable Power of Attorney and/or a Medical Power of Attorney.

Imagine you are in a position where you are totally dependent upon that person to assist you with managing your finances, taking you to the doctor, arranging for medications, food and other necessities. What are that person’s responsibilities and duties to you? What can you do to make changes or address concerns regarding that person’s conduct and is this the best plan heading into such a situation?

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LEGAL

The Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act is found in the Texas Probate Code §§ 481-506. A Power of Attorney is a fiduciary relationship between principal and agent. Most banks will not serve in the role of power of attorney and therefore an agent under a Power of Attorney is usually an individual. Even if an agent acts outside of the authority granted by a Power of Attorney, he or she still has the fiduciary duty to the principal by the mere fact that they were named as power of attorney. An agent has the burden of proof to show that all transactions are fair to the principal. Under Texas law, an agent under a Power of Attorney is required to account under § 489B and therefore must produce an accounting of all activities, just like an executor or trustee would have to do under the Probate or Trust Code.

There are two primary types of powers of attorney. One that is effective immediately upon signing the document and one that is known as a “springing” power of attorney, which only comes into effect upon the written opinion of a doctor that says that an individual is incapable of managing his or her financial affairs. While springing powers of attorney provide greater protection against abuse, they also sometimes prevent effective action as it can take time to get doctor evaluations and signatures to get the power of attorney effectuated.

Powers of Attorney can also be held in escrow and only released upon the receipt of a doctor’s signature, or upon the instructions of the principal or some other third party. There is a statutory form for durable power of attorney found in § 490.

The execution of a Power of Attorney requires a notary public, but does not require witnesses like a Will and therefore can be changed more easily. A new power of attorney bill is under consideration by the Texas legislature (H.B. 1858). It is based on the New Uniform Power of Attorney Act and appears to create some new safeguards from abuse.

A person can sign a Power of Attorney one day and then the next week sign another Power of Attorney revoking the prior Power of Attorney and so on and so on. This is one of the primary reasons why financial institutions are extremely careful about accepting Powers of Attorney and do not like to serve in such capacity. Powers of Attorney in the wrong hands are subject to great abuse because the individual serving as agent under a power of attorney will likely have complete control over all the principal’s finances without any oversight and without truly understanding the nature and importance of their fiduciary duties to the principal. Litigation in this area is rapidly increasing as children compete for control of their parents’ assets through powers of attorney. These situations sometimes ultimately lead to a guardianship proceeding which is cumbersome and costly. This situation can also arise with third parties that enter into the picture as a caretaker or friend and get control of an individual’s assets where immediate family members live out of state or are not available to assist with the financial and medical care of their family member.

While not all such situations can be avoided, proper communication and planning can greatly reduce the possibility of a loved one being damaged by this precarious, difficult, and ultimately expensive predicament. First, proper planning while an individual has sufficient capacity is paramount. Secondly, and even more important, is communication of those plans with the individuals who have been named to serve as fiduciaries and also communications with any financial institutions regarding those designations, so that everyone is one the same page and there is no confusion should a situation arise where the power of attorney needs to step in and take action. Further, with proper planning, any sudden change in a power of attorney that occurs that is different from a long-

standing plan of which the prior principal and all financial institutions were aware of, will raise a red flag such that one of those individuals could immediately go to court and seek a restraining order or guardianship to prevent an improper power of attorney from wasting or diverting assets.

Another alternative, when incapacity is expected or imminent and where a person has more time to plan for what could be a long-standing incapacity, is to set up a revocable trust naming either a financial institution or trusted individual as trustee and then placing all assets in that trust. When using a revocable trust for planning, a durable power of attorney is not necessary or only necessary in rare instances to transfer assets into the Trust.

Most banks have Trust Departments willing to assist in this role. An agent serving under a Power of Attorney can also create a Trust and take the same action on shorter notice, if necessary, and if such a power is specifically granted.

One might be concerned about the fees of preparing lifetime instruments and asking a financial institution to serve. However, when you consider the alternative of going to court to stop a power of attorney from wasting or diverting assets and the cost of a court controlled guardianship proceeding, proper planning in naming a financial institution or other trusted individual and communicating those plans is far less expensive. There are also significant non-financial costs where there is a failure to plan. It is very stressful and damaging to family relationships to have to go to Court to undo the actions of a third party or rogue family member simply because there was poor planning and communication.

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EXTRA! EXTRA! The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) David L eMeilleu announced that David r LeMeilleur, owner, LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair in Kerrville, Texas, has been appointed to the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN) Committee. The CCPN Committee is a select group of service and repair shop owners from across the U.S. that advises AAIA membership segments and committees representing the aftermarket supply chain on issues of importance to repair shops.

LeMeilleur has 31 years in the automotive repair industry, and opened LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair Co. in 1998. Known throughout Texas Hill Country as “The Diesel Doctor,” LeMeilleur is an ASE-certified master truck technician. He also holds his L2 advanced diesel electronic certification, attended A&M for pump certification, and is Bendix Brake and Ricon Life Certified. In 2010, his shop was recognized with a “Best RV Repair” award, and he is active in his community as a member of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce and the local APSA, and supports 4H, project graduation and local youth/sports activities.

Founded in 2007, CCPN was created by AAIA to represent, support and improve automotive service and repair businesses, by providing a national platform and to promote communication and networking between service professionals, manufacturers, distributors and others. The committee consists of AAIA members from around the country, who meet twice a year at AAIA’s Leadership Days events to discuss important issues and create initiatives and programs for this integral segment of the supply chain.

LeMeilleur will serve a three-year term.

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• Change filters monthly.

February 2011

• Install a whole house fan to draw cool air into your home and force hot air out.

2011

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Electric Meters

21,574

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Active Gas Meters

5,093

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• Shade the inside of your home by purchasing drapes and solar screens for your windows to save up to 30% of cool-ing costs.

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Tourist Inquiries at CVB Month

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• Seal ducts as leaking ductwork accounts for 25% or more of cooling costs.

• Shade the outside of your home by planting trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcover.

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Financial Institution Deposits Bank of the Hills

343,206,985

313,007,165

Guadalupe National Bank

73,713,093

58,147,215

Hill Country State Bank

107,336,404

102,569,833

Security State Bank & Trust

121,717,149

115,767,282

Union State Bank

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30,234,511

Wells Fargo Bank

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BBVA Compass

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City Sales Tax Revenue - Cumulative

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4B Sales Tax Revenue - Month

162,531

4B Sales Tax Revenue - Cumulative

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280,815

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P enni C arr :

T e x a s A r t s & C r a f t s E d u c at i o n a l F o u n d at i o n

by Mary Lee Gowland

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Forty years ago, the Texas Tourist

Development Agency decided that Kerrville was the perfect town to hold an annual Arts & Crafts Fair, which would feature juried fine art of Texas artists and artisans. They were right, and a tradition was born.

Three years later Texas Arts and Crafts Foundation took over administration of the event. In1985 it became the non-profit Texas Arts and Crafts Educational Foundation.

Through 2001 Schreiner University

hosted the fair with great success.

Then a huge rainstorm of 2002 flooded the grounds. The staff of Texas Arts & Crafts immediately went looking for another location, and found a seven-and-a-half acre parcel by Flat Rock Park. It was basically raw land, thickly wooded and full of debris. But, by the time the next Memorial Day Weekend rolled around, a lot of hard work by the board, staff, and volunteers had turned the wilderness into

functioning, spacious fairgrounds with all the amenities – River Star Arts and Events Park.

Penni Carr came on board in 2005 as assistant director and in 2008 when the director retired, she shifted into the executive director position. A Kerrville native, Penni and her family moved to Dallas when she was twelve.

Ten years later she returned and had a variety of professional experiences: running a small print shop with her mom; working at Chili’s; being

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part of the administrative team at Riverhill Country Club. None of her previous jobs were as much fun, or as much work as coordinating the Memorial Weekend Fair.

“I start dreaming about it in April,” says Penni. “I keep a notepad by my bed so I can add to my to-do lists in the middle of the night!”

Several days before the last weekend in May, artists from all over Texas will start arriving, plus food and beverage vendors, musicians, technicians, chefs, singers, and even ponies for the kids. Once the weekend is underway approximately 15,000 people will attend the fair.

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Off Party will be held on Friday evening, May 27, with heavy hor d’oeuvres and music by the Grateful Geezers. “They’re a lot of fun!” says Penni.

The winner of this year’s Commemorative Poster Contest is Kerrville artist Maureen Poorman, who received $500.00 for her fiber piece “Prickly Pear Fire” which was inspired by a painting by Clif Tinker. The image is also used on the cover of the fair brochure. A limited edition of forty signed and numbered prints, with certificates of authenticity, will be sold at the fair.

Of the two-hundred artists who bring their work to show and sell, about fifty are new each year, and fifty are student artists. James Avery Craftsman underwrites $15,000 in scholarships, shared among eight of the student artists.

“Many of the professional artists mentor the students,” Penni remarks. It’s a wonderful experience for burgeoning artists.

Asked about challenges of putting on such a huge event, Penni remembers that, “Last year was the first year it didn’t rain. In 2007 we had the worst rain. It was actually funny.

I was running around in the middle of the night, trying to save art work. We ended up moving things inside into what is now the Exhibition Hall. We almost called off the festival, but everything worked out. And people are such die-hards, they showed up anyway! Now we have sidewalks and are much more prepared.”

The Children’s Activity Area has a Kids Only Art Gallery, Face Painting and a 10’x10’ “cave” where children can create cave art. They can do art projects and ride ponies. Fair-goers of all ages can watch demonstrations of painting, weaving, carving, pot-throwing and other media by Kerr County Cultural Center and Hill Country Arts Foundation.

If you know someone with a beautiful singing voice, tell them to enter the Texas Star Talent Contest. If you love to cook, you can enter the Texas Star Grill-Off in steak and chicken categories. If you just like to eat, you can be a People’s Choice Judge.

New this year, to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the fair, Jack Ingram will perform in concert with the Beat Up Ford Band. The opening act is Mike Kelly and the Dirty Diamonds.

The show starts Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

“I’m so excited to bring a big name concert to the fair. What a great addition this will be,” says Penni. Ingram won the 2008 Academy of Country Music Top New Male Vocalist award.

He’s known for his honky tonk “devil-may-care” style. Many will remember him as the writer/performer of the HEB Song which debuted at this year’s Superbowl. A ticket to the concert includes a Monday day pass to the fair.

Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation has eleven active board members. “I’m real fortunate to have a working board,” says Penni. “They don’t just meet monthly. Once we get

working on the fair, they’re here as much as I am. The Board of Directors really cares and they’re willing to be innovative and look for ways to make it bigger and better.”

Penni is supported by assistant director Erin Lohden, and Malcolm Marcy who maintains the beautiful grounds. “One person could not do all this!”

“The most fun part of my job,” says Penni, “is getting out into the community and being the face of the fair. A lot of people don’t know that this is the largest event in Kerrville.”

Penni has served on the Texas Festivals and Events Association Board after completing the Texas Event Leadership Professional Program in 2008. She serves on the Kerrville on Main Street Board, Kerrville Arts Cooperative Marketing Committee, Mardi Gras on Main Committee, Kerrville Holiday Round-up Committee and the Rotary Casino Night Committee. She is a 2010 graduate of the Chamber’s nine-month long Leadership Kerr County, where she learned invaluable information about our area.

In addition to the annual fair, the Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation produces the Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp (with Bob Miller) in February and June; and an annual art show in Fredericksburg the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.

River Star Arts & Event Park is also available for private parties, reunions and conferences, and is the location of “Relay for Life” and “Bark for Life”.

As if overseeing Kerrville’s largest event of the year and managing River Star Park isn’t enough, Penni will compete in “Dancing with the Kerrville Stars” on May 5th. Come root for this community dynamo who’s put Kerrville on the map as a destination for fine art, delicious food, good music and just plain fun.

For more information and to register for the Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair held Memorial Weekend, visit www.theartoftexas.com.

The most fun part of my job is getting out into the community and being the face of the fair.

-Penni Carr

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IMPROVING TO SERVE YOU

BETTER The Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) is pleased to provide a new and improved electricity bill.

This new format provides the customer with more information about their energy consumption.

The new statements take effect during the May billing cycle and a full explanation of how to read this statement will be sent to each customer along with their May statement.

“We are proud of the many efficiency improvements we are making here at KPUB. The new statement format is just one of the ways we are working to continue serving the KPUB customer.” says Mark Nelson, KPUB Customer Service Manager. “We will still be taking payments at the familiar locations; however, customers are encouraged to visit our new website to sign up for easy and convenient e-bills and to make their payments online.”

The new website at www.kpub.com will launch in May 2011 in conjunction with the new statement format. This improved website makes it easy for customers to sign-up for paperless e-bill options, should they choose to do so, and features a new, easier to use online bill pay system.

Customers who already take advantage of online bill pay will see a seamless transition as existing email address and passwords will still work with the new website system.

For more information, contact Mark Nelson, Customer Service Manager, by phone at (830) 792-8262 or by e-mail at mnelson@kpub.com.

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• Sense of Purpose – the young person believes “life has a purpose,” making a difference in the human condition by volunteering, and being listened to by adults in his or her world and being valued will grow this asset.

• Positive Thinking – optimism about personal future; by engaging in conversations that look to the future and set realistic yet high ideals of what it will help look like will propel the young person past difficult, risky decisions.

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THE KERRVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 11th ANNUAL

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