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Dear Friends & Neighbors,

The Executi ve 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 att end the annual Baubles & Beads breast cancer fundraiser (page 4). This is a fun, inspiring event that empowers all women. Every year I leave feeling bett er than when I walked in—order your ti ckets now—very few are left !

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

Abundant Blessings,

September - October 2010

EVENTS

ARTICLESARTICLES

DEPARTMENTSDEPARTMENTS

The Guy & Carrie Overby Family atLazy Hills Retreat &Conference Center

Photo byMia ChurchPhotography830.285.2645

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14 Weddings

22 KCWC Luncheon

23 Studio 8 Open House

24 HCAF Picnic

26 Playhouse 2000 Reception

4 Baubles & Beads

5 The Emperor Has No Clothes

8 Colin Turner in Living Color

9 Autumn Wines

10 Lazy Hills Retreat

16 Welcome to the Show

17 Mission to Landscape

19 Title Talk

20 Come Glow

27 Fall Hair Trends

28 Framing Your Life

30 Ophthalmic Surgeon

31 Oncology Massage

32 Taking Control of Your Health

33 Wish We Had VistaCare Sooner

34 Sweet Poison

37 Home Care with Medicare

38 Peterson RMC Volunteers

6 The Arts

12 People & Stuff

36 Women's Health

Paint the Town Pink!

Baubles & BeadsOct. 5th

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There 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 low-income 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 enter-tainment, and more—all for a good cause.

Baubles & Beads BenefitEWC’s 9th annual

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“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a short story att ributed to the authorship of Hans Christi an 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 fi ne 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 un-fi t 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 un-fi t to rule. Claiming to have fi nished the gar-ment, the con men dress the Emperor and parade him in a procession before his sub-jects. 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. Neverthe-less, he ignores the obvious and conti nues with the procession.

This story is a good illustrati on of the true state of our Republic and the American mon-etary 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 can-not save the dollar. I know it is not politi cally correct to questi on the status quo, but is the PRIVATELY OWNED Federal Reserve Bank re-ally good for America? Why does America need to borrow money from anybody? Why should America pay interest to private bank-ers? We pretend to see the invisible cloth of prosperity when common sense tells us that the path to prosperity is not paved with ever-increasing debt obligati ons.

Historically, a few politi cal leaders have batt led against a privately owned “Cen-tral Bank” controlling the money supply. In considering an act chartering the privately owned Second Nati onal Bank (a forerunner of the Federal Reserve Bank), President An-

drew Jackson said, “It is not our own citi zens only who are to receive the bounty of our government. More than eight millions of the stock of this bank are held by for-eigners...is there no danger to our liberty and independence in a bank that in its nature has so litt le to bind it to our country?...Controlling our currency, receiving our public moneys, and holding thousands of our citi zens in dependence...would be more formidable and dangerous than a military power of the enemy. If government would confi ne itself to equal protecti on, 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 unqualifi ed 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 mon-ey from a privately owned central bank and printed his own AMERICAN “greenbacks” to help fi nance the Civil War. This monetary system worked so well Lincoln seriously con-sidered adopti ng this emergency measure as a permanent policy. Unfortunately, Lincoln was assassinated shortly aft er the war. What America ended up with is another forerun-ner of the current Federal Reserve Bank, cre-ated by the 1863 Nati onal Bank Act.

The current monetary system was created by Congress in 1913 and is known as the Fed-eral Reserve Act. As with all its historical cen-tral bank predecessors, the Federal Reserve Bank is PRIVATELY OWNED, and even worse, some of the stockholders are FOREIGN banks. The fi rst step for a recovering alcoholic is to admit there is a problem. We spend our ti me and labor earning money; therefore, money represents a piece of our lives. Our money is as serious as life itself. The current mon-etary system is enslaving America and future

American generati ons. 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 generati on can ever recover.

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COLORIn 1986, Colin Turner att ended a Gary Carter cowboy arti st workshop at Schreiner University and discovered his passion: painti ng. He then att ended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and aft er graduati ng, 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. Initi ally, he worked for ad agencies in this area, before taking the leap and branching out on his own as a fi ne arti st.

Colin says he was greatly infl uenced by painters John Singer Sargent and Sergei Bongart and the Impressionist arti sts. For several years, Colin’s focus was on cowboy and cowgirl painti ngs, now all in private collecti ons. Inspired by the beauti ful Texas Hill Country, he has now turned his att enti on to landscapes. Bold, loose brush strokes and a palett e of brilliant colors make each and every one of Colin’s landscapes something exciti ng to behold.

The Rivers Edge Gallery in downtown Kerrville has represented Colin’s work for the past ten years. Here you’ll fi nd giclee prints of the arti st’s cowboy and cowgirl painti ngs as well as his stunning landscapes. Through October, Rivers Edge is off ering 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-aft er portraits, sti ll lifes, and everything in between are available through Rivers Edge Gallery. You can preview these painti ngs at riversedgegallery.net, but the best way to appreciate them is up close at the Rivers Edge Gallery, 832 Water Street.

Autumn wines


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Autumn wines

The 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 fi rst recommendati on for fall wines are Rhone style blends. They don’t have to be from France; there are many great Rhone style blends available from domesti c 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, seducti ve red wines with both fruit and spice fl avors. They pair well with game meats, especially venison. There are many of these wines on the market so fi nding 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, oft en butt ery 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 exoti c fruit may oft en be present in these wines. I love to enjoy these with seafood dishes and sti r-fry. You may also want to try these with warm cream soups and herbed arti san 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 off ers many surprises when you look past what you believe to be true. Either buy a bott le that you have no idea about, or att end one of the many wine tasti ng that are free (or relati vely inexpensive); grocery stores and local wine shops off er regular wine tasti ngs, and events like Wine Share are good ways to try new wines. Matt hew Esté, chef and sommelier, lives in Hunt. If you have any questi ons about wine email him at Matt hew@matt heweste.com.

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In a sleepy valley between the rolling hills of beauti ful Kerr County, just up the road from Ingram on the way to Mountain Home, lies a hidden treasure: Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center. Once the desti nati on of

pioneer families who traveled long distances to sett le here in the mid-1800s, the land of Lazy Hills Ranch has been home to generati ons 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 conti nues to nourish and sustain a new group of “pilgrims” who seek rest and serenity away from the noise and stress of their hecti c world. At Lazy Hills they discover that the wide-open spaces sti ll have the power to refresh weary spirits.

The Early DaysThe clear babbling creeks fl owing to tranquil lakes, the rolling hillsides covered in towering nati ve trees, the birdsong and soft breezes were all here when the Henderson family, the earliest sett lers, 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 beauti ful new home. Despite the deprivati ons and suff ering of the Civil War ti mes, 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, sti ll located on the ranch.

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

Blending Tradition and Convenience in a New EraNow 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 fl avor of the past, while adding beauti ful lakes, waterfalls, new recreati on acti viti es, updated cabins, modern meeti ng rooms, and pavilions. Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center now hosts group gatherings of all kinds––family reunions, weddings, conferences, church retreats, business meeti ngs, athleti c seminars, just about any event you can imagine.

Making Memories forNew Generations

In a sleepy valley between the rolling hills of beauti ful Kerr County, just up the road from Ingram on the way to Mountain Home, liestreasure: Lazy Hills Retreat & Conference Center

pioneer families who traveled long distances to sett le here in the mid-1800s, the land of Lazy Hills Ranch has been home to generati ons 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 conti nues to nourish and sustain a new group of “pilgrims” who seek rest and serenity away from the noise and stress of their hecti c world. At Lazy Hills they discover that the wide-open spaces sti ll have the power to refresh weary spirits.

The Early DaysThe clear babbling creeks fl owing to tranquil lakes, the rolling hillsides covered in towering nati ve trees, the birdsong and soft breezes were all here

New Generationscover story

by Kathleen Cook

Making Memories forNew Generations

Zip-Line For All Ages

ti mes, the Henderson family prevailed. Howard

Fully Stocked Lakes

A Chance to Unplug from the 21st CenturyThe 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 sti ll need to connect to the outside world, Lazy Hills off ers free WiFi access, and cell phone service reaches the enti re ranch. The Canti na and Gameroom feature huge fl atscreen TVs.

The stone cabins and dining hall the Steinrucks built are sti ll there, the turquoise pool sti ll invites, and the Cowboy Campground is sti ll a great place for big barbecue gatherings. Hiking trails meander through hills and meadows, and the night sky is sti ll velvet black with millions of stars city folk never get to see. From daylight to dusk, the quiet, beauti ful places of Lazy Hills will sati sfy all of your senses. Whatever your reason for coming, you will leave refreshed, renewed, and rested. You will take a litt le 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.

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

Today’s guests can also choose from a fun list of recreati onal acti viti es. 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 traditi onal favorites shuffl eboard, horseshoes, swimming, fi shing, and hiking. If guests desire something less strenuous they can enjoy sitti ng 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.

725 acres of pure fun and relaxation

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Make-Over Madness

Paint the town pink

Dye HeartTeesRemember the saying “everything old is new again”? Remember tie-dyed 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.

Expecting? Stop by Izzi Bear and add your name to the list of

mothers-to-be.

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Ashley EarlMissy Rosales

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The Baby Registry

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 PeopleNuskins Upscale BoutiqueIngram Veterinary ClinicNicole ScissorhandsKerrville Daily TimesRanch RadioBella LuzRaenna & Pam @ The RitzSo Fast PrintingComanche TraceWayne Rux, DDSThe UPS StoreKevin McCullough, DOThe Rose ShopNails by Cecil @ Bella Luz

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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 fl owers, bows, posters or sidewalk chalk. Cover the mailbox in sequins. Park Grandpa Newt’s prized pink Cadillac out front and surround it with a fl ock of fl amingos...show just how creative you can be! Then join them at the Baubles and Beads

Style Show and Luncheon on October 5th to benefi t the fund for local breast cancer patient assistance; the event has sold out for the past fi ve years and tickets for this year’s event are going fast. Great Day S.A. KENS 5 will be fi lming 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.

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 fl owers, bows, posters or sidewalk chalk. Cover the mailbox in sequins. Park Grandpa Newt’s prized pink Cadillac out front and surround it with a fl ock of fl amingos...show just how creative you can be! Then join them at the Baubles and Beads

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 confi dent 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 Certifi ed Nursery Professionals to

answer your questions.

Planting & Fertilizing

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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 raffl e, including 26 guns. That’s right, 26. Gun raffl e 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!

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.

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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 fi nd 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 fi nd 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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Ashley 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 offi ciated 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.

Att ending 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, att ended as junior bridesmaid, and cousin Rylee DeMeglio was fl ower girl.

The best man was the groom’s brother, Dusti n Lenard of Kerrville. Other groomsmen were Nathan Smith, Kyle Weinheimer, Calen McNett , Dusti n 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 Anti gua for their honeymoon, and will reside in West Texas.

Dear Izzi Bear Friends,

Oh, my gosh! What a busy and exciting summer it’s been. Many of you have

inquired about my whereabouts, as I’ve been out of the store m

uch of the summer.

Dean and I fi nally bought a home here and have been

remodeling for the past few

months, which has kept me very busy. Kerrville felt like home from the very fi rst,

even when I lived in an apartment, but now it really is home.

I’m back at Izzi Bear now and we’re making many changes. We’re pleased to

announce that Sharon Ballay’s Eloquence Custom Stationery, Embroidery &

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It’s nothing but hot outside! Well, it is South Central Texas for crying out loud! Now entering the dog days of summer, most of us would rather hunker down inside where the air is cool and watch television. However, if you are fortunate to have a couple of birdfeeders in your yard, you really need to get outdoors and watch “The Show.” The birds are most amusing right now—and plenti ful. Many of our local birds have just fl edged their last brood for the season and are now teaching their young to fend for themselves. The parents will only let them stand there fl apping 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. As their natural food supply starts to dwindle they will become more frequent visitors at your backyard feeder stati ons. In the Hill Country, we have two late nesters—the eastern bluebirds and lesser

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I did not plan on writi ng this arti cle about my recent trip to Brazil. I considered it a missionary trip and therefore would not write about it in a landscaping arti cle, 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 sti cking 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 litt le 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 dedicati on. 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 ti me, John John was called away from his fi refi ghti ng career and into the ministry, where he now pastors the headquarters’ church near Porto Alegre. Thus the connecti on to Brazil and my reason for visiti ng.

I don’t have room in this short arti cle 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 sacrifi cing chickens on the street, or about eati ng

chicken hearts…but I digress. Visiti ng the headquarters’ church, I immediately noti ced how manicured and well kept the building and grounds were. However, I knew there were just a few things I could “fi ne tune” that would make the whole entrance look bett er. I set about procuring the necessary materials: decorati ve river rocks for borders, gravel for

pathways (they call it “brita”) and fl agstone for stepping stones. I was pleased to fi nd 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 ti me.

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 grati fying thing that I do. The people were so appreciati ve and grateful—I received an email from Reverend Lambeth the week aft er 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 contributi on to this HQ church.”

Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it hearti ly, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

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My name is Callie Ann Hargis, and I own AnnieCal’s Bouti que in Ingram. I sell things from the past: a well-broken in pair of Dan Post cowgirl boots, fi ft ies’ high heels, Levi’s jean jackets––anything I think is just a litt le bit funky. I want customers who walk into my shop to have fun browsing around. 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 refl ects that early infl uence.

Granny gave me the name AnnieCal––my name, Callie Ann, reversed. Although she’s no longer with us, not a day goes by that I don’t think of her advice: “When the goin’ gets tough, pick yourself up by your boot straps and keep on goin’.” I tried college and odd jobs, but before long, I started junk hunti ng again and selling my stuff from a litt le booth at Fredericksburg’s Trade Days.

Now I have a bouti que of my very own. The dream Gran and I had has come true. So, if you’re looking for a wearable piece of the past, or just something fun and funky, come see me at AnnieCal’s, 304 Highway 39 in Ingram (next to the Hunter House) Tuesday through Saturday, 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., or call 830-367-1940. Or email me at anniecalsbouti [email protected].| Advertisement

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Think about the last ti me you purchased a home or piece of property at a ti tle company. Most likely, you sat at a closing

table with an Escrow Offi cer and a stack of documents to sign. Among important documents needing your att enti on was the HUD-1 sett lement statement, which detailed your fi nal closing costs in the transacti on. You may have noti ced that each line of the HUD-1 was numbered. Secti on 1000 of this statement always includes reserves deposited with the lender. This secti on 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.

What is the purpose of an escrow account?An escrow account ensures that the taxes and insurance will be paid on ti me. This protects the lender from tax liens and uninsured losses that the borrower can’t repay. The federal Real Estate Sett lement 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 shortf alls unti l it can adjust your monthly payment to make up for tax hikes and premium increases. Your monthly mortgage payment will fl uctuate from year to year, even on long-term, fi xed-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 rati o is below 80 percent. But don’t be surprised if the lender boosts your interest rate to compensate for the additi onal risk they’re assuming. Once an escrow requirement is in place, it can be diffi cult 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 cancellati on of the escrow requirement, you’ll have to live with the decision of your new mortgage servicer.

Diane Green, Kerr County Abstract owner, moved to Kerrville in 1972 with husband, Bob, and immediately began her ti tle insurance career at Kerr County Abstract & Title Co. Diane and Bob feel grateful to have raised their family in the beauti ful Texas Hill Country. This is Diane’s 37th year in the ti tle business. To learn more, call 257-5151 or visit kerrti tle.com.

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There are a number of options to rejuvenate your skin—one is the triniti™, the leading medical aesthetic skin treatment for anti-aging.triniti ™ combines three of today’s most eff ecti ve technologies to achieve total facial renewal: photorejuvenati on, ti ssue ti ghtening and Matrix laser wrinkle reducti on performed consecuti vely during the same visit. This treatment provides a non-invasive soluti on to issues of pigment discolorati on, skin laxity and wrinkles, with immediate and visible results.

triniti ™ is eff ecti ve for most skin types and skin colors. The ideal candidate is someone with sun damaged skin and freckling or broken blood vessels, lax or sagging skin around the cheeks, jowls or neck and mild to moderate wrinkles and skin folds. In most people, results are seen as gradual and conti nual over the course of the treatments and you can expect to have a more radiant and refreshed appearance overall. Most have mild redness and swelling for a few hours aft er treatment. Makeup and/or sunscreen may be applied immediately and you may return to work or any social engagements. In additi on, if there are a lot of pigmented spots, they will become darker over the week post treatment and pepper or fl ake off .

Afraid of having a ti ght and plumped, overdone look? You’ve seen that look; with triniti ™ you will look more youthful and refreshed, but not done. Laser-based treatments like triniti ™, are being used as an alternati ve to costly surgical procedures. It achieves and maintains a more youthful face without the downti me and or complicati ons associated with surgical procedures.

The triniti ™ skin series can be combined with other cosmeti c treatments such as BOTOX™ Cosmeti c, injectable fi llers, chemical peels and medical facials. You might want to have a combinati on of treatments in order to achieve the maximum aestheti c result. Discuss the opti ons with your treatment practi oner to decide what’s best for you.

triniti ™ treatment is safe and eff ecti ve for most skin types and skin colors. triniti ™ is for the woman (or man) looking for a no-downti me, pain-free, fast and cost-eff ecti ve non-surgical facial renewal treatment. So let your face glow for the holidays!

Kathy Dietert, RN, BSN, has been a nurse for over thirty years with an extensive background in aestheti c medicine. Dr. Ode Young, MD, has been a physician for over twenty years with a concentrati on in aestheti c medicine for the past three years. Kathy, Dr. Ode and their trained staff provide a full range of aestheti c services at their state-of-the-art and beauti fully appointed spa, Bella Luz. 1411 Water Street, Kerrville.

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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 aft er being severely wounded in Vietnam.

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 fi nd 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 Juncti on, 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 Christi an singer/songwriter, Del Way, brought tears to everyone’s eyes with his song, One Nati on Under God, writt en 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 appreciati on for her son’s service and sacrifi ce.

Honoring our troops is one of the many worthwhile endeavors for Kerr County Women’s Chamber. KCWC is a community interacti on organizati on that works for the bett erment of our community through charitable, civic, and environmental programs. KCWC welcomes new members. Visit kerrcountywomenschamber.org for more informati on.

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The bob, a long-ti me favorite, comes and goes. It’s back now and reinterpreted. It’s

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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 bett er to sti ck with dark, rich auburns, or just add some auburn highlights.

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One of the best aspects of my job is that even aft er 26 years of being a custom picture framer, I am conti nually delighted by the surprising variety of things people bring in to the

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

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Buying Tips for pre-owned vehicles

by Stephen Roberts

In today’s tough economic ti mes, 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 depreciati on in the fi rst 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—fi rst and foremost, do not make an impulsive decision! Slow down and don’t let a salesman rush you into making a fast decision. Aft er all, this could be a 5 to 6 year commitment.

Take the vehicle to a trusted mechanic and get it inspected. This will tell you about any pre-existi ng conditi ons. 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 writt en 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 signifi cantly 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.

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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, graduati ng with a Bachelors of Accounti ng and Bachelors of Finance in 2002. He went to work for one of the Big 4 accounti ng fi rms, 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 Specializesin Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

William R. Thornton, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Board Certi fi ed and Fellowship trained Ophthalmic Plasti c and Reconstructi ve Surgeon who answered a call to come back home to a new practi ce 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 ti mes of confl ict, I knew the need for physicians with extensive facial trauma experience.”

Dr. Thornton began his career as a U.S. Air Force fl ight surgeon during the Vietnam Confl ict aft er graduati ng from the University of Texas, Austi n and the UT Medical Branch, Galveston. He completed a fi ve-year program of combined residency and fellowship post-graduate training in ophthalmology, ophthalmic plasti cs and orbital surgery, and facial plasti c surgery beginning at UTHSC in San Antonio, with additi onal fellowship training at New York Medical College and the University of Dussseldorf sponsored plasti c clinic in Heiden, Switzerland.

With more than 30 years of academic and private practi ce, 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 Certi fi ed and Fellowship trained ophthalmic plasti c 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 Plasti c and Reconstructi ve Surgery for his experti se in the management of orbital fractures and facial trauma, and the restorati on of complicati ons from cosmeti c eyelid surgery.

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

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

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Facial cancer, eye, lid, orbital and periorbital.

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

Tearing disorders (tear duct bypass procedures).

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What is Oncology Massage? Oncology massage is the adaptati on of massage to safely nurture

the body, mind, and spirit of anyone who is aff ected 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 traditi onal cancer treatment, off ering care, acceptance, and relief from isolati on, along with symptom relief within a highly individualized massage treatment plan. Massage brings a positi ve focus to the body of a cancer pati ent. Clients report massage is the fi rst ti me 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 Safefor People with Cancer?

Yes, with physician consent. The myth that massage in cancer pati ents should be avoided is rooted in the idea that massage increases circulati on, thereby increasing the chances of metastasis. Increased circulati on is not considered part of the metastasis process. In fact, physical acti vity is usually encouraged in people with cancer. There are risks for complicati ons involved with some cancers and cancer treatments. Because of the risks, it is very important for the massage therapist treati ng a person with a history of cancer to have specialized training in oncology massage. Dr. Richard Lee, Medical Director of the Integrati ve Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains, “Massage performed with this appropriate knowledge and training can be safely done to help cancer pati ents.” An oncology massage will be modifi ed around side-eff ects or complicati ons of radiati on, chemotherapy, surgery, and medicati ons.

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 aff ect 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 directi on of their healing process. Oncology massage off ers a choice in compassionate cancer care.

How can Oncology Massage Benefi t People who are Living with Cancer? Several reviews of scienti fi c literature have att ributed numerous positi ve eff ects to massage, including:

Pain Relief - clients express less cancer-related pain, treatment-related pain, and pain related to muscle tension. They claim that massage “takes the edge off ” of acute pain and in some cases relieves it enti rely. Ease Anxiety - A 30-minute refl exology session showed a stati sti cally signifi cant decrease in anxiety in pati ents with breast cancer and lung cancer. A breast cancer pati ent commented, “It’s like a vacati on from cancer”. Lessen Nausea - Pati ents who were taught to self-administer acupressure for nausea had reduced intensity of nausea the fi rst ten days of the chemo cycle. Other benefi ts include relief of fati gue and improved relaxati on, sleep, and immune functi on.

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 emoti onal side eff ects 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 conti nuing educati on, her philosophy of massage is grounded in compassion and service. Most importantly, you will be met with love, respect and a recogniti on of who you are and what your own healing process is. Call and schedule a free consultati on with Audrey at (830)792-3690, Wild Woman Works, 451 Guadalupe St, Suite 201 Kerrville, Texas. (MT104004)

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3rd saturday aff ordable lab wellness testsOn the 3rd Saturday of each month the PRMC Outreach Lab (located at 320 W. Water Street) off ers aff ordable panel tests. These panels include: a Lipid profi le, Wellness profi le, both a Men’s and Women’s Health profi les and a Heart Health panel. These tests are deeply discounted and provide an aff ordable way to monitor your health. For more informati on call 830-258-7526.

physical therapy screeningA Physical Therapist will evaluate your current physical abiliti es to determine if physical therapy would help improve your balance, mobility or strength. If so, you will receive a recommended plan-of-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 informati on.

diabetes educati on programThe “Life Skills” diabetes educati on program covers meal planning, medicati ons, eye and foot care, stress reducti on and management, exercise and possible complicati ons. The cost is usually covered by Medicare and other insurance plans. Parti cipants must have a physician referral; however we can assist in securing that referral if necessary. For more informati on call us at 830-258-7285.

driver assessment programSometi mes a stroke, injury or serious illness can interrupt your ability to drive. When it’s ti me to consider getti ng back into the driver’s seat, this assessment will evaluate vision, memory, decision making and the physical strength necessary to drive. This aff ordable assessment can pinpoint areas that might need improvement before taking the required state driving test. For more informati on or an appointment call 830-258-7340.

peterson home careWhen you need a home healthcare provider the choice is up to you. Peterson Home Care off ers 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 durati ons aft er 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 hospiceHospice 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 pati ent 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 pati ent or family. Call us at 830-257-7799 for more informati on.

seminars & support groupsOn 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, Diabeti c Management Group, Ostomy Support Group, and more. For dates and ti mes visit our website at petersonrmc.com and click Community Calendar.

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“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 reti red, 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 reti rement 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 oft en. 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 eff ects varied. Then Bob said, ‘No more, I am fi nished!’ 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 benefi t and that many insurance companies cover hospice. All medicati ons, equipment and other services under Bob’s diagnosis would be covered by these. We had a medical doctor, nurse, chaplain, social worker, certi fi ed 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 ti me. 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 Palliati ve Care to those who are terminal to add quality to their lives. It is true, we hear from families and pati ents 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 bett er while on hospice and are no longer eligible. A serious illness can be like a rollercoaster of emoti ons, 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.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! That makes this the perfect ti me 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 lifeti me.That’s a whopping 12% of us, so it’s worth it to know a litt le about how to protect yourself. The average woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer is 61 years old. The average fi ve-year 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 relati ves who have had breast cancer, getti ng older, having your fi rst child later in life, starti ng 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 fi nd 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 ti me each month you should lift one arm above your head. Use your other hand

to feel your breast, going in small circles throughout the breast ti ssue 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 patt ern 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.

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Pati ents who need home health services have the freedom of choice of their selected home health agency. The Medicare federal regulati ons require that hospitals and nursing homes give pati ents 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 oft en has had experience with home health providers and you should ask him/her for a recommendati on.

In additi on, the pati ent has the ulti mate and fi nal choice of their home health care providers. You, the pati ent, can select whomever your want to provide the care.

Agencies parti cipati ng in the Medicare Home Health Services program are prohibited from solicitati on 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 solicitati on? It is off ering to take you to the grocery store or doctor’s appointments, off ering you money or gift cards, off ering free services not covered by Medicare.

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

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by Martha KiesVolunteer Auxiliary CoordinatorPeterson Regional Medical Center


PRMC VolunteersBusy

As EverPRMC volunteers, including President Renie Cooper, Vice-President Nancy Olive, 1st Vice-President Gene Pope, and Trea-surer 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 Cath-eterizati on Laboratory and $24,346.19 for the purchase of equipment for the Emergency and ARU Departments.

The volunteers constantly plan purchases to benefi t the hospital. Through their eff orts over the years, they have provided everything from blanket warmers to preemie blood pressure cuff s for our ti niest infants, established the garden at the Ambulatory Care Center, and furnished the fi rst surgical waiti ng room. “Be a volunteer and make a diff erence”—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 jew-elry in the gift shop, escort visitors to their locati ons, or help with annual fl u shots. In general, make everyone who comes to PRMC feel comfortable while they’re here.

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