Pictorials - Kerr County People Magazine
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Pictorials - Kerr County People Magazine
Pictorials 4 Hot Off The Press Visit us online at kerrcountypeople.com 6 1550 Gallery 6th Anniversary Diane Ferrell Editor & Publisher [email protected] Mark A. Jackson Designer & Layout [email protected] Cover Photo The Tornabenes of Kerrville, TX by Mia Church [email protected] Comments or Inquiries to: Kerr County People 1004 Hillcrest Kerrvile, TX 78028 830-285-0973 [email protected] All Rights Reserved Copyrighted 2007 8 KCWC Christmas Luncheon 10 Artists Gone Wild, HCAF 14 Chili Christmas C ontents Volume Two Feature Ar tic le s 12 Meet the Tornabenes, 65 years 24 Buying American Indian Jewelry Dear Friends & Neighbors: Thank you, Kerr County, for the great reception you have given Kerr County People magazine. The comments you made about our premier issue are more than I ever dreamed. And I certainly appreciate all the smiling faces, eager to be photographed! I’d also like to express gratitude to Mark Jackson for turning the information we give him into a magazine with tastefully designed pages and Mia Church with her talent for capturing the essence of the moment in her cover photography. It is an honor to have Mark and Mia on the KCP team. Many thanks also to all those who contribute and give support in other ways, as well as to the businesses you see represented on these pages. They bring this magazine to you, so please continue to give them your support. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2008! Diane Jan.-Feb. 2008 Departments 18 Kerr County Cuties 20 Aching, Swollen Legs 22 Wayne Knows Food 23 Kerr County Bounty 26 Kitchen Tips 28 Renovate in `08 30 A Moment In Time Comments People Kerr County From Our Readers I wanted to drop a quick line and thank you for your efforts in putting together such a high quality publication. We’re steadfastly grateful that our small city has such a small town feel, and your magazine will help to sustain our community togetherness. Introducing and reintroducing friends and neighbors. Keep up the good work! Amos Barton, 198th Chief Asst. Dist. Atty. FYI, Harry & I both stayed up last night looking at KC People – we loved it! There’s an interesting variety of articles and the many photos from 10. events show just how versatile and charitable Kerr County people are. We get enough of the “darker” side from newspapers and television. Thanks for providing a positive alternative. Anne Schneider, Kerrville THE PREMIER MAGAZINE CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE & LIFE OF KERR COUNT Y “Hot Off The Press” Reception Dell Sheftall and Vickie Ogilvie graciously honored Kerr County People magazine with a soiree on November 8th. Over a hundred friends and neighbors filled Mr. Sheftall’s soon-tobe renovated building at 215 Earl Garrett to enjoy camraderie and elegant food by Cartewheels Catering in celebration of the first issue of the premier magazine celebrating Kerr County. Good job, I enjoyed reading your first issue. Mark R. Haufler, Kerrville Wow! I just saw the magazine in the West Kerr Current. It’s wonderful and it’s bound to be a huge success! Congratulations Barbara Neal, Vice-President Publicity, KACC I thoroughly enjoyed the first issue of Kerr County People! Wishing you great success with your magazine, D’Layne Parker Congrats on the premier issue of Kerr County People! Looks great and I thank you for the coverage of the Dietert fundraiser. Beth Johnson, Community Foundation Wow! Your magazine is awesome! ...It is so helpful in putting names with faces! It looks great too. The idea is just brilliant and needed here in the Hill Country. Jennifer A. King I think the magazine is great! I think it will be a great success and I look forward to being in it as much as possible. Thanks! Dell Sheftall, Sheftall’s Jewelry & Vickie Ogilvie, Izzi Bear Kerr County People extends a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Sheftall and Vickie, as well as all those who came to share in the excitement. Mike Slaughter, Hill Country Medical Equipment Your debut issue of Kerr County People was great. I enjoyed the photos of local folks and events, the local columnists and features from folks like Wayne Este and Kirk Storey. When my wife, Rebecca, said “Listen to this story about poinsettias.” I rolled my eyes. But, she was right. It was very interesting stuff. I even used some of it on the air. Keep up the good work! Harley D. Belew The Rose Radio I picked up a copy of your wonderful Kerr County People magazine. I loved the personal direction it takes! Leona Turner, Pam Bloomers & Jo Poe Joe & Verna Benham Barbara Johnston, M.Ed. Executive Director Kerrville Public School Foundation My husband and I recently visited our dear friends, Dr. Bob and Farra Mai Shipp who moved from Kerrville to Louisville, Kentucky about ten years ago. We took along a copy of Kerr County People and they really enjoyed looking through it for old friends and reminiscing about Kerrville. Keep up the good work! Mayor Gene & Inky Smith, Kerrville 4 Wayne Fager, Susan Clark & James Reynolds, DVM kerrcountypeople.com Janet Meek, Lana Book & Sharlet Sizemore Jan-Feb 08 Dr. Odi Young & Launa Kindrick Jackie Corwin & Nancy Ayres Ginny & Bill Bull Skye Alexander & Ron Conroy Diane Green & Robin Amerine Jon & Sandy Wolfmueller Kirk & Susie Storey Julie & Miranda Land Linda & Bill Lowrance Kathie Long & Delbert Wilson Diane Ferrell & Mark Jackson Meredith Wendele & Sue Steele Mary Lou & RogerAyala Geri Hodges & Suzy Speckine 5 Diane Reiner & Leah McGee Barbara & Ken Neal Debbie Gross & Phyliss Allen Mike & Debbie Wilson Rick Phipps & Kathy Dietert Mary Silver & Lisa Veselka Kat Crawford & Kim Williamson Mary Volpe & Mary Ann Walker Amos & Courtney Barton Phil & Paula Barron Jill Giesecke & Gloria Dorsey Philip Stacy & Harley Belew Margie Jetton & Cheryl Chambers Dick & Dr. Diane Fitch Michael & Cynthia White Ryan, Noel & Madelyn Eddy kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 1550 Gallery 6th Anniversary Celebration was held on December 8th Larry Howard & Evelyn Hickey Mary Ann & Larry Moss Kathy Fatheree & Suzanne Kelsey Diane Deaton & Lou Montgomery c i s u m & t r a e n n, fi fu o’s Francisc y b s e i h ...munc eda ior Prun n u J y b .music .. 6 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 Dan & Anne Burt Vee Ann & Bob Brodnax Tom & Mary Ann Smith Steve & Elsie Bilby Betty & Jack Bills Phil & Nancy Dickinson Mary Jo & Jim Reno O riginal C ontemporary Art Bo & Julie Leonard F ainting - Glass- iber - ottery Wearable A rt - Jewelry C ustom Framing 830- 257 - 1550 1550 Rob & Anita Rollo 7 Fran & Jack Cox, Peyton Martin kerrcountypeople.com Junction Highway - K errville www.1550gallery.com Jan-Feb 08 Kerr County Women’s Chamber Christmas Luncheon Kevin & Linda Pillow Tom L. & Pam Terrell was attended by over a hundred members and guests on December 5th at the Inn of the Hills Ruth Bauer & Betty Evans Jody McCully & Jean Murray Patti Russell & Carolyn Northcutt Carlee Buford & Brandie Buford Here are just a few photos of the ladies that like to have thier picture taken. As you can see they were all smiles. Ed & Barbara Nemec Lisa Flanagan & Sheryl Howard Mindy Wendele & Marj Nicholson Marian Schlunegger & Annemarie Schlunegger Jannell Bullock & Linda Falgiani Marcia Foster, Nan Schiavo & Georgia Davis Ruth Durst & Raye Haney Jan Wilson & Shirley Barth Nancy Shaw & Brenda Beaty 8 Martha Kies & Evelyn Hill Jeanne Soos, Ruth Miksch & Lynn LeMeilleur The Kerr County Women’s Chamber, Inc., is a community inter-action organization whose mission is to work for the betterment of the Kerrville area community through charitable, civic, and environmental projects and programs. kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 9 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 Hill Country Arts Annual Foundation Artists Gone Wild 2 Gala 007 People g n i t r o p sup ! s t r a e h t Barbara & Richard Porter Ann & Cliff Marlar Jerry Mertz & John Ruth Alice Earle & Teri Valentine Debbie Luce & Marilynn Branham Diana & Rick Bartley Nicola Ireland & David McKelvey Corky & Susan Ehlers Vicki Smith & Diana James 11 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 T65 Norma and Lou ornabene And after 65 years, this handsome couple still enjoys dancing together. “We can still jitterbug,” Lou says. years of love I Photo by Mia Church ...“absence makes the heart grow fonder,” because, the couple says, “every time we got together it was like a honeymoon.” See “A Moment In Time” on page 30 for 1942 vintage photo of Norma and Lou 12 by Skye Alexander n an age when half of all marriages end in divorce, Norma and Lou Tornabene are living proof that love can last a lifetime. The couple met in the summer of ’42, shortly after Norma graduated from high school. The war was on and the Air Force had recently established a base in her hometown of Big Spring, Texas. To welcome the young servicemen, the townspeople held a picnic. Norma remembers, “I didn’t want to go, but a friend talked me into it.” Lou, a 24-year-old aircraft inspector at the air base, wasn’t very enthusiastic about the picnic either––until a beautiful girl caught his eye. “I already had a boyfriend,” Norma explains. “But Lou was very persistent.” With a smile she adds, “And you should’ve seen him then!” He asked her out three times, but she turned him down. Then one evening he showed up at her house just as Norma’s boyfriend arrived to take her out. This time Lou wasn’t going to take no for an answer. “I stared the other guy down.” Their relationship had barely gotten off the ground when Lou received orders to go to New Mexico. “You’re not going to let me leave you, are you?” he said, and asked her to marry him. Norma, however, had aspirations to attend college. “He promised me I could go to college later,” Norma recalls. And so they married on October 2, 1942, less than four months after they’d met. But the young couple didn’t get to spend as much time together as they’d hoped. The Air Force kept shipping Lou, now a performance engineer doing research and development on the atomic bomb, to different parts of the country. Norma, pregnant with the first of their three children, went to live with her parents who had moved to Napa, California. “We only spent five of the first ten years of our marriage together,” Norma says. “Lou missed all of the children’s births. He didn’t even see our daughter until she was six months old.” After World War II ended, Lou continued his military career and was commissioned in 1947. The Air Force continued sending him to far away posts: North Africa, Labrador, Japan, Libya, Scotland, Germany. Sometimes Norma and the kids went with him, but often they were separated for long periods of time. Perhaps there’s truth to the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” because the couple says “every time we got together it was like a honeymoon.” kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 In 1960, after 20 years of service, Lou retired from the Air Force as a major. With their children nearly grown, Norma could fulfill her long-time dream of going to college. She received her undergraduate degree in education from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque and began teaching school there. In her spare time, she pursued her love of painting, an interest that has grown over the years, earning her numerous exhibitions and awards. Retirement didn’t slow the Tornabenes down. Nor did it let them spend all their time together. Lou began working for Bell Helicopter in Ft. Worth, then New Orleans. Norma got her masters degree at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and in 1969 became the school’s Dean of Women. Finally, Lou “got tired of being transferred” and accepted a job as a purchasing agent for the Lake Charles school department. They kept traveling, too. During the summers, Norma led tours to Europe in connection with her work at McNeese. Sometimes Lou accompanied her. Together they journeyed to Italy and Sicily (Lou’s parents had immigrated from Sicily in the early 1900s), Spain, Germany and Mexico. They visited much of the U.S. as well. To celebrate their 50th anniversary, they signed on with a tour group to see Australia and New Zealand. As it turned out, no one else booked the tour so the pair enjoyed a romantic vacation with all the trimmings, just the two of them. In 2000, the Tornabenes moved to Kerrville, where Norma’s sister, Eleanor Baldwin, lives. To the Texas native, “it was like coming home.” They now reside in the Highlander, an over-fifty community perched on a hilltop overlooking the city, in a lovely home decorated with Norma’s paintings, furniture Lou handcrafted, and antiques gleaned from their many trips. They have three successful children– –Louis, Jr., Charles, and Anne––four grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild. At 83, Norma keeps busy painting––her work has been shown locally at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, Mo Ranch, Security State Bank, and other venues in the area. She’s also a genealogy buff and can trace her lineage back to Mary Boleyn. Eighty-nine-yearold Lou plays golf twice a week at the Schreiner Golf Course, where his 18-hole average is less than his age. And after 65 years, this handsome couple still enjoys dancing together. “We can still jitterbug,” Lou says. So what’s the secret of their marital success? How do two people keep love alive for more than 65 years? “We still tell each other ‘I love you’ often,” Norma replies, looking at her husband in a way that shows she means it. “Every marriage has problems, but we’ve always worked ours out and tried to get over them pretty quick.” “We really wanted our marriage to work,” Lou agrees. “We look out for each other.” The little things count, too. Lou brings her coffee in bed every morning. “Our sons think this is normal and they do it for their wives,” he says. Norma gives him back rubs. What advice do they have for the rest of us? “Don’t go looking for a man in a bar,” Norma tells younger women. “Look on the golf course or the tennis court instead.” Lou, however, doesn’t believe you can go looking for love– –it has to find you. “It just has to happen.” 13 kerrcountypeople.com Appraisals Estate Jewelry Buyers and Sellers Jan-Feb 08 i l i h C Christmas It was a... Several hundred attended the Bank of the Hills Annual Customer Appreciation Party December 13th 2007 There was an abundance of music, fun...and of course, lots of chili! Santa,aka Brian Cowen Barbara & Lee Bearden Tracy Gourney & Blythe Thomas Rick & Gloria Louk Marion & Dick Watson, Sarin Berry Allison Blessing, Beth Brenner & Ann Darnell Robert Bell, Irene Taylor & Georganna Bell The Chili Makers Pete Miller, Bill Walding, Bill Head, Fred Moseley, Tony Krueger, Bill Price Brenda & Vernon Harrison, Harold Wilson 14 Brian Bondy, Fred Henneke, Sue Steele, Jean Bondy kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 Ellen Maher & Sandra Sparkman Evelyn Stutts & June Crabb Inky & Mayor Gene Smith Judy & Rob McCorkle Linda & Hector Thomas Linda Stone & Bill Tate Marilyn Secrest & Belinda Verhelst Carolyn & John Roup Kathryn Loeffler & Cecil Allen Rosemary & Louis Romero Sandy & Gerry Griffin Tracy & Jay Maney 15 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 kerr county Cuties Sadie Altman, Age 4 San Antonio Submitted by Grandmother Pam Bloomers, Hunt Lauren Emily Deardorf, Age 3 Lakeway, Texas Submitted by Aunt Gloria & Uncle Bruce Rische, Kerrville Hadley Claire Moorehead Submitted by Mom Tiffany Moorehead of Center Point Lucy Rose Stebbins, Age 15 months Submitted by Mother Heather Stebbins Kerrville Keegan Errol Denhart of Fredericksburg, 4 months old Submitted by his Grammy, Dawn Denhart of Kerrville Your Bead Source XXXLFSSWJMMFCFBETDPN 8BUFS4USFFU ,FSSWJMMF BEADS & more All Major Credit Cards Accepted 18 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 Swing by... 227 Earl Garrett 19 Kerrville,Texas kerrcountypeople.com 830.896.1033 Jan-Feb 08 H e a l t h a n d We l l n e s s Aching Swollen Legs? J. Nathaniel Sanderson, MD, FACC, FSCAI V enous diseases and disorders affect a large percentage of the population and amount to much more than cosmetic, displeasing veins. The problems range from telangiectasias (spider veins) with a minimum of symptoms, to varicose veins with trophic skin changes, to DVT (deep venous thrombosis or blood clots) with potential for pulmonary embolus. Symptoms of venous disorders include aching, cramping, tired legs, swelling, heaviness, restless legs, and itching. These symptoms are a result of improper venous drainage of the lower extremity. The veins of the leg function as a system of “ladders” through which the blood makes its way back to the heart. The pumping action of the foot and calf are instrumental in sending the blood up the “ladders” (veins). The “rungs” of the ladders are one-way valves that allow the blood to climb one segment at a time. Normally blood flows from the surface veins to those inside the muscles then up the leg. When veins become dilated, the valves no longer function correctly. Pressure builds in the veins causing symptoms noted above. Treatment is based on the removal or closure of the abnormally functioning veins; however, there are a number of conservative measures that can be taken to decrease venous distension, reduce venous hypertension and relieve symptoms. Medical management of venous disorders includes: For telangiectasias and spider veins •Transdermal surface lasers (through the skin) •Sclerotherapy (injection of a chemical into the vein) For larger incompetent and varicose veins •Surgery •Thermal ablation, a laser positioned inside the vein (EVLT) or with another type of catheter that uses radio frequency as a heat source •Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy The specific therapy is best selected by an expert physician after a thorough exam which in most cases will include an ultrasound evaluation of the deep and superficial venous systems. Dr. Sanderson, cardiologist, has been in private practice since 1979. 20 REGULAR EXERCISE – Walking, running, stairs, aerobics, swimming, biking for 30 minutes 5-7 days per week helps the muscle pump blood out of the leg. ELEVATE LEGS – Elevate legs above the heart level for at least 10 minutes once or twice a day may diminish aching and swelling. MOVE LEGS – Flex ankles 10 times every 10 minutes to pump blood, and try to walk for at least 2 minutes every half hour. AVOID WEARING HIGH HEELS – Heels interfere with normal pumping action that occurs when walking and may lead to leg cramps. MAINTAIN PROPER WEIGHT – Even moderate weight loss may reduce aching of varicose veins and diminish rate at which spider veins develop. Waist circumference should be less than 40 inches for males, 36 for females, and less than 80% of circumference of hips. WEAR SUPPORT HOSE – Although light support hose are readily available, it is advisable to wear stockings labeled “graduated” which means they are tighter at the foot than at the upper leg. This significantly improves vein function. Support hose of 30-40 mm or above require prescriptions. Ackman pharmacy 257-4121 More Than Compounded Prescriptions Your Patient Counseling Services Everyday Drive Through Window Drug Store. Home-Office Delivery Most Third Party Insurance Accepted Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:30 200 Wesley Drive kerrcountypeople.com ackmanpharmacy.com Jan-Feb 08 21 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 Fine Italian Dining on the Guadalupe M y wife, Pam, and I chose a Wednesday evening to dine at Café Riverstone. Having enjoyed meals there before, we were anticipating our first “Italian Night.” The crisp, white tablecloths and colorful paintings bathed in the amber glow of the dining room certainly set the right mood for the evening. Hailey, our server, was most helpful by first showing us the regular dinner menu, then offering the Italian menu. I commented that although of Italian heritage, I do not read the language. With a laugh she assured me that it was all in English. She promptly returned with our drinks and a basket of warm, fresh from the oven dinner rolls accompanied by a delectable honey-pecan butter. We were off to a great start! Pam and I decided to order the Cabernet Mushrooms instead of a salad, which was an excellent choice. The plump mushrooms in the rich Cabernet sauce were certainly ample for the two of us. With so many tempting choices, Pam finally decided on the “Build Your Own Pasta” menu, with its wide variety of items from which to choose. After much deliberation she picked the angel hair pasta, basil pesto sauce and grilled chicken, topped with artichoke hearts, capers, sundried tomatoes and black olives. The above combination, along with freshly grown herbs made a beautiful and tasty presentation. I know, because of my assignment, it was my “duty” to taste her meal. I had no choice! My reaction was “excellent!”... we’ve eaten pasta dishes in many places throughout the country and this one was among the very 22 Find out how making a few changes in your home can change your life By Wayne Este best--and right here in Kerrville! I chose Chef Joe Dog’s Veal Marsala. It was the right choice for me. The veal scallopini was sauteed with mushrooms in a fragrant Marsala wine sauce with scallions. The presentation, which included rice pilaf and grilled asparagus on a large green platter, was perfect. The veal was tender and moist; the rice was flavorful and fluffy. The grilled asparagus was an exceptional treat-very tender with a slight crunch. Overall my meal was “superb” and we’ve found a restaurant with an upscale, yet casual atmosphere with appetizing dishes where we would be proud to take friends and family when they come to visit. I highly recommend the Tiramisu, although I was tempted to try the Spumoni (perhaps on our next visit). This deliciously decadent dessert was enough for both of us and also served as our “after dinner drink.” As a side note, friends tell me the hamburgers and sweet potato fries are the best to be found anywhere and have become a lunchtime favorite. For your dining enjoyment on those many beautiful Hill Country days throughout the year, Café Riverstone has a beautiful multi-level deck overlooking the tranquil waters of the Gaudalupe. Café Riverstone, 1521 Junction Highway (27 West), Kerrville. SKYE ALEXANDER Feng Shui Consultant 830.896.1275 Because we think our clients are so special, we enthusiastically go to great lengths for YOU, ...and YOU...and YOU! Overall Rating: Superb for food, service and atmosphere. kerrcountypeople.com Cindy, Cynthia, Jill, Gloria & Liz 257-7600 www.VerandaRealEstate.com Jan-Feb 08 Hometown Recipes Devil’s Food Cake This is a recipe I got from my former mother-in-law, who will turn 99 years old in February 2008. She got the recipe from her grandmother, making the recipe more than 200 years old. It has, of course, been modified over the years to allow substitutions. Kerr County Bounty Orange-Spiced Pork & Black Bean Chili This chili might not spice up your love life, but it will certainly spice up your casual dinner party! The chiles in adobo sauce pack some heat,but the sweetness of the orange and the taste of the cilantro temper it perfectly. Don’t, as I once did, try to adjust this recipe. The heat and sweet are in perfect balance. Serve it up with cornbread and your favorite beer or red wine. This dish always gets rave reviews. Let me know what you and your guests think. 1 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 2 cups sour milk 2 1/2 cups flour 3 eggs 2 teaspoons baking soda disvolved in milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ___________ 1 1 3 2 lb. ground pork medium onion, chopped large garlic cloves, minced to 3 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 2 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes with mild chiles 1/4 cup orange juice 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 (15-oz) can black beans, undrained 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1. Blend shortening and sugar; add remaining ingredients and thoroughly mix. 2. Pour into greased and floured cake pans (not necessary if using non-stick pans) and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (depending on oven). Icing _____________ 1 package powdered sugar 1 stick butter 4 blocks Baker’s chocolate 1 small can of evaporated milk (5 1/2 ounces) ______________ Mix sifted sugar and evaporated milk and beat in melted butter and chocolate. Ice cooled cake. Barabra Neal Tierra Linda Ranch 1. Put pork, onion and garlic in large saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently 6 to 8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and onion is softened. Spoon off excess drippings. 2. Stir in chiles, tomatoes, orange juice and orange peel. Stir in beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro before serving. Garnish with diced avocado, red onions or your favorite topping. (Chili can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.) Note: I remove most of the seeds from the chiles and it’s still hot enough. Of all the canned black beans I’ve tried, I prefer Bush’s. Diane 3&45"63"/5 +PJOVTGPS-VODIPSEJOOFS JOPVSIJTUPSJD%PXOUPXO %JOJOH3PPN L u n c h 11 a m 3 p m M o n - S a t Dinner 5:30 to 9 pm Thurs - Sat ƖƔƕ&BSM(BSSFUU ,FSSWJMMF ƖƙƛƖƝƝƙ 23 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 Buying American Indian Jewelry By Wayne Este` Navajo Necklace Zuni The Hopi New York fashion world has discovered what Texans and Southwesterners have known for decades... American Indian jewelry is beautiful, highly fashionable, collectible and very practical. Ralph Lauren and others are now showing Indian jewelry, especially turquoise, with their “high dollar” fashions. Bill Blass commented, “American Indian jewelry is indeed timeless and looks wonderful when worn with modern clothes – day or evening.” “Timeless” is the key word here, for when you purchase well-made authentic Indian jewelry, it will serve you for a lifetime. Indian jewelry is sold by many types of vendors throughout the country – ranging from direct purchases on the reservation, flea markets and souvenir shops to elegant shops and galleries. Before spending a significant amount of money on Indian jewelry, consumers should make an attempt to educate themselves. Reading books and magazine articles, visiting galleries and museums, as well as talking with collectors are all important in the learning process. Attempt to acquire a “feeling” for authentic handmade workmanship. Indian “handmade” jewelry is usually “one of a kind” and is most durable and collectible. It is higher in price, but a better investment than machine made pieces. There are many “fakes” which are not illegal to manufacture or sell, but illegal if represented as authentic Indian jewelry. Some terms such as “Indian Style” or “Southwestern Style” are often used and sometimes confusing to the consumer. Silver jewelry should be marked “sterling” (earlier pieces were not marked). Some are marked “Nickel Silver” or “German Silver”, which is not silver at all. Most recent Indian jewelry is “hallmarked” by the craftsman. It is always a good idea to ask the seller to identify the maker. This, however, is not always possible, especially items made prior to the 1960’s. In any case, have the vendor write down all known information about the item you are purchasing. Most reputable dealers have research information about craftsman, tribal origin, probable age of the piece and other information. If this information is unavailable this does not mean that the piece is not authentic. It simply means that a history did not follow it. There are many styles and techniques in the making of Indian jewelry. The Navajo silversmith creates from silver or gold using turquoise from many different mines. They are some of the finest silversmiths and have shared their skills with other groups. Other stones used may include opal, coral, gemstones and sea shells. The Zuni artisans create beautiful jewelry known as petit point cluster with small round, oval or teardrop stones fitted tightly together. They are also known for their channel inlay, creating beautiful mosaic designs. The Hopi jewelry may include the use of magnificent “overlay” style which is characterized by silver overlayed over silver to create designs. Turquoise and other stones are sometimes used. Indians of the Santo Domingo Pueblo work mostly with beads of many stones.Hand rolled beads of shells and stones, along with silver, are used to create beautiful jewelry – mainly necklaces and earrings. Several other Indian groups create jewelry, but the four mentioned above are the most popular and collectible. Before purchasing be sure to check: (1) Construction. Will it last? Is it solid? (2) Joints. Check to see if the soldering is clean and not lumpy. (3) Overall design. Is the design pleasing and attractive? (4) Materials. Are all materials – metals and stone what they are claimed to be? You will hear the terms “natural” and stabilized when referring to turquoise. Most turquoise which is used has been “stabilized” with a clear resin and high pressure. Many of the famous artists use stabilized turquoise and it is allowed under the stringent rules of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. The colors of turquoise can range from pale blue to dark green. Keep a sharp eye for plastic imitation turquoise which is found in many department store jewelry counters. Yes,we are all fooled at some time in the purchasing of all goods. If you do not feel good about the claims being made by the seller, then walk away and do more research. Wayne Este and his wife Pam have collected Native American Arts and Crafts for over 40 years. Wayne is the owner of Texas, etc. located at the Inn of the Hills in Kerrville Navajo Zuni Does Your Refrigerator Leave You Cold? K i t c h e n Ti p s by Kirk Storey I n most homes, appliances are responsible for 15 to 20 percent of all energy usage and costs. If it’s been 10 or 20 years since you last bought an appliance I have good news for you. According to Energy Star officials, current model refrigerators can be as much as 167 percent more efficient than a 10 to 20 year old unit. The Department of Energy (DOE) sets the standards for all major appliance manufacturers in the United States. Except for ranges, ovens and clothes dryers, all appliances must carry the black and yellow Energy Guide label. The label indicates the operating costs for that specific unit as well as the high and low figures for similar products. Designed to promote efficient energy usage in both homes and businesses, the Energy Star program is a joint effort of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U. S. Department of Energy. To receive an Energy Star rating appliances must be at least 15 percent more efficient that the federal standards and many units available today exceed these standards by as much as 40 percent. Your refrigerator probably uses the most energy of any of your kitchen appliances so here are a few energy saving tips. Never place your refrigerator next to a heat-producing source such as an oven or dishwasher. Always allow enough room for proper ventilation of the compressor and motor; an inch all the way around is usually sufficient. If your unit is a manual defrost, defrost it regularly; never allow the frost to build up more than ¼ of an inch. Roll your refrigerator away form the wall and clean the condenser coils twice a year and keep your door seals airtight, a thin coat of Vaseline around them should do it. You can make this a family event, what a better way to spend New Years Day and the fifth of July! Keep the temperature in the fresh food compartment between 37 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit and the freezer between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Finally, keep it as full as possible. Cold products in your refrigerator and freezer will keep them from cycling as often, saving you money in the long run. I realize that with today’s rising food costs or your now smaller family that it’s not as easy as it may have once been. Please allow me to make a fairly simple suggestion. Water. That’s right, plain old water-simply rinse out your empty milk containers and fill them with water, put in the both your refrigerator and freezer. The containers are paid for and the water is cheap.They also make great ice blocks for the ole picnic ice chest in the heat of the summer. Kirk is our go-to appliance man; he has been helping folks in Kerr County with their appliance needs for more than 25 years. You’ll find Kirk and Susie most days at Appliances Plus on Junction Highway. www.hollowayplumbing.net 26 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 CONTINUING OUR COMMITMENT TO Extraordinary Customer Service Kerr County Abstract & Title Company 712 Earl Garrett Street Kerrville, TX 78028 Ph 830 •257•5151 Fax 830 •792•4330 www.kerrtitle.com Diane H. Green PRESIDENT Jarrod Hamil GENERAL MANAGER Rivers Edge Gallery '3".&"/%13*/5*/( 8BUFS4U ,FSSWJMMF59 We can put your favorite image (photoshot) on canvas at an affordable price. We enlarge, brighten and even color. We can turn it into a loose watercolor riversedgegallery.net or an impressionistic oil. [email protected] Stop by with your disk, picture or email us a file. .PO4BU 27 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 I f you’re like most Americans, you’ll probably make some changes in your living space this year. Maybe you’ve purchased an older house that needs some updates, or your kids have left the nest and you want to convert a bedroom into an office. Perhaps your home suffered damage in a storm, or it’s just looking a little tired and needs some refurbishing. Or maybe you’re planning to sell and figure that a bit of sprucing up will help you fetch a better price for your property. Regardless of the improvements you intend to make, proper planning and clarifying your objectives ahead of time will enable you to save money, time, and aggravation. Before you begin knocking down walls and buying appliances ask yourself some basic questions. 1. Are you making updates for your own benefit or to maximize your home’s resale value? 2. For practical reasons or aesthetic ones? 3. What’s your time frame for starting/completing the work? 4. How much money have you budgeted for updates? 5. What do you hope to gain as a result of the changes you make 6. What do you consider essential and what’s optional? 7. Are your objectives short-term or long-term? 8.Will you be making improvements in stages, over a period of time, or all at once? 9. How much can you do yourself and what will require professional help? 10. What outcome do you envision? 11. What plans do you have for adjusting your lifestyle while work is taking place in your home? When a partner, roommate, or family member is involved in the process, decision-making can become more complicated. Many couples have very different ideas, needs, preferences, and tastes. If the proposed changes will affect one person more greatly than another, perhaps that person’s concerns and choices should bear more weight. For instance, if one member of a family does most of the cooking, his/her decisions about how to redo the kitchen are paramount. 28 Home Improvment Renovate in `08 by Skye Alexander 1. Determine your priorities. It might help to make individual lists and rank the items each of you considers important––you may be surprised to discover what matter most to whom, and why. If you have your heart set on hardwood floors in the living room and your partner really wants granite countertops, incorporate these features into your plans, so that everyone gets at least some of the things they desire. 2. Be willing to compromise. When you can’t agree, try to find an alternative that’s acceptable to all concerned. If your partner wants to paint the master bedroom pink and you insist that blue is a better choice, maybe you can settle on yellow. As in every area of life, your attitude about making home improvements will greatly influence the experience. View renovation as an adventure. Accept that you will encounter surprises and challenges along the way. Take advantage of the learning opportunities that arise. Be flexible. Pay attention to details, but don’t get caught up in them; keep your eye on the goal. Undergoing home improvements is like giving birth––once the mission is accomplished, you usually forget about the discomfort inherent in the process. Excerpted with permission from 10-Minute Home Improvement by Skye Alexander (Fair Winds Press, 2006). Skye Alexander is the author of several books on home design/renovation and clutter control. An interior designer, renovation specialist, and feng shui practitioner, she has also written for Better Homes and Gardens, New Home, Country Home, and HOME magazines and taught interior design at two colleges in Massachusetts. kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 2/2-/2%4(!.&)6%$%#!$%3FAMILIESFROMALLOVERTHE(ILL#OUNTRY HAVEPUTTHEIRTRUSTIN3ID0ETERSON-EMORIAL(OSPITALIN+ERRVILLE 7HY"ECAUSENOTHINGISMOREIMPORTANTTOUSTHANYOURHEALTH7EOFFER AFULLRANGEOFHEALTHCARESERVICESFORPATIENTSOFALLAGESFROMNEWBORNS TO NOTSO NEWBORN 7E PROVIDE STATEOFTHEART TECHNOLOGIES THAT RIVAL THOSEFOUNDINLARGERURBANHOSPITALSORHEALTHCARESYSTEMSBECAUSEWE VALUEYOURPEACEOFMIND7EREYOURFRIENDSANDNEIGHBORS!NDWELLBE HEREFORYOUFORYOURFAMILYANDFORGENERATIONSTOCOME 3ID0ETERSON-EMORIAL(OSPITAL 9OUR,IFE/UR#ALLING 7ATER3TREETs+ERRVILLE4EXAS 29 kerrcountypeople.com SPMHCOM Jan-Feb 08 A Moment In Time Though World War II was raging, time stood still for a young couple in Big Spring, Texas one crisp day in the autumn of 1942. On October 2nd, U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant Louis Tornabene and Norma Rogers forgot, if only for a few hours, the war and what might be ahead for them, as they stood surrounded by family and friends in the local Catholic Church to take their wedding vows before God. Lou then whisked Norma away to Carlsbad, New Mexico for a short honeymoon before resuming his service to our country. Submitted by Norma & Lou Tornabene Kerrville Do you have a great springtime photo from the 1930’s, 40’s or 50’s that you’d like to share with our friends and neighbors in the March-April issue of KCP? Email it to us at [email protected]. 30 kerrcountypeople.com Jan-Feb 08 Bank of the Hillls
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