By Irene Van WinkleWest Kerr Current

The local Veterans Dayobservances on Monday,while honoring all veterans,highlighted one whoseactions in Vietnam earned himthe second highest UnitedStates military decoration —the Distinguished ServiceCross.

David O. Villanueva, 66,received the DSC for“extraordinary heroism,” buthe said that getting it was notjust about him.

“So many veterans did a lotof things that were never rec-ognized,” he said. “They didthe same things for me that Idid for them. I am just a repre-sentative of all those veterans.

“It’s also important that the

young people learn, rememberand respect what veteranshave done,” he added.

Villanueva, a draftee, wentto Vietnam in 1967 at the ageof 20. He was a U.S. ArmySpecialist 4 with Company C,2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade,

1st Infantry (“Old Ironsides”)Division, at the time of theengagement.

On that fateful Feb. 7, just afew weeks before his birthday,Villanueva said, “As a 20-

By Clint SchroederWest Kerr Current

West Kerr County has a sweetdeal going — pure, raw SouthTexas Brush honey that’s bot-tled in Hunt and distributedlocally.

The Ox Hollow Honeycompany was started just thispast summer by Hunt resi-dents Roy Bowen and KenBurgartd and named for thecreek by Bowen’s home.

Bowen and Burgardt decided toget beehives last year and their bees madeabout 60-70 pounds of honey at a friend’s placein South Texas.

When John Dunn bought the Hunt Store,Bowen said Dunn thought bottling their honeywas a good idea.

“He would carry it there in The Store and getthis thing going,” Bowen said.

And going it is. The honey has sold well, andthey began putting it in other places as well —the Hunt Salon, Showers of Flowers and theFarmstand vegetable stand on Old IngramLoop.

Ox Hollow Honey is offered in half-pint and

pint jars for $7.50 and $15, respectively.“The thing about this particular honey is it’s

that South Texas brushland honey that is so, sosought after by a lot of people because of thefine white color and flavor of it,” Bowen said.

Their honey is made from the nectar ofSouth Texas native wildflowers, gua-

jillo, mesquite and huisache.He said unless there are

good rains, their honey willbe made in South Texas.

“You can’t have localhoney if there’s nothingfor the bees to makehoney off of and therereally isn’t anything

around here,” Bowen said.“Now in a real wet year,

which we haven’t had in quitea while, you could make some

good wildflower honey around here.”Otherwise, he said it is better to take bees

where honey production is really going on.Their honey is made from different blossomsfrom season to season, so Ox Hollow honeyflavors will be different.

“Of course when you get into beekeeping,you meet bee people and bee people havehoney,” Bowen said.

They found some producers in South Texaswho have 200-300 hives and bulk honey forsale, so they started buying some and bottling it.

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Council OKs fundsfor fair, visitors centerBy Clint SchroederWest Kerr Current

Ingram City Council lastTuesday authorized funding tohelp the Hill Country ArtsFoundation bring the TexasState Arts & Crafts Fair toIngram and provide a new vis-itors center.

Council also heard a pres-entation on a sewer rate studythat calls for increasing citysewer rates over the next fiveyears.

A total of $28,960 wasapproved for the Hill CountyArts Foundation. The fundswill come from the HotelOccupancy Tax Fund, whichcan be used only to promote

tourism and the conventionand hotel industry. The fundcurrently has $46,000 in it.

In considering the fundingrequest, Mayor James Saltersaid, “If we do this and itsdone correctly, all of this, theonly thing that can happen isthe city will have more peoplecome into it, we will havemore visitors, therefore moremoney will be spent, thereforeeverything gets better foreverybody — and that’s ourgoal.”

Council OK’d up to$12,500 in matching funds foradvertising expenses for thefair, which would be half ofthe $25,000 budgeted byHCAF Executive Director

Brenda Harrison for fairadvertising.

Harrison pointed out thatthe arts and crafts fair receivedfunding from the KerrvilleEconomic ImprovementCorporation, but, being inIngram, HCAF was not eligi-ble for that funding.

“You all are my EIC,” shesaid.

Council also approved$12,000 for HCAF to operatea visitors center. Those fundswill include assistance to staffthe visitors center onSaturdays, in addition toMonday-Friday hours, sig-nage and a rack for tourist

Ingram ISDto re-establishmiddle school

By Clint SchroederWest Kerr Current

The Ingram school boardMonday voted to pursue re-establishing the IngramMiddle School by movingsixth graders back to the cam-pus next year.

Sixth graders were movedto Ingram Elementary Schoolabout 3-1/2 years ago, prima-rily as a way to save moneywhen the district’s budget wasshrinking.

Superintendent Dr. RobertTempleton noted the districthas been talking about movingsixth graders from the elemen-tary school since he was hireda year go.

Special Education DirectorDan Curran made a presenta-

tion to the board, whichTempleton said is the result ofmonths of work.

Curran led a committee tostudy the issue that was com-prised of members from theelementary and secondarycampuses and central adminis-tration.

Curran said surveys showed84 percent of respondents infavor of relocating sixthgraders.

He said one of the advan-tages would be to give sixthgraders more choices of elec-tives — athletics, art, band —as well as academics, such asadvanced courses.

One problem he identifiedwas how to have a person in

Hunt honey hitsa sweet spot

Sixth-graders to move from elementary school next year

Roy Bowen with one of his beehives, and a display of the honey at The Store in Hunt.

A sweet deal

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Pct. 4 JPRagsdalerunning forre-election

Kerr County Precinct FourJudge Justice of the Peace BillRagsdale has announced he isseeking another term asJustice of the Peace, asking forthe Republican Party nomina-tion.

“I have served in this posi-tion for several years and haveenjoyed serving the people ofKerr County, especially thewest end of the county,”Ragsdale said.

His precinct covers thewestern half of the county,from about Goat Creek Roadnorth to the Interstate andGillespie County, west toKimble County, southwest toEdwards and Real Countiesand east to Upper Turtle Creekand Bandera county then backto Junction Highway at KnappRoad at Chili’s.

A Justice of the Peace pre-sides over a criminal and acivil court, is a magistrate whoissues arrest and search war-rants and is a coroner amongseveral other duties.

“I have the experience ofhandling thousands of cases inmy years on the bench andwill continue to do so withfairness, honesty, accuracy

See Ingram ISD, Page 6 See Honey, Page 6

See Ingram, Page 6

See Judge, Page 3

Decorated veteran honored at observancesDuring this

week’sVeteran’s Daycommemora-

tions, David O.Villanueva wore

theDistinguishedService Crosshe earned in

Vietnam, andhis Purple

Heart. However,he said, he wasjust a represen-

tative of allother veterans,many of whomnever receivedany medals for

their bravery.

In December 1968, U.S.Army Specialist 4 DavidO. Villanueva of Kerrvillereceived theDistinguished ServiceCross for extraordinaryheroism during a harrow-ing engagement with theenemy in Vietnam. Hewas only 20 years oldduring that battle.

See Veteran, Page 14

Bill Ragsdale

Saturday, November 22 p.m. — A 42-year-old

man in the 3200 block ofJunction Hwy. reported dam-age to his fence.

Monday, November 48:38 a.m. — A suspicious

person was reported in the3200 block of Junction Hwy.No one was found.

12:20 p.m. — A 54-year-oldman was reported at a restau-rant in the 100 block of Hwy.39 for soliciting and refusingto leave. An officer arrivedand gave the man a courtesyride.

7:34 p.m. — An officernoticed an open door at thehigh school gym. The buildingwas checked and the doorsecured.

8:25 p.m. — A 28-year-oldman at the Neu-Mart in the3200 block of Junction Hwy.was reported as a suspiciousperson. An officer checkedhim out and he continuedwalking toward Kerrville.

8:31 p.m. — A disturbancewas reported in the 200 blockof Country Ln. The distur-bance was found to be verbalonly.

10:59 p.m. — There was areport of gunshots or fire-works in the area of Way Dr.Nothing was found in the area.

Tuesday, November 55:52 a.m. — An officer

removed debris from the road-way in the 3100 block ofJunction Hwy.

7:37 a.m. — A suspiciousperson was reported in the 100block of Gray Moss Dr.

10:11 a.m. — AssistedChild Protective Services inthe 200 block of McNeil St.

12:57 p.m. — An accidentoccurred on private propertyin the 3200 block of JunctionHwy. and both driversexchanged information.

8:42 p.m. — A suspicious

person was reported in the 300block of Skyview. An officerwas unable to locate the person.

9:05 p.m. — An alarm wasactivated at he flower shop inthe 3300 block of JunctionHwy. The building appearedto be secure.

9:28 p.m. — A welfarecheck was conducted on a per-son walking in the roadway inthe 4400 block of JunctionHwy. The person was deter-mined to be a runaway fromthe Hill Country Youth Ranch.

Wednesday, November 63:31 a.m. — A person in the

100 block of Dowling hadfallen and needed help up.EMS was contacted.

11:38 a.m. — Escorted twooversized loads through townon Junction Hwy.

11:40 a.m. — An accidental911 hang up occurred in the200 block of Way Dr.

4:50 p.m. — A 49-year-oldman was taken to the KerrCounty Jail.

5:20 p.m. — A 35-year-oldwanted man with active felonywarrants was found in the 200block of Hwy. 39.

8:35 p.m. — Assisted EMSwith a sick call in the 300block of Ingram Loop.

Thursday, November 712:22 a.m. — A 28-year-old

woman in River Park Dr.attempted to hang herself withan electric cord. The womanwas taken to Peterson Hospitalby EMS for a psych evaluation.

3:30 p.m. — A CPS referralwas issued to a 42-year-oldman in the 100 block of Clark

St. concerning a 12-year-oldgirl.

4:06 p.m. — A CPS planwas drawn up for a 28-year-old woman in the 100 block ofRiver Park Dr.

10:42 p.m. — Assisted theKerr County Sheriff’s Officewith a fight in the 2800 blockof Junction Hwy. Everyoneinvolved had fled the areaupon the arrival of an officer.

Friday, November 812:21 a.m. — Suspicious

activity was reported in the100 block of Ash.

7:25 a.m. — An alarm wasactivated at a house in the 100block of Sherwood Ln. Theactivation was accidental andthe homeowner was home.

7:49 a.m. — An alarm wasaccidentally set off by a busi-ness owner in the 3200 blockof Junction Hwy.

1:45 p.m. — A disturbancewas reported in the 100 blockof Ted Ln. Those involvedagreed to separate.

7:47 p.m. — People tres-passing next to the river werereported. Several people werefound on a closed rode andasked to leave.

Saturday, November 98:13 a.m. — A loose animal

was reported in the 100 blockof Linn Rd. The owners werelocated.

12:18 p.m. — Assisted withthe removal of a car in theroadway in the 2600 block ofJunction Hwy.

12:26 p.m. — An open 911call from a disconnected cellphone occurred in the 100block of Longwood Rd.Nothing was found.

8:42 p.m. — A man report-ed kids tampering with thevegetables in his garden in the200 block of Austin St. Extrapatrol was requested.

9:06 p.m. — Reckless driv-ers were reported in the 100block of Ingram Loop. No onewas found.

11:24 p.m. — A man report-

ed that someone in the 3200block of Junction Hwy. hadopened a door to his lockedcar but not taken anything.Extra patrol was requested.

Sunday, November 107:38 a.m. — Assisted a man

with directions in the 100block of Hwy. 39.

7:42 a.m. — A dead deer inthe roadway at Goat CreekCutoff and Misty was foundand removed.

2:53 p.m. — 911 was acci-dentally called in the 3200block of Junction Hwy.

9:27 p.m. — Assisted with acar that got stuck in a ditch inthe 3400 block of JunctionHwy.

Monday, November 117:44 a.m. — A 911 call was

made in regard to a burglaryinvolving a work trailer in the3100 block of Junction Hwy.An investigation is ongoing.

11:22 a.m. — A welfarecheck was made on a possibly

suicidal 31-year-old man inthe 100 block of Goat CreekCutoff. The man was notlocated.

12:00 p.m. — A 23-year-oldwoman in the 200 block ofJosephine St. reported a theftat her house. An investigationis ongoing.

2:50 p.m. — En elderly cou-ple in the 100 block of ForestHill accidentally dialed 911while setting the phone down.

5:29 p.m. — A recklessdriver was reported in the 200block of Childs Dr. Within thehour it was discovered that thecar had been in a major acci-dent and the driver had sus-tained serious head injuries.

6:55 p.m. — Assisted withtraffic control at a major acci-dent in the 2300 block ofJunction Hwy.

11:18 p.m. — An 18-year-old man was reported as suspi-cious at a store in the 3200block of Junction Hwy. Theperson turned out to be afriend of a clerk at the store.

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West Kerr Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 14Lady Warrior basketball — Bandera JV tournament, TBA.

Friday, Nov. 15Warrior basketball — Season opener vs. Natalia, there, JV/V,

5, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 18Lady Warrior basketball — Vs. Fredericksburg, here, JV/V,

6:15, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19Warrior basketball — Vs. Fredericksburg, there, F/JV/V,

5/6/7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 22Lady Warrior basketball — Vs. Fredericksburg Heritage,

there, V, 6 p.m.

West Kerr Weather

Burn ban lifted in all precincts

Since conditions change frequently, forlatest updates call Pct. 4 CommissionerBruce Oehler at 866-3435 or the sheriff’soffice at 896-1216. The Burn Ban Hotline is315-BURN (2876).

RainfallSource: Ingram observer for National Weather Service. Observations taken 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. at IVFD fire station.

Tuesday 11/5 0.00 in.Wednesday 11/6 0.08 in.Thursday 11/6 0.10 in. Friday 11/8 0.00 in.

Saturday 11/9 0.00 in.Sunday 11/10 0.00 in.Monday 11/11 0.00 in.

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November 0.20 in.Total for 2013 to date 22.11 in.Total for 2012 22.73 in.Total for 2011 11.63 in.

Total for 2010 27.24 in.Total for 2009 31.52 in.Avg. annual rainfall 31.65 in.

INGRAM VOLUNTEERFIRE DEPARTMENTwww.ingramvfd.comRay Lynch, ChiefEmergency: 9-1-1Business office: 367-5641Fax: 367-3073P.O. Box 271Ingram, TX 78025

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Local community members who servedour country were honored on Veterans

Day at Ingram Elementary School with aprogram featuring a children’s choir, an

adult choir and patriotic music. Theywere seated as guests of honor and

had the privilege of watching childrendemonstrate to them how much they

appreciate the sacrifices they havemade for our country. Following the

program, they were treated to coffeeand donuts and were asked questionsabout their military service by children.Pictured are John Nilsen Sr. and SteveDonnell, with children and grandchil-

dren, John Nilsen and Leilani Reyes.

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Martha Brinkley Detman,98, passed away Nov. 4,2013 at Silverado SeniorLiving in Sugar Land, Texas ofnatural causes following along and loving life. Funeralarrangements are by KerrvilleFuneral Home.

Charles Emmett Hughes,67, passed away on Nov. 5,2013, at Peterson RegionalMedical Center in Kerrville,Texas. Funeral arrangementsare by Grimes FuneralChapels.

Leroy Cockrell, Sr., age 97,of Kerrville, passed away Nov.7, 2013 in a local nursing-home. Funeral arrangementsare by Grimes FuneralChapels.

Carlota M. (Saenz) Smith,89, of Kerrville, Texas hasgone to be with her Lord aftersuccumbing to a lengthy ill-ness on Sunday, Nov. 10,2013 at a local care facility.Funeral arrangements are byKerrville Funeral Home.

Joann Lenzo, 75, ofKerrville, Texas, passed fromthis life on Sunday, Nov. 10,2013 at a local hospital.Funeral arrangements are byKerrville Funeral Home.

Sarah Louise McNayCrossland, born Sept. 18,1941 in Dallas to DeLoriesand Carder McNay, died Nov.

11, 2013 in Kerrville, Texas.Funeral arrangements are byGrimes Funeral Chapels.

Daniel Wahlert, 67, ofKerrville, Texas, passed fromthis life on Tuesday, Nov. 11,2013 at a local hospital.Funeral arrangements are byKerrville Funeral Home.

and dignity,” he said. “Aswell as a judge, I act as adepartment head in countygovernment supervisingemployees and rendering therequired accurate accountingto our local and state govern-ment.

“My office recently institut-ed an innovative programwhich brought to dispositionhundreds of cases which werepreviously untouchable andsubsequently brought in morethan $30,000 additional rev-enue we would never have

been able to recover.“During the time I have

served as a judge I have alsobeen extended the privilegeand honor of being an instruc-tor for the Texas Justice CourtTraining Center and the TexasMunicipal Court EducationCenter as a trainer for judgesand court clerks all around thestate. I have been aDistinguished Member of theTexas College of Justice CourtJudges, a professional organi-zation dedicated to excellencein judicial education.

“I was invited and served asone of four judges statewideon an ad hoc advisory com-mittee of the Texas Justice ofthe Peace and ConstablesAssociation impaneled to givecivil court rule change recom-

mendations to the TexasSupreme Court RulesAdvisory Committee.

He also has served as amember and officer of theWest Kerr County Chamber ofCommerce, The Hill CountryCowboy Camp Meeting, HillCountry Chapter of the TexasDrug and Alcohol CounselorsAssociation, a Ingram ISDDistrict ImprovementCommittee , PTA and the BoyScouts of America, as well ason several more committees ina number of capacities.

“I have been a resident ofKerr County for 30 years. Mywife, Meleah, a nurse, and mydaughter, Kathryn, a physicaltherapy assistant at a localrehabilitation center, havebeen raised in Kerr County.We have lived in Ingram for28 of those years. Kathryn is agraduate of Ingram HighSchool,” he said.

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Today there are some who find themselvesasking: "What good does a funeral really do?"Beyond providing a proper burial for the deceased,the funeral does a great deal for those whose livesgo on. For the bereaved family, their friends, theirclose acquaintances in the community, it is a sharedmoment . . . To realize, to reflect, to reaffirm.

Encircled by the strength of others who care,those who grieve begin to accept the reality ofdeath. They know it has happened, even though apart of their mind rejects it. The funeral servicetakes them gently by the shoulders and turns themto face it. And having faced it, having viewed it intalking with their friends and family and laterreflecting upon moments shared together, thingsare easier.

One other thing a funeral does for us is toreaffirm the faith, the creed, or philosophy bywhich one's life was guided . . .As the poet JohnDonne said: "No man is an island. His death touch-es the world." . . . A funeral considers the feelingsof all those who shared his life. . . a most uniquemoment of sharing . . . for family . . . for friends . . .for society.

NNHHSS ttrriicckk oorr ttrreeaattss ffoorr ccaannnneedd ggooooddssIngram Tom Moore High School National Honor Society students participated intheir annual Trick or Treat for Canned Goods service project on Halloween night.They collected more than 300 canned goods which will be donated to a local foodbank. Pictured, on the back row from left, are Miguel Montoto, Carina Boites, ColterDieringer, Haley Holt and Whitney Hall; front row, Valerie Garcia, Vanessa Medranoand Jaydin Gutierrez.

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County makes progresson hiring veterans officerBy Irene Van WinkleWest Kerr Current

Although the meeting wasbrief on Tuesday, Kerr CountyCommissioners Court madeprogress on matters includinga county-appointed VeteransService Officer, filling vacan-cies, rules for renting theUnion Church and next year’sEasterfest.

Months of discussion haveled to agreement that thecounty hire a VSO, but therewere still some adjustmentsneeded in the job descriptionas well as a salary range.

Although it was suggestedthat the court try to obtainadditional input from the vet-erans in the community, Pct. 1Commissioner BusterBaldwin said, “It would take10 more years to get thisgoing. The due diligence hasalready been done.”

Pct. 4 Commissioner BruceOehler added, “We want thebest person we can get, whowould be the most effective.”

Pct. 3 CommissionerJonathan Letz said that whilethere were three different lev-els of qualifications, “Thereshould be a probationary peri-od. We want to get someonewith the best level of accredi-tation.”

He added that he felt thatthere already were potentialcandidates with a high degreeof qualifications. Each level ofaccreditation requires a certainamount of schooling, with fiveyears typically needed for thehighest level.

Other issues included theexpansion of working condi-tions, so that the officerwould reach out in the com-munity to find veterans need-ing help, rather than wait forwalk-ins.

County Judge Pat Tinleyadded that the candidate mustbe a veteran, honorably dis-charged.

The court agreed that some-one should be in place by theend of January 2014.

Progress continues on theKerrville South Waste WaterProject (Phase V). While threebids had been received, saidPct. 2 Commissioner TomMoser, “We had to be sure wehad the five beneficiaries inplace so we could be ready tomove forward.”

A contingent fromLeadership Kerr County andthe Kerrville Chamber ofCommerce — including LindaGarrett, Charlie McElvain andKristan Weaver — soughtapproval to hold EasterFest(April 18-19, 2014) at FlatRock Lake Park and allowparking at the Hill CountryYouth Event Center. The courtapproved the request.

Julie Mosty Leonard, presi-dent of the Kerr CountyHistorical Commission, dis-cussed changes in rules forrental of the Union Church.

Leonard noted that since thebuilding is old and made ofwood, that the no-smokingrule be enforced in and nearthe building.

“We also have had live can-dles burning, which have

damaged some of our linens,”Leonard said.

Letz said that since thechurch building is rentedthrough the county, the samerules should apply there asthey do to all other countyfacilities.

Leonard also commentedthat the county might considermarketing the church for awedding venue, which wouldgenerate additional income.

County maintenance chiefTim Bollier said that some-times it seems that the build-ing is being used without hisknowledge, so the courtagreed to have the locks andkeys changed.

The court accepted a GoldStar award for safety from arepresentative of the TexasAssociation of Counties, whosaid only nine counties quali-fied for the honor.

Contingent on providingproof as a non-profit organiza-tion, Amy Eldred, acting onbehalf of the RepublicanWomen of Kerr County,received approval from thecourt to be allowed reducedrental fees at the HCYEC.

Two positions wereapproved for hire — oneaccountant in the TaxAssessor-Collector’s officeand another in the AnimalControl Department.

Pct. 2 Commissioner TomMoser was added as a countyEconomic DevelopmentLiaison, along with Tinley.

The court set the date forthe county employees’Christmas Party on Dec. 20.

Edward Jones Brings Joy to Hill Country Youth Ranch

This Christmas, Edward Jones is hosting an Angel Treefor the Hill Country Youth Ranch.

Help children at the Hill Country Youth Ranch by picking an angel from the tree at the branch office,

during regular business hours

With the holiday season just around the corner,now is a great time to remember those who are less

fortunate in our community.

The Winter Club Ed cata-log is in the mail!

We have a whole newbatch of classes beginning inDecember so learn all aboutthem in our newest catalog.You can also see what’s newat the Club Ed website,www.clubed.net. Be sure toregister for your favoritesearly, since our most popularclasses fill up fast.

There are copies of thenew catalog in our lobbyalso, plus you can registerfor classes in person at theClub Ed office.

Want something uniquefor your Thanksgiving table?Sign-up for our Club EdGingerbread CenterpieceWorkshop this Saturday,November 16th, from 10amto Noon. You’ll make yourown gingerbread creationand then take home youredible masterpiece. All sup-plies are included in the $39fee, just bring your imagina-tion. This is a great familyproject – with no mess toclean up!

We’re grateful to the funfolks at the GingerbreadWorkshop in San Antoniofor offering this class, andthey’re doing another one inDecember on Saturday, Dec.14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sign-up at www.clubed.net.

Simplify your life thisThanksgiving and leaveyour pie-baking to us.Besides a sweet treat, you’llenjoy the wonderful feelingof knowing you helped oth-ers as part of your holidayfeast. Proceeds from the piessupport our nutrition pro-gram for seniors.

We’ll be baking old fash-ioned Buttermilk, ChocolateChess or ‘no sugar added’Pumpkin pies for just $12each. Cherry CheesecakeStreusel pies and savoryBreakfast Quiches are $15each. Extra-specialSouthern Pecan pies are $18each.

These are freshly-baked, 9inch, deep-dish pies, boxedfor easy giving, and eachincludes a little somethingextra - the cutest ‘mouse’made from a Hershey’schocolate kiss with amaraschino cherry tail andalmond slivers for ears.

A quiche would make awonderful hostess gift – it’san easy (and much appreci-ated) breakfast or light sup-per after all theThanksgiving cooking.

Order by Noon on Friday,November 22nd and yourpies will be ready for pick-up on Wednesday,November 27th. Call (830)792-4044 to place yourorders, or come to ourReception Desk in the lobby.You can also order on-line atour website: www.dietert-center.org.

Our travelers had a greattime at the Sandy OaksOlive Orchard last Thursday,even with the wet weather inSan Antonio.

They’re headed out againon Monday, Dec. 9, to theLucky Eagle Casino inEagle Pass for a fun day ofgambling. The cost is $50per person, and that includestransportation and $15 infree play. Lunch is on yourown, but the casino has sev-eral restaurants to tempt you.

Even though our twoChristmas day trips listedbelow are sold-out, we’rekeeping a waiting list, socall us at 830-792-4044 ifyou’d like to be included:

On Thursday, Dec. 5,enjoy dinner at Casa Rio on

the River Walk, and thentake a barge ride under allthe magical holiday lights.Cost for transportation, din-ner and the barge is $75 perperson.

On Sunday, Dec. 15,you’ll start inFredericksburg and enjoy ahilarious matinee productionof “The Sanders FamilyChristmas.” After the show,you’ll have Christmas din-ner at the charmingChantilly Lace Inn, fol-lowed by a drive through allthe holiday lights in JohnsonCity and Fredericksburg.

Cost for transportation, din-ner and the show is $99 perperson.

Do you have a piecedquilt top that needs hand-quilting? Perhaps you havea family heirloom that needsfinishing or repair? Our tal-ented quilters can help!Bring your quilt to the cen-ter for a free estimate anyWednesday from 9 to 11a.m. They will give you anidea of the cost and howlong it may take to completeyour project. All proceedsfrom their work go to the

center’s operating fund.

Come join our LunchBunch and enjoy the beauti-ful fall colors off our backporch!

Today, 11/14, we’re serv-ing herb-baked chicken andFriday we’ll have chickentenders. Monday enjoy porkcutlets, Tuesday is chickenAlfredo and Wednesday is

baked fish. Our entiremonth’s menu and activityschedule is on the web:www.dietertcenter.org.

Quote for the Day: “Musicians don’t retire;

they stop when there’s nomore music in them.”

— Musician LouisArmstrong

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Club Ed has new batch of classes beginning in DecemberDietert Center

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HCYR Appreciation Banquet Tuesday

Tuesday, November 24 isthe night for the firstThanksgiving AppreciationBanquet sponsored by theHill Country Youth Ranch inhonor of the Hill Countrycommunity that has built theRanch over the past fouryears.

The event will feature abanquet dinner of filetmignon and all the trim-mings, to be served at the Innof the Hills in the MedallionRoom beginning at 7:30p.m.

An informal discussionhour will precede the dinner,and a dramatic program enti-tled “This Is Our Life” willbe given by Youth Ranch

kids following the meal. Inthis program, the public willhave a chance to learn aboutlife at the Ranch and aboutthe young people who havecome to live there.

“Ever since it becameapparent that the HillCountry community waswilling to chip in to make

the Youth Ranch possible,we’ve been looking for away to say thanks,” Priourcommented. “With the com-pletion this month of thefirst phase of the buildingprogram, we think this is agreat time to stop andexpress our appreciation forthe community’s loyal sup-port. The kids have plannedthe program, and there willnever be a better way to seefirst-hand what life at theRanch is all about,” headded.

Hunt Students LearningMoney Skills Early

Hunt School’s 3rd and 4thgrades are learning aboutmoney by using it. The class-room has a grocery store cor-ner well stocked with emptybottles and boxes of theitems used in the student’shomes. Buying and makingchange are skills learned bypracticing.

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Kerrville Salvation Army prepares to feed morethan 1,000 on Thanksgiving

The Salvation Army ofKerrville will host its annualThanksgiving CommunityDinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Thanksgiving Day,Thursday Nov. 28.

This free event is made pos-sible by donations from arearestaurants, businesses andclubs, and the time and effortsof numerous volunteers.Thanks to this help from thecommunity, last year morethan 900 complimentarymeals were served by TheSalvation Army of KerrCounty.

“Thanksgiving is a wonder-ful reminder to be grateful forthe little things we sometimestake for granted in the busy-ness of our hectic lives; ourspouses, children, friends,jobs, homes and the kindnessand generosity of otherstoward their fellow man,” saidSalvation Army CommandingOfficer Capt. Bobby Jackson.

The traditional turkey din-ner will be at the SalvationArmy Kroc Center, located at201 Holdsworth Dr. All arewelcome and invited to sitdown with friends and family

and enjoy a freshly preparedmeal with all the trimmings.To-go dinners also are avail-able, and no notification isrequired.

Residents unable to get tothe Kroc Center onThanksgiving may prearrangea meal delivered directly totheir home by calling 257-3620.

Additionally, as a service totruckers and holiday travelers,The Salvation Army DisasterUnit Truck will have hot mealsavailable at the first rest stopsouth of Kerrville on I-10, onboth the north and southboundsides of the highway.

Volunteer and donationopportunities are still avail-able. Please contactThanksgiving volunteer coor-dinator Reisa Pentz at 830-353-0665 or 830-370-4801.

“I am always blessed andencouraged to see peoplecome together to provideThanksgiving dinner for thosewithout family or means toprepare a meal for themselves.An attitude of gratitude bringsout the best of the human spir-it,” said Jackson.

TTSS&&GGRR AAuuxxiilliiaarryy ffaasshhiioonn sshhoowwThe 45th Annual Scholarship Wool and MohairLuncheon and Fashion Show of Texas Sheep and GoatRaisers Association Auxiliary held Oct. 29 at the YOHotel in Kerrville was packed with attendees. Theevent featured a fabulous meal, tons of great items at

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Ox Hollow Honey was juststarted in July, and Bowensaid they have had to keepgoing back for more five-gal-lon buckets of honey —they’ve sold 35 gallons so far.

It is raw honey right out of

the hives — not blended orcooked, as most commercialhoneys are. Bowen said theadvantage of raw honey is thatthe vitamins and antioxidantsare not destroyed as they arewhen honey is cooked.

He said raw honey does havesome pollen in it which cancause the honey to crystallize,but Ox Hollow Honey jars havea label with instructions on howto liquify honey that has crys-tallized — heat a pan of water

to 150 degrees and set the jar inthe pan until it is liquified.

Bowen, who is a generalcontractor who moved to Huntin 1978, said since they’veonly been in the businessabout four months, they’re try-ing to anticipate what the hol-iday season will be like.

He said people interested inordering cases for the holidays— 12 jars of half or full pints— may contact him at 830238-4149.

pamphlets and other informa-tion.

In the past council hashelped fund the visitors centerat the West Kerr CountyChamber of Commerceoffices, but council membersexpressed dissatisfaction withthe limited hours it operates.

Harrison said HCAFalready has 150-180 visitors amonth coming to HCAF, inpart because of Stonehenge IIon the grounds.

“We’re already doing it,”she said. “We have maps toshow them where to go andrecommend the local hotelsand restaurants, that kind ofthing, and send them over tothe Old Ingram Loop. We tryto make sure that they staywithin our area and spendtheir money here.”

Council members toldHarrison that funding for thevisitors center was a trial, andfunding at the $12,000 levelmight not be approved nextyear.

Council also approved$4,460 to reimburse HCAFfor advertising purchased out-side the immediate area duringthe last year.

City Administrator StanNeuse also recommended thecouncil make its contributionof $6,900 to HCAF for 2013-

14 arts funding, which is lim-ited to 15 percent of the avail-able balance of HOT funds.

Council Member BrandonRowan suggested the city waiton that approval.

“I would really like to waiton the 15 percent to the artsuntil later in the year becausewe just wrote that check a cou-ple of months ago,” Rowansaid. “That would give us timeto recoup some of our moneyand that would leave about$7,000 more in there, so ifsomething else did come upwe would be able to helpsomeone else.”

Other council membersagreed, and three of the fourfunding requests — fair adver-tising, advertising reimburse-ment and visitors center —were approved unanimouslyfor a total of $28,960.

“Thank you very much, andthank you all for being such agood partner because you arereally helping hugely withthis,” she said.

Council also approvedreceipt of a sewer rate studydone by Kythe LLC and hearda presentation on the study.

“What we found is the cur-rent rate is not sustainable andthat your potential rateincreases will range anywherefrom 4 to 18 percent per yearfor the next five years,” saidMike Erwin. “Making thosekind of adjustments in your

rates will put it as a fiscallysustainable enterprise.”

If all the recommendationswere put in place over a five-year period, the monthlycharge for sewer service couldgo from $37 to $83.

Erwin said they weren’trecommending an immediaterate increase, but wanted togive council time to thinkabout the study when they pre-pare the 2015 budget.

Neuse pointed out to coun-cil members that they willhave a lot of options in settingthe rates in the future.

It was noted other sourcesof funding, such as propertytax revenues, could be used tooffset rate increases.

“These are numbers you’regoing to have to choose fromto try to keep a fiscally soundutility system,” he said.

Council also approved amotion to approach theRaymond Brothers or theirrepresentatives to see if theywould be interested in sellinga portion of their property sopublic access to JohnsonCreek via Old. Hwy. 39 couldbe maintained.

Council has been asked byRaymond Brothers I Ltd., toabandon its easement near theJohnson Creek Bridge.Raymond Brothers I Ltd. haspurchased much of the proper-ty around Old 39, possibly todevelop it.

the middle school office allday, which there isn’t now.

“The one thing I see as anobstacle ... through our meet-ings we just couldn’t figureout a way of getting a secre-tary or receptionist into theoffice to have an adult there allday,” he said.

There are six people at thesecondary campus who haveadministrative credentials toprovide support for discipline,he said.

Board Member VernStehling said it sounds likethere are some things that stillneed to be worked out, and hedidn’t want to make a motionuntil there is a set plan inplace.

Board president JackFairchild said he has experi-ence the problem of not hav-ing the seventh-eighth gradeclassroom building officefully staffed. He said to pickup his 7th grader, he had togo to the high school officefirst.

“That’s one of the thingsthat came through in a lot ofthe responses,” Curran said.“They want their own school.They want to be able to go tothe door, walk in the office,‘I’d like to see the principal.I’d like to make an appoint-ment with counselor tochange my child’s sched-ule.’”

Several people at the meet-

ing said the sixth graderswould like to move to the mid-dle school, and most sixthgrade teachers were madeaware of the possibility whenthey were hired.

Templeton said it is hisvision to have a regularschool, with its own dances,pep rallys, awards ceremoniesand graduation.

He said he believes there issome school spirit missingbecause ITM is called a sec-ondary campus.

“You want to have pride inyour high school, you want tohave pride in your middleschool,” Templeton said.“When you go to the second-ary school there’s no, in myopinion, rite of passagebetween the eighth grade andyour freshman year to kind ofgive the kids a little owner-ship.”

He said he’s heard thatwhen the sixth graders weremoved back to the elementarycampus, there was very littlenotice or discussion.

“I think this is within thepurview of the administrationto do it, but I didn’t want to dothis without your blessing andsupport and decision-making,too,” he said.

“I know there are a fewthings we have to work out,but they are minor in compar-ison to what I believe aregoing to be the benefits of

moving this group over,”Templeton said. “It’s a very,very doable thing.”

He was asked what kind oftime frame he was looking at,and he said he had hoped toget approval that night so theplan could be communicatedin December, and allow timein the spring for teachers to getcertain certifications if need-ed. But he added a decisioncould be pushed back amonth.

Stehling said if there arejust minor details to beaddressed, he agrees the moveshould be made.

“By my nature I’m not aperson to take a lot of thingson faith or take risks withkids,” Templeton said.“We’re not going to movewithout being fully preparedfor it.”

He said the move would nothappen until next school year.

New Board MemberEvelyn Miller, who took theoath of office earlier thatnight, made the motion to pur-sue the re-establishment ofIngram Middle School, whichwas approved unanimously.

In addition to routine schoolbusiness, the board:

— Held a hearing on thedistrict’s SuperiorAchievement rating in theTexas Education Agency’sFinancial Integrity RatingSystem of Texas;

— Heard reports onCampus Improvement Plans;

— Approved a new visionstatement for the district:“Inspiring Student Successfrom the Inside Out.”

— Honored employees ofthe month, elementary teacherBecky Loop and secondaryteacher David Bunch.

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Group aims to provide service dogs to veteransBy Irene Van WinkleWest Kerr Current

Word is getting out about anew program being planned tohelp veterans, but it needseveryone’s help.

Jim Keefeof Kerrville,e x e c u t i v edirector ofV e t e r a n sAss i s t anceDogs ofTexas, toldthe West KerrCurrent thatthe non-profitgroup is just starting to bringawareness of its goal to thecommunity.

“Our purpose is to acquire,train and donate dogs to dis-abled veterans with physi-cal/mental and/or mobile dis-abilities,” Keefe said.

The mission statement saysthat Veterans Assistance Dogsof Texas aims “to affect physi-cal and emotional recoveryand independence inAmerican Veterans withDisabilities by providingService Dogs to these veter-ans, at no cost to the veteran,and developing effectiveteamwork between the veteranand their dog.”

There already has beensome progress on fundraising,he said.

“It’s actually been develop-ing quicker than I thought. Wehave a $36,000 budget for thefirst year. We have received agrant of $25,000 from the Haland Charlie Peterson

Foundation and are alreadygetting some of the rest com-ing in,” he said.

“We have ambitions tobuild a training center in theKerrville area by the end of2014, and we have to find a

location first,” Keefe said.“The cost, my guesstimate isapproximately $200,000 justto build. We want an up-to-date, state-of-the-art facility,with more than one building,so we can house up to four

(out-of-town) vets at a time.”Keefe said he hopes that

increased fundraising solicitedfrom individuals (and otherfoundations) will hopefullyyield good results.

“We are going to the publicfor individual donations andgoing to foundations forgrants,” he said. “We are pur-suing all avenues. There’s a lotof competition for the dol-lars.”

He said that at the local VAhospital, “They see the needfor service dogs is actuallygrowing as more and morepeople come from overseasdeployment. There’s loss oflimbs, traumatic brain injuryand PTSD, and need will con-tinue to grow.”

The organization’s websiteexplains how it is set up:“Veterans Assistance Dogs ofTexas is a service program ofKerrville Elks Charities, Inc. a501 (c) 3 non-profit organiza-tion that trains and donatesservice dogs to DisabledAmerican Veterans and otherswith mental and/or mobilitydisabilities.”

“(VADT) has its own char-ter, but it is affiliated with theElks. Some of our Elks areworking with it,” Keefeadded. “Our nine board ofdirectors are all Elk mem-bers.”

This organization is gearedto make a veteran’s quality oflife better.

“Our service dogs, underthe Americans withDisabilities Act, have to beable to perform some duties

that will assist the disabledperson such as pulling awheelchair, retrieving droppedarticles, assisting in an emer-gency (getting help), helpingwith laundry (out of dryer andput in basket), and pulling acart with something in it,”Keefe said.

Candidates must apply forconsideration, and the screen-ing for both veterans, and thedogs, is rigorous.

“In addition to medicalinformation, then every one ofour applicants fills out a three-page form that explains, ‘Ineed help with this,’” he said.

Based on their needs, thedogs can be trained for a hostof tasks.

“It takes 6-12 months totrain a dog. We have four dogsin training,” Keefe said. “Ourfirst dog will probably beplaced around February 2014,with a local Kerrville veteran.The second dog should beabout May, again with aKerrville veteran. The thirdand fourth have no specificapplicants lined up yet.”

While the program is still inthe early stages, the dogs-in-training are being kept in thehome of the training director,Tammy Doherty, in Bergheim,but they need a permanent sit-uation.

Keefe said the group is hop-ing to cover the entire state ofTexas. However, that is along-range goal. First mustcome the funds, then the appli-cants and the dogs, but it allmust occur in a gradual pro-gression.

“Our hope is to be able toplace 12-15 dogs a year,”Keefe said. “Each dog costsapproximately $10,000 totrain, which also includeshousing, feeding, veterinarycosts and equipment, so that adog is ready to turn over to theapplicant, who will not have tobuy anything initially.”

However, Keefe addedmaintenance of the dog after-ward will be the responsibilityof the recipient.

“The veteran’s medicalteam has to recommend thatthe veteran can take care of thedog before even being consid-ered as a recipient,” Keefesaid.

Before the veterans canbecome certified, they mustwork with the dog part-timefor about one to two months.Toward the end of training, forlocals, they would place thedog in the recipient’s home onweekends, for four weekends,before the dog would actuallymove in permanently.

Some of the logistics mayneed to be flexible so the plan-ning stage and circumstancesfor individuals might vary.

There will be followups forthe life of the dog. If the veter-an passes away within threeyears of getting the dog, theorganization expects the dogto be returned. If it has beenlonger, the dog is free to beadopted by the family.

For more information onthe organization or to make adonation, call Keefe at 830-792-4377, or look on the web-site, www.VADogs.org.

Jim Keefe, a member of the Elks Lodge in Kerrville, isalso executive director of a new program he is help-ing to promote — Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas.The non-profit organization is hoping to raise enoughfunds for a training center in Kerrville, where they willtrain and place 12-15 dogs a year with disabled veter-ans.

Photo by Irene Van Winkle

Genealogical Society meets Wednesday

Historical Society to meet Monday

The Kerrville Genealogical Society willmeet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in themeeting room of the Butt-HoldsworthMemorial Library. Boerne resident FrankRohrbaugh will speak about “GeorgeWashington’s Secret War.”

While in our time, George Washington’sname is virtually unassailable, it is difficult tocomprehend that, like anyone serving in a pub-lic capacity for a half a century, he would havehad any antagonist.

Rohrbaugh will address the factors that ledsome of Gen. Washington’s detractors in theranks of his army and in Congress to seek hisreplacement after almost three years in serviceto our country as Commander in Chief of theContinental Army.

He will close with how Washington and theCongress responded to this “secret war.”

The meeting is free and open to the public.For more information call the Kerr RegionalHistory Center at 830-258-1278.

The Kerr County HistoricalCommission will hold itsmonthly meeting on Monday,Nov. 18 at noon in the historicUnion Church, located inKerrville at the corner ofTravis Street and MemorialBoulevard.

This month’s activity willbe the dedication of the ornatewrought iron fence and entrygate, which has been painstak-ingly restored. It originallyhad been around the KerrCounty Courthouse.

Along with the dedication

will be a lunch for the KerrCounty Commissioners Court,which is the KCHC governingbody.

There will be a short busi-ness meeting afterward.

VVeetteerraannss eexxhhiibbiittssKerrville Genealogical Society volunteers welcomed veterans last Saturday to viewspecial historical displays honoring veterans at the Kerr Regional History Center.Among the artifacts were letters written by a young Chester Nimitz when he lived inKerrville, before he became Admiral of the Navy in World War II. Shown here are,in front, are Ronald E. Rhea; in second row, from left, Marilyn Talbot, KGS member-ship chair, and Melody Knapp, KGS 1st vice president; and at rear, from left,Elizabeth Baker, KGS president, Celso De Leon and Nina Dalla, KGS volunteer coor-dinator.

Photo by Irene Van Winkle

Schreiner to host math and scienceconference for young ladies

Schreiner University is put-ting a call out to young ladies,sixth through eighth grade,who are interested in math orscience to attend the upcom-ing Expanding Your Horizonsconference from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at theFloyd & Kathleen CaillouxCampus Activity Center.

The career conference,hosted by SchreinerUniversity in conjunction withthe American Association ofUniversity Women, will fea-

ture lab experiments andspeeches by women who usemath and science in theireveryday job.

In addition, a free confer-ence for parents of girls inattendance will be conductedfrom 10 a.m. to noon the sameday. This information sessionwill help parents learn how toprepare their daughters forcollege and cover topicsincluding college options,scholarships and high schoolpreparatory classes.

Registration is $20 per stu-dent and includes lunch and aT-shirt.

Those interested can regis-ter online through Nov. 11 atwww.schreiner.edu/eyh orthrough mail — a printableregistration form is availableonline.

For more information, sendyour questions to expandingy-ourhorizon@schreiner.edu

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Kim Eisenberg, DVM, owner of Kerr County Veterinary Hospital, instructs anExpanding Your Horizons attendee on how to listen to a dog’s heartbeat.

Playhouse 2000, Kerrville’sCommunity Theater, tookanother step forward recentlywith the first production of itsnew Youth Theater Program, aproject designed to bring thejoy of theatrical performanceto students across the HillCountry.

Just as the regularPlayhouse 2000 programmingprovides opportunities for vol-unteers to participate in allaspects of theater production,the new Youth TheaterProgram makes it possible foryoung people to be involvedin the theatrical process asstage managers, designers,technicians, and, of course,actors.

The first production for thisnew project was an updatedversion of a children’s classiccalled “Alice @ Wonderland.”This play featured a cast ofmore than 30, including sever-al entire family groups. Thisplay was preceded by a dra-matic re-enactment of theMaurice Sendak book “Wherethe Wild Things Are” which

featured the youngest per-formers.

The entire program is underthe supervision of Playhouse2000’s Associate Producer forChildren’s ProgrammingSarah Distel, whose work withPlayhouse 2000 is supportedby a grant from The CaillouxFoundation.

Substantial support for theP2K Youth Theater Program isbeing provided by the HillCountry Charity BallAssociation, whose 2014Charity Ball, to be held May 3in the Schreiner CampusBallroom, will benefit youngpeople’s programs atPlayhouse 2000. This includesnot only the Youth TheaterProgram but also the CaillouxTheater Young People’sPerformances Series for thisyear.

Additional support is pro-vided by Youth TheaterSponsor Joan Bryson andall Playhouse 2000 mem-bers.

“We’ve had a really won-derful time getting back to one

of Playhouse 2000’s foundinggoals — providing theatereducation and opportunitiesfor talented young people”said Distel. “Children can gainso much from working on- orback-stage in a show of theirown.”

The next project in the P2KYouth Theater Program willbegin with auditions on Dec.14 at 1:30 in the VK GarageTheater, located at 305Washington St. at its cornerwith Main Street. Students ofall ages are encouraged to take

part. Anyone with questionscan contact Distel at dis-telse@gmail.com.

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More information aboutP2K or its programs is avail-able online atwww.Playhouse2000.com orby calling (830) 896-9393.

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The Hill Country ArtsFoundation will be holdingauditions for “The Big Five-Oh,” a comedy by BrianMitchell, this Saturday, Nov.16 from 10 a.m. to noon.

“The Big Five-Oh” willkick off HCAF’s 55thAnniversary Theatre Season.

In the play, George Thomasis turning 50 on Saturday, andit has been a terrible week. Hisdog is sick, his son is a slack-er, and his daughter wants tomarry someone older.

With a neurotic wife and awidowed neighbor providingmore challenges than evenGeorge can overcome, thismay be the worst week of hislife.

Through these trying days,George will discover the won-ders of his family, the respon-sibilities of parenthood, andthe results of his latest physi-cal.

“The Big Five-Oh” will bedirected by Lorenzo Nichols,Point Theatre Artistic Directorfor HCAF.

“Mitchell’s comedy showsa family at a crossroads, both

individually and as a group,”Nichols said.

“The play has good rolesfor actors in our community,”he added.

Roles are available for fourwomen and three men andinclude: Marie Thomas, 50,loving wife of George; GeorgeThomas, 50, professor of soci-ology; Julie Thomas, 25,daughter of Marie andGeorge; Eric Thomas, 22, sonof Marie and George;Douglas, 44, Julie’s fiancé;Kathy Walters, 65, widowedneighbor; and Sara Donovan,19, George’s student.

Performance dates for “TheBig Five-Oh” are Feb. 7-22,2014.

Actors should come pre-pared to read from the script.Scripts are available for checkout from the box office priorto auditions. To check out ascript or for more information,call 830-367-5121.

Hill Country ArtsFoundation is located just offHwy. 39 in Ingram at 120Point Theatre Rd. S., just westof the Johnson Creek Bridge.

QQuuiilltt wwiinnnneerrThis beautiful handcrafted quilt, “Texas Glory” made by the HCAF Auxiliary andCrafter’s Guild quilters, was raffled off on Saturday, Nov. 2nd at their annual HolidayBazaar. The winner is Bobbye Burow, a Hill Country Arts Foundation member fromComfort, Texas. Shown on the right is Burow and on the left congratulating her isJeannette Ruark, one of the quilters who worked many hours doing some of thehand applique and who also did the machine-free motion quilting of the piece.

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Online ticketsavailable forBoerne PerformingArts Series

Boerne Champion HighSchool Auditorium will behome to productions normallyexperienced only in largerinternational venues as BoernePerforming Arts presents theirthird season of bringing theworld of performing arts to thecommunity, providing easyticketing, easy transportation,and easy parking for everyevent.

On-line ticketing for thethree-concert series ($75-$100-$170) and single ticketsfor the 3 events ($30-$40-$60)is now available atwww.boerneperformingarts.com.

“Ticket sales are ahead ofour projections for The TenTenors, The StepCrew, andTime for Three!” said CarolSchultz, Boerne PerformingArts Chairperson. “Based onlast year’s sold-out season, theexcitement for the upcomingseason continues to build!

Telephone orders may beplaced by calling (830) 331-9079.

By Danny SchroederCurrent Sports Editor

The Ingram Warriors fell intheir season finale 14-56 to anovermatched Wall team thathasn’t lost all season.

The Warriors started 4-0 onthe season, but dropped to 1-5in district after Friday’s loss atWarrior Stadium

The Wall Hawks led 42-0 atthe half. Wall had a relentless

offensive attack that scored fourtouchdowns enroute to a 28-0lead in the first quarter, despitea 10-play Ingram drive thatclawed the Warriors into scor-ing contention but fell short ona fourth down conversion.

Wall extended their lead to42-0 at the half while all threeWarriors drives in the secondquarter resulted in 3 and outs.

Ahead 56-0 heading intothe fourth quarter the Warriors

scored two touchdowns to endthe game on a relative highnote.

Ingram running back OmarRentaria rushed for a 1-yardtouchdown early in the fourthquarter, and backup quarter-back Derek Brown connectedwith Bryson Barnet for a 38-yard touchdown with 4:33 left.

Quarterback KeaunValverde finished with 125rushing yards on 18 carries

and completed 8 of 22 throwsfor 70 yards.

Rentaria had just 7 rushingyards on 5 carries and a touch-

down. Edwin Rodelo alsorushed for 7 yards on 2 carries.

Miles Michel had 3 recep-tions for 26 yards and BrysonBarnett caught 3 passes for 65yards and a touchdown.

The Warriors will look for-

ward to continued improve-ment next season withQuarterback Keaun Valverdeand receivers Miles Michel,Bryson Barnet and DerekBrown all returning as seniorsnext year.

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ITM falls to Wall in final gameBryson Barnet (11) is about to make a reception for a long gain in Friday night’s game against Wall.

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Defensive lineman Zeke Hernandez (72) stops a Wall runner in his tracks.Photo by Tony Gallucci

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By Rob McCorkleTexas Parks and WildlifeDepartment

If enjoying cool, crispevenings snuggled up to acrackling campfire or simplypitching a tent beneath thestars with your family soundsappealing, then head to aTexas state park where youcan watch the leaves turn andshooting stars light up theheavens while making lastingmemories.

Texas state parks offer avariety of ways to stayovernight — comfortable cab-ins, screened shelters or theideal campsite for your tent.Reservations fill up quicklyduring this popular campingseason, so book your nextovernight trip today.

Garner State Park remainsfar and away the campingleader in the Texas State Parksystem, recording 232,660overnight stays during thepast fiscal year that endedAug. 31.

Other popular state parksincluded in the Top 10overnight destinations, indescending order, were: InksLake, Huntsville, Cedar Hill,Lake Livingston, Ray Roberts(Isle due Bois), Tyler, BrazosBend, McKinney Falls andGoose Island.

For those who have nevercamped out or simply need tobrush up on their rusty camp-ing skills, sign up for one ofthe Texas Outdoor Familyworkshops being offered at anumber of state parks for oneand two nights. For only $65,families of up to six canreceive instruction from parkrangers on how to set up acampsite, cook outdoors andother valuable outdoor skills.

Even better, all equipment(tent, lantern, cooking stoveand dishes) are supplied, withthe exception of food andsleeping bags.

“The cool, crisp fall season

provides some of the mostfamily-friendly campingexperiences that Texas StateParks have to offer,” saidRobert Owen, Texas OutdoorFamily program coordinator.“We are seeing a growingnumber of families make spe-cial Thanksgiving memories,by cooking a turkey and all thetrimmings at their campsite ina Dutch oven.”

To learn how to cook out-doors using a Dutch oven (acast iron pot), head to theBirch Creek unit of LakeSomerville State Park nearCollege Station on Nov. 16-17for a Texas Outdoor Familyworkshop featuring a specialDutch oven cooking event.

For five years now, theTexas Outdoor Family pro-gram has been teaching fami-lies not just outdoor cookingmethods, but also how tocamp efficiently and safely,learn new outdoors skills suchas kayaking and geocaching,and how to follow establishedLeave No Trace campingpractices.

More than 3,500 familieshave participated in the educa-tional state park campoutsthroughout the state since theprogram’s inception.

Most workshops begin onFriday evening and end

Saturday, but in recent years,Texas State Parks have begunoffering some two-night cam-pouts and even comfort“camping” that utilizes parkmini-cabins.

Reservations are still beingaccepted for the LakeSomerville campout and fallTexas Outdoor Family work-shops at the following stateparks: Estero Llano Grande inWeslaco (one of nine WorldBirding Center sites), Nov. 23;McKinney Falls in Austin,Dec. 7; and Lake RayRoberts/Johnson Branch nearDenton, Dec. 7.

A number of Texas StateParks also are hosting fallevening events to engage parkvisitors.

Lake Mineral Wells StatePark will be hosting its popu-lar Cowboy Campfire from 7p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov.19. Pull up your favorite lawnchair and experience themusic and poetry of the oldtime cowboys.

Houston area families cankick off their outdoor week-end festivities every Fridaynight at Stephen F. AustinState Park near San Felipe byattending an interactiveranger-led campfire programthat introduces visitors to thenighttime sights and sounds of

the Brazos River bottomlands.Head to the amphitheater tolearn about the things that “gobump in the night.”

Other state parks are offer-ing campfire programs toteach outdoor survival skills,such as how to start an outdoorfire, and how to cook over acampfire. To learn more, visit:http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/campfire-gatherings-hayrides.

For a complete listing ofupcoming Texas OutdoorFamily workshops and infor-mation about Texas StateParks camping options, andtips on camping safety and eti-quette, visit: www.texas-stateparks.org/camping/.

Customers can book reser-vations by calling theCustomer Service Center inAustin at (512) 389-8900 orby using the online reservationsystem: http://texas.reserve-world.com/. For the best serv-ice, customers should call dur-ing afternoon hoursWednesday through Friday,though customer service rep-resentatives are available from9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday.

Alittle cold snap, andfolks want to getoutside and start

pruning trees. Don’t. All thesap and nutrients in trees arefalling down into the rootsystem to be stored untilspring when the sap onceagain “rises.”

Pruning during this criticalperiod interrupts this naturalprocess, and much is lost thatthe tree would have storedand reused in spring. Theexceptions involve theremoval of dead wood andbranches that have been bro-ken by storm winds. Theother reason not to prune nowis that insects and disease arestill prevalent and will creepin open cuts on your trees.

As a rule of thumb, neverprune before the first hardfreeze or after the last springfreeze. Too much is going on,and trees, in particular, aretoo susceptible to insects anddisease.

With beautiful weather,and with everyone’s desire toget outside and work in theyard, we recommend the“sick tree treatment” for allyour ailing trees and for yourhealthy trees that you want tokeep healthy and to helpoverwinter in the best possi-ble condition.

For tree treatment, aeratethe soil around the tree at thedrip zone. Stay away fromthe trunk and those surfaceroots near the trunk. Addorganic fertilizer containingmolasses and seaweed (oradd these separately) andcompost around the areaswhere you’ve aerated.

You can add a couple ofinches of mulch on top of thisand water all this into theground with Medina SoilConditioner for the best pos-sible winter conditions.Spring will show the resultsof this treatment.

If you want to keep work-

ing outside on perfect falldays, weed your garden andmulch everything. The soilsare still warm, and themicrobes are still active, so itis an optimum time to add soilconditioner to your question-able areas. Dig some trenchesin and around where you wantnew beds in the spring andstart diligently burying yourkitchen compost.Personal Plant of the Week:

Desert crossvine(Podranea ricaselina) is adecorative vine that startsblooming in late summer andcontinues through fall. It willgrow 15 to 20 feet annuallyand freeze back to the groundin winter. It thrives on heat,drought, and poor soil.Flowers are dark pink and areabout 1-1/4 inches long by1/2 inch wide in clusters.Many bees, insects, butter-flies and especially hum-mingbirds enjoy the flowers.Chores for this week:

— Keep on weeding anddeadheading.

— Keep controlling insectand mite infestations and fun-gal problems.

— Keep sowing wild-flower seeds.

— Keep planting cole veg-etables.

— Continue fall planting.— Continue to spray sea-

weed to foliar feed everythingto get plants toughened up forwinter.

— Mulch some more.

We encourage your questions,comments, or your own “PersonalPlant of the Week” by writingDavid at dsteiny@gvtc.com.

The Dirt onHill Country Gardening

David SteinbrunnerLinda Tarrant

Don’tprunetrees yet!

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Linda Tarrant is an Ingram gar-dener and David Steinbrunner is aHunt horticulturist.

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KKEERRRRVVIILLLLEEGates of the CityChristianFellowship410 Benson Dr., 830-792-7727gatesofthecity.orgsunday10:30A.M.wednesday7:00P.M.G city kids available at both servicesraze youth: wednes-days 7:00P.MSt Michael & AllAngels AnglicanChurch2015 Singing Wind Dr.830 895-4990Sunday10 a.m. Serviceshttp://kerrvillean-glicanchurch.comChrist ChurchPresbyterianSunday worship: 10:30a.m.611 Harper Rd. (at theSeventh-Day AdventistChurch)Pastor: Rev. John D.Standridgechristchurchkerrville.orgjohn@christchurchk-errville.orgLive Oak Church ofChrist874 Harper Rd.940-465-8686SUNDAY9:30A.M. Bible Study10:30A.M. WorshipWEDNESDAY7:00P.M. Bible StudyRiverside Churchof christ625 harper rd.Kerrville, Texas830-257-5445Pulpit minister:jacob hawksunday:Bible class 9:00A.M.Worship 9:00 A.M.& 5:00 P.M.Wednesday bible class7 P.M.

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Page 14 West Kerr Current Thursday, November 14, 2013

year-old, I didn’t think I wouldsee 21.”

The citation stated thatVillanueva was out with hisunit near Ben Cat on a recon-naissance-in-force operationfighting a determined enemy.They were outnumbered andsuffering heavy casualties.Here is a description of hisactions posted on the Legionof Valor website:

“With complete disregardfor his safety, SpecialistVillanueva charged forward,braving a murderous hail ofbullets to obtain a good firingposition. Although complete-ly exposed to the fierce bar-rage, he delivered deadly fireon the enemy from a tactical-ly advantageous location.During the battle, four

grenades were thrown into hisposition. Each time he coura-geously picked up the armedexplosive and hurled it back,finally killing the two insur-gents who had thrown them.When the machine gun hewas firing became inopera-tive, he ran back to his unit’sperimeter to obtain anotherweapon.

“He then returned to hisposition with a grenadelauncher and continued tosilence enemy fortificationswith extremely accurate fire.After expending all his ammu-nition, he picked up an auto-matic rifle and charged theViet Cong emplacements,eliminating them with a dev-astating hail of fire. His coura-geous actions inspired hiscomrades to press the attackand completely rout the insur-gents.”

Villanueva had originally

been nominated for a Medal ofHonor, but said that it hadbeen downgraded by the finalapproval board.

He received the DSC inDecember 1968, presented atFort Hood by Major GeneralJohn K. Boles. Several monthslater, the two were reunited inKerrville at a special lunch-eon. Villanueva still treasuresthe proclamation he receivedthat pronounced March 11,1969, a day to honor him. Itwas co-signed by then-CountyJudge Julius Neunhoffer andKerrville Mayor FuzzySwayze.

Meanwhile, about a monthbefore he was due to go homeon his two-year stint,Villanueva was hurt badly ona search and destroy mission.

“I was hit with an RPG(Rocket Propelled Grenade)and med-evaced to Lon Bin,”he said. “I got injured on my

legs, arms, neck, lungs, liverand diaphragm. They per-formed an 11-hour operationon me.”

Eventually, he was flownback to Fort Sam Houston,and before long, Villanuevasaid, he was pining to leave.

“I called my mother andasked her if she had any tor-tillas. I checked myself out ofthe hospital after a couple ofdays and my friend, FrankCallazo and his wife, took mehome,” he said.

He called the hospital andannounced that he had gone toKerrville. Although he wasconsidered AWOL, he wasgiven several medical leaves.However, he still had to goback for extensive treatment.

One mystery still remains: abronze plaque that had beenon the wall at the old KerrvilleAuditorium (installed whenJohn Mosty was mayor) was

not put in at the CaillouxTheater — at least, Villanuevasaid he has never seen it there,and director, Jeffrey Brown,said he will check on itswhereabouts.

These days, he lives at theVillanueva Ranch with hiswife, Mari, near Laredo.However, his roots are deep asa native of Kerrville and TivyHigh School graduate. He saidhis great-grandparents builtthe little house on SchreinerStreet where his mother,Herminia (“Minnie”), stilllives. One of his cousins isNick Villanueva, who wasvolunteer coordinator foryears at the Kerrville V.A.Hospital.

Villanueva said he was veryhappy about the opening ofthe Hill Country VeteransCenter, saying it is an impor-tant resource for veterans toget help, especially for long-

term mental health problems.“I was experiencing PTSD

(Post Traumatic StressDisorder) almost from thestart,” he said. “I still strugglewith it. The important thing isto work with it constantly, andto stay busy. That’s how I copewith it.”

Of the Veterans Day March,Villanueva commented, “Theparade was a great idea forVeterans Day. I hope some-thing good comes out of this. Iwould like to see everyone getinvolved, more people fromthe outlying towns likeBandera, Fredericksburg andJunction.”

As for his perspective onthe honor bestowed on him,Villanueva added, “I didn’task to be a hero. There are noborn heroes. You see your fel-low soldier in combat that iswounded, and you help. That’sthe Hill Country way.”

VeteranContinued from Page 1

VVeetteerraannss DDaayyThe attendance at the first Veterans Day March on Monday evening was estimatedat least 700 people. More than 30 groups participated in the march, which featuredmany flags, and included military, civic and patriotic groups. Speakers includedKerrville Mayor, Jack Pratt, at dais, and County Judge, Pat Tinley.

Hundreds gathered in the morning for Veterans Day commemorations at the WarMemorial on the Kerr County Courthouse grounds, including a stirring speech byJoe Benham, placing of wreaths, honor guards, patriotic music and honoring ofservice veterans of all branches.

Photos by Irene Van Winkle