kerrville area business magazine | december 2010

An official publication of theKerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

BusinessKerrville Area Issue 15 | DeCeMBeR 2010

An Interview with Dr. Valerian Chyle

http://www.mykerrville.org

PLAY 2000HOUSE

Coming in 2011:

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Season TicketsOn Sale NOW!

NOV 14 - FLASH CADILLAC - FEATURING SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS

NOV 20-21 - NUTCRACKER AT THE CAILLOUX - SAN DIEGO BALLET

DEC 2 - SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS

DEC 4 - DON IRWIN - PIANO CONCERT

DEC 10 - CIRQUE D’OR - GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE ACROBATS

DEC 11 - KERRVILLE SCHOOL OF DANCE

DEC 12 - HILL COUNTRY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

JAN 8 - EARNEST T. PLAYER AWARDS - PLAYHOUSE 2000JAN 14-29 - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - PLAYHOUSE 2000

COMING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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Season TicketsSeason Tickets NOV 14NOV 20-21

DEC 2DEC 4DEC 10DEC 11DEC 12JAN 8JAN 14-29

Enclosed is my check payable toPlayhouse 2000 for $_____________

Name(s)____________________________________

Address___________________________________________

City________________ State______ Zip_________

Phone_________________________

E-Mail_____________________________________

To remain anonymous, check here

Please Bill My Credit Card Visa MasterCardNumber__________________________________Expiration Date_____________Amount to Charge $_________

Playhouse 2000: 2011 Contributions

Playhouse 2000: 2011 Season Tickets

Playbuilder$10,000Producer$5,000Angel$2,500

Benefactor$1,000

Director$500-$999

Actor$250-$499

Patron$100-$249

Each ticket includes 1 ticket to each of the 7 shows

Regular Adult Ticket - $70 each

Total payment for Season Tickets:

Total Season Tickets & Membership:

Total MembershipContribution:

Save up to $70

# of tickets Total

Family Package - $170

Save up to $1452 adults, 1 child under 14

Total# of tickets

Each Additional Child - $30 each

Total# of tickets

Level recognition in all programs A bimonthly Playhouse 2000

email newsletter • Voting rights for the Earnie Awards • Voting

rights for next season’s “Member Choice” production

Memberships ONLY: Pay in monthly installments on card$___________ a month for 12 months ($______ total)

Please mail completed form to: Playhouse 2000, Inc. P.O.Box 290088, Kerrville, TX 78029

BECOME A MEMBER!

- EARNEST T. PLAYER AWARDS - PLAYHOUSE 2000 - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - PLAYHOUSE 2000

OVER THE

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& THROUGHTHE

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Schedule your appointment

today, our Mobile Sales Team

offers test drives in your

driveway. Call for a private

viewing at your home or office jeff . [email protected]

31445 IH 10 West | Boerne,TX | 78006

jeff. [email protected]

http://www.mbboerne.com

PLAY 2000HOUSE

Coming in 2011:

(830) 896-9393

Season TicketsOn Sale NOW!

NOV 14 - FLASH CADILLAC - FEATURING SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS

NOV 20-21 - NUTCRACKER AT THE CAILLOUX - SAN DIEGO BALLET

DEC 2 - SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS

DEC 4 - DON IRWIN - PIANO CONCERT

DEC 10 - CIRQUE D’OR - GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE ACROBATS

DEC 11 - KERRVILLE SCHOOL OF DANCE

DEC 12 - HILL COUNTRY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

JAN 8 - EARNEST T. PLAYER AWARDS - PLAYHOUSE 2000JAN 14-29 - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - PLAYHOUSE 2000

COMING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

(830) 896-9393

Season TicketsSeason Tickets NOV 14NOV 20-21

DEC 2DEC 4DEC 10DEC 11DEC 12JAN 8JAN 14-29

Enclosed is my check payable toPlayhouse 2000 for $_____________

Name(s)____________________________________

Address___________________________________________

City________________ State______ Zip_________

Phone_________________________

E-Mail_____________________________________

To remain anonymous, check here

Please Bill My Credit Card Visa MasterCardNumber__________________________________Expiration Date_____________Amount to Charge $_________

Playhouse 2000: 2011 Contributions

Playhouse 2000: 2011 Season Tickets

Playbuilder$10,000Producer$5,000Angel$2,500

Benefactor$1,000

Director$500-$999

Actor$250-$499

Patron$100-$249

Each ticket includes 1 ticket to each of the 7 shows

Regular Adult Ticket - $70 each

Total payment for Season Tickets:

Total Season Tickets & Membership:

Total MembershipContribution:

Save up to $70

# of tickets Total

Family Package - $170

Save up to $1452 adults, 1 child under 14

Total# of tickets

Each Additional Child - $30 each

Total# of tickets

Level recognition in all programs A bimonthly Playhouse 2000

email newsletter • Voting rights for the Earnie Awards • Voting

rights for next season’s “Member Choice” production

Memberships ONLY: Pay in monthly installments on card$___________ a month for 12 months ($______ total)

Please mail completed form to: Playhouse 2000, Inc. P.O.Box 290088, Kerrville, TX 78029

BECOME A MEMBER!

- EARNEST T. PLAYER AWARDS - PLAYHOUSE 2000 - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - PLAYHOUSE 2000

OVER THE

RIVER

& THROUGHTHE

31445 IH 10 West | Boerne,TX | 78006

www.mbboerne.com

Schedule your appointment

today, our Mobile Sales Team

offers test drives in your

driveway. Call for a private

viewing at your home or office jeff . [email protected]

31445 IH 10 West | Boerne,TX | 78006

jeff. [email protected]

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Maintenance, Monitoring and Service Plans

Advanced IP Solutions, Phone and

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DRIVING YOUR BUSINESS FORWARDDRIVING YOUR DRIVING YOUR DRIVING YOUR DRIVING YOUR DRIVING YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD BUSINESS FORWARD

Kimberly Dandurand | 830.928.4052Lindsey Hollin | 830.258.9251

TAKE YOUR BUSINESS FURTHER with comprehensive voice and technology solutions

Traditional Voice and Telecom Services

Private IP Networking Solutions

Ethernet and Traditional Data Access

Web Hosting

Data Networking and Security

Maintenance, Monitoring and Service Plans

Advanced IP Solutions, Phone and

Customizable Data Systems – Nortel – Mitel

Products are subject to availability. Windstream and the Windstream logo are registered service marks of Windstream Corporation. ©2009 Windstream Corporation

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Kimberly Dandurand | 830.928.4052Kimberly Dandurand | 830.928.4052Lindsey Hollin | 830.258.9251Lindsey Hollin | 830.258.9251

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M E M B E R

F D I C I N S U R E D

Our bank fits in the palm of your hand.

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With our new free mobile banking you can manage your finances on any

Internet-enabled mobile device.

• Check balances • Pay bills online • Transfer funds • Set account alerts • Locate ATMs • View transaction history • Go green—save paper and trips to the bank

Sign up for convenient mobile banking today!

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PUBLISHERMorgan Schooley

[email protected]

KERRvILLE AREA CHAmBER of CommERCEBrian Bondy – President | [email protected]

O: 830-896-1155

AdvERtISIngMorgan Schooley O: 830-285-4373

[email protected]

CREAtIvE dIRECtoRDrew Hand

[email protected]

ContACtKerrville Area Business2733 Indian Wells Drive [email protected]

830-285-4373

49 Director’s Profile: Denny Foster Lemon Tree Cleaners

dIRECtoRS:Stephen Anfinson, Kerrville State HospitalWilliam “Bill” Beltrone, CPAKim Clarkson, Kerr County AbstractFrank Dunlap, The Ray & Joan Kroc Community CenterJames Eastland, Camp Mystic Judy Eychner, Century 21 Malson RealtyDenny Foster, Lemon Tree CleanersMike Graxiola, Kerrville Daily TimesTrevor Hyde, Comanche TraceTracy McCuan, Kerrville Public Utility BoardKent Mckinney, Guadalupe National BankScott Peschel, Fidelity Abstract & Title Co.Joe Piszczor, Peterson Regional Medical CenterLinda Somerville, Security State Bank & TrustEllen Williams, Kerrville Independent School DistrictDelbert Wilson, Hill Country Telephone Cooperative

offICERS:Bob Waller, Chairman of the Board,Broadway National BankMark Tuschak, Chair-Elect, Schreiner UniversitySue Steele, First Vice Chairman, Bank of the HillsKyle Bond, Vice Chairman, Terminix Pest ControlBrenda Beaty, CPA, Treasurer, Pressler, Thompson, PCJoe Herring Jr., Immediate Past Chair, Herring Printing Co.

An official publication of theKerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

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Kerrville Area Business Magazine is published monthly by Uncle Frog’s Island, LLC. No reproduction in any form is authorized without the consent of Uncle Frog’s Island, LLC. Printed in the USA. All rights reserved. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited submissions. Manuscripts, photographs, and other submitted material can be acknowledged or returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The content contained does not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Uncle Frog’s Island, LLC or the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce. Uncle Frog’s Island, LLC, and the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability for misinformation, omissions, or errors.

12 New Members, Renewals, Anniversaries

19 December Calendar

9 Member To Member Discounts

10 Editor’s Note & Chairman’s Corner

21 Business Barometer

22 Connections at the Chamber Mixer

28 Ribbon Cuttings

38 JAHCGC Official Tournament Results

42 C.O.R.E. - Learn, Play, Balance

44 Kerrville Area Business CommunityNews

46 Member Spotlight: Grant Mein - Edward Jones

48 Career Fair Thank You!

1414 Planning for Success-ion Part 2: Outside Issues by Greg Richards

2626 Holiday Overeating The Gift that Keeps on Giving by Dr. Zach Sumral & Cori Sumral

The Good Doctor An Interview with Dr. Valerian Chyle by Mary Lee Gowland3030

BusinessKerrville Area Issue 15 | DeCeMBeR 2010

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LeMeilleur’s RV, Truck & Equipment Repair Co., The Diesel Doctor214 Peterson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028830-895-2888, [email protected]% off any preventativemaintenance service performed.Appointment required.

Tim Jones Signature Homes154 G Street, Kerrville, TX [email protected] plan, designs drafting on home remodeling & custom building

Hill Country Chapter- American Red Cross333 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville, TX [email protected]% discount on any adult CPR and First Aid classes

Davis Chiropractic - Dr. John W. Davis208 Wesley Dr., Kerrville, TX [email protected] co-pay or 20% discount on initial visit

Copies Plus130-C West Main St., Kerrville, TX 78028895-7587, [email protected]% off any order $25 or more

Texas Etc. - Wayne J. Este1001 Junction Hwy @ Inn of the HillsKerrville, TX 78028, 830-257-430010% discount on Jewelry, Art, and Gift Items. 10% discount onconsigned items.

Hill Country Wine Tours830-329-WINEwww.hcwinetours.comRates for Chamber Members are $50 per person, 3 person minimum (tasting fee not included)

Hill Country Limousine Service, IncP.o. Box 291152, Kerrville, TX 78028896-1429, [email protected] or [email protected]$10 off per limo rental – 3 hour minimum, $10 off airport fare one-way

Elks LodgeThe Elks Lodge Hall is available to rent for meetings, parties and special occasions. Published rental rate is $75 per hour, with a minimum of 3 hours. Chamber members pay only $50, a 33 1/3% discount off regular price. Hall will accommodate 210 people. Tables and chairs available at no extra charge. Stage with ample power sources for band or DJ. Kitchen and full service bar are available. For details call: Jim Keefe at 830-792-4377. “All proceeds help support the Elks Local Charitable Programs.”

Hill Country On Call317 Sidney Baker South, Ste 400-265Kerrville, TX 78028830-866-3000www.HillCountryonCall.com [email protected] FREE Hour of Concierge/Personal Assistant Services with each Booking! Please Call for Details. on call 365 days/year for your specific needs. No job is too big or too small. Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

YO Ranch Resort & Branding Iron Restaurant2033 Sidney Baker St.Kerrville, TX 78028257-4440, www.yoresort.com or [email protected] a 20% discount to Chamber Members on sleeping rooms or meals in the restaurant. Not valid with other discounts. Please tell us you are using your member to member discount at the beginning of your reservation or meals.

First American Storage2390 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028895-2454, [email protected] month free on all new storage rentals

Texas Homeplans, LLC dba Archetype DesignsMickey Thompson815 Jefferson St.Kerrville, TX 78028830 [email protected]% off any Stock Plan by Texas Home Plans Partnership, LTD. We appreciate referrals. As a token of our appreciation, when the referred job is completed, we will award a restaurant gift certificate to the Chamber Member who has referred a client.

Kerrville Folk Festival3876 Medina Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028830-257-3600, [email protected]$200 off Small Business Packageincludes tickets, parking, & advertising.Details at: www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com

TERMINIX3100 Memorial BlvdKerrville, TX 78028257-823310% off pest control and/or Termite Services. New customers only. Annual contract required.830-257-8233 (Kerrville)830-997-1930 (Fredericksburg)830-796-3507 (Bandera)888-522-9574 (Toll Free)

KERRBAY.NET100 Guadalupe Plaza C3Kerrville, TX [email protected] Free eBay Listings for Business over-stock or Merchandise Liquidation

Clean & ShineSherri Baker411 Harper RoadKerrville, Texas 78028830-370-722325% off top to bottom clean, carpet shampoo or floor buffing or polishing and window cleaning

Take advantage of the great savings offered to Chamber members only.

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MEMBER DISCOUNTS

GREETINGSGREETINGS

from your friends at

It’s that time of year again, and it seems to get here quicker and quicker every year. I’ve been told that it has to do with getting older. While that may be true, I’m more inclined to believe it has a lot to do with being active, having a lot on your plate, and doing what is necessary to stay

competitive. Regardless, on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of your Chamber, we hope you have a terrific holiday season and a great start to the New Year.

Speaking of staying competitive, one of the ways your Chamber stays on top of its’ game is with the reinvestment of its’ members every year. Quite frankly, we want you, we need you and we hope that you see exceptional value for your business’ investment in the Chamber…and what a value it has been! The Chamber hasn’t altered its’ membership investments since 2004…which is good news and bad news. The good news is that you’ve been able to write the same check every year; the bad news is that the cost of doing business has gone up.

At its annual planning session this past August, I proposed a new chamber membership alignment structure to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. It’s a membership structure that starts ALL members out at one basic level. In the past, we’ve had as many as twelve membership categories and depending on your business, you could pay anywhere from $165 per year to $6,000 per year, and any of the events or programs we put on were on top of these membership investments.

The new membership structure provides you, the member,

the ability to choose your level of participation in the Chamber in return for specific benefits and events inclusion at each level. What it will mean is that all base memberships that have been at the same $165 level since 2004 will be $200 starting January 1, 2011. If you are one of our hundreds of members who buy sponsorships, tickets, enter golf teams or other products and services that the Chamber offers, you will have an opportunity to convert your annual membership to one of five levels above the Basic Business membership level. It’s strictly voluntary, but you’ll find membership pricing levels that will ultimately end up saving you money.

If your membership investment renewal notice has been received at your business or organization, please take a few minutes to reinvest for another year; it’s one of the best ongoing investments that you can make in your business, and we are constantly striving to make it even better.

With the end of the year just around the corner, get your 2011 off on the right foot by reinvesting in your Chamber, and as the year progresses, get involved and reap the rewards of Chamber membership…now that’s PRICELESS!!

Brian Bondy PresidentKerrville Area Chamber of Commerce kerrvilletx.com

Fall is here! And so are a lot of other great happenings in Kerrville!

Leaves are turning; women are exchanging summer clothes for winter ones in their closets - can the holiday season be far behind? Trick-or-Treat and Thanksgiving are behind us, with Christmas coming up before we

know it - one of my favorite times of the year.our thoughts will soon be turning to shopping for everything

from Christmas decorations, Christmas dinner fixin’s, to gifts for under the tree. When these ‘shopping’ thoughts start popping into your head, I’d like to ask you to focus on ‘Shopping Kerrville’. I’d like to ask you to develop pride in shopping here ‘first’. You’ll still have plenty of time to get that special item at the Rim or La Cantera that you just can’t find here...yet.

When you ‘Shop Kerrville’ with pride, I bet you can find lots of unique things made by local artisans, cars, trucks, shirts, blouses, jackets, bikes, toys, slacks, or shoes, that are pretty close, or exactly what you’re looking for...or they can get it for

you. I’m sure you know people or have friends or family that own, work for, or supply local businesses. Develop pride in helping them.

Dollars spent here create sales taxes that the City uses for a multitude of operational needs. Buying locally creates a demand for products and services that will help us retain and expand our current businesses, and create an environment to help attract new businesses. The new and expanding businesses will need to build additional space and new buildings, which create ad valorem taxes. These new taxes help the City, the County, local school districts - and you - by keeping your tax rates down.

We already have great pride and patriotism in our nation and our state. Let’s all work together to develop or grow our community pride and patriotism by’Shopping Kerrville’.

Bob WallerChairman of the BoardKerrville Area Chamber of Commercekerrvilletx.com

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mEmBER REnEwALS - Thank you for your continued support!

mEmBER AnnIvERSARIES - Thank you for 5+ years!

A Child’s Place Learning CenterAdventure TravelBarkley Home & Ranch & Wildlife SportsmanBBVA Compass BankBeltrone, William J., CPABest Western Sunday House InnBill’s Bar-B-Que & Catering ServiceBookkeeping Plus +Buckhorn Lake R. V. ResortCamp La JuntaCenter for Success, TheChristmas Decor of KerrvilleClean & ShineCollection Bureau, TheCommercial Realty Services, Inc.Phillip J. CoppinCulligan Water ConditioningDairy Queen Northside #31Discount Tire Company

Double Financial WorksDunks Bulldozing Service, Inc.Edward Jones - Kendall DavisonEdward Jones - Joyce MechlerFarm Bureau Insurance, Texas - Heath GregoryFinley Financial ServicesFive Star Rental & SalesFore Premier PropertiesFranciscan Trace Brokerage Co.GMediaGold’s Body Shop, Inc.Hampton InnFrank D. HardeyHill Country Arts FoundationHill Country Dry Clean SupercenterHoegemeyer Animal ClinicHominick Custom BuildersHood Real Estate

Hunt I.S.D.Julie’s Event CenterKerrville, City ofKerrville Elks Lodge #2081Kerrville Gateway, LPKerrville Housing, LTDKerrville I.S.D.Kerrville Public School FoundationKerrville Sunrise Lions ClubKersey, Gary E., P.C.Knights of Columbus ClubKRNH-KSYY-KKVRRay LehmanMini-MartMorris, Jim Designer, Inc.Bruce & Jennie MotheralParrish, Harry A., & AssociatesPattillo, Richards & Harpold, P.C. AttorneysPeterson Hospice & Thrift Store

Playhouse 2000Plaza On The River Nursing & RehabRhodes Bros Taxidermy & Game ProcessingKen & Barbara RiceRiverhill Country Club, Inc.Riverside Nature Center AssociationRose Petal Inc., TheSan Saba Cap & Apparel, Inc.Secor Equipment Co.Secor Fence Co.Shutter Factory, Inc., TheState Farm Insurance - Craig SebekStowers Ranch CompanyTexas Lions CampThe FrontierBill TuckerVoelkel Land Surveying, PLLCWash Tub, TheZion Lutheran Church & Children’s Center

nEw mEmBERS - Welcome to the Chamber!

Hunting 4 Christ Youth Programs Tim Thomason 88 Coronado Dr., #7 Kerrville TX, 78028 [email protected] www.HuntingForChristYouthPrograms.org Organizations

Kerrville Hills Winery Carol Milberger 3600 Fredericksburg Rd. Kerrville TX, 78028 [email protected] www.kerrvillehillswinery.com Winery

Legal Registered Agent Services, Inc. Joe Heffington 1614 Sidney Baker Kerrville TX, 78028 [email protected] www.LegalRegistered AgentServicesInc.com Attorneys

Mega Storage George Gramatikakis 1225 Bandera Hwy., Ste. A-1 Kerrville TX, 78028 megastorageonline.com www.megastorageonline.com Storage - Household, Commercial

Wild Springs Tea, LLC Karen Chesky [email protected] www.wildsprings.com Specialty Teas - Retail & Wholesale

State Farm Insurance - Craig Sebek

St. Peter’s Episcopal ChurchBroadway National BankTrinity Baptist ChurchRiver Hills MallBBVA Compass Bank ( formerly Guarantee Bank)Bruce & Jennie MotheralSchwarz Construction CompanyVoelkel Land Surveying, PLLCFamily Practice Associates, PAMatheson Tri-Gas, Inc.Stehling, Ginger & Assoc. Inc., Real EstateBill TuckerMooney Airplane Company, Inc.Culligan Water ConditioningMG Building Materials, Inc.

Kerrville, City ofHoegemeyer Animal ClinicHill Country VendingWhataburgerRaymond James Financial Services, Inc.L. Duff Enterprises, Inc.Kerrville I.S.D.Moore, T. J. Lumber YardColeman Distributing Co.Knights of Columbus ClubRhodes Bros Taxidermy & Game ProcessingFrank D. HardeyPartain Photographs

Kerrville Performing Arts SocietyFive Star Rental & SalesMain Street Dry Cleaning & Laundry Co.Mini-MartKerrville Public School Foundation

yellowbookMagEyes, IncSunrise Baptist ChurchPattillo, Richards & Harpold, P.C. Attorneys

Kiwanis Club of KerrvilleCommercial Realty Services, Inc.Communication Source, ThePlayhouse 2000Better Consumer ChoicesEdward Jones - Joyce MechlerHoly Cross Lutheran Church

Peterson Hospice & Thrift StoreBeltrone, William J., CPADouble Financial WorksEspecially Yours FlowersColdwell Banker - Linda StilwellKerrville Ranch & Pet Center (830) 443-4445 SpareMyTime.com [email protected]

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aking stock of your business and determining how you will deal with the many contingencies that can occur is the equivalent of the ounce of prevention mentioned in the old English proverb. Last month we looked at 5 “Inside Issues” to consider in business succession planning. They were: (1) identifying the key people in your business and what your long term goals are; (2) determining how decisions will be made and how authority in your company will be shared / transitioned; (3) contingency planning in the event of the death of a “key person”; (4) preparing for the impact of divorce, bankruptcy and/or disability; and (5) providing an exit strategy in the event of a deadlock among owners. This month we look at the final 4 “outside Issues.”

1.) Seek out qualified advisors. An experienced attorney and accountant bring a wealth of knowledge to the table and can provide you with many ways to achieve your goals. There is no “one size fits all” strategy for business succession planning, but there are many proven avenues you can travel. Don’t be shy about telling your advisors what your budget is. Most will work with you to develop a plan that takes both your goals and your budget into consideration.

2.) Decide what type of entity is the best fit. There are no less than 10 different business entities available to choose from in Texas. Each has benefits and limitations. Limited liability companies are the most popular and provide a tremendous amount of flexibility.

3.) Shareholders as employees. Many successful businesses rely on a key employee or two for its success. offering those key employees an ownership stake in the business is a proven strategy to keep them employed and motivated to continue investing in the company’s success. If an employee becomes a shareholder, it is a good idea to have a well-written employment agreement. Spell out the employee’s duties, salary and benefits. Include objective criteria for continued employment. Then, tie the employment to ownership of the stock. If the employment agreement is terminated for any reason, then a sale of the stock is triggered (or not) depending on one’s particular circumstances.

4.) Valuation. Fairly valuing a business (and each owner’s interest in it) plays an important role in the transition of a business. Set the value too high and you punish the buyer, which in many cases is the business itself. Set it too low and you

punish the outgoing owner. Strategies used to value a business include requiring an appraisal, using a formula to arrive at a fair value, or periodically setting the value of the business by agreement.

Business owners work hard to achieve and sustain success. Smart business owners protect that success by planning for contingencies. Investing the time, energy and resources to develop one’s own “ounce of prevention” can pay big dividends down the road.

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30 years ago a few holiday minded residents decided to start a tradition in Kerrville. They decided the courthouse square needed to be a gathering place and should be decorated with lights in honor of the Christmas season.

These men and women couldn't have known what their efforts would become. What began as a small community group effort has now turned into one of the states largest holiday events. To-day the Kerr county courthouse is adorned with more than 100,000 lights and the annual event is attended by thousands of people each year.

The weekend before Thanksgiving each year, central Kerrville becomes THE place to be in the Hill Country. Beginning at noon on Saturday the town comes alive with the opening of the Main Street Hill Country Holiday Round-Up. Live mu-sic, food, and a festival of family activities starts the day. At 6:00 p.m. the annual Holiday Light-ed Parade comes through town with nearly 100 lighted floats (one of the largest lighted parades in central Texas).

Following the parade, the crowd gathers at the Kerr County courthouse to watch the lighting ceremony and count down to help us throw the switch to light up the courthouse.

Decorating a county courthouse doesn't just happen overnight. Lots of planning, fundraising and vision must come into play. The Kerrville Christmas Lighting Corporation, a small group of local citizens are reaponsible every year for rais-ing the funds and spending the 4 weekends lead-ing up to the lighting wrapping trees and hanging the 5 foot-tall wreaths around the courthouse. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of this small group, the citizens of Kerrville get to enjoy a season filled with lights and warm Christmas cheer.

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binge eating. Eating foods in excess that you would normally avoid is also a factor in overeating. overeating

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overeating is often brought on by the seasonal chaos of running here and there and eating what is set out before you at family and friendly gatherings. For some, over eating can come about from sadness or exhaustion the holiday season can provoke. Having a lack of time and energy may lead to a quick, unhealthy fix that leads to the subtle weight gain. Ways to solve this problem are simple! Don’t skip breakfast. Build meals that are low in caloric intake but high in volume. Drink at least 16 ounces of water before meals to enhance your metabolism significantly. Eat lean protein foods with each meal. A few lean protein food examples include tuna, salmon and other coldwater fish, low fat dairy products such as Swiss, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and low fat milk. Eat fiber continuously throughout the day. Some common foods that

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The weight gain from the holidays tends to stick around and grow throughout time. Take your gift of weight gain this upcoming holiday season and swap it out for a new bill of health. With your newfound knowledge of weight gain and overeating tips, turn your gift into a positive one that you can share with others. Receive and give continuously without fail for years to come. Let healthy holiday eating be the gift that keeps on giving in your life from this moment forward.

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W E L O C M E N E W B U S I N E S S E S

The Salvation Army celebrated the first business day of the new Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on November 1, 2010. on the front row from left to right are Kroc Center representatives Ken Bruner, Frank Dunlap, Halsey Bascom, Kit Werlein, Captains Brett and Mary Meredith, Dennis Emerson and Bryant Gage along with the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. on the back row “RJ Kroc” made his first public appearance.

The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined Diane Reiner and Turk otcu to celebrate the opening of Pampell’s. offering fine-tuned music and cuisine. Keep up with Pampell’s at www.facebook.com/pampells.

The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined Denise LeTard Henneke and Fred Henneke, along with current tenant, Sanford Tatum Insurance Agency, to celebrate a ribbon cutting for Mountain St. Executive Suites. Suites are available in the beautifully restored historical building.


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In our modern society we often hear that many doctors have lost their “bedside manner”. This is certainly not the case with Radiation Oncologist Dr. Valerian Chyle (pronounced kee-la), whose boyish good looks and easy laugh make one feel immediately at ease.

An Interview with Dr. Valerian Chyle

Story by Mary Lee Gowland | Photography by Aaron Yates

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is journey to Kerrville

began in River Park, North Dakota where he was raised on a “cold, windy” farm. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry from St. John’s University in Minnesota, at the time an all-male college. (St. John’s Abbey is the largest Catholic monastery in the world). At UCLA medical school he planned to train to be a primary care physician. But at the time there was a big push to specialize and he wondered if the “big net” of primary care might hinder him from offering each patient the detailed attention that he desired to deliver. He spent

two weeks in the radiation oncology department and “fell in love with it.” This would allow him the close patient contact he wanted, working in a field that was making huge advances in technology.

While a fourth year medical student in Los Angeles, he made his first trip to Texas to spend one month in the Department of Radiation oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Chyle was fortunate to be selected as one of the four residency candidates to enter formal radiation oncology training at MD Anderson in 1991. He and his wife moved to Houston expecting to garner an education and then move back to the West Coast. By the completion of his graduate medical training in Texas, the West Coast had lost its appeal and they desired to remain in Texas.

Dr. Chyle wanted to practice in Texas but opportunities in Texas

were scarce, so he took a position in Memphis and was there two years. Then he received an invitation to be an Assistant Professor of Radiation oncology at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Although he enjoyed teaching young resident doctors, he longed for the close patient contact that he could find in a community practice.

In 1999 he began his own practice in Williamson County where the Chamber of Commerce helped him promote his practice. “Everyone in the medical profession knew each other personally. Rather than wade through pages and pages of patient records we could converse with each other and know, within five minutes, what our patients needed.” It was a low stress environment in which to practice. But then a population explosion occurred and the small town feeling was lost.

In the meantime, Dr. Chyle and


“Rather than wade

through pages and

pages of patient

records we could

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other and know,

within five minutes,

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his wife, Mary, a medical attorney had purchased land in Leakey, two-hundred miles away. When the opportunity to work with Dr. David Jones at Hill County Center for Cancer Care in Kerrville opened up, only sixty-five miles from the ranch, he jumped at the chance to have a small-town practice again. Dr. Jones opened the facility in 2005 with the goal of providing state of the art cancer care to Hill Country residents close to their home.

“The larger the system, the slower the treatment,” he says of large-scale medical facilities. ‘”In Kerrville I have a lot of contact with my patients. I know them well, their lives, their families, and can communicate directly with them. The local physicians are welcoming and take great care of their patients. Plus, Peterson Regional Medical Center which opened the year before I arrived, is a state-of-the art facility and a great place to get care.”

He believes that the Chamber of Commerce is doing a great job, especially with newcomers, in letting residents of Kerrville know that they don’t need to travel all the way to San Antonio for good health care. His personal involvement with the Chamber has been helpful with getting integrated with his new community.

“At HCCCC we have a CT Scanner which creates a virtual 3-D patient that enables us to create a precise treatment plan; and a linear accelerator which delivers custom designed radiation treatments. Everything is first done on the computer, virtually, where we can further refine and be precise. In the old days it took many people and hundred of hours to do these complex calculations. Nowadays we have earlier detection. More people are cured. More can return to their lives.”

Mary Walker-Chyle has retired from her legal practice to manage their working ranch - “meat goats, a donkey, two dogs and ten barn cats” –and Dr. Chyle is doing what he loves best, treating his patients at The Hill Country Center for Cancer Care. We’re glad he’s here.

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further refine and be precise.”

- Dr. Chyle

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The Hill Country Cowboy Breakfast started in 2004 as a way for the community to come together to kick off the 5th largest stock show in the state of Texas, the Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show (HCDJLS). This year, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union and Hill Country Telephone Cooperative are teaming with the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, Kerrville Downtown Business Association, and HCDJLSA to bring you the 7th Annual Hill Country Cowboy Breakfast.

The Cowboy Breakfast will be held on Friday, January 14th, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the courthouse square in downtown Kerrville. It is FREE to the public and breakfast is served by our local 4-H and FFA kids.

Come enjoy a hot cup of coffee from Hastings Hardback Café, a delicious homemade sausage wrap, and bust a gut at the entertainment. Thanks to the donation of milk goats again this year from Nuluv Nubians of Center Point, you’ll probably see your banker knelt down underneath a bleating goat trying to milk her as fast as he can…or the Mayor tossing a big ole’ cow patty towards a tin bucket, trying to beat out the other local elected officials as to who can ‘throw the bull’ best. This year, County Judge Pat Tinley is issuing a challenge to his counterparts

in Gillespie, Kendall, Real, Edwards, Kimble, and Bandera Counties to join in on the Cow Chip Toss contest. And don’t get wiped out by a frozen turkey headed your way-that’s just Hill Country Radio Turkey Bowling, an event sponsored by our local radio stations: The Ranch 92.3, Classic Rock 94.3 REV FM, and The Rose 99.9.

To the delight of event organizers, Opa’s Meats of Fredericksburg has pledged to provide the sausage links this year, with Mamacita’s once again providing their delicious tortillas. If you are interested in supporting our local 4-H and FFA’ers by donating to this event, come join us for breakfast and bring a little pocket change with ya…100% of donations go directly back to the kids through the HCDJLS Association Scholarship Fund.

The Cowboy Breakfast is a fun filled event for people of all ages! For more information on the event, call the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce at 896-1155 or visit www.hcdjls.org/. And don’t forget to wear your long johns! See y’all there!

Y’all grab your hats & boots and come on down for the 7th Annual Hill Country Cowboy Breakfast!!

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A common refrain heard in Kerr County is that there is nothing for kids to do. Many young people have a busy schedule, though, with youth sports, fine arts, or religious opportunities. These kids think, “So much to do, so little time.” But many young people in Kerr County say, “There’s nothing to do!” That groan is likely to come from a young person who hasn’t yet discovered, or for some reason can’t access, the activities he or she would really enjoy.

The key is to help young people strike a balance between unstructured activities and structured ones. Activities for young people should involve learning, developing new skills, using their creativity, being with other caring youth and adults, and interacting with their families and friends in positive ways.

Some keys to constructive use of time are:• Balance is essential. Strike a balance in your

young person’s “busyness”. • Young people need opportunities to play and

be creative. Not all activities should be driven by an adult: “free play” is important.

• Different young people need different things. A broad cross section of activities needs to be available, from athletics to the arts. Let your young person try what interests him or her.

• Adolescents want and need to “try on” different ways of being. A young person who feels out of place in school may excel and be a leader in a less traditional setting. Activities outside of the school setting can build a sense of competence and confidence.

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Upper Guadalupe River Authority, October 29, 2010 830-896-5445 UGRA Board of Directors Recognizes Summer Study Volunteers Kerrville, TX, October 27, 2010 – Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) Board of Directors recognized the participants of UGRA’s Volunteer Summer Study Program. At UGRA’s regularly scheduled Board meeting, Vice-President, Karol Schreiner, presented each volunteer with a certificate of appreciation. Each summer, UGRA tests E. coli levels at twenty-one popular swimming holes throughout Kerr County. E. coli bacteria is an indicator of water contamination and is used to assess the risk of contracting a water borne illness while swimming. In 2004, UGRA began the Volunteer Summer Study Program to supplement water quality data collected by UGRA staff. Interested members of the community volunteer to collect water samples for bacteria analysis at a location of their choice. The program not only encourages the participation of local citizens in water quality testing, but the information collected by the volunteers helps identify areas in need of further investigation. This summer UGRA was assisted by 22 volunteers who collected 283 samples at 25 locations throughout Kerr County. “UGRA commends the efforts of these volunteers for taking an active role in protecting the water quality of our river. Working together, we can maintain the pristine nature of the Guadalupe River and protect our community’s most valuable natural resource,” said Lana Edwards, UGRA President. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority is the respected, efficient, responsive, and forthright steward of the Upper Guadalupe River and its tributaries.

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SUMMER STUDY VOLUNTEERS

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KErrviLLE, TX, OCT. 27, 2010 Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) Board of Directors recognized the participants of UGRA’s Volunteer Summer Study Program. At UGRA’s regularly scheduled Board meeting, Vice-President, Karol Schreiner, presented each volunteer with a certificate of appreciation.

Each summer, UGRA tests E. coli levels at twenty-one popular swimming holes throughout Kerr County. E. coli bacteria is an indicator of water contamination and is used to assess the risk of contracting a water borne illness while swimming. In 2004, UGRA

began the Volunteer Summer Study Program to supplement water quality data collected by UGRA staff. Interested members of the community volunteer to collect water samples for bacteria analysis at a location of their choice. The program not only encourages the participation of local citizens in water quality testing, but the information collected by the volunteers helps identify areas in need of further investigation.

This summer UGRA was assisted by 22 volunteers who collected 283 samples at 25 locations throughout Kerr County. “UGRA commends the

efforts of these volunteers for taking an active role in protecting the water quality of our river. Working together, we can maintain the pristine nature of the Guadalupe River and protect our community’s most valuable natural resource,” said Lana Edwards, UGRA President. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority is the respected, efficient, responsive, and forthright steward of the Upper Guadalupe River and its tributaries.

Let’s Keep our River Clean!

Back row: UGRA Board of Directors (L to R): Claudell Kercheville, Scott S. Parker, Lana Edwards, Stan Kubenka, Mike Allen, and Les Ferguson. Front row: UGRA Summer Study Volunteers (L to R): Gracie Waggener, Linda Smith, Chuck Smith, James Norton, Maggie Tatum, Diane McMahon, Laurie Lowe, Richard Lockwood, Dee Elliott, Judy Anderson, UGRA Director Karol Schreiner, and Vern Crawford.

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1. Put the website address on all stationery

materialsDo a comprehensive search

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2. Deals on wheels – and elsewhere

Every vehicle in your company is a mobile billboard. Put your business name and Web address on magnetic signs or vinyl stickers and put them on your cars, vans and trucks. This not only promotes the website, it conveys an impression of the business being technologically up-to-date. Work clothes are a natural place to put a Web address. That can extend to safety items like protective helmets, to work items like toolboxes, and large pieces of equipment such as compressors

and bulldozers, and to casual clothes like T-shirts and baseball caps.

3. Don’t forget your web-site address when listing

in directoriesIt’s amazing just how many

advertisements in the Yellow Pages or newspapers don’t show a Web address. Many people, perhaps you do it yourself even, first find a company’s ad that appeals to them, then want to check their website to get more information before making contact. Advertisements in newspapers, magazines, on billboards and on TV can easily carry your Web address. Take every opportunity to get it in front of the world, especially when you’re paying for the privilege of advertising your other contact information already.

4. Leverage the value of business contacts by

exchanging linksLook for the sites of businesses that

are complementary to yours, or who you deal with, and contact them about adding a link to your business from their site. Naturally you would agree to reciprocate if asked. If you make hot dogs find someone who makes hot dog buns and help each other build business.

5. Newsgroups offer a marketing channel

If you haven’t already heard about newsgroups you’ve missed out on one of the internet’s major sources of information. There are thousands of newsgroups on just about every

subject imaginable. For example, if you search the topics under ‘Microsoft’ you’ll find at least one newsgroup and often several for every product the company makes. These newsgroups are great sources of knowledge about using some of the more complex features of programs as well as fixes for common problems. Do a search for newsgroups related to your own business and when you find an opportunity to join the discussion, by providing advice on your area of business activity for example, make your contribution and put your Web address in the email signature.

6. Answering the callMost businesses have an answering

machine with a message that can easily carry the Web address as part of the script. Your voicemail on both the business landline and cell phone can also incorporate your Web address. “This is XYZ Industries. We’re sorry we can’t take your call right now but please leave a message after the tone. You can also visit us on www.xyz.com.”

7. Promote yourself to promote your site

The internet is a very hungry medium. It’s a huge consumer of information as well as being the greatest knowledge resource we’ve ever had. This gives budding authors a chance to be read around the world; without spending a cent on the costs of ink and paper. It also gives experts on any subject a forum to share their expertise with others.

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DIRECTOR’S PROFILE

FAMILY: Wife Shanna, Son Justin, Daughter Rylie

ON GROWING UP, NAME ONE LESSON YOU WERE TAUGHT AS A CHILD THAT STICKS WITH YOU TODAY:It doesn’t matter what you do in life, what matters is that you always give your best effort! Hard work will always pay off.

NAME ONE MENTOR AND ONE WAY HE/SHE HAS AFFECTED YOU.Anthony Herrera saw potential in me and gave me my first sales job in the telecommunications industry. I worked for him twice in my Telecom career. He taught me that it’s best to focus first on your customers and direct reports - instead of focusing on your “boss”. If you take care of customers and the people that work for you, you will affect the bottom line and your boss will be happy with your performance.

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL PROJECTS ON WORKS ON THE DRAWING BOARD?As the owner of Lemon Tree Cleaners, I am responsible for all aspects of operations – from hiring employees and quality control to customer service. Quality customer experience is our number one priority. It is important to me that my employees see me working in production and with customers; they know I will not ask them to do anything I’m not willing to do myself. I do my best to constantly and consistently provide them with the training and equipment they need to do their job well and efficiently.

This year we implemented the Lucky Lemon Bonus Bucks program to save our customers money. We realize that in this demand based economy everyone is looking to save wherever they can – yet our customers do not want to sacrifice quality to do that. Since the program’s inception we have given back over $30,000 to our frequent customers! Before the end of the year we will be rolling out another program to save customers money AND time – a FREE Pick-up and Delivery Service for our Kerrville customers, expanding to other locations early 2011. We are continually searching for new and better ways to serve our customers and make their lives easier!

WHAT WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOU?Fun, Funny, Hard-working, Dedicated. Life is short and should be enjoyed! I’m always looking for opportunities to joke and laugh while focused on working hard, side-by-side, with employees in my business, and leaders in my community.

WHAT HOBBIES DO YOU HAVE?Hunting, Fishing and Team Roping have been my hobbies since childhood. Running a successful operation in a down economy requires full effort so I don’t have as much time as I’d like for those things at the moment. Spending time with my friends and family is also something I very much enjoy. I’m so proud of my amazing wife, who teaches school in Medina and both of my kids are very active.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB OUT OF COLLEGE:I had the pleasure of working on a team out of Nashville TN that was responsible for the installation of a new telecommunications

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?The opportunities to contribute to the Hill County Communities I love have been almost overwhelming since I bought Lemon Tree back in 2007. Serving on boards and various planning committees, the opportunity to go through the Leadership Kerr County program last year; have all been amazing! It also motivates me to encourage my employees (and some close friends and vendors) to be the best they can be. It’s more for me than just Dry-Cleaning – it’s an opportunity to provide local jobs, local service and it’s very rewarding to see someone realize they are able to achieve something they may not have believed they could achieve

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING WITH THE KERRVILLE BUSINESS COMMUNITY?The people! Kerrville has, by far, the nicest, most talented people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Leaders in this community are always looking for ways to get involved and to make Kerrville a better place to work, live, play and shop! They are engaging and truly care about your business, your family and our community.

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