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An official publication of theKerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

BusinessKerrville Area Issue 21 | JuNe 2011

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dIRECtoRS:William “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.

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The Woman Behind the MusicDalis Allen, Producer of the Kerrville Folk Festival

Dancing with the Kerrville Stars

Business Barometer

Preparing for a Rainy Day

SparkHelping Our Young People Find Spark in their Lives

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JUnE 3rd-18th“Annie”A musical by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, & Book by Thomas Meehan. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Second Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Playhouse 2000, Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., 830-896-9393 www.caillouxtheater.com

JUnE 25thKerr County Market DaysSaturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. An old-fashioned market on the square. Over 75 vendors selling Texas wares; arts, crafts, jewelry, plants & more. Courthouse Square, 700 Main St, 830-895-7962. www.kerrmarketdays.org

JUnE 1st-12thKerrville Folk FestivalAll day. This Texas Hill Country based international songwriters’ festival features over 100 songwriters and their bands. Family affair with concerts, arts and crafts, kid’s concerts, food and camping. Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles S on Hwy. 16. 830-257-3600, 800-435-8429. www.kerrville-music.com

JUnE 1st-26thFifth Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gourd artists from around the country compete in this show of sculptural gourds, you have to see to believe! Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. 830-895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com

JUnE 7th-11thHill Country Acoustic Music Camp Tuesday-Saturday A camp devoted to improving instrument skills & techniques. Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd, 830-459-2120. www.hcamp.org

JUnE 10th-25thSummer Theatre“Sleeping Beauty”Friday - Saturday 8:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m., first week; Thursday - Saturday 8:30 p.m., second & third week. The Point Outdoor Theatre, Hill Country Arts Foundation, Hwy. 39, Ingram, 830-367-5121. www.hcaf.com

JUnE 12thSecond Sunday Summer Serenade - Harry and the HightonesSunday, 7:30 p.m. A free concert in the park. Alongside the Guadalupe River. Bring your lawn chairs & a picnic. Louise Hays Park, Off Thompson Dr., 830-895-2265. www.bankofthehills.com

JUnE 16thKerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly LuncheonThursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors and held at Schreiner University. 830-896-1155.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

KerrFest 2011, August 5-6, at the Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center. Featuring an open pro rodeo, chili cook-off, and brew fest. For more information, contact Kristan Craddock at 830-896-1155.

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I spend a lot of time thinking about things that could make major positive changes in our community. Some of the things being discussed and worked on have some substantial benefits for us, but there are many things being tossed about that in the long run will be insignificant. While we are looking for the ‘magic beans’ to plant and grow a beanstalk that will take us to the golden egg in the sky, we tend to think too small, looking at the ground instead of the sky.

Let’s think ‘out of the box’ and look at a couple of things that could be game changers for us if they were promoted and came to fruition. I’ve been floating a trial balloon to some people around the community for a year or so, including our Congressman, Lamar Smith, about building a reservoir between Kerrville and Center Point. Not a huge reservoir like Lake Amistad by Del Rio, but something similar to Joe Poole Lake in south Dallas or Lake Ray Hubbard just north of Dallas by Rockwall.

To my understanding, all reservoirs in Texas have been built under the approval and supervision of the Army Corps of Engineers with some form of government funding. We would need a groundswell of support from the community and advocacy from our State and National elected officials. I can think of three primary benefits for this proposal. First, the Kerr County Reservoir would provide a much needed area water source. While this would not be a constant level lake, it would allow us to store lots of acre feet of this precious resource to stabilize our water availability and its related demand. We could still release water downstream based on historical flow so as not to inhibit holders of water rights south of us.

Second, the Kerr County Reservoir would provide flood control for communities south of Kerrville that experience serious flooding from time to time. A flood gate system would provide the release of water at flow rates the downstream areas could handle. This should reduce land and improvement damage that has occurred historically from major floods.

Third, the building of a reservoir for recreation and fishing would be a huge ‘destination’ project for both the City of Kerrville and Kerr County. The related economic development impact could be huge. I am basing this on what I have seen in the areas around both Joe Poole Lake and Lake Ray Hubbard. The addition of residential and commercial properties and the related increase in land values at these two lakes has been great, and I would expect the same for the Kerr County

Reservoir. Ad valorem taxes, which Kerr County needs, and sales taxes, which the City of Kerrville needs, would be substantial. It will take time for this development to take place, but the aggregate return on investment would be as large as any economic development project I could think of.

I’ve also been promoting the need for another project that could have a substantial positive impact on the future of students from Kerrville, Ingram, Center Point, Hunt, and

Divide, but it will come with some ‘pushback’ from each of these areas: a consolidated school district. Without doubt, it is a touchy subject, but one that is worthy of review and discussion. My expertise, if I have any, is not in the education field, but I have lived in several school districts, raised three sons through high school, two through college, including one that is now an ER doctor.

I am aware of the extreme pride that each of these school districts have in being independent and I would promote a consolidated school district that would leave that pride in place to a great extent, while enjoying the academic and economic benefits that consolidation brings. I do not think that there has been a better time to consider this option based on the pressure on school district funding from the State of Texas.

There are three points that I bring forward and ask you to review and contemplate the pros and cons on. The first is that consolidation would reduce the duplication of bureaucracy in many areas; one superintendent instead of five; one transportation director instead of four (exclude Divide ISD); one Athletic Director instead of four; and the list can go on. The second is that the best programs from all the districts can be available to the students throughout the entire county. Examples would be the Advanced Placement Program and JROTC at Tivy High School, the Drama program at Tom Moore High School, and many others, too numerous to mention. The third is that families in Kerr County are mobile and students move between districts frequently. Consolidation will provide for an easier transition since the curriculums will be the same from high school to high school, middle school to middle school, and elementary school to elementary school.

I know that there are other ideas out there that could have similar positive implications. All it takes is a little thinking ‘outside of the box.’

Bob Waller, ChairmanKerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

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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 78028830-257-3284, [email protected] co-pay or 20% discount on initial visit.

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 78028830-896-1429, [email protected] or [email protected]$10 off per limo rental – 3 hour minimum, $10 off airport fare one-way.

First American Storage2390 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028830-895-2454, [email protected] month free on all new storage rentals.

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 78028www.HillCountryOnCall.com830-866-3000, [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. Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

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

Texas Homeplans, LLC dba Archetype DesignsMickey Thompson815 Jefferson St., Kerrville, TX 78028830-257-2311, [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.

Comanche Trace3074 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, TX 78028www.comanchetrace.comSherri Jones: 830-895-8500 ext. [email protected]% off the banquet room deposit for your next event. Offer good for August, September, October or November. Please call today before your preferred date is booked. This discount is only good for a one time use.

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 Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028830-257-823310% 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 C3, Kerrville, TX [email protected] Free eBay Listings for Business overstock or Merchandise Liquidation.

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

Hill Country Chiropractic& Wellness Center311 West Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028830-896-4108 www.hillcountrychiropractic.com Free complete nutrition consultation with initialvisitand 75% off your first supplement order. Established patients receive 50% off an adjustment with referral of friends or family.

Hill Country Telecommunications, L.L.C.SECURITY ALARM DIVISIONP.O. Drawer D, 220 Carolyn StreetIngram, Texas 78025830-367-1111FREE wireless Robbery/Panic Button ($50 value) with the purchase and installation of a new monitored commercial or residential security alarm system.

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Melissa Nunn, Owner, and sales associates Reagan Cahela & Kelly Dooley Geurin at trademark zebra door

The new ladies’ boutique in Kerrville, Passion for Fashion by MLN, is aptly named, as it

was Melissa Lynn Nunn’s passion for fashion that converted a nurse of 20 years into a buyer and retailer of ladies’ fashions, now providing the latest fashions in sizes 0 to 5X to the females of the Texas Hill Country. “It’s just something I always wanted to do,” she said. With encouragement from her husband, Tom Nunn, and his mother, Margaret Nunn, she jumped in with both feet. (It’s interesting to note that Nunn Bush men’s shoes were the creation of a relative of the Nunn’s.)

Melissa entered the fashion world doing trunk shows with fashion jewelry for private parties, businesses, and events on a part-time basis. It wasn’t long before her growing clientele demanded more, i.e. clothing and accessories. Melissa’s natural keen eye for fashion showed, and her excitement was contagious as she displayed the colorful and often sparkly wares. Growing weary of loading and unloading the car, setting up and tearing down displays, and with growing inventory throughout her home, it soon became apparent a store was in the making. Two girlfriends, Carla Messer of Exquisite Faces by Carla and Carrie Mennella of Attribeaut’s Hair Salon, whispered in Melissa’s ear about a quaint storefront becoming available on Junction Highway in Kerrville, and Passion for Fashion was born.

Melissa wanted to offer the latest fashions to ladies of all sizes and all ages, and evidently she hit the mark. “There’s a little something for everyone,” she tells ladies as they come through the door. “You never know who is shopping with us. One of our dresses and a silk wrap are on their way to a destination wedding in Scotland.” In less than six months, ladies from across the Hill Country have gotten the word and driven to Kerrville just to shop at Passion for Fashion by MLN. Prom dresses from the new boutique have sprinkled proms from Menard to Center Point to Harper. The Passion for Prom event at Buckhorn Lake Resort in March, a brainstorm of Melissa’s, was a fashion show of prom dresses in which girls from Kerrville Tivy, Ingram Tom Moore, Comfort, and Center Point high schools modeled evening wear from the store, with proceeds benefiting Project Graduations. She’s already planning to include a “prom dress exchange” of “barely used” dresses at the event next year. She also participated in the Cattlewomen’s Fashion Show at the Inn of the Hills in April. The ladies with the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce working at Kerrville’s Dancing with the Stars event in late April were sporting fashions provided by Passion for Fashion.

Another one of Melissa’s brainstorms, actually from a dream, was to have the front door of the boutique painted in black and white zebra stripes, already a trademark. With eyes twinkling, she reported that “Everyone loves the door, and they say they can spot it from the road.” The Zebra Door Club is now being formed, whereby regular patrons may consistently receive a discount.

Although Melissa wants to keep everyone guessing about what will be behind the Zebra Door next, Alegria shoes, Volatile sandals, and Scandalous sandals are current highlights of the shoe section. Miraclebody jeans and tops are popular new arrivals, and a full line of Spanx body-shaping apparel is next in line. Bamboo pajamas are now available. Italian silk wraps and other couture wear, business and casual separates, and of course plenty of fashion jewelry are also offered. A Facebook page and a newsletter for Zebra Door Club members will consistently keep others passionate about fashion up to date as new merchandise is available, right here in Kerrville. So… when are YOU going through the Zebra Door? 1810 Junction Hwy., Suite 104

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mEmBER REnEwALS Thank you for your continued support!

Aaron Plumbing Company, Inc.Advanced Insurance Group - Margie JettonAmerican Red Cross - Hill Country ChapterAPSA - Hill Country ChapterAqua Beverage Co./ Ozarka WaterAqua Doc Well ServiceArrow Z RanchB & H Financial SolutionsB. C. CollisionBack 40 TrailersBank of the Hills - Daniels, Tommy, Jr.Baumann, Michael M., & Co.Belk, Inc.Ben E. Keith BeersBenefit Choices Co.Bernhard Meat Processing & MarketBig Fix Homeless Cat Project, TheBraswell Affordable PrintingBridging the Gap - Peterson HospiceBrown, Jr., Charles C., DDSBusiness Programs - City of KerrvilleButler, Carroll, DDSC & M / Freed & BarkerCamp MysticCamp Verde General Store & Post OfficeCaring Family NetworkCarlson, John W. - Attorney at LawCelia’s Closet & Merle NormanCentury 21 Malson Real EstateClassic’s Burgers & “Moore”

Cochrane, Gary E., CompanyCommission To Every NationCountry Club ApartmentsCrozier, Gary, DDSDestination CycleSports, Inc.Dinner Is ServedDumpster Dumpers, IncEdgewater Care CenterEspecially Yours FlowersExotic Wildlife AssociationE-Z Self Storage Co., LLPFamily Auto SalesFirst American StorageFirst Baptist ChurchFitch Estate SalesFriends Butt Holdsworth Memorial LibraryGMediaLaw Office of Granstaff, Gaedke & Edgmon,

P.CDub & Raye HaneyHeart of the Hills Osteoporosis CenterDr. José HernandezHill Country Bicycle WorksHill Country Cafe, a Texas LegendHill Country Center for Cancer Care, TheHill Country Classics, Inc.Hill Country Limousine Service, Inc.Hill Country Pest Control, Inc.Hill Country Pools & SpasHill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Hofer Construction CompanyHomes & Land of the Texas Hill CountryHomeSource, TheHunt United Methodist ChurchHW Connection, LLCImpact Christian FellowshipJewish Community of the Hill CountryJimmy’s Towing Service, LLCKerr County Women’s Chamber, Inc.Kerrville Citizen Police Academy AlumniKerrville Eye Center, P. A.Kerrville Host Lions ClubKerrville Roofing Inc.KerrvilleWebsite.comLa Quinta Inn & SuitesLeague of Women Voters of the Kerrville

AreaPeter Lewis Architect + Associates, PLLCLimestone Properties, LTD.MacDonald, G. G., Co., Inc.Machann, Dwaine, Attorney at LawMaguire, M. Patrick , Attorney at LawMasters ConstructionMeier Custom Built Homes, LLCMercedes-Benz of BoerneMohar, Dale MDMosty Law FirmNational Car RentalO’Donnell, W.C., Jr., M.D.Partners in Ministry

Peterson Home CarePressler, Thompson & Co., PCR & T Truck, Inc.RA NurseryRails...a cafe at the DepotReno Realty Group, LLC - Sam HutchisonRivers Edge Gallery, Framing & PrintingRoberts, Krista Speech Therapy ServicesRotary Club of Kerrville, TexasDick & Carol RubrightSchulte, Stephen B., P.C.Second Ark FoundationSpare My TimeStoepel, Ken Ford - Lincoln, Inc.Sweeten & Sutton Brokerage, Inc.Taylor, Rhonda, Insurance & Financial Svcs.Teambuilders Counseling Svc., Inc.TEXAS etc.T-N-J Engraving Co.Trade-Mark Air Conditioning & Sheet MetalTriCo Inspecting Service, Inc.Troy Faust Motor CompanyWallace, Jackson & Lohmeyer, P.C.Wells Fargo InvestmentsJames E. Wilson & Company - Strategic Tax

PlanningWindstream CommunicationsWunsch RentalsY.M.C.A. Camp Flaming ArrowZuber Construction, Inc.

nEw mEmBERS Welcome to the Chamber!

Ameriway ConstructionJerry Reiner824 Water St., Kerrville, TX 78028830-928-7007, [email protected] www.ameriwaycontruction.com

The Ariel HouseBernard Wm. Fischman8118 Datapoint Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229210-614-6400, [email protected]

Central 16 EmporiumSabra Holmes or Craig Hawkins3102 Fredericksburg Rd., Kerrville, TX 78028830-459-5705 or [email protected]

Commercial Realty Services, Inc.Sue Tiemann324 Clay St., Kerrville, TX 78028830-792-5775, [email protected]

Covenant AcademyNicole Moore1325-A Harper Rd., Kerrville, TX 78028830-777-6114covenantacademyofkerrville@gmail.comwww.covenantacademy.org

Dubl-C Guest HouseCurtis Christopher121 Clayton Rd., Ingram, TX 78025830-367-3307 or 830-370-4371 [email protected]/properties/129/

Friends Butt Holdsworth Memorial LibraryJoseph Benham505 Water St., Kerrville, TX 78028830-257-8422

Gold Cup Pawn Shop, Inc.Gary Ann Lord1315 Junction Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028830-895-3113, [email protected]

Happy Sales Thrift StoreRachel Fitch1550 Junction Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028830-257-6262, [email protected]

Kerr Legacy Christian AcademyHelen Newell Charlotte GasperP.O. Box 290768, Kerrville, TX 78029830-896-9184, [email protected]

Krista Roberts Speech Therapy ServicesKrista Roberts306 Wesley Dr., Ste. A, Kerrville, TX 78028 830-257-1108, [email protected] Toucan Jim’sJim Lackey and Elaine Keating 5814 Hwy. 27, Center Point, TX 78010830-634-2640, [email protected]

Wally’s Party FactoryKelly Ludwig and Nancy Bauman831 Junction Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028830-257-0508kelly.ludwig@erwindistributing.comwww.wallyspartyfactory.com

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25+ YEARSWallace, Jackson & Lohmeyer, P.C.E-Z Self Storage Co., LLPHill Country Limousine Service, Inc.Ziegler, Thad Glass, Inc.First Realty of KerrvilleInn of the Hills Resort & Conference CenterPressler, Thompson & Co., PCAcapulco Mexican RestaurantATEK PlasticsBack 40 TrailersHill Country CaresLemon Tree CleanersMassey * Itschner & Co., PCDietert CenterSo. TX. Veterans Health Care Sys, Kerr Div.Troy Faust Motor CompanyCasa del Rio - River House

20+ YEARSBCI Custom Homes

15+ YEARSWilson Asset Managment, Inc.Custom Homes by Tim JonesBuck N’ Bull Club, Inc.Wunsch RentalsLaw Office of Granstaff, Gaedke & Edgmon, P.CWestern Hills Baptist ChurchPeterson Home Care

10+ YEARSBriscoe Hall, Inc.K3 RanchHometown Crafts and GiftsMosty Law FirmNew York Life

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Our Lady of the Hills Catholic High SchoolHeritage Oaks ApartmentsSummer DreamsCochrane, Gary E., CompanyLimestone Properties, LTD.Double D Directories, LLCRancho CortezTexas Express Lube & AutoClassic’s Burgers & “Moore”KLRN-TV (Alamo Public Telecommunications)Reno Realty Group, LLC - Sam HutchisonRiver Star Arts & Event ParkRoddy Tree RanchSweeten & Sutton Brokerage, Inc.Texas FinialTexas Public Radio / KTXI - FM 90.1C & M / Freed & BarkerFormer Texas Rangers FoundationFrost Financial Management GroupHill Country Center for Cancer Care, TheHill Country ConceptsWells Fargo Advisors, LLC - Susan GoodwinWells Fargo InvestmentsAlltex Nursery and LandscapesBosworth Company, TheBridging the Gap - Peterson HospiceFamily Auto SalesGreystone Preparatory School, Inc.Hill Country Home Audio & Video, LLCHill Country Pools & SpasJimmy’s Towing Service, LLCKerrville Real Estate CompanyPeter Lewis Architect + Associates, PLLCMain Liquor, TheMitchell, Dean MasonryMorgan Stanley Smith BarneySt. Peter Upon The Water

Walker, Michael Neal, ArchitectDouble L Ranch & Wildlife FeedLeifeste Animal HospitalPeterson Regional Medical Center FoundationRotary Club of Kerrville, TexasCentral AutomotiveIngram Readymix, Inc.Kerrville Eye Center, P. A.Save Inn RestaurantStablewood Springs ResortTerrell, Tom, Attorney at LawTivy High School Booster ClubAmerican Red Cross - Hill Country ChapterBusiness Programs - City of KerrvilleCowboy Steak HouseFarmers Insurance - Tim CatheyKerr County Republican PartyKerrvilleWebsite.comMacDonald, G. G., Co., Inc.Mattress World of KerrvilleSchmidt, Arthur Construction Co., LLCDumpster Dumpers, IncArnold III, A. William, & AssociatesHunt United Methodist ChurchReichenau, Jerry Construction Co., Inc.St. Paul’s United Methodist ChurchSheftall’s, Inc. JewelersSouthwestern EleganceTown Creek Companies, LLCCrozier, Gary, DDSKerrville Host Lions ClubD & D Ranch and Wildlife ServicesDiscount Tire CompanyHardin Heating & CoolingHill Country Seventh-day Adventist SchoolFeathered Horse Ranch Bed & BreakfastMary Kay Sales Director - Virginia SmithVeranda Real Estate, LLCKickback CottageDunks Bulldozing Service, Inc.

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musicalis Allen is modest about the enormous amount of work

she puts into making the Kerrville Folk Festival an ongoing

success. “I credit Rod’s dedication and passion for keeping the

Festival going for the first 31 years. It was a gift to me to be

able to work with him and be his successor.”

She’s referring to Rod Kennedy who founded the Festival

forty years ago. “There were many wonderful festivals for

all kinds of music already in existence, but not one that

specifically supported songwriters. That became our mission.”

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EARLY YEARS

The first two years (1972 and 1973) the festival was held in the Municipal Auditorium (now the Callioux Theater) to add music to the just beginning Arts & Crafts Fair. “We are turning 40 years young together this year!” says Dalis.

At the time Dalis was attending the University of Houston, majoring in psychology. A friend invited her to a meeting of the Program Council, she went and signed up to volunteer on the Entertainment Committee and began scheduling programs at the campus coffeehouse. Her friend dropped off the committee but Dalis stayed on, eventually becoming President of the Program Council. Not only did she book acts for the coffeehouse, but also for mid-size and large concert venues. The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young were some of the performers she worked with.

Dalis was producing a National Entertainment Conference at U of H and

heard about the Festival from several of the artists in attendance. She showed up in her Mom’s

1955 Chevy in 1972, became a volunteer and was hooked. In 1974 the festival was moved to its current location at Quiet Valley Ranch. Since that time, every summer Dalis returned, first as part-time, then full-time and now, really full time.

Dalis, who grew up in Houston, had camped with her family in Burnet, but otherwise knew nothing about the Hill Country. She has learned a lot during the ensuing years.

IT TAKES HUNDREDS

Between 600 and 800 people volunteer to work at the festival (May 26 – June 12), working in four to six hour shifts, under the direction of up to forty different crew leaders. Local food and beverage vendors provide a varied menu in the Main Theater during the concerts

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and in the campground for the many attendees that set up camp in tents or RVs.

The Festival Office, on the Festival grounds, runs all year with three full-time, two part-time person staff. The planning for these events, Folk Festival, Wine & Music Festival and the Music Camp for Teens is a very detail driven job and takes a close knit team.

Dalis handles the contracts, travel, and hotel accommodations for all the performers. She even schedules the piano tuner for each concert that needs to use the grand piano. During the festival she works directly with a sound engineer and several backstage managers and a very efficient crew that moves the artists equipment on and off stage quickly. Each evening concert features five individual performers.

Additional teams work to keep the grounds and facilities at Quiet Valley Ranch in good working order, year-round. They help make sure the festival opens on time and provides attendees with a good experience.

“A large part of my job is to get people to come to the Festival. If they come once, they’ll come back,” says Dalis. But her job is much more than that. First she must find the artists.

So she travels the country to listen to performers live. Upcoming trips include Arkansas, New York, North Carolina. “I’m

very reluctant to book anyone I haven’t heard in person,” Dalis says. “Certainly another part of my job is to discern if they’re excellent enough to introduce to our Festival audience. Because they listen! They’ll have an opinion.”

To fulfill the mission

to provide encouragement and support for songwriters, the Festival hosts the Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk competition. This is an opportunity for up to eight-hundred artists or groups to have their music heard. Each applicant submits a CD with two songs. Only thirty-two are chosen by a panel of three judges, all songwriters. Six artists are selected to receive awards and perform in concert the next weekend. Many of the artists playing on the festival stages today began with the submission of those two songs.

“The reason I was a good choice to follow Rod (when he retired in 2002) is that I know many of the specific reasons he had for doing things a certain way and have an awareness of the traditions to be preserved while being willing to change things.” Rod, an ex-marine once told her, “Marines don’t have the option to fail.”

Dalis says there’s an art to deciding which bands will work well together to create a memorable concert. And not all of it is ‘folk’ music. “As long as it’s original and excellent it can be any genre,” says Dalis. “There are solo artists, duos and trios and full bands; they play jazz, blues, swing, folk, country, bluegrass and even klezmer. In fact this year there is a great klezmer band on the lineup, Austin Klezmorim.”

The Festival schedule is a mix of well-known and emerging artists. This year the schedule includes two very recognizable names, Suzy Bogguss and Rodney Dillard for their first appearance. In addition, during this year’s schedule you can hear Judy Collins, Ronny Cox, Asleep at the Wheel, Marcia Ball and close to a hundred different artists. After all this is an 18 day event.

The popularity of the Kerrville Folk Festival is so widespread that often walking through an airport wearing a Festival t-shirt or jacket, stateside or across the sea, means stops and conversations for Dalis. “Another great thing about my job!”

COMMUNITY IMPACT

The Festival is a great boon to the community. According to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Festival brings in 2.4 million dollars during the months of May and June.

In 2008 the Texas Folk Music Foundation acquired the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Kerrville Wine and Music Festival. The non-profit

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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

The 10th Annual Professional Development for Teachers (June 9 & 10) is free to ticket holders. Teachers can earn up to twelve continuing education credits for this workshop which shows how to incorporate music into any curriculum.

Other festival events include Children’s Concerts May 28th, June 4th and 5th and June 11th and 12th; the 30th Annual Songwriting School; a three-day Roots/Blues Guitar Workshop and a three day Harmonica Workshop. Yoga, canoe trips and religious services are also offered during daytime hours. The Festival is expected to bring tens of thousands of people to Kerrville.

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

Quiet Valley Ranch will also be the site of the fifth annual Summer Music Youth Camp sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club, July 17 -21. Students aged 13 – 17 learn all aspects of music. Dalis books the faculty, and often finds instructors from her roster of performers. For example, she felt that Billy Jonas would be a great instructor because he uses all sorts of instruments - even buckets - to show kids how they can create music and rhythm. “Music influences your life, every day of your life,” says Dalis, “and it’s never too early to involve children.” Many inner-city kids and those involved in the Boys and Girls Clubs from all over Texas participate, but it is not limited to club kids. Donations ($50 sponsors one child) are always welcome.

PLANNING AHEAD

Now that this year’s acts are booked, brochures are printed and reservations are filling up, Dalis is looking ahead to the Folk Alliance Festival in Memphis next February. She’ll be on the lookout for more great songwriter/performers and start her wish-list for 2012.

“There’s a story behind every artist, and how I found them and why I brought them to Kerrville” says Dalis. “The pay back for me is when someone on the stage is performing and I already love them, and then I get to watch everyone else falling in love with them. It’s so moving and I think to myself this is it! This is why I do everything else to get to this point. It happens every year.”

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The 11th Annual Dancing With The Kerrville Stars, held May 5th, was a great success for the Chamber. Although we said in 2010 that it was the “last dance,” by popular demand we brought the event back for an encore. The challenge was how to make it an encore worth having. Thank you to our stars and their dance partners for making it happen!

Denny Foster, Lemon Tree Cleaner, with Kaitlyn Toepperwein from Schreiner University; Joe Piszczor with Jennifer Slaughter, both from Peterson Regional Medical Center; Keri Wilt, Grape Juice, with Peter Seville from James Avery Craftsman; Fred Gamble with Kimberly Hubbard, both from Schreiner University; and though they didn’t get to perform due to an illness, Penni Carr, Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation, and Trystan

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Stewart. It took commitment, time, and lots of guts to get out there and strut your stuff, but it was a LOT of fun!! Thank you to our stars and instructors, for without you, the event could not have taken place. You sure sent it out with pride and a bang!

Behind the scenes; however, the event was a success because of our corporate sponsors…BBVA Compass, James Avery Craftsman, Broadway Bank, Bank of the Hills, Security State Bank & Trust, Texas Land Boundaries, Lemon Tree Cleaners, Wells Fargo Bank, and Schreiner University, along with almost 20 table sponsors. It was successful because we had almost 50 members donate items for our live and silent auctions. It was successful because we had more than 20 gentlemen agree to serve the ladies during the event. It was successful because we had a committee who was committed to making this event the best it could be…including Tammi Clanton, Schreiner University; Debbie Freed, Broadway Bank; Amy Jarema, BBVA Compass; Theresa Sherman from Security State Bank & Trust-Trust Department; and Caroline Wilson from Walgreens. Add to that the hard work from chamber staff and some extra help from Chamber Treasurer, Brenda Beaty, CPA, at the silent auction, and you have all the ingredients for an incredible evening!

Congratulations to Keri Wilt and Peter Seville who claimed the winning trophy in a vote of the audience in attendance and to Joe Piszczor and Jennifer Slaughter who took home the runner-up trophy. But just as important…to all of the people involved in this event worked to make it a success… and to all involved, THANK YOU! Now, what’s on tap for next year? Hmmm…

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It has been aptly stated that in Texas, droughts are simply the dry periods between floods. This pattern has been repeating itself for thousands of years. The key to meeting future water needs is adequate planning, conservation, and capitalizing on the periodic abundance of this precious resource.

In Texas, the drought that lasted from 1950–1957 is considered the drought of record for planning purposes. It is classified as an exceptional drought due to the persistent and widespread dry conditions. It is important to note that even during this time some areas experienced short periods with above average rainfall, but none were substantial enough to break the drought until a flood in 1957.

History shows us numerous examples of this pattern. Dr. Malcolm Cleveland, in his 2006 tree ring study, reconstructed South Central Texas climatic data based on tree ring growth.1 In his report, he notes that there were 20 severe droughts in the 436 years prior to the 1950’s drought. He also states that some of the droughts since 1648 rivaled or exceeded the 1950’s drought. Since the 1950’s, the Hill Country has weathered numerous droughts of various magnitudes and intensities. Most recently, the 2008-2009 drought logged the driest 24 months in recorded history. Though short in duration, it was intense in that Kerr County registered only 34 inches of rain in two years.

As this article is penned, the Guadalupe River is at low flow conditions and aquifer levels are dropping because Kerr County has had more than seven consecutive months of below normal rainfall. We are once again in a drought.

Historically, this extreme wet/dry cycle appears to be Kerr County’s “normal.” From a water resource perspective, plans should be made for this reality, this “normal,” rather than an idealistic rainfall pattern based on 32 inches of rainfall per year that falls exactly when and where it is needed.

With that said, how do we prepare to survive the droughts and dry spells until a rainy day?

First, we recognize that this is our reality and educate newcomers to this fact. Then we look for solutions that extend our current water supplies. Conservation provides one of the most economical sources of water supply by making the most of what we have. It includes using less water and water reuse. Residential

landscapes traditionally use up to 50 percent of the household water budget. Installing native or drought tolerant plants that need less water is the first step in conservation. Utilizing rainwater catchment systems and grey water reuse for landscape watering needs are excellent ways to extend water supplies. For more water saving ideas, please contact us or your water utility.

Akin to conservation is the concept of water enhancement. Water enhancement seeks to maximize the effects of the rainfall we do get. The Edwards Plateau Aquifer in western Kerr County and the Guadalupe River are inextricably intertwined. The aquifer leaks through numerous spring openings which join together to form the headwaters of the Guadalupe River. At times 100 percent of the flow in the river comes from springs located in the Edwards Plateau Aquifer. Increasing recharge to this aquifer in turn provides for greater springflow to supply the river. One strategy to achieve increased recharge is through brush management, specifically cedar removal. Studies have shown that 40 percent of rainfall is either intercepted in cedar tree canopies or the litter beneath the trees.2 This water is rapidly evaporated back into the atmosphere and lost for our use. Removing cedar allows more rainfall to reach the ground and recharge the aquifer. UGRA recently initiated a water enhancement program to assist landowners in removing cedar trees to help increase recharge to the aquifer and enhance river flow.

Another water enhancement technique being investigated by UGRA is the use of spreader dams, or water and sediment control basins. Strategic placement of these structures will slow down overland flood flows during rain events. Spreader dams delay the runoff of flood flow and provide the dual benefits of erosion control which protects water quality and enhanced recharge to the aquifer which can increase springflow to the river.

The feast or famine rainfall continuum is our reality, but running short of water supplies can be avoided. By planning for our reality and cooperating with one another, we can continue to grow and thrive in the Texas Hill Country.

1 Cleveland, Malcolm. 2006. Extended Chronology of Drought in the San Antonio Area. 29 p.

2 Owens, M.K. and R.K. Lyons. 2004. Evaporation and interception water loss from juniper communities on the Kerr Wildlife Management Area. 10 p.


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Spark [spärk] noun 1. an individual’s deepest passions and interests that give them meaning, focus, joy and energy. (Benson, 2008)

Helping our young people find a spark in his or her life may be the most critical job adults have. Young people who have a passion for some positive endeavor are more likely to be joyful, full of energy, and direction. Young people who have a Spark are more likely to thrive rather than survive.

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How does a parent, business owner, teacher, and all citizens, help young people find their spark? In Sparks, by Peter Benson (2008), he provides these steps, “One: Recognize the Power of Sparks, Two: Know Your Own Teenager, Three: Help Discover and Reveal Your Teen’s Sparks, Four: Be the Captain of Your Teen’s Spark Team Five: Keep Your Teen’s Spark Lit.”

Sparks can be lit and sustained by any caring adult in a young person’s life; in fact, often adults other than parents play a large part in fanning an adolescent’s Sparks flame. At this age, many young people prefer to listen to people other than their own parents. Be this adult for our young people, our world will be stronger for it.

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The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting with John Miller and his employees at national Service Center, next to National Car Sales. For more information, call them at 830-257-8266. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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South TexasPOWERWASH & STRIPING, INC.COMPLETE PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE

As a full-service parking lot maintenance company, we offer low-cost maintenance contracts on you existing properties and look forward to the opportunity to bid on your new projects.

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Servicing the Hill Country Since 1984

River Hills Health & Rehab

River Hills Health & Rehab

close to homeOur spacious Private Medicare Suites are as

as you can get!close to home

2090 Bandera Highway

Kerrville, TX 78028

830-257-9900 Short Stay Rehab and Long Term Care Available


1 Larry Freeman with

Questar Capital, Joy

Thomas with Guadalupe

National Bank and Keith

Thomas with River Hills

Health and Rehab 2 Rose

Bradshaw with SoFast

Printing and Margie Jetton

with Advanced Insurance

3 Wendy Reichenau with

ATEK plastics, Art Bell, and

Jennifer Latiolais with ATEK

plastics 4 Vicki Bloom

and David Jackson with The

Frontier 5 Rene Curtis

with Texas Home Health and

Kimberly Powell with River

City Hospice 6 Mary Lee

Gowland with Friends of the

Library and Trace McCuan

with KPUB

don’t mISStHE nEXt mIXER

Quarterly Luncheonsponsored by Wells Fargo AdvisorsThursday June 16 , 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact the Chamberfor more information

830-896-1155

sponsored by

River Hills

Health & Rehab Center

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Whose life will YOUR DONATION transform?

Kroc Center201 Holdsworth Drive830-315-5762www.kerrvillekroc.org

Thrift Store500 Jefferson830-896-5455Schedule a donation pick-up: 830-257-3620

Looking for a way to add employee benefi ts at no cost? How about a FREE laundry pick-up and delivery service? One of our bonded and background-checked drivers will pick up and deliver your employee’s orders at your place of business!

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Kerrville Area Business Magazine2733 Indian Wells DriveKerrville, TX 78028

The Hill Country Center for Cancer CareVALERIAN CHYLE, MD • DAVID JONES, MD

River Guide Village Professional Campus1001 E Water, Suite J-100

Kerrville, Texas 78028 • (830) 257-3131www.thecentersforcancercare.com

kerrville area business magazine | june 2011

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