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structures and modifications to existing historic buildings. They also make recommendations to City Council regarding signage at commercial businesses in the historic district. Applicants must reside in the city limits. The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals is a quasijudicial board that hears requests for variances to the City’s Zoning Ordinance and rules on appeals to the interpretations of City building codes. Applicants must reside within the Boerne city limits. In order to be considered for current vacancies, interested persons must submit an application to the city secretary, Ms. Lori Carroll. Only those people who turn in a completed application will be considered. The mayor appoints, and City Council approves, new members to fill vacancies on City boards, commissions, and committees. A booklet outlining the duties and responsibilities of each board, commission and committee as well as the application can be downloaded from the City web page, www.boerne-tx.gov on the Boards and Commission page, or they can be picked up at the city secretary’s office on the second floor of City Hall, 402 E. Blanco Road. All applications will remain on file for one year. BBM boernebusinessmonthly.com
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EACH SATURDAY IN MARCH FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9:00am to 1:00pm | Herff Farm 33 Herff Road – Boerne Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too.This popular Texas Hill Country outdoors farmers market will be open to the public every Saturday from March 2nd through November.
APRIL 6 BOERNE BIERFEST 11:00am to 7:00pm | The AgriCultural 102 City Park Rd – Boerne Your ticket will include event entry, a commemorative sampling stein, 10 sample tickets, entertainment and fun! Additional sampling tickets will be available at the event. Proceeds will benefit local art organizations! Food vendors will also be available at this event. $30 in advance, $35 at the door HOT ROD NIGHT 6:30pm | Soda Pops 103 N. Main – Boerne, Live Music! Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruise In! Hot Rod Saturday Nights are reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties...A gathering place for old and new friends.The Derringer Band takes the stage (classic rock)! Cost: Free APRIL 7 GBCC CAMP GLADIATOR SPRING WORKOUT, VENDOR EXPO AND RIBBON CUTTING 11:00am to 1:00pm | Boerne Main Plaza 100 N. Main St. – Boerne Celebrate Camp Gladiator’s Boerne Chamber Ribbon Cutting with a FREE community workout! Participate in our workout and earn a FREE cup of coffee on Camp Gladiator at Dienger Trading Co.! Sign up for Total Transformation on site and earn a FREE cup of coffee as well. Enjoy the Health and Wellness Vendor Fair. APRIL 8 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne APRIL 9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne
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APRIL 11 BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER - PRESENTED BY PRIME CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 616 E. Blanco Rd. Ste. 201 A – Boerne DIVA NIGHT 5:00pm | Downtown Boerne/Hill Country Mile Stores will have regular business hours during the day. Diva Night festivities will begin at 5:00pm and include shopping, live music, dining and great specials for the Diva in you! Come out and support your local businesses with a night of fun shopping! The first 200 Divas to check in at The Dienger Trading Co. or The Flower Shoppe will get a tiara or a boa!! APRIL 12-13 BOERNE HANDMADE MARKET 6:30pm to 9:30pm | Cana Ballroom 202 W. Kronkosky St. – Boerne Boerne Handmade Market is a bi-annual, two-day event boasting creative and new vendors, selling all handmade items (no cutco/scentsy).The vendors range from bath and body products to home decor to children’s items and even food items. They strive to bring new vendors to each market, and also bring back everyone’s favorites from past markets. Friday’s event will include a craft class, dessert, drinks, live music, snacks, and giveaways! Don’t miss it! Feel free to come back on Saturday to continue shopping. APRIL 13 SECOND SATURDAY AUTHOR SIGNING 11:00 am to 1:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main Street – Boerne Author Vikki Walton is the featured author for April. Vikki has a wonderful Backyard Farm Mystery series. The first title in the series is “Chicken Culprit.”Vikki is also a traveler and quilter. Her other books are “The Smart Woman’s Guide To Travel,” and “Work Quilting.” Please stop by and meet the author she’ll be signing books in the lobby! ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 10:30am | Boerne City Lake Park 1 City Lake Rd – Boerne Presented by Boerne Parks and Recreation! The festivities will begin at 10:30am and include:
• pictures with the Easter Bunny • inflatable obstacle course • face painting • kid crafts Easter Egg Hunt 11:15 SHARP!!! 4 different age groups (3 and under, 4 - 6, 7 - 9, and 10+) Over 15,000 stuffed eggs!!! Mobile food vendors will be available at this event. Please leave pets at home. KUHLMANN – KING MUSEUM TOUR 12:00pm to 3:00pm | 402 E. Blanco – Boerne Cost: Free Located behind Boerne City Hall the KuhlmannKing house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when”. Open every Second Saturday of each month from 12pm-3pm. Please email to schedule a personalized tour. (830) 331-1033, bahps@mail.com BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL 1:00pm to 3:00pm | The AgriCultural 102 City Park Road – Boerne Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural. This event is free to the public, but donations are certainly welcome! SECOND SATURDAY ART BEAT 4:00pm to 8:00pm | Throughout Boerne Take a walk on the art side every second Saturday of the month. Look for the flashy banners displayed throughout Boerne. CONCERT IN THE CAVE: TWO DUDES AND A DIVA 7:00pm | Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Rd. – Boerne A fresh experience in entertainment and an evening of opera and musical theater selections that will whisk you away on an exciting journey through the world of classical and pop music. From old favorites to today’s hottest Broadway hits, this concert promises to have something for everyone. Advance until 5 PM day of show - $30; At the Door - $35 APRIL 13-14 23RD ANNUAL BOERNE PARADE OF ARTISTS 10:00am to 8:00pm | Various Galleries The ‘Parade’ is a festive event held each spring which attracts hundreds of art enthusiasts from around the country to visit various art venues in Boerne. It is a self-guided tour of local galleries, studios and “other venues” principally located along the Hill Country Mile. Free Event. continued on page 21
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It’s no secret that Boerne is blessed with a multitude of great schools. From public to private, the excellent choices this area offers for educating our children are what draw many people to move here. One such school, Crestmont Christian Preparatory School, offers a unique University Model® that cultivates time management and independent study skills while integrating Biblical truth throughout each subject. According to Elizabeth Miller, Administrator/Principal, “Crestmont Prep provides a
faculty that are responsible for curriculum and instruction while partnering with parents or family members to deliver instruction on the days that school is not attended.” A UMS offers specific grade levels, consistent accountability from semester to semester, collaborative planning, and a full spectrum of courses with prerequisites and diploma plans. Crestmont Preparatory School is a Certified University-Model School® and a member of UMSI, Inc. (University Model Schools International). They
private school education through a more affordable option. We equip our students with the skills, tools and disciplines for a successful academic career.” While Crestmont opened its doors in 2008, many people have a misconception about what the school is. “We are not a homeschool co-op, which is often what people think,” said Miller. “University-Model® Schools (UMS) and homeschool co-ops do share similar core principles, but differ significantly in structure and scope. UMS provide professional administration and trained
are the only certified UMSI school in the San Antonio and Hill Country area. Crestmont Prep is also an AdvancED accredited school and a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). Formerly Summit Christian Academy, Crestmont Prep underwent a recent name change at the beginning of 2019. “The name change was the result of mainly two factors. There are many other organizations and ministries that share the name Summit. In order to avoid confusion with those organizations we
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A few of Crestmont Prep’s students, along with Administrator/Principal, Elizabeth Miller, showing off their silly side!
felt it necessary to set ourself apart. The name change also corresponded with the Board of Directors’ decision to reset our vision to now include high school,” said Miller. “Our new name really tells who we are. Crestmont is a nod to the former Summit, and Preparatory reflects not only that we are preparing our students for college, but also preparing them to use their God-given talents out in the world.” At Crestmont, they believe that parents have been given primary responsibility for training and educating their children. With this core principle in mind, their primary goal is to equip and support families according to their mission: to provide an exemplary environment in which students, family and faculty relentlessly pursue wisdom and truth. According to Miller, “It is our vision to bring about an alumni culture of disciples of Jesus Christ who reinvest their time, talent and training to impact the world.” Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the elementary grades and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for middle school and high school. The days not spent on campus are referred to as “satellite days.” During the satellite days, students are to work from home on lessons provided by their teacher. The entire curriculum is provided for each student. For the younger students, parent help is required, but as the children get older they become completely independent in their studies. “The students learn their primary information on the days they are in class on campus, and then remaining days are focused on three key principles: reteach, extend and enrich,” Miller said. The students are encouraged to extend their studies by diving deeper into the subjects they are learning about. Since they students are not tied to a classroom on these satellite days, they are free to fill their day with other things that are enriching, pursuing their hobbies, interests and God-given talents. According to Miller, “We have students that are very involved in 4-H and they devote their days to working with their animals, another is a very talented dancer and spends her days away from the classroom in the studio honing and practicing her skills. We even have one student who already knows that he wants continued on page 18
Crestmont Prep provides a neo-classical Christ-centered education integrating Biblical truth throughout each subject. THE CRESTMONT VISION: To bring about an alumni culture of disciples of Jesus Christ who reinvest their time, talent, and training to impact the world. boernebusinessmonthly.com
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to be a pilot and he is on track to have his pilot’s license by the time he is 15! For our older students we encourage them to get jobs or internships in their areas of interest.” Due to the shortened school week, the campus time at Crestmont Prep is meaningful. “Everything we do has a purpose and there is no time wasted when we are on campus.” Miller stated. The academic standards at Crestmont are high and the curriculum is advanced, with students generally testing above grade level. High schools students also have the opportunity if they choose to take dual credit courses through Liberty University in Virginia and can graduate simultaneously with a high school diploma and an Associates Degree with approximately 62 hours of college credits.
According to Miller, “The sense of community at Crestmont is very strong! Each student and their family are assigned a mentor family and ongoing training is provided for our families as well. We provide teaching tools, strategies on how to implement the lessons and skills that allow our families to be successful.” Although world-class academics is the primary Administrator/Principal, Elizabeth Miller and Director value at Crestmont, they of Student Affairs, Natalie Ippolito believe that children greatly benefit from real life learning and thrive when they have an opportunity to experience adventures outside the classroom. Crestmont Prep provides opportunities for students to participate in a full range of character building experiences such as outdoor adventures, team and individual athletics, on-site learning and field trips, and local community service and missions. Miller, who is in her first year with Crestmont, has eight years of experience as an administrator and has worked in both charter and public schools. “My time here at Crestmont has by far been the most rewarding,” she said. “The quality of the families and people involved has been such a blessing. This is a choice school, and everyone wants to be here which really makes a difference. Having school choices make us all better. No one method is right for everyone and our community will benefit by having the opportunity of a variety of good, solid academic choices.” BBM
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BKCEDC Receives Economic Excellence Recognition at 2019 Legislative Conference The Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation was a recipient of the Texas Economic Development Council’s (TEDC) Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2018 for the third consecutive year. The TEDC announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2018. The awards were presented at a breakfast held Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the TEDC’s Legislative Conference in Austin, Texas. The Economic Excellence Recognition program provides recognition to economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. Recipients qualify for recognition based on training taken by their governing board/council as well as the economic development director and professional staff. Certifications, professional memberships and activities, and organizational effectiveness of the economic development staff also contribute to the standards for qualification. “The TEDC’s Economic Excellence Recognition program is one of the ways in which our organization honors the outstanding commitment to excellence of our communities and regions, their leaders, and their economic development professionals have toward the professionalization of their economic development efforts,” noted Carlton Schwab, President/ CEO of the TEDC.” The Texas Economic Development Council, established in 1961, is an Austin-based, statewide, non-profit professional association, dedicated to the development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. The TEDC provides information, educational and legislative services to nearly 850 members. The TEDC’s objective is to support the economic growth of Texas and develop strategies that promote a positive business climate in the state.BBM
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APRIL 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d APRIL 13-14 MARKET DAYS 10:00am to 5:00pm | Main Plaza 100 North Main – Boerne Handmade arts and crafts, art, woodwork, antiques, collectibles, chic clothing and accessories, vintage, jewelry and more. Great food variety. Music by local Texas musicians. Pet friendly. Rain or shine. Free admission. APRIL 16 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR CONNECTIONS SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY 11:30am to 12:00pm 31320 IH-10 West, Ste. D – Boerne APRIL 18 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR CLEAR VISIONS, AN RR DONNELLEY COMPANY 9:30am to 10:00am 121 Interpark Boulevard, Suite 801 – San Antonio GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR COLDFIRE SAFETY SERVICES 4:45pm to 7:00pm | Z’s Wood Fired Pizza 118 Old San Antonio Rd. – Boerne LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY: LONE STAR SWING ORCHESTRA 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main Street– Boerne Big band sound comes to the Patrick Heath Public Library’s amphitheater with Lone Star Swing Orchestra. Bring your lawn chairs, picnics and dancing shoes for a night of free music under the Texas stars! Cost: Free A THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road – Boerne Every third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about the different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on an adult beverage made to match the theme for that month for those who are of age, or choose the non-alcoholic version for the kiddos! $10 for Adults, $5-Kids Under 6 Free! APRIL 19 GOOD FRIDAY 4TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT THE ROUNDUP 11:00am to 6:00pm | The Roundup 531 FM-3351 N. – Boerne Come to the 4th Free Annual Easter Egg Hunt at The Roundup! Please RSVP for the egg hunts. Kids of all ages can enjoy face painting, relay races, egg rolling race, egg decorating station, corn hole, giant connect four, a 70 ft pillow bounce, playground, sandbox, and more. Impact Laser Tag (2PM-5PM) - All Day Play for $10 per child & fathers are free! Food trucks, gourmet
cookies, a variety of flavorful popcorn, and delectable cotton candy will all be available for purchase. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available inside the main bar. To help keep the fun going all day long, the Texas Alley Katz will be taking the main stage at 1:00pm providing a fun and energetic experience sure to please. *Please note baskets and bags are not included. Egg Hunt Age Brackets and Times: 0-2 years (2:00pm-2:20pm) 3-5 years (2:50pm-3:10pm) 6-8 years (4:00pm-4:20pm) 9+ (4:50pm-5:10pm) APRIL 21 EASTER SUNDAY
CURREY CREEK’S EASTER ON THE SQUARE 9:30am | Boerne Main Plaza 100 N. Main – Boerne Celebrate at Currey Creek’s annual Easter on the Square service! Coffee and fellowship begins at 9:00am, and the worship service begins at 9:30am. APRIL 23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR AIRROSTI REHAB CENTERS 11:30am to 12:00pm | 1018 River Rd. – Boerne continued on page 26
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Protean Workshop Begins Business Mentorship with Penguin Suits, Inc. Remember having that special person who would take you under their wing to show you the ropes and be the role model you needed? For many people, finding an experienced, patient and motivating guide can be quite difficult. Lucky for Protean Workshop, a local and minority-owned architectural firm, they have found their perfect match with Penguin Suits, Inc. For years, the Boerne marketing and
advertising agency has been working with the BEPP, a joint venture between the and the city of San Antonio Alamo Colleges’ Business Empowerment Plan program to provide advice and guidance to qualifying businesses in areas of administration, organization and operations management. Through the Mentor/Protégé program (the phase of the Business Empowerment Plan), Penguin Suits was able to connect with
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Protean Workshop and begin their business mentorship journey. Dedicated to providing a creative, inventive and innovative design approach, Protean Workshop has the wonderful opportunity to really build business and learn from a thriving and reputable agency. Debi Burrows, owner of Penguin Suits, expresses her excitement for taking on this mentorship role with Protean Workshop by sharing, “I love being a part of this program and encouraging ambitious business owners to discover how they can grow their businesses for the better. It’s truly been a rewarding experience.” Burrows also teaches Business Plan Market Analysis in the Small Business Boot Camp, a component of the Business Empowerment Plan program. For those interested in receiving support and guidance from local business experts, visit the Business Empowerment Plan’s website at www.besanantonio. com to find course descriptions, program information and applications. ABOUT PENGUIN SUITS: Penguin Suits is a results-oriented advertising agency devoted to consistent and effective lead generation! As creative authors of great brand messaging, we use our 60+ years of cumulative experience to innovatively create new lead generation strategies. We handle the marketing and lead generation so you can focus on running your company. In addition to two Summit Creative awards, for the third consecutive year, Penguin Suits Inc. has also won The Boerne Star’s The Best of the Best awards in the categories of Best Advertising Agency and Best Web Designer. These awards highlight those who are the best of the best in what they do and are awarded based on voting results from the Boerne community. BBM
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Texas nonagricultural employment grows 2.2 percent
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Texas gained 268,800 nonagricultural jobs from February 2018 to February 2019, an annual growth rate of 2.2 percent, higher than the nation’s employment growth rate of 1.7 percent. According to the Real Estate Center's latest Monthly Review of the Texas Economy report, the nongovernment sector added 256,000 jobs, an annual growth rate of 2.5 percent. That is more than the nation’s employment growth rate of 1.9 percent in the private sector. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February 2019 was 3.8 percent, lower than the 4.1 percent rate in February 2018. The nation’s rate decreased from 4.1 to 3.8 percent. All Texas industries except the information industry had more jobs. The mining and logging industry ranked first in job creation followed by manufacturing; transportation, warehousing, and utilities; construction; other services; leisure and hospitality; and professional and business services. Texas metro areas had more jobs. Midland ranked first in job creation followed by Odessa, Dallas-Plano-Irving, College Station-Bryan, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, and Sherman-Denison. The state’s actual unemployment rate was 3.9 percent. Midland had the lowest unemployment rate followed by Odessa, Amarillo, Austin-Round Rock, College StationBryan, Lubbock, San Angelo, and Sherman-Denison. BBM Information courtesy of Real Estate Center Online News
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Am I Sensitive? Dr. Leigh Ann Greenberg, RPh – Annie’s Apothecary
As we head into Spring, many women have once again made the New Year’s Resolution to lose weight or maybe just incorporate healthy habits like physical activity, less alcohol, more water and healthy foods. There are articles and books galore on the perfect exercise and the perfect diet. But how do you know what is truly right for you? You may see weight loss success with any type of diet that incorporates healthy food choices, but will you
see improvement in mental clarity, inflammation, energy and autoimmune disorders? No matter how “healthy” a food is deemed, if your body reacts to it with an inflammatory response it is not “healthy” for you. For example, a Mediterranean Diet consists of eating whole grains. Gluten found in grains is the highest culprit of producing an inflammatory response in our body. So if you are gluten-sensitive,
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then this “healthy” way of eating would not work for you. Gluten-free diets have been given much attention over the past decade for good cause, but there are many other foods that may also cause inflammation. A ketogenic diet incorporates high protein, fat and low-carbohydrates or sugar. This may prove to have beneficial results from a weight loss prospective, but will this help inflammation also? Not likely if your body is sensitive to something you are eating every day. Many women with normal body weight and “healthy” diets still suffer from the effects of inflammation such as leaky gut, bloating, headaches, anxiety, achiness, mental fog, fatigue, bowel dysfunction, and autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto’s, psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and more. Even “healthy” foods such as fruits and vegetables can cause an inflammatory response leading to all these disorders. Symptoms from food-induced inflammatory responses can occur anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days after ingestion. This delayed onset makes it difficult to pinpoint the offending food(s). Trying an elimination diet could help, but in the case of gluten, it may take up to 21 days of not eating gluten to see an improvement of symptoms. This method could take months or years to determine what foods you are sensitive to. Performing a Food Inflammation Test (FIT) at Annie’s Apothecary can show you the level of inflammation of foods that are problematic for you within 2 weeks. This pharmacist-administered test uses blood from a finger-prick to measure IgG and immune complexes of 132 different foods, colorings and additives spanning all major food groups and candida (yeast). The colorful bar graph (right) shows the severity of inflammation of each food that should be eliminated from your meals. Each test also comes with a personalized meal plan that incorporates your food sensitivities that can be downloaded onto your smart phone. Dr Chelsea Beck-Smith, one of Annie’s Apothecary’s pharmacists, schedules time with you to review the FIT 132 test results to also devise a total health plan which incorporates gut repair using supplements such as probiotics and digestive enzymes. Dr Beck-Smith says, “I have seen many benefits of this test with my patients. One of my patients was having 1-2 migraines a week, but after eliminating the offending foods, he only has 1 migraine every couple of months which is mainly due to weather
changes. Another patient came to me with chronic pain and Sjogren’s. We incorporated the FIT results into her meal plan for a month and then added low-dose naltrexone prescribed by her doctor for autoimmune disorders. She has reported to me a significant improvement in her chronic pain over the last 2 months.” She also sees improvements in her patients’ symptoms that they didn’t realize were attributed to what they were eating like fatigue. “I would recommend this test for anyone struggling with gut issues or autoimmune diseases or just want to decrease inflammation for overall health. So basically anyone including kids and young adults,” says Dr. Beck-Smith. It is quite possible you won’t have to give up your favorite offending foods forever though. Many times your immune system gets into a hyper-sensitive state from continually ingesting inflammatory foods. Once you get through the 6-8 week food elimination phase and gut repair is achieved, Dr Beck-Smith will guide you in slowly re-introducing your favorite foods and monitoring your symptoms. Eating these foods infrequently can also have a decreased inflammatory response. With the FIT at Annie’s Apothecary, you will be able to optimize which “healthy” diet is best for you. Keep this in mind when your body has hit a wall on weight loss or when you can’t quite figure out why you are so tired and bloated. Autoimmune disorders can be attributed to gut inflammation as well. For more information on pricing of the FIT and consultation services, visit www.anniesrx.com BBM
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APRIL 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d APRIL 23 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR CONE CREATIVES 1:30pm to 2:00pm | Boerne Chamber of Commerce Boardroom 121 S. Main St. – Boerne APRIL 25 GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER: PRESENTED BY EAGLE DANCER RANCH 5:00pm to 7:00pm | Eagle Dancer Ranch 1621 FM 473 – Sisterdale CAMERATA SAN ANTONIO - BEAUTY 7:30pm to 9:30pm | First United Methodist Church Boerne 205 James Street – Boerne Join the First United Methodist Church of Boerne for intense color and beauty “a la française” for this year’s season of Camerata San Antonio. Quartets by Turina and Ravel, plus Faure’s Second Piano Quintet featuring the Camerata SA String Quartet and pianist Viktor Valkov. Admission by ticket or suggested donation. $8-$20 APRIL 26 MOVIE IN THE PARK: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 7:30pm | Boerne Main Plaza 100 N. Main – Boerne Enjoy pre-show activities, and the movie begins at dark!
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APRIL 27 TEXAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION’S 27TH ANNUAL OPEN CAR SHOW All Day | Downtown Boerne Expected to draw more than 350 entrants and hundreds of car enthusiasts, this year’s show offers a weekend of exciting activities. In its eleventh year as an official Fiesta event and once again in the beautiful city of Boerne, this Open Car Show is open to all types of vehicles and offers something for everyone and if you’re not registering and showing your car, general admission is FREE! APRIL 30 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR HAYNIE & CO. CPA’S 1:30pm to 2:00pm | Haynie & Company CPA’s 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 202 – San Antonio MAY 3-5 VINTAGE MARKET DAYS: BOERNE SPRING EVENT 10:00am to 4:00pm | Kendall County Youth Ag and Equestrian Center 649 FM 289 – Comfort One of Country Living Magazines “7 Flea Markets & Barn Sales You Won’t Want To Miss”! Grab your girlfriends or your husband and come out for a weekend of the very best of Vintage vendors from across the United States.They bring vendors
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TRÉS BELLA SALON Trés Bella Salon has been in business 10 years and has reopened at a new location in Boerne, 138 Old San Antonio Rd., Ste. 506. Owner Pam Wiese and the salon’s stylist are a team and all skill certified and individually artistic; therefore they recommend that their guests take advantage of each stylist’s creativity. They choose to be a Davines Exclusive Salon because they love their philosophy, sustainability and quality. Trés Bella Salon’s mission is to bring out the beauty in their clients and they believe in keeping our planet beautiful for the future generations. For reservations you can call (830) 249-8938 or visit their website tresbellasalon.com.
FORD OF BOERNE Ford of Boerne celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting! General Manager and owner Martin Dinh and co-owners Melissa and Roland Smith are dedicated to helping their customers and our community. With a large inventory of used, preowned, and new cars for sale, there’s something for everyone. Ford of Boerne is more than just sales and repairs, their dealership is focused on improving the community, offering a sponsored luncheon for the community’s recognized educators, delivering food to those in need during the holidays, and more. You can find Ford of Boerne at 31480 IH 10 W. in Boerne and their phone number is (830) 755-3673 and you can visit their website fordofboerne.com. Look for Cowboy Buck or Click|Call the Cowboy!
HILL COUNTRY VISITOR The Hill Country Visitor is a website and online visitor guide for the entire Texas Hill Country which is 17 years old. Owner Jim Leavell is focusing on making the Texas Hill Country one big destination instead of several small destinations. The site provides people with information regarding places to stay, play, eat and much more and are committed to helping Hill Country businesses increase their sales and profits by inviting their website users to their business. To find out more, visit the Hill Country Visitor website hill-country-visitor.com and you can call Jim at (830) 928-5459.
EMERALD HOMES IN FALLBROOK Emerald Homes Sales Representative Kimberly Habermas and her partner Kennion Rivers were on hand for the Grand Opening for the last two phases of the Fallbrook Development just outside Fair Oaks Ranch and Boerne. Emerald Homes is part of the DR Horton. Fallbrook is community of affordable luxury homes in the Boerne ISD. They are currently starting approximate 35 homes priced from $350,000 to $500,000. The Emerald Homes in Fallbrook model home is located at 27029 Daffodil Place, Boerne. Please feel free to call Kimberly Habermas at (210) 582-0791 and you can also visit the website emeraldhomes.com
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APRIL 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d who are unique to Vintage Market Days®.VMD™ is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Shopping, live music, food trucks... They love bringing the Vintage experience® to the Boerne area! MAY 4 MOSTLY NATIVE PLANT SALE 9:00am to 3:00pm | Kendall County Fairgrounds 1307 River Road – Boerne The Cibolo Nature Center and Farm will host its Mostly Native Plant Sale for the 29th year. You can find native Hill Country plants for your landscape and gardens while supporting the good work of the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm. Plant sale vendors include nurseries and growers with native and well-adapted plants for this region, nature inspired art, bird baths and houses, pottery, organic soils, plant food, honey based products, businesses such as landscape design and rainwater harvesting systems. $5 Admission for Non-Members / Free for Members HAUPTSTRASSE QUILTFEST 9:00am to 4:00pm | Main Plaza and Downtown Boerne
100 North Main Street – Boerne Enjoy a great spring Saturday in Boerne and experience this colorful event.There will be music, sale quilts, special exhibits, presentations and more. The goal is to cover Hauptstrasse (Main Street) and Main Plaza with quilts. BOERNE VFD ANNUAL FISH FRY AND AUCTION 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 726 N. Main St – Boerne Come out and help support the BVFD at its annual fish fry! Food will be served from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.There will also be a live music, a live auction, a silent auction, and a raffle. Eat your weight in a delicious catfish dinner, and then dance the night away! By donation, or $10 per plate (to-go). LEMONADE DAY All Day | Hill Country Mile and Beyond Lemonade stands will be all over Boerne, along the Hill Country Mile as well as in Main Plaza. Feeling thirsty? Buy a glass of cool lemonade while spending the day in Boerne and help spark an entrepreneureal spirit. Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. Help to empower today’s youth to be tomorrow’s entrepreneurs! BBM
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WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR
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We’re getting close to the tax-filing deadline. For many of us, this means it’s that time of year when we get our biggest financial windfall – a tax refund. If you have recently received a refund, or are expecting to get one in the next few weeks, what should you do with it? Of course, you could just spend the money on something you want, but if you’d like to maximize the financial benefits from your refund, you might want to consider other options, including the following: Invest the money. In 2018, the average tax refund was about $2,700. For this year, it might be somewhat lower, due to changes in the tax laws and the failure of taxpayers to adjust their withholdings in response. However, if you were to receive in the neighborhood of $2,700, you’d be almost halfway to the annual IRA contribution limit, which, in 2019, is $6,000. (If you’re 50 or older, you can put in up to $7,000). If you have already “maxed out” on your IRA, you could use your refund to fill in gaps you may have in other parts of your investment portfolio.
Pay insurance premiums. Let’s face it – nobody really likes paying insurance premiums. Yet, if you have anyone depending on you, you will certainly need life insurance, and possibly disability insurance as well. And if you want to help protect your financial resources later in life from threats such as an extended – and hugely expensive – stay in a nursing home, you also may want to consider long-term care insurance. Your tax refund could help pay for some of these premiums, boosting your cash flow during the months you would normally be making these payments. Contribute to a college fund. It’s never too soon to begin
saving for college, which has grown increasingly expensive over the last several years. So, if you have young children, you may want to think about investing some or all of your refund into a college-savings account, such as a tax-advantaged 529 plan.
Pay off debts. You might be able to use your refund to pay down some debts – or perhaps even pay off some of your smaller ones. The lower your monthly debt load, the more money you will have available to invest for the future. Keep in mind, though, that you might not want to look at all debts in the same way. For example, putting extra money toward your mortgage might help you pay it off faster, but you’ll also be funding an asset – namely, your house – that might not provide you with the same liquidity as you can get from investments such as stocks and bonds. Help build an emergency fund. By building an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, you can help yourself avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for large, unplanned-for bills, such as a major car repair or an expensive dental procedure. Your tax refund could help build such a fund, with the money ideally being placed in low-risk, liquid vehicles. Clearly, you can help yourself make progress toward a number of your financial goals with your tax refund – so put it to good use. BBM Ron Warden is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. 830.249.8286 | www.edwardjones.com 1580 S. Main Street, Ste. 104 Boerne, Texas 78006
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