Boerne Business Monthly - July 2021 by Distinct Media LLC

Celebrating

Volume 14, Issue 01: July 2021

BOERNE

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Fresh Finds, Fun Vendors & Flavorful Treats

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publisher's note This issue marks the beginning of Boerne Business Monthly’s 14th year! They say that time flies when you’re having fun, so I must be having a blast because it is very hard for me to believe that I have been publishing BBM for that long! As I embark on this 14th year, it makes me smile to know that this is the 157th issue ‑ WOW! Just think of all of the local businesses we’ve featured since that first issue hit the streets in July of 2007. This issue we feature a brand new business that is making the Hill Country Mile experience just a bit more fun, the Boerne Trading Company! Also in this issue we help another local business, ADKF, celebrate their 30th Anniversary! Be sure to read the fun article on how Texas Hill Country Realty came up with a creative way to support a local 4-H group while giving them valuable life experience. On page 22, Ron Warden of Edward Jones shares advice on how to not let your investments take a summer “vacation, ” we have lots of great local news and info and a full Calendar of Events! I love Boerne, I love supporting our local small businesses and I love what I do! Thank you all for a great 14 years! Here’s to many more!!

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28 16 08: congratulations

ADKF Celebrates 30 Years

Naomi Weckesser (830) 755-8693

Robin McCall Dallenbach (210) 551-6333

10: calendar 14: ribbon cuttings 16: cover feature

BOERNE TRADING COMPANY: Fresh Finds, Fun Vendors & Flavorful Treats

22: finances Jim Campbell (210) 838-1896

Steven Karam (210) 414-0105

Don’t Let Investments Go on Vacation article courtesy of Edward Jones

23: event

Boerne Retailers’ Style Show & Shopping Event

26: newsworthy

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local kids:

Local Real Estate Firm Helps 4-H’ers Raise Funds in a Creative Way

30: real estate

Into the Matrix: Virtual Real Estate Sets Records

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ADKF Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Branding Refresh Summer 2021 marks the 30th year anniversary of San Antonio’s largest, locally owned public accounting firm.

ADKF’s founding partners, still active with the firm, Tom Akin, David Doherty, and Howard Klein, established the framework for success when they founded ADKF back in 1991. Since then, the firm has grown organically to a staff of 86 strong and a partner group of ten, totaling nearly 100 employees! Remaining dedicated to furthering the founders’ legacy through extraordinary personal service, has led the

charge with the recent rebrand and new mantra “With You All the Way.” With Scott Kopecky, CPA as Managing Partner and Joe Hernandez, CPA as Chief Operating Officer, ADKF underwent a complete rebranding over the course of 2020, changing its name to simply ADKF (in place of the founders’ names) and refocused on their values and mission to be an eternal part of their community. With a “let’s come together” attitude, ADKF was able to streamline work processes to deal with the workplace challenges that the pandemic had caused. This has afforded ADKF the opportunity to come out on top, being even better than before, and even opening more job opportunities. ADKF is the largest, locally owned public accounting firm in San Antonio, Texas, with branch offices in Boerne and New Braunfels. ADKF is a full-service CPA firm that provides a broad range of tax, audit, bookkeeping, tax controversy, and consulting services. BBM

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JULY EVERY SATURDAY A DAY AT THE FARM 9:00am to 1:00pm Historic Herff Farm | 33 Herff Rd – Boerne The Farmers Market at the Herff Farm is an open-air farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. You can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore their fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. They have events and programs throughout the year during the market including Yoga and Barre-Blend outdoor fitness classes, a monthly gardening workshop, Little Explorers outdoor adventures for young children, guided hikes, live music, and more! JULY 1 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE OF THE HILL COUNTRY 1:30pm to 2:00pm Boerne Chamber of Commerce 121 S. Main St. – Boerne

Calendar of Events GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR RORY THE WARRIOR 1:35pm to 2:05pm Boerne Chamber of Commerce 121 S. Main St. – Boerne JULY 2 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR KISS THE COOK'S 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN BOERNE! 2:00pm to 2:30pm 113 E. Theissen St. – Boerne JULY 3 BLACK RIFLE BLOCK PARTY 9:00am to 1:00pm 101 S. Main St - Boerne Join Black Rifle Coffee Company for a block par ty in downtown Boerne! The VFW will be presenting colors at the beginning of the block par ty; Ana Tracy will be singing the National Anthem. The block par ty will also include: A classic car show · Live music by "The Lost Mule Band" · Food from Cheezy G's Grill & 3 Brothers Pizza Food Trucks · Tequila provided by CODIGO · Dwarf Wrestling sponsored by Montechema Firearms · Hauptstrasse open house ... Plus much more!

JULY 4 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!! INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS!! After Dark | Boerne City Park This spectacular display of fireworks is sponsored by the Boerne Fire Depar tment. Grab a chair, come watch and be amazed at the wonderful show in the sky! Free parking available at Boerne City Park & Champion High School. JULY 6 ABENDKONZERTE 7:30pm to 9:30pm | Main Plaza Park Learn about Boerne’s German heritage with traditional German music and stories of our town’s historic past in this 4-par t outdoor series. JULY 6-8 FAMILY TIE-DYE DAYS! 9:00am to 11:30am Boerne Parks and Recreation Office 1017 Adler Road – Boerne All the tie-dye supplies are provided, you just bring your family and the white garment you want to dye. There is a $5.00 registration fee when you sign up.

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JULY 8 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR MINISTRY OF DANCE GRAND OPENING 3:00pm to 3:30pm 615 S. Main St. – Boerne GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER: HOSTED BY CMG FINANCIAL 5:00pm to 7:00pm | CMG Financial 1022 River Rd Suite 100B – Boerne JULY 9 FAMILY NIGHT AT THE POOL 6:00pm to 8:00pm | Boerne City Pool 106 City Park Road – Boerne Spend an admission free evening at the Boerne Pool. There will be lots of activities and games for swimmers of all ages. Grab your family and friends and come cool off for the evening! TRACY LAWRENCE AT THE ROUNDUP MUSIC VENUE 6:00pm to 11:00pm Doors open at 6:00pm, Opening act Gabe Garcia 8:00-9:00pm, Tracy Lawrence 9:30-11:00pm The Roundup Music Venue 531 FM 3351 N. | Boerne Lawrence has country hits including "How a Cowgirls Says Goodbye", "Sticks and Stones", "Alibis" and MANY MORE! Tickets go on sale May 24th! The event is rain or shine, no refunds. $25 Pre Sale, $30 at Door, $400 Table (6 guests) *Kids 12 & under free. JULY 9-25 CALIFORNIA SUITE AT BOERNE COMMUNITY THEATRE Boerne Community Theatre 907 E. Blanco Rd. – Boerne Neil Simon’s California Suite will end the season with a humorous confection divided into four par ts: various couples engage in conflict and comedy, all set in the same hotel suite. www.boernetheatre.org for ticket info.

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JULY 10 BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL 11:00am to 1:00pm The AgriCultural Museum 102 City Park Road – Boerne Every second and four th Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! This event is free and open to the public. KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR + HISTORIC GUNS PRESENTATION 12:00pm to 3:00pm 402 E. Blanco Road – Boerne The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the oppor tunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like "way back when." Join Frank Graves, an expert on American percussion firearms for an educational presentation before or after you tour the museum. Please email to schedule a personalized tour. JULY 10-11 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Main Plaza | 100 N. Main St. – Boerne

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FOR SALE:

25 SHOOTING CLUB DRIVE – $1,600,000

Beautiful property in great location! Minutes to IH-10 and walking distance to Main Street Boerne! 2 houses! 3.577 acres! Barn/workshop. Room to expand and add house, pool, garages, etc. Must allow 24 hours notice for appointment to view!

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Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce June 2021 Ribbon Cuttings

HAPPY TAILS MOBILE PETTING ZOO Happy Tails Mobile Petting Zoo is a friendly group of humans and animals that come to you for your birthday parties, office parties, weddings, grand openings, special events, etc. Their gentle farm animals and reptiles are specially raised and socialized to interact with children, teens and adults. Happy Tails serves Boerne, San Antonio and our surrounding Hill Country area. Give Happy Tails Mobile Petting Zoo a call at (651) 528-3890 or go to happytailsmobilepettingzoo.com to learn more about booking them for your next party or event!

ALPHA ADVANTAGE BOERNE MEN'S CLINIC Alpha Advantage Boerne Men's Clinic is a male health clinic developed by men, for men. Their virtual and in-person clinics are 100% male staffed for your peace of mind. Reach optimal levels of energy and vitality with their programs designed for ease, comfort and accessibility. Alpha Advantage's team of experienced healthcare providers have over 40 years experience in Men's Health Care. Give them a call at (830) 4282789 or go to alphaadvantage.org to learn more! Alpha Advantage Boerne Men's Clinic is located at 138 TX 46 W. Boerne,TX.

UNDER THE FIG TREE GRAND OPENING Under the Fig Tree is the newest boutique in town! They sell women's fashion clothing, gifts, jewelry and home décor! More to love sizes available as well. They are located at 108 Newton Alley in Boerne, in the Theiss House which is right behind Flashback Funtiques. Call (830) 331-1264 with any questions and be sure to like and follow them on facebook at facebook.com/figtreeboerne! Congratulations Under the Fig Tree, we are so excited for you!

GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE - GONZALEZ AGENCY Jose Gonzalez is an agent with Goosehead Insurance located at 8000 Fair Oaks Pkwy., Suite 208 in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX. Jose joined Goosehead because of his unwavering commitment to take care of his clients. Using cutting edge technology to shop with dozens of "A" rated insurance companies in just a few short minutes, he is able to find the right coverage at a competitive price. Call Jose at (281) 667-6190 or go online agents.gooseheadinsurance.com/tx/fair-oaksranch/8000-fair-oaks-parkway.

HILL COUNTRY HOME AND LAND Hill Country Home & Land specializes in residential, luxury, commercial, and farm & ranch sales! Owners Mike and Carol Schultz, Agent Ariel Brooks Stevens and Broker Steve Bennett not only focus on helping their clients buy or sell, but also participate in supporting communities where they live.They are passionate about the quality of life in our unique area of the globe and through various organizations and opportunities, they are able to make a difference.You can find Hill Country Home and Land at 100 W. Hosack, Ste. 102-103 in Boerne and look visit their website HCHomeandLand. com.You can also call them at (210) 268-3691.

KENDALL COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION The Kendall County Fair Association is the home of the Annual Labor Day Kendall County Fair, Stock Show and Rodeo.They help supply home grown fun in a Carnival, Rodeo and Livestock Show as well as Homestead Heritage Exhibits. Food booths, craft booths, live music, clowns, children's activities and much more! Each evening is capped with a dance with a variety of bands and dance music. Mark your calendars for September 3-5 for the 115th Kendall County Fair ! Interested in sponsoring an event or volunteering your time? Call Kim Flessner at (210) 325-1063 or go online at kcfa.org!

ARP ROOFING & REMODELING ARP Roofing & Remodeling is a factory certified local roofing contractor which specializes in commercial and residential roofing! They also offer spray foam insulation services with 100% financing and no money down. Learn more about them by going to ARP Roofing & Remodeling's website arproofing.com or by calling 210-714-0040!

BOERNE WRESTLING CLUB Whether you want to learn wrestling for sport, competition, or just to get a great workout, Boerne Wrestling Club will meet your needs! Classes focus on technique, drills and conditioning and take place at Grind House Training which is located at 645 S. School St., Boerne.They offer classes which run from September through March and some fun camps.Visit www.boernewrestling.com/ or call Taylor at (806) 341-8088.

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DH REALTY PARTNERS, INC. DH Realty Partners, Inc. is a full-service commercial real estate company, offering brokerage, leasing, management, and accounting. After 56 years of doing business, and with a combined 600+ years of experience, DHRP is a top leader in the commercial real estate business and looks forward to helping you buy or sell your next property. They are located at 801 N. St. Mary's Street in San Antonio. Go to dhrp.us or call (210) 240-3188 to learn more!

VIA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT VANPOOL SERVICE VIA Metropolitan Transit is the local transit authority in San Antonio. Partnered with Enterprise, VIA offers HOV and Vanpool which travels 100 miles outside of San Antonio, including all of the Boerne area. Learn more about Via's Vanpool Service by going to online at viainfo.net/vanpool or by calling (210) 362-2380!

LIV AT BOERNE HILLS LIV at Boerne Hills is a brand-new 62 and better senior living community with an on-site wellness center & located in the beautiful scenic Texas Hill Country. Spacious and open floor plans in one-bedroom, twobedroom and duplex apartment home options. Their active-adult community is full of exciting amenities like a sparkling swimming pool, clubroom with a demonstration kitchen, fully equipped fitness center, yoga studio, arts & crafts studio, on-site salon, a bark park and more! Give them a call at 830-431-9049 to set up an appointment to tour. Vsit livboerne.com for more information. They are at 3 Shooting Club Rd. in Boerne!

ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES BOERNE Always Best Care Senior Services Boerne combines national strength and standards with local accessibility and personal service. Your local Always Best Care team will be helping families throughout Boerne and the Texas Hill Country providing non-medical in-home care, independent and assisted living referral services. The caregivers at Always Best Care Senior Services Boerne are trained and insured to provide the safest and highest level of personal care. Learn more by going here: alwaysbestcare.com/tx/boerne.com.

HANDMADE ON MAIN Handmade on Main is your one-stop handmade shop! They sell local goods from local folks including: home, bath, body, toffee, popcorn, candles, crocheted stuffed animals, plants, olive oils, ceramics, tea towels, play dough sensory boxes, wooden signs and décor, and so much more! Stop by and visit Handmade on Main at 347 N. Main St. Boerne, TX or shop online handmadeonmainboerne.com!

KIM DOLCH INSURANCE/FARMERS INSURANCE Thoroughly understanding your perspective and identifying the insurance coverage that best fits your needs is Kim's goal! Kim and the Farmer's Insurance team have the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options - whether that's auto, home, renters, recreational, business insurance and more. Kim Dolch/Farmers Insurance is located at 10004 Johns Road in Boerne. Give her a call at (210) 545-4454, email kdolch1@farmersagent.com or go online farmersagent.com/kdolch1 to learn more!

HOME HELPERS HOME CARE OF TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Home Helpers Home Care of Texas Hill Country is an In-Home Health Care Agency. They provide services which include respite care, 24/7 live-in care, companionship, nutrition/meal planning, and specialized care. Learn more about Home Helpers Home Care of Texas Hill Country by going online at homehelpershomecare. com/texas-hill-country/ or calling (830) 535-2009.

LA CALABRIA PIZZERIA & CATERING La Calabria Pizzeria is a family owned restaurant and catering company. Wood fired cuisine cooked with only the finest ingredients. Based in Comfort, TX at Riven Rock Ranch - located at 390 Hermann Sons Rd. Comfort, TX 78013. La Calabria is currently open on Fridays 5-8pm and Saturdays Noon-8pm, stop by and enjoy some delicious wood-fired pizza! It's best to make a reservation by calling (830) 254-4235 or going online lacalabriapizzeria.com

GILDED PALM AESTHETIC SPA Gilded Palm is a unique physician-operated medispa that focuses on results and becoming one's best self. The goal is to put the fun back into beauty while rejuvenating! Some of the services used to revive and restore a more youthful appearance include neurotoxins, dermal fillers, nonsurgical mini facelifts (called PDO threads), chemical peels, PRP facials, and microneedling. Maintenance is extremely important in age management which is why memberships and treatment packages are also available. Each guest is unique and requires an individualized combination of treatments to achieve their desired, radiant results. Stop by the spa at 100 W. Hosack St., Unit 104 in Boerne and help us welcome this great new business to our community! Call Jessie of Gilded Palm Aesthetic Spa at 830-488-7389 or go online gildedpalmspa.com to schedule an appointment or for more information!

LIVING WELL FAMILY MEDICINE AND AESTHETICS Living Well Family Medicine and Aesthetics is a direct primary care that is patient focused and patient centered. They see patients of all ages - from infants to elders - and are available for you no matter the day or time if a need arises. Personalized preventive care is what Living Well specializes in because studies show this type of health care guards against diseases, limits the need for specialist referrals, and decreases hospital visits. Living Well offers Dermatology, Orthopedic, Women's Health, Men's Health, Pediatrics, Telemedicine & Video Visits, Sick Visits, Physicals, Home Visits, and so much more. Stop by and visit Living Well Family Medicine and Aesthetics' location in Bergheim located at 1 FM-3351 S. Suite 135 or their Boerne location located at 138 TX 46 W. Boerne. Give them a call at (830) 630-9020 or visit their website lwfmboerne.com to learn more about services or to set up an appointment!

KCA SERVICES 48TH ANNIVERSARY KCA Services is the longest standing Chamber member! They celebrated their 48th Anniversary and some exciting news - Denny Plumbing has merged forces with KCA Services! KCA Services has provided quality in-home service and installation since 1973! From installation and maintenance to repair and replacement, turn to KCA for all of your home's heating, cooling or plumbing needs all year long. Indoor air quality, zone control systems, thermostat installation, duct cleaning, attic insulation and home automation are a few of the many high quality services that KCA offers to the Kendall County area. We are so excited for KCA Services and Denny Plumbing and can’t wait to see what the next 48 years brings! Give them a call at (830) 816-1879 or go to kcaservices.net to schedule.

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FRESH FINDS, FUN VENDORS & FLAVORFUL TREATS

article by Lauren Stumberg | photos by Ron Pritchett Boerne’s Hill Country Mile constantly tops the lists of “must-dos” in the Texas hill country. Locals and visitors alike love to stroll, shop, eat and drink along this charming stretch of Main Street. The recent addition of the Boerne Trading Company has made this local attraction even more fun! Owners, Brad Dickey and Jennifer Blankenship, a local couple with an entrepreneurial spirit, (they also own The Bubble Tea Factory) sought to create a space full of unique finds from a hand-picked selection of vendors. Once they had secured the perfect spot, a historical building from the 1890’s located right in the center of Boerne’s busy Main Street, Brad and Jennifer quickly got to work! “We began reaching out to the businesses we had envisioned for the space. The store currently has about 20 vendors and we are proud of the eclectic mix of creativity that we have within the Boerne Trading pictured above: Some of the many vendors behind the fun goods and sweet treats you will find inside of the Boerne Trading Company!

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Company,” said Brad. “Many of the businesses that we have here at BTC were on the verge of needing to do something bigger. They had grown beyond just having a weekend booth at a trade show or market days or had been doing online sales but were ready for a storefront. They were ready to take the next step, but maybe didn’t need an entire building. When we approached them with the idea of being able to be a part of something bigger it really appealed to them,” added Jennifer. According to vendor Erin Johnson of Sweet E’s Treats, “I have really enjoyed the friendships that have been made within BTC, as well as the business collaborations and feedback since being in the building.” Within the walls of the BTC are everything from Sunshine Woodworks’

Jennifer Blankenship and Brad Dickey, owners of the Boerne Tra ding Company and Dip Ice Cream.

custom yard games, The Cactus Daughter, a mother/daughter owned boutique, adorable baby blankets from Baby Vibez, fun custom tumblers, cutting boards and wood creations from Peachy Llama Designs and even jewelry and bow-ties crafted from antique fabrics and kimonos by artisan-owned Cultural Detours. The Anna’s Hat even offers genuine Panama hats, made with the best quality of straw fibers in Ecuador. Looking for something for your home? BTC has hand-crafted soy blend candles and flameless wax melts from White Oak Co., stunning macramé wall hangings from Little Hazel-Knots, luxurious leather goods and pillows from Hill Country Designs, antiques by Trish and one-of-a-kind tables, furniture, cutting boards and coasters from Black-Ty Creations! One of the most special things about the Boerne Trading Company is that they have an entire room dedicated to kid vendors! “Our daughter, Bristol, started her own soap company this past September. We have been incredibly impressed with her drive and her work initiative. Along the way, it really opened our eyes to these other incredibly talented kids who are doing some really impressive things,” said Jennifer. The child vendors are treated exactly the same as the adult vendors as well, with the goal being to help them learn and grow. BTC requires them to have a business name and DBA, go get a Sales and Use permit and to get a Facebook and Instagram account. According to Jennifer, “I love that if you give a kid a chance they can really impress you with what they are capable of. I also feel like these kiddos will really have an advantage and can go far having already had this type of experience under their belt at such a young age! I have also been impressed with how much these kids are here, working their businesses and talking to customers. It’s definitely rewarding being able to watch them grow their businesses.” The kid vendors include Blankenship Soap Company offering handmade soaps, continued on page 18

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bath bombs and bath salts, Angels from the Sea with beautiful seashell and epoxy keepsakes and jewelry, Last Resort Designs is a group of siblings that creates custom quilts, hot pads, tea towels and so much more, Mallory’s Boutique has a collection of fun earrings and jewelry, Wildrye sells grass-fed beef from his family ranch and Blue Oak Iron Works makes impressive chess boards, sling shots and other fun creations from wood and iron! And to put the icing on the cake, or should we say sprinkles on the ice cream, if it’s a tasty treat you are looking for then you are definitely in the right place! Not only does the Boerne Trading Company offer individual to-go charcuterie goodness from Bountiful Grazing and the most delightful hand-spun cotton candy from Sweet E’s Treats, there is an entire ice cream shop, Dip, located in the front room of the building! True to its name, Dip offers tasty soft serve ice cream that you can then dip in a selection of flavored dips and toppings. Currently they offer three dip flavors, Cotton Candy, Orange and Chocolate, but will soon offer six additional dip flavors that include Birthday Cake, Caramel, Butterscotch, Toasted Coconut, Blue Raspberry and Peanut Butter. For the toppings, choose from Cookie Monster, Grasshopper, Funfetti, Orange Cream, Brownie Lover and Cotton Candy – which includes some of Sweet E’s actual cotton candy on top! They offer a selection of ice cream floats too! Brad and Jennifer say that it has been fun watching the Boerne Trading Company come to be. “We love offering this amazing group of vendors a space where they can truly showcase their amazing talents and creations, offering up fun and unique treats on Main and giving Boerne another awesome spot to add to our hill country charm!” BBM

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JULY 15 LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY! 7:00pm to 9:00pm Amphitheater at the Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main - Boerne The Lone Star Swing Orchestra will be featured at July's Live! At the Library. This is a band that is filled with musicians from all over the Hill Country. They are quite fun! Bring a lawn chair or blankets to sit on. JULY 16 MOVIE NIGHT WITH REX! MOVIE IN THE PARK - THE CROODS A NEW AGE! 7:00pm | Main Plaza Park Join Rex and the rest of the Parks and Rec crew as they watch a movie at Main Plaza! Pre-activity will begin at 7:00pm, so grab a chair or blanket and come join for a fun time! NIGHT HIKES FOR ADULTS: TRACKS AND SCAT 7:00pm to 8:30pm Cibolo Center for Conservation 140 City Park Rd. – Boerne Join professional naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to examine the tracks and signs of our native animals of the Cibolo. Enjoy the evening while hiking through the riparian forest and live oak, marsh, and savannah. Get a chance to see native wildlife up close. Learn how to preserve tracks to take with you for study all while learning about the animal’s habitats, natural history, and species identification. Please bring a flashlight and your water bottle. $10 per member $15 per non-member. JULY 20 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE GARDEN FLOWER SHOP 1:30pm to 2:00pm Boerne Chamber of Commerce 121 S. Main St. – Boerne continued on page 25

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incur immediate taxes and penalties – they are designed to provide you with income during your retirement years. Similarly, you may have other investments for other purposes, such as a 529 education savings plan. Here’s the key point: Goals-based investing, by its nature, can help ensure your portfolio is always working on your behalf, in the way you intended. Invest for growth. Ideally, hard work produces results, and one of the main results you want from your investments is growth – that is, you want your investments to appreciate in value so they can eventually help you meet your goals. But if you are overconcentrated in vehicles such as certificates of deposit (CDs) and government securities, you may end up lowering your growth potential. That’s not to say that CDs and Treasury bills are in some sense “lazy.” They can provide you with income and help you reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio. But to achieve most of your goals, you’ll need a reasonable number of growth-oriented investments working for you, with the exact percentage based on your needs and life stages. Check your progress. How else can you ensure your investments aren’t just taking it easy? By checking up on them. If you follow a buy-and-hold strategy, your portfolio shouldn’t require many changes if it already reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Too much buying and selling could jeopardize your ability to follow a consistent, long-term strategy. However, “buy and hold” doesn’t mean “buy and forget.” By reviewing your portfolio at least once a year, you can determine if your investments are performing as they should. If they’re not working for you as you’d like, you may need to make some changes. If you’re traveling this summer, relax and enjoy yourself – but keep those investments working hard. BBM

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GVTC Communications decided to hold the 2021 Annual Meeting virtually for the safety of customers and team members. This year, GVTC continued its tradition of welcoming newly elected and returning members to its board of directors and announcing an increase in Capital Credits for GVTC members by live-streaming the meeting to their members. GIVE A WARM WELCOME Four of the five elected members to the GVTC Board of Directors included incumbents who’ve served them well, and they see great potential for the company in these years to follow. Positions are threeyear terms and are as follows: • Incumbent Robert (Bob) Baron was reelected to serve as Director of District I, Position 2 over their challenger Rick J. Tobias. • Incumbent Mike Scott was reelected to serve as Director of District II, Position 4 over their challenger Brad Moore. • Incumbent Rhonda Zunker was reelected to serve as Director of District II, Position 6 over their challenger Scotty Trawick. • Incumbent Rita Wenthold was reelected to serve as Director of District III, Position 2 over their challenger Frank Diaz, Jr. • First-time elected official, Lorie Winkler, was elected to serve as Director of District II, Position 2 over Incumbent Geri Browne. Congratulations to the elected GVTC Board of Directors! PROVIDING GREATER VALUE This month, GVTC distributed its largest Capital Credits in the history of the company totaling $7.5 million, an increase from its 2019 issuance of $7.25 million. Led by the GVTC Board of Directors, GVTC has released more than $57 million over the last

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