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Also in this issue, Boerne’s Mayor Mike Schultz catches us up on what’s going on with the City, Ron Warden of Edward Jones gives us some handy tips on how to keep our investments working consistently and effectively, and as always, we have lots of local community news, info and events to check out. I hope you all have a wonderful summer filled with plenty of fun in the sun with family and friends! Lauren Stumberg Publisher
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16: cover feature MEMBER FDIC
Wheeler’s Western Outfitters: Making a Big Impact in Our Community by Jacqueline Knox
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Kendall County Wild Game Dinner Becomes Stand Alone 501(c)(3)
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Boerne’s New City Hall and Utilities 29: HQ Getting Started
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If you have been reading my column these last six years, you know I like to highlight the great work of our city employees and our area first responders. In May we recognized Municipal Clerks Week to thank Linda Zartler, assistant city manager, Lori Carroll, city secretary, and Siria Arreola, deputy city secretary for their efforts to ensure we follow all applicable laws pertaining to local governance. The role of the Municipal Clerk is often a misunderstood position. These are the city officials who maintain the integrity of the election process, ensure transparency and access to city records, facilitate the city’s legislative process, and record local government
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history. The City Secretary acts as the compliance officer for federal, state, and local laws, including the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act, and serves as the filing authority for campaign finance reports and financial disclosure statements. We also held the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremonies at the Boerne Police Department to honor the vital services that law enforcement professionals provide to keep our communities safe. We had Police Chief Jim Kohler, Kendall County Sheriff Al Auxier, and City of Fair Oaks Ranch Police Chief Scott Rubin along with a large group of officers from each agency. This is a wonderful chance each year
when I get the honor and privilege of recognizing the important work these men and women do every day. The entire week of May 13-19 was National Police Week celebrated by local, state and federal agencies throughout the country. On May 15 we had the chance to thank two outgoing city council members for their volunteer service on the council - Craig Colvin and Charlie Boyd, IV were recognized for their active participation in our local governance. The oath of office was then administered to Joe Anzollitto, Steven Tye, and Tim Handren as they joined our city council team for the next two years. Mayor pro tem Nina Woolard was reappointed to serve on those rare occasions that I cannot fulfill a mayoral duty. Congratulations to all. Each year our award-winning public library team holds a volunteer appreciation dinner. I want to take a minute to extend my heartfelt thanks for the time and talent these folks provide to support our public library operations. A successful library can only thrive with assistance from the many people who are committed to its success. Last year nearly 130 volunteers were engaged in the library’s efforts. What people should know is that library volunteers gave more than 10,000 hours valued at almost $250,000; this is a sum the city would not be able to match year after year. No doubt you have heard about, or maybe even attended, the ground breaking ceremony for our new City Hall and Boerne Utilities headquarters. It was a beautiful day and we are very excited about finally getting this building started. For a quick look at a fun video of the event, check out the city’s website at www.boerne-tx.gov or visit my Mayor Mike Schultz Facebook page. School’s out for summer; the Boerne public pool is open; and the summer series of concerts and movies in the park are in full swing. I hope you and your family have a fun and safe summer!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THROUGH JULY SUMMER LEARNING ODYSSEY: GALLERY DISPLAY:TWO-STEP YOUR WAY THROUGH HISTORIC TEXAS DANCE HALLS 9:00am to 6:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library Gallery 451 Main Street – Boerne Texas dance halls are as diverse and vast as Texas itself.The photos presented illustrate this and are a reminder of what we have and what we are at risk of losing without preservation efforts. This gallery display is provided by the Texas Dance Hall Preservation Society. Free. THROUGH JULY SUMMER LEARNING ODYSSEY: HISTORY OF BOERNE MUSIC 9:00am to 6:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library; Second-Floor Gallery Wall 451 Main Street – Boerne Did you know Boerne operates the oldest continuing German band outside of Germany? Head upstairs to our second-floor gallery wall to discover more about the Boerne Village Band as well as other musical performers of days gone by. Free.
EVERY SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9:00am | Historic Herff Farm 33 Herff Road – Boerne The mission of The Farmers Market at the Cibolo is to provide area residents the opportunity to buy Hill Country grown and produced products and support local farmers and specialty vendors. If it’s homemade, handmade or fresh and tasty, you can get it at the Farmers Market at the Cibolo.
KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR 12:00pm to 3:00pm | 402 E. Blanco – Boerne In honor of the 100 years passing since the death of Anton Wilhelm Christian or William Kuhlmann, the Boerne Area Historical Society will open the doors of the Kuhlmann-King House and Kitchen on Historic Hill in Boerne every second Saturday, for a look inside the life of early pioneers in Texas. Free Event. Please email to schedule a personalized tour. bahps@mail.com.
JUNE 5 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR CIBOLO CREEK DERMATOLOGY GROUP 1:30pm to 2:00pm 120 Dietert Ave Bldg 300 – Boerne
SECOND SATURDAY ART BEAT 4:00pm to 8:00pm | Throughout Boerne Does the Love of Art Make Your Heart Beat Faster? Boerne shops and art galleries are teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine art experience.Take a walk on the art side every second Saturday of the month from 4 - 8pm. Look for the flashy banners displayed throughout Boerne.
JUNE 9 SECOND SATURDAY AUTHOR SIGNING 11:00 am to 1:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 Main Street – Boerne The Second Saturday Author Signing for June will feature local author J.J. McFarland. He will be on hand signing his historical novel "His Name is Jacob Harris." J. J. McFarland meets with the Writers Round Table Group at the PHPL.
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JUNE 14 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR SAINT TRYPHON FARM & VINEYARDS 11:30am to 12:00pm 24 Wasp Creek Rd. – Boerne GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY SWIM LESSONS BY MS. CAROL. 1:30pm to 2:00pm | 8 Coughran Rd. – Boerne GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5: SPONSORED BY THE CIBOLO NATURE CENTER 5:00pm to 7:00pm | Herff Farm 33 Herff Road – Boerne JUNE 15 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR BOERNE VISION CENTER 5:00pm to 5:30pm | 124 E. Bandera Rd., Ste. 403 – Boerne JUNE 15-17 BOERNE BERGES FEST Kendall County Fair Grounds 1307 River Road – Boerne It doesn't have to be October for people to gather and celebrate German culture in America. The 3-day, family-friendly festival centers around the German heritage of the Boerne area and commandeers Boerne's Main Street on Father's Day weekend for an old fashioned community parade and then continues with the "Festival in the Hills" at Herff Park/ Kendall County Fairgrounds.The Boerne Berges Fest boasts music from one of Texas' best German folk bands, the Berges Fest Parade, dachshund races, carnival rides for people of all ages, and much much more! BergesFest.com continued on page 23
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Summer is here – and so is vacation season. Americans spend a lot on their summer getaways – more than $100 billion in 2017 alone, as reported in Travel and Leisure magazine. When you hit the road, you will enjoy getting away from your regular tasks, but there's one part of your life that should never take a break – your investments. To keep your investments working consistently and efficiently for you, consider these suggestions: Match the right investment with the right “job.” You hire an electrician to install a light fixture, you employ a plumber to clear a clogged drain, and you would not expect either one to work on the other's project. In a way, this view of a division of labor is similar to how you might look at different investments. In general, you purchase stocks with the hope of achieving the growth necessary to help you meet long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. On the other hand, when you purchase certain fixedrate investments such as certificates of deposit (CDs) or money market accounts, you know they won't provide as much growth potential, but are available to fund a short-term goal – such as a dream vacation. Evaluate investments’ performance relative to your goals. Some people think the only way to evaluate their investments’ performance is to track them against a well-known market index, such as the S&P 500. However, using an index as a measuring stick has some drawbacks, one of which is the lack of a personal connection to your situation. Look at it this way: In many types of organizations, you typically go through performance reviews, where your work is assessed in terms of how well it helped you move toward your goals – and you can follow the same process with your investments. Specifically, you can mea-
sure their performance by how effective they are in helping you move toward your financial objectives. For example, if you need your portfolio to provide you with a certain rate of return to meet specific retirement goals at a designated age, but you find that you are not currently on track toward meeting these goals, you may need to adjust your investment mix to potentially provide you with a higher return. Be aware, though, that seeking higher return potential will likely mean taking on more risk. You may want to consult with a financial professional to make sure you find a risk/ reward ratio suitable for your goals and risk tolerance. Look for hard-working investments. Some investments work especially hard. Some stocks, or investments containing stocks, pay dividends. Instead of taking the dividends, you can choose to reinvest them, purchasing even more shares – and increased share ownership is one key to helping build financial resources for the long term. Dividend reinvestment is typically automatic, so once you have chosen this option, there's really no extra work on your part. (Keep in mind, though, that companies are not obligated to pay dividends, and they can be reduced or eliminated at any time.) In the investing arena, as in many endeavors, hard work can be rewarding. So look for opportunities to keep your investments gainfully employed throughout your life. BBM
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Making A Big Impact in Our Community article by Jacqueline Knox
On May 8th, Wheeler’s Western Outfitters concluded their first ever community fundraising program called “Wheeler’s Big Win.” For the program, Wheeler’s partnered with 16 local non-profits and school groups and created a prize package worth more than $5,000, which contained a custom pair of Lucchese Boots, a Yeti Tundra 65 and a $3,000 Wheeler’s Western Outfitters gift card. “We wanted to help and support deserving groups that came through our door and the Big Win provided them a great opportunity to raise funds. We were especially excited to help smaller organizations raise money,” owner Cliff Wheeler said. In order to enter, community members gave $20 donations to any of the local groups involved, which then entered the donor into
the giveaway and earned them a free t-shirt from Wheeler’s Western Outfitters. The program was a huge success, raising $71,840, which surpassed the initial estimates. “I was dumbfounded. I had no idea it would be that much. I was grateful that they were able to make that much for their organizations,” Wheeler said when asked how he felt after hearing the total amount raised. The Wheeler’s store personally raised a total of $600 and rewarded the top two fundraising groups, Summit Christian Academy and Open Trail Ranch, with $300 each. “We have always enjoyed serving and giving back, this just allowed us to do it with organizations in our community,” Wheeler said.
The organizations involved in Wheeler’s Big Win were Boerne Bulls Youth Football, Boerne Champion FFA, Boerne Young Life, Boerne Young Lives, Champion High School PTO, Cibolo Creek Elementary PTO, Comfort Elementary PTA, Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary PTO, Heart of the Hills Barrel Racing, Kendall County Cowboy Church, Kendall County Women’s Shelter, Open Trail Ranch, Ridin’ The River Cowboy Fellowship, Summit Christian Academy, Tapatio Ladies’ Club and The Pink Berets.
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Rhonda & Cliff Wheeler, Owners of Wheeler’s Western Outfitters photo by Pritchett Photography
A ONE-STOP DESTINATION STORE Longtime Boerne residents, Cliff and Rhonda Wheeler, own Wheeler’s Western Outfitters. The couple bought the store in 2011 with a dream to grow the business. Since then, the store has become a beloved Boerne site, giving the local community a place to shop for all things boutique fashion, western, equine, and hunting without having to drive all the way into San Antonio. Since Wheeler’s is family owned and operated, the store is a great environment for all ages. Their customers are treated like they are part of the family and the Wheeler’s team takes great pride in being able to deliver that kind of service. Wheeler’s main focus is providing
Wheeler’s Western Outfitters offers a wide selection of apparel and accessories for the whole family. photo by B.Simply Photography
their customers with the best quality products possible. Their amazing staff is full of real hunters, ranchers, ropers and farmers, which allows them to give the best advice to their customers based on actual experience. “It is important to us that we provide only products that our family and team members would use or wear. That gives us the ability to give customers honest advice,” said Wheeler. Because of their desire to become a one-stop destination, the store has gone through major renovations based on the needs of their customers. After purchasing the store,
photo by B.Simply Photography
Wheeler’s decided to grow their product selection, which meant expanding from the original building to now three buildings that span 40,000 square feet. They began offering main street fashions in their new
Wheeler’s Boutique area (fashion brands like Ivy Jane, Tasha Polizzi, Roja, and Uncle Frank), as well as a full line of western wear for men and women. These additions joined their line up of high-quality Western and English tack, roping supplies, archery equipment, a full selection of pet food and supplies, hunting gear and knives, lawn and garden supplies, and much more. This was a huge step towards Cliff and Rhonda’s goal of turning the store into a full-service destination. This expansion has also allowed the addition of a new archery range so customers can tryout products in the store. Also, Wheeler’s now has their very own horse trailer building, which houses the ultimate selection of horse, stock and living quarters trailers. The horse trailer building also has an exclusive trailerwashing bay. Horse trailer continued on page 18
photo by Pritchett Photography
photo by Pritchett Photography
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owners are now able to get their trailers cleaned and shined right here in Boerne. Wheeler’s offers quality products, honest advice and friendly service. The entire Wheeler’s team works hard to provide the best products and meet the needs of their wide range of customers. From women looking for their next special outfit to farmers, ranchers, and anyone else who loves
photos by Pritchett Photography
the great outdoors … Wheeler’s has you covered. Cliff Wheeler was quick to point out that they couldn’t have done any of this without their loyal customers. “We would like to thank all of our customers who have joined us on this journey. To us, they are part of the Wheeler’s Family,” said Wheeler. You really just need to see it for yourself and rediscover this Boerne treasure. Wheeler’s Western Outfitters is located right off Interstate 10 at Exit 553. They can also be found online at WheelersFeed.com. The entire Wheeler’s team is here to help you and bring you into the Wheeler’s family. BBM
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May include science, art, cooking, building castles, fashion and more! $20 members/$25 non members. Please provide a lunch, sunscreen, water bottle and hat.
Session C: Explore Monday-Wednesday, 2pm-4:30pm
May include inside/outside games, new games, treasure hunts and more! $20 members/$25 nonmembers. Snack provided, bring water and sunscreen and hat.
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Session D: Wacky Water Fun Thursdays Only, 9am-4:30pm
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Water games, team water games and MORE water games! $40 members/$50 non members. Please provide a lunch, sunscreen, water bottle and hat.
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Contact Matt Bueno at mattb@ymcasatx.org for session A questions! Contact Christine Schoch at christines@ymcasatx.org for sessions B, C, & D questions!
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Kendall County Wild Game Dinner Becomes StandAlone 501(c)(3)! photos by William Houghton Photography
Created in 2011, the Kendall County Wild Game Dinner was the brainchild of Beca Short, who at that time served as the chair of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce board. “We wanted to create something that we could build on and continue for years to come,” said Short. “We had a vision of sharing good food with our friends
and neighbors all while being able to give back to our area youth.” The event was a huge success from the get-go and has gotten bigger and better with each year. With over 4,000 people in attendance, the Kendall County Wild Game Dinner had taken on a life of its own. Eventually the Chamber encouraged
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“Thank you Sonora Title for your help and professionalism with the closing for our clients. In our business of helping our owners build their own home, it is refreshing to engage with someone who ‘gets it’.” the co-chairs of the event, Karen Daly and Beca Short, to run the event independent of the Chamber and continue to grow it. Now, the Kendall County Wild Game Dinner has become a standalone 501(c)(3). “We are very excited about this next step for the Wild Game Dinner,” said Short. “It gives us the opportunity to give back to the youth of our area in a big way!” According to Short, in the seven years that the event has been taking place they have netted about $650,000! “We will continue to award scholarships through the event, and are looking to give a minimum of four, $2500 scholarships in 2018. However, now we will also be able to assist other youth organizations as well. One of our main benefactors will be the Kendall County Junior Livestock Association, however there are lots of additional groups that will be able to benefit and we encourage them to apply,” added Short. “Just as an example, kids can apply for assistance to attend 4-H or FFA Leadership Camps, we can help out the local school agriculture or 4-H programs if they are in need, we really just want to give all the proceeds back to our area youth! When we say ‘we do it for the kids,’ we mean it!” In fact, the Kendall County Wild Game Dinner is run by a team of volunteers. Everyone from the co-chairs of the event to the cook teams, and all the countless volunteers in between donate their time and efforts because they love this event! “We love the fact that we provide family fun and entertainment at a reasonable price so that all can enjoy it. We love the fact that we, hands down, have the best food of any of these dinners in the State of Texas. Yes, that is a big and bold statement, but if you’ve been, you know this to be a fact! Our cook teams are handpicked. Our cooks are not
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professionals, they simply love to cook. If you ask any of them “why do you cook?” the answer is simple, “because Beca or Karen asked.” All are friends and family. We could not do this without the help and dedication of over 500 volunteers. They are a great bunch of folks who jump in where needed to lend a hand,” said Beca. This year’s event will take place on November 3rd and will take place back where it began, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds; Tickets are $25. “We can’t wait to see you there!”BBM
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JUNE 16 BOERNE BERGES FEST PARADE 10:00am to 11:00am | Hill Country Mile – Boerne The Berges Fest Parade feature family friendly floats and musical entries.There are prizes for the Most Unique, Best Costume, Best Court Float and Best Musical Entry. JUNE 17 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 19 ABENDKONZERTE 7:30pm to 9:00pm | Main Plaza 100 North Main – Boerne Evening concerts with the Boerne Village Band JUNE 20 INSTAGRAM:THE NEXT BEST THING! (WORKSHOP) 11:30am to 1:30pm | Boerne Chamber Boardroom 121 S. Main Street – Boerne Debi Burrows, Owner/Head Storyteller/Strategist of Penguin Suits will present a class on Instagram as a marketing strategy. $5 per person workshop only, $15 per person workshop and lunch. JUNE 21 FIRST DAY OF SUMMER LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY – JOHN BOYD 7:00pm | PHPL Amphitheater 451 N. Main – Boerne Head over to the Amphitheater behind the library (weather permitting) for two hours of free live music! John Boyd performs roots rock, pop and Americana. While there is some seating, if you want to ensure your comfort feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets. THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT: BACKYARD WILDLIFE 7:00pm | Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road – Boerne Educators from Southern Wildlife Rehab, Inc. will introduce us to some of the wildlife you often find in your own backyard. SWR will bring some live animals for you to meet (but not touch) as we learn more about how to live in harmony with wildlife. Includes a craft for children! Members ($8), Non-Members ($10), Kids 7-17 ($5) JUNE 23 BOERNE SHOP-A-PALOOZA 10:00am to 4:00pm | Main Street – Boerne Boerne Shop-A-Palooza is a day full of Shopping fun. Your Ticket is your GAMEBOARD for this event. The GAMEBOARD has different items to be purchased or amounts spent at participating stores and restaurants.You receive Raffle Tickets for each of the items marked off on your Gameboard. Prizes are amazing, there are lots of gift card trees as well as the GRAND PRIZE....Boerne Cash, A Shopping Spree at many of our Boerne Shops and Restaurants.
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Only 400 tickets for sale, make sure you get yours. $25.00 (Standard charge) Contact Boerne Parks and Rec for Tickets or visit ci.boerne.tx.us BACON AND BEER FEST 12:00pm | Random 11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd – Boerne The 4th annual Bacon and Beer Fest at Random! A variety of food trucks and Bovines & Fins will be Makin’ Bacon in Boerne! Free Entry. HOT ROD NIGHT – LIVE MUSIC! 6:30pm | Soda Pops 103 N. Main – Boerne 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..."Bring a chair and git over
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here!" Dates subject to change due to weather! JUNE 23 CONCERT IN THE CAVE: SUMMER SOLSTICE 7:30pm | Cave with out a Name:Throne Room 325 Kreutzberg Rd. – Boerne Enjoy an eclectic mixture of uplifting, contemporary acoustic songs, ancient instrumentation, improvisation, and contemplation celebrating the Summer Solstice. Advance Tickets: $25, At the door: $30 JUNE 25 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne
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GVTC Returns $6 Million to Members
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As a non-profit entity, GVTC returns any revenues over and above its operating expenses back to its members in the form of Capital Credits. Over the years, GVTC's wise financial decisions have allowed the cooperative to give back an impressive $73 million dollars to its members in Capital Credits. This year, GVTC is proud to announce a record Capital Credit issuance amounting to $6 million. President and CEO, Ritchie T. Sorrells stated, “GVTC’s ability to issue annual Capital Credits this size is all thanks to the great leadership of its Board of Directors and hard work from employees who enhance the quality of life in their communities!” The GVTC Board of Directors annually reviews the financial status of the cooperative to determine whether or not a refund is feasible and if so, by how much. They strive to operate in a practical business manner so that the members will continue to have the very best communication services at the lowest possible cost. Overall, GVTC’s mission is to ensure the long-term viability of the company by providing the best value in communication services and enhancing the quality of life in their communities.
Capital Credits are an important part of reaffirming this mission and Creating Fiercely Loyal Customers.
About GVTC:
GVTC is an award-winning fiber optics communications provider delivering high-speed Internet, digital cable TV, phone and interactive home security monitoring to residential and business customers in far north San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and South Central Texas. GVTC offers Internet connection speeds up to 1 Gbps and symmetrical broadband connections, up to 100 Mbps. GVTC’s wholesale carrier transport network delivers Ethernet data delivery between San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston, with access to remote Texas markets. The company organized the GVTC GigaRegion®, a unique private-public partnership with the cities of Boerne, Bulverde and Gonzales. The GVTC GigaRegion® markets the benefits of a fiber network, along with economic incentives, to compete for jobs and improve quality of life. The company’s philanthropic arm, The GVTC Foundation, is celebrating more than a decade of charitable giving. With more than $2.6 million in contributions throughout GVTC’s service area. BBM
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JUNE 25 A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH AMERICAN HISTORY 10:00am to 11:00am | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N Main Street – Boerne An interactive sing-a-long concert with Lloyd H. Miller featuring original songs inspired by true stories of great journeys in American history. Come prepared to sing, dance, find out some amazing things you didn’t know… and go home with a book so you can learn more! JUNE 26 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK 11:30am to 12:00pm 1381 S. Main St., (inside Walmart) – Boerne CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne JUNE 28 GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5: SPONSORED BY BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK 5:00pm to 7:00pm 8711 Village Drive, Suite 114 – San Antonio
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THUNDERBOLT TACOS ThunderBolt Tacos is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Cristopher and Rosalía Brown. Rosalía grew up and lived most of her life in Mexico City and the surrounding Central Mexico area growing up was one with an active and happy kitchen. Cristopher grew up in Corpus Christi TX. in the rich tradition of Tex-Mex food and then lived more than 20 years in Central Mexico. The Hernández-Brown family moved to the Boerne area from Querétaro in 2014 and decided to share their love for Tacos and Tamales. In ThunderBolt Tacos, Rosalía and Cristopher have blended the rich and robust food flavors of their childhoods to create a unique menu for your enjoyment. You can find Thunderbolt Taco at 905 S. Main Street in Boerne, their phone number is (830) 331-1122 and be sure to visit their website for their menu at thurnderbolttacos.com
TEXAS RANCHES FOR SALE Texas Ranches for Sale has moved their offices to a beautiful new location between Boerne and Comfort, Texas at 609 FM 289, Comfort. Owner/Broker Ken Hoerster and his dedicated team have helped TRFS become one of the top brokerage companies in the state. We currently serve over 52 counties in the Hill Country, South Texas, and West Texas. Through our dealings with ranches ranging in size from 15 to 12,000+ acres, TRFS has formed and implemented a well-rounded marketing plan, and their track record proves it. Additionally, their website texasrachesforsale.com provides information regarding financing, range management, wildlife management, investments, and 1031 exchanges. You can contact Ken at (830) 249-9339 for more information.
CHRISTINA HOME DESIGNS Christina Home Designs Owner Christina Eadie sells home decor products, mainly table tops and kitchen products. She also has a new line of products, her vegan handbags. They are man made, not cow made! To find out more information and see Christina Home Designs products, call Christina at (603) 491-9113 and visit her website christinahomedesigns.com.
ROCKIN’ B RANCH The Rockin’ Be Ranch is now available for weddings and parties as owner Janice Riorden has added an event area. The Ranch has been used for lodging and will continue to do so. The 55 acre ranch is a perfectly serene, and nestled right in the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Their property features four different houses that will accommodate the needs of any type of traveler: families, couples looking to escape for a low-key honeymoon, large groups, and more! You can find Rockin’ B Ranch at 776 Mountain View Lane just outside Pipe Creek, Texas and minutes away from Boerne. Feel free to call Janice at (210) 421-1417 for more information and visit the website rockinbranchtx.com for more details on the accommodations and wedding package.
THE ABBEY AT DOMINION CROSSING The Abbey at Dominion Crossing provides luxuriously appointed apartment living with one, two and three bedroom apartments as well as a resort style pool. Manager Annette Moses advised they have one of the largest gyms in San Antonio with a 2400 square foot fitness facility as well as a virtual training center. They also have a luxurious pet spa for fur babies. If you would like a tour and come see all their amenities, please call Annette and her staff at (210) 775-1714, they are located at 21626 Stonewall Parkway in San Antonio across from the Dominion. Be sure to check out their website abbeydominioncrossing.com.
JUNE 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d JUNE 29 MOVIES IN THE PARK: LITTLE GIANTS 7:30pm | Main Plaza 100 N. Main – Boerne Come out early, pick your spot, get a movie snack or two and enjoy free entertainment before each movie. Festivities begin at 7:30PM (LATER START TIME), and the movie begins at dark. JUNE 30 MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES 7:00pm to 11:00pm | Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road – Boerne BYOB, chair, and picnic for a concert featuring Britt Ballenger beneath the Texas stars!
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JULY 1 BOERNE CONCERT BAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Main Plaza 100 Main Street – Boerne A variety of your favorite tunes! JULY 3 ABENDKONZERTE 7:30pm to 9:00pm | Main Plaza 100 Main Street – Boerne Evening concerts with the Boerne Village Band! JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS 8:00pm | City Park 106 City Park Rd. – Boerne Feast your eyes on this magnificent, patriotic display. Sponsored by the Boerne Fire Department, the fireworks show will start a little after dark and can be viewed in many places around Boerne, but the best place is Boerne City Park. Bring chairs, picnics and your American spirit! BBM
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After nearly a two year delay, the city of Boerne was able to break ground on construction of the new city hall and Boerne Utilities headquarters. This new facility will be built on the City Campus at North Main and Johns Road. The public was invited to join the Boerne city council and city staff at a ground breaking ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 10 at the city campus site near the flag pole plaza. “We are thrilled to finally be at this point in the process after the project was delayed again last spring,” said Boerne Mayor Mike Schultz. Once complete the new city facility will house up to ten city government departments with approximately 70 staff members. The building will also be a one-stop customer service center for Boerne Utilities and city permitting. The Boerne City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission will hold their meetings in the new City Council Chambers after meeting for the last seven years in the Municipal Courtroom on Old San Antonio Road. The fifteen acre City Campus property was purchased in 2007 for the new public library, completed in 2011, and for a future city hall complex. The city began the initial needs assessment in 2015 and after input from the public on the general scope and siting of the new building, the architectural and engineering design phase got under way in late 2016.
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The project was once again put on hold for a short time in the spring of 2017. The unexpected delays resulted in an overall cost increase of the construction due to the increased cost in building materials and labor over this past year and a half. “Staff and our consulting project manager have worked really hard to develop a conservative budget and with the intent of constructing a quality one-stop services center which city residents can be proud of and that will last a very long time,” Schultz added. The city is using a project manager-at-risk construction process for this project. According to officials, “This process is often used for construction of local government buildings of this scope because efficiency, accountability, and financial risk can be better controlled.” At approximately 45,000 square feet, the three story complex will cost about $22 million for complete finish out, landscaping, furniture and fixtures, parking lot, and all other details. Because of the city’s excellent bond ratings officials reported last September that the interest rate on this municipal debt is a very favorable 1.79 percent. Boerne’s current city hall and utilities headquarters is located in the Boerne Independent School District’s very first K-12 school which opened in 1910. Boerne Utilities bought the building in 1951 and after multiple renovations and portable office additions, there simply is no more room for future staffing needs. BBM
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Boerne Public Library Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY Looking back on 25 years, it is easy to see why our library continues to be our community’s hub. As a community, you have continued supporting literacy through library programs, services, capital project and outreach. You decided that the library was important and that makes the past so remarkable and the future so bright. In the last 25 years, the Boerne Public Library Foundation has made it possible for the library to grow and keep up with changing trends in literacy and library usage. “When we think about how libraries were used 25 years ago and then how they are used now, it’s mind boggling,” said Susie Allen, Board Chair of the Boerne Public Library Foundation. “In our library, you can see art exhibits, attend music concerts, learn new languages and yes, you can still check out books. The one thing that has never changed is the library’s encouragement of literacy.” In 2010, researchers found that the single leading indicator to academic and life success was books in the home. This debunked the previous studies that reported parents’ education level lead the way to academic success. Sadly, 2/3 of children living in poverty have no childrens’ books in the home and they begin kindergarten well behind their peers with access to books on a regular basis. If a child is not reading at grade level by the 4th grade, they are 75% more likely to never catch up. It’s easy to read the statistics and think that they pertain to other cities in other states. The truth is that hundreds of children living right here in Boerne are struggling readers due to their family situation. Because they can’t always get to the library, the BPLF is working to get the books to them. With a focus on improving literacy, the Foundation launched Boerne Reads in early 2016. “We knew that there were several pockets of our community that couldn’t get to the library or didn’t know that they had a place there,” said Ariel Brooks-Stevens, Executive Director of the Boerne Public Library Foundation. “Through books we wanted to demonstrate that literacy is a gift that no one can take away and that libraries can be a constant in a life of frequent change.” Over the last two years, the Foundation has donated over 10,000 gently used and new books to local organizations meeting the needs of children in crisis. With the help of the community, we have provided the library with funds for digital books and on-line
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tutoring. These resources can be accessed from anywhere, making the library accessible beyond the building. We have also provided funding for after-school programs, art exhibits, free music concerts, laptops for the teen HUB, ballet, paws for reading and so much more. Without continued support, many of the resources that
people depend on, will go away. In order to continue meeting the needs of the library and the literacy needs of our community, the Library Foundation hosts an annual fundraising event. “We have seen, first-hand the positive impact that the Boerne Public Library Foundation has in our community and we wanted to be a part of it,” said Jeff Ahlfors, owner of Mark Motors. “We have also seen the power of our business community in choosing to work with others that support organizations that make a difference in the community. That’s why we are honored to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Summer Soiree.” This year’s event is a celebration of 25 years of service to our community and a celebration of all that our community has accomplished
through support of the library. “Growth is at the forefront of our minds and we can’t do that without support,” said Ariel Brooks-Stevens, Executive Director of the Boerne Public Library Foundation. Sponsorships and tickets are available through the website as well as general information about the event. It is open to everyone, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Guests enjoy valet parking, open bar, dinner, silent and live auctions, games and a lot of fun. It’s the party of the year! BBM
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830.249.7979 222 S. MAIN ST. | BOERNE, TEXAS SOLD!
WATERSTONE - BOERNE Beautiful Hill Country style home on large quiet cul-de-sac near new Boerne schools. Open floorpan, gorgeous finishes & spacious master suite! Easy access to San Antonio & Boerne. Abundant neighborhood amenities w/ Guadalupe River access, community park, sand volleyball, horse & walking trails. MLS#1307535 - $549,000
RIVER MOUNTAIN RANCH New 4BR, 2.5BA custom on 5.8 acres. Open floorplan features spectacular island kitchen w/ granite counters, dining room, custom trimmed 7ft windows, stained wood ceiling, 8ft front & back doors w/solid panel stained doors thru-out, lots of storage, oversized 2-car garage & well house w/storage. MLS#1306371 - $499,900
TAPATIO SPRINGS Gorgeous 4BR, 4.5BA on .87 acres. Beautifully remodeled home on the golf course. Features Knotty Alder cabinets and granite in kitchen. Great entertaining space with covered patio and bar off the living area. Must See! MLS#1313078 - $599,900
TRAILS OF HERFF RANCH - BOERNE Spacious 4BR, 2,5BA w/office & game room features open floorplan, 9’ ceilings, tile & upgraded carpet, Kitchen w/SS appliances, living room w/built-in speakers, master w/ sitting area & walk in closet. Covered patio & treed backyard. Garage w/hanging storage, garage opener & keypad entry. MLS#1306864 - $329,000
CHURCHILL ESTATES - SAN ANTONIO Beautiful brick 1-story w/updates! Open floor plan features kitchen w/Silestone counters, travertine backsplash & SS appliances, brick dual fireplace, updated master & guest baths, mature trees, large backyard w/patio, storage shed & workbench in garage Neighborhood pool. Home warranty included! MLS#1310857 - $325,000
CORDILLERA RANCH LOT Gorgeous north & east views of Twin Sisters. Easy walk to nature trail Partially cleared. 300’ wide by 850’ deep, 5.52 acres. Enjoy the many amenities that Cordillera offers - golf, equestrian, skeet, nature trails as well as fabulous clubhouse, pool & dining. MLS#1255972 - $300,000
KENDALL CREEK ESTATES - BOERNE Very well maintained 3BR 2BA home w/nice deck in backyard & lovely landscaping. Study could be 4th bedroom. Custom painting. Open floorplan great for entertaining. Pride of ownership makes this home special. Boerne ISD schools. MSL#1308735 - $259,900
COLONIES NORTH - SAN ANTONIO Beautifully manicured corner lot at nearly 1/3 of an acre with many mature trees. Florida room adding an 408 sf of living space & spacious backyard & fruit tree. Updates include paint, roof, can lighting & laminate wood floors. Located near USAA, Valero, Med Center, shopping & more. MLS#1309801 - $265,000
WOODSIDE VILLAGE - BOERNE Beautiful 5BR, 3.5BA with views of Old #9 Trail. No Neighbors behind. Plug station for your electric car, Features wood floors, plantation shutters, master down w/coffee bar in master bath, game room, media room & covered patio. This home has it all. MLS#1312781 - $599,000
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