Boerne Business Monthly – March 2024

FIRST FAMILIES OF KENDALL COUNTY: THE PATTON FAMILY ECLIPSE MANIA LOCAL NEWS &

Karl J. Eggerss Principal, Financial Advisor

Casey Keller, CFA Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor

Shawn Morris, CFP®, AAMS® Vice President, Financial Advisor

Britni Mosher Associate, Relationship Manager

from the publisher

MMarch means springtime, wildflowers and Daylight Savings Time... a few of my favorite things!

With spring comes the blossoming of nature. There are blooming plants and baby animals, and just as these all need the right environment in which to grow, so does a new business. That was the idea behind this month’s cover feature, Das GreenHaus. This local business incubator aims to provide the ideal ecosystem that will allow local startups to take root and flourish. Learn more about this innovative local resource starting on page 20.

Also in this issue, we share with you a couple of new restaurants

that either have come to town, or will be here very soon! Be sure to pay a visit to La Four’s Seafood Restaurant and Rivulet Kitchen & Bar.

I am sure you have heard, but the hill country is in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse that will be on April 8th. This natural phenomena is a bit of a big deal. Local authorities are estimating around 50,000 visitors for this event. Head to page 8 for more info, resources and some fun facts about the upcoming total eclipse.

We have many other articles from local contributors in this issue too. Caroline Williams, PhD talks about Adult ADHD, Caleb Clark of Edward Jones provides guidance on When You Should Take Social Security, Orthopedic Perfomance Institute shares why Sports Medicine Isn’t Just for Athletes and so much more!

I hope you enjoy this issue and have a wonderful spring season,

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upcoming events calendar local

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Eclipse Mania!

EExcitement over the upcoming total solar eclipse is hitting the Texas hill country. This natural phenomena on April 8, 2024 could bring upwards of 50,000 visitors to our town! Planning for this event between the City of Boerne, Kendall County and other local agencies and community partners has been underway for almost two years.

Boerne is in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse, when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. During totality, the moon will completely block out the sun for 4 minutes and 23 seconds beginning at 1:32 p.m. Below is a timeline for the eclipse.

Partial Eclipse Begins: 12:14 p.m.

Totality Begins: 1:32 - 1:36 p.m.

Partial Eclipse Ends: 2:55 p.m.

The 2024 total solar eclipse will begin in Mexico, make it’s way through the United States from Texas to Maine, and finish up at the eastern tip of Canada!

Be sure to visit the City of Boerne’s website to download a one-page Eclipse Guide for Boerne Residents

fun total solar eclipse facts:

This will be the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 7 years!

Solar eclipse can only happen at New Moon.

The average for any one spot on Earth to see a total solar eclipse is about once every 375 years!

During totality, strange things can occur. Nocturnal wildlife sometimes wake up, thinking that it’s nighttime, while non-nocturnal wildlife may think it’s time to sleep!

While Boerne and the hill country are in the path of totality, everyone in the U. S. will be able to see at least a partial eclipse.

WHERE TO VIEW?

Watch the total solar eclipse from the comfort of your own yard, or head out to one of the many viewing parties being hosted by local businesses!

The City of Boerne’s website has a large collection of Viewing Parties & Events or check out the Facebook Group - Solar Eclipse 2024 Texas for festivals, events and accomodations!

Remember to wear your Eclipse Glasses at all times if you want to face the sun during the eclipse!

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SAVE THE DATE

Historic Hill Festival

April 13th at the Kuhlmann-King House

With a focus on Boerne’s German heritage, this event will be featuring several musical artists and groups from the area. They will also be recording oral history interviews of some of the past students of the Old Boerne School. Guests of the festival will also have special access to all of the building tours, including the Old Boerne School.

They are currently still looking for vendors and food/drink trucks. Contact (210) 275-8301 or BoerneBAHPS@gmail.com.

12th Annual Boerne Art Waddle Memorial Day Weekend

Waddle along The Hill Country Mile in downtown Boerne and shop from artists displaying original works of art and watch artist demos.

BoerneArtWaddle.com

March Calendar of Events

ALL MONTH LONG

LIVE MUSIC AT DOG & PONY GRILL

Check their Facebook/Instagram for Upcoming Performances All Month Long!

TUESDAYS

FREE ROAM’S TRIVIA TUESDAYS

6:00pm to 8:00pm

235 South Main Street – Boerne

Gather your crew, order a beer, and put your heads together for trivia night at Free Roam Brewing Co. each week! The winning team goes home with bragging rights and a $50 gift card!

THURSDAYS

DOBBS KARAOKE NIGHT!

8:00pm to 11:59pm

Salvador Dobbs | 512 River Road – Boerne

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

LIVE MUSIC AT TUSCULUM BREWING COMPANY!

5:30pm to 8:30pm

236 S. Main Street – Boerne

Check their website or call for more information about their featured weekly musicians!

SINGER/SONGWRITER SERIES AT TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT

La Cascada Table & Bar – Patio

6:30pm to 10:30pm

1 Resort Way – Boerne

SATURDAYS

A DAY AT THE FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

9:00am to 1:00pm

33 Herff Road – Boerne

Hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food or get new recipe ideas!

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

10:00am to 4:00pm

208 East San Antonio Avenue – Boerne

MARCH 9-10

BOERNE MARKET DAYS

Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Boerne Market Days is located in the heart of the historical district on Main Plaza. This event comes to town on the second weekend of every month.It has become synonymous with great shopping in an outdoor

setting with artists, craftsmen and vendors sharing their creative talents and wares to the background music of some of Texas' best home grown musicians. Spend a day browsing the market and visiting the many downtown boutiques, galleries and restaurants for a unique hill country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found such as jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, antiques, and more.

MARCH 9 & 23

BLUEGRASS JAM

11:00am to 1:00pm

The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center 102 City Park Road – Boerne

Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jams while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The AgriCultural.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOURS

12:00pm to 3:00pm

Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

402 East Blanco Road - Boerne

Step back in time to experience and explore how a Boerne family would have lived in the late 1800s. Tours are free but donations are always welcome. Keep an eye out for different educational programs each month.

MARCH 10

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

MARCH 11

KC COMMISSIONERS COURT

9:00am to 11:00am

Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne

MARCH 12 & 26

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Boerne City Hall

MARCH 16

OUTDOOR FAMILY FAIR

10:00am to 2:00pm

Main Plaza – Boerne

The Outdoor Family Fair provides Kendall County families the opportunity to learn about local services and organizations that are available in Boerne and surrounding areas.

MARCH 17

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

MARCH 19 – FIRST DAY OF SPRING

MARCH 21

LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY: GEORGE ENSLE

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Library Amphitheater | 451 N. Main St. –Boerne

An unforgettable evening of soul-stirring melodies and heartwarming tales as Texas troubadour George Ensle takes the stage. With a blend of folk and Americana, his songs are woven with wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of grit, offering a glimpse into life’s highs and lows with an unwavering sense of hope. From edgy vocals to intricate fingerstyle guitar, resonator, and keyboard, George Ensle’s performance promises an enchanting journey through the sounds of the Lone Star State and beyond.

MARCH 23

LIVE CONCERT FOR FAMILIES

10:30am to 11:30am

Library Community Room

451 N. Main St. – Boerne

Grammy-nominated Camerata San Antonio will perform a free children’s concert featuring classical chamber music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Dame Ethel Smyth, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson. The violin, viola, and cello will be introduced, and time will be reserved for questions from young curious listeners. The performer lineup includes Laura Scalzo, violin; Emily Freudigman, viola; Ken Freudigman, cello and speaker.

18TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Begins at 10:30am

Boerne City Lake Park

1 City Lake Road – Boerne

Co-Sponsored by the Boerne Police Officers Association & Boerne Parks & Recreation Pre-Hunt Activities begin at 10:30am followed by the egg hunt at 11:45am! The Easter Bunny & Rex will make an appearance so be sure to have your cameras ready!

WILD WEST HISTORY PROGRAM

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Library Community Room

451 N. Main St. – Boerne

Join western historians and learn about lawmen, weapons and even a local connection.

BOERNE EDUCATION FOUNDATION - ROCK ON GALA FUNDRAISER

7:00pm to 11:00pm

Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center

648 FM 289 – Comfort

An unforgettable evening raising funds for students and teachers in the Boerne Independent School District. Enjoy a delicious gourmet meal, live performances, an amazing silent auction and the signature live auction featuring Boerne ISD high school students. They will announce Boerne ISD’s District Teacher of the Year! Get ready for a night filled with surprises and fundraising for every student, every teacher, and every school in Boerne ISD.

MARCH 29

GOOD FRIDAY

MARCH 30

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Bending Branch Winery

142 Lindner Branch Rd – Comfort

Bring your basket and get ready to find some eggs filled with treats, special offers, and great prizes totaling over $2,500! For details and event tickets visit bendingbranchwinery.com

MARCH 31

EASTER

APRIL 5-6

AFRICAN VIOLET PLANT SHOW & SALE

Patrick Heath Library | 451 N. Main – Boerne

April 5th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., April 6th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Experience the beauty of African Violets! Seek advice from experts on cultivating and caring for these effortlessly charming plants & explore a diverse selection of specialty varieties, all available for purchase. BBM

$259,900

Samuel Boyd Patton 1787 – 1869

Elizabeth Dees 1802 - 1849

First Families of Kendall County

Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Kendall County (GSKC), The First Families of Kendall County project began in 1999. The purpose of this project is to recognize the living descendants of persons instrumental in founding and settling of the area encompassed by present day Kendall County, Texas and to preserve the history of their families and the county.

To date, 586 applications have been approved for 318 different individuals. One hundred seventy (170) Founders and one hundred four (104) Early Settlers have been documented and recognized. They represent one hundred thirty-five (135) different families in Kendall County. There are two hundred sixty-two (262) volumes of First Families notebooks on the shelves at the Family History Place.

Here we will share with you some of the stories of those First Families who settled this beautiful area of the Texas hill country. We hope you enjoy!

Sby James Hurst

Samuel Boyd (S. B.) Patton was a "larger than life" individual and the first settler in Curry's Creek. As the Kendall County Historical Commission prepared to erect a historical marker at his gravesite, San Antonio Express-News staff writer, Zeke MacCormack, interviewed Patton's fourth great-grandson, Jim White, who had spent twenty-seven years researching his ancestors. White said, "A portrait of Patton has emerged as orphan-turned-legislator, father of seventeen, an Indian-fighter who helped settle Bastrop, Blanco, and Kendall counites before dying in 1869 at the age of 82."

Born in South Carolina in August of 1787, Patton's father died when he was twelve. According to a biographical sketch written by his son-in-law, Captain John William Sansom, he received no formal education, "He was not educated at a school...but by his mother at her knee. She put him to teaching school when he was sixteen years, then at eighteen years put him to writing in the county clerks office where he remained for several years."

In 1806 at age fifteen, the family moved to Davidson County, Tennessee. When Patton was eighteen, his mother died. He moved to Williamson County, Tennessee, where he married his first wife, Sarah "Sallie" Stephenson. The couple had seven children, whose birth order and dates vary between sources. Patton's wife, Sallie, died about 1828, two years before the 1830 census. Their children were George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Roseanna Jane, Phoebe, Pickens,

and Sarah Matilda.

Patton served during the War of 1812. Records show that Samul B. Patton served in the 3rd Regiment of the East Tennessee Militia, commanded by Colonel William Johnson. He was a private serving under Captain James Stewart. The 3rd Regiment was mustered in Knoxville, and he served from September 1814 until May 1815. This unit of 900 drafted militia, built roads, and were wagon guards. Family lore says that Samuel also served as Captain of a Volunteer Rifle company attached to the 47th Regiment. This is unconfirmed, but the existing records are incomplete.

After the war, Patton moved to Walker County, Alabama, where he received two land grants in 1820. Sallie's last three children were born in Walker County. After her death, Patton married a widow, Elizabeth Dease, in June 1832. Elizabeth had a fifteen-year-old son, Gordon, from her previous marriage. Patton ran for office in the State Legislature in 1834 and served as Walker County's representative from 1834 to 1836.

James Madison Patton and Gordon Dease went to Texas to join the fight against Mexico, and Samuel Boyd Patton followed them in 1837. The move was difficult. The entire family contracted cholera during the journey. Two of his children and several slaves died and were buried near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Family lore also tells they encountered a fierce storm that felled a tree, killing one of the boys.

The family settled in Bastrop County, where on September 4, 1837, Patton became a citizen of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston appointed him President of the Board of Land Commission and served in the 4th Legislature of the Republic of Texas from 1839 to 1840. Samuel and Elizabeth had three children in Bastrop County, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Alexander, and Helen Victoria.

Patton built the first home at Curry's Creek in Comal County in 1847. When Blanco County was formed, it included Curry's Creek, and Patton was elected its first Chief Justice (County Judge) on April 12, 1858. Afterward, he was always referred to as Judge Patton. When Kendall County was formed in 1862, it included Curry's Creek. Samuel Patton was commissioned Chief Justice of Kendall County on August 22, 1865, and served until 1867. continued on page 18

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Samuel Boyd Patton died March 20, 1869, and was buried in the yard of his Curry’s Creek home. A historical marker was erected there by the Historical Society of Texas and dedicated on September 22, 1996. In the San Antonio Daily News of April 5, 1869, Judge Patton's obituary says that Judge Patton was the father of seventeen children. However, only eleven have been identified, and several may have died young.

Sometime after their move to Texas, Samuel's son Pickens moved to San Marcos in Hays County. During the 1850 census, Samuel, his stepson, Gordon Dease, and his three youngest children lived in Pickens's household. The Honorable Samuel Boyd Patton told the census enumerator that he was a carpenter, and so did Gordon. One could speculate that they lived with Pickens to help him build his home. BBM

To learn more about The First Families of Kendall County project visit www.gskctx.org or stop by the Family History Place at 114 E. Blanco in Boerne.

Follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/GenealogicalSocietyOfKendallCounty

“Das GreenHaus offers incredible opportunities for new and young businesses. Not only do they offer training for business leaders but also the chance to work with other entrepreneurs. It is truly a small community working together to make dreams come true.”

– Shan Wiley, Boerne Radio

GGrowth happens best in the right environment. Be it plants, people, or even small businesses, this statement rings true! It was this philosophy that led to the formation of Das GreenHaus, a local business incubator.

“Kendall County is an entrepreneurial community, this is part of our local culture and it’s an important element in what makes this area so special,” said Amy Story, President/ CEO of Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation and Das GreenHaus Board Member. “94% of

by Lauren Stumberg | photo by The Marvelous Mrs. Lindsey

our local businesses have less than twenty employees. They are generational businesses, small partnerships and sole proprietors. Das GreenHaus is a collaborative effort of local businesses and organizations with the goal to build on this. We want to support start-ups and new entrepreneurs and help them build successful business right here in our community.”

Das GreenHaus launched through a collaboration between the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation and the Boerne Kendall County Angel Network. It is a 501(c)(3) public-private non-profit whose mission BEC

“I was introduced to Das GreenHaus in October and it has been the perfect fit for my business needs. It serves as a remote drop-in workspace and it’s now the meeting location for my women’s business group, LEAD 830. The conference room is an ideal set up for meetings or training sessions. Das GreenHaus is just what Boerne needed - a space for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs to learn, grow and connect with others. ” –

Tammy

Jordan, Lead 830

“Kathy Estes was one of the founders of Das GreenHaus and worked tirelessly to launch the project. She recently retired as the Board President, but what many people don’t know is that when the doors opened in June, she served as the volunteer full-time Program Director and sole staff member at the space. Kathy devoted hundreds and hundreds of volunteer hours to this project because she believed it would be a vehicle to support entrepreneurs and founders for years to come in our community. We are so thankful to Kathy and her commitment to Das Greenhaus, she is a huge part of its success.”

DAS GREENHAUS FOUNDING PARTNERS

Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation

Broadway Bank City of Boerne CLA

Colibri Magic Core Office Interiors

Frost Bank

Gary Lindner

GRIT Co.

GVTC

IC2 Institute

Jeff & Melissa Haberstroh

Jefferson Bank

Justin McKenzie

Kathy & Jack Estes

Kelly & Matthew Mattingly

May McCarthy & Don Smith

Patrick Cohoon

Phil and Karen Hunke Foundation

Sam Riehn

Sharon & Paul Ramey

Texas Heritage Bank

Texas Regional Bank

– Amy Story, President/CEO of Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation and Das GreenHaus Board Member.

pictured: Program Director GreenHaus Justin McKenzie and Board Member Amy Story, former Das GreenHaus Board President, Kathy Estes not pictured: Current Das GreenHaus Board Prsesident, Catie Campbell

is to foster the community of innovators to grow Kendall County’s entrepreneurial vision. According to Kathy Estes, former Das GreenHaus Board President, “A lot of time and effort was put into round table discussions with local businesses, citizens and organizations. We worked with the IC2 Institute and they provided data that matched that of the round table discussions. The common denominator was that Kendall County needed a resource to help our new and existing startups. We looked at what other communities were doing, and tailored Das GreenHaus to fit the needs of Kendall County. What was developed was an environment that connects entrepreneurs to the resources and mentors they need to thrive.”

Das GreenHaus is open to anyone who has an idea they would like to pursue. It offers access to affordable workspaces, as well as every imaginable resource you need to learn how to become a successful entrepreneur. For their members they provided educational workshops, access to mentors and coaches, and community networking. They will provide assistance in business structure, market research, writing a business plan, registering your business, information on business financing and accounting practices, insurance and licensing and permits.

“Studies show that 84 percent of new businesses that go through an incubator program are more successful,” said Estes. “The

mission of Das GreenHaus is to provide our new local businesses with resources and contacts within the community so they will not only succeed, but keep their business here. When you start your own business, you’re investing in more than just your company; you’re also investing in the future of your community. Kendall County will flourish when it can rely on a network of thriving entrepreneurs. The goal is to offer an opportunity for Kendall County talent to bring their dreams to fruition while having the ability to grow their business in their hometown.”

According to Story, “One of the community challenges we see from an economic development standpoint is how do we keep our kids here? With Das GreenHaus, we have an initiative to work with the local schools through finding internships and partnering with the Incubator.edu program. We provide space where they can meet and work with their coaches. When the students are here they bring a very cool energy to the space. They get to experience real business situations and have conversations with our entrepreneurs. Showing our kids that it is possible to build your business and dreams right here in their hometown is so beneficial to the future of Kendall County.”

Das GreenHaus has seen exceptional response from local entrepreneurs since they opened their doors. All of the private offices are currently full and their Idea-2-Market Entrepreneur Progam currently has twenty participants. They also offer a 12-week Business Accelerator Program. In addition to the private offices, Das GreenHaus offers access to meeting rooms, shared workspace areas and lounge areas. “What’s really great is watching the entrepreneurial ecosystem take hold in our co-working and common areas,” said Justin McKenzie, President, Boerne Kendall County Angel Network and Das GreenHaus Board Member. “There is such value in having a peer group that our members can relate to, bounce ideas off of, assist each other in finding solutions together, and celebrating each others’ successes.”

Want to get involved? Das GreenHaus has multiple levels of memberships for new and existing entrepreneurs. They are also always looking for established business leaders to provide guidance to a rising generation of local entrepreneurs.

WWW.DASGREENHAUS.ORG

“As one of the first members of Das GreenHaus’ Idea-2-Market Entrepreneur Program, I’ve been able to accelerate the launch and potential success of my business in ways I never imagined.The customization of this program puts the content in context. And the director and mentors have the depth and expertise to guide the program to great heights.” – Sonja Howle, GeoRanch

Welcome to Boerne!

We always get so excited to hear about new local businesses. Here are a couple of new restaurants to check out!

La Four’s Seafood Restaurant

1234 S. Main Street – Boerne

La Four’s has been Kerrville’s go-to seafood restaurant since 1983. This family-owned restaurant will now call Boerne home! They offer up an amazing selection of fried or grilled fish, shrimp and crawfish, crab cakes, frog legs, gumbo, po boys, shrimp and crawfish etoufee & more!

La Four’s Seafood is set to open sometime in mid-March and we can’t wait!

518 River Road – Boerne

Rivulet offers a diverse menu of everything from Artisan Crostinis, signature salads, unique starters like Crispy Butternut Squash Ravioli, and entrees that include Lamb or Halloumi Skewers, Asian Chicken Sandwich and Ahi Tuna to name a few!

Boerne ISD Named 2024 Innovative District

TThe Center for Model Schools (CMS), formerly the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), has named the Boerne Independent School District a 2024 Innovative District for their systemwide focus on instruction and organization structures to increase student growth with College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR). Boerne ISD team leaders worked relentlessly to develop a vision focused on the needs of their students and community.

Boerne ISD is one of only 12 Innovative Districts from across the United States that will share its best practices at CMS’s 32nd Annual Model Schools Conference. The event provides a professional learning forum for thousands of passionate educators and leaders to network together and support one another. BISD’s presentation, titled “(Raising the Bar with CCMR)”, will be led by Chief Instructional Officer Larissa Flores, along with Career & Technical Education Director Heather Willis, Advanced Academics Director Cindy Bills, BHS Principal Shane Wilson and CHS Principal Dr. Beto Hinojosa.

The Boerne team will be sharing details on the success of CCMR district initiatives and how the implementation of these initiatives have led to a 15% increase from 2022 to 2023.

“Innovative Districts are strategic about decision making and are purpose driven” says Dr. Linda Lucey, Program Chair and CMS Associate Partner. “Each of the 2024 Innovative Districts have leadership teams continuously focused on developing cultures of success.”

Selected annually based on rigorous criteria, Innovative Districts have evidence of growth year over year; aligned vision and structures; and are intentional about instructional decisions.

“Moving a system forward for progress in challenging circumstances is hard, exhausting work.” says Dr. Lucey. “The hard work has paid off with this group of inspiring leaders. We are proud to have the opportunity to learn from them and celebrate their success with them.”

The Center for Model Schools is a division of learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

To learn more about the 32nd Annual Model Schools Conference, please visit ModelSchoolsConference.com.

Boerne ISD, BEF, Win 19 Statewide Communication Awards

TThe Boerne Independent School District Communications and Community Partnerships Department, as well as the Administrative Services Department, and the Boerne Education Foundation won a total of 19 statewide awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association. The awards were presented at last week’s 2024 TSPRA Conference.

The total of 19 awards includes two Best of Category gold medals. BISD also earned a district record 13 Gold Stars and four Silver Stars. The Communications Department consists of Director of Communications Bryan Benway, Multimedia Specialist Erik Armenta, and Communications Secretary Melanie Bostic, while Yvette Reyna serves as the Executive Director of the Boerne Education Foundation and Community Partnerships, and Jennifer Aviles is the Administrative Assistant to Chief Administrative Officer Dr. John O’Hare.

BOERNE ISD AND THE BOERNE EDUCATION FOUNDATION EARNED THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:

BEST OF CATEGORY GOLD MEDAL

Video News/Information (The Boerne Beat): Erik Armenta and Bryan Benway

Video Training/ Instructional (Bus Safety Week-School Bus Tips): Erik Armenta

GOLD STAR

Handbook/Manual (Boerne ISD Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Extracurricular Handbook, and Student Clubs Handbook): Jennifer Aviles

Published News Release (Boerne ISD Athletic Hall of Honor): Bryan Benway

Photo- Sports Subjects (State Final Four): Bryan Benway

Photo-Academic/Classroom (Morning Huddle

Becomes a Morning Cuddle): Erik Armenta and Yvette Reyna

Photo- Other Subjects (Prayers before the game for our 2-Legged and 4-Legged First Responders): Yvette Reyna

Video News/Information (The Boerne Beat): Erik Armenta and Bryan Benway

Video- Documentary (Black History Month- Austin Turner): Erik Armenta

Video- General Event (BEF Giving Day- Students Give, Now Let’s All Give): Yvette Reyna and Erik Armenta

Video- Feature Story (The Boerne Insider- Young Entrepreneurs): Erik Armenta and Bryan Benway

Video- Promotional (First Responder Appreciation): Erik Armenta and Yvette Reyna

Video- Promotional (See Something, Say Something PSA): Erik Armenta and Bryan Benway

Video- Marketing (CTE Promotional Video): Erik Armenta

Video- Training/ Instructional (Bus Safety Week-School Bus Tips): Erik Armenta

SILVER STAR

Poster (See Something, Say Something): Erik Armenta

Photo - Other Subjects (And Then There Were Fireworks): Bryan Benway

Video- Promotional (Boerne Education Foundation Wow Moment): Yvette Reyna and Erik Armenta

E-Newsletter (The Boerne Beat Parent Edition) Bryan Benway and Erik Armenta

Each year, TSPRA has an award competition amongst school district communication professionals and education foundation executive directors across the state. There are nearly 60 different categories, such as, print publications, writing, photography, video, events, etc. BBM

(From left to right: Bryan Benway, Melanie Bostic, Yvette Reyna, Jennifer Aviles, Erik Armenta)

Adult

HHaving trouble paying attention these days? You’re not alone. Many things in modern culture zap our attention, like multi-tasking, social media, and stress. In fact, the average adult attention span has been decreasing over time as modern life has become more hectic. Plus, most of us carry the internet in our pockets, with unlimited content just a click away! Beyond the usual distractions, some adults may have undiagnosed ADHD/ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, with or without Hyperactivity. In the past, ADHD has been considered a childhood disorder, that children ‘grew out of’ as they matured. About half of them do. We now see that the other half of children with ADHD continue to have problems as adults. ADHD is a strongly genetic neurodevelopmental disorder. It can also be caused by fetal exposure to toxins, infections, or alcohol during pregnancy. It does not just cause problems with attention, however. ADHD actually impairs a larger group of mental skills that make up executive functioning. These mental abilities help us to get things done in our lives. Executive functioning includes working memory, where we think about, remember, and use information during a usual day. It also includes mental flexibility, which allows us to cope with and manage the unexpected. Inhibition control, a third aspect of executive functioning, allows us to control thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Those with untreated ADHD can have trouble in all of these areas.

Rethinking ADHD for Adults

Such problems can increase the risk for the following:

• Relationship problems

• Impulsive spending

• Trouble managing finances

• Substance use disorders

• Impulsive or binge eating

• Reckless driving and auto accidents

• Poor judgement or impulsivity leading to legal problems

• Poor work performance, trouble keeping a job or getting promoted

• Trouble completing work training or academic degrees

While many adults have problems with attention and focus, ADHD is not always the culprit. For example, common medical conditions can also cause attention problems. These include vitamin deficiencies, anemia, hypothyroidism, seizures, autoimmune disorders, unregulated blood sugar or diabetes, and other physical issues. Plus, if you had COVID-19, you may have continued mental fog, memory troubles, or word finding problems. Sleep deprivation and untreated sleep apnea can also cause trouble with focus. Additionally, other types of psychological problems can affect attention. Untreated depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, trauma symptoms, and other mental health issues can all cause problems with focus.

Besides “disorders,” the regular stressors of daily life can also worsen our attention and focus. Dealing with excessive life demands, trying to do too many things at once, and letting ourselves get run down, can cause focus problems and feelings of overwhelm.

Here are some general tips for improving attention:

• Take regular breaks from challenging tasks

• Move your body more, even for small periods of time

• Try “mono-tasking”: do one thing at a time

• Maintain your physical comfort: Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, eat when hungry

For further information about adult ADHD, come to one of my free education sessions:

Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 pm | 451 N Main St – Community Room – Boerne Library

Thursday, April 25 at 12:00 noon | 451 Guadalupe Dr – (Dietert Center) – Kerrville

Start with your medical provider for a good review of possible medical factors. Then, seek mental health assessment from a psychologist or psychiatrist. As a clinical psychologist opening a new private practice in Boerne, I can provide diagnostic assessment to find the cause of your trouble focusing. I can be reached at 830347-4027, or at carolinewilliamsphd.com.

Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 pm | 451 Guadalupe Dr – (Dietert Center) – Kerrville

Saturday April 27 at 1:30 pm | 451 N Main St – Community Room – Boerne Library

I look forward to helping you maximize your mental potential!

Caroline Williams, PhD

• Practice focusing: try reading a book rather than short digital posts, try meditation

• Manage use of screens: view one screen at a time, limit time on social media sites

Help for inattention depends on the cause of the problem. For more information about ADHD, Dr. Russell Barkley, an internationally recognized authority on the subject, has an excellent web site at russellbarkley.org, with links to informative youtube videos about ADHD. If you feel your symptoms go beyond the modern stressed out adult, consider getting help to improve your mental focus. There are treatments available.

Start with your medical provider for a good review of possible medical factors. Then, seek mental health assessment from a psychologist or psychiatrist. As a clinical psychologist opening a new private practice in Boerne, I can provide diagnostic assessment to find the cause of your trouble focusing. I can be reached at 830-347-4027, or at carolinewilliamsphd.com.

SMALL BUSINESS Shout Out!

Have you had an exception experience with a local business? Maybe you have found a product or service you just can’t live without? Well, we LOVE celebrating Boerne’s small businesses and want to know all about it!

Share your great reviews with us and they might just end up in the next issue!

Shoot us an email:

lauren@boernebusinessmonthly.com

GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FEBRUARY 2024 RIBBON CUTTINGS

The Democratic Party of Kendall County describes themselves as an active, growing team committed to building an inclusive community, state and nation. They’re working to make a difference right here in their own neighborhood by focusing on key issues such as accountability, civil rights, education, the environment, and more. In addition to local events throughout the community, they offer a weekly newsletter and online blog posts! Interested in learning more? Go to their website kendalltxdemocrats.org, give them a call at (830) 331-1243 or stop by and visit them at their office located at 216 E. Blanco Road, Suite 201 in Boerne.

Morningside Ministries is the San Antonio area’s longestestablished and largest nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides a full continuum of care. Morningside Menger Springs, in Boerne, is a Life Plan Community featuring independent living, assisted living, memory care, transitional care and longterm care. They are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new Terrace Homes expansion, an all-inclusive senior community with 80 elegant terrace homes that will be movein ready come summer 2025! In addition to the homes, they will be expanding their common areas, and adding a new wellness center, outdoor amphitheater, and a heated, covered pool. www.mmliving.org/menger-springs-expansion

America Reclaimed owners, Brian and Sarah Kleinwachter have over 35 years of combined experience in the creative, architectural design field. They invite you to stop by their 12,000 square foot historical lumber-yard where you’ll find hand-selected items from all over the country, including Americana Antiques, Live-Edge Table Slabs, Vintage Leather, Pressed Tin and Reclaimed Lumber.They also recently opened the Longhorn Lounge, a speakeasy vibe bar that offers heavy tapas, beer, wine, live music and more! Congrats, America Reclaimed! america-reclaimed.com

The Republican Party of Kendall County’s mission is: To promote a conservative philosophy of government: By promoting conservative principles; and by providing the infrastructure through which those that share conservative principles can get involved in the political process, run for and be elected to public office, and govern according to their principles when elected. They host local events throughout the community and keep you up to date on polling locations, voter registration information and more on their website kcrptx.com. Their office is located at 624 N. Main St., Suite 101 in Boerne.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 313 is part of the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, striving to promote a better understanding of the principles of democracy and to inculcate a higher appreciation of the benefits of American citizenship in Boerne. They advocate patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to their fellow servicemembers and veterans. They meet on the second Monday of each month from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Kronkosky Building at 17 Old San Antonio Rd. Boerne, TX 78006. www. boerneamlegion.org

Prosthetics At Home is a mobile prosthetics company that comes to the patients’ home rather than having them come into an office. From surgery to rehabilitation, to the fitting of a prosthetic, they work cohesively with your physicians, specialists, case managers, therapists and more to ensure you attain maximum function and mobility every step of the way. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, they offer only the highest quality care. Congrats, Prosthetics at Home! https://prostheticsathome.com

Vital Health Solutions - Dr. Cheryl Winter

VITAL Health Solutions and Dr. Cheryl Winter is here to help you stop the suffering! Let them help you restore your body’s full potential for healing itself naturally and get you back to feeling yourself again, and back to doing the things you love to do! Dr. Winter treats the whole person, not just the symptoms, and strives to help you “get healed naturally”. They offer hormone therapy, nutrition counseling, weight loss, nutrigenomics, lab testing and more! Vital Health Solutions is located at 1415 E. Blanco Road in Boerne. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (832) 3279332 or go online to drcherylwinter.com.

Thatcher Consulting Services specializes in business consulting and bookkeeping services, and are professional, experienced and affordable. They offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. Are you running your business at peak performance? Call Thatcher Consulting to increase efficiency, stay in compliance, and boost revenue and profits. Stop by and visit their new office or head over to their website to read all about the services Thatcher Consulting offers! www.thatcherconsultingservices.com

Stroll Tapatio Springs is the exclusive neighborhood publication of Tapatio Springs! They’re excited to promote local business, nonprofits, residents and more to the Tapatio Springs neighborhoods! Every month, they share stories from and about different residents within the Tapatio Springs neighborhood. You can also check out more information and their latest issues online at strollmag.com/locations/tapatiosprings-tx.

Kendall County Republican Party

Democratic Party of Kendall County

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Morningside Menger Springs Terrace Homes Expansion

America Reclaimed

Prosthetics At Home

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 313

Stroll Tapatio Springs

Thatcher Consulting Services

What’s For Dinner

What’s For Dinner? is a dedicated platform to help those with food allergies and dietary restrictions find new restaurants quickly and easily that can accommodate their needs. Users input their dietary needs and are instantly linked to restaurants! Calling all restaurant owners! Being listed on What’s For Dinner’s website is 100% free! Please sign up to help those consumers who are looking for something specific in our local community! This is a great way to earn returning customers and bring a competitive edge to your business. https://whatsfordinner.org

Pauly Tamez is an artist who calls Boerne home, and paints impressionist landscapes expressionist abstracts, using oils and watercolor. Much of his time is spent doing studies en plein air around Boerne, from the Texas coast to the Hill Country, West Texas, and Big Bend National Park. He is available for commissions or private lessons. He is a resident artist with the Hill Country Council for the Arts. You can view his online gallery and register for his VIP Art Journal by visiting his website! Pauly has tons of art on sale right now as he cleans out his inventory for new art, give him a call to check out his private studio in Boerne. http://www.ptamezart.com

The Gym in Boerne

The Gym in Boerne embodies the unyielding spirit of Texas strength. They’re more than a gym; they’re a community of like-minded individuals, forged in the fire of determination and camaraderie. They understand that life can be hectic, so they offer 24/7 availability to ensure that your fitness journey can fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. https://thegyminboerne.com

Yaping Zhang focuses on bringing rich, Chinese culture and history to the Texas Hill Country! She offers Mandarin lessons for children and adults, translation services, a variety of classes and more! She is an educator who focuses on art, food, and culture event services such as traditional tea ceremonies, cooking delicious Asian cuisine, and arranging Lunar New Year parties! Follow her on social media to keep up with her upcoming classes and events. yapingzhang.com

McRae MD Medical Laser Center’s 35th Anniversary

At the McRae MD Medical Laser Center, thousands of patients in and around the Boerne and San Antonio areas have been helped to improve their appearance, increase their confidence and show off their beauty with rejuvenating skincare treatments. Their procedures include skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, acne care, facial fillers, weight loss and so much more. Interested in learning more and setting up an appointment? Give them a call, go to their website or stop by and visit them today. Congrats on 35 years, McRae MD Medical Laser Center! https://www.mcraemd.net

Hill Country Ears Sound, Lights and Video offers live sound reinforcement, stage lighting, concert video, equipment rentals and commercial fixed installations! Since 1974, they have been involved in sound engineering jobs from large and small venues, to custom operations, and pride themselves in providing high quality audio services at reasonable prices. http://www.hillcountryears.com

Beluga Air's mission is to provide you with the best family oriented, reliable, and efficient service! Their company was founded to bring the absolute best out of the HVAC industry, and set a new standard for the San Antonio area. Their services include installation, repairs, free estimates, regular maintenance,attic insulation and more! Don't blow your money, call Beluga Air! https://mybelugaair.com/

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & BUSINESS BUILDING EVENTS

MARCH 5

• Ribbon Cutting for Strait Luxury

• Ribbon Cutting for BeeHive Homes of Crownridge Assisted Living

MARCH 6

• Ribbon Cutting for Boerne Police Foundation

MARCH 7

• Before 9 Morning Mingle hosted by Jená Craig Photography

• Ribbon Cutting for Lulu’s Tea House

• Ribbon Cutting for Valeria Restaurant

• Ribbon Cutting for Benedictine Sisters of Boerne Feast of St. Benedict Spaghetti Dinner

MARCH 19

• Ribbon Cutting for Exhalt Coaching

• Ribbon Cuttng for Ransomed Life

MARCH 21

• Ribbon Cutting for Roundtable Wellness

• Ribbon Cutting for Apache Rifleworks

• Ribbon Cutting for The Shoppes at 222

MARCH 26

• Ribbon Cutting for CITGO Lubricants

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Boerne Chamber of Commerce’s website: Boerne.org

https://www.2peesinapot.com/

Paul Tamez Art

Hill Country Ears Sound, Lights and Video

Yaping Zhang Chinese Culture and Event Coordinator

2 Pees in a Pot

2 Pees in a Pot was launched after numerous contractors asked Neenah, who had been named “The Trash Whisperer”, to get into the temporary toilet rental business based off her amazing customer service in the dumpster rental industry. After much research, this company was formed and provides only the best high-end customer service! They offer ADA restroom trailers, luxury portable restrooms, sanitizing stations, tanks and more for monthly, weekend or daily rental options. Your #2 makes them #1!

SPORTS MEDICINE ISN’T

WWhen most people hear the term “sports medicine,” they usually visualize medical treatment that’s reserved for elite, hard-training athletes. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.

Sports medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions involving the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. You don’t have to be a marathon runner to suffer from such injuries. Stress from repetitive use or even an injury caused by a fall can be treated by a sports medicine professional.

There are two basic categories of injuries treated in sports medicine care. The first involves acute injury and the second involves damage caused by wear and tear and disorders such as arthritis that tend to develop gradually.

Sports medicine professionals can help patients with these symptoms:

Joint and muscle pain

Bone fractures

Foot pain

Ankle injury

Overuse injury

Joint dislocation

Muscle fatigue

Sudden, non-emergency injuries

Getting Back Into the Game

FOR ATHLETES

The Orthopedic Performance Institute’s Dr. Alexandra Matthews specializes in non-surgical treatment of these injuries, which helps to get patients “back into play” quickly and with less trauma. This is accomplished by utilizing techniques such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, in which the patient’s own blood is utilized to speed up the healing process. There are also nerve block injections that can block the pain for up to 90 days.

Diagnostic ultrasound is another way the doctor can identify the injury and begin treatment quickly. The Orthopedic Performance Institute utilizes the most modern techniques.

If it is determined that a patient’s condition requires surgery, Dr. Matthews can refer them to an orthopedic surgeon whose knowledge and experience is appropriate to treat the condition.

Avoiding Injury

She also counsels patients on injury avoidance. This is accomplished by instructing them how to train correctly and wear the appropriate gear and footwear. Good nutrition plays an important part, too, as it’s vital to keep bones and muscles strong. Patients aged six years and up are welcome.

Don’t keep living with unnecessary pain. Contact the Orthopedic Performance Institute in San Antonio or Boerne at (210) 545-7171 for an appointment today.

Texas Independence Day WORD SEARCH

Texas Independence Day was March 2nd, but there's no reason you can't celebrate all month long!

TEXAS ALAMO

SAN JACINTO LONESTAR BATTLE

TEJANOS CROCKETT

SANTA ANNA MEXICO AUSTIN TRAVIS

HOUSTON MARCH MISSIONS

SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS BOWIE TRAVIS INDEPENDENCE GOLIAD REVOLUTION

When should you take Social Security?

One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it?

You can start collecting Social Security benefits at 62, but your checks will be considerably bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely between 66 and 67. You could even wait until you’re 70, at which point the payments will max out, except for yearly cost-of-living adjustments. But if you need the money, you need the money, even if you’re just 62 or any age before full retirement age.

However, if you have adequate financial resources to meet your monthly needs, whether through earned income, your investment portfolio or a combination of the two, you could have some flexibility in choosing when to take Social Security. In this case, you may want to weigh these considerations:

Life expectancy – For all of us, it’s one of life’s great mysteries: How long will we live? Of course, we can’t see into the future, so the question can’t be answered with total confidence. But to make an informed decision on when to take Social Security, you don’t need to know your exact lifespan — you just need to make a reasonably good estimate. So, for example, if you’re approaching 62, you’re enjoying excellent health and you have a family history of longevity, you might conclude it’s worth waiting a few years to collect Social Security, so you can receive the bigger payments. Conversely, if your health is questionable and your family has not been fortunate in terms of longevity, you might want to start taking your benefits earlier.

Employment – You can certainly continue working and still receive Social Security benefits. However, if you’re under your full retirement age for the entire year, Social Security will deduct $1 from your benefits for every $2 you earn above the annual limit of $22,320. In the year you reach your full retirement age, Social Security will deduct $1 in benefits for every $3 you earn above $59,520. So, you may want to keep these reductions in mind when deciding when to begin accepting benefits. Once you reach your full retirement age, you can earn any amount without losing benefits. (Also, at your full retirement age, Social Security will recalculate your benefit amount to credit you for the months you received reduced benefits because of your excess earnings.)

Spouse – Spouses can receive two types of Social Security benefits: spousal and sur-

vivor. With a spousal benefit, your spouse can receive up to 50% of your full retirement benefits, regardless of when you start taking them. (Your spouse’s benefit can be reduced by the amount of their own retirement benefit and whether they took Social Security before their full retirement age.) But with a survivor benefit, your decision about when to take Social Security can make a big difference. A surviving spouse can receive the larger of their own benefit or 100% of a deceased spouse’s benefit, so if you take benefits early and receive a permanent reduction, your spouse’s survivor benefit may also be reduced for their lifetime.

When to take Social Security is an important — and irrevocable — decision. So, consider all the factors before making your choice.

GET YOUR HOME

Spring Ready

SSpring has always offered a sense of renewal. The flowers start to bloom, the temperatures make it bearable to be outside again and there’s an energy we often lack in the dreary days of winter. It’s time to start making plans to get your home ready for Spring; from little projects for the weekend to those bigger ones that you’ve put off long enough.

CHECK YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Who wants to mess with faulty sprinkler heads or pesky leaks when you need to get your lawn watered? You can check each zone easily and even change out the heads yourself. Your local hardware stores carry irrigation system supplies. If you find this sort of thing way out of your handyman comfort zone, reach out to a local irrigation company and they will happily come by and service the system for you.

ROOF & GUTTERS

Clear debris from your roof and check for any areas that may need some repair. It’s time to check your gutters for leaves and other debris that build up over the late fall and winter. Keeping gutters clean helps save fascia boards from rotting and helps to keep water flowing through the down spouts versus anywhere it’s not supposed to go.

WEATHER STRIPPING ON DOORS AND WINDOWS

Over time, weather stripping becomes brittle and falls apart, allowing the air we pay for out and the outside air in. Working on the weather stripping now means you won’t have to change it in the summer when opening a window cost smore because of escaping cool AC air.

HVAC CHECK UP

Spring is a great time to get your AC system a checkup to ensure that it’s ready for the hot summer months to come. Don’t forget to change your filters, too. It’s recommended to change your HVAC filter quarterly, especially after the pollen laden months of January and February and the months when we’re cooped up inside and running our heat more than usual. Changing filter regularly keeps your system running more efficiently and helps keep dust and pollen down.

REVERSE CEILING FANS

It’s time to turn those ceiling fans to spin counterclockwise to push air down. Ceiling fans can cool a room by 4 degrees but remember to turn them off when you leave, or no one gets the benefit of the cooler air.

If you find yourself in need of a home professional, please give us a call. We’ve got a wonderful resource guide to help you find a roofer, a landscaper, or a handyman to save you from a ‘honey-do’ list. If you are thinking of selling your home this spring, please reach out to a Real Estate Professional. It’s never a good idea to go it alone.

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canyon Lake — Views, views, views! Darling updated 2 bed/2 bath lakehouse with 2-car garage, boat launch, clubhouse, lake access—just in time for the Summer!

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p SaDDLe HoRn / BoeRne — Woodridge 3 bedroom, 2 bath home under contract in less than 5 days!

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