Gateway to the Texas Hill Country Fall 2013 by Brian Cartwright

Gateway to the

Texas Hill Country

A Guide for Visitors & Newcomers

Fall 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ Compliments of The Boerne Star

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Boerne

A great place to visit. A fabulous place to live!

A great place to live and work, Boerne offers gourmet restaurants, fabulous shops, great entertainment and excellent schools, as well as beautiful neighborhoods and some of the finest real estate in the Texas Hill Country. If a move to Boerne is in your future, or you are thinking about a second home in the Hill Country, visit our website or call or drop by our friendly office (a few minutes walk from Main Plaza). Since 1989 we have proudly offered the finest homes in the very best neighborhoods throughout South Texas – including many exclusive properties you won’t find listed anywhere else – and we’d be happy to show you around! Use your smartphone QR reader app to visit our website

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The Texas Hill Country: More than a state of mind

elcome to the heart of the Hill Country! Boerne is both literally and figuratively an entryway into one of Texas’ most beautiful regions, the Texas Hill Country. While just a couple of decades or so ago, Boerne (pronounced Bur-nee) could easily have been

considered “forgotten,” today it is a town where technology and times past enjoy equal balance. Boerne is recognized across the United States as a desirable place to live. Listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the country’s fastest growing regions, the area’s rapid expansion has meant numerous new housing subdivisions as well as

an influx of industry, business and tourism. Boerne strives to hold on to its warm, small-town origins. Oak trees still grow together in canopies above many city streets while a trip to the grocery store almost guarantees an encounter with friends and neighbors. Continued on Page 6

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The Boerne Star

941 N. School St. • Boerne, TX 78006 830.249.2441 • 830.249.4607 fax www.boernestar.com Demographics: Boerne Area Chamber of Commerce; Kendall County Economic Development Corp.; City of Boerne; U.S. Census, Texas Comptroller’s Office Photography: Boerne Star Staff: Elena Tucker, Frank Shubert, JT Maroney, Carline Schwartz, Candace Velvin, Bruce S. Vay; Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society Historical Information: Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society, Col. Bettie Edmonds Community Information: Boerne Area Chamber of Commerce, Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau Cover photo of Mallory and Chloe Oates of Boerne enjoying themselves at the Pumkin Patch.

INDEX THINGS TO SEE & DO Agricultural Museum..................................28 Attractions.................................................27 Calendar of Events..................................8-17 Cibolo Nature Center..................................26 Comfort................................................28-29 Dickens on Main........................................19 Historic District..........................................20 Main Plaza..................................................25

SELF-GUIDED TOURS, MAPS Downtown walking tour.......................32-33 Kendall County driving tour................34-35 ABOUT BOERNE, KENDALL COUNTY Facts & Figures...........................................18 Frequently Called; Emgncy Num..............24 Boerne rated top place to live.........................31

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HISTORIC INTEREST Namesakes..................................................21

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We care for seniors in their home... Enhance Your Life at the Lodge at Leon Springs Independent Living Cottages Amenities: • One or two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry room and screened-in portch overlooking beautiful woodland grounds and pond. • 3 Meals a day delivered to cottage • Housekeeping and laundry service • Medication reminders

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Assisted Living Amenities: • All private rooms or suites • Assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming • Medication assistance and healthcare management • Assistance with ambulation to meals and activities • Excellent home cooked meals and special diets • Activities, exercise and entertainment • 24 hour staff • Housekeeping and laundry service • Beauty and barber shop services • Senior Buddies personal assistance service is available for one on one care • Walking paths in a beautiful woodland setting • Respite Care

Senior Buddies was founded to provide a loving, caring way to assist the elderly and their families. We specialize in enhancing the lives of seniors limited by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and strokes. We also provide respite care, surgery recovery and service for other senior-related needs. We meet with clients and their families in their own home-setting to effectively facilitate a match between our caregiver and the client.

Our personal assistance services may be just what is needed to safely maintain our client’s independence in their own home. Our kind and thoughtful caregivers provide the following: • Joyful Positive Companionship • Bathing • Hygiene Assistance • Alzheimer’s Care • Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping • Errands & Shopping • Medication Reminders • Incontinence Assistance We offer: • Affordable Hourly Rate • Morning, Midday & Evening • Live-in, live-out, overnight

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...it’s a unique mindset From Page 3 The surrounding countryside is lush and arid, dramatic and pastoral. Streams and rivers soften the sharpedged limestone topography. Roosters and goats, still raised within city limits by a few old timers, may wander about under cell phone towers that have risen within the last few years. Established by a young group of Germans who considered themselves classical philosophers - or Free Thinkers - Boerne originally didn’t allow churches inside the city limits. Today, however, the town is home to numerous religious congregations. Also enormously important within the ranks of the city’s population is its volunteerism; citizens selflessly donate countless hours not only to religious matters, but to social, educational, environmental, political, and historical causes as well. The crown jewel of Boerne’s history is its quaint Main Street. Also called Hauptstrasse, it is lined by

many of the buildings that formed the vibrant core of the county’s “city life.” These structures, although admired by tourists, are still thought of as home by the town’s octogenarians. “That’s the house where I grew up,” one might point out, or “there’s the hospital where I was born,” or “the dry goods store that sold us fabric for our dresses.” And it’s not only long-timers and newcomers who are drawn to Boerne’s old structures apparently. Ghosts, it seems, are drawn to the buildings as well. For example, the lovely, ornate Joseph Dienger building on Main Plaza has an officially certified other-worldly occupant believed to be the building’s original owner, Joseph Dienger himself. Whether it’s shopping, visiting the area’s beautiful caves, explor-

ing the local nature center, enjoying historically-authentic exhibits, birding, cycling, hunting, or hiking, Boerne provides the ideal blend of the urban and the rural. At one close hand is an international airport, the Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Seaworld of Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo and numerous concert and museum venues. At the other close hand is the unique and sought-after beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

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Please visit our models located at I-10 and Hwy 46 West or visit our website at www.hillcountryclassics.com.

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Enjoy fall, winter Excellence in oral and maxillofacial services events in Boerne! Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, PA

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Rainwater Revival 10AM – 4 PM, Boerne Civic Center, 820 Adler Road The 4th Annual Rainwater Revival celebration will be a festive day of fun and entertainment as well as information presented by rainwater collection professionals and enthusiasts. There will be vendor booths, rainwater system displays and plenty of experts to provide guidance and services. There will also be food booths, shopping and live music. A collection of 55-gallon recycled rain barrels transformed into works of art by Hill Country artists will be displayed around Kendall County during the weeks leading up to the Rainwater Revival and then auctioned off at the event. Prior to the festival, a schedule of speakers and times will be available. Chamber of Commerce Wild Game Dinner 5:30 PM – 10 PM, Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road Go hog wild at the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Annual Wild Game Dinner at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. This will be the third year of the popular fundraising event. Admission includes all-you-caneat savory wild game dishes, live and silent auctions and registration for door prizes. Of course, there’s also not-so-wild food. Enjoy some old favorites like smoked turkey, smoked pulled pork, brisket tacos and beans. Then move on up to something a little more exotic like fried alligator, Cajun crawfish pasta, stuffed pheasant, bison sliders or bacon-wrapped Nilgai, duck gumbo, spicy jambalaya and flavorful axis carne guisada.

9 From left to right: Robert P. Johnson, DDS, MSD, B.D. Tiner, DDS, MD, Wendell A. Edgin, DDS James W. Rominger, DDS, MD Steven B. Buckley, DDS, MD James E. Franco, DDS, MD

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Boerne Market Days 10 AM – 5 PM, Main Plaza Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses. Justin Roberts & the Not Ready For Naptime Players 4 PM – 6 PM, St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 208 W Bandera Road Grammy nominated artist Justin Roberts is truly one of the “all-stars” of the indie family music scene. He logs thousands of miles on the road each year, leading some to call him the hardest working man in children’s show business. With numerous national awards and recognition and a devoted fan base, Justin and The

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Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and their parents. 2nd Saturday Art & Wine 4 PM – 8 PM, Galleries and other locations throughout Boerne On second Saturdays, art galleries and other locations around Boerne host joint openings. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene. Park you car and take the free trolley to see the “Best Art East of Santa Fe.”

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Dickens on Main – Fire and Ice Weekend 6 PM – 10 PM, Downtown Boerne Nov. 29 and 30 is the Fire and Ice weekend of the 14th Annual Dickens on Main. Festivities include the holiday

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lighting ceremony, the stocking stroll, Bah Humbug-It’s a Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”, ice sculptures, Roasting Chestnuts on Main, Brothers of the Flame and much more from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

December 6–7

Dickens on Main – O Tannenbaum Weekend 6 PM – 10 PM, Downtown Boerne Dec. 6 and 7 is the O Tannenbaum weekend of the 14th Annual Dickens on Main. Festivities include the Boerne Village Band, Tannenbaum Trail, pet parade, Weihnachts parade and much more from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Weihnachts Parade 6 PM – 10:30 PM, Downtown Boerne The Weihnacht Parade is a long standing Boerne Christmas tradition, which will celebrate its 27th anniversary this year. Up to 100 lit entries travel north on Main Street from River Road to Johns Rd. The parade is always on the first Saturday of December and starts at 6 p.m. Main Street will be closed from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Please preview the detour map. After the parade, enjoy all that downtown Boerne has to offer. Stop by unique restaurants, galleries and shops. The street will remain closed for the

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Dickens on Main event. Please note that the parade will travel north to south this year and end at River Road.

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Oma’s Christmas Craft Fair 10AM – 5 PM, Saturday, Dec. 7 10 AM – 4 PM, Sunday, Dec. 8 Kendall County Fairgrounds Find the perfect gift for a loved one this holiday season at Oma’s Christmas Craft Fair. There will be Texas handcrafted wood items, homemade jellies, handcrafted clothing, wall hangings, ceramics, knitted and crocheted goods, hand embroidered items, hand painted bird feeders and bird houses that will surely please the most discerning back yard birds. Come out early to the KCFA grounds to get the pick of the show.

Boerne Concert Band 7 PM – 9PM, Boerne High School Auditorium In 1860, when the Boerne Village Band was formed, German bands were quite popular. In 1884, the original Boerne Concert Band was formed under the direction of Professor Hoepfenerter after he retired from the German army. However, the effects of World Wars I and II caused many German bands to fall by the wayside. In our area, only the Boerne Village Band survived, uninterrupted. In 2006, Larry Schmidt, and his cousin, Don Edmondson, wanted to establish a venue to provide another form of music to the Boerne area, and so, the modern

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Boerne Concert Band was formed. The Boerne Concert Band currently has more than 60 active musicians, including several students from Boerne and Champion High Schools. These local musicians present popular music in concert for family oriented audiences to enjoy.

Boerne Market Days 10 AM – 5 PM, Main Plaza Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses. 2nd Saturday Art & Wine 4 PM – 8 PM, Galleries and other locations throughout Boerne On second Saturdays, art galleries and other locations around Boerne host joint openings. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene. Park you car and take the free trolley to see the “Best Art East of Santa Fe.”

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Cowboy Christmas at Enchanted Springs Ranch 10 AM – 5 PM, 242 State Highway 46 W

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Fall & Winter with Boerne Parks & Recreation www.boerne-tx.gov/parks October 26-Harvest Moon Celebration 26-Make a Difference Day

November

1-15-Adult Flag Football League Registration Open 4-9- Arbor Week 29 & 30- Dickens on Main

December

6 & 7-Dickens on Main 7-Weihnacht Parade 17- Parade of Lights Entry Due 20-Jan. 6- Winter Geocaching 30 & 31, Jan 2 & 3- Arctic Week

January

1-10-Adult Basketball League Registration Open 1-10-Indoor Volleyball League Registration Open

February

8- Chocolate Walk (Tickets on Sale Jan 8)

March

Adult Softball League Registration Open Volleyball League Registration Open 7-17- Spring Geocaching 10-14- Spring in to Spring Break- GO WILD! 14-Spring Break Skateboarding Competition 15- Outdoor Family Fair

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Cost: $14 for adults; $12 for military/seniors; $7 for children ages 3-12; free for children under age 3. The authentic old west town and movie set will become a Christmas “Western Wonderland” with lots of kids activities, wild animal park, wagon rides, kids playground, arrest-a-guest, puppet shows and cowboy skits. The event will also include Christmas music and caroling, food and beverages for purchase and Christmas gift vendors. Don’t forget to bring a camera for pictures with Cowboy Santa and Woodrow the longhorn.

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Boerne Christmas Market Days 10 AM – 5 PM, Main Plaza Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses.

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Kendall County Junior Livestock Show (poultry) All day, Kendall County Fairgrounds

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This Sunday’s show features poultry. The sale for all animals (poultry and non-poultry) will be on Jan. 11. Participating children, families and other visitors to the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show feel the excitement in the air that comes with competition. However, there is so much more than simply winning that comes from the event. Raising livestock is a fabulous teaching experience that brings families together and develops lifelong friendships.

Kendall County Junior Livestock Show All day, Kendall County Fairgrounds This Friday’s show features all animals (other than poultry). Participating children, families and other visitors to the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show feel the excitement in the air that comes with competition. Kids learn not only the mechanics but also the underlying sense of responsibility and what it takes to get a job well done.

Kendall County Junior Livestock Sale (all animals) All day, Kendall County Fairgrounds This Saturday’s sale features all animals (poultry and non-poultry).

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second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses.

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Boerne Chocolate Walk 11 AM to 5 PM Downtown Boerne Tickets are available online only starting Jan. 15. There is limited availability, so they will go fast! Enjoy a day in Boerne with your sweetheart or a group of friends! This is the perfect opportunity to visit the stores downtown that you have been itching to see and have lunch or dinner in a restaurant that you have wanted to try. A ticket includes a map of the participating businesses and a bag to collect your special chocolate treats.

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to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses.

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Hill Country Optimists Antique Show 10 AM – 5 PM, Kendall County Fairgrounds Browse more than 60 exhibitor booths overflowing with the finest American antiques found in the market today. Exhibitors gather their treasures from estates of this great country and save their best for this nationally acclaimed antique show. Patrons will find original anitques, not reproductions, which will make great additions to their collections. Fine antiques add a touch of elegance to any home and coordinate perfectly with any decorating scheme. The show features country furniture, baskets, stoneware, glassware, jewelry, textiles, early paper, toys, silver, quilts, pewter, American oak and so much more. This prestigious and lovely show is sure to have something for every antique collector, rain or shine. Don’t miss it.

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Lesters Automotive Open Annual Charity Car Show 9 AM – 3 PM, 32128A IH-10 West (exit 543) Stop by for a great open car show and customer appreciation day filled with food, music and prizes. The seventh annual Open Charity Car Show benefits the Juveline Diabetes Association.

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Cavender Chevrolet in Boerne is Here for You!

Should you need a new Chevrolet, service or parts for your GM vehicle we are right around the corner. We will honor your Chevrolet warranty, and we also accept extended service warranties.

Call for your appointment today.

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Parks & Recreation: It’s all about fun!

oerne Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of recreational opportunities, special events, facilities, and services that collectively enrich the lives of all patrons. For more information, call 830-249-9511 or visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.

Lighting Contest. Entries should be turned in by 5 p.m. on the 17th. Judging will happen on the evening of December 18th. Free. Open to all City of Boerne Residents and Businesses Arctic Week December 30 - January 3, 10:00

a.m. 2:00 p.m., Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main, Boerne. Winter Time Activities for Youth and Teens. Youth Activities start at 10 a.m. Teen activities start at 1 p.m. Free. Activities will not be held on January 1.

Arbor Week November 4, 8 a.m. - November 8, 5 p.m. Visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us. for more information. 14th Annual Dickens on Main November 29 - November 30 and December 6 - December 7 along Main Street in Boerne from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 27th Annual Weihnachts Parade December 7, 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in downtown Boerne. Night time Christmas Parade. Parade of Lights Lighting Contest- Deadline December 17, 5:00 p.m. Commercial and residential

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Kendall County by the numbers:

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• Population, 2011 estimate - 34,781 • Housing units, 2011 - 14,245 • Persons per household - 2.57 • Median value occupied housing units - $243,900 • Median household income 2006-2010 - $66,655 • Mean travel time to work (minutes) - 25.9 • Land area in square miles - 662.5 • Mean elevation - 1500 feet • Boerne population, 2011 estimate - 10,884 • Boerne households - 4,134

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Source: United States Census Bureau

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Dickens on Main events will fill two weekends

he Boerne Business Alliance will present the annual Dickens on Main events Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 6-7 featuring many opportunities for locals and visitors to get into the holiday spirit. There’s something for everyone… shopping, dining, carriage rides, family-friendly entertainment, snow shows, Santa and the annual Weihnachts parade. The Victorian celebration in downtown Boerne features food and drink booths, costumed shop keepers, wassail, arts and crafts, caroling, Santa for Christmas wishes and pictures, live entertainment and shopping. Horse carriages will be carrying merry-makers through the historic downtown district, which will be twinkling with millions of lights. Visit with Santa Santa will be located in the Little Nature Store’s outdoor majestic setting throughout the weekends. Stocking Stroll Stocking Stroll shoppers may purchase a prepaid ticket in November and redeem it for a stocking on the day of the event. Stroll downtown Main Street Boerne and visit participating stores and receive special goodies to fill your stocking. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event, limited amount of tickets are available.

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he Hauptstrasse, Main Street, Downtown … whatever you call it, it’s where things are happening in Boerne. Several years ago, the City of Boerne, along with the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, began what is known as the Main Street Project. Since that time the changes have been quite noticeable. First came larger burgundy street signs bearing the name “Hauptstrasse” throughout the historical business district. The name of Main Street didn’t actually change - it just took on a German translation to accentuate the community’s heritage. As the new street signs went up, so did a lot of other new signs. Shops began springing up in every vacant location as gift sellers, antique dealers, restaurateurs, residents and visitors began to discover the area had something special to offer. Older firms began sprucing up their faces and welcoming new customers. Other changes included the installation of old-fashioned lamppost lighting, planting of trees and the removal of the unattractive, overhead, urban-style

streetlights. Colorful banners on each lamppost mark the season of the year, a special festival, support for the Boerne High School Greyhounds and the Champion Chargers or simply the welcome that is always extended to visitors. Park benches have been added throughout the length of the Hauptstrasse to encourage visitors and residents to pause and enjoy the uniqueness that is Boerne. Parking is ample on the street, on adjacent side streets and at three public parking lots. The lots are located on the 200 block of North Main St., the 100 block of South Main St., and at Main Plaza. Modern restroom facilities are located at the South Main lot and Main Plaza. Now Downtown Boerne has become a favorite destination for visitors from other areas who flock to town, not just on weekends, but every day. Boerne Market Days on the second weekend of each month transforms Main Plaza into an old style “market days” shopping mecca with booths filling the plaza with antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, food and a lot of fun for the family.

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Namesakes reflect unique character of area

n 1862, a new county was formed from parts of Bexar, Blanco and Comal counties. At the request of the residents, the Texas legislature ordered that it be named Kendall County in honor of a prominent member of the Hill Country community - George Wilkins Kendall. Kendall (1809-1867) was born Aug. 22, 1809, at Mount Vernon, New Hampshire. While still a boy, he learned the printer’s trade with Horace Greeley and that became his means of livelihood. In January 1837, he co-founded the New Orleans Picayune. His first sight of Texas, in 1841, began an everlasting love and admiration for what became his adopted state. In 1846, when war was declared between the U.S. and Mexico, he became the first war correspondent to send dispatches from the front by Pony Express. Kendall developed innovations in sheep raising that are in use today. He raised fine merinos from the Rambouillet Estates in France, which he bred with his Mexican churro ewes from Texas. This produced fine-fleeced

sheep, timed carefully so that lambing would occur in April during safe weather. He invented the dipping vat, still in use today, to combat scab and other diseases, and a method of baling wool. In Boerne, there stand two reminders of Kendall’s legacy. One is the old St. Peter Catholic Church that he had built for his wife, Adeline Suzanne de Valcourt. The other is his tombstone in the Boerne Cemetery remembering him as “eminent in all.” Boerne is named for Ludwig Börne (1786-1837) a German writer who espoused the cause of freedom in his native land. When he began to develop a hatred against the prohibitions of government in Germany, Börne gave up the study of medicine and turned to political science. Anger against tyranny and bad government became the ruling passion of his life. He became the first German journalist whose writing almost

exclusively criticized the political order in Germany. Ludwig was to inspire troves of young men to leave Germany in the late 1840s and seek a new life in the New World. At the universities of Giessen and Heidelberg, a group of students organized themselves under the leadership of Gustav Schleicher, later a U.S. Congressman from Texas, and Dr. Ferdinand von Herff into a society called “The Forty” and emigrated to Texas with the Adelsverein. Several of the more resolute members of the society founded the town of Boerne, the anglicized spelling of Börne, at a place first called “Tusculum.” Gustav Theissen, who bought the property from them to form a new town, was a great admirer of Börne and named the site in his honor. Boerne...it rhymes with Journey. Although Ludwig Börne’s name was spelled with just the one “E” at the end, when his name was Anglicized, the second “E” was added to equate the German pronunciation of “O” with an umlaut.

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Two courthouses reflect county heritage

endall County recently rededicated the historic courthouse following extensive renovations, adding another jewel to the area’s historic attractions. The Historic Kendall County Courthouse and the adjacent historic jail became Recorded Texas Historical Landmarks (RTHL) in 1970. Both were individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and designated as State Archaeological Landmarks in 1981. After many years of research, master plan work and applying for grants, the Kendall County Historical Commission was successful in obtaining a $1.2 million historic preservation grant in 2008 when the project was accepted by the Texas Historical Commission’s Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Construction was completed and the building rededicated in the spring of 2010. The courthouse was built in 1870

when the county contracted with J.F. Stendebach to construct a onestory courthouse designed by Philip

original to the courthouse. MJ Boyle Contractors of San Antonio started construction work on May 18, 2009 and the work was completed in April 2010, according to Barry Wagner of Wagner and Klein Architects & Preservation Consultants of Fredericksburg. “In this major phase of restoration there was work on the windows, doors, roof and exterior masonry but the majority of the work was on the interior,” he said. “New mechanical, electrical and plumbing, along with a new fire alarm and sprinkler system and a new elevator. Interior finishes were restored.” Zoeller. In 1885, a second story with Some county offices are located a gallery was added. Charles Buckel in the historic courthouse and the was the builder. In 1909, a two-story courtroom is available for use by addition designed by Alfred Giles both the courts and for other funcwas constructed by E.H. Clemens. tions. Visitors strolling through the The restoration brings the courtdowntown area may enjoy the newly house back to its 1909 appearance. To polished exterior and grounds of the go back further would mean taking old building that sits across from the the second story off since it was not “new” courthouse.

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Helpful Telephone Numbers Emergency.........................................911 Crime Stoppers ..............1-800-348-LEAD Boerne: City Offices.......................... 830-249-9511 Boerne Police (non-emerg). 830-249-8645 Public Library .................... 830-249-3053 Swimming Pool . ................ 830-249-3969 Civic Center ........................ 830-249-2811 Visitors Bureau ................... 830-249-7277 Boerne ISD: Administration . .................. 830-357-2000 Boerne High School ......... 830-357-2200 Champion High School ..... 830-357-2600 Middle School North . ........ 830-357-3100 Middle School South ......... 830-357-3300 Curington Elementary ....... 830-357-4000 Fabra Elementary ............... 830-357-4200 Fair Oaks Ranch Elem ....... 830-357-4800 Kendall Elementary ........... 830-357-4600 Cibolo Creek Elementary.... 830-357-4400 Comfort ISD: Administration . ................... 830-995-6400 Comfort High School .......... 830-995-6430 Middle School . ................... 830-995-6420 Elementary School ............. 830-995-6410 Fair Oaks Ranch: City Offices......................... 210-698-0900 Police Department ............. 210-698-0900 Kendall County: County offices ................... 830-249-9343 Sheriff office ...................... 830-249-9721 EMS Office ........................ 830-249-3721 Extension Agent ................ 830-249-9343 Justice of the Peace offices: Precinct 1 .......................... 830-249-9343 Precinct 2 ........................... 830-249-8404 Precinct 3 .......................... 830-249-2820 Precinct 4 (Comfort) ........... 830-995-2031 Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; License office ........ 830-249-6335 Utilities: Bandera Electric Coop ...... 830-995-2824 Boerne (elec, gas, water)... 830-249-9511 Central Texas Coop ............ 830-997-2126 Lone Star Gas ................... 830-997-2177 Pedernales Electric Coop . . 830-868-7155 SA City Public Service ...... 800-870-1006 Other: The Boerne Star ................. 830-249-2441 Chamber of Commerce ..... 830-249-8000 Hill Country Family Srvs . ... 830-249-8643 Bus Station ......................... 830-249-3233 Post Office ......................... 830-249-2414 Kendall Appraisal District..... 830-249-8012 Boerne Methodist ER.......... 830-331-3000

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Main Plaza: Hill Country showcase

n the heart of Boerne is Main Plaza, the home for festivals, school pep rallies and celebrations of all kinds. The city has committed to making the space welcoming and functional. The focal point is a large gazebo serving as a grandstand for rallies and a bandstand for concerts by various bands. The Boerne Village Band continues to perform at the plaza as it did over a century ago. New memories are made each year as young people gather there for concerts and when families shop at the monthly market days or just relax for picnic. Providing a transition from busy Main Street to the more peaceful Main Plaza is a unique water garden adding the soothing splash of water. In addition to being a popular gathering spot, the plaza serves as a peaceful place tempting passersby to stop and relax. The center of the plaza is landscaped to provide open green space for the various activities that take place there, ranging from concerts and rallies to homecom-

ing pep rallies and family fun festivals – including the premier Hill Country event, Berges Fest. At various times throughout the year, car shows sponsored by various owner groups call the plaza home, from street rods and classic Corvettes to racy “muscle” cars and VW Beatles. Corvettes, Dune Buggies, MGs and motorcycles all have their days to shine. The annual series of Tuesday Abendkonzerte – summer musical concerts are held on the plaza. Abendkonzerte translates simply as “evening concerts” in English, but in any language, it means fun. The music starts at dusk and showcases the historic Boerne Village Band. The plaza is bounded by historic structures on three sides. To the north is Ye Kendall Inn and the Joseph Dienger building – both on the registry of National Historic Landmarks. Both are also reported to be residences for ghosts and featured on a Discover Channel television series. Boerne’s first waterworks is to the west and to the south is the historic Carstanjan building.

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Protecting heritage, conserving nature

he Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne is located on 162 acres of natural lands at Boerne City Park off Highway 46 just west of the Kendall County Fairgrounds. The Cibolo Nature Center’s mission is conservation of natural resources through education and stewardship. Thousands of volunteer hours have made the Cibolo Nature Center a prime example of community caring and an excellent model of a local community’s efforts to preserve its natural heritage. Open to the public since Earth Day 1990, the Cibolo Nature Center provides education, research, entertainment and outdoor activities for more than 100,000 visitors a year, while promoting sound stewardship of land, water and wildlife. Across Cibolo Creek from the nature center lays a true gem - one in need of some polishing, and luckily a crew of enthused working groups has risen to the occasion to plan the restoration and renewal of the Herff Farm. The 62-acre green space includes a

Cibolo Nature Center, Herff Farm farmhouse, barn and other structures built by some of the area’s original German immigrants. In December 2009, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The house also figured prominently in the early settlement of Boerne, was confiscated during the Civil War for a Confederate Prisoner of War camp and served as the site of one of the last Native American-settler conflicts. It was the summer home of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Herff, a medical

pioneer in San Antonio and the great-great-grandfather of Carolyn Chipman Evans, the Cibolo Nature Center’s founding director. Its location at the confluence of Cibolo and Menger creeks makes it a key habitat area within the larger Cibolo Conservation Corridor. In 2007, the Friends of the Cibolo Wilderness, with help from supporters and foundations across Texas, purchased the property in order to preserve its resources for current and future generations. Local community members have embraced the potential of this valuable place and are hard at work planning its future. Among the goals is for the farm to function as a sustainable living center, demonstrating home gardening, rainwater catchment and conservation, sustainable energy practices, backyard chicken coops, composting and has partnered with the community to create a community garden and farmer’s market, complementing a farm and garden education program for children and adults. Learn more at www.cibolo.org.

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Cave tours in Kendall County The vast stretches of limestone that honeycomb the Texas Hill Country and in many places form aquifers that serve as the primary source of water in the region, also contain some of the most unique geologic formations in living caves. Cascade Caverns, 226 Cascade Caverns Road Exit 543 off I-10, gets its name from it’s 100 foot waterfall – the grand finale of a one hour guided tour. Tours are available year round. Call 830-7558080 or visit www.cascadecaverns.com. Cave Without A Name , 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne, is also a showcase of fabulous formations and educational exhibits. Tours are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. 10am-5pm after Labor Day until Memorial Day. Call 830-537-4212 or visit www.cavewithoutaname.com. Old Tunnel WMA, The smallest Wildlife Management Area in Texas at 16.1 acres. The

abandoned railroad tunnel is home to up to three million Brazilian free-tailed bats from May to October. Visitors watch the bats emerge from the tunnel each night, and nightly educational programs are available. Take IH-10 to Comfort, exit at Hwy. 27, west to the blinking light in town and veer right on Hwy. 87. Turn right on FM 473 and go east for 5 miles. Take Old # 9 Hwy. for 8 miles to the site. OLD WEST TOWN Enchanted Springs Ranch, 242 Hwy. 46 West, Boerne, is an old west theme park, rated by Oprah as one of the best “Family Attractions“. The ranch is also an active movie set, featured by True West Magazine as one of the “Preferred Western Movie Sets”. It features an old western town right out of the 1800’s, a magical place of rugged, natural beauty with a collection of exotic animals. Call 800-640-5917 or 830-249-8222 or visit enchantedspringsranch.com for information on park hours and pricing.

Activities in Adjacent Counties Fredericksburg, founded by German settlers in 1846, is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Activities include museums, a historic district, a wildflower farm, vineyards and wineries, an herb farm, peach orchards, brew pub, living history farmstead, art galleries, live music, lavender farms, scenic drives,

golf and more. Specific attractions include: the National Museum of the Pacific War, the Pioneer Museum Complex, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg Herb Farm, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Luckenbach, Rockbox Theater and other unique sites. Fredericksburg has over 70 restaurants and bakeries and over 150 shops. For more information about activities, visit the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce website, www.fredericksburg-texas.com, or call 830-997-6523. Also near Fredericksburg is the LBJ State Park & Historic Site, Hwy. 290 East, 199 State Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX 78671. More information about the Texas Parks and Wildlife facility is available at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj or by calling 830-644-2252 . Kerrville, located just 30 miles northwest of Boerne on I-10, also has a busy schedule of events. Headquarters for learning about all there is to do there is the Visitors Center, 2108 Sidney Baker Dr., open seven days a week, or visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. For information about more events and attractions, such as the headquarter of James Avery Craftsman and historic downtown Kerrville, visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com.

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from a community-wide book drive, the library was previously housed in various locations, including Zimmerman Studio, located in the Comfort Theater; Hunter’s Casa de Cazador, now called the Gast House Inn, or Meyer Bed and Breakfast; Stieler Motors, presently Comfort Cable Building; and evenThe past reflected in a window of the Comfort Historical Museum, housed in a 1908 bank building tually the �Old Bank Building in 1961. In 1981, on the 25th anniverhe survey laying out 301 Homes. sary celebration of the library, the town lots completed by Most of Comfort’s early settlers board of trustees accepted the gift Ernst Altgelt on Sept. 3, migrated from Germany during the of the Arno Schwethelm Memorial 1854 continues to outline German Revolution of 1848. Building and the challenge of renothe unique community of Comfort, Comfort became a thriving center vating the building for use as a nestled in a pastoral Hill Country for trade and commerce, education library. In 2000 the building was valley just minutes from Boerne, and “Freethinkers,” followers of the renovated to accommodate growth Kerrville, Fredericksburg and San “Freethinking Philosophy,” an anti- and change. Today, the library’s Antonio. religious movement generated by updated collection of books, which It’s a popular get-away with religious oppression in Germany. It includes an excellent selection of many top-quality bed and breakfast was to be about 50 years before a local history, is supplemented with inns, RV parks, wineries, restauchurch was established in Comfort. online features and access. The rants, antique and specialty shops The Comfort School District was annual Taste of Comfort benefit for and other attractions. the first formed in Kendall County. the library supported by local resWhen Kerr County was separated The first school building was contaurants is among the community’s from Bexar County in 1856, structed in 1856. As the community most popular events. Comfort was the county seat. When has grown, the Comfort ISD now Today, civic, church and chamber Kendall County was formed in has enrollment of about 1,200 stuevents keep the community buzzing 1862 from parts of Kerr and Blanco dents in pre-kindergarten through with activity. The town’s Fourth of Counties in answer to a petition high school. The school campuses July celebration is one of the bigfrom residents of Boerne and have expanded and a new high gest and oldest in the Hill Country Sisterdale, Boerne became the school on Hwy. 87 near the football – it began 10 months after the comcounty seat and Comfort remained stadium serves as a hub of activity munity was founded and has conpart of Kendall county. for the community. tinued for more than 150 years. The town grew but it was never Among the attractions downtown An extremely active group of incorporated. Many of the original is the Comfort Public Library, businesses support and coordinate homes built by the pioneer settlers located in the historic Arno annual antique shows, downtown are still occupied by their descenSchwethelm Memorial Building at shopping events, cultural activities dants. Some are featured on the 701 High Street. Formed in 1956 and other programs year-round. Heritage Foundation’s Tour of with a collection of 3,000 books

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The Agricultural Heritage Museum is located in Boerne City Park on over five acres. From tractors to butter churns to wagons, the Museum has something for everyone. A blacksmith shop, woodworking shop, pioneer house, wagon house, main museum building and many outdoor exhibits showcase antique farm machinery and implements. Antique farm machinery and tools

include a thresher machine, combines, wagons, corn shellers, fruit juicers, plows, binders, and more. Farming and ranching history come to life in displays and programs in the Big Red Barn, on the front porch and in the Blacksmith Shop. The museum is open on Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is $5; free for kids age 12 years and younger, closed in December and January.

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Hunt the Nursery RA Nursery is sponsoring a scavenger hunt to raise money for the Fredericksburg Dance Company as they prepare for their competition season. The family fun event will begin with a scavenger hunt at 2 p.m. Groups of four will hunt the nursery, trying to fulfill a task list that includes finding objects, making crafts, reading books and more. Tasks are worth points that are tallied. Groups with the most points will win prizes. The cost is $40 per team of four or $30 per team if registered by Nov. 1. More information is available at www.ranursery. com. RA Nursery is located at 7373 Highway 27.

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Comfort Public Library’s Backdoor Bookstore The bookstore is open, selling gently used books and related items on Friday from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Backdoor Bookstore is located on the corner of 7th & High Streets, with the entry on 7th Street. For more information call 830-995-2398 or visit www.comfort-library.txed.net.

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Girls Night Out Stores stay open late for a fabulous evening of shopping for the ladies. Refreshments and music add to the fun. Stores are decorated for the Christmas season and brimming with gift-item treasurers. www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com.   Christmas In Comfort Comfort celebrates the season with a day of fun and shopping in both the local businesses and the approximate 100 arts and crafts booths set up in the Historic District of 7th & High Streets. Daylong music and entertainment is available along with a food court. The Night parade will also travel down the Historic District. This event is sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 830-995-3131 or visit www. comfortchamberofcommerce.com.

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Comfort Area Farmer’s Market The farmer’s market begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m., unless it sells out early, in Comfort Park. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, home baked items, jellies, jams, plants, herbs, lotions and more are available. Comfort Meet Market The Comfort Meet Market is a great place to meet friends and enjoy live music. The venue is located at 714 High Street. For more information about any of the events in Comfort, visit www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com.

Holiday Reception Hill Country Pottery will have a holiday reception from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes live pottery demonstrations, live music and wine provided by Singing Water Vineyards. For more information, call 830-446-2957.

Judging for Christmas Decoration-Lighting Contest. For more information about this event, call the Comfort Chamber of Commerce at 830-995-3131.

New Year’s Eve Casino Night Fundraiser This event at the Marquardt Ranch benefits area volunteer fire departments.

St John’s Anglican Church “Ancient Faith for a Modern World. . .”

Discover the faith and practice of Anglican Spirituality

Sunday 10:00 AM - Worship+Children’s Ed Tuesday 6:30 PM - Evening Prayer+Bible Study Thursday 10:00 AM - Bible Study Come and See! (830)249-3978 • www.stjohnsboerne.com 7 Sisterdale Road (FM1376), Boerne

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Boerne welcomes new residents, tourists

oerne is a unique city located where South Texas meets the Texas Hill Country - the ‘Gateway to the Hills.’ The city is nestled in the Hill Country approximately 22 miles northwest of San Antonio, Texas and can be accessed from Interstate 10 West using exits 543, 542, 541, or 540. Tourists visit Boerne year-round, the residential population continues to grow, and business development is expanding. Visitors and residents alike are inspired by the natural surroundings. Meander through charming downtown Boerne and visit the gazebo and water feature at Main Plaza. Enjoy shopping and dining throughout our historic district, spend the day golfing at area golf resorts or hiking our hike and bike trail. Boerne, the county seat and largest community of Kendall County, was incorporated in 1909. The city government, headed by a mayor, five city councilmen and a city manager, is forward thinking, yet fiscally conservative. Citizens benefit from a low tax rate and full utility services provided by city-owned systems. Boerne was one of the first cities in South Texas to provide curbside recycling for all of its residents. To maintain the historical beauty of the community, the city has enacted landscape ordinances and has defined

a downtown historical district to maintain the architectural heritage of the area. Fire protection is provided by a fire department, which, although staffed primarily by volunteers, is highly trained and equipped with state-of-the-art firefighting equipment. Emergency medical services are provided by the Kendall County EMS, another group of highly qualified personnel. The city police department has full-time officers who pride themselves on knowing the citizens, while welcoming visitors. The city maintains a parks system that is unique and citizen-oriented, ranging from sports facilities and a city lake to small plazas and a hike and bike trail network. The city also offers year-round recreational programs. Leagues are offered on an annual basis. Additionally, youth activities such as swim lessons, swim team, Punt, Pass and Kick competition, track and field team, tennis camps, tennis lessons and tournaments are annual programs. A Civic Center offers amenities for meetings large and small with a centrally located, spacious two-story facility with ample parking. More information is available at www.ci.boerne. tx.us.

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Boerne rated top place to live

n the past year, CNN’s Money magazine rated Boerne as the top place to live from a review that included the entire nation. Based on such factors as median income, state income taxes, housing prices, educational standards, quality of life, divorce rates and weather. Boerne managed to score first across all categories. As if that weren’t complimentary recognition enough, Livability.com — which explores what makes small to mid-sized cities great places to live, work and visit, examined issues related to livability such cultural amenities, transportation, urban planning, sustainability and walking distance within the town — named Boerne in its top-10 list out of a pool of over 500 contenders. Parks and trails While visitors to Boerne justifiably find their attention focused on Main Street and all of the town’s many fun and interesting central activities, Kendall County also has much to offer those who wish to enjoy the benefits

of many outdoor activities. More centrally convenient is the City’s new trail system. These trails connect the town’s compass points, encouraging walking and bike riding

River Road Park throughout much of the area’s core. The most prominent of these paths is the Cibolo Trail which meanders through Boerne’s city center tracing the route of Cibolo Creek. While periodic civic celebrations and events are held along the Cibolo Trail, each

day one will find families enjoying picnics, taking pictures and feeding ducks. Fishermen can frequently be seen along the waterway’s banks as well, trying their luck at a catch or two. City Parks and Trails Extending to the northwest from Boerne’s established city park - where the town’s soccer fields, tennis courts and public swimming pool are located — is the historic Old No. 9 Trail — the route once traced by train tracks that brought tourists to area to enjoy healthful air and waters of the Hill Country. Curry Creek Trail provides a walking pathway on the city’s north where the Northside Neighborhood Park and the Northside Community Park and Skate Park are located. The Boerne Skate Park is a facility dedicated to the town’s many boarding aficionados. Surrounded by beautiful fields and quiet tree groves, this park enjoys enthusiastic use by kids of all ages as a one of a kind streetscape plaza style park. Continued on Page 36

Messiah Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

We invite you to join us for Worship celebrating God’s faithfulness. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Adult and Children’s Bible Studies 9:15 a.m. Monday Worship Mondays at 7:00 p.m. following the 2nd and 4th Sundays “Messiah Kids” Preschool Secure, Christian, learning environment for children aged 2 1/2 years old thru 5 years old. Pre-K with degreed teachers, planned curriculum, low ratios and state licensed.

Associate Pastor Aaron Goeke

Pastor Richard Pfaff

9401 Dietz Elkhorn, Boerne, Tx 78015 (Near IH 10 & Fair Oaks) (830) 755-4300 • (830) 981-8034 • www.messiahboerne.org

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Walk Historic Boerne

It’s the best way to see Boerne’s notable homes & buildings up close Historic Scenic Driving And Walking Tour Of Boerne * Denotes building is a Texas Historic Landmark 1. MAIN PLAZA - A famous meeting place since the early days and often the site of festivals, fun. 2. YE KENDALL INN* - 128 W. BLANCO. Built as a home in 1859. Later expanded as a hotel and stage stop. 3. DIENGER BUILDING* (1884) - 210 N. MAIN. Has been a grocery store, residence, restaurant and office. Now home to the Boerne Public Library. 4. ST. HELENA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH* (1881) - 410 N. MAIN. Original church built on this site by English settlers; replaced with this lovely Gothic church in 1929. 5. HAGEMANN-McGINNIS HOUSE (1890) - 508 N. MAIN. Originally three rooms and basement. Interesting additions enhance early theme. 6. BESELER-HARZ HOUSE* (1905) - 518 N. MAIN. Built by Max Beseler as a home with locally quarried limestone. Note lovely curved porch. 7. A.S. TOEPPERWEINWILCOX HOME (1894) - 612 N. MAIN. A.S. was "Ring Tail Rino,” a master craftsman. Note unusual spiral turret and porch. 7. LEESCH-HARZ HOUSE (1907) - 712 N. MAIN. 1.5 Story Victorian-style house built by Henry Clemens for Louis Leesch, a decendant of early German settlers. Large, wraparound porch with pressed tin and gingerbread trim. 7a. HISTORIC BOERNE CEMETERY (1867) - ADVOGT & SCHOOL STREETS. Many early pioneers are buried here including George Wilkins Kendall. The first burials were of a family scalped by the Indians. Well cared for by the city and the Boerne Cemetery Foundation. 8. FOOTE-HAWKINS HOUSE (1879) - 717 N. MAIN. Built by Avery Foote, an undertaker who died of smallpox. Note unusually steep roof and the two windows at staggered height. 9. KUHFUSS-SCHWEPPE HOUSE (1865) - 512 N. MAIN. Built by William Kuhfuss. Used as courthouse and clerk's office in early county days. 10. LUCKENBACH HOUSE (1860) - 265 N. MAIN. Originally a log cabin expanded on two levels. Recently restored. 11a. HISTORIC KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE (1870) 204 E. SAN ANTONIO. Second oldest Texas courthouse in continuous use.

The front portion, designed by Alfred Giles was added in 1909. Renovated in 1999 for county use when the new courthouse was built. 11b. NEW KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE (1999) - 210 E. SAN ANTONIO. New 42,000 sq. ft. building houses official county offices with stateof-the-art facilities. 12a. KUHLMANN-KING HISTORICAL HOUSE* (1885) - 402 E. BLANCO. Built for Wm. Kuhlmann, a German immigrant and later owned by Salina King from England. The house and kitchen are operated by the Historical Society and open Sundays 1 to 4 pm for tours. 12b. HENRY J. GRAHAM BUILDING* (1891) - 402 E. BLANCO. Originally a bank and has been moved several time with different uses. Now is a museum and open with the Kuhlmann-King House. 13a. BOERNE CITY HALL* (1910) - 402 E. BLANCO. Originally Boerne High School, designed by Alfred Giles. Now city offices and utilities building. 13b. OLD BOERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL* (1870) - 402 E. BLANCO. The first Boerne public school. Restored, now City Hall annex. Displays of old school memorabilia. 14. PHILLIP-MASSEY HOUSE* (1900) - 116 N. PLANT. Built by Julius Phillip and has stayed in the same family for 100 years. Unusual vertical clapboard construction. 15. FABRA SMOKEHOUSE* (1887) - 200 BLOCK S. MAIN.Was part of the Fabra Grocery and Butcher Shop. Incorporated into the architecture of the big building to preserve it. 16. OLD CITIZEN'S STATE BANK (1880) - 210 N. MAIN. Note architectural columns and arches, unusual for this area. Now used for commercial businesses. 17. THEIS HOUSE* (1858) - 100 BLOCK NEWTON. One of the oldest structures in town. Of rare palisades construction. Was home to the Theis family with blacksmith shop in front. Restored by Ruby and Edgar Bergmann. 18. WENDLER-HOUSTON HOUSE (1860) - 303 S. MAIN. Built by Henry Wendler, a cabinet maker and early Boerne businessman. 19. KRAUSE BLDG AND ORT'S SALOON (1900) - 259 S. MAIN. Was residence for the Frank Krause family, a store and saloon. Now a part of Olde Towne and home to the Tall Pony. 19a. OLDE TOWNE - 265 S. MAIN. A collection of old, original historic buildings, including Alte Stadt Mall, now a shopping complex with quaint one-of-a-kind shops.

◆ Boerne Chamber of commerce - 126 E. Rosewood. Be sure to stop in for the most current information. 20. SCHRADER-HARTMAN HOUSE (1890) - 115 E. JAMES. Has been in the same family since it was built. Note unusual porch and woodwork. 21. LUCKENBACH-ASHER HOUSE (1894) - 118 E. JAMES. This house and the next door, LUCKENBACH-MITCHELL HOUSE, are two of the oldest German pioneer limestone homes in Boerne, built by Julius Luckenbach. 22. VOGT-CLEGG CABINS* (1876) - 221 S. PLANT. The only dogtrot type construction in town, these started as one log cabin and were expanded. Restored in excellent condition. 23. ebensberger-Fisher Funeral home (1882) - 111 rosewood. Oldest continuously operating business in Boerne. One of only two Art Deco buildings in town. 24. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (1929) - 217 E. ROSEWOOD. Original church dates to 1829 with this and other expansions. Unique interior. 25. PAUL HOLEKAMP HOUSE (1906) - 507 E. JAMES. Pioneer family home. Excellent example of Victorian architecture, built by Ed Clemens of cream brick, rare in area. 26. CLEMENS/HEATH HOUSE (1909) - 608 E. THEISSEN. Built by Ed Clemens with rare cream brick. Note large, rounded porch. 27. DAVIS-KIDWELL HOUSE (1910) - 228 E. THEISSEN. Was in Davis family for many years. Was moved to 324 Hickman and restored to make way for church expansion. 28. KUTZER HOUSE* (1890) 208 E. THEISSEN. Has been greatly altered with added porch and room. Now used as Methodist parsonage. 29. GOTTLIEB WEISS HOUSE (1887) - 106 E. THEISSEN. Mr. Weiss was a German pioneer blacksmith with his shop in the back. Was in the same family for over 100 years. Now commercial. 30. JOE VOGT BUILDING (1912) - 401 S. MAIN. Originally a grocery and dry goods store. Now a bakery. 31. PEACH TREE COUNTRY KITCHEN (1900) - 448 S. MAIN. Note this is one of three Victorian house built in a row by Ed Clemens. All had picket fences, some of which have been restored. 32. VOGT-RICHTER HOUSE (1914) - 124 PECAN. Another Ed Clemens house with Victorian porch and columns. Note trees, unusual for

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the area. 33. BELL-URBAN HOUSE (1895) - 312 RIVER RD. This was moved in and little is known of origin. Tastefully restored, it is now commercial. 34. DIETERT HOUSE (1850s) 604 RIVER RD. Early pioneer home of Wm. Dietert who had the first business in Boerne; a mill where the dam is located across the street.. Very interesting house and history. Now commercial. 35. EBENSBERGER-MURPHY HOUSE (1925) - 136 COTTONWOOD. A unique design for this area; made of hollow brick with white stucco cover. 36. EBENSBERGERTHOMPSON HOUSE (1914) - 116 COTTONWOOD. An Ed Clemens house built for Pat Ebensberger before 136 Cottonwood was built. 37a. AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE museum (1986) - on PARK RD. An out-growth of the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial in Kendall County, it is a working museum that preserves examples of early farming & ranching. See blacksmith and carpentry shop, smokehouse and the pioneer house, built by volunteers on the property. 37b. CIBOLO nature center (1988) - S. CITY PARK RD. A 70-acre wilderness preserved the

way it looked to pioneers in 1840s; four distinct trails of marsh, prairie, cypress creek bottom and upland woods; gift shop and casts of Dinosaur tracks found in Boerne after flood of 1998. 38. PHILLIP MANOR (1860) 706 S. MAIN. Started as a house and grew into a hotel. Note winding staircase and antiques inside. 39. KIDWELL HOUSE (1879) 714 S. MAIN. Was originally a grocery store and renovated in 1950 as a residence. Note rough limestone exterior. 40. ST. PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCHES - The little church on the right was built in 1866 by George W. Kendall for his French wife.* The 1923 church was enlarged after saving most of the original structure which was built by parishioners with rocks from their ranches; designed after Mission Concepción in San Antonio. 41. KRONKOSKY TOWER (1911) - HIGHLAND DR. Built by Albert Kronkosky as part of his estate, now the property of the Benedictine Sisters. The best view in town. 42. BENEDICTINE CONVENT (1933) - On Highland Drive property. Served as the Mother house for many years; a school, St. Albert’s Hall is operated by nuns who have made pool facilities available to senior citizens. 43. SCHWARZ-OPPERMANN

HOUSE (1860) - 911 S. MAIN. Early family home in the “Sunday House” style with outside stairs. Has been restored and used as a bed and breakfast. 44. DAVIS PIONEER HOME (1860) - 103 KRONKOSKY. “Sunday House” restored by Harry Davis family. 45. AMMANN-DAVISNICCUM HOUSE (1905) - 207 S. LANDA. Restored by the Niccums to its original exterior. Note unusual side door on right. 46. VETERAN’S PARK (1923) Monument erected by the Graham family to honor all local men who died in military action defending the United States. Sculpture representing the different services was later done by J Hester, local artist. 47. CARSTANJEN HOMEEL chaparrAl (1872) - 705 S. MAIN. Also known as the Hall Mansion, it was once used as an annex to Phillip Manor Hotel in the early days. Now a restaurant. 48. ROBERT E. LEE HOUSE* (1860) - 525 S. MAIN. It is said that General Lee stayed here on his way to Ft. Sam Houston from Camp Verde. It was part of the O’Grady Inn, operating before the Civil War. Compiled by Colonel Bettie Edmonds 1999

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Take a Driving Tour in the Hills

Make Boerne your headquarters for day trips through the countryside 30.4 Boerne City Lake - Kendall County’s only lake NORTH TOUR (right). Exit at Boerne business exit, take the frontage road. (33 MILES) Start at north end of Main St. (Hwy. 87, northbound) at traffic light. Start mileage count here. 0.3 Kendall County EMS building (right) 0.4 (Turn right onto FM 1376) 3.4 Walnut Grove Road (left) 4.7 Remains of old Walnut Grove Resort Ranch still visible, one of Texas’ better known resorts in late 1890’s (left) 5.5 Peaceful Habitations Rose Gardens, 37 Seewald Rd. 7.6 Wasp Creek 7.9 Wasp Creek School - original part still present, but converted into residence (left) 11.0 Ottmar Von Behr’s Homestead - in National Register as Historical District 11.1 Guadalupe River 11.9 Intersection of FM 473 (right) 12.1 East Sister Creek 12.2 Sisterdale - First known as Zink’s Settlement, named for Nicholas Zink who settled in 1847 12.3 Sister Creek Winery (left) 12.5 Lohrbeer House* - Built in 1897 (left) 12.6 Old Dance Hall (left) 12.7 Old school house (right) 12.9 Cemetery (right) Turn left at intersection of FM 473. Dr. Kapp’s Hydropathic Clinic (entrance 12.7 miles on right). Sisterdale. On the National Register as an Historical District. West Sister Creek 15.9 Turn left on Waring-Sisterdale Road (no signs). 18.2 Guadalupe River 20.1 Mira Sol Girl Scout Camp owned by Alamo Area Council of Girl Scouts (left). 20.5 Waring - community created in 1888. First known as Windsor, later changed to Waringford and finally Waring. Baptist Church, general store, post office, Waring school** makeup historic town. Just outside Waring is old Windsor Stage Stop, built in 1860s to accommodate overnight stagecoach travelers. 20.6 Railroad Depot (right) 22.7 Joshua Creek 23.9 Welfare - first known as Bon Ton. Like Waring Welfare was cut off with completion of Hwy. 87 and later IH-10, bypassing these small German settlements. 24.1 Railroad Depot (right) 24.1 Old Welfare School (left) 25.3 Nicolaus Zink Home* - built in 1868. Zink selected to lead group of German immigrants overseas to establish settlements on Texas Land Grant, buried in unmarked grave on this property. 26.2 Turn left 26.5 Nelson City - named for Nelson family farmers and ranchers, who operated automotive garage, filling station and lunch stand. Po-Po Restaurant built in 1929 first as dance hall. 27.0 Turn right off of IH-I0 frontage road - go under IH-10 overpass 27.5 Enter IH-10 30.2 Site of Andrew Jackson Potter’s Home (18681883). Potter, a Methodist minister for 30 years, traveled the Texas frontier, preaching in saloons, the only public buildings in the early settlements (left)

31.0 Take Boerne exit to Hwy. 87 32.0 Ernest/Walter Pfeiffer Home - in 1974 the Pfeiffers received Texas State Family Land Heritage Award for owning and operating same agricultural land for over 100 years 32.9 Traffic Light (Main Street).

EAST TOUR (45 MILES) Turn east off Main St. at the Cibolo Creek Bridge. Start your mileage count. 0.3 Cibolo Creek Dam - site of Boerne’s first business, the Dietert Saw and Grist Mill (right). 0.9 Agricultural Heritage Center - museum of antique farm equipment - Open Wednesday afternoons 1:30 to 4:30 pm and Sundays 1 to 4 pm (right). 0.9 Boerne City Park & Cibolo Nature Center (right). 1.1 Herff Park - home to Kendall County Fair on Labor Day weekend, Hill County Antique Show, South Texas Trade Fair, Oma’s Christmas Fair (right). 6.6 Pleasant Valley School - now used for Community Center (left). 7.2 Cecil Smith’s Polo Field - home of America’s most famous polo player and training site for polo ponies (right) 10.0 Bergheim General Store* - old general store (right) which has been in the same family since 1900, and O'Briens Restaurant (left) Optional Tour Continue on Hwy. 46 to Guadalupe River State Park (3.2 miles from Bergheim), a 1,900 acre park with campgrounds, nature trails and more. 11.0 Smith Cemetery - family-owned cemetery (right) 14.7 Old Schiller Post Office and site of first Bergheim General Store - located on Cielo Ranch. 15.0 Guadalupe River - old charcoal burners were active in this area. 19.1 Curry Creek. 21.0 Rawls Creek. 21.9 Kendalia* - town first known as Bech’s Flat, but later changed. Named after George Wilkins Kendall. Many historic buildings in Kendalia including Kendall Community Church,* Old Lawhon General Store, log cabin Elbel General Store, dance hall and Kendalia Library with historical marker for George Wilkins Kendall. Turn left on FM 473 (left) 25.8 Shepard’s Creek & schoolhouse. 26.9 Dry Creek. 28.0 Curry Creek. 29.3 FM 474 intersects (left) Turn here. 36.3 Guadalupe River. 37.2 Guadalupe River Ranch (left). 38.6 Kreutzberg Road (left). Optional Tour (approximately 10 miles) Turn left on Kreutzberg Rd. Pass Kreutzberg Shooting Club and School which dates back almost 100 years. On top of hill behind shooting club building is large cross erected by Joseph V. Phillip in 1847, used as landmark for the area. Kreutzberg (German for Cross Mountain ) (left). Alzafar Shrine Camp (left) and Cave Without a Name, one of Texas’ most beautiful caves (right) Return and continue on FM 474 to Boerne

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42.2 Malakopf Monument* - monument erected in memory of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff, well-known doctor in late 1800s (right) 43.4 Intersection of Adler Road (turn right). 43.9 Kendall County Law Enforcement Center (right). 44.1 Boerne Area Community Center - built in 1987. 44.2 Boerne Curington Elementary School - (left). Adler Rd. (will take you back to Main St.

WEST TOUR (10.5 MILES) Turn left off Main St. onto Johns Road (westbound). Start mileage count. 0.2 Henry Fabra Elementary School - dedicated to Henry Fabra, descendant of early settlers (left). 0.2 Boerne Middle School North originally built in 1929 and served as Boerne High School until new high school was built in 1972. 0.3 Cibolo Creek. 0.5 Tusculum - first settlement in Boerne. Located behind Schwope’s Water Well Drilling Company. Settled in 1849 by German immigrants hoping to bring higher standard of living to the United States. Only one stone building remains today. (Not visible from John’s Road). 0.9 Lex Sanitarium*- Lex family home used as sanitarium from 1919 to 1939. Owned and operated by Emilie Lex

(Mrs. Adolph). Boarding house, also for people traveling long distance to visit friends and family members who were parents. Dr. John Francis Nooe, at one time Boerne’s favorite doctor, operated and cared for parents here. Still owned by Lex family. (left - visible only from IH-10). 1.2 IH-l0 Overpass 5.2 Tapatio Springs Golf Resort Country Club - hotel conference center, golf, tennis, restaurant. Return to Main Street by way of John’s Road

SOUTH TOUR (9.5 MILES) Start tour on S. Main St. and Hwy. 46 (Bandera Hwy., southbound) intersection and drive south. Start mileage count here. 0.9 Enter frontage road of IH-10 (left). 2.1 Turn left on Cascade Caverns Rd., follow signs to Cascade Caverns 4.7 Cascade Caverns - 10-acre park, campground and cave. Cavern named for beautiful waterfall which plunges 90 feet. Return to Main Street by way of Cascade Caverns Rd. * Denotes Texas Historical markers. Compiled from Kendall County Historical Commission and Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society records.

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From Page 31 In a prominent location alongside Interstate 10, Boerne has ample space for baseball enthusiasts as well. Northrup Park is a complex of 11 playing fields that sprawl across more than 100 acres. For those who have other interests, the facility includes volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a covered basketball court and eating facilities. Just a few moments drive further to the northwest is Boerne City Lake Park, where one of the city’s primary water sources flows, offering more than 100 acres of beautiful liquid refreshment and recreation. Out of the water, the large park area provides Frisbee golf, bird watching areas, a fishing pier, volleyball and a food pavilion. County Parks Three county parks lie within just a few miles of Boerne’s central Main Street area. The Joshua Springs Park & Preserve is the first of the county’s large and beautiful nature areas and a place where walkers and hikers can enjoy an extensive trail system as a way to experience the Hill Country in a peaceful, up-close-and-personal way. Birders are provided with many opportunities for sightings, including areas that are specifically dedicated to chimney swifts and bluebirds, while fishermen are welcome at the park’s ponds and waterways. The most developed of the county’s three parks, Joshua Springs offers pavilion and playground facilities, among many other amenities. Just around the bend from Comfort, the James Kiehl River Bend is a 25-acre area of exceptional beauty and peace dedicated to a local veteran who died in Iraq. Almost 2,000 feet of riverfront land allow visitors swimming, paddling and fishing access to the exceptional beauty of the Hill Country’s celebrated Guadalupe River. Another lovely and quiet spot is the Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area - more than 100 more acres of rolling coun-

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tryside adjoining the Guadalupe. Left largely undeveloped, three miles of paths trace the river’s banks, while wildlife observation blinds allow visitors to stop and observe the natural world around them. Guadalupe River State Park East of Boerne, just past the quaint hamlet of Bergheim, is the Guadalupe River State Park. Horse lovers have access to several miles of an equestrian trail system, and campers can pitch their tents on any of the multiple camping sites. Miles of water access allows enthusiasts to fish, paddle, swim and float, while a new Children’s Discovery Center allows children hands-on access to exhibits, themed discovery boxes and a back-pack of tools that make exploring the park fun. Cibolo Nature Center One of Boerne’s true natural gems, the Cibolo Nature Center was borne of the dreams of local citizens who wished to see natural habitat not only restored, but preserved in perpetuity. Since the 1980s, the CNC has continued to develop and grow both in size and in learning opportunities, celebrating the Hill Country land and natural resources as an important legacy. With conservation as its primary focus, the CNC’s library and exhibits allow for learning, while its many trails allow visitors to explore a variety of ecosystems within a small area through which a beautiful, cypress-bordered stretch of the Cibolo Creek runs. One of Boerne’s most historic and beautiful structures, the Herff farmhouse and its surrounding property, was purchased recently as an extension of the Cibolo Nature Center. Something of a neighborhood gathering place, the Herff Farm land is the location of a community garden, a weekly farmers market and occasional, but exciting vintage baseball games that are played to the oompah sounds of the Boerne Village Band.

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Hill Country Women In Business Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary!

History: In 1985, 48 women came together to form the Hill Country Women in Business. Their purpose - - “to encourage and support adult women in business, working to cooperatively provide advice and to foster the economic stability of membership”. This lofty goal has been achieved throughout the club’s history. Several of the founding members are still active in the club and enjoy successful businesses. Since the early days, HCWIB has met monthly. Program subject matter has covered a broad range of topics including politics, economics and communications as well as social events such as style shows, suppers and pool parties. Whatever the subject, members always enjoy an evening of social, educational, and networking opportunities. As Kendall County has grown

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and become more diverse, our membership has reflected that trend. Our ranks have become an interesting mix of professionals, artists, and retailers all involved in their own business while giving helpful advice, steady friend ship, and generous emotional support to the other members in our group. Many of our women have stated that the chance to gather with others of like mind and common goals is one of the highlights of their month. As the Hill Country Women in Business look toward the future, we have an open book in which to define our evolution. Continued growth in our surrounding area will bring greater numbers of professional women looking for a support structure that mirrors their personal and business goals. The ongoing mission of HCWIB will be to reflect a balanced set of values including business, personal, social, and civic. Our programming and leadership will continue to reflect the charter established by our founders - “ to encourage and support adult women in business, working to cooperatively provide advice and to foster the economic stability of membership”. Focus: Hill Country Women in Accounting ServiceS

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Income Tax PreParaTIon & consulTaTIon

512 E. Blanco Rd., Suite 200

(830) 249-4159

Business is a non-profit organization which was organized to promote, encourage and support women without regard to age, national origin, or race, who own and operate businesses; to provide a voice for women who own and operate businesses; to encourage ownership by women in business; to foster the economic stability of businesses owned and operated by women; and to provide relevant principles of business management through educational programs, meetings, networks, seminars, and the promotion of public awareness and acceptance of women in owning and operating their own business. Membership: Are you or your business new to the Hill Country area? Do you enjoy meeting and making friends with like-minded women? Could your business use some super networking opportunities? Have you been searching for affordable business advertising in the local paper? If you answered yes to any of the questions and want more information about joining HCWIB check out our website at www.hcwib.net here you will find our business directory, with photo gallery and information about membership.

Suzann M. Woodward, CPA

SHIRLEY WILSON 437 S. Main • Boerne

816-2042 816-3806 Eves.

www.cpaboerne.com

Lucy Ziegler MA, LPC, LLC Licensed Professional Counselor Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Individals and Relationships

Carolyn Dutson Toll Free: (877) 684-9277

830.249.4777 • www.boernetherapy.com

davison insurance agency, l.l.c. representing

hochheim prairie and other fine companies

Patrice Davison agent/co-owner

915 N. Main • Boerne

830/249-6112

email:davins@gvtc.com

™ WATER CONDITIONING Softeners, Iron Filters & Drinking Units SaleS • Service rentalS

liSa ParKS 32545 IH-10 W • Boerne (830) 816-2290 • (800) 838-2782

Your home transformed in a day using your own furniture and keepsakes.

• Residential & Business • References Available • Affordable Pricing

830.446.1102

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Hill Country Business Directory Climate Care Air Conditioning & HeAting

5 Upper Cibolo Creek Road Boerne, Texas 78006 qgs@beecreek.net phone 830.816.3322 fax 830.249.4778

Meister Painting & Remodeling Jeremy Meister 830-446-2307

• Installation • Service All Brands

pete feller TACLB016526E 30 years experience

249-6380 1-800-982-9177

SAur Welding Waring, Texas (830) 995-2171

All Types of Welding

Ofc: 830.336.3989 Fax: 830.336.2843

Dream Image Tree & LanDscape servIce Selective Tree Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal Landscape Architectural Design & Install Oak Wilt Prevention • Xeriscape Irrigation • Outdoor Landscape Lighting Free estimates • Fully Insured

Custom Metal Bldgs. ✫ Carports Pipe Fence ✫ Cattle Pens ✫ Trailer Repair Farm & Ranch Supplies ✫ Much More

Boerne Auto & Truck Supply

830-249-3225 210-535-3681 • Driveways • Patio • Sidewalks • Slabs • Barn/Metal Building Slabs

(830) 249-3041 bobby@boernenapa.com • • • •

In God We Trust

Stamped Stonework Brickwork Colored Concrete

CDK Concrete Construction Residential & Commercial Insured

210-284-1348 830-336-2742

www.cdkconcrete.com cdkconcrete@gmail.com David Beckham, Owner

perez concrete

NH Electric Inc.

Rock/Masonry Work • Flower Beds Flagstone • Foundations • Driveways Patios • Sidewalks • Barn Floors • Curbs Low Water Crossings • Retaining Wall

Residential/ CommeRCial seRviCe & ContRaCting

– Service & Repairs – New Construction – Remodel – Lightning & Surge Protection – Code & Safety Electrical Inspections – Ceiling Fan Sales & Installation – Generators & Transfer Switches

P.O. Box 2023 Boerne, TX

ed perez

Cell: 210.445.0713 Home: 830.331.8393 * Free estimates *

Insured

perezconcrete1@yahoo.com

Boerne

Air Conditioning Family Owned & Operated Since 1980

All BrAnds

repair, Installation & replacement Insured & Bonded

High Speed WIRELESS Internet

(830) 249.3927

Serving the Texas Hill Country for over Five Years!

Metro: 830.816.2433 142 Industrial Dr, Boerne

$49.00 Installation, *$29.95 Monthly

“We stand by our work” Guaranteed State Lic. tacLb 020386c

State License #TECL18021 Free Estimates • Insured

need a trUe

HandyMan?

Punctuality – Reliability – Integrity – Honesty 20 years experience – All work guaranteed FREE Estimates – Local References

Boerne, Fair Oaks & Surrounding Areas

Steve’S HandyworkS 210.467.2988

“Our experience assures you quality and our our service assures you satisfaction.”

NEW ROOFS RE-ROOFS • REPAIRS • All Work Guaranteed • Insured for Your Protection • Free estImAtes • Insurance Claims Welcome!

830.816.8230 5 Upper Cibolo Creek rd.

No teaser rates, rates are for length of contract! 830.990.1258 or Toll Free 866.990.1258 Visit Our Website www.beecreek.net for Free Site Survey

7 Toepperwein, Boerne, TX 78006

830-816-3828

Bee Creek reserves the right to change pricing and policies without notice. *$29.95 is for basic residential service.

1906✯2013

107 Years of proudly serving Boerne & Kendall County

Boots, Apparel, & Accessories for Every Occasion

322 South Main street • 830-331-1349 www.daisypearlboutique.com

Fine Furnishings & Distinctive Home Decor

404 South Main Street • 830-249-0081 www.calamityjanestradingco.com