Boerne Business Monthly – July 2015 by Lauren Stumberg

Volume 8, Issue 01: July 2015

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publisher's note June was filled with joy as I welcomed my son Dutch to world and to the Boerne Business Monthly team! My daughter Dylan has spent her whole 4 years of existence at my side making magazines, or “mazagines” as she calls them, attending photo shoots and helping me put copies of BBM around town and I’m sure Dutch will do the same. I have been blessed to own a business that allows me to do something I love with my kids by my side. This July issue of Boerne Business Monthly marks the beginning of our 8th year! Boerne has changed a great deal in just that small amount of time, but it continues to be a place I am proud to raise a family, run a business and call home. Boerne is a great community that has embraced this publication from the very first issue and for that I am very thankful. These 8 years wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the advertisers, as well as the readers. Thank you Boerne for 8 amazing years!

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contents 08: from the mayor

City Awards are a Win-Win for All of Us!

09: calendar 10: giving back

Boerne Community Coalition: Children’s Summer Food Program

16: cover feature

There’s Much to Love About The Dodging Duck Brewhaus by Joseph Lilli

18: youth sports

BYFA: 2015 Boerne Bulls Football and Cheerleading Season

23: wellbeing

13: bisd news

Overtraining: How to Thrive Instead of Survive

14: ribbon cuttings

by Dr. Michael Garcia

16 your SPACE 26: real estate

Market Value vs. Zillow Zestimates by Mark Phillips

29: organize

Lose the Clutter Lose the Weight, No Really! by Esmi Gonzales

30: art

Mooney Makes Sense: Rise and Fall of the Titans

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Just a few weeks ago Boerne hosted a visit from retired NASA astronaut and commander Eileen Collins. Ms. Collins was a featured speaker as part of the Patrick Heath Public Library’s Summer Learning Odyssey. About 250 people, mostly children of course, attended the event to meet Commander Collins and hear about her experiences. What a treat that was for our local kids to get to talk with an astronaut; and what a thrill it was for me watching them as they expressed their excitement and wonder at the opportunities that await them when they become adults. Technology – I think we all have a love / hate relationship with it, but in this day and age it seems we just can’t live without it. In the public safety world, advances in technology are critical and a real blessing. Our emergency first responders are able to get to situations faster because real time communication is so much more efficient than it was decades ago. I want to share with you some great news about a couple of the technology awards that Boerne has received recently. Our Police and Fire departments have worked for months with the city’s IT department to install communications tools that are drastically improving service and saving money. Just last month Police Chief Jim Kohler attended a conference in Atlanta and was presented with the 2015 Tyler Public Sector Excellence Award for Local Government Solutions – that’s a mouthful. Through several tech advancements, such as iPads and coordination with Tyler Technologies software, Boerne has been able to decrease mobile communications costs by seventyseven percent and respond to most emergency calls in less than five minutes. As we go through our budget process each year, we challenge city staff in all of our departments to look for efficiencies that will save money. This one is a huge win-win for the Boerne community.

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For people wanting quick information about Boerne – do you know we have a mobile app that is available for free from the mobile app store? The mobile app has some very unique features and also links directly to our website. A couple of months ago we received a Silver award from Horizon Interactive Awards for our governmental website. And we received a bronze award for our mobile app – both of which we are very proud of. So I encourage all of you to upload the app, search tag is “City of Boerne”, so that information about what’s happening in Boerne is right at your fingertips. On top of those awards, the city has also received the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Award for the fifth consecutive year. We are recognized at the Platinum level again for our actions that meet the highest standards for financial transparency online. The Boerne city council members and the city staff are completely committed to providing appropriate and accessible information online that goes beyond the state requirements. We post the city’s budget, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the city’s check register so you can see how your tax dollars are being used to provide the services you expect. And more great news – the Old No. 9 hike and bike trail is open again and with a brand new surface. Gone are the ragged edges, cracks and crumbling pavement. The project was completed in a much shorter timeframe than expected, so kudos to the parks and recreation department staff and the Luck Design and Brady Lawn and Landscape teams. When the temperatures start dropping in just a few weeks, I have every intention of getting back on the trail.

– Mayor Mike

July 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! JULY 7 ABENDKONZERT 7:30pm | Main Plaza – Boerne The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany! Regulars to the concerts come early to grab their favorite spot at the Plaza, to hear the ooom pah pah of their favorite tunes and watch the kids do the chicken dance! Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. JULY 8 ENCHANTED SPRINGS RANCH CHUCK WAGON DINNER 5:00pm | 242 State HWY 46 West – Boerne Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by cowboys and Woodrow, the longhorn steer. As you stroll through this old west town, you will experience a feeling of being transported back in time. A tractor pulled wagon will take you through the Wild Animal Park to see longhorn cattle, zebras, and many other exotics. Live western music will play throughout the night

and while you are eating you will enjoy a variety of entertainment. Dinner includes barbecue brisket, chicken, potatoes, beans, bread and a dessert. Complimentary water, iced tea, and coffee are provided along with a cash beer and wine bar. Visit enchantedspringsranch.com for details and pricing. JULY 9 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR MIKE NICHOLS HOMES, LLC 11:30am to 12:00pm 121 South Main Street – Boerne

JULY 11 THE FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9:00am to 1:00pm | Herff Farm 33 Herff Rd. – Boerne Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts & crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too. KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR 10:00am to 3:00pm | 402 E. Blanco – Boerne Step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when”. Free event.

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JULY 10 FAMILY NIGHT AT THE POOL 6:00pm to 9:00pm | City Park 106 City Park Road – Boerne

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Boerne is known as a picturesque community at the gateway of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It also enjoys the reputation of a town with little to no poverty. So it might surprise you to know that one in five children in the Boerne Independent School District depend on the Federal Meal Program for their breakfast and lunch each weekday during the school year. Many of these children also experience hunger on the weekends. Assisted by a local chapter of the non-profit Blessings in a Backpack,

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weekend food is provided to some of these children to ensure they are fed consistently seven days a week. But what happens during the summer when school is not in session and neither the Federal Meal Program nor Blessings in a Backpack are available? That is the question the Kendall County Food Council (KCFC) has been grappling with for the past several years. The KCFC is composed of local organizations concerned with all aspects of hunger and food insecurity, from farm to table. The organizations in the KCFC worked cooperatively to do what they could to address the issue of summer hunger, but the scope of the problem—both in sheer numbers and geographical spread—was beyond their ability to solve alone. So the idea of a community-wide coalition was born— a collaborative effort involving our local government, businesses, churches, non-profits and civic groups—the major entities in our community, all coming together with the goal of ensuring no child in Boerne would go hungry during the summer. The Boerne Community Coalition was launched in April with a kickoff event at the Patrick Heath Public Library. Mayor Mike Schultz issued a proclamation in support of this community-wide effort and BISD Superintendent David Stelmazewski reiterated the need for this effort. The logo for the coalition is a plate composed of puzzle pieces, which is a fitting analogy. Because Boerne has no “inner city” where one meal location could be established to solve this program, it will take a variety of programs and projects—a mix of puzzle pieces—to complete the picture of a full plate for over 1400 children in need. The coalition is in its infancy, just several weeks into its first summer. There are a handful of programs in place striving to reach as many of these children as possible. Both the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club have offered scholarships to some of these children to attend their day camps and are providing lunch as part of the program. The First United Methodist

Church of Boerne is sponsoring an eight-week enrichment program targeted to these children which will also provide lunch. The Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky Place has expanded its Meals on Wheels program during the summer to provide for the families of some of these children. Oaks Hills Church is taking their Vacation Bible School into several of the targeted neighborhoods and will also provide meals as part of their program. One of the more ambitious programs is Love Boerne Kids, run by the non-profit Taking It To The Streets. Using a food truck recently acquired by TI2TS, meals are delivered to targeted neighborhoods throughout Boerne on an alternating M-W-F schedule one week and a T-TH-S schedule the next. One group of volunteers meet for food preparation (at local churches with commercial kitchens) and another group deliver the meals via the food truck. It’s hoped that other community organizations will step up to provide meals on the nights the food truck is not operating. This program is a work in progress and the logistics may be tweaked throughout the summer to improve its effectiveness. It is the goal of those currently involved in the coalition that this community-wide effort continue to expand and grow year after year until there are enough programs in place to feed all of Boerne’s children in need. They hope more businesses, churches, organizations and individuals will want to become involved and will also help to make this program a success by donating, as it is supported solely through financial and in-kind contributions. Anyone wanting additional information or interested in volunteering or donating should go to boernecommunitycoalition. org, see Boerne Community Coalition on Facebook, or e-mail boernecoalition@gmail.com.BBM

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JULY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d JULY 12 CACTUS PEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL: CANCIONES, CLARINET AND FLUTE 2:00pm | First United Methodist Church 205 James Street – Boerne Reception to follow catered by the Hungry Horse Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Flute Quartet in D, K. 285 (1777) for flute, violin, viola & cello— Martin Berg, Sant’Ambrogio, Williams, Kim Franz Schubert (1797-1828) "The Shepherd on the Rock" Op. 129, D. 965 (1828) for soprano, clarinet & piano— Martin Berg, Shterenberg, Lin Suggested donation - $25 CACTUS PEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL:GUITAR QUARTET 7:00pm | First United Methodist Church 205 James Street – Boerne Dessert Reception to follow FEATURING: Brazilian Guitar Quartet Everton Gloeden and Luiz Mantovani, eight-string guitars Tadeu do Amaral and Gustavo Costa, six-string guitars —ONLY VENUE at which this concert will be performed. Suggested donation – $25 JULY 13 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am | Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne JULY 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne JULY 14-16 FAMILY TIE DYE EVENT 9:00am to 10:30am | Parks and Recreation Office 1017 Adler Street – Boerne JULY 15 CACTUS PEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL: FREE YOUNG PEOPLES CONCERT 2:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N Main Street – Boerne GERMANIC GIANTS. . . selections from works by Beethoven, Brahms & Mozart Followed by a cookie reception. Free Event. ENCHANTED SPRINGS RANCH CHUCK WAGON DINNER 5:00pm | 242 State HWY 46 West – Boerne Visit enchantedspringsranch.com for details and pricing.

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Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School has been included on the recently released U.S. News & World Report annual list of the best high schools in the nation. Champion High School was ranked 56th in Texas and 474th nationally, earning gold medal status in the publication’s annual evaluation of the nation’s public high schools. Only 59 schools in Texas achieved gold medal status. “Obviously, we are very proud of this recognition,” said Boerne ISD superintendent David Stelmazewski. “This is an affirmation of the hard work by our students, the dedication of our faculty and the priority placed on education by our entire community.” To create the 2015 Best High Schools rankings, U.S. News looked at more than 29,000 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which schools excelled in each state and nationally. High schools were evaluated in three stages. First, U.S.

News looked at overall student performance on state-required tests. Schools had to perform better than average to pass, but because of a slight change to the methodology this year, more schools qualified for the rankings. Then, U.S. News factored in how effectively schools educated their leastadvantaged students – those of minority and low-income backgrounds. Finally, schools were assessed on how well they prepared students for college based on participation in and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. For the fourth consecutive year, the School for the Talented and Gifted, a Dallas magnet school, was ranked as the No. 1 public high school in the country. In the area adjacent to Boerne, other schools making the list included Alamo Heights (#498 nationally, #59 in Texas) and San Antonio School of Science and Technology (#574 nationally, #69 in Texas) and Lake Travis High School (#781 nationally, #88 in Texas). BBM

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Off Main St Consignments is new to Boerne and was established by Susan Downing, who hopes to bless her consignors, customers and community by offering resale and retail upscale furniture, home goods and decor. Located at 206 W. Highland Dr., this unique little shop sits atop one of the highest locations in Boerne. The panoramic views of the hill country add to a delightful shopping experience. Off Main St Consignments is a red roofed home decorated with an eclectic mixture of furniture and decor, which changes daily. Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. The phone number is 830–331–2203 or shop online at www.offmainstconsignments.com.

Learning Foundations is a Diagnostic and Learning Center based in San Antonio, Texas and has just expanded to Boerne. They strive to create a friendly and safe environment for their students to challenge themselves and think about themselves in a positive way. Their team of experienced trainers are specialists in their field and are caring mentors. Directors Rafael Scarnati and Leslie Jernigan are excited to work with parents and help their child become the confident learner he or she deserves to be. Learning Foundations is now located at 215 W. Bandera Road, Suite 105 in Boerne and you can also call Rafael and Leslie at (210) 495-2626. Please visit their website at www.learningfoundations.com for more information.

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Talon Pharmacy is an independent full service compounding pharmacy that has been in operation since 2002 in the north central part of San Antonio, TX and has just opened a location in Boerne. Throughout the years, Talon has served the needs of physicians, patients and animals in our community and all over the country. Their mission is to provide their customers quality products and great service for a fair price. They also provide their customers with a comfortable and friendly environment as well as provide their staff a family oriented environment dedicated to learning and advancement. Talon Pharmacy of Boerne’s Owner Will Shepard and his staff invite you to come visit them at their new location at 1430 South Main Street, Suite 105 in Boerne. You can also visit their website www.taloncompounding.com/compounding-pharmacy for more information. Their phone number is (210) 424-0025.

At Colvin Home Health & Consultative Services, their core values support respectful relationships between their clientele and staff. They honor ethical behavior and strive to deliver quality care and their aim is to keep the elderly in their own homes by providing therapy, education, and family support. Owner Jennica Colvin is a long time resident of Boerne, and her qualified staff know that people’s health care needs change as they get older. From preventive care and wellness services to specialized programs, Colvin Home Health & Consultive Services is the one place you can trust and they are located at 217 E. Bandera Road, Suite 3 in Boerne. You can call Jennica at (830) 331-2083 or visit their website at www.colvinhomehealth.com for more information.

It is Water Features of Texas/My Backyard Resort’s pleasure to present to you over a decade of our work which has spanned from residential to commercial water feature and landscaping projects for some of the most beautiful locations in San Antonio and throughout the hill country. They have a diverse portfolio that includes side cliff waterfalls, babbling brooks, lush green gardens and landscaping, natural ponds with beautiful koi, and intricate rock work. Owner Mark Malesky and his staff take great pride and appreciation for the opportunity they’ve had over the years to enrich and nurture their customer’s connection to the outdoors and the beauty of nature, redefined by design and technology. You can find Water Features of Texas/My Backyard Resort at 615 S. Main Street, Boerne (in the River South Art & Design Center). Please feel free to call them at (210) 286-8660 and visit their website at www.waterfeaturesoftexas.com for more information.

Peterson Regional Medical Center offers the highest level of advanced healthcare in the Hill Country featuring a wide array of services. No matter when you need them, Peterson is here to help! Offering big city services in a small, personalized setting, Peterson’s primary, cutting-edge, and advanced medical departments, procedures and treatments. They are a private, not-for-profit community-based healthcare facility located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Kerrville. which is located approximately 60 miles north of San Antonio and 100 miles west of Austin. For more information on Peterson Regional Medical Center, please call Lisa Winters, Director of Marketing/Community Relations at (830) 896-4200 and be sure to visit their website at /www.petersonrmc.com for more information on their services and locations. Their Boerne office is located at 124 E. Bandera Road, Suite 406.

Time Warner Cable Business Class is a leader in the industry and they are the second largest cable provider who owns and manages advanced, well-clustered cable systems throughout the United States. They offer advanced, reliable and scalable technology solutions tailored to the needs and budgets of small businesses and delivers reliable and scalable voice and data solutions over advanced, fiber-rich IP network for midsized businesses. Their advanced communications and cloud solutions can enable your Enterprise to be more successful in today’s market. For more information on Time Warner Cable Business Class, please contact Bryan Anz at (210) 582-9613. Their office is located at 1900 Blue Crest Ln. in San Antonio. You can also visit their website at business.timewarnercable. com for more information.

Boerne Outdoor Power strives to provide their clients the best quality service possible to gain their full satisfaction. Dedicated to customer service, prompt and excellent repair, and to delivering their customers with quality & value. Boerne Outdoor Power’s mechanics are highly skilled and have years of experience. Whether it’s their quick, quality, friendly service or the honesty and value they bring to every interaction, their customers love them. Please call owners Shari and Jim Sutherland at (830) 229-5400 and visit Boerne Outdoor Power’s website at www.boerneoutdoorpower.com for more information. They are located at 635 State Hwy. 46 East, Suite 402, Boerne.

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Clark Limousine Service will roll out the “Red Carpet” for their customers & ride them in style at very affordable. They are here to serve their customers on their special occasion or just because. Owner Jeffrey Clark invites you to call them at (210) 359-6877 and visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Clark-Limousine-Service/157116404322658 for more information. Clark Limousine Service is located at 2037 S. WW White Road in San Antonio.

The Booster Club is a volunteer group of parents and supporters of Boerne AFJROTC which includes both Boerne and Champion High Schools. As members, they support the Cadets and Instructors by volunteering their efforts to assist with various activities throughout the year, which include numerous community events as well as annual events such as the Military Ball. They also assist in planning various fundraising activities to further support and ensure growth of the program. The Boenre AFJROTC Booster Club is headed by President Tony White who holds monthly meetings at the Longhorn Café (upstairs) in Boerne on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm. You can call Tony at (210) 540-9946 and visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/BoerneAFJROTCbooster for more information.

Keller Williams Realty - Boerne Hill Country Business Center has expanded and moved to a new location! They are now located at 1018 River Road. Suite. 300 in Boerne. A lot of companies say they function as a family. At Keller Williams Realty, they place such an importance on this that they have designed a culture that fosters this. This approach guides them every day in how they conduct their business. Keller Williams Realty is a company that changes lives. The culture is as diverse as the countless ways in which associates and market centers commit themselves to finding and serving the higher purpose of business, and is united by cohesive understanding of our Mission, Vision, Values, Beliefs and Perspectives. Please call Keller Williams Realty - Boerne Hill Country Business Center at (830) 816-3500 to talk to an associate and visit their website at boerne.yourkwoffice.com for more information.

Kendall County Fair Association is celebrating it’s 20 Year Anniversary! KCFA saw its beginnings as the citizens of Boerne gathered together in 1905 to share agricultural information, recipes, and news of events. In 1913, it was organized into the Kendall County Fair Association and was awarded its nonprofit corporation charter from the State of Texas. The Ferdinand Ludwig Van Herff family deeded 55.6 acres of land to KCFA to be used for its annual county fair and to erect buildings for the event and for public use. The Kendall County Fair Association has sustained its mission as a nonprofit organization for over 100 years and has become a Hill Country tradition and a historic icon of our rural heritage. The Kendall County Fair, as the organizations fundraiser, has become an integral part of the community, drawing thousands of patrons to Kendall County each year, providing them with the great flavor of “down home country fun, good times and good friends”. The Kendall County Fair Association operates out of the Kendall County Fairgrounds which is located at 1307 River Road in Boerne. You can call President Shane Boerne and the Board of Directors at 830-249-2839 and visit their website www.kcfa.org for more information.

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T HERE’S MUCH T O LOVE ABOUT

The Dodging Duck Brewhaus

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If you were to define a restaurant by its personality, the Dodging Duck Brewhaus and Restaurant would be the gregarious, funloving type who is genuinely, warmly interested in people, and loves to make others happy. This atmosphere of warmth and abundant hospitality begins with owners Keith and Chandra Moore and extends throughout their entire staff, each serving customers with a smile and cheery attitude that makes everyone feel good. It’s one reason why the Dodging Duck has become a favorite among the locals and a big attraction for out-of-towners. At the Dodging Duck, it’s easy to fall madly in love with at least one dish on every visit. Guests will find an eclectic array of mouthwatering meals – from incredibly savory Thai chicken wraps to juicy Bison burgers, from spicy Bratwurst and other delectable Hill Country sausages to incredibly robust salads served with Keith and Chandra’s special house-made dressings. There’s also much to love about the superb beverages. For beer lovers, there’s a selection of fresh, unfiltered and un-pasteurized craft beers, brewed on the premises, with such intriguing names as Jurassic Duck Amber Ale, Sir Francis Drake Porter, and Dubbel Duck Belgian Ale. For patrons preferring a glass of wine, the wine list includes a wide array of fine wines from around the globe that will delight even the most discriminating connoisseur. In fact, Dodging Duck features one of the largest selections of wine by the glass found in the area. Business happens at The Duck, too. “We’ve seen homes sold, contracts written, and even wills witnessed right at the bar,” recalls Keith. Along with business lunches happening every day. The Duck has separate dining rooms that regularly host a wide variety of group meetings. And let’s not forget the fun. There’s Kilt Night on Tuesdays, when many regulars come dressed in kilts, play bagpipes, read poetry, and belt out Irish songs. The Duck also features special celebrations throughout the year, such as Ducktoberfest in October, Jolly Holly Duck Days in December, and, of course, St. Patrick’s Day. To add to the fun, unique t-shirts and souvenir logo glasses

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are available. Many customers personalize their logo glass and leave them in the open cabinets by the bar, ready for drinking when they return. “Countless customers have made very good friends with other customers at the Duck. It’s very much a local pub atmosphere with lots of camaraderie,” notes Chandra.

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Keith and Chandra did not enter the restaurant business in the conventional way. They never started out as dishwashers or waited on tables. Nor did they ever own or manage another restaurant. While living in Houston, Chandra practiced law for 14 years and Keith worked for a Swiss instrumentation manufacturer. “My company relocated us to Geneva, Switzerland, where I was the vice president of sales and marketing,” says Keith. “Our biggest market was the brewing industry, so my job included traveling and drinking beers from all over the world, attending international brewing conferences, and visiting breweries worldwide,” he adds. The Moores lived in Switzerland for 5 ½ years. After Keith’s company was sold, they returned to Texas in 1999, settling in Boerne to raise their three sons. Soon, though, the Moores realized that something was lacking in Boerne that represented a business opportunity. “Keith really missed the beers that he had in England, Europe and elsewhere,” says Chandra. “He noticed there wasn’t a wide selection of beers available here, and he thought a brewery would be a really interesting entrepreneurial opportunity.’ So, in 2001, the Moores decided to open their own brewpub. After they purchased and remodeled the present building, once a private residence, they developed their unique brewery and restaurant concept. They filled their menu with cuisines from different cultures encountered on their travels, including several of their own special recipes. With some luck, Keith found a brew pub in Minnesota that was going out of business. He purchased all their brewing equipment, a beautiful copper-clad 10-barrel system built in Hungary, and installed everything in the detached building behind the restaurant. In addition to strong German heritage in Boerne, the Moores called their establishment a Brewhaus because of their time spent in Germany and in tribute to the importance of brewing in the

German culture. As for the Dodging Duck name . . . “It seemed like a perfect name,” says Chandra, “as we watched the ducks try to cross River Road in traffic. Of course, Dodging Duck also reminds us of British pubs and their whimsical names.” When all was ready, the Dodging Duck Brewhaus and Restaurant opened in August 2002.

GREAT TASTING BEER

At any time of the year, Dodging Duck serves four craft beers. But through the course of a year, patrons may quench their thirst with as many as 15 to 20 different styles of beer. “We like to change our beers seasonally,” says Keith. “We nearly always have the India Pale Ale. It’s our most popular beer. But the other three tanks just change with the seasons or whatever we decide to make. Sometimes the beer is dark and sometimes it’s light or bitter. “We also make fun beers like our Pecan Brown Ale, which we call Old Geezer. Named after local artist Bill Zaner, who calls himself an old geezer, it has a really distinctive pecan taste and aroma.” continued on page 18 PICTURED ABOVE (LEFT TO RIGHT): SAVANNAH WARLOW – MANAGER, CHANDRA MEDLIN – HEAD MANAGER, IAN RICHMOND – BREWER & MANAGER, KEITH & CHANDRA MOORE – OWNERS, AND KAREN SARLI – MANAGER

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One thing that makes the Brewhaus beer so great tasting is that it’s not packaged in kegs or bottles, but served straight from large serving tanks. This means the beer is fresher and not subjected to light and oxygen that can degrade it. “We create all the beer recipes “from scratch” and follow the very best practices as far as ingredients, recipes and processes. It’s a combination of all those things that make the beer so good,” Keith declares. Customers can sample a beer before ordering it or they

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The Boerne Youth Football and Cheer Association (BYFA) Board of Directors and Executive Committee are excited to announce that registration for the Fall 2015 Boerne Bulls Football and Cheerleading has opened. Located in the Boerne, BYFA is a non-profit youth football association, committed to provide a competitive football environment where the child / player “comes first.” BYFA is serviced by community based volunteers; a dedicated Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Coaching Staff(s) and parents. Summarized; the goals, culture and philosophy of BYFA are: • “Best In-Class” Youth Football Organization • “Child First” in everything we do • Character building through positive reinforcement

• Disciplined and programmatic approach at all levels • Competitive play The BYFA Board of Directors and Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the Bulls will compete in the Texas Youth Football Association (TYFA) (more information available at www.tyfa.com). Joining TYFA gave the Bulls an opportunity to compete against Hill country and smaller towns that do not have the drawing pool of larger cities. By playing primarily smaller communities, BYFA hopes to moderate the level and size of the competition. BYFA will compete in football in the following TYFA age groups: Flag (4-5 year old) Midgets (6-7 year old) Rookies (8-9 year old) Juniors (10-11 year old) Seniors (12-13 year old) BYFA intends to field one competitive team across all of the aforementioned age groups, with the possibility of expanding to two competitive teams within each respective age groups. They will also be fielding one cheerleading team which will allow cheerleaders ranging from 7 to 10 years old to participate. BYFA opened on-line registration on May 15, 2015. To register, go to www.byfa.org and click on the registration tab. BYFA Skills Assessment Clinics and Uniform sizing will be held at Fabra Elementary School Fields in Boerne at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 07/11/15. All players intending to participate within the BYFA 2015 fall football season will be required to attend this Skills Assessment Clinic. Additional information will be provided at www.byfa.org and the Boerne Bulls Facebook page. Boerne is a growing community of young Texans and transplants who love youth football and the cheerleaders that support it. The Boerne Bulls is an organization that captures the spirit of Boerne and joy of football and the revelries surrounding the game. Come join the Borne Bulls in its second season and help build the best youth sports program in South Texas. If you have any other questions, BYFA encourages you to visit www.byfa.org and review the FAQs page. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to contact them at byfa.board@ outlook.com. Again, the BYFA Board would like to Thank You for all your support and look forward to a great season. Go Bulls! BBM

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It seems like the world is moving at 100 mph around us (maybe not so much in Boerne, TX) but it’s easier now more than ever to reach exhaustion and over train. The summer time provides a great opportunity for people to get out and do things in the heat. So for the athletes, 9 to 5 er’s and everyone in between, here is break down of over training and how to avoid it from holding you back or causing damage. TRAINING = TRAINING + REST. You can’t have one with out the other, they go together like peanut butter and jelly or Kool-aide and sugar. They work synergistically to bring about a result. Many people involved in these high intensity activities can be really close to crossing this threshold. In order to stay below this threshold where we are building up rather than breaking down we must listen to our body. WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE? Too much training can actually feel euphoric at first. Bursts of energy can happen and you may feel like you don’t need sleep. As adrenal glands exhaust themselves, fatigue sets in and you may start needing a boost through out the day. Sometimes you can feel muscles twitching for no reason at all, like your eye lid or triceps. This is not THE sign of over training, but merely a piece of data to gather. My favorite way of checking if I am overtraining/physically exhausted is to keep tabs on my resting heart rate. If it is normally 65 beats per minute and now its 75-80 bpm, you may be heading toward over stressing your body. HERE ARE SOME ACTION STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO AVOID OVER TRAINING. Get some REM sleep. Simple right? REM sleep is where you actively rebuild and regenerate your cells at night. To get better REM sleep try emitting glowing screens 30 minutes prior to bed. Good luck with that one I know its tough! Second, eat well. Most people are deficient in B vitamins since they are water-soluble. A high quality fish oil is also essential since our bodies do not make Omega 3’s to help fight inflammation and rebuild our nervous system. Thirdly, is to detect and correct any obstructions that may be constricting the body’s nervous system, which directly impacts the immune system and musculoskeletal systems. WHAT DOES A STRUCTURAL SHIFT HAVE TO DO WITH MY HEALTH? By reducing any Structural Shifts in the spine, which cause many secondary conditions such as

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Market Value vs. Zil ow Zestimates

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Let's be honest, the internet offers so much convenience and information in today’s digital world. It would be hard to imagine life without it. The internet has made buying, selling and marketing real estate so much easier for buyers, sellers and real estate professionals. Virtual tours, Google Earth, Realtor.com, etc. are just a few free resources for all of us to enjoy through the internet. However, one challenge that real estate professionals can be faced with is the disparity of a home's true selling value compared to what Zillow (an internet based real estate marketing site) has the home valued at. For the record, I think Zillow does some good things and makes it pretty simple for any home owner to get an estimated value of their home (called "Zestimates") within seconds. However, the problem is more often than not, the "Zestimate" is not the true market value. This presents a two headed challenge for real estate professionals. Some sellers are convinced that a "Zestimate" is their true value and will expect the asking price or even sales price to be what their "Zestimate" is. This can put a real estate professional in a tough position. They are tasked with delicately educating the home owner about the actual market value without running the risk of offending and potentially losing out on the listing. On the other hand, for sellers who understand their "Zestimate" is most likely not the true value and list their home for the actual market value (could be higher or lower than the "Zestimate"), they may encounter a buyer who is interested in their home but is set on the "Zestimate" value and may not pay more than said "Zestimate." So what if a seller has priced their home 10, 20, 50, 100 thousand dollars higher than the "Zestimate" and the buyer

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refuses to see what the actual market value is? This can be and has become a problem for all parties involved in more than a few real estate negotiations. Respectfully, Zillow does not know if a home owner has upgraded the kitchen and master bath or if old carpet has been replaced with custom flooring, or if the appliances have been upgraded. These are just a few basic examples of improvements a seller could have made that Zillow would not be aware of. Real estate is local. Sure, there can be national trends, but real estate values are based on local sales data (i.e. the Multiple Listing Service), local trends and other local factors/influences, not data from large national internet sites. Your real estate professional can show you sales prices of recently sold homes in your neighborhood as well as pictures and descriptions of each home, allowing you to see what kinds of improvements, if any, each home had. I am not suggesting to completely ignore sites such as Zillow, but the best source of a home's market value is actual data through the local MLS. Thank you for reading. You can find more information from Mark Phillips, Broker of Hill Country Discount Realty at www.savingbuyersandsellersthousands.com. BBM If you liked this article, you can find more related articles on Mark’s blog at theboernerealestateguy.com. Mark Phillips, Broker Hill Country Discount Realty “Saving Buyers & Sellers Thousands” 830.331.8900 | 216 E. Blanco Rd. #206 – Boerne

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Americans put in more working hours than our counterparts in England, France and Germany. Working long hours, running a household and taking care of family can take a toll on us physically and mentally. Our workspace and living space is a picture of our physical and mental state. It’s a fact clutter causes stress and anxiety and costs money and time. A healthy lifestyle is about a healthy environment both at the office and at home. I have found in my experience as a Professional Organizer that a cluttered office can have a domino effect on productivity. When you spend several hours a week looking for a file, a contract, meeting notes or your expense report to name a few, you are wasting time, which may cause you to miss deadlines and maybe loose clients which in turn is lost income. That is not the result anyone is looking for. I have personally worked with a client who lost 70 pounds over a year’s time. She originally hired me to help her organize her business home office. Once that was completed and she saw the results and the peace it brought her we moved onto the rest of her home. That was 3 years ago and she has still kept the clutter down and the weight off. Most people are very aware their cluttered office causes them stress. Yet they put it off because they don’t know where to begin or the clutter is so bad they are overwhelmed. Here are a few quick tips to help you get started and hopefully bring peace and health back into your

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735A FM 289 Home is nicely tucked back off the road. Secluded with trees surrounding this unrestricted property. Custom built home with unique two sided rock fireplace, windows all across the back of the house with covered patio for watching the wildlife. Master bedroom is downstairs but has a spiral staircase up to a multi-use area. Secondary bedrooms are on opposite end of the home upstairs. Living room has high ceilings, large kitchen for the person that likes to cook! Recently installed carpeting/ new water heater 02/2015. MLS#1099078 | $299,000 Contact Sara Baird (210) 317-9996

317 WHITE OAK TRAIL - RIVER MOUNTAIN RANCH SUBDIVISION Easy living in River Mountain Ranch. Open floor plan. Split bedrooms. Bd 2 & 3 share Jack & Jill bath. Rock fireplace in LR that is plumbed for gas. Study could also be used as formal dining or playroom. Kitchen full of counter space and cabinets. Nifty open shelving unit that pulls out for an instant kitchen island!! Master bath has his & hers vanities & closets. Oversized garage to accommodate workspace & storage. Water softener. Enjoy the wildlife, sunsets & views from the back deck! MLS#1121114 | $325,000 Contact Carol Schultz – (210) 268-3691

100 SADDLE HORN – TRAILS OF HERFF RANCH SUBDIVISION COZY COTTAGE ON THE CORNER... cozy does not mean small for this extra special 4-BR home with large game room. Super clean, well maintained, and GREAT floor plan with flexibility and ample storage... located on a corner lot with eye-catching curb appeal that is walking distance to elementary school, park, pool and sports court. MLS# 1119038 | $265,000 Contact Karen Mathison (830) 446-9134

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