Boerne Business Monthly - May 2018

Volume 10, Issue 11: May 2018

BOERNE business monthly

Bluebonnet Realty Leasing, Listing & Loving What They Do!

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WHY DO YOU NEED A FINANCIAL ADVISOR? VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW LOCAL NEWS & INFO

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publisher's note Warmer temperatures mean more fun things to do in and around Boerne! The local calendar of events is just filled with all sorts of concerts, movies in the park, and activities to inspire the whole family to get out and enjoy the great Texas hill country!

Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events starting on page 12. As always, if your business or organization has an event that you would like to add to our calendar please feel free to let us know about it!

In this issue of Boerne Business Monthly we feature Bluebonnet Realty. We applaud Judy Filingeri, owner of Bluebonnet Realty, for her almost 30 years in business. Turn to page 16 to see how it all began.

Also in this issue, Matt Nelson of Prime Capital Investment Advisors, shares with us the importance of having a financial advisor, we learn more about why many people are making the switch to direct primary care, and Leigh Ann Grasso, owner of Annie’s

Apothecary, fills us in on the importance of getting enough Vitamin D. Don’t forget to check out page 14 where Boerne’s Mayor Mike Schultz tells us what is happening with the City of Boerne.

I hope you all enjoy the May issue of Boerne Business Monthly. Oh, and don’t forget to celebrate your MOM this Mother’s Day! There are lots of great local restaurants to take her to and tons of fun Boerne stores where you can buy her something nice!!

Lauren Stumberg Publisher

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contents

May 2018

YO U D E S E R V E A B A N K T H AT ’ S A L E A D E R I N T E C H N O LO G Y, S E C U R I T Y A N D I N S I M P LY PICKING UP THE PHONE.

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Why Do You Need A Financial Advisor?

by Matt Nelson, Prime Capital Investment Advisors We do what’s right by people no matter how they connect with us.

And we’d like the opportunity to do right by you.

Visit us at 1300 South Main Street or call (830) 249-6663. frostbank.com

12: calendar of events 14: from the mayor News You Can Use!

16: cover feature

Bluebonnet Realty: Leasing, Listing and Loving What They Do

MEMBER FDIC

by Lauren Stumberg

21: real estate

Texas’ Housing Inventory Hits 28-Year Low

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wellbeing

Vitamin D Deficiency is a Widespread Problem

by Leigh Ann Grasso, Annie’s Apothecary

newsworthy

SEL Names New Chief Sales & Customer 29: Service Officer

healthcare

Direct Primary Care Gaining Popularity

by Dr. Jamie Wiseman

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Why do you need a financial advisor?

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by Matt Nelson, Managing Director with Prime Capital Investment Advisors

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about so-called “robo-advisors” and how they are disrupting the financial advisory world. In many ways, the talk is accurate – technology has increased opportunities for those who merely want the ability to conduct transactions, self-service their portfolios, and find a way to do it cheaply. However, like other do-it-yourself projects, does watching a video on furniture making make you a master craftsman? You have to ask yourself if you have the time, training, experience and ability to effectively manage your wealth and make objective decisions.

This thought is particularly relevant for today’s executives. Executives spend a majority of their time running their organizations, leaving little time to conduct these transactions or self-service their investments. In such a demanding career, I believe that the remaining time should not have to be spent on managing your portfolios. And to achieve your goals throughout all stages of the financial life cycle, an experienced financial advisor can be a valued partner.

A financial advisor provides more than just transactions. Often, we serve as financial coaches, making your goals our top priority. We help you ask questions you may not be thinking about, or help you answer these questions when you may not have the time. We help you identify opportunities you may not be taking advantage of. We help you set goals, navigate regulatory changes, and set a course of action to reach those desired goals. We’re even there for the tough conversations when you may feel compelled to make irrational, ill-advised or short-term decisions that could take you off course. And in many situations, we are the first line of defense when you can be your own worst enemy.

Skilled advisors possess the experience and knowledge that comes from navigating changing markets while managing relationships as their clients’ demanding needs grow and change. Your advisor should have solutions in mind to address changes in your needs, concerns, and objectives as they change throughout the years. Ultimately, you should be

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confident and comforted in knowing that your advisor is working with your best interests in mind – an attribute that technology cannot provide.

It takes time, commitment and a unique structure for an advisor to build and sustain strong relationships with his or her clients. Many advisors have to conduct every business-related task, from implementation to evaluating investments to, most importantly, building the relationship. And, in many cases, relationship building ends up getting lost in the mix.

How can an advisor act in the best interests and needs of his or her client without having deep knowledge of the client?

Whether you currently work with an advisor or are considering an advisor, here are some questions and topics to consider: • How much time does my financial advisor spend on getting to know me and my lifestyle?

• What systems and processes does my advisor have in place so that he or she CAN dedicate the time I need and deserve?

• When my advisor meets with me, do we only talk about rebalancing my portfolio, or do we also consider topics like tax mitigation and income projections in retirement? This is a particularly critical conversation for high-earning executives with the goal of income replacement in retirement.

• Is my advisor just managing my portfolio, or is he or she managing my whole wealth?

• As for my investments, how often is it evaluated? Is it just before my periodic reviews or is my advisor constantly evaluating?

• With regard to my executive bonus plan, does my advisor have a strategy in place when it comes time to utilize it?

I believe great financial advisors can help enrich the lives of their clients.

Through sound planning, a solid support structure and a strong, lasting relationship, we can help you reach your wants and goals – whether it’s planning a wedding, saving for college, buying your dream home, or any other goals that have driven you to succeed. BBM Matt Nelson is managing director with Prime Capital Investment Advisors, and was recently named Businessman of the Year by the Boerne Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to the community.

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4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, separate study and large loft.

Master bedroom downstairs, other 3 bedrooms upstairs. Trails of Herff Ranch home. $280,500 B oerne B usiness M onthly | May 2018

100 Roadrunner Trail

4 bed, 2 bath with approx. 1292+ s.f. in Ranger Creek on beautiful lot. $199,000

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29412 Ridgeview Trail Fair Oaks Ranch garden home. 2 bed, 2 bath approx. 1836 s.f. $2200 214 Stone Creek Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home near schools, and the YMCA! Very convenient to downtown Main Street restaurants and shops. $1750 229 Deer Creek Great location for this 3 bed, 2 bath home behind Boerne High School! Upgrades to kitchen, bathrooms, and no carpet!!! All easy care laminate floors! $1500 518 E. Theissen Charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in town. Beautifully renovated. 2 master suites. Oversized garage. Fenced back yard. $2,200 204 Schleicher Furnished 2 bed, 1 bath cottage one block off Main Street with guest quarters. $2,000 129 Jordan Place 3 bed, 2 bath in Boerne Heights approx 1812 s.f. living area. $1,700

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVERY SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9:00am | Historic Herff Farm 33 Herff Road – Boerne The mission of The Farmers Market at the Cibolo is to provide area residents the opportunity to e are nowbuyseeing patients forproduced the following: Hill Country grown and products and support local farmers and specialty vendors.

If it’s homemade, handmade or fresh and tasty, you can get it at the Farmers Market at the Cibolo.

MAY 5 HAUPTSTRASSE QUILTFEST 9:00am to 4:00pm | Downtown Boerne Come and enjoy all that Downtown Boerne has to offer while admiring the handy work of our quilting community.

BOERNE 0.5K 11:00am | Boerne River Road Park The running event for the rest of us.

Underachievers welcomed! A short 500 yards!

Begins at the Dodging Duck Brewhaus and ends at the Cibolo Creek Brewing Co. This event is SOLD OUT! But you can still come to cheer on the runners and join the fun!

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BOERNE VFD ANNUAL FISH FRY AND AUCTION 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 726 N. Main St – Boerne Come out and help support the BVFD at its annual fish fry! Food will be served from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. There will also be a live music by the Trestle Creek Band, a live remote with KRNH Radio, a live auction, a silent auction, and a raffle.

Eat your weight in a delicious catfish dinner, and then dance the night away!

By donation, or $10 per plate (to-go).

TACOS AND TEQUILA WITH WADE BOWEN 6:00pm to 11:00pm | The Roundup 531 FM - 3351 N. – Boerne The Roundup is doing it big to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Texas by hosting a Tacos and Tequila Throwdown before the big show! Come sample and vote for the best Tacos and Tequila around!

Guests can enjoy food trucks, a playground for the kids, full bar, beer garden and LIVE music with Wade Bowen!

Visit therounduptx.com for event info and tickets!

HOT ROD NIGHT 6:30pm | 103 N. Main – Boerne Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruise In! Hot Rod

Saturday Nights are reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties...A gathering place for old and new friends..."Bring a chair and git over here!"

MAY 6 LEMONADE DAY 1:00pm to 4:00pm | Around Boerne Empower today’s youth to be tomorrow’s entrepreneurs! Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. Stands will be all over Boerne as well as in Main Plaza. Feeling thirsty? Buy a glass of cool lemonade and help spark and entrepreneurial spirit.

MAY 8 GBCC EMPLOYEE ATTRACTION AND RETENTION WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY TEXAS BUSINESS BUYERS 8:30am to 9:30pm | Boerne Chamber Board Room Learn how to build a great team by developing, retaining and attracting great talent and removing toxic employees. $5 per person for seminar.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne MAY 10 GROUNDBREAKING FOR THE NEW BOERNE CITY HALL 10:00am to 11:00am | 451 North Main – Boerne Park in the Field.

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE ABBEY AT DOMINION CROSSING 1:30pm to 2:00pm 21626 Stonewall Pkwy – San Antonio GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER THE LODGE 5:00pm to 7:00pm Call (830) 249-8000 for More Info!

MAY 11 SUSAN MC DONALD ANIMAL BALLETS PROGRAM 4:00 pm & 6:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main – Boerne Guitarist Susan McDonald will be on hand today to entertain kids with her "Animals Ballet" performance. This program is funded by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

MICKEY GILLEY IN CONCERT 8:00pm to 11:00pm | The Roundup 531 FM - 3351 N. – Boerne See country music legend Mickey Gilley LIVE in concert! Guests can enjoy food trucks, a playground for the kids, full bar and beer garden. All ages are welcome and kids 5 and under get in free! Visit therounduptx.com for event info and tickets!

MAY 11-26 THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED)

By Long/Martin/Tichenor, Rated PG - Zany Comedy 600 years of history in 6000 seconds … history will never be the same! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – a ninetyminute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters — it’s what you’ve done with it! Visit boernetheatre.org for ticket info and showtimes.

MAY 12 STREAM SATURDAY: CREEPY CRAWLIES 10:30am | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main – Boerne Calling all scientists! An exciting hands-on experiments, art, literature and MORE! This month, special guest David Womer of Back to Nature, shares his incredible menagerie of creatures, from cockroaches to snakes-and everything in between

SECOND SATURDAY AUTHOR SIGNING 11:00am | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main – Boerne The library's own Jourdan Lewis will be featured for their Second Saturday Author Signing.

Jourdan's debut novel is titled "Rush: The Shadow Series, Book 1." This book is for a New Adult age audience. Please stop by and meet Jourdan, and take a look at her wonderful book BOERNE ART WADDLE 10:00am to 3:00pm | Begins at 204 W San Antonio In the Flats – Boerne Stroll, ride bikes and picnic along Cibolo Creek while viewing paintings, illustrations, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and more, hosted by neighbors in their yards in The Flats of Boerne. Works by more than 30 artists will be for sale, and the event will help support scholarships to Summer Art Camp at the Cibolo Nature Center and Farm. continued on page 15

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from the mayor

NEWS YOU CAN USE!

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Over the last few weeks we have recognized a host of public servants that contribute to our exceptional quality of life here in Boerne – the team of 911 dispatchers, the volunteers at the Patrick Heath Public Library and the Boerne Utilities electric linemen.

We should also congratulate the electric crews for receiving the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for 2018. Whenever, or wherever, you see any of these city professionals and volunteers please give them a big thanks.

A few weeks ago the repair and resurfacing of Main Street got underway. The Texas Department of Transportation crews started at the north end of US87 where it intersects with IH 10. Most of the work is being done at night and we don’t anticipate any full road closures, just intermittent lane closures as needed. Some crews are working during the day at specific areas to work on signals, sidewalks and drainage structures. We encourage everyone traveling through Boerne in the late evening or early morning hours to use caution around these work crews. The work on this state maintained roadway will be finished later this summer.

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The third round of outdoor public art sculptures are installed. Our Art al Fresco program has been a big hit in Boerne with a variety of unique sculptures along our trail system and near the public library. What a great excuse to take a walk before it gets so hot! Follow the progress on the Boerne Art al Fresco Facebook page.

With this beautiful Spring weather, people are starting to get their landscapes spruced up. lots of digging is going on. Be sure to dial 811 and request a free utility locate on your property before getting started. Most people don’t realize that this is actually a state law designed to avoid broken utility service lines. So take preventative measures now before having to pay for costly repairs later.

For more information look up the details on the web at www.texas811.org You may have heard that we recently held the groundbreaking event for the new City Hall and Boerne Utilities Headquarters.

There has been a lot of work accomplished in the last eight or so months. Also last fall we completed the financing requirements for the project. We are hoping to move into the new facility being built on the city campus near the library in late 2019. Be sure to like my Mayor Mike Schultz Facebook page and check the City of Boerne website for project updates.

You can get all of this info and much more delivered to your email each month by signing up for the City of Boerne enewsletter; just visit the Boerne Newsroom page of the city’s website and provide your email address. Don’t miss out on important news you can use each month!

-Mayor Mike

MAY 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d MAY 12 (continued) KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR 12:00pm to 3:00pm | 402 E. Blanco – Boerne In honor of the 100 years passing since the death of Anton Wilhelm Christian or William Kuhlmann, the Boerne Area Historical Society will open the doors of the Kuhlmann-King House and Kitchen on Historic Hill in Boerne every second Saturday, for a look inside the life of early pioneers in Texas. Free Event. Please email to schedule a personalized tour. bahps@mail.com.

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SECOND SATURDAY ART BEAT 4:00pm to 8:00pm | Throughout Boerne Does the Love of Art Make Your Heart Beat Faster? Boerne shops and art galleries are teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine art experience.

Take a walk on the art side every second Saturday of the month from 4 - 8pm. Look for the flashy banners displayed throughout Boerne.

MAY 12-13 BOERNE MARKET DAYS 10:00am to 5:00pm | Main Plaza Main Plaza comes alive with great shopping in an outdoor setting.

MAY 13 MOTHER’S DAY MAY 14 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne GBCC 2018 ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC 11:00am to 6:00pm | Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club.

Enjoy a day of golf, business networking, delicious food and drinks and exciting player perks.

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MAY 16 GBCC BEGINNERS FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS WORKSHOP 11:00am to 1:00pm | Boerne Chamber of Commerce Board room Learn how to utilize Facebook to achieve great results for your business and speak directly to your audience. You will leave with basic knowledge and some practical experience on how to use Facebook marketing for your business. $5 workshop only $15 workshop and lunch www.Boerne.org for More Info. continued on page 23

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“Real estate is more than just showing houses,” said Judy Filingeri, owner of local real estate company Bluebonnet Realty. “As a realtor you are providing an important service to your clients. Buying a property, even as an investment, is an emotional experience. It’s important to really listen to what your clients are telling you they’re looking for, and then having an innate ability to “know” what properties will meet their wants and needs. Once you put the client and the property together and see the satisfaction on their faces it’s like getting just the right present for a friend!”

Filingeri started Bluebonnet Realty in 1987. “I had been living in Dallas and was ready to make a move,” said Judy. “I had a couple of friends who lived in the Boerne area that I would visit often. When the time would come for me to head back to Dallas I would dread it! One of my friends asked me, ‘Why don’t you just move here?’ The light bulb went off and I did just that! I quit my job, packed my things and moved to Boerne.”

Angela Turner photo by Chrissi M. Photography

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Carey Stewart photo by Pritchett Photography

Jesse Areola photo by Chrissi M. Photography

photo by Chrissi M. Photography

Judy, who had her real estate license and was experienced in property management, found a job with a local real estate company handling their property management.

According to Judy, “There were only two, maybe three real estate offices offering leasing and property management at that time. So when I put my license with a local company and began to see the need is when I decided to jump off the cliff and pray for a net!”

Within 48 hours of deciding to strike out on her own, Judy was in business! “Of course I never gave any thought to how I was going to fund this new business,” stated Judy. “So, I borrowed $500 from a friend for business cards, station-

ary and a few signs and $1500 from another friend for a computer and I was in business!” Now, after almost 30 years, Bluebonnet Realty is still going strong. “Time flies when you are having fun…and working seven days a week,” Judy said with a smile.

For years Bluebonnet Realty handled only rentals and property management. Then around 1994 a friend of Judy’s decided to get her real estate license, but only if she would agree to add sales to her business. “I agreed and a new chapter began for Bluebonnet Rentals & Property Management, Inc., now dba Bluebonnet Realty.” Judy’s friend eventually moved and she took over that aspect of the business as well, handling both the leasing and the

Judy Filingeri photo by Chrissi M. Photography

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pictured (left to right): Carey Stewart, Judy Filingeri, Jesse Areola, Angela Turner and Suzanne McGinnis photo by Ron Pritchett continued from page 17

sales side of her business for many years.

In 2011, Angela Turner came to Bluebonnet Realty.

Angela is a native Texan, has a Master’s Degree from the University of Texas and is a single mom with a sweet little boy. In 2016, Turner became the Broker for Bluebonnet Realty. “I really got lucky with the addition of Angela,” Judy said.

Soon after Angela came on board, her longtime friend Carey Stewart joined the team. Carey is also a native Texan, a graduate of Texas Tech and is married and has two teenage sons.

“Jesse Areola got his real estate license and joined the team after much encouragement from me,” said Judy. “He is married with two children, lives in Comfort and is the owner of Tech 1 Computers here in Boerne for 11 years.”

About the same time that Jesse came on board, Suzanne McGinnis joined Bluebonnet Realty as well. McGinnis is married and has been a Boerne resident since 1972.

Judy added, “If you want to stay in business for a long time, always surround yourself with those who are smarter than you…and I have!” Now Bluebonnet Realty has five realtors on board. Judy still handles the Leasing

and Property Management side of the business and the other four agents handle the Sales and Listings. “Here at Bluebonnet Realty we march to our own drum. We are independently owned, my rules are my rules and we don’t have an office, so everyone works from their own home.

We don’t force anyone to meet sales quotas and offer each of our agents the ability and freedom to work at their own pace, set their own appointments and really create the work/ life balance that works for them.”

“After all of these years in business I have been really blessed that I have been able to build a business that allows me to support myself and help others when I can.” Judy feels fortunate that she has never had to cold call or spend lots of money on advertising and business exposure. “I would say that about 80% of my business has been referrals from friends, Boerne businesses, other real estate agents, the Chamber of Commerce and past clients. I am so grateful for all of the folks in this sweet town for remembering me and what I do and referring me to so many of their friends and clients. It’s the best way to build a business and repeat customers are the best!” BBM

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The Historic Herff Farm The photos for Bluebonnet Realty were taken at the Historic Herff Farm.

The Farm was purchased in 1854, by German Ferdinand Herff (18201912) and was owned for 80 years by the Family. The Herff Farm was one of the first ten homes in the Boerne area as late as 1858 and eventually grew to approximately 10,000 acres. The farm was the family's vacation retreat for generations, until 1894, when his son, Charles, moved from San Antonio to manage the property until the early 1920s. The Farm was the site of a Confederate Prisoner of War Camp, one of the last local Indian raids, and the location of early medical practices that assisted all in need, from Texas Rangers to Comanches and Apaches. It was also the sight of the first early manned flight experiments, and many surgical operations such as the removal of cataracts, gall stones, and treatment of tuberculosis and other diseases, that were well ahead of it’s time. Charles Herff experimented with exotic birds, building several aviaries on the property, which can still be seen today.

In 1935, George and Erma Rozelle purchased 68 acres from Charles Herff's son.

Last occupied in the mid-1980s, the property includes the family home – a two-story, limestone structure built in 1883 – as well as agricultural and domestic structures.

When the Rozelles acquired the farm, they grew apples trees, melons, and raised chickens and dairy cows. The seven year drought of the 1950's ended production farming for the Rozelles, as it did for so many families in the area.

The Herff farm is now teaching local history and has opened the restored Farmhouse to the public on most Saturday mornings, has a thriving Farmers Market, new Community Gardens coming soon, and a Farm Classroom program for children teaching sustainable living for the Hill Country.

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Texas' housing inventory hits 28-year low

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by Bryan Pope, Managing Editor, Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University

Recent U.S. Census data show Texas’ population grew by more than 1,000 people a day last year. Many of those new arrivals may find housing options here limited.

A new Real Estate Center report shows the state had a 3.4-month supply of new and existing single-family homes for sale in February, a 28-year record low for the state.

This means it would take 3.4 months for homes listed for sale to sell at the market’s current pace. The Center considers a six-to 6.5-months supply a balanced market.

“Existing homes have been in short supply for a while,” said Center Research Economist Dr. Luis Torres, who coauthors the Center’s monthly Texas Housing Insight report. “The big difference is now the shortage of new homes is more pronounced.”

Statewide, new-home permits were down 2.6 percent in February even though they maintained upward momentum from last year, the report showed. Although Texas led the U.S. in permits issued and accounted for more than 17 percent of the national total, permits per capita remained more than 36 percent below the state’s prerecession levels.

“Building permits peaked in 2007, and they've never come back,” Torres said.

Meanwhile, housing starts were 39.5 percent below prerecession levels.

While demand for new homes is high, Torres said many builders are hampered by a number of supply constraints and new building regulations.

“The lack of land available for development has hurt new-home construction,” he said. “There's a small supply of land for building new homes, and demand is high.

That pushes up land prices and makes it more costly to build a new home.”

Torres said land accounts for roughly 20 percent or more of the cost of new-home construction.

“If I'm a homebuilder and the land is expensive, for profit reasons I'm going to build a bigger, more expensive house,” he said. “That's suppressing the lower end of the market.”

Torres said high land costs are especially problematic for medium and smaller builders who might have less access to credit than the larger builders, making it harder to buy land.

Lumber and labor costs are also hindering new construction.

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“The U.S. imposes tariffs on Canadian lumber, which adds to building costs,” Torres said. “Also, there’s a shortage of qualified, skilled laborers. When the housing bust happened about ten years ago, many laborers left the construction industry. It's difficult to replenish them. Builders and subcontractors are struggling to find skilled laborers even with wages increasing.”

Torres said new building regulations are causing difficulties for builders.

“New regulations increase costs, and those will be passed on to the consumer,” he said.

Houston’s city council passed a regulation this week requiring new homes built in the flood plain to be elevated. Torres said regulations such as these will be important because of the impact they could have on the new-home market. BBM Article courtesy of Real Estate Center Online News. Authored by Torres, Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines, Research Associate Wesley Miller, and Research Intern Bailey Cuadra, the Texas Housing Insight report is at http://txrec.io/2kpVYzg.

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614 FREY STREET This listing consists of two properties contiguous to each other presently zoned R “residential.”

The property is 3.1 ac. offered for sale for potential multifamily development with request and approval for zoning change.

Located on Frey St and Bandera Rd., next to Franklin Place Assisted Living Center and across from the Rainbow Senior Center.

Each lot is approx.1.5 ac. There is a house located on each lot. The properties are offered for the value of the land. Both houses have little or no value and sold “as-is.”

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MAY 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d MAY 17 A THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT: SNAKES 7:00pm | Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road – Boerne Dave Barker, a world-renowned snake expert, will explore the snakes of the Texas Hill Country.

You will also meet some live snakes to touch and handle following his fascinating presentation.

Includes a craft for the kiddos! $8.00 Members, $10.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Kids 7-17, Free 5 and Under.

MAY 18 MOVIES IN THE PARK: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 7:30pm | Boerne Main Plaza 100 N. Main – Boerne Come out early, pick your spot, get a movie snack or two and enjoy free entertainment before each movie. Festivities begin at 7:30PM (LATER START TIME), and the movie begins at dark.

MAY 19 HOT ROD NIGHT 6:30pm | 103 N. Main – Boerne Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruise In! Hot Rod Saturday Nights are reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties...A gathering place for old and new friends...”Bring a chair and git over here!”

MAY 20 BOERNE CONCERT BAND MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Main Plaza 100 N Main – Boerne The Boerne Concert Band plays a wide range of music that people of all ages can enjoy. This group of volunteer musicians is quickly becoming one of the best performing groups in Central Texas. All Boerne Concert Band performances are free to the public!

MAY 22 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne MAY 24 GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 - SPONSORED BY TEXAS RANCHES FOR SALE & TEXAS INVESTORS TITLE 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 609 FM 289 – Comfort MAY 26 MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES: JAZZ, BLUES & DIAMONDS 7:00pm | Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road – Boerne BYOB, chair, and picnic for a concert beneath the Texas stars!

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VISIT US AT WWW.KCAC.NET MAY 27 CONCERT IN THE CAVE - AXIOMS MOMENTS OF TRUTH 7:30pm | Cave Without A Name 325 Kreutzberg Rd – Boerne “Moments of Truth” will be a concert like no other at the Cave Without a Name!

The Axiom Quartet returns to the Cave Without a Name with a compelling selection of music from their most recent album. If you have heard this string quartet before, you know that you should NOT expect just classical music from them. While classically trained, these musicians strive to bring together moving, exciting and compelling music from all eras and genres to make basic human truths self-evident across history and time. Cost: Advance until 5 PM

day of show - $30; At the Door - $35 MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne MAY 31 GBCC BUILDERS/ REALTORS CONNECTIONS SPONSORED BY GARNER CUSTOM HOMES 5:30pm to 7:00pm | Garner Custom Homes Model home in The Springs Subdivision Cordillera Ranch off of 3351 continued on page 25

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MAY 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d 17 Vaquero Pass – Boerne Join for an update on area TxDOT projects, presented by Jonathan Bean, P.E. Director of Transportation Planning & Development TxDOT – San Antonio District.

JUNE 2 BOERNE FAMILY FISH 9:00am to 11:00am | Boerne City Lake Park 1 City Lake Road – Boerne The first Saturday in June is fish without a license day in the State of Texas therefore adults fishing in this tournament are not required to carry a fishing license to participate in this tournament.

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JUNE 5 ABENDKONZERTE 7:30pm to 9:00pm | Main Plaza 100 North Main – Boerne The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany! Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. BBM

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Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce March/April 2018 Ribbon Cuttings

Sonora Bank has just opened their new Administrative Office in Boerne! They provides all types of mortgages for residential real estate including Farm and Ranch, Construction, Reverse and Refinances. Senior Vice President Mike Schultz, Office Manager Brandi Leigh and their staff are proud to serve family, friends, and neighbors throughout Texas and the Hill Country. They are firmly rooted in the area and are committed to maintaining their community-oriented culture. Most of their staff are also residents of the area, and are thankful to live and work in a place that boasts natural beauty, great schools, and a great quality of life. You can find the new Sonora Bank Administrative Office at 101 Woods of Boerne Blvd., Ste. 100, in Boerne. You can also call them at (830) 755-4635 and visit their website sonorabank.com.

Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery has added another important service for their clients and the Boerne community, a full service frame shop! It is currently the only frame shop in Boerne and they provide various pricing specials for those paintings, photos and certificates of cherished events in everyone’s life. Owner Johny Rosa invites you to come in and work with he and/or his professional Art Consultant Karli Fischer to help select and design the right frame for your treasured piece. The gallery will also be celebrating it’s 7 year anniversary in April during the annual Parade of Artists show/sale, so be sure to put April 14 and 15 on your calendar and plan to attend the festivities. You can find Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery and their new Frame Shop at 605 S. Main Street in Boerne’s Art District. You are also welcome to call them at (830) 816-5335 and visit their website texastreasuresfineart.com to view available art and their other services.

Lila’s Attic Resale & Consignment Boutique is a family run business. The shop name originated from owners Betty Houser and Laura Holiday’s mother, Lila, and her love of all things old and unique. As sisters, they grew up spending many hours playing in their attic among their mother’s antiques and interesting collectibles. Lila’s Attic is a tribute to their mother for raising 6 kids and still finding time to antique and thrift with her friends. Betty & Laura are looking forward to meeting and making new friends in the Boerne community! You can find Lila’s Attic Resale & Consignment Boutique in the yellow house located at 720 Johns Road across from Fabra Elementary School in Boerne. You can also call them at (830) 339-2268 and like and follow them on their Facebook page facebook.com/pg/lilasattic.

Scott Felder Homes is now selling a new section! They don’t want you to miss your chance to receive introductory pricing in the beautiful new section of Las Brisas at Esperanza which is the ideal place to raise a family. Families will enjoy a walkable neighborhood elementary school in the acclaimed Boerne School District, 340 acres of parks and open space, miles of meandering trails, and an elaborate amenities center. It is also a 3 minute drive from Boerne’s famed “Hill Country Mile”. Sales Assistant Rosemary Walding and her team are more than happy to show you their selection of home designs. Her phone number is (210) 268-2913. The model home in Esperanza for Scott Felder Homes is at 103 Palisades, Boerne and you can also visit their website scottfelderhomes.com for more information.

Dietz-McLean Optical Company is celebrating 80 years in business and a new store location in Boerne. Their Boerne store just moved to 1375 S. Main St., Ste. 201 and they celebrated their anniversary and move in style. Four generations of the McLean family and business owners were all on hand for the ribbon cutting and festivities. Please stop in and congratulate Store Manager Christy Boiles and their team and check out all the eye glasses and frames they have available. You can call Dietz-McLean Optical Company in Boerne at (830) 816-5001 and please visit their website dmoptical.com for more information.

In August, 2005 Dan Henderson started Miramar Pools and Spas in Boerne, Texas and has successfully gained complete customer satisfaction by being a 100% customer focused company with a hands-on position from start to finish. Tommy Pipes, who has lived in Boerne for more than 24 years, joined the Miramar Pool team in 2017. Miramar Pools provides a long list of services including pool cleaning, water testing, pool & spa restoration and quality craftsmanship in all areas of pool construction. You can find Dan and Tommy at Miramar Pools Construction Service & Supplies at 508 Johns Road in Boerne and call them at (830) 537-5883. Please be sure to visit their website miramarpool.com.

Casitas at Madrona Ranch is a Bed and Breakfast and party venue located in the Texas Hill Country. Owner Shirley Martin invites you to come stay in their private single room guest cabin perched on a bluff with a beautiful view of Pipe Creek (catch and release bass fishing), plush King sized bed, pop-up King trundle, couch, armoire with TV & DVD player, private bathroom with single vanity sink and shower, and a kitchenette stocked with choice of breakfast food. The Casita was designed to accommodate two adults comfortably, but can sleep up to four if the pop-up trundle is used. They also have a large covered patio for parties that overlooks Pipe Creek as well as a beautiful grass area new to the creek. The Casitas at Madrona Ranch are located on Hwy. 46 right between the charming towns of Boerne and Bandera and their address is 282 Jewell Road in Pipe Creek, Texas. For reservations, call (210) 488-7793 or visit their website casitasatmadronaranch.com.

Garner Homes is an award-winning custom home builder in Boerne and the Texas Hill Country. Since 1998, Garner Custom Homes has been designing and building custom homes, uniquely and exquisitely in Austin and the San Antonio area. Owner/ Builder Trey Garner is a graduate in Construction Science from Texas A&M University in 1994 and personally meets with clients throughout the project. Garner Homes has just started building in the Springs subdivision in Cordillera Ranch off Ranch Road 3351 north of Bergheim, the model home’s address is 17 Vaquero Pass.

For more information or to make an appointment with Garner Homes, call Office Manager Natalie Johnson at (210) 493-1686 or visit their website garnerhomes.com.

“We sell quality mattresses at great prices” is the motto for BoxDrop Mattresses & More. Owners Liz Biles and Doug Holland say BoxDrop Mattress is all about passing along savings to the customer as they don’t have high overhead retail stores like most of their competitors. They carry Simmons, Serta, Royal Heritage, Sealy, Kings Down, Corsacana, Ashley, Legget and Platt, Acme, Sealy, Art, Crown Mark, Natures Sleep, Parker House, Purdue, Standard, Home Elegance, and more. Their warranty is unmatched by the competition and is the best in the industry. Combined with their wholesale prices they are simply the best value in town. You can find BoxDrop Mattresses & More at 28765 IH 10 W., Suite 100, Boerne and their phone number is (210) 289-2318. Visit their website boxdropsa.com for more information.

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Hill Country Dental Center has moved to a new location and is conveniently located in Boerne on the corner of South Main Street and Bess Street (1112 S. Main St., Suite A). They have been serving Boerne and surrounding communities in far northwest Bexar, Kendall and Comal Counties. Dentists Julie Waltrip and Constantine Malouf and their team offer a full range of services and capabilities to care for you and your entire family. To make an appointment at Hill Country Dental Center, you can call them at (830) 755-6475 or email then. For a full listing of the services they provide, visit their website hillcountrydentalcenter.com.

Estes Audiology Hearing Center has also moved, next to Hill Country Dental Center at 1112 S. Main St., Suite B in Boerne. At Estes Audiology, your ability to hear your best is their mission.

That’s why Dr. Liz Beschoner’s and their staff’s approach to your care is comprehensive. They start with the latest diagnostic procedures to ensure they know the precise source and effects of your hearing loss then they recommend treatment with state-of-the-art solutions custom-prescribed and fitted for your lifestyle. Please call Estes Audiology Hearing Center at (830) 609-9056 to make an appointment or visit their website hearlifeagain.com.

The second annual Boerne BierFest took place Saturday, April 7 in Boerne’s historic Main Plaza. Hill Country Council for the Arts President Paula Horner was on hand with the members of the COuncil’s Board. Admission tickets let attendees choose 10 samples in a commemorative sampling stein from more than 23 of the best craft breweries in Texas. Boerne BierFest also served up live entertainment, games and fun to keep everyone entertained all afternoon! The Boerne Bierfest is a charity event and this year’s proceeds supported the Boerne Community Theater and the Circle Arts Theater in New Braunfels. For more information on Boerne Bier Fest visit their website boernebierfest.org.

The Isle at Watercrest - Dominion is celebrating their 1 year anniversary in style! At the Watercrest, everything for your pleasure and well being is all under one roof, including comprehensive health services. Just because your medical needs change, your address doesn’t have to. Executive Director Wyndee Wendland and her staff offer a full range of daily-living and health-care services in one, resort-style building: Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Extended Care.

With low-commitment month-to-month rental agreements, Isle at Watercrest – Dominion makes it easy to join their community. The Isle at Watercrest - Dominion is located at 6906 Heuermann Road in San Antonio across from the Dominion. You can call Wyndee and her staff at (210) 947-7000 or visit their website watercrestdominion. com/assisted/ for more information.

There is a new eye care center in Boerne, it’s Johnson Eye Care!

Dr. Jennifer Johnson and her staff have opened their office/store at 1375 S. Main St., Ste. 202. She and her team bring experience and personal care to her practice. Johnson Eye Care celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting followed by a mixer for the Chamber community. Please feel free to call Dr. Johnson and her staff Johnson Eye Care at (830) 428-0901 and visit her website johnsoneyes.com for more information.

NEW LISTING TOOLS SELL HOMES FASTER!

*Tiffany Joslin (210) 394-4399

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My Urgent Clinic Boerne is now open! The clinic is part of the My Emergency Room 24/7 family of clinics. Dr. Ryan Cradeur and Nurse Practitioner Leah with their clinic staff can help provide a number of medical services. They are open from 8 am to 8 pm every day of the week. You can find My Urgent Clinic Boerne in front of River Road Pharmacy at 910 River Road in Boerne. You can call them at (512) 845-0560 and please visit their website myemergencyroom.com.

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VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM

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by Leigh Ann Grasso, Pharm.D., R.Ph. – Annie’s Apothecary- Specialty Pharmacy

Vitamin D has been nicknamed the “Sunshine Vitamin” because the ultraviolet-B light from the sun activates the Vitamin D in our skin cells.

Our body could make the required amounts of Vitamin D from the sun alone; however, our sun exposure has become very limited because of cancer risks and our indoor work styles . The amount of Vitamin D that is converted from the sun varies according to the time of year, latitude and longitude of where you live, and skin color. Darker skin usually requires more sun for sufficient Vitamin D. The further north you live, the fewer UV-B rays you get. People who live in the northern parts of the United States probably can’t get the amount of Vitamin D they need through sunlight alone, and will always need a supplement. Those in the southern United States can probably get enough UV-B in the months of May through September. For the rest of the year, they will need a supplement. Those that live close to the equator are the most likely to get the amount of UV-B that they need assuming they are outside at least two hours per day in the sun without sunscreen. Smaller amounts of Vitamin D can be found in food such as fish, liver, eggs, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, and natural cheese.

Vitamin D has long been known to prevent childhood rickets and to aid in intestinal absorption of calcium. Vitamin D deficiency has now been linked to a wide range of diseases including depression, schizophrenia, stroke, osteoporosis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and several types of cancers

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including breast cancer. Several groups of people are at a risk of developing Vitamin D deficiency including elderly people, dark-skinned people, overweight or obese people, breast-fed infants, and anyone who has limited sun exposure. A simple blood test at your doctor’s office can determine if you truly have a Vitamin D deficiency by testing the active form: 25-hydroxyvitamin D. The optimal VitaminD level is about 60 ng/mL. Since so many people are Vitamin D deficient, a blood test is not mandatory for supplementation.

Vitamin D supplements should contain Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) because it is absorbed quickly, maintains blood levels of the active form, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, for a longer period of time than Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), and is more potent than Vitamin D2. Although the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is only 400 IU per day, some studies are finding the body’s requirement may be closer to 4000 IU per day.

Because vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, toxicity can occur at high levels of supplementation.

Studies are confirming that doses up to 10,000 IU per day in healthy adults are still nontoxic.

Annie’s Apothecary carries pharmacy grade Vitamin D3 supplements in liquid and capsule form. Please contact your Annie’s pharmacist with any questions. BBM

www.anniesrx.com | (830) 981-4774

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SEL names new Chief Sales & Customer Service Officer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has named David Costello their Chief Sales & Customer Service Officer. Costello steps into the newly created position to guide the company’s S&CS organization worldwide, with a special focus on quality, service and customer relationships.

Costello joined SEL as a field application engineer in 1996. Throughout his 22-year career at SEL, he has served in a variety of roles, including technical support director, national S&CS director, and most recently as the senior vice president of S&CS. "David has done an exceptional job organizing our global sales activities around quality, service and selling innovation,” said Dave Whitehead, chief operating officer. “We can already see the positive financial impact of his efforts and the great feedback from our customers and sales organization.”

The SEL S&CS Division is comprised of nearly 470 employees working in sales, customer service, engineering and administrative roles. Located in 10 countries, S&CS employees serve customers in 162 countries.

“We talk about putting service before sales at SEL,” said Costello. “But these aren’t just words. Our entire company buys into this mission. It drives our relentless focus on our shared mission with our customers, on quality and innovation, and remembering that we have to earn our customers’ choice and trust every day. And, it’s what drives me to do my best every day.”

A Texas native, Costello will continue to work out of SEL’s Fair Oaks Ranch office.

ABOUT SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability, safety and cost. SEL, a 100 percent employee-owned company that is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers in 162 countries. SEL provides unmatched technical support, customer service and a 10-year worldwide warranty. BBM

1037 E BLANCO ROAD A rare find in Boerne, Texas

1.448 acres of unimproved development property very close to the historic downtown district. Near city walking trails, courthouse, post office, Boerne High School, fine dining, shopping boutiques and downtown activities. Front 0.4 acres os zoned “O” office and back 1 acre is zoned R-1 medium density residential.

Adjoining 2.992 acres, zoned alike, is also available.

Asking $395,000

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Direct Primary Care Gaining Popularity

Patients and physicians across the country are searching for new ways to improve our healthcare system. Direct primary care is one model that is earning great support from patients and physicians. Direct primary care, or DPC, is designed to make concierge medical care affordable for anyone – with or without insurance. DPC is a relative newcomer to the U.S. health system, but in the last ten years over 1,000 physicians around the country have switched to DPC. These doctors do not rely on insurance, instead patients pay a flat monthly fee that covers a wide range of primary care services.

One local doctor, Dr. Jamie Wiseman, has recently decided to join a Direct Primary Care practice. Cibolo Family Medicine, located at 211 N. Main in Boerne, just celebrated their 2nd anniversary. Dr. Wiseman describes to her patients why she chose to make the switch to DPC:

Dear Patient, I have dreamed of writing this letter to my patients for the past several years. My passion for individual personal care started at a very young age and I take this very seriously. I care deeply for each of my patients. I worry about you at night, and on weekends, and yes, on vacation. I believe this personal trusting relationship allows me to provide better care to you. I treasure the unique opportunities for connecting and healing that being your family doctor creates: holding your newborn in the nursery, exploring your fears, detangling the odd symptoms, and simply being there when you need me, including at the end of life. T hank you for trusting me with all of it!

However, providing this level of individual attention is no longer possible in the current healthcare system that favors quantity rather than quality, and check boxes rather than face to face communication and physical examination. Patient-centered care has given way to “payment-centered” care; I am no longer able to practice medicine in such an environment and provide the care I desire for my patients.

I have found a much better way, one that returns the emphasis and focus to the patient-doctor relationship without bureaucratic interference. Direct Primary Care (DPC) removes third party intrusions by replacing a costly and complex bil ing system with a low membership fee, just like a gym. T his allows the focus to shif t from bil ing and finance to what really matters to everyone - time together with your doctor, easy access to your doctor, and the high quality personal care you have come to expect from me.

My revolution begins May 21, 2018! I wil limit myself to a small number of patients. I wil cut my ties with insurance companies and wil work exclusively for you, my patient. With a markedly smaller patient panel and greatly reduced paperwork, I wil have the time

needed to custom-tailor your care. Some of the benefits of my new office include: • Same-day appointments • Unlimited visits with no co-pays and free procedures • 24/7 access to me by phone, text or email • Relaxed, extended visits – 30 to 60 minutes • No waiting – I’ve reserved your appointment time just for you • Access to my certif ied Lifestyle Health Coach • Discounted prescription drugs from quality local pharmacies • Free in-office blood draw, strep tests, and urinalysis • Housecalls or remote visits when needed – no charge • Deeply discounted labs and imaging can save the entire cost of membership Health care can be simple, personal, and flexible. Together we can build the essential doctor-patient relationship and strive for better health!

Sincerely, Jamie Wiseman, MD

At a time when many are feeling pressure from high healthcare costs and inconvenient waits, direct primary-care models can be an affordable alternative that offers convenient access to doctors and wholesale pricing on labwork and imaging. Direct Primary Care shows promise as a way to improve the current healthcare crisis in the US, and more and more doctors are opening DPC clinics to better serve their patients.BBM

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