Boerne Business Monthly – November 2014

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It’s November! This is the month that always reminds us all to take a little extra time out of our busy schedules to really stop and reflect upon what we are truly thankful for.

One of the things that we are thankful for here at BBM is a thriving local business environment. We are always amazed by the quality and caliber of businesses we have here in Boerne.

This month, our cover feature is TTS Research, a company that conducts clinical research trials right here in Boerne. Learn more about TTS Research on page 14.

Also in this issue we introduce you to Jay Akin, M.D. and Akin Family Medical Care. Turn to page 21 to see how Dr. Akin is taking a more personal and patient-focused approach to medicine, all while embracing state-of-the-art aspects of health care.

Have you ever thought about becoming a real estate agent? Well, Boerne-based Real Estate Classes Institute offers classes to obtain your license, as well as continuing education classes both on campus and online. Check them out on page 23.

We also have plenty of local news and info, as Mayor Mike Schultz fills us in on what’s going on with the City of Boerne, we share news from BISD on the design for the new Fabra Elementary and we even let you know how you can support young entrepreneurs by getting involved in Lemonade Day! I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday,

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contents 08: from the mayor

16: entrepreneurship

09: event

19: fraud protection

Sharing the Holiday Magic!

Young Life Christmas Market

10: education news 12: wellbeing

Omega 3 vs. Omega 6

by Dr. Michael Garcia

13: calendar 14: cover feature TTS Research

by Lauren Stumberg

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20: ribbon cuttings 21: profile

Akin Family Medical Care

14 your SPACE 23: feature

Real Estate Classes Institute

27: real estate news

Texas Housing Market on Track for Second Best Year Ever

29: holiday recipe Out-of-This-World Pumpkin Pie Bars

30: art

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from the mayor

Sharing the Holiday Magic!

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This is the time of year when the days, weeks, and months pass by much too quickly. We get so busy with our children’s or our own school activities, work obligations, community and charitable events, and of course holiday preparations. Maybe you will be traveling to see family; maybe you will stay right here and be part of Boerne’s holiday scene; or perhaps you have a much needed vacation planned. Whatever you do and wherever you are, Carol and I hope you enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving and a magical Christmas.

Congratulations to the Boerne Performing Arts team for bringing another fantastic show to Boerne. The VocaPeople show last month was an amazing mash-up of rhythm, harmony, physicality, and fun. The 2015 season, which includes performances by the Canadian Brass, the New Shanghai Circus, and Neil Berg’s 102 Years of Broadway, will no doubt be just as exciting. I understand there are still lots of individual show tickets, as well as season packages, available – these could make a great gift for someone on your holiday shopping list. For more information contact Boerne Performing Arts at www.boerneperformingarts.com or call 830-331-9079. All performances are at the Boerne Champion High School Auditorium.

One of the biggest November highlights will be the grand reopening and dedication of Veterans Park and the renovated plaza and memorial beginning at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. The new Walk of Honor is a tremendous addition to this hallowed ground. It is truly an honor to participate in this community demonstration of gratitude for the sacrifices that our military families make. There are not enough words to truly convey how much their contributions and sacrifices have shaped not only our own country but thousands of communities around the world. I encourage everyone to show your thanks to our heroes that have served and are currently serving in all branches of our military. Those of us who have not been in their shoes, including me, can’t truly appreciate their work or the lingering effects from their experiences. While we hold ceremonies each Veterans Day, I believe we should celebrate our veterans and active military families for their dedication to freedom every day of the year.

Carol and I will once again welcome a group of young Air Force trainees to Boerne for the annual Thanksgiving feast provided for them by Paul Thompson and Tom and Shanda Stevens, owners of the Cypress Grille. This is the seventh year in a row they have hosted these young men and women who can’t

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be with their families at Thanksgiving. It is such a blessing to live and work among community leaders that are so giving.

Once the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, I encourage you to make plans to stroll along the Hill Country Mile to enjoy the “Dickens on Main” festivities November 28 and 29. Dickens on Main activities, including ice sculpting, concert performances, holiday shopping, and the popular “A Christmas Carol” performance, will take place on Friday and Saturday – Main Street will close to traffic at 5 p.m. each day. The tree lighting ceremony at Main Plaza will occur Friday evening at 6pm. The annual Weihnacht parade will be the following Saturday, December 6.

Many local folks, including city staff, have worked for months to make these wonderful holiday events happen. We are especially grateful to all of the business sponsors that are providing their financial support. We hope to see you there!

As we start facing the coldest days of the year, and what is often a very challenging season for some in Boerne, I encourage you to be a good neighbor to people in our community. There are families in our midst that could use a helping hand, and there are many organizations that are dedicated to providing them assistance. There are volunteer opportunities, canned food and toy drives, utility assistance programs, and more. City of Boerne Utilities accepts cash donations to the Good Neighbor Fund all year long. By simply adding a little extra when you pay your Boerne utility bill you are helping a neighbor keep their electricity on and their water running. All contributions are given to Hill Country Family Services for distribution to their clients based on demonstrated need.

I know many of you volunteer your time not just during the holidays, but throughout the entire year, to support those families in our area that need help. Showing your compassion by sharing your time and resources with others makes our community stronger. As we get wrapped up with those “to do” lists, I hope we all remember to take a moment to be thankful for our many blessings and to enjoy the magic of the holidays here in Boerne or where ever your travels take you. BBM

–Mayor Mike

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014 AT YE KENDALL INN

Hand selected shops will come together for one day on Thursday, November 13 at the Ye Kendall Inn Ballroom to provide the best Christmas shopping experience in the Hill Country.

This second annual event has expanded with more vendors and extended daytime hours. The event is open 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and will feature twenty-four diverse vendors. One of the program coordinators, Catherine Davis said, “We worked really hard to find vendors from all different categories so that shoppers can find a gift for everyone on their list. Every vendor is someone that we would want to buy from. Our goal is that shoppers walk away looking forward to coming back next year.”

Besides great shopping the event will feature complimentary drinks and light appetizers, and a ticket to the event will give shoppers 20% off on the event day at Limestone Grille, Ye Kendall Inn’s premier restaurant.

“One stop shopping, fun with your girlfriends all wrapped in an event that benefits a great organization.

Put this one on your calendar!,” said Holly DeLaune, Event Coordinator.

Pre-sale tickets can be found at local establishments Wheeler’s, Freedom Cup, The Shoppe, Fiddlin’ Frogs and The Christmas Shoppe for $20. Tickets will be $25 at the door. All of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Boerne Young Life and help send Boerne teens to camp this summer.

“Camp is so important because it gives students a chance to be out of their normal surroundings. They are able to process what they are hearing and experiencing. They are given the freedom to make their own decisions about the Gospel,” says Danny Williams, Area Director for Young Life in Boerne.

You’re frustrated, and so is your child. Classwork and homework by now are a daily struggle of tears and yelling. Your child is falling behind, and the school is clueless as to how to solve the problem.

attention problems such as Dyslexia and ADHD are caused by weak underlying learning skills.

You know your child is smart, but there is something holding him back.

You have tried tutoring and hours of homework, but it seems like nothing has worked.

So why DO smart kids struggle in school?

“My child is smart, but is terrified of reading in front of the class.”

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Young Life is active in more than 70 countries and reaches more than one million kids annually. Young Life leaders, most of whom are volunteers, enter the world of kids and focus on what matters to them — fun, adventure and friendship. In doing so, they earn the privilege of talking to kids about something that we think matters most of all — the truth about God and His love for them. Young Life leaders bring nearly 100,000 kids to one of the 32 camps worldwide. More information about Boerne Young Life can be found at www.boerne.younglife.org. BBM

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education news

BISD Board Reviews Design of New Fabra Elementary

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The Boerne ISD Board of Trustees reviewed schematic design plans for the new Fabra Elementary campus at its regular monthly meeting Monday, October 20.

At the same meeting, the board reviewed schematic design plans for a second phase of new construction and renovation at Boerne High School. The project, budgeted for $3.75 million, includes two new science classrooms, two art rooms, an expansion of the cafeteria, and renovations to the athletics facilities, including the competition and auxiliary gyms.

The new, 90,000-square-foot Fabra school is being built on 19.6 acres at the corner of Johns Road and Lattimore in Boerne, approximately one mile from the current elementary campus. The existing school dates back to 1948 and will be repurposed for administrative uses once the new campus opens in the fall of 2016.

The new school will accommodate 800 students, kindergarten through fifth grade. That is an increase in capacity of approximately 200 students over the current campus on Lohmann Street. The proposed design will include

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“learning communities� incorporating traditional classrooms clustered around shared spaces that teachers can access for expanded instruction and special projects. A state-of-the-art library and the latest educational technology also will be part of the new campus.

BISD officials anticipate that the new Fabra design will serve as a prototype for the next generation of elementary schools the district will build as the population of Kendall County and Boerne ISD continues to expand.

Both the Fabra project and the Boerne High School projects are part of the $99.5 million bond package passed by voters in the May 2013 election. For more information on the progress of bond-related projects, go to www.boerne-isd.net/2013bond.BBM

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Honorees were selected based on their fiscal leadership, diligent management and the positive impact they have on their companies and organizations, according to information released by the Journal. The publication highlighted the honorees in a special issue on October 24.

Among the 10 honorees, Revell was the only award recipient representing the field of education.

Revell joined Boerne ISD in 2007. Under Revell’s leadership, the district has consistently received top ratings from the Texas Education Agency under its Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. Prior to his arrival in Boerne, Revell served as CFO for the Ector County ISD in Odessa. He holds a degree in accounting from Howard Payne University. BBM

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The Legacy Journey classes will start on February 1, 2015.

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wellbeing

Omega 3 vs. Omega 6

WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR ME?

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by Dr. Michael Garcia

In recent years on the web, blogs, peer reviewed journals, and magazines, a current trending health topic is on ‘Good Fats’ and ‘Bad Fats’. Ultimately, wherever you read, each discussion has Fish Oils as its common interest. While Fish Oils have great benefits to health and wellness, many sources do not take the time to investigate Omega 3 versus Omega 6. Which one does YOUR body need? To best answer this question, we should dig a little bit into biochemistry and what roles Omegas play in the body. Don’t worry, this is just a brief rundown; there will be no pop quiz at the end! It’s my hope that through this bit of information, you learn something beneficial to you and your health.

OMEGA 3 AND 6 Omega 3 is essential to humans, meaning our bodies cannot make it. We must ingest food sources that contain omega 3's. There are three types of omegas: ALA, EPA and DHA. EPA and DHA are the most important since our bodies readily absorb and utilize them. They also contain the most benefit to our bodies from a nutritional standpoint. The best foods that contain adequate amounts of EPA and DHA are: cold water salmon and krill oil. ALA is found in plantbased diets such as flaxseed, chia, hemp etc. There is no harm in supplementing with a plant based omega 3, however it’s not as efficient for the body to use.

Omega 6 is another type of essential fatty acid that humans need. However, the typical American diet consists of foods that are saturated in Omega 6. Foods such as corn, soy and sunflower oil are consumed at high levels and all contain Omega 6 which promotes inflammation.

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BALANCE Omega 6 triggers MORE INFLAMMATION while omega 3 promotes LESS INFLAMMATION. Ideally there should be a balance between the two; a 1:1 ratio is acceptable. Due to an inflammatory diet, today's ratios typically range between 20:1 and 50:1 with Omega 6 being higher than 3. Higher omega 6 encourages inflammation in the body, which can lead to heart disease, premature aging and many more preventable diseases. The importance of fatty acids does not stop here. Omega fatty acids happen to be the building blocks of our nerves and brain matter. Omegas organize and form a sheath around your nerves. This sheath acts like an insulator for the electrical impulses that travel from brain to tissue cells and back. If you or your children are not getting enough omega 3's from your diet, you may consider a high quality Omega 3 supplement. We recommend supplements that are made from sustainable resources, pollution free, and pharmaceutical grade.

To wrap it up here, Omega 3’s are very important for suppressing inflammation and repair of the nervous system. A high quality supplement can help restore balance. Hopefully, we have provided helpful information to keep inflammation at bay in your body.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER 1 THE GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S WILD GAME DINNER sponsored by The Ranch Radio Group 5:30pm to 10:00pm | Kendall County Fairgrounds 1307 River Road – Boerne Go hog wild at the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Annual Wild Game Dinner at the Kendall County Fairgrounds.This will be the fourth year of the popular fund-raising event. Admission includes all you can eat of the savory wild game dishes, live & silent auctions and registration for door prizes.

Individual Tickets $20, boerne.org NOVEMBER 2 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS - FALL BACK NOVEMBER 4 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING FOR THOSE TWO GUYS 11:30am to 12:00pm | 823 N. Main St – Boerne NOVEMBER 5 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING FOR PEO LINK'S NEW OFFICE 5:15pm to 5:30pm | 31320 IH 10 West, Ste. B, – Boerne NOVEMBER 6 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER SPONSORED BY GVTC 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 1221 South Main – Boerne NOVEMBER 8 FIRST UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S ANNUAL CRAFTS AND GIFTS BAZAAR 9:00am to 3:00pm | 205 E. James St. – Boerne SECOND SATURDAY ART & WINE 5:00pm to 8:00pm | Galleries in Boerne The 2nd Saturday participants go all out with complimentary beverages and a variety of hors d’oeuvres along with fantastic art!

NOVEMBER 8 - 9 BOERNE MARKET DAYS 10:00am to 5:00pm | Main Plaza – Boerne Main Plaza comes alive with great shopping in an outdoor setting.

NOVEMBER 10 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am | Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne NOVEMBER 11 VETERAN'S DAY VETERANS PARK REDEDICATION AND REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

10:15am to 12:00pm | Veterans Park Veterans Park will reopen to the public on Tuesday, November 11 with a park & memorial dedication beginning at 10:15 am followed by the VFW Post 688 Veterans Day Ceremony. Parking is very limited so walking or carpooling is highly recommended.

GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING FOR FREDO'S RISTORANTE 11:30am to 12:00pm | 812 N. Main St. – Boerne NOVEMBER 12 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS 1:30pm to 2:00pm | GBCOC parking Lot in the back 121 S. Main – Boerne NOVEMBER 13 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING CARRIAGE HOUSE GALLERY OF ARTISTS 11:30am to 12:00pm | 110 Rosewood Dr. – Boerne

GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER SPONSORED

BY CENTENNIAL BANK 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 1689 River Road – Boerne NOVEMBER 18 LIVE AT THE LIBRARY - KAREN WALDRUP 6:00pm to 8:00pm | 451 N. Main St., Bldg. 100 – Boerne Contemporary Country.This musical concert is sponsored by the Boerne Public Library Foundation.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne NOVEMBER 19 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPECIAL EVENTS NETWORKING FORUM SPONSORED BY CAVE WITHOUT A NAME 11:30am to 1:00pm | 325 Kreutzberg Rd. continued on page 25

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cover feature

Improving quality of life through clinical research

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by Lauren T. Stumberg | photos by Ron Pritchett

Do you have allergies, asthma or even an acute sprained ankle? Imagine being able to receive top-of-the-line treatment for your condition while being compensated for your time and travel expenses – all right here in Boerne!

Locally based TTS Research, a devoted, independent, multi-specialty research facility, has helped countless patients achieve a better quality of life through their medical trials that have included numerous health conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, migraine headaches, skin infections, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma related to infants, pediatric population and adults, type II diabetes, seasonal allergies, perennial allergies, reduction of atherothrombosis and acute IV trials for both pediatrics and adults.

Founded in 2003 by Mary Jimenez, TTS Research began as a small company that aimed to bring education to people with existing health conditions and provide them with stateof-the-art medicine. From the beginning, Jimenez worked with Dr. Richard Martinez, and

Dr. David Fuentes. As time went on, the three developed a comfort level with one another and in 2009 they incorporated TTS Research and developed a partnership.

According to Jimenez, who is TTS Research’s Clinical Director of Research, “Every medicine and medical device must be tested before it can be marketed. Some of the studies we do here are for medical devices, some are comparative where we compare drugs and others are novel studies in which we

pictured (left to right): David Fuentes, MD, Mar y Jimenez and Richard Mar tinez, MD

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are trying out a brand new drug. Studies can last anywhere from a few months to five years.”

TTS Research seeks for qualifying patients for their medical trials through several different avenues that include physician referral, advertising, word of mouth and even a very large database that includes over 8,000 potential research subjects. “Our trials are heavily regulated by the FDA. Anyone who has an existing condition that we are conducting a trial for can come into our facility to be screened to see if they are a possible candidate for the study,” said Dr. Fuentes.

“Patients only qualify for a study maybe half of the time, but there is great benefit in even being screened for the trial. During the screening process, patients receive a variety of tests such as lab tests, CT scans, x-rays and ekg’s for free. In many cases, these are tests that the patients might not have had access to otherwise and in the event that they do not qualify for the trial they may still receive care at our clinics,” he added.

Patients who do qualify for the trials are not only compensated for their time and travel but receive many other benefits as well. “We provide counseling and education, they are encouraged to address and work on any weight issues that they might have. Patients also track their symptoms at home with a diary and perform quality of life assessments. The design of the studies really allows the patients to gain a better understanding of their disease process,” said Jimenez. Once the trial is over, TTS Research is obligated to encourage the patients to continue to get good care and get back into the health care system.

TTS Research’s focus is largely around chronic diseases and a concentrated effort in respiratory conditions. Dr. Fuentes stated, “Our research has largely been designed around the Boerne population and developed according to the needs of the town.”

The doctors and staff at TTS Research are known for such great research that they have recently qualified for state-of-the-art trials and have also been granted access to biological trials. “We are very excited about the biological trials, this is really the future of medicine,” state Jimenez.

Not only is their research superb, but the new TTS Research facility is truly impressive as well. The property for their new facility, located at 1420 River Road (across from the Kendall County Fairgrounds) in Boerne, was purchased in 2010 and they began building their new facility in 2013. “We just recently moved into our new facility in July of this year and are so excited about all that it has to offer for our patients. The building was designed for research, many universities may not even have what we have in this new building,” Jimenez said enthusiastically! The new facility features controlled lab areas, a drug room that is password protected and temperature controlled, 6 exam rooms and a lounge area for patients. Still to be completed is a lush and relaxing garden area for patients to enjoy as well as a large area upstairs that will be designed for overnight studies.

Dr. Fuentes and Dr. Martinez both have their practices on-site as well.

“This is the only free standing clinical research site in Kendall County and there are only a handful in San Antonio. TTS Research is something that is very unique in this area,” said Dr. Fuentes.

Mary Jimenez added, “This is a hard job, but it really is the best job in the world! We see so many patients that have a significant improvement in their quality of life, both personally and professionally, and that is what this is all about. Some of our patients are so critically ill and to be able to help them change their lives is more rewarding than I could ever express.”BBM

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entrepreneurship

Lemonade Day:

Help Build a Stand & Spark a Dream!

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Did you ever have a lemonade stand as a kid? Do you remember how much fun it was? Well the City of Boerne, the Boerne Chamber of Commerce, the Boerne Independent School District and the Boerne/Kendall County Economic Development Corporation have teamed up to teach young entrepreneurs the fun and valuable lessons about starting, owning and operating a business – a lemonade stand!

That’s right, this spring lemonade stands will be taking over Boerne in a big way! On Lemonade Day, May 3, 2015, these lemonade stands will become the toast of the town with a community-wide celebration focused on our youth, their future and their business opportunities. Isn’t this the American dream?

Lemonade Day is a nation-wide event that teaches kids the skills they need to be successful in life. Kids learn to set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, provide customer service, save for the future, and give back to the community. Lemonade Day Boerne is the perfect opportunity for our community to show kids they care and train the next generation of entrepreneurs through a free, fun, engaging, and empowering activity.

Students can register for Lemonade Day beginning in January 2015. Registered students will receive a backpack with an informational workbook that outlines the steps needed to start a business: from setting a goal, creating a business plan, forming a budget, finding an investor, to saving money, and donating a portion back to their community. Classes will be held, but are optional, during

the spring for students to learn more about creating and operating their own business.

Youth of all ages, from pre-K through high school, can register to set up an official Lemonade Day stand. However, we encourage students third through sixth grade to participate.

In order for Lemonade Day Boerne to be a success, the Boerne business community is being asked to participate by sponsoring Lemonade Day Boerne, offering location sites for Lemonade Day booths, becoming investors, mentoring and, of course, buying lemonade from these budding entrepreneurs on Lemonade Day! Lemonade Day Boerne is much broader than just one individual child selling lemonade from his or her stand. It’s a process that gets the whole community focused long term on investing in our youth and teaching them about business.

It also invests in the future of our youth by teaching them how to create their own jobs instead of just looking for a job. When local businesses get involved, they are teaching our youth how to become more like them - business owners and operators!

Three different levels of sponsorships are available.

Sponsorship commitments are needed by December 15, 2014 in order to make the printing deadline for the backpacks. However, don’t wait until the last minute, the sooner you commit to support Lemonade Day Boerne, the sooner your business starts being advertised as a sponsor! All monies received in excess of expenses incurred will go straight to area youth in the form of college scholarships. BBM

Get involved and help support young entrepreneurship! For more information please contact Kirsten Cohoon at kcohoon@lemonadeday.org or visit www.boerne.lemonadeday.org

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Businesses suffer tremendous financial losses each year as a result of fraud. With so much money on the line, it’s imperative to take steps to prevent small business fraud.

1. HIRE THE RIGHT EMPLOYEES. For starters, hire the right employees. Thoroughly screen applicants and check past employment, personal and professional references and criminal records.

2. SEPARATE ACCOUNTING DUTIES. In a small business, people often wear many hats. Avoid having the same person open mail, process payments, make bank deposits, pay invoices, handle petty cash and reconcile bank statements. Also, make sure that different employees place and approve purchases.

3. HAVE BANK STATEMENTS MAILED TO YOUR HOME OR POST OFFICE BOX. Review your bank statements before your bookkeeper does. Look for missing checks, checks that are out of order, checks written to suppliers or people you don’t know and checks made out to a third party but endorsed by a company employee.

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4. ARRANGE FOR SURPRISE AUDITS. Bring in your CPA once a year, at different times, to conduct a surprise audit of your business’ financial records. The surprise element makes it difficult for a dishonest employee to cover up his or her actions.

5. DON’T LIMIT YOUR FOCUS TO FINANCIAL FRAUD. Got a secret recipe or a famous formula to protect? Theft of confidential company information and trade secrets can be just as damaging to your business as financial fraud.

If your business has been victimized by fraud, report it to the proper authorities. Report con artist schemes to your state attorney general’s office or nearby Better Business Bureau.

Visit www.ValueYourMoney.org for more personal finance advice. Brought to you by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. BBM Marcie Cox is a seventh generation Texan with deep roots tied to community service. She is here to serve and hopes that she portrays her life goal of finding happiness in work, joy in helping others, and learning opportunities at every turn.

Marcie is a Certified Public Accountant since 1999 with over 18 years experience in the accounting profession with working experience in Public Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Tax Preparation for Individuals and Small Businesses. Contact Marcie at 830-995-5810, marcie@ mlcoxcpa.com. Marcie’s office is located at 16 US Hwy 87, Comfort,Texas 78013.

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Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings – September/October 2014

Woodhouse Day Spa - Boerne owner Kim Stevens was joined by her staff including Senior Vice President Karen Coyle as well as many Chamber Ambassadors and customers for their grand opening ribbon cutting and mixer. Kim owns several spas in the San Antonio area and their Boerne Spa is located at 908 S. Main Street. They have been voted Best Spa by San Antonio Magazine from 2009 - 2013. The spas are luxurious yet very comfortable and tranquil. You can call the Woodhouse Day Spa - Boerne at (830) 331-8511 to make reservations or go online to their website at boerne.woodhousespas.com.

Hill Country Planning is a premier event planning and design company located in Boerne, Tx specializing in weddings, lavish events and corporate functions. Owner Brenda Sealy says their goal at Hill Country Planning is to plan each detail to ensure nothing is overlooked and their clients happiness is their first priority, allowing their clients to enjoy their special event from the beginning idea stage, to final event completion. Be sure to call Brenda at Hill Country Planning for your next event at (210) 723-9547. You can also find out more by visiting their website at www.hillcountryplanning.com.

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Hill Country Mission for Health now has a garden, the Cultivar Community Garden. The Mission¹s staff including Executive Director Ann Harkins and Renee Snyder, Board of Directors including Rich Sena and the garden installer, Bryce Boddie, were all on hand for the ground breaking ceremony. The garden is located on the grounds of the property located at 122 Commerce Ave. in Boerne. Hill Country Mission for Health is a Non-Profit organization and their mission is to be a medical ministrynproviding charitable primary healthcare for low-income, uninsured, adults residing in Kendall County. Their vision is to meet the healthcare needs of all our neighbors who need free or affordable medical services through volunteerism and community support. You can contact this organization at (830) 249-0130 for more information of if you wish to volunteer. Their also have a website you can visit www.missionforhealth.org for more information.

Clark & Gossett Implant & Oral Surgery¹s Surgeons Dr. James D. Gossett and Dr. Charles L. Clark manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth teeth and facial regions. They practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. They can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures. Clark & Gossett have three office in the Texas Hill Country region including Boerne, 1048 E. Blanco Road. You can contact Clark & Gossett Implant & Oral Surgery innBoerne at (830) 331-2007 as well as visiting their website www.clarkandgossettoms.com.

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Manufacturing Manager John Kowalsky and his staff at Oil Filtration Systems/Clark Reliance celebrated their grand opening celebration with the community of Boerne. They provided a full day of activities for the families and Boerne residents at their new plant located at 135 Enterprise Parkway in Boerne. Oil Filtration Systems manufactures Filtration Systems for petroleum & many chemical product applications. Clark Reliance continues to be the global leader in the level indication and control, sight flow indication, and filtration and separation industries. You can contact John or any of his Oil Filtration Systems/Clark Relaince staff at (830) 816-3332 or visit their website at www.oilfiltrationsystems.com for more information.

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Boerne residents who have been worried about all the changes in health-care may be surprised to learn that there is a physician in town who still believes in doing things the old-fashioned way...but with the improved outcomes seen with modern medicine. Jay Akin, M.D. is the sole practitioner at Akin Family Medical Care, a Family Medicine practice in the Harz-Beseler house at 518 N. Main. This turn-of-the-last-century Victorian home, listed as a historical site with both the Texas Historical Commission and the Boerne Historical Society, is the perfect setting for a practice that embraces the successful aspects of state-of-the-art health-care as well as the more personal and patient-focused style of medicine practiced by the horse-andbuggy doctors of an earlier time.

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Dr. Akin and his wife, Pam, grew up in the small town of Van, Texas.

They both love small town life and the friendly relationships that are built between friends and neighbors who live, work, worship, and spend their daily lives together. After graduating from medical school in San Antonio, they moved to west Tennessee, where Dr. Akin received his specialty training in Family Medicine from the University of Tennessee.

They returned to Texas after graduation, where Dr. Akin worked in a hospital-owned clinic outside of Amarillo. Serving patients in clinic and hospital, from delivery suite to nursing home, Dr. Akin confirmed his love for caring for patients and families of all ages and in all conditions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Akin has grown more aware of the obstacles to patient care that are continually added to the system: from burdensome insurance requirements that interfere with the ability to treat and prescribe according to the patient's and doctor's wishes, to the increased costs associated with having third-party payors involved in health-care.

In response to these problems, he has investigated several innovative physician practices and feels that he has discovered one that will work well for Boerne and the rest of the Hill Country. Direct Primary Care (one of the fastest-growing practice models in the nation) replaces uncertain pricing and impersonal office visits with a regular, annual fee-based membership that entitles the patient to direct contact with the doctor: emails, texts, phone calls, and visits at your home or office.

To see how Akin Family Medical Care and Reformation DPC can help your family stay healthy, you can contact them by phone or through their website: (830) 249-5400; www.AkinFMC.com BBM

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Have you ever thought about pursuing a career in real estate? The idea of a flexible career that allows you the freedom to set your own schedule, be your own boss and has the possibility for high earning potential is something that appeals to many people. Real estate can be an exciting career choice and now you can attend classes to obtain your license right here in Boerne at the Real Estate Classes Institute, LLC! RECI can answer your questions about what it takes to become a licensed real estate agent and help you to decide if that is a good career path for you. Once you have decided, they offer everything from pre-licensure classes to continuing education (MCE) classes and do so in smaller, fun classes that allow for a more one-on-one student instructor ratio, which they believe lends to the school’s 100% pass rate. According to a RECI spokesperson, “Our instructors are not allowed to just read from the book. They must present interesting and informative course material in a relaxed classroom setting that encourages student interaction. We have a lot of fun and challenge one another.”

A typical class at RECI ranges from 5 to 10 students per instructor for a 30-hour weekend core course. Continuing Education (MCE) classes can be much larger and are often held at different brokerage offices upon request. Smaller MCE classes are held at their Boerne campus every first and second Wednesday of the month. Online classes are also available on their website, www.TxRECI.com.

Prior to opening, RECI was required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to obtain a license and meet high standards of operation. Not only must the school adhere to specific & rigorous licensing regulations, but the courses must be taught by TREC approved and licensed instructors. The curriculum and every course must be submitted and approved by TREC. “RECI wanted to raise

Checking out self-paced online courses from the comfort of home.

photos (left to right): Class being held at the Real Estate Classes Institute; Instructor Kathy Cloud and Lead Instructor Naomi Weckesser pose beneath the Real Estate Classes Institute banner.

the bar in our industry by having very knowledgeable students heading to the TREC test center to obtain their real estate licenses. Our school goes above and beyond by requiring that all instructors have experience as a licensed Realtor with the National Association of Realtors and also must have attended Instructor Training Institute (ITI) through Texas Association of Realtors,” added RECI’s spokesperson. “The students want to build a book of business and it just makes sense to have instructors who are actually experienced in the field they are teaching.”

RECI’s school calendar allows for a series of core classes rotated every other week. These classes are offered as weekend courses that consist of classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. According to RECI’s Lead Instructor, Naomi Weckesser, “Most of the inquiring students indicated they could arrange to take off work on Fridays and already typically had Saturday and Sunday off from work. So, the school naturally wanted to accommodate the student’s schedule. This way, students can easily complete one of their required courses in just one weekend.” The lead instructor submits a summer and fall calendar to RECI for the core classes that are needed for pre-licensure. If enough students are interested in evening classes those can also be arranged.

If you are wanting to obtain a license, remember that TREC requires six specific courses for a total of 180 class hours before a student can sit for a license exam.

Students may achieve these hours through classroom courses, online classes or a combination of both. By utilizing the RECI website, www.TXRECI.com, distance learning is an option for the online provider courses (with a discount).

As RECI continues to grow they strive to be able to develop more MCE courses for a variety of options! “We currently have lots of requests from licensed Realtors to add ‘lively’ elective MCE courses for experienced agents”. To that end, RECI has recently published a brand new one-hour elective course “Recovering From A Slump” which is the first in an exciting three-part series. Next they just need to match a qualified instructor to the course and schedule it on the school calendar.

RECI is also reviewing courses authored by others and hope to add those to the curriculum as time permits.

For more information on the Real Estate Class Institute, contact the registrar’s office at 210-749-3131 and speak with a counselor or email info@ realestateclassesinstitute.com.BBM

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Serving our Friends and Neighbors of the Hill Country Since 1916

NOVEMBER 19 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING FOR BURDICK COMMUNITY CENTER 5:00pm to 6:00pm | 121 Old San Antonio Rd. – Boerne NOVEMBER 20 GREATER BOERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER SPONSORED BY THE CANA BALLROOM 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 202 W. Kronkosky – Boerne NOVEMBER 22 OPERA IN THE CAVE WITHOUT A NAME 2:00pm & 7:00pm | 325 Kreutzberg Rd. – Boerne cavewithoutaname.com NOVEMBER 24 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am | Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne NOVEMBER 27 THANKSGIVING DAY NOVEMBER 28 - 29 DICKENS ON MAIN 10:00am to 10:30pm | Downtown Boerne Celebrate Christmas Hill Country Style! Picture yourself in merry ole history with horse drawn carriages, carolers, street performers, Santa and much more, and you’re at Dickens on Main! BBM

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Best wishes for the holidays.

God Bless!

TEXAS HOUSING MARKET ON TRACK FOR SECOND BEST YEAR EVER

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

This year will end as the second best year ever in Texas in terms of existing home sales, said a housing market expert with the Real Estate Center.

“Last year was the second best year ever in the state of Texas for home sales volume,” said Center Research Economist Dr. Jim Gaines. “It was second only to 2006, which was at the height of the housing boom and all the easy financing. And 2013 wasn’t that far off from that. This is going to become the new second best year ever. We are having a really terrific year.”

The latest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data show that sales of existing single-family homes in Texas were 7 percent higher last month than in September 2013.

About 24,640 homes were sold last month, over 1,600 more than the same month last year, but almost 2,800 less than in August. Gaines said the Augustto-September downturn is the normal seasonal falloff.

So far this year, 217,690 homes have been sold, about 1 percent more than this time last year.

“We’re getting exactly what we thought we were going to get, and that’s a slowdown in the rate of increase,” Gaines said.

“Last year sales went up about 16 percent.

It was a big, big jump. This year it’s a little jump. Home prices are doing a very similar kind of thing. There’s been a step-up in prices the last five years, and we’re still seeing that step up. But the rise of the step isn’t quite as high.

“As our prices have been going up progressively here in Texas, incomes really haven’t been going up at the same pace percentage-wise. Home prices going up faster than income means that ultimately affordability and what people can afford to pay becomes an issue.”

Gaines said homebuyers getting hit the hardest are those on the lower end of the home-price spectrum.

“Very few homebuilders are building homes under $200,000 or $250,000 in most of our markets,” he said. “So there’s no increase in supply on that low-priced end.”

In addition, credit tightness is affecting first-time buyers and first-time move-up buyers much harder than older buyers at higher income levels.

“The good news for Texas is that our prosperity is, in general, still continuing,” Gaines said. “On the horizon, it appears that it will continue. The only cloud on that horizon is what’s happening in the energy sector. In the last couple of weeks, the price of oil has dropped appreciably. When the trend is downward in the price of oil, you start looking ahead and saying ‘okay, just how far can this trend go before it really becomes a problem?’ Right now it doesn’t appear to be, but it’s one of those things we’ve got to keep our eye on.”

For more of Gaines’ housing market insights listen to the Real Estate Red Zone podcast. September figures for most Texas MLSs are available on the Real Estate Center's website. BBM

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The 34+/- acres is not in the City limits but is in the ETJ. Ideal for light, industrial development. Electricity is available from Bandera Elect. CoOp. Water and sewer service available from Kendall Utility. Survey, plat and aerials are available. Call for details. $2.00/Sq. Ft.

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Approx. 1400 feet of frontage on Shooting Club Road with additional access on Hwy 87 (Main Street). The property is under Ag-Exemption. 39 horse stalls, office and apartment to be removed. Contact listing agent for full details.

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PUMPKIN AND VANILLA PUDDING COMBINE INTO A DECADENT FLUFF ATOP A CRUST OF GOLDEN OREOS. TOP THAT OFF WITH A SPRINKLE OF NUT TOPPING AND GROUND CINNAMON AND YOU HAVE A THANKSGIVING DESSERT THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 boxes of instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz. / box) 3 cups whipped topping 2 1/2 cups cold milk approx. 25 golden Oreos (2 sleeves from an Oreo package) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup powdered sugar ground cinnamon and nut topping for garnish

8 - Pour and smooth on top of Oreo crust.

9 - In another bowl, beat remaining box of pudding mix, 2 cups of cool whip and 1 cup of milk together until smooth.

10 - Slowly beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

11 - Layer on top of the middle layer of the dessert.

12 - Garnish with nut topping and ground cinnamon 13 - Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Enjoy! BBM

DIRECTIONS 1 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 - For the crust, pulse the cookies in a food processor until you achieve a crumb mixture or place them into a large baggie and smash to a fine texture..

3 - In a small bowl, mix the cookie crumb mixture with the melted butter and press into greased 8x8 inch pan.

4 - Bake crust in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

5 - Allow to cool.

6 - In a large bowl, beat 1 box of pudding mix and 1 1/2 cups of milk until well blended.

7 - Blend in canned pumpkin and pie spice. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping.

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9 RUST LANE – TEXANA RECREATED! Here is the perfect chance to own an authentic Texas farmhouse with a B&B/ guest house on 22± idyllic acres very close to Boerne. 2600 sq. ft. home of cypress board/batten, all Texas native woods, wide plank floors, vaulted cypress ceiling, 12’ stone FP, 6 burner gas cooktop, Subzero refrig, 2 masters flank each end of home, separate study, library/TV room, climate controlled wine room, 3500 sq. ft. herb, flower garden; terraced with drip irrigation, 4-6 stall barn w/ attached apartment, pole barn, hay shed.

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MLS1077906 | $379,000 Contact Carol Schultz (210) 268-3691

101 BROOKSIDE – MEADOWBROOK ESTATES Charming Craftsman Bungalow, in town cul-de-sac, ½ acre wooded lot.

Creatively designed by Guy Burnett, architect and built by Bob Cage.

Chef ’s kitchen, granite, walnut cabinets, walk-in pantry. Hardwood, slate, tile, plantation shutters, fireplace, built-ins in living room & study and great storage. Double vanity & walk-in shower in master bath. Placement of doors and windows makes home light & bright. One owner, cared for meticulously. Private backyard is entertainer’s delight

7407 PARAISO POINT A great location and great price make this home a must see! 3 bedroom, 2 baths plus a study, family friendly neighborhood, great floor plan, wood & tile floors, and upgraded lighting are just a few of the amenities of this home. Carpeting installed in two smaller bedrooms a year ago. Home feeds into the much desired Boerne ISD and is less than 5 minutes from Elementary school. Close and easy access to IH 10 and conveniently close to both San Antonio and Boerne.

MLS#1079784 | $373,000 Contact Carol Schultz (210) 268-3691

$195,500 Contact Shannan Baird (210) 379-8063

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