Boerne Business Monthly - November 2017

Volume 10, Issue 05: November 2017

Ed Trevino,

Thankful Everyday

NOT ALL BEAR MARKETS ARE THE SAME

2017 DICKENS ON MAIN: JOIN THE HOLIDAY FUN!

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publisher's note November is here, and what a great month it is! This is the month when most of us stop and take a moment to think about what it is we are thankful for. If you are like me, you often take for granted all of the great things that surround you everyday. I love this time of year because there are so many reminders for us take a moment and really examine our lives and be thankful for all that is good.

It is also a time where we can give back! publisher LAUREN TUTTLE STUMBERG art direction DISTINCT MEDIA, LLC for more information 210.219.6735 LAUREN@DISTINCT-GRAPHICS.COM

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So many organizations are holding food, blanket, and toy drives this time of year. I enjoy taking my children to go shopping for these much needed items and teaching them that the holiday season is not all about getting, but also giving and being a blessing to others.

In this issue we feature Home Sweet Home Boerne.

Owner/broker, Ed Trevino is a personal friend of mine and a joy to be around. I have used his real estate services upon numerous occasions and his customer service is off the charts.

Also in this issue we share all the fun that will be happening at Dickens on Main, get some financial insight from Eggerss Capital Management, we have a huge Calendar of Events, all kinds of local news and info and so much more!

I hope you all have a blessed holiday season!

Lauren Stumberg Publisher

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Creative and Customized Health Plan Solutions

Hill Country Health Plans • Major Medical Health Plans • Individual & Small Group • Medicare Supplemental Plans

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from the mayor

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BKCEDC Receives National and International Recognition

Teamwork Keeps Our City Humming Along 18th Annual Dickens On Main Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Home Sweet Home Boerne: Ed Trevino, Thankful Everyday

by Lauren Stumberg

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finances

Not All Bear Markets Are the Same

by Karl Eggerss, Eggerss Capital Management

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Accounting for your WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

Bookkeeping

Food Inflammation Testing

by Chelsea Beck-Smith, Pharm D – Annie’s Apothecary

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skincare

Chemical Peels: Improve the Appearance of Your Skin

by Claudia Heyne, The Beauty Cottage of Boerne

Taxes

Audits

wellbeing

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bisd news

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for a good cause

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ribbon cuttings

34th Annual Oma’s Christmas Fair

Fabra Teacher Honored by Region 20 Aid the Silent Hosts 3rd Annual 5k

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NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVERY SATURDAY THE FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9:00am to 1:00pm | 33 Herff Road – Boerne Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts & crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne.

Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too.

NOVEMBER 2 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR BOERNE TACO HOUSE 11:30am to 12:00pm | 209 Lohmann – Boerne NOVEMBER 3 - 18 Boerne Community Theatre: "POTATO GUMBO"

by Jean Ciampi, PG - Poignant Comedy “You don’t quit having dreams because you get old.” A touchingly honest and, at times,

zany look at the potentially brutal challenges of aging, Potato Gumbo tells the poignant story of Gretchen and Thomas, her dream, an ill-gotten pair of handcuffs, a diagnosis, and the adult children who must walk the delicate line of parenting their parents.

Visit www.boernetheatre.org for ticket information and showtimes.

NOVEMBER 4 BOERNE HANDMADE MARKET 9:00am to 4:00pm | Cana Ballroom 202 W. Kronkosky Street – Boerne A bi-annual, one day event boasting creative and new vendors, selling all handmade items (no cutco/scentsy). The vendors range from bath and body products to home decor to children's items and even food items.They strive to bring new vendors to each market, and also bring back everyone's favorites from past markets. Food trucks will be available for snacks and meals.

KENDALL COUNTY WILD GAME DINNER 4:00pm to 10:00pm | Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center 248 FM 289 – Comfort Go hog wild at the Annual Wild Game Dinner at the Kendall County Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center.This will be the seventh year of the popular fund-raising event. Admission includes savory wild game dishes, live & silent auctions and registration for door prizes.

NOVEMBER 7 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR VAUGHAN’S FUNERAL HOME 11:30am to 12:00pm | 319 E San Antonio Ave. – Boerne NOVEMBER 9 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE ABBEY AT DOMINION CROSSING 11:30am to 12:00PM | 21626 Stonewall Pkwy. – San Antonio

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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • 1031 EXCHANGES NEW CONSTRUCTION!

FOR SALE: 712 RIVER ROAD: $599,000 This is on the Busiest Corridor in Boerne, Texas, located on River Road which leads to Main Street to the west and to Herff Road to the East.

New Roof & Paint 2017, Former medical facility. The additional sq footage is living quarters w/ 2 bdrms, kitchen, baths, etc. This could be a "Live-Work" set up for a business. Needs some remodeling. Offices are turn-key ready Now. For Lease or For Sale.

FOR LEASE: SEVEN OAKS OFFICES 138 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD

A quaint and charming Professional Office Park designed to meet the needs of the Booming Hill Country Market near Boerne. Development will include ample Parking w/Lighted areas. Prime location is Perfect for your Professional Office and Medical Space needs. Spaces starting at 1086sf to 6,516 sf.

124 E. BANDERA RD - HILL COUNTRY PLAZA #204

Smack dab in the Middle of Boerne’s Busiest Intersection; South Main St. and E. Bandera St. Corner Unit of 1374 sf is Ideal for Medical, Healthcare user; Set up with Reception area, Bathroom, Exam Rooms and Nurse Station. Signage available on Bldg and Marquee signage at E. Bandera Street.

1022 RIVER ROAD: CALL FOR PRICING Incredible Location on the busy River Road/State Hwy 46 corridor, currently a Restaurant/Volleyball entertainment locale. Many possible uses. 2.212 acres zoned B2; Property accessible from River Road and Dietert Street; good location for future office bldgs.

30 CASCADE CAVERNS ROAD Magnificent one story home totally remodeled sitting on 5 acres; less than a mile from IH 10 and Scenic Loop Exit. Multiple offices, conference room, Kitchen, 2.5 baths, Workroom for copiers, 2 car garage plus plenty of parking. With a gated entrance this would make an Ideal office Location for any Professional Services Co; Lawyers, CPA's, Builders, Oil & Gas Firm.

85 CABIN SPRINGS – CALL FOR PRICING Beautiful brand NEW one story custom home that is under construction on a cul-de-sac in prestigious Menger Springs.

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13 UPPER BALCONES ROAD: $369,000 Hard to find small professional office space for your business in the heart of Boerne - just south of the Starbucks. The 1556 Sq.Ft. office has been updated, hardwood floors, and room to grow with almost .7 of an acre with Huge trees.

117 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE – BOERNE

FOR LEASE ONLY. Located in the Industrial park area of Boerne, this 3,000 sf of office space is perfectly situated for your Boerne Area Business. office space recently painted and updated; Ideal for Manufacturing Co, Distribution Co., Plumbing/HVAC Services, Food Distribution Co., etc. Plenty of parking for Employees, Company vehicles and Service Trucks. Other warehouse space available in the area, call for more details

Armando Muzquiz Managing Partner 210-412-1607 Hablo Espanol

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BKCEDC RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL RECOGNITIONS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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The Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation received 3 excellence in economic development awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at the annual conference in September. IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards program distinguishes the world's best economic development programs and marketing materials. The awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban and rural communities.

Top: Misty Mayo receiving one of 3 awards received at the IEDC Annual Conference.

Bottom: Alison Church presented with the Special Judges' Award at the SEDC Conference.

The BKCEDC received a Silver Award for the all-new website, a Silver Award for the Annual Snapshot, and a Bronze Award for the General Purpose Attraction Brochure. Selected from a record num-

ber of entries, “the BKCEDC continually strives to bring economic development opportunities to Boerne and Kendall County and is pleased to receive international, national and state recognitions for its enhanced economic development efforts," said BKCEDC Board Chair, Pam Parish.

The BKCEDC also received a Special Judges' Award for the organization's complete rebranding package at the Southern Economic Development Council's (SEDC) Annual Conference, as well as an additional Award of Merit for the website.

Prior to receiving the awards from IEDC and SEDC, the BKCEDC received its first-ever recognition for Excellence in Economic Development from the Texas Economic Development Council.

Boerne Kendall County President/CEO Misty Mayo stated, “These awards are possible because of the strong support of over 80 private business Investors, and the leadership from our Board Members, Kendall County and the City of Boerne." BBM boernebusinessmonthly.com

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The City Council approved our general fund and utilities budget for the fiscal year which began October 1. As new residents and businesses make Boerne their home and pay their property taxes, state law requires that we must make sure our revenues square with our expenses – much like you do with your own household budgeting.

This year we did not need to increase the city’s property tax rate to cover all of the additional services that this community demands. In fact the city property tax rate has been steady at 47.2 cents per one hundred dollar valuation for seven years in a row. And for those of you who are new to our area, the city of Boerne also owns and maintains the Boerne electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities for over 15,000 residents and businesses. Expenses for those services are covered by the fees you pay for your utilities.

As we all know we live in the "information age"; how did we ever get by without computers and the portable devices that we all use? The Information Technology (IT) industry impacts our everyday lives and it takes a team of critical thinkers to keep us all connected. IT refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, and the people that work with these technologies.

Every one of us uses either a desktop or laptop computer, a mobile device and applications, the internet, security systems and more. Behind the scenes there are servers, networks, databases, voice communication systems and cyber security processes that are managed by IT professionals.

We have a fantastic crew at the city of Boerne – Mike Raute, Sheldon Cravey, Antony Moy, and Barrett Squires keep our systems humming along, not just for our city offices, but for you the Boerne public. Did you know there are several Wi-Fi hotspots throughout town so people can access the internet for free? These are located in all of our public park areas, along the trails, and along the Hill Country Mile.

Another group of city staffers that I want to recognize here are members of the Boerne Fire Department – Chris Copeland, Toby Vicknair, Beau Obregon, Josh Seillier, and Michael Sullivan. These firefighters/paramedics deployed to the Port Arthur and Houston areas a few weeks ago as active members of the state’s disaster response team. Adam Hawkins, from the Bergheim Fire Department, also joined the team. Chris, Toby, and Josh shared some of their Hurricane Harvey response and recovery experiences during one of my recent Facebook Live segments. If you would like to watch, just go to my Mayor Mike Schultz Facebook page and

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keeps our city humming along

check out the September 28th segment.

There are still a lot of folks working to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey’s trek along the gulf coast last month. While the Boerne area felt very little physical impact from Hurricane Harvey, hotels, restaurants and shops, especially those along the Hill Country Mile, may feel Harvey’s impact for months to come. Boerne’s tourism industry typically experiences a very robust holiday season with a lot of gulf coast visitors. We don’t expect as many from those areas this year, so our Convention and Visitors Bureau is advertising in other markets such as Austin and central Texas.

That leads me right into recognizing and thanking our Parks and Recreation Department team for their outstanding work in the Boerne community. They were recently presented with awards from the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation – the “Platinum City” award for the third consecutive year and the “Member City of the Year” award, the highest award given by TAAF. These awards are not possible without an amazing parks maintenance crew that keeps our sports fields in shape and ready for play for the hundreds of amateur sports teams we host every year.

In closing, please help me encourage all of the drivers you know to use extra caution when traveling near our schools. Over the last several weeks there have been some totally unnecessary pedestrian and vehicle accidents in these areas. It is so important for people to slow down, be vigilant and patient, and use extreme caution in our school zones or anywhere near a school, whether in a designated school zone or not. With so many parents choosing to drop off or pick up their children, it can get chaotic during those peak times. And there are a lot of students and staff walking, so please, please be very careful and move slowly through these areas.

I look forward to seeing many of you out and about enjoying all of the wonderful holiday season activities in Boerne!

– Mayor Mike

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18th Annual Dickens on Main Celebration Brings a Vintage Christmas Wonderland to the Hub of the Texas Hill Country Snow, sledding Santa and More on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile

Nov. 24-25, 2017 | www.dickensonmain.com

Save the date for the 18th annual Dickens on Main celebration in Boerne, Texas!

Kick off the holiday season this November 24 and 25 (Thanksgiving weekend), and experience a Hill Country Christmas like no other! Be a part of the magic as Boerne's Main Street, known as the Hill Country Mile, transforms into a vintage Christmas experience with activities and fun for all ages. All of the favorites are back, including SNOW along Main Street, ice sculpting and music, theatrical performances, kids’ crafts and our amazing 60-foot ice slide for sledding! Food trucks and unique vendors of all types are throughout the venue, and photo opps with Victorian-themed revelers always delight. Come spend the day on the Hill Country Mile shopping, dining and visiting Santa, then make your way up and down Main Street as the entertainment delights from 4 - 10 p.m. each night.

Check www.dickensonmain.com for a full schedule of events.

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“Dickens on Main has become a family tradition for many, and we encourage everyone to bring the whole family and make it a part of your holiday plans,” said Mike Schultz, Mayor of the City of Boerne. “We can’t wait to kick off our 18th celebration, and welcome you all to Boerne.”

For more details and a schedule of events, please visit www.dickensonmain.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and by using the hashtag #BoerneChristmas in your photos, posts and tweets. See you in at Dickens!

DICKENS ON MAIN AT A GLANCE Where: Boerne’s Hill Country Mile

Main Street

Boerne, Texas, 78006 When:

Friday, Nov. 24 & Saturday, Nov. 25 Shops open at 10 a.m.

Activities from 4 – 10 p.m.

Join us for Boerne’s premiere holiday event!

for a full schedule, visit w ww . D i c k e n s onM a i n.c om Tree Lighting Fri only, 6 PM Main Plaza

Headline Concerts Groove Knight Fri, 8-10 PM Main Plaza

Passing Strangers Sat, 8-10 PM Main Plaza

Music at Main Stage Willow City Fri, 4-5:30 PM Main Plaza

Matt Kersh Band Sat, 4-5 PM Main Plaza

Duke Davis & Buckshot Sat, 5:15-6:15 PM Main Plaza

Dave Hanschek & The Hail Mary Band Sat, 6:30-7:30 PM Main Plaza

Santa Photos Fri & Sat – 1-9 PM The Flower Shop

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Dickens on Main is a fantastic holiday event that brings so much joy to Boerne. Locals and tourists alike flock to Main Street and the Main Plaza to kick off the Christmas season!

There are street performers, characters dressed in period costumes, snow falling from the sky and just an overall feeling of Christmas cheer!

Of course, no Christmas event would be complete without Saint Nicholas! Wayne Spofford, and his wife Barbara, are some of the many volunteers that help make Dickens on Main a success! The couple have played the part of Saint Nicholas and Mrs. Saint Nicholas for many years now.

“It all started because in the winter I would let my beard grow. I began to notice that kids would notice me and I got a kick out of it! I didn’t want to be just any old Santa Claus though, I decided to get a period costume and dress as Saint Nicholas instead,” said Wayne.

“This Dickens will be our 7th year to participate. No one asked us to do it, it was just something we wanted to do to be a part of this fun holiday event. Now, store owners are requesting for us to come and hang out in front of their stores. We pass out

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candy canes and take pictures, and just have a really great time!”

“My wife got on board along the way and we got her a beautiful dress so she could be Mrs. Saint Nicholas.

Last year we passed out 1,200 candy canes,” said Wayne enthusiastically!

“We love to take pictures with everyone at Dickens, and it’s not just the kids who want pictures either!

People of all ages come and want to get a picture with Saint Nick and the Mrs.,” said Barbara.

Wayne and Barbara will be hanging out in front of Hunting and Gathering at this year’s Dickens on Main, so be sure to stop by and get your picture taken!

“We love visiting with everyone, seeing the joy and wonder on the children’s faces and being a part of such a wonderful holiday event,” said Wayne.

Wayne and Barbara enjoy being Saint Nicholas and the Mrs. so much that they have started participating in other holiday events as well! The Spoffards added, “Look for us in the Weihnachts Parade, Sauced Wing Bar, Electric Coffee, Random and the Dodging Duck too!” BBM

Fri & Sat – 6-9:30 PM Main Plaza

Ice Sculpting Shows Fri & Sat – 6:30 PM & 7:45 PM The Flower Shop

Live Reindeer Photo Op Fri & Sat – 6:30 to 8:30 PM A Little Nature Store

Kids Arts & Craft Activities Fri & Sat – 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tiny Tim Square

Theater & Comedy Tobias the Adequate Magic & Comedy Fri & Sat – 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM Dickens Village

Bah Humbug One Man Show Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Fri & Sat – 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM Dickens Village

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Properties for Lease:

326 Canyon Trail

Beautiful custom home in gated Coveney Ranch. Over 3500 s.f. in the main house and another 900 s.f. in quarters over 3+ car garage. Home includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, media room, separate dining room, all on 3.01 acres.

Available for immediate occupancy. $3,900

129 Mustang Run

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

Master bedroom downstairs, other 3 bedrooms upstairs.

Trails of Herff Ranch home. $2,500

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215 Oak Park

3 bedroom, 2 bath approx. 1680 s.f. of living area with bonus room on large fenced back yard. $1,500

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108 Hampton Run

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with approx.

1600 s.f. of living area. $1,500

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112 Hampton Way

3 bed, 2.5 baths, approx. 1955 s.f. in excellent condition. Convenient location. $1500

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Properties for Sale: 364 Menger Springs

Gated community, Custon home on 1.37 acres. Separate quarters. Total 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, over 4422 s.f. of living area.

$917,000

NEW LISTING

314 Schweppe Street

Old World Charm in this rare find in Boerne! 3/2 home is one block off Main Street. Approx, 2400 s.f. of living area. .66 acre lot. $497,000

English Oaks

Immaculate 3 Bedroom/2.1 bath Hill Country home.

Walking distance to Boerne Schools and close to Main Street. $365,000

NEW LISTING

106 Lehmann Street

3 bed, 2 bath with approx. 1400 s.f. of living area, plus storage and 2 car garage in great location!

Recent updates to the house. $255,500

100 Roadrunner Trail

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“When I was twenty years old I worked for Coldwell Banker,” said Edward Trevino, owner/broker of Home Sweet Home Boerne. “It was my job to take the clients to their vacation rentals. From the very first time I walked into a water front condo, pulled the drapes back and saw the look on the clients’ faces as they looked at the view, I was hooked!

I knew then that real estate was the career for me!”

Ed moved to the San Antonio area around 20 years ago and has lived in Fair Oaks Ranch for 13 years. “I fell in love with the area, and especially Boerne.

When I decided to open my own real estate brokerage, I knew that Boerne was just the right place. I found the perfect spot right in the middle of town on Kronkosky Street for my office. It is quaint and charming with tons of character!”

Home Sweet Home Boerne offers full real estate services and specializes in property management in the Boerne, San Antonio and Hill Country areas.

According to Ed, “I love being able to provide my clients with exceptional customer service. Whether it is someone looking to find the right property to buy or rent, or a client looking to sell or lease their property, I want to make sure they have an enjoyable experience. I do everything I can to make that happen.”

Trevino prides himself on his hands on approach. “You can call me day or night. I realize the importance of not only answering the phone, but acting quickly to meet the needs of my clients,” he said.

Home Sweet Home Boerne manages and leases all types of properties from cabins, cottages, single family homes to commercial spaces and small condominium complexes. “We manage properties for both local and out-of-town owners and can provide any level of service.

From simple leasing only services, where

we help find a renter and run a background check, to full service leasing that can include getting the property ready to rent and maintenance once it has been leased; each property owner has a different set of needs and we work with them to find just the right fit,” added Trevino.

According to Ed, you can leave all the work involved with managing a property to him and his team of experienced professionals. “When you love what you do it doesn’t feel like work!”

“We don’t have a lot of move-outs on the properties that we manage. I work hard to make sure that the renters love the property and are happy,” said Trevino.

In fact, Ed has even started his own maintenance company. “This way, when the tenant calls, we have it covered!”

For clients that would like to sell their properties, Home Sweet Home Boerne can help with everything from a few updates and much more. “One of my favorite things to do is to help sellers make sure their home is show ready and ready to sell! We take care of everything and it’s the smallest details that count. We have had out-of-state clients list their Boerne homes with us and they never even had to come to Texas.”

Ed owns his own rental properties and recently purchased a vacation home in Rockport, Texas. “Hurricane Harvey did some major damage to Rockport and my recently purchased home,” said Ed, “but as sad as it is I won't complain for a second. There is too much to be thankful for and all we can do is work hard alongside our neighbors to put things back together again.”

Trevino added, “I am thankful to be a Boerne business owner and to be part of such a sweet community.

I am especially thankful for everyone I love including my family, friends, and neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!” BBM

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While the major U.S. stock market indices have been making records lately and arguably becoming more expensive, the question on most people’s minds is when will the next bear market take the stock market down?

While that is a fair question and a legitimate concern, it may be the wrong question to ask. The better question is what will the next bear market look like?

Before we answer this question, the first thing investors need to know is that bear markets are a normal part of investing. Stocks go up and stocks go down. Sometimes a little and sometimes a lot. But, over the last 90+ years, stocks have averaged 9.9% per year! This includes recessions, wars, natural disasters, Democrats and Republicans in charge, and terrorism.

The main consideration when deciding if one should invest in stocks or not is simply when the money will be needed. If the money will be needed in just a few short years, there are safer options than stocks. But, over the long-term, very few investments have outperformed the general stock market. The bumps or setbacks along the way to getting those great long-term returns will happen.

Wall Street uses terms like “correction” or “bear market” to define drops. Generally, a correction is defined as a drop of at least 10% from recent highs. A bear market has been defined when an investment drops by 20% or more. We disagree with these definitions.

The 1987 crash was a great example of a horrific correction. The stock market fell over 20% in one day, but it happened so quickly that investors scooped up stocks and within 2 years, all the losses had been recovered. In 2011, the stock market fell over 21% in just a few weeks after the U.S. lost its AAA/aaa credit rating. Again, it was a swift drop, but one that recovered quickly. We believe bear markets are long-term (multi-year) downward trending markets such as the 2007-2009 financial crisis/bear market.

Regardless of the definition, most people with whom we speak today assume that during stock market downturns, all stocks fall (or nearly all). This is because it is human nature to overemphasize the most recent experience, which of course was the financial crisis of 2007-2009. The financial crisis of 2007-2009 was an anomaly where just about everything went down

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Not All Bear Markets Are The Same

by Karl Eggerss, Eggerss Capital Management

together. In other words, diversification didn’t help. This was a panic, feardriven market where holding cash, treasury bonds, and your breath was the only escape of the bear’s wrath.

Today’s bull market is much more reminiscent of the late 1990s as opposed to the bull market prior to the financial crisis. This is important because the downturns that followed each were also very different.

During the bear market of 2000-2002, about half of the sectors in the market actually gained during that time. Said differently, if you avoided the areas of the market that became the most expensive (i.e. technology stocks, biotech, etc.), you could have not only minimized losses, but there was a good chance you could have made money in an environment where the overall stock market lost over 50%! In fact, famous value investor, Warren Buffett’s company gained 27% during the time the overall market fell 50%.

The reason we believe today’s market environment is similar to the late 1990s is there are some areas of the market that are very expensive compared to historical averages. In 2007, there were no significant outliers. Even bank stocks were trading far below the levels of the late 1990s. Therefore, when the next bear market comes, it’s likely the stocks that haven’t risen to meteoric levels won’t fall as much, if at all. Energy and retail stocks, for example, have already had their bear market and crashed.

In the current market, there are fewer sectors and stocks that have been driving the market higher and are more susceptible to their own bear market. Since 1/1/15, near the time the Fed ended quantitative easing, 17% of the S&P 500’s gains have come from just 4 stocks. As far as sectors, information technology alone has been 33% of the S&P 500’s gain during the same time frame. On the contrary, energy has detracted from the total return of the S&P 500. There have also been several industries that have actually lost money in the last two years. The areas that are the most prone to a pullback and bear market are the ones that have severely outperformed the general stock market, like internet companies, aerospace & defense companies, utility and software companies.

Currently, investors should be focusing on sectors that aren’t in the momentum areas and more value-oriented. We are not perpetually opposed to momentum investing, but we feel that it has become more dangerous than usual in the past year. By having more of a value focus, we believe investors are given the best chance of participation in gains as the market climbs and at the same time, the ability to help weather the next storm, whenever it may come. BBM In 2010, Karl established Eggerss Capital Management, his own registered investment advisory firm dedicated to providing clients with superior financial counsel in the changing economy. His market insight and cutting edge strategies help fulfill the mission of Eggerss Capital to help clients be protected and profitable in the face of a rapidly changing market. For more information on Eggerss Capital Management visit www.eggersscapital.com.

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NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d NOVEMBER 9 DIVA NIGHT 5:00pm | Hill Country Mile Stores will have regular business hours during the day. Diva Night festivities will begin at 5:00pm and include shopping, live music, dining and great specials for the Diva in you!

Support your local businesses with a night of fun shopping! The first 200 Divas to check in will get a tiara or a boa!!

GBCC BUSINESS AFTER HOURS BEAR MOON BAKERY 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 401 S. Main – Boerne NOVEMBER 10-12 KID 'N EWE AND LAMAS, TOO 12:00pm to 6:00pm | 1307 River Road – Boerne 29th Annual Kid ‘N Ewe and Lamas Too is Texas’s premier fiber arts festival for spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, felters, and anyone else who enjoys the wide variety of fiber arts. Shop for tools and supplies in three vendor halls totaling over 30,000 square feet of nationally-known vendors who provide a wide variety of artisan made goods. This is a 3 day event!

NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL 10:00am to 2:00pm | Herff Farm 33 Herff Road – Boerne A community wide event to teach families about the history of our area in a fun and exciting way. Participants will enjoy meeting interpretive characters and playing games and making crafts to take home. $5.00 per person/$10 per family.

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by Chelsea Beck-Smith, PharmD

Do you have bloating, stomach pain, fatigue, joint pain, migraines, eczema, sugar cravings, or trouble losing weight? Maybe it’s what you’re eating. Food sensitivity can cause inflammation throughout your body leading to these or other health conditions over time.

About 70% of your immune system is located in your gut so it’s easy to see that there is a strong connection between your gut and your overall health. When you ingest something you are sensitive to, your immune system jumps into action to help eliminate the intruder. But when we constantly expose our intestines to foods that we are sensitive to it causes a lot of inflammation. This can also lead to leaky gut syndrome if it is not addressed.

It may be difficult to pinpoint exactly what foods are causing you all this discomfort because food sensitivities can be delayed.

Symptoms can occur anywhere from a couple hours after ingestion up to a few days after consumption. Starting an elimination diet without much guidance can be challenging. Annie’s Apothecary offers the FIT test (food inflammation test) which measures your sensitivity in up to 132 different foods, additives, and even candida. With just a simple finger stick you can get the results you need to get your gut feeling better. The test measures the severity of IgG and complement reactions which is your immune response to the various foods and additives. The test comes with a personalized seven day meal plan designed by a team of nutritionists based on your individual results. This helps give you some alternatives to things you may have to eliminate from your diet. You also get a free

nutritional consultation with a clinical pharmacist to go over your results, other similar foods you may need to avoid, and supplementation to help heal your gut and get you back on track.

You’re encouraged to eliminate the offending foods for a minimum of 8 weeks and take a good quality probiotic like FloraBalance Max. This gives your gut time to heal. Next, is a slow reintroduction phase where you test your reaction to the offending foods to see if it’s something you may be able to eat once or twice a week, but not daily. By keeping a food and symptom journal you will be able to keep track of what foods are okay to consume and what foods aren’t. And you never know what’s hidden in your packaged food so make sure to read the ingredient labels on your food before you purchase them. Also keep in mind similar foods that may elicit the same symptoms like cantaloupe and honeydew melon. And last but not least try to eat a well-balanced diet and rotate the foods you eat so that a specific food is not eaten too frequently.

Every person is different so it’s better to test, don’t guess. Visit Annie’s Apothecary for more information. We are located at 31007 IH 10 W. in Boerne and 1200 Bandera Hwy in Kerrville.

You can call us at 830-981-4774 or visit our website at Anniesrx.com. Please, let us help you in your journey to a healthier you. BBM Dr. Chelsea Beck-Smith, RPh is a clinical pharmacists at Annie’s Apothecary. She has been a pharmacist for over 7 years and has been with Annie’s Apothecary since September 2014.

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by Claudia Heyne, The Beauty Cottage of Boerne

Have you ever considered getting a chemical peel or are wondering what one even is? In the field of skin care we define the process of removing excess accumulations of dead skin cells from the epidermal, or top layers of the skin, as exfoliation. This process can be done mechanically using microdermabrasion, manually using scrubs or chemically by using specific products formulated to achieve exfoliation.

The Egyptians understood the value of Lactic Acid in milk and different fruit acids for skin conditioning more than 5,000 years ago.

When Cleo Patra relaxed in her milk bath she was actually using a form of chemical exfoliation.

The CRF (Cell Renewal Factor) or cell turnover rate is the rate of cell migration from the dermis or deeper layers of living tissue to the top of the epidermis or upper dead layers of tissue. Cell turnover slows down with age, for instance the average rate for cell turnover in babies is 14 days; teenagers 21 to 28 days; adults 28 to 42 days and for those 50 and over it increases to anywhere from 42 to 84 days. Keeping cell turnover going is one of the goals for preserving the skin. There are other factors that influence cell turn over and they include genetics, the environment which you live, medication and medical history, as well as lifestyle and personal care habits.

There are deep peels that are administered by physicians and they may sound familiar to you such as, TCA or trichloroacetic acid and Glycolic acid in percentages higher and 50 as well as a Jessner’s Peel which incorporates several different kinds of acids that peel down to the dermis (living tissue). While these peels are highly effective, they come with risks and a considerable amount of down time for the

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patient. Light to medium chemical exfoliations are administered by an esthetician. These also make use of the same acids but at lower concentrations, that is why they are recommended in a series of treatments every four weeks. This schedule helps to hasten the cell turnover rate thereby keeping the skin in an optimal state of renewal and, without the down time of the deeper peels. While both deep and light peels accomplish the same goal, “Chemical Exfoliation” is a term you might see used to differentiate between the deeper physician administered peels and the lighter chemical peels used in spas.

Some of the benefits of chemical exfoliation are, improved skin texture and ability to retain moisture, reduced fine lines, wrinkles and surface pigmentation, skin looks and feels softer. Chemical exfoliation can also improve conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, clogged pores and dry skin.

Fall and the winter months are the best times to start a series of chemical peels while your skins exposure to the sun is at a minimum.

They also help to repair the summer sun damage that you may have experienced while enjoying our sunny south Texas weather. So, whether you have sun damage, fine lines or are just looking for a way to improve your skins texture, chemical peels are beneficial in so many ways. BBM Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Claudia Heyne and I am an esthetician and owner of The Beauty Cottage of Boerne. I love what I do and I want to share my love of skin care with everyone. www.TheBeautyCottageofBoerne.com (210) 570-5416 103 E. Kronkosky St., #1 – Boerne

NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d NOVEMBER 11 AUTUMN BREWS: A CRAFT BEER EVENT 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Random Beer Garden 11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd. – Boerne Artisan brews at their best. Unique and seasonal flavors! Busted Sandal, Cask Tapping, Porter with Mexican Chocolate + Cinnamon Pint Night. Free Event.

NOVEMBER 11-12 HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET DAYS 10:00am to 5:00pm | Main Plaza 100 N. Main – Boerne Boerne Market Days is a fabulous place to either start or finish your holiday shopping!

NOVEMBER 13 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am | Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne NOVEMBER 14 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR HILL COUNTRY WOMEN IN BUSINESS 5:30pm to 6:00pm | Kronkosky Place 17 Old San Antonio Rd. – Boerne CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne NOVEMBER 15 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR PERRY HOMES THE RANCHES AT CREEKSIDE 11:30am to 12:00pm | 111 Coleto Creek – Boerne NOVEMBER 16 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE MANGUS REALTY GROUP 1:30pm to 2:00pm | 104 E. Bandera St. – Boerne ARTS AT THE AMPHITHEATER: WILLOW CITY 7:00pm to 9:00 | 451 N. Main – Boerne Four siblings, fingers flyin’, awesome harmonies, meaningful original selections, and providing a lot of on stage excitement...that’s what they are all about.The world seems to be falling apart, but the band communicates that there is hope provided in some hand-clapping songs they’ve written about faith, family and finding your purpose. Presented by HCCArts, in conjunction with Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation and the

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THIRST FOR NATURE: CIDER ON THE CIBOLO 6:00pm to 8:00pm | Cibolo Nature Center & Farm 140 City Park Rd. – Boerne Sip cider and enjoy a short hike up Cibolo Creek to dip your toes in the water. As you enjoy this guided stream hike, learn more about the wildlife at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, stream stewardship, and threats to the health of Cibolo Creek. This event includes a kid craft station! $10-Adults, $8-Members, $5-Teens, 12 & Under-Free.

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A Kendall County Christmas Tradition for 34 Years!

Mark your calendars for December 2nd and 3rd! You won’t want to miss this year’s 34th Annual Oma’s Christmas Fair! With three buildings of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts there is sure to be something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

This festive holiday fair will also include door prizes, raffles, a bake sale and food and drink concessions. Bring the kiddos for pictures with Santa and there will even be a story time with Jolly Old Saint Nick as well! The 2nd Annual Oma’s Coloring Contest is open to all children ages 4 through 12.

This year, Oma’s is hosting it’s 1st Annual Food & Toy Drive benefitting Hill Country Family Services. Bring two canned goods or one unwrapped toy and receive $1.00 off the price of admission!

Oma’s Christmas Fair is presented by the Kendall County Fair Association, Inc. and began as a fund raiser project for the Women’s Auxiliary in 1983. Money raised through Oma’s was used to assist the directors for improvements of the buildings and the beautification of Herff Park.

The holiday fair, referred to as “Oma’s” for short, was named after Theresa Sultenfuss, a member of the Women’s Auxiliary, of whom along with her husband, Alvin, were both avid members of the Kendall County Fair Association. The two were recognized by the Fair Association as “Oma” and “Opa” for years.

In addition to Sultenfuss, another “Oma” was Clara Marquardt, an Association member and charter member of the Auxiliary. Clara was known for her bonnet that she wore, so much so that a picture of her bonnet was used in her honor on the Oma’s Christmas Fair logo. Her bonnet is on display in the Auxiliary History showcase in the Exhibition Hall.

In 2012, the Kendall County Fair Directors took over the sponsorship of Oma’s and Marilyn Culak took over as Chair of the event. Since this time, the holiday fair has continued to grow, while still keeping with many of the event’s traditions! According to Culak, “Oma’s continues to be a handcrafted/handmade show with no plans of that to change in the future.

We have some of the same vendors from year to year, but always give a friendly welcome to new vendors.” Traditional “Potato Soup” from a recipe of another Fair Oma, Adela Frantzen, continues to be served along with the bake sale. The traditional cup of free apple cider has been done away with, however the coffee and hot chocolate pots stay hot during the two day show!

Proceeds from the event continue to support the beautification of the Kendall County Fairgrounds, including the improvement of the front entrance of the Fairgrounds in 2016, Over the years, the two day craft show has grown from thirty-five vendors to well over 130 vendors in three halls! Admission is $5.00 for two-day admission and free parking. Oma Christmas Fair is a great way to kick off your holiday shopping, so be sure not to miss this Kendall County Christmas tradition! BBM

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d NOVEMBER 18 - 19 2ND ANNUAL BOERNE HILL COUNTRY FALL ANTIQUES SHOW 10:00am to 5:00pm | 1307 River Rd – Boerne Three large buildings filled to the brim with antiques. Featuring Southwestern, Silver, Glassware,Toys, Jewelry,Textiles, Sports Memorabilia and so much more! And even some Christmas favorites.

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NOVEMBER 24 - 25 DICKENS ON MAIN 4:00pm to 10:00pm | Downtown Boerne Your favorite Texas holiday event is back! The 18th annual Dickens on Main celebration officially kicks off the holiday season in Boerne on Nov. 24 and 25, spreading tidings of good cheer and merriment galore.

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NOVEMBER 25 CONCERT IN THE CAVE: SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 7:00pm | Cave Without A Name 325 Kreutzberg Rd – Boerne Enjoy Tinsel - an a'cappella quartet - for sounds of the Christmas Season with contemporary classics and beloved carols.

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AUTUMN BREWS: A CRAFT BEER EVENT 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Random Beer Garden 11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd – Boerne Artisan brews at their best. Unique and seasonal flavors! Free Event.

NOVEMBER 28 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne

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DECEMBER 2 STOCKING STROLL 10:00am | Hill Country Mile Ticket holders meander the Hill Country Mile discovering quaint local businesses included on the Stocking Stroll map. Guests recieve unique gifts at each participating location to fill their stockings. ONLY 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! They will go on sale November 1st. Cost: $30.00 WEIHNACHTS PARADE Parade Starts at 6:00pm a long standing Boerne Christmas tradition. 2017 will be the 31th anniversary. Up to 100 lit entries travel Main Street.

DECEMBER 1 - 2 HILL COUNTRY HANDMADE MARKET 8th Street Market – Comfort,Texas Handmade Vendors, Antiques, Live Music, Food Trucks and More!

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DECEMBER 2 - 3 OMA’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 9:00am to 5:00pm | 1307 River Road – Boerne You will find all your Christmas shopping easy to handle with every type of unique gift available at Oma’s. $5, 12 and under free. BBM boernebusinessmonthly.com

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FABRA TEACHER HONORED BY REGION 20

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Fabra Elementary second grade dual language teacher Aida Perez has been named 2017 Bilingual Teacher of the Year by the Education Service Center-Region 20.

That announcement came from Caroline Gonzales, coordinator of instructional services for Region 20. In the announcement, Gonzales noted that Perez will be recognized at the 2017 ESC-20 World language Conference, November 1-3.

“I’m very happy being a teacher,” said Perez, who has taught in Boerne ISD for 11 years. “I’m very proud of my teaching and very happy with all the experience I have had through many years.”

Perez is a native of Columbia and a graduate of the University of Illinois. She credited a number of individuals – including fellow teachers, administrators and students’ parents – with her success as a teacher. She also applauded the work of all dual language teachers in Region 20, saying there are many great teachers, which makes this recognition especially meaningful.

“I never thought that I could be the one chosen for this award,” she said. “It was very surprising. I was in shock because I never thought about it really. It came to me from [out of] nowhere, but it filled my heart with joy and gratitude.”

Fabra principal Beto Hinojosa notes that Perez serves as dual language coordinator for the campus, acting in some ways as mentor to some of the newer dual language teachers at the school.

“She has a thirst for learning and she is good at developing new strategies to teach students,” Hinojosa said. “Every minute of

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Boerne ISD’s dual language program employs an immersion/two-way bi-literacy model at Curington, Fabra and Kendall elementary schools. The program extends into middle school, as well. The program’s goal is to help students become bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish by integrating fairly equal numbers of native Spanish speaking children with native English speaking children for instruction.

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Aid the Silent holds 3rd annual 5K hosting full accessibility to participants

Aid the Silent, a Boerne-based organization that accommodates the deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) community, hosted its 3rd annual 5K walk/run Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Boerne Main Plaza. The race, which acts as one of the main fundraisers for the nonprofit, presented more than 600 participants in the historic town. The event welcomed more than 90 deaf and hard-of-hearing runners, all of who were able to participate for free with the help of individual sponsorships.

Event Coordinator for the race Jennie Wojtczak said it was a collaboration of the entire community that made the event so successful.

“It’s amazing how much people are willing to give to a cause they really believe in,” she said.

“Aid the Silent’s mission is to promote equal access to opportunity for deaf individuals. We’re able to do that by offering deaf and hard-of-hearing children and teens the tools to communicate through our organization’s programs. But we could not do it without the help of the community. Every act of support—every minute spent volunteering, every dollar donated, every service given, every runner who participated—played an invaluable role in making our 3rd

annual 5K a success.”

The start of the race kicked off with a moving performance of the National Anthem, which was sung, captioned and interpreted, showing full accessibility for the deaf community.

Founder of the nonprofit Emma Faye Rudkin said it was an unforgettable performance that will forever be engrained in her memory.

“I was moved to tears watching the Community Bible Church’s deaf choir sign our country’s song.

Everyone was able to understand what was being said. They could read the words from the captioning, they could watch the interpretation, they could hear the song—it was absolutely breathtaking to witness,” she said.

One of Aid the Silent’s goals is to bring awareness about deaf accessibility at events. Having sign language interpretation, real-time captioning and spoken communication, during the event allows everyone to understand what is being communicated no matter their level of hearing loss.

With the funds raised from the 5K, Aid the Silent will be able to distribute donations to the organization’s four main programs: Deaf Resources, Deaf Education, Deaf

Ministry and Deaf Research.

To learn more about how the nonprofit serves the deaf and hard-ofhearing community, visit www.aidthesilent.com. BBM

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Brookdale Senior Living Grand Re-opening Brookdale Senior Living - Kingsley is a senior living community in San Antonio, Texas that offers personalized Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care. The facility has just been renovated and updated and they celebrated their Grand “Re-Opening” with a Mystery Murder Speakeasy. Kingsley Center Executive Director Debi Bendele, Brookdale’s Director of Business Development Erika Franklin and the Center’s staff were all on hand to welcome everyone to their beautiful facility. This comfortable community is located at 9000 Floyd Curl Road and only minutes from numerous shopping and dining options, as well as many local attractions. You can contact Brookdale Senior Living - Kingsley at (210) 570-6532 and visit their website brookdale.com.

Biofinity Chiropractic At Biofinity Chiropractic, they specialize in the analysis, detection and correction of vertebral subluxations at the source to provide peak performance of the bodily system, and provide real and long-lasting relief from a variety of healthcare issues. Dr. Joshua Fields Uses only the most advanced technology and techniques, their primary goal is to effectively keep your spinal and nervous system health optimal and allow you to live a long and happy life. Biofinity Chiropractic is located at 138 Old San Antonio Rd., Ste. 101 in Boerne. You can contact Dr. Fields to make an appointment or get more information at (210) 445-9129 and visit their website gobiofinity.com.

Trinity Adult & Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists’ Grand Opening Trinity Adult & Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists is a group of highly trained Orthopedic Surgeons passionate about providing quality care in both mind and body. They specialize in providing both non-surgical and surgical treatment of patients with orthopedic injuries and diseases. Dr. Eric Ritchie, Dr. Richard Duey and Dr. Joel Nilsson use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections and congenital disorders. Trinity Adult & Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists are located at 110 E. Bandera Road in Boerne and their phone number is (830) 816-5946. For more information visit their website trinityorthosa.com.

Cryofit Boerne’s Grand Opening CryoFit is Boerne’s premier Recovery and Wellness Center and just celebrated their grand opening. Owner Eileen Ritchie and her staff offer a variety of recovery and wellness modalities to service all your needs including: Whole Body Cryotherapy, IV Hydration and Drip Therapy, Injectable Vitamins, Infrared Sauna and Compression Boot Therapy. At Cyrofit Boerne you will reduce pain and inflammation, reduce recovery time, enhance performance and burn calories. Feel your best everyday with 3 minutes of cold with CryoFit. You can find Cryofit Boerne at 110 E. Bandera Road in Boerne and their phone number is (830) 443-4415. Be sure to visit their website mycryofit. com for more information.

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