Fathers, you are so important and vital to the health and well-being of your families. I’ve seen you out there with your kids in the neighborhood pushing a stroller, playing catch, sharing the experience of golf, and riding bikes together. Countless ways you are stepping up to be active and present in the development of your children. The role of you step-dads is no less important. I also know men who never had kids of their own but have stepped up to be a father figure in the lives of young men whose dads were absent. It has been a beautiful thing to witness and to see the joy in both the giver and receiver!
My husband, Kevin, is a sower. He has spent countless hours investing in the development of men both young and old. Planting seeds of character, strength, and biblical wisdom including the love of Christ. I know this investment is one that will prove to be worth every minute of extra sleep he has given up.
My dad, Gary, is a lover, tender-hearted and caring. You’d never think this if you just saw him, but this aspect that I love of his character is evident after a few moments of speaking with him or seeing him in action helping others. There have been other men too throughout my life that have been there to help shape me as a woman — my stepdad, Tom, and Pastor Louie in particular.
As I reflect on fatherhood this month, here are just a few of the ways dads can build up their homes:
· A father’s strength can be powerful.
· A dad’s words can be fueling and inspirational.
· Hugs from a dad can be deeply comforting.
· A dad’s smile can instill joy and confidence.
· A dad’s guidance can be life-changing and foundational.
· A father’s correction can be life-saving and life-giving.
· Adventures with a dad can be exciting and memorable. Let your father or a father figure in your life know how much he matters to you. And if you are a dad, let us be the first to say "thank you." You are invaluable to the people who know and need you as well as the community around you. In this Gentlemen's issue, enjoy the inspirational stories about men in our community that make a difference!
Happy Father’s Day!
TARA BOVÉ, PUBLISHER @BOERNELIFESTYLE
June 2023
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There’s a new way to help our neighbors at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. The congregation recently dedicated its “Little Free Pantry.” Located in the church’s Bandera Road parking lot, this food pantry requires no registration and is available 24/7. You can even donate anytime right at the box — just make sure your contribution can withstand the summer heat!
When a child is deaf or hard-of-hearing, the world can be difficult to navigate. Thanks to Aid the Silent, these kids and teens can more fully interact with everyone around them. This nonprofit is dedicated to providing equal access to opportunity by ensuring enhanced communication tools and educational resources. Through their work, Aid the Silent helps these often overlooked members of our community to flourish and thrive.
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Grab your guys and plan a relaxed or adrenaline-induced day, weekend, or guys night out with any one of these local experiences made for the males! Starting off with a cup of coffee with your buddies and ending with some famous BBQ, let us plan a day through Hill Country for you and your friends!
BOERNE GRILL: Start your day off with a great cup of coffee and a delicious American breakfast that's sure to please everyone in your group! Boerne Grill 141 South Main Street Boerne, TX
TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT: Nestled hundreds of acres deep in the Hill Country, this is the perfect getaway to golf, enjoy a cocktail, dine, and even stay! Tapatio Springs 1 Resort Way Boerne, TX
FLAT ROCK RANCH: This is for the adrenaline junkies! Located five miles northwest of the town of Comfort, experience the best mountain biking in TX! Flat Rock Ranch 346 Flat Rock Creek Rd., Comfort, Texas 78013
BARRELMAN BREWING CO.: Cool off with a pint at a local, family-owned nano brewery in Boerne. They brew high-quality, small-batch craft beer! Barrelman Brewing Co. 103 Ranger Drive Boerne, TX
BLACK BOARD BAR B Q: Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, any BBQ enthusiast won't want to miss these mouth-watering meats, house-ground sausage, and special sides! Black Board BBQ 1818 Sisterdale Rd Boerne, TX
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Boots on the Rail Ranch is a rare gem, situated just outside of Boerne, Texas and a short drive from San Antonio. Care and thought has gone into virtually every detail of this stunning 118-acre property. It features two immaculately designed custom homes and an array of stunning amenities that any ranch enthusiast would love to call their own.
Passions can come in all shapes and sizes. For Dwayne Blevins, they come in the shape of an engine that’s bigger than 400 cubic inches. It’s a passion that has taken him across the country in search of his next find, but he always brings them home to Boerne. So he decided they needed a garage that was big enough to house all that horsepower.
What Dwayne created is a 5700-square-foot personal car show. His hot rods are joined by friends’ cars, high-powered motorcycles, and new additions he finds or friends find for him. When you talk to him, it’s easy to see that Dwayne has his favorites: an exquisitely crafted replica 1965 Shelby AC Cobra (autographed by Carrol Shelby himself), a 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS5 454 in “Mulsanne blue,” and a rare 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 Survivor that still has the original paint.
The garage includes a 1200-square-foot apartment, complete with a lobby, bar, living room, two bathrooms, and a bedroom for those nights when you just don’t want to leave. “We’ll have Formula 1 watch parties here with friends. We’ll do happy hours,” he explains. They’ll even host pickleball tournaments when there’s enough room inside. “Yeah, we built it to share.”
1970 Corvette Convertible rear detail
1969 Corvette Coupe side detail
Main living room
1965 Shelby AC Cobra instrument panel
2013 Ducati Hypermotard
1965 Shelby AC Cobra engine detail
1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28
Dwayne’s passion for muscle cars began as a kid with a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454. Before he bought it, Dwayne drag-raced with friends and worked on their cars. So he saved up his money and bought the Chevelle. He remembers enjoying racing it in high school, but he loved it so much that he rode the bus to spare it from the perils of the school’s parking lot. He remembers, “I was terrified of the guys at school, afraid somebody’s gonna run into it. 16 years old, first time driving.”
Those childhood experiences have turned into an all-out passion as an adult. Dwayne spends a lot of time on cars, but it isn’t all he does. “I’ll put the collecting on hold for a number of years as we built our businesses and raised our kids,” he says. “But then you get a little further along in life and you’ve got the means to do it, and you start collecting more… What’s one more car?”
This level of collecting would be impossible, Dwayne says, without the buy-in of his wife Tesha, who is almost as passionate about cars as he is. “She sees a car she likes, she says ‘Oh! You’ve got to get it!’” he laughs. She not only loves driving one of hers (either a 2020 Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic or 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R at the moment), but she’s sometimes ready to collect a new toy when he isn’t.
Dwayne rolled his first car inside in November and hasn’t stopped since. Right now, he has 12 cars in his collection, but the number can change frequently — car collecting “is like a disease,” he says without a hint of regret. You might catch it too if you see him cruising through the Hill Country with his fellow collectors on a Sunday afternoon. Talk to them, and you’ll hear the passion in their voices… assuming you can hear over their 400-horsepower engines.
1965 Shelby AC Cobra Replica (autographed)
1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 Survivor
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 427 Tri-Power
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS5 454
2006 Ducati Monster S2R
2013 Ducati Hypermotard
1969 Corvette Coupe front detail
2006 Ducati Monster S2R
Cold-blooded murder. International intrigue. Life-and-death consequences. Retired Texas Ranger Wade Justus faces them all. It’s his crime-fighting expertise and his enduring passion for putting things right that pulls him away from his quiet, ranch life — and it’s the imagination of Dr. Ron Martinelli. Who says retirement needs to be boring?
Ron may be many things: a proud husband to Linda, a father of four, a former San Jose police officer, and a nationally recognized
forensic criminologist. But to many readers across the country, his stories that blend real-life cases with a fanciful imagination make him a national treasure living right here in the Hill Country of Boerne, Texas.
As I sat down with Ron, our conversation spanned a variety of topics — from his life as a child to his prolific career to what it’s like to inspire people. We chatted about many things, but I must say what stuck with me most about my time with Ron is that he’s one of the most fascinating, optimistic men I have ever met.
ARTICLE BY BRIAN MCVEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSI EDISON
To understand his present, we dive back to his humble beginnings in San Francisco as a first-generation child of immigrant parents from Italy. Never imagining a career in law enforcement, Ron was busy getting an education in sports medicine, intending to pursue a career as a physical therapist. But in a twist worthy of Wade Justus, Ron became a High School Teacher. But when he was laid off from his teaching position, Ron went back to the San Francisco area. It was then Ron took the first step into his lifelong career: law enforcement. In an era where recruits only needed a high school education to become police officers, he knew he wanted to further his education. Ron was ecstatic to learn that his department would pay for his education.
Ron’s passion for learning was inspired by his mother who always challenged him to dream big. His father was a veterinarian who had an interest in medicine, so his passion for continuous education in the field of medicine and sciences seemed like a foregone conclusion. As a field training officer, he would inform his rookies saying, "If all your worldviews come from what you see from the patrol car, you will always be bitter and angry.” It is a wonderful example to look for the good in people and the world. Ron was a mentor to many of his department members giving healthy advice to young officers to surround themselves with successful dreamers.
It didn’t take long for Ron to rise in the ranks from field training officer to detective. There, he put in long hours, drawing on his background in investigations, medicine, and applied sciences. His fields of competency were wide: they included forensics, psychology & psychological
profiling; physiology and human factors; violent crimes, and death scene investigations. Thanks to his expertise and dependability, Ron won the state law enforcement scholarship and earned his doctorate. After only three years in the department, he was the only police officer in classes filled with command staff. Naturally, Ron decided to juggle another title as well: teaching at the university level. Then in 1980 — after 25 years on the force and recognizing the need for more “reality-based” training in law enforcement — Ron retired to go into private practice with his company Martinelli & Associates.
However, Ron soon discovered that it was hard to leave the work behind. He had relied on healthy coping mechanisms to manage the years of seeing, smelling, and being in the presence of evil every day as a police officer and forensic investigator. But now that he was retired, the ever-growing caseload of investigations began to take a mental toll. He found himself trying to go to sleep but was only able to stare at his ceiling. His ceiling became a puzzle of the numerous cases he was currently working on. He knew this had to stop, but how to give his mind a rest?
That’s when a character named “Justus” was born. As soon as Ron started writing about this brilliant, no-nonsense, passionate investigator (sound familiar?), the visions on his ceiling went away. Coincidence? I think not. And so he discovered another passion: writing. “I decided to begin writing as a means of decompressing from death investigations,” he says. “It has proven to be wonderful psychotherapy.” This changed his life and accidentally turned him into an author.
“I decided to begin writing as a means of decompressing from death investigations. It has proven to be wonderful psychotherapy.”
It didn’t take long for his writings to turn into a series of books, beginning with Absolute Justus — a novel about a retired and revered Texas Ranger who finally moved on from a respected active law enforcement career. Ron undoubtedly weaves his own history into his stories. In the first book, Ron writes about how “Wade Justus” has re-engaged his civilian life by returning to ranching and working with his beloved bucking bulls in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The parallels are hard to miss.
These days, Ron is a nationally renowned forensic criminologist who is the only police expert in the country who is
also a Certified Medical Investigator at the physician’s level. He has been referred to in the forensics and legal community as the “expert’s expert.” He directs the nation’s only multidisciplinary Forensic Death Investigations & Independent Review Team and specializes in forensic investigations. He handles all 4th, 8th, and 14th Amendment litigation, as well as officer- and civilian-involved criminal self-defense cases, school and workplace violence, and premises liability and security cases.
Ron makes the rounds on TV too. He’s a highly sought-after crime analyst and technical advisor to national and international news and entertainment
“If all your worldviews come from what you see from the patrol car, you will always be bitter and angry. It is a wonderful example to look for the good in people and the world.”
media where he provides forensic consultations in high-profile death cases. He has personally investigated and/or provided forensic analysis in national cases like Rodney King, Trayvon Martin v. George Zimmerman, Michael Brown v. Officer Darren Wilson, George Floyd, Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, Anton Castile, Jeffrey Epstein, Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher cases and many more. Ron has over 45 years of expertise and has contributed his insight to outlets like Fox News, CNN, Discovery, and the History Channel.
But with all the titles, degrees, and accolades Ron holds, it would be shortsighted to not include another — he and Linda are livestock
contractors and compete with bucking bulls in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit and own the 2016 World Champion bucking bull “Ringo Kid.”
Ron is a prolific man, to say the least. He’s a renowned and respected criminologist. He’s a husband, father, and rancher. He’s an acclaimed author. So how does he keep himself going? Passion and the pursuit of justice. It almost sounds like something you would read in a novel.
To find out more about the Absolute Justus books and connect with Ron, visit wadejustus.com and drronmartinelli.com
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It was early in the morning at the start of another busy day for Coach Stan Leech. When I arrived at his office, it was raining and still dark. But when we got inside and sat down, Stan lit up the room with his inner joy. In an instant, he made me feel like we were old friends, and as he shared his story that spans 37 years with Boerne ISD – 32 as the head basketball coach, and 23 years as Athletic Director – one thing became clear: Stan Leech loves Boerne.
Over those years, thousands of athletes, parents, and coaches have been part of Boerne Athletics. Stan has been honored as the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Region 8 “Administrator of the Year” (twice!) and as one of the “100 Greatest Texas High School Basketball Coaches” in UIL history. But we didn’t spend any time talking
about those honors. He only seemed interested in talking about the awards won by athletes and coaches in a wide variety of sports, including those who have brought home state championships.
His leadership and influence are almost legendary. But behind the medals and trophies, I could sense there was more to the story. I was right.
Stan is a direct man with a great memory and a clear sense of the why behind his career, “It all starts with a belief in Jesus Christ. This is the foundation. I’ve been given lots of grace, and for that I’m thankful.” This sense of appreciation starts at home with his wife Carla. “Jesus said, ‘Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required.’”
Stan elaborated; “I’ve been given a lot, so this motivates me every day.”
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There’s no doubt Coach Leech’s personality is big. But at no point in our conversation did he take personal credit for any of the successes. In fact, he showers people with appreciation, and he loves to talk about the impact his father, Jack Leach, had on him. “Throughout the years he coached us. He started Little Dribblers; he coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball in our town in Brownfield.” Stan’s father lived by this motto, “Don’t do what makes money, do what you love.” While his Dad was an encourager, his mom, Scottie, was the disciplinarian. “Mom kept us in line – lovingly, of course,” he added with a smile
Back in high school, Stan knew he wanted to be a coach. He ran cross country and track, and his coach, James Morris, had a big influence on him. So, after Stan ran track in college – “I was extremely average, and even that’s probably a brag” – it was time to apply for jobs. He landed his first job as Head Volleyball coach at Tarleton State University. Then, he was hired at Copperas Cove High as an assistant basketball coach. His first high school basketball head coaching role in was 1984 at Yorktown High.
Two years later, Stan applied for a coaching job in a little town named Boerne. Stan smiled when he said, “I got the job because no one else wanted it. Boerne was moving into 4A, but the previous year they had no District wins in 3A.” That didn’t faze him. “When I got to Boerne, I was going stay for a cup of coffee, be close to San Antonio, and get one of those 5A jobs – hopefully, start real quick.” But sometimes the best-laid plans get changed. That’s when Stan confessed, “I fell in love with Boerne.”
It seems hard to have a conversation with Stan without him talking about Sam Champion. “Sam and I were very close. He was the assistant principal when I got here. Our wives connected quickly, and we became family friends. Sam was my principal for 15 years, and he was a great leader. Watching Sam lead was inspirational.” This helps explain why he puts so much into his work. Stan has a keen knowledge that so much of what he has he was given. “The truth is that we have been given a great opportunity of influence. Of course, we make mistakes daily, but we have been fortunate to have people who have given us lots of grace.”
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It didn’t take long for the wins to start coming for the basketball team. The first year the team won three district games followed by six district wins the next year. In 1989, they made the playoffs. “Then came 1990, and that’s where it all really started. We took second in state. To this day, it’s our most successful boys' basketball team.” Boerne has had numerous teams make it to the final four, but that 1990 team is a special group of guys. “I was 29, and we upset a well know program, Port Arthur Lincoln. Some consider it one of the biggest basketball upsets in UIL history.”
I caught up with one of his players from that team, David Shivers. Like so many of Stan’s former players, David considers Stan a friend and role model. “Coach is a man of integrity. If he said he would do something, he did it. You can sum up how Stan lives in just a few words, loving God and serving others.”
Boerne began to grow steadily and not quickly, and this was beneficial for the athletic program. Since high school sports
programs can’t recruit, Stan said, “We were fortunate to have good move-ins. We were in a great location. The place that you live recruits for you. Boerne was very attractive for families. It’s the people that make Boerne what it is.”
So, what does the future hold? My guess is a lot of people don’t want him to stop. Just ask Marsha Hammond, former Champion High Girls Basketball Coach: “Coach is a great man, I was blessed to work under him. He always has the right thing to say to help you through every situation professionally and in life – he still does.”
Stan doesn’t plan to step down anytime soon. “I want to work forever because I love it. It is my ministry. I love teaching. I love speaking. As long as I feel good, I’ll always be in education. I love every bit of it. I love bad days just as much as I love good days. I love Boerne. It’s just the craziest deal how it all worked out. Every time there were opportunities, the Holy Spirit was clear. This was home.”
“We have been given a great opportunity of influence. Of course, we make mistakes daily, but we have been fortunate to have people who have given us lots of grace.”
The people of Kendall County are amazingly generous and caring, and one of the best examples is the Boerne Noon Rotary Club which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year! They have an amazing history in our community — yearly service projects, responding quickly to help during times of crisis, and participating in programs that assist people in need around the world.
The organization began in Boerne in January 1973 with 20 members united by the vision to make lasting change in their neighborhood, across the globe, and within themselves. Since then, the Boerne club has spun off two other Rotary organizations — the Sunrise Rotary and Fair Oaks Rotary — while enjoying the fellowship of almost 50 members themselves.
Joe Anzollitto, the incoming President, and Susie Smith, Vice President and longtime member of the organization, sat down with us to share the numerous, valuable ways the Noon Rotary Club has served our community for the past 50 years and how they plan to continue that tradition for at least the next 50 as well.
A large portion of their efforts focuses on youth in our community, Joe and Susie say. They contribute supplies for the “Blessings in a Backpack” program that provides food to children on the weekends. The Early Act/First Knight program furnishes a character curriculum to local elementary schools, instilling the qualities of honesty, care, and compassion in area children while incentivizing them to demonstrate these skills daily.
Every year, Santa makes a visit to the Rotary’s annual Christmas breakfast, bringing gifts to kids in our community. They provide access to leadership conference opportunities, exchange student sponsorship opportunities, and college scholarships to graduating seniors. And recently, they became the new sponsor of Boy Scout Troop and Pack 102.
But people of all ages benefit from the Rotarians’ work. They raise money to purchase fans in the summer and heaters in the winter for the elderly. They work hard to benefit the community by caring for community outdoor spaces. At Boerne Lake, they planted trees and built a boat ramp along, and they installed the fishing dock at Joshua Springs Park and Preserve. Their annual Arbor Day celebration in conjunction with Burkett Arbor Care and the City of Boerne has planted over 200 trees in the last seven years.
ARTICLE BY JENNIFER EDWARDSSusie and Joe like to point out that one of the Rotary’s first projects was providing the first Jaws of Life equipment to Kendall County EMS in 1972. And since then, they have continued their service through projects like providing a refrigerator
Founded in January 1973 with 20 members. Now, almost 50 members and two spin-off clubs.
Arbor Day celebration has planted over 200 trees since 2017.
for Hill Country Family Services that allows them to keep vital medicines cold. Their longest single project — from 2003 to 2005 — raised funds to help build the building for Hill Country Mission for Health.
Local commerce benefits from the organization’s work as well, such as when they raise and lower flags for businesses on Main Street on holidays, and when they organized the Boerne Strong campaign during the COVID19 pandemic by raising funds to assist impacted businesses and their employees. These are just a few reasons the Noon Rotary was awarded the title “Nonprofit Organization of the Year” in 2021 by the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce.
They are a vibrant organization full of giving individuals that meet every Friday at noon at The Kronkosky Center. Of course, they also make time for fun and fellowship with social gatherings like holiday parties and wine tours.
Everyone is invited to meet them at the 50th-anniversary celebration Chamber mixer on June 8th. See our Events section for details.
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THE EXPERTS AT VITALITY TESTOSTERONE & WEIGHT LOSS SHARE THEIR TIPS TO HELP YOU LIVE YOUR BEST, HEALTHIEST LIFE TODAY!
For more than a decade, Dr. Jamie Jaqua and Jason Hinojosa have been deeply involved in various aspects of the medical community. Their primary focus now is on helping men and women optimize their health through testosterone replacement and weight loss. In April, they opened Vitality Testosterone & Weight Loss, fulfilling the need for this type of specialized care in the Boerne area.
Dr. Jaqua’s passion for helping others achieve their weight loss and fitness goals motivated her to open this clinic with Jason. Jason enjoys helping men reach their full potential and perform better in all aspects of their lives. Together, they want to help the community by providing personalized treatment plans to fit the individual needs of their patients. From testosterone replacement therapy to medically-supervised pharmaceutical weight loss with semaglutide, Vitality Testosterone & Weight Loss offers fully-customized services to each and every patient. Their human growth hormone peptides, injectable vitamins, and IV therapy help with overall well-being while also providing weight loss and anti-aging benefits. Jason and Dr. Jaqua are enthusiastic about helping people optimize their health, restore their vitality, and live their best life now.
Here are Dr. Jaqua and Jason’s top tips for men to be healthy and stay strong:
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2. Don't be afraid to seek medical attention. A trip to the doctor's office could be life-changing. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, call for a consultation. A simple blood test done right at the clinic can determine if your testosterone levels are low. At Vitality, you may be able to get your treatment started in 24-48 hours and start feeling better fast. Taking the initiative to call for a consultation is the first step in the process of living your best life now.
3. Be your own advocate. Doctors need all the information in order to adequately evaluate and treat your condition. It is important to be forthcoming about all your symptoms and be honest with your doctor. If you have been struggling to lose weight
on your own with diet and exercise, you may need medical assistance. It is not easy to make lifestyle changes without support, and you may have an underlying medical condition that is hindering your progress. Scheduling your consultation is the first step to success.
4. Be proactive. Even if you don't have signs or symptoms now, being overweight or having low testosterone levels can cause many serious medical conditions in the future such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Take the initiative now instead of waiting for issues to arise in the future. Losing weight and optimizing testosterone levels can help prevent these serious medical conditions and greatly improve your quality of life.
5. Live a healthy lifestyle. Remember to get eight hours of sleep every night, drink eight glasses of water a day, eat a healthy, balanced diet, and get at least thirty minutes of exercise a day. These daily habits will help improve and maintain your health. Implementing these small positive changes will go a long way toward helping you feel your best.
Visit Vitality Testosterone & Weight Loss, located at 28711 I-10, Boerne, TX 78006, and live your best life now.
In the heart of Boerne, you will find a business dedicated to the finest of trims and the closest of cuts. “Dedicated to giving you the best haircut and grooming experience possible,” they say. Good to Go Barbershop is all about serving Boerne with top-of-the-line barber and grooming services and nothing less.
Owner Javier Eneque is no stranger to cutting hair. In fact, Javier says he has been cutting hair since he was 4 years old. He said that while cutting hair did begin as a hobby, Javier’s experience of discovering how to turn his hobby into a vocation was crucial, but it wasn’t exactly easy. Javier served for four and a half years and completed
three tours in the U.S. Marine Corps. And when he got back, armed with a newfound sponsorship from Veterans Affairs, he completed school.
Since then, Javier has continued learning and practicing so that now Good to Go is able to execute almost any cut you can imagine. Javier says he and his staff are committed to making their clients look and feel their best, and they offer more than 10 unique cuts and shave services to do just that. Javier and his team do everything from basic trims to mohawks to precise face shaves.
So what looks are men feeling these days? Javier says these are his most popular requests:
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Traditional : Keep it simple and professional. The sides and top are trimmed to keep the look natural but clean. This cut works for virtually any type of hair and is versatile and easy. You can wash-and-go, or apply some styling product to elevate the look.
Of course, you can always go for that mohawk.
Traditional
Skin Fade: For a more trendy look, the skin fade is the go-to style for many these days. While it can work for a man of any age, it’s most popular with younger men, so it definitely gives a more youthful appearance. The key to a skin fade is the blend: it starts with very short hair near the neck and smoothly transitions to volume on the top. It’s versatile too in that you can choose the length for the top so it exactly matches your overall look.
While he has a deep passion for cutting hair, Javier says that his daily interaction with his customers is his favorite part of his work as a barber. He says there is something special about the trust between barber and customer, and he’s happy and proud to have made friendships with his clients. That’s important because he says that he and the barbershop “plan to be here for a while.”
Good to Go Barbershop offers both appointment and walk-in services. Find out more at goodtogobarbershop.com.
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When he says he’s been fishing since before he can remember, he’s almost telling the truth. It may sound like the start of another fish story, but the way Remington Stewart tells it, he landed his first fish on an outing to Boerne Lake for his fifth birthday.
“That’s actually when I caught my first fish, and it’s just been up since then,” the 14-year-old recalls. “It was pretty fun, and now I’m hooked on it.” (He doesn’t even acknowledge the pun.) Since then, Remington has made a bit of a name for himself in the local fishing community. He’s a member of the Bass Club of Champions and was recently named “Angler of the Year” for 2022/2023 by the Faith Angler Network.
Supported by his family — dad Michael, mom Gretchen, sister Riley, and brother Ryker — Remington now competes in tournaments year-round and casts his line all over Boerne, South Texas, and the world. Fishing is not a solitary sport, he says. “One of my favorite parts about it is whenever we have tournaments, it’s not just my partner and me, it’s our school team.”
Don’t misunderstand — Remington likes to win. He’s currently dreaming about landing a 10-pound bass to one-up his friend. He says when it comes to fishing, being patient and trusting your gut are key. But ultimately, “It’s the people for me. There are so many good people involved that I know… It’s just one big community, and I get to be a part of it.”
It makes sense then that we asked Remington to share his favorite local (and beyond) fishing spots and give us the tips we need to know to be a future bass pro — or at least feel like one for a long weekend.
PROS:The water is very clear; not many people fish here.
CONS: Stay clear of people swimming and recreating
FISH: Large-mouth bass, bluegill, catfish.
TIPS: Keep it simple: if you use worms and a small hook and you can catch anything.
PROS:Lots of space along the river for fishing
CONS:A lot of people go there to swim or hike, so it can be difficult fishing for novices.
FISH:Trout, bass, bluegill, catfish.
TIPS: Enjoy an experience-focused fishing trip, and take the opportunity to introduce kids and others to fishing.
PROS:Huge diversity of fish; can fish in the surf, from piers and jetties, or take a boat off-shore.
CONS:Fishing spots can become crowded.
FISH:Trout, flounder, penfish, snapper, dogfish, and so many more!
TIPS: Local shrimp can be a very effective bait; make sure to be aware of your surroundings — swimmers, boaters, etc.
PROS:What’s not to love about a trip to a tropical destination?
CONS: It could be outside your comfort zone.
FISH:Tuna, mackerel, amberjack, shark, and more.
TIPS:Connect with a local guide. Whether they have a huge yacht or a small boat, they know the area and can show you how to enjoy it.
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JUNE 3RD
CIBOLO NATURE CENTER |
7:00 PM
The Moondance outdoor concert series continues! This month, local folk-rock band Down for the Count will “stomp and holler” their signature blend of Americana, Bluegrass, and Classic Rock out under the oaks. Tickets are $15 for non-members or $10 for members. You can purchase tickets or find out more at cibolo.org/calendar/ moondancejune2023.
JUNE 3RD
Aid the Silent 5K Walk/Run
MAIN PLAZA, BOERNE | 8:00 AM Get out and get moving at the 5th Annual Aid the Silent 5K Walk/Run! While you enjoy a brisk morning of fitness with your family and friends, you’ll also be supporting deaf and hard-ofhearing kids and teens in our community. Mosey over to aidthesilent. com/5K to find out more.
JUNE 8TH
FROST BANK, 1300 S. MAIN ST. | 5:00 PM
The Boerne Noon Rotary Club celebrates 50 years of service in Kendall County. The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce hosts its After 5 Mixer in honor of the local nonprofit’s service to our community over the past five decades. You can find more information on the “Chamber Events Calendar” page at business.boerne.org
Get in touch by heading over to our landing page to connect: CityLifestyle.com/Boerne
A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.
Sure, your dad or your uncle or your best friend’s third cousin twice removed swears they know how to do BBQ best. But we turned to the actual professionals at Klein Smokehaus to tell us how to get that seasoning and smoke just right.
INGREDIENTS:
Meat
• 1 8-10lb bone-in or boneless pork butt
Wash
• 1 part water1 part apple cider vinegar
Rub
• 5 tbsp salt
• 4 tbsp butcher grind black pepper
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp Ground Garlic
• 2 tsp chipotle powder or chili powder
Sauce
• Your favorite
01. Wash the butt with water/apple cider vinegar mixture. It doesn’t take a lot, just baste the outer surface of the meat.
02. Apply the thoroughly mixed rub liberally to all outer surfaces of the butt. If you use boneless, rub the bone void.
03. Set pit temp to 250º and smoke your butt for four hours. For an indirect smoker, don’t worry about turning. If cooking on direct heat, place it on the edge of the coals. Check and turn the butt as needed.
04.At four hours, you’ll have good smoke penetration. You can wrap your butt using foil or butcher paper if desired. At Klein’s, we don’t wrap — a lot of bark on Texas pulled pork is a good thing.
05.Smoke for three to four more hours or until desired tenderness. To check, use two forks to separate meat; if you have easy, tender separation, you’re done. Or use the bone pull test: clean pulled bone is money.
06 . Remove your butt, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
07. Shred using two forks pulling in opposite directions, or you just use your hands. Bark will be mixed into the inner tender goodness. Add your favorite BBQ sauce. You can add to taste or 3/4 cup to 1lb of cooked pork. Don’t over-sauce.
Pop a top on a cool one and enjoy!
ARTICLE BY JESSI EDISON
