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Austin police track down Moran Passersby rescue fugitive’s daughters from burning vehicle

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In the early morning hours Thursday, Austin police captured fugitive Aurelio Moran after he jumped out an apartment window attempting to elude the law. A Boerne resident, Moran, 30, Monday fled the scene of a fiery crash on FM 1376 in Kendall County, leaving behind his three injured daughters who were rescued

by passersby. Although on parole on a possession of dangerous drugs charge and wearing an ankle monitor, Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Allen Meyer said the type Moran wore only indicated when he left or returned to his residence and didn’t have GPS capability. With help from major providers AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, law enforcement personnel used cell phone pings to track

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February 20 Bill Barnard Michael Flynn Neil King Stanley Linder Dana Loewen February 21 John Creswell Sammye Reagan Sandra Riley Kathryn Wisenbaker February 22 Conner Anderson Harvey Blackson Tom Cassidy Emilie Castander Gordon Marshall Dora Salinas Clarence Schaeffer February 23 Carrie Astoria Gail Biggs Doris Gerber Lupe Martinez Henry Paine Tom Richter James Roumillat February 20 Daniel & Susan Gudas February 23 Donald & Adrienne Lees Stanley & Yolanda Powers Garry & Lorna Spellman

Deaths Harbin Jane Anderson Thomas ‘Tom’ Wyatt Jordan Irma Rogge

For complete obituaries, see page 2A and online at www.boernestar.com.

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Cibolo Creek provides accommodations in the heart of Boerne, with individualized therapy programs that enable one to return home quickly.

See FUGITIVE, page 17A

Comfort ISD trustees approve bond refunding; expect to consider Head Start later

Champion’s Delaney Carter dribbles during this week’s playoff game vs. Highlands. The BHS girls were also in action. For playoff results, see pages 13A-15A.

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brush. Meyer said Moran was driving at a high rate of speed - and with a flat tire when he lost control of the vehicle. The car slid off the right side of the roadway in the 400 block of FM 1376, struck an embankment and rolled twice. Since Moran left the scene and no evidence was found in the burned car, police couldn’t determine if alco-

Moran to an apartment in Austin where he was apprehended while trying to escape at around 1 a.m., Feb. 19. Passersby rescued the three girls from Moran’s 1995 BMW passenger car at about 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 after it rolled and crashed on a wet road in central Kendall County. According to witnesses, Moran stood by watching and, after the girls were pulled from the vehicle, disappeared into the

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Elliott Lozano shot a layup during half-time at the Special Olympics basketball game Feb. 12. This year marked the first time the Boerne Hot Wheels, a wheel chair basketball team, played during the event. More photos on page 17A. Star photo by Carline Schwartz

‘Big Game’ draws big crowd Boerne Special Olympics hosted its ninth annual “Big Game,” a basketball event at the Boerne Champion High School gym Feb. 12. This year a wheel chair basketball team, Boerne Hot Wheels, took part in the games for the first time. The team’s exhibition program was a big part of the halftime show. Those interested in volunteering with Boerne

Special Olympics or enrolling their loved one or child with special needs, can call Boerne Special Olympics Director Jenny Cashion at 210-279-0663. In order for people to be a Special Olympics athlete, they must be at least 6 years old and possess an intellectual disability. Cycling season for the Special Olympics team is expected to start in a few weeks.

Comfort Independent School District trustees unanimously approved refunding about $10 million of the 2006 bond series during their regular meeting. After the Feb. 9 meeting, Superintendent Leslie Vann said refunding the bond is expected to save the school district an estimated $1.1 million. During the meeting Vann also gave an update on work needed on the district’s facilities. Last month trustees unanimously chose Stantec as the architectural firm to address district-wide repairs and establish a master plan. Last summer the CISD leadership team, which includes Vann, principals Katherine Kuenstler, Chris Yeschke and Susan Light and maintenance director Randy Hector, evaluated facilities and identified needs. “Sands Cottage, the historical building, the original middle school structure and our high school track are our four priority areas,” Vann said. “I’ve asked Stantec to look at them.” Vann said a waterline project is on schedule and ready to begin when a contract is in place and signed by all the parties involved. During a regular December meeting, trustees unanimously approved the waterline project bid. Once the waterline is in place, Comfort High School will be connected to a more reliable water source managed by Kendall County Water Control & Improvement District No. 1. The first phase of the project includes constructing a waterline and infrastructure that will connect the high school to an existing water supply north of the Love’s truck stop at U.S. Highway 87. The second phase of the project is connecting the high school to the waterline and disconnecting from its current well. The total cost for both phases of the project is estimated to be $290,000. Vann also said design work for the water-

See CISD, page 17A

CAF moves forward with Comfort strategic planning BY CARLINE SCHWARTZ

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The Comfort Area Foundation is addressing some issues named in the Comfort Community Strategic Plan, namely safety concerns regarding the Interstate 10 - U.S. 87 intersection near the Love’s truck stop and understanding area nonprofit roles for addressing some of the plan’s objectives. The strategic plan, published in September, was created to identify Comfort’s greatest needs and figure out ways to address them. The plan was formed based on input collected during public forums and the CAF’s steering committee, as well as data

from a communitywide survey. Last spring the CAF called on Opportunity Strategies, an economic development and community-planning firm, to perform the survey and collect data. CEC, a civil engineering firm, recently conducted a traffic count at the I-10 and U.S. 87 intersection near the Love’s truck stop for the CAF at no charge. CAF Vice President Gary Lindner said safety at the I-10 and U.S. 87 intersection was considered a communitywide concern. He also said the traffic count results are currently being reviewed. “When we had the community meetings, the roundtables and surveys the intersection’s safety was a

consistent concern,” Lindner said. “There were other concerns, but that one seemed to be repeated by residents more than any other topic from a quality of life standpoint. That’s why we tried to get on that one as quickly as we could.” Don Durden, CEC founder and president, grew up in Comfort and said the traffic count will provide a basis for deciding how to make the interchange safer and more efficient. “If you know how many cars and trucks go through an intersection per hour or per day, you will know how many lanes you need and other features of the intersection that can make it operate more effectively,” Durden said. “The traffic count

provides a basis to plan for future growth.” Next week CEC officials will meet with members of the CAF and county officials to further discuss traffic count results and determine next steps. On Feb. 10, the CAF hosted a meeting for area nonprofits at the Comfort VFW Hall to explore opportunities for them to help achieve some of the strategic plan objectives. Most of the discussion focused on two of the eight objectives in the plan: quality of life - community preservation and youth engagement. “The idea was to get nonprofits together so that they can work better together,” Lindner said Now

See COMFORT, page 17A

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

OBITUARIES Thomas ‘Tom’ Wyatt Jordan Jan. 11, 1989 - Feb. 7, 2015 On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, Thomas Wyatt Jordan passed away at his ranch in Sonora. He was 26 years old. Tom was born in San Antonio on Jan. 11, 1989. He is the son of Edward E. Jordan, Jr., and the late Mary Gayle Glimp Jordan. He lived in and around Boerne most of his life. Tom is best described by his family and friends as sweet, charismatic, kind Jordan and loving. He enjoyed outdoor activities with his beloved dog, Rusty. He never met a stranger, everyone was his friend no matter how young or old. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need and was always ready with a helping hand. He loved to make his family and friends laugh, we will miss his silly sense of humor. He could do anything he attempted from creating things with his hands to flying an airplane. His favorite hobby was welding and he was good at it. He loved to watch movies, his favorite was “The Gladiator.� His motto was “Smile and Be Happy!� Tom has left us way too early and will be missed by so many. Tom graduated from Boerne High School in 2006, was a member of JROTC and Boy Scout Troop 407 for three years. He attended pilot training school in Kerrville. He also held a ranching interest in Sutton County, Sonora, where he and Rusty spent much of their free time. Tom is survived by his father and stepmother, Ed and Janice Jordan of Boerne; his grandmother, Sarah “Big Momma� Jordan of San Antonio; brothers Stuart and wife Lisa Jordan of Boerne and Gabriel L. Davis of San Antonio; nephews Trent A. Jordan of Boerne and Clinton and Derek Flores of Boerne; aunt Jennifer Mery of San Antonio; uncle, Guy Wyatt Askew of Von Ormy; stepsister and brother, Lisa Hartig of San Antonio and Brett Hartig of Houston; cousins Kelli Mery of Houston, Paul Mery and wife April of San Antonio and Jordan Mery and wife London of San Antonio; and lastly his dog, Rusty. Heartfelt thanks to Mary Adele and Jerry Don Balch, Nancy Davis, Anita and Keith Hudson and Anna and Brady Johnson of Sonora. You all have truly been a blessing to our family. To all of Tom’s friends we are forever grateful for your love and support. On Saturday Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. a gravesite memorial service will be held at Sonora Cemetery, Sonora with Father Chris Roque officiating.An additional memorial service in Boerne is pending.

Harbin Jane Anderson Jan. 27, 1944 - Feb. 17, 2015 Harbin Jane “Jane� Hammers Anderson passed away peacefully with her family present on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, after courageously battling cancer. She was 71 years old. Jane was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on Jan. 27, 1944, to Lillie Mae Armstrong Hammers (born in Indian Territory, present-day Lost City, Oklahoma) and Harbin Monroe Hammers (of Seligman, Missouri). Anderson Jane was an only child beloved by not only her parents, but also by her many aunts, uncles, grandparents and great-grandparents. Her childhood was steeped in Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas, and included very fond memories of traveling from Fayetteville, Arkansas, to her family’s beloved summer home in Seligman, Missouri, to gather with loved ones often. She enjoyed train travel as a child, as her father worked for Frisco Railroad his entire career. Jane met her husband, Jerry Hunt Anderson, while they were both students at the University of Arkansas, and they were married for 47 years. After marrying in 1967, on the University’s campus, Jerry’s career took them through many moves. Jane always put down roots and made a home wherever they were. Jane and Jerry raised their children primarily in Louisiana, Texas and Canada. Jane was a wonderful wife and mother. She lived for her family and treasured every moment, big or small, with them. Her husband, parents, three children, three in-law children and seven grandchildren were her greatest investment and joy. She dedicated her life to their support, success and happiness. She had the dearest and most loyal friends of anyone, “collecting� them like treasures through the moves and the years. A longtime Methodist, Jane was very involved in the life of the church and faith. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Armstrong Hammers, her father, Harbin Monroe Hammers, and her granddaughter, Faith Jane VandeBerg (born in St. Louis, Missouri). She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jerry Hunt Anderson of Fair Oaks Ranch; her son and daughter-inlaw, Brett Alan Anderson and Amy Walker Anderson of Fair Oaks Ranch and their two children, Walker Hunt Anderson and Jane Ann Anderson; her daughter and son-in-law, Jennie Caroline Anderson Grau and David Andrew Grau of The Woodlands and their two children, Benner Andrew Grau and Hayden Hunt Grau; and her daughter and son-in-law, Lauren Suzanne Anderson VandeBerg and Dr. James Robert VandeBerg of Fair Oaks Ranch and their three children, Clayton James VandeBerg, Suzanne Jane VandeBerg and Charlotte Caroline VandeBerg. She is also survived by loving extended family members and dear, lifelong friends who will miss her spirit, loyalty, friendship and “old soul.� Jane’s children would like to thank their father for his steadfast, compassionate care of their mother over the last two and a half years. The family would like to thank The START Cancer Center, Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs and the three wonderful caregivers who provided the excellent, loving care that Jane received. Visitation will be held at Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home, 111 E. Rosewood Ave., Boerne, on Friday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 205 James St., Boerne, on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2p.m. Interment will follow at Boerne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries, 243 W. Bandera Rd., Ste. 133, Boerne, TX 78006 or to First United Methodist Church of Boerne, 205 E. James St., Boerne, TX 78006. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www. ebensberger-fisher.com and select the Obituaries tab. Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne. % 2OSEWOOD s "OERNE 4EXAS s WWW EBENSBERGER lSHER COM

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Irma Rogge Jan. 11, 1925 - Feb. 17, 2015 Irma Rogge left her Boerne home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at the age of 90. She was born to Roque and Victoria Garza in Laredo on Jan. 11, 1925. Irma is survived by her children, Jeanette Allen, Carol Motsch, Fred Rogge and Harold Rogge Jr. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 18 greatRogge grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Harold Rogge Sr.; her brothers Miguel Garza and Roque Garza; and her granddaughter, Debbie Buckelew. Irma was a kind-hearted, loving woman who enjoyed spending time with her family, reading her favorite books and listening to music. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 203 Stonegate S., Boerne. Interment will follow at the Boerne Cemetery. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ebensbergerfisher.com and select the Obituaries tab. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made in Irma’s memory to Hill Country Family Services, 118 S. Advogt, Boerne, TX 78006 or the Kronkosky Place, PO Box 1039, Boerne, TX 78006. Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne.

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KCRW to hear from toll road opponent Kendall County Republican Women will meet March 10 at Kronkosky Place in Boerne. Meet-and-greet begins at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m.. Guest speaker will be Terri Hall, founder of Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF), who will talk on “Your Freedom to Travel is at Risk� - the inefficiencies of TxDOT, the dangers of establishing toll roads in Texas and the failure to allocate proper funds to roads. Hall is a homeschool mother of nine, turned citizen activist in three sessions of the Texas State Legislature, has spoken at national conferences and appeared on national news programs, such as the Lou Dobbs Show, Fox News and CNN’s American Morning. The meeting is the 47th anniversary of the KCRW so cake, small sandwiches, coffee and water will be served.

Funding available for Household Water Well System Grants USDA Rural Development has announced the availability of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) grant funds to be competitively awarded for the Household Water Well System (HWWS) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2015. RUS will make grants to qualified private non-profit organizations to help establish lending programs for homeowners to borrow up to $11,000 to construct or repair household water wells for an existing home. The notice of funding availability was published in the Feb. 10, Federal Register, page 7404, online at www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/ FR-2015-02-10/pdf/201502680.pdf. Obtain application guides and materials for the HWWS Grant Program electronically or in paper format from: 1. www.rd.usda.gov/ programs-services/ household-water-wellsystem-grants. 2. Write Water Programs Division, Rural Utilities Service, STOP: 1570, Room 2233–S, 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250–1570 or call (202) 720–9589. The deadline for completed applications is April 13. Applications must be postmarked or timestamped electronically on or before the deadline. Late applications will be ineligible for grant consideration. For additional information, contact the USDA Rural Development Texas State Office at 254-7429789.

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Community Wilking takes path to Eagle Scout To demonstrate the Boy Scout Oath and Promise, Jordan Wilking wanted to do an Eagle Leadership Project that many in Kendall County could use and enjoy for generations. He chose to build a new walking path and construct a cedar bench at Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area. The new path provides visitors additional opportunities to enjoy the natural area; birders have a new observation site, and hikers have a place to sit and observe wildlife. The path is almost onequarter mile long and connects the Fossil Ridge to the Old Field. Bordered with rocks and logs found on site, the 5-foot wide path meanders through the Fossil Ridge canyon, then uphill through a hummingbird observation area. Design assistance was provided by Kendall County park staff and Kristen Scheller, a professional geologist and founding director of Kendall County Partnership for Parks. Jordan spent more than two months laying out and prepping the path by removing rocks, stumps and vegeta-

tion. He returned with his team to place the rock and log borders, remove larger rocks and level the ground. A cedar bench was constructed with the assistance of his two grandfathers who are also involved in scouting. Jordan placed the bench under a buckeye tree creating a space for hummingbird observation and a shady resting spot. “I am glad I did a project that serves a Kendall County park, allowing people to use it for years to come. It felt good to do this project with a great team of family, friends and troop members,” the Scout said. Jordan, a member of Troop 185 chartered by the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in Boerne, has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for more than eight years, earning 21 merit badges and becoming a member of the Order of the Arrow. He is a sophomore at Champion High School and enjoys outdoor sports, especially ATV offroading. Scouts interested in Eagle Projects in Kendall County parks should email info@ kendallcountyparks.org

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New Shanghai Circus brings acrobatics to Boerne Feb. 26 is the night Boerne “puts up the big top” to welcome the Chinese acrobats of the New Shanghai Circus! After a sold-out house for the Canadian Brass in January, Boerne Performing Arts is looking to change things up a little with a family show that will delight children of all ages. The ancient Chinese tradition will meet 21st century stagecraft with an elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers. A daring demonstration of strength, balance and agility has hypnotized audiences around the globe as the New Shanghai Circus defies gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. Each year, the organization continues to expand its offerings and this high-energy experience will include the razzle, dazzle of brightly colored costumes, elaborate lighting and technical talents of the traveling troupe of acrobats. Numerous sponsors have made this colorful display of international talent possible, including Authentic Custom Homes LLC, Jefferson Bank, the GVTC Foundation, Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation, the Boerne Star and H-E-B. They have all provided support for this evening show along with a special For Kids program during the school day that will benefit over 1,000 local students from Boerne, Bandera, Comfort and Fredericksburg. To date, over 10,000 students have experienced a special school show by visiting artists at no cost to any of the students, thanks in part to these sponsors. Tickets are available at w w w. B o e r n e P e r f o r m i n gArts.com or by calling 830-331-9079. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. in Boerne’s state-of-the-art Champion Auditorium, 201 Charger Blvd. Adult tickets are $30, $40 or $60. Student tickets are $20.

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Viewpoints Wow, hard to believe February’s almost over! February on the Hill Country Mile in Boerne is a romantic place to be. We may not be as glamorous as the Magnificent Mile in Chicago but we have significantly more charm – shopping, dining, gallery-hopping – what’s not to love! The Boerne Convention and Visitors Bureau keeps a running list of all of the special events in Boerne, so I encourage you to sign up on their website to get their event notices and details. We have a tremendous arts community here in Boerne. The Boerne Performing Arts 2015 Season is off to a wonderful start – The Canadian Brass performance was terrific. I am told there are still several tickets available for the remaining shows, which include the Shanghai Circus on Feb. 26 and Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway on March 15. BoernePerformingArts.com is your source for more details and to purchase tickets online or call Melissa Milton at 830-331-9070. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated two young athletes of the year at a city council meeting. Congratulations to Riley Scheidt and Derek

Nasis for being recognized as the 2014 athletes of the year in Boerne. Our Boerne Parks and Recreation Department coordinates an incredible number of sports and recreation programs for area youth and adults – there is something for everyone from swimming to skateboarding. The new 2015 Parks and Recreation program book, which lists all of the youth, adult and community education programs that are available, is out now and registration is open for spring events. The guidebook is on the city’s website, www. boerne-tx.gov . I want to publicly congratulate two of the city’s star employees. We have over 200 terrific city employees who are committed to making Boerne the best it can be. Paul Barwick is our special projects director and handles some of the city’s premier special events such as Dickens on Main and other Hill Country Mile efforts. He is completely engaged in coordinating our new public art program and his efforts are visible on many of our public assets such as our beautiful trail system.

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Paul was recently honored with an award for all of his work by the Boerne Chamber of Commerce. A lot of you know Paul, and I hope you will thank him for all he does the next time you see him. Last month, the Boerne City Council also recognized Melissa Grace our deputy city secretary. She has just completed the state’s requirements to become a certified Texas Municipal Clerk - one of 765 certified clerks in Texas. We now have three of these certified clerks working diligently to ensure that city business is conducted according to all state laws and with superior accountability and transparency. To any of you who knows Melissa, please congratulate her, too. The Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne has won another award. The

Texas Municipal Library Directors Association has given our library the 2014 Achievement of Excellence award for demonstrating service excellence in 10 different areas. Our library features a hugely successful summer reading program, outreach to schools and senior residential centers, cultural programming, cutting-edge technology, an interactive website and a strong social media presence. Boerne’s library is the social hub of our city. The new amphitheater is under construction, and we are looking forward to many fantastic live performances under the stars this summer. This is the time of year when many of us attempt to get ourselves back in shape and shed those extra holiday pounds. I want to remind everybody of the terrific walking trail system we have here in Boerne. Come take a stroll this weekend in Boerne along the Cibolo Creek at River Road Park or along the Old No. 9 trail, which is actually where the old railroad tracks were decades ago. In just a few months the Old No. 9

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San Antonio and Bexar County have applied to the US Fish & Wildlife Service for an Incidental Take Permit, which could set aside private lands in Kendall County as Endangered Species Habitat, preventing them from being developed. Do you support this action?

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Yes, it would keep development in Bexar County and help maintain Kendall County’s “Hill Country” ambiance. 29%

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No, it would destroy Kendall County’s right to growth. 0% ■ Doesn’t matter, the government is going to do whatever it wants. 10.1% Results of 69 votes cast as of Monday noon.

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trail will be getting a much needed make over – the existing surface will be replaced with concrete. How would you like to join me for coffee and a chat? I am working with the city’s public relations coordinator, Pamela Bransford, to schedule a monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” series and would love to visit with you at city hall when you have time. Reservations are required, so contact Pamela at 830-248-1521 if you would like to come by and share your thoughts in this small group setting. There are many of you in our Hill Country area who commute to San Antonio for work and school, and of course for shopping and entertainment. It is never a good idea to text and drive anywhere, anytime. And for those of you who drive in and around San Antonio, hopefully you have read or heard that it is now illegal to use your mobile device while driving. Also as a reminder, using mobile devices in our Boerne school zones is illegal as well. Distracted driving is dangerous, so be smart and be safe.

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February 15, 1945 Grange news Some of the members of the Boerne Grange spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Houghton on Feb. 2. The regular meeting of the Grange was held on Feb. 5 at which time plans were discussed relative to “Grange Day.” There was a discussion on pecan budding and grafting since this is the time of the year to store buds and grafts.

Big Festival The Kendall County chapter of the Camp and Hospital Council American Red Cross is making elaborate arrangements for their Big Benefit Festival to be held at the Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 17, and a large attendance is expected. A good time is assured for all, and a very worthy cause will be served.

February 17, 1955 Ye Kendall Inn opens Mr. and Mrs. G. Dewey Sanders are opening Ye Kendall Inn, which they purchased recently from Mr. and Mrs. K. Stevens. The dining room will open on Saturday, Feb. 19, and continue to remain open each day. They plan to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, a la carte and family style. D. L. Flannery, chef, will specialize in charcoal broiling and special steaks.

Eagle Pass invitation The Boerne High School Band has been invited to Eagle Pass Feb. 19 to take part in the Washington Day Parade. They will be seen marching with the Eagle Pass Junior Band, the Brackettville Band, the San Felipe Band, the Asherton High Band and the Uvalde High School Band. The concerts start at 10 a.m., and Boerne Band plays at 1 to 1:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Eagle Pass courthouse. Uvalde will play in Piedras Negras.

February 18, 1965 Chamberlain chosen queen

Presented amid a Valentine decor of hearts, glitter and pageantry were the 18 beauties vying for the honor of Kendall County Fair Queen and Princess at the Saturday evening Sweetheart Dance held at Herff Park. The young ladies elegantly attired in the latest creations gave the judges a difficult task in selecting a Queen and a Princess. The choice of Queen Gretchen Chamberlain and Princess Karen Logan was met with wild applause. Laura Lou Gass was runner up.

Flue fire causes minor damage A Sunday morning call to Boerne volunteer firemen was immediately answered. The call was made to the Ed Jonas home in West Boerne where an overheated stove caused a flue fire. Damage estimate was $50.

February 20, 1975 Catches large coyote Mr. Erwin Meckel caught another extra large, old male coyote Thursday night near his home. This makes a number of coyotes he has caught in the past nine months. In fact, we think he is the champion coyote trapper in our county and also Bexar.

Public invited to open house The Antlers Restaurant will have an open house on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. to reacquaint the public with the latest addition to the restaurant, the “Max Beseler Bar.” Hand-made of solid cherry, the old back bar and its companion counter bar were built in about 1869. It was acquired some 20 years later by Mr. Max Besseler, father of Mrs. Herbert Harz of this city.

February 21, 1985 City schools schedule half-year kindergarten Barring arrival of a windfall from Austin, Boerne’s public school kindergarten will operate in 1985-86 as a full-day, half-year program, same as this year, trustees of the Boerne County Line School District decided

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… to all the emergency personnel in the county who have been so prompt and professional in dealing with multiple critical situations in recent weeks, from catastrophic home fires to potentially fatal crashes. County and city residents are fortunate to have such highly trained rescue personnel. When you see or hear a police car, ambulance or fire truck with lights flashing and siren screaming, give them the road – pull over and wait ‘till they pass to keep them and yourself safe. And be sure to give a big thanks whenever you see any of them.

Cheers … … to the Patrick Heath Public Library staff who go the extra mile to serve their patrons. Recently a local resident came across the first of a two-part magazine article from a quarter-century ago and was anxious to find the second part. Enter library staffer Demitra Borrero who located the rest of the story through the Interlibrary Loan program. That’s a big cheer!

Jeers … … to the library patrons who feel compelled to mark their place in borrowed books with ink – or even crayons! It damages the book and the next reader really isn’t interested in knowing where you stopped reading.

Cheers… …to NBC’s Lester Holt for including Boerne in his list of most frequently mispronounced cities and towns… and for getting the pronunciation right!

Cheers ... ... to the Centurions of Kendall County for once again putting on a great Valentine’s Gala and raising funds for so many good causes.

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Viewpoints Toto, let’s not go to Kansas PROGRESSIVE VIEWS Jana Fite KENDALL COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Have you read about what’s been happening in Kansas? If you don’t know the backstory on this, let me fill you in. Kansas’ Governor Brownback ran his 2010 campaign hoping to make Kansas a “real, live experiment” in right wing politics. He was hoping to create a fiscal policy based on trickle down economics, a model that other red states could look to and emulate. “My focus,” Brownback said in a 2013 interview, “is to create a red-state model that allows the Republican ticket to say, ‘See, we’ve got a different way, and it works!’ His team flew in Arthur Lafler, who was a top advisor of Ronald Reagan, to help sell the plan to the legislature. Brownback promised to cut income taxes and said this would provide “a shot of adrenaline into the heart of the Kansas economy.” He signed a law giving one of the largest income tax cuts in Kansas’ history. This has created a huge budget deficit and has turned Kansas’ fiscal outlook into a nightmare. Those tax cuts have enabled 200,000 businesses to pay zero income taxes now, and has slashed the amount of taxes that the wealthy 1 percent pay. The largest beneficiary of these tax cuts were 20 companies owned by Koch Industries. The few dollars that you and I might benefit from with these tax cuts are chump change to them. Now, understand that when Republicans do the happy dance for tax cuts, they are not doing this for you and me. They are doing this for their puppet masters, the Koch brothers, who are slowly changing this country into their personal Fantasyland of minimal taxation. Their bottom line is greed. If they can convince you that tax cuts will cure everything that ails our country, then I have some swampland in Florida I’d like to sell you. Kansas’ $700 million budget surplus has now turned into a $238 million budget deficit. The Kansas legislature is now trying to balance their budget and they are knee-deep in the consequences of Brownback trying to keep the Koch brothers happy. There is a huge gap looming between the money that needs to be spent to keep the

state ticking and the money that has been lost due to the tax cuts. The Kansas legislature will now have to trim $600 million from their state budget in order to balance the books. Or they could always adjust those tax breaks for the 1 percent to make up some of that shortfall, right? So who gets the ax? Have you figured it out yet? There have been any number of suggestions from the Governor. Among those are: Take money away from spending on the state’s highways. Take money away from pensions. Take money away from K-12 education spending. Take money away from higher education spending. Cut tax rates an additional percentage point. Phase in more tax cuts over time. Brownback, who was once the darling of conservatives in general, and the Koch brothers in particular, is now running duckand-cover drills from angry parents who have seen their children’s classroom sizes increase. They have formed a group called Game On Kansas. And they’re not too happy at the pressure from the administration that the parent groups should have bake sales, cookie sales and candy sales in order to pay the salaries of the teacher’s aides. As a result of the cutbacks, janitors have to clean some classrooms only once every three days. Doesn’t seem like a good idea when the flu or other contagions are floating around. Not long ago, The Wall Street Journal stated that Brownback’s ideas were “more of a warning than a beacon.” Standard & Poor’s & Moody’s downgraded the state’s bond rating. Seems like there is a chilling consequence here: you and I either suffer the effects of this nonsense, or we have to clean it up. Either way, the guys who made out like bandits as a result of this legislation are quietly smiling all the way to the bank. I pity the citizens of Kansas, but they did want him and his policies because they voted him in. Now, I wonder what might happen to Texas? Revenues from oil and gas are way down. Our legislators are hankering for more tax cuts. No one wants to raise taxes on corporations or the 1 percent in any way, form or fashion. Something’s gotta give – wonder who will get the ax here? Jana Fite is a retired teacher and member of the Kendall County Democratic Club.

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FROM PAGE 4A on Monday night. Superintendent Robert Rahm, who said a full-day, halfyear program would be desirable, pointed out the extra costs for the extended kindergarten and said it has been learned the state probably will not provide the extra funding.

Business establishments reflect Boerne’s growth Boerne’s population has grown by almost 40 percent since the 1980 census was taken, and the number of business establishments inside the city has kept pace. According to figures supplied to the city of Boerne by the state Comptroller’s Office, the number of business establishments inside the city collecting the state sales tax grew from 153 in 1983 to 168 in 1984. The figures do not include the dozens of establishments located in the area, but situated outside the city limits.

February 15, 1995 12-year old girl may be charged in second death San Antonio police recommended to prosecutors Monday that 12-year old Valerie Dalton of San Antonio be charged with the death of a 4-month old infant who died of suffocation, along with his 2-year-old sister, Jan. 6. Dalton was charged Monday, Jan. 23, with the suffocation death of the 2-year old sister. The San Antonio murder

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Richard Sena KENDALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY

We’ve all heard President Obama’s comments at the National Day of Prayer breakfast; “Lest we get on our high horse, remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds in the name of Christ. In our home country, slavery and Jim Crow all too often were justified in the name of Christ.” Obama had a point; that throughout history dastardly things have been done using the cloak of religion. However, this is because humans are sinners who fall short of the glory of God. Christianity offers redemption for these sins. The Gospels speak of loving neighbors. The focus is on salvation and eternal life, not murdering infidels. Obama’s comments reflect a moral relativism, or a feeling that “We’re (Americans) not any better than anyone else.” I’m not suggesting we proclaim moral superiority. That would be arrogant. But we must remember that imitation is the best form of flattery. Throughout the Reagan and Bush eras, freedom and democracy were on the march. People worldwide sought the freedoms Americans take for granted. Reagan repeatedly stressed the importance of human dignity. His tough stance against the evils of Communism encouraged political movements such as Lech Walesa’s Steelworkers union or Soviet political prisoners. Many credited Reagan with sustaining their hopes for freedom. Reagan’s support for our military challenged our enemies, who both feared and respected him. Can anyone say that, despite his repeated apologies and efforts to “reset” relations with the Muslim world, Islamic Jihadists fear or respect Obama? Quite the opposite, they mock him. It’s absurd for Obama to equate the Crusades of 800 years ago, or the existence of slavery 150 years ago, to radical Islamic Jihad today. Martin Luther King Jr. led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in non-violent efforts to bring equality and justice to all Americans. His efforts were clearly based on teachings of the Gospels – to love neighbors and fellow mankind. Islam spread through military conquests of the Middle and Near East, the Holy Land, North Africa and Spain. Christianity spread based on the power of the Word. In the first three centuries of Christianity, countless numbers were murdered for acknowledging their faith. Only after the Edict of Milan were Chris-

developed a Boerne link when Dalton’s mother sent her to Boerne to stay with relatives following the incident. While she was visiting with local relatives, a family pet was found dead. San Antonio authorities ordered an autopsy of the dog to determine the cause of death.

Friends of Library annual book sale planned March 3-5 Books at great prices are in store Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 3-5, when the Friends of the Boerne Library have their annual book sale at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. This is the 13th year, and boxes of books are moved to the storerooms each day, but donations of books, magazines, tapes and records will be accepted right up until sale time.

February 18, 2005 Officials question county work on Cibolo parking lot An agenda item unanimously approved by the commissioners during Monday’s regular court meeting is now on hold because several citizens, including former county commissioner John Kight, voiced concern over ethics and legal issues. Monday morning, county officials voted to aide the Cibolo Nature Center by

tians allowed to openly practice their faith. In too many Muslim countries today Christians face persecution or even death, for evangelizing. Need I remind Obama that in America, we have freedom of religion? Though Christianity may have falsely been used to justify wrong deeds in the past, there is no moral equivalence today that justifies Obama’s absurd analogies. Why does he promote this moral relativism? Obama’s 2008 campaign speech to 100,000 adoring leftists in Berlin says it all, declaring, “I am a citizen of the world.” He doesn’t see himself as a son of America, a nation formed by divine providence and Founding Fathers who were overwhelmingly of Christian faith. Obama doesn’t believe that America is that shining city on a hill that Ronald Reagan spoke of; to him, we’re no better than anyone else, saying “I believe in American exceptionalism as I’m sure Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism or Brits in British exceptionalism.” Why not throw in Iranian exceptionalism while he’s at it? Who can forget that Obama needed to be coached to place his hand over his heart during the playing of our national anthem or to wear, as every other president has done, an American flag on his lapel? These may seem like petty, unimportant things to some, but I think it speaks to a larger issue, that he thinks we’re just another nation in the world, and not the beacon of freedom or hope for mankind. We’re certainly not perfect and have made our share of mistakes. But why is the far left so committed to pointing out the plank in our eyes, while ignoring the plank in the eyes of those who wish us ill? The Ft. Hood massacre was labeled workplace violence. Jihadist attacks are considered man-caused disasters. Why hesitate to call this evil? President Reagan challenged Gorbachev to “Tear down this (Berlin) wall!” Why is Obama equivocating? Maybe he has listened too long to his preacher, Jeremiah Wright, who after the Sept. 11 attacks, insisted “the chickens came home to roost, and that God not bless America, but damn America.” Wright’s liberation theology totally distorts the Gospels, and is an offshoot of Marxism, a sick ideology responsible for the deaths of over 100 million people in the 20th century alone. America needs a leader who passionately loves and espouses her traditions and values. Equating actions committed hundreds of years ago (without acknowledging the progress made) to fundamentalist Islamic violence today is asinine and unworthy of the leader of the free world. This is one time Obama’s apology would be warranted, but I won’t hold my breath waiting for it.

providing time, labor and equipment to complete the facility’s parking lot. After the item was approved, several community members raised the question of whether or not the improvements on the land, owned by the city of Boerne, will benefit the Cibolo Nature Center or the city.

This weekend’s rally the largest in the state The 28th annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Rally will be held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, Feb. 18-20. This annual motorcycle rally is organized by the Alamo City Gypsy Motorcycle Club. It is billed as the largest nonprofit bike rally in the state of Texas. As in other years, there will be live music all weekend, adult and children’s field events and an exotic or custom bike exhibit. Over 60 food and merchandise vendors will be on hand, and a church service is scheduled for Sunday morning. Free camping and hot showers are available.

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PENTECOSTAL BOERNE UNITED PENTECOSTAL 235 Frey St. • Sunday 9:30 a.m. 830-249-5993 • www.boerneupc.org Kerry Hammer, Min. PRESBYTERIAN LEON SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN 23943 IH-10 West • 698-2325 Pastor Wayne R. Urbanowski, Jr Sunday School 9-10am • Fellowship 10-10:20am Worship 10:30am PIPE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN 8598 St. Hwy. 16 S., Pipe Creek Rev. Dr. Victoria M. Isaacs, Min. ST. MARK PRESBYTERIAN 208 W. Bandera Road • 830-816-3000 or 830-249-3232 Sunday Services: Contemporary 9am-Traditional 11:10am Sunday School Classes from 10:10 - 11:00am Michael Brundeen, Minister • www.stmarktx.org TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN (PCA) Sunday 10 AM Worship, Meets at Cibolo Creek Elementary Pastor Allen Taha • (830) 815-1212 • www.trinityboerne.org QUAKERS RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, Tx (Located on the Schreiner University Campus) Sundays 10:00 am • 210-698-2592 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST LAUREL HEIGHTS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 703 W. Ashby Place • 210-732-6898 OTHER A HILL COUNTRY CHAPEL 886 Mountain View Lane • Pipe Creek, just off Hwy 46 510-4731 • www.hillcountrychapel.org Albert “Skipâ€? Marks, Minister, Nathan Marks, Youth Minister Sunday School, 9am for all ages, Morning Worship, 10am, Evening Worship, 6pm, Wednesday Bible Study, 7:30pm for all ages, First Sunday Evening of the Month is Family Night at 6pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 203 Stonegate Rd. • 830-249-7257 • www.lds.org Leon Springs Ward - 9am, 11am, 1pm • Bishop Pete Roming Boerne Ward - 11am to 2pm • Bishop Mark Swensen Fair Oaks Ward - 1pm to 4pm • Bishop Bryan Dunn CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF CENTERPOINT AND COMFORT 4 mi. west of Comfort on Hwy. 27, Comfort 995-2459 • David James, Min. CENTERING PRAYER 16 W. Highland Dr. • 210-286-4320 CIBOLO CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH 30395 Ralph Fair Rd. • 830-981-8989 • Paul Wilson, Min. COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH 745 West San Antonio, Boerne • 210-496-5096 Sundays at 10:30am, Old Rainbow Senior Center www.cbcboerne.com • Pastor Terry Parks JESUS NAME FULL GOSPEL 402 E. Theissen • 830-537-5060 • 210-699-0240 Sundays at 10am • www.reachtheharvest.com KENDALIA COMMUNITY 336-2880 FAIR OAKS CHURCH Praise & Worship each Sunday at 10:30 am Discipleship Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:30 pm 28703 IH-10 West, Boerne • 830-981-5355 ten10 Church 31007 IH 10 West, Suite 211, Boerne • 830-377-9846 Services at 10:30 am Sundays • Pastor Larry Williams THE CHURCH AT BOERNE A COWBOY FELLOWSHIP 1100 N Main, Ste 102. • 210-414-8616 • Tuesdays at 7:00 pm VIDA NUEVA BOERNE 11 FM #1376 • 249-1314

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Faith The building is set for completion in January 2016. For more information, visit www.trinityboerne.org. Artist’s rendering

Trinity breaks ground Trinity Presbyterian Church leaders broke ground on a new worship facility during a service of thanksgiving with their congregation on Sunday. From left, Assistant Pastor Bryan Villarreal and wife Erica and their children Cal, Molly and Clare; Elder Ken Williams and wife Kathy; Elder John Rooney and wife Connie; Pastor Allen Taha with wife Tracy and their children Kendall, Ethan and Brady; and Elder Danny Johnson and wife Beverly.

Trinity Presbyterian Church broke ground for its new worship facility during a service on Sunday, Feb. 15. The 11-acre property at 31 Ammann Rd. will be the site of an 11,000 square foot

Hill Country-style church building. The 285-seat sanctuary with supporting children’s ministry and classroom space should be completed in January 2016.

Trinity began meeting for worship in September 2006. The church currently meets at Cibolo Creek Elementary School and has grown to 175 members.

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When people express their anger to me about what did or did not happen to them in their church experience, I never find it difficult to identify. Religion and church has occupied the majority of my life in one way or another. Religion is both one of the primary sources of my greatest joys and one of foremost sources of my greatest sorrows. I think many of my contemporary “clergymen” would admit as much. Maybe not – but I really think so. I’ve come to believe that we just naturally expect more from Christian people. When they fall or fail, as we all do, we’re pre-programed for disillusionment – even anger. Richard Rohr addresses the problem. Referring to the necessary immature spiritual stages through which we all must pass as “the first half of life” Rohr states: “Don’t expect or demand from groups what they usually cannot give. Doing so will make you needlessly angry and reactionary. “They (churches and religious organizations) must and will be concerned with identity, boundaries, self-maintenance, self-perpetuation and self-congratulation. This is their nature and purpose. The most you can hope for is a few enlightened leaders and policies now and then from among those ’two or three gathered in my name.’” As one matures spiritually, Rohr insists “you can actually bless others in what they feel they must do, allow them to do what they must do, challenge them if they are hurting themselves

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or others – but you can no longer join them in the first half of life. “You can belong to such institutions for all the good that they do, but you no longer put all your eggs in that one basket. This will keep you and others from unnecessary frustration and anger…” Jesus, himself, expressed frustration and even anger with his own Judaism, but he never left it. He challenged and confronted it from within – not from without. The religion founded in his name, “Christianity,” took little time in manifesting the very same hypocrisies of the Pharisees that gave Jesus continual grief during his earthly ministry. Some of us have changed churches or denominations a time or two in our lives. (Some of us have fled the “Pharisees” in a previous church only to discover later that we had been the actual “Pharisee” ourselves. Oh my, Pogo!) Others choose to stay within their earliest religious traditions, come what may. It is reported today that there are as many as 41,000 Christian denominations worldwide. (Wikipedia) When I was a Baptist choirboy, the Catholics were painted by some of

our bunch as demons – or even worse. I still have a spiritual egg or two in the Baptist basket, but some Catholic theologians have blessed me personally more in the last decade than many others in a while. I’m not a Catholic, and I haven’t been a Baptist for quite a while, but I truly love ‘em both. I’m coming to believe we are living in a day when our Lord’s prayer for the unity of his church is beginning to be answered – not by all of us leaving our current church for a more perfect one, but by our love and acceptance and celebration of our different perspectives, traditions and gifts. Are you angry at some church? I’ve sure been angry and frustrated from time to time within my own particular groups – very angry. I have a hard time with the shallowness of our American entertainment-oriented “evangelical” Christianity. But, oh how much of the mercy, love, and grace of Christ I have experienced within its ranks! Guess I’m not in Rohr’s “first half of life” anymore, but like my Catholic brother, I’ve come to believe that wherever Christ is lifted up, there is always the possibility of finding those “two or three gathered in his name.” “I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it.” – Jesus Christ. 41,000 denominations! That’s a lot of shades of grace! (My apologies to those who were expecting something else from the title.)

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You can’t take it with you My son Steven is the executive director at Laity Lodge, a wonderful retreat center on the banks of the Frio River in the Texas Hill Country. The Butt family began the center in the early ‘60s. I have had the good fortune to meet many wonderful people at the lodge, both participants and presenters. One of those people is a gifted singer-songwriter, Andy Gullahorn. One of my favorite songs of Andy’s is, “The Other Side.” The lyrics repeat, “… you can’t take it with you to the other side.” In this passage from Matthew, Jesus lays the direction for our priorities. “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21) This certainly doesn’t seem to be the American way. Everybody, from fat cats on Wall Street to Joe down on Elm Street, is trying to store away money, gold and anything else that presumes to bring comfort, security and satisfaction.

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Jack Purcell There doesn’t appear to be a great deal of attention given to “The Other Side.” It is all about the here and now. A preacher friend of mine used to say that this attitude could be summed up in, “Get all you can, can all you get and sit on the lid.” In thinking about the passage from Matthew it occurred to me that one of the smartest and most effective thieves we face, is the culture in which we live. It is making a grand clandestine effort to steal our values. John Wesley said, “What one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace.” Some of you more senior folks will remember Ozzie and Harriet who slept in separate beds. Turn on your TV today and a very common theme is who can I get in bed with today. What has this kind of change in the last 50-plus years done to your value systems? The frog in the kettle

comes to mind. We slowly feel the heat rising, or in this case our values receding, and it doesn’t seem too bad. After all, look at what I have accomplished and earned. Now before anybody gets too concerned about the rights and wrongs of wealth, that is not really the issue I’m addressing. More importantly is the question of how all of our earthly goods impact our relationship with the Father? Now let’s go back to Andy’s song. You can’t take it with you …. to the other side. But Jesus said, “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” So I think the obvious next question might be, what do those treasures look like? What do we take to the other side? What Andy suggests in his song appears to be the only thing that would fit – that would be love. Not just our acts of love but our hearts filled with love. Think of it this way. Ephesians 3:19 tells us, “…and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Jesus gave us more love than we could possibly understand and when he joins all those lovers in one place, on the other side, wow what a love feast.

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The scouting programs at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Boerne recently celebrated National Scout Sunday. Scouts participated by handing out bulletins, ushering and being part of the church service. The programs at St. Peter include: Cub Scouts Pack 18, which just held their annual Pinewood Derby race, Boy Scout Troop 18, Venture Crew: a high- adventure coed program for ages 14 to 21 years and Girl Scouts. For infomation on BSA programs call John Moler at 830-368-4087.

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Calendar –––––––––––––––––––– UPCOMING EVENTS –––––––––––––––––––––– FEBRUARY 21 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF KENDALL COUNTY, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, Patrick Heath Public Library. 830-331-8730. MARDI GRAS DANCE, Friends of Comfort Public Library. Saturday, Feb. 21, Comfort Park, 7 p.m., Tickets $20 at Comfort Library or the door. 830995-2398 FEBRUARY 26 AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1 to 5:00 p.m., Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Rd., $15 for AARP members, $20 non-members. 830-249-8130. KCTXTPP TOWN HALL MEETING, 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. The public is invited. NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS, Champion High School auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 26. Tickets $30 to $60 at www.boerneperformingarts. com, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, Boerne Convention and Visitors Bureau, 830-331-9079.

FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 14 “The Last Romance,� romantic comedy, Boerne Community Theatre, 907 E. Plant, Boerne. Weekends Feb. 27 through March 14, except March 6. Tickets $12 to $20. www.boernetheatre. org or call 830-249-9166. FEBRUARY 23 TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST Hill Country Chapter, Monday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m., Upper Guadalupe River Authority’s lecture hall, located at 125 Lehmann Dr. in Kerrville. Guest speaker Jonah Evans, Texas Parks and Wildlife mammalogist on animal tracks and sign ID. 210-275-4522. FEBRUARY 28 PEC RATES AND FEES SURVEY deadline, Saturday, Feb. 28. Visit www. pec.coop/survey to take the survey. MARCH 2 CLASSES FOR DIABETICS, series of 5, begins Monday, March 2, noon to 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Boerne. Registration $25, but waived for the first 20 to register. Sponsored by Texas A & M AgriLife Extension and Wesley Nurse Health Ministries. 830-249-9343, ext. 362, or

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Life Center at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship. At 6:30 p.m. large group gathering begins. 830-249-2565. CHICKTIME, second Saturdays, volunteering time at Meadowlands, 121 Old San Antonio Rd. Boerne. 830-4462717 or www.Chicktime.com. CHILDBIRTH CLASSES, Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Space is limited; childbirth@lifesprecious.org. COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE, TEX HILL WING, meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Saturday, at Hondo Municipal Airport in Hondo. 830-669-2100 or 210-698-2054. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, George W. Kendall Chapter, NSDAR, 10 a.m., second Saturday most months September through May. 830-324-6691. DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, Joshua D. Brown Chapter, fourth Mondays September thru April, 10 a.m. Chapel of Trinity Baptist Church, Kerrville. 830-895-0788. DEMOCRATS OF KENDALL COUNTY, first Thursdays except July and August, 7 p.m. in the Patrick Heath Library. 837-537-3967 or www.kctxdemocrats.org. DIABETES 360 CLASSES, Boerne YMCA, first and third Tuesdays, 5 p.m., sponsored by YMCA and American Diabetes Association. Twice a month seminars. Divorce support group for women. First Baptist Church. Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m., ktmjoy22@hotmail.com FAMILY HISTORY PLACE, genealogical research center, 114 E. Blanco in Boerne, Mondays 1 to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; other times by appointment, call 830-331-8730. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS, third Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Menger Springs’s Cibolo House, 1000 Grand Blvd. in Boerne. Call 210734-1212 or 830-261-9363. FIRST FRIDAYS AT FIRST - First United Methodist Church of Boerne, once-a-month fellowship time for senior adults, first Fridays. Singing, devotions, a program and lunch in the Family Life Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the church at 249-2565 ext. 26. FREE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES taught by nurses from Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center, Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 830-249-9717 to register. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY of Kendall County, third Saturdays September to May, open to the public. 830-3318730 gskctx.org GLORY BABIES, BOERNE meets every third Thursday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Curry Creek Baptist Church on Cascade Caverns Road. Support group for individuals struggling with infertility and/or the loss of a baby during pregnancy and infancy. 830-537-4537 or www.ChildrenAreAGift.org. GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK Saturday evening nature programs. discovery center: skulls & skins, geocaching, SAAA star party, horned toads, bats. Park entrance fee required. 830-438-2656 for details or facebook: Guadalupe River State Park-TPWD. GRIEFSHARE, nondenominational group, biblical teaching on grief and recovery, First Baptist Church, Boerne, Family Life Building, Wednesdays through April 23. 210-373-0258. HILL COUNTRY ANIMAL LEAGUE, Mondays-Thursdays, low cost spayneuter clinic; most Saturdays, animal adoption event. HILL COUNTRY ASTRONOMERS, first Mondays, 7 p.m., Hill Country University Center, SH 290 East, Fredericksburg. heavenwatcher2001@ yahoo.com or 830-992-0181. HILL COUNTRY HIKING CLUB, Wednesdays, 9 a.m., TxDOT Park & Ride on North Main, Bring walking shoes, water, snack. HILL COUNTRY KNITTING GUILD, third Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Catholic Church Family Life Center, room 136. Call Julia Biggins-Prushing at 830-981-2442 for information. HILL COUNTRY NEWCOMERS, second Mondays except July and special

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––––––––––––––––––––––– ONGOING EVENTS –––––––––––––––––––––––– ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday at 40700 IH-10 West, on the access road adjacent to U-Stor-N-Lock, I-10 West Place. For information call 888816-8800. At same location there is a NOON meeting on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m.; Sundays at 10:30 A.M. and Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Also, there are noon meetings Monday thru Friday at the portable building at First Baptist Church. Sunday meetings at 8 p.m. St. Helena’s Episcopal Church annex, open discussion. Women’s meetings Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at St. Helena’s Episcopal Church annex. BOERNE HOPE AL-ANON, for friends and families of alcoholics whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking, Mondays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, Saxon House on Turner St. V For further information on Al-Anon, call 1-888-829-1312 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP, also other types of dementia, meets the third Monday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Kronkosky Place. Call 210-563-3569. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, second and fourth Thursdays, 10 a.m. Kronkosky Place, Old San Antonio Rd. ANGELS ALL AROUND YOU Military Ministry, first Thursdays, Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Rd., Boerne, 6 p.m. to pray for Hometown Heroes. 210-269-3166. BERGHEIM MARKET DAYS, fourth Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Callaway Rentals, BOERNE AREA MODEL SOCIETY, a group interested in radio-controlled model aircraft, first Saturdays at 9 a.m. in Boerne. Call 210-493-7196 or visit www.boernerc.com. BOERNE ART LEAGUE meets the second Tuesday each month at various locations. For information on sites and times, www.boerne-art-league.com. BOERNE CHAPTER BNI Business Referral Organization, every Tuesday, Kronkosky Place, 7:30 to 9 a.m., exchange of business referrals for men and women. www.bnisa.com or call 210-413-8229. BOERNE COMMUNITY THEATRE TEEN TROUPE meets second Tuesdays at 5 p.m at the theatre, 907 E. Blanco. Ages 13-19, 830-249-9166, information@boernetheatre.org or visit www. boernetheatre.org. BOERNE HIGH SCHOOL PTO meets at noon the second Wednesday of each month. 830-816-8751. BOERNE LOW VISION CLUB, fourth Thursday, 2 to 3 p.m., Morningside Ministries at Menger House, 1100 Grand Blvd., Boerne. Individuals with low vision and family members. BOERNE SHRINE CLUB, 6 p.m., third Wednesdays, The Hungry Horse, 109 S. Saunders St., Boerne. For reservations: 830-755-4485 or 830-249-2979. BOERNE SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB, Tuesday mornings, 7 a.m., Hungry Horse Restaurant, 109 S. Saunders St. BOERNE TOASTMASTERS CLUB, Fridays from noon to 1 p.m., Boerne YMCA. 830-816-5456. BRITISH HERITAGE ASSOCIATION meets every second Wednesday at the Madison Estates, fifth floor activity room, 8645 Fredericksburg Rd. in San Antonio, just north of Wurzbach. BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY at First Baptist Church, Boerne, an ongoing Bible study for busy women every Thursday, from noon to 1 p.m., in the office building conference room on School St. Bring lunch. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Meets the second and fourth Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Boerne. For more information, 830-249-3232. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, third Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Rd. Open to any one giving care to someone over age 60. 210-563-3569. CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a Christian 12-step recovery program for dealing with life’s hurts, habits and hangups, meets every Thursday in the First United Methodist Church’s Family

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events, at 10 a.m., in St. Mark Presbyterian Family Life Center, 208 W. Bandera, Boerne. kagiardinelli@ gmail.com, jonnakc@gmail.com. or visit www.hillcountrynewcomers. com. HILL COUNTRY PREGNANCY CARE CENTER BIBLE STUDY in Spanish on How to Study the Bible, Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 439 Fabra St. in Boerne. Call 830-249-9717 to register. HILL COUNTRY WOMEN IN BUSINESS, second Thursdays, 6 p.m. 210-416-5748. HONEY CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA Guided Nature Hike Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., approx. 2 miles and 2 hours. Bring water and comfortable shoes. Meet at historic Rust house inside Guadalupe River State Park. Visit www.honeycreekfriends.org or call 830-438-2656. Park entrance fee required. Donations to the Friends Group are appreciated. INTIMACY WITH GOD, An Intro To Lectio Divina, every Monday at 9 a.m. at the Small Chapel, 216 W. Highland Dr., Boerne. Presented by Sister Mary Agnes Zinni, OSB and Cleo Tamez. Call 830-816-8470. KENDALL COUNTY AREA DEMOCRATIC WOMEN (KCADW) meet second Thursday at 10 a.m., at Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library. Call Janice Shoemaker, 830-537-4427 or go to kcadw.com. KENDALL COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS, second Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Boerne Police Department, 124 Old San Antonio Rd., Boerne. KENDALL COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB meets first Thursdays (except July and August) at 7 p.m. in the Patrick Health Library. Call 830-537-3967 or visit kctxdemocrats.org. KC REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB, second Tuesdays, except July and August, at 6:30 p.m. Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Rd., $5, light refreshments, 210-413-0542 and reservationskcrw@gmail.com. KENDALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB, Kronkosky Place, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays of January, March, May, September, November and December. 830-537-4104, kcrctexas@gmail.com or visit www.kendallgoptx.com. KENDALL COUNTY SENIOR COALITION, every fourth Wednesday of each month at noon in the council room at St. John Lutheran Church, 217 Rosewood Avenue, Boerne. MESSIAH SOWERS, Wednesdays except the first Wednesday each month, quilting and crafts, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 9401 Dietz Elkhorn, 830-755-4398. MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) meets 2nd Mondays at First Baptist Church-Boerne from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your preschoolers for the MOPPETS program and get treated to brunch and speaker with other moms. 281-768-0332 or visit www.boernemops.blogspot.com. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m., St. Helena’s Episcopal Church annex. Call 1-800765-1266 or visit www.hcana.org NARFE meets every first Thursday at 12:45 p.m. at the Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Rd. To eat lunch at the senior center, call 830-249-2114 by 9 a.m. NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF TEXAS Boerne Chapter, first Tuesdays, September-November and January-May, 7 p.m., Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. Socializing at 6:30 p.m. QUILTING, NEEDLE CRAFTS AND SWEDISH WEAVING FOR SENIORS 55+, Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m., Health and Wholeness Center, 216 W. Highland, Boerne. 830-816-8470. SENIOR LUNCH by Trinity Tea Time, every Wednesday at 11 a.m., RSVP, groups welcome, Fernbrook Estate, Exit 538 off I-10. Call for directions: 830-249-3730. ROTARY CLUB OF FAIR OAKS RANCH, Wednesdays, noon, but 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday, Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club. SAN ANTONIO CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE, fourth Wednesdays, La

Madeleine Restaurant, 4820 Broadway in San Antonio, 6 p.m. to eat and visit, speaker and discussion at 7 p.m. Call 210-491-0676 or email russlanerok@aol.com. SEWING CLASSES, first Thursday each month, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Morningside Ministries At Menger Springs. Bring sewing machine for a sewing project, brownies and fellowship. Classes limited to 10; reservations requested. 830-816-4512. SECOND SATURDAY, spotlighting art galleries of Boerne every second Saturday. SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Boerne chapter, 11:30 a.m. fourth Saturday most months. Lunch reservations required. Call 830-7552387 or email johnweir@gvtc.com. SPIRITUAL FORMATION GROUP, Inspiration, Inclusion, Integration, Sundays, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Alamo Hospice, 118 W. Bandera Rd., Boerne. Explore spiritual self and find centeredness. 830-816-5024 or 830388-9796. SPRING CREEK BOOK CLUB, third Thursdays, 10 a.m. at Spring Creek United Methodist Church, 28970 Old Fredericksburg Rd., Fair Oaks Ranch. For information or directions: 210545-4192. SQUIRRELS NEST OPEN HOUSE, second Saturdays, 4 to 8 p.m., shopping and chance to donate to Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation. 255 S Main St. in Boerne. TEXAS SHEEP-GOAT RAISERS AUXILIARY, first Mondays March, June, Aug & Oct. spanishgoat@yahoo.com. TEXAS OUTDOOR LIFE, faith-based organization for men with passion for outdoors, last Thursdays every month, 6:30 p.m., Boerne Civic Center, 820 Adler; free dinner and guest speaker. TEXAS SATSANG SOCIETY discussion. third Thursdays, from the book by Harold Kemp, “Spiritual Wisdom on Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel,� 7 to 8 p.m., Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main Street in Boerne. 830-2498277 or www.Eckankar-Texas.org. THREADS OF LOVE, non-profit organization provides items for premature infants in hospital care, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10 Cazneau Lane, off Johns Road in Boerne. Call 830249-5575. HILL COUNTRY TOASTMASTERS, Thursday mornings from 7 to 8 a.m. Contact Cindy Arledge at 210-414-7522. or visit www.hillcountrytoastmasters.com. TUESDAY FAIR OAKS LADIES BIBLE STUDY, 9:15 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. For more information, call 830-5356035 or 210-373-0258. VFW POST 688 meets second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Boerne Civic Center, 820 Adler Rd. www.vfwpost688.org or www.facebook.com/vfw688. WATER AEROBICS CLASSES FOR SENIORS 50+, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.; Noodle Aerobics Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30 p.m.; Health and Wholeness Center pool, 216 W. Highland, Boerne. All classes 1 hour; $50 one time registration. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES, First Baptist Church-Borne, Wednesday Mornings, 9-11:30 a.m., Family Life Building; Wednesday Evenings, 6:15-8 p.m., Family Life Building. Free childcare with registration at 830249-2527. www.fbcboerne.org. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY, Spring Creek Methodist Church, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, judygoolsby@aol.com WOMEN’S HEART SUPPORT GROUP, WomenHeart of the Texas Hill Country, second Thursdays except June, July and August, 2 p.m., Boerne Hill Country YMCA. 830-249-0828 or visit www.womenheart.org. YOUNG AND RESTLESS, Christian fellowship for 20- and 30-somethings, married or single, meets monthly for fellowship, outreach and good time. 830-249-3228 or visit www.sthelenas-boerne.org. young marrieds group for couples in their 20s, First Baptist Church, Sundays at 9:50 a.m. jjweeks0713@mac. com

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The Early Learning Center (ELC) of St. Mark Presbyterian Church has been notified that the Academy for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has granted the center reaccreditation through April 1, 2020. NAEYC accreditation is part of the strategic plan of the board of directors that requires consistent improvement on multiple levels including the 10 standards involved in preparation for the assessor’s visit. The St.

Mark ELC visit was Oct. 29 and 30 last year. “Our staff has worked very hard to achieve this ‘gold standard’ for young children and we appreciate the help of so many. Our ELC ministry to young children and their families owes its existence and quality to the support and vision of our church. Many friends throughout the community have helped to reach this standard, which requires years of work to achieve. This year the staff received numerous com-

mendations with the letter of reaccreditation.� Visitors are always welcome. To arrange a tour call the center, 830-249-3813. To review the NAEYC standards, see www.naeyc.org. St. Mark ELC is also a Texas Rising Star for the Alamo Workforce Solutions. The center operates on the Boerne Independent School District calendar and welcomes the community to visit! Families will find additional information at www.stmarkelc.org.

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The ELC faculty, staff and St. Mark Pastor Michael Brundeen worked hard to earn reaccreditation from the NAEYC.

HCMH’s Jayne Pope recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review Summer and Brian Poole have opened a new art venture, The Shabby Palette, a unique art parlor in Boerne. They offer Paint and Sip parties, community education classes, event rentals, and more. The art parlor is at 402 E. San Antonio Street. For information on events or to book a party, call 830-331-2161 or visit- www.facebook.com/shabbypalette?fref=ts.

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A ‘LENS’ for making Social Security decisions Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income strategy. But when should you start taking these payments? You can begin accepting Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly checks will be much smaller than if you wait until your “full retirement age,� which will likely be between 66 or 67. And these monthly payments will get even bigger if you wait until age 70, at which point they “max out.� So, should you take your Social Security as early as possible and hope that the smaller monthly payments will be justified by the extra years of receiving them, or should you wait until you are older and hope that the bigger checks will be worth the delay? In weighing this decision, consider the acronym LENS, which stands for Life expectancy, Employment, Need and Spouse. Let’s look at each component: Life expectancy — If your family has a history of longevity, and if you are in excellent health, it may make sense for you to take Social Security later, when your monthly benefits will be higher. You’ll also want to consider your spouse’s life expectancy.

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Employment — If you want to keep working in your “retirement years,� be aware that your earnings could affect your Social Security payments. Specifically, if you take Social Security early — that is, before your full retirement age — your benefits will be withheld by $1 for every $2 in earned income above a certain amount ($15,720 in 2015). During the year in which you reach your full retirement age, this withholding changes to $1 for every $3 in earnings over the annual limit ($41,880 in 2015). The withheld amounts could also affect spousal benefits. However, beginning the month you attain your full retirement age, benefits will no long longer be withheld based on how much you earn. Also, Social Security will recalculate your benefits at full retirement age to account for the benefits that were withheld. In any case, if you do plan to continue working and you think you could have

significant income, you’ll need to understand the effect that earnings will have on your annual benefits. Need — In deciding when to take Social Security, here’s a key question: Do you need the money? If you can support your lifestyle for several years with alternative sources of income (such as a pension) and modest withdrawals from your investments, you may be able to delay Social Security, thereby increasing the size of your monthly payments. Be careful, though, because relying too heavily on your investment portfolio can shorten its own “life expectancy.� It’s essential that you maintain a reasonable withdrawal rate for your investments throughout your retirement. Spouse — Your decision of when to take Social Security will affect your spouse’s survivor benefit. Surviving spouses can receive their own benefit or 100 percent of their deceased spouse’s benefit, whichever is greater. So, if you were to take your Social Security early, when the payments are smaller, your spouse’s survivor benefits will also be permanently reduced. If you are older than your spouse, or otherwise expect

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your spouse to outlive you, it might be a good idea to delay taking Social Security to maximize the survivor benefits. As you think about when to take Social Security, look at your decision through the LENS described above. It could help clarify your options.

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Reports LAW ENFORCEMENT The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department, Kendall County Sheriff’s Department and the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. An arrest should not imply guilt or innocence which will be decided in court at a later date. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830-249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830249-9721, the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department at 210-6980990 or Kendall County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-348-LEAD (5323) or kc-crimestoppers.com.

BOERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT February 13 Noon, 100 Kenwood – A woman reported jewelry was stolen around the end of November or first of December. 2:01 p.m., Main & Blanco – No one was injured when a city truck and a Jetta collided. 2:48 p.m., 200 Lohmann – When parental child custody issues erupted at an elementary school, lawyers were called to settle the matter. 3:21 p.m., I-10 south exchange – A caller reported seeing an 18-wheeler push a car off the road, but both vehicles kept going. 3:27 p.m., 100 Winding Path – A Children’s Protective Services worker called to consult with an officer. 3:43 p.m., 600 Oak Park – After a caller reported a young girl was breaking bottles in a parking lot, an officer talked to the mother who allowed her children to play outside without supervision all day. 3:48 p.m., 100 Medical – An apartment manager brought a package a tenant received from Honduras, but didn’t know who sent it. 4:20 p.m., 1600 River – No one was injured in a threevehicle crash. 4:23 p.m., 600 N. School – A caller reported receiving a scam call from someone from IRS threatening her arrest. 7:46 p.m., 100 Old San Antonio – A youth home staffer alerted police that a former resident had been transferred to a SA home, but had run away and might be heading back to Boerne. 7:55 p.m., I-10 mile marker 543 – Police couldn’t find the blue Dodge truck a caller said cut him off in traffic. 7:58 p.m., 800 N. Main – An officer saw nothing unusual after a caller reported a woman was yelling and screaming behind a business. 8:18 p.m., 100 Old San Antonio – A youth home staffer reported a resident was hitting the staff and had bitten him. The youngster was calmed down. 10:36 p.m., 200 Leather Leaf – Police couldn’t find the suspicious man reported wandering around the neighborhood. Officers handled three security checks and one false alarm and assisted an EMS crew on one call. February 14 8:16 a.m., 37100 I-10 – An officer located the owner of a wallet a caller found. 9:20 a.m., Main Plaza – After a caller complained vehicles were parked in handicapped spots without permits, an officer found a lot of people off-loading merchandise for the weekend’s sale. 9:29 a.m., I-10 & Johns Rd. – When an officer found the driver a caller said was erratic and narrowly missing other vehicles, he learned the fellow was lacking a driver’s license. 9:47 a.m., 700 River – After a man was reported asleep in an apartment complex laundry room, an officer found him and learned he was waiting while his phone charged. 10:14 a.m., 600 N. School – A man reported his father had stolen his vehicle, but was told it was a civil matter. 11:56 a.m., 1300 S. Main – A store manager reported a theft. 12:48 p.m., 100 Old San Antonio – A man brought a torn T-shirt he found on his property to the police station, thinking it might belong to three runaways from a youth home. 1:40 p.m., 1300 S. Main – The driver of a red Tundra reported doing donuts in a parking lot was talked to about his driving habits. 3:17 p.m., 1300 S. Main – A woman needed an escort to the local shelter. 4:25 p.m., 700 River –

Police were asked to check on a young man’s welfare. 4:39 p.m., 700 Rosewood – A man reported he was receiving harassing phone calls. 6:51 p.m., 1400 S. Main – When a woman reported her father had taken her motherin-law’s vehicle without permission, she was told it was a civil matter for attorney’s to unravel. 8:53 p.m., 1300 River – The man a caller suspected was poaching deer with a crossbow was actually gathering firewood. 9:54 p.m., Herff & River – An abandoned blue Camry was red-tagged. 11:09 p.m., 100 Fawn Valley – An officer and an off-duty deputy investigated the reported burglary of two vehicles at a church, but nothing appeared to have been stolen. 11:19 p.m., I-10 mile marker 543 – A caller reported a swerving small black Honda might have a drunk behind the wheel, but police couldn’t find it. 11:37 p.m., I-10 mile marker 543 – The possibly drunk driver who tried to run a caller off the road couldn’t be found. 11:46 p.m., Hwy. 46 East – Police couldn’t find the swerving small white car a caller was following. Police also responded to two false alarms. February 15 3:06 a.m., 100 Crosspoint –When an officer located the three guys a caller thought were trying to break into an apartment laundry room, they were on a balcony trying to get in the apartment their drunk friend had locked them out of. 7:38 a.m., 1300 S. Main – The temporary workers a store manager said became irate, slammed a door and threw food had left before police arrived. 7:48 a.m., 1300 River – EMS was called to treat an elderly man who got a flat tire when he went up on a concrete wall while driving on the curb. 8:14 a.m., 100 Old San Antonio – A runaway from a youth home couldn’t be found. 2:06 p.m., Bandera & Main – An officer directed traffic around a stalled vehicle the driver had locked himself out of. 4:37 p.m., 31700 I-10 – The driver of a weaving Ford pick-up that nearly forced other vehicles off the road couldn’t be found. There was also one security check performed. February 16 12:33 a.m., 400 Rosewood – Police intervened in a bottle-throwing, clothes-tossing battle between a man and a woman and convinced the man to pack a bag to stay elsewhere for the night. 8 a.m., 900 N. Main – A rock was thrown through a businesses window overnight. 1:19 a.m., 900 N. Main – Nothing was suspicious at a restaurant where a caller said a box truck was shining lights in the window. 5:54 a.m., 700 River – An officer couldn’t find the man reported sleeping in the apartment laundry room. 9:17 a.m., 100 Whisper Way – A man asked police to check on his young son’s welfare because he couldn’t contact his ex-wife. 11:07 a.m., 200 Frey – A caller said she heard a man bought a card reader and was paying waitresses to get customers’ credit card information. 3:51 p.m., 500 Adler – A caller said a man at the skatepark lit up and she knew it wasn’t a regular cigarette he was puffing on. 5:50 p.m., 100 Stone Creek – A woman reported when she complained about a young neighbor letting his rottweiler run loose, the youngster said he could do whatever he wanted. 6:09 p.m., Calk Lane – A man reported a burglary. 11:05 p.m., 100 Stone Creek – When a young man who showed up at his mother’s house in violation of a criminal trespass order began throwing things, an officer told him to leave and not return. Police also handled three security checks and two false alarms. February 17 3:02 a.m., 100 Oak Knoll – After finding an open door on a parked truck, an officer had

the owner check and found nothing missing. 3:09 a.m., 100 Oak Haven – When the officer spied a vehicle door open, she checked the neighborhood and found nothing suspicious. 3:15 a.m., 399 Chaparral Creek – The same officer found a garage door open and told the homeowners about it. They closed the door. 9:45 a.m., 300 S. School – A reported speeding vehicle wasn’t located. 12:17 p.m., 300 Menger Springs - A man reported someone stole his backpack from his truck the evening before. 12:18 p.m., 100 Lake Front – A caller reported his mother had received an IRS scam call. 1:40 p.m., Cascade Caverns – A student at the middle school was arrested for possession of marijuana and another was charged with possession of tobacco. 3:53 p.m., 100 Old San Antonio – A youth home staffer reported the three runaway teens were rumored to be hanging out at an abandoned house, but when an officer checked there was no one there. 3:58 p.m., 400 N. Main – An elevator alarm at the library was apparently false. 4:29 p.m., 1400 E. Blanco – A clerk at the driver’s license office asked for extra patrols because of the suspicious actions of a man. 4:56 p.m., Main & School – An officer directed traffic so large equipment could be moved. 6:25 p.m., 700 River – A man reported walking near an apartment was reminded a criminal trespass warning had been issued to him. 7:27 p.m., 200 E. Bandera – An officer couldn’t hear the barking dog a caller complained about. Officers also assisted an EMS crew on one call and handled three false alarms. KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT February 14 12:45 p.m., 200 Sky View Dr., Boerne - A hot spot from an earlier fire at an abandoned mobile home flared up and spread to the trees, but firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. 9:54 a.m., 100 Sansom Rd., Kendalia - A caller reported criminal mischief damage to his property. 4:44 p.m., 400 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd., Boerne - Someone complained of loud music. 6:12 p.m., Lost Valley Rd., Boerne - A man flipped his ATV and was transported to the hospital. 9:11 p.m., 539 MM, E. I-10, Boerne - Deputies pursued a vehicle traveling over 100 mph but lost it when the driver exited the interstate at Fair Oaks Ranch. 10:48 p.m., Upper Cibolo Creek Rd., Boerne - A caller complained about loud music. 11:09 p.m., 100 Fawn Valley, Boerne - Someone burglarized two vehicles in a church parking lot, but he got away when law enforcement officers pursued him on foot. Deputies also made 19 traffic stops, checked out eight traffic hazards, a DWI report, two suspicious vehicles, a suspicious person and four false alarms, helped two stranded motorists, assisted the public once, other law enforcement personnel twice and EMS crews twice and handled a welfare concern and four animal calls. February 15 12:45 a.m., River Mountain Dr. and Kreuzberg Rd., Boerne - A caller reported two men hanging around the mailboxes, but deputies patrolling the area didn’t locate them. 11 a.m., N. Hwy. 87, Comfort - Deputies arrested someone during a traffic stop. 1:50 p.m., 400 FM 473, Comfort - No one was injured in a minor, two-vehicle crash. 7:57 p.m., 400 Paradise Point, Boerne - A woman threatened to throw her husband out of the house. 8:50 p.m., N. Hwy. 87, Comfort - A truck wrecked into a truck stop tire shop, and caused a fuel leak. Deputies also made 29 traffic stops, checked out three traffic hazards, a DWI report and five false alarms, assisted other law enforcement personnel once and handled a civil matter and four animal calls.

February 16 2:36 a.m., 800 Avenue A, Comfort - A pit bull chased a cat under a vehicle and bit off a light, tore off a fender and broke a coolant hose trying to kill the cat. The dog owner agreed to pay for the damage. 8:35 a.m., 31000 W. I-10, Boerne - Someone reported a vehicle on blocks had its the tires and wheels stolen. 10:31 a.m., Rocky Top Rd., Boerne - A caller found a wallet. 3:16 p.m., 200 Horizon Crest - A caller lost a diamond earring. 7:03 p.m., 400 FM 1376, Boerne - After a vehicle rolled and caught fire, three minor passengers were airlifted to a hospital, and the driver left the scene. Deputies also made 17 traffic stops, checked out two traffic hazards, a DWI report, a suspicious vehicle and six false alarms, assisted the public one, other law enforcement personnel once and an EMS crew once and handled nine animal calls. February 17 8:49 a.m., Becker Lane, Boerne - Deputies intervened in a family argument. 9:33 a.m., 100 Cedar Ridge Rd., Boerne - A caller reported a suspicious vehicle, but it turned out to belong to someone doing work on a neighbor’s property. 11:25 a.m., 100 Blue Ridge, Comfort - A caller thought someone was coming into her house and taking her and her husband’s medication. 11:34 a.m., 200 May Lane, Boerne - After a caller arrived home and found her front door open, a deputy came and checked it out. All was OK, and the woman decided she hadn’t locked the door properly before she left. 11:45 a.m., 100 Pfeiffer Rd., Boerne - A caller reported a fraud on Craigslist. 1:25 p.m., 100 Scissortail Trail, Boerne - A man reported identity theft. 3:01 p.m., Hwy. 46 W., Boerne - A trespasser set up a tent on a man’s property. 5:27 p.m., 1600 River Rd., Boerne - No one was injured

in a two-vehicle fenderbender. 5:35 p.m., 300 Sharon Dr., Boerne - A man said he received threatening texts from is ex-brother-in-law. 6:01 p.m., 100 Ranger Creek Rd., Boerne - A woman reported identity theft. 7:50 p.m., Winchester Dr. and Remington Dr., Bergheim - A caller complained of loud music, but a deputy didn’t locate it. 8:21 p.m., N. Hwy. 87, Comfort - Deputies arrested a man reported as suspicious. 11:41 p.m., 400 May Lane, Boerne - A deputy stood by at a repo. Deputies also made 16 traffic stops, checked out two traffic hazards, two suspicious vehicles, a suspicious person and two false alarms, helped a stranded motorist, assisted the public once and handled two civil processes and eight animal calls.

February 12 7:45 a.m., 28300 Quadrille Lane - An officer dispatched an injured deer. 11:06 a.m., 29700 Grand Turf - Officers intervened in an argument between a homeowner and a contractor. 12:59 p.m., 31300 Keeneland Dr. - A man reported his passport lost. Police also assisted an EMS crew once, removed a deer carcass and handled two animal calls.

FAIR OAKS RANCH POLICE DEPARTMENT February 10 10:51 p.m., 8900 Fair Oaks Pkwy. - A driver wasn’t injured when her vehicle struck a deer. 4:34 p.m., Country Club - A resident reported his golf cart stolen from the No. 1 tee box on the Blackjack course. Police also checked out a traffic hazard and a false alarm, removed two deer carcasses and handled three animal calls.

February 14 9:22 a.m., 9000 Fair Oaks Pkwy. - A man reported his dog stolen from the back of his truck in a parking lot. Police also checked out a traffic hazard, removed a deer carcass and handled a welfare concern and an animal call.

February 11 10:45 a.m., Front Gate and Fair Oaks Pkwy. - No one was injured in a minor, twovehicle crash. 12:27 p.m., 29400 Ralph Fair Rd. – When some toys fell out of the back of a pickup truck, an officer helped the driver retrieve the toys from the roadway. 3:42 p.m., 29000 Angel Fire - A resident reported getting a relative-in-jail scam telephone call. Police also checked out a traffic hazard and a false alarm, helped a stranded motorist, removed a deer carcass and handled three animal calls.

February 13 9:12 a.m., 7900 Fair Oaks Pkwy. - An officer removed a roadside sale sign that violated a city ordinance. 5:01 p.m., Meadow Creek Trail and Ralph Fair Rd. - A resident said someone cut his back fence. Police also made a traffic stop, checked out a traffic hazard and handled four animal calls.

February 15 8:57 a.m., 8700 Fair Oaks Pkwy. - An officer dispatched an axis deer that had two broken legs. 12:36 p.m., Pimlico and Preakness - A resident complained about a pickup truck parked near the corner of her property because it spooked her horse, but an officer told her the truck was legally parked on a public road. 6:42 p.m., 30400 Ralph Fair Rd. - During a traffic stop, officers arrested a man for driving while intoxicated. 8:31 p.m., 9000 Fair Oaks Pkwy. - A pickup truck backed into another vehicle in a parking lot, but no one was hurt. Police also made a traffic stop, checked out a suspicious person and a false alarm, assisted other law enforcement personnel once and EMS crews twice and handled two animal calls.

PUBLIC NOTICE KENDALL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, STATE OF TEXAS DOES HEREBY GIVE PUBLIC NOTICE THAT: HOMEOWNERS Persons who own their residence on January 1, 2015, have changed homesteads since January 1, 2014, or have become eligible for additional exemptions since last year may claim their home as a residential homestead by filing an Affidavit of Exemption with the Chief Appraiser. Those homeowners who have previously applied need not re-apply unless their residence has changed. Mobile home owners must attach a copy of their title to the application. DISABLED PERSONS Persons who are disabled under Social Security law are entitled to additional exemptions on their residential homestead. Disabled applicants must apply with Kendall Appraisal District and furnish a determination letter from Social Security. PERSONS WHO ARE OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE Persons who are over 65 years of age or disabled persons may file for additional exemptions and a ceiling on school and county taxes for their residential homestead if they become 65 during 2015. Over – 65 persons should apply for this exemption at the appraisal district office. Over – 65 persons are also eligible to defer paying the tax on their residential homestead if they wish. The taxes continue to accrue during the deferral along with an interest rate of 8% annually, but no attempts will be made to force payment during the deferral. Details and an application may be obtained from Kendall Appraisal District or the State Comptroller. DISABLED VETERANS Persons who have been declared disabled by the Veteran’s Administration are eligible for additional exemptions on property they own. The declaration letter from the VA is mailed annually, but the appraisal district only needs a copy in the first year of eligibility or if the percentage of disability changes. FARM AND RANCH OWNERS Farmers and ranchers may be entitled to receive an alternate method of appraisal determined by the farm income to the property. This method is available to farms and ranches commercially raising crops and livestock or which are used as a wildlife habitat under state guidelines. An application for agriculture use value and additional information is available from Kendall Appraisal District. It is only necessary to refile if requested to do so by the Chief Appraiser. Agriculture forms are due by April 30, at Kendall Appraisal District office. EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS Exemption applications for all property tax exemptions including total exemptions for charitable, religious and other total exemptions may be obtained from Kendall Appraisal District, 118 Market Avenue, Boerne, Texas (830)249-8012 or through the State Comptrollers Office at 1-800-252-9121. BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY State law now requires the filing of a rendition declaring what types of business personal property that a person or company owns. Failure to file the rendition before April 15, 2015 will result in a 10% penalty. If a fraudulent rendition is filed a 50% penalty is mandated. A rendition can be obtained from Kendall Appraisal District, 118 Market Avenue, Boerne, Texas, (830) 249-8012. A 30 day filing extension is available upon written request. THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM: Shelby Presley, Interim Chief Appraiser Kendall Appraisal District 118 Market Avenue Boerne, Texas 78006

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Questions, part 5 As you continue the adventure with your friend into powerful questions that help anticipate the “what ifs,â€? let’s do a review. Questions offered in previous articles may draw out the person to assess a situation. Questions that help clarify can be especially powerful. Those questions prepare you to utilize questions that evaluate, explore, offer examples, elaborate and set the stage for perspective on the fun in the process. Other powerful questions (modified from Co-Active Coaching by Laura Whitworth) were covered in previous columns inviting you to give a “for instance,â€? build history, encourage you to implement some action and integrate what you have come away with so far. You then moved on to expanding your learning, options available, desired outcomes discussed, all wrapped up with an overarching perspective. You and your friend are now ready for focused questions on planning, predictions and resources. Planning • What do you plan to do about it?

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Sharon Benedict MS., ACC

• What is your game plan? • What kind of plan do you need to create? • How do you suppose you could improve the situation? • Now what? Predictions • How do you suppose it will all work out? • What will that get you? • Where will this lead? • What are the chances of success? • What is your prediction? Resources • What resources do you need to help you decide? • What do you know about it now? • How do you suppose you can find out more about it? • What kind of picture do you have right now? • What resources are available to you? Here is where you both get down to the real life daily strategies for having those dreams and goals come true. The only way to get there

is through planning, doing a little predicting of outcomes and where it will all lead, and seeking viable resources to fill in the blanks. Your friend may need to expand the learning and application curves along the way. In my the final article next week on “Questions to ask your friend� you will round out questions on what happened since your last session together, touch on any lingering obstacles stopping your friend, summarize your time together and discuss any actionable commitment and timeline your friend is ready for. Remember, your role is being his or her friend and an active listener with no personal agendas. Your friend’s responses say, “This is my life and where I want to be.� Enjoy the journey together. Sharon L. Benedict, is a speaker, author, and weaver. She is available for speaking engagements, free-lance writing, and custom weaving. She welcomes questions and comments at seekreachachieve@gvtc.com. Visit www.celebratingyourjourney.com.

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Wilkes celebrate 50 years William “Bill� and Glenda Wilke celebrated their 50-year wedding anniversary Jan. 30. They are originally from Fredericksburg where they were married. They lived in San Antonio for five years before moving to the Boerne area in 1970 Both are retired from management positions with civil service in San Antonio. They have two children, both graduates of Boerne High School: Tammy Brodrick and husband Charles and their children John, Ashley and James of Fair Oaks Ranch, and Chad and his wife Shanna Wilke and their children Carson and Sullivan of Bandera. Bill Wilke is involved in his exotic Barbados sheep business and enjoys spending time at their ranch near Rocksprings. He served in the US Marine Corps, was a Little League baseball coach and worked the chains at high school football games for many years. While in San Antonio he played baseball on the city league there. Glenda Wilke served as a board member on the

Bill & Glenda Wilke Boerne Turn Verein Bowling Club and a member of the Boerne High School Booster Club. In retirement years her interests include volunteer work, water aerobics and reading.

Both enjoy attending their grandchildren’s school and sports activities, hunting, visiting and having lunch with friends, taking short trips and are avid Spurs fans.

They’re coming, they’re coming Bugs are coming. With this latest spurt of warm weather, spider mites will be invading junipers, especially the low-growing varieties, as soon as it warms up just the slightest. If you see the centers of your junipers or arbor vitae start turning brown over a several-week period, it could be the mites. They can do serious damage. Use an approved miticide or general purpose insecticide and be sure to follow the directions on the container. Watch for aphids on tender new growth, especially flower buds. These are cool season bugs, but their populations will explode with warm weather. If you see lots of ants on your plants, they may be “farming� the aphids for the honeydew that the aphids exude. You can get rid of the aphids with a strong spray of water from the hose, but you’re going to have to use an insecticide to get rid of the ants. If you haven’t sprayed your fruit trees with dormant oil, you should do so this month. The sucking insects may also invade hollies, euonymus and photinias. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. Mistletoe works great hanging over a doorway around Christmas time, but if you see it in any of your trees you should remove it. It is a parasite and will eventually kill the tree if you don’t get rid of it. There are no sprays that will kill it without harming the tree. The only solution is to cut off the branch where you find it. Cut the limb off about a

LET’S TALK GARDENING

Tom Harris, PhD THE COUNTRY GARDENER

foot down the branch (toward the trunk) so that you can be sure to get all the roots of the mistletoe. Mistletoe is spread by birds that eat the berries and then “deposit� them on branches where they land later. When the ground warms up, you might see fire ant mounds around the yard. They’re just coming up for the warmth. They’ve been down there all winter if you didn’t treat the whole yard last fall. Use the individual mound treatments to control them. When they’re foraging, fire ants will venture out as far as 50 feet; so if you treated the whole yard last fall, you’re going to get probably 95 percent of them over a period of time. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. More is not better and is just wasteful. CLASSES My spring gardening classes started last week. If you’re interested, the whole list is on my website. Click on “Classes� to see them all. Again this year, I’ll be teaching at Northside ISD, Northeast ISD,\ and Kerrvlle’s Club Ed. PRUNING If you haven’t cut back the salvia gregii yet, it’s time to do it. Cut it back by about one-third to onehalf to stimulate new growth and lots of flowers. Fertilize it with about one cup of slow-release lawn fertilizer (19-5-9) or 2 cups of organic

9-2-2 and then mulch the bed. You can also cut back the Texas Sage if you want – about the same amount. POTTING UP It’s time to get your tomatoes potted up They go in the ground in the latter part of March or first part of April. Most all the good varieties are available in the nurseries now. “Potting up� means to take the small plant out of the small pot or six-pack and put it into a one-gallon container. Pinch off all the lower branches on the plant and put it into the potting soil clear up to the underside of the top leaves. This way, you will help the plant develop roots all along the stem. When you get ready to plant them in a month or so, you’ll have a root ball as big as your fist or bigger. This will give your tomatoes a much better chance of surviving in case we have a lot of rain or have an early hot spell or whatever. You can do the same thing with bell peppers. FRUIT TREES Planting the wrong variety of fruit tree is going to produce negative results and turn people off. Remember that the Texas Cooperative Extension Service from Texas A&M spends lots of money determining which plants will do best in each area. Our guy is Dr. Larry Stein when it comes to trees. You name it and he can tell you instantly which ones to buy. I have a copy if you’d like one. Send comments and questions to gardener1935@ gmail.com or visit www.thehillcountrygardener.com.

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Tuesday, February 24 – Chicken Parmesan, penne pasta, garden salad, breadsticks. Wednesday, February 25 – Hamburger steak, scalloped potatoes, vegetables. Thursday, February 26 – Taco salad & fixings, Spanish rice, pinto beans, salsa. Friday, February 27 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, wheat roll.

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Star Sports Star Sports QUICK KICKS SPORTS SCHEDULE Swim/Dive Champion & BHS *Friday – Saturday, Feb. 20-21, State Meet in Austin Basketball Girls Playoffs 2nd Rd Boerne High *Friday, Feb. 20, Boerne vs. La Feria at C.C. King, 6:30 p.m.

Owls clip Champion BHS girls smother Pearsall girls in opening round Hounds come up with 34 steals, 33 offensive boards BY KERRY BARBOZA

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BY KERRY BARBOZA Sports Editor

NEW BRAUNFELS – Champion girls basketball coach Jonathan Tate knew his team had a tough task when they drew Highlands in the first round of the 5A state playoffs Tuesday at New Braunfels.

The Owls were the No. 1 seed from their district after they went 16-0, while the Chargers were the No. 4 representative from their district. Champion never held the lead in Tuesday’s game, although they did tie it once

See GAME, page 15A

Basketball Boys Playoffs 1st Round Boerne High *Tuesday, Feb. 24, Boerne vs. Crystal City at Medina Valley, 7 p.m. Comfort High *Monday, Feb. 23, Randolph vs. Comfort at Judson, 7 p.m. Boys Golf Boerne Champion *Monday, Feb. 23, Hornet Invitational at Republic GC

Golf Girls Boerne Champion *Monday, February 23, Hornet Invitational at the Republic Boerne High *Tuesday, March 3, Comfort Invitational Comfort High *Tuesday, Feb. 24, Comfort at Blanco, 9 a.m. Boys Soccer Boerne Champion *Friday, Feb. 20, Memorial vs. Champion at BISD Stadium, 6:45 p.m. *Tuesday, Feb. 24, Champion at Alamo Heights, 6:45 p.m.

Star photo: Kerry Barboza

Charger Katlyn Ghavidel (14) drives against a Highlands defender during Tuesday’s playoff game at New Braunfels against Highlands.

Champion boys close out season Boerne Champion was hoping to defeat Floresville Tuesday night in their regular-season finale, but the Tigers were able to stave off the Chargers upset bid and win, 63-55. Champion ends its season at 6-10 in district and in sixth place. This will be the first year they’ve missed the playoffs since the school opened and it’s the first time Chargers coach Stan Leech hasn’t advanced a team to the

Softball Boerne Champion *Friday – Saturday, Feb. 20-21, Northside Tournament *Tuesday, Feb. 24, Champion at Memorial, 7 p.m.

Comfort High *Friday, Feb. 27, Mason Spring Smash COUNTY 4-H ARCHERY CLUB The Kendall County 4-H Spring Archery Club is accepting registration through the end of Feb and shooters must be at least 9 years. For info call 210.602.4531 or e-mail Wilson at craig@ wilsonwhitetails.com.

The Boerne High softball team knocked out 20 hits Monday afternoon to defeat John Jay, 11-8, in their season opener. BHS, 1-0, is scheduled to play in the SAISD tournament this weekend.

See CATS, page 15A Star photo: Chris Woerner

Victor Falcon and the Bobcats won on Tuesday night and clinched a playoff spot.

Eagles drop first-place tiebreaker game The Geneva boys will host Logos Prep on Saturday at home, 3 p.m. to open the postseason. The Geneva School of Boerne boys basketball played John Paul II Catholic High School Tuesday to decided first place in their district. Both teams finished the regular season with an 8-2 district record so Tuesday’s winner would take the No. 1 seed and the district championship, while the loser would drop to No. 2. Geneva struggled to score vs. John Paul II’s pressure defense. The Eagles had their moments and opportunities to take leads but turnovers and clutch scoring by the Guardians proved too much for the Eagles as John Paul II won the game, 54-47. The loss brings the Eagles overall record to 25-10 and

See EAGLES, page 15A

The Boerne High girls will play in the second round Friday vs. La Feria at Corpus Christi King, 6:30 p.m.

The BHS boys will open the postseason Tuesday vs. Crystal City at Medina Valley, 7 p.m. Boerne High enters the playoffs at 5-5 in district (13-19 overall) and as the No. 4 seed from 29-4A. BHS has been playing well and

has won three of its last four games as they take on Crystal City, the No. 1 team from District 30-4A who entered their regular-season finale at 9-0 in district. Boerne wasted little time taking control of Tuesday’s game, holding a 16-5 lead

See HOUNDS, page 14A

BHS rallies to win softball opener

The Bobcat basketball team entered Georgetown with a win-and-in proposition and took full advantage of the situation Tuesday night. The Comfort boys secured a playoff spot in the last regular-season game as they defeated the Georgetown Gateway Prep Gators, 61-46. Comfort will open the postseason Monday against Randolph at Judson High School, 7 p.m. The Ro-Hawks are the first-place team from District 26-3A and the Bobcats are the fourth-place representative from 25-3A. In Tuesday’s game, the Cats went on a 12-3 first-

Boerne High *Saturday, Feb. 21, Canyon Lake at Boerne, 10 a.m. *Tuesday, Feb. 24, No Game

Boerne High *Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21, Boerne Tournament

See BOYS, page 14A

The Boerne High boys basketball team wrapped up their regular season Tuesday at Lytle with a 61-37 victory over the Pirates. BHS will now prepare for the playoffs. The Hounds open postseason play Tuesday against Crystal City in Castroville at Medina Valley High School, 7 p.m.

The Comfort boys will open the postseason Monday vs. Randolph at Judson, 7 p.m.

Girls Soccer Boerne Champion *Saturday, Feb. 21, Champion at Memorial, 12 p.m. *Tuesday, Feb. 24, Alamo Heights at Champion, 7 p.m.

Tennis Boerne Champion *Friday – Saturday, Feb. 20-21, ChapMaroon Invitational in Austin

playoffs since 2000 when he was at Boerne High. Champion is 15-17 overall and it’s also the first time a Leech-led team hasn’t finished with a winning record since 1987 - all impressive streaks. The Chargers competed hard all year, but they were in a tough district. Alamo Heights, Floresville, Seguin and San Marcos all qualified for the playoffs, while

Star photo: Kerry Barboza

Boerne High’s Paige Howell (41) and Kendall Schneider (2) apply defensive pressure during Monday’s first-round playoff game against Pearsall at O’Connor High School.

Greyhounds sail away from Pirates, will open playoffs Tuesday vs. Crystal City

Cats clinch, will take on Ro-Hawks Monday

Boerne High *Saturday, Feb. 21, Canyon Lake at Boerne, 12 p.m. *Tuesday, Feb. 24, No game

Boerne High *Friday – Saturday, Feb. 20-21, SAISD Tournament *Tuesday, Feb. 24, Brennan at Boerne, 7 p.m.

HELOTES – Boerne High opened the first round of the girls basketball playoffs Monday at O’Connor High School against Pearsall. The Lady Hounds were an overwhelming favorite and played like it, opening up a 44-point lead at one point before winning, 63-28. BHS advances to the second round where they will face La Feria Friday at Corpus Christi King, 6:30 p.m. Boerne High (24-8) used a suffocating press that allowed them to score the first 14 points of the game. The Lady Mavs didn’t score their first points until there was only 34 seconds remaining in the first period to make it 14-3 after they completed a 3-point play. The Lady Hounds then scored the last 2 points of the quarter for the 16-3 lead as

See BHS, page 14A

Boerne High *Wednesday, March 4, Comfort Invitational Comfort High *Monday, Feb. 23, Blanco Invitational at Vaaler Creek Golf Club, 9 a.m.

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Monday’s game was close until the Lady Hounds exploded for 6 runs in the top of the 7th to blow it open. It was tied 2-2 in the third, and then Jay outscored BHS 4-2 in the fifth for the 6-4 lead.

The Mustangs added to their lead in the sixth by outscoring the Hounds 2-1 and were up 8-5 as they headed to the 7th, but that’s when BHS saved the best for last

See WIN, page 14A

Chargers in S.A. for softball opener The Boerne Champion softball team opened their season Monday in lousy weather against Stevens at the Northside Softball Complex. The Falcons were able to defeat the Chargers 7-4, even though Champion outhit the Falcons 10-9.

Champion starts the year at 0-1 and will return to Northside to play in their tournament this weekend and then begin district play next week. Stevens was up 3-1 after the first inning and then

See TEAM, page 14A

Charger golfers in action The Boerne Champion boys and girls golf teams were recently in action. On Jan. 27, the Champion boys placed 2nd at the Husky Invitational at the Hyatt Hill Country course. The low round was turned in by medalist Kenner

Mangold. The freshman finished with a round of 80. The Champion girls were scheduled to play in a twoday tourney, Jan. 30-31, at the NISD Spring 5A

See GOLF, page 14A

Hounds begin second round of district soccer against Texans The Boerne High soccer teams opened the second round of district play Tuesday by visiting Wimberley. The Greyhound squads both played well and picked up wins against the Texans. The BHS girls won 7-0 and the boys earned a 4-1 victory. Both teams continue district play Saturday when they host Canyon Lake in a doubleheader. The girls starts at 10 a.m. and the boys begin at 12 p.m.

Girls The Lady Hounds are 12-3 overall and 5-0 in district. Tuesday’s victory is the seventh in a row for the No. 5 state-ranked girls team and all seven wins have come via shutout. Six different Greyhounds found the back of the net in Tuesday’s match. Emily Blaettner led the team with 2 goals, while Skylar Vanover, Paige Marcell,

See SOCCER, page 15A

Champion soccer squads close out first round with big victories

Star photo: David Greenlees

Geneva School of Boerne junior David Crossland scores above his opponent in a recent game. The Eagles will host Sugar Land Logos Prep in bidistrict play at 3 p.m. on Saturday in Boerne.

The Boerne Champion soccer teams ended the first round of district play Tuesday when they took on Seguin. The boys hosted the Matadors and won 6-0, while the girls were on the road and picked up an 8-0 victory. The Champion boys are at home Friday when they host Memorial to begin the second round, while the girls visit S.A. on Saturday to take on Memorial at Edgewood Stadium.

Boys Champion ends the first round of district play without a loss. They are 6-0-2 in district and 8-1-2 overall. Champion’s defense continues to be the story of their season as they haven’t given up a goal in their last four matches and shut out five district opponents in the first round. In their three other district matches, they haven’t given up more

See MATCH, page 15A

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Area Golf League Results Memorable golf rounds are most often the times we play our best, but every golfer can tell a story about that day the worst of everything happened. We all have days we’re in the sand so much we feel like Lawrence of Arabia or we’re in the water so often we wish we’d brought scuba gear. Our days like that are hidden in our personal souvenir box, but when a great player has that kind of day it goes down in history. One of the great golf photos of all time is of Arnold Palmer standing in the rocks and surf at Pebble Beach, trying to hit his ball back onto the course. I’m sure that Bandera’s Gary Manning could tell us some entertaining stories of his own, but he won’t add the recent Good Old Boys tournament to his collection of horror stories. Manning toured the Flying L in an impressive 76 strokes and made 3 birdies on his way to a winning 8-point round. Larry Kirk of Medina and winter Banderan El Partenheimer matched each other with 7 points from 88 strokes. It was a good day to shoot 88, as winter Texan Kenny Seurer shot 88 for 6 points. Bandera’s Gene Eubank missed the memo about shooting 88 and made a putt he shouldn’t have. Eubank shot 87 to earn 5 points. Medina’s Richard Mims won closest to the hole on

No. 2, and San Antonio’s Tom McGuire was closest on No. 7. Winter Texan Bill Martinot won No. 12 and Bandera’s Travis D’Spain won No. 17. Thirty-three players made 62 total points on a great day for golf. The Flying L Men’s Golf Association held a two-man low ball tournament on Feb. 7. Larry Henson and Marc Hultz teamed up to shoot 70 and tie Gary Manning and Rick Rector for first place in the championship flight. Jesse Rodriguez and Curtis Brown took second with 72. Jim Martin and John Simmons shot 75 to tie Roy Rodriguez and Van Whatley at the top of the first flight. Terry Figgins and Jacques Fleischmann tied Kenny Seurer and Freeman Sansom for third with 77. Variety is the spice of life, and a little creative tournament formatting makes for fun golf. The Flying L Couples spiced up their play with a string tournament on Feb. 8. Every couple gets a length of string. If the ball is at least as close to the hole as the length of the string, the couple can call that shot good. The catch is that they cut off and discard a length of string equal to the length of that putt and go to the next hole with a shortened string. Strategic use of string can lower scores quite a bit. Buddy and Kathy Antwine shepherded their golf ball and string around the course in

61 strokes to win the championship flight. Ron Mercier and Betty Brister were next with 63, followed by Dewayne and Luana Pirtle with 64. String management was even better in the first flight, as Kenny and Carol Seurer shot 59 to tie Freeman Sansom and Liz McRae. J. D. and Ann Upchurch tied Don and Penny Bateman with 60. Story by Charles Prokop FAIR OAKS LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION FOLGA 18-Hole Competition - February Ace of the Month (Black Jack) 2/11/15 Ace of the Month Gross Vanessa Hersh, 86 Ace of the Month Net Susan Crimmins, 74 First Flight 1st Gross - Debbie Baum, *88/43; 1st Net - Carolyn Gill, 76; 2d Gross - Syd Muenster, 88; 2d Net - Sandra Fedor, 77; Low Putts - Donna Brady, 34 Second Flight 1st Gross - Peggy Baker, 96; 1st Net - Jan Scheele, 78; 2d Gross - Brigitte Griffith, *98/50; 2d Net - Cathie Parker, 81; Low Putts - Carol Rose, 33 Third Flight 1st Gross - Linda Armstrong, 92; 1st Net - Margaret Vreeke, 75; 2d Gross - Jennifer Guidry, *102/50; 2d Net

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- Susan Peterson, *80/50; Low Putts - Suzanne Randle, 35 Fourth Flight 1st Gross - Nancy Sikora, 107; 1st Net - Flo Scott, 81; 2d Gross - Mary Bane, 111; 2d Net - Kathy Fusco, 82; Low Putts - Mary Ann Whitney, 33 *Tiebreaker determined winner by score on back 9 minus ½ handicap

Black Jack Chip Ins (winning $2.66 each): Peggy Baker No. 17, Cathie Parker No. 5, Suzee Peterson No. 11, Sandie Quarterman No. 12, Shelley Boydstun No. 2, Flo Scott No. 2, No. 14, Sandy Sprenger No. 15 and Carolyn Gill No. 2. Black Jack Closest to the Pin: Syd Muenster No. 7, Lois Pickart No. 13, Margaret Vreeke No. 13 and Jennifer Guidry No. 17. Birdies: Lois Pickart No. 3, Vanessa Hersh No. 1, No. 12, Cathie Parker No. 5, Brigitte Barrett No. 3, Linda Armstrong No. 3, No. 17, Suzee Peterson No. 11 and Susan Crimmins No. 7. FOLGA 9-Hole Winners Ace of the Month tourney Ofelia Plante - Ace of the Month Dee Ann Raz - Low Gross Nancy Warner - Low Net Ada Goodrich - Low Putts Closet to the pin: Ofelia Plante - No.13. Doris Busch - No. 17.

BMSN 8th grade girls team closes out season with impressive victory The BMSN 8th grade girls team ended their season with a 43-5 win over Lytle. Team members are: Kennedy Caskey, Shelby Curry, Madison Ebner, Audrey Elles, Alaina Fox, Taylor Lestourgeon, Jeslyn Ochoa, Mackenzie Shill, Charlotte Spencer, Caley Teague and Ally Howard (not pictured). They are coached by Fred Navarro.

FROM PAGE 13A and scored the six runs. Taylor Moran, Raegan Bracken and Savannah

TEAM FROM PAGE 13A added two more runs in the third to go up 5-1. Single runs in the fifth and sixth frames allowed the Falcons to open up a 7-1 lead. Champion put together a nice rally in the top of the seventh and scored 3 runs, but came up short.

HOUNDS FROM PAGE 13A in the first. The Hounds edged the Pirates in the second 13-11 for the 29-16 halftime lead. BHS pulled away in the third after they scored 21 and held Lytle to 5 for the 50-21 advantage on their way to the big win.

GOLF FROM PAGE 13A Regional Preview at the Republic Golf Course. The girls were only able to play on Friday due to rainy and cold conditions on Saturday. Play on Friday was cold as well. Junior Kari Kirl was in ninth place after the first day with an 82. “This was a very impressive field and showcased the top teams in our region, and a few who will be the top teams

Hudiburgh all knocked out 3 hits apiece in the game, while Morgan Madlock drive in 2 runs. Maddie Walker went all 7 innings in the circle and struck out 7, while giving up 9 hits to get the win. Madison Boyers finished with 4 hits, including 2 doubles and she collected 3 RBI. Stephanie Crumrine added 3 hits and had 1 double, while Kamilla Tully knocked out 2 hits and Reilly Metzger finished with 1 hit. Boyers threw six frames and gave up 9 hits and 7 runs, but only 3 of the runs were earned. She walked 3 and struck out 5. Landry Harris led the Greyhounds in scoring with 11 points, James Hunter added 10 points, while Lee Deckard and Bo Moyer both netted 8 each. Dakota Cravey tallied 7, Matt Davis scored 6, Jonah Lang had 3, while Eric Smyth, Jake Webb and Bridger Navarro all totaled 2. Matt Kollman and Keaton Cox hit one free throw each. in state,” Chargers golf coach Jason Sweatman said. “There was very good competition and the girls shot their best team score of the year. I was very proud of how they played and represented Champion on Friday. I wish we could have played Saturday to see if Kari could have made a run at the title.” Also the JV boys team played at the NEISD tourney hosted by Churchill at Willow Springs and placed 2nd, while Kolton Pepper was third-place individual medalist.

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BOYS FROM PAGE 13A Kerrville Tivy, who was 23-11 overall and 10-6 in district, didn’t get in after they finished fifth. In Tuesday’s game, it was 12-12 after one quarter and pretty close throughout the rest of the game. When the third quarter ended, the Tigers were only up by 3 points at 39-36, so the Chargers were definitely within striking distance, but Floresville exploded for 24 points in the fourth. Champion almost kept pace and tallied 19 but couldn’t catch the Tigers who finished second in district. It was the final high school game for seniors Evan Wright, Patrick Fitzgerald, Austin Strange, Brandon Hull, Dillon Manz, Dillon Buchanan and Nate Bernhard.

BHS FROM PAGE 13A they headed to the second. Boerne’s press gave Pearsall fits until BHS coach Amy Ruede called off her Lady Hounds in the fourth. They came up with 34 steals against the Lady Mavs. “We pressured them at the beginning and really all the way through the third quarter and we got a lot of turnovers, but we didn’t always capitalize on our turnovers,” she said. “We just have to finish. When they make a mistake you have to make them pay.” BHS missed a few easy shots, especially early on.

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830.981.9700 Athlete of the Week Mica Schneider Star photo: Kerry Barboza

Boere Champion head Stan Leech and the rest of the coaching staff draw up a play during a recent game. The Chargers closed out their season Tuesday at home against Floresville. They would put up a shot, miss, put up another shot and miss and then grab the rebound again. They finished with 33 offensive rebounds because of that. Mica Schneider said nervous energy was why they were missing so much early on. “We wanted to come out strong and play to our potential,” she said. “At the beginning we missed a lot of lay ups, but I feel like we got our jitters out and we’ll be better next round. We were trying to do too much when we didn’t need to.” Boerne had its best quarter of the night in the second when they outscored Pearsall 25-11 for the 41-14 halftime lead. At the intermission, the Lady Hounds had forced 19

turnovers. “They didn’t have a main ball handler and couldn’t go left and we knew that going into the game,” Schneider said. Pearsall only managed 3 points in the third and Boerne scored 12 to put the Hounds ahead comfortably at 53-17. Ruede cleared the bench in the fourth, but BHS continued to score. Boerne went up 61-17 for its biggest lead of the game at 44 points at one point in the last period. Ruede said you can’t overlook anybody once the postseason begins. “We were the favorites but this is the playoffs and you never know what’s going to happen in a game,” she said.

“I think I only have two kids with a lot of playoff experience so it was good for us to play a game like this and get our feet under us and get some kids some playing time.” Mica Schneider totaled 23 points, 12 steals, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Kendall Schneider added 10 points, 6 steals and 6 rebounds. Kata Haas scored 7 points, Darla Deckard totaled 6 points, Paige Howell tallied 5 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals, Hannah Benac scored 4 points and had 5 rebounds, while Peyton Goar, Taylor Styles, Mallory Thompson and Liz Hartzler all finished with 2 points. Hartzler also hauled in 6 boards and Goar grabbed 5 boards.

Boerne High’s Mica Schneider scored 23 points, had 12 steals, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks in Tuesday’s first-round playoff win over Pearsall.

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Geneva swims at state meet Geneva School of Boerne swimmers competed in the TAPPS Division III State Swim Meet on Friday, Feb. 13, at Davis Natatorium. The boys team finished in 7th place and the girls team was 10th place. Coach Rob Inglish said, “Geneva had a very good meet with a young team. In total, the entire team of four girls and five boys qualified for the state meet. Three of the four girls were freshman. Several swimmers swam season best times and/or per-

sonal best times. There were plenty of very large teams in the meet and we (Coach Eddy Lary and myself) felt like Geneva held their own with teams two to three times our size.” Girls results *200 Medley Relay - 7th (Amanda Baum, Carissa Georgelos, Emme Owens and Savannah Mixon) *200 IM – Amanda Baum - 13th *50 Meter Freestyle – Carissa Georgelos - 7th *100 Meter Breaststroke

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Comfort Deer golf team places 2nd at tourney

– Carissa Georgelos - 4th; Emme Owens - 5th Girls team – 10th place Boys results *200 Medley Relay - 4th (Jackson Ross, Austin Salter, Davis Metzger and Lawrence Mixon) *200 Meter Freestyle – Jackson Ross - 9th *200 IM - Austin Salter - 6th *100 Meter Freestyle Davis Metzger - 10th *500 Meter Freestyle Austin Salter - 4th Boys team - 7th place

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The Comfort girls golf team played in the Ingram Warrior Golf Classic on Monday Feb. 9, their first tournament of the 2015 season. A total of 14 girls teams competed at the Schreiner Course in Kerrville. Comfort’s team of 4 had a combined score of 386 to place 2nd behind Sonora who had a combined score of 346. Comfort team members are (l-r): Hayley Butler, Rebecca Derby, Loren Nevers and Maddie Maltsberger.

Eagles district win streak now 7 years and counting

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Geneva School of Boerne swimmers relax after the TAPPS Division III State Swim Meet in San Antonio. Team members are from left: Jackson Ross, Austin Salter, Austin Owens, Davis Metzger, Coach Rob Inglish, Lawrence Mixon, Amanda Baum, Carissa Georgelos and Emme Owens. Not pictured: Savannah Mixon and Coach Eddy Lary.

Star photo: Libby Lunsford

MATCH

When the Geneva School of Boerne girls basketball team clinched the district title last week it was their seventh consecutive season to remain undefeated in district play. The Eagles have a first-round bye and will begin the playoffs next week in the second round. Team members are from back row (l-r): Coach Eric Boerboom, Mariah Lowry, Whitley Wilkerson, Mary Liz Winston, Lauren Peterson, Caroline Lunsford, Emma Ingram, Katie Drees and Coach Courtney Heady. Front row: Miranda Ward, Esther Rosheger and Addie Lipe.

FROM PAGE 13A than one goal in each match. While the defense plays well, the Charger offense hasn’t been too shabby either. In their last four shutout wins, the offense has tallied 15 goals. On Tuesday, Andrew Linnemann finished with a hat trick and scored 3 goals, while Josh McCumber, Tyler Childs and Hunter Baum all netted 1 goal. Colton Cheshier tallied 2 assists, while Linnemann, Childs and Baum all contributed one assist in the win. Robert Allen was in goal 80 minutes and came up with one save. Girls Champion’s 8-0 victory makes them 6-1-1 in district and 6-4-2 overall. Tuesday’s win is their fourth in their last five matches. It’s also their fourth shutout in eight district matches. Grace Hodo, Rachel Clarke, April Simmons, Claire Stafford, Riley Buckingham, Sydney Von Rosenberg, Savannah Clarke and Ashley Walbrick all scored in Tuesday’s match, while Simmons

Star photo: Kerry Barboza

Tyler Childs (14) and the rest of the Chargers defeated Seguin at Boerne ISD Stadium Tuesday to end the first round of district. picked up an assist. Morgan Kunz and Alexis

Sanquist were in goal and combined for the shutout.

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EAGLES FROM PAGE 13A 8-3 in TAPPS 3A District 5 play. Geneva will host a

CATS FROM PAGE 13A quarter run and never looked back. CHS won the second quarter 18-12 and was up at the half, 32-19. They out-

Geneva soccer team played Thursday The Geneva girls soccer team continued their postseason play Thursday night with a second-round play match at Our Lady of the Hills against OLH. The match was set for 6 p.m.

SOCCER Cassier Naiser, Cassidy Miller and Presley Klar all knocked in one goal apiece. Vanover, Blaettner, Isabel Girling, Marcell and Naiser all recorded 1 assist in the match. Shelby Gee was in goal all 80 minutes and came up with one save to get the shutout. Boys The Hounds bounced back from last Friday’s loss to Fredericksburg by defeating the Texans, 4-1. BHS is 8-4 overall and 4-1 in district. Fabian Johannessen was hot for the Hounds and scored all four goals, while Eric Ibarra tallied 2 assists and Kevin Rodriguez-Islas and Alonso Hernandez both picked up 1 assist. Mogens Briede played 80 minutes in goal and came up with 5 saves and allowed 1.

Submitted photo The Geneva girls soccer team advanced to the second round of the TAPPS state playoffs. They played Thursday night after winning last week in a shootout in the first round. Team members are back row (l-r): Hannah Styles, Audrey Ryden, Carissa Georgelos, Coach Alanna Almirudis, Kaila Daniels, Ruth Wacker, Maria Gray, Ericka Brell, Karlie Daniels, Sydney Shults, Tayler Zepka, Grace Zara, Caitlin Lowry and Reagan Brell. Front row: Ally Dollander and Abbey Giddens

after the Star’s deadline so be sure to check Tuesday’s paper for results. The Eagles, who are fielding a girls soccer team for the first time, won their first-round playoff match

on Saturday in dramatic fashion. After their match was tied with Sugar Land Prep Academy in Houston, they went to a shootout and Geneva prevailed after seven kicks.

Jewell wins novice wrestling state title Submitted photo

Tristen Jewell won the novice state championship for the 41-pound weight class recently. The Novice state tournament is for wrestlers with no more than two years of experience. Tristen and his brother Tanner, both of Boene, will now wrestle in the open state championship.

Star photo: Kerry Barboza

Boerne High’s Isabel Girling (right) and the rest of the girls team, along with the boys squad, were in Wimberley Tuesday to start the second round of district play. first-round playoff game vs. Logos Prep this Saturday at 3 p.m. David Crossland had a good game and led all scorers with 16 points and Zack Jonas added 13 points in the

Eagles loss. Also, Matt Blackburn and Zach Greenlees both scored 6 points each and Zach Arthur and Dyllon Gentry tallied 3 points apiece for the Eagles.

scored Gateway 29-27 in the second half to secure the 15-point win. The Gators had no answer for the Bobcat big men Colton Finke and Victor Lozano. Finke, playing in his final regular-season game, had the

team lead in points with 16 and rebounds with 7. Lozano added 12 points, while Kyle Bohlen and Jordan Van Oudekerke both finished with 9 points. Daniel Jones chipped in with 6, Victor Falcon netted 5 and Samuel Facio tallied 4.

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GAME FROM PAGE 13A early at 2-2, but Highlands just had too much speed and athleticism and used it to defeat the Chargers, 57-25. Tate, whose team finishes the year at 19-13, said he was hoping for a closer game but gave credit to Highlands for forcing the action. “I know we could have played better but a lot of that had to do with them, they’re very athletic and we were a little bit tentative at the beginning and let them get momentum and then it was tough after that,” he said. “They’re a very good

team.” The Chargers never scored more than 8 points in a quarter with 6, 8, 7 and 4 points tallied through each period. Highlands was in double figures in every stanza and was able to use a lot of turnovers to get their offense going. They pressed and played the passing lanes well. “We were trying to be too perfect instead of just playing,” Tate said. “It’s hard to fault kids for trying not to turn it over but as a result they took a little longer to make the pass and Highlands was in the passing lanes. They’re long and athletic and you had to be perfect with the pass.” Champion will graduate

two seniors in Cailyn Wilson and Delaney Carter. Tate said they’ll be missed but is excited to bring most everybody back. He hopes the experience they gained by playing this year, especially in Tuesday’s playoff game, will serve them well next season. “Hopefully the experience will help, but we’ve seen how far we’ve got to go,” he said. “The potential is there and the talent is there, but we have to work really hard to get there.” Katlyn Ghavidel led the Chargers with 9 points, Morgan Robinson added 6, Carter tallied 5, Lacy Wilburn and Madison Posey scored 2 each and Marra McCauley hit a free throw.

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Art & Conservation – artist and landowner meet Art and Conservation: Our Hidden Treasures is a biennial exhibition and sale intended to raise awareness and promote conservation of the Hill Country’s natural resources. Juried artists are paired with landowners and given access to private property to create artwork inspired by experiencing the land. In late November, I visited with artist Sondra Forrest, and Sandra Haldeman, landowner of Rancho Champa along with her husband, Bryan – both first-time participants in the program. Even though it was a blustery morning in the hills and too rainy to take photos or walk the land, we enjoyed a great visit and a review of Forrest’s work. Haldeman also drove us around the property pointing out points of interest. Once the sun came out, Forrest would take photos and then paint her work of art in the comfort of her home in Clovis, New Mexico. Haldeman found the property about seven years ago. It was the last piece of property the agent showed her and she explained, “it spoke to me.” Haldeman lives part time on the ranch and renovated the house

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a few years ago. She is a doctor and volunteers at the community clinic in Bandera. Since purchasing the property, Haldeman has taken classes at Cibolo Nature Center learning about water conservation and wildlife valuation plans. She tends a large vegetable garden, has planted more than 40 native trees, put up a large number of bird feeders, clears cedar and creates rock berms so the rain can saturate the hilly areas to allow the natural plants to grow. Forrest was born in the Texas panhandle and moved to New Mexico at the age of 3. Being a native of Texas she has always enjoyed traveling in the state. After retiring from teaching fifth grade, she took some drawing and painting classes at Clovis Community College resulting in a job offer to teach drawing. However, she ended up teaching

design elements and principles for seven years at CCC. In that timespan she also managed the art exhibits in the Eula Mae Edwards Museum on campus. Her study in design proved very valuable when Forrest and her husband created forged iron and metal artwork. The portfolio we reviewed had some amazing pieces. The artist’s favorite media are pastels and watercolors. She has been a member of West Texas Watercolor Society since 2007. “Light and shadow are everything”, she exclaimed. Her commissioned and non-commissioned portraits are very well received by the families. Most include a background in multicolors that is very striking. She also has created clay ornaments for charities. The day I visited Haldeman and Forrest was the first time they had met, but they had become great friends via email and telephone. The women were warm and friendly - I thoroughly enjoyed learning about them. I hope to visit the property in good weather and take some photos. Forrest feels fortunate to have a great place to

THE FAMILY HISTORIAN Mary Alice Dell GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF KENDALL COUNTY

handle large data downloads. However, if you are not taking advantage of a home (or library) computer to help you with your family history, you are cheating yourself of the opportunity to discover information you may not be able to find without traveling. Still afraid of computers? Do you drive a car? Learning to do that was a great deal more demanding (and dangerous) than learning to use a computer today. It required greater coordination, concentration and daring than learning to use a computer does. If a young child can do it, so can the average senior, so forget that “I am too old” excuse. And don’t ask the family “techie” to teach you the basics. They don’t understand what basics are to a senior that has not teethed on a “mouse.” Ask another senior to introduce you to basic computer usage. When you have mastered that, then input all the information you have already collected into a simple genealogy data program that will print group sheets and pedigree charts. You can download a program such as RootsMagic or Legacy absolutely free. If you want more bells and whistles you can purchase the full version for less than $30. They both tie into free familysearch.org databases. After you input your information, make note of information you are lacking and begin your exploration of genealogical websites. Consult with other genealogists or seek assistance at the Family History Place where volunteers are on duty five days a week for just that purpose. You can learn how to use the Internet for family history purposes three ways: attending classes and programs offered by various area genealogical societies; reading “how-to” data on the Internet; or in books authored by other genealogists. Your genealogy is never done – you can broaden your knowledge of all branches of your family by using the Internet. Where do you search? The answer to the second question, in what century are you searching, will affect how and where you search for information. Always start with yourself or your parents and search back in time for all the information you can find for each generation. Begin by collecting the vital records you are missing by checking familysearch. org for records in the state of

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E-mail conniemcfallclark@ gvtc.com. HCCArts develops and enriches an environment that supports and promotes awareness, appreciation, education and access to all the arts. Visit the arts council at www.HCCArts.org. ARTS CALENDAR Through March 8 – S.T.A.G.E., “Second Samuel,” Bulverde, tickets 830-438-2339. Feb. 21 – Friends of Comfort Library Mardi Gras Dance, 7 p.m., Comfort Park, Comfort, tickets $20, 830-995-2398. Feb. 26 - Boerne Performing Arts, New Shanghai Circus, 7:30 p.m., Champion High School Auditorium, tickets: www.boerneperformingarts. com, 830-331-9079, Greater Boerne Chamber and Boerne Convention and Visitors Bureau. Feb. 27 through March 14 – Boerne Community Theatre, “The Last Romance,” tickets www.boernetheatre.org or 830-249-9166.

HCCArts Partner Spotlight Boerne Professional Artists are planning their Spring Parade of Artists in April. More information will follow closer to the date. www. boerneprofessionalartists.com

Feb. 27 – Arts San Antonio, Peking Acrobats, 7:30 p.m., Tobin Center, San Antonio, tickets www. artssa.org or 210-226-2891; Champion High School Theatre OAP, “The Shape of the Grave,” 7 p.m., Champion Auditorium, www. boerne-isd.net. Feb. 28 – Happy H Ranch, Comfort, benefit for Comfort VFD, music by Susan Gibson, The Wolf Sisters, Lola Pistola, noon to 6 p.m., tickets: www.AmericanLiveMusic. com or info at: www.happyhranch. com.

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What century are you in? Which century are you in? That is a double-barreled question! One barrel refers to the time period in which you are seeking genealogical information on your ancestors. The other, which may be more important, refers to your research methodology. I recently saw a stunning pictorial illustration of the change in just the physical size of the electronic unit we use every day for communication and word processing. Remember those heavy, clunky-looking and tortoiseslow early computers? You had to “park” the hard drive before you moved one. You had the latest technology if you had more than 40 kilobytes of data storage. When we purchased our first computer for our business in 1983 commands for computer functions had to be written in DOS, although Windows 1.0 was soon introduced and was quickly followed by 3.0. Computers were not within the price range of the average person. The MAC appeared in 1984, but the IBM with its DOS system was less expensive and dominated the marketplace. Our first laptop, a Dell (of course), was purchased in 1992 with limited space and a slow speed unimaginable today. The Internet was not even on our horizon, let alone on our computer. HITTING THE ROAD That was the year we began our two-year full-time RV travels. It was also when we became interested in our family history. We both discovered that all but two surname lines in our ancestry were in this country well before the American Revolution. We began visiting places they once lived and collecting data on them. It was not until 1995 that we acquired a computer with hard drive capability to permit us to use a genealogy program called PAF to input our information. This is also about the time that limited Internet access became available. By this time, we had purchased our home just outside of Boerne and were traveling only five or six months a year instead of full time. We were able to get access at home through San Antonio. but rarely had it while on the road. By the time we finally stopped our annual wanderings in 2011, Internet access was available in our own condo-on-wheels in almost every RV park. In just the few short years since then, not only has genealogical information available on the Internet increased a thousand-fold, but the devices to access it can be worn on your wrist! Which brings us back to the original question: which century are you in? No, I am not advocating that you rush out and buy a new Mac watch or even upgrade to a phone that will

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interest. Next, search census records. You can do this free at the Family History Place, 114 E. Blanco, with the help of volunteers. The 1940 census is the latest census available to researchers. It is through census records that we often discover the names of the parents of our ancestors back several generations. That is pretty easy until 1850. The censuses taken before then did not include the name of every person in the household, but listed only the name of the head of household, usually a male. All other persons were counted by a number in the column that represented their sex and age. For example the head of household might be indicated by a 1 in the male column 40-50 and his wife in female column 30-40. The census might indicate two males between 15 and 20 and two females between 10 and 15. No names, just numbers in each category. As a researcher you get a snapshot of the family makeup at that time, and if nothing else, the earlier census may help identify the location of our ancestors in those years. Counties are the place of origin of the vital records, probate, court cases and property records. Few kept birth and death records before the 20th century. Earlier, it is the other categories of records that one must rely upon for personal information. Probate records help us establish death dates and relationships, although sometimes the names of all children or wives are not in wills. Land records can be among the richest treasure troves. When a man dies intestate (no will) or when fathers gift land to sons or to the husband of a married daughter, all heirs must sign the land sale document. Not many of these latter records are available on line today, so it is a matter of finding extracted records in books or visiting the clerk’s office in the local courthouse. The Internet does not have all the answers today. It may never have all your ancestral records available in local courthouses and libraries, where dedicated genealogists have deposited family information. It is up to you to find the full story!

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COMFORT FROM PAGE 1A (they) can advance the quality of life and youth engagement initiatives of the strategic plan.” There were 26 people representing 17 area nonprofit organizations including the 4-H Club, Comfort Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Club, Garden Club, Golden Age Center and Meals on Wheels, Comfort Heritage Foundation, Lions Club, Literary Social Club, Library, Volunteer Fire

Department, Cypress Creek Community Association, Falling Waters Homeowners Association, Hermann Sons, Hill Country Family Services, Pass It On Resale Shop, Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation and VFW Post 8569. “A lot of times there are organizations in the community, in Comfort and everywhere else, that don’t realize there are ways they can work together,” Lindner said. A number of organizations volunteered to take on projects that are aligned with the strategic plan and a list of the various initiatives are being compiled with plans to release them at a later date.

The Boerne Special Olympics team members, coaches and volunteers had their ninth annual ‘Big Game’ this year at Champion High School in front of a packed house last week. Photos by Sheri Morger, special to the Boerne Star

Zac Neill and Aaron Brown chase Adam Cashion down the court during the Special Olympics basketball game at Champion High School Feb. 12.

Annsley Wigger got pumped up for the game as she went through a tunnel of cheering teammates and coaches during last Thursday’s big game.

FUGITIVE FROM PAGE 1A hol was a factor in the crash. Two of Moran’s daughters, ages 8 and 3, were thrown from the vehicle and the 3-year-old pinned beneath it. The 14-year-old remained trapped inside. Meyer said bystanders lifted the burning vehicle and pulled the 3-year-old from under the car, removed the older girl from inside, and aided all three until emergency personnel arrived. AirVac helicopters transported the children to University Hospital, where at press time the 3-year-old remained in critical condition. The older girls were in stable condition with broken bones. The girls lived with their

CISD FROM PAGE 1A line has been completed. During the meeting, Jeremy Taylor, of BCFS Education Services, made a presentation on how a Head-Start program can be implemented in the district. BCFS Education Services is a global system of nonprofit health and human service organizations operating programs throughout the U.S., Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa. The organization also has head-start programs in Floresville, Karnes City,

mother in Boerne, and Moran had an active protective order prohibiting him from seeing them. Law enforcement officials said they didn’t know why the girls were in the car with Moran. Upon his arrest, Moran was charged with three counts of failure to stop and render aid with serious bodily injuries, three counts of driving with license invalid and causing a crash with serious bodily injuries with no insurance, and violating parole, among others. Meyer said Moran had been arrested “hundreds of times” in the past and indicated he had “a pretty big criminal history,” including numerous drug charges, burglaries and aggravated assaults. According to Meyer, Moran’s extensive criminal activities didn’t appear to be gangrelated. Atascosa, Guadalupe and Comal counties. “We’re looking at Head Start because it allows us to reach students we’re not able reach at this time within the district,” Vann said. “It will allow us to reach an estimated 60 kids.” CISD does not currently have a Head-Start program in place, so 20 students from within the district’s boundaries are bussed to Boerne to take part in the Head-Start program there, which is also partnered with BCFS Education Services. Trustees are expected to vote on a Head-Start program during a regular meeting March 19.

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Va l e n t i n e G a l a The annual Centurions Valentine Gala last Saturday at the Boerne Civic Center had a “Night at the Movies� theme. Over 300 Centurions, civic and community leaders attended the dinner that featured live music and hugely successful silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event are used for scholarships for Boerne and Comfort high school seniors and Kendall County charitable and non-profit organizations. Star photos by Frank Shubert

Cindy and Mike Glick, with Glick Agency Farmers Insurance, cowboyed up for the Centurions Gala.

Lynn Bullard hugs the red merle Australian Shepherd puppy won by Larry Maenius. It was donated by Rick and Karol Rodenbeck and Herbst Veterinary Hospital.

Tori and Word Sherrill III were all smiles at Jefferson Bank’s 50’sstyled table.

Centurion Rusty Busby, a.k.a. El Guapo, entertained the Valentine Gala crowd in the Boerne Civic Center.

Ken Neitenhoefer, co-founder of the Jefferson Bank’s Tiffany and Justin Boerner’s “I Love Lucy� enCenturions, went cowboy-style. semble earned them second place in the costume contest.

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The City of Boerne is a progressive employer located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The City offers an excellent beneďŹ ts package and competitive salaries and an opportunity for professional growth.

MANUFACTURING POSITIONS Mission Pharmacal Company, a privately held pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is seeking motivated team players to join our team for the following positions: UĂŠ Particle Technician: Produces bulk pharmaceuticals, operates machinery and equipment, handles raw materials with and without handling equipment, completes documentation, and cleans and sanitizes equipment and rooms per standard operating procedures (SOPs). HS diploma or GED and one year related experience and/or training. Certification as a lift operator preferred. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30- 50 pounds. (Day Shift/Second Shift) UĂŠDistribution Technician: Picks, packs, and palletizes sales orders and process them through the computer system. Maintains accurate inventory control and meets all safety, quality/ compliance and productivity objectives. Ensures a clean operating area. HS diploma or GED and one year related experience and/or training. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must possess forklift certification, inventory control or warehouse experience required. (Day shift) UĂŠ Plumber: Assembles, installs, repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating waster, and drainage systems. Requires a HS diploma or GED and a Journeyman license. Two years of related experience and/or commercial plumbing experience preferred. (Day shift) UĂŠ Tableting Technician: Operates machines, transfers products into containers, weighs, mixes materials, records documentation and performs basic routine maintenance. Cleans equipment and rooms per SOPs and monitor product quality. Requires HS diploma or GED and one year of related experience and/or training. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate power lift and production equipment. Must be able to lift up to 30-50 pounds. (2nd shift) Mission Pharmacal offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Apply at: 38505 IH 10 West; Boerne, TX 78006 or submit resume and cover letter to: resumes@missionpharmacal. com.

LINEWORKER I – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Responsible for performing diversiďŹ ed work, such as constructing, installing, and maintaining underground and overhead electric distribution systems at all voltages. Requirements: Knowledge of construction practices, tools, and materials used in the electrical ďŹ eld and techniques and safety practices involved in installation and maintenance of electric distribution systems; electric, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals; electronics; and mathematical applications. Be able to read maps, interpret map logic, and understand electric diagrams; demonstrate proďŹ ciency in both oral and written communication; work under prolonged periods of stress due to the hazards of electricity; climb poles to make necessary repairs; identify and choose among several alternative solutions for situations that change occasionally; interpret and apply established rules, regulations, and requirements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; be consistently alert to, and aware of safety hazards; apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record. High School graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two years of experience as an Electric Groundsman; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applications available at City Hall, Administration Department located at 402 E. Blanco. Mailing address is P. O. Box 1677, Boerne, Texas 78006-1677. Telephone (830) 249-9511. FAX: (830) 249-9264 and also on the website: www.ci.boerne.tx.us. The City of Boerne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Apply within at 1376 S. Main, Boerne, send resume to herbstvet@gvtc.com or fax to 830-249-3545

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Bandera Electric Cooperative is taking applications for a full-time Media Relations Planner and Member Relations Planner. BEC is a great place to work, offers competitive wages and great beneďŹ ts. Application deadline is February 25. Visit www.banderaelectric.com/jobs to apply.

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Comfort ISD is accepting applications for the following positions: Maintenance S u p e r v i s o r, HVAC/Electrical and general maintenance preferred. G r o u n d s / Maintenance/ Bus Mechanic: Bus Mechanic/ G r o u n d s preferred. Any department accepted. Apply online or call for more info: Randy Hector, Operations Director, 830388-0507. D r i v e r s / OwnerOps! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr exp, Great Driving record. Sunsetlogistics. com, 830-5601032 or 888-2154285.

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Field Service Tech needed for window/door company. Valid driver’s license with excellent driving record required. Seeking mechanically inclined individual who works i n d e p e n d e n t l y. Willing to train. Hourly pay plus benefits. Apply at 15421 Capital Port Drive, San Antonio. Drivers needed for delivery of fuel and propane. CDL & Hazmat required. Inquire 830-249-2416.

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P a r t - t i m e Volunteer Drivers needed for local charity clinic. Experience driving a large vehicle preferred. Call 830-2490130. P a r t - t i m e volunteers needed in Boerne and Comfort at local charity clinic. Looking for healthcare personnel, S p a n i s h translators, office support, and lab techs. Call 830249-0130 for more information.

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Admin. Position for local, established septic company. P h o n e s , scheduling, data entry, etc. M-F, 7:30am-5:00pm. Email resume: c o u r t n e y @ vdwws.com.

Help Wanted. Heavy Equipment O p e r a t o r / Construction W o r k e r . Experience is a plus. Must be willing to work. Please call 830995-2229.

L a w n Maintenance Members Needed for mowing, trimming, hauling debris. Seasonal position for 2-3 positions. Start date 3/1/15 thru 10/30/15, MonSat, 8am-5pm. No overtime available. Must be bilingual, good driving record. Send resumes to: BLL, PO Box 518, Boerne, TX 78006. Full-time position for Rider with D r e s s a g e experience at a horse training facility 15 minutes NW of Boerne, TX. Call 830796-5367, Email: jsingleton 1951@ yahoo.com. School Director, St. Boniface School, Comfort. Send resume: s t b s c h o o l comfort@hctc. net, or PO Box 676, Comfort, TX 78013. 830-9955708. Admin. Position for local, established septic company. P h o n e s , scheduling, AP, AR, payroll, etc. M-F, 7:30am5:00pm. Email resume: info@ vdwws.com.

Flagstop Café has opening for Grill Cook, starting $12/hr and up. Apply in person at IH-10 at Fair Oaks Pkwy, exit 546. Snippers, a very busy salon is looking for a FT Hairstylist. Call Marie or Leslie 830-249-4782. Tryst Salon and Boutique seeking Full-time Stylist. Call for details, ask for Rose, 830-816-5245. M e d i c a l Receptionist needed for Internal Medicine Office. 2+ yrs experience required. Fax resume to 830816-5403 or email to ruby.medcare@ yahoo.com. Large B&B seeking applicant for Reservationist/ Office with other duties. Must be energetic, o u t g o i n g , organized, good communicator and well groomed. Must be able to work a weekend day plus four weekdays. Apply in person 845 High St, Comfort, TX. MA with 3+ years experience for Family Practice. Fax resume to 830-816-5403 or email to ruby. medcare@yahoo. com.

HEAD COOK. Under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Manager, the Head Cook is responsible for the overall daily preparation of the meals served through the Center’s nutritional programs. Highly organized and able to multi-task, take initiative and work well in a team environment. K i t c h e n experience working in a high volume environment is required. Hours are 7am-3pm with some flexibility to work events as needed. Please send a cover letter and resume along with references to Nicole@rainbow seniorcenter.com.

B u m d o o d l e r ’s hiring Full & Part-time for restaurant. No penguins allowed. Apply within at 929 N. Main St.

JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Granite Publications, a family of community newspapers across Texas, is looking for entry level reporters and ad sales representatives. Experience in newspapers preferred. Excellent benefits package. Great opportunity to begin a rewarding career in newspapers and for advancement with a solid c o m p a n y dedicated to publishing quality community newspapers. Send your resume to Granite Publications, email granite@ granitepub.com. No phone calls please. EOE.

I M M E D I AT E HIRE cleaning commercial bldg in Boerne, M-S, 7-11pm, up to $10/hr. Call 210912-2803 or apply at www. marsdensouth. com.

Sear’s Hometown Store in Boerne is now hiring for Appliance Delivery and Sales. Both Fulltime, and Parttime positions available. Please apply instore at 1514 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006. Motel 6, Boerne, hiring FT & PT for Front Desk. Must have hotel experience. Apply in person. No phone calls.

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T e a c h e r Assistants, Fulltime openings. 2015-2016 school year. Early Learning Center of St. Mark Presbyterian Church, NAEYC accredited program. Contact Director, 830249-3813. O n - C a l l Substitutes needed with potential for regular hours. Training provided, Early Learning Center of St. Mark Presbyterian Church, NAEYC accredited program. Contact Director, 830249-3813.

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2007 Honda Civic, 4-door, 81K miles, $6,495. 210-867-8069.

BUILDING MATERIALS Brick, cleaned used, $500 for 2,000. Must also remove approx. 3,000 used bricks not cleaned. Call John 210-8462461.

CLASSES Music Lessons. Piano, violin, cello, voice, adult ballroom. Certified teacher, 15 yrs exp. First lesson free. 830-331-0904. pashaval@yahoo. com.

ELDERLY CARE Caregivers Needed at Visiting Angels. Call 830-4311509.

ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALES by the Golden Girls. Experienced, insured and b o n d e d . Specializing in estate sales, moving and commercial. References and free consultations. goldengirls estatesales.net. 830-739-0599.

FOR SALE 2002 CM 2-Horse Trailer with Living Quarter Plus. Call for more info. 210-378-9835.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Boerne, Texas will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM, in the City Council Chambers, located at the Boerne Police/Municipal Court Complex, 124 Old San Antonio, Boerne, Texas, to discuss the following: Public hearing: a. To consider the proposed permanent zoning of 3 Shooting Club Road, 11.762 acres, from R-A, Single Family Rural Residential-Agricultural District to R-4, Multi-Family Residential District. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETINGS The Police / Municipal Court Complex is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the front entrance of the building. Requests for special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the Planning Department at 830-249-9511.

FOR SALE Ranch King Utility Trailer, 8x20ft. Very good condition. New bed, good tires. $2,500. See at Storage Solutions in Boerne. 210823-4366. FOR SALE: 55 gallon ink drums $10, wood pallets $5 and end rolls $10. Call Granite Printing, 512-3523687, or come by 2675 CR 374, Circleville, TX. The Sisters’ Attic Thrift Store, 216 W Highland, open MondayS a t u r d a y. Donations gladly accepted. Lots of great stuff at great prices!!

GARAGE SALES 310 Los Indios, Sat & Sun, 9am5pm. Wood and iron used furniture. Moving Sale, Everything Must Go! 304 Bentwood, Fri-Sat-Sun. F u r n i t u re , TV’s, Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, Baskets, Books, P i c t u r e s , Clothing, Yard Tools, Painting Equip, Yard Art, Tons of Misc. Moving SaleDownsizing, 9 Jennifer Dr, about 4 miles west of Boerne on IH10 west frontage rd, Saturday, 2/21, 8am-4pm. Clothes, jewelry, furn, misc. YARD SALE at First United Methodist Church Boerne. Saturday, Feb 21, 9am-1pm in the church parking lot. All kinds of miscellaneous items; benefit M o m e n t u m p r o g r a m students. 10% of sales donated to charities. In case of bad westher, sale moved to the following weekend.

On behalf of the Boerne Independent School District, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, is requesting Competitive Proposals from all interested parties for the purchase of a building located at 723 Johns Road in Boerne, Texas. The building will need to be removed from the property by the purchaser no later than March 31, 2015. Proposals will be received via e-mail or fax to bidsat@bartlettcocke.com or 210-655-1337 no later than 2:00 PM on March 2, 2015. Any proposal received after this time will not be accepted. Parties interested in viewing the building may contact Jimmy Worswick at (830) 816-5504 or by email at JWorswick@bartlettcocke.com.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AT T E N T I O N FORMER BAND STUDENTS AND PARENTS! Did you know that you can donate used band instruments to SAM’S Kids and count it as a tax deduction? SAM’S Kids is in need of used band instruments for BISD students. For more information, please contact Janet D’Spain at BISD, 830-3572006 or Lori at 830-981-4536.

NO. 15-005-PR IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW OF WANDA JUNGMAN, KENDALL COUNTY, TEXAS DECEASED SITTING IN MATTERS PROBATE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WANDA JUNGMAN, Deceased, were issued on February 5, 2015, under Docket No. 15-005-PR, pending in the County Court at Law of Kendall County, Texas, to MICHAEL W. ELLEY, Independent Executor. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: MICHAEL W. ELLEY, Independent Executor Estate of WANDA JUNGMAN, Deceased c/o THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN E. BAKKE III 234 W. Bandera Rd. #129 Boerne, Texas 78006 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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Dated on this the 11th, day of February, 2015. The Law Offices of John E. Bakke III A Professional Corporation 234 W. Bandera Rd. #129 Boerne, Texas 78006 Telephone: (830) 249-7444 Telecopier: (830) 249-1012

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By JOHN E. BAKKE III State Bar No. 01610000

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ATTORNEY FOR MICHAEL W. ELLEY INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR FOR THE ESTATE OF WANDA JUNGMAN, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that SSP Beverage LLC, SSP BevCo I, LLC, Member, Robert B. “Brad” Williams, Mary E. Sullivan and Marvin David Wishard, Managers, are applying for a Wine & Beer Retailer’s OffPremise Permit with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to be located at 37101 IH 10 West, Boerne, Kendall County, TX 78006 under the trade name of Stripes No. 2495.

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John Merritt Homes presents it's newest model home in Cibolo Trails in Fair Oaks Ranch. Great four bedroom, three bath with a great open living/dining/kitchen. Excellent side porch with outdoor fireplace. This home is still under construction, so it's not too late to select some of the colors going into this home! Low Comal County Taxes & fabulous Boerne Schools! For a private tour of this home, call Susan Susan Willis at 830-388-6867. Willis

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413 Paradise Point $550,000 3 Bdr. 2.5 Baths Two Story – Master Down. Hill Country Views from nearly every room and the large covered deck. Large Master downstairs has Sitting Room to enjoy the view. Loft upstairs with Wall of Windows with Views. Bonus Room above Garage would make a nice Game Room, has lots of Storage. Island Kitchen with Granite Counters. Side Entry 2 car Garage. Gated Community with Club House that offers Pool and Willie Munsterteiger Exercise Room.

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REAL ESTATE/ LAND Why lease when you own a RV spot for less, $124 a month buys land for your RV, Medina Lake 830-4608354. M E D I N A LAKEFRONT LOT, ½ AC, water, sewer & electric already installed, 830796-3143. Will finance.

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Beautiful Hill Country views from the new custom home that you would build on this great lot. .37 acre, Located in the Gardens over Tapatio Springs. Enjoy all the amenities Tapatio has to offer. On Water and Sewer system. No City Taxes. $88,000 One of the best build-able lots in Diamond Ridge! This 3 acre corner lot has a gentle slop to build your dream home. Wonderful long view from the back of the property. Gated community! Great HOA Park. Quality Restrictions. $88,000 Willene Leeder

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1.05 Acres of prime Commercial Property for a creative Investor. Partially cleared, level lot with trees. Utilities located at lot line. Faces E. Southcross Blvd. w/ busy traffic. Approx. 800ft to W.W. White St. intersection w/Shell and Valero Gas Stations. Many Medical clinics and offices on the same street and close to SE Baptist Hospital. Could be a great location for future business growth. Across from Bus Stop and entrance to the gated Pecan Valley Height Subdivision. THIS PROPERTY IS A MUST SEE. Valerie Noia MLS #1077350 $105,000

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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