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Thank a veteran or a military person every day for their service to our country. Boerne’s Best Maxton Boerne’s Best elected mayor of FOR Stroup, Muenchow earn council spots ZACHARY-TAYLOR WRIGHT Staff Writer Unofficial Election Day results from Saturday are in, and after an expensive and heated campaign season, the city of Fair Oaks Ranch residents have elected former Place 6 Councilmember Greg Maxton as their new mayor, while Emily Stroup earned the Place 1 position and Chesley Distinguished alumni, benefactor honored by BISD Muenchow took hold of the Place 6 seat. KEITH E. DOMKE Maxton narrowly won Managing Editor the mayoral seat with 1,340 of the 2,503 votes cast in the race, taking Maxton The individuals honored on Friday afternoon by the Boerne Independent 53.5 percent. In all, about School District set true examples for others, including future generations, 31 percent of eligible voters in Fair Oaks to follow. Ranch participated in the mayoral election. BISD honored its second class of “Boerne’s Best” distinguished alumni Maxton and former Place 5 Coun- on Friday as four individuals – including three Boerne High School grad- cilmember Snehal Patel announced their uates – were recognized for their contributions that go “above and beyond candidacy after current Mayor Garry the standard in community service.” Manitzas decided he wouldn’t seek The late Arley Sueltenfuss (Class of 1954), Dr. Sheryl Lynn Fellows another term. Bishop (Class of 1970) and Sgt. Major Matthew Williams (Class of 2000) While the election remained relatively were front and center at the The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch where the close through the end, with Maxton win- luncheon and ceremony took place. The Boerne Independent School District inducted its second ning the race by 177 votes, he remained The trio join fellow Boerne High School graduates John Eddie Vogt, class of distinguished alumni on Friday. Among those hon- ahead of Patel in every county the city Class of 1947; Dr. Maxine Jett Surber Lorenz, Class of 1938; Robert ored were Dr. Sheryl Lynn Fellows Bishop, top, who received covers: Kendall, Bexar and Comal. While a medal from BISD Athletic Director Stan Leech, and Sgt. Major See ALUMNI, Page 3 Matthew Williams, above. Star photos by Keith E. Domke See FOR, Page 10 Tidwell keeps Parker gets nod in

BISD seat while BISD TrusTee FOR Place 5 after Fair Oaks ranch * Place 2 * * Mayor * Davila-Burnett Joe Tidwell 2,848 Taylor drops out Jaymie Mangelsdorf 1,094 Greg Maxton 1,340 2-person runoff now not needed Snehal Patel 1,163 * Place 3 * beats Harrison ZACHARY-TAYLOR WRIGHT KEITH E. DOMKE Jessica Davila-Burnett 2,268 * Council Place 1 * Dr Kate Harrison 1,683 Staff Writer Emily Stroup 1,340 Managing Editor A runoff election for the Place 5 councilmember David Deleranko 1,126 Incumbent Joe Tidwell retained his seat a full three-year term in 2018. seat was gearing up to take place in Fair Oaks Ranch as a Boerne Independent School District Tidwell’s opponent was Jaymie Man- when the unofficial election results from Saturday * Council Place 5 * trustee and will be joined by newcomer gelsdorf, who originally filed in Place 3, showed J.C. Taylor and Scott Parker leading the J C Taylor 1,185 Jessica Davila-Burnett on the seven-mem- withdrew because of a family situation, three-candidate race, but with neither taking more Scott Parker 906 ber board after both topped opponents on then refiled in Place 2 to oppose Tidwell. than half the votes. However, Taylor told The Star on Saturday in the 2021 general election. She received 1,094 votes, or just under 28 Monday morning he was withdrawing his candidacy, Tim Corley 308 Tidwell earned the support of 72.25 percent. which would award the seat to Parker. * Council Place 6 * percent of the nearly 4,000 district patrons “It’s a privilege to serve another term,” The news could be viewed as surprising as Tay- who voted to earn his second full term. He Tidwell told The Star on Sunday. “I think lor garnered the most votes and only narrowly Chesley Muenchow 1,345 first was elected in 2016 to fill an unex- missed the needed 50 percent majority by Stephen May 1,027 pired term and then was re-elected to See TRUSTEE, Page 3 0.6 percent, or by just a handful of votes. Election Day results showed Taylor hav- ing a 279-vote lead over Parker. Fair Oaks Ranch and Boerne ISD Taylor told The Star he opted to candidates and representatives stood outside Van Raub Elemen- tary School – one of two polling See PLACE 5, Page 5 places – on Saturday as voters showed up to cast ballots on Elec- tion Day. Pictured are, from left, Karen Maxton, Charles Babb, Emily Stroup, J.C. Taylor, Joe Tidwell, Jessica Davila-Burnett, Chesley Muenchow and Jaymie Mangelsdorf. Star photo by Keith E. Domke

Volume 115 • Number 36 INDEX DEATHS INSIDE: PAGES 8-9 All contents copyright 2021 At the Trail 10Focus on the Family 4 William W. Dalton BHS softball The Boerne Star Robert James Whelan team starts Bookworm 10 Reports 5 playoffs with Capital Highlights 4 Service Directory 7 doubleheader For complete obituaries, sweep See Classifieds 5-7Sports 8-9 see Page 2 and online Sports for Crossword 5 Viewpoint 4 at www.boernestar.com. details

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William W. Dalton MAY 6 February 5, 1933 – March 3, 2021 Dorothy Ballard Helena Brown Bill Dalton was born to L.J. (Jack) Dalton and Norma Allen handcrafting everything from jewelry to furniture to writing pens to plaques displayed at Dalton, the eighth of eight children, all of whom predeceased his church. He carved faces from old pieces of wood that are treasures. He loved being Sam Ellis him. He is also preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, outside every spare moment and would end his nights hand-feeding no telling how many Jim Glover Dezare Dalton Cedillo. generations of raccoons before he went to bed. Mary Kret Bill spent all of his growing-up years on the south side of San He truly loved life and lived every day to its fullest. He had a light about him Alma Norman Antonio with some acreage that contained a milk cow, chickens that drew others in. His life was a living example of Robert Onofrey and a large garden. He was educated in the South San ISD. Not Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one Janet Payne far from his home was St. Joseph Catholic Church which grounds another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God contained a basketball goal. He spent hours honing the skills of forgave you.” Joan Sangorska his left hand. He reminisced often about those pleasurable hours Dalton A memorial service will be held May 8, 2021, at 10 Byron Tesch which turned out to change the trajectory of his life. a.m. in the sanctuary of St. Mark Presbyterian Church. A Arlene Daley Bill completed high school in 1951 and had excelled on the reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, a Debra Carver basketball court. He was selected as an all-star by the Texas High School Coaches Associ- donation may be made to St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Beverly James ation. He then selected a four-year athletic scholarship to Baylor University among offers 208 W. Bandera Road, Boerne, TX 78006. Edward Alvaez from other Texas schools. He also enrolled in AFROTC and would serve three years To leave condolences for the family, please visit www. and receive pilot training after graduating from Baylor in 1955. He received a bachelor’s ebensberger-fisher.com Arrangements are with Ebens- Edward Alvarez degree in science and physical education. He returned to San Antonio and was offered a berger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne. Terry Bridgford teaching, coaching position at South San ISD. It was the beginning of Myrna Paulsen his long career in public education. Bill went from classroom and coaching to administration after earn- Correction ing a master’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake. Assistant principal BURN BAN changed to principal when he was offered a job at Judson High School. Because of incorrect When he started that job, he was in charge of 340 students. When he information provided to ended the job 15 years later, JHS had reached a population of almost 2,500 The Star, information in students in grades 10, 11, 12. He initiated a variety of successful programs, including vocational and athletic programs. He always accentuated aca- a published Friday story demics and instilled a strong sense of Rocket pride throughout the campus. was incorrect. Boerne He finished his career by helping to design and implement Spring High School Valedictorian Meadows Elementary School. These last years were the happiest years Deven Agarwal will major in his career, and he built a campus of students, teachers and programs in sports management at that were rated Exceptional Achievement School by the Texas Educa- the University of Texas tion Agency. He retired in 1996. Bill is survived by his two sons, William Bradford Dalton (Carol) and starting this fall. Wesley Brandon Dalton (Lesha), and their families. He is also survived by The Star regrets the OFF the love of his life of 35 years, Kate Hawksley Dalton, and her daughter, mistake. Gail Hawksley Moore Theis (Guy Condra). These people, including eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, formed the base of his life for the remainder of his years. He called them the Dalton Gang. Faith, family, friends and fishing were Bill’s obvious passions. His love of God and the Bible were evident when he taught and participated Get Well, Stay Well! in numerous Sunday school classes throughout his years. He acted as deacon and elder at St. Mark Presbyterian Church and loved to visit church members in the hospital and rehab facilities. PEDIATRICS Bill was lovingly referred to as Dad, Popo and Big D by his family. He was the dedicated patriarch of a large blended family and embraced BOERNE CAMPUS his role by fiercely loving each and every one. He loved the home he shared with Kate; he referred to it as “The Dalton Sanctuary.” He 430 W BANDERA RD was never happier than when their home was filled with family and SUITE 9 friends. He was a fisher of men, as well as the ocean and lake variety. 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Support and Biospheric Williams deployed multiple ALUMNI Sciences) and review editor times in support of Opera- for the Journal of Aviation, tion Enduring Freedom and FROM PAGE 1 Space and Environmental Operation Juniper Shield and Medicine among numer- is recognized as an American Rahm, Class of 1946; Shan- ous others and serves as an Hero. non Sedgewick, Class of advisory board member for “Matt always put service 1993; and Leslie Hollon, the Astrosociology Research above himself,” Leech said. Class of 1972, who were the Institute, promoting the new “In 2008, he did what he first five inductees last year. field of astrosociology. always had been taught to A main purpose of the Bishop said her mother do. It’s not about him. So, hall of honor is to recognize instilled the “can-do” attitude he went back and saved four distinguished BISD alumni in her and that she always has lives.” for “what they did after they tried to live by three mottos. Leech called Williams an graduated from high school.” They are “It’s an adventure,” American hero. Also on Friday, Helen “What doesn’t kill you will Williams said his father Shinn was the recipient of the make you stronger” and instilled the strong work 2021 Benefactor Award for “This, too, shall pass.” ethic in him at a young age, her “tireless efforts helping to adding he learned leadership make Boerne ISD what it is Sgt. Major skills, the value of hard work Boerne ISD recognized its Distinguished Alumni Class of 2021 on Friday at The Clubs of today.” She was not a BISD Matthew Williams and to be accountable while Cordillera Ranch. Pictured are, from left, Betsy Sueltenfuss and Tim Sueltenfuss, wife and Williams is a highly a student at BISD. student but spent 30 years in son of the late Arley Sueltenfuss; Sarah Riggs, daughter of Helen Shinn; Dr. Sheryl Lynn Boerne classrooms as an edu- Fellows Bishop; and Sgt. Major Matthew Williams. Star photo by Keith E. Domke decorated Army Special “I was taught to care about cator and another 25 serving Forces Green Beret. He was people,” he said. the district and community as est possible way. The class of “She would have loved to Dr. Sheryl Lynn awarded the Medal of Honor When he risked his own a volunteer. 2021 truly are distinguished have been here,” Riggs said. Fellows Bishop by President Trump in Octo- life to save the other mem- Boerne ISD initiated the alumni.” “She loved children, her fam- Bishop is recognized ber 2019 for his life-saving bers of his unit, Williams idea of a Distinguished ily and God. She would have as an expert social behav- actions while deployed in said he had “no choice.” Alumni Hall of Honor in Helen Shinn been so proud.” ioral scientist in her field of Afghanistan in 2008. The “I had to react,” he said. early 2019. Superintendent Shinn passionately taught extreme environments. Medal of Honor is the “That work ethic came into Tom Price formed a com- first and second grade at Arley Sueltenfuss “She has that ‘can-do’ United States’ highest and play. I knew I had to take mittee of staff and Boerne Boerne ISD for 30 years. Sueltenfuss is referred spirit,” Leech said. “She most prestigious personal care of my team. High School alumni to begin After retirement, her ser- to as a legend in Boerne never took no for an answer, military decoration that may “When I look back at developing an annual event. vant’s heart and her love for and the Texas Hill Country. and what made her so suc- be awarded to recognize U.S. it now, those values were “The initial purpose is education continued with He worked for 34 years at cessful is she always said military service members. instilled in me while I was in to acknowledge alumni her volunteering her time at Boerne State Bank, begin- ‘yes.’” Throughout his career, Boerne.” who have accomplished Fabra Elementary School for ning in 1956 as a teller and In her long and distin- great things since graduat- many years, which included rising through the ranks to guished career, her expertise ing, whether in education, bringing home-cooked good- become president and CEO. frequently was sought out medical, armed services, ies for students and teachers He served on the board of by NASA and other govern- humanitarian, public service, or lending a hand with what- directors of the Guadalupe ment agencies. She retired law enforcement, local com- ever she could help out with. Valley Telephone Coopera- as professor emeritus and merce and outreach, the arts Shinn also spent many tive for 30 years. a social psychologist at the or other meritorious accom- years after retirement volun- Sueltenfuss also was active University of Texas Medical plishments,” information teering at the Central Office in many civic organizations, Branch at Galveston School from the district stated. to help organize the annual including the Kendall County of Nursing, Medicine, Boerne’s Best inductees convocations ceremony, Fair Association, Kendall Health Sciences and Grad- are individuals who have escort visitors, welcome new County Junior Livestock uate School of Biomedical graduated from Boerne ISD teachers and help organize Show, Boerne Rural Fire Sciences, where she served THIS ISN'T JUST HIGH SCHOOL- at least 10 years ago or later, luncheons, among many Association, Boerne Ceme- from 1992-2019. IT'S A JUMP START TO THE have achievements that set other items. tery Foundation, Berges Fest Since 1996, Bishop has them above and beyond the “We’re honoring someone and others. Sueltenfuss also served as lecturer, faculty REST OF YOUR LIFE. standard in their profession who wasn’t a graduate but served six years in the Army and co-chairperson for the and have achievements that is part of our story,” Leech Reserves. master’s program and sum- set them above and beyond said of Shinn, now a resi- “Anyone who met Arley mer Space Studies Program SMALL CLASS SIZES, 8:1 TEACHER STUDENT RATIO the standard in community dent at Cibolo Creek Nursing immediately warmed to for the departments of Space service. Home. “She was the ultimate him,” said Tommy Mathews, Life Science and Space and CATHOLIC FAITH-BASED LEARNING “We are extremely proud team leader. What makes emcee of the program. “He Society at the International to induct this year’s Boerne’s her special is that she spent was always there, always Space University in Stras- 100% GRADUATION RATE Best honorees,” Boerne’s 30 years as an educator and there to lend a hand.” bourg, France. 100% ACCEPTANCE INTO COLLEGE Best Chairman and Boerne then another 25 as a full-time Sueltenfuss passed away Bishop is a founding ISD Athletic Director Stan volunteer. on March 3, 2020. member, board of trustee Leech said. “The alumni “When you think about His son, Tim Sueltenfuss, member and senior editor GRADES 9-12 2021-22 this year are the epitome of benefactors and people who accepted the award on behalf for the Journal of the Soci- ENROLLMENT OPEN NOW what Boerne’s Best is, out- make a difference, there is no of Arley and his wife, Betsy. ety of Human Performance one better than Helen Shinn.” “My dad was like so many in Extreme Environments, APPLY OR SET UP A TOUR TODAY: standing members of the WWW.OLHCOLLEGEPREP.ORG community, and they have Shinn’s daughter, Sarah others here,” Tim Sueltenfuss contributing editor for Life gone on to represent our city Riggs, accepted the award said. “Each day they got up Sciences for Habitation (for- KERRVILLE, TX // (830) 895-0501 @OURLADYOFTHEHILLS and our schools in the high- on Friday. and built this town.” merly the Journal of Life

TRUSTEE FROM PAGE 1 it’s great we had multiple folks who wanted to serve.” COMMUNITY When asked why he thought he won by such a wide margin, he said, “I think it’s likely more a reflection of how much our community supports the work the district Tidwell Davila-Burnett SHRED DAY has been doing versus anything particular Tidwell earned at least 68 percent of the about me.” votes in all precincts. The overall voting turnout was 10 per- Tidwell said his priority moving forward & FOOD DRIVE cent, including about 7.5 percent who cast is “closing out this crazy year and getting ballots early. In all, 4,244 individuals voted back to normal again.” He cited focusing in the BISD and Fair Oaks Ranch elections. on addressing the academic loss students TH Davila-Burnett had a much closer battle experienced from COVID-19 last year as a FRIDAY, MAY 7 with her opponent, Dr. Kate Harrison. Da- top priority. vila-Burnett, who currently is a board mem- “As one example of this, we have a great ber for the Boerne Education Foundation, summer school planned for students and was picked by 57 percent of those who cast families who may want some additional from 9 - 11 am ballots, receiving 2,268. Harrison garnered help,” he said. 1,683 votes. Looking ahead, Tidwell said, “I’m sure I “I am thankful for each person who voted sound like a broken record, but responsibly 607 North Main St, Boerne in the school board race,” Davila-Burnett managing growth (is a priority), which told The Star. “I worked the polls every day means hiring more teachers, building more during early voting and election day, both in schools, etc., while maintaining conserva- (830) 249-9292 Fair Oaks Ranch and Boerne. It was great tive budgets and not losing the small-town to see and engage with so many parents, character of our schools.” teachers, concerned citizens and communi- When the early voting totals were posted ty leaders. I respect them all. shortly after the polls closed at 7 p.m. Sat- “I especially enjoyed seeing our students urday, Tidwell had 73 percent of the vote at the polls, the first-time voters. That’s a in Place 2 while Davila-Burnett had 57 celebration on its own. Local elections are percent in Place 3. Suff ering From Paper Overload? the most important elections to vote in, and “I am here to serve and join a team Shred Paper I CD's I Floppy Disks local leadership matters as it sets the tone of dedicated leaders,” Davila-Burnett said. for our community’s culture. I care deeply “Summer school is of high importance to Limit 3 boxes per person about BISD and our community, and I am help bridge the learning gaps from COVID overwhelmingly grateful for the support.” and prepare our students to enter a success- The election was divided into six “pre- ful 2021-22 school year. There is much to cincts” by the Kendall County Elections learn as a new school board member, and Office, which handled all tallies despite there are different board roles and responsi- Come early before the there also being voters in both Bexar and bilities that I will use my skillset to help our Comal counties. The six “precincts” were district continue its progress and recover shred trucks fi ll up Kendall BISD 1, Kendall BISD 2, Bexar from the pandemic. BISD, Bexar BISD-FOR, Comal FOR and “I want to get fully engrained in the Comal BISD-FOR. long-term needs of our growing district Both Tidwell and Davila-Burnett carried and immerse myself in the new learnings Support Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries every precinct. and details. I will be part of the process of However, two of the precincts were ex- planning for our future growth and bud- by donating snacks for our children tremely close in Place 3. Davila-Burnett getary needs. I am here to be an extension earned 283 votes to Harrison’s 261 in Ken- of the district and serve parents, teachers, in Kendall County dall BISD 2, or 52 to 48 percent, and 120 staff, students, taxpayers, and our incredible votes to Harrison’s 115, 51 to 49 percent, in community. Comal BISD-FOR. Davila-Burnett’s widest “BISD is an exemplary school district margin of victory came in Bexar BISD, filled with dedicated teachers, staff, stu- where 163 voters, or 75 percent, voted for dents, parents and community partners. My her compared to 54 who cast ballots for family and I are blessed to call Boerne our Harrison. home. We love BISD!” “I hope that I demonstrated my work Both Tidwell and Davila-Burnett will be ethic to the community,” Davila-Burnett sworn in during the May 17 board meet- said. “I am a hard worker, and I took this ing. Davila-Burnett is replacing long-time election seriously, as I will do in my new Trustee Alan Rich, who decided not to seek role as a BISD trustee. We knew it would another term. be a competitive race, and we are thrilled Carlin Friar, in Place 1, also will serve to have earned more than 57 percent of the another three-year term. He had no oppo- vote.” nent. 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Texas stands to gain two seats ing Gov. Greg Abbott’s pandemic CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTSLIGHHTSTS respond to COVID-19. School Center at Johns Hopkins Uni- in the U.S. House of Represen- declaration permanent. Abbott is districts and others have been versity. Lab-confirmed cases of tatives after results of the 2020 expected to sign the measure. GARY calling for the state to release the COVID-19 patients hospitalized census released last week show When restaurants were forced BORDERS money so they could begin bud- dropped slightly to 2,648, accord- the state had the largest numer- to close their dining areas last TEXAS PRESS geting for the next school year. ing to DSHS. ical gain of any state since the March, the measure allowed beer, ASSOCIATION The federal government requires 2010 census. The population wine and mixed drinks to be sold the state to maintain both public Texas gets $79 million increased by nearly 4 million in along with takeout and delivery interim CEO for up to a year. school funding and money for The Texas Commission the past decade, to 29.14 million. food orders. While pandemic public colleges and universities on Environmental Quality ERCOT falls under the umbrella That’s an increase of 15.9 percent restrictions on in-dining seating at the same levels as in the three announced last week the state of the Public Utility Commission. in 10 years – third highest by have been lifted, many restau- years before the pandemic to tap will receive an additional $79 Its newest member and chairman, percentage in the nation, behind rants continue to rely on takeout into the K-12 stimulus dollars. million as part of the RESTORE Peter Lake, was recently confirmed Utah and Idaho. and delivery options. Act, which is the law passed in The state’s clout in the House The Texas Restaurant Associ- by the Texas Senate. Vaccination pace response to the 2010 Deepwater will increase to 38 congressional ation reports 700,000 restaurant The Texas Department of Horizon blowout and the result- districts, with redistricting likely workers in Texas lost their jobs in Federal school funding State Health Services reported ing massive oil spill. The money coming this fall. the early weeks of the pandemic, The state’s top leader- the number of Texans who have will be used for land acquisition The increase has been driven with thousands of restaurants per- ship announced last week the received at least one dose of the for coastal conservation; shore- for the most part by increases manently shuttered. release of $11.2 billion in fresh COVID-19 vaccine reached 11.1 line protections; restoring water in the state’s Hispanic popula- federal funding to help public million Sunday. As in the rest of quality and freshwater inflows on tion, which accounted for half ERCOT interim CEO schools “address student learning the country, the pace has slowed the Texas coast; and restoration of the growth in the past decade, The Electric Reliability Coun- loss and costs incurred as a result – up just a bit over 4 percent from of high-quality coastal habitats in according to the census. As cil of Texas has picked Brad of the COVID-19 pandemic.” the previous week. A total of 7.92 the Texas portion of the Chenier the Texas Tribune pointed out, Jones to be interim CEO for the Two-thirds of the nearly $18 million state residents are now Plain complex, which extends annual increases in Hispanic res- Texas grid operator. Jones has billion allocated by the feds now fully vaccinated – more than one- from Galveston Bay to Vermil- idents in Texas have been greater more than 30 years of industry is available under grants admin- fourth of all residents, according lion Bay, Louisiana. every year since 2010 than the experience, including two stints istered by the Texas Education to DSHS. Gary Borders is a veteran combined growth among white, with ERCOT. Agency. The remaining one-third Meanwhile, a total of 23,054 award-winning Texas journal- Black and Asian residents. The previous CEO was fired in funding will be distributed cases of COVID-19 were ist. He published a number of after the widespread power contingent upon approval by the reported last week, a drop of community newspapers in Texas Abbott gets bill blackouts during the February U.S. Department of Education. about 600 people; 353 deaths during a 30-year span, includ- Restaurants can continue to winter storm, and nearly half the Texas already had received were reported, down just slightly ing in Longview, Fort Stockton, sell alcohol to go after both board resigned. Under ERCOT’s roughly $2.2 billion in federal from the previous week, accord- Nacogdoches and Cedar Park. chambers passed a measure mak- bylaws, Jones can serve as funding to help school districts ing to the Coronavirus Resource Email: [email protected].

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GENERAL through various social media JIM She’ll go into her sisters’ time. Then, show her how platforms. But it seems DALY room and trash it, then to clean up one thing imme- like the tech is starting to won’t help with the mess diately before she moves on Write your Officials dominate our lives – and unless I threaten to punish to the next. Use music, an KENDALL COUNTY DR. TANYA MONROE STATE REP., DIST 73 even negatively impact our those guidelines on the refrig- her – or she only picks up a audio story or a timer to make JUDGE DARREL LUX 232 High St., Comfort 830- KYLE BIEDERMANN marriage. How do we keep couple of things before get- cleaning up enjoyable or 201 E. San Antonio 995-3664 P.O. Box 2910 erator and/or bathroom mirror Boerne, Texas 78006 Austin, TX 78768-2910 things in balance? ting distracted. Honestly, it’s competitive in order to drive 830-249-9343 STATE LEVEL 512-463-0325 and stick to them. Strategically Commissioners GOV. GREG ABBOTT 830-992-3471 Jim: Like so many areas limit your social media circles easier to just clean up myself. motivation. Admittedly, it’s CHRISTINA BERGMANN State Capital, Room 200 of life, the simplest solution My older daughters com- a slow process that requires RICHARD ELKINS Austin, Texas 78701 FEDERAL LEVEL to your closest ties. RICHARD CHAPMAN 512-463-2000 PRESIDENT makes the most sense: You just It’s also important to set plain about the unfairness time, creativity, consistency DON DURDEN JOSEPH BIDEN 201 E. San Antonio STATE BOARD White House need to take control. Make it a limits on the time you engage of having to clean up when and patience. 830-249-9343 OF EDUCATION 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. District 5 - 205 W. Travis priority to manage technology their little sister doesn’t. The good news is that the Washington, DC 20000 with social media – and help CITY OF BOERNE Fredericksburg, TX, 78624 instead of letting it manage What else can I do? lesson of cleaning up a few MAYOR TIM HANDREN 830-997-9759 each other stay accountable to U.S. SENATOR 447 N. Main St. STATE SENATOR, DIST 25 you. Dr. Danny Huerta, vice toys will transfer to greater TED CRUZ those standards. Along those 830-249-9511 DONNA CAMPBELL 703 Hart Senate Office One way to do this is to president, Parenting & Youth: responsibility in years to come. 888-824-6984 lines, you might find it benefi- Building, Washington, D.C. SCHOOL DISTRICTS donna.campbell@ senate. 20510 • (202) 224-5922 draw up a household “mission cial to cut down the number of One of the most challenging Resist the temptation to swoop BOERNE ISD texas.gov 145 Duncan Dr., ,Suite 120 Superintendent McAllister Plaza statement” to govern your use devices you’re using to access elements of raising a toddler in and clean up for her – but San Antonio, TX 78226 DR. THOMAS PRICE 9601 McAllister Freeway, 210-340-2885 of social media. I suggest you is setting boundaries. It’s a remember that you need to 123 W. Johns Rd. Suite 150 your accounts. Boerne, Texas 78006 San Antonio, TX 78216 begin by asking yourself some necessary lesson with lifelong model what “clean up” looks U.S. SEN/ JOHN CORNYN Finally, give yourselves per- 830-357-2000 (210) 979-0013 Russell Bldg. Rm. 179 basic questions, such as “What mission to set tech completely application. like. The extra time and effort COMFORT ISD Washington, D.C. 20510 Superintendent (202) 224-2934 am I hoping to accomplish aside while you’re doing more First, take time to validate now will be well worth it as through (Facebook, Twitter, important things – for exam- your older daughters’ con- your daughter grows. Instagram, whatever)?” Sort ple, a dinner date with your cerns – this is frustrating. But We have lots of other these questions out with your spouse or a household game they can be part of the solution helpful tips and ideas at Focu- spouse and write down your night. Some families find it by modeling good behavior for sOnTheFamiy.com/Parenting. answers in the plainest possi- helpful to have a “No Tech their little sister. Jim Daly is a husband and www.boernestar.com ble terms. Box” where phones and tablets Begin by limiting her play father, an author, and president PUBLISHER For example: “Use Face- can be laid aside voluntarily as areas to give her a sense of of Focus on the Family and Jim Beaver book to stay in touch with Mom a way of disconnecting for a healthy limits. If she consis- host of the Focus on the Fam- EDITORIAL ADVERTISING and Dad, my sister, Jan, cousin while. You can probably come tently trashes her sisters’ room, ily radio program. Catch up Managing Editor | Keith E. Domke Manager | Kolleen Roe Frank, and Bob and Jean” or up with additional strategies of make that place off-limits. Keep with him at www.jimdalyblog. Sports Editor | Kerry Barboza Sales | Shannon Lincoln “Follow these 10-15 individ- your own. Remember, you’re play spaces confined to her own com or at www.facebook.com/ Staff Writer | Zachary-Taylor Wright uals on Twitter.” Then post in the driver’s seat. room or a family room. DalyFocus. 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LAW ENFORCEMENT was towed. she said belonged to her neighbor, spec- followed her very closely all the way to 2:40 p.m., 100 block Bent Tree- A con- A man requested a welfare check on his The following is a brief, par- 5:07 a.m., 300 block Ebner- A man in a ulating that the man, who was in a gold her home. When she pulled into her struction worker reported some of his bookkeeper because he hadn’t heard tial recap of incidents reported white hoody broke into someone’s back- Cadillac, was involved in the string of garage, she said the male driver circled tools were stolen over the weekend. from her since January. by the Boerne Police Depart- yard to steal their bike. When a neighbor vehicle robberies overnight. her home and stayed at the location. 5:34 p.m., 2600 block FM 473- A man 12:05 p.m., 500 block Seventh St.- A ment, Kendall County Sheriff’s tried to stop the man at 4:55 a.m., he 9:35 p.m., 435 W. Bandera Rd.- A Den- Officers also conducted 52 security was having issues with his one-ton dually 2-year-old boy was seen playing on the Department and the Fair Oaks pulled a knife out on them. The man ny’s employee got in an argument with checks, made two traffic stops, assisted truck, but when he came back it was sidewalk with no adult around, and a caller Ranch Police Department. left a three-wheeled bike behind, which a manager when he tried to make her the public 24 times, removed two traffic gone. The vehicle had rolled into a fence saw the child unattended for about 10 General locations are listed officers took to the police department. pay for a customer’s meal because the hazards and worked five false alarms, one and was towed away. minutes. As it turned out, he was the child rather than specific addresses. 6:42 a.m., 100 block Daley- A man customer was inconvenienced. She said animal call and two non-injury accidents. 6:04 100 block Mark Twain Dr.- Three of the store owners who were outside. An arrest should not imply reported his 2016 Ford Fiesta was sto- the argument escalated until she left the cows went for a dip in the river. 4:25 p.m., 580 Sunflower- An employee guilt or innocence which will len when his family heard the vehicle restaurant. KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S 8:54p.m., 600 block FM 473- A woman at the apartment complex said a “bigger be decided in court at a later be driven off. The man located his stolen Officers also conducted 25 security DEPARTMENT said her schizophrenic son kicked her in person” in a wheelchair was being hostile date. Anyone with information vehicle traveling down Phil Wilson toward checks, made four traffic stops, served April 27 the stomach and pulled a six- to eight- and screaming at employees. about any of these incidents is Daley. one warrant, assisted the public 12 times, 6:22 a.m., 1400 block FM 473- A sis- inch blade on her before getting a truck 6:35 p.m., 100 block Waring-Welfare asked to call the Boerne Police 7:30 a.m., 400 block Ebner- A man’s removed five traffic hazards and worked ter-in-law called officers when a woman picked him up and drove toward Comfort. Rd.- A woman said her male neighbor at 830-249-8645, the Kend- vehicle was broken into overnight. one reckless driver and four non-injury thought someone was in her home, and Deputies also conducted a security was at her gate and threatening to “burn all County Sheriff’s Office at 9:02 a.m., 1000 block River Rd.- accidents. she was hiding in the bathroom with her check, made 12 traffic stops, assisted the place down.” She said the man is a 830-249-9721, the Fair Oaks Another man’s vehicle was broken into children upstairs. When officers arrived, the public 14 times, removed four traffic former contract worker for the neigh- Ranch Police Department overnight. April 28 they didn’t find any signs of intrusion. hazards and worked two false alarms, borhood and has been stalking her sister. at 210-698-0990 or Kendall 9:49 a.m., 600 block Oak Park Dr.- A 4:33 a.m., 100 block Lehmann- An 400 block Meadow Lane- A 4-year-old two animal calls and two non-injury Another woman called to say he had also County Crime Stoppers at woman’s vehicle was broken into individual who attempted to rob an ATM boy was found walking on Meadow Lane accidents. threatened to burn the place down, and 1-800-348-LEAD (5323) or overnight. returned to the scene in the same vehicle. in Comfort. The boy was taken to the he sent the second caller a photo of a gun kc-crimestoppers.com. 9:52 a.m., 500 block Hickman- Another Officers located the owner of the vehicle apartments on Sunflower. April 28 in his hand. bike was stolen. but found the vehicle was stolen. 11:43 a.m., 100 block Doe Dr.- A man 8:42 a.m., 42 N. Hwy 87- A homeless Deputies also conducted eight security BOERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT 12:19 p.m., 420 W. Bandera Rd.- A man 1:53 p.m., Industrial and I-10- A left a note on a woman’s gate saying her man was sitting in front of a store, and checks, made eight traffic stops, assisted April 27 wanted clarification on city ordinances woman saw chunks of concrete debris in husband had been in an accident in San the manager wanted the man to “move the public 16 times, removed a traffic 12:09 a.m., River Road and Charger relating to wearing masks in HEB the access road of the interstate. Antonio. However, the woman said her on.” A deputy came and asked the man to hazard and worked two false alarms, one Boulevard- One person was arrested 5:28 p.m., Ebner and Aransas Pass- A 5:30 p.m., 300 block Bentwood- A husband is 83 years old and doesn’t go to leave, and he did. animal call, two reckless drivers and two during a traffic stop, and their vehicle woman saw a man take a pink suitcase woman said a vehicle honked at her and San Antonio. 10:57 a.m., 200 block River Ranch Rd.- non-injury accidents. COMMUNITY PLACE 5 2,399 of the 8,080 regis- A lemonade type day tered voters in the city had FROM PAGE 1 cast a ballot in the Place 5 withdrawal his candidacy seat, or about 29.7 percent after he confirmed the seat of the voting population in would be passed on to the Fair Oaks Ranch. The seat, which carried an unexpired candidate with the next Parker Taylor highest vote count. Texas term, went up for grabs after Election Code Section this seat in a runoff.” current Councilmember 145.095 states, “If a runoff Taylor said he withdrew Snehal Patel put her name candidate withdraws, the his candidacy in an effort in the mayoral hat. Patel lost remaining candidate is con- to save the city time and the election to Greg Max- sidered to be elected and money on another election, ton, ending her city council the runoff election for that urging city staff to put the standing. office is not held.” saved funds toward ser- “We started this thing “God, family and work vices, infrastructure and for a reason, and I’m look- – those three things, in that staff. Taylor thanked the ing forward to continuing order, are the most import- 1,185 residents who voted and seeing it through until ant subjects in my life,” for him. the end,” Parker said when Taylor said. “God brought This would have been asked if he would continue me the opportunity to run, the first runoff election to to run with his name on a and my family supported me take place in FOR since runoff ballot. “I’m still glad all the way through May 1. the adoption of the city’s to have the opportunity to I worked as hard as I could home rule charter, which serve the community.” to win and fell short by 15 states a runoff election shall According to state code, A daughter and mother, Quinn and Roxzy, stopped to visit one of the dozens of stands on votes. I called my opponent be held if no candidate for Taylor will have until 5 p.m. Sunday as the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce played host to its annual Lemon- to ask if he would concede, an elective office receives on the third day after final ade Day. The booth in which the twosome stopped was operated by young entrepreneur and he would not. My time a majority of the votes. By canvas results are released Bethany Aguilar, who was manning it with the help of her parents, Mark and Elsa. She to campaign is over. I am political definition, a major- to formally withdrawal his also was selling potted succulents. Fifty percent of the proceeds Aguilar raised will be do- turning my attention back to ity requires more than half candidacy. Official canvas nated to the Christian Assistant Ministry to assist with its annual Christmas toy drive. Mark those three subjects and as a of the votes. results are expected to be Aguilar said Bethany told her parents earlier in the year she wanted to collect enough toy donations to fill a moving truck. Star photo by Zachary-Taylor Wright result will no longer pursue By the end of polling, released May 11. 14 BHS students qualify for state competitions Boerne High School has FFA results from the 2021 Kurtz, 11th place; Emma 14 students advancing to state Area VII CDEs: Zoeller, alternate. competitions in FFA and UIL Horse area champions Wool third place (state Academics. (state qualifier): Sydney qualifier): Payton Schuette, In FFA, the horse and Austin, second place; Dan- champion; Anna Wyle, 16th meats teams won area cham- ica Pontillo, seventh place; place; Will Pearson, 17th place; pionships while the Wool Amber Stavinoha, 14th place. Corrie Smith, 22nd place. team placed third. The UIL Meats area champions UIL academic results: academic team had students (state qualifier): Anna Wyle, Ella Meyer, informative advance in informative speak- second place; Caroline speaking; Seth Tullos, com- ing, computer applications Holmes, fourth place; Kelsey puter applications; Nick and accounting. Pfeiffer, 10th place; Karson Repak, accounting. www.boernestar.com HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS CITATION BY PUBLICATION Attorney Filing Case Attorney Ad Litem Notice to Creditors Katherine Cabello-Flores Daniel J MacNeil Notice is hereby given that original Notice is hereby given that on April 8, 2021, Letters Testamentary 7550 IH 10 West #1201 PO Box 63525 Letters Testamentary for the Estate of San Antonio TX 78229 Pipe Creek, TX 78063 upon the Estate of CURTIS MARTIN SAMFORD, Deceased, were issued to TRACI RENE SAMFORD, as Independent Executor Mary A. Worth, Deceased, were issued THE STATE OF TEXAS of said Estate, in proceedings in the County Court of Kendall on March 31, 2021, in Cause No. 21- COUNTY OF KENDALL County, Texas, Cause Number 21-037-PR, and pending in said 027-PR pending in the County Court of TO: The Unknown Heirs of LAUREN LEE CHAMBLY, Deceased Court and that she now holds such Letters. Kendall County, Texas, to: John Steven On the 27th day of April, 2021, Shannon Chambly fi led anAPPLICATION TO DETERMINE All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required Worth. HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in a proceeding styled the ESTATE OF to present the same to the said TRACI RENE SAMFORD, as LAUREN LEE CHAMBLY, Deceased, in Cause Number 21-069-PR on the Probate Docket in Independent Executor of said Estate, in care of her attorneys, at the County Court of Kendall County, Texas. the address given below and within the time prescribed by law: All persons having claims against Said application may be heard and acted on by the County Court after the expiration of this Estate which is currently being ten days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Kendall County Courthouse in Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Boerne, Texas, at which time and place all persons interested in said Estate are hereby cited Attn.: CELESTE C. LAWTON administered are required to present to appear before said Honorable Court by fi ling a written answer contesting such application State Bar No. 24029774 them to the undersigned within the should they desire to do so. 1301 McKinney, Suite 5100 time and in the manner prescribed by Given under my hand and seal of said Court at offi ce in Boerne, Kendall County, Texas, on Houston, Texas 77010-3095 law. this 28th day of April, 2021. Telephone: 713-651-5151 Telecopier: 713-651-5246 Attorneys for Independent Executor of the Estate Estate of Mary A. Worth of Curtis Martin Samford, Deceased c/o Maureen K. Llanas, Attorney PO Box 424 Dated the 22nd day of April, 2021. Boerne, Texas 78006

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LEFT: Champion’s Amber Lewis with the gold medal she earned after winning the region in girls singles. MIDDLE: Champion’s Erin Weber advanced to regionals this year in girls singles. RIGHT: Chargers Maddox Wilfong and Sophia Raimondo with the bronze medals they won after they finished third at the regional tournament. Star photos by Kerry Barboza, Right photo courtesy submission Champion’s Lewis wins regional title in girls singles KERRY BARBOZA The freshman won the regional said, “now it’s even harder.” up winning the region. win, 7-5, to send it to a third set. title in girls singles last week to Lewis joined teammate Erin Wilfong and Raimondo ended Lewis said she was tired and Sports Editor qualify for this year’s 5A state Weber in girls singles at regionals, up in a playback match and lost knew her opponent was as well. tournament. along with the mixed doubles team to a team from Dripping Springs. The freshman said her goal was to When freshman Amber Lewis Who knew? Certainly not Lewis. of Maddox Wilfong and Sophia They ended up winning the third- make her opponent run and Lewis enrolled at Boerne Champion in “I didn’t think I was going to Raimondo. place match against a duo from was able to finish her off in the the fall, she knew she was going to make varsity to be honest and here I Weber was knocked out in the Flour Bluff to capture bronze. third set handily, 6-2, and avoid a try out for the Charger tennis team am,” she said. “I can’t believe it. It’s opening round when she lost to Lewis defeated opponents from playback match. but had no idea if she would be on insane, I don’t know what to think.” player from Rio Grande City in Brackenridge and Floresville in her “I’m just happy it’s over. It was the JV or varsity squad. This year’s 5A state tourney straight sets. first two matches. She then beat a long match but she played well It turns out that Lewis made will be held in San Antonio, May Wilfong and Raimondo won an opponent from Georgetown to and it was amazing competition,” the varsity at the beginning of the 20-21, at the Northside Tennis their first two matches against advance to the finals. Lewis said right after the match. season and showed that not only Center. teams from Edcouch-Elsa and Lewis faced Kayla Pena from “I was down on myself but I was is she one of the better players on Lewis said she knows it just PSJA Memorial. Rio Grande City and dropped the going to give everything I had and the team, but she’s also one of the keeps getting tougher at each level. They later lost to a brother-sister first set, 6-7. Lewis was trailing in I was going to leave this court better players in the state. “I’ve got to keep grinding,” she team from Georgetown who ended the second set but bounced back to exhausted.”

Boerne’s Shelby Wright (5) beats the ball to the bag as she slides safely into second base during last week’s playoff series with Gonzales in Wimberley. Star photo by Kerry Barboza

LEFT: Justin Koth won the regional title in boys singles and will play at the 4A state tournament later this month. RIGHT: Boerne High softball gets Eleanor Stokes and Sophia Norwood finished third at regionals to earn bronze medals. Submitted photos speedy victory vs. Gonzales Koth takes regional championship in boys singles KERRY BARBOZA 4A playoffs. Boerne High sent a sin- should be back to play next individual season’s state Eleanor Stokes and Sophia BHS swept the Lady Sports Editor gles player and a girls season. tourney will be played at Norwood competed in girls Apaches last Thursday in doubles team to the Region Justin Koth won the Northside. doubles. The duo won their Wimberley in two blowout IV-4A tennis tournament in regional title in boys singles Koth is just a freshman first two matches and lost in WIMBERLEY – The games to win the series in Corpus Christi. and will play at state sched- for the Greyhounds and the semifinals on the first day. Boerne High softball team one night. Both entries returned with uled for Thursday – Friday, won all four of his matches Stokes and Norwood made short work of Gonza- medals and one of them even May 20-21. at regionals. He won three returned for Day 2 and les in the first round of the See SOFTBALL, page 9 won the region and will play Koth won’t have to matches on Day 1 and then ended up placing third. at the 4A state tournament. travel to College Station returned for the finals at 9 Both players are juniors The other earned a bronze for state like he did in the a.m. on Day 2 and won that and while they didn’t qualify medal at regionals and the fall with team tennis where match as well to go 4-0 at for the state tournament by good news is that none of the Hounds earned silver regionals. finishing in the top 2, they them are seniors and all medals. This year’s spring Boerne’s other entry did earn bronze medals. Eagles edged in postseason opener, 4-3 The Geneva School of Boerne baseball team took a tough-luck loss in its one- game playoff game against Fort Bend Christian Acad- emy last week. The Eagles more than doubled the Sugar Land school in the hit department, 9-4, but still lost the game, 4-3. All of the scoring in last week’s game took place in Emma Wardlaw was dominant in Saturday’s victory over Stockdale. The defense played well and helped the first three innings. Wardlaw throw a shutout. Star photo by Justin Tinney The Eagles scored first in the contest and had a good start to the game. Three Deer shutout Stockdale straight singles loaded the bases with no outs for in playoff opener, 4-0 Geneva. A Chaz Lutz single The Comfort High soft- Comfort’s defense was brought in a run and the ball team didn’t allow a the story in their win over Eagles tried to score the Geneva catcher Grey Herlihy catches the ball and gets ready to make a throw for the Eagles single run when they played Stockdale as they flashed runner from second on the who were eliminated from the postseason in a close game. Star photo by Julie Viña Stockdale in their one-game some leather to keep the Lutz hit but he was thrown After Geneva didn’t score and Chaz Lutz walked. A frame. playoff Saturday. Lady Brahmas off the board. out at home for the first out, in the top of the second, the Guy George single brought In the two innings that Comfort blanked Stock- Deer pitcher Emma however it was still 1-0. Sugar Land school tallied a in Armstrong and moved Geneva did score, FBCA dale in Jourdanton, 4-0, to Wardlaw tossed 83 pitches The next two batters were run on a sac fly in the bot- Lutz to third. answered both times. In the take the series and record in picking up the victory retired and Geneva wasn’t tom of the frame and it was Lutz later scored on a bottom of the third, they only the fourth postsea- from the circle. She scat- able to bring in another run 3-1 by the time the game passed ball and the contest used a walk and an error to son win by a Deer softball tered 5 hits, didn’t give up to add to their lead. went to the third inning. was tied up at 3-3 with no put runners at second and squad in school history. a run, only walked 1 and FBCA answered with 2 The Eagles cut into the outs but the Eagles weren’t third with no outs. Up next in the second fanned 9. runs in the bottom of the lead in the top of the third able to bring in any more round, Comfort faces Colum- inning to jump on top, 2-1. after Sam Armstrong singled runners just like in the first See EAGLES, page 9 bus, a winner over Natalia. See DEER, page 9 THE BOERNE STAR SPORTS Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Page 9 TOM DUGOSH BOWLING LEAGUE

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Boerne Champion state qualifiers pose for a photo with some of the medals and trophies they’ve won this year. This is the largest group to ever represent the school at the state track and field meet. Star photo by Kerry Barboza Area baseball UIL state track and field teams wrapping meet set for this week up district play There were still a couple winner advancing to the of district baseball games postseason. left to be played early this Check the Star’s Twitter Chargers, Hounds sending athletes to compete week. account for results. KERRY BARBOZA Gonzales will also compete in the Champion’s district con- Comfort also had its final 800, Burkey in the 400, Hankins in test with Buda Johnson was district game of the season Sports Editor the 100 hurdles and Malatak will be scheduled for last Friday but with Blanco moved to Mon- the lone Charger competing in a field moved to Monday because day. The Bobcats are in the Boerne ISD will be well represented event when she competes in the triple of the rain. The game was playoffs and will be the No. at this week’s state track and field jump. played at Dripping Springs. 3 seed from its district when meet. On the boys side, Luke Heck, Arlis The Chargers needed the playoffs begin this week. Both the Greyhounds and Chargers Adickes, Alex Rodriguez, Caleb to win that game to have a Boerne High’s warm-up will be sending athletes to Austin to Surber, Reid Kuhl and Jackson Liebau chance at the postseason. game with Floresville compete for state medals. have all run in the 4x100 this year and Champion also needed scheduled for last Friday For the Chargers, it’s the largest will be making the trip to state. Kerrville Tivy to lose on was called off due to the rain group they’ve ever taken to compete The 4x400 of Brock Lewis, Davis Monday as well. The Ant- and will not be made up. at state in school history. In fact, the Pike, Garrett Menzies, Benjamin lers hosted Dripping Springs The Greyhounds are group is so large, they’ll be taking a Blomqvist, Heck and Jacob Caraway in a game that was moved scheduled to open the post- bus instead of a couple of SUVs. will be making the trip to Austin. from Friday as well. season this week but are A total of 21 Champion athletes will Foster Wilfong will represent the If Champion won Mon- waiting to see who they be making the trip and the Chargers Jackson White and Tori Adams will rep- Chargers in the 3200 and 1600, while day and Tivy lost, the two play. resent Boerne High at this week’s 4A would be tied for fourth For an update on all will vie for state titles in 11 different state track and field meet. White will run Pike and Lewis will run in the 110 events on both the boys and girls sides the 3200 and Adams will compete in the hurdles. and would play Tuesday the teams, check Friday’s combined. shot put. Submitted photo For Boerne High, they will have to break the tie, with the Boerne Star. The Charger boys won the regional two athletes competing for state titles title and the girls were second. making the trip to Austin. at the 4A level, one in a field event ter Pettibon had his players On the girls side, Skye Leamy, In the 4x400, Lyle Rideout, Chachi and another on the track. SOFTBALL intentionally step off the Addison Hankins, Camille Malatak, Gonzales, Garcia, Burkey, Gianna Jackson White will run on Thursday FROM PAGE 8 base while the pitcher had Riley Burkey, Whitney Williamson Anzaldua and Hankins have all run in in the boys 3200 and Tori Adams will the ball on the rubber for and Regan Garcia have all run in the the race this year and will be making throw in the girls shot put on Thursday an automatic out. That’s 4x100 for the Chargers and will be the trip to Austin. as well. The series was sched- uled to start Wednesday how Boerne recorded its but was moved to Thurs- last four outs in the game. day after Game 1 was First, it kept Boerne from Geneva softball knocked rained out on Wednesday. running up the score and Boerne won the double- secondly, it shortened the out in opening round header via run rule in both game since they had to play games, 16-0, in the first two that night and every- Geneva School of added 5 more runs in the and 15-2 in the second. body had to be at school the Boerne was knocked out third inning to make it 15-0 Neither game went past next morning. Ava Rodriguez picked up of the TAPPS softball play- and kick in the mercy rule. the fifth frame and Boerne the win from the circle and offs last week by Lutheran Geneva was held with- basically only played nine threw a no hitter in four and South Academy in the first out a hit but they did put innings total. a half innings. round. two runners on base, cour- BHS improves to 25-6 In the second game, The Eagles had a rough tesy of the Griffey’s. Sofia overall. They’ll face Swee- Gonzales was the home time with the Houston Griffey walked and Sydney ney in the second round at team so it meant the game school and were defeated Griffey was hit by a pitch Weimar in a best-of-three would go at least five 15-0 in three innings last to account for their two series. Game 1 is Thurs- innings. Thursday. Geneva ends its base runners. day, 6:30 p.m., and Game A softball game can end year at 6-9-1. KK Chisholm pitched 2 is Saturday, 2 p.m., with in the fourth inning if the Lutheran South Acad- 1.2 innings and Avery a third game to follow if lead is 15 runs but in the emy scored 3 runs in the Myrick tossed an inning for needed. playoffs, they go at least first inning and then busted the Eagles. Chisholm gave The Lady Hounds were five frames. the game open with a 7-run up 8 hits, fanned 3 and the home team in Game 1 About the only differ- second frame for the 10-0 walked 4, while Myrick Geneva’s Alexa Elizondo is up to bat for the Eagles who were against the Lady Apaches ence for Boerne in the lead. surrendered 7 hits and 5 eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last week. and scored 3 runs in the second game is that the The Houston school runs with 1 walk. Submitted photo first, 7 in the second and Lady Hounds changed 6 in the third to get its 16 pitchers and Madison after neither team scored in out and then FBCA turned strong game despite the runs. Boerne didn’t score Dorrow picked up the win EAGLES the final four frames. another double play to end loss and scattered just 4 in the fourth frame and from the circle. FROM PAGE 8 In the fourth inning, the game. hits, only gave up 1 earned didn’t have to bat in the About the only differ- Geneva had a chance with a Geneva’s nine hits were run and walked 5. Lutz fifth since they were the ence for Gonzales is that The Eagles managed to single, a sac bunt and another all singles, two from Sam also tossed in the sixth and home team and had the they went down swinging turn a double play in the single to put Luke Valdez at Armstrong and Guy Kohler, struck out one and didn’t lead. and picked up a couple of inning with a catch in the third but a double play ended while Guy George, Chaz give up a hit, walk or run in Towards the end of the runs but that didn’t stop outfield and then a throw to the inning and the Eagles Lutz, Connor Schaefer, his inning of work. game, Boerne coach Ches- BHS from run-ruling them. third to tag out the runner didn’t really threaten again Luke Valdez and George advancing from second, but the rest of the way. Viña all singled as well. the runner at third scored In the seventh, Gene- Viña, Armstrong and Lutz and the Sugar Land school va’s first batter reached all scored, while Lutz and Guy Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate! held the 4-3 lead. on a dropped third strike George both picked up RBIs. It stayed 4-3 until the end but the next batter struck Armstrong pitched a On May 25, The Boerne Star will publish the Annual Salute to Area Graduates covering Boerne High School, Champion High School, Comfort, TMI and Geneva. ball. They added another run Ashlynn Rodriguez DEER when the next batter singled walked and scored, Mada- FROM PAGE 8 to drive in the second run of lynn Rodriguez had an RBI Copy Deadline is the inning and make it 2-0. and a single, Kenni Jay sin- May 12th Aidan Vetter had a nice In the third, Dezirae Han- gled and Brinn Crawford throw in the third as a Stock- sen doubled to start the singled and scored. dale runner tried to make it to inning. Hansen stole third NOTES: Saturday’s vic- Space is limited! third. Vetter gunned down the and scored on a passed ball tory was only the Comfort Contact Kolleen to runner with a perfect throw to and it was 3-0. softball team’s fourth playoff reserve your ad today! It was another Hansen, win in school history. Their Morgan Hansen at third base 830-249-2441 who applied the tag to end Morgan Hansen, who got only three were in 2007, the threat. things going in the fifth. She when they beat Kermit 9-4 [email protected] The game ended in a pick- singled with two outs and in and then lost to Jim Ned off in an odd twist as catcher moved to second on a single. 0-4 in Area. In 2012, they Ashlynn Rodriguez fired to She scored on the throw from defeated Ozona 5-3 and then sister Madalynn Rodriguez the outfield and the Deer lost to Early 3-10 in Area and Surprisingly at first who tagged out the were in command at 4-0. in 2019, the Deer defeated runner, Bella Rodriguez, to Comfort finished with 7 Florence 9-8 in Game 2 in the LOW RATES seal the victory. hits in the game and the Han- first round but lost in Game With the Stockdale bats in sen’s had 4 of them. 3, 14-12. The Deer won their check, Comfort scored 2 runs Dezirae Hansen tallied 2 first and only district cham- FREE COLOR! in the bottom of the third to doubles and scored a run, pionship in 2004 and had a take the lead. With the bases while Morgan Hansen hit 2 first round bye before losing loaded and two outs, Comfort singles and also scored once to Vanderbilt Industrial, 4-1, scored its first run on a passed and picked up an RBI. in the Area round. THE BOERNE STAR COMMUNITY Page 10 Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Art Waddle benefits Cibolo Art Camp scholarships The Art Waddle has been a AT THE TRAIL favorite community event for Cibolo Happenings many years. This year’s event Little Explorers! will feature more than 70 local FRANCIS artists and benefits scholarships Tuesday, May 4, 10-11 a.m., 140 City Park Road, every Tuesday at for deserving children to attend SANCHEZ the Cibolo Nature Center and every Saturday at Herff Farm. Discover art camp at the Cibolo this wildlife, walk the trails, play nature games and read along during sto- summer. rytime. Meet and register onsite. More information at www.cibolo.org The Cibolo has been a proud the artists. partner of the waddle since its As event-goers make their Farmers Market at Herff Farm inception in 2012. There will way around town viewing all Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 33 Herff Road, Boerne. Spend your be an added day to the waddle the art, they will be able to pur- Saturdays at Herff Farm. Explore the gardens and trails, attend gar- with an evening reception on chase a wristband, which will dening workshops, guided hikes, programming for children, Yoga Friday, May 7, at Tusculum allow them to take advantage classes and purchase locally grown and crafted products from our Brewing and the big event on of specials provided by local Farmers Market vendors. More information is available at www.ci- Saturday, May 8. Boerne shops and businesses. bolo.org. The event originated in the With two days worth of activ- artsy “Flats” neighborhood, ities planned, there will be no Foraging Plants Walk where residents hosted various shortage of things to do. Many Saturday, May 15, 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m., 33 Herff Road, Boerne. artists on their lawns as part of of the items on the itinerary will This is rescheduled from May 1. Join one of the leading experts on the event’s self-guided art show. benefit families and adults. foraging in Texas, Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, for a for- Today, attendees will be able to This year, the Art Wad- aging plant walk at Herff Farm. Vorderbruggen will teach the basics visit the artists’ booths by stroll- dle donation has been named of foraging, including foraging ethics and techniques, and then will ing Main Street along Main the “Mike and Mary Morton lead us on a hike on the trails of Herff Farm to learn about the culinary Plaza, Tusculum and Cibolo Cibolo Center for Conservation and medicinal uses of the plants growing at the farm. Both walks are Creek breweries, Olde Town, Summer Art Camp Scholar- Cibolo Art Camp is filled with sensory activities like braid- currently at capacity visit www.cibolo.org to be added to the waitlist. ing, and twisting fibers. Submitted photo Makers Place, Gallery 195, just ships Award” in honor of the to name a few. A detailed map Mortons who founded the event starts June 7 and runs through available for children ages 5-12. Night Hikes for adults Armadillo Twilight Walk with all of the stops is available and did so much for the Cibolo August 6. Art camp is a great A new tween/teen camp option Saturday, May 15, 6:30-8 p.m., 140 City Park Road, Boerne. Come at www.artwaddleboerne.com over the years. We are forever way to expand your child’s called Trailblazers Camp will see the Cibolo Nature Center at dusk. Small groups of adults will be and the Art Waddle Facebook grateful for the tremendous creativity. Each week, camp is focus on advanced learning in led on a hike by a professional to view native nine-banded armadillos page. contributions to our organiza- led by trained counselors who science and wildlife biology is up close. It is recommended you bring a flashlight and walking shoes. The waddle emanates tion and the arts community will follow Centers for Disease available for youth ages 12-15. Register at www.cibolo.org. Boerne’s commitment to the of the late Mike Morton and Control and Prevention guide- Registration for Cibolo Sum- arts with a fun, informal cele- his wife, Mary. We truly are lines to ensure campers’ and mer Camp is well underway Gardening 101: Okra bration of painting, sculpture, honored to continue the part- staff safety. with plenty of spots available. Saturday, May 15, 2-4 p.m., 33 Herff Road, Boerne. Join Keith glassworks and more. People nership with the Art Waddle Cibolo Art Camp includes You can visit www.cibolo.org Amelung of Have Spade Will Travel this Saturday and every third stroll the streets at their own and provide access to deserving sensory-filled activities such for more registration informa- Saturday after the Farmer’s Market at Herff Farm for an introduction pace, chatting with artists, children in our community who as weaving, braiding, twisting tion. Please stop by our booth to the “basics” of veggie gardening in the Texas Hill Country. Each making friends and enjoying would not otherwise be able to natural fibers and much more. at the Art Waddle, where we attendee will plant up several seedlings to take home and together we the day, perhaps partaking in a attend art camp this summer. Cibolo Summer Camp offers will be hosting activities for will situate transplants and sow a few seeds in the Herff Farm garden refreshment offered by one of Cibolo Summer Camp nature and art camps and is families. Hope to see you there! beds. Register at www.cibolo.org. Library going silver during month of May In May, we will be celebrat- The idea is that you bring in a To make our collection even of elementary-school age. It’s two Facebook accounts and on ing Older Americans Month by THE BOOKWORM cutting and then take one you’d more accessible, we are stream- called Paint and Pages on the Instagram. kicking off our Silver Library Ini- like to have. If you would like lining the process by which you Patio, which includes a story tiative. Because of the generosity NATALIE to contribute seeds in exchange can easily search the Boerne and a craft. Library events of the Friends of the Boerne Pub- MORGAN for others, we ask that you bring Cemetery for your ancestors. Each week in May we’ll cele- Tuesday, May 4: Curbside lic Library, we will be offering a BOERNE PUBLIC them in the original packets. There is a free website that brate some facet of Asian Pacific service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Bilingual wide array of expanded services, LIBRARY This resource is completely free, already exists called Findagrave. American Heritage Month. Miss Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; homes- programming and resources to and you can find it right inside the com. This site houses millions of Megan hosts her Sensory Studio chooling program, 11:30 a.m.; library users who are at least 50 for the first time to the public. entrance of the library. Thanks to memorials of people all over the on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for Teacup Techie, 6 p.m. years old. We were originally housed on everyone who has already brought world, but more importantly, it babies up to 2 years of age, and Wednesday, May 5: Curb- Older patrons can participate the first floor of the Dienger in plants and seeds. provides information on up to 98 Miss Constance will host her side service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; in memoir writing and art work- Building, a few blocks south, but percent of the graves in Boerne. Little Listeners Storytime on Sensory Studio for Babies, 9:30 shops, take advantage of free we built our brand-new facility Tax deadline extended Just go to the site and enter your Wednesday at 10:30 a.m, for a.m.; bookshop open, 10 a.m.-2 lifelong learning opportunities and named it the Patrick Heath The winter storm in Feb- ancestor’s name, their birth and children age 2 to 5. p.m ; Little Listeners Storytime, through our Udemy Database, Public Library! ruary was so destructive and death years and Boerne for the On Wednesday afternoon at 10:30 a.m.; online teen program, preserve treasured memories Newer residents may not nerve-wracking, but one of the cemetery location. 4 p.m., boys and girls in grades 4 p.m.; STEM program, 4 p.m. with our digital media lab, get know this, but we named the good things that resulted from it Currently, 5,531 graves are 3-5 can continue their exciting Thursday, May 6: Curbside tech help with our knowledge- library after a former mayor is the extended deadline for fil- listed for our area, so there’s adventures in STEM learning. service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Book able tech team, sign up for who had been at the city’s helm ing your federal income taxes! a good chance you’ll have There’s a slight change for the Babies Storytime, 9:30 a.m.; homebound delivery of materi- for 20 years. Not only was he Texans have until June 15 to success. Thursday Book Babies program bookshop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; als and so much more! Please mayor, but he was also a staunch settle up with Uncle Sam. So, here’s where we come in. with Natalie Schun. It will now Mother’s Day High Tea via reach out to our Adult Services advocate for our library. Unfortunately, we are no lon- To make the information even start at 9:30 a.m. Zoom, 10 a.m.; Mysteries for and Outreach departments to get We are celebrating this mile- ger providing free tax assistance, more complete, the staff here On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., the Lunch, noon; Drawing Club, more information. stone by offering library cards but we can provide most of the is uploading news clippings of Curington Cougar Music Club 1:30 p.m.; Carlos.com, 2 p.m.; with a colorful, new design. tax forms you’ll need. If you’re people’s obituaries to become will perform a short outdoor online teen program, 4 p.m.; The Art of Writing New patrons will automatically comfortable using the computer part of their memorial page. concert at the Amphitheater. On Curington concert at the Amphi- Our kickoff event for the get one, and if current patrons and you have printing capabili- It’s early in the process, but Saturday morning, continuing theater, 5:30 p.m.; poetry open Silver Library Initiative will be want the new design, the cards ties, you can also download your when we’re finished, thousands our Asian Pacific American mic night via Zoom, 6:45 p.m. “The Art of Writing Memoirs” are just $5 each. We are planning own forms from the IRS website of obituaries will have been Heritage celebration, we are Friday, May 7: Curbside workshop, which will take place other great birthday activities as at irs.gov. added. We’re confident this hosting the Texas Dragon/Lion Service, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; book- on the second Saturday of each well, so please stay tuned. will be a wonderful resource for Dance Team performance at shop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. month, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Help for genealogists genealogists! the Amphitheater, from 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8: Bookshop These workshops are free and A garden swap We have embarked on an to 11 a.m. The whole family is open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Asian open to the public, but we do ask April showers bring May exciting new project to aid in Children’s programs welcome. American Dance performance, that you register because space flowers, but so does the library! the search for Boerne family On Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., 10 a.m.; writing workshop is limited. Please contact Robin We are now hosting our very ancestors. We currently have Miss Erica and Miss Constance Staying informed (registration required), 1 p.m.; at [email protected]. own seed and cutting exchange the Dietert Historical Archives, will host Tiempo de Cuentos, You can contact us at 830- Booktalk via Zoom, 2 p.m. for people who enjoy planting which houses thousands of doc- a bilingual storytime for new- 249-3053, visit us at www. Monday, May 10: Curbside Our birthday! each year, or for people who uments and pictures related to borns to children age 5. At 11:30 boernelibrary.org, download service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tech Ten years ago, on June 4, at 9 ever never gardened before but the history of Boerne, including am, we are offering a program our PhDigital mobile app and Time with Oemuer, 10 a.m.; a.m., we threw open our doors want to give it a try. family histories. especially for homeschoolers can also track us down on our Food for Thought, noon.

FOR that county. The Place 6 position was Hartpence resigns FOR seat FROM PAGE 1 vacated when Mayor-elect Maxton placed his name on the Steve Hartpence formally has resigned from city to conduct a special election to fill the the election appeared to be too mayoral ballot to accommodate the Place 3 Fair Oaks Ranch City Council seat vacancy. close to call after early voting the resign-to-run mandate, estab- as of Monday, leaving another city council posi- The FOR Home Rule Charter states city results were released at poll lishing the unusual four-seat tion open to a special election after four council council must call a special election to fill a city closings on Saturday, Maxton Muenchow Stroup election. seats, including the mayoral position, were council vacancy if there are 365 or more days widened his lead over Patel as Upon winning the Place 6 turned over this political season. remaining in the vacated term. the Election Day results rolled in. tributed to her victory. seat, Muenchow expressed Hartpence, who is leaving the city, said he The Place 3 seat was up for election May 7, Maxton identified his major “I’m obviously very excited,” gratitude for the residents who made sure to submit his resignation with more 2022, meaning he vacated his council position focus points when stepping Stroup said. “I was nervous. I voted her into office and said she than a year before his term ended, forcing the with 369 days left in the term. into the mayoral office later this was tired. I’m sure all the other wants to bring the FOR commu- month will be the upcoming candidates were in the same nity back together. budget process in June, unify- boat. It was definitely a more “First, obviously, I’m super ing the FOR community and a intense campaign season than I exited,” Muenchow said. “I’m desire to bring a sense of calm had anticipated, so it took a lot thankful and grateful that my to the city. of work. My family and close com-munity has entrusted me “I’m looking forward to get- friends and everybody were so to help lead. Not lead myself, Meet Our Pet of the Week! ting into the role of the mayor,” amazing, so I’m very excited of course, but help lead for our Maxton said Monday about his that I won.” future. That’s my main goal is Bella is a three year old spayed Cattle Dog victory. “Looking at the chal- Stroup said once the results just to help my neighbors and Mix. She was brought to us because her lenges our city is facing right are finalized after the election bring this community back previous owners could not take her with now and to start making actions canvas, she wants to hit the together and be kind. That’s kind them when they moved. Bella seems to be on them.” ground running with whatever of where I’m at currently.” selective with dogs and cannot live with Stroup took the lead in the agenda items come forward Upon stepping into her role cats. Bella was in a home with children but Place 1 council seat left vacant at her first meeting, which is later this month, after official we recommend a home with taller children by MaryAnne Havard, who expected to be May 20. How- canvasing results have been because of her energy and size. She loves to didn’t place her name on the ever, Stroup said expects the released, Muenchow said she play with a ball and is very treat motivated. ballot for another term. Stroup first big project she tackles to wants to take a look at poten- She knows how to ‘sit’ and “High Five”. She beat David Deleranko by 214 be wastewater facility issues tial tax freezes in the city for walks on a leash, but we are working on her votes of the 2,466 cast, earning because those who have boots residents who are 100 percent leash manners because she likes to pull. her 54.3 percent of ballots. In all, on the ground have highlighted disabled or age 65 and over. Bella has a big heart and a lot of try but we Stroup received 1,340 votes. that particular issue. While she admitted she can’t recommend an active home with no cats or Stroup, who lives in the north- Muenchow was victorious say such a freeze is financially small children. ernmost section of the Bexar in the Place 6 race against Ste- feasible yet, she said it should be County portion of Fair Oaks phen May. Muenchow received reviewed. PLEASE SPAY & NEUTER YOUR PETS! Ranch, gained her greatest lead 1,345, or 56.7 percent, of the Lastly, Muenchow said the Call the Boerne Animal Shelter for more information at over Deleranko with votes cast 2,372 votes cast in the race, win- next big issue she wants to focus (830) 249-2456 or email us at [email protected]. in Bexar County, gaining 152 ning by 318 votes. on is ensuring infrastructure is Visit our website at www.ci.boerne.tx.us/Animal-Services votes over her opponent there. Muenchow, who lives in the developed that can support FOR Stroup ran a strong cam- farthest northeast section of residents, and she said she wants Paws Corner Sponsored by: paign, raising nearly $9,000 and FOR, gained most of her head- to ensure developers pitch in Kendall County Herbst Veterinary Hospital spending just over $1,500 on way against May in the Kendall their fair share for future devel- her campaign. She said the cam- County portion of FOR, beat- opment. She said these items are Veterinary Center Small Animal • Boarding • Grooming paign was more than she had ing him by 152 votes, and the especially relevant considering Small Animal • Large Animal planned on, but she expressed Bexar County portion of FOR, the city’s budget process will 1376 South Main • Boerne 141 Hwy 46 East • Boerne 830-249-3543 • www.herbstvet.com appreciation for those who con- out-polling May by 89 votes in begin next month. 830-336-2041