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Can't Handle the Cuteness BOERNE, THIS ISSUE IS QUITE A TREAT. (And not just a dog treat!) We have rounded up the cutest kids and pets in our area and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy. Brace yourself, they may be too cute to handle. As we hope the next school year begins, read about the kids in our community who are excelling in their studies, plus some tips for tutoring and teaching kids about finances. There are also some heartwarming tales about families in Boerne with non-tradi-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020 FEATURES 10 Boerne Champion students excel in STEM programs Chelsea and Victor are just two of the exceptional students in BISD

18 Fur, feather, shell prime ingredients for a family menagerie So many to choose from!

26 Make it a Mathnasium Summer Meghan Hunter Offers The Mathnasium Method™

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CHELSEA AND VICTOR ARE JUST TWO OF THE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS IN BISD

BOERNE CHAMPION S T U D E N T S E XC E L I N S TEM PROGRAMS ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK | PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/ COOLEY PORTRAITS CHELSEA

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challenge. She had the opportunity to work with new

SCHOOL SENIOR AND HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN

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materials and team with other students outside the

STEM (SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Boerne area. She plans to pursue a major in mechan-

MATHEMATICS) PROGRAMS SINCE SHE WAS A

ical engineering. She also introduced us to another

FRESHMAN, SPECIALIZING IN THE ENGINEERING

outstanding student, her best friend, Victor Guzman.

CURRICULUM. She told us she had aspirations of

Chelsea and Victor worked on robotics together this

becoming a chemist when she was 3 or 4 years old. She

year and advanced to state competition though the

began robotics in middle school and loves math and

event was cancelled due to the pandemic restrictions.

science because it results in black and white answers. It

Chelsea has a great future ahead of her and we wish

helps her with problem-solving and explains how things

her much success!

work. She is attached to pursuing upper level science

studies and how it correlates to life. Chelsea claims

VICTOR GUZMAN, A SENIOR AT CHAMPION

through the engineering field she can solve problems or

HIGH SCHOOL AND FUTURE ELECTRICAL AND

create solutions on her own. At a recent one-day Texas

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, LOVES ROBOTICS AND

Alliance for Minorities in Engineering competition she

HAS SINCE HE WAS AT BOERNE MIDDLE SCHOOL

won first place in the science and engineering design

SOUTH. His dad is an electrical engineer who creates

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Victor and his robotic exoskeleton

simulated car crashes in a lab for lawsuit investigations. Victor got his inspiration from discussing electronic gadgets with his dad and began building his own. Using mainly YouTube videos as examples, he created his own gadgets, i.e., a punch activated flame thrower. Last summer, along with his mentor at Southwest Research Institute, he started building his own designs for exoskeletons to be used in practical applications. A personal project of his is a self-defense exoskeleton (see photo) and an exoskeleton designed for fire fighters to improve efficiency in the field. It has hydraulics to assist with heavy lifting. He has received some impressive feedback and will have it tested in a real-life situation when it is completed. Victor is applying to several universities including The University of Texas/Austin; MIT; Carnegie Mellon; Cornell and the California Institute of Technology. It was a pleasure getting to know Victor and his career aspirations; we wish him only the best in his future endeavors!

â€œCHELSEA AND VICTOR WORKED ON ROBOTICS TOGETHER THIS YEAR AND ADVANCED TO STATE COMPETITION THOUGH THE EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS.â€?

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PAWSITIVE PAMPERING THE PURRFECT WAY TO CREATE COZY SPACES FOR YOUR PETS

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IT IS BARELY FOUR IN THE MORNING AND MERCEDES IS ALREADY PLAYING WITH THE BLINDS, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ABOVE MY HEAD. Clearly a ruse to gain my attention and yet still her very sleepy human will not respond. I left her with no other option but to commence phase two of the sleep disruption process. She begins knocking down every last item from my night stand, each one landing with a clunky thud a little louder than its predecessor. She wins. Cat – 1, Owner – 0. Half asleep, I drag myself from my bed and begrudgingly find my way into the kitchen to feed her breakfast. Grace and Lucille perk up and follow Mercedes’ lead. Cat, dog, or other furry creature lovers – you may share similar experiences with your own cuddly companions. They may not be waking you before your alarm clock goes off (lucky you), but the bottom line is our fur babies want attention and sometimes even demand it. Pets were spoiled with a 14

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lot of quality time with their humans during the COVID-19 quarantine, so much so that even THEY grew tired of looking at us. As humans re-emerge into the world and return to some sense of normalcy, we once again leave our pets to their own devices. In order to keep our sweet pets feeling cozy, entertained, and hopefully prevent a favorite pair of shoes from becoming a new favorite chew toy, we can give our homes a little extra love and make our pets feel a little extra special. Here are a few tips: DESIGNATE SPACES ALL THEIR OWN: As our pets are members of the family, they too need their own safe haven to stretch out for a nap, play, or hide away when they need a break from their humans. Consider designating a space in the home (laundry room, a nook under a staircase, a corner of your living room, etc.) that is theirs and theirs alone. They will of course continue to take over all other spaces, but this will add a little extra comfort at home. In this designated space, keep beds, crates, or other surfaces that are cozy for your pets and easy to clean. For example, Lucille loves her tall kitty tower placed next to the guest room window so she can bathe in the afternoon sunlight, while Mercedes prefers to sleep in her doughnut-shaped bed in the living room. You may also consider keeping their toys in this same space so they can easily find them. Of course, do not be surprised to find these toys in strange places around your home. I am constantly stepping on tattered unicorns and even find the occasional sparkly mouse under my pillow. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAY: Dare to get creative! Spend time bonding and interacting with your pets with more playtime or find another furry companion so they can play together when you are absent. Keeping these loved ones engaged can mean creating elaborate bathing stations or dog houses/kitty condos or building teepees for them to crawl through. My cats love running through their collapsible tunnels, batting at the attached ball and string, or poking their heads through the various holes. Remember, playtime does not have to cost anything at all. Find empty boxes you are not using to create indoor jungle gyms. Outdoor pet owners - consider making an obstacle course using a plastic backyard slide, old tires, cast-off hula hoops, baby pools, or other items. Just be sure you check for sharp parts, splinters, or small pieces that could become choking hazards. Creating this playtime can be something the whole family gets involved in! PLAN IN PLACE: COVID-19 taught us to expect the unexpected. Have a family member or close family friend as a backup person who can care for your pet in case of an emergency. GIVE & RECEIVE LOVE: Lastly, do not forget to embrace the quality time you have together. Cuddling up on the couch with a movie or a good book, while snuggling up to your sweet fur babies can help ease depression and anxiety for all parties involved. 16

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FOR THE RUST AND VOULGARIS FAMILIES, THEIR HOMES ARE A TRUE EXPRESSION OF THEIR LOVE FOR ANIMALS. Rhonda and Micah Voulgaris and their daughters, Marley and Reese, along with Rhonda’s parents, Randall and Marzi Rust, have turned their property into their own private animal sanctuary. At first glance, the beautiful ranch located on Rust Lane between Boerne and Bergheim is just that, a gorgeous and quintessential Hill Country landscape. Take a closer glance, though, and you will find a menagerie of pets adding quirky and fun character to this sprawling family home. Rhonda says her kids play a huge role in caring for the animals. Twelve-year-old Reese already has big plans to be a wild game keeper. Reese and her 14-year-old sister Marley actively participate in the 4H Club and take part in the Kendall County Jr. Livestock show. They raise show pigs which requires the sale of their animal to build their college savings. Sale day tends to be the most difficult day of the entire year for the girls and the only thing that seems to ease the pain is the

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Sister fun with pets

adoption of a new animal. They have added a new family

must be restricted to his pen for a diet to avoid too much

member every January for the last four years. A philosophy

weight gain. Rhonda adopted her first potbellied pig in 7th

seems to be developing here, when you sell the latest 4H

grade and has had two other pigs that both lived long and

animal, you get to adopt a new pet. In fact, most of these

happy lives on the ranch. She hopes Gus will also enjoy a

pets are rescues or strays the family has taken in. This

peaceful and healthy existence on the ranch, with several

explains why this family is almost at full capacity. Thanks

years’ worth of belly rubs in his future.

to the ranch, though, the animals in this family have a plethora of land to roam freely.

When bird season hits the little dogs Baily, a Maltipoo, Deuce, a Dachshund, and Charlie, a Chi Weenie, are

In visiting the ranch, you might first notice Bubba and RJ, the

thrilled to watch. Annie, a Vizsla is the family bird hunter

family mules. The kids love to feed them apples and pears, and

while Buck, a Basset Hound Mix is terrified of anything

they spend hours outdoors playing with them. Not far behind

resembling a gun shot and is known to hide in a closet at

are Rosie and Pretty Girl, the momma cows that you can feed

the sight of a gun. The highlight of the dogs' day is to take

by hand. Every year new calves are born, the Rust-Voulgaris

a run around the property following the girls on their bikes.

call “the Boogies,” they have an innate ability to find an open

While they love to be outdoors hunting and playing, the

gate to sneak into the yard, garden, or pool area.

dogs also enjoy plenty of indoor naps.

There is also Gus, a potbelly pig who lives in his house

In 2017 Rhonda’s sister moved to Amsterdam so they

next to the garden. Gus enjoys performing a sociable flop

adopted her three cats to “protect” the barn. Poncho,

on his back to attract belly rubs from guests who come

Reesey Paws and Marley Blue love to be cuddled but

to hangout by the pool. He roams freely on the entire

spend their days catching mice and relaxing in the barns.

ranch and has a reputation for deterring the wild hogs.

When they first arrived Marley Blue accidentally took a

As soon as hunting season arrives, though, Gus faces a

ride into Boerne under the hood of the truck. He jumped

few more restrictions. He happens to know where every

out when they arrived at church, but they could not catch

deer feeder is located (including the neighbors') and can

him. Four days later he showed up on the front porch,

be found standing under them at the exact time the corn

about 7 miles from where they last saw him. He had to

falls. Gus puts on a fair amount of weight feasting on the

cross Main Street, and travel down Highway 46 to make it

corn in the winter, but in the spring and summer he enjoys

home. He made it clear he wanted to live on the ranch and

all the fresh produce from the gardens. Sometimes Gus

has never crawled under a hood again. Thomas, the house

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Tortoise enjoying fresh food A potbelly pig, ducks and tortoises

Gus enjoying a snack

cat, prefers to stay indoors with his humans and is the only cat the five dogs accept as their family. Another factor that makes this ranch so unique is that it includes an outdoor enclosure which spans 4,000 square feet – the perfect environment for reptiles. Sissy the “tiny one” is a 4-inch Russian tortoise, Torty “the big boy” is a six-inch Russian tortoise, and Jersey the “big one” is a ten-inch Sulcata tortoise. Torty was adopted from the Central Texas Tortoise Rescue. The family is currently waiting to adopt Titus, another Desert tortoise from a friend who can no longer care for him. They grow all their tortoise food including lettuce, vegetables, and grasses in the garden. They receive lots of attention, though one of these beloved reptiles is quite the escape artist. Sissy was gone for ten days in May, but then found her way home with the help of a friend who saw her walking down the road. Finally, the ducks, Milo and Otis both females, conveniently share the tortoise area. These ducks do not try to fly out or escape as they are quite content hanging with their hard-shelled neighbors and take care of all the insects trying to move in. The Rust and Voulgaris families hope to continue to expand their collection of pets. Multiple generations live on this land and truly love caring for it. Every member of the family is invested in looking after their animals and continue to grow their knowledge about them. What better way to bond as a family than to spend time outdoors with a diverse troupe of wildlife? While at times chaotic, their moments as a family are never boring. After all, with each new addition to the family, there is a new adventure and a new story to tell. 20

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PIÑLLAMA

+ Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata. 2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side. (Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!) 3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look. 4. Cover all remaining sides of the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design. 5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama! Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SINCE OCTOBER OF LAST YEAR, D1 TRAINING IN BOERNE HAS OFFERED NONTRADITIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING TO ANYONE TRYING TO STEP UP THEIR GAME. Whether that means becoming a better athlete, losing weight, or just staying in shape, D1

Training Boerne’s Future Stars

Training is one of the best local opportunities available. With over 50 nationwide locations, D1 has built a reputation for excellence in physical training over its 20-year history, having received praise from "Men’s Health" magazine as well as recognition by over 100 NFL draft picks. Jason Marshall, college basketball coach for 24 years, recently joined D1 in Boerne as general manager and offered his thoughts as to why D1’s athletic-based training is such an important choice for anyone wanting to be active. Marshall reiterated the broad focus of D1’s efforts,

D1 TRAINING IN BOERNE OFFERS PROFESSIONAL ATHLETIC-BASED TRAINING FOR YOUNG KIDS, STUDENTS, AND ADULTS

D1 Training is located on 132 Old San Antonio Road. For more information, you can visit their website or contact them at (830) 406-6270.

ARTICLE JANSEN BEAN PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/ COOLEY PORTRAITS

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“OUR HEARTBEAT IS REALLY THE SCHOLASTIC-AGE KIDS, OUR BACKBONE IS THE ADULTS.”

mentioning that D1 offered a “high-energy environment for youth and

One of the biggest struggles D1 has faced is dealing with the

adults … our heartbeat is really the scholastic-age kids, our backbone

COVID-19 pandemic, which caused it to shut its doors completely

is the adults.” He encouraged young athletes to train with D1, saying,

for two whole months. During that time, D1 put all its programs

“We’re trying to keep kids at their physical best and keep that mental

on the free Train Heroic App, where over 630 athletes in Boerne,

edge.” One of D1’s strongest assets, according to Marshall, is its nation-

San Antonio, and Helotes were able to stay at the top of their game

wide sponsorship by professional athletes. Both the Boerne and San

throughout the shutdown. Now that it’s open again, D1 has closely

Antonio locations are sponsored by Matt Bonner, former NBA star and

followed social distancing guidelines and has been “ultra aggressive”

championship-winning San Antonio Spurs player.

in cleaning efforts, as well as training athletes to be sanitary as well.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

tomatoes - a perfect summer dish CAPRESE SALAD WITH AVOCADO

ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK

CAPRESE SALAD

WITH AVOCADO IN RECENT YEARS CAPRESE SALADS HAVE BECOME POPULAR. The basic recipe calls for tomato, mozzarella and basil. A sprinkle of balsamic vinegar or a seasoning can add additional flavor.

INGREDIENTS + 5 slices of tomato + 10 slices of mozzarella + 2 avocados cut into 30 thin slices + 3 to 4 large basil leaves (chopped or whole) + ¼ c extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil (optional) + 1 lime halved (optional)

DIRECTIONS Lay the tomato slices on a serving plate (or whole grain toast). On top of each tomato stack a mozzarella slice, 3 avocado slices and basil. If desired, drizzle with the oil and squeeze lime juice over top. Five servings. 34

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BOERNE’S EXCLUSIVE

GATED GARDEN COMMUNITY 25 HOMES | STARTING AT $360,000 Siena Court Garden Homes is unique in its design. Gated, with an exclusive, beautifully landscaped entry, 36’ wide concrete curb and gutter street, within a 60’ landscaped right of way.

The project utilizes every possible system and product to accomplish an environmentally friendly and low impact community. To ensure a “Dark Sky Boerne” we have designed community lighting to be ground level, keeping LED lighting low for its walkways in order to not disturb the “Dark Sky” for star gazing. There are 20 dif ferent elevations and floor plans. The homes will range from 1204 sq. f t. at $360,000 to 1887 sq. f t. at $499,500. Most plans fit on most of the lots, average lot size 45’X120’.

All homes are single story, 2 Bedroom/2 Bath or 3 Bedroom/2 Bath plans, attached Garages, Tankless Water Heater, Bosch Appliances with Thermador upgrades, Michael Edwards Custom Cabinetry, minimum 9’ ceilings, hardwood flooring, stone in wet areas, and granite/quartz countertops. Homes will have clay tile roofs, exteriors with stucco, stone, and some brick, depending on floor plan.

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