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January is upon us – often a quiet month after the hubbub of the holidays.

When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about only a will or trust to ensure the right people inherit their stuff when they die. Although that thought is not wrong, it also leaves out a very important piece of planning for life. Consider that at some point before your eventual death, you could be incapacitated by accident or illness.

Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013.

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Heirloom Boutique into the Boerne business community with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Heirloom Boutique was founded with one mission in mind: to offer cute, everyday clothes that surpass the trends. Sometimes trendy, boutique clothing doesn’t always fit the day-to-day life, and that’s why Heirloom offers clothing that fits everyday life and needs. Find Heirloom Boutique set up at Boerne Market Days every month, by going to heirloomtx.com or keep up by following its Facebook page or on Instagram or Pinterest. Individuals also may call 210-373-2242.

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce played host to a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to help celebrate the 2022 Kendall County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. The ceremony took place before the sale at the Kendall County Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center. The Kendall County Jr. Livestock Show Association provides an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members to exhibit their livestock projects before the public fostering excellence in livestock production skills and practices. The money the youth earn at the sale helps to fund their higher education goals in the future. Photo courtesy of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of The Skin Elite with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Individuals are unique, and so is their skin. The Skin Elite takes the art of enhancement seriously with an approach that is 100 percent customized to each person. Its goal is to achieve an aesthetic vision and to reveal the fresh beauty of natural features with advanced skin rejuvenation treatments like laser services, injectables, PMU and more. The Skin Elite can be reached at 210-800-9696 or visit theskinelite.com to book an appointment.

If your parents are getting close to retirement age, or are already retired, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, some of which may involve difficult conversations. For the sake of everyone in your family, don’t avoid these “taboo” topics.

Both Kelsey Pfeiffer and her Brahman cow seemingly eye the judge as they patiently stand in line during last Friday’s cattle competition at the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show at the youth agriculture and equestrian center.

The first meeting of 2022 for the Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 24, at the First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, 321 Thompson Drive. The speaker will be Peter Baron Jr., whose subject will be the history of the American flag.

The Texas Department of Transportation announced that as part of the ongoing Interstate 10 frontage road construction, the project contractor is progressing into the next stage of construction which will require the demolition of the existing Highway 46 (Bandera Road) bridge.

Boerne Performing Arts welcomes composer, musician and producer Neil Berg and his group of musicians and vocalists to perform “50 Years of Rock ‘N Roll.”

Cibolo Creek Quilters Guild members’ generosity offers a magnificent year of support to local charities. While COVID-19 continued to prevent opportunities for members to get together and sew, it failed to impact donations to local charities. We appreciate the donation of precious time, talent and treasures of our arts partner guild members.