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Chris Elliff has been interested in painting since early childhood. However, marriage and raising three sons, delayed her artistic development. After a career in nursing, and an extended education in the health field -- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Master in Public Health, she retired early to get a handle on personal health issues. With her children educated, married and independent, she returned to her pursuit of art. With limited formal painting instruction, and only one undergraduate class, she has developed her own style and vision. Initially realism was her focus.

Exploring the fascinating relationship between two of North America’s greatest beverage traditions: Kentucky Bourbon and fine California wine.

It is that time of year when we welcome the first cool breaths of the north wind, the shortening of the photoperiod, warm cast iron vats of venison chili, and the addition of pumpkin spice to everything that we eat, smell or wear. The squirrels are secretly storing away their winter food cache, winter migrants are making their way through, and the leaves are slowly changing. Fall is here, so we are here to help you prepare your lawns and lands for the cooler months ahead in this two-part series.

Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann was honored on Oct. 5 for her completion of a voluntary advanced course on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum.

The Kendall County Sheri ff ’s Office Blue Santa Program is excited to announce that we are accepting toys and identifying children in our community to be recipients for the Blue Santa Program Toy Drive.

Editor’s note: This article is being shared in honor of National Fire Prevention Month. Deadly wildfires ravaged thousands upon thousands of acres of land across California in the summer of 2018. Officials at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said these combined fires comprised the largest wildlands fire in state history.

Kronkosky Place – now called The Center – will ring with Christmas cheer next month as vendors raise funds for the facility that offers services for older adults.

The Texas Constitution has always provided for a district attorney who represents the state in criminal prosecutions as part of the judicial branch of government. In 1866, the Texas Constitution was amended to add the county court and a county attorney with misdemeanor jurisdiction to the judicial branch.

The Executive Committee of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Boerne City Library Community Room. Ed Rogers, elected member of TSHL from Boerne/ Kendall County, representing the Alamo Area Agency on Aging, is the local host and has made all arrangements for the group. “We are excited to welcome executive committee members of TSHL representing 28 Area Agencies on Aging from across our great state of Texas, to Boerne.”

Love History? Planning Events? Marketing? Research? Writing? Photography? Consider applying for appointment to the Kendall County Historical Commission and join other like-minded county residents in helping us tell the story of local county history.

Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries received a charitable grant of $25,000 from the Valero Benefit for Children this year, thanks to the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events.

Greetings from wine central! Fall is upon us. Although we are still experiencing warm weather, the mercury has begun its yearly slow descent, and temperatures have been noticeably lower in recent weeks.