Dominion Magazine - June 2017

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WHAT DO WE DO? THD handles full interior and exterior renovations with over 80 full time, project managers, skilled carpenters, paint experts, masons, and roofing crews.

WHERE ARE WE LOCATED? The Lofton family resides happily at the Dominion. THD has offices at Eilan at LaCantera and our original home office in downtown Austin,Texas.

WHY CHOOSE THD TO BID YOUR NEXT PROJECT? You will be dealing with real people that enjoy delivering your vision on time and on budget. We have the expertise to set realistic expectations for home owners. We treat your home like we would like ours to be treated. Our Team is comprised of the most highly skilled designers and craftsmen in the business. They are experienced professionals with knowledge and expertise in all the newest practices. They are dedicated to remaining on the cutting edge of design work. We work together in a unique design-build process that blends design creativity and uncompromising craftsmanship. This ensures that your project is completed to the highest of standards – both yours and ours – and that your space is beautifully transformed into an area or home that is uniquely yours, ready for you to create many new happy memories. Our staff can handle the design, the budget, and the construction all in one bundle.

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We happily donate time, materials, and funding to a great and meaningful organization that makes a big difference in tomorrows future.

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CONTENTS THE DOMINION MAGAZINE | THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DOMINION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

JUNE 2017

If you look up the word energy in the dictionary, there’s an excellent chance you’ll find a picture of Siobhain Buckley

COVER 36

WELCOME 14

Golf 46

THE CLUB

Staff Profile 48

Calendar 16 Club Happenings 18 State of the Club 20 Club Renovation 22

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from the hoa 24

From an Empty Shell to a Love Filled Home

Winner!

Gift guide 60

Volunteers of the year 30 COMMUNITY INTEREST 32

HOME TOUR 52

TASTE OF THE DOMINION 58

PARTY PLANNING 26

UTSA Roadrunner Weekend

Kat Garrison

Cool Gift Ideas for Dad

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Girl about town 64 Farmers Market at the Pearl

SUMMER CAMPS 34

Charity 68

Rebuilding Together SA

TRAVEL 44

Area Events 72

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Our cover story this month features Siobhain Anders Buckley, a mother, wife, business owner, meteorologist and Dominion Resident. Siobhain is a San Antonio native and Alamo Heights High School graduate. Siobhain initially interned with Albert Flores at KENS-TV while earning a broadcasting degree at Trinity University, then at KSAT-TV for fifteen years and now at WOAI-TV for the past ten years. She is the mother of two beautiful girls and wife of Dr. Steven B. Buckley. Please enjoy this article.

We are well into our transition and change from the Quickpass system to the SafeHouse system. Each of these systems allows resident access into The Dominion through our automated gate system. Our transition began in early May and we project a completion date of June 12th. After that date, the Quickpass system will no longer be available for gate access into The Dominion. We have HOA staff available to populate and update the SafeHouse system should you need assistance.

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The Dominion HOA and The Dominion Country Club will again host a firework display on July 4th. Please plan on attending this event in celebration of our Country’s Independence. Details to follow. Enjoy your summer.

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Larry Harper Open Call the Golf Shop to sign up for this fun tournament!

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Camera Club 6:00 p.m.

Join us this month and learn about all things CAMERA! $10 per person Light refreshments served.

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Father’s Day Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Treat your awesome dad and all the great men in your life to brunch at the Club! $39.95 Adults $17.95 Children 4-11 Please RSVP to 210-698-3364

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Monthly Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy this lovely Dominion-signature brunch with family and friends! $29.95 Adults $17.95 Children 4-11

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Friday Night Family Movie at the Pool Begins at Dusk The family-friendly movie begins at dusk... get there early to get a good spot and your favorite snacks from the Cabana! Bring a floaty, bring a friend and don’t miss out!

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Pickle Ball 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Last Fridays at The Courts.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Independence Day at The Courts Tuesday, July 04, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

For All the Family. Wimbledon Watching All Day 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Tuesday, July 4th 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

At The Dominion Country Club Charges Apply Club Members RSVP to 210-698-3364 Open to all residents!

Dear Members, I am Lanie McAlpin, the Head Coach for the Dominion Dolphins Summer Swim Team!

I have been swimming for as long as I can remember and now am swimming for New Mexico State University. Summer league is where I found my love for the sport, but more importantly where I created all my memories growing up in my own neighborhood. I had so much fun coaching for the Dolphins last summer and am counting down the days until I am pool-side again with the Team. We are looking for new Dolphin Members to add to our Team and would love for your kids to join us! All ages are welcome, but if you have any questions about any details please feel free to contact me via my cell phone or email.

I hope to see you around pool and hope your kids decide to swim with us! We’ll have a blast!

The registration form can be found online at The Dominion’s Website, which you can print, or fill out and drop off at the Tennis Centre.

If you would like your kids to have some extra help, we also offer private lessons and the form for those is found online as well.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to set up lessons and we will get you all taken care of.

Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to be involved with your fun summer activities! Go Dolphins!

Lanie McAlpin Dominion Swim Team Head Coach 210-422-9495

Host a Pool Party at the Club!

To mark all those special occasions with fun in the sun, call our Catering Director, Korina Banks, at 210-698-4816 and plan the party of the summer!

Every Tuesday

Every Wednesday

Every Thursday

Every saturday

Every sunday

Burger Night in the Grille 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Delicious, cooked to order and just $5! Treat the family, invite friends!

RSVP to 210-698-3364

Wine Down Wednesdays 1/2 Price Bottle Specials!

6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

Wednesdays just got a lot better!

Enjoy the bottles for HALF OFF! Champagne Sparkling wine Chardonnay White Wines Merlot & More

Chef Special Dining Night 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy a different and very delicious meal every Thursday, carefully selected and prepared by Executive Chef Jay Nash!

A specialty half price appetizer is offered every Thursday as well!

Enjoy!

Tennis- Saturday Morning Workout 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

All levels, men & women.

Guaranteed to hit a thousand balls. Loud music and lots of fun!

Tennis- SUNDAY Workout 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Open to all levels. Contact Coach Dan at dan@thedominion.com

Tuesday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Dave dknaszak@the-dominion. com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-6982288

Thursday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Open to all levels, limit 10.

Email Coach Dave dknaszak@the-dominion. com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-6982288

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CLUB HAPPENINGS

WOMEN’S FORUM DERBY DELIGHTS Our last luncheon, "Derby Delights," was attended by 97 and featured 13 of our ladies modeling clothes from Elizabeth's Boutique. Fabulous hats, Mint Juleps, and Kentucky Hot Browns enhanced a fun luncheon.

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RENAISSANCE WOMEN’S NIGHT AT THE GRILL

CINCO de MAYO SUPPER CLUB CELEBRATION Mariachis, a balloon arch, take-home salsa for everyone, delicious food, over the top decorations and PATSY TORRES and her band made for an AMAZING Cinco de Mayo celebration!

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S TAT E O F T H E C L U B R E P O R T

by Stephen Phillips, General Manager, The Dominion Country Club

Dear Members, Our NEW dining room will be completed and OPEN FOR SERVICE in less than one week!

While there have been numerous delays, as I write this email the final touches are being completed and we are getting ready to begin our transition into this exciting new heart of our clubhouse! Therefore, I am pleased to formally announce that effective Wednesday, May 31st, we WILL officially be serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages in our NEW Grille & Bar! Additionally, our new state-of-the-art Fitness Center will also officially be open this Wednesday, May 31st!

I am also extremely pleased to announce that we have hired Julie Goodall as our Fitness Director! Julie is an accomplished personal trainer, group exercise class instructor, and leader, as well as a proud graduate of the University of Florida, where she first began her career. Since moving to San Antonio, Julie has been teaching classes at Lifetime Fitness, and for the past five years has worked at Fair Oaks, most recently as their Fitness Director.

Julie believes her work experience has been life changing, giving her the opportunity to work for Joe Ciruli, a world-renowned expert in the fitness industry, and Ellington Darden, a best-selling fitness author. Both are highly respected in the Fitness Industry, and they have helped instill Julie with a passion for fitness and wellness that she is excited to share with our Members.

Sign-up sheets are available for all of our Members to schedule a complimentary Fitness Orientation. These are designed to provide you with a 30 minute session where you will learn the proper use of our fantastic new equipment. Personal Training will also be available, in both one on one and group settings, and beginning in June we will be provide a schedule of Spin / Cycling Classes in our new Group Exercise Room!

Obviously with our new Fitness Center, we know that many of your friends and neighbors will want to join the Club - and we want them to! Therefore, as I shared in our recent State of the Club Report, we are providing an introductory opportunity for your referrals to join The Dominion as a Social/Fitness Member for only a $500 Initiation Fee. However, due to concerns about limited space, this will only be available to the first 100 New Members, and it will also only be offered until July 4th.

We also have referral programs for our Golf and Tennis Memberships. However, it is important to share that we only have 16 Full Golf Memberships available until we achieve our goal of 500 Full Golf Members. Both Golf and Tennis Memberships will be available at 50% OFF the current Initiation Fee, and if you refer a New Golf Member, both you and they will receive complimentary cart fees through the end of the year upon their joining the Club! (If you are not a Golf Member but you refer one, you will be eligible to receive two months of complimentary Dues.)

For more information on our “Open House� on May 31st, or to refer a Member to the Club, please contact Kelly Thompson, our Membership Director, at 210.698.3364, or via email at kelly@the-dominion.com Again, we are all extremely excited that we will finally be serving food & drinks in our new Grille and Member Bar, and that The Dominion now has a truly world-class Fitness Center!

Sincerely, Stephen T. Phillips, General Manager

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FROM THE HOA

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UPCOMING HOA meetings Landscape Committee Meeting Thursday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Outreach Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. (at the Dominion Country Club)

Development Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 14 at 7:30 a.m.

Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m.

Security Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m.

Architectural Control Committee Meetings DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Development Committee continues to review and revise covenants and detailed documents for Dominion Hills. The general intent of these revisions is to dissolve the current condominium association of Independence Village and to allow for the entire development to be developed so that it is within The Dominion secured perimeter.

The committee is also reviewing use restrictions for the retail development, currently under construction near Leon Springs called Dominion Creek and is also working with developers of a new retail center proposed just north of the main gate on the I-10 access road.

Lastly, the committee is wrapping up the 2016/17 road project, which only has a couple of change order items yet to be completed.

The Committee continues to work with various developers to assess and provide additional border security around its perimeter.

SECURITY COMMITTEE Summer is just around the corner! Remember there will be a lot more kids out and about.

I’m sure you’ve noticed the new cross walk on Dominion Dr. that connects our parks. This is just another way to keep everyone safe. The

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Security Committee is working on two major security systems.

The first is the new Entry Access System from SafeHouse. Just a reminder, you do not have to do anything with your transponders during this conversion.

The second new system we are working on is a rapid contact program that will allow us to contact residents who sign up in the case of a community emergency. Examples would be: severe weather, fire, flooding, and would only be used in similar emergencies.

The June Security Meeting will be held on the 20th at 9:00AM in the HOA conference room.

LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE The Landscape Committee is very pleased that our partnership with SAWS (San Antonio Water System) has begun. SAWS had expressed interest in learning about our irrigation system so they could possibly recommend it to other large properties. We have been working on the details for quite a while. SAWS will have access to monitor our system by computer, and, for that privilege, the HOA will receive a rebate for water saved, up to $20,000/year, for five years. We have just received our first check

Tuesday, June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 4:30 p.m.

Vendor Appreciation Breakfast Friday, June 16th, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Stop by the HOA office to say “THANK YOU” to all of the HOA vendors who work hard every day keeping The Dominion looking beautiful!

for the 2015 savings. In a recent meeting with SAWS representatives, when they got their first comprehensive look at the website, they were pleased and excited about the control and detail of the system. SAWS is very complimentary to The Dominion for our efforts to save water and plant wisely, and particularly commended our own Julie Rincon and Bob Levy of Maldonado for their skill and efforts to manage the irrigation system. SAWS is also hoping they can use The Dominion in publicity about neighborhoods that manage their water usage wisely and work hard for conservation.

The spring planting is completed and the Renaissance, the Gardens, the entry to The Cloisters, and many areas along Dominion Drive and Brenthurst have been refreshed and

beautified. And, of course, the newly refurbished Lakes are looking wonderful! We will begin this summer on our plans for the fall, hoping to get to more islands within our many neighborhoods.

The committee is presently made up of six members, Jim Berg, Jim Boles, Gary Cram, Rich Dietz, Ann Jones, and Sandy Marquez. Anna Moretto and Colleen Dietz have retired, and we thank them very much for their participation.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE With the transition of the new Board of Directors in April, the Architectural Control Committee was sad to lose Mrs. Lyn Hicks.

She has been the Board Liaison for over four years, and has spent countless afternoons attending meetings, and giving input on behalf of the residents of The Dominion for new developments and construction. She also assisted in design guidelines for new residential developments, play spaces, and evolving landscape standards for the community. Mr. Gary Cram has accepted the liaison position, so we welcome him to the committee. Another change for ACC is the weekly meeting date. As

notified by email, the committee now meets on Tuesday afternoons at 4:30pm at the HOA office. Applications must be submitted no later than end of day Thursday to be reviewed for the following meeting.

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH COMMITTEE The NOC had a very busy month of May and we hope you could attend all the wonderful events. The committee members work hard to select activities of interest to the residents and they give their time and energy to ensure events are successful. The summer heat calls for a break in events, but we’ll pick back up in September. Please be on the lookout for email blasts from the HOA with information on upcoming events.

The NOC has brought to the attention of the DHOA Board a request from residents of the community for a playground for children between the ages of 2 and 10 years. The NOC has been considering the creation of a playground in the area outside the DHOA building on Dominion Drive. The NOC is in planning stages of developing this type of

playground for the children and grandchildren of Dominion residents. The current plan is for the playground to be open during daylight hours and be secured with a perimeter fence.

The plan is subject to final approval by the Board. We will provide additional information when available.

FINANCE COMMITTEE Monthly financial statements are reviewed by the Finance Committee on a monthly basis. In May, the Finance Committee will be reviewing upcoming renewals of our general liability and property insurance policies. We will also be reviewing the upcoming renewal of employee group health insurance policies. The recently completed Reserve Study will be reviewed in June after revisions are made to the original report. Reserve studies are completed and updated every three years by an independent contractor for the HOA. The current study will be reviewed by the HOA staff, the Finance Committee, and the Development Committee to assure that adequate capital reserves are in place to cover projected expenses to maintain our existing infrastructure in future years.

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Party

By Charlene McAngus

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Party in style While Dining often brings to mind the traditional floor length linen, china, crystal and silver, today’s lifestyle allows one to create the ambiance, decor and setting that breaks traditional rules.

For instance, try some of these ideas at your next dinner party to create lasting memories from the fun and friendships that were born around the tables at your next dinner party or family gathering.

We have found that adding your personal touch to all elements of your party create a memorable experience that your guests will be talking about for days!

Make a name tag for guests to tie around the stem of their glass, make place cards and menus!

Label your food items with a twist. Place a fork prong side up in a clay pot use the prong as the holder for your label. Decorate the pot to match the theme of your party, add a little moss for filler. Place in front of the food items!

Send your guests home with a little something – a dessert item they can eat later, a hand crafted box of the recipes you used at the party – don’t forget a yummy punch or cocktail recipe!

Add fresh fruit to your beverages – it tastes great but looks great too! Lemon, lime or orange slices in your clear water pitcher or dispenser – add after the dispenser or pitcher is full to eliminate pulp pieces and destroying the slice. Add raspberries to the bottom of tea glasses or black berries to black berry sangria!

The more vintage antique looks are in – mismatch antique plates, cups and saucers. Use an apple crate to elevate your platter, use an old cookie jar with a napkin to hold your utensils, mix prints, lace and burlap.

Having a party doesn’t have to cost a fortune – use what you have and get crafty!

Setting the table - Adding candlelight to your table adds a softness and adds a little something on the table.

Pre- setting items on your table makes a statement as your guests arrive. Serve family style or buffet – guests can carry their plate to the station or buffet. If you are having your meal served – pre set the salad or charger napkin and silverware. A pretty table goes a long way.

Create an inviting lounge area if you want your guests to hang around – set up cards or a game or just have background music, lanterns for lighting and don’t forget to light a fire or chimenea. Serve an after dinner cocktail or specialty coffee.

Mason jars have become very versatile – they can be used as a favor with your favorite candy, bath salt or hot chocolate mix. They can also be used to serve your homemade lemonade, with sand and a candle they can serve as lighting too. But remember, a smiling gracious hostess, wonderful food and company complete the dinner party and a wonderful time together.

If you’re still not sure about doing it all yourself call the Dominion Country Club Catering Director, Korina Banks, at 210-698-4816 and let her help you plan the party of the summer!

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2016 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

by Peggy Schooley

During the recent HOA Annual Meeting, two very busy and very important selections were made – 2016 Volunteers of the Year. Ken Kolb and Diane Salek were recognized for the amazing amount of energy, effort, and heart they pour into our community. We thought you would like to know a little bit more about each of them

staff doing the follow up, we have effected meaningful changes in many cases. An important task is to review monthly dues and doing our best to keep them at the present levels, and performing Long Range Planning that keeps that in mind.”

“One thing I love best about my participation is I know I am trying to be a part of the solution (whatever the issue is) instead of part of the problem!”

KEN KOLB Starting with Ken, the HOA’s recommendation form stated “Ken spends countless hours computing, calculating, counting and reviewing the Dominion’s financial statements every month. He provides a unique perspective to the Dominion having served on several nonprofit boards, his experience in the healthcare industry and his 20 years as a financial officer in the United States Air Force. No one digs deeper into the financial statements to assure the accuracy than Ken Kolb and we are lucky he chooses to spend his time on the Finance Committee. Thank you, Ken, for three years of commitment. For that we 30

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honor you as Volunteer of the year for 2016.”

But that isn’t the whole story!

Ken stated “Every person in our community may want to think about getting involved.

Each person’s skills are probably needed somewhere that would allow them to feel good about the impact they have had on their home and community. In my case, I’m involved in the Finance Committee, and we review and approve major expenditures – landscape costs, security costs, and utility costs. We constantly review contracts and find any and every opportunity we can for savings. With the hard work of the HOA

Now for the ‘rest of the story’. Ken and his wife, Diana, moved to The Cloisters in 1990.

As Ken told me “My wife loves to design and decorate homes. SO….we’ve built homes in the Cloisters, then the New Estates, and most recently in Renaissance Court. It seems to be something we do every five years or so. Thank goodness, she is phenomenal at what she does!” I secretly called his wife, Diana, for some behind the scenes info on Ken - and she told me “Ken is a quiet hero.

He loves with his whole heart and being, and puts everyone else’s needs before his own.

He hates to be praised or for me to brag on him, but this is a perfect opportunity to tell everyone that Ken is always there for other people. Sometimes people can be loving but it doesn’t show in their actions. But for Ken, his love of others translates into action.

I have an easy personal example: I’ve just completed a chemo series for cancer. Ken was with me each and every step of the way; he was the one with the notes, the test results, the questions for the doctors. He never missed an appointment and held my hand for hours and hours. In fact, I like to call him a Big Helper. In my family, Ken is the one that takes the reins and cares for the elderly members of our family. He extends himself if he knows anyone needs anything. We all tell him that he has become the “Godfather” of the family! He has the best wit and sense of humor, and THAT is how we have managed 52 years of marriage! Not a day goes by that he doesn’t tell me how much he loves me.

Not even one day. People ask us the secret of our marriage’s success, and I can tell you – Ken is a once in a lifetime man and I’m blessed to be the one he chose.”

DIANE SALEK As the HOA announcement stated: “Diane Salek has generously given her gift of time and energy since the inception of The Dominion Magazine. She brought with her life experiences, skills, abilities, compassion, intellect, and humor. Her attention to detail and thoroughness were appreciated and are irreplaceable. The key to the success of the magazine rests in people like Diane.

She embodies the heart of a volunteer and it was always evident that Diane takes great pride in every project she’s involved in. Diane had a profound impact on fellow residents and staff. In honor of Diane Salek, and in appreciation for several years of hard work, we would like to thank her for an amazing job well done making The Dominion Magazine the outstanding publication that it is.”

For the rest of the story: Diane and her husband, Jim, came to The Dominion neighborhood about six years ago. “We were living in Colorado Springs when Jim’s role with USAA changed and we returned to the Home Office. The only place we wanted to be was in The Dominion, and it helped that it was so close to the office.” Diane and Jim lived in San Antonio previously, as well. Their children attended Reagan High School when it opened, and Diane was an integral part of the ‘startup’ activities opening a new school required.

“I was a part of the committees that pulled together the school songs, the school colors, beginning a PTA organization, and ultimately the Band Booster Club. The organizational work was unbelievable! I like to think that it was much like starting a small business.”

“My favorite part of most projects is the excitement of the startup phase. That’s why I enjoyed being a part of the creation and growing pains of The Dominion Magazine. It gives me a lot of pleasure to see it become the high quality, professional magazine it is today. In fact, I’ve heard it compared favorably to magazines like The Texas Monthly. Not only are we reaching the entire Dominion community, but also others outside our gates that may want to live here, too. Now I’m becoming more involved in the branding sub-committee, which is also a startup activity.”

Diane has spent the majority of her involvement with the Neighborhood Outreach Committee (NOC). She can attest to the changes and growth in that committee – “The NOC supports about a dozen events throughout the year, including Bonfire, Food Truck Night, Trunk or Treat, Mariachi Dash

and Turkey Trot races, and New Resident Welcome Parties. The largest event, Bonfire, attracts approximately 800 folks who marvel at an impressive stack of burning pallets! The Dominion Country Club partners with the HOA to support both Bonfire and Fiesta with food, drinks, and great service!”

Because Diane is a well-known member of the community, you may think you know all about her. But I’ve found that everybody has a side that others don’t know about. I asked Diane for one of those. She told me “Nobody really knows that long ago I was an intern in Washington DC for Milicent Fenwick. She is maybe better known as the cigar-smoking congresswoman portrayed in the Doonesbury comic strip. I knew the REAL Milicent and that was fun. I gained so much insight into how the government runs.

There was so much going on. Tip O’Neill and Ted Kennedy were still in power, and I attended Jimmy Carter’s inaugural ball.

Unfortunately, you say ‘Washington DC intern’ to most people and they think only of the more recent scandalous things, but

it was a fantastic experience for me.” Diane shared a couple more ‘secrets’ as well: “I received the Yellow Rose of Texas Award from Governor Rick Perry in 2002. I received it for the work I did at Reagan High School.

And last, not to age myself, but I was the very first telecommuting employee for the Prudential Property & Casualty Company!

We had moved to Chicago, and Prudential set me up with an additional phone line and a GIANT CRT that practically filled my office.

The dial-up connections were always iffy and scratchy, and I had to type what seemed like 1000 characters to get into the mainframe.”

Diane’s overall philosophy? “It takes many hands and many minds to make a good product and keep it sustainable. To produce it regularly, whatever it is, while maintaining quality is a huge challenge. Then, once that product moves along, seeing new people take over and bring their own ideas and put their own fingerprints on it makes it fun to see how the product lives after creation.”

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COMMUNITY INTEREST

by Christine Kjosa, UTSA Communications Coordinator

THE ROADRUNNER WEEKEND BENEFITTING UTSA SCHOLARSHIPS The UTSA Alumni Association is excited to present its Inaugural Roadrunner Weekend featuring a Golf Scramble on Friday, June 16th and a Gala & After Party on Saturday, June 17th at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

band scene in San Antonio, then you know the Spazmatics will get everyone on the dance floor with the best of 80s music.” said Nancy Ozuna, Gala Chair and Alumni Board Member.

The Association is celebrating 40 years of supporting UTSA by connecting alumni to support scholarship funds. “We have been fortunate to award $150,000 in scholarships each year thanks to the generosity of UTSA alumni.” said Jana Kennelly, Executive Director of the Alumni Association.

The weekend starts off with the Golf Scramble on Friday, June 16th. Lunch will be served at noon with tee-off at 1:30 PM. The event will end with award presentations.

Saturday will continue the Roadrunner Weekend with our Gala & After Party featuring the Spazmatics as the After Party band. “If you are familiar with the local

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A special addition to Gala this year will be an expanded Art Auction of South Texas artists. “UTSA believes in supporting the area artists and has an extensive campus art collection.” said Arturo Almeida, Art Curator for UTSA. “Being able to promote local and regional artists while supporting the Alumni Scholarship Fund, is what makes this Gala so special.”

Another Gala highlight will be honoring our Alumni of the Year, Janice Meyr and the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Patricia Graham. “We could not have picked two better people who have been long time champions for the Alumni Association.” said Mike Klein, Alumni Board President.

If you would like to purchase a Roadrunner Weekend experience, please go to www.alumni.utsa.edu/gala. There are limited rooms available at special pricing.

More information can be found on the alumni website.

Pictured: A sampling of artworks to be auctioned during the event.

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CAMPS

THE B E S T S U MM ER CAM P S A RE AT T HE DO M INIO N!

The Dominion offers 5 different day camps.

The choices depend on your child’s age, and what activities they are interested in.

We offer the highest quality of instruction, supervision, and fun.

Weekly camps are offered for ages 3 ½ -16 during June, July and August. All camps begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 2:30 or 3:00 p.m.

There is early care and late care available. NO videos, TV, Xbox, movies, Nintendo or Wii. All our campers are outside exercising, getting stronger and being active.

The Wibit will be in the water. (Weather permitting) The camps include all or some of the following: tennis, golf, swimming, basketball, soccer, karate, obstacle courses, volleyball, field challenges, survivor games, science, Legos, arts and crafts, hip/hop dance, rock

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climbing, archery tag, jump rope, tetherball, kickball, Frisbee, strength training, tug of war, capture the flag, water balloon and shaving cream fights, gymnastics, visits from the Tumblebus, and visits from The Reptile Man. Please contact us to discuss which camp suits your child best. Our counselors are skilled athletes and are required to prepare lesson plans. The camps are open to all residents and the ratio of instructor to child is strictly enforced. The Dominion Summer Camps will teach, not babysit.

Your child will go home tired and sweaty!

Come join the fun at The Dominion.

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When Red Means Go

by Brian Kenneth Swain :: Photography by Ben Weber

If you look up the word energy in the dictionary, there’s an excellent chance you’ll find a picture of Siobhain Buckley next to the definition (It’s pronounced Shevawn, but we’ll get back to that in a bit). She and husband Steve—a San Antonio oral surgeon—have lived in The Dominion since its earliest days, residing here in three different homes along the way. Siobhain is a native San Antonian, Alamo Heights High School graduate, and fifth-generation Texan, whose godfather was Richard King, Jr., heir to the famed King Ranch. Steve hails from Houston, but moved to San Antonio for dental school in the early eighties. And he’s no slouch either when it comes to Texas lineage. His mom’s grandfather was J. W. Sartwelle, founder of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and an instrumental figure in introducing brahma bulls to Texas, by way of Palacios, Texas.

There is much to tell about this family, so much so, in fact, that it’s frankly difficult to decide where to begin. But the story of how they met, came to The Dominion, and raised two daughters is as good a place as any.

While attending Rice University in Houston as an undergraduate, Steve was a pitcher for the Owls’ baseball team. He had aspirations to be a pro ball player, but once the reality of the professional sports world became clear, he opted for dental and medical school,

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which brought him to the San Antonio area.

During his second year of medical school (1987) he bought a home in a relatively new subdivision called The Dominion, in its earliest neighborhood, The Cottages.

Fast forward to 1990 and local ABC affiliate channel KSAT-TV, where the then full-time weatherman had suffered an unfortunate accident, breaking his face and undergoing numerous other injuries. Once he recovered, he asked Steve to go on his show and talk about his injuries and the procedures that had been required to set them right. Steve agreed, subject to the condition that the weatherman introduce him to the station’s newest weather forecaster, an energetic redhead named Siobhain.

The two went out a couple of times, following which she let him know it wasn’t going to work out because she was in the middle of another relationship. But some things are just meant to be, and a year or so later, Steve got a call from the sports reporter at the station informing him that the redheaded weather woman was interested after all. Long story short, they were engaged three months later and married four months after that, holding the celebration at the Dominion Country Club, which they basically took over because of the number of people who showed up.

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The newly married couple moved into the house Steve had bought a few years earlier in The Cottages, but Siobhain was a bit underwhelmed and felt that it was more of a bachelor pad than she was comfortable with. So they moved into a larger home elsewhere in the subdivision, where they remained for an additional seven years. Their first daughter, Diandra, was born in 1994, shortly after which they began looking into the possibility of building a custom home that would meet the needs of their growing family. In addition to talking with architects, they looked at numerous existing homes, just to get some structural and decorative ideas. One of those homes was a 1996 Parade of Homes winner, and Siobhain loved it from the moment she stepped inside. She saw little point in enduring all the drama of building a new home when the perfect one was already finished and available for sale.

That was when builder Art Burdick gave them the bad news—the home had already been sold to another buyer.

Disappointed, the Buckleys went back to talking with architects and builders. Only then—because, again, some things are just meant to be—the phone rang and Burdick informed Siobhain that the original deal had fallen through and was the couple still interested in the Parade home? They were, and they have now lived in their spacious Renaissance home for over twenty years, a home decorated with numerous paintings by her mother and memorabilia from King Ranch history. Siobhain and Steve have two daughters; Diandra (22), a UTSA student, aspiring nurse, and assistant dance coach for Antonian High School; and Ireland (19), a Baylor freshman whose goal is to follow in her dad’s medical footsteps, though in a different field - dermatology. All the family members are redheads, a fact proudly proclaimed by a brass sign on the front door of the house (“Redhead Central”).

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At this point, we need to step back in time to better understand the context of how the family got to where it is today. Siobhain is an only child, whose mother was a movie star for Universal Studios. She was taken, by her parents, to Hollywood at a young age to do some modeling, but says she had no aspirations to work in television.

Nevertheless, she started dancing at the age of three and has been in front of the public, in one fashion or another, more or less constantly ever since, despite not being a particularly outgoing student during her high school years. She graduated from Trinity University with a degree in broadcasting, interning with San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS-TV during her undergrad studies.

It was there that she met Albert Flores, weatherman for the station and future mentor to the young Siobhain. She was immediately smitten by the prospect of being a weather forecaster, and got her first job out of college for a station in the Rio Grande Valley, which is where the issue of her name came up.

She explains that it’s Gaelic, meaning there’s no accounting for the mismatch between the spelling of her first name and its pronunciation. The station manager

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decided that the curious spelling might be too much of a challenge for the audience in that part of the state, and so it was decided to use a phonetic spelling (Shevawn) in all public appearances of the name (TV screens, billboards, etc.). It was only a year later, when she returned to San Antonio to work at KSAT, that the station manager there opted to return to using her originally spelled name, which she has stuck with ever since.

After a year at that first job, she returned home, where she became only the second woman in San Antonio to broadcast weather.

The station decided it would be a good idea for her to go back to grad school for a degree in meteorology, which she obtained from Mississippi State. She worked at KSAT for fifteen years before transitioning to WOAI, where she has been for the last ten. She’s lived the major portion of the last twentyfive years in front of television cameras, including the periods during which she was pregnant with her two daughters, situations that required some creativity on the part of news producers.

“They made me stand facing forward,” she recalls.

“I was only allowed to turn my head sideways to see the monitor, not my entire body.”

To this day she is approached by viewers who reminisce about watching her do weather forecasts while carrying her daughters. And weather is not the only role in television broadcasting Siobhain has performed.

She’s been an entertainment reporter as well, interviewing celebrities like Prince Charles, Shirley MacLaine, Peter Jennings, and Joan Collins. When probed about the best and worst parts of the job, and of being constantly in the public eye, she has only positive things to say.

“It’s wonderful that I’ve been able to work in this business all these years. I’m constantly meeting interesting San Antonians and I work hard to get my forecasts as accurate as I possibly can. I have to constantly stay on my toes. I work with National Weather Service data and forecast models from NOAA to create my own local forecasts, including computer graphics and the scripting for my nightly segments. Being born and raised in San Antonio gives me a real edge in knowing the area, the people, and the information they need.”

Since all newscasts are live, there is no room for error in the preparation or delivery of her forecasts. And the worst thing to ever happen on the air?

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“Once my computers all died right before air time and I had to do some serious tap dancing (metaphorically speaking) to fill my three and a half-minute segment.

Fortunately, I had the entire forecast committed to memory, so I did it all while referring only to traffic camera video. The news reporters get to read off teleprompters.

But I don’t have that luxury because of the last-minute nature of preparing a weather forecast.”

So what do you do if you’re possessed of boundless energy, but raising a family plus being an on-air weather person isn’t enough to keep you busy? You could run a flooring store (Carpet City—a business started by her father George Anders), or open a couple of new antique/curiosity shops (Shopping with Siobhain). You could get your real estate license and sell homes, or do competitive ballroom dancing (She was a cheerleader for the USFL San Antonio Gunslingers). She’s doing all those too, as well as being actively

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involved with area charities, including a San Antonio women’s group called the Gardenia and Musical Club, which raises money for fine arts scholarships for high school and college students. It’s a group founded by her mother, and one Siobhain has served as president. The club has featured a float in the Fiesta River Parade for over fifty years, and both she and her daughters have enjoyed the opportunity to participate numerous times.

In addition to all that, Siobhain is an active skeet shooter, swimmer, and horse rider. So yeah—energy. Lots and lots of energy.

The family travels regularly as well, and, in fact, are heading down to Costa Rica in the next few days. They’ve traveled to Mexico, Greece, Italy, Australia, and other countries, and appreciate having had the opportunity to travel with their parents.

On living in The Dominion, Siobhain and Steve are in complete agreement. “We never thought we’d be living this far out

from the city. I was raised in Olmos Park at a time when everything north of 1604 was considered serious Hill Country. When we first moved here, the closest HEB was either in Boerne or near Wurzbach.”

They enjoy the security and the many interesting neighbors. Steve is an active golfer and served as both member and president of the country club. They’ve enjoyed watching their daughters grow from diapers to adults in the community, and they’ve made countless friends that they wouldn’t have ever met but for living here.

When asked about the philosophy that has driven her to tackle all of the jobs, hobbies, and activities, her response is immediate and energetic.

“More running, jumping, and playing. I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”

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T R AV E L

by Moyra Jardon, Dominion Resident

INDIA “Spice route” stirs up the image of spicy scents of a bygone era when large barge-like boats laden with spices plied the canals.

Today they have been converted into two and three bedroom luxury houseboats for pleasure trips through the backwaters.

The experience is incredibly serene. The food prepared on the boat and the wine are delicious. I wish I could have stayed longer. Perhaps one day I will go back.

One of the most delightful and intriguing countries in the world.

I was a child in London during WWII when India was still part of the Empire and curry was a favorite and frequent meal. The Indian military were much admired by their British counterparts for their discipline, bravery and implicit loyalty. Later, my best friend hailed from India. Her father, a British officer, had married an Indian woman and was summarily dismissed as all Brits were when India achieved its independence. She went from living with amahs and in a mansion to a tiny flat in London. I was constantly amazed at her patience, her kindness and calmness. She was also extremely intelligent, and never complained of her circumstances.

It was later in life when I visited India. My only regret was that I was too late for the days of the “RAJ”. But I was mesmerized when visiting. I rode the tiny taxis and admired the people, their beautiful saris and the men’s white shirts. And, of course, the architecture, especially the incredible Taj Mahal, where I managed to have a picture taken with no crowds in the background. I asked my taxi driver to take me where he takes his wife shopping and it was splendid.

This time I set out for the “spice route” in the state of Kerala.

Kerala has beautiful homes, an abundance of universities and young, eager, polite, industrious girls and boys. I had visited Goa before but wanted to see more of Kerala, the “spice route”, and the famous houseboats.

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Kerala has an extremely long, significant and impressive history. More can be learned at muzirisheritage.org/spiceroute.php. Our guide explained the spice route and the checkered past under many rulers. The Portuguese influence is very prevalent, but they were eventually ousted by Dutch East India Company. By the end of the 18th century it was in the control of the British. In 1956, Kerala was formed and a Communist government ensued. It is still mainly communist and Hindu, but a “softer” communism. My guide, 26 years old, married with two children, has a doctorate and was extremely knowledgeable. He was able to explain their system of government to me as well as their economic base.

Rice is the prominent crop and cashews are grown and cleaned in large factories, one of which I visited. The cashew resembles a small bell pepper. The stem is the cashew and it is separated - by hand - from the main fruit, quite an intricate process and performed by many women in the huge factory. The Portuguese brought the cashew from Brazil to Goa in 1560.

My final stop was Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, which sold tea, tea, tea. But Colombo is a fabulous city with attractive architecture.

The Chinese are heavily invested in this very modern capital city.

The striking museum was built by Sr. William Henry Gregor, British Governor of Ceylon in 1877, and the old English buildings are well preserved; many of them were named for Victoria.

This city is still very British, with impeccable cricket fields, the grandiose railway station, and British companies in evidence everywhere.

I enjoyed my trip to this beautiful continent. This part of the world is progressing extremely quickly. And American tourists are welcomed warmly.

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DOMINION GOLF

by Kyle O’Brien, Director of Golf, Dominion Country Club

2017 RENAISSANCE RE-CAP What an AWESOME week for the 2017 Renaissance Tournament. The weather was perfect and the event was full of competition and FUN from beginning to end. A special congratulations to Dominion Member, Joe Stephenson, and his Guest, Jeff Vexler, on a well played tournament and 2017 Championship victory.

OVERALL FLIGHT WINNERS Flight 1 Jimmy LeDoux & Bryan LeBlanc Flight 2 Joe Stephenson & Jeff Vexler Flight 3 Darrell Keller & Evans George Flight 4 (Tie) Chester Rose & Ray Bell Barney Smith & Michael Strobietto Flight 5 Jeremy Lloyd & Jay Flottman Flight 6 Jack Johnson & Greg Johnson

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 CHAMPIONS J oe S teph en son & J eff Vexler HORSERACE WINNERS Jaime Goodwin & Jimmy Bourne Martin Kaler & Jasen Walshek

Flight 7 Billy Smith & Bobby Messina Flight 8 Gary Looney & Steven Robert Flight 9 Scott Lewis & Gene Frederick Flight 10 Brock Rush & Chad Warren

WEDNESDAY PUTTING TOURNAMENT WINNERS Barney Smith & Michael Strobietto Scott Lewis & Gene Frederick

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S TA F F P R O F I L E

by Peggy Schooley

K AT G A RR I S O N , G 4 S

How many of us can start each day out with an honest exclamation of “I LOVE MY JOB!”? Kat Garrison does.

She boiled it down for me to very simple terms – “I’m on this side of the dirt, and so every day is a blessing!”

For the members of the community who have the pleasure of driving through the gate when Kat is in attendance, they probably know her name, and look forward to her welcoming smiles. Kat told me “I think I’ve mentioned this article to every resident I’ve spoken with – and they are all excited for me!”

I asked her to share a bit about her life. She was born in Caldwell, Idaho and lived with her grandparents on their farm. “Three hundred acres and five brothers and sisters roaming around -- Can you imagine a better way to grow up? It was idyllic. Then I was in California, near Sacramento, until I was grown. At that point I married an Air Force man and we lived in seven states and had two children together. When it came time for him to retire, he wanted to return to New Jersey, but I knew that San Antonio was the place for me…so we parted ways and I’ve been here ever since. I married Rick Meehan about three years ago and life is so, so good.”

For her downtime, Kat has a life full of projects and pets. “Four rescue cats, two frogs, and a LOT of power

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tools make for a happy life. Sometimes I realize I have more power tools than most construction workers have. Maybe I am a little obsessed? I’ve built furniture, arbors, put in fences, built decks. The largest thing I’ve created was a 10x12 greenhouse with all the bells and whistles.” Then she continued “Rick is a driver for Premier Mayflower and is traveling much of the time. When he is home, in addition to the projects and pets, Rick and I are AVID football fans. I love football – and especially the Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately for me, Rick is a Patriots/Steelers fan, and his teams have had a little bit better seasons than the Packers. But wait’ll next year!”

For a little background, Kat is just completing her fourth month with G4S, after several years of experience with another local security company.

As she told me “I had seen G4S cars go by me many times and I asked friends and co-workers about them.

I did my research and loved what I saw – the integrity of the officers, the company’s reputation, the team’s appearance, the uniforms. Everything was over-thetop professional, and I knew I would be proud to be a part of their team. I decided to try to join the company, and things just fell into place. And, I want to repeat this: I LOVE MY JOB!”

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HOME TOUR Ed & Ashley DeVane

by Peggy Schooley :: Photography by Ben Weber

FROM AN EMP T Y SH ELL TO A LOVE FI LLED HOME As you travel past the gates, you head up higher and higher until you reach this beautiful home near the very top of the hill. Surrounded by mature trees and gorgeous views, their home is welcoming, warm, and love filled.

Ed, the current Chairman of the Board for Dominion Country Club, decided in 2005 that he needed a bit more space for his children, who were 11 and 12 years old at the time. So, like most of us do-it-yourselfers do these days, he hopped on the internet and found this unfinished home. All it offered at the time was the basic structure and loads and loads of rock in the house. Rock walls, rock floors, rock everything.

But not much else – no interior finishes, no trees, no pool. As Ed described, “I came up here to a cold, hard surfaced house with not much else to recommend it. But it fit me perfectly.”

For a quick update, Eddie is now 25 and is an oil and gas equipment sales manager and having a great time learning that business. Ed and Ashley’s daughter/ stepdaughter Kassie, 24, is the event coordinator at Aldaco’s. “Kassie is an outstanding tennis player, and after leaving Antonian High School, she attended Texas State University. She has found her niche in dealing with the intricacies of large event planning and working like an orchestra conductor to make beautiful things happen.”

He soon learned there are benefits to making a choice to buy an uncompleted home! Ed bought it, and, as he told me “I was able to design everything in this home myself - all the finishes, the details that make a house a home. On top of that, a friend and I worked many long hours to complete the landscaping, including planting most of the large, now mature, trees on this lot. It was a ton of hard

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work, but the overall elevation of this home changed for the better 100% between my purchase and my moving in.”

Ed and Ashley met at lunch more than six years ago. She grew up in Dallas, graduated from Texas Tech University in 2001 and has been in San Antonio since 2007. I asked her what she had changed in the home since she joined the family, and she laughed when she explained “Ed and I are so in sync that I haven’t ever felt a strong need to change much in the house since we were married! I love it and it is just the way I would’ve wanted it.” Ashley has decided to return to a real estate career and will begin to focus on that during 2017.

They did not hesitate to tell me “Our favorite areas in this home have to be the media room and the pool and patio.” Ed said, “I’m not a big movie-going person, so renting a movie the first day it becomes available and watching it together has become a tradition we both

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enjoy!” Ashley agreed and added on “But sitting by the pool, year round, might be the best thing of all!” One other passion they share is golfing. They won the Couples Tournament in April, and that is only one of several tournaments they’ve won together. Ashley told me “I am still learning, but I enjoy golf and I really enjoy getting to meet all the other women golfers at the Club. Ed and Eddie still play rounds together frequently. Eddie has been an accomplished golfer since he was young so they enjoy a great competition – golf is a large part of our lives.”

Ed and Ashley share their home with their barky companion, Baxter. He is a five year old mini Australian Shepherd – and Baxter, like many of our own pets, makes the rules.

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TA S T E O F T H E D O M I N I O N

by Sandy Marquez, Dominion Resident

AND THE WINNER IS...

THANKS TO ALL OF THE “TASTE OF THE DOMINION” RESTAURANTS Canyon Café Bj’s Restuarant And Brewhouse Aldaco’s Whiskey Cake Kitchen And Bar Embers Wood Fire Grill Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine Kirby’s Steakhouse Matamoros Restarante The Grey Moss Inn Bob’s Steak And Chop House The County Line La Fogata Piatti’s Restaurant Carrabbas Italian Grill Catalyst Catering The Dominion Country Club Tim The Girl Catering Loma De Vida Spa At La Cantera Resort Scuzzi’s HEB, Leon Springs

It was a wonderful evening at the beautiful, newly renovated Dominion Country Club!

The mood was festive, with music playing, and great chefs from around San Antonio were preparing and serving delicious "tastes" from their menus. What a fun evening - everyone had a marvelous time!

When guests wanted to take a break from the food for a moment, there was an exciting Silent Auction benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank. The auction items included everything from Spurs jerseys, trips to Colorado, special parties in your home, and nights out on the town to stunning jewelry, original artwork, and great merchandise galore. The highest bidders were happy to have a chance to buy these special items while, at the same time, helping out San Antonio's wonderful Food Bank. A special thanks goes out to those who donated and to Frost Bank for manning the auction. How wonderful that the proceeds from the Silent Auction will provide over 250,000 meals!

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Guests were given tickets to give to the restaurants whose offering they enjoyed the most. There were so many wonderful tastes - shrimp dishes, barbecue, candied bacon with cotton candy, tuna with avocado, beef skewers with delicious sauces, divine desserts - the list goes on and on.

It was a difficult choice for everyone! The winner was Piatti's Restaurant, who served crispy pancetta cups with goat cheese and fig chutney, caprese skewers, and happy hour breadsticks.

With some of the proceeds of the night going to the Food Bank, it was an evening to remember as well as a way to give back.

The restaurants who participated are much appreciated - please follow up, enjoy a meal at their restaurant, and thank them for being part of "The Taste". Their willingness to join in is what makes this evening so special!

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FAT H E R ’ S DAY

June equals rising temperatures, mosquitoes and Father’s Day. Dads are a little different than moms when it comes to gifts. If you don’t know what to get the man who gave you half of your chromosomes, you can just ask. No need for guess work, though some of you out there probably think a gift means more when it’s a surprise. Problem is, sometimes guys can be hard to shop for. Fear not, oh loyal readers, here you’ll find some pretty awesome items that any dad worth his weight in motor oil soaked saw dust will be more than pleased to receive.

(With Father’s Day just around the corner, we hoped to celebrate Dads everywhere with just a few comical suggestions for gifts on the special day. Strictly satirical, these are just a few lighthearted examples of extreme gifts that you could acquire for the extremely cool Dad.)

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EYE IN THE SKY

WRIST CANDY

FOR YOUR BUD

They’re all the rage now. From the inexpensive versions you can buy at Radio Shack (yes, they still exist around town), to the uber expensive “professional” drones that will set you back a solid month’s salary. They’re fun and can offer Dad hours of fun by zooming around the open skies. Just don’t forget, they’re regulated now. Make sure to fork over the five bucks to Uncle Sam before Father’s Day so Dad doesn’t have to worry about it.

Watches are timeless. Sort of. But you can’t go wrong on Dad’s day when he tears into a lovingly wrapped box and finds a decent time piece staring back at him. You want this to be something he’ll want to REMEMBER, not want to FORGET. You can’t go wrong with simple face styling and a good leather strap.

If your dad enjoys working out and doesn’t already have a pair of wireless, bluetooth earbuds, trust us... he wants some. Many come with almost as many bells and whistles as a smartphone. Or you can go bare bones with a pair that just allows him to listen to music as he exercises in the garage. You’ll just have to pick the ones you think YOUR dad would want. The cool thing about dads is that if you don’t know, you can just ask. No need to be secretive like you have to be with your mom.

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Knives. They’re almost as primal as fire. Sure you can go to Bass Pro Shops or the amazing interwebs and buy whatever drivel has Bear Grylls’ name on it. Or you could get your dear old dad the supplies to MAKE his very own knife. A kit that simply requires him to put on a handle and sharpen might be the way to go.

However, if your dad is more adventurous in his pursuits, all you may need to do is buy him a bar of 1/8” high carbon steel and say “Happy Father’s Day. This is a knife.”

Golfers come in all shapes and sizes. From the serious enthusiast, to the guy on the course in jean shorts and tank top. And unless your dad spends more time on a range or course than he does with the family, chances are his golf game could use a little, or a lot, of improvement. Sure, lessons are probably the best thing for that, but that would require him to think, and schedule and stuff. But with new shiny clubs, you can give your dad a whisper of hope that with these babies he’s going to become an overnight Tiger Woods.

Is your dad an off-road enthusiast? Or maybe he’s prepping for the Zombie apocalypse. Either way rugged doesn’t even begin to describe this bad boy. It’s built using a Toyota Tundra as the base, so mosey on down to Toyota of Boerne, grab daddy dearest an awesome truck, then ship it off to become even better. This is sure to well up some man tears from manly prepper dad.

If not, you’re sure to get at least a hearty handshake from him.

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HOBBES

An Excellent Companion and Window Sill Percher Hobbes is an 8 year old guy with a gorgeous red and white coat and beautiful golden eyes. He has that great orange tabby temperament and never meets a stranger.

Hobbes came to DAAG after his owner passed away. He was found to have renal insufficiency and requires a special diet to slow progression of the condition.

He is de-clawed, so needs to be an inside kitty, where it's safe. Although climbing trees is no longer his sport, he is a professional at window sill perching.

Hobbes is a well-mannered, quiet cat who enjoys hanging out with his family.

He is very affectionate so is a good companion cat.

If you can offer this special guy a home, contact DAAG at 210-854-8055 or daagadoptions@gmail.com.

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GIRL ABOUT TOWN

by Lynette C. Aleman, Dominion Resident

T H E P E A R L FA R M E R S M A R K E T Every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Pearl rolls out its sidewalks for the Pearl Farmer’s Market. Rain or shine you will find about 40 vendors who offer everything from local produce to a gourmet dog treat.

As you walk around, you will see patrons dressed in a diverse attire, from sundresses and shorts to Sunday finery, and athletic or yoga street wear. This is a great place for people watching AND to show off that summer hat you've been wanting to dust off! If your dog is people friendly, bring your furry kid out -- this is one of the friendliest places in town to bring your pooch.

their specialties, such as sweet potato empanadas (which my two dogs give the rating four paws up), Ruff-les (dog waffles), and a chewy pig ear. By the way, because there are no preservatives, if you buy a fresh product, it should be refrigerated (or frozen, if you get the pig ear) if not eaten by your furry loved one that day. If you love it and don't have time to get to the farmers market, they also have an online store so you can order doggy treats, dog birthday cakes, and they

They keep it local with no vendor traveling further than 150 miles from San Antonio.

Let's look at a few of these: One of the first vendors I encountered was Element which offers Kombucha in various flavors. This tea is the newest health craze. It is a fermented tea packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It reminds me of a fizzy tea with a mild flavor which is great on a hot day. If you would like to try a sample before committing to a bottle, Element will gladly provide one.

Fresh produce from Braune Farms in Geronimo, Texas is on display for sale as well as their flowers and plants that enjoy dancing in the gentle breeze.

offer a subscription service if your pooch requests monthly deliveries. Visit them online at www.pawsitivelysweetbakery.com.

Pure Texas Wildflower Honey out of Stonewall, Texas is represented. Their honey is made right in our very own Texas wine country. The Hill Country flowers and herbs lightly grace the palate when indulging in this luxury. Also check them out online at www.PopsHoneyPot.com (isn't that a fitting website name?).

For your furry one, stop by PAWsitively Sweet Bakery. The PAWsitively Sweet Bakery uses only human grade ingredients free of preservatives, fillers, or sugar. They display

Speaking of wine country, I did not realize we have a hidden wine gem just South of San Antonio in Poteet. Poteet Winery has - what else - strawberry wine! The flavor ranges

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Grain Free Haven is a unique booth with treats that are grain free, gluten free, and organic with no corn, soy, corn or synthetic sweeteners. This was a popular spot so I did not get to sample, but, even with my food allergies, they appear to be amenable. So, I will be back to try these treats. At this booth, as with the other vendors, samples are available (which a big group was happily partaking).

Alamo Gristmill and Spice from Converse, Texas has everything from salad dressing mixes to rubs.

Planning on making Italian food this week?

Check out Gourmet Texas Pasta – all of which is handcrafted in Texas. These gourmet pastas range from Cabernet Sauvignon Fettuccine, Roasted Garlic and Jalapeno Linguini, or Tomato Basil Garlic Fettuccine. If you’re intrigued, samples and recipes are also available upon request. www. gourmettexaspasta.com

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from a sweet Moscato style wine to a darker red Cabernet Sauvignon style taste. Let the owners know what your palate fancies and they will accommodate a sample. If you love it, buy a glass to enjoy while you’re shopping, or take a bottle home. You can also pick up some of their succulent strawberries while you’re there as well.

River Whey Creamery is the token artisanal cheese vendor.

This cheese, with the Texas Black Gold Garlic Jerky station nearby, are the perfect pairing for your post shopping nosh accompanied with a glass of Poteet wine or Southerleigh beer.

Once you've finished your shopping, head over to listen to the live music for a little rest and relaxation. Each week different duos or trios fill the air with their musical stylings. So grab a chair and a bite, a pastry, ice cream, a glass of wine, coffee or beer and relax as they entertain you. If you have non-furry kiddos with you, look for the basket of chalk. Here the kids will enjoy creating sidewalk art. This is a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday!

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If you or someone you know has a good, interesting, or unique story we’d like to know about it. If it’s something you and other residents might like to know more about contact us at The Dominion Magazine. We’d love to hear from you.

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CHARITY

by Brian Kenneth Swain, Dominion Resident

REBUILDING TOGETHER SAN ANTONIO BETTER HOMES, BETTER LIVES

council representatives, and, of course, homeowners, are immensely supportive of the organization’s work. There are countless stories of new friendships created between volunteers and homeowners, as well as lives changed through some relatively simple improvements. There are seniors who haven’t left their homes for months at a time because of access challenges, people who have gone years without hot water or air conditioning, and families whose roofs leak incessantly with every storm, a situation that compromises the integrity of the entire home.

In 1989, shortly after I began attending business school in Philadelphia, a colleague asked if I wanted to come out with him on a weekend to help build a wheelchair ramp at the home of a disabled veteran who lived on Philly’s west side. Thus began my involvement with a nonprofit called Rebuilding Together (It was known as Christmas in April back in those days), an organization I’ve been involved with for the past twenty-eight years—in Philadelphia, Newark, Houston, and now San Antonio.

Rebuilding Together is a national nonprofit (501c3) with affiliates in every major city in the country. Its mission, since starting in 1973 in Midland, Texas, has been the repair and restoration of low income, disabled, and veteran homes. Each year, Rebuilding Together utilizes the enthusiasm and skill of more than 100,000 volunteers, and the services and resources of countless community and corporate supporters, to improve the safety and quality of life for more than 10,000 homeowners nationwide.

In San Antonio, this work takes many forms, including roof repairs, construction/repair of wheelchair ramps, scraping and repainting homes, replacing nonfunctional appliances (air conditioners and water heaters being particularly popular items here in the Alamo City!), clearing of trash and debris, replacing

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leaking doors and windows, and a host of other safety and quality of life items too numerous to list. And while the original mission of RTSA (Rebuilding Together San Antonio) was to conduct a once-yearly all-day repair effort on a limited number of homes, this has grown in San Antonio into a year-round effort whose scope includes everything from routine minor repairs to, most recently, construction of an entire new home.

The work of RTSA includes not only organizing and conducting the repair work that is our core mission, but also pre-work screening of applicants, and the solicitation and management of donations (both financial and in-kind) from wonderful local corporate citizens, government organizations, and the many individuals compelled to give from their hearts to those in need. We also work hard to spread the word about our work (through social media, news coverage, etc.), and to coordinate and share best practices with the national organization and with our peer affiliates in nearby cities like Dallas, Houston, El Paso, College Station, and Austin.

It is a never-ending effort, with the need for such work in San Antonio far outstripping our capacity to handle it.

Nevertheless, the neighborhoods, city

After a long period of relatively stable workload here in San Antonio, RTSA has, in the past year, begun growing rapidly. We now enjoy support from an increasing number of corporations in town, and we are pursuing new initiatives through local, area, and state government offices to assist San Antonio’s homeowners, many of whom are still in need following the costliest hailstorm in American history in April 2016. In addition, because of our increasing publicity efforts, the applicant pool has grown dramatically, and we currently have a backlog of several hundred homes awaiting repairs.

“Thanks to the continuously growing support from our community, RTSA is currently planning our 500th home repair project,” says Kent Gerstner, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together San Antonio. “We are humbled, blessed, and excited to have had such an impactful and positive footprint in San Antonio, and we look forward to reaching 1,000 projects in the coming years.”

The work is both challenging and immensely rewarding, profoundly affecting the lives of both homeowners and volunteers. RTSA’s impact is deeply personal but also a very direct way of improving the quality of life in our city. To learn more or to get involved, simply visit www.RebuildingTogether-SA. org for contact information. You’ll make new friends, change lives, learn new skills, and make San Antonio a better city.

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JUNE AREA EVENTS YOU CAN’T MISS

June 1

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Sheldon Vexler Theatre, 12500 NW Military Drive, San Antonio. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30 p.m.

Continues through June 4. vexler@jcc-sa.org The “Neverland you never knew” comes to life on stage in the Vex’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher — Rick Elice’s adaptation of the best-selling children’s novel. Billed as a “swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan,” the play employs a cast of 12 to portray more than 100 characters. Tickets required. $16-$22

June 2-3

LLANO PRO OPEN RODEO Llano at at JLK Event Center, 2200 RR 152 West. 5:00 p.m. Don't miss this exciting time to see bronc bustin', bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin' and team roping! 325-2475354.

June 2-3

"RIO GLOW" HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy 27, Kerrville, TX 78028

June 3

BOERNE FAMILY FISH Boerne City Lake Park. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The first Saturday in June is fish without a license day in the State of Texas therefore adults fishing in this tournament are not required to carry a fishing license to participate in this tournament.

LLANO RODEO PARADE & BOY SCOUTS BBQ Llano, Texas at Courthouse Square on Ford Street. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. A down-home, small town tradition of family, patriotism & community spirit! Free annual event. 325247-5354.

COWBOYS & CAJUNS Junction, Texas, at Junction VFD & Courthouse. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Free, annual event. Live music, craw-fish boil, Miss Kimble County Pageant, dance. 325-446-3190 ANNUAL LBJ FISHING DAY Stonewall, Texas at LBJ State Park & Historic Site, at 199 Park Rd 52. 10:00 a.m.-noon.

Free fishing clinic for children and families.

Annual family event, free. 830-644-2252.

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June 3

MASONIC OPEN CAR SHOW Fredericksburg, Texas, at Marktplatz, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DJ, food, live and silent auctions. Free admission. Annual event.

830-634-2698. See special Portal focus page on "Car Shows in the Hill Country" @ hillcountryportal.com

June 3

MARKET DAY ON MAIN Marble Falls, Texas, at Historic Downtown Main Street. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 100+ arts, crafts, food vendors, live music.

June 9

WINE + ART WALK San Marcos, Texas at historic downtown.

5:30 p.m. Showcases works from local artists of all mediums. The night will also feature a progressive tour of retail businesses serving a variety of wines and paired hors d’oeuvres.

Participants will receive a commemorative wine glass and enjoy live entertainment while strolling the downtown streets. Annual event.

Tickets required. A 21+ event only.

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June 4

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY: HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE Various times at Majestic Theatre San Antonio, 224 E Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205

TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78205 Celebrating Texas Traditions.

Celebrate what it means to be Texan. The museum’s annual Texas Folklife Festival is a three-day event featuring some 250 cultural organizations, 60 expert artisans, six stages of music and entertainment, and a menu of more than 100 authentic cultural foods.

Friday, June 9, 5 - 11 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday, June 11, noon - 7 p.m.

Tickets required. TexasFolklifeFestival.org.

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TODD RUNDGREN The AZTEC THEATRE, 201 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205

ABENDKONZERTE 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany!

Regulars to the concerts come early to grab their favorite spot at the Plaza, to hear the ooom pah pah of their favorite tunes and watch the kids do the chicken dance!

Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics.

June 8–11

KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL Founded by Rod Kennedy, the Kerrville Folk Festival has run annually since 1972. It is the longest continuously running music festival of its kind in North America. For 18 straight days and nights each May and June, over 30,000 guests come from all over the world to experience the magic of what we simply call “Kerrville”. All Day (Thursday – Sunday), Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028

BLANCO LAVENDER FESTIVAL Blanco, Texas at Courthouse Square. Blanco is the Lavender Capital of Texas and holds a great "Lavender Festival" each June with vendors, displays, tours & entertainment. The entire town and the surrounding countryside will be bathed in lavender during the Festival.

The Lavender Market, on the grounds of the historic Blanco County Courthouse, is always a must-see highlight of the festival. Selected vendors and artists from across the Hill Country offer lavender-related pleasures and treasures from the finest craftsmen.

June 10

HILL COUNTRY ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE CLUB SHOW Fredericksburg, Texas, at Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Dr. just off TX 16, 2 miles south of town. Several children’s activities are held throughout the day on Saturday. A variety of vendors are on hand to sell their treasurers. Food and drink available.

If you want to take a closer look into the past, join us for a fun filled weekend.

June 10

SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY TRAIL Wimberley, Texas, at the Square and around town. 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The 2nd Sat of every month, Wimberley's fine art galleries keep their doors open late for the monthly Gallery Trail. Wimberley's fifteen participating galleries feature a wide spectrum of fine art from local and national artists. Come to Wimberley and enjoy wine, nibbles, entertainment, and art!

June 10-11

BOERNE MARKET DAYS 100 N. Main, Boerne, Texas

June 15

NIMITZ JUNIOR CORPS Fredericksburg, Texas, at National Museum of the Pacific War, 500 E. Austin. Learn about the importance of flags and learn to make Victory Pins.

June 16-17

PEACH JAMBOREE Stonewall, Texas, at the Rodeo Grounds.

Celebrate the bounty of local peaches.

Activities include breakfast, rodeo, dance, races, peach eating contest, peach seed spitting contest, peach auction, peach queen coronation.

June 16-18

CLASSIC SOAP BOX DERBY Marble Falls, Texas, at Historic Downtown, 3rd & Main. All day & night. An annual adult event that mixes creativity and adult competitive race action. Categories include derby cars, skateboards, and longboards.

Food, live music, craft vendors, parade, evening street dance, awards. Build it, bring it, race it. Family fun. Free admission.

June 17

LOS LONELY BOYS + LISA MORALES OUTDOOR SHOW AT LUCKENBACH $20pp in advance - $25pp at the door - kids 12 & under free. 8:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m., 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Luckenbach, Texas

June 18

FUN & FABULOUS DERBY HAT CONTEST Marble Falls, Texas, at Historic Downtown, in association with the Classic Soap Box Derby event listed above. 2:00 p.m. An annual

event that has two categories: Traditional & Outrageous! The children's division is just for fun and does not include a competition.

Registrations will only be accepted in person at the event. $5 ($1 for children age 12 and under). Proceeds go to the Derby Sports Association.

June 24

FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Luckenbach, Texas, at 412 Luckenbach Town Loop. Food & wine: Noon-11:00 p.m. Music until 11:30 p.m. 12 food trucks from San Antonio and the Hill Country region will showcase their cuisine for purchase and approximately 10 Hill Country wineries will offer their wine for sale by the glass or bottle. As always, the bar at Luckenbach will be stocked with ice cold beer, and Americana music will fill the air. Annual event. $15pp. Contact Martha Zeiher, Mzeiher@ sbcglobal.net

Boerne, Texas area. The concerts are always FREE to the public. This group of volunteer musicians is proud to present a wide variety of music to entertain audiences of all ages.

June 30

ALL STAR NIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK 6:30 p.m., Main Square, Boerne, Texas Wear your favorite team jersey. Movies start at dark- The Sandlot, Rated PG Come out early pick your spot, get a movie snack or two and hang out and enjoy free entertainment before each movie.

June 24-25

UTOPIA OPEN RODEO Utopia, Texas, at Community Park. Annual event. 830-966-3643.

June 24

KENDALL COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER’S SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT Joshua Creek Ranch, 132 Cravey Road, Boerne, TX 78006 Come support survivors of family violence and their children at the 3rd Annual Kendall County Women’s Shelter’s Sporting Clays Tournament at the scenic Joshua Creek Ranch. You will be treated to 100 birds on Joshua Creek’s oak and elm tree shaded sporting clays course. After the main event, lunch will be served on the clubhouse patio. After lunch, raffle and door prizes will be drawn, awards will be presented, and cocktails will be served. There will be a variety of prizes offered, including firearms and hunts. Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Lewis Class teams, men, women, and youth shooters. Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to shoot the Wobble Trap Challenges.

June 25

BOERNE CONCERT BAND SPECIAL PATRIOT CONCERT 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Boerne Concert Band performs live musical concerts for audiences in the

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