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KEEPING IT ALL TOGETHER
Rob McDaniel
The Dominion Homeowners Association General Manager
SUMMER READING STUDENT PROFILE FATHER'S DAY AND MORE!
CONTENTS THE DOMINION MAGAZINE |
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Rob McDaniel - General Manger for the HOA with a Dominion resident
KEEPING IT ALL TOGETHER
COVER 36
WELCOME 10
FINANCIAL 42
THE CLUB
COOKING 44
Calendar 12 Member Events Calendar 13 Club Happenings 14
Good Reads 48
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Summer Reading Recommendations
DOMINION SOCIAL GROUPS 20
Fitness Challenge 50
NEIGHBORHOOD Happenings 22
SA LIFE ACADEMY 52
The DOminion Gives 24
HOME TOUR 54
Angels Among Us
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COMMUNITY INTEREST 26 Golf 30
DAAG 70
Student PROFILE 34
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ART Events 66 Area Events 68
TENNIS 32
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Father's Day Section 62
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Welcome TO
the Dominion Magazine Dear DOMINION Reader,
SMV TEXAS DESIGN GROUP, LLC CEO/PRESIDENT Benjamin D. Schooley ben@smvtexas.com
This issue turned out to be so fun! We actually got Rob McDaniel, General Manager of our HOA, to come out from behind the curtain and talk about himself, his story, and the mission and vision for the HOA. I don’t mean to imply that Rob was ever hiding, but he’s such an integral figure in this community and many people might not know a lot about him personally. It was such a pleasure to be able to tell his story and his true appreciation for this community and about all of the work he and his team put into making the Dominion what it is today, and ensuring that it maintains the highest standards that you expect. Thanks for all that the HOA does, Rob!
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Benjamin Weber ben.weber@smvtexas.com
As this is June, we also cover quite a bit of content regarding Father’s Day. We hope that you take Father’s Day weekend and not only enjoy your Father or your children’s father, we hope that you get out and make it a memorable event. We’ve included several ideas for how to make this a reality so that your celebration can be the best one yet.
THE DOMINION HOA OFFICE 20 Dominion Drive San Antonio, Texas 78257 (210) 698-1232 | www.dominionhoa.com
Home tours. Social club recaps and pictures. Financial information. Book suggestions. Profiles. And just so much more. We know that you have options to read when it comes to your community, but we hope that you continue to find the content timely, informative, and enjoyable. We’re locally owned and we work hard to provide you with information each month that engages you and is also enjoyable. We’re always here to take your suggestions, story ideas, and critiques as well – drop us a note any time and we’d love to have a conversastion.
OPERATIONS MANAGER Tiffany Usher tiffany@smvtexas.com
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Until then – we hope that your start to the summer is wonderful and that memories abound. Sincerely, The Dominion Magazine is published by Schooley Media Ventures in Boerne, TX. The Dominion Magazine and Schooley Media Ventures are
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not responsible for any inaccuracies, erroneous information, or typographical errors contained in this publication submitted by advertisers. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Dominion and/or Schooley Media Ventures. Copyright 2017 Schooley Media Ventures, 428 English Oaks, Boerne, TX 78006
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Every Tuesday
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EVERY FRIDAY
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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!
Prime Rib Buffet 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Join us at the Club for our ever-popular Prime Rib Buffet! Featuring succulent meats with all the garnishing sides.
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@dggclubs.com
Tuesday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Rajah rajah@dggclubs.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-6982288
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Thursday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Rajah rajah@dggclubs.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-6982288
MEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
JUNE 8 New Member Orientation 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. JUNE 14 Live music from on the greens. Will be steel drum band with a high end Happy Hour themed Caribbean inspired. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
JUNE 21 Havana Nights Cuban inspired night at the Club. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. JUNE 26 New Member Cocktail Party for New Members and Existing Members! 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
JUNE 15 Pickle ball tournament for all MembershipsÂ
JUNE 26 Prisoner Wine Dinner. A 5 course meal
JUNE 19 Family Fun Night with BINGO and Buffet 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
JUNE 28 Live Music 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SWIM TEAM PRACTICE Morning Practice Beginning June 10 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. 9.30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Evening Practice Beginning May 20 with a "Meet The Coach" practice. Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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RENAISSANCE PUTTING CONTEST
LADIES RIVER CROSSING ROUNDUP
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MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
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MEN'S MEMBER GUEST RENAISSANCE GOLF TOURNAMENT & GALA
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DOMINION WOMEN'S FORUM SPRING LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
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DOMINION SOCIAL GROUPS
DOMINION CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB! Besides the activities your respective Membership categories offer, Clubs within the Club are a personal way for fellow Members to share interests, commonalities and get together to have a great time!
SUPPER CLUB The Supper Club began in 1999 as a fun and casual night for Members to come together to welcome the Club’s newest Members, while having a great time doing so! A fun event is always planned with music, food and lots of great friends! The club meets every first Thursday of the month, September through May, for cocktails and fine buffet dining!
WOMEN’S FORUM The Women’s Forum is a lady’s social group that emphasizes friendship and fun among the lady club members. The Forum organizes many events during the season, including happy hours, holiday parties and an annual holiday shopping bazaar in December! Contact Jean Rose!
HISTORY CLUB The History Club is a very popular and well attended club that meets nine times a year. It is led by Army veteran and former history teacher Col. Dan Johnston, a Dominion Member. Everyone is a part of history – join this club and keep your mind sharp and engaged.
CAMERA CLUB Jim and Robin Landers, owner of Landers Photography, and the official country club photographers, invite you to join this club every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for all things camera and photography! The cost for Camera Club is just $10 and is charged to your member account.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY The Ladies Bible Study began in 1986 and is a fellowship of women from all Christian denominations who study the Bible, discuss how to live in faith, receive spiritual support from one another and pray. The group meets every Wednesday at noon from September through May.
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MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Meets year-round every Thursday morning at 8 am for group discussion, with orange juice and coffee provided. Many of the participants have met together for over ten years and encourage their fellow Members to join them. Invite guests if you are so inclined! The men typically stay after Bible Study to continue the discussion in the Grille over breakfast.
LADIES BRIDGE There are several groups playing bridge at the Club, including Duplicate Bridge groups, all directed by a professional bridge director. Bridge instructors visit to help teach beginners and advanced players alike. All provide entertainment, mental stimulation and opportunities for friendship. Most meet on a weekly basis. Call the Club to see which group might be right for you! Please contact Darla Barger at DarlaBarger1@gmail.com
DAAG Dominion animal Advocates Group (DAAG) is a neighborhood rescue group that assists with lost and abandoned pets, homeless roaming cats and wildlife issues in the community. Volunteer opportunities include such things as fostering pets, transporting or photographing foster pets, helping with TNR (trap, neuter, return) of community cats, bottle feeding infant pets, fundraising and marketing. Meetings are held the first Thursday at 11:20 am at the Dominion Country Club. Contact Louan LeDoux at 210854-8055
NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS
2019 NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS Vendor Appreciation Breakfast HOA Office Friday, June 21 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
**July 4th Celebration and Fireworks
Food Truck Night & Movie in the Park Duxbury Park Saturday, September 21 Food Trucks 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.
The Dominion Country Club Thursday July 4 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Charges apply RSVP Required. Call 210-698-3364
National Night Out
**Labor Day Close the Pool Party
The Lakes Friday, October 18 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Adults only)
Pool at The Dominion Country Club Monday, September 2 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Charges apply RSVP Required. Call 210-698-3364
Neighborhood Parties Tuesday, October 1 (Times vary by neighborhood)
Music & Wine
Doggie Howl O’Ween Party Duxbury Park Saturday, October 26 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Halloween Party Duxbury Park Saturday, October 26 5:30 p.m.
Chili Cook-Off Duxbury Park Saturday, November 9 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bonfire Duxbury Park Sunday, November 24 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Texas Tough Turkey Chase Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun-Run 5k/10k Walk/Run Starts at HOA Parking Lot Thursday, November 28 8:00 a.m.
** Dominion Residents (Non-Club Members) invited to select Dominion Country Club events.
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THE DOMINION GIVES by Amelia Baskin
ANGELS ALL AROUND YOU
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” Psalm 91:11 If you have lived in the area for a good amount of time, you have more than likely heard of the military ministry, Angels All Around You. They are a Christian based ministry that focuses on helping out our veterans and home town heroes and their families, which ranges from anything from being a listening ear to those just coming home from deployment, or helping find housing for those in need. “Our prayer support group is the main place to 24
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share fears, tears, pride and joy…. Jesus is the bridge to healing. We wan to be the hands and feet of Christ by asking how can we come alongside and serve those who serve us?” Angels All Around You was co-founded by Colleen Voigt and Shelly Coy in March of 2011, two mothers who were needing support as their sons joined the military. Shelly’s sons had already been deployed, while Colleen’s were getting ready to be. She approached Shelly looking for a battle buddy, and prayer warrior. As any military family knows, it can be a lonely hard road to walk alone, and having someone to talk with and lean into can be life saving as it was for these two women. Angels All Around You just celebrated their eight
birthday, and they have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Not only did I get the chance to talk with Colleen about all the wonderful things the organization has done and what the future is looking like, I was also able to sit down with Terry Brower the Secretary and Treasurer for the ministry, who is also the amazing person who helped get their 501c3 non profit application filed, and it is in the final stages of approval. Receiving their 501c3 status will help the ministry immensely. It will help them be able to apply for certain grants from different foundations in the area. Terry’s husband Chuck Brower, who is the Public Affairs Officer joined us as well. Chuck is also a member of the Boerne American
Legion Post 313. Angels All Around you donated a check for their startup after their disbandment, and thanks to their generous donation the Legion was able to hold their first meeting this past January. AAAU has around 10-15 volunteers that work diligently with the organization to help it run smoothly. Not only are Chuck and Terry involved along with their daughter Nicole Meyer who helps at many of the events around town, Joyce Knox helps keep the trees in Veteran’s Park wrapped in yellow ribbons. Helen Wenzel is their prayer group leader, and Liz Porter is their liaison for the Hill Country Daily Bread, another wonderful non profit in our area. Not only does AAAU help military families in the area with many financial blessings they offer prayer support. “Our main criteria is we will always remain faith based, that is why we have chosen to partner with the YMCA and start having our prayer support meetings.” These meetings, which are the first Thursday of every month, first started at the First Baptist Church in Boerne, when Colleen
approached them about the idea of starting a military ministry. They then moved to the Rainbow Senior Center at the Kronkosky Place, which is where they held their support groups for the last 5 years. Starting May 2nd, AAAU will be meeting at the YMCA at 6:00 P.M. “We want to encourage the warriors to not only be spiritually fit, but to be physically fit as well. 10% of the members at the Y are veterans.” There will be a room with resources for the veterans, including prayer books. Eventually they hope to have their own building in Boerne, the At Ease Service Center, which would provide a community type atmosphere for warrior families, but until then they will offer their services by partnering with other local organizations. AAAU has also partnered with Hope for the Homeless, which is a nonprofit that comes along beside the homeless, and Angels All Around You is currently helping three of our homeless veterans that currently reside in Boerne. By pairing with this organization, they have been able to help these warriors in different capacities.
There are many different ways that we as a community can support this amazing organization that goes above and beyond for our warriors. Every second Saturday there is a Veterans mixer at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club at 4:00 P.M. The Boerne Vintage Market Days has picked Angels All Around You as their chosen nonprofit to support for their next event May 3rd – 5th, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards their ministry. For those people who are health-oriented Alamo Hospice and Visiting Angels are hosting a 5K that will benefit AAAU coming this fall. I urge you to do what you can to support our local nonprofits, especially those that contribute to the heroes in our community. If you have been wondering where to start, I hope this article has provided you with some insight. Angels All Around You 631 S School St Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 563-7217 www.angelsallaroundyou.org
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MacArthur & Eisenhower: Two of History's Most Powerful Leader's Unique San Antonio Connection by Matthew J. McDonough For those familiar with San Antonio, it probably comes as no surprise that one of our claims to fame is as “Military City, USA”. While this no doubt refers to the large number of active bases, personnel, and military retirees who call San Antonio home, it also harkens to the rich military history our city has experienced. As the old frontier days slowly gave way to modern US Military goals, San Antonio’s importance shifted from a vital geographic stronghold to a strategic center for training, supply, and intelligence. Its continued importance has led to some of US History’s most storied military figures spending time in San Antonio. Two perfect examples are Douglas MacArthur and Dwight Eisenhower. These two men went from young West Point Officers to some of human history’s most powerful military leaders, with one continuing on to the US Presidency. The following is a brief history of how San Antonio played a unique role in these men's lives. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR MacArthur as a young man at West Texas Military Academy, which became TMI General Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880 in Little Rock Arkansas. His father, Captain Arthur MacArthur, Jr., was a Medal of Honor Recipient for his actions during the Civil War. A typical military brat, Douglas moved around for much of his early life until 1893, when his father was stationed in San Antonio. In 1897, he graduated first in his class from West Texas Military Academy (now Texas 26
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Military Institute). MacArthur was a very active student at WTMA’s old Government Hill Campus, quarterbacking the football team and being voted valedictorian of his class. After WTMA, MacArthur went on to graduate from West Point in 1903, where he also excelled in athletics and placed first in his academic class. From there, MacArthur went on to an illustrious military career, culminating with his 1944 promotion to the rank of 5-Star General of the Army and his appointment as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in the Pacific during World War II. DWIGHT EISENHOWER Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower was born October 14, 1890 in Denison, Texas, before being raised in Abilene, Kansas. Like MacArthur, Eisenhower excelled in athletics and attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. Unlike MacArthur, Ike was less than stellar academically, and he was notorious for poor discipline and troublemaking. After graduating in 1915, Eisenhower was ordered to report to Fort Sam Houston. While Ike lamented the assignment as a boring one, his time in San Antonio proved important in shaping his life. It was in San Antonio that he met and married Mamie Doud, the daughter of a wealthy meat-packing family who split their time between San Antonio and Denver, Colorado. It was also as a young Ft. Sam officer that Eisenhower met the post’s commander, General Frank Funston, who
ushered young Ike into a very unique opportunity. Coach Eisenhower with his team at St. Louis College, which became St. Mary's University. The story goes that General Funston was close friends with the head of nearby Peacock Military Academy, situated near the banks of Woodlawn Lake. The students were familiar with Eisenhower, who was a football star at West Point, nicknamed the “Kansas Cyclone” until an injury sidelined him. Seeing an opportunity, the Peacock staff thought he might be interested coaching their team. Ike initially refused, but later accepted after a nudge from General Funston. He coached Peacock to a winning 1915 season, and his success led to Eisenhower being approached by the nearby St. Louis College (now St. Mary’s University), which allegedly was being coached by the Catholic clergy and had not won a game in five years. Eisenhower delivered once again, coaching St. Louis to a season of only one loss. The San Antonio Express News recognized Eisenhower’s ability, as demonstrated by a quip reading “Those who have seen this officer operate with a football squad believe him to be one of the best coaches in Texas – bar none.” After Eisenhower’s assignment at Ft. Sam concluded with the onset of World War 1, he served on the staffs of several prominent Generals. In 1932, he became the Chief Military Aid to none other than General Douglas MacArthur. In 1935, he followed the General to his latest command in the Philippines. Though the two were said to disagree constantly, they are generally thought to have had a positive relationship. Many surmise that their intense dealings with one another sharpened them for the challenges of World War II. One interesting assignment MacArthur apparently delegated to his aid is demonstrated by a September 14, 1939 letter addressed to Colonel Eisenhower at the “Office of the Military Advisor, 1 Calle Victoria, Manila”, from a Richard Gill in San Antonio. In this little known bit of local history, MacArthur tasked Eisenhower with finding him a house to purchase in San Antonio for the General’s retirement. Gill wrote Eisenhower to tell him he thought he had found a suitable home for the General. The letter reads, in part: “I have located a place near San Antonio,
which I think the General might be interested in. It Is the home of Joseph H. Frost, the president of the Frost National Bank, and is located on the Fredericksburg Road, about nine or ten miles northwest of San Antonio in the Hill section ... you will probably remember it as being beyond the old Alamo Country Club; it is in a section that has some very nice estates and is considered the most desirable part of San Antonio because of the hills.” It goes on to say “Mr. Frost paid $150,000, or has put more than that in the property, and while I know he has been pricing this property to others for $100,000, he has given me permission to price the property to the General for $85,000.” We can learn much from this small bit of correspondence, both about the parties to the communication, and about San Antonio history. First, one sees that in September of 1939, the same month that Hitler invaded Poland, and only 27 months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, General Douglas MacArthur appeared more concerned with finding suitable retirement accommodations than with commanding history’s bloodiest war. The fact that MacArthur, who had served most of his career in Asia, and intimately understood Japan, thought he was closer to a quiet retirement in suburban San Antonio, than to engaging in a conflict that claimed over 50 million lives worldwide, shows how quickly geopolitics can change. Another take-away from the Gill Letter is Eisenhower’s knowledge of San Antonio, and MacArthur’s confidence in him. While MacArthur was technically the more native of the two, Eisenhower’s work at Ft. Sam, coaching at local schools, and marriage probably made him more intimate with the city’s geography and social scene than the high school aged MacArthur. Interestingly enough, the letter states that Eisenhower will probably remember the Frost home as “beyond the old Alamo Country Club. That club, which later became Oak Hills Country Club, did not open until 1922, a full five years after Eisenhower completed his assignment at Ft. Sam. On top of that, Eisenhower seems to know the author, Richard Gill, quite well. This man must have been a prominent businessman, due to his brokering a deal between Frost and MacArthur. Records also show that a Richard Gill was president of The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce in 1938. Taken together, these details show that Eisenhower had a knowledge of San Antonio expanding beyond his brief stint here as a young lieutenant. My theory on this is twofold. First, he probably still had in-laws in San Antonio through his wife
Mamie. In fact, Richard Gill ends his letter by telling Eisenhower that Dad and Mike are expecting to see him soon, and closes with “With lots of love, Dick.” Perhaps Mr. Gill himself was an in-law. Secondly, before MacArthur, Eisenhower served on the staff of General John Pershing, a famous Indian fighter and World War One Commander. While this detail never expressly occurred in San Antonio, Pershing’s various campaigns
As history would have it, the famous MacArthur-Frost deal never occurred. Instead of a quiet retirement off Fredericksburg Road, MacArthur became the Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific, and personally accepted Japanese surrender on the deck of the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945. Eisenhower, on the other hand, was never able to close the deal with Richard Gill. Instead, he was transferred
General Eisenhower Speaking to his troops on D-day against Native American tribes and later Pancho Villa made him a natural authority in the region. Between his marriage to Mamie, and his assignments with Pershing, Eisenhower must have remained knowledgeable of San Antonio’s development. Lastly, Mr. Gill’s correspondence with Eisenhower, or “Ike”, as he called him, tells much about San Antonio before World War 2. In 1939, Fredericksburg Road going west would have been the edge of civilization. Gill’s description of the Frost property is very rural, stating that it is about 100 acres, containing a horse stable, and is well suited for the cultivation of “corn, oats, sorghum or produce of any kind.” He even relays to Eisenhower that “they have very fine dove shooting there in season.” Lastly, he makes clear that the property got its water from a 650 foot deep pump, by way of a 15 horse power double acting pump. All together, these details paint the picture of a Fredericksburg Road quite different than today. The idea of farming and horseback riding in the area today sounds completely crazy to those who know it, much less shooting a shotgun. Gill’s details show just how much San Antonio has changed on the last 80 years.
to the European Theatre, where President Roosevelt appointed him Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. He oversaw the initial D-Day invasion at Normandy, and orchestrated the plan that allowed Russia to ultimately invade Berlin and accept the German surrender. Like MacArthur, he was promoted to 5-star General, and stayed on as Governor of the American Zone of Allied Germany through November of 1945. In 1953, he became the 34th President of the United States. Together, MacArthur and Eisenhower were the primary leaders of arguably the most powerful military force the world has ever known. One a high school graduate of WTMA, the other coach of rival Peacock Military Academy. One had strong ties to San Antonio through marriage and work, the other had plans to retire to the former Fredericksburg Road Estate of the famous Frost banking family. While the story is as unlikely as it is complicated, it really only makes sense that their connection would come through San Antonio: Military City, USA.
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PLAYING THE COURSE: #2 by Daniel Stevens, Head Golf Professional, The Dominion Country Club
Hole #2 is a great test of strategy. Off the tee box you have two options: lay up short of the large tree leaving yourself 130-150 yards to the flag OR play left of the tree and blast it over the hill past the tree. Whichever option you choose it is imperative that you do not leave your tee shot too close to the tree, as the large overhanging branches will come into play on your approach shot. If you decide to lay up short of the tree your approach shop will be framed by a large tree blocking the front right of the green. From this location a high fade is the preferred shot to get the ball close to the hole and avoid the protecting green side tree. Should you decide to go left of the tree and over the hill on your tee shot, your approach will not only be shorter, it will be a wide open view of the green. From either location is preferable to leave your approach shot underneath the hole to give yourself the best chance of making birdie. The green slopes significantly from back to front with a bunker snagging shots long left. If you are not able to reach the green on your approach shot is preferred to remain just short of the green as shots sailing over the green will leave you facing a touch pitch well below the green level with the green sloping back away from you. Make sure you think your through each shot and execute your game plan with confidence and you will be able to conquer this challenging hole with ease. Play smart & Make Birdies! Daniel Stevens, PGA Head Golf Professional The Dominion Country Club
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CONQUERING THE MATCH TIE-BREAKER by Julian Lopez The tie-breaker was developed in the 1950’s and has changed many times throughout the following decades from the 9-point Tie-break to the Match Tie-break that now plagues many players in tournaments and leagues. If we contrast the 9-point tiebreak with the match tie-break, we find the strategies used in either are not really that different, but the right perspective will help us capitalize on the major difference between the two, which is time to build momentum or stage a comeback. First, the 9-point tie-breaker was played to sudden death at 4-4. The strategy for playing this breaker was very simple, you just fought hard for five points. This tie-break didn’t give you a chance to let up, so if you could go into the 9-point tie-break with momentum you had the advantage. Keeping that advantage depended on the serve. However, the 9-point was only used as a set tie-break and never a match tie-break. By contrast, the Match tie-breakers are scored, first to 10 points win by 2 and used in place of a third set. This is long enough to establish and break a rhythm. So, if you get a big lead don’t relax. On the other hand, if you fall behind don’t give up. The psychological pitfalls are the same as in a set. So, the best way to face a Match tie-breaker is to embrace it. Realize the alternative is a really long match. The longest match in history, played by John Isner and Nicolas Mahut lasted 11 hours, won by John Isner and they would have loved a match tie-breaker instead of a 3-day battle. 32
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YOUR STRATEGY Having a strong serve in a match tie-break will likely be the determining factor, however since the match tie-break lasts longer than a set break there is enough wiggle room to stage a comeback if you or your opponents have fallen behind. The key to consistently doing well in match tie-breaks is to get into your strongest position for every point. Meaning, if you are playing doubles and your team consistently goes to the net, then you must get to the net. If you and your partner train to play one up-one back, then in a match tie-break you must continue to play that way. Then, you are playing from your strength giving you and your partner the best opportunity to win. Too often the club player will try to rely on pure consistency and abandon their strongest strategy. Telling your partner to “just get the ball in play” is never a good strategy. Instead, play as you practice and the tie-breakers will start to go your way.
PRACTICE Play several match tie-breaks serving 2nd serve only on few. Then play 1st and 2nd serves on the others. Constantly try to get into your strongest position.
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STUDENT PROFILE by Ben Schooley
HUNTER BEATON Hunter Beaton is not your stereotypical 18 year old teenager from Boerne High School, obsessed with cars, girls, and counting the seconds until he can leave town for college. Instead, he’s a thoughtful, compassionate and focused young man that has some pretty high aspirations…for himself and others. Upon first meeting Hunter, you are struck very quickly by his poise, intelligence, and focus. As he begins to explain the work he has done, you find it not very surprising that this kid is capable of virtually anything he puts his mind to. Hunter begins, “My family has taken in foster kids before. 3 of those kids are now adopted by my family. When they arrived in our home, all of their earthly belongings were in trash bags, or literally nothing at all…simply dumped on the floor.” Knowing that he had his Eagle Scout project looming, Hunter saw an opportunity. “I guess you could call it a charitable project. I needed to develop a project, and normally they do a building project. So when it became time for my Eagle Scout project, I thought, ‘Why not tackle this and provide them with a proper bag?’” And just like that, Hunter began working with local churches, various online sites, and within a short period of time, he delivered 100 bags to the Kendall County Welfare Board, who then began using them for each of their foster children. However, with his Eagle Scout project complete, Hunter saw that the program could quickly disappear. “After I got my Eagle Scout, I told my parents that these bags would probably be gone soon so I wanted to establish a way for these counties to make a sustainable bag project and to keep them continually for kids being placed.” Thus began “Hunter’s Bags” – a program which quickly expanded to Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera, and Kendall counties. Hunter taught each county how they can
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buy the bags inexpensively, and how they could work with manufacturers to keep the program operating annually. At last count, there were more than 17,000 Hunter’s Bags for foster children throughout our area. Quickly Bexar County jumped on board, which then took Hunter to the State level and now the entire State of Texas is participating in the program. A complimentary program, One Simple Wish, based in New Jersey is also participating now. They include a card in each Hunter’s Bags that allows the child to make a “wish” for an item (a bike, laptop, etc) and the program works to find a donor. This collaboration has caught the attention of other foster care entities, and Hunter is now working to take his program nationwide. Hunter finishes, “My folks were always focused on the child, and I just thought that it was weird that these kids were showing up with virtually nothing. I was only 6 when we started adopting foster kids, but I can remember that it confused me that I had so much, and they had so little. Why should these kids have so less than I? I felt called that I could bring the knowledge that they aren’t trash…they have worth…and they have their items and I didn’t want them to experience such big transitions without such a simple thing.” A 2019 graduate of Boerne High School he dreams of going to Notre Dame as a Pre-Med student and to ultimately specialize in… (you guessed it)… Pediatrics. Special thank you to Jimmy Chittim, owner of Flying Circle Gear in Boerne for supplying the bags and helping Hunter with this project. If you’d like to donate to Hunter’s Bags, visit www.onesimplewish.org/giveday1bags or email Hunter at day1bags@gmail.com.
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KEEPING IT ALL TOGETHER by Brian Kenneth Swain, Dominion Resident :: photography by Ben Weber
In every neighborhood there are inevitably a handful of dedicated individuals who labor tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that things go smoothly, everyday problems get addressed, and the challenges of growth are met, all in an efficient and hopefully unremarkable manner. Dominion residents who enjoy the serenity and normalcy of life here in our northwest enclave have, perhaps more than any other person, Rob McDaniel to thank for that. Rob has served as The Dominion Homeowners Association General Manager since 2012, and while he keeps a low profile, he brings a wealth of residential HOA experience to his role, experience that has contributed to our neighborhood’s growth and its stable day-to-day operation.
and three of his siblings are still around and living in various parts of the country—his brother working as an electrician at a nuclear plant in Bay City, Texas; a sister with a degree in horticulture who works for 4H; and another sister married to a preacher in Cape Gerardeau, Missouri.
Regular readers of this magazine will know that there are as many origin stories here in The Dominion as there are residents, and Rob is no exception. The son of an itinerant Air Force veteran, he was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Shortly thereafter, as so frequently happens with military veterans (present company included), Rob and his family were transferred to Germany. Later in his father’s career, the family would spend time in North Dakota, Washington, and Arizona, before finally retiring in Crowley, Texas to pursue a civilian career in radar guidance systems for regional airports.
When quizzed about early mentors, Rob recalls a friend’s father:
Rob (second youngest) had four siblings growing up—three sisters and a brother. His mother, who is one hundred percent German, still resides here in San Antonio,
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So what were the aspirations of an adolescent Rob McDaniel? “I thought I’d grow up to be a park ranger. I was a big outdoor guy, plus I was active in a lot of sports—tennis, basketball, baseball. I swam, biked, camped, did Webolos and Scouts. A career in the park service seemed like a great fit.”
“He was a sort-of second father to me. He helped me with my newspaper route—fifty papers a day for a grand total of $50 a month. Growing up I worked in grocery stores, landscaping, retail, security, and restaurants. I was also an airport maintenance guy— mowing, sweeping hangar floors, cutting brush, etc. My first official taxable job was at Baskin Robbins for three dollars an hour.” Soon enough, though, Rob found himself graduated from high school with some important decisions to make. One of those decisions was to enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve, where he endured the rigors of infantry basic training. Simultaneously,
Rob attended Texas A&M, where he applied to officer candidate school. However, he opted to forego financial support and, as a consequence, was not obligated to accept a commission upon graduation, feeling that a military career was not his path after all. Rob’s college studies were focused on recreation, tourism, and hotel management. During his senior year he worked at a hotel, and he then continued down this path by taking a position as a night auditor with a hotel in Dallas following graduation from A&M. That role lasted all of six months, and soon he found himself accepting a more suitable position with the Irving Parks and Recreation Department, something a good bit more in line with his formal education and interests. He was quickly promoted to recreation manager for a couple of nearby facilities. Soon enough, Rob was presented with an opportunity to advance his career by accepting a position in The Woodlands as Recreation Director for a Community Association of 40,000 people. During his six years with that organization he oversaw concerts, pools, sports fields, leagues, and recreation centers. Having by now begun to establish a reputation in the community management field, Rob was recruited by Del Webb Corporation, a company that was, at that time, growing age-restricted communities in the southwestern U.S. After spending time in Hilton Head, North Carolina and central Florida, he was promoted to Executive Director of two
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golf-course communities in Ocala, Florida. Finally, he was transferred back to Sun City, Texas (Georgetown) to take over a five-thousand-home community. While there, he split his time between launching new communities in San Antonio (Hill Country Retreat), Dallas (Frisco Lake), and Houston (Sweetwater Ranch). But then along came 2008, and with it the worst recession in decades, its greatest casualty almost certainly the homebuilding industry, particularly in the southwestern U.S. Rob made the difficult decision to resign from Del Webb and start his own management company, called Centurion Property Management. The new venture would focus on the Austin market for new condos, and his pitch was the utilization of new technologies for more efficient community management, e.g., automation and the Internet. Rob ran this company for six years out of his 5th Street Avenue Lofts condo, until a divorce motivated him to seek a new direction for his life, which meant returning to the San Antonio area. “My first instinct was to try to reengage with the property I had originally set up here in town—Hill Country Retreat (near Alamo Ranch). As it happened, they were in the midst of a search for a new General Manager, and I accepted that role.” One year later, however, the then General Manager of The Dominion made a decision to move on, opening up an opportunity here that Rob found too good to pass up, given the community’s location, reputation, and growth prospects. At the time, Rich Dietz was head of the nine-member HOA board, and Rob recalls a pretty thorough grilling before being offered the position. “It was a good time to join The Dominion family. When I arrived it felt like the community was in a little bit of a decline, but they had already begun tackling some of the projects meant to restore the neighborhood’s original luster—landscaping, guardhouse updates, sprucing up the Lakes, and generally evolving to more sophisticated and professional management systems and processes. As part of that evolution, there was also a desire to transition the community to a model in which the HOA management asserted more control over day-to-day activities versus having everything managed by committees. I felt like my homebuilder background was an important skill that I brought to the table.” Something like 400 new homes have been added in Rob’s time at the helm of the HOA, including the Bluffs, Avila, and other neighborhoods. The biggest recent challenge has been getting the new Lucchese neighborhood off the ground. It was originally a large parcel of land outside The Dominion’s secured perimeter that was intended to become a standalone retirement community. But when that project fell through (about ten years ago), it was taken over to become The Dominion’s newest community. Rob reports to the HOA’s nine-member board, which, in turn, elects new officers annually, meaning that he gets a new boss every year.
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“My role is to provide continuity, to continue making progress on the strategic plans that we have in place, even as board members come and go. That makes for a real challenge sometimes, particularly given that a new budget is adopted each year that provides the financial guardrails for what we can and cannot do. We all work together to strike what we hope is the right balance between ways in which my work can affect the community and ways in which the board and its committees can do the same.” Rob works hard to stay abreast of what’s going on around the subdivision, driving the property, looking for issues, changes, and trends. Some issues can be pretty routine— yards not up to standards, parking problems. But some challenges are decidedly less routine than others: “We encounter a surprising range of unusual requests and complaints. It could be parking problems or issues with contractors. We’ve even dealt with the occasional “noncompliant” pet. We also have frequent issues with architectural standards. Whereas most of the homes in The Dominion are pretty traditionally designed, there has been a shift in recent years to more modern designs and so we work hard to ensure that the overall architectural sense is consistent within each neighborhood.” The Dominion currently has about 1500 completed homes, but future growth plans with our existing land suggest something like 1900 in the years to come.
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When he’s not working to make our neighborhood a high quality San Antonio destination, Rob still plays competitive tennis and enjoys mountain biking or kayaking on the Guadalupe River. He is also an avid traveler, as attested to by the flag collection in his office. He has visited more than eighty countries and tries to manage at least one big trip each year. His recent favorites include Colombia, Thailand, and Brazil. His most recent trip was to the Balkans, where he visited Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro. But perhaps his most adventurous trip was riding his Harley across Mexico and into Guatemala, a trip that included being hit by an SUV and engaging in the multilingual challenge of locating a wheel bearing for his motorcycle in a remote village. Rob has taken part in plenty of other adventures as well, including skydiving, hang-gliding, pilot lessons, surfing, and boogie boarding. He even tried something called hydro-boarding on a river in Argentina, though he had to beg the shop owners to let him try it. He is also a certified diver and has dove with whale sharks in the Yucatan. His bucket list includes diving with great whites (in a shark cage, of course!). He is also a certified sailor and takes friends out from time to time. One version of his retirement plan is to buy a boat and perhaps sail around the world.
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Asked about potential regrets and things he’d do differently if he could, Rob waxes philosophical: “I guess I have a Buddhist philosophy that everything in your life contributes to where you are at any given moment. Everything I’ve done has gotten me to this point. I do, though, wonder what life might have been like if I’d taken the Marines up on their offer to send me to flight school.” And what about life in San Antonio and at The Dominion? “I’ve traveled a lot and seen plenty of places. I feel like San Antonio fits my personality better than any other place I’ve been. I have an affinity for Latin culture. Plus it’s got a nice taste of German as well, which pleases my mom. It’s big enough so that there’s plenty to do, but not so big that it’s overwhelming.” So what comes next? “I’m in the midst of renewing my contract here. So my main goal is to simply enjoy the moment, to stop and appreciate what’s happening around me. At this point in my life, I’m not looking too far down the road or worrying about what’s already happened that I can’t change. I’m at a place now where I’m able to enjoy my life for what it is.”
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FINANCIAL by Darby Ivins
THE LONG-TERM RISK OF BEING TOO CONSERVATIVE WITH INVESTMENTS The second variable is volatility. There have been dramatic movements in the stock market since its inception. The S&P 500 Index (Standard & Poor's 500, the marketcapitalization-weighted index of the 500 largest U.S. publicly traded companies) has experienced greater volatility than the Barclay’s Aggregate Bond Index and the T-bill, but, over the long run, it has outperformed significantly. Common stocks are for investors who are willing to accept significant short-term volatility in the pursuit of superior long-term returns; while conservative investing is for those who wish to reduce short-term account fluctuations, accepting a lower long-term return as a result.
Maintaining a conservative strategy will protect the principal of your portfolio, but is that true in the long run? Conservative asset types such as CDs, savings accounts, and bonds favorably predict an adequate margin of safety in the short-term (three years or less); however, in the long-term (five years or more), these asset types generate more harm than good. If you plan to be invested in the stock market for five-plus years, then your portfolio should be skewed more towards stocks. Martin Capital Advisors, LLP, a registered investment advisor firm based in San Antonio, Texas has tracked the growth of $100,000 invested in various indices since January 1, 1991 to March 31, 2019 (see graph). If you had invested $100,000 during this period in the three-month T-Bill, which is considered the safest investment owing to it being a short-term debt obligation backed by the U.S. Treasury Department with a maturity of one year or less, your return would be $206,400 (a 2.6% annualized return). Compare that with other indices, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), one of the most frequently used statistics for identifying periods of 42
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inflation or deflation, at $188,900 (2.3% annualized return); the Barclay’s US Aggregate Bond Index, at $486,700 (5.8% annualized return); and the S&P 500, at $1,540,800 (10.2% annualized return). This data indicates that T-Bills and the widely measured bond composite (Barclay’s Aggregate Bond Index) have a significant risk to inf lation, while common stocks outperform above all other securities over time. Upon reviewing the chart, “Growth of $100,000,” there are two variables worth understanding for long-term investing: inflation and volatility. Inflation, or purchasing power risk, is a quantitative measure of the rate at which the average price level of a basket of selected goods and services in an economy increases over a period of time. Therefore, it is vital to not overlook purchasing power risk, given what $100 would have been able to buy 50 years ago would now take you $700 in today’s money. Buy-and-hold investor Benjamin Graham says it well: “it’s important to measure your investing success not just by what you make, but by how much you keep after inflation.”
It is important to allocate your investment portfolio based upon risk tolerance and time horizon, but a word to the wise, beware of investing too conservatively. At any age, if your time horizon is five or more years, the historical odds favor a diversified blend of investments with a substantial exposure to stocks. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Darby Ivins PARTNER, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Darby joined Martin Capital Advisors, LLP, (MCA) at the beginning of 2016 as a registered investment advisor representative to increase business development and to assist in the firm’s communications. She serves on the downtown Rotary Club of San Antonio Young Members Board and is a member of their U-40 Class. Darby is currently studying for her CFP certification. To contact Darby, please e-mail her at darby@martincapital.com.
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It is the time of year when the little kid in us starts to peep out from behind our winter sweaters and to plan for the long summer days quickly coming up! You know, the time of year when you start a lot of sentences with “Well, back in the “good old days…” I did that the other day, and I was thinking about the annoying song the local ice cream truck played as it traveled up and down every street in the neighborhood. We would all run home as fast as we could to weasel money from our moms and then wave the truck down! All I could think was “POPSICLES! I need a popsicle!” I always needed the biggest, drippiest, stickiest popsicle I could get. Some kids wanted chocolate or pushups. But us purists, well, we knew that popsicles were the only choice to make! I started on a bit of a quest to find this summer’s popsicle flavor choices — when I found all sorts of great grown-up versions. I’ve tried them and well, they are not only as good as my kid-popsicles…but maybe even better! This summer, make that little ice-creamtruck-kid happy with these “adults only” popsicle recipes. And if you must share with kids, you can always make a separate batch minus the alcohol for them. The popsicle molds are available at almost every grocery store around. So, trust me, from the one who needs the biggest, stickiest, best popsicles ever…THESE are the popsicles you need these in your grown-up life!
Ruby Red Grapefruit and Campari Popsicles 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated grapefruit zest 2 1/2 cups fresh red grapefruit juice 4 1/2 tablespoons Campari In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and zest and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the syrup into a bowl and add the grapefruit juice and Campari. Refrigerate until chilled. Pour the mixture into six 1/2-cup ice-pop molds and freeze overnight.
Skinny Margarita Popsicles 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes) 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons agave nectar 1 cup silver tequila Whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar and tequila. If you like sweeter margaritas, you can add more agave nectar. Pour the liquid into the popsicle molds. Freeze until the popsicles are solid, at least 10 hours. When ready to serve, run the molds under warm water to release the popsicles.
Pina Colada Popsicles 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice 1 ½ cups coconut milk ¼ cup coconut rum Combine juice, coconut milk and rum in a large measuring cup. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
Basil Mint Citrus Mojito Popsicles 12 fresh mint leaves 12 fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 C fresh squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoon lime juice 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup crushed ice 2 tablespoons rum Start by juicing citrus. So much better with fresh squeezed! Add all of the ingredients to your blender and blend until combined. It might get a bit frothy as you blend, but don’t worry about it. Just try not to include the froth when you pour into molds.
Strawberry Daquiri Popsicles 2 oz. (60 ml) rum ½ oz. (15 ml) lime juice Frozen strawberries Splash grenadine ½ cup water Add strawberries, rum, lime juice, water and grenadine to blender and combine until smooth. Pour into popsicle mold and freeze until solid.
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SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS by Tiffany Usher While our lives are usually hectic, full of commitments and generally stressful, we could all use a little down time. What better way to relax than sitting down with a cold drink and a good book? Part of the struggle is deciding what to read. Here are some of our favorites….but be careful, you’re likely to lose track of time with these gems.
You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn If you’re still obsessing over A Star Is Born, you’ll love this new romance novel by Erin Hahn. Hahn tells the story of Annie Mathers, an heir to a countrymusic fortune being pursued by bad-boy musician Clay Coolidge. When Annie joins him on tour, fans begin to obsess over a potential relationship, but Annie has her doubts about Clay’s past. The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker A strange illness in a Southern California college town begins plaguing its citizens in this new novel from the New York Times best-selling author (Walker wrote 2012’s The Age of Miracles). People begin falling into a deep state of sleep from which they can’t be woken up but are dreaming intensely as loved ones try to solve the mystery.
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The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff In 1946 Manhattan, one woman discovers the secrets of a ring of female spies during the time of World War II. Jenoff, bestselling author of The Orphan’s Tale, brings serious girl power to this story of brave women and the war. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Everyone knows Daisy Jones & The Six, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity . . . until now. The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Where the Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens Kyra grew up as an outcast known as "Marsh Girl" outside Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. In late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. She reached an age where she needed physical and emotional connections. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya’s life is about to change.
King of Scars (Nikolai Duology #1) by Leigh Bardugo Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war—and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army. The Killer Collective (John Rain #10) by Barry Eisler A fast-paced, page-turning novel of betrayal, vengeance, and depraved secrets in high places from the New York Times bestselling author of the John Rain and Livia Lone series. Moving from Japan to Seattle to DC to Paris, the group fights a series of interlocking conspiracies, each edging closer and closer to the highest levels of the US government. An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave.
FITNESS by Jessica Worthey
FITNESS CHALLENGE UPDATE
Dick is down 55 lbs and his blood pressure is down. He is feeling great and taking it slow and steady. His goals are to lose another 10 lbs next month. He continues to train 3 times a week. He looks forward to his continued weight loss and health!
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Ed Laviolette has lost 18 pounds with hard work and dedication to his diet and fitness. He has been doing the keto diet and is seeing amazing results in his day to day activities and energy levels. Ed’s golf game has improved tremendously with his yoga and flexibility training and is excited to see what you he can bring to golf course this season.
Dave has been able to maintain his workout schedule this past month. He attends yoga and core classes with Jess. He is very pleased with his increased flexibility and balance. Jess is so proud of Dave’s success! He is looking great and his back feels good.
Kayce has lost 15 lbs and is building good muscle tone. She has had a busy month moving into a new home. However, she was able to get some extra workouts in moving furniture. She also took some barre classes with Jess and has been lifting weights. Her goal is to really tone up this month for summer!
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SA LIFE ACADEMY by C. Karina Maxwell
GOAT CIRCUS STYLE SHOW and other young adults like her who have IDD, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Not long after that conversation, I decided to begin designing outfits for all of my tennis friends to model and host a Style Show at the club with all proceeds going to Eliza's new school." Davis does not sell her designs. They are all produced simply to raise funds for San Antonio Life Academy. But this year, through the genius of her friends Lisa Kingdon and Cindy Exton, Davis was able to combine her ideas with other "real designers," as she says, and host a much more comprehensive show. In addition, "the three of us decided to add the Dominion's tennis pros to model this time around which turned out to be a huge factor for the enormous success of the show." Davis went on to say that one of the Style Show's new committee members, who wishes to remain anonymous for this article, was so inspired that she and her husband gave $10,000.00 the night of the show. "It still astounds me when I think about it -- the generosity!"
Chris Elder (left) and Lauri Pollak (right), tennis players at DCC The Third Annual "Goat Circus Style Show" was held at the Dominion Country Club on March 28, 2019. This year's theme was "We Can Be Heroes for San Antonio Life Academy." Creator of the show, Nancy Davis, a member of the club, says that she thought of the idea to design outfits under her label "Goat Circus Couture" as a way of 52
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raising funds in honor of her tennis coach's daughter Eliza Mills. "Eliza and my son Jacob grew up together at the tennis courts. Four years ago Barry, my long-time tennis coach, was telling me about his and his wife Ann's excitement over the creation of a school for their daughter Eliza
Other friends, who were not able to attend that night still made sure to give underwriter and sponsorship dollars. And many in attendance that night wrote checks in the hundreds and thousands. All in all, the show grossed $30,000.00 for Eliza's school. "And everyone volunteers -- even the two professional models give hours and hours of their time. One of the professional models is Olivia DePiore, a 22-year-old from Cincinnati, a niece of my tennis partner Dr. Margaret Neiheisel. Olivia has Down Syndrome and recently won the 'Miss Amazing' contest for Ohio. She will compete in the National 'Miss Amazing' contest in Chicago this August. And Lisa Kingdon, whom I met because of the show the first year, has not only modeled professionally, but also trains all of the amateur models, chooses the music, and serves as logistics coordinator to make the show look nothing like the 'goat circus' that would have been the case if I were solely in charge! And because of the show, Lisa is now like a daughter to me."
Grace Kingdon, nine years old, daughter of Lisa and Ken Kingdon Dr. Margaret Neiheisel Asked why Davis named her label "Goat Circus," she said, "Well, when I was a little girl, my father's term of endearment for me was 'Nanny Goat.' Then, much later, after having been married to my husband Ken for twenty years, I approached him with my idea of designing clothes for my friends to wear so that we could raise money for Eliza's school. With an incredulous look he said, 'But Nancy, you don't even know how to sew. And you're a writer, not a clothing designer,' to which I said, 'So? Can't never could!' And then Ken said, 'Well, I have no doubt that you can't, but living with you is like watching a goat circus.'"
Dorene Gordon, tennis player at DCC
So the name stuck, and so has the Style Show. Davis, Lisa Kingdon, Cindy Exton, and Barry Mills already are making plans for the next one.Â
Raja Greer (left) and Jordan Pena (right), Tennis Pros at DCC
Elizabeth Lopez, wife of Dominion Tennis Pro Julian Lopez
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DOMINION CHATEAU Admire this four bedroom transitional home built by Burdick Custom Homes. Situated on a .58 spacious lot this 4,619 square foot home features an open floor plan with impeccable contemporary design elements that will accommodate a myriad of styles.Â
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The kitchen is designed for the culinary enthusiast with professional grade Thermador® stainless steel appliances, custom soft close cabinetry and quartzite countertops. The grand island and oversized hidden pantry provide additional workspace for the at home chef. Entering the family room you are greeted with a 14 foot custom detailed ceiling and gas fireplace. Sliding glass doors provide a seamless indoor/outdoor integration to the backyard oasis. Complete with a
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summer kitchen and Keith Zars pool and spa you will enjoy countless hours of outdoor entertainment or you can relax and unwind by your own waterfall pool feature. Beautiful hickory hard wood floors welcome you to the master suite and luxurious spa-like bath and exercise/flex room. Separate his & hers closets, seamless glass shower, his & hers water closets, and a garden tub all provide the ultimate luxury master retreat experience. A spacious game room and wet bar provide additional entertainment options. The formal study boasts hickory wood floors and custom cabinetry and provide the ultimate at home office venue. Thoughtfully detailed craftsmanship, professional finishes, and designer touches throughout await you. Make an appointment TODAY to view this brand new, gorgeous Burdick Custom Home. 58
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Photography courtesy of Lauren Keller & Jason Roberts For more information or to schedule a showing of this home, please contact Burdick Custom Homes 4710 Shavano Oak, Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78249 (210)698-1200 www.burdickhomes.com
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G E TAWAY S by Ben Schooley
Father’s Day is this month. While many of you might be planning little more than saying “Hey Dad – why don’t you BBQ something great and drink beer all day?!”, we are here to give you a few suggestions on how to treat Dad to truly a great weekend. Pick one of these great events below, load Dad up (and drive if he’ll let you) and enjoy a great time making some memories with the old guy. Speaking for father’s everywhere, the best gift we can often receive is nothing more than some good memories and big smiles.
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BERGES FEST Boerne, Texas A German-themed festival that is held every Father’s Day weekend in Boerne, this is a good ol’ fashioned festival that is sure to make Dad happy. With free admission and beer booths galore, Dad can also sign up to play some fun games like the Horseshoe Tournament, the egg toss, and even the Keg Toss Tournament. The event also features a full selection of carnival rides that are sure to bring out the laughs for the whole family. www.bergesfest.com
HILL COUNTRY CRAFT BEER TRAIL various locations A perfect option for a pair of empty nesters or ones with older children, but what could make Dad more happy than rolling around the Hill Country sampling many of the area’s premier craft beers? With over a dozen locations, you can map out a great route and make a most memorable day out of it. Locations include New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin, Johnson City, Fredericksburg and every point in between. Check the site below and get to creating your own trail! www.hillcountrycraftbeertrail.com
LUCKENBACH DANCE HALL Luckenbach, Texas Do you think Dad might like a simple, laid back afternoon? Luckenbach is perfect for you. Head out at lunch time (it’s only 50 minutes or so from the Dominion area) and grab a burger from the snack bar. Order him a bucket of Shiner Bocks, find a shady spot at a picnic table and just enjoy the endless live music that plays, peoplewatch, and just enjoy an extremely relaxed, stress-free afternoon with him. Buy the obligatory t-shirt before leaving. www.luckenbachtexas.com
MARKET DAYS ON MAIN Marble Falls, Texas About an hour and a half up 281, head up to Marble Falls for one of their larger events in June. Market Days on Main is such a great way to just have a leisurely afternoon of strolling around looking at countless crafts and wares, stopping off for a nice lunch, and having a beer from one of the numerous vendors. For the adventurous, head to one of the many public access parks for Lake LBJ and have a picnic by the lake with your toes in the water. www.marbefalls.org
FATHER’S DAY AT YOUR VERY OWN DOMINION COUNTRY CLUB Lastly, can anything beat going up to the Country Club, setting Dad up with a shady lounger by the pool, buy him a burger and a tall drink of his choice and let the old guy read a book, listen to some music, and just enjoy HIS day. Coordinate for the kids (or grandkids) to do some swimming, and just bask in the beauty of one of the State’s most beautiful clubs...all without leaving the neighborhood!
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PUT A FORK IN IT Cooking a steak in the State of Texas is sort of a past time. All of our fathers, uncles, and brothers have a “secret recipe� for doing it, and enjoy standing around, beer and spatula in hand, dispensing wisdom upon all the uneducated on the fine intricacies of steak prep. This Father's Day, treat dad to a perfectly done steak with the help of a certified master.
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While we appreciate this, we decided to go to the expert on how to ACTUALLY cook a world class steak, none other than Gordon Ramsay, perhaps the world’s most famous chef. With nothing but 5 ingredients, prepare to have your mind blown.
Ready? Here we go: Use a generous amount of salt and pepper to season the steak, and gently press it into your meat along with your fingers. The thicker the cut of steak, the greater salt and pepper you should have.
You can test doneness with the steak by comparing the firmness from the steak to regions of your hand. Rare is on the thumb muscle, near your palm, medium is close to the outer side of your thumb, and well-done is how your wrist meets your hand.
Ingredients: Salt Pepper Butter Olive oil Steak
Use a large pan in order to prepare the steak. Cast iron pans perform most optimally for this particular meal. Get the pan nice and hot, and then you can add the oil. Wait for the oil to heat; it needs to just start smoking before adding the steak. Add the steak and push it down inside center with the fingers to be sure the entire steak is touching the bottom from the pan.
That’s it. You’re still confused why there was no discussion about grill heat, aren’t you? That’s right – according to Gordon Ramsay, the ultimate steak (that he serves in all of his restaurants) is simply cooked in a pan.
Don’t forget to cook a steak around the big night or special dinner. If you follow these simple rules, it’s going to be easy. Let the pan get nice and hot. If there’s no heat inside the pan, there’s no color. If there’s no color, there’s no flavor. Make sure the steak is relaxed, meaning it’s at room temperature. A relaxed steak will cook quicker, and won’t be stone cold inside the center. Ingredients needed in order to smoke a perfect steak couldn’t be simpler, so grab a steak next occasion you’re at HEB, prepare yourself for a world class meal. Keep under consideration, stove cooked steaks can produce plenty of smoke while cooking. Open the windows before starting, and turn around the exhaust fan.
It’s extremely important to only flip the steak once during cooking. Moving the steak around while cooking is going to only drain it of essential juices and lead into a less than desirable result. For rare, cook 2-3 minutes on the first side, then flip the steak. About 1 1/2 minutes in the second side, melt butter into your pan. Spoon the butter above the steak, ensuring to coat the entire steak. When the steak is about finished, flip it again, fat side down. Cook for approximately 30 seconds to lessen and soften the strip of fat. Remove steak from pan, and baste again with butter in the pan. Leave to relax, then slice if desired.
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ART EVENTS - JUNE
The Art of Texas: 250 Years
Opens May 4 Price: $10-$14 This May a major and massive exhibition will open at the Witte Museum – The Art of Texas: 250 Years. Artists range from 19th century Theodore Gentilz to 20th century Georgia O’Keeffe. The more than hundred art pieces will include a mural by John Biggers, a sculpture by Jesús Moroles, and a painting by Julian Onderdonk, “Chili Queens at the Alamo,” that once graced the Oval Office during President George W. Bush’s time in the White House. Art will travel from museums and collectors from throughout the United States and in Texas, from El Paso to Houston and from Dallas to Corpus Christi. The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
Wine Glass Painting
June 2 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $26 Create a personalized, one-of-a-kind wine glass to treasure and keep! Enjoy a glass of wine, chocolate treats and lots of fun while creating your masterpiece! Check our
pm to allow everyone ample time to make it to all participating venues! This is a fantastic way to see the finest in regional, national & international art in a beautiful Texas Hill Country setting. Many of the artists are on hand to discuss their work and share their inspiration. In addition to the various media on display, enjoy food & local wine at most stops from the area’s award-winning wineries -Becker Vineyards, Grape Creek Vineyards, Torre De Pietra and Pedernales Cellars. Some of the galleries also offer entertainment for your pleasure. Reception schedules vary by gallery and are posted the week of the event on gallery websites, Facebook and in the local newspaper. Participating fine art galleries will remain open until 8 PM so that visitors can have time to visit the various events and exhibits planned throughout the day and enjoy local refreshments. A fantastic way to see the finest in regional, national & international art
We’re Still Here: Native American Artists, Then and Now
May 16 - August 11 Kids: Free Adults: $20 One of the rarely seen highlights of the McNay’s collection is a group of more than 70 drawings by members of the Kiowa tribe. The earliest of these—dating to the 1880s—are by Silver Horn, perhaps the most famous of all the Kiowa artists. His works chronicle Kiowa life and culture on the plains. Complementing these drawings will be an installation by San Antonio artist Joe Harjo which will focus on the contemporary Native American experience. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
Facebook page for pictures of the cool wine glasses. Sign up will be closed 5 pm Friday before the event. Kerrville Hills Winery 3600 Fredericksburg Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
Fredericksburg: First Friday Art Walk
June 7 Free The fine art galleries of Fredericksburg, Texas have joined together to host a monthly event: First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg! These participating galleries open their doors at 10 am and extend their hours until 8
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in a beautiful Texas Hill Country setting. Just look for the galleries flying the Art Walk Flag
Visual Tapestry: Pictures At An Exhibition
June 8 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Price: $5-$96 Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Veronica Williams, mezzo-soprano San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers John Silantien, director We close our Classics season with two stunning Russian masterpieces. Long before
John Williams and Star Wars, Prokofiev depicted battle between heroic warriors and foreign oppressors in his epic film score to Alexander Nevsky. Mussorgsky’s everpopular Pictures at an Exhibitions in Ravel’s colorful scoring, brings paintings to life and culminates in the thrilling “Great Gate of Kiev”. H-E-B Performance Hall
Second Saturday Art Beat
June 8 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Does the Love of Art Make Your Heart Beat Faster? Boerne shops and art galleries are teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine art experience. Take a walk on the art side every second Saturday of the month from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Look for the flashy banners displayed throughout Boerne. 100 N. Main, Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 954-6659 ecastleart@gvtc.com
Helotes Supper Pop Up #2: The Art Of Flavor by FrolicnFoodie
June 9 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $100 Join us for Helotes Pop Up Supper #2! The setting will be the Helotes Gallery where a very limited number of guests will have an intimate dining experience with Chefs PJ and Lyndsey Edwards of Meadow! The evening starts with a cocktail stroll through the art gallery followed by a family-style four-course flavors of summer dinner that includes wine parings with grilled and raw cucumber, watermelon, crispy pork belly, cornbread crumbles, chicken roulade with oyster mushrooms, corn pudding and dessert by Barbell Sweets of Helotes served with a special dark blend "El Tejon" coffee by the Helotes Bakery. This night of exceptional dining and beautiful local art in an ultra chic setting is not to be missed! Helotes Gallery 14391 Old Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023
Modern Brush Calligraphy
by The Golden Speck June 15 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $80 Learn the art of brush calligraphy to add that special touch to your everyday life. This workshop is a step by step class taught by Sabrina of The Golden Speck. She'll teach you everything you need to know to get started on your calligraphy journey. You'll learn proper positioning, letter forms, how to connect letters, and more. A workbook, two
Tombow pens, plus snacks and refreshments are all included. Annex Coworking 6330 De Zavala Road, #114 San Antonio, TX 78249
Arts in the Armed Forces - San Antonio Performance by Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors
June 29 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Charline McCombs Empire Theatre 226 North Saint Mary's Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Join us for an evening with Arts in the Armed Forces - an organization founded by actor and Marine, Adam Driver. Past participants have included Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, Keegan-Michael Key, Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Shannon, and Christian Slater, just to name a few. Open to all Active Military and Veterans (including Guard/Reserves), their dependents, and providers working with Service members and Veterans. A reception prior to the performance is free to all attendees from 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This performance is recommended for ages 18+. Proof of Military/Veteran affiliation will be checked at the door.
RecoveryATX Presents "Local. Art. Live"
June, 29 $5 – $10 Join us June 29th for the 2nd installment of our tri-yearly Local.Art.Live! We invite you to come enjoy locally made art, play some tunes during the Open Mic, and meet some really cool folks! All the proceeds go to RecoveryATX and to help support our local vendors! $5 entry fee! Bring all of your friends! In case you don't know about RecoveryATX: RecoveryATX is an an independent, nonprofit organization led by representatives of a local community of recovery. We organize recovery-focused activities, carry out recovery-focused community education and outreach programs, and provide peer-based recovery support services. We have a Community Center, The Station, where we utilize our vision and collaboration, host out education programming, and rent our spaces to the community to throw events. Proceeds go to keeping our center open and continuing our mission.
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June 3
DR. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON The American astrophysicist speaks on the search for life in the universe. Beginning with Mars, he reviews the ongoing effort to search for habitable planets, liquid water, and life in the cosmos. The talk culminates in the search for intelligent life, and explores the topic of whether or not it already exists on Earth. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210-223-8624; tobincenter.org
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“KINKY BOOTS” Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit features songs by Grammy and Tonywinning pop icon Cyndi Lauper. This joyous musical celebration is about friendships and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, “Kinky Boots” takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. majesticempire. com
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BERGES FEST Every Father’s Day weekend, this hometown celebration brings live music and oldfashioned contests of skill and luck. The celebration started in 1967 as an ice cream social and music festival celebrating the area’s German heritage. Friday evening features the Miss Berges Fest Scholarship pageant, and Saturday has a parade, carnival, and family-friendly games such as dachshund races, wheelbarrow races, watermelon eating, washer pitching, sack races, a horseshoe tournament, and a steinhold contest. There are also merchants, food vendors, and arts and crafts. Herff Park, 1307 River Road. 210-325- 5804; bergesfest.com
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TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL The 48th Folklife Festival to be held, this event gathers a myriad of Texan cultures in a celebration of their heritage, music, art, dance, food, and artisan skills. UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 210-458-2300; texasfolklifefestival.org
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CELEBRITY FAN FEST This is the premier San Antonio comic con. The interactive fan festival offers fans an intimate and immersive experience where they can get up close and personal with their favorite film and television celebrities, comic creators, and artists. There are celebrity meet-and-greet opportunities, a variety of vendors and artists, gaming seminars, special performances by the stars, and celebrity panels. This year’s festival features special guests Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, and Dolph Lundgren of “Aquaman”; Ray Fisher of “Justice League”; Alexandra Shipp and Ty Sheridan of “X- Men: Dark Phoenix”; Joe Flanigan of “Stargate: Atlantis”; and Walter Koenig and Robert Picardo of “Star Trek.” Freeman Coliseum and Expo Halls, 3201 E. Houston St. 210-490-2554; celebrityfanfest.com
June 18
ART IN THE DARK The ninth annual event has more than 50 one-of-a-kind art pieces, 40-plus food and drink vendors, and jewelry made by the Lighthouse’s very own Blind Children’s Program. Enjoy food and drink while socializing with local San Antonio artists and businesses. Art pieces are part of a silent auction and all proceeds go toward improving the Blind Children’s Program at the Lighthouse. LaVillita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita St. 210-531-1532; salighthouse.org/ event/9th-annual-art-in-the-dark
June 20
COME AND TASTE IT— MEET TEXAS’ BEST WINEMAKERS Sample Texas’ best wines and craft brews on the third Thursday of each month throughout the year (except January). A featured winemaker showcases three of their newest releases, top selling, or hardest-to- find wines, alongside a craft brew hand- picked by The Grapevine staff. The complimentary tastings are held on the patio and garden of this popular tasting room. Samples of food that are offered for sale are provided, and each event features live music and three prize giveaways. The Grapevine, 1612 Hunter Road. 830-629-5077; grapevineingruene.com
June 28
NELLA IN CONCERT Nella’s music is a meeting place for her country’s folklore roots, the influence of her contemporaries, and the music of the Andalusian region. Above all, she sings with her bare soul. This concert is presented by ARTS San Antonio. Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St. 210226-2891; artssa.org/ individual-tickets
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“THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS” Based on a real-life brothel, the “Chicken Ranch” thrived for more than 130 years in La Grange, Texas. The destination of football teams, politicians, and others, it enjoyed the cozy protection of the town’s sheriff until a crusading reporter sets out to ex- pose the operation. A rollicking hootenanny of a musical with memorable music, dance, and characters, it stars small-town Texas in all of its glory. The Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road. 512847- 0575; wimberleyplayers.org
June 22
THE LEGEND OF BIG BEND Critically acclaimed indie- classical group Montopolis turns West Texas tales into song in this concert in- spired by Big Bend National Park. The performance weaves science, history, poetry and personal stories into music inspired by the land and the people that have walked upon it. Music and story are accompanied by breathtaking video that captures the epic grandeur of the vast high desert wilderness. Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St. 210-2628653; montopolismusic.com/bigbend
June 22
CONCERT IN THE CAVE Enjoy an eclectic mixture of uplifting, con- temporary acoustic songs, ancient instrumentation, improvisation, and contemplation celebrating the Summer Solstice. Cave Without A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road. 830-537-4212; visitboerne. org
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DA AG by Louan LeDoux
FIREHOUSE PRINCESS This girl puts the wow in mewow. Kimi was starving and frightened when she was found abandoned at a fire station. Being a princess suits her much better than being a stray kitty. Kimi is an adorable 6 week old gray tabby kitten with white slippers on all her feet. She is cuddly and playful and loves to pose and be petted. Contact Dominion Animal Advocates Group (DAAG) at (210) 854-8055 or daagadoptions@ gmail,com if you are interested in adopting Kimi. DAAG currently needs foster and permanent homes for the many kittens that are being rescued this spring.
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THE DOMINION MAGAZINE 930 E. Blanco Rd., Suite 200 Boerne, TX 78006