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CONTENTS THE DOMINION MAGAZINE |
NOVEMBER 2018
IN THE STORY TELLING TR ADITION
WELCOME 10
Community Interest 42
Boerne Performing Arts 2019 Shows
THE CLUB
Calendar 12 Club Happenings 14
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 18
COVER 30
FITNESS 44
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Good Reads 46 Tell Me More
The Great Outdoors 48
Dominion Women's Forum 20
Fall Foliage
Councilman's Corner 22
HOME TOUR 54
Contributors 24
Sherry & Laird McNeil
Thank You!
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Business Profile 26
Staff Profile 60
My Smile Artists
Tennis 62
Golf 28
Restaurant Review 64 Z's Woodfired Pizza
Finance 38
DAAG 66
Investment Markets & The Economy
Holiday entertaining ideas 40 6
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November Area Events 68
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
DOMINION ANNUAL BONFIRE Pecan Grove It’s that time of year again! The annual Dominion Bonfire is scheduled (weather permitting) for Sunday, November 18th from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Pecan Grove. This event is a great opportunity to see old friends and meet new neighbors. This year the Neighborhood Outreach Committee has much in store for you with delicious food provided by The Dominion Country Club, music, inflatable slides and face painting for the kids, cotton candy, popcorn, and much more! The Dominion Bonfire has proven to be a neighborhood success, as every year our attendance grows. We’re hoping you’ll join us for this wonderful Dominion tradition!
TEXAS TOUGH TURKEY CHASE November 22, SIGN UP NOW! Join fellow turkey lovers, runners and friends for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. The annual Texas Tough Turkey Chase is a 5k, 10K, and Kids Half Mile Run. The events start and finish at the Dominion Hills neighborhood entrance. The course is challenging and scenic. After the race you can enjoy some cold adult refreshments, light snacks, and good company. Kick your Thanksgiving day off right with The Tough Turkey Chase! We will have custom medals for everyone! Race day packet pickup from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. at the race start. If you need additional information, call the Homeowner’s Association! 18
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DOMINION STREET PROJECT
The upkeep of the roads within The Dominion is the responsibility of the Dominion HOA, with the staff and the HOA Development Committee working together on the planning and implementation. The ongoing street maintenance program is managed with a multi-year perspective. The 2018/2019 Road Project was just completed - ahead of schedule. This project primarily focused on crack sealing and micro sealing; also included were mill and overlay in specific areas, and new swale created for drainage, and pothole repair in various areas. Thirty-eight different streets in six different
neighborhoods were repaired. The total amount of the project was a little over $250K and is part of a 30 year street repair plan that is funded, through the Reserve Fund, by monthly assessments and HOA entry fees. Through the efforts of the HOA and Development Committees, and with the patience of the homeowners, the streets are looking fresh and well-maintained. After this new sealing, it is suggested that Homeowners consider power washing the curbs in front of your home as that would bring an even more new, fresh, and clean look to our Dominion streets.
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DOMINION WOMEN'S FORUM by Lynette Aleman
MEET YOUR DOMINION WOMEN'S FORUM BOARD MEMBERS I hope you enjoyed last month’s introduction to the Dominion Women’s Forum Board. This month I would like to introduce you to Jean Rose, Second Vice President and Membership Director, and Dana Phillips, Treasurer. The purpose of The Dominion Women’s Forum is to promote friendship among its members. Each of the ladies on the board volunteer their time and energy to coordinate and plan events for the Women’s Forum.
Jean Rose has lived in the Dominion for seven years. She and her husband consider it their little paradise with the nicest people she and her husband have ever known. Jean previously worked in real estate and worked as a makeup artist at Saks Fifth Avenue for 16 years as well as a freelancer. When she was younger, Jean was a Model and was in several photoshoots for several companies. She has three children, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jean served as the Corresponding Secretary back in 2012 when she first moved here. According to Jean, joining the Dominion Women’s Forum enabled her to meet all her wonderful friends; it is a great organization! Jean is also part of the Dominion Apron Society and Dominion Animal Advocates Group (DAAG).
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Dana Phillips has lived in San Antonio for 18 years and has lived in the Dominion for two and a half years. She and her husband own Phillips & Associates Realty and are part of a real estate legacy. Dana has a family full of realtors that include her husband, son, both mothers, two sisters, a cousin with more to come. She is a Centurion Award winner and Platinum top 50 which means she is among the top 50 agents in San Antonio. In addition to this, she has also received the award for being the number one residential real estate agent in San Antonio for 2017. She truly loves what she does and loves living in the Dominion. Dana is also part of the DAAG, Impact San Antonio and the Dominion Apron Society. When I asked her what she enjoys most about Dominion Women’s Forum she stated "Friends, Friends, Friends!" She said she works so many hours that she does not often get to take the time for camaraderie. This was a simple way for her to relax, laugh, and find lifelong friends.
DOMINION WOMEN'S FORUM Julian Gold Fashion Show
UPCOMING DOMINION WOMEN'S FORUM PROGRAMS 2018-2019 November 2, 2018 Vietnam to America Mai Le Vu A heartwarming story told by a first generation American born Vietnamese descendant December 7, 2018 Holiday Bazaar January 4, 2019 Preparing for a healthy New Year Dr. Suzanne Dabbous A presentation by a board-certified radiologist regarding the new 3-D mammography February 1, 2019 They Still have our Hearts Lassoed A Tribute to Past Presidents March 1, 2019 Luck of the Irish St. Pat’s 3rd Annual Bartender Competition April 5, 2019 Order in the Court Chief Justice Sandee Bryan Marion Chief Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals and Chair of the Texas Council of Chief Justices May 3, 2019 High Tea and High Style Informal Modeling by Jolie’s
If you are interested in learning more about the Dominion Women’s Forum, please contact Jean Rose at kaiyarose@att. net. A full list of upcoming events is listed in this issue and also on our Facebook page: Dominion Women’s Forum.
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COUNCILMAN'S CORNER by Manny Pelaez, District 8 Councilman
SUMMER / FALL UPDATE critical pool and drainage issues, and additional funding will also go to the San Antonio Police Prue Substation to repair locker rooms and restrooms.
Hello neighbors, As you may already be aware, City Council recently approved the FY 2019 budget, which takes effect on October 1, 2018. This budget reflects your requests and values. It invests more in basic services like police, street maintenance, animal services, and drainage. It also invests in fighting the scourge of domestic violence that continues to haunt too many San Antonio women and children, and addresses the ever-widening housing gap that threatens San Antonio’s resilience and our economic future. It is an important statement that reflects our city’s needs and priorities. Furthermore, it is a balanced budget that will not increase the city’s property tax rate As part of the budget, District 8 will specifically receive more than $1 million to fund additional infrastructure projects across the district. The Bob Ross Senior Center will also be awarded $500,000 to fix
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The new budget also includes funds for a new pilot program for District 8, which I requested, that aims to tackle the issue of panhandling. This program will include signage that will be posted along several busy D8 intersections. These signs will encourage drivers to direct their generosity to nonprofit organizations that focus on homelessness, including Haven for Hope, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and SAMMinistries. We’ll also be working with city staff to utilize the new Cityflag 311 App to allow for reporting of panhandling, and perhaps even to donate money right from your phone. More on that will come later. In August, City Council approved a new shade requirement for outdoor pets – an initiative that I brought forward after being inspired by the story of Molly the dog. Molly suffered severe thermal burns earlier this summer as a result of not having access to shade and was surrendered to Animal Care Services. The new law requires all owned or kept animals have access to shade, whether natural or artificial, at all times when outside. Adequate shade can include trees, shrubs or other foliage, as well as created shaded areas like patios, canopies, awnings or popup umbrellas. Violators of the newly revised ordinance face stiff penalties up to $2,000. Animal Care Services officers will work with
pet owners to educate them on the new law. The ordinance is already in effect. Adding the definition of shade to our current code bridges a critical gap. It also provides ACS officers with the necessary tools to ensure our pets are safe, especially during the hot summer months. I’m also pleased to report that Molly is now happy, healthy, and she’s been adopted. Last, but not least, I want to update you on my request for a study examining property tax valuation practices in Bexar County. This Council Consideration Request (CCR) recently passed the Governance Committee. It is now one step closer to going before the entire City Council for full approval. The study will examine how ad valorem valuation practices in Bexar County (as compared to other Texas counties) impact homeowners and economic development in San Antonio. Government has a tendency to be insensitive to the consequences that taxation has on the taxpayer. All of us deserve a government that is concerned for the impact taxation has on the cost of home ownership, the burden on business, and our region’s economic development. The results of this study will provide objective and trustworthy data that will allow us to have an informed dialogue about taxes, threats to our city’s competitiveness, and the impact tax practices have on our ability to meet future housing needs. City staff recently issued a request for proposal (RFP) to find a company that will conduct the study. We will update you in the coming months. If you would like more information on either of these policy initiatives, or if you have a question or concern, please call our office at 210-207-0943. Our office is here to serve you. Sincerely, Manny
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CONTRIBUTORS by Ben Schooley
THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE CONTRIBUTORS 1
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As with any great publication, the work of so many individuals are required to produce a quality result. The Dominion Magazine is no different! We are blessed to be able to work regularly with: 1. Lynette Aleman, our own “Girl About Town.” (She also goes on great vacations and shares the info with all of us, and represents the Dominion Women’s Forum.) 2. Ashley DeVane, who covers all of the local restaurant reviews — and, as an avid golfer, she provides much of our information about the women’s golf activities at the Club. She also is active in the Dominion Women’s Forum!
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3. Marlene Neslund, who is our reader extraordinaire! Each month’s book review comes directly from her home library shelves — and have led many, many of us to try books we may not have read otherwise. 4. Brian Kenneth Swain, who brings a lifetime of journalistic and writing expertise to the table for us as he completes interviews and writes articles ranging from the monthly Cover Story to updates about various HOA events. To join into his reader’s circle, take a look at Sistina, his newest novel or his poetry in Chicken Feet: poems. Carole Minton, Sandy Marquez, Stephen Phillips, Courtney Wilson, Barry Mills Chef Jay, Jamie Christianson, and all the division heads at the Club – as well as a number of others, provide a wealth of ideas, information, and guidance for us each and every month. THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU — WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU.
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BUSINESS PROFILE by Ben Schooley
MY SMILE ARTIST
Dr. Mohamed Imam & Dr. Brian Schroder
Dr. Mohamed Imam
Dr. Mohamed Imam and Dr. Brian Schroder formed My Smile Artist Dentistry 2 years ago, and are using some of the industry’s most advanced imaging equipment and techniques to truly transform the way that people are used to cosmetic dentistry being performed. With technology rapidly evolving and accelerating, the partners have managed to utilize a system where the patient can literally see the end result of the dental journey, in their own mouth, before any treatment actually begins.
education as a study club director, a key opinion leader, an international speaker and an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate General Practice Program at the Health Science Center. Dr. Imam is one of the members of the Study Club as well as a former resident in the graduate program. Our association began at the dental school. I have been incorporating of the use of digital technology since 2009, and it now enables very impressive results in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Schroder begins, “I have been practicing dentistry for 36 years. I am involved in
Our practice was recently rebranded to My Smile Artist to demonstrate our
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Dr. Brian Schroder
focus on digital cosmetic dentistry. With Intraoral Scanning, digital photography and videography, a newly developed computer software enables us to create what we want the patient to look like at the end, and allow the client to “test-drive” the end results before any treatment ever begins. Dr. Imam is interested in moving the business side of this forward allowing us to create a new practice model. Dr. Imam adds, “I was a dentist in Egypt and completed a general practice residency there. My mentor in Egypt told me that if I wanted to be the best dentist possible I
needed to move to the United States. I was accepted into the International Program at the Health Science Center where I completed my second dental degree. I followed that with a 2 year graduate program in general dentistry, and then became the full time dentist in the Faculty Practice Clinic at Health Science Center. So I have received 2 dental degrees, not one!” From there, My Smile Artist was born at 1130 E. Sonterra Boulevard (the corner of Sonterra and Hardy Oak) and they have enjoyed 2 years of tremendous growth. While both highly skilled and educated dentists, the technology they utilize is also a great reason for their growth. Dr. Schroder continues, “Let’s assume that you are dissatisfied with the way your teeth look. Historically we would make an impression of your teeth and then add wax to that so that you could see a stone model of your teeth to see how they’re going to look. Then you’d look at photos of people that we have done to show you that we are capable of doing the work. Now, we use an Intra-Oral Scanner and can scan your teeth, use specialized software and we can place your teeth or place restorations as ideal as possible and we can then take that data file and print it so we have a hard case of what you can look like, including a mock-up that you actually can place in your mouth and see exactly how things will look. You don’t want to buy hope, you want to buy reality. I can show you before and after photos, but before we couldn’t show you YOU…but now we can work backwards from that point to predict what we can give you.” As you can imagine, the service is proving to be enormously popular. For more complex cases, the duo work in conjunction with a team of specialists that are literally next door to assist them with their planning. “We have a team of specialists in the building that we work collaboratively with so that we can maximize the best outcomes for the patient. In addition to these digital design technologies, we also offer IV Sedations and all disciplines of dentistry. We are extremely patient focused - our patients get a very special form of treatment – we do not rush and overload our schedules…we want to work with the patients on reaching their goals in the safest and most desirable way. With the specialists in our building, we can work on a plan together and provide very robust services.” With a growing practice and ever expanding technology offerings, My Smile Artists
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the norm and when you integrate the specialists that are neighbors in our building, we provide an unparalleled level of care and service that is very unique. Our team is highly trained as well. We hold ourselves to the highest standard possible.”
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JAMIE CHRISTIANSON Our Club Golf Pro Striving for PGA Pro Championship Win The 2019 PGA Professional Championship will take place in April, 2019 at Belfair of Bluffton, South Carolina, one of the Southeast’s acclaimed golf destinations. The players eligible to play in this championship are either past champions, or they have advanced from one of the 41 Section Championships. As Jamie shared, “I recently placed high enough in our Section to be eligible for this Championship. I am excited to share that the low 20 scorers at Belfair will advance to the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. With four great rounds, maybe I’ll be there next year!” The Belfair of Bluffton West Course, which will host play during all four rounds, is a parklands design that was opened for play in 1996. LINKS Magazine called it “what could be the finest set of golf holes in the Lowcountry, if not on the East Coast.” This 18-hole, par-72 course features 7,111 total yards from the championship tees.
Linda Nelson 2018 Dominion Women’s Club Champion
SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! RESCHEDULED NEW DATE ANNOUNCED! While we are all thankful for all of the rain October brought to us…it also meant we had to reschedule our Senior Club Championship! The New Date November 17-18. If you already signed up, please be assured that your name remains on the tournament list! For the rest of you, please call the Golf Shop at (210) 698-1146 if you have any questions, and if you would like to sign up!
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IN THE STORYTELLING TRADITION By Brian Kenneth Swain, Dominion Resident One of the great things about the two-plus years I’ve spent writing these interview articles for The Dominion magazine is getting to meet the many interesting folks who call the Dominion home. Some of you will know Lynette Aleman as an occasional arts writer for this very magazine, as well as the author of Girl About Town, whose musings on local culture and events adorn these pages from time to time. One thing you learn very quickly from talking with Lynette is that she is the artsy type, though by no means are her creative efforts limited to writing, as we will see shortly.
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She recalls growing up on the southeast side of the city during its period of rapid growth. It was there that she and her future husband Anthony met in high school band, where she played French horn, and he played baritone sax during concert season and tuba during marching season. And while Lynette did not stick with music after school, Anthony very much did, shifting to bass guitar and going out on tour with his band after high school. The couple dated off and on throughout high school and graduated the same year.
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“Even though he was a year ahead of me,” she says, “I was impatient to get on with life and so I drove myself to graduate early.” Lynette was a Christmas baby, and Anthony was born on New Years. Apparently, part of being a Capricorn is a general impatience with life and a desire to get on with things (side note: this was news to me, and I am a Capricorn as well. I must have missed a meeting). Having gone their separate ways after school, they were reunited one evening in 2009 when Anthony’s band happened to be playing at Mad Dogs on the Riverwalk, a regular Sunday night gig for the band. “I was sitting on the patio during a break and I started chatting with some of the band members. It was then I realized that the bass player was the same guy I’d known in high school all those years earlier.” Long story short, they began dating and were married soon afterward. They’ve now been married several years and Anthony, having gone back to school for IT, works in the cybersecurity field. Lynette works in pharmaceutical research, despite her stepfather’s exhortations that none of the kids should go into the medical field. She has one younger brother, one stepsister, and two stepbrothers, all of whom are scattered about the country. Lynette admits to having wanted to be a pediatrician as a young girl, and despite her stepfather’s advice, both she and her stepsister became nurses, as well as one stepbrother becoming a doctor. Her youngest brother and stepbrother—the only ones to apparently heed their father’s
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advice—entered the worlds of IT and concert cello playing. During her academic career, Lynette spent time at both UTSA and SAC, but eventually found her way to St. Philips College in order to acquire the prerequisites necessary for nursing school. She worked two jobs to pay her way through college, and recalls changing her major several times along the way, even for a while thinking she might become a choreographer. But regardless of what she was studying, she really enjoyed her time at St. Philips. “The faculty there were heavily invested in the success of their students and went the extra mile to make sure we each did well in our studies and subsequent careers.” Following graduation from UTHSC-SA with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Lynette did pediatric floor nurse work for several years before moving into research work at the recommendation of a friend. Now, years later, she and a number of former medical colleagues work together in their own company, conducting studies for large pharmaceutical companies. Throughout the twists and turns of this career path, Lynette has traveled extensively but always finds herself back in San Antonio. When quizzed about role models and mentors from her youth, she immediately points to her mother and maternal grandmother. They were both very strong women, but in the best possible way, and they pushed her hard, though in a light-hearted and loving way.
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“No matter what your goals,” she recalls them saying, “if you work your butt off, you can get it done.” Having chosen a career field that turned out to be relatively stressful, Lynette decided early on that she needed an artistic outlet. Which is how she became involved in the San Antonio indie film scene. As an entrée to the field, she decided to apply her corporate project management experience by taking part in San Antonio’s first-ever 48hour film festival, an event in which teams are required to create a short film from beginning to end (writing, casting, filming, editing, the works) in just a single weekend. It’s an international event, with winners from each city going to the Cannes Film Festival in France each year. Following that intense experience, Lynette was hooked and has since been involved in several local productions, as either actress, producer, or assistant director. Projects include several short films, one, in fact, released last month (Father), and her first full-length film, Cuerpo, currently in production.
Cuerpo came about thanks to a grant obtained from the San Antonio Film Commission, following which principal filming began this past June. Since then, it has been, in Lynette’s words, “a whirlwind.” They’ve had acting interest from as far afield as New York City and Barcelona, Spain. About ninety percent of the filming has taken place locally, including at three of San Antonio’s missions. “The film takes place in the eighteenth century and it’s a tale of love, friendship, loss, and betrayal in the context of Native American/Spanish interactions as part of mission life.” The film is written and directed by Mark Zuniga, and Lynette serves as Producer (which means not only worrying about things like casting, costumes, budgets, and schedules, but also selling the film once it is completed later this year) and Associate. Cuerpo is being produced through Eleven Ten Productions (Zuniga’s company) and Cheval Noir Films (Lynette’s company). In
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addition, she has also remained active with Broken Camera Productions. Would Lynette like to do film work full-time? “Absolutely! But it’s important to keep it all in perspective. I love being on the cutting edge of pharmaceutical research. It’s a great balance—left brain, right brain—it’s the balance that’s truly important.” And when she’s not doing research or pushing a new film to its conclusion? She’ll either be researching and writing articles for this very publication or perhaps sitting on the patio at Las Palapas, a favorite spot to seek inspiration for her next screenplay. She and Anthony stay busy all the time, including travel, their most recent adventure being a trip to Iceland to experience the summer solstice. She’s keen to return someday for the equinox and also wants very much to visit Alaska or Scandinavia to see the northern lights. Among her favorite places to visit, Paris tops the list. She’s been many times and has plenty of friends in the city. And if filmmaking, writing, and traveling aren’t enough to fill up a busy life, Lynette also takes time to serve as Communications Director (and past Treasurer) for The Dominion Women’s Forum. As for other bucket list items? “Well, winning an Oscar someday wouldn’t be bad!”
before the latest spurt of growth that the northwest side of town has undergone. She loves watching the city grow, and remembers taking breaks from college to drive around the Crown Ridge area while imagining what it would be like to live out here on the outer fringes of the Texas hill country. Once she started looking seriously in the Dominion, she ended up buying the very first house she saw in the Cottages. She loved the layout and the Texas-style wood flooring, but because the house was built in the eighties, she had to invest considerable time and effort in de-pink-afying it (her word!). When she first moved here, she recalls having to carefully plan trips to the local grocery store, which had yet to be expanded to accommodate the rapidly growing northwest community. “I remember making sure we got to the local HEB [much smaller at that time] by Monday, because of we didn’t, they’d be all out of fruit and bagels.” Filmmaking is, at its core, the art of storytelling, and the story of Lynette’s life is one built on a fertile combination of tenacity, verve, and creativity, characteristics she brings to each new endeavor or adventure. When probed for final thoughts to summarize her journey to this point, as well as whatever comes next, the response is as inspirational as it is unsurprising. “Stay curious about the world … and keep having fun!”
Lynette moved to the Cottages neighborhood of the Dominion in 2006, well
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by Paul Martin, Managing Partner, Martin Capital Advisors, LLP
INVESTMENT MARKETS & THE ECONOMY Yield Curve Inversions
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some point, increasing the possibility of a recession and bear market for stocks. So, what is a yield curve inversion? Before answering this question, it’s important to note first what is a normal yield curve. Most of the time short-term fixed income rates (or
yields) are lower than long-term rates. For instance, you would normally expect money market and savings rates to have a lower interest rate than a ten-year U.S. Treasury note; however, in yield curve inversions the relationship is reversed, resulting in shortterm rates being higher than long-term
rates. This anomaly is caused by the Federal Reserve raising the Fed Funds rate, which is a daily rate, to the point where longerterm rates, which are market driven, begin to decline in response to signs of economic weakness and the potential for lower inflation. Although shorter-term rates are also affected by market forces, they tend to be anchored by the Fed Funds rate, so they decline less than longer-term rates, resulting in money market and savings rates being higher than ten-year Treasury rates, thus inverting the yield curve. Why do yield curve inversions matter? Because every recession, going back to at least the 1950s, has been preceded by a yield curve inversion by six to eighteen months, and without an inversion there has never been a recession. The reason for this is fairly simple: banks borrow from their short-term deposits, such as money market and savings accounts and use those funds to make loans to their customers. A normal yield curve, i.e., short rates lower than long rates, gives banks a spread from which they can make money from the difference between the cost of borrowing from their customers’ money market and savings accounts, which are based on short-term yields, and making loans with rates based on long-term yields. Basically, the steeper the yield curve between short-term and long-term rates, then the more the banks are incentivized to make loans. When the yield curve inverts and the banks can’t make money on many loans, they cut back on lending and the economy rolls over into a recession. Interestingly, not every yield curve inversion and subsequent recession has resulted in a bear market for stocks. Mild inversions, which have historically only caused mild recessions, have not had much of a negative impact on the stock market. It turns out that hedging against the potential for bear markets is only warranted in severe yield curve inversions. The bottom line is that the yield curve should be monitored as part of a tactical assessment of the potential for the economy and the investment markets, but, as with other timing indicators, it is most useful when it has reached a statistically significant correlation to previous hedging signals. We are still some distance away from that today, so the current economic expansion and bull market are likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
Paul Martin is the managing partner and chief investment officer of Martin Capital Advisors, LLP, a registered investment advisor based in San Antonio. The firm’s investment portfolios for more than twenty-five years have often been ranked at or near the top of all diversified investment strategies. Paul is also an entrepreneur, civic volunteer, artist, U.S. Army veteran and retired U.S. Navy Reserve commander. He can be contacted at paul@martincapital.com or through his firm’s website, www.martincapital.com.
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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING IDEAS While Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for enjoying time with family, it can be difficult and stressful to find things to do with out-of-town guests every day. We’ve complied a few events happening in our Dominion area to help plan your time with your loved ones! Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving! NOVEMBER 23 The Holiday River Parade on the Riverwalk The 38th annual Ford Holiday River Parade is a San Antonio tradition that kicks off the lighting of the River Walk, and the holiday season. The parade features 28 illuminated floats decorated for the theme. 100,000 lights (2,250 strands of lights) are illuminated to kick-off the parade. Seating at Arneson River Theatre & on a 4-mile route on the River Walk 5pm, gates open for access to the River Walk 6pm-7pm, Christmas Concert in Arneson Theatre 7pm, Lighting of the River Walk
7-8pm, Televised Parade 7-9pm, Parade on the River Walk for attendance in person Ticket sold on-line www.thesanantonioriverwalk. com • Arneson seating ranges $20 - $40 • Anywhere else on the River Walk Parade route seating range- $15- $25 • Santikos free seating areas on the parade route (bring your own chair) from North of Martin St. to Lexington St. Bridge and North St. Mary’s St. to Lexington St • Majority of restaurants on the River Walk offer packages of seating and meals-check with them directly.
NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 23 A Wonderland Christmas Unique Morgan’s Wonderland will help guests get into the holiday spirit beginning Friday, Nov. 23, with “A Wonderland Christmas,” special entertainment on select evenings leading up to Christmas. The colorful mix of lights, decorations, shows, strolling entertainers and holiday traditions will be presented from 4 to 9 p.m. on nine select evenings – Nov. 23 and 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 16 and 21-23 – at the world’s first theme park designed with special-needs individuals in mind and built for everyone’s enjoyment. Furthermore, Morgan’s Wonderland will be open during daylight hours Nov. 25 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.); Dec. 2 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.); Dec. 7 (10 a.m.2 p.m.); Dec. 9 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.); Dec. 14 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.); and Dec. 17-20 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.). Special entertainment on those days will include Christmas magic by The Astonishing Mr. Pitts; performances by Morgan’s Wonderland puppets; story time with Mrs. Claus; and meet-and-greets with friendly therapy animals. NOVEMBER 17-DECEMBER 31 Zoo Lights at the San Antonio Zoo Open daily November 17 - December 31 from 12:00 - 9:00 p.m., Zoo Lights is a holiday tradition for the whole family! Stroll under an array of twinkling lights while you sip hot cocoa, roast s'mores, ride camels and enjoy our Lakeside Light show. Contact San Antonio Zoo at 210-734-7184 for more details.
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NOVEMBER 17-JANUARY 7 Six Flags Fiesta Texas Holiday In The Park Details: Experience enchanting holiday magic for the entire family featuring Christmastime cheer like no other with our dazzling new Holiday Express train ride, enchanting caroling Christmas Tree family, and our spectacular live nativity show, The Majesty of Christmas. From November 17 through January 7, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of colorful twinkling lights throughout the park, magical musical shows and personalized meet-andgreets with Santa Claus and his helpers. Contact Six Flags Fiesta Texas at 210-6975050 for more details. NOVEMBER 23 Boerne’s Dickens on Main The 19th annual Dickens on Main celebration officially kicks off the holiday season in Boerne on Nov. 23 and 24, spreading tidings of good cheer and merriment galore. Shop for unique holiday gifts on Black Friday along Boerne’s Hill Country Mile, then in
the evening the whole family will enjoy live musical entertainment, snow on Main Street, Dickens-era theatrical performances, a variety of children’s activities including Santa, live ice sculpting shows, horsedrawn carriage rides, a 60-foot snow slide, and more. A Boerne tradition packed with holiday fun and festivities, Dickens on Main promises to be another spectacular, joyful experience. See www.DickensonMain. com for complete schedule. NOVEMBER 17-JANUARY Light the Way at University of the Incarnate Word With almost a million festive lights adorning the University of the Incarnate Word, Light The Way is one of San Antonio’s most iconic Christmas events. Starting on November 17th (and on into January!), you can stroll the grounds of the University starting at 6:30 PM to enjoy the spectacle. The kickoff celebration will take place from 3:00 to 9:30 PM on November 17th and will feature a holiday shop, Kid’s Corner, and food trucks! NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 23 Holiday Plays This year, celebrate the holidays with several plays, musicals, and other various performances around town. A few of our favorites include The Nutcracker (by Ballet San Antonio) at the Tobin Center (November 23rd-December 2nd), A Charlie Brown Christmas at The Tobin Center (December 22nd), and Mr. Popper’s Penguins at The Magik Theatre (November 20th-December 23rd).
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COMMUNITY INTEREST
Keep Calm and Carry On… a motivational poster produced by the British government in 1939 in preparation for World War II…has been adopted by Boerne Performing Arts as a motivational slogan in preparation for their 2019 Season! Another popular World War II poster in America…We Can Do It…has also become a motto for Boerne Performing Arts. This all-volunteer organization continues to “do it”…bringing worldclass professional performing arts organizations to the Texas Hill Country for their eighth season!
Keep Calm and let the Aussies handle it! And handle it they will! The Ten Tenors welcome you “Home for the Holidays” with their generous mix of festive favorites and modern holiday hits. Walk through this winter wonderland that truly captures the essence of Christmas for the whole family. Joy to the World…The TEN Tenors return to Boerne on December 15, 2018, for a one-night only performance! This is a special event and is a separate ticket from the 2019 season.
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Keep Calm and Dance On…as Boerne Performing Arts’ 2019 Season literally “kicks” off. On February 22, 2019, the Trinity Irish Dance Company will dazzle their way into town with their hard-driving percussive foot action, lightning-fast agility and aerial grace. A prelude to St. Patrick’s Day, this “totally winning, witty and sassy” show (New York Post) will entertain your family with traditional Irish Dancing and music…being Everything you expect, but like nothing you’d imagine!
Keep Calm and Strum On…with Boerne Performing Arts’ first group direct from Great Britain! From the chart-topping renditions of such western hits as “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” to pop music guru Elton John’s “Pinball Wizard”, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is just plain entertaining! A concert by The Ukulele Orchestra is funny, virtuosic, twanging, awesome, and foot-stomping. Featuring the “bonsai guitar”, a menagerie of voices, and brilliant British humour, the Ukes performs regularly to sell-out audiences at Royal Albert Hall in London (that’s over 5,000 indoor seats, and another 10,000 listening outside in Hyde Park), their performance in Boerne is sandwiched between performances in Santa Fe and San Diego. Considered a national institution in the UK, this allsinging, all-strumming ensemble will perform in Boerne on March 26, 2019…a night of hilarity!
I Can’t Keep Calm because We’re Swinging! After 25 years, 11 records, over 2800 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy band will make their first ever appearance in Boerne, Texas! Do they perform big shows, did you ask? What would you say about the Superbowl Halftime Show with Steve Wonder, Gloria Estefan and Savion Glover? Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces swing to all generations. It is cool to swing and April 5, 2019, should have folks dancin’ in the aisles as Boerne Performing Arts’ eighth season draws to a close!
So Keep Calm and Carry On with a ticket to a Boerne Performing Arts’ event. You will “keep calm” by driving in Boerne (instead of having to drive to San Antonio or Austin to see this quality of a show) and you will be able to “carry on” with your obligations after having a night out on the town. Keeping even calmer? There are no parking fees at the venue. Working on your Christmas List? Tickets to Boerne Performing Arts events make holiday shopping simple. You can select your seat, select your show, and print your tickets without stepping outside. Then, wrap them up or use them as a stocking stuffer…either way you are spreading the holiday joy well into the 2019! All shows begin at 7:30pm at Boerne Champion Auditorium (201 Charger Blvd). Single tickets ($20-$60) and season tickets for the 3-concert 2019 shows ($50-$170) are available online at: www.BoernePerformingArts.com, by phone (830-331-9079), or in person at the Boerne Chamber of Commerce (121 S. Main Street).
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FITNESS
GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE MONDAY
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Interval Weight Training Theisson 6:15 a.m.
Cycle Circuit 30/30 Terie 9:30 a.m.
Zumba Andrea 8:00 a.m.
Strength & Balance Jess 8:00 a.m.
Restorative Yoga Jess 8:00 a.m.
Yoga Fundamentals Monica 10:45 a.m.
Men’s Flexibility Jess 8:00 a.m. *fee
Small Group Pilates Marsha 8:45 a.m. *Fee
Rhythm Ride Cycle Marsha 9:45 a.m.
Power Yoga Jess 12:00 p.m.
Core Fusion Jess 11:00 a.m.
Boot Camp Theisson 6:00 p.m.
Core Fusion Julie 9:30 a.m. Yoga Flow Monica 6:00 p.m.
Cycle Express Terie 9:30 a.m. *45 min.
Bike & Burn Julie 9:30 a.m. *75 min.
Core & Strength Marsha 10:00 a.m.
Yoga Flow Jess 10:30 a.m.
Wendy and Mike Powell celebrating their 1 year anniversary of yoga with Jess at Dominion Fitness Center. — with Jessica Worthey.
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GOOD READS
by Marlene Neslund, Dominion Resident
TELL ME MORE
Stories About The 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning To Say
TELL ME MORE: STORIES ABOUT THE 12 HARDEST THINGS I’M LEARNING TO SAY, by Kelly Corrigan, is a New York Times bestselling memoir. This collection of essays showcases 12 phrases that are the basics of living well with others. Corrigan writes in a warm, honest, sometimes humorous and always personal style. She gives us insightful reflections on the big and small moments of life. They are deeply sympathetic and at times tip over into the spiritual. Often the painful moments receive comic relief. Kelly Corrigan’s writing brings tears, laughs and lots of thought; she talks to her readers like trusted friends.
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The first essay, “It’s Like This,” introduces Kelly’s family: Edward, her kind and calm husband; Georgia and Claire, their two teenage daughters; her widowed mother Mary. We learn that the narrator is a survivor - “I’ve had breast cancer. Chemo, surgery, radiation, the whole Party Pak.”
whose parents have or had cancer. It is her way of staying close to her dearest friend Liz who died from cancer and left young children and a loving husband. At the camp, counselor Tiny, a giant rugby player, states, “There’s no explanation of some linear progression from agony to okay-ness. It goes in circles. It’s sloppy.” Kelly realizes, “We can be damaged and heavy-hearted but still buoyant and insightful, still essential and useful, just by saying I Know.”
Kelly is grieving over the death of her beloved father Greenie and her dearest friend, Liz. She learns that, “Accepting things as they are is difficult. A lot of people go to war with reality.” More pearls of wisdom end this first segment. “Hearts don’t idle; they swell and constrict and break and forgive and behold because it’s like this having a heart.” And that’s as close to poetic prose as one can get!
“No” is mostly about Kelly’s mom Mary who doesn’t feel a need to be popular. She shows how to set boundaries. “Learn to say no. And when you do, don’t complain and don’t explain. Every excuse you make is like an invitation to ask you again in a different way.” At the end of this section, husband Edward says a big “No”.
In “Tell Me More,” the reader learns more about Kelly. “I am lazy. I am impatient. This makes me a fan of microwavable dinners, baseball caps and the Swiffer.” And then she gets a lesson on how to be a better listener. The third essay, “I Don’t Know,” deals with uncertainty and focuses on a close friend’s infertility and her own questions about God. “I’ve stood in every square on the board: obedient believer, secretly hopeful, open but dubious. I’ve walked away from the board entirely only to circle back.” “I Know” is one of the most potent of the 12 stories. Kelly volunteers at a camp for kids
TELL ME MORE; STORIES ABOUT THE 12 HARDEST THINGS I’M LEARNING TO SAY has been described as a self-help book. Perhaps it is. The author states, “This book is about things we say to the people we love (including ourselves) that make things better.” In the remainder of her essays, Kelly embraces and celebrates the little things in life. At the end of her 220 pages, she writes, “Your profoundly ordinary kid is singing in the shower and you get to be here to hear it.” Kelly Corrigan is the author of GLITTER AND GLUE, LIFT, and THE MIDDLE PLACE. All three are New York Times bestsellers. She has helped create Notes and Words, an annual benefit concert featuring musicians and writers that has raised $8 million for the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. She lives in California with her husband Edward and their two daughters Georgia and Claire.
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G R E AT O U T D O O R S by Ben Schooley
FALL FOLIAGE There is perhaps no more enjoyable and refreshing season in the Texas Hill Country than that of “Fall”. Granted, sometimes it consists of little more than a few days where the temps dip a bit, but we’ll take it after our typically pretty crushing summer temps. But loading up the car with your favorite travel buddy and breaking away to view some beautiful fall foliage on a crisp Sunday afternoon is good for the soul. As November is normally the “peak” of the fall season and the changing of the foliage colors, we thought we’d inspire you with our choices for “The Best Roadtrip to Enjoy Fall and Some Small Towns” – so here goes: 48
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CONCAN, Texas Head northwest from San Antonio and make a bee-line for Concan, home of Garner State Park. As you get more and more out into the scenery, you’ll find the changing colors we’re after. Garner is a beautiful State Park, and is typically much slower during these fall months, so come for a few hours, leisurely stroll the park and take in the majestic Cypress trees lining the Frio as they turn a fiery red. LUNCH Hippie Chic’s River Shack – wildly eclectic menu, served casually. www.facebook.com/hippiechicsconcan DRINKS Leakey Bear’s Den – beers, wines, full bar, and some pretty decent grub. www.leakeybearsden.com/
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VANDERPOOL, Texas Pretty much the holy grail for fall foliage is Lost Maples State Park. While Vanderpool is very, very small, the State Park is world renowned for its foliage and the jaw-dropping colors that are on display. After your short jaunt from Concan, take a slow drive through the Park and take as many photos as your camera can hold. Walk hand in hand, sit on a bench and just take it all in, and just feel blessed. MUST SEE Lone Star Motorcycle Museum – even if you’re not into motorcycles, this is a seriously cool museum with motorcycles from throughout history. Take the tour and just pick up some random knowledge. www.lonestarmotorcyclemuseum.com/ DRINKS Lost Maples Winery – take the tour, have a tasting, and enjoy a little libation in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. www.lostmapleswinery.com
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TWISTED SISTERS Drive Motorcycle people have known about the “Twisted Sisters Drive” forever, but unless you’re big into bikes, you might not have heard of it. (Google it). Since you’re in the area, you’ve had a great lunch and a glass of wine or two, drop the windows, turn up the radio and take on the Twisted Sisters. At approximately 132 miles, it contains more twists and turns than you can imagine through some of the most beautiful country God ever created. There are countless places to stop for a drink or a quick bite and you might even catch some live music at one of the roadside bars. There are plenty of places to stop and take a scenic photo and simply enjoy the journey. This really is one of the greatest sections of road ever built, and harkens back to a time when roads went around the hills and trees instead of through them. You’ll ultimately end up back in Bandera for your quick jaunt home.
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SHERRY & LAIRD McNEIL 25 Aston Glen
Sherry and Laird McNeil have lived in the Dominion on Aston Glen since November of 2003. They purchased their home, originally a Kenny Garcia home built 20 years ago and have done two large renovations to open up the smaller rooms to allow for more space. The house has an open, light feeling with an open flow.
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While Sherry and Laird are both from Texas, Laird was drafted into the army shortly after completing law school and was stationed in Germany. When his tour was about to be over, he was approached about assisting on an international law case and he accepted, leading to his staying in for Germany 25 more years practicing law. Sherry was living in San Antonio and teaching when Laird returned to Texas to live. Laird began working closely with his best friend on setting up a nonprofit corporation to manage and research wildlife. He spent most of his free time in South Texas working on a ranch and most weekdays establishing his law practice in San Antonio. They went out on a blind date in 1999 and were married 3 years later. Sherry says: “My friend Debbie told me that she met this man that she thought would be perfect for me. I’m very outgoing and extroverted and Laird is such an interesting man and such
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a good conversationalist.” Both had been previously married for the same length of time (25 years) and both commented that if it hadn’t been for their friends setting them up on a blind date, they probably never would have met. Sherry now spends most of her time working as chairman on boards for various projects: “I’m very involved in San Antonio non-profits and charitable events and Laird still works full time. We have a great balance in our work that way.” The ever-evolving project of remodeling the house is what takes up any and all spare time and they are just fine with that! Sherry feels that the inside is just about complete and they are now starting work on the outside patio and landscaping. The business “Angel in the House” has done just about all of the renovations for the McNeil’s as well as minor repairs and
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electrical work. Sherry says “He is literally an angel for us, he has helped us so much and we can’t thank him or refer him enough.” Yvonne Garcia with Simply Sophisticated has also helped immensely with decoration ideas and making suggestions on color schemes and the overall feel of the house. Sherry’s favorite room after all of the changes and remodeling is her sitting room. “I just love it and I think it is so cozy.” The room has plenty of comfortable seating and great lighting to add to the overall feeling of being welcome and at home. Laird’s favorite room is the family room. “What I think is often overlooked is that the main area is a very large room and what Sherry has done is set up several scenes and different seating areas and it feels like you are actually in a different room.” The McNeil’s enjoy living in the Dominion. The security, beauty, the friendships are so unique and special to this community. “In other communities you might meet a handful of your neighborhood but here we can think of 15 couples off the top of my head that we are close to.” They love to host large dinners and the house’s layout is now perfect for entertaining. They also host several meetings in their home to help raise funds for several projects including Alzheimer’s research and cancer research. Sherry and Laird have created a home that is truly theirs and they could not be prouder of what they have accomplished. There are several different areas separated within the main large living area that give a feeling of flow AND privacy while maintaining the open concept. It is not an easy feat to create that feel in a large room but as Sherry says “I guess I’ve always been a want-to-be designer! I love doing this and there isn’t a single thing in this house that I just don’t absolutely love.” Their home truly reflects their personalities and relationship in its friendly and welcome atmosphere.
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S TA F F P R O F I L E
DANIEL STEVENS SENIOR ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Daniel began his career in golf at Austin Golf Club, where he worked on staff for over 9 years. In 2013 he earned his class-A designation and was elected to PGA membership. “After Austin Golf Club, I spent some time in sales, helping a family friend grow his business, but ultimately, with strong support and encouragement from his wife Amanda, and kids Connor, Thayla & Charley, I decided to return to my true calling.” Daniel joined the Dominion Golf Group in March 2018 at Twin Creeks Country Club and made the move to The Dominion Country Club in July 2018. He has a strong background and has earned multiple awards in golf operations, merchandising, tournament operations, club fitting and equipment repairs. "I am always thankful for any opportunity to help others maximize a great golf experience. I am thrilled to be able to share my passion with the members of the The Dominion Country Club. Thank you all for allowing me to serve on your professional staff."
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TENNIS
by Barry Mills, Director of Tennis, The Dominion Country Club
RED BALL TENNIS Building Fundamentals Early How many times have we as adults looked back in time and wished that we could start over? Certainly, beginnings are important. In fact, to learn any sport, it is ideal to enjoy and practice proper technique from the beginning. Tennis is no exception. For parents who either do not play tennis or are far beyond the beginner levels, it might be a bit challenging to take on teaching their young children. We tennis pros at The Dominion Country Club have those parents in mind. We’ve developed “Red Ball Tennis,” designed for young children ages 7 and under. We start with stroke production which builds discipline in the swing. Then we teach the kids how to rally (keeping the ball in play.) Point play is next. And before you know it, we’ve begun the process of building future tennis stars. Doing it right the first time every time is what we do and teach at the club’s Tennis Center -- and all the while your kids have all the fun. Call or email us for more details. All of Our Junior programs are open to Homeowners.
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Matthew J. McDonough is your local Leon Springs attorney for estate planning, probate, and realestate matters. Located at the Dominion Ridge Shopping Center, Mr. McDonough provides the trust, knowledge, and dedication of quality legal services without the hassle of downtown travel. As a long-term Leon Springs resident and alumni of TMI, the Episcopal School of Texas, he prides himself on serving his community and being especially available to residents of that area. Check out his blog, “Life in Leon Springs�, located on his website, for articles on local politics, history, and recreation in the I-10 West/Leon Springs region.
MATTHEW J. McDONOUGH ATTORNEY AT LAW 22211 W. Interstate 10, Suite 1206 San Antonio, Texas, 78257 T: (210) 854-4899 F: (830) 282-6835 m.mcdonough@mjmlawsatx.com www.mjmlawsatx.com
R E S TA U R A N T R E V I E W by Ashley DeVane, Dominion Resident
Z ' S WOOD FI RED PI ZZA SLIC E IT UP!
Z’s Pizza began in 2013 as a small familyowned food trailer at The Pavilion Food Park in Boerne. Head Chef and Owner, Zachary Disch, told me “I started making wood fired pizza in Ohio when I was about sixteen years old, fell in love with it and wanted to bring it to South Texas.” They make gourmet wood fired pizza, sandwiches, salads and desserts with the finest ingredients, complete with secret recipes. As Zachary told me “It had always been my dream to open my own restaurant.” He, his wife Jodi, and friend Andrew Kiefer opened this first brick & mortar location on Valentine's day, 2017 in an old house on Old San Antonio Road in Boerne. All three of them work full time in their restaurant to make sure standards are upheld to their level of expectations. Z’s serves beer and wine, including 8 craft beers on tap that they rotate seasonally. Their wine list, with over 30 different wines, is very reasonably priced, but they also offer a corking option for a $10 fee. I was lucky enough to sample four of their pizzas. Two that are up for special mention are The Hunter, which is their version of a 64
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meat lover’s pizza, and my favorite, called Athena with tomato sauce, olives, spinach, pepperoncini, feta, oregano and mozzarella. We also sampled the most popular Juliana with garlic oil sauce, goat cheese, prosciutto, mozzarella, and fresh arugula topped with a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette. Soooo good — and they even make their own salad dressings! Every month the restaurant offers a “special” pizza feature. We tried the October special called My Big Fat Greek Pizza with tomato sauce, shaved lamb, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce. Sounds like an odd combination but it was creative — and delicious! Every Friday and Saturday night you can enjoy live music in the backyard, weather permitting. The atmosphere, I would describe as cozy, chic, a little bit quirky and family-friendly. They can seat approximately 70 indoors and 80 out. The last Friday of the month they host Z’s Handcrafters Market where vendors sell handmade goods. Z’s also caters for parties and special events (using the food trailer in which they began their business). At Z’s you will feel like part of the family, with friendly service and great food. I encourage you to take the short drive to Boerne and experience for yourself! Hours Mon–Tues Closed Wed–Thurs 11AM–9:30PM Friday 11AM–10PM Saturday 11AM-10PM Sunday 11AM-9:30PM www.zswoodfiredpizza.com 830-331-1212 118 Old San Antonio Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 T h e D om i n i on -M a g a z i ne . c om
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by Andrea Forshee
SHERRY & BG A DA AG A DOPTION STORY
Sherry and Laird have nothing but love and respect for their precious little adoptee as Sherry says: “She fusses at us if we are working too late or have guests over too late. She lets both of us know when it’s bedtime and as a matter of a fact, she’s better at telling Laird to stop working than I am! She also used to be so scared and skittish and in just the two years that we’ve had her she’s completely changed and has become so much more social.”
Adopted in 2016, Sherry met BG (Baby Girl) at a friend’s house after BG was rescued from wandering the streets of the Dominion. Sherry has never felt like she was a cat person but one day she was visiting Helene to pick up some items for an event that they were both chairs of. Helene insisted on having Sherry meeting one of the many cats that she fosters for DAAG and Sherry reluctantly agreed. Sherry says “The second I saw that little cat, I fell madly in love. She 66
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has beautiful eyes and perfect markings and is so sweet!” Sherry’s husband Laird had a cat in the past and as soon as Sherry described BG, a decision was made: they would bring BG home for a few days to see how things might go. Of course, as soon as BG was in her new home, they agreed she would never live anywhere else. Laird tells the story “As excited as Sherry was about this cat, I knew she was ours.”
Working with DAAG to adopt BG was a beautiful experience, from being able to bring BG home for just a few days to see how she would adapt to the tireless work that Luann LeDoux and the volunteers do, Sherry and Laird cannot sing their praises loud enough. They are impressed with the level of dedication and time that the group spends on rescuing and getting animals ready for adoption. Sherry tells it: “If you are wanting to adopt and you live in the Dominion community, you cannot go wrong with DAAG. They help you every step of the way and are just an amazing group of people!” If you are interested in adoption, becoming a foster home, or in donating to the nonprofit DAAG (Dominion Animal Advocates Group) organization, find them on Facebook or email them daagadoptions@gmail.com
EZ Park Valet considers integrity to be the backbone in the success of our company. By taking the time to carefully discuss and consider every specific detail with you, EZ Park Valet can ensure you receive all the essential elements needed to create an event to soon not forget. Our well-trained and knowledgeable staff, dedication to professionalism, and superior customer service, guarantees that every event will be a hassle-free, smooth experience. At EZ Park Valet providing exceptional service to each and every individual is our priority. We take the time to greet and treat every guest as if they were the star of the show. EZ Park Valet places an emphasis on opening and closing every guest’s door, running to every car upon retrieval, and providing assistance to guests with luggage or gifts, all with a friendly smile. EZ Park Valet understands that first impressions are essential, that is why we strive to create hospitable, helpful, and enjoyable first and last impressions for each one of your guests. EZ Park is locally owned and for over 25 years we have serviced clients all around Texas. Private events are one of our specialties as we have plenty of experience in creating the greatest parking layouts that are safe, organized and accommodating for you and your guests. We exceed client's expectations and come highly recommended from some of the best organizations in town such as the City of San Antonio, TEAMability, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Charity Ball Association, The Battle of the Flowers Association, Security Service Event Center, Witte Museum, McNay Art Museum, Eva’s Heroes and the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Not only will our clients confirm our teams’ excellent customer service, but we also have the best competitive rates. We would be thrilled to work you in bringing great satisfaction to your events.
3834 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio TX 78201 210.732.7963 (office) • 210.737.6615 (fax) ezparksa@yahoo.com
On July 12, 2012, EZ Park was granted with the amazing opportunity to provide valet parking services for President Barack Obama. The President came to visit the home of San Antonio Attorney Mikal Watts. The President’s stay was over three hours participating in a private, $35,800-a-plate fundraiser at the Dominion residence. United States Secret Service had great confidence in choosing EZ Park as their valet parking service provider. EZ Park is experienced, qualified and certified to manage and operate any valet parking service in San Antonio Texas.
NOVEMBER 2018 AREA EVENTS
NOVEMBER 9-10
WIMBERLEY HOME TOUR Visit homes with amazing stories of renovation, green technology, and use of local materials. This annual fundraiser provides grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to local students. Various locations. wimberleyccc.org
NOVEMBER 13
SIP-N-SHOP Stroll through Gruene Historic District enjoying complimentary beverages and special offers at the many participating shops. This event is also the official “Kringle Cash” kickoff, available at select retailers. Stroll as long as you can, then rest your feet at Gruene Hall with live music. Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. holidaysingruene.com 830-515-1914
NOVEMBER 1 JANUARY 6
"COLOR OF CONFUSION" The piece features three video works by renowned Paris-based artist, Sylvie Blocher, that address issues of cultural identity and representation through community collaboration. Invited by curator David S. Rubin to create community-oriented, socially-engaged work, exploring themes relevant to the people of San Antonio, Blocher completed "Alamo," "Skintone," and "Color" following research in 2013 and video production in 2014. "Color of Confusion" is the U.S. premiere of all three videos.
NOVEMBER 2
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK FREDERICKSBURG Tour fine art galleries offering special exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments, and extended viewing hours the first Friday of every month. Participating fine art galleries in Fredericksburg. ffawf.com 830-997-6523
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WESTON WRIGHT “LIGHTING THE WAY” 5K/10K RUN/WALK This year is the 10th anniversary of the Weston Wright Walk/Run. Join in a huge celebration to benefit the blind and vision impaired. This event is chip-timed and man- aged by iRun. Bring family and friends to enjoy food, drinks, face painting, prizes, and medals. Don’t miss the opportunity to sup- port the San Antonio Lighthouse and experience a walk/run unlike any other. McAllister Park—Pavilion 2, 13102 onesMaltsberger Road. salighthouse.org 210-5311533
NOVEMBER 8
36TH ANNUAL ZOOBILATION BALL San Antonio Zoo is gearing for its largest fundraiser of the year, the 36th Annual Zoobilation Ball. Set on the grounds of the zoo, this wildly fun night helps us in fulfilling our vision of securing a future for wildlife. Party with a purpose on Thursday, November 8. Additional details can be found on the zoo’s website, www.sazoo.org/zooball.
NOVEMBER 17 DECEMBER 31
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT The dazzling display of lights is choreographed to joyous holiday sounds bringing the season to life, and various holiday activities are offered throughout the season. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
NOVEMBER 17-18, 24-25
NORTH POLE FLYER Children of all ages enjoy the North Pole Flyer—Austin Steam Train’s own Christmas story. This two-hour excursion features Santa and Mrs. Claus, storytelling, Christmas sing-along, hot cocoa, cookies, and other surprise entertainment. Austin Steam Train Association, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Suite C-100. austinsteamtrain.org 512-402-3830
NOVEMBER 18
24TH ANNUAL MARIACHI VARGAS EXTRAVAGANZA Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán (El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo) returns to San Antonio as part of the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza on Sunday, November 18 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza concert range from $36-$206 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, the Alamodome Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. For a complete listing of all events associated with the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, visit mariachimusic.com. 7:00 PM www. mariachimusic.com 210-225-3353
NOVEMBER 23
FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE The 38th annual event is a San Antonio tradition that kicks off the lighting of the River Walk and the holiday season. The parade features 28 illuminated floats
decorated for the theme. 100,000 lights (2,250 strands of lights) are illuminated to kick-off the parade. The lights remain on the trees and are turned on from sundown to sunrise everyday until shortly after New Years Day. Arneson River Theatre and the San Antonio River Walk. thesanantonioriverwalk. com/events
NOVEMBER 24
CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT Arts and crafts festival lines several blocks in the historic district of Comfort for your Christmas shopping pleasure. Food vendors, live musical entertainment, and activities for the kids. Nighttime lighted parade is followed by fireworks. Historic Downtown, Area of Seventh and High streets. comfort-texas.com 830-995-3131
NOVEMBER 26
WALK THROUGH THE WETLANDS Enjoy a guided hike of Mitch- ell Lake’s wetlands. Explore the fauna and flora, history, restoration efforts, and whatever wonders reveal themselves along this beautiful 3-mile hike. Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Road. mitchelllake. audubon.org 210-628-1639
NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 16
FORD FIESTA DE LAS LUMINARIAS Experience the holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 3,000 luminarias. This centuries-old tradition— originally consisting of a candle set in sand inside a small bag—today features 2,000 bags with flickering LED candles during nine nights over three weekends. View the luminarias and listen to Ford Holiday Boat Caroling from a River Walk restaurant or bar while dining or sipping on a drink. San Antonio River Walk. thesanantonioriverwalk. com/events
NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 21
FORD HOLIDAY BOAT CAROLING Four to six boats float on the river each night carrying a different group each hour performing live Christmas Carols. More than 185 school, church, company, and civic choral groups participate each year. The public is invited to stroll on the banks of the river or sit out- doors in a restaurant to enjoy the caroling. San Antonio River Walk. thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events T h e D om i n i on -M a g a z i ne . c om
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