The Dominion Magazine September 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016

DR. SCOTT BOLTON IS THE DOMINION’S VERY OWN ROCKET SCIENTIST

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

SEPTEMBER 2016

Dominion Residents come from all walks of life and represent many professions, including our very own Rocket Scientist, Dr. Scott Bolton.

charity 50

WELCOME 14

Art Heals Hearts

THE CLUB

CALENDAR 16 CLUB HAPPENINGS 18

HOA 26

Student 52

Meet Gage Lipscomb

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Business profile 56 dominion Dines 58

staff profile 30

Valeria Farm To Table

This issue we meet Chef Jay Nash, Dominion Country Club Executive Chef

home tour 60

dominion women’s forum 32

From Frame to French Country

charity 34

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Fisher House Golf Event

Club Dining 36 Specialty Events

social group 62 Clubs Within The Club

community interest 64 pet of the month 68

golf 46

travel 70

September Events

tennis 48

COVER 38

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Offshore Adventures

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the Dominion Magazine Dear Reader,

I am frequently fascinated by the diverse backgrounds of the residents living in The Dominion, and Scott Bolton’s story in this month’s publication is a great example of that diversity. Dr. Bolton, who is the Director of the Space Science and Engineering Division at The Southwest Research Institute, is the principal investigator for the Project Juno. Juno is a mission launched in 2011 to study various aspects and characteristics of the planet Jupiter. I hope that you enjoy this month’s article about Dr. Bolton…his is an astonishing story.

There are a number of family-oriented events occurring in September. These include The Dominion Country Club “Close the Pool” Party on September 5th, The Dominion Country Club “Hole in One Challenge” to be held from September 15th – 17th, and The Dominion Homeowners Association “Food Truck” night on September 17th. Because of the large turn-out at our last food truck event, we expect to have more food truck choices. Of course, other clubs meeting in September include the Women’s Forum, the Supper Club, the Camera Club, as well as the History Club. All of these groups, events, and meetings are just a small part of what The Dominion has to offers its residents.

The October issue will mark the begining of the third year of our publication of the official Dominion Magazine. We are honored to have produced 24 terrific issues, and most importantly we appreciate the time and effort of those on The Dominion Homeowners Association staff and the many volunteers who have contributed countless hours making these publications possible. We appreciate your positive feedback.

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Birthday happy hour 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate our Birthday Babies with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, Happy Hour priced cocktails & a cake large enough to share!

Every Tuesday

Every Wednesday

Every Thursday

Every Friday

Every saturday

The Dominion Rotary Club 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This international service group meets at The Dominion every Tuesday.

pasta night at the grille 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

Gourmet and cooked to order! Delicious pasta for the entire family! $14.95 per person

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

Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Dave dknaszak@thedominion.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-698-2288

Friday Night Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Kick off the weekend with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and happy hour priced cocktails with your fellow Dominion Members and Guests!

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!

Burger Night in the Grille & cabana 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 Tuesday Night 105 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Dave dknaszak@thedominion.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-698-2288

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

Delicious and bountiful includes baked potato, hearth rolls, and a crisp garden salad. $23.95 per person RSVP to 210-698-3364

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

Open to all levels.

Contact Coach Dan at dan@the-dominion.com

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DOMINION CountryClub Happenings

summer fun A BIG, FUN summer has come and gone but the fabulous memories will last forever! Whether fun happy hours, ice cream socials, tennis events, kids’ fun, the WIBIT, golf, or just relaxing at the pool, it was a GREAT summer at the Club!

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SAPD In the dominion

By SGT. david pruitt

In August of 2013, The HOA Board of Directors decided to contract off-duty San Antonio Police Officers to assist in providing security throughout the community. Since their arrival, and with Board approval, several changes have been made to the overall security plan and day to day operations which have made the community a safer place to live.

Specifically, the SAPD officers working in The Dominion monitor the police radio and respond to any and all calls concerning the community relieving the on-duty officers from responding to those calls. The result is a much shorter response time for community residents.

Secondly, SAPD officers augment the services provided by the current security company, G4S. Each time a security officer is called to a residence, or responds to a request by a resident or vendor, he will be accompanied by one of the off-duty SAPD officers. The presence of the officer provides the opportunity to

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offer direction, advice, and on occasion, counsel and prevents what may be a tense situation from escalating.

During their tour of duty, an officer will typically divide his time between assisting the security guards at one of the gates, verifying contractor’s locations, monitoring vehicular traffic, and patrolling within The Dominion and its perimeter. Using unmarked vehicles and bicycles, whichever is appropriate, they effectively determine the purpose of any persons found in the undeveloped area within and outside the community. Each month, since August of 2013, officers respond to approximately 25 - 30 residential alarm calls as well as 15 - 20 other types of calls to the police, many of which require an official police report to be written.

In general, the effect of having the officers and the community response to having the officers has been overwhelmingly positive.

Their presence has had a measurable impact on crime reduction and made our community safer and more secure.

The Development Committee continues to work with the developer of Dominion Hills in drafting restrictive covenants as well as planning infrastructure and addressing security issues. The Development Committee is also working with two retail developers who plan to build two separate commercial or retail projects along the east side I-10 access road, between Dominion Drive and Boerne Stage Road. Lastly, the Committee continues to manage and monitor the road repair project in the community which mostly entails sealing cracks and applying micro seal on the many streets in The Dominion.

UPCOMING HOA EVENTS

The Finance Committee has been busy this summer as we start the annual process of next year’s budget. In the last month, the Committee reviewed the proposal for the 2016-2017 street rehabilitation projects.

The HOA’s general liability, umbrella, and employee health insurance policy proposals were presented and discussed by the Committee. With the uncertainty of changes by the ACA, we are happy to report we only received a single digit increase from last year’s premiums. As always, the Committee reviews the monthly financial statements to monitor actual vs. budget to make financial recommendations to the Board of Directors.

REMINDER: We accept credit cards and ACH for monthly assessments.

If you would like to set-up this service, you may call our office at 210698-1232, email dhoa@dominionhoa.com, or stop by our office, Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:30, to complete the form.

Tuesday, September 13 at 8:30 a.m.

The Landscape Committee is happy to report that after lightning caused extensive damage to the electrical system, the pumps at The Lakes are up and running. By the time you read this, The Lakes should all be full and lovely again, with all the wildlife thriving. During the summer we refreshed the landscaping at the main entry, and soon we will begin refurbishing the long island between Darby Glen and Dominion Drive.

This Fall, we will begin making our planting plans for 2017 and reviewing bids for a five year tree trimming contract. We’re looking forward to some fall rain to refresh the landscaping after a long, hot summer!

Architectural Control Committee Meetings

The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is tasked with the continuous job to review all new construction and exterior modifications within The Dominion to encourage the construction and installation of improvements that represent good architectural design and quality, and consistent with the recorded restrictions and guidelines adopted by the Committee. They pay attention to the design and aesthetic appearance of exteriors and materials to ensure the improvements blend attractively and harmoniously with existing architecture and natural surroundings, and will preserve and protect Dominion property values. Within the past two months, the ACC has reviewed and approved 11 new residences and over 37 approvals of modifications and additions. Up to nine new homes have been completed and are ready for move in.

The Security Committee- All Residents should have received the email notification regarding the updated Traffic Policy penalties and the use of Radar Camera Trailers to document and monitor speeding in The Dominion. Also sent out recently was an email blast regarding drone usage in the neighborhood. The HOA has not formalized a policy on this as of yet, and the “guidelines” emailed out were merely recommendations for drone usage. The main request is to be respectful of your neighbors when using drones. Please take note of the updated form on the HOA website to request Private Event Security. Bear in mind that this is required for any event in the community where you are expecting over 20 vehicles at an event at your home. Please contact the HOA with any questions.

landscape committee meeting Thursday, September 8 at 8:00 a.m.

neighborhood outreach Committee Meeting development committee meeting Wednesday, September 14 at 7:30 a.m.

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

security committee meeting Tuesday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m.

board of directors Meeting Wednesday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th at 4:30 p.m.

Labor Day Close the Pool Party Dominion Country Club Monday, September 5 from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Residents Invited!! RSVP to 210-698-3364 Charges apply

Food Truck Night Duxbury Park Saturday, September 17 from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Don’t miss the delicious food, live music, and fun!

National Night Out Tuesday, October 4 starting at 5:00 p.m.

(Times vary by neighborhood)

Neighborhood Outreach Committee (NOC)- The NOC is gearing up for a Fall season full of fun events! Hopefully you’ve already RSVP’d for the Labor Day Pool Party at The Club. They are so gracious for inviting all Residents to enjoy the last bit of summer at the cool pool! Be sure to come out to the next Food Truck event scheduled for September 17th. If you came out for the last one, you know you won’t want to miss this one! Our NOC representatives are starting to make plans for National Night Out on October 4th.

Neighbors from various neighborhoods join forces to put on small pot-luck style block parties or go all-out for some larger parties with margarita machines and catered food. Check in with your NOC rep on how you can get involved in planning the evening of neighborly fun!!

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Staff Profile

CHEF JAY NASH

TITLE: Executive Chef Hometown: Solon, Iowa EDUCATION: Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York How long have you been with The Dominion Country Club?

Since November of 2006 What led you to your position with The Dominion Country Club? The Dominion Golf Ladies - they came to our sister club, River Place in Austin, and requested food like we made there. Shortly afterward, I came to San Antonio.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time, away from the Club? Working outside/gardening, volunteering to help others, and football season!

What has been your most enjoyable experience during your time here? Working with countless amazing people behind the scenes.

What is your favorite aspect about working at the Club?

Freedom of menu creation, especially with events; it is endless and never boring.

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Dominion Women’s Forum

The Dominion Women’s Forum The 2016-2017 Dominion Women’s Forum Board of Directors

by Cheryl Ernst, Women’s Forum President and Dominion resident The Dominion Women’s Forum is celebrating its 30th year as a social organization supporting the Dominion Country Club, fostering friendship, and providing interaction among our members. Hosting approximately 15 events each year, scheduled between late August and May, the Women’s Forum provides multiple opportunities to meet new members and socialize with valued friends and neighbors.

Last year the DWF had over 240 members and continues to grow.

New members are always welcome, and all members are encouraged to attend and participate in as many events as possible.

The first Friday monthly luncheons begin September 2nd at 11:30 a.m. with a “Picnic with Friends”, followed by the Julian Gold Fashion Show Friday, October 7th. Marilyn Farello, Programs Director, has planned an interesting series of programs, speakers, and fashion events while enjoying a wonderful meal created by Chef Jay and artfully executed by his staff. Prior to the luncheon, members may browse the selected vendors’ wares, enjoy a glass of wine, visit with friends, and also meet new women who will become friends.

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shopping mecca. This year’s theme, “Sip and Shop with Santa at The Dominion”, is being planned by Bazaar Chairman, Catrina Kendrick.

Bring your shopping list and “check it twice” while you are enjoying a holiday cocktail and small bites!

Another big event for the Women’s Forum is the Spring Gala. The date has been chosen, April 1st, and the theme will be “April Fools Masquerade Ball--A Night in Disguise”. Tamara Vandewalle and her committee have already started to make plans for an evening you will not want to miss, so find your mask and mark your calendars!

Join now!!

Membership forms are available at the Club, or you can email the Membership Director, Diane Fitzgerald at diane.fitzgerald@kcc. com to receive a form. Don’t wait…join the Women’s Forum now.

We guarantee that you will feel welcome and enjoy the camaraderie with others. The only requirement to join The Dominion Women’s Forum is you must be a member of The Dominion Country Club.

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Charity Spotlight

Fisher House

Golf Tournament

by Joyce Brown, Chief of Voluntary Service and dominion resident

The 7th Annual South Texas Veterans Courage Classic benefitting the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) Fisher House in San Antonio will be on site at our Dominion Country Club on Monday, October 10, 2016. The tournament raises funds for our service members and Warrior Veterans receiving treatment or convalescing right here in San Antonio. Joyce Brown, a Dominion resident since 1998, is the Chief, Voluntary Service, at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System and is the coordinator for the tournament.

“This is a premier tournament that allows residents and guests the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day of golf while raising funds which directly benefit our service members and Veterans. 100% of the proceeds of the tournament go directly to the South Texas VA Fisher House which allows us to purchase items for family members staying at the Fisher House they otherwise may not have such as toiletries, comfort items, food, books and magazines, and bottled water,” Joyce told us. The Dominion has been the host golf course several times in the past and has been incredibly supportive of the event and of our Veterans.

Fisher House Foundation is best known for the network of comfort homes built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers nationwide and in Europe. Fisher Houses are beautiful homes, donated to the military and Department of Veterans Affairs. These homes enable family members of our Warrior Veterans to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time - during the hospitalization for a combat injury, illness or disease.

Located in close proximity to the medical center or hospital it serves, each Fisher House consists of between 8 and 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, spacious dining room and an inviting living room with a library and toys for children. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is no fee to stay in a Fisher House. Since 1990, the foundation has saved military, veterans and their families an estimated $200 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation.

The South Texas VA Fisher House is the 60th House built by the Fisher House Foundation. Located in the heart of The South Texas Medical Center, this house opened in March 2013 and serves the families of the Warrior Veterans being treated at the new Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center on The Audie Murphy Campus. To date, the South Texas VA Fisher House has served just under 2,000 families and saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars in avoided lodging costs.

Families stay anywhere from one week to six months at the House, and often travel great distances to be with their loved one. They can rest knowing they need not worry about where they will stay or how they can pay for it.

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Golf package sponsorships are available as are individual registrations at $125. Registration per individual player includes one tournament player spot, lunch, dinner by Las Palapas, complimentary beverages on the course, and a goodie bag.

For more information on this event, our sponsorship opportunities, or to make a non-golfer donation to the South Texas Fisher House please go to www.stxcourageclassic7. com contact Robin Blocker with Tee It Up Events by phone at (210) 849-7368, or by e-mail at blocker@satx.rr.com To contact Joyce Brown directly you can call her at (210) 617-5107 or by e-mail at joyce.brown@va.gov.

“I realize that most Dominion golfers are club members, but I also realize that many are Veterans or have family members who are Veterans, and I encourage you to come out to support this event that directly benefits our Veterans and their family members,” Joyce told us.

by John R. Powell, Service Director of The Dominion Country Club

Howdy! We have some exciting changes happening here at The Dominion Country Club. We started out with our fabulous Soiree En Blanc, which included entertainment by Christy Moser and fire dancers. We are looking forward to seeing more of you all in the next upcoming events. Here are a few things to be aware of in the future months: - We are holding our first ever Steaks and Stogies! The night will include a skills challenge on the driving range, followed by hand-rolled cigars, boot shining services, and a scotch-tasting, along with a steak dinner to finish off the evening!

- For you competitors out there, we will be hosting an Iron Man Challenge in the Men’s 19th hole. These challenges will consist of horse shoe tossing, putting competition, black jack, darts, a free throw shoot-out, and more!

- Come and join us for our first ever Farmto-Table dinner! Restaurant without walls, San Antonio’s outdoor farm-to-table experiences bring the freshness of fields, orchards, and artisanal foods directly to your table.

- If red wine is what you love, come join us for an all Reds Wine Dinner! Sit back, relax, listen to live music, and enjoy selections of the nation’s top red wines, served with delicious culinary pairings.

The Club will provide additional details and dates. Remember to RSVP ASAP because of limited availability.

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by Brian Kenneth Swain, dominion resident photography by devin travieso & ben weber

Dominion Residents come from all walks of life and represent many professions, including our very own Rocket Scientist, Dr. Scott Bolton. His story begins as a young boy in the mid-to-late sixties. He goes to school every day and really excels at math and science. During lunch he and his friends discuss and relive the previous night’s episode of Star Trek, imagining themselves exploring the universe, expanding mankind’s knowledge, going where no one’s ever gone. When asked if he shared the dream of pretty much every adolescent boy from that era, i.e., to be an astronaut, the answer is strikingly direct.

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“Yeah, I did for a while. But it turns out I wasn’t all that keen on roller coasters, so I figured maybe it wasn’t the career for me.”

(Interesting side note: the majority of NASA astronauts over the years have, in fact, gotten sick on their first trip into space. NASA tends to not publicize that sort of thing.)

Skip ahead to July 21st, 1969, and that same boy, now eleven years old, stays up way past bedtime to watch raptly as Armstrong and Aldrin step onto the moon’s surface for the first time. The grainy black and white television picture is a little hard to see, but it’s a formative and compelling image, one that etches itself on the young boy’s mind and on his ambition. Years later—forty-seven years in fact—and that young boy, so captivated by Armstrong’s ‘one small step,’ watches

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“And that young boy, so captivated by Armstrong’s ‘one small step,’ watches proudly as his own ‘giant leap for mankind,’ the Juno interplanetary probe, slides gracefully into orbit”

proudly as his own ‘giant leap for mankind,’ the Juno interplanetary probe, slides gracefully into orbit around the solar system’s largest (and almost certainly first) planet, the gas giant Jupiter.

Scott J. Bolton grew up in Michigan and attended The University of Michigan, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. One day during junior year, he was watching a video about the Voyager mission and became so fascinated with the prospect of working for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) that he mustered the nerve to show up at a placement office job fair, even though the notice clearly stated that only Masters and Ph.D. students were being considered. While waiting outside, wondering how best to get his chance with the revered research organization, Bolton, dressed

in jeans and tee shirt, was unexpectedly accosted by a man who turned out to be one of the JPL recruiters.

“Why are you dressed like that, son?” the man asked.

“I was told only Masters and Ph.D. candidates could apply, and I’m still an undergraduate,” Bolton’s uncertain reply.

“Well, you can’t interview dressed like that,” the man said. “Go home, put on a suit, and come back.” Which is exactly what the young undergraduate did. Next thing he knew, he had a plane ticket in his hand and an invitation to fly to Pasadena, California to interview for a position on the JPL campus. And, like this opportunity wasn’t exciting and unexpected enough, while on the plane to California, the young Bolton happened to sit next to an executive from Xerox Electro-

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Optical Systems, who offered him a job on the spot, simply on the strength of being considered for a JPL position.

“Once I discovered that interviewing for jobs could get you free trips to interesting places,” he says, “I began basing my target companies on places where I could go skiing.”

In the end, Bolton accepted the JPL position, taking some parttime grad classes at Cal Tech at the same time for about three years before returning to Berkeley to pursue his Ph.D. full-time.

He graduated in 1990 with his doctorate in Astrophysics, having submitted a thesis on the planet Jupiter. The giant planet was a fascination he would never relinquish. Following graduation, he was immediately hired by NASA to work on the Galileo probe, which had been launched on its journey to Jupiter the preceding October, and would, in late 1995, become the first spacecraft to orbit Jupiter.

Bolton now serves as Associate Vice President of the Space Science and Engineering Division at Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) here in San Antonio, where he leads a team of about 350

scientists and engineers in Texas, Colorado, and New Hampshire.

His most recent achievement (in a long list of them) is the successful rendezvous of the Juno space probe with Jupiter on July 4th of this year, the culmination of a five-year journey that included a two-year transit orbit around Earth and a ‘slingshot’ gravity assist maneuver that provided the spacecraft with the velocity it needed to escape the Sun’s gravity and complete the journey to Jupiter. The combination of the gravity assist maneuver and Jupiter’s subsequent 42

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gravitational attraction accelerated the craft to more than 250,000 kilometers per hour, making it the fastest spacecraft ever launched by mankind. Juno’s mission will comprise just thirty-seven orbits of the giant planet, following which it will be deorbited and crashed into Jupiter to ensure that there’s no chance of it impacting any of the planet’s moons. At least a couple of them are believed to harbor some of the ingredients necessary to sustain life, and NASA takes great pains to avoid contaminating other planets or their satellites with microbes from Earth. The probe carries a complex array of scientific instruments designed to measure the planet’s gravity, magnetic fields, and a host of other characteristics, with the ultimate goal of helping mankind to understand the planet’s structure and its origins, which, in turn, should shed light on the origins of the solar system and on Earth itself. Bolton serves as Primary Investigator (PI) for the mission, responsible for its overall success, and he is supported in the endeavor by a vast and talented collection of scientists and engineers from around the world.

When questioned about the trade-offs between manned and unmanned space exploration, Bolton invokes both diplomacy and pragmatism.

“There’s an innate aspect of humanity that wants to explore.

People see themselves when they see astronauts. But it’s also about striking a balance. Robotic missions allow you to learn more for less money and less risk. But humans recognize the need to get off the planet at some point, to investigate their surroundings and better understand their origins.”

And what about the Moon and Mars, two frequently discussed targets of NASA’s ambition?

“We need to recapture the public’s imagination. Going to Mars would be huge news. We may need to revisit the Moon, as well, to regain some of the technology that’s been lost since the Apollo days.

We have, for example, lost the ability to build big rockets. When major programs shut down (e.g. Apollo or the Shuttle) you lose all the people, the expertise, and the manufacturing base. They scatter into industry or academia. That’s very difficult to recreate.”

Bolton is also fully supportive of the rapidly increasing role of the private sector in space exploration.

“You’ll always need governments to do fundamental research. But people like Elon Musk (founder of SpaceX) are investing enormous amounts of their own money and energy helping to advance the state of the art. Reusable landable boosters, for example, are key to lowering the cost of exploration. But even there, huge challenges remain. How many times can you reuse a booster? How much costly testing and refurbishment are needed between flights? Musk, and other entrepreneurs like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Microsoft’s Paul Allen, are helping us to answer these critical questions.”

Bolton has undertaken a wide range of initiatives to help educate the public on space exploration, including a number of collaborations with Apple, Lego, and other firms. His private company, Artistic Sciences, is dedicated to promoting art and science to motivate students through concerts, films, and other media. He has worked with a number of musicians like Trent Reznor, Brad Paisley, and Vangelis to create multimedia presentations that simultaneously educate and inspire.

“I want children to dream and believe in themselves, to set high goals, and to mix the creative and analytical sides of their brains.

Too frequently, schools categorize kids early in life as being either scientific or artistic, and after that their paths seem predetermined, their choices fewer.”

When we broached the subject of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) education in this country, Bolton was quick to correct the terminology.

“It’s actually STEAM. You need to include Arts in the equation. A big part of analytical and scientific excellence derives from taking a creative artistic approach to your work.”

By way of example, he points to the Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT) initiative he has championed, through which teachers are trained in science and astronomy, and students can directly control a working radio telescope to explore the cosmos for themselves.

So what comes after Juno completes its thirty-seven orbits and burns up in the dense Jovian cloud cover? Well, there will be vast amounts of data to analyze and new insights to be gleaned. And Bolton is closely involved with numerous other NASA, JPL, and SWRI space initiatives. He’s still actively supporting the Cassini-Huygens Saturn

mission, while, of course, continuing to pursue his education and outreach work. And the big picture? Bolton talks passionately about recreating a renaissance mindset. He gives countless talks to schools and museums, encouraging children to find what excites them and to set high goals for themselves. Sometimes, though, it doesn’t require a big picture to create interest or inspiration. Sometimes the little things make a difference too, like the custom-made LEGO figurines that are today circling Jupiter aboard the Juno probe (Galileo, Juno, and Jupiter himself).

But how does The Dominion factor into all of this? For Bolton and his two young children it’s a refuge. After living in California for many years, he confesses to having felt a level of uncertainty when he first came to San Antonio. He enjoys the community and finds the people extremely friendly and giving. When he’s not launching probes across the solar system, he golfs, swims, and spends time instilling in his own children the same values and aspirations that he’s worked so hard

“I want children to dream and believe in themselves, to set high goals, and to mix the creative and analytical sides of their brains.”

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to inspire in others around the world. He admits that he perhaps liked it a little better when Leon Springs and the area north of 1604 were still considered far from the city.

But with San Antonio inexorably working its way northward, life in the Dominion is still a quiet and friendly oasis.

So, while the practical impacts of Bolton’s life and work (advances in scientific knowledge and technological progress) are certain to endure, it’s the defining vision that shapes his personal story. Whether molding young minds, setting and meeting ambitious goals, or promoting the

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rebirth of an artistic and scientific renaissance, the distinct feeling you get from talking with the man is one of plenty more yet to come. And as Juno swoops and dives over Jupiter, peering repeatedly through the dense cloud cover, so too Scott Bolton peers into the future and sees a world in which we each discover our personal passion and learn what it means to pursue that discovery for the benefit of ourselves and the rest of mankind.

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WEEKLY GOLF EVENTS Every Member of the family will have the opportunity to participate in fun-filled instruction geared toward the new and novice golfer!

The Futures Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Introduction to all aspects of the game will include etiquette and rules. Join us for Burger Night after play!

Have the family meet up after class for Burger Night at the Club!

Girls, Giggles & GOLF Thursdays 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

A special time for just the ladies to have a fun time learning about golf followed by a 9- or 18-holes of golf for ladies play day!

TGIF Fridays 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Join us for some casual private instruction and additional FUN events on the driving range or practice green!

Prime Rib Night & Happy Hour starting at 6:00 p.m.!

Walk the Line Saturdays 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Join us on the Practice Range or Putting Green for tips on every aspect of your game.

Girls, Giggles and Golf Saturdays 11:00 - 11:45 a.m A special time for just the ladies to have a FUN time learning about golf!

The Futures Saturdays 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

For our Junior Golfers! Introduction to all aspects of the game, will include etiquette and rules.

Family Fun Day Sundays 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Fun golf instruction for the entire family! Tee times will be available on the course after the clinic.

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SEPTEMBER

GOLF EVENTS “NEW” Sunset Stakes Every Friday in September How it Works: Each week we will host a blind draw (A,B,C,D) 9-hole scramble event. Teams will compete and the top finishers each week will be paid out in pro shop credit. In addition, teams will be competing for their chance at the “Powerball Pot”.

“Powerball Pot” Each week there is an additional Team Skins game. If a team gets a skin on a given hole, they will have a chance to draw for the “Powerball Pot”. For example, if a team has a skin on #5, they will have a chance to draw the #5 out of jar with numbers 1-9 in it. If the number is drawn, the team wins the pot. If a different number is drawn then there is not a winner and all “Powerball” monies will roll over to the following week. The pot will be capped at $2000 and once that happens, only previous Sunset Stakes contestants will be able to enter until the pot is won.

Additional Details for Powerball Plot *Open to Golf Members & dependents over 21 *Happy-hour-on-Course drink specials *All men will play the Blue Tees *All women will play the Red Tees *Must have established handicap *Blind draw for teams only (no requests) *Entry Fee: $10 Member Charge for daily shop credit payouts *Entry Fee $5 Cash for “Powerball Pot” paid in Cash *3-Person teams will require 2 drives per player *4-Person teams will require 1 drive per player *Sign up by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays for 5:30 p.m. Shotgun

Couples Event: September Slam 3:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Cost: $30 per Player

SAVE THE DATE! Upcoming Fall Events

Sr. Men’s Club Championship Saturday and Sunday October 1st & 2nd

Ladies Club Championship Wednesday and Thursday October 5th & 6th

Fall Demo Day Dominion Men’s Club Championship Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 16th – 18th More info to follow. Call the Golf Shop at 210-698-1146 to sign up!

Saturday October 29th Tentative Time Frame: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, Cobra, and more…….!

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dominion tennis 105

by David Knaszak, Director of Adult Tennis

105 is a fast pace doubles game where two teams of two to six players compete to 105 points. Originally a drill designed to teach tennis players to be more aggressive by hitting clean and building winners worth more points, 105 has turned into a fun, cardio game which allows all levels to play together on the same court.

Whether you’re new to tennis or a highly skilled player, 105 allows all men and women the chance to compete, get a workout, and have fun. Currently, I run two adult mixed 105 evening clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., as well as adult events.

Ken & Lisa Kingdon and Robbie Keh - our first official 105 champions!

Feeding a game of 105 during a Tuesday “Mixed 105 Night” from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

1st Annual 105 Tournament hosted by Sara White on July 21st

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Charity Spotlight

Left to right: MaryBeth Fisk, Mary Brook,Marti Raba,Sherry McNeil, Tenchita Flores and Kirti Patel.

Art Heals Hearts: The Power of Expression “Encouragement and Inspiration�

An Art Exhibition from September 9, 2016 to January 4, 2017, The Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling, Health

by Sherry McNeil, Chair of Underwriting and Dominion Resident Art Heals Hearts is a celebration of the power of art to facilitate healing, and impact the lives of artists and audiences alike. The event brings exquisite local art to the foreground, with the purpose of captivating our community by the beauty born out of life challenges.

Art Heals Hearts encourages engagement with diverse and unique visual arts, music, and poetry. It inspires people to explore their own creative gifts, find benefit in their own healing journeys, and connect internally and interpersonally, for a strengthened community.

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professional artists, skilled aspiring local talents, and amateur artists who have found art to be life-affirming through challenges. This year, our public exhibition event will be on Friday, September 9, 2016 and will be on display through January 4, 2017. We hope Art Heals Hearts inspires visitors to explore their own creative gifts and find benefit along their journeys.

For more information, please contact me at sherry4594@gmail.com or (210) 698-2116.

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Student Profile

ASHFORD “GAGE” LIPSCOMB

age: 10 SCHOOL: St. George Episcopal School What are three words that someone would use to describe you?

Polite, Kind, Creative

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

I enjoy many sports. I play tennis and golf at The Dominion. I am also a part of the Alamo Fencing Academy, so on Saturdays and one evening a week I practice fencing. At school, I participate in several team sports: soccer in the fall and basketball in the spring. Many of my soccer friends from St. George also play on a year around league at the Jewish Community Center. I am also a part of the St. George Mathlete Team.

Which one accomplishment are you most proud of, and why?

This summer I won the racquet at Dominion Tennis Camp during one of the first weeks! I was happy about winning because I realized the game of Around the World requires plenty of conditioning and strategy!

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Do you have any mentors or people who have deeply influenced who you are? If so, tell us how.

My dad has definitely influenced who I am. He tries to teach me to do new things or to improve at existing skills while being my friend in the process.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and drawing.

What do you enjoy about living in The Dominion?

I have lived in The Dominion my entire life. I like the fact that I have many friends that live close by my house and within the neighborhood. Plus, since the Club is close to the house, my parents and I often play tennis or hit at the driving range before dinner or on the weekends.

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Business Profile

How did you come about opening your own Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery?

I still remember my first taste of a Nothing Bundt Cakes bundlet… when our realtor gave us one when we bought our first house. It was then that I fell in love with Nothing Bundt Cakes, but little did I know that a lemon bundt cake would change our lives.

Tell us about Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a bakery specializing in nostalgic, yet refreshingly modern bundt cakes. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite, the bundt cake, with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8” and 10” bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary, and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small.

What has surprised you most about owning your own bakery?

The excitement about making people happy! It is exciting to know that we are not only a part of our guest’s most important celebrations, but also that we contribute to making their everyday life a bit (or a bite) happier.

What do you find most challenging about owning your own bakery?

I’d say trying to balance family, home, and the bakery. For that reason my kids spend some time in the bakery every day. They are 10 and 7 years old, and they love to help, so I always make sure that we have an age appropriate task for them in the store so they feel proud of our accomplishment as family.

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What’s the best thing to have happened since opening Nothing Bundt Cakes?

On our Grand Opening day there were 85 guests waiting in line, some of them since six in the morning for the store to open at 10:00 a.m. I could not believe it! It was amazing to see all these guests outside, it made us recharge our energy and give our 100% and more.

What do you do enjoy doing when you are not running the bakery?

I’m a runner, although I haven’t run that much lately, but every time I have a chance I love to get out in the neighborhood and run. I also love to spend time with my family; we are always at the park with our dog Charlie and our kids riding their scooters. We recently moved to San Antonio, so we try every weekend to explore this amazing city.

We are in love with San Antonio!

What do you enjoy most about being a resident of The Dominion?

The Neighbors! We have made some amazing friends in The Dominion; they have made us feel welcome and part of this amazing neighborhood. We love how peaceful and secure we feel in here.

Laura & Mariano Gonzalez 11620 Bandera Road, Suite 102 San Antonio, Texas 78250 210-781-4676 nwsanantonio@nothingbundtcakes.com

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Over the past year and a half we have explored lots of new and exciting restaurants in the area.

We’ve gone from oyster bars to Italian restaurants that reminded us of New York, to Japanese for extraordinary sushi. But alas my friends it is time to venture outside the bubble. There are so many great restaurants in Boerne and other surrounding areas of San Antonio that I think it’s time to begin to expand our horizons. Now, I’m no fan of leaving the “bubble”. I love this bubble. It’s a beautiful bubble. But sometimes we have to strap our boots on and go exploring! To begin this journey I’m going to start in Boerne, and look at the little gems…Maybe you’ve been there, maybe you haven’t, but we’re going to take another look, and see what we find! Come with me, it’s going to be fun!!

VALERIA FARM TO TABLE

By Lisa Arcuri, dominion resident Whenever I enter a restaurant, I am immediately engaged by my senses. What do I smell? What do I see? How does it feel? When I ventured outside the bubble of The Dominion and journeyed up the road to Boerne to check out Valeria Farm to Table, I was struck by the warmth of a brick oven fire, the aroma of fresh basil wafting from an enormous planter

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as you enter, and the huge bright smiles of people who clearly love what they do. The smiles on the faces of the hostess, the wait staff, and lastly, but certainly not least Chef Keith Kuhn.

Chef Kuhn started Valeria Farm to Table just over eighteen months ago, after twelve years as a wine importer, (more on that later)

with the simple premise that: He was going to know exactly where the food was coming from, focusing on suppliers and growers that only provide non GMO products… As Chef Kuhn states: “Our overarching goal is to completely avoid any foods containing or derived from GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) including any animal protein fed

from GMO feed.” Chef Kuhn accomplishes these goals by sourcing many of his ingredients directly from his very own family farm. Talk about knowing where your food is coming from! He raises his own livestock, harvests chicken eggs from his chicken coop, grows most of the vegetables and herbs, scratch makes the sourdough bread, pizza dough, and all the sauces! I’ve seriously never been to a restaurant that is this intimate with its products.

And if Chef Kuhn can’t make it himself, you can be sure he has researched, traveled, and tried the product first hand. I mean that’s what comes with being an international wine importer for twelve years prior to opening Valeria. (Told you I’d get back to it…stay tuned still more to come) One benefit of traveling the globe in search of wines is discovering Koroneiki Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Crete. As chef Kuhn explained: “I’ve traveled all over the world, tried olive oil everywhere and this is the best I‘ve ever tasted.” “The Koroneiki tree is recognized as one of the preferred varietals for oil production.” It has grown for more than 3,000 years and is a prolific producer. It’s so special, that it’s the only product they sell retail at the restaurant. $24.00 for a one liter can. With a plate of this olive oil, and some of Chef Kuhn’s scratch made sourdough, is how everyone begins their adventure at Valeria... Chef Kuhn suggests sipping on a 2015 Tenuta Alicante Rose’ from Italy while enjoying this bread and olive oil. (Wine, told you there’d be more) American palettes are not used to starting with a Rose’, but I argue it’s the perfect way to embark with this crisp and refreshing light varietal, not a bit sweet at all, with subtle hints of strawberries and raspberries.

As a first course try the Italian Meatballs, they are made with pork raised on Chef Kuhn’s farm. They are tender and flavorful, covered in an herbaceous marinara, and finished in the oven with a bit of Parmiggiano Reggiano. As a great complement to this spicy sauce, try the Greo 2008 Super Tuscan… (More Wine!)

Next have the seasonal vegetables oven roasted with Chef Kuhn’s very own bacon, and dusted with Sicilian Oregano. I’d tell you exactly which vegetable to have if it wasn’t for the fact that the menu literally changes daily based on what vegetables are at their peak that particular day! He literally goes out in the fields, looks at the vegetables ripening, and chooses what will be on the menu that evening. I mean can you get any fresher than that?

Then there’s the pizza…As I mentioned before, he makes the pizza dough from scratch, and bakes it in the brick oven, of course. Regularly on the menu is the Margarita Pizza, but if he has it, I recommend the Farm Fresh Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza. Guess where the sausage is from?? Yep, his farm…You’re getting good at this!

On to the signature dish, and some other important facts… And of course more wine!

While you’re contemplating what to have as a main course, perhaps have a glass of Martin Ulisse Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo 2013. It’s very smooth and complements most of the main courses well.

If you’re going to Valeria for seafood, go on Thursday, and here’s why…Chef Kuhn sources his seafood from a distributor in Maine! He then overnights the fresh seafood for Thursday delivery, and sells it until he runs out. As we know, it’s not always easy to get fresh seafood here in landlocked San Antonio, so it’s nice to know there’s a place to go when you’re craving it!

But back to the signature dish…Shrimp Valeria. Lightly egg-andflour battered large Gulf Shrimp, then pan sautéed and capped with a Guava and Citrus Beurre Blanc and dusted with finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, heavenly. Also on the menu this past Thursday were the Massachusetts Day Scallops wrapped in prosciutto.

(I’m not even going to insult you by asking, guess where the prosciutto is from?) These packets of goodness were resting on top of zucchini ribbons in the Beurre Blanc sauce…divine!

Finally, ending your meal with Tiramisu made using Mascarpone cheese from Di Stefano Cheeses in California, and pairing it with Quinta Nova CLA Port from Portugal seems like a dream come true.

Hope to see you, my friends and neighbors, venturing out of the bubble soon…PS I’ll be there this Thursday!!

Lisa Arcuri is a native of Long Island New York, and most recently moved to Texas in July of 2014 from the Boston Massachusetts area. Lisa has been cooking her whole life with her mother and grandmothers. Lisa has over twenty years’ experience in food service, catering and as a personal chef. Lisa, her husband John, and their sons, John Philip II and Gregory, live in The Dominion.

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THE RESIDENCE OF KEITH AND KAREN PYRON INTRO BY DIANE SALEK

We are in the midst of a building boom in The Dominion. We will follow Karen and Keith’s home from frame to finish in the Spring of 2017. Watch for updates in future issues of this magazine. Wishing the Pyron’s a satisfying experience as they build their dream home!

Since building a new home is a huge decision, commitment, and a reflection of one’s personality and style as a homeowner, what would you like to share with the reader about your decision to construct this particular design?

We’ve always admired the French country style, but after traveling by train through the French countryside last summer on a family vacation it solidified what we wanted in the design of our home. The cottage style look just feels so quaint and inviting, but is also comfortable and laid back. Our builder is Kevin Fitzgerald of Mattern & Fitzgerald Custom Builders & the architect is Gustavo Arredondo of Design by Gustavo Arredondo.

What are you most anxious to see completed at first, and why?

As the framework goes up, we are excited to see the house layout come together to form our home. We are also looking forward to seeing the exterior stonework with the roof & the other French style elements we have chosen. The landscaping will be fun to select as that seems to be the crowning touch on the design.

WHY DID YOU SELECT THE DOMINION NEIGHBORHOOD FOR YOUR NEW HOME? We are excited to be moving into such a highly rated neighborhood with great amenities in the community and the surrounding area. The club is a big plus for us too.

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Social Group

Dominion Clubs Within The Club Get out and see what your neighborhood has to offer you! by kelly thompson, dominion Member Relations Director 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 Member, while having a great time doing so! A fun event is always planned with music, food, and lots of great friends! This year’s season kicks off with an “Around the World” theme! Supper Club meets every first Thursday of the month – join us and enjoy good times with your fellow-Members!

Women’s Forum – The Women’s Forum is a ladies 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! To join the Forum, contact Diane Fitzgerald at dfitzger@ kcc.com.

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. This Club resumes September 15th and kicks off with the French Revolution and follows up in October with The Age of Napoleon. Everyone is a part of history - join this club and keep your mind sharp and engaged!

Camera Club – Jim and Robin Landers, owners 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.

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Hill Country Women’s 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. DCC membership is not required to join this study.

Men’s Bible Study – The Men’s Bible Study meets year-round every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. 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, groups directed by a professional bridge director, both large and small groups, some open to Club Members and others that are not exclusively for Club Members. 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!

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.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Dominion Country Club. Contact Louan LeDoux at (210) 8548055, Susan Shaked at (210) 744-1200, or Lyn Hicks at (210) 219-9772 for information.

Community Interest

Here We Go!

The 2016 Varsity Football Schedules Football is BIG in Texas – especially high school football!

Luckily for you football fans, that wondrous season is upon us!

It’s time again to proudly sport your school colors and go out to support your local high schools. The TMI Panthers and Clark High School Cougars encourage you to come and sit underneath those nostalgic stadium lights, and cheer on your favorite football player, band member, and cheerleader!

Roosevelt HS September 1 at 7:00 p.m. / Home / Farris Stadium

Lee HS September 9 at 7:30 p.m. / Away / Heroes Stadium

McCollum HS September 16 at 7:30 p.m. / Away / Harlandale Memorial Stadium

Brandeis HS September 22 at 7:00 p.m. / Home / Farris Stadium

Stevens HS September 29 at 7:00 p.m. / Home / Farris Stadium

Jay HS October 6 at 7:00 p.m. / Away / Gustafson Stadium

Warren HS October 21 at 7:30 p.m. / Home / Farris Stadium

O’Connor HS October 28 at 7:00 p.m. / Away / Farris Stadium

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San Marcos Academy of San Marcos September 1 at 7:00 p.m. / Home / TMI-Episcopal HS

Faith Academy of Marble Falls September 9 at 7:30 p.m. / Away / Faith Academy

Brentwood Christian of Austin September 16 at 7:30 p.m. / Home / TMI-Episcopal HS

St. Joseph’s of Victoria September 23 at 7:30 p.m. / Home / TMI-Episcopal HS

St. Dominic Savio Catholic HS of Austin October 7 at 7:00 p.m. / Away / St. Dominic Savio Catholic HS

St. Anthony of San Antonio October 14 at 7:30 p.m. / Home / TMI-Episcopal HS

Hawkins HS of Hawkins October 20 at 7:00 p.m. / Away / Hawkins HS

1st Round of TAPPS Play-offs October 28 Time TBA

2nd Round of TAPPS Play-offs November 4 Time TBA

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Pet of the Month

Meet Six!

I am a Hemingway Cat! So that is what they call my extra toes-ness! I do have extras, as you can see in the picture, and that is why I am named “Six”! These extra toes just make it easier for me to count the ways I will purr and love on my very own human, and that is what I am looking for: my very own family to dazzle with my amazing personality and boundless coolness. I have so much love to give; I will need all my toes to count it!

Six is polydactyl, which means he has extra toes on his feet. Ernest Hemingway, the famous author, had polydactyl cats and considered them to bring good fortune.

To this day, some of the descendants of Hemingway’s cats still live on the Hemingway museum property.

All DAAG cats are fully vetted: spayed/ neutered, tested for FIV and feline leukemia, and current on vaccinations. DAAG is located in the San Antonio, Texas, area, but will transport elsewhere to approved homes. Call Louan for more information about Six. (210) 854-8055 or ledouxlou@aol.com

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Dominion Travels

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by Brian Kenneth Swain, dominion resident

Once you’ve hunted in Zimbabwe and Tanzania, what do you do to top that? If you’re Dominion resident Jim Boles, and you need a break from building houses in The Dominion, you get a group of friends together, place a call to your local adventure guide (Adam Clements Safari Trackers— the same guide who led the Africa trips), and fly to Guatemala to try your hand at billfishing (yeah, I had to ask too—the term billfish refers to large game fish with spears, e.g., marlin and sailfish). In any event, the coast of Guatemala is the place to go, and that’s exactly what Jim, his wife Carlee, and three other local couples did this past April.

The adventure began with a flight into Guatemala City and a short jaunt to the small town of Antigua Guatemala, where they spent the first day touring the R. Dalton coffee bean farm to learn the nuances of growing, harvesting, and roasting Arabica and Robusta beans. The group stayed in San Jose on the Pacific coast for the next three days of the trip, each morning loading up their charter boat (“Decisive,” piloted by Captain Brad Philipps), shoving off, and heading out to sea. Forty-two miles out as it happens, where the water is a thousand feet deep and relatively calm, at least by open ocean standards, thanks to a range of inshore volcanic mountains that break the wind (those volcanic mountains are, in fact, active, providing the visitors with plenty of ominous smoke and booming from the peaks). It’s the perfect habitat for some of the largest sailfish in the world, and by the time the group had spent three days at sea, they had caught and released eighty-five sailfish, two marlin, and two dorados (us landlubbers know them as mahi-mahi). And, yes, even though Jim, Captain Philipps, and crew did release all of the fish they caught, they also

took advantage of the opportunity to whip up a bit of mahi-mahi ceviche right there on the boat. It doesn’t get any fresher than that.

“Best meal I had on the whole trip,” Jim says. “You just filet the dorado, cut it into small medallions, put it into a plastic bag with some lime and onions, and let it set for fifteen minutes.”

If, at this point, you find yourself asking what could be more awesome than spending a few days fishing for one of the largest apex predators in the ocean and making your own ceviche with a group of best friends on a boat forty-two miles out in the open ocean, the answer would have to be donning your mask, snorkel, and fins, and hopping overboard to swim with these amazing animals. Which is precisely what they did, with one thousand feet of water below, blue skies above, and sailfish as their swimming companions.

Oh, and lest you think this was strictly a guy thing, while the wives did their fair share of site seeing, shopping, and being pampered back on land, they made it out on the second day on their own charter and had landed both marlin and sailfish before the guys had barely gotten their hooks baited. So, in the end, a win-win for all concerned. The final two days were spent at Casa de Philipps in Antigua, exploring, shopping, and enjoying the local cuisine. The group enjoyed a tour of the city, learning about the history and culture, and seeing active volcanoes.

It’s a challenging thing leaving an experience like that behind and returning to the real world, with its deadlines, voicemails, and traffic jams, but it certainly makes the everyday a bit more bearable knowing that there are rare and special places like this to escape to when the moment is right and your friends are ready to say yes.

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Area Events MAJESTIC THEATRE www.majesticempire.com Lewis Black September 9 Lewis Black, Grammy Award-winning, stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today.

He executes a brilliant trifecta as a stand-up comedian, actor and author.

The Sound of Music September 13 - 18 The hills are alive! A brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by Jack O’Brien, is coming to you. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.

TOBIN CENTER www.tobincenter.org Duran Duran

September 24 As Colvin & Earle, longtime friends and admirers Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle have united to record their self-titled debut, a true standout in careers already filled with pinnacles and masterpieces. Few things can touch the magic of artists so in tune that they seem to be able to read each other’s minds.

H-E-B Performance Hall September 7 Synth pop poster boys Duran Duran hit the road again this Fall as they support the release of their newest, star-studded album, Paper Gods! The seasoned performers will be busting out the tunes from their critically acclaimed new record, as well as classics from their illustrious career: ‘Rio’, ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’, ‘Girls on Film’… it’s going to be a night for dancing and singing ‘til you drop!

Rodney Carrington: Here Comes The Truth Tour

Renaissance with the Stars

September 30 As Colvin & Earle, longtime friends and admirers Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle have united to record their self-titled debut, a true standout in careers already filled with pinnacles and masterpieces. Few things can touch the magic of artists so in tune that they seem to be able to read each other’s minds.

H-E-B Performance Hall September 10 Bringing forth the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance era, San Antonio becomes a cultural center of entertainment all in one evening. This variety show features top celebrity stars and the best local entertainers to showcase the best of dance andmusic in San Antonio.

Colvin & Earle

KRAFTWERK 3-D Concert H-E-B Performance Hall September 12 The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums.

Carmina Burana H-E-B Performance Hall September 16-18 What do The Simpsons, Rock star Ozzie Osborne, How I Met Your Mother, The Howard Stern Show, Old Spice, Domino’s Pizza, and the San Antonio Symphony’s Opening Night Concert have in common?

They all use music from Carmina Burana, of course!

The opening chorus, “O Fortuna” may be the most frequently heard classical melody after Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”

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Band Against Cancer: The Sarah Cannon Tour with Martina McBride and Friends H-E-B Performance Hall September 21 Band Against Cancer connects people facing cancer with community-based resources and support close to home. The movement is activated through The Sarah Cannon Tour concert series, which is also traveling to Dallas, Austin, Denver and Nashville this year. The performance at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts will feature onsite activations to join the cause and support those fighting cancer, as well as opportunities for cancer patients to share their stories and connect with others fighting in the same journey.

DONOVAN’s Sunshine Superman 50th Anniversary Tour Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater September 22

Steve Solomon MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN THERAPY! Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater September 23-24 Described as “One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac,” you don’t have to be Jewish or Italian to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache!

Off The Charts

Rich Robinson Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater September 25 Last year, Rich Robinson made it official: The Black Crowes, which he and his brother Chris had founded some 20 years earlier, were calling it quits.

H-E-B Performance Hall September 23-24

Parsons Dance H-E-B Performance Hall September 25 Parsons Dance is New York City based modern dance company, internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry that is accessible and enriching to diverse audiences. Founded in 1985 by artistic director David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, Parsons Dance is known for its energized, athletic, ensemble work, and has collaborated with iconic artists across all disciplines including Billy Taylor, Milton Nascimento, Allen Toussaint, William Ivey Long, Donna Karan, Annie Leibovitz, and Alex Katz.

RODNEY CROWELL Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater September 26

Parsons Dance: A sensory-friendly performance H-E-B Performance Hall September 26 The Tobin Center is deeply committed to providing the community with access to professional arts and offering high-quality arts education opportunities dedicated to inspiring and invigorating people of all ages, perspectives, and abilities. The Tobin is pleased to announce that we will begin to offer sensoryfriendly performances designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other cognitive disabilities and sensory sensitivities. While the integrity of the performance remains the same, certain elements are modified in an effort to create a welcoming and inclusive audience experience for families with members on the autism spectrum.

John Sebastian Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater September 27

Penny & Sparrow Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater September 30

Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 H-E-B Performance Hall September 30- Oct 1 Brahms’ second piano concerto, a work of profound depth and unutterable beauty. Soloist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. His Gold Medal triumph at the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, where he won the Gold Medal, brought him worldwide recognition as one of the finest pianists of his generation.

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