LOCAL: Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, 78247, 78232, 78216 September 2015

BLOCK PARTY ON WHEELS

PG.15 North Side food-truck

venue changes focus

Boardwalk on Bulverde has closed on weekends, but still open for special events, private ceremonies

PAGES 9-13 COMMUNITY NEWS HILL COUNTRY VILLAGE

VOL. 3, ISSUE 10

WHAT'S

INSIDE YOUR COMMUNITY

A look at the 2015 season HOLLYWOOD PARK

NORTH CENTRAL

78216 78232 78247

AUG. 24 - SEPT. 28, 2015

BACK TO SCHOOL

2015-16

PG.08 Major

improvements planned for Voigt Center Plans drawn up for Hollywood Park’s $4.7 million recreation project

PG.16 Renovations at Coker

Elementary ahead of schedule

PG.19 Madison High

students training guide dogs Four juniors, one senior raising puppies to one day became companions for sight-challenged

The $15 million project includes improvements ranging from counseling suite to technology overhaul; could be completed by early fall

EAT LOCAL

BUY LOCAL

DEWESE'S

CANDLEWOOD

PG.18

PG.17

TIP TOP CAFE NO. 2 Longtime SA dining spot opens on N.E. Side

MASSAGE CENTER

Relatives join forces to offer one-stop health and wellness service

2

Back to School 39

1 hour Massage

Special Offer with this Coupon

Chiropractic Adjustment

$

Rejuvenation Special

$

99

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

2999 Exam and

FROM THE EDITOR tedwards@localcommunitynews.com

President Harold J. Lees Publisher Gregg Rosenfield Assoc. Publisher Rick Upton Specializing in: Therapeutic Massage Swedish Massage Hot Stone Massage Deep Tissue Massage Chair Massage Prenatal Massage Reiki Massage

210-446-5775 We are passionate to offer the best service and experience to provide relaxation and relief to our clients.

As a family owned business we value our clients and look forward to serving you.

15679 San Pedro Ave., (Hwy 281), San Antonio,TX 78232 (Between Thousand Oaks and Brook Hollow) Village Point Shopping Center, after Discount Tire. www.candlewoodmassage.com *Limit one per person. Consultation and dressing time included in session. Not to be combined with other offers. Special expires 8/5/2015.

Special expires 9/15/2015.

WHERE YOUR KIDS COME FIRST! TVs in treatment areas,WiFi, iPads with Games, Prize Wall, Child-Friendly Atmosphere, Latest Dental Technology,Warm Personalized Care, Laser Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

BACK TO SCHOOL RAFFLE

Cannot be combined with any other offer. This promotion expires on 09/30/2015.

Please make reference to this ad.

Call our office for more details.

ART Creative Director Florence D. Edwards Contributing Photographer Rudy B. Ornelas Contributing Illustrator Jeremiah Teutsch ADVERTISING Advertising Director Jaselle Luna Account Manager Marc Olson Controller Keith Sanders READER SERVICE Mailing Address 4204 Gardendale Ste. 201 SA, TX 78229 Fax Phone (210) 616.9677 (210) 338.8842 Advertising Inquiries molson@localcommunitynews.com Story Ideas tips@salocallowdown.com Website www.salocallowdown.com

Enter for a chance to win lots of cool prizes!

For Happy Pediatric Dentistry patients only. Good for each child in the household. Winners will be randomly picked on each Saturday of the month.

EDITORIAL Executive Editor Thomas Edwards News Staff Collette Orquiz, Bain Serna and Will Wright Contributing Writers Olivier J. Bourgoin, Ron Aaron Eisenberg, Joyce Hotchkiss, Eric Moreno, Eileen Pace, Arthur Schechter and Susan Yerkes

LOCAL Community News publications ON THE CORNER OF 1604 W AND BITTERS RD.

Your Dental Home from Infancy through the Teen Years

Manuel Castillo,DDS Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

210-510-2862 Hablamos Español

www.happypedident.com

Zone 1: 78204, 78205, 78209, 78210, 78212, 78215 Zone 2: 78213, 78230, 78231, 78248, 78249 Zone 4/5: 78109, 78148, 78233, 78239 78108, 78132, 78154, 78266 Zone 6: 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261 For advertising, customer service or editorial, please call us at 210-338-8842 or write to us at: Local Community News 4204 Gardendale Ste. 201 San Antonio, TX 78229 Reproduction in whole or in part without our permission is prohibited, 2015 Helen Publishing, LLC and Local Community News, LLC, all rights reserved.

Show a servant’s heart and volunteer

B

eing involved in local government doesn’t mean you have to run for office or apply for a City Hall job.

There are other ways to serve, including answering a call from your city, county or state to volunteer for a seat on a board, a committee or a commission responsible for government accountability.

Taking an active role by volunteering epitomizes true democracy and the spirt of citizen-led government. Residents who fill these important positions are acting as the eyes and ears of their community by assuming a leadership role and ensuring government flows smoothly.

These unelected positions include seats on planning and zoning commissions, crime control districts, historical districts, animal control, civil service commissions, ethics review boards, arts districts, bond committees, water advisory committees and more.

Local government has the greatest impact on our daily lives — trash pickup, road maintenance, police and fire protection and so on. But government supervisors and city councils can’t do it all, which is why it is so vital for residents to help steer their communities toward excellence.

In most cases, serving in these positions only takes a few hours each month.

Because the new budget cycle for most cities starts Oct. 1, appointments to boards, committees and commissions are being made now.

Service above self is a noble cause.

Those with a servant’s heart should step forward and aid their community.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER: Officials with the North East

Independent School District say Coker Elementary School renovations, which began in 2013, could be done by October — two months ahead of the projected completion date.

The school was built in 1955. See story on page 16. Photos by Rudy B. Ornelas

3

SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM

LOCAL COMMENTARY

Lone Star Rail: the right track?

by SUSAN YERKES

H

ave you driven Interstate 35 to Austin recently?

It’s not a pleasant trip.

From the traffic jam getting out of San Antonio to the traffic jam that usually starts around Kyle and continues into Austin, the 75-mile drive can take three to four hours – and it’s getting worse.

San Antonio and Austin are among the five fastest-growing cities in the country, and the towns along the I-35 corridor are growing, too. With more people come more cars, and more congestion. That’s bad not only in terms of travel time and costs, but in terms of air quality.

Among Texas cities, San Antonio recently ranked second only to Dallas-Fort Worth for high ozone readings. It’s near the tipping point into “non-attainment” under Environmental Protection Agency clean air standards. If the trend isn’t reversed, folks may face annual vehicleemissions tests, more EPA regulations on some businesses and, ironically, less federal money for highway construction.

There’s no quick fix. Soon, however, San Antonio leaders will decide whether to invest in one potential solution – Lone Star Rail.

Lone Star is a proposed regional commuter-rail line to connect key cities along the booming I-35 corridor, from Georgetown in the north to San Antonio in the south. Running along existing Union Pacific Corp. tracks, up to 32 commuter trains would travel the line daily, with daytime and evening services. The trip from downtown Austin to downtown San Antonio would take about 75 minutes, according to current projections. Lone Star’s website notes that fares in similar commuter-rail districts run from $3 to $13 for a oneway trip, depending on how far you go.

There are 16 planned stations along the way so far. San Antonio-area stations are planned at Schertz, Loop 1604, the

San Antonio International Airport, downtown, Port San Antonio and Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the end of the line. With 17 colleges and universities near the route, Lone Star would be a big plus for some 250,000 San Antonio higher-education students.

This has been planned for some years.

Back in 1997, the Legislature approved a rail district from Bexar County to Travis County. Since then, the Lone Star Rail District has been gathering funds. San Antonio, Georgetown, San Marcos, Williamson County, Hays County, the cities of Schertz and New Braunfels and several metro-planning groups have joined the Rail District.

The project got a big boost when Union Pacific agreed to consider building a new, upgraded freight-rail line on San Antonio’s outskirts. That would free up their current line – the one that goes through the heart of San Antonio, currently causing more traffic tie-ups with the long, lumbering freight trains — for Lone Star’s planned commuter service.

There is, of course, a price tag. The rail district already has state and federal funds, but San Antonio, VIA Metropolitan Transit and Bexar County will be responsible for the cost of maintenance and stations in our area. Austin and San Marcos have already committed their share, and New

Braunfels is close to an agreement.

San Antonio’s City Council is considering allocating funds for Lone Star Rail in the new city budget, which will be finalized by September. For the next three years or so the commitment is relatively small – about $500,000 a year, according to rail district chief Ross Milloy. Then it would “stair-step” up as the railroad gathered steam. The challenge now is to figure out how the city will fund its part, whether it’s from tax-increment zones around the new stations, general revenue or other sources.

It seems telling that District 9 Councilman Joe Krier, the former 20year president and CEO of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, has been a champion of Lone Star Rail.

Krier openly opposed the downtown streetcar project.

“People in my district-neighborhood meetings were firmly against streetcar, but they are firmly in favor of Lone Star Rail,” Krier said. “It’s not streetcar, it’s not light rail, and I’m passionate about the potential economic growth, the reduction in traffic jams and the reduction in pollution.”

I love the idea of hopping a Wi-Fi-equipped commuter train to Austin and points between.

What do you think?

Drop a line at syerkes@ salocallowdown.com.

Missing Teeth or Loose Dentures?

FREE

Implant Consultation with 3D Cone Beam

($400 value) *Call for Details

Stone O

E Sonterra B lvd

Dr. Woods Woolwine 155 E. Sonterra Blvd. Suite 205

ak Pkwy

210-341-3222

1604

www.sonterradentalcare.com

Implants with Sedation starting at

$

1495

Call for Details

4

OUR TURN We Welcome Most Insurance Plans All Doctor’s prescriptions accepted 1 Hour Lab • Eye Exam Available Next Door

www.myeconosopticalsatx.com

Views and opinions about your community

Help, not jail for truant kids

A

new state truancy law based on a San Antonio system goes into effect in September, decriminalizing the process and instead trying to address the root causes of skipping school.

We have 4 Locations: 903 E. Bitters #303 • San Antonio, TX 78216 • 210-495-3995 Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

1706 SW Loop 410 #101 San Antonio, TX 78227

1336 SW Military Dr. San Antonio, TX 78221

5275 Walzem Rd. San Antonio, TX 78218

210-673-3995

210-337-3995

210-590-3995

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Looking for an

EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY?

• Personal Injury • Criminal Law DWI Specifically and

Other Cases to Include: Possession, Assault, Theft, etc...

• Civil

To Include: Divorce, Child Custody and Child Support

John Herrick Law Offices 115 E Travis St., Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78205 www.Herrick-law.glfpages.com • 210-455-5225

The measure is a step in the right direction, recognizing that not every social ill can be corrected simply by declaring something illegal.

A closer examination of most truancy violations shows that absenteeism arises from hardship, often in low-income families hit by economic or health issues.

Criminalizing truancy only creates more obstacles for struggling students, an issue recognized by the San Antonio model.

The old system didn’t work, even with the prospect of facing fines up to $500 and going to jail.

According to state figures, in 2014

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 nearly 100,000 Class C failure-to-attendschool misdemeanors were filed.

The previous law also seems draconian.

Kids no older than 12 could face a court appearance for three unexcused absences in four weeks. The statute called for campuses to file misdemeanor charges against pupils who logged more than 10 unexcused absences in six months. Students with unpaid fines could be hauled off to jail when they reached 17, and parents also could face penalties.

The new law heralds a better approach to address student absences.

The statute replaces criminal prosecutions for truancy with civil hearings. In addition, before educators file charges, school districts are called to help identify and alleviate the underlying causes of truancy, which can include homelessness, chronic illness or other needs.

School districts still have the option of sending students with 10 unexcused absences over six months to civil court, where a judge can assess treatment and community service.

Truancy laws shouldn’t penalize kids who want to go to school but can’t when confronted by challenges in life or at home.

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.

5

SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM

HAPPENING LOCAL

Plan your month with our calendar of upcoming events in the community.

OUR GUIDE TO YOUR MONTH

HAPPENING KEY

FITNESS

TECH TUESDAY E-READER CLINIC From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., you can learn how to use the library’s digital offerings – downloadable books (including audio books), magazines and more. Bring your electronic device and get hands-on help in the Meeting Room at the Brook Hollow Branch Library, 530 Heimer Road. The sessions take place every Tuesday in September.

SEPT. 1

PROTECTING OUR RIVERS & STREAMS Erik Gomez with San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department will talk about the link between pet waste and stormwater pollution. The presentation runs from 9 to 11 a.m. near the eastern entrance to Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road. The session is free, but a donation to the Hardberger

SEPT. 5

ART

TALK

OUTDOOR

MUSIC

FOOD

Park Conservancy is appreciated.

BRUSH WEEK Hollywood Park begins its monthly brush pickup.

Residents are asked to have brush at the curb by 7 a.m. on the 14th.

SEPT. 14

NEISD North East Independent School District trustees are scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the NEISD board room, 8961 Tesoro Drive.

SEPT. 14

HAIR-LOSS SEMINAR Kayla Martell, a Miss America finalist in 2011 who lost her hair at an early age, will join hair-loss specialist Rhonda McCarthy at a free seminar addressing treatments for hair loss and ways

SEPT. 15

HAPPENING continues on pg. 06

D

6

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

HAPPENING continues from pg. 05 to keep it from worsening. The program runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Lace Wigs & Unisex Salon, 7400 Blanco Road. It’s free, but reservations are required; call 858-8554 or go to www.TrinityLaceWigs.com.

EVENING AGLOW MEETING San Antonio Evening Aglow International, a Christian “transformational kingdom” group, meets the third Tuesday of each month for fellowship, song and an inspirational message. The gathering starts at 7 p.m. at Anne Marie’s Catering, 12475 Starcrest Drive (at Bitters Road). Everyone is welcome. For more, visit www.aglow.com.

SEPT. 15

RETIRED TEACHERS MEETING North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association holds its monthly meeting at San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 San Pedro Ave. A 9:45 a.m. “meet and greet” will precede the program, which begins at 10:15 a.m. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month during the school year. Members are encouraged to bring friends.

SEPT. 16

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The San Antonio Chapter of the national organization holds its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Lunch costs $25.

RSVPs are required. Call Bob Clark at 402-0871, or email to reservations@sarsat. org by the Monday before the meeting.

The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except July and August.

SEPT. 16

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Baptist HealthLink, 288 W. Bitters Road. One main topic per hour is covered in group discussions, which may be large or small. A syllabus and more information are available at http:// chronicpainsupportsa.wix.com/cpsgsa.

SEPT. 16

SEPT. 17

HILL COUNTRY VILLAGE The City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 116 Aspen Lane.

SEPT. 22

HOLLYWOOD PARK The City Council meets at 7:05 p.m. at City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive.

ROLANDO’S $uper Flooring Warehouse

WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC

WEEKLY SPECIAL

.79

SINGLE PROFESSIONALS SOCIAL-HAPPY HOUR Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for single, mature adults, will host a happy hour and social beginning at 5 p.m. at Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill, in Park Oaks at 16620 U.S. 281 North. SPN typically hosts events and outings at least once a week; for more, visit www.spn-sa.org.

SEPT. 25

OCTOBEERFEAST Boardwalk on Bulverde, 14732 Bulverde Road, will host a fifth OctoBeerFeast featuring German beers along with pet adoptions. A portion of the proceeds benefit the city’s Animal Care Services. The first 500 people get in for free, and pre-sale tickets are $5. No admission for children under 5.

For ticket information, visit octobeerfeast. eventbrite.com. For more on Boardwalk on Bulverde, or to plan event, call 850-4472 or email info@boardwalkonbulverde.com.

OCT 2-4

HEALTH SCREENINGS Hollywood Park residents can get a free health screening from 9 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday at City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive. Fire Department workers will take your pulse and blood pressure, check

ONGOING

your blood sugar and more, and they’ll help you keep track of the results. The screening will be done in the City Council chamber.

FELINE FRIDAYS The Animal Defense League will focus on reducing overpopulation by spaying or neutering 30 owned cats and 30 feral cats every Friday. Animals can be brought in from 7 to 9 a.m., and it’s first come, first served until the 60 slots are filled. Fees range from $35 to $70, and owned cats must have proof of rabies vaccination. The cats will be ready for pickup from 4 to 5 p.m. the same day.

The surgeries are performed at ADL’s hospital, 11215 Iota Drive, just off Nacogdoches Road.

For more, go to adltexas.org and click on Spay/ Neuter Services under Programs & Services.

ONGOING

MORGAN’S WONDERLAND HOSTS SENIORS Let age work in your favor during Senior Fridays at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive. For $8, there are senior activities 11 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Friday. For more, call 495-5888 or visit www.morganswonderland.com.

ONGOING

SUBMITTING EVENTS: Email all

the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tips@localcommunitynews.com.

Dog and Cat Boarding Military Discounts On Boarding Ask About Our New Daycare Packages

7mm Laminat e 4 colors to choo se fro

$

At a special meeting at 7 p.m., the Council will adopt the new budget and tax rate.

m

sq. ft.

Limited quantiti es available

1905 Hormel San Antonio, TX 78219 210-227-3300 1513 2nd St. Unit A Pleasanton, TX 78064 830-569-1877

45

Starting at $

• Spacious, Climate Controlled Runs • Outside 4 Times a Day • Extra Playtime in Field Available • Separate Cattery

staff@fourpawsinntx.com

210-566-PAWS (7297) www.fourpawsinntx.com 8815 FM 1976 @ Toepperwein, Converse, TX 78109

www.rolandossuperflooringwarehouse.com

CARPET • TILE • CERAMIC • WOOD LAMINATE • NATURAL STONE VINYL • TRAVERTINE

A Better Italian Beef or Cheesesteak than WiseGuys?

Fughettaboutit!

DON’T PAY TOO MUCH! Use Our Convenient Layaway Plan

Have it delivered! Order online at: eatoutin.com or call in at: 210.477.3777

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Closed Saturday & Sunday

441 W. Nakoma St. San Antonio, Tx. 78216 • 210.248.9609 wiseguyschicago.com • facebook.com/wiseguyssanantonio Offer expires August 31, 2015 • not valid with other discounts • no cash value • Only 1 coupon per visit

7

SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM

Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.

Open and Opening Soon 1. DEWESE’S TIP TOP CAFE, 13835

Nacogdoches Road, carries on the dining traditions pioneered by the DeWese family when they opened the first location at 2814 Fredericksburg Road in 1938 to serve up “great food and Texas-sized hospitality.”

Just like the first eatery, which is one of the oldest family-owned restaurants in the Lone Star State, the new restaurant features homestyle meals with specials such as chickenfried steak, onion rings, fried shrimp and homemade pies. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more, call 277-8579 or check out tiptopcafe.com. (See story on page 18)

2. CANDLEWOOD MASSAGE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, 15679 U.S. 281 North,

has debuted in the Village Pointe shopping center. The staff specializes in Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, sports massage and a variety of chiropractic services. A grand opening was celebrated July 11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and closed Sunday. For more, call 446-5775 or visit candlewoodmassage. com. (See story on page 17)

3. PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS, 15038 U.S. 281 North, opened in April and buys used sports equipment from people no longer using the item, then resells it at an affordable price.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 455-3951 or check out playitagainsportssanantonio.com.

4. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE,

15301 U.S. 281 North at Brook Hollow Boulevard, has opened its doors to offer complete automotive repair and maintenance, while also providing a shuttle service to and from work or home during repairs. The automotive specialists offer a two-year or 24,000-mile warranty, whichever benefits the customer more.

For more, call 446-3463 or visit locations. cbac.com/hill-country-village/.

IN OTHER NEWS

SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM HAS REINSTATED Stage 1 water restrictions for San Antonio City Council Districts 9 and 1; also Hill Country Village and Hollywood Park are abiding by the rules. Under Stage 1, outdoor watering is allowed only before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. one day a week by a sprinkler or irrigation system. Which day residents are allowed to water is determined by the last number of their street address: 0 or 1 on Monday, 2 or 3 on Tuesday, 4 or

40 Conquering Cancer Years of

LOCAL LOWDOWN Address of local business Name of local business

5 on Wednesday, 6 or 7 on Thursday, and 8 or 9 on Friday. Watering days begin and end at midnight, and overnight watering is not allowed. Watering with a hand-held hose is still allowed any day, at any time.

DISTRICT 9 COUNCILMAN JOE KRIER SAID September will be a very busy month as the city fine-tunes a proposed $2.5 billion budget. “I’ll be a strong advocate for projects and services that we need in District 9 and that are good for our city as a whole,” Krier said in a newsletter. By law, a budget must be in place by Oct. 1. An increase in entry wages for fulltime and part-time city employees has been proposed by City Manager Sheryl Sculley. She recommends raising pay to $13 per hour in the 2016 Fiscal Year budget. The proposed budget also calls for a slight property-tax decrease.

THE ACADEMIC YEAR FOR THE NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RESUMED ON Aug. 24. For a refresher on rules and regulations, or a welcome-packet for new students and families, go to neisd. net/neisdinfo/student_parent_411.html HIDDEN FOREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION HAS REPORTED vandalism in the neighborhood, according to an online post. “Vandalism is any form of defacing someone else’s property; it is not a practical joke,” the post added.

SEVERAL SPOTS ARE OPEN ON CITY BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS THAT AFFECT DISTRICT 9. Councilman Joe Krier is encouraging interested residents to apply.

At press time, spots remained open on the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee, Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee, Building Standards Board, Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee, SA2020 Commission on Education, San Antonio Youth Commission and Small Business Advocacy Committee. For more, call 207-7325 or 207-0955. To fill out an online application from the City Clerk’s Office, visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/ Clerk/Legislative/BoardsCommissions.aspx.

A PORTION OF NACOGDOCHES ROAD IN DISTRICT 10 is receiving signs from the National Park Service to honor its significance as part of the original route of El Camino Real, or King’s Highway, during the time Texas was part of the

LOWDOWN continues on pg. 08

THE Answer for Cancer The Cancer Therapy & Research Center lives right here in San Antonio. For four decades our team of experts has pursued one mission – conquering cancer.

CTRC has a world-class team of physicians focused on helping you and your loved ones find their answer for cancer.

CTRC’s oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and many others work in collaboration to review each diagnosis and make decisions as a team - for every patient.

If you or a loved one is facing cancer, let CTRC be the answer.

Call (210) 450-1000 www.CTRC.net

8

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

LOWDOWN continues from pg. 07 Spanish empire. “The historic markers celebrate the critical role this early route played in the settlement of Texas,” Gallagher said. The road ran from Mexico City to Natchitoches, Louisiana.

THE NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BEGAN DISTRIBUTING letters in July to households with children eligible for benefits, including free and reducedprice meals, based on income guidelines.

NEISD worked with local agencies to identify students who qualify. If members of a household did not receive a letter and feel they should, or would like to decline benefits, call the School Nutrition Office at 356-9113 or email mealapplication@neisd.net SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLOSED THE HOURLY parking garage on July 14 to demolish the 30-year-old facility and make way for a new multi-level public parking and Consolidated Car Rental Facility.

The city broke ground July 28 on the project, which also will house 13 carrental agencies. Motorists will use a temporary lot during construction,

with a free shuttle bus on a rotating schedule of five to eight minutes.

For more or to learn about parking availability, visit sanantonio.gov/SAT/ parking/parkingavailability.aspx SEVERAL POSTAL BOXES HAVE BEEN BURGLARIZED from multi-box units, according to the Central Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association.

Those affected and concerned individuals can pick up their mail at the Thousand Oaks Post Office, located at 15610 Henderson Pass, until the box can be repaired or replaced.

THE HIDDEN FOREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IS UPDATING ITS PET REGISTRY and asking residents to send information on deceased pets, as well as fill out forms for new pets. Forms are available on hiddenforesthoa.com.

THE NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS ANNOUNCED as this year’s Region 20 Outstanding School Board. The Texas Association of School Administrators annual School Board Awards Program recognizes outstanding Texas school boards and their commitment to students and communities.

NOW HIRING

Bus Drivers! ❱ Part Time Hours, Split Shift, Min. 25 Hours Per Week Addittional Optional Hours Available ❱ 5 Paid d Holidayys ❱ Benefi fits - Medical/ fi Dentaal/Vision/ Life & More ❱ TRS Retirement Savings Plan ❱ 100% % of Bus Fleet is Air Con nditioned ❱ Paid Training Provided ❱ Year-Round Driving/ Supplemental Duty tyy Opporttunities ❱ Addittional $12.50/Week for Perfecct Attendance Incentive

STARTING PAY $12.28/HOUR

5 PAID HOLIDAYS GREAT BENEFITS

North East Independent School District Apply at www.NEISD.net or Call 210-356-9229 for more information

VOIGT continues from pg. 01

Park is more than a half-century old

by COLLETTE ORQUIZ

H

OLLYWOOD PARK — Though history-rich Voigt Park can still be used, residents and city officials are looking at ways to renovate and update the aging recreational area as part of a nearly $5 million project.

Mayor Chris Fails said the timing is right to start the work. Because of savings initiatives, the city should spend the money now so costs don’t rise later, he added.

“It’s a project that’s been pushed back over the years and we’re finally going ahead and getting on this and taking care of the project, rather than pushing it down the road again,” Fails said.

The project is in the design phase, which will be overseen by a committee led

by Elliot Gouge that includes councilmen David Neugebauer and Cullen Schwarz.

They held several public meetings to

provide Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects Inc. with input to start drafting a design.

The 3-acre Voigt Park, 701 El Portal Drive, was donated to the city by Erwin Voigt and his family in the 1950s. At one point the Voigts gave donations to build a swimming pool, and in 1971 provided $10,000 to build the Voigt Center. In 1975, they gave $5,000 for tennis courts. A volleyball sand pit and children’s pool are also on the property.

“There is a large emotional attachment to that park with the people here, so that’s one thing we’ve had to take into consideration in the design and layout of the park,” Fails said.

Concerns about the park involve parking, the Voigt Center being too small, acoustics and a local swim team not being able to hold tournaments because the pool only has four lanes, instead of the six required for competitions.

Tanya Cummings, president of the Hollywood Park Humane Society and a member of the Deer Committee, said talk about increasing parking created heated discussions with those who want to preserve natural landscape.

One of the first sketches of the new park showed more parking achieved by removing the tennis courts, but residents did not support the design.

VOIGT continues on pg. 14

A LOOK AT the 2015 season

FOOTBALL KICKOFF Compiled by Will Wright

Alon Family Health Supports All Local Athletes and Their Families!

We are here for all your Back To School Needs and Family Medical Needs!

Come see what makes us Special!

Accepting New Patients, Same Day Appointments!

9 AUGUST 2015

CHURCHILL CHARGERS

DISTRICT: 26-6A COACH: Ron Harris (0-0 in first season at school and overall) LAST YEAR: 8-3; 4-2 district (tied for second) LOWDOWN: Harris, the Chargers’ defensive coordinator, replaces Glenn Hill, who retired after a 34-32 six-season mark at Churchill. This season three offensive and six defensive starters come back, but a host of players will play both sides of the ball. Top returnees include DB-RB D’Andre Reed (74-412 rushing; 25-476 and 8 TDs receiving); DB-WR Devin Faktor (6-100 receiving; 32 tackles, 2 INTs); RB Jordan Cardenas, TE Jacob Groff; LB Cort Jaquess (90 tackles); FS Turner Trcka (35 stops, 2 INTs); LB Michael Jendrzey (34 tackles); LB Dillon Dennis (63 tackles) and LB Stephen West (88 tackles). Others include QB Jordan Billups, who shifts from running back, and DB Alex Simien.

Notable: The Chargers lost to Judson in the 6A-DI bi-district playoffs …

Reed (5-11, 170, Sr.); West (6-0, 195, Sr.) and OL Chance Lytle (6-7, 270, Sr.) were named to all-district teams in 2014 … Churchill opens the season at Clark in the Gucci Bowl on Aug. 27.

MACARTHUR BRAHMAS

DISTRICT: 26-6A COACH: Ben Cook (12-29 in fifth season at school and overall) LAST YEAR: 5-6; 3-3 district (tied for fourth) LOWDOWN: The Brahmas, last season making their first playoff appearance under Cook, return seven offensive starters and five on defense. Leading the offense is QB Josh Jung (6-2, 200, Sr.), who completed 194 of 317 passes for 2,523 yards and 27 TDs last season and has passed for 4,952 career yards and 48 scores. Jung’s top targets are WRs Jeremiah Cura (5-6, 155, Sr.; 44-749, 8 TDs) and Bobby Lepovitz (5-7, 155, Sr.; 40-491, 5 TDs). RB-CB Dai’Jon Williams (5-8, 175, Sr.; 109-673, 7 TDs) will advance the ground game. Top defenders include LB Joey Fiel (5-10, 195, Sr.; 110 tackles, 2 INTs), DB Dwight Riley (101 tackles, 2 sacks) and DL Xavier Bryant (6-2, 230, Sr.; 30 tackles).

Notable: Williams, Lepovitz, Cura and Fiel were 2014 all-district performers …

MacArthur fell to Steele in the first round of the 6A-DII playoffs … The Brahmas’ season-

opener will be at Marshall on Aug. 29.

MADISON MAVERICKS

DISTRICT: 26-6A COACH: Mark Smith (4-6 in second season at school; 122-68-1 in 17th season overall) LAST YEAR: 4-6; 3-3 district (tied for fourth) LOWDOWN: In succeeding legendary coach Jim Streety, Smith hopes to return the Mavericks to playoff glory in 2015 behind a combination of tried and untested players.

RB Nate Davis (5-9, 170, Jr.) rushed for 584 yards and five scores last season, while WR Jaquez Wingfield (5-8, 160, Sr.) caught 10 passes for 150 yards. Other offensive veterans include WR Tevin Burney-Mitchell (5-7, 155, Sr.), OL Adam Antu (5-11, 211, Sr.), and OL Josh Brannan (6-2, 220, Sr.).

Defensive veterans include DB Ajahn Forrester (6-0, 180, Sr.; 83 tackles) and DB Jymlu Young (5-10, 175, Sr.; 2 INTs).

Notable: Madison went deep in its last playoff in 2013, losing to Pearland in the 5A-DI state semifinals … Davis is the team’s lone returning 2014 all-district selection … The Mavericks visit Steele in the season-opener on Aug. 28.

FEAST (FAMILY EDUCATORS ALLIANCE OF SOUTH TEXAS) PATRIOTS

TAIAO 6-MAN-DIVISION I COACH: Michael Dagerath (3613 in fifth season at school) LAST YEAR: 8-3 state finalist LOWDOWN: After losing, 54-50, against Tyler HEAT in the championship, the Patriots return four starters on each side of the ball. They’re led by QB-LB Jeff Dagerath (6-0, 190, Jr.), who passed for 1,558 yards plus 22 touchdowns and rushed for another 14 scores; RB Bryce Benitez (5-6, 145, Jr.), who totaled 1,071 rushing yards and ran for 24 touchdowns; and WR-CB Jacob Benitez (6-0, 150, So.), who amassed 389 passing yards and nine scores. Other top players include WR-CB Greyson Lee (6-2, 160, Jr.), C-DE Syd Sundell (6-1, 185, Sr.), WR Jordan Gobert (5-11, 140, Sr.) and

FOOTBALL continues on pg. 10

Prisiliano Salas Jr., MD Board Certified in Family Medicine

Rolando Perez Jr., MD Board Certified in Family Medicine

(210) 534-2566

www.alonfamilyhealth.com

Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri: 8:30AM - 5 PM Wed: 8:30AM - 1PM Sat-Sun: Closed

Located at the Alon Shopping Center 11503 NW Military Hwy, Ste. 111, San Antonio,TX 78231

New Back To School Bling for Everyone in the Family!

Bling It Life Glitter Vinyl, Thermo & Rhinestones T-Shirts, Screen Printing, Embroidery, and Promotional Products for All Your Needs.

Make your school, team, churches, organizations or family look amazing with Bling!

15062 San Pedro Ave., 281N @ Brookhollow, San Antonio, TX 78232

210-559-4236 Office • 210-269-1789 Cell

www.BlingitLifeSA.com

20% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE.

With this ad. Expires 9/30/2015. Only Faucet Parts #2 Location.

HANDLES • STEMS • CARTRIDGES FAUCET WASHERS • ANYTHING YOU NEED Specializing In Hard To Find Plumbing Repair Parts Come See Why We Are The Best In San Antonio!

210-338-5100

• 11918 PERSUASION

Corner of West Ave. @ West Rhapsody

Blingitlife

FOOTBALL 2015 10 AUGUST 2015 FOOTBALL continues from pg. 09

their 2015 campaign at Taft on Aug. 29.

OL-DE Isaiah Fierros (5-8, 140, Jr.).

Notable: The Patriots open the season against BVCHEA HomeSchool on Aug. 29.

ROOSEVELT ROUGH RIDERS

LEE VOLUNTEERS

DISTRICT: 26-6A COACH: Danny Kloza (12-38 in sixth season at school and overall) LAST YEAR: 4-6; 1-5 district (sixth) LOWDOWN: With seven starters back on both sides of the ball, the Vols are poised for a serious run toward their first playoff berth since 1993. Offensive leader, QB Kyle Fuller, last season completed 216 of 404 passes for 3,138 yards and 30 TDs, while rushing 96 times for 350 yards and two scores. The top receiver returning is Mark Sullivan (40764, 11 TDs); the premier returning rusher is RB Sammy Davis IV (92-547, 9 TDs).

Linebackers anchor Lee’s defense: Nick Lugo (116 tackles, 4 sacks), Frank Barron (124 tackles), and Brett Lamb. Additionally, DB Mohamed Barow (100 tackles, 3 INTs).

Notable: Fuller (6-3, 190, Sr.), Barow (5-7, 160, Sr.) and Lugo (6-1, 208, Sr.) received all-district honors in 2014 … The Vols begin

DISTRICT: 26-6A COACH: Matt Carroll (3-17 in third season at school; 23-49 in eighth season overall) LAST YEAR: 0-10; 0-6 district (seventh) LOWDOWN: The Rough Riders return six starters on offense and eight on defense – mostly underclassmen who received extensive playing time in 2014.

Leading the offense is QB Bryson Carroll (5-9, 170, Jr.), who completed 70 of 163 passes for 878 yards and six TDs, and also rushed 152 times for 953 yards and eight scores. Bolstering the run is RB Josh Morgan (5-9, 160, Jr.), who tallied 602 yards on 112 carries in seven games.

Spearheading the defense is LB Stephon Barclift (6-0, 190, Jr.; 139 tackles, 4 sacks), DB Tyler Tupper (5-7, 152, Sr.; 3 INTs) and DB Johnnie Harper (5-11, 165, Jr.).

Notable: Roosevelt’s last postseason campaign, in 2012, resulted in a second round 5A-DII loss to Steele … Barclift and Harper are returning 2014 all-district players … Roosevelt hosts Warren in its season-opener on Aug. 28.

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WARRIORS

TAPPS 11-MAN DIVISION II-DISTRICT 3 COACH: Bryan Marmion (5-5 in second season at school) LAST YEAR: 5-5; 2-4 district (tied for fourth) LOWDOWN: The Warriors return five offensive and six defensive starters. On offense, QB Ryan Huerta passed for 1,400 yards with 18 scores, and rushed for 110 yards plus a touchdown. His top target could be WR Nick Perez, who had 111 receiving yards and one touchdown last year. LB Keller Pierce (122 stops) is the top returning tackler. Other standouts include OL Troy Gunckel, LB Tony Reese and OL Ray Gutierrez.

Notable: Huerta (5-9, 165, Jr.), Gunckel (6-2, 170, Sr.) and Pierce (6-2, 195, Sr.) received 2014 all-district honors … The Warriors open the season at Austin Savio on Aug. 28.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC BUTTONS TAPPS 11-MAN DIVISION I-DISTRICT 2 Coach: L.D. Green (6-5 in second season at school) LAST YEAR: 6-5; 3-2 district (third) LOWDOWN: Green, a former Trinity

University assistant, led Central Catholic back to the playoffs in his first season after succeeding retiring coach Don Byrd. The Buttons return seven starters each on offense and defense. Top players include DT-TE Roman Perez-Santoyo, WR-CB Eli Banda, RB-LB Tyler Acosta, FB-DE Zach Frey and RB Jimin Suh. Notable: Suh (5-9, 160, Sr.), Frey (5-11, 225, Sr.), Perez-Santoyo (6-4, 235, Sr.) and Acosta (5-6, 165, Sr.) were all-district selections in 2014 … The Buttons host Lanier in the season-opener on Aug. 28.

JOHNSON JAGUARS

DISTRICT: 26-6A COACH: Ron Rittimann (39-38 in eighth season at school and overall) LAST YEAR: 6-5; 4-2 district (tied for second) LOWDOWN: Two years after ascending to the 5A-DII state semifinals, the Jaguars return 10 offensive starters and four on defense. Leading the offense is QB Josh Theissen (5-11, 170, Sr.), who completed 48 of 104 passes for 683 yards and three scores, rushed for 520 yards, plus added another

FOOTBALL continues on pg. 11

2015-2016 Season Magik Adventures Be honest.

Be kind.

Be the best you can be.®

Red

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

October 9-November 8, 2015 This collaboration between The Magik Theatre and Miniature Curiosa, a Jim Henson Grant puppet company, retells the story of Red Riding Hood in a… different…way. Best for ages 7 and up.

March 11-April 17, 2016 Nancy’s disappointed when she doesn’t get the part she wants in a show – can she bring her fancy flair to her new role?

A Charlie Brown Christmas November 20-December 30, 2015 See the classic story about the meaning of Christmas come to life on The Magik Theatre stage!

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

Building Relationships That Last a Lifetime

sa-academy.org PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. Member of the National Association of Independent Schools. SAA admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

January ryy 22-February ryy 28, 2016 Go with James on his amazing journey with fantastic companions inside a huge peach!

Charlotte’s Web April 29-June 11, 2016 “Some pig!” The classic story of a friendship.

La Cinderella July 2-August 6, 2016 Written by Magik Theatre Founder Richard Rosen and set in colonial San Antonio, this is a hilarious musical version of the classic tale.

The Lamentable Life of Captain Hook August 20-September 17, 2016 Find out what happens after Captain Hook is eaten by the crocodile! A fun-filled musical written by Magik Theatre Artistic Director Dave Morgan.

Reservations required – memberships, season passes, and tickets available at

www.magiktheatre.org or 210-227-2751

FOOTBALL 2015 AUGUST 2015 11 FOOTBALL continues from pg. 10 125 receiving. Other offensive stalwarts include RB Mike Morgan (154-756, 5 TDs), RB Braedon Williams (6-1, 190, Sr.), TE-DE Drake Flores (6-4, 210, Sr.; 15-151), WR Hunter Trinidad (5-10, 150, Sr.; 6-139, 1 TD) and WR-DB Dylan Pouncy (6-0, 155, Jr.; 24-392, 2 TDs), with OL Brennan Joles (6-2, 220, Sr.) clearing the way. DE Stevin Fields (6-2, 240, Sr.; 54 tackles, 9 sacks) and DT Matt Espinosa (5-11, 225, Sr.) anchor the D-line, while P Santiago Macias (6-3, 200, Sr.; 38.3-yard average) and K Zach Elder (5-10, 190, Jr.; 11 FGs) contribute for kicks.

Notable: Joles, Pouncy, Fields and Espinosa are returning 2014 all-district performers … The Jaguars defeated Clemens before losing a rematch with Brandeis in the second round of the 6A-DII playoffs – which should add flavor to their season-opener at Brandeis on Aug. 28.

REAGAN RATTLERS

DISTRICT: 26-6A COACH: David Wetzel (95-39 in 13th season at school; 144-68 in 19th season overall) LAST YEAR: 12-2 DI state quarterfinalist;

6-0 district champion LOWDOWN: The Rattlers return five starters on each side of the ball. QB Kellen Mond (62, 190, Jr.) who had more than 3,000 yards total offense last season leads the offense.

Other top returnees include RB-WR Skyler Wetzel (5-9, 185, Sr.), OL Derek Kerstetter (6-4, 285, Jr.) and OL Joe Latronico (6-4, 295, Sr.). Leading the defense is LB Patton Williams (6-0, 205, Sr.), DE Jonathan Cox (6-4, 220, Jr.), DT Brooks Roy (6-1, 210, Sr.) and DB Vince Hunter (5-9, 180, Sr.).

Notable: Mond, Wetzel, Hunter and Roy were named to 2014 all-district teams … Reagan defeated Smithson Valley, Stevens and Los Fresnos before falling, 34-24, to Judson in the 6A-DI regional final … The Rattlers open the season entertaining O’Connor on Aug. 28.

ALAMO HEIGHTS MULES

DISTRICT: 27-5A COACH: Mike Norment (27-10 in fourth season at school and overall) LAST YEAR: 9-3; 7-1 district runner-up LOWDOWN: The Mules return five offensive

FOOTBALL continues on pg. 12

TRY 1 CLASS FREE!

NO LONG TERM CONTRACTS Our unique TRAIN DIFFERENT approach differentiates us from the pack and transcends the common fitness practices.

UFC GYM delivers innovative effective programs. TRAIN DIFFERENT by fusing together the multi-disciplined approach of mixed martial arts with state-of-the-art equipment & elite coaching, supported by a motivating community of fitness enthusiasts. Programs are offered for all ages & fitness levels, inviting adults and youth to challenge themselves while building STRENGTH, COURAGE & DISCIPLINE.

210-812-2378

15032 San Pedro Ave. SATX 78232 • (In the HEB Shopping Ctr.)

Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 6am - 11pm Friday 6am - 9pm Sat. & Sun. 8am - 4pm

St. Mark’s Preschool ENROLLING FOR 2015-2016

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks @ Hwy 281

SINCE 1980

• Ages 18 months – 5 years • 9am – 2pm Mon – Thurs • 9am – Noon Friday

Call To Visit Our Classrooms

210-494-9282

FOOTBALL 2015 12 AUGUST 2015 FOOTBALL continues from pg. 11

season at New Braunfels on Aug. 28.

and defensive starters each from last year. The leading candidate to replace departed QB Dalton Banks – two-time 27-5A MVP who last year completed 182 of 296 passes for 2,399 yards and 28 TDs before heading to Cornell University – is senior Jack Woodland. The top returning rusher is RB Deryl Reynolds (5-9, 150, Jr.; 109-590, 6 TDs). OT Benji Cohen (6-2, 230, Sr.), who last year graded 90 percent with 17 pancakes, is joined on the line by OL Duncan Bartlett (6-4, 270, Sr.). DT Stone Tarver (6-2, 270, Sr.; 101 tackles, including 4 tackles for loss), DT Brandon Peterson (6-3, 250, Jr.; 23 tackles) and DB Holden Daum (5-11, 180, Jr.), who grabbed three interceptions last year, lead the defense.

Notable: In 2014, Cohen and Reynolds were named 27-5A’s top offensive lineman and offensive newcomer, respectively … Other returning all-district players include Bartlett and Tarver … Heights defeated Harlandale, but lost to Austin LBJ in the second round of the 5ADI playoffs … The Mules open the

UNIVERSAL CITY RANDOLPH RO-HAWKS

DISTRICT: 13-3A COACH: Pete Wesp (111-105 in 22nd season at school and overall) LAST YEAR: 4-6; 3-2 district (third) LOWDOWN: This year’s Ro-Hawks will be led by OL-DL Cody Kuhl and DB Eddie Lopez, though more on the team will become available in the weeks leading up to the 2015 season.

Notable: Kuhl was a 2014 firstteam all-district pick on offense and defense; Lopez was another all-district selection … Randolph opens the season against Poth on Aug. 28.

COLE COUGARS

DISTRICT: 13-3A COACH: Tim Duncan (40-61 in 11th season at school and overall) LAST YEAR: 5-5; 1-4 district (tied for fifth) LOWDOWN: Thirteen starters return – seven

FOOTBALL continues on pg. 13

Help Your Athlete Play Hard & Keep Their Teeth!

Summer is here and it’s time to kick off High School Football Season. Mouth guards are an important part of contact sports and orthodontic treatment can complicate matters. A mouth guard is a piece of soft plastic shaped to fit inside the mouth, protecting the lips, cheeks, tongue, teeth and jaw when they are hit by a large object like a ball, elbow, head or helmet. We have found that Invisalign® is a great choice for orthodontic treatment for athletes as it is much easier to keep the mouth clean and avoid impact injuries that can occur with metal brackets. Dr. Rust was in the very first group of general dentist trained to provide Invisalign® invisible braces over 15 years ago. Invisalign® is a series of clear aligners that you change every 2 weeks. There are no pokey wires or brackets. The aligners can be removed for sporting events and/or for practice so there is no interference with athletic mouth guards and no discomfort trying to wear a mouth guard over metal brackets.

There are 3 main types of mouth guards. The stock mouth guard is the least expensive at about $2 and come in three sizes: small, medium and large.

A semi-custom fit can be made using a “boil and bite” mouth guard. Hot water is used to soften the plastic then you bite into the guard, molding it to the teeth. This type of mouth guard sells for between $5 and $15 and offers very good protection. A dentist or orthodontist makes the best fitting mouth guards. This kind of mouth guard is the most expensive of the three, costing between $35 and $65. No one type of mouth guard is recognized as providing more protection. The most important thing is to play it safe. Any mouth guard is better than none. Keeping the mouth guard clean and sanitized is very important to your overall oral health. Soaking it in a denture cleaner like efferdent or a vinegar and water solution, equal parts, works well to keep a mouth guard clean and bacteria free.

Call our office 210-499-4746

if you have any questions about Invisalign® Orthodontic treatment for your athlete and good luck this season!

FOOTBALL 2015 AUGUST 2015 13 FOOTBALL continues from pg. 12 on offense and six on defense – led by QB Tyrell Dunlap (5-9, 160, Jr.), who passed for 111 yards and rushed for 814 more and nine scores in 2014. RB Jacquez Harris (5-7, 165, So.) amassed 203 yards as a freshman. SE-TE-DB Darien Williams caught seven passes for 177 yards and a score and snared four interceptions on defense. OL Jonah Masters (6-4, 290, Sr.) and OL Jacob Caldera (5-9, 235, Sr.) will provide blocking. DEs Tyler Mamere (5-11, 215, Sr.; 41 tackles) and James Moore (5-9, 160, Jr.), plus LB Josh Kelly, lead the defense.

Notable: Mamere, Masters and Caldera earned 2014 all-district mentions … The Cougars host Lytle to open the season on Aug. 28.

ANTONIAN APACHES

TAPPS 11-MAN DIVISION I-DISTRICT 2 COACH: Van Fuschak (33-12 in fifth season at school; 149111-1 in 24th year overall) LAST YEAR: 10-2 state semifinalist; 5-0 district champion

LOWDOWN: The Apaches return five offensive and three defensive starters.

RB-LB Daniel Rosenfeld is one of the area’s top rushers, amassing 2,000-plus yards with 27 TDs in 2014, and more than 1,900 yards in 2013. DT-DE Connor Chappell, who had 62 tackles last year will lead the defense. Other top players include WR Matthew Tabet, FB-LB Isaac Holguin, FB-LB Kyle Cantu, C-DT Paul Andrade and WR-FS Ryan Leiper.

Notable: Antonian is favored to win the district and advance far in the playoffs … Rosenfeld (5-9, 190, Sr.), Leiper (6-1, 170, Sr.), Andrade (6-1, 230, Sr.), Tabet (5-6, 150, Sr.) and Cantu 5-10, 180, Sr.) were named to 2014 all-district teams … The Apaches open the season at Jefferson on Aug. 28.

Sources include: Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine; Texas High School Coaches Association; Texas Sports Writers Association; University Interscholastic League; MaxPreps; The Athletics Department; Texas High School Helmet Project; area newspapers; Texas High School Football History and local coaching staff.

MISSION COLLISION center

FREE Estimates HASSLE-FREE Claims Handling LIFE-TIME Paint Performance Guarantee ARRANGEMENTS Towing & Car Rentals CONVENIENT Drop-off & Pick-up

ALL MAKES & MODELS

A GREEN BODY SHOP: Evironmentally safe waterborne automotive paint system — because we care!

$100 OFF

Insurance Deductible

*With any repair of $1,500 or more. Valid only at Mission Mitsubishi.

May not be combined with any other offer. Please present coupon when service order is written. Expires Expires9/30/2015 5/31/15.

$4,500 Down Payment

Cash for Junker Coupon on any NEW Mitsubishi.

Trade

Negative Equity

*Valid only at Mission Mitsubishi. Visit dealership for the complete details.

9800 San Pedro North of Loop 410

(210) 342-2886

14

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

VOIGT continues from pg. 08 “The whole point of a park is to have green space, not asphalt,” Cummings said.

DHR Architects was chosen because the firm is the most qualified, Fails said.

Gabriel Durand-Hollis, the principal at DHR Architects, is mayor of Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park’s neighbor.

Durand-Hollis said he was thrilled when the firm was selected.

“I’m very interested about what happens in my neighborhood,” he added.

The city has set a $4.7 million budget for the project, with partial funding from park and property taxes, as well as a bond the city could float later this year. Officials said the design should be finalized by Nov. 3, and if all goes well, bids will be sought at the beginning of 2016, with construction starting that year and ending in 2017.

The price could fluctuate depending on how many extras the city wants, officials added.

“We’re not gold-plating it. We’re being very careful with the money, but at the same time trying to make it durable so they don’t have to spend a lot of money in maintenance over the next 20 to 30 years,” Durand-Hollis said.

He added it’s one of the more expensive parks his firm has worked on.

“There’s a lot to go into that 3 acres,” said Sarah O’Rourke, the project manager and web designer at DHR Architects.

“It’s very compact and dense.”

“We had about 16 to 20 hours of public input, so we can honestly say this is based on what we heard the citizens asking for,” Durand-Hollis added.

Fails said the committee is weighing recommendations from both established residents and newcomers, while also trying to anticipate future needs.

“Right now, Hollywood Park is going through a change. For years, Hollywood Park has had one of the highest average ages of any community in Bexar County,” Fails said. “We want to make sure that

VOIGT CENTER IMPROVEMENTS • New kitchen and enlarged restrooms • New entry foyer and library/storage area • Covered deck and outdoor plaza • Improved acoustics and audio visual equipment

POOL IMPROVEMENTS • Six-lane pool w/ beach entry and enlarged deck • New 3,600-square-foot pool pavilion w/ restrooms, pump/storage and snack bar • Three-season splash pad

PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Multi-age shaded playgrounds • Basketball/multisport court • Sand volleyball court • Resurfaced tennis courts • Multiple covered picnic areas • Open lawn/play areas • New site lighting • Landscape and irrigation • Butterfly garden • Walking trails • Repaved parking lot SOURCE: Hollywood Park

we’re giving not just the residents we have now, but the residents that we hope to come in the future... what they want.”

The little things that need fixing will have the biggest impact, the mayor added.

In the new design, the pool will have a sloping entry, six lanes and a connection to the children’s pool. The tennis courts are scheduled to be resurfaced, ageappropriate playgrounds are coming and the parking lot will be repaved.

The Voigt Center will also be much larger, with more amenities.

Since the park is at a dead end, it also leaves plenty of space on the street for residents to park.

There will be some inconvenience to residents because of the Donella Drive renovations happening at the same time.

“We’re going to have our largest park project ever undertaken going on with the largest road project we’ve had in 10 years at the same time, but it’s time for us to take care of the needs of our community,” Fails said.

Voigt Park is getting a makeover, including two new playgrounds to replace the existing facility (above) to be more age appropriate. One section will be for ages 2 to 5 and the other 5 to 12. Photo by Collette Orquiz

REAL. LOCAL. SAVINGS. See how much you could save on car insurance today.

J.R. WIlliams | 210-658-6268 | 3126 Pat Booker Road | Universal City

Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. Homeowners coverage is written through non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Boat and PWC coverages are written through Seaworthy Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and through other non-affiliated insurance companies, and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2014. © 2014 GEICO.

SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM

15

Delicious food has a new home in san antonio –

asado seafood & Grill

Asado Seafood & Grill offers some of the best seafood in town.

From delectable dishes such as Lobster Tail to Tequila Cilantro Shrimp and Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon, we’re sure to please your palate.

Buy one entree, get one FREE! SECOND ENTREE MUST BE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE.

Likened by fans to a friendly neighborhood gathering, the 5th Annual Food Truck Throwdown at Boardwalk on Bulverde attracted a record crowd eager to sample the treats offered by 12 vendors. Photo by Collette Orquiz

BOARDWALK continues from pg. 01

Not just a place to eat but ‘a block party’

by COLLETTE ORQUIZ

B

oardwalk on Bulverde — said to be the city’s first family and pet-friendly mobile food-truck park — is changing its business model.

Now closed on weekends, it is still open to host public and private events and even weddings or other special occasions.

Boardwalk on Bulverde debuted in December 2011 and is located at 14732 Bulverde Road. It’s operated by Cruising Kitchens, a custom food-truck builder located next door to the property.

“We love having events. We’re doing it because we love focusing on them,” said Haley Rose Alvarez, the multimedia marketing manager for the Boardwalk on

S T O N E

O A K

Bulverde and Cruising Kitchens. “We’re going to be offering something that pretty much no one does right now.”

The shift from weekend access to more catered events took place July 24.

From July 24 to July 26, the site hosted the 5th Annual Food Truck Throwdown in which visitors voted for their favorite truck out of 12. Patrons also enjoyed live music, wine and beer, and activities geared for families.

“It seems more like a block party than just a place to eat,” said Priscilla Elizondo, a first-timer during the Food Truck Throwdown. “It’s close to home, offers a variety and makes me feel a little more connected to the neighborhood.”

Originally created to house and showcase new food trucks built by Cruising Kitchens and Boardwalk owner Cameron Davies and his crew, the site became a way to introduce food trucks to San Antonio “in the right way,” said Josh Davies, manager of Boardwalk on Bulverde.

“It was more for a community purpose, and for people to get used to food trucks, not your typical roach-coach, but high-end

BOARDWALK continues on pg. 16

(Excluding alcohol beverages, not valid with any other offers or major holidays, some restrictions may apply) Show this ad to your server when placing order.

Offer expires Sept. 30, 2015.

Zone 3

611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78216 (LOCATED INSIDE THE HILTON SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT)

(210) 377-4653

G

www.opentable.com/asado-seafood-grill

JOHN THE GREEK RESTAURANT

BELLY DANCING EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

$

1

OFF

LUNCH

Offer expires 9/30/2015

$

2

OFF

DINNER Offer expires 9/30/2015

SPECIALIZING IN TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE MADE FRESH EVERYDAY. 16602 San Pedro @Thousand Oaks Mon.- Thurs. 11-8, Fri. and Sat. 11-9 • Closed Sunday

210-403-0565

Franklin Park Stone Oak offers the best in assisted living and memory care in a setting of independence, comfort and security. We encourage a social environment through activities, games, dining and exercise. Call us to learn more about our care choices.

Located just north of Loop 1604, we are convenient to Stone Oak medical facilities, movie theaters, churches, shopping and restaurants.

mention this ad to receive one month’s free rent.* offer expires october 31, 2015.

(210)483-9999

www.franklinpark.org / stone-oak Proud supporters of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s *offer applies to assisted living apartments only.

License #104834

21802 encino commons, san antonio tx 78259 (on the east side of hwy 281, between evans road & tpc parkway )

16

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

COKER continues from pg. 01

New furniture in the reception area at Coker Elementary School and other improved amenities are part of a $15 million renovation project at the campus. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

Students will soon be greeted by renovated campus

by RON AARON EISENBERG

T

here’s good news for students, parents and staff at Coker Elementary School, where a massive reconstruction project could finish well ahead of a projected December completion date.

WHISKY, , S K A E T S E TC. WE’VE BEEN FAMOUS FOR STEAKS AND WHISKY FOR 36 YEARS. WE STILL ARE, BUT WE’VE ADDED SOME OPTIONS LIKE FRESH FISH, CRISP SALADS AND SCRUMPTIOUS SANDWICHES, PLUS A WINE LIST YOU WON’T BELIEVE.

COME TASTE THE “ETC.” SIDE OF JOSEPHINE ST. FOR YOURSELF.

400 EAST JOSEPHINE STREET @ 281 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215

JOSEPHINESTREET.COM

Most of the work at the school, 302 Heimer Road, wrapped up in August. The final renovations should be finished in October. Officials earlier had said the more than $15 million project, which started in 2013, would be completed in December.

The expansion —funded by a 2011 bond referendum — is needed to accommodate projected growth in the school’s attendance zone, officials said.

“We are excited and pleased with the progress of this project,” said Larry Pearce, NEISD’s senior director of construction management.

Coker holds a special place in the hearts of North East Independent School District employees. It opened in 1955.

On Aug. 3, the delivery and setting up of furniture, pictures and equipment started, and teachers visited the campus

BOARDWALK continues from pg. 15 kitchens,” Davies said. “Our pride is actually doing these events and showing off some of the work we’ve done.”

Cruising Kitchens has made many popular trucks such as Ain’t Ya Momma’s Pies and Treats on Streets.

The company also also constructs mobile offices, trailers and carts; and some of the trucks have been shipped overseas to Dubai and Kuwait.

“The environment of food trucks (is) ever-evolving. You never know what to expect. Restaurants tend to offer the same atmosphere and can become bland,” Elizondo said.

During the past five years, Boardwalk on Bulverde’s laid-

Aug. 10 to see the improvements.

Because of the renovations, the 10 temporary portable classrooms will be gone, replaced by 18 newly constructed classrooms, district officials said.

In addition, the project added covered walkways and sidewalks, a new library and multimedia center, an administration building, a new nurses’ clinic, computer lab and a teacher resource area.

Educators and parents are hailing a 5,500-square-foot counseling suite renovation as long overdue.

The building project includes construction of a two-story addition, renovations within the existing campus facilities, expansion of the campus central plant capacity and site infrastructure, officials said.

Additional work involves demolition, erosion-control installation and maintenance, drilled-pier suspended foundation, concrete forming and placement, structural steel fabrication and erection, masonry, waterproofing, insulation, roofing, millwork, carpentry,

doors, frames and hardware, resilient and resinous flooring, ceramic tile, drywall, ceilings, painting, toilet partitions and accessories, window treatments, visual display boards, sound, audio/ visual, intercom, wireless clocks, access control, intrusion detection and structured cabling systems.

Other work involves mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, elevator systems, drainage, utilities, hardscape, asphalt paving and landscape and irrigation work.

Separate covered drop-off/pickup areas for parents and school buses, an added safety feature missing from the old campus design, is also part of the package, staff said.

The school is one of 48 elementaries in the district. More than 860 students attend Coker from preschool through fifth grade, with a 16-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.

In addition to standard statewide class curriculum, Coker offers gifted and talented classes. Special education and adult education programs are available, too.

back atmosphere has made it not only a place to enjoy mom-andpop culinary arts, but turned it into a destination for the whole family, Cameron Davies said.

“We’ve set the standard for the quality of food that we want here ... The city took a liking to it, and now it’s just grown, and grown, and grown,” Cameron Davies said.

“We obviously love food trucks, that’s what we’re about, that’s what we do, and so our park is strictly about food trucks,” Alvarez said.

The next event is OctoBeerFeast Oct. 2-4, featuring German beers and pet adoptions. For more, call 850-4472 or email info@ boardwalkonbulverde.com.

OUR PRIDE IS ACTUALLY DOING THESE EVENTS AND SHOWING OFF SOME OF THE WORK WE’VE DONE. HALEY ROSE ALVAREZ, BOARDWALK ON BULVERDE MARKETING MANAGER

JimBo's Slice of Heaven, a mobile food truck featuring items such as the We Three Cheese, was one of 12 wheeled eateries at Boardwalk on Bulverde's 5th Annual Food Truck Throwdown. Photo by Collette Orquiz

17

SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM

BUY LOCAL Learn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area

Family-owned business aims to be one-stop shop for pain relief

by ERIC MORENO

T

he goal of Candlewood Massage Health and Wellness is to be the proverbial one-stop shop for pain and stress relief.

The family-owned business, run by brothers Rojelio Solano and Gabino Solano and his wife, Carol, opened earlier this year at 15679 U.S. 281 North in the Village Pointe shopping center.

“Candlewood is a combination of things, really,” Gabino Solano said. “We do offer massage services, chiropractic services, and also under Dr. (Rojelio) Solano’s care, we do offer pain and injury rehabilitation as well. We realized in

health care that there were gaps where it was difficult for a person to go to one facility and get a variety of treatments.”

With that model in mind, Candlewood specializes in a wide range of treatments such as Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages and myofascial releases.

On the chiropractic side, adjustments and treatment plans are offered for autoaccident injuries, lower-back pain, sports injuries, workers’ compensation and more.

“We really want to treat our patients the best way we can,” Rojelio Solano said. “As an example, a person will come in for a massage and they might say they have some lower-back pain.”

He added, “Our massage therapist will take a look at them and if they think it is anything more than a basic injury, they will

suggest that I take a look at them. And, when patients come to see me, they’re injured and I will do the adjustments, but a lot of times I will recommend that they can benefit from some soft-tissue (massage) work.”

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Candlewood Massage Health and Wellness offers massage services, including areas where couples can be treated (bottom left), chiropractic services, and pain and injury rehabilitation. Photos

by Collette Orquiz

CANDLEWOOD MASSAGE HEALTH AND WELLNESS 15679 U.S. 281 North For more, call 446-5775 or visit www.candlewoodmassage.com

EXCELLENT PHYSICIANS See your Primary Care Physician at every visit

EXPERIENCE

C OM P LETE H E ALT H CAR E

AFFILIATED SPECIALISTS So you don’t have to search

CONVENIENT SERVICES & LOCATIONS Labs, Tests, Transportation, Health & Wellness Activities, and more

WITH MCCI MEDICAL CENTERS LOCATIONS IN SAN ANTONIO AND CORPUS CHRISTI

CALL US TODAY

1.855.450.6224

Call Claudia to schedule a private tour of your nearest location.

We can also send you an information package with all our services.

keeping you healthy

For more info visit us on the web at —

www.mccigroup.com

18

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

EAT LOCAL

Dewese's Tip Top Cafe has opened a second location on Nacogdoches Road, but still offers traditional favorites such as the chickenfried steak, onion rings and lemon meringue pie. Photo

by Collette Orquiz

Learn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks

Legendary SA restaurant comes to Northeast Side

by OLIVIER J. BOURGOIN

D

eWese’s Tip Top Café, a San Antonio dining destination since 1938, has expanded with a second location on the Northeast Side.

The original Tip Top, which current owner Linda DeWese’s grandparents Winny and Pappy DeWese opened in 1938 on Fredericksburg Road, is one of the oldest independently owned restaurants in the Lone Star State.

Café No. 2 at 13835 Nacogdoches Road will continue the tradition of serving home-style comfort food, said DeWese, the third-generation owner.

The second Tip Top is in the Northeast Corridor Improvement Partnership, a City Council District 10 initiative in which businesses and government

work together to promote growth.

Tried-and-true menu staples that have endeared the Tip Top Café to generations of patrons include fried shrimp, chicken-fried steak, onion rings and the hot roast pork featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, DriveIns and Dives” on the Food Network.

Since 2008, several new items have joined the menu, including marinated pork roast, the beef enchilada plate, roast pork chalupas and the Tampiqueña steak with cheese enchilada. The popular chicken-fried chicken is only available on weekends.

The restaurant had humble beginnings, DeWese said.

“My grandfather was an electrician by trade. He and my grandma moved here from Dallas during the Great Depression, to find work. He started working at a Weber’s Root Beer stand before taking over a small hamburger joint, which eventually led him to opening the Tip Top Sandwich

Shop,” DeWese said. “The place burned to the ground within the first couple of years and it was rebuilt in 1940. In 1981, my dad (Ancel DeWese), wanted to retire and he asked me to take over. At the time, I was working as a (certified public accountant). I thought about it and I asked for more pay. He said yes, so I took it.”

After her father died, DeWese and her mother, Bernice, worked together.

Recently, new business partners have joined the team and want to open more cafés.

The Nacogdoches Road restaurant is larger than the original, with plenty

Changing Lives One Smile At A Time! $45.00 New Patient Special

$90.00 New Patient Special

Offer includes comprehensive examination, oral cancer screening, x-rays, intra-oral diagnostic photos. ($280.00 value)

Offer includes comprehensive examination, oral cancer screening, x-rays, intra-oral diagnostic photos, routine cleaning and consultation. ($378.00 value)

of parking and room inside for 100 diners in the main dining room and another 50 in a party room. The cafe now accepts credit cards.

Hint: The pies fly off the shelves pretty fast, so order desserts such as the chocolate ice-box pie the same time you place your food order.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

DEWESE'S TIP TOP CAFE NO. 2 13835 Nacogdoches Road For more, call 277-8579

Bernard Rust, DDS, MAGD

Only new dental patients are eligible for these offers. Coupons can only be used for non-insured procedures due to insurance regulations. Coupons have no cash value and must be used at time of service only.

· Cosmetic Dentistry · Invisalign® · Sedation Dentistry · Cleanings · Non-Surgical Gum Treatment · Crown & Bridge · Implant Placement & Restoration · Full Mouth Rehabilitation CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

210-499-4746

A dental practice devoted to RESTORING and ENHANCING the natural beauty of your smile.

13341 San Pedro Ave. at Bitters San Antonio, TX 78216

www.bernardrust.com

19

SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM MADISON continues from pg. 01

More volunteers sought for the canine program

by COLLETTE ORQUIZ

T

hey’ve reared rabbits, pigs and goats, but this time, a handful of students in the Agriscience Magnet Program at Madison High School have a different goal — raising puppies to be the eyes of someone without sight.

Five young Labrador retrievers recently flew more than 1,500 miles from San Rafael, California, to San Antonio to begin their early training in the Guide Dogs for the Blind program under the tutelage of the high schoolers.

“We’re pretty excited. It’s not traditional, and we’re one of the first large schools in the state of Texas to have this many dogs,” said Janell McMullan, a veterinary application teacher in AMP. She also spearheaded the campus GDB program.

The students will raise the puppies and teach them basic commands for the next few months. Then the dogs return to California for more intensive training to help the sight-challenged.

Wearing tiny green vests, the puppies were greeted with open arms and by smiling faces early this summer, as students Katie Hunt, Marina Orillane, Amantha CochranHoward, Kayleigh Mungia and Estrella Closner received their dogs — Noni, Naples, Navy, Norton and Nautica, respectively.

The students include four juniors and one senior, ranging from 15 to 17 years old.

The puppies came free of charge, and veterinary care is also at no cost.

The new trainers are responsible for the dogs’ food and shelter, but will have opportunities to conduct fundraisers during the school year to cover costs.

“These kids are going to be amazing puppy raisers and they’re going to get a lot out of this emotionally,” said Sandi Alsworth, the GDB community field representative from California.

McMullan said she was contacted several months ago by Barbara Chandler, a co-leader at the local chapter of GDB, who felt the school’s program was a good fit.

“Programs like this are important because without them, then people who need help in their everyday life wouldn’t be able to do things that we do,” Hunt said.

Students at AMP traditionally raise livestock, but after a rigorous application process, four letters of recommendation

TOP: Teacher and Guide Dogs for the Blind supervisor Janell McMullan (left) visits with students Kayleigh Mungia, Estrella Closner, Katie Hunt, Amantha CochranHoward and Marina Orillane, who are cradling the Labrador retriever puppies they will train to help the sight-challenged.

LEFT: Orrilane and Cochran-Howard get to know their dogs Navy and Naples, respectively. Photos by Collette Orquiz

PROGRAMS LIKE THIS ARE IMPORTANT BECAUSE WITHOUT THEM, THEN PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO DO THINGS THAT WE DO. KATIE HUNT, MADISON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

and interviews, the five girls made the cut for the GDB training program. Attendance, grades and disciplinary history also were checked, plus the students had to have taken either small-animal management or veterinary science courses.

Once those hurdles were cleared, they received a home visit from Alsworth to complete the process.

“I raised a goat my freshman year, but that’s completely different, because you don’t train a goat how to sit and stay,” Orillane said.

Between small howls, barks and yawns, the puppies became acquainted with their new caretakers, and training started almost immediately.

“It’s pretty much 24/7. It’s like having a new baby in their home — it’s a 24-hour job, seven-day-a-week job,” Alsworth said. “You can’t just put these puppies on a shelf and walk away.”

For the next 15 to 18 weeks, the pups will be trained by the students in basic socialization and obedience.

“It was pretty amazing to see all

the stuff that they’re going to have to do with them, but it’s basic,” McMullan said. “They’re not going to teach them wonderful tricks, (just) sit, stay, wait.

They’ll teach them to walk on the leash, (and) teach them to be well-behaved.”

Guide dogs learn specific commands so a person with sight limitations can trust the dog. They are taught not to lick and told “that’s enough” instead of “no.”

The group will get together on a weekly basis, and meet with Alsworth once a month.

After their session in San Antonio is complete, the puppies will be flown back to California to begin more intensive training. When the canines graduate from the program, the students will be invited to come out and present their dogs to the visually impaired recipients.

“I’m really excited for this. I think that this is going to be such an amazing opportunity,” Orillane said.

McMullan has high hopes for the participants, including having the dogs potty-trained by the first weeks of school.

Guide Dogs for the Blind is always looking for puppy raisers. Alsworth said those who are interested can go to guidedogs.com for more information.

“What they’re providing for the vision-impaired partner one day is just unfathomable,” Alsworth said.

Now Serving Beer and Wine

Buy 1 Entree,

14357 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, Tx 78216

210-492-1415

Get 2nd at Half Price

Equal or lesser price. Excludes lunch & weekend specials. Dine-in only. Expires 9/30/15

www.valentinossa.com

20% OFF

WITH MENTION OF THIS AD

Boutique Women’s apparel, accessories, gifts, home goods and more!

Clearance Items Up To 50% Off

*

*Some restrictions apply

210-408-1040 | 16350 BLANCO RD #129

*****ECR WSS Postal Customer Prsrt Std US Postage Paid Permit 6450 San Antonio TX

Our philosophy is straightforward.

Devote a highly-skilled neurological team, backed by dedicated staff using the latest technological advancements and treatment programs. Then give them the goal to find the best possible solutions to improve the lives of their patients. It’s that simple.

The Texas Neurosciences Institute at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of world-class neuroscience services in the state, while providing the highest quality care in the safest environment possible. In fact, according to the National Research Corporation, San Antonians prefer Methodist Healthcare for their neurology care over any other hospital in the region. Patients from all over the world come to us for specialized care and treatments, such as:

Working as a collaborative team, our physicians handle every neurological problem their patients encounter, and provide a higher level of expertise.

We think you’ll agree.

TEXAS NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE 1139 E. SONTERRA BLVD. 210-587-9524

23046_MHS_MSOH_LOCAL_Sept_2015_back_cover_ad_v1.indd 1

8/13/15 6:18 PM

COMMUNITY NEWS

To better understand the specialties we bring to patients, go to www.TexasNeurosciences.com

4204 GARDENDALE STE. 201 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

• Spinal canal explorations • Lumbar fusions • Kyphoplasty • Minimally invasive spinal surgery • Skull base surgery • Neuromodulation