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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DOMINION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

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HIgh End of Tradition

Fine art in a small town

English CHARM

A dominion home with cozy English nuances

The Dominion HISTORY CLUB

Trying something New 5 new things to try in 2015

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

JANUARY 2015

Dr. Ben Elizondo has always kept his family first, so when it came time to get back into full-time medicine, Ben found a way to keep them both balanced

COVER 36

WELCOME 14

GOLF 44

THE CLUB

SOCIAL GROUP 48

CALENDAR 16 CLUB HAPPENINGS 18 HOA HAPPENINGS 20

The History Club

Club Dining 24

Student spotlight 54 HOME TOUR 58

FROM THE HOA 26

Annie and Bob Simunekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dominion home shows off its cozy English nuances.

STAFF PROFILE 28

CHARITY 68

This issue we talk with HOA General Manager, Rob McDaniel.

ART 30

CTRC Council does its part in the fight against cancer.

Community Interest 72

Academic Art demands large prices in a small town.

Reevaluate your bucket list and check out the 5 NEW things to try in 2015.

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Welcome TO

the Dominion Magazine Dear Reader,

Jeff Lewis, Chairman Dominion Homeowners Association

It is amazing that another year has f lown by and it was a great year for The Dominion HOA. We had many successful neighborhood events with attendance at record levels. We launched this magazine to better communicate with residents and have had a very positive response. We continue to work to make the magazine even better by welcoming suggestions from many of you. We hosted a successful Parade of Homes event, have completed many landscape and irrigation improvements, and had approximately 60 new homes constructed in 2014. Additionally, we have welcomed 130 new residents into our community. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful HOA Staff: Rob McDaniel, Julie Rincon, Lisa Fratangelo, Kellye Fralinger, Sonia Matthews and Nitzia Montanez. They work tirelessly to serve the needs of our community and make my job so much easier and fun. I would also like to thank the many volunteers who participate on The Board of Directors as well as the committees. They generously give their time to the benefit of us all. Speaking of volunteers, we always need more. We are currently in need of people to work on the various committees as well as The Board. If you have any interest in serving, let me know at lewisjeffreya@gmail.com. I will be glad to discuss your interests and match you up with a committee or walk you through The Board election process, as well as the time commitment expected for serving. On behalf of The Board, I wish you a Happy New Year.

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History Club 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Start the New Year with a new topic: The Cold War. Keep your mind sharp and engaged and join History Club!

Women’s Forum Luncheon 11:30 a.m. International speaker Jennifer Webb talks about the magic of attitude, how to use it to create fresh energy, successful habits and the power to reach your highest potential! Fun, interactive and magical!

Birthday Happy Hour/New Member Mixer 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Celebrate the January Birthday Babies with 1/2 priced cocktails, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a delicious birthday cake, large enough to share with everyone! The Club’s newest Members have been invited as well, so join us to extend a warm welcome to the Club!

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The Dominion Rotary Club 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This international service group meets at The Dominion every Tuesday

Women’s Bible Study 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The ladies get together every Wednesday, in the Wine Room. Stop by this week!

Men's Bible Study 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. This group meets every Thursday in the Piano Lounge. Stop by this week!

Burger Night in the Grille 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Delicious, cooked to order and just $5! Treat the family, invite friends! RSVP to 210-698-3364

Pasta Night in the Grille 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Gourmet and cooked to order! Enjoy with salad and bread for only $14.95 per person, 12 and over. KIDS 4-11 EAT FREE! RSVP to 210-698-3364

Friday Night Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Kick off the weekend with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and 1/2 priced cocktails with your fellow Dominion Members and Guests!

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DOMINION CountryClub Happenings

Dominion Supper Club Holiday Program

The Supper Club’s annual Holiday Program included Christmas caroling, a lavish holiday buffet and Helen Coronado reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas!

Elf Louise Tennis Tournament The Elf Louise Tournament is an annual Dominion Tennis favorite! The ladies provide many toys for the Elf Louise charity and a lot of fun is had by all!

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DW F H o l i d a y Bazaar

DW F H o l i d a y Luncheon The Ladies of the Forum enjoyed a lovely holiday luncheon, entertained by the very talented Clark High School Show Choir. We thank Traci Lewis for arranging this wonderful treat!

Member Holiday Pa rt y

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the Season for holiday parties!Â The annual Member Holiday Party was a festive affair and the perfect time to catch up with many old and new friends!

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HOA Happenings

Annual Turkey Chase 5k/10k The annual Turkey Chase 5k/10k run/ walk was well attended by more than 450 racers. Kicking off the morning was a 1 mile fun run for children of all ages. The smiles on their faces helped start Thanksgiving day with a positive and grateful attitude.

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HOA B o n f i r e The annual Bonfire was a night to remember! With over 800 residents and guests in attendance, the evening was filled with beautiful weather, great live music, laughter and of course, fire! The children enjoyed face painting, bounce slides, popcorn, sno-cones and cotton candy.

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Wine Dinners & Menu Creation BY Chef Jay Nash

The food and beverage department of The Dominion Country Club offers many different events for members throughout the year, with one of the most popular being wine dinners. An offering of multiple food courses, paired with specifically chosen wines, is the basis for a fabulous evening with members and guests. Several months prior to the event, the planning has already begun in cooperation with a wine vendor to choose a winery and their best offerings.

so please consider your nose. Aroma accounts for the majority of flavor perception, so giving the wine a good sniff is the first start. The aroma helps identify flavors of the wine we are familiar with such as certain fruits and vegetables. Menu ingredients that match are chosen at this point. For example, I may choose dry cherries if there is an aroma and taste of cherry from the wine. Next I consider matching the flavor intensity. Food and wine flavor intensity

Experimentation is the fun part of menu creation and finding what works, what works well, and what turns into a wow can be exciting. Once the wines are chosen, the menu planning begins with the serving order of the wines. We have all heard of serving white with fish and poultry and red with meats as a general rule. I like to view it as more of a guideline than a rule, with the simple understanding to always serve lightest to fullest throughout the evening. As far as pairing with food, there is a lot more involved to ensure a pleasurable experience. The first thing I consider when pairing food is flavor. I know it seems obvious but there is more than meets the eye, 24

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range dramatically, and a poor choice at this step may lead to an unpleasant experience. The rule of thumb here is simple: match delicate with delicate and big flavor food with powerful wines. A full flavored Chardonnay may overpower a light fish, but pair well with a roasted item such as veal or pork. At this point I will choose the main ingredient of a dish, considering seasonality, theme of the event and course progression. After deciding what I would like to serve, I question how I would like to serve it. Choosing a cooking technique

to match the wine can be important. You can easily see how a slow braised beef item differs greatly in taste and texture to that of a high heat, grilled beef cut. I also like to consider the five tastes of the palate: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and fat. Matching specific taste is not always the answer. I try to remember “don’t kill the wine.” An overly sweet dish may cause a sweet wine to seem tart and a sour dish, such as a simple salad and vinaigrette, may cause a wine to seem flat and flavorless. In general, salty foods go well with acidic wines, such as smoked salmon and a Sauvignon Blanc. Salty and bitter may also reduce the perception of bitter from tannins in wine, as with serving olives with young red varieties. Fat also may lessen the intensity of tannins, which is often the case for serving cheeses to coat the palate. Experimentation is the fun part of menu creation and finding what works, what works well and what turns into a wow can be exciting. There are a few rules I try not to break or bend very much. Some ingredients may have a burning or numbing affect to the palate, so I have found it best to avoid them. Some of these include raw garlic, horseradish, mustards and chilies. In some cases, a little may be too much and destroy a good dish and a fabulous wine. I hope I have given some insight into the basics of wine pairing and maybe passed on a trick or two for home. There is one rule I suggest to always follow. Use wine and food you like! If you don’t like Cabernet, you won’t like it no matter what food you pair it with. At The Dominion Country Club we strive to create an excellent experience for members attending wine dinners and tastings. See you at the next one!

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HOA

Development in The Dominion

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By Rob McDaniel

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The Dominion is a 30-year-old community with both old and new infrastructure. The Dominion HOA, through its Board of Directors, committees and management, endeavors to maintain and manage its assets in a superior manner in keeping with the vision of 3334 Board, striving to heep it the premier community in San Antonio. The Dominion is a Planned Unit Development, or PUD, which includes significant property (about 1,500 acres) inside and outside the gates. The PUD includes the golf course, the Commons and future development along the I-10 corridor and behind Leon Springs. Development in the PUD is reviewed and approved by The Dominion HOA through The Board of Directors and more directly by both the Development Committee and Architectural Control Committee. The HOA commissions and updates long term plans with engineers, such as Pape Dawson, to assess the condition of infrastructure, including streets, buildings and walls, to keep our assets in good repair and in superior condition. This effort is more closely managed and monitored by the HOA Development Committee, who advises The Board on when and where to use Reserve Funds for infrastructure maintenance. Road Projects Most recent road projects include milling and resurfacing Eton Green Circle in The Cloisters in 2014 and replacing Dominion Drive the previous year. the HOA also treated several sections of road throughout the community with micro seal as a test to see how well this application prolongs the life of the streets. Early next year the HOA plans to resurface the remaining section of Dominion Drive in between the two intersections of Westcourt, near the Gardens neighborhood. This area was not resurfaced initially due to SAWSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan to install a water pump station on Dominion Drive, which required some trenching

and street cuts. the HOA has plans to apply crack sealing in various sections of older road throughout the community next year. New Neighborhoods Aside from road development, there has also been the addition of totally new streets and neighborhoods in both the north and south ends of the community. In the north, The Bluffs neighborhood was created in 2013 and the first homes now near completion. A local and respected builder, Sitterle Homes, as well as other custom builders, has plans to build garden style homes in The Bluffs along with several custom builders. On the south end of The Dominion, two new neighborhoods were added: Avila and Alturas. These neighborhoods are intended for custom homes on lots up to 5 acres in size. There is additional undeveloped land near both the south and north gates. The HOA is working with the developer for Dominion Hills on plans to add 150 town homes and a few custom estate homes. This developer is also building a few zero-lot line homes to fill existing lots in the former Independence Village neighborhood. Retail and Commercial Embrey Partners is currently constructing a 320-unit luxury apartment complex called Grand at The Dominion, scheduled for opening in early 2015. The complex is located just behind the Grill at Leon Springs. In front of this complex is a planned strip of new retail shops. Development Financial Impact With all of the new development comes the construction of many new homes. At any given time, there may be as many as 75 homes under construction in The Dominion, and we plan for 50 to 75 additional homes each year. New lots and homes result in new revenue for the HOA in the form of additional assessments, as well as development fees

and construction fees. Developers build new infrastructure but repair and replacement of infrastructure is paid for out of Reserve Funds. This is but a brief overview of matters related to development in The Dominion. the HOA, through The Board, committees and staff, spends much time and many resources to ensure that new development is in keeping with The Dominion standards and helps maintain The Dominion as the premier neighborhood in San Antonio.

DEVELOPMENT Committee The Development Committee was formed by The Board of Directors, with the purpose and responsibility to advise and assist The Board in overseeing and approving all new development of common infrastructure, and the associated covenants and restrictions within The Dominion Planned Unit Development (PUD) as well as ongoing maintenance for all DHOA infrastructure. The Committee works on the development of a set of supplemental covenants and restrictions for the development of residential and commercial tracts of land within The Dominion PUD that promotes and protects the quality ambience and lifestyle of The Dominion. Development also involves the encouragement of good development of surrounding properties, even if they are outside of their area of control. The duties of the Committee are to review and recommend to the HOA Board all new Declarations of Protective Covenants for all new developments within The Dominion PUD. They review and recommend to the HOA Board any proposed modifications to existing Declarations of Protective Covenants for tracts of land within The Dominion PUD. The Committee reviews and works with developers on plan submissions for site plan review, street layout, parking, walls/ fencing, perimeter security considerations, lighting, monuments, street signs, overall construction material, drainage/culverts, water basins, etc. They involve the Landscape Committee as appropriate in this process. The Development Committee reviews all work in new developments for compliance with the Protective Covenants and ACC building requirements, prior to recommending acceptance of new infrastructure into the HOA. They also assist HOA management in the development of a punch list of work items to be completed to satisfy all outstanding work items from the review process. The group reviews all requests for zoning changes and makes any recommendations to the HOA Board as appropriate. The Committee makes recommendations for the level of assessment fees for tracts of land within the PUD that are commercial and assessed under the non-uniform provisions of the PUD Umbrella covenants. They develop the rationale for that assessment in consideration of the use of HOA common infrastructure and make recommendations to the HOA Board. They participate in certain common infrastructure projects that need oversight and direction. The reengineering of SAWSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hydraulic water delivery infrastructure for increased fire hydrant water capacity is an example of such a project. They also provide oversight of any major maintenance projects involving infrastructure assets.

The Committee oversees the development of input to the Capital Reserve Budget for all common infrastructure maintenance such as streets, monuments, bridges, street lights, guard houses, HOA facility, etc. In addition, they recommend and assist management in the selection of qualified experts to assist in the development and management of these maintenance projects. The group identifies any deficiencies that exist related to the common infrastructure assets and advises the HOA management with its recommendations. They provide input into and utilize The Dominion HOA Strategic Plan as a guide and useful resource in the considerations of the Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objectives and decisions. The Development Committee works with city government officials, other neighborhood associations, developers, city planners and others to influence development outside the Dominion PUD boundaries. Hopefully their influence regarding zoning, site development, landscaping, lighting, parking, EMS and Fire, TXDoT, SAWS and Interstate 10W Hill Country Corridor Covenants will enhance the quality of life, ambience and safety/security of The Dominion. The Committee also provides additional services as specifically requested by The Board. The Development Committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30am.

UPCOMING HOA EVENTS Landscape Committee Meeting Thursday, January 8 at 8:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Outreach Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 13 at 8:30 a.m.

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

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

Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m.

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

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Manager Specialist and served 4 years in the Marine Corp Reserves. Family: I have a Maltipoo named Maximo. How did you get into your field? I started my career working in public recreation with the City of Irving and then had the good fortune to be the Recreation Director for The Woodlands, Texas. I went on to work in the corporate world as General Manager for several Del Webb (active adult) communities in both Florida and Texas, most recently at Sun City Texas near Georgetown. Just prior to coming to The Dominion, I owned a property management company in Austin. How long have you been with The Dominion? 3 years What is your favorite aspect about working at The Dominion? The community is full of many interesting and genuinely nice people and genuinely nice people AND I love being associated with the premier community in San Antonio. What has been your greatest challenge in your business? Not taking complaints personally. The job requires me to enforce rules and maintain order in the community and that often requires informing residents of what they can and cannot do.

Rob McDaniel

STAFF PROFILE

TITLE: HOA General Manager Hometown: My father was in the Air Force, so our family moved around… I was born in Puerto Rico and lived in a few places, including Germany, Arizona and Washington, but I spent much of my youth in scenic Bryan, Texas. Education: Bachelors of Science from Texas A&M University with a degree in Recreation Administration. I am also a Certified Manager of Community Associations, Association

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What has been your most rewarding experience in your business? I have had the good fortune of planning and establishing several wonderful communities. What are your hobbies and interests? I like to play tennis and ride mountain bikes. I used to ride a Harley and had the opportunity to ride through much of Texas and Southwest USA. I rode to Antigua, Guatemala through Mexico and back about 4 years ago. I have also participated in almost any activity that involves being in the air temporarily (e.g., hang gliding, skydiving, bungee jumping and flying). I feel blessed to still be healthy and able bodied. Favorite quote and why? “I prayed for twenty years, but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.” -Frederick Douglas I am a fairly adventurous and action-oriented person, having visited over 70 countries. I believe God gives us opportunities, means and choices, but it is up to us to make dreams reality.

The High End of

Tradition Academic Art demands large prices in a small town. BY Gabriel Diego Delgado

lthough San Antonio’s art community is incongruously incomparable to the worldly attractions of the Austin, Houston and Dallas art markets, there still is a competitive level of skill, expertise and know-how exhibited in and around the surrounding San Antonio and Hill Country galleries. Sure, the McNay Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art and the Witte are known to show priceless artistic treasures, but now is the time to recognize some of the acclaimed artists who can be seen in our local galleries. And yes, the various guilds, clubs, art associations, memberships, schools and the like have and are producing a nice, eloquently eclectic array of artistic talent for this region, but it is necessary to draw a spotlight on several artists who stand out from the crowd. Believe it or not, there are living artists who have passed through the gates of the surrounding San Antonio metros, including Boerne, who have extraordinary success stories making their art sought after and sometimes pricing their work into the hundreds of thousands. Five artists whose artwork have been consistently collected, laying claim to coveted national and international art market recognitions are: Atlanta-based and national Photo-Realist painter, Thomas Arvid; Chinese born Canadian artist, Xiao Song Jiang; local Boerne Western artist, Jay Hester; San Antonio 2014 Artist of the Year, Seth Camm; and Boerne resident, Internationally recognized Master Engraver and Printmaker, Weldon E. Lister Jr. All of their artworks demonstrate a dedicated craftsmanship that reflects in their individual genres, and can be found and purchased locally. Each artist revels in a very traditional genre that is grounded in form, technique and historical importance, illustrating that the double 30

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blinder buzz of the Contemporary art market is only unidirectional. The art auction sales of contemporary work is a bubble ready to burst, directing us to appreciate the non-inflated sustainability of traditional artwork by local, living artists that might demand a higher dollar. Atlanta-based and internationally recognized artist, Thomas Arvid paints in a photo-realist aesthetic. Larger than life wine bottles, corks and other bar accoutrements can be seen in his signature downward still-life perspectives. Self-taught Arvid has mastered the classic prose of realistic still life approaches, giving the audience a grander view of his bottles, labels and corks via an artistic Sommelier. Now designing signature wine labels with his own images, and working with vineyards in Sonoma and Napa Valley, Arvid has found a way to incorporate two distinct worlds into one. Confirmed are rumors that there is a four to five year waiting list on original oil commissions. Prices on originals range from $120,000 to $150,000. Limited edition giclee prints of his work can be seen at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, in addition to Boerne Wine Company and J.R. Mooney Galleries. Boerne’s own Jay Hester closed his own gallery, Highland House in 2013, leaving behind the administrative duties of day-to-day business and giving him the freedom to continue to explore creative outlets for his own work. Considered one of the “Godfathers” of the Boerne art community, Hester has helped usher in many arts organizations that make up the backbone of the sleepy town’s artistic flair. A Western painter of traditional imagery ranging from lawmen, horses, cattle, Native Americans and other attributes of cowboy nostalgia, Hester revives the stoic personalities of a time long ago. The mystic ways of the Native shaman, the rolling thunderstorm of the Texas plains and the

Work by Weldon E. Lister Jr

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Jay Hester: Branding

dusty dog-eat-dog world of western gun slinging can all be seen in his work. With an exhibition history that documents a wide variety of national art conventions and fairs from Santa Fe to San Antonio, Hester’s legacy can also be seen in his resume as represented by Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden. The gallery’s website proudly states, “Jay has produced commissioned paintings for Texas Tech University and Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, the Zaragosa Theater at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, USAA as well as many other public collections. His monumental bronze sculptures grace The Woodlands, near Houston, Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, and Boerne’s Veteran’s Park. ‘Lasting Friendship’, in Fredericksburg’s Marktplatz, is represented by three heroic size figures depicting the treaty signing between the Comanche Indians and the German settlers and was unveiled on the 150th anniversary of the city.” These regional accomplishments mixed with national inclusion have amassed to raise his stature, giving reason for price points higher than most artists residing in Boerne, Texas. Hester’s paintings have reached in the $20,000 to $25,000 price range. Canada-based but Chinese born, Xiao Song Jiang paints miniature masterpieces of impressionistic expressiveness. He specializes in imagery ranging from the urban cityscapes of many European metropolitans to water and boats to impressionistic landscapes. As winner 32

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of the 2013 Oil Painters of America Gold Ribbon award for his seascape titled “Tide,” Jiang saw a sudden increase in international artistic academic circles as well as the U.S. Art Market. Jiang started his formal education with a Bachelors of Fine Art from the Chinese Academy of Art (formerly the Zhejiang Art Academy). He also lectured at the Wuhan Construction College, and then continued in his own academics at the provincial Hubei Art Academy. Jiang has received numerous awards with artworks displayed at international art exhibitions in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Singapore. He also had the honor of having artworks acquisitioned into the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) and three artworks at the Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum. Other recognitions include articles about his work in Southwest Art Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, Art of the West Magazine and others. With inclusion in such esteemed collections and decorated with numerous artistic accolades, Jiang’s small scale paintings demand attention, investigation and appreciation, and are priced upwards of $3,000 to $4,000 for his miniatures under 8” x 10”, and his market for his small 18” x 24” can still reach into the $15,000 price range. Seth Camm, winner of the coveted San Antonio Artist of the Year Award for 2014, draws from the traditional masters like Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Trained at the Pennsylvania Academy (PAFA) and mentored by international sensation

Jay Hester: Last of a Legend

Jay Hester with Mitchell Cadet

Odd Nerdrum in Norway, Camm paints impressionistic portraits of society’s downtrodden and melancholy still lifes, mixing in edible assortments in an otherwise curiously mundane gestalt. Having had gallery representation for several years in San Antonio, Camm has pushed the limits of portraiture by including the personal stories of his subjects and bringing to light the social taboos of depression, drug addiction, homelessness and domestic violence. The Noyes Museum of Art in Oceanville, New Jersey has exhibited a large collection of the homeless series. He is a painter that evokes the artistic attributes of artists and artisans from long ago to help him forge his way through contemporary issues using centuries-old techniques. With chiaroscuro, (Italian for the play of light and dark) Seth works through illusionistic shading, defining the illusion of volume. His soft shadows, deep contrasts and vibrant hues add a signature timeless aesthetic in the world of contemporary art. Seth’s artistic genre, craft, technique and dedication elevates him to a status reserved for master painters. Often seen

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In essence, with the talent pool of local and regional artists and artisans, there are underappreciated and hidden gems in the Boerne area. as a resident artist at the Bijou Theater in San Antonio and the Haven for Hope Homeless Center, Camm’s perseverance to tell a story is anchored by due diligence, getting to know his subjects and listening to their stories. Also a portrait painter of houses, Camm strives to capture the personality of the homeowner by painting an impressionistic architectural landscape of custom homes. In a Monet-esque fashion, Camm delves into atmospheric light and relies on traditional impressionistic aesthetics to create modern masterpieces with contemporary concerns. Seth Camm’s awards include: The Jimmy C. Lueders Painting Prize, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Fellowship Best of Show Award, Thomas Eakins Memorial

Prize, The Robert Carlen Memorial Endowment Prize, Louis and Estelle Pearson Memorial Prize, The J. Henry Schiedt Memorial Travel Scholarship and many others. With the recent San Antonio Art League recognition and museum exhibitions, Camm’s artwork is currently holding a strong market value with house commissions ranging into the $10,000 to $20,000 range. Internationally renowned artisan Weldon E. Lister Jr. of Boerne, Texas straddles two distinctively different genres of art: the art of firearm/ knife and jewelry engraving and the fine art realm of printmaking. Lister is recognized as one of the top 44 living engravers by C. Roger Bleile in American Engravers – The 21st Century. A third-generation engraver, Weldon has been spotlighted in publications ranging from Texas Monthly to Gun Digest. His engravings on timeless firearms have gained him an expected notoriety. Using techniques ranging from hand and chisel to Lost Wax castings, Lister’s signature aesthetic borders on ultra-baroque; mixing in concise art deco embellishments. Lister is a member of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America and the American Pistolsmiths Guild. Esteemed notables include a beginning

apprenticeship at the age of 17, having studied in the Grand Masters engraving program in Kansas, having been awarded the prestigious Howard Dove Award and designed work for President George W. Bush. Archived catalog auction results reveal some of Lister’s guns have auctioned around $35,000. Select engraved bracelets and jewelry available through the artist’s studio in Boerne are valued at $4,500. However, now Lister is creating limited edition intaglio prints of metal engraved printer’s plates. Images of hand-engraved firearms are available in sets of 50. Each plate showcases the talent that would be reserved for real firearms, but as the artist expands his horizons, client bases and techniques, new mediums are explored to reach a new visual aesthetic. The intaglio plates are engraved with the same precision as the guns, knives, and jewelry but have the ability to be cherished by several collectors- not just one. In essence, with the talent pool of local and regional artists and artisans, there are underappreciated and hidden gems in the Boerne area. Although the aforementioned are only five artists whose artwork garners higher prices, many more artists are out there to discover. Sometimes that is half the fun – learning about artists that have international and national acclaim and acquiring their work for your own collection; a treasure that will be valued for years to come. However, keep in mind other San Antonio/ Boerne, Texas living artists whose artwork falls within the double and triple digit pricing that can also be seen in and around the Boerne area at market include Tim Cox, Bill Zaner, G. Harvey, Steven DaLuz and others. T h e D o m i n i o n -M a g a z i n e . c o m

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s a fourth generation San Antonian, Dr. Ben Elizondo knew he had to explore the world beyond his Texas borders. Surprisingly, his endeavors would lead him back to his roots and ultimately to The Dominion, a place that has been an unforeseen constant throughout his pursuit of happiness. Whether it was academics or his efforts on the swim and water polo team, Ben thrived. His affinity for swimming even landed him a job at The Dominion in his late teens. “At that point, The Dominion was a relatively new place, so they really didn’t have an established swim team. One of my high school coaches asked if I was interested in doing some coaching at The Dominion, so we established the swim team here. I did that for two summers.” As high school graduation loomed, he foresaw a future career using his proficiency in math or science, but wasn’t entirely sure what that would be. On a whim, Ben spent a summer at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and conducted basic research, which resulted in a revelation. “After that summer is when I really decided that medicine might be the route for me to go.” With much thought and research, Ben was determined to get out of what he felt was a small town and applied to many Ivy League schools. With dad in tow, Ben made the trip to New England to visit various schools, eventually settling on the prestigious Harvard University. Upon completing his undergraduate at Harvard, Ben was already seeking an escape plan from New England. “I enjoyed my time there, but the New England weather wasn’t exactly what a south Texas person would be interested in.” Soon after, Ben was making the trek back down to Texas where he attended UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Without a doubt, medicine was his calling, but Ben still hadn’t decided which category of physicians would most complement him personally, so he developed a system of determining his future. “Each step was a learning experience. The first step was medicine. While I was in medical school, I looked to those groups of physicians that seemed to be the happiest. It turned out that the pediatricians seemed to really enjoy what they were doing and be the happiest people. Once I got into pediatrics, I wanted to do a little bit more. It didn’t bother me to take care of sicker children, so I chose gastroenterology after I was in pediatrics because when I looked at the subspecialists, the pediatric gastroenterologists seemed to be the ones that enjoyed what they did the most. So at each interval, I looked to see

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who in terms of quality of life, knowing that it was going to be a time consuming profession, seemed to be enjoying what they did and enjoying their life outside of medicine. And that’s eventually why I chose this subspecialty.” Ben proceeded to finish his training in Dallas before his parents called, urging him to spend some time back in San Antonio and consider it as a place he could begin his practice. Without much hesitation, he agreed to try it out for a year. “It was a little daunting starting off on my own; that really wasn’t something that I had chosen. I figured I could try it for a year and if it didn’t work, I would just go back to one of those bigger group practices.” With the word spreading fast of San Antonio’s dire need of pediatric gastroenterologists, Ben quickly became partners with another physician to become a two-person practice. It was there in Methodist Children’s Hospital that he became fond of Kristi, a pediatric nurse from the Rio Grande Valley. “I lived in Boston and in Dallas, but ended up meeting my eventual wife in San Antonio, so that really grounded me here,” Ben says. A common interest in children and medicine brought the two together and before long, he was meeting her entire family. “Both sides of the family were within five miles of each other, so I got to meet the whole family the first time I went down to the Rio Grande Valley. It was a little overwhelming to meet everyone at once, but it gave me a good sense of who they were. I said this is a family I could see myself being involved with.” Ben fell in love with Kristi’s family and began planning a Christmas marriage proposal after a year of dating. That was until he foiled his own plans. “I figured I’d find some right moment at Christmas, but I just couldn’t wait.” So an impatient Ben spontaneously took to one knee in Kristi’s home on his birthday. “I was fairly unprepared to propose to her at that time, so I didn’t actually have a ring. Fortunately she said yes. I said, ‘the least I could do is take you to dinner.’ So we went to Ruth’s Chris toward the end of the evening and we told the story to the waitress.” Charmed, the waitress ran back to recount the proposal to the cooks. As the newly engaged couple was finishing their meal, the waitress returned and presented Ben with a ring fashioned in tinfoil as a placeholder for his future wife, which she still has today. Thankfully, not on her finger. “If the mood strikes you at the right time, it’s time to ask. Almost fifteen years later, I can say it was the right choice for me.” The couple was soon wed and celebrated at Ben’s old stomping grounds, The Dominion Country Club. During the onset of their marriage, the medical center is where they were residing, but knew it wasn’t the place

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they saw themselves raising children. Ben recollects, “My comment to my wife was, ‘why don’t we live where we had our reception

children up there?’ It’s just a nice atmosphere. There are enough wonderful memories from the swim team, from the families that I met, from it being such a beautiful place that it probably did have an impact on me wanting to investigate living here. It’s the opportunity to live in town but have that out-of-town feel.” In 2003, the Elizondos decided to rent a house in the neighborhood to get a feel for the place before committing. About a year later, they decided to take the plunge and purchase

Once you have children, you grow as a person because now you have people who are dependent on you. It’s helped me mature as a person and it’s also helped me be a better physician. at?’ I had fond memories of The Dominion from when I was 18 and 19 and I’m sure that transpired into, ‘why don’t we live there?’ to the bigger question of ‘why don’t we bring our 40

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their first home in The Dominion just as their family was coming together. The Elizondos relished in their honeymoon years before welcoming their first child, Alexa, who was then joined by their sons Ford and Gage. In the close age range of 11, 9 and 6, they are each other’s best friends. Ben acknowledges the positive impact his children have made on him and his career. “I was trained as a pediatric specialist but I didn’t have children. Once I had children, I had both empathy and sympathy for my patients because my children had gone through some of the things that they were going through. Once you have children, you grow as a person because now you have people who are dependent on you. It makes you a more responsible person. It’s helped me mature as a person and it’s also helped me be a better physician for children. It’s also humbled me in many ways, realizing how little control we have sometimes.” Between marriage and children, Ben’s career was growing at a successfully steady pace during his 13 years in the same practice. “We worked well together; we were the busiest practice in town because there really weren’t that many pediatric gastroenterologists.” That was until a year and a half ago, when his father was diagnosed with stomach cancer. “It was at a stage that would require removal of his stomach and his esophagus, and chemotherapy and radiation before and after. He wasn’t sure he was going to do all of that. He was an 80-year-old man who had really lived a good life as a pretty healthy guy up to that point. So he wasn’t sure what he was going to do.” Concerned with his father’s health above all else, Ben made the decision to only practice part-time. After Ben’s father received several blood transfusions, they made the decision to seek a second opinion in Houston. “The result was that he still was very close to a stage 2, which only required a gastrectomy without chemo and radiation on either side of that operation. So he decided on the gastrectomy.” After the surgery, Ben took his father in for a few months. “When he left, he required TPN (IV nutrition) and a J-tube, so he was being fed by his tube and TPN line. He came and stayed with us at our house because TPN and J-tube feedings are what a gastroenterologist does. It worked out from that respect that my wife and I could take him into our home for a few months.” Once his father was in good health, Ben was ready to get back to work full time. Just three months ago, he restarted his practice with a

I can connect with those patients at their home or at the office. It’s more convenient; it cuts down on no-shows for follow-up appointments and offers them every advantage to see me. new outlook on his career and medicine as a whole. “During that time that I was doing part-time practice, I got a chance to think a lot about how I wanted to practice for the next fifteen years. I thought about the changes that were occurring in healthcare and decided that I wanted to approach it a little differently than we had in the past and make it a little more patient-friendly. I wanted to make myself available to those patients who wanted to see me in a way that goes along with the changes that have come about in other industries.” After much contemplation, Ben began his practice by adopting a telemedicine and telehealth approach, a method used by the military for years. Via a HIPAA compliant video connection, Ben offers his patients telehealth visits for their convenience, as well as regular in-office visits. “I can connect with those patients at their home or at the office. It’s more convenient; it cuts down on no-shows for follow-up appointments and offers them every advantage to see me. We have a web-based EMR (electronic medical record) system. A patient comes in, I hand them an iPad and they fill out their information, hand it to the receptionist, who then gives it to me and I do my history and physical on the iPad. I can schedule my appointments and do just about everything in the room.” 13 or 14 states have embraced the telemedicine and telehealth method, but Texas is definitely not one of them. As a pioneer for this industry in our state, Ben explains how this is the future for medicine. “There are hospitals that offer telestroke or telepsychiatry, where they can actually see the patient remotely for the first time. I think that it is the future for a lot of things. It won’t do everything;

obviously doing surgery remotely is going to be difficult. But certainly making you more available to your patients where they are is worthwhile.” Business is still booming for Ben, but he now takes more time to appreciate his family, realizing how finite life is with the recent illness of his father. A regular trip to Mexico also reminds the Elizondos of the important things in life. Since the age of 12, Kristi has made the trip to visit friends of the family and has continued this tradition with her own family, introducing Ben to the beauty of Mexican culture. “It’s a very warm culture,” Ben says. “Their priorities are family, and family, then family, and friends. We need to remember those things. I don’t know that we do that as well as they do.” Now in their second home at The Dominion, The Elizondos enjoy any activity they can do as a family in the

community. They play tennis and golf together and are heavily involved in their church. “Our outings are a weekend at the kids’ games. We’ve met a lot of families with kids at The Dominion, so we’ve gotten closer to them based on all of the things that we’ve been involved with here at The Dominion Country Club. It would be hard to get those things outside of a neighborhood that offers those types of activities.” Kristi is also looking forward to joining the Apron Society and The Dominion Women’s Forum now that all three children are in school. As for their goals entering the New Year, Ben says, “We need to really work on maturing our relationships with each other. As the kids get older, we need to establish relationships in a way that everyone is comfortable with discussions that are had. We want to grow in our faith because we realize how fortunate we are for our health and having others that love us as much as they do.” “And a new dog!” daughter Alexa exclaims.

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Which Golf Ball Is Right for You? Golf Ball Types and Their Constructions BY Anthony Re, V.P. of Golf Operations Additional info courtesy of the PGA of america

There are 3 basic types of golf balls on the market today. Let's look at their constructions and what type of golfer should use them to lower his or her total score. BY Anthony Re, V.P. of Golf Operations

hat a great year 2014 was for golf, and it ended on a high note for the following people who made a Hole-in-One between November and December: Jake Hennessy, General T. Hill, Larry Anderson, Col. Griffen and Larry Harper. Congratulations on this great golf feat! As we move into the 2015 golf season, please remember we offer plenty of social events for all: Juniors, Women, Men and Couples golf throughout the year. The new 2015 golf calendar will be available in the golf center January 15th, please stop by to pick one up. This month’s special golf article focuses on something we tend to forget that can make our score and experience of the game a little better: choosing the right golf ball. Wishing you good golf.

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2 Piece Golf Balls: This type of ball makes up the majority of the market from all of the leading manufacturers. It features a large, solid rubber core surrounded by a plastic or urethane (rubber) cover. Golf ball engineers can alter the performance of the finished ball by changing the size of the core, the compression of the core and the softness of the cover. 2-Piece balls are typically your game improvement or distance balls. The large core provides a lot of velocity when struck by the club face. These balls are typically lower spinning, which means your undesirable slice or hook spin will not be as pronounced and the ball will fly straighter. Lower compression models of 2 piece balls perform well for men, women and children with slower swing speeds (<85 mph). 3 Piece Hybrid Golf Balls: Hybrid golf balls have a solid core surrounded by a "mantle" layer. This 2 piece assembly is then surrounded by a

soft plastic or urethane rubber cover. These balls combine the forgiveness of a 2 piece model, with the increased performance and spin control of a 3 piece construction. Engineers can adjust the core and thin layer to end up with a playable, performance ball for a variety of golfers. They are quite a revolution. 3, 4 & 5 Piece performance Golf Balls: Professional and low handicap golfers with high swing speeds need a ball with low initial spin (for distance) and high iron spin (for precision). A 3, 4 or 5 piece ball meets these requirements with a unique "dual core" design. In a 4 & 5 piece construction, the 2 piece core is surrounded by a thin mantle layer, and then a urethane, dimpled cover. The urethane cover in conjunction with the other components give these balls the "drop and stop" action you see on the weekend broadcasts. The overall goal of a golf ball fitting is to help you, the player, select a golf ball that will achieve optimal performance. Achieving optimal performance will

derive from a combination of distance, control and feel. These performance factors will be based upon the conditions you may expect to encounter on the type of greens and course layout that are commonly played. Determining how the golf ball will react to your strike is extremely important in selecting the correct ball. Let’s take a look at some things you’ll want to keep in mind when choosing your next golf ball. Compression Many years ago, golf ball companies printed the compression on the package. You may remember the Titleist DT golf balls from the 1980s that had 100, 90 and 80 compressions on their respective boxes. Compression is calculated by squeezing the golf ball with a calibrated machine. This action would produce a number related to force resistance. If the ball resisted compression, it received a higher compression number. The 100 compression was typically used by an accomplished player, while the 80 compression was predominately used as a women’s golf ball. The golf ball landscape began to change in the mid-1990’s. The balata covered ball wasn’t durable enough, so the urethane cover was introduced. Multilayer golf balls started hitting the market in 2000, like the Titleist ProV1, putting an end to compression importance. Just as all of this was going on

a funny thing happened relating to golf balls and professional golfers. A Colorado PGA Club Professional took a Precept MC Lady golf ball out onto the course one day. It went longer than any other ball he had ever played and his results around the green were favorable, in regards to spin. He later played in the Colorado PGA Section Championship and won using the ball. From that moment forward, everybody’s preconceived notions about golf balls went out the window! Fast forward to 2014 and today’s golf ball gives the golfer more specific characteristics to select from. Almost every ball manufacturer uses club-head speed to recommend the proper golf ball. Slow swing speeds are suited towards a two-piece, low compression ball, whereas faster swing speeds tend to benefit from multi-layered, higher compression golf balls. For example, the overall compression of the 2-piece Titleist DT SoLo is 65, the 3-piece Bridgestone B330-RX is 66, the 4-piece Titleist ProV1X is 88, and the new 5-piece 2012 Callaway HEX Black Tour is 97. “X”s Tour ball is not for me and how do you get a golf ball to operate the best for all playing abilities? It’s a common misconception among amateur golfers that “Tour” golf balls only work for Tour players or Tour-level swing speeds. A refrain heard far too often by our customer service team is, “My swing speed

isn’t high enough to play a golf ball that Tour players use.” The truth is, in order for a golf ball to work for any golfer, it has to work for all swing speeds. This is true because a golfer uses a variety of swing speeds during the course of a round. You may swing your driver at 95 mph while your lob wedge might be 40 mph. By the way, Tour players swing at speeds similar to amateurs at some point during their swing. The golf ball doesn’t know who is hitting it. Performance Factors Ball speed, angle of impact, launch angle and spin rates are all fundamental mechanical factors that affect ball performance and golf ball construction, compression, and cover hardness are just as critical. Every golfer has different demands they want in the performance of a golf ball. The selection of the right golf ball requires matching your unique swing characteristics and game objectives to the golf ball. So which golf ball is right for you? Once you’ve selected a golf ball, the next step in the process is to experiment. Try a sleeve of two or three different brands during your next practice session or round of golf. Stop by the golf center and set up a consultation with one of the Golf Pros to determine the right type of ball for you!

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Have you ever wished you had a class with a history teacher who made history come alive for you? That wish for the one teacher who describes the facts in a captivating and memorable way, while including humorous tidbits and little known facts, is a wish that can come true for you. The Dominion has a teacher who can and does create such a class! We are fortunate to have Colonel Dan Johnston living in our neighborhood. He is a 25-year Army veteran who taught World History at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in San Antonio for 15 years following his military career. When Dan was teaching, his wife, Pam, along with some Dominion residents, 48

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occasionally visited his class at O’Connor High School and enjoyed the experience so much that they asked Dan to teach his classes at The Dominion. Since his time was completely consumed during his teaching years, he had to decline at that time, but once he retired in 2013, the residents were quick to renew their request. Dan agreed to share his extensive PowerPoint presentations that he developed

over his teaching years with anyone wanting to participate in a History Club. When Dan first volunteered to lead us in this unique opportunity and experience, he offered to go as far back as the Stone Age. But since we only meet nine times a year, we felt starting with 20th century history might be a better option. This fall Dan focused on World War II. Our first meeting was last January with World War I as our focus. That was followed with the Russian Revolution, the Roaring ‘20s, the Great Depression and the road to World War II (Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini and Japanese imperialism). A question we will resolve this spring (with your help as you

start to attend) is, “Where in history do we go from here?” We will discuss the Cold War in monthly meetings through May and, after a summer break, will start another period next September. The options are extensive, including, but not limited to the Stone Age, early civilizations (agriculture), ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, major religions, the Middle Ages, the Age of Exploration, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Age of Enlightenment (French and American Revolutions), the absolute monarchies in Europe, Industrialization, Manifest Destiny in the United States (Civil War), and the Age of Imperialism. Interaction is encouraged at our meetings. Many of our neighbors have had interesting life experiences that they share as Dan touches on different phases of history. This adds to the richness of each session. For example, when we discussed World War I last spring, we discovered that relatives of our members included veterans of that Great War from the United States, Russia, Germany, Britain and

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Italy. And this fall, one of our members shared that she had experienced the Battle of Britain and another commented witnessing the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia. Whatever we are discussing, anyone interested in history is welcome to be a part of the History Club. Reservations to Kelly (698-3364) are needed in order to ensure enough seats are put out. We meet at The Club at 4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, from September through May. Following our History Club session with Dan, many stay for dinner at The Club, enjoying continued in-depth conversations over the evening meal. So join the 50 or so of your neighbors next month who will brave the mists of time to relive the adventures that our rich history has to offer. Echoing within the club’s walls will be the ever-intriguing introduction to all of history’s tales, “There I was…”

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Macy Dietz

Macy "monster" Dietz. The "monster" is a nickname my parents gave me when I was born, and while others may think that is a crazy nickname, I know it was given with love (at least I hope it was). Plus it is kind of funny to me. Age: 16 School: I am currently a sophomore at Clark High School. This is my first year at Clark after spending my Freshman year at the Northeast School of the Arts, where I majored in musical theater. What sports are you currently participating in? Prior to this year, my focus and attention, outside of my schoolwork, was aimed at musical theater so I did not participate in other sports. However, after transferring to Clark, I immediately found golf to be a fun and rewarding sport, so I joined the golf team and I am very happy I did. At the time, I did not have any background in golf and I even had to learn the rules. But now, as many others can relate, I am addicted to golf and cannot wait to get out on the course. Awards and accolades related to those activities? With this being my first year as an active golf player, most of my experience has come from practice. I have found it to be a very challenging sport, but I am seeing steady progress (and I am already better than my dad). Thus far, I have participated in a few tournaments as part of the Clark Golf Team and placed 3rd in our most recent competition, which is quite an accomplishment given I had not picked up a golf club until earlier this year. How did you get started in this sport? My freshman year, I went to a performing arts high school. The work/practice took up all of my time, so I never had the opportunity to pursue a different path/sport. When I decided that Clark would be a better fit for my career choice (I plan to become a Medical 54

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Doctor), I wanted an activity that would get me more involved with my school. I decided to join the golf team! I've made so many new friends because of it, and I've grown as a golfer. It is challenging, but I really enjoy the friends I have made while learning this formidable game.

Texas A&M or the University of California, Berkeley. My parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents all attended Texas A&M, so I know they are hoping that is where I attend.

Outside of sports, what other activities are you interested in? I love school - I know that is strange, but I really like going to school where I am not only learning but I get to see so many friends every day. I am currently a member of The National Junior Honor Society and have all AP classes. The classes are tough and take up most of my free time. I also love to volunteer in the veterinary clinic at the Humane Society! My mother is really big on rescuing animals, so I think that trait just carried on to me! I also enjoy being with my friends and doing normal teenage shenanigans!

In fifteen years, where do you see yourself? In fifteen years I see myself in my residency at a hospital. I'm pretty sure I'll be suffering from lack of sleep and a busy schedule, but I'm up for the challenge!

What school do you hope to attend upon graduation? Upon graduation, I hope to attend either

What do you plan to major in? I plan to major in Pre-Med/Biology.

What has been your favorite part of growing up in the Dominion? I haven't lived in The Dominion as long as some others, but the time I've spent here has been very memorable! During the summer, my friends and I would take my golf cart down to the pond in the Cottage Estates and have mini photo shoots with my mother's camera. It's always a great time! I also love the fact that the driving range is just a short golf cart ride away.

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After growing up in England, Annie Simunek settled in New York with husband, Bob, before making the big move to the Lone Star State. Here they are, still residing in the same neighborhood twenty-two years later. With the desire to downsize, the Simuneks recruited architect Don B. McDonald to make Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-inch binder of design ideas become a reality, which he did. Their second home since moving to The Dominion at 7 Worthsham is cozily reminiscent of Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adolescence with its abundance of European nuances. The Simuneks adore their home as well as the wonderful people and cherished friendships they have gained at The Dominion.

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Kitchen: Becoming quite the cook over the years, Annie is always whipping something up in her warm and welcoming kitchen. She enjoys preparing home-cooked meals with her homegrown grapefruits, lemons and olives, among other edibles from her garden.

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Courtyard: The courtyard is heavily influenced by Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memories of home. She and Bob worked closely with Don to ensure that every detail accurately depicted the European appeal they sought.

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have had many family members afflicted by cancer, but when my mother was diagnosed with a rare and deadly form of bladder cancer in 2007, I wanted so much to help her fight it. There were no treatment options for her so short of a miracle; this meant that she only had about 6 months to live. My family and I felt so helpless. The grief and anger were overwhelming and we lost her to this dreadful disease in 2008. In 2010, Lisa Howlett Cohick asked me if I would consider being nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees for the CTRC Council and almost simultaneously be nominated to serve as the Vice President of

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the 2011 Annual Spring Luncheon. Although I knew very little about the Cancer Center Council (as it was then called) or about its hardworking 51 member Board of Trustees, after careful consideration and much trepidation, I said yes to the nominations for both. What a privilege and honor it was to be asked to serve. When I realized the extent of the numerous volunteers’ serious commitment and hard work, I was inspired to wholeheartedly give my time, energy and resources. But when asked to become President Elect, which led to the Presidency in 2013, I really struggled with this difficult decision because I understood the total commitment that this leadership position would require.

CTRC Council does its part in the fight against cancer By Pam Burdick

I am so happy that I said yes, as the rewards of this volunteer service have been absolutely astonishing. Although there are many reasons to choose to volunteer at the CTRC Council, this serious volunteer commitment became a vehicle to very positively channel the grief and anger that I felt not only about my mother’s illness, but also about that of countless others in their fight against cancer. Other rewards were the formation of new friendships, the fun we had working together for such causes and more. But the biggest reward is the deep sense of accomplishment that I feel knowing that we at the CTRC Council are making a difference and are making lives better! As Dominion resident and the 2015 CTRC Council President, Liz Conklyn said so well, “It is deeply inspiring to know that our efforts directly and significantly support breakthrough research and the compassionate care of patients in need.”

Dominion Ladies with Mary Jackson Back from left: Cynthia Schluter, Helen Coronado, Theresa Hines, Pam Burdick, Lora Watts, Kathryn McCall Front from left: Mary Jackson, CTRC’s Director Patient and Family Services, Liz Conklyn, Rena Baisden

The mission of the CTRC Council is to support the Cancer Therapy & Research Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (the “CTRC”) in the fight against cancer by providing cancer education, community outreach and patient assistance through financial and volunteer resources. We celebrated our 30th anniversary in 2014, and during this period we have donated over $4.2 million to the CTRC. Last year alone, during Rhonda Gurinsky’s presidency, we donated a total of $415,000. The CTRC Council fulfills its mission to support the CTRC in the following ways: CANCER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH It provides volunteers for the annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and the annual CTRC Free Skin Cancer Screening. PATIENT ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE It assists patients and visitors by providing information, directions and

assistance in locating resources at CTRC. The “Helping Hands” program provides snacks, crafts & supplies for patients at the CTRC. FINANCIAL SUPPORT/FUNDRAISING - 2014 The Annual Spring Luncheon raised $125,000 to benefit the CTRC Patient Assistance Fund. The 15th Annual Partners Shopping Card raised $150,000 in support of our $1,000,000 pledge for the CTRC Council Distinguished Chair in Oncology. The council coordinated the annual San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon which raised $250,000 to benefit the CTRC Institute for Drug Development. It also donated two vans for patients’ transportation to chemo/radiation treatments at the CTRC, and funded two $25,000 Pilot Research Awards to advance cutting-edge cancer research.

proud of! Numerous residents are members of the CTRC Council. Besides me, Lisa Howlett Cohick and Nancy Kelley have served as Presidents. Our 2015 President is Liz Conklyn. Many others, past and present, are serving as Officers on the Board of Trustees, including Rena Baisden, Joyce Brown, Helene DePeralta , Barbara Haley, Billie Kite Howlett , Kathryn McCall, Sherry McNeil, Cynthia Schluter, and Lora Watts to name a few. Board of Trustees members include, Irene Black, Helen Coronado, Theresa Hines and Patricia Mitchell. Others have chaired committees. We here at The Dominion are making a difference in the fight against cancer! I invite you to join us in this great cause. To learn more about the CTRC Council and become a member, please contact Cynthia Schluter at Cynthia.Schluter@ sbcglobal.net.

The Dominion residents’ commitment to CTRC through the CTRC Council is extraordinary and is something to be so

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New things to try in

2015 BY Kristine duran

re you looking back on 2014, wishing you had taken more advantage of those 365 days? Don’t fret; you’re still alive and kicking to cross that trip to Africa off of your bucket list! Or backpack across Latin America. Or try a new restaurant each week. Whatever satiates your thirst for adventure, 2015 is here to provide you with endless possibilities. For those of you who can’t find your grocery list, let alone a bucket list, we have collected a list of five new things to try as a start to yours.

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Take a Zipline Tour

For the adrenaline enthusiast who’s not yet a junkie, ziplining can be quite the natural high. The stretch between San Antonio and Austin is resplendent with sites to zip across including remarkable canyons, incredible caverns and long-standing cypress trees. www.wimberleyzipline.com; www. naturalbridgecaverns.com; www.ziplaketravis.com; www. cypressvalleycanopytours.com

Start Your Own Business

Do you work in an office all day, but crochet by night? Whether it’s woodworking or thrift shop hopping, you can turn your small-scale ideas and hobbies into extra income through third-party marketplaces like Etsy, Bonanza and ArtFire. With little business savvy, these websites make it easy to turn your passion into a fullfledged entrepreneurship. www.etsy.com; www.bonanza.com; www.artfire.com

Go Skydiving

Imagine soaring through the clouds and above the trees, with your heart in your throat. Absolutely not for the faint of heart, skydiving is the literal definition of taking the plunge. www.skydivesanmarcos.com

Learn to Play an Instrument

You might already possess prodigious piano skills or shred the guitar, but there’s a myriad of other music makers waiting to be played. Mosey into your nearest Guitar Center, Sam Ash, or local music shop to play around and find your next enterprise.

Volunteer

Vol·un·teer noun \vä-l n- tir\: a person who does work without getting paid to do it. With such a broad definition comes a broad spectrum of opportunities. It doesn’t mean you have to spend the day serving meals to the homeless, although it would be nice if you did. There are abundant opportunities around our city to promote goodness and improve quality of life that you would never expect. Volunteer to give back to the community, to socialize and to have fun. Visit www.volunteermatch.org to see where your efforts are needed.

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