The Right at HOME Video e-Magazine November 2022 Issue

Local

By Amy Morgan

Were you aware the first thing most people notice about your house is your garage door? Changing the focal point

can set your house apart and increase curb appeal and value, especially if you are considering selling. In this changing market, sellers can no longer expect multiple offers over listing price. Remodeling Magazine's 2022 Cost Vs. Value Report “once again shows that garage doors take the #1 spot for return on investment as a home upgrade.”

“In San Antonio, so many garage doors face the street and make up a large portion of the front elevation of the home,” agreed President and Owner of Hollywood-Crawford Door Company Randy Oliver. “Changing the garage can make a huge difference.” Sellers looking to be more competitive need to make sure the exterior of the house gives the right impression to attract that top offer as the market cools.

“‘Curb appeal’ and ‘first impressions’ are strong concepts in real estate because they have a surprisingly big impact on how much money prospective home buyers are willing to pay for a home. Prospective buyers who see a ‘buttoned up’ exterior form the impression that the house is in good shape,” according to Remodeling Magazine.

Hollywood-Crawford – San Antonio’s Garage Door Installation and Repair Company – has been proud to provide San Antonio area homeowners, homebuilders and businesses with residential and commercial garage doors, openers and repairs for 75 years. “We’ve stayed true to our mission to provide the best experience for each and every customer,” from the website. They remain San Antonio's Only IDEA Accredited Door Dealer.

Perhaps you’re interested in turning your garage space into a home office or a party room. Hollywood-Crawford maintains a spacious showroom at its location at 11234 Gordon Road where more than 40 beautiful doors are on display to inspire projects of all types. The showroom is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturdays.

Family-Owned Garage Door Company Celebrates 75 Years Serving San Antonio

Sectional overhead glass doors open space – providing light and circulation for an indoor/outdoor game room, home office or barndominium. “People have put in full-view overhead glass doors in place of a wall in many buildings to transform a project,” Randy said.

What if the unexpected happens and something goes awry with your garage door? Perhaps you hear an unusual noise or, worse yet, the door won’t open or close? Hollywood-Crawford employs expert technicians to service and repair existing garage doors and openers. Each extensively trained technician has passed background checks and drug tests for your peace of mind. Technicians will always try to troubleshoot and repair any existing garage doors and openers before recommending replacement.

Hollywood-Crawford is known for its service excellence. The company has accumulated more than 1700 five-star Google reviews and is the only one designated a super service winner by Angi for the past 15 years. “Hollywood-Crawford has earned customer loyalty by the way we take care of people,” Randy said. “Everything we do points to our core values to put people first and honor God,” he said. “We strive for safety and excellence.” They’ve been named the 2022 Best Garage Door Repair Companies in San Antonio by Expertise.com, the 2022 Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite and 2021 Top Work Places by the San Antonio Express News. That list just scratches the surface of the awards they’ve collected over their history.

Hollywood-Crawford offers free estimates and fair and honest pricing on all repairs. In cases where replacement is necessary, technicians carry a complete line of parts and garage door openers with them so you can be confident your problem can be handled in a timely manner – usually on the first trip, Randy said. They’ll perform a free safety check, preventive maintenance and even program your Homelink, Car2u or remote control so garage access is simple.

The family-owned company has built relationships with all the top door manufacturers. Randy joined his father-in-law, Doyle Benton, in the business in 1981. The 86-year-old still joins the team daily to assist with payroll and provide wisdom from experience.

Hollywood-Crawford extends their mission to give back to the community. Each year the company donates a sizable sum to local faith-based charitable organizations. This year they’ll share $75,000 in honor of their 75th anniversary to organizations like Daily Bread Ministries, South Texas Alliance for Orphans, Hill Country Daily Bread, the SHARE Center and 1Hope for Kids. They also sponsor the Calf Scramble at the Livestock Exposition Fundraiser and provided the garage door and garage door opener on a young veterans’s new home through the Jared Allen Wounded Warrior Organization.

Hollywood-Crawford Door Company — helping customers with garage door repair in San Antonio and the surrounding areas for 75 years by providing high-quality garage door parts and exceptional customer service.

Hometown Helpers

By Amy Morgan

TYou know you’re heading into the end of the year when you realize Thanksgiving is here! Don’t lose the dental benefits you’ve paid for all year. There are only a few weeks left to schedule your family’s dental cleanings and check-ups this fall. To commemorate the holiday, 7to7 Dental & Orthodontics will continues their tradition of providing turkeys so families served by SAMMinistries can have a happy Thanksgiving. They’ll add another 100 this year, raising their contribution to more than 500 overall.

“I thought it would be meaningful to donate turkeys because they are a more costly item, and you can’t really

have Thanksgiving without one,” said Director of Marketing Travis DeZuba. “I’ve always loved serving the community, and 7to7 Dental sees the bigger picture of contributing as a business. The reason they went into practice was ultimately to take care of people.”

7to7 Dental’s Stone Oak office, located at the corner of Stone Oak Parkway and Evans Road, is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. While they are not open Thanksgiving Day, the extended time off is a great opportunity to get your family in for an appointment – especially the older kids home from college. An added incentive, 7to7 Dental provides trays and a free tube of whitening gel to patients with each cleaning – just in time to shine up your smile before holiday gatherings begin in earnest.

If you don’t have a dental plan because you might have missed an employer’s enrollment period or started a new job, you can sign up for one of 7to7 Dental’s membership plans and be treated immediately.

“Coverage starts when you are ready and continues for a year from that date,” Travis said. “There’s no waiting period or annual maximum. You can come in and be seen right away.”

7to7 Dental offers three plans to meet any family’s budget and needs. Each covers cleanings as well as X-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, and implants. The Platinum plan includes a 10% discount on orthodontics, a savings that virtually covers the cost of the plan if a family member needs braces or Invisalign. Plans range from $20.99-$49.99/month, depending on level of coverage desired. Monthly payments in digestible amounts are easy. Discounts accrue as multiple family members enroll. 7to7 Dental’s plans never require a deductible, so there’s not any additional out-of-pocket cost.

Businesses looking to provide a benefit option to attract or retain employees without incurring additional expense can sign up for an employee discount to 7to7’s membership plan. Offering the plan is free to the employer, simply signing up qualifies employees for a 10% discount. Contact Travis at DentalCoverage@7to7Dental.com to assess the value of 7to7 Dental’s plan.

The professionals at 7to7 Dental & Orthodontics care about your oral health and are available 7 a.m.- 7 p.m., seven days a week, for dentistry for the whole family and emergencies. 7to7 Dental is a local business grown in 14 years from the practice of one dentist and six staff, which now employs 240 San Antonio community members. Co-Owners Tiffany Winburn, D.M.D., and Justin Coke live in Stone Oak with their families and are part of the community.

Families Look Forward to Turkey Dinner Thanks to Dental Practice Give-Back

Dressed-up Dogs

By Camp Bow Wow Staff

Pup Parents Can’t Resist Costuming their Canines photos of Camp Bow Wow campers and friends posing in their finery.

We just wrapped up October, but Halloween isn’t the only time proud pet parents dress up their dogs. Christmas, Fiesta, pooch parade or even game day all provide opportunity to outfit a furry family member. Check out the

Amber T., Camp Bow Wow pup parents says, “Dressing up my dogs has become a recent favorite hobby of mine, because I see my three boys as my own kids. As someone who is unable to have children, I feel like I should be able to have the same experiences as someone who does have children when it comes to stuff like dressing them up in silly costumes or feeding them their favorite snacks. It's something I enjoy doing and plan on continuing for years to come!”

Sometimes a pup can cast the deciding vote in a house divided football contest, as was the case with Lilly when the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Minnesota Vikings.

Yvette likes to outfit her Yorkies for sunny-day drives in her convertible with the top down. Brittany loves dressing Bane up in costumes and participating in photo shoots with Camp Bow Wow. "The only child I have is Bane, and I like partaking in events like this."

Layla and Levi’s pup parent is Stephanie. “Layla and Levi are my children, and I have so much fun dressing them up every year. I even think they love it too!”

Whatever the occasion – a costumed canine can’t help but generating a smile.

PLANNING FOR YOUR DIGITAL LEGACY

Digital Assets: What Are They?

Instead of existing in photo albums and on videotapes and DVDs, most of our family photos and videos are now digital. Even if they lack commercial value, they certainly have sentimental value that you want to preserve for your family and friends. Social media accounts containing your photos and videos can also have value to your loved ones when you are gone. For example, a Facebook account can serve as a memorial after you pass away. Digital assets that you may own include the following:

• Social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)

in this age of technology, it is important to remember to include your digital assets. Digital assets consist of everything we own online. Because we spend more time on computers and smartphones than we ever did before, you may not realize how much digital stuff you own, from photos and videos to online accounts, cryptocurrency, and nonfungible tokens (NFTs).

Why Is It Important to Plan for Digital Assets?

Planning for digital assets is important for several reasons. First, without a plan, digital assets may get lost in the Internet ether and not pass to your loved ones after your death due to the simple fact that their existence is unknown. Second, planning now means your family will not have to worry about hunting for these items upon your death while also grieving a beloved family member. Third, like most adults, you want certain aspects of your digital life to remain private; if you do not create a plan, your loved ones may learn things that you wish to keep secret.

• Financial accounts at brick-and-mortar and online institutions

• Business documents and other files stored in the cloud

• Cryptocurrency and NFTs

• Device backups

• Streaming service accounts (e.g., Netflix, Peacock, Hulu)

• Merchant accounts (e.g., Amazon, Etsy, eBay)

• Points-based loyalty programs (e.g., for groceries, gas stations, airlines, and hotels)

• Rights to intellectual property, artwork, and literature

Including Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan

Taking inventory of your digital assets may take some time, but it is worthwhile. If something were to happen to you, your executor or trustee should have complete access to your online footprint. This includes usernames and passwords for all accounts. In addition, you should continuously back up all digital assets, including photos and important documents, to the cloud, and ensure that your executor or trustee can easily access them when the time comes.

We can help!

Our attorneys can help you with your digital asset planning. For assistance with these and other business law, tax planning, or estate planning matters, contact our office today!

We help clients that are ready to invest in their family and business to protect their wealth and save taxes.

Ivan Ramirez, Attorney at Law

The Law Office of Ivan Ramirez & Associates 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy, Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas 78258

Email: ivan@ram-law.com Website: www.ram-law.com Phone: 210-448-7755

The information provided is designed for general information only and is not intended to be legal advice, nor does it create an attorney client relationship. Consult an attorney before making any legal decisions based on your individual circumstances.

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Community Calendar

Presented by Frost

Activities at the Walker Ranch Senior Center – Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hot meals served daily from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for qualifying seniors and their spouses. Exercise, field trips, bingo, loteria, movies, arts and crafts, free health and wellness screenings vary daily. 835 W. Rhapsody 78216; 210-207-5280.

Stone Oak Rotary Club – Tuesdays, noon -1 p.m. Guest speakers weekly. Dona Tota, 923 Loop 1604 W. #115 78232; www.stoneoaksarotary.org.

Shooting leagues and classes – Days and times vary. Introduction to firearms, CDL classes, date nights, kids’ classes, men’s events and shooting sports leagues for all skill levels on an indoor range. Buck and Doe’s Mercantile, 24250 U.S. 281 78258; 820-980-3637.

Tejas Rodeo – Saturdays through November, 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. Enjoy live rodeo action: bronco riding, team roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and calf scramble. Live music at 9 p.m. Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road 78163; www.tejasrodeo.com.

Frankenstein presented by Reagan Stage Theater – Thursday, Nov. 3 - Friday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Play based on the novel by Mary Shelley. Gloria Jennings Robinson Auditorium, Ronald Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan 78258; www.reaganstage.org.

Single Professionals Networking Meeting – Thursday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m. Music by Jorge Palermo starts at 5:45 p.m. Join other 55+ widowed, divorced and single mature professionals for conversation, libations and food in a relaxed, social setting. Milanos, 19239 Stone Oak at Heubner 78258; www.spn-sa.org.

Blithe Spirit presented by Reagan Stage Theater – Thursday, Nov. 3 - Saturday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Noel Coward’s much reprised, smash hit comedy of the London and Broadway stages. Black Box Theater, Ronald Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan 78258; www.reaganstage.org.

Battle of Leon Creek 5K, 10-mile, 20-mile races – Saturday, November 5, 20 mile; 7 a.m., 10 mile, 7:55 a.m., 5k: 9 a.m. Race 4 in the Alamo Beer Series along Leon Creek, part of San Antonio’s linear park system, 6222 UTSA Blvd. 78249; scallywompus.com.

Belinda Carlisle Concert – Thursday, Nov. 10 – 7:30 p.m. Go-Go’s lead singer reprises her award winning 80s hits. HEB Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle 78205; tobincenter.org.

Lightscape at the Botanical Gardens Friday, Nov. 11 – Sunday, Jan. 8 5:30-9 p.m. Entry times available every 15 minutes. Behold the Winter Cathedral's 100,000 lights, roast s'mores in the Fire Garden, and delight in a shimmering field of Texas bluebonnets. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place 78209; ticketing@sabot. org.

Casting Crowns - the Healer Tour - Friday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Multi-platinum winners bring a powerful night of worship with special guests Anne Wilson and Cain. Real Life Amphitheater, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma 78154; www.Reallifeamp.com.

Single Professionals Networking Meeting

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Wednesday, Nov. 16, 4:30-7 p.m. Join other 55+ widowed, divorced and single mature professionals for conversation, libations and food in a relaxed, social setting. Embers Patio, 819 Loop 1604 78258; www.spn-sa.org.

Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival –

Saturday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.-midnight. Artists from across Texas transform a trail between the Tobin Center and Travis Park with music, lasers, fine arts, fashion. Downtown locations 78205; www.luminariasa.org.

The Velveteen Rabbit at the Magik Theatre Saturday, Nov. 19 - Saturday, Dec. 24, days and times vary. Live theater production of the classic story of of a child and his beloved stuffed rabbit. The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St. 78205; www.magiktheatre.org.

Zoo Lights – Saturday, Nov. 19 - Monday, Jan. 2 – Lights illuminate at dusk. Zoo grounds awaken with magical lights at dark, including a 15-foot-tall giraffe. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. 78212; www.sazoo.org.

NEISD Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 19-27 2022

24th annual Harvest of Hope Brunch and Silent Auction – Sunday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Culinarians, join forces with the San Antonio Food Bank to kick off a season of harvest. Proceeds benefit the SA Food Bank. La Cantera Resort & Spa Grand Ballroom, 16641 La Cantera Parkway 78256; www.safoodbank.org.

San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot 5K –Thursday, Nov. 24, 8:30 a.m. The San Antonio Food Bank’s chip-timed, pet friendly, 5K run/walk in King William will help fight hunger in our community. Funds provide a turkey dinner to a family in need. 622 S. Flores 78204; swww.afoodbank.org.

Run Bulverde Turkey Trot – Thursday, Nov. 24, 7:30 a.m. kids; 8 a.m. 5K. 5K Walk/Run and kids’ fun race. Start the holiday right. Participants earn a slice of pie at the finish line. Bulverde Community Park, 29815 Bulverde Lane 78163; www.runbulverde.com.

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Healthier Holidays

By Amy Morgan

Tempting holiday foods can cause us to pack on the pounds at the end of the year. Unfortunately,

the extra baggage places higher demand on the heart and other organs and decreases overall health. Combat the calories with some additional exercise.

Lonnie Schwirtlich, M.D., an emergency physician with 41 years of experience, and founding partner of Physicians Premier, recommends daily exercise to help regulate weight. Additionally, simple aerobic exercise for as little as 20 minutes five days a week will increase metabolic rate, rid the body of toxins, lower risk of heart disease and keep blood sugar levels in check.

Instead of resigning yourself to an inevitable gain, why not earn that slice of pie! Before the big dinner of tasty treats, head out for one of several Turkey Trots scheduled Thanksgiving morning. The 2nd Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot is located conveniently just up the road at Bulverde Park. Physicians Premier was thrilled to be a return sponsor this year. The freestanding emergency room, located near the HEB Plus, just west of Highway 281 on Highway 46, opened in 2017.

Let the little ones work out their wiggles at the kids’ fun run starting at 7:30 a.m., while adults walk or run a 5K starting at 8 a.m. Find more details about the race at Runbulverde.com.

Besides benefitting your waistline, funds from the Bulverde Turkey Trot will support the Health, Innovation and Sciences (HIS) Centre, the nonprofit arm of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Emergency Services Division. HIS Centre provides enhanced community health programs, Wellness on Wheels and training for first responders.

Physicians Premier Regional Marketing Director Jennifer Meachum highly recommends the race. “I did it with my family, and it was awesome,” she said. “My boys and I, and even another family member visiting for Thanksgiving, participated in the First Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot. We had never done anything like that on Thanksgiving Day. It was such a fun experience walking and running through downtown Bulverde, and the slice of pie at the finish line topped it off. We are now making it a family tradition.”

If the thought of an early morning run does not appeal, you can at least gather the family and a neighbor or two for a friendly football game while

the turkey roasts. Even a casual competition of corn hole or washers will get you out of your chair and the blood moving.

Another tip, practice portion control. Rather than trying to eat every slice of turkey, pack up the leftovers for another meal. Here’s Jennifer’s recipe for Turkey Wild Rice soup.

Turkey Makeover Wild Rice Soup

From the Kitchen of Jennifer Meachum, RDN, LD

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• ½ cup celery, diced

• ½ cup onions, diced

• ½ cup carrots, diced

• ½ cup mushrooms, diced

• 4 cups low sodium fat free chicken broth

• 2 cups water

• ¾ cup wild rice, uncooked

• 1 cup leftover turkey, deboned, skinned removed, chopped

• ½ tsp. black pepper

• ½ tsp. poultry seasoning

• ½ tsp. salt

• 1 bay leaf

1. Heat olive oil in large stockpot with minced garlic over medium high heat. Stir frequently for 1 minute. Add celery, onions, carrots, and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté until softened and onions translucent, approximately 5 minutes.

2. Add broth, wild rice, leftover turkey, and spices.

3. Cover, reduce heat to Medium, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Physicians Premier offers all the capabilities of a hospital emergency room without the wait or the crowd. Find them at MDpremier.com.

By Amy Morgan

The path of Ronald Reagan High School senior Pablo Cantu looks quite different than many

of his peers. After graduating from Lopez Middle School in 2019, he enrolled in boarding school in Edinburgh, Scotland, for his freshman year. Although Pablo had never met any of the other students recruited from all over the world, he befriended peers from China, Singapore, Kazakhstan and Germany. When soccer, the sport he grew up playing, was not offered, Pablo joined the rugby team. Despite being a novice, he worked his way up to the starting 15s first team.

“Lessons from the game translate to life,” he said. “We worked as a team. You are only as strong as your weakest point.” Cultures sometimes collided – Pablo never quite adjusted to wearing a kilt on formal-dress days. Just before the pandemic he was able to accompany his father to Switzerland (where his sister was attending school) and then Madrid. Pablo found the buildings in Spain inspiring, especially as he hopes to study architecture. The Cantus were easily able to navigate in Spain as the family of six (including brother Miguel, RHS 2019) moved to Stone Oak from Mexico when Pablo was two years old.

Back at Reagan sophomore year, Pablo trained hard to earn a spot on Reagan’s varsity soccer team. The disciplined athlete has spent several summers at the very competitive IMG camp in Florida. While waiting for Reagan’s season to officially begin, a friend from IMG invited him to play in a tournament in Culiacan, Mexico, that included other international teammates. Now that he knows what to expect, Pablo’s goal is to win the tournament when he returns to play this fall.

Pablo has many ties to friends and relatives in Mexico. His father runs a baseball team in Saltillo called the Seraparos, where they played against legend Bartolo Colon at the end of his career. Pablo contributed to designing jerseys, emblems and hats

to promote the team, which the budding entrepreneur marketed to peers and through social media, raising several thousand dollars.

To start the new year, the determined competitor completed the 75 Hard Challenge, a rigorous mental and physical training regimen which allows for no diet or exercise cheats and includes reading a non-fiction book. Pablo was encouraged by Navy Seal David Goggins’ book, Can’t Hurt Me.

“He influenced my life and helped me push through the challenge,” Pablo said, even inspiring some of his college essays. He and oldest brother, Cesar, were the only ones in their group able to conquer the program. “I lost 15 pounds and was in the best shape of my life,” Pablo said. He will bring that spirit and drive to Reagan’s upcoming soccer season, where he’s set his sights on victory. Last year the undefeated district champs beat their archrival, Lee, and lost only to the Lake Travis team that won the state championship. Now a team captain, Pablo’s motivated to repeat the Rattlers’ memorable playoff run. “I’m very happy with what we were able to accomplish,” he said. Despite his international opportunities, Pablo counts playing with Reagan teammates as his most memorable high school experience.