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Fiesta and Giving!
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pring has arrived! It’s the time of year when we begin spring-cleaning, sprucing up our yards, firing those grills up and planning for our summer. This is when we all start to find time to get outside and enjoy the perfect temperatures in our wonderful city. April is the month when we celebrate Fiesta festivities all over San Antonio. At Welcome Home, we are especially excited for the highly anticipated event, A Taste of the Northside, which we are honored to sponsor once again. The proceeds from this event benefit the Brighton Center, one of our community’s greatest foundations benefiting our local children. We have children from Brighton Center featured on our cover, along with this year’s Queen of the Vine, Janine Sauer. Brighton Center’s, A Taste of the Northside will be held at The Club At Sonterra again this year. Welcome Home will have our newspapers on all the shuttles so be sure to pick one up and read about the businesses and children in this area. For more about A Taste of the Northside continue reading on page 14. Living Through Giving is sponsoring its annual We Got Your Back drive to collect backpacks for children in San Antonio that have been displaced by abuse, neglect or family disruption and are currently in the care of Child Protective Services. The goal this year is to make sure all of these children will be able to start school with a new backpack and school supplies. Living through Giving is also excited to be taking part in The Big Give SA on May 5th. This is an opportunity to everyone in San Antonio to donate to the charity of their choice. Please visit our website at livingthroughgivingsa.
org and help us support children with all of their needs this year. As avid Spurs fans, we are so proud of how our team is doing as they approach the end of the regular season. If you have never been to a game (or it’s been a while) this is a great opportunity to share that exciting experience with your extended San Antonio family. GO SPURS GO!! The end of the school year is quickly approaching and we are busy processing all of our SOBA scholarship applications. Thank you to all of the talented students who submitted! This is one of our most treasured moments of the year, when we are able to give back to those young people in our community who have worked so hard to achieve greatness in their academic endeavors. We will be announcing our five scholarship winners in May at our Speed Networking event. Also during the month of May, we will be having our Mother’s Day Tribute, celebrating all the wonderful moms in our community. Please have your written submissions sent to us by April 10th. Look for our email notifications for details. On behalf of myself and the staff at Welcome Home, thank you for your continued readership and support! Remember, if you have good news to share, we want to give you a place in our pages to do so. Welcome Home continues its legacy thanks to all of our readers who support the businesses who make this paper possible. Let them know you saw them in Welcome Home, YOUR community newspaper.
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On The Cover By Stefanie Young and Kristine Garza righton Center’s Queen of the Vine Campaign offered a new and more personal way for San Antonio’s leading women to help raise funds for children with developmental delays and disabilities. The campaigns feature women who have dedicated their time to a vision where children have the support they need through difficult times. This year’s 2015 Queen of the Vine candidates were Janine Sauer, Kosha Vriseno and Colleen Douglas. From August to February, these dynamic and passionate women committed to give their time, talent and resources by engaging in a spirited competition to raise funds for Brighton Center. This year, the candidates collectively rose over $225,000 in support of Brighton Center! Featured on the cover is Janine Sauer, the 2015 Queen of the Vine. Her inspiration for running came from her beautiful 10 year old daughter Kaitlin. Kaitlin entered the world with a rare condition, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and has touched many hearts with her bravery, determination and ability to be “just like everyone else”. Congratulations to Janine for committing to her passion and working to make a difference in the lives that need it most.
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Does This Facebook Make Me Look Fat?
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n my (reluctant) pursuit of technology, I am proud to say I have come a long way since “Hey, how do I turn this thing on?” After mastering the “power” button, I moved on to loftier goals such as “saving” and “creating files,” activities I have yet to do in my actual office. It does get a bit discouraging, however, when just as I finish (barely) learning a new skill, my neighbors (kindergarten) daughter informs me that it is actually an old skill and would I like to learn the right way to do it? Humbling to say the least, but the price is right; a couple of chocolate chip cookies later and I am in the know once again!
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My own kids want to keep me ignorant of course. My teen son tries to get away with “virtually” taking out the trash. Wouldn’t that be nice? Just push a button and Whhooosh! It’s gone! I could really use a virtual “clean the toilet” button or better yet, a “fold the laundry” button. Now THAT is technology I can really get excited about. So I’m feeling all “hey, I’m good, I’m ready for something else but what?” Some of my friends would ask, “Do you facebook?” and I am thinking, “Uh, I’m a teacher. My face is in a book most of the time.” But now of course it means something totally different. Now Facebook is a VERB and anyone who doesn’t DO IT has a cool factor of -3. I am still digging myself out of my -5 rating (when I had to dance in front of my son and 750 of his friends at a pep rally) so I can’t afford NOT to facebook. The results: My picture is sideways. I have 3 friends. I am being stalked. I have (according to my page, which I don’t know how to add to) no skills, no career, no goals, no bffs, no address, no email, no favorite songs, food, bands, purses, peppers, hair products or Bath and Bodyworks fragrances. I don’t “like” anything or anyone. Nobody is “friending” (also a verb) me. I guess I will head over to my neighbor’s so she can help me (after her Dora the Explorer is over). In the meantime, please friend me so my kids will stop laughing… Debby (who used to hand deliver her articles!) can be reached at Deborah. seguin@comalisd.org
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Spring Salads To Celebrate The Season
By Tanji Patton GoodTaste (210) 273-3155 pring is finally here, so why not saddleup to some sizable salads! We’ve put some of our favorites together that will definitely put you in the mood for sunny skies. Up first, a beautiful Salade Niçoise with the traditional trimmings – beautiful organic lettuce, crisp green beans, fingerlings, niçoise olives and the star— yellow fin tuna. All tossed with a delicious Dijon vinaigrette. Check out this recipe and the others listed at goodtaste.tv/recipes. One of the most beautiful salads I’ve seen comes from a special place in my heart, the scenic Napa Valley. The chef at Simi Winery prepared a lovely lunch for us that included
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a delightful roasted beet salad that I’ll never forget. It’s not difficult to duplicate and makes a stunning presentation. When a kale salad is on the menu, it’s usually my first choice. This kale and pancetta salad is a nice balance of flavors. It’s served warm…ever so slightly wilted with bits of pancetta and anchovy, all tossed in a delicious kalamata vinaigrette. Have you noticed that parsnips are all the buzz right now? Actually akin to the carrot and to parsley, parsnips are quite versatile, easy to work with and are a fun alternative to beets. We discovered a delicious German Roasted Parsnip Salad in New German
GoodTaste With Tanji Girls Night
Submitted By Kristine Garza loha! Come join our ‘ohana at the Club at Sonterra for Good Taste with Tanji Girls Night Out! Come get lei’d on May 13th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and enjoy amazing local artisans, incredible giveaways plus great wine and delicious bites! Hele me hoohiwahiwa (Come Celebrate!), and don’t forget your grass skirt! GoodTaste with Tanji teamed up with Outside the Box Productions for Girls’ Night Out which is an event held about four
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Cooking that’s on the shelves now. This hearty parsnip salad is full of flavor with its hazelnuts, blue cheese and tasty wheat beer vinaigrette—a meal on a plate! When pairing wines with salads, I like to keep it simple. Crisp salads with garden fresh veggies call for bright acidic wines like un-oaked Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc is often a perfect match. Another ‘can’t miss marriage’ is a sparkling. Sparklings pair beautifully with almost everything. Check out the inexpensive and very tasty Enza Prosecco— easy to pair and great all by itself. For more recipes and wine information, head to goodtaste.tv. While you’re there, sign up for a chance to win our spa getaway to Deer Lake Lodge that was featured in Oprah Magazine. Tanji is an Emmy award winning journalist pursuing her passion for wine and food. Tanji explores the inviting worlds of chefs, wine makers and
so excited about our new venue - we have teamed up with the folks at the beautiful Club At Sonterra and look forward to hosting our events there this year!” A portion of the proceeds from Girls Night Out always goes to a select charity and this event will feature City Year San Antonio! Using near-peer mentors in San Antonio’s most under-served schools to address specific areas that lead to students dropping out, City Year helps close the gap, between what students need to succeed and what schools are designed to provide.
culinary newsmakers. If you would like more information, she can be reached at Goodtaste@tanjipatton.com.
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Hormone Lies By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 #1 Estrogen causes breast cancer. No. In the Women’s Health Initiative Study, 1991, found that women taking estrogen ALONE –without the poisonous, synthetic, pharmaceutical branded and profit making progestin-had less incidence of cancer compared to the women who were taking a placebo (sugar Pill). Women taking synthetic estrogen had LESS cancer than women taking no hormones. But when progestin was added to the synthetic estrogen, there was an increase in breast cancer. The truth: progestin seems to be the cancer culprit and
not estrogen, in the largest study done to date, the Women’s Health Initiative Study. #2 Testosterone is only for men No. Women make 10% of the level in men, but testosterone is abundantly found in young women. Testosterone declines in menopause. Some of the general effects of lower testosterone in older women are less sex drive and a general lack of well-being. Truth: Replacement of testosterone to women after a total hysterectomy restored sexual desire, muscle mass and physical function. (From Science Daily, 11/27/13) #3 Testosterone is approved for women, because the FDA wants to promote our health and well-being. No,
What Color Is The Dress? By Erin M. Nevelow, O.D. Nevelow Eye Associates (210) 349-2437 • www.drsnevelow.com veryone has been talking about the dress is not a great one. It looks like it was crazy phenomenon of the blue and taken with a lower resolution cell phone black dress. Even in our office, with camera, which will definitely affect how the everyone looking at the same computer dress looks. After that, it’s all about your screen, we are split 50/50 between blue and perception. Everyone might agree that the black, and white and gold (although to me grass is green, but how our brain interprets it looks more periwinkle and charcoal). So the color green is different for everyone. who is right and who is just plain crazy? We’re influenced by our environment, our First of all, the original picture of the upbringing, even by other people. The next
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no, and no. Testosterone is not approved for women. Yet, the FDA promotes the treatment of normal menopause with various pharmaceutical drugs. Drugs with terrible side effects, including suicide, ARE approved for treatment of menopause. Truth: Menopause is normal part of life and not a mental disorder. “The Change” should not be treated with anti-depressants, anti-anxiolytics, or anything other than the same hormones found in young healthy 18 y/o. The FDA wants to promote and protect the profits of the pharmaceutical industry. (“Drug & Medical Device Companies Have Outsized Influence on FDA”, from Union of Concerned Scientists) #4 Progesterone causes blood clots and cancer. No. Many gynecologists don’t understand that oral, micronized progesterone from the compounding pharmacy is not progestin. (See #1) Progesterone is so safe that it is commonly prescribed for the most
vulnerable of patients--the pregnant woman at risk for miscarriage. Truth: progesterone promotes rest, relaxation, and calmness. #5 I don’t have a uterus, therefore I don’t need progesterone. Not true. All women need progesterone to balance estrogen. Women have progesterone receptors on the breast, bones, & brain. Progesterone helps regulate mood, cognition, inflammation, and neurogenesis in the brain. (“Progesterone receptors: form & function in the brain” FRONT NEUROENDOCRINOL, 2008 May, 29 (2):313-39). Get your life back with bio-identical hormone therapy tailored precisely for you based on blood results. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
thing to consider is the light surrounding the dress. In a darker room with less illumination, the dress will actually seem darker. On a sunny day, with more light, the colors actually seem lighter and a little more desaturated. Eye health also plays a role in how we see the color of the dress. In a patient with an optic nerve disorder like glaucoma or optic neuritis, some light wavelengths aren’t transmitted to the brain properly, which can affect color perception. In a patient with cataracts, essentially yellowing of the lens, less blue light make it into the eyes, which more than likely changes the color of the dress to yellow and gold. As a side note, I asked my four year old daughter, who has a perfectly clear lens, what color the dress
was and she said blue and black. Not once, but twice. Even when I tried to influence her by telling her that some people saw the dress as white and gold, she insisted she saw blue and black. So at the end of the day, who is right and who is wrong? I guess it doesn’t really matter. It’s actually pretty cool that everyone is talking about how their eyes work. However, for the sake of the truth, the dress is actually blue and black. For questions about this article or any eye health questions you can call Dr.’s John and Erin Nevelow at, call (210) 349243, visit www.drsnevelow.com or find us on Facebook. Nevelow Eye Associates is located at 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120.
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By Mike and Molly Sowry Virtuoso Builders (210) 525-8750
an you imagine going to your doctor or dentist and asking for a free exam before agreeing to any procedures? Yet most homeowners ask exactly that of contractors when it comes to a remodeling project and asking for a free estimate. An “Estimate” is just that, “an Estimate”. It can and most likely will change. If a homeowner wants a real price, it requires
research, review, and calculation. Many contractors lack the ability and/or patience to produce accurate estimates and tend to “guesstimate” the costs based on very little information. This method offers you no protection against cost escalation. Think of it this way: How accurate is a free estimate? It is typically worth as much time as went into it. How much time can that
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pring time is here and for the majority of us it couldn’t have come sooner! At the start of Spring, typically people are pulling out cleaning supplies and tidying up houses; and it shouldn’t be any different for our vehicles. Now is a great time to have your vehicle “spring cleaned” after all your winter driving. One of the best ways to spring clean your vehicle is to have your A/C Evaporator Core serviced. Most of our customers have
never even heard of this component to your vehicle. Your A/C Evaporator Core is located underneath your vehicles dash and works hard to make sure your air condition is blowing cold. One of the drawbacks of the A/C Evaporator Core is that it is located in a dark, damp space beneath your dash and becomes a premium environment for collecting dust and allergens. In order to accomplish making your vehicle cold on demand, the evaporator
company giving free estimates put into each estimate it is doing? Not a lot. And who pays for all those free estimates? The clients who end up hiring the contractor doing them do. The first visit should be a free consultation. This first meeting is a good way for you to become familiar with the contractor and the work they do. They can also look at your home and existing conditions. This is a good time to discuss your priorities, your budget, the design you envision and possible solutions with the contractor. It is also a great opportunity for you to ask about their remodeling process. At the end of the first appointment, the development agreement should be discussed along with an appropriate fee. Once signed and paid, then the pre-construction process should
begin. At the end of this process, you should receive a detailed Scope of Project with an actual price. For more tips on home improvement and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit www. virtuosobuilders.com. Virtuoso Builders is an award winning remodeling firm raising the professional standards in the San Antonio home remodeling industry. At Virtuoso Builders, we work closely with our clients and have a reputation for developing unprecedented trust with them, which ultimately leads to the finest project results. If you would like for us to write about any specific topics or would like more information, please contact us at info@virtuosobuilders.com
core must sweat, this in turn allows the allergens and dust to grow into mold, spores, fungi and algae. Over time your airflow becomes reduced within your vehicle, the A/C does not blow as cold, and allergens become a common norm inside the cabin of your vehicle. Belden’s offers a BG A/C Evaporator Core Service that will chemically clean your potentially clogged up evaporator core. The service injects scrubbing bubbles inside your evaporator core, thus prolonging your A/C and providing colder air flow as well as better quality air inside your vehicle. Belden’s highly recommends using BG Products because of their high quality of product and their dedication to making vehicles last longer and perform better. Make some time to keep your car clean – from the inside out, it might be worth the time! Come by Belden’s Automotive & Tires and let our
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Amazing Angie By Erin Kirwan e are never prepared to learn someone we care about has cancer. A few months ago I was standing in line at Dunkin Donuts thinking about the pumpkin latte I’d soon be sipping, when I saw this big smile beckoning me. She must think I’m someone else, I thought. So I glanced over my shoulder but no one was there but me. As I looked again it hit me, it was my friend Angie whom I last saw about a year ago while shopping at Steinmart. Our sons and daughters had attended preschool together. This couldn’t be Angie. This woman was wearing a scarf on her head. But the woman’s big infectious smile told me otherwise. That sense of unpreparedness rushed in. Tears filled me eyes. I didn’t know. I hadn’t heard. “It’s okay,” she said. “I have cancer.” My 37-year-old friend was fighting breast cancer. Angie went on to tell me about her diagnosis. Despite having a mom who fought breast cancer, she had been cleared not to get a mammogram until she was 40. But something deep inside Angie told her to go sooner. The mammogram found stage two breast cancer. While I wanted to sulk and say I’m sorry over and over, Angie wanted no part. The pity party was long over and she was in the business of kicking some cancer butt. Angie was to be a model in an upcoming Girls Night Out Fashion Show & Fundraiser. She had also volunteered to model for a unique Savvy Media project with a local boutique, encouraging women to not just be beautiful, but to do beautiful things. Life had handed Angie some pretty sour lemons and she was making lemonade. But that’s not to say Angie wasn’t feeling bad or didn’t have her moments. As I helped her pick out outfits to model, Angie talked more about how she was feeling. She was midway through chemotherapy. She was tired. The chemo and stress made her bloated. Her clothes weren’t fitting well. I probably should have kept my mouth shut but that’s difficult for me when I am attached to someone or something. So I told Angie about Pilates and how it had helped me not only look how I wanted to look, but get through a period of anxiety in my own life. I suggested, if she was up for it and the doctor thought it was safe, she could give it a try. Angie didn’t laugh. She didn’t run away. She said, “okay”. Angie texted me the following day and said she had discussed Pilates with her wellness nurse and team of doctors and been given the okay to begin. Angie signed up at Papillon Pilates. Papillon, in French, means butterfly. Climbing on a bed with springs and straps and all kinds of hooks to “exercise” would have scared my friend a year ago, but I guess when you are fighting for your life, you no longer spend a long time contemplating things or being afraid. So Angie jumped right in, feet first into resistance straps placed overhead. If she hadn’t been wearing a scarf on her head (which she always matches so beautifully with her outfits, including workout clothing), you would never know this woman curling her body up was in the midst
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Life had handed Angie some pretty sour lemons when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She decided to fight back and made some pretty delicious lemonade along the way.
of fighting cancer. Angie’s movements were strong. Her mindset was even stronger. Though the exercises weren’t easy at first, Angie forged forward. Like a race horse with blinders who can only focus on the finish, Angie continued to come to class determined. After one month, the exercises became more routine. Her body, growing longer and leaner, began to stretch in ways it hadn’t before. Angie was beginning to not only see but feel results. When I asked her how she felt, a tiny smile. That one that Angie never seems to lose even among trying times, formed again in the corner of her mouth. “My joint pain has disappeared, my muscles no longer ache and I feel like I have more energy,” Angie said. Energy Angie needed to fight cancer. Today, almost two months postradiation, a stronger, leaner, more confident, happier, and cancer-free Angie can still be found legs raised and core engaged … on a reformer. Many days I am honored to land in a class next to my friend. I watch her move through exercises beautifully, gracefully, like a butterfly, transformed by an uncertain journey. That fear and sadness I unexpectedly came face to face with when running into Angie those months before, has been replaced by pride, admiration, and thankfulness. When life handed Angie cancer she chose to fight it … fiercely.
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Coker And Thousand Oaks Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Special To Welcome Home Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, discussion of the characters use of the habits in the stories followed each reading. Coker Elementary School
Thousand Oak Staff read books and played games to celebrate the event!
In preparation of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America, Thousand Oaks Elementary School students enjoyed listening to several Dr. Seuss books during grade level rotations. Campus librarian, Diana Casseb, shared a newly discovered and published Dr. Seuss book with the entire student body. Many parent volunteers, along with staff members, read Dr. Seuss books to the students. As Thousand Oaks students continue to learn, recognize, and use Steven
The Coker Leadership team as they dressed up as Things!
Coker Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. The Leadership Team dressed up as Things on March 2 to commerorate his birthday. They were on the morning announcements acting silly during the announcements. Later, they visited every classroom in the school and laughed and played with the students. Everybody had fun celebrating the wonderful works of Seuss.
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ith warmer weather upon us, now’s a great time to prepare your pet for what’s to come. If you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors, be sure to plant wisely. Last month we listed plants that could be dangerous/deadly to your pet. In addition, brushing them regularly can help you discover any foreign objects they may have picked up that can cause major problems, such as foxtails and cactus. Be sure to check between their toes. If you plan on giving your pet a summer cut in June, you may want to start now. Did you know pets can sunburn? Get their skin acclimated to the sun early before the intense heat is upon us. And we all know it’s coming! If you walk your dogs, remember the pavement can become extremely hot and can burn their paw pads. You can protect their feet with booties or adjust the time of day you take them for their long walks. Be sure to start conditioning your pet to the changing climate before the summer. Consider any of the excess winter weight they may still be harboring and begin a light exercise program now. An overweight pet can suffer from many health problems and the South Texas heat will just exacerbate
their issues. If you need a little extra help to get your pet into shape before the summer, you can try one our many classes offered such as Core Training, Clicker/Trick, Obedience, or Agility. They are great ways to work your pet’s body and mind, and excess energy, while gaining nice household manners in return. If you are not able to make a class with that energetic pet: Two words…. Doggy Daycare! You bring an over-zealous pet to us in the morning; we send a very tired pooch home in the evening. Sounds like the perfect trade off to me! Mark the Date! Saturday, June 6th will be the opening of the Hottest Coolest Spot in Texas… FOR YOUR DOG! The Beach Club at K9 Country Club will be hosting a Summertime Pooch Fest with food, fun, live music, agility demos, and MORE! You won’t want to miss it. Details will be in the May issue. To find more tips on how to keep your pet safe in the upcoming months visit our website www.k9countryclub.net. So much is happening this spring, you won’t want to miss it! K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more information, call (830) 980-8476.
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Eisenhower Middle raised a total of $1,900 for the American Heart Association.
Special To Welcome Home oops for the Heart is a fundraiser that Eisenhower Middle School IKE Athletics hosted to help raise money for the American Heart Association (AHA). The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. As a team, Eisenhower Athletics committed to participate in activities to promote this cause. The activities were: • Selling IKE American Heart Association t-shirts the entire month of February (morning and after school starting February 2, 2015) • Passing out RED DRESS PINS for the students to wear (mornings before school) • Hosting a Faculty vs. 8th grade girls and boys basketball game (February 23, 2015)
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• Admission Ticket Sales • Concession Stand Donations A total of $1,900 was raised and donated to the American Heart Association. Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, our organization now includes more than 22.5 million volunteers and supporters working tirelessly to eliminate these diseases. They fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to save and improve lives. The organizations mission is to help people build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Their mission drives everything they do! Your participation gives youths the opportunity to learn, give, and make a difference in the lives of all heart disease patients.
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Queen Of The International Black And White Ball Submitted By Nadine Barrientos ongratulations to Alaya Barrientos Daoud on being crowned the 2015 Queen of the International Back and White Ball (IBWB). Founded in 1933 by Maria R. Magnon, the IBWB is dedicated to the promotion of goodwill, friendship and understanding between Mexico and the United States, particularly Texas. Prior to being crowned Queen, Alaya served on the royal court as a Junior Princess and assistant to the director for the previous 5 years. During that time she was honored to sing the National Anthem at the annual IBWB formal Christmas Gala and the Spring luncheon held in March. As Queen, Alaya will represent the IBWB at several local events, including San Antonio’s 2015 Fiesta celebration the coming April. Highlighting Fiesta will be
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her entrance into the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. Her reign will also include attending other civic events and several Black and White Balls throughout Mexico. Alaya is currently a freshman at Reagan High School, where she is a proud member of the Charmers Dance Team. She is also heavily involved in the local entertainment industry. She can be seen at difference venues and events around town singing current and classic songs. She represented District 9 in Our Part of Town Talent Competition, has performed at the Stone Oak Winterfestival and various political events for Leticia Van de Putte, Cris Medina and Tommy Adkisson. She has also had the privilege of being asked to sing the National Anthem for the Houston Astros and the San Antonio
Scorpions. Although having sung at numerous public and private events, she considers performing at the Ford Holiday River Parade and the League of Latin American Citizen’s (LULAS) national conference in Florida as pivotal to her career. In addition to singing, she plays the piano violin and is currently writing her own original songs for her upcoming album. Alaya not only believes in the goodwill that the IBWB promotes, but she strongly believes in family. She is the loving daughter of Nadine Barrientos-Daoud and Riyad Daoud and the doting older sister of Joseph. When not in school or performing, she can often be found spending time with her grandmother and other family members and friends. Her family is very proud of her accomplishments, but most of all, the wonderful young woman she has become.
5 Ideas For Packing Healthier Lunches
By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t College Nannies and Tutors, we advocate a continuous improvement approach to bettering your family’s daily habits, including packing healthier lunches! Here are five tips to help with process. Plan Ahead: Planning ahead will give you time to plan out each portion of your child’s school lunches, instead of grabbing whatever you can find on a rushed morning. You never know what might happen in the mornings before school, so planning out lunches the night before, or even having the
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entire week planned on Sunday, will take away some morning-rush stress. Take Requests: Do your kids have foods that they particularly enjoy? Give them a chance to choose some options for their fun and healthy lunch. If their choices are not as beneficial as you’d like, find a way to add it in small portion sizes, or look for recipes to increase the health benefits. Make it fun: Whoever says you shouldn’t play with your food, clearly doesn’t know how to pack a fun school lunch! Cutting the fruits and veggies portions into fun shapes will encourage your kids to eat them up. Invest in smaller cookie cutters to cut things
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like cantaloupe, watermelon, and bananas into fun shapes. Does your child not like the crust? Cut their sandwich into a fun shape, or decorate it with cheese or veggies on top. Roll up sandwich meat and cheese for a different take on a sandwich. Do Your Research: Be sure to spend some time researching any processed foods you may be adding in to your child’s lunchbox! There may be hidden ingredients that deceive the buyer into believing a food product is healthy, when it really may not be. Look for healthier options when grocery shopping, and try to use fruits and veggies straight out of the fresh produce aisle.
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Chile Abuse Prevention Month With CASA
Submitted By Elisabeth Reise pril is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month in Texas – an important time to become aware of how our community is affected by child abuse. Child Protective Services just released its statistics for 2013-2014 and reported that there were roughly 5400 confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect in Bexar County. These numbers demonstrate that our community needs to work together to address this issue. In Bexar County, every 30 days an average of 154 children enter state protective custody because of abuse or neglect. Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) advocates on behalf of these children who have been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers are appointed by the courts to advocate for the best interest of the child to make sure that their needs do not “fall through the cracks.” CASA volunteers serve as the “eyes and ears” for the judge by gathering first-hand facts about the well-being of the child and providing that information to the judge. This allows the judge to have the necessary information to make the best decision regarding the future of that child. April should not only be a time that the community reflects upon child abuse, but also a time to act. The CASA program provides the community with an opportunity to fight for child abuse victims and to make
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a difference. A child with a CASA volunteer finds a permanent safe home 8 months faster than a child who does not have a CASA volunteer. Children are also 50% less likely to re-enter state custody. CASA volunteers have made such a positive impact on the lives of these children that the courts have requested that CASA provide every child abuse victim in state custody with a CASA volunteer. Every child deserves to have the hope a CASA volunteer can give. At the moment we are only able to serve about half of children in state custody. This volunteer experience does not require any specific skill or education and only requires a few hours a month. We are looking for people that want to make a difference in a child’s life. We would love for you to join us in this mission! If you would like to learn more about CASA, please visit www.casa-satx.org. We offer monthly information sessions. Not interested in volunteering but would like to help us spread the word? We love coming out to organizations to help spread awareness about how you can help. Contact James Douglas (Diversity Recruitment Coordinator) at 210-225-7070 or jdouglas@ casa-satx.org.
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havano Park Senior Living embrace’s the best in senior living in the 21st century. The new amenity-rich, boutique community is receiving a lot of attention from those interested to see what the spectacular new development is offering residents. The grand opening of the community is scheduled to take place in the fall 2015. At the new leasing office, floor plans, building renderings and design boards are available for review and further information about services, features and amenities can be
given. The new leasing office is located at 3220 North Loop 1604 West, Shavano Park, Texas 78231. It is open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or to schedule a personalized appointment call 210-492-4040. “Now that we have broken ground and are making great progress with the construction schedule, we are looking forward to providing quality senior living care to the San Antonio area later this year,” said Kelly Schwennesen, community marketing director for Shavano Park Senior Living. “Through our new leasing office, we look forward to introducing this wonderful new community to those who live, work and reside in Shavano Park and the greater San Antonio area.”
Upon completion, the Spanish Mediterranean-style community will have 68 apartments, including 40 assisted living and 28 memory care residences. Other highlights include a quality professional staff, premier amenities and beautifully landscaped courtyards and grounds. Shavano Park Senior Living will provide the finest in senior living with assisted living and memory care options for residents. Located Shavano Park, Texas, the expertly trained staff will provide residents with the highest standards of senior care services. For more information on Shavano Park call 210-492-4040 or visit www.shavanoparkseniorliving.com.
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righton Center’s Queen of the Vine Campaign has been a great way for San Antonio’s leading women to help raise funds for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Every year, the campaign features strong and dedicated women who come together with a shared passion for supporting the children of Brighton Center. This year’s 2015 Queen of the Vine candidates were Janine Sauer, Kosha Vriseno and Colleen Douglas. From August to February, these dynamic and passionate women committed to give their time, talent and resources by engaging in a spirited competition to raise funds for Brighton Center. This year, the candidates collectively rose over $225,000 in support of Brighton Center! The candidates were crowned at this year’s Coronation event - The Royal Gatsby Ball – which was held on Friday, February 27th at the regal St. Anthony Hotel. The champagne flowed, guests dressed the part in flapper dresses and the sounds of Johnny P and The Wiseguys filled the air as the candidates anxiously waited for the final tallies to find out who would be crowned the Queen. Ultimately, Janine Sauer was crowned as the 13th Queen of the Vine after raising $86,719 through tireless fundraising, special events, donation collections and the Queen’s Ball Live and Silent Auction. Special congratulations to the 2015 Princess of the Vine, Kosha Vriseno who raised $55,650 and to the 2015 Brighton Ambassador Colleen Douglas who raised $29,374. 2015 Queen of the Vine Janine Sauer, featured on this month’s cover, is a remarkable woman indeed. Her inspiration for running came from her beautiful 10 year old daughter Kaitlin. Kaitlin entered the world with a rare condition, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and has touched many hearts with her bravery, determination and ability to be “just like everyone else.” Janine and her family moved to San Antonio in 2006 and Brighton Center quickly became an important part of helping them get settled by helping them find the right school, pediatrician and many other services important to Kaitlin’s care. Janine’s experience illustrates the impact of Brighton Center in helping the children of San Antonio who are born with developmental delays or disabilities become confident, accomplished and included with their peers just as they deserve. Brighton Center offers a holistic approach for families like Janine’s and has several programs to help children reach their full potential. Brighton’s Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECI) provides home based therapy services and case management for children ages 0-3 who have a developmental delay or disability and qualify for services. The Precious Minds, New Connections Program (PMNC) is a nurturing curriculum that provides parents with the tools and strategies to create a nurturing environment
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that enhances their child’s development. Brighton Center’s Special Education and Support Services Program (SESS) provides families of children with disabilities the tools and knowledge to successfully advocate for their children in the public school system, and as their children grow into young adults, SESS assists them in setting goals and developing plans for their own futures. Brighton also has a NAEYC accredited Child Development Center and recently opened a Preschool Academy to better meet the needs of the community. Both learning centers are inclusive and serve children with and without disabilities. Brighton Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year, A Taste of The Northside, will be held April 22nd at the Club at Sonterra and 2015 Queen of the Vine Janine Sauer will have the honor of being Fiesta Royalty as a representative of the agency she passionately supports. This year’s event will feature a Stella Artois Beer Garden, elevated wine and spirits including Chateau St. Michele Brands and Herradura tequila, 5 live bands including Grooveline, Decibel Band, and THE MAX. Plus, the evening will end with a “BANG” courtesy of a special Fireworks Finale! All proceeds from A Taste of the Northside benefit Brighton Center. General admission tickets are $65 in advance, $70 at the door, and include 8 Food tastings from over 50 of San Antonio’s best restaurants and 5 beer or wine tastings courtesy of Silver Eagle and Republic National Distributing. Tickets are available at all HEB locations or at www.atasteofthenorthside.com and all ticket prices include Free Parking & Shuttle. Guests can also upgrade to the Queen of the Vine V.I.P. Lounge presented by M2 Technology featuring Fiesta® Foodie and GoodtastewithTanji founder Tanji Patton. This lounge is an exclusive, indoor area featuring samplings from upscale San Antonio restaurants including Kirby’s Steakhouse, Bob’s Steak and Chophouse, Boudro’s, FROST 321, Piatti, Wildfish, and Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille. The upscale experience will also feature additional food and drink tastings, along with entertainment by the Joe Caruso Trio and Blue Finger Disco. All V.I.P. guests will also receive a wine glass and butler tray, as well as special reserved shuttle parking. Limited tickets are $200 and are available by visiting www.atasteofthenorthside.com Over the past 15 years, Brighton Center has raised over $5 million through their signature event, A Taste of the Northside, which had been named the Best Fiesta® event for 3 years by News4 WOAI. Brighton Center serves over 2,500 children each year and continues to fulfill its vision equip children and empower parents to achieve their individual potential to be successful in every community. Visit Brighton’s website for more information on their
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Ryan Schmidt Design Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award Special To Welcome Home yan Schmidt Design LLC of San Antonio has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The emerging, Architect led, residential design firm was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of
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and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Ryan Schmidt Design LLC among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.” Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around
San Antonio Symphony Springs Into Musical Action Submitted By Laura Aplin ollowing the acclaimed Strauss Festival that wrapped up its winter season, the San Antonio Symphony is closing out its year with a stellar series of musical performances ranging from the always popular Pops series featuring ARRIVAL from Sweden performing The Music of ABBA, a musical tribute the John Williams to an exploration of Baroque, with Handel’s Messiah. “Coming off of the Strauss Festival and the winter series, concert goers should expect an exciting array of musical styles and performances, from the more serious pieces
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screen. Bugs Bunny comes to life April 3-4, at the Majestic Theatre, with George Daugherty conducting. Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Known for his exquisite expressiveness, guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas performs Rodrigo’s most popular work, Concierto de Aranjuez, a work the composer described as reminiscent of “the hidden breeze that stirs the treetops” on April 10-12 at the H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center. Fiesta Pops A concert featuring the music, dance and culture of San Antonio and South Texas. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Campanas de America and a colorful
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corps of dancers with the Guadalupe Dance Company. And delight in the singing of Sebastien De La Cruz as he delivers beloved songs with his whole heart and soul, all taking place April 17 and 18. Beethoven Evelyn Glennie, percussion virtuosa, plays Corigliano’s 2014 Grammyaward-winning Conjurer, which is paired with Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, whose slow movement provided a magnificent backdrop for King George’s radio delivery in The King’s Speech. Indulge in the musical movements May 1 and 2.
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