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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? By Debby Seguin

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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Chile Abuse Prevention Month Johnson Volleyball Sets And With CASA Scores UIW 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

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.

Shelby Walker on the left and Brittany Muller on the right with the rest of the Jaguar Volleyball Team.

Submitted By Nicole Blakeman ohnson High School Volleyball celebrates two of their seniors choosing to play volleyball in college. Not only will these ladies gain a great education, they will have a chance to catapult themselves into new opportunities through volleyball. Some college players can go on to play in the Olympics, both indoors and

on the beach, and ﬁnd placements within the NCAA championships. Shelby Walker, who played middle blocker for Johnson, has chosen to play for UT-Dallas and Brittany Muller, a libero for Johnson, has chosen to play for University of Incarnate Word. Both were standouts for the Jaguars and lettered for 3 years. Congratulation to both of these talented ladies!

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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,

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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020

e are so excited to celebrate our 10 year anniversary as the owners at Stone Oak Vision Source! With 2 doctors every day, we have more appointments available to see our patients. We are extending an invitation to everyone in the community to join us for our open house- save the date- April 21, all day long

from 9 am to 6 pm. We are located at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway Ste. 106, at the NE corner of Stone Oak Parkway and Huebner. We are going to have vendors here with their latest frame designs and we will have food and drink all day long. The new lines we will be showcasing include Michael Kors and Giorgio Armani. There will be door prizes throughout the day and special deals on eyewear as well. With summer fast approaching we will be show casing all of our sunwear lines as

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.

well. A good pair of sunglasses is essential for summer in San Antonio and we will have some great deals and we never charge sales tax. Besides for routine eye care, we love fitting specialty contact lenses. If you’ve ever wanted to try contacts and were told you weren’t a candidate, come in and let us evaluate your eyes. There are many new designs on the market for astigmatism, keratoconus, and even bifocal contact lenses! Another specialty that we are passionate about is corneal molding. This is a process where you can wear a specially designed contact lens only at night and have good vision during the day with nothing on. It reshapes your eyes while you sleep and you remove the lenses in the morning and can see clearly

all day. Let us see if you are a candidate for these special lenses. Visit the website www. ortho-k.net for more information. One more thing not to forget is that we accept most insurances and if you ever have an eye emergency or need urgent care for a red eye, we can help you with that as well. Drs. Monica Allison and Lindsey Denison practice at Stone Oak Vision Source located at 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 106. All of our doctors are trained in the treatment and management of eye disease. We can help with allergy eyes, dry eyes, pink eyes, etc. Call us at 495-9020 to schedule your appointment or visit us online at www.visionsource-stoneoak. com.

Musical Anticipated from Encino Park Elementary Submitted By Encino Park Music Department he Encino Park Elementary Music Department is preparing for this year’s all-school musical performance of Disney’s Tarzan. Fifty two enthusiastic Kinder – 5th grade students will be performing four performances of the show, May 7th, 8th and 9th. The performers, directors, production crew, parents and volunteers are anxious to bring this production to the whole community. The Encino Park Elementary music instructor Mrs. Cynthia David, began auditions in August 2014 and was overwhelmed with the large number of talented students that were interested. It was difficult to narrow the cast down to 45. The popularity of the school’s five previous musical productions, Beauty and the Beast, Jr., Fiddler on the Roof, The Wizard of Oz, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and

The Little Mermaid Jr. was the main reason for the peaked interest in performing in this year’s school musical. The cast for Tarzan began rehearsing in September 2014. For many this will be their first Broadway-style musical, while others are becoming “seasoned professionals” due, in large part, to this unique opportunity afforded to students at Encino Park. This cross-curricular experience is one that the students will remember for many years to come. Mrs. David was fortunate to enlist the artistic talents of Johnson High School honor art students (under the direction of art teacher, Analisa Shinn) for backdrop sketching and painting. Set design is by Betty Avary. Show times for the Encino Park Elementary Music Department’s presentation of Tarzan are as follows: Thursday, May 7th - 7:00 p.m.

This cross-curricular experience is one that the students will remember for many years to come, especially the Tarzan circle.

The cast for Tarzan began rehearsing in September 2014. For many this will be their first Broadway-style musical.

Friday, May 8th- 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9th 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $7 for VIP, $5 for adults

and $2 for students (through high school). Tickets go on sale April 16th and will be available for purchase at the Encino Park Elementary Box Office. Box office hours are: 2:45-3:15 pm each weekday. You may also contact the school for information at 210-407-3200 or email Cynthia David, cdavid3@neisd.net. Tickets go fast, so don’t delay in purchasing yours.

Encino Park Elementary PTA Submitted By Sylvia Farber ncino Park Elementary PTA invites all community members to the 1st Encino Park Fiesta Festival and Silent Auction on April 10 from 4:30-8:30pm. This carnival coincides with Encino Park Elementary’s 25th anniversary. Wristbands will be on sale and available at Encino Park Elementary March 16-April 3, $15 for unlimited carnival games or $20 for unlimited carnival games and BBQ plate

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from Smokey Mo’s. Wristbands will be on sale the day of the carnival for $20 for unlimited carnival games or $25 for unlimited carnival games and BBQ plate. There will be a few ticketed booths with each ticket being $.50. A few of the unlimited games will include: ring toss, washer toss, duck pond, Plinko, Operation, bean bag toss, Angry Birds, gaga ball, and Just Dance. Some of the ticketed booths will include: dunking

booth, jail, cake walk, and silly string war. There are business sponsorship opportunities ranging from $100$1500. Please contact Tenille Eubanks at tenillesptabox@gmail.com for more information. Hope to see you at the Encino Park Fiesta Festival!

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Educator Of The Month Announced By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to highlight and recognize a local teacher as Educator of the Month for April. This award, made with input from the school administration once again, recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify the three core values of College Nannies and Tutors: Can Do Attitudes, Growth and Results Driven and Leave It Better. This month’s recognition goes to Carrie Turner-Gray. Carrie has been a teacher at Johnson High School for two years teaching

Business classes. She has been growing the Business and Finance classes at Johnson by sharing her enthusiasm and love of Accounting with her students. Carrie is the sponsor of the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club at Johnson as well. Through her support and leadership, this year FBLA will be sending 27 students to the state competition. Carrie deﬁnitely has a “Can-Do” attitude as she signs up to help out on many committees and projects. Carrie is dedicated to not only growing her classes, but also her personal and professional growth as

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Submitted By Stacy Irons n February 7, 2015, some of the girls of Girl Scout Troop 858 went with their fathers to the Daddy/Daughter Dance in New Braunfels. The theme was Alice in Wonderland and the girls had a wonderful time dancing and enjoying time spent with their Daddies. They also got to meet Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts and more. The girls have been going to this event for more than 3 years and are already looking forward to next February.

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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

Submitted By Danya Martin he Johnson High School Golf Team will host its 7th Annual Golf Extravaganza on Friday, April 24 at Canyon Springs Golf Club with a 2:00 p.m. shotgun start. The day includes a 4-person scramble, dinner after the round and lots of contests and challenges throughout the day. Contests include a short game challenge, long drive contests, closest to the pin and Out Drive a Jaguar contest. Funds raised at the event help the Jaguar Golf Team travel and compete against some of the best teams

in the state. There are 3 team entry levels ranging from $500-$900. Individuals can enter as well. Sponsorships range from $100$500. Individuals or teams interested in playing in this year’s event or becoming a sponsor can contact Coach Mike Martin at mmarti117@neisd.net. Come play a round of golf with your friends, meet the coaches and players while helping the Johnson golf team obtain the ﬁnancial resources they need to compete year in and year out.

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 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 post-radiation, 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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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

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2015 Junior Olympics Championships Submitted By Velizar Iliev n February 13, Saint Mary’s Hall’s student Robin Cheong won Bronze medal in the Cadet Men’s Epee fencing event and 7th place Finalist medal in the Junior Men’s Epee fencing event at the 2015 Junior Olympics Championships in Richmond, VA. With his performance, Robin is one of not many fencers winning two out of two medals in one competition in US Junior Olympics history. Robin competed against 246 top male epee fencers in the US age 20 and under in Junior’s event and 245 top male epee fencers in the US age 17 and under in Cadet’s event. Currently, Robin is ranked 4th in Cadet Men’s Epee national points list for ages 17 and under. At the same time Farrah Lee-Elabd unfortunately did not placed at the 2015 Junior Olympics but she had enough points in her portfolio which kept her 2nd in Cadet Women’s epee fencers in the US age 17 and under which qualiﬁes her to represent US at 2015 Cadet & Junior World Championships

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Submitted By Joanne Emerson ormer Johnson Jaguar, Robert Ford, sets new Indoor Track and Field record for the University of Southern California. This is Ford’s inaugural season as a Trojan, improving on his new 800 meter indoor record at three different meets. His time of 1:49:21 is three seconds faster than the former record time. Robert Ford is expected to have a strong presence this NCAA Outdoor season as well. He is looking to qualify for the 2015 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Championships in June and aims to set a new USC outdoor 800 meter record. As a freshman, Robert is content with his 2015 NCAA Division 1 Indoor Track & Field performance. This is his ﬁrst indoor season and he knew there would be a learning curve. The standard indoor track measures 200 meters, while facilities like Dempsey at the University of Washington is 307 meters. The pace is fast with banked turns and there is little room to make a big move. Robert

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Robert Ford is proud to represent his hometown of San Antonio while he works at making a name for himself at the University of Southern California.

pulled advice from seasoned teammates and studied the tricks of the “short” track from USC mid distance coach, David Freeman. Freeman had an accomplished track career at Kentucky, highlighted by a trip to the 2008 Beijing Olympics to compete in the 1500 meter race. He represented Puerto Rico and ﬁnished 10th in his heat and 24th overall. Robert Ford is proud to represent his hometown of San Antonio while he works at making a name for himself at the University of Southern California. He hopes to make his alma mater, Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School, proud by setting new records as an NCAA Division 1 Track & Field athlete. The big picture in a few words: win an 800 meter Indoor Championship, win an 800 meter Outdoor Championship, go to the Track & Field U.S. Olympic Trials, and bring an Olympic medal back home to the city of San Antonio.

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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 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 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,

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5th Annual Run For The Heights Braves The Winter Weather Submitted By Leigh Ellis he 5th Annual Run for the Heights, 5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Fun Run, & Health Fair, held at Tuscany Heights Elementary, on Saturday, February 28, 2015 proved to be the most challenging event to date. Runners and walkers from all over San Antonio came out to brave the hilly course in the 30 degrees cold, wet, and windy weather. Despite the weather challenges, the community participated in a fun and exciting morning of health and wellness! Overall, the event included over 850 registrations, 40+ business and community partners and 150+ volunteers. Returning emcee, Vinnie Vinzetta, KENS5 Sports Anchor, kicked off the event with the Opening Ceremony performed by the Johnson High School JROTC and Tuscany Heights Tiger Beat Choir singing the National Anthem. First up was the Fun Run as kids of all ages sprinted their way through the ¾ mile course. All Fun Run participants earned a spirit

stick for their accomplishment. The chiptimed 5K was next with runners and walkers weaving their way through the challenging and hilly course. Using the latest timing technology, runners were able to view their race results on big screen monitors within minutes of crossing the finish line. The top finishers were Jenny Breuer with a time of 19:50 and Eric Salinas, who finished with a time of 18:26. The top 3 overall males/females received medals and gift certificates. Additional medals and awards went to the top 3 males/females in each 5 year age category, ranging from 10 and under to 70+. Finally, there were special awards for the top girl and boy in grades K-5, which included medals and gift certificates. Congratulations to all the Fun Run and 5K Finishers! After the races, participants warmed up inside by visiting the Sponsor Expo & Health Fair to receive valuable health information, get health screenings, and sample nutritional products. Post-race food

and drinks were provided for all participants. Free health screenings included: BP, Glucose, Cholesterol and BMI. There were plenty of kid friendly activities provided by event sponsors, including Lego activities, creative arts, face painting, plus hula hoops and jump roping. Finally, various types of ﬁtness including Martial Arts and sports training were demonstrated for the crowds throughout the event. One of the event participants commented, “To all who coordinated today’s event – GREAT JOB!!! So glad we made it this year and we will be back!!! Well done.” Run for the Heights not only raised funds for the Tuscany Heights Elementary PTA, a 501(c) 3, but helped promote health and wellness in the community. Volunteers included community partners plus several local school groups from Tejeda MS, Johnson HS, Reagan HS, and MacArthur HS. These volunteers, students and many other student leaders from Tuscany Heights Elementary helped to create a spirit of

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 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 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. Be Creative: The opportunities are endless when it comes to preparing fun food for your kids. Try making sandwich kabobs on a stick, or using cupcake cups to separate different foods. Make each lunch

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making sure to pay attention to the foods you buy when grocery shopping, and adding in your own creativity to each lunchbox will make healthy eating more fun for your kids!

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Will Your Child Survive Middle School?

By Leslie Jernigan, M.A. Learning Foundations Diagnostic and Learning Center 210-495-2626

t’s past bed time. You are tired, frustrated, and your child is not even close to being ﬁnished with homework. It often feels like YOU are the one going to school all over again. If we’re struggling this much now, what will happen when he has to do all this by himself, and be accountable to 5 or more teachers next year? Will he be able to make it? For children: changing schools, changing teachers and their own changing bodies can create instability, moodiness and uncertainty. Academic struggles can add to the uncertainty and whittle away at selfesteem. For parents: schedules, book reports,

projects and the fears of misguided decisions by their teens can make middle school years traumatic. It’s hard not to worry about the decisions that could endanger the child’s future. Some families seem to just breeze through those adolescent years. These are the families whose children are equipped with the skills required of students entering the sixth grades. The following are 5 critical skills that your child will need in order to be successful in middle school: Study skills – Creating strategies to understand and retain course material, so that you don’t have to fumble through the internet looking for a tutor the day before the test.

Vehicle Spring Cleaning

By Rusty Belden, President Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017

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

Thinking Of Buying Or Selling A Home This Year?

By AJ Reygadas Power Real Estate Group (210) 313-5554

ell the old saying now is the best time, couldn’t be anymore true! With 2015 off to a start, homes sales are up 5% over last year according to the San Antonio MLS. Buyers are noticing the lack of inventory for new and resale homes especially in the 281/1604 corridors on through to stone oak. Home prices are on a rise, and sellers are ﬁnding that the ball has moved into their court in regards to price negotiating and terms.

Many San Antonio homeowners are starting to feel conﬁdent that they can afford to sell their homes because they are now in a positive equity situation, because of this shift in the market. Many sellers are being presented with multiple offers, therefore making today’s San Antonio market competitive. With this as a key factor, we are seeing a lot of buyers looking to new home inventory and new builds as an option.

Writing skills – Being able to organize thoughts and putting them on paper clearly and concisely, so that you don’t have to pull an all-nighter re-writing her essay the night before it’s due. Note taking skills – Identifying relevant information and organizing it in ways that make sense. This will eliminate their dependence on you or on Google to review the material from class. Organization skills – Managing and keeping schedules, planning ahead, organizing materials will keep you from having to drive back to school in the morning because he forgot his completed homework. Social skills – Monitoring emotions and making smart choices while managing peer pressure can be THE defining factor when dealing as a teen. You might notice that intelligence isn’t on the list. Your child could be the smartest girl in school (and by middle school, she 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

certiﬁed technicians perform a MultiPoint Inspection on your vehicle and get it ready for the changing seasons ahead. Keep in mind, Belden’s is Your Dealer Alternative and your Diesel Specialists! Visit us at any of our 6 locations – including our newest location located at Babcock and Prue Rd. Check us out on the web for coupons and specials at www.beldensautomotive.com. Buckle up, Drive Safe and Remember at Belden’s Automotive & Tires “We Keep You Rolling!” Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Five Locations: San Pedro: 210-494-0017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830-9819700; Bulverde Rd.: 210-481-3330. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www.beldensautomotive.com

With tax season underway, we are seeing buyers out and actively looking to buy! So far in 2015, in the 78259 zip code, 41 homes have sold, with an average of 68 days or less on the market, for an average sales price of $234,000. This is a hot an attractive area for buyers right now. There are currently 93 homes on the market, with 56 of them pending sale or currently in contract. The start to the buying/selling season has begun and continues on through late August. So, we are likely to continue to see increases in volume sold. The number of new listings will also help to dictate the growth pattern. If the trend continues, San Antonio is set to see a great year in Real Estate. After a successful 2014, San Antonio continues to be a viable and strong market. Despite the growth, San Antonio continues to remain highly affordable. Mortgage interest rates

are also still in a good spot for well -qualiﬁed homebuyers. So, if you are looking to sell, now is a great time! Are you curious to see what your home is worth? Do you want to see how your home compares to your neighbor’s home that sold down the street? Contact us for a free market of evaluation of what your home. If you are looking to buy and sell, we offer packages designed to help save you money. Just simply ask. Are you on the fence about buying? Talk to us and let us show you the beneﬁts of home ownership over renting. Take care San Antonio! AJ Reygadas won many awards including Multi-Million Dollar Producer, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; Top 1% of San Antonio REALTORS, 2013, 2014; Top 150 Latino Realtors Nationwide, 2013,2014. You can reach AJ at (210)313-5554

Reagan Wins Sixth Annual 2015 Fincke Cup

Submitted By Stephanie Fincke he 6th Annual Fincke Cup soccer match was held on Tuesday, March 3rd at Blossom Athletic Center. This annual intense double header opened with the girls’ varsity match between Johnson and Reagan High School, in which the Reagan girls defeated the Johnson girls 6-2, and Reagan boys bested Johnson boys by a score of 2-0. With the aggregate score for the night ending with RHS 8 and JHS 2 the Reagan

Rattlers took home the coveted Fincke Cup trophy and bragging rights for the year. Fincke Cup is an annual soccer match played in memory of Ian Fincke who played soccer at Reagan before transferring to Johnson in 2008. Ian’s love for both schools and his passion for soccer is the inspiration behind the event. A sportsmanship scholarship is awarded every year to a member of each participating team as voted on by their coaches/teammates. This year’s

may ACT like she is), but if she doesn’t have these requisite skills, she may feel as if the ground is falling under her. These 5 skills make up your child’s executive function. As executive function develops throughout adolescence, young people are given more responsibilities and control in their own decision making. The good news is that executive function skills can be trained. Building a strong foundation in these skills over the summer can be the difference between being the parent of a middle-schooler and being the one who has returned to middle school yourself. If you would like to ﬁnd out how to empower your child with strong executive function skills, please visit www.learningfoundations. com/free-parent-seminar to attend a free training session for parents. Leslie Jernigan, M.A. is Director of Assessment at Learning Foundations. Email questions or concerns about your child’s learning struggles to Leslie@ LearningFoundations.com or call (210) 495-2626.

scholarship awards were presented to Addie Bachle and Kyle Reynoso from Johnson High School and Derek Burris and Sarah Grace Freeman from Reagan High School. Ian’s Foundation was created to advance the safety and welfare of San Antonio’s youth through educational and recreational activities in memory of Ian. Ian›s Foundation has raised over $30,000 to give back to graduating seniors from local high schools pursuing higher education as well as to local

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The Royal Gatsby Ball and a new Queen of the Vine!

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

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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