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ummer is coming to a close and it’s time to do all the last minute things before the kids go back to school. All of us here at Welcome Home hope you had a great summer filled with fun times, family and friends. Even though summertime is nearly over, we are fortunate to enjoy the extended sunshine and warm temperatures here in San Antonio… there’s still time to enjoy the pool or head down to the coast during Labor Day weekend. Take advantage and catch a few more summer waves and rays! As always, Welcome Home is excited to cover news and events throughout our community as we enter a new school year. Remember, we are always looking to highlight school athletics, galas, student clubs, organizations and more. As parents, we’re responsible for helping our students stay on track. With that in mind, remember Welcome Home would like to highlight as many students and their accomplishments as possible. There will be many school activities, clubs and tournaments your children will become involved in. We welcome photos and the opportunity to interview your outstanding student. There’s truly something special for any child or young adult when they see their name and photo in print. The front cover is special to me this month since my two brothers, Richard and Michael, are the ones on it. I am so blessed to have my family live in the same city. We are promoting our LosbsterMania! This is our family’s way to say “Thank You” to so many who have blessed us and our business. If you have never visited
Groomer’s Seafood, this would be the time to make your way on over! I guarantee the ambiance, service and quality will bring you back time and time again. The Stone Oak Business will be having its Business Expo again this September. This is a great event to attend as a business owner or as part of the general public. Meeting new business owners and supporting local business is what SOBA is all about. Make sure and mark your calendars and come out and support the local businesses who participate in this event. Remember, the proceeds from the Expo are awarded to local seniors as scholarships to help them as they venture on to college. Also, our Winter Celebration is right around the corner. We are looking for volunteers to help out the day of the event and for businesses to participate, along with sponsors for the event. We hope this year will be our best ever, so come on out and help us celebrate!!! Welcome Home is proud to have been your “good news” newspaper for the last 14 years. Thank you for being such a loyal reader and thank you, advertisers, for your support in making our publication possible. Please remember to dine, drink and enjoy what our local community has to offer by visiting our many advertisers at their place of business. We look forward to hearing from you! Enjoy the last days of summer.
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own shelters or use toilet paper). No, the unfairness is to the people of our state. Is it really fair that the people in, say, California have an average utility bill of $16.52? Just because their weather is perfect? Speaking of fair; Is it fair that whoever drew the lines for all the states was being paid under the table?! Think about it. California is, again, a good example: It’s long and thin, hogging most of the perfect Pacific coastline. People are forced to go to their state to enjoy any of it. This is totally unacceptable. State lines should be redrawn with several short and fat (east to west) states sharing this treasure. Did these line drawers ever stop to think what this could do to our young people? Did they not realize that every kid would be expected to draw, practically to scale, their state’s boundaries? It’s obvious these people came from Colorado or maybe Wyoming, where folks brag about how their kids can draw their state by the time they hit preschool. Well, duh! It’s a rectangle! Or maybe from Hawaii. What do those kids have to draw? 5 squiggly-lined circles? Circles! Practically geniuses. That makes our Texas kids look fine-motor skills challenged because they can’t master their outline until midway through high school! THIS HAS GOT TO STOP! PEOPLE OF TEXAS, WE MUST RISE UP WITH ONE VOICE TO END THIS INJUSTICE! But then, again, it is awfully hot out. How about we just make some lemonade, kids, while we practice drawing the Rio Grande… Debby Seguin can be reached (sitting in front of her air conditioner) at writewell62@yahoo.com
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month has now gone by since I submitted my announcement letter to Welcome Home. Quite a bit has happened – but I’m not quite sure where to begin, so bear with me while I get my bearings in order. As you all are now hopefully aware, my wife and myself have agreed again to take part in the annual tradition, Winter Celebration, on December 5. We’ve agreed to make the extremely long trek from the North Pole again via AirLife helicopter, due to the importance of this worthwhile cause. (Yes, I know, it would be WAY Cooler to bring one of my up-and coming reindeer, but its smack dab in their vacation time, and their union rep said I can’t include them.) Anyway, this family-friendly event is a wonderful yearly tradition that does all the right things, for just the right cause. It’s an event that really tugs on all the heartstrings of this jolly old fat man because it’s very similar to my own noble pursuit. Winter Celebration this year will again be held at North Central Baptist Hospital from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, again sponsored by North Central Baptist and Welcome Home Community Newspaper for the fourteenth straight year, will begin with a tremendous community parade featuring the talented bands of local high schools. Local businesses have booths and clubs often get involved to showcase their local pride. Following the parade, there will be raffles for prizes, and an interactive scavenger hunt, as well as an opportunity to take photos with my wife and I. (Yes, we’re a big deal, but we’re more than happy to do it, the photographers at the event are far better than the paparazzi at the North Pole – they tend to have a bad habit of catching me at my worst, wearing a milk mustache and the like.) Upon hearing from the good folks at Welcome Home, I am convinced what we’re doing is worth it. As a result, I’m even thinking about participating in a few surprises, as we get closer to the day of the event. I also have to mention that I can’t wait to see all of the non-profit Living Through Giving’s contributions this year. This event will allow the contributing community, be it children, their families, and even child advocacy groups – to get together and pass out gifts, sharing in the early holiday cheer directly. December may seem like a long time to wait, but it’s never too early to plan on being a part of the festivities. Reserve a booth today! For more info on how to participate in Winter Celebration, call 210-348-8233 or visit www.welcomhomesa.com. Your friendly neighbor from the north,
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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 erimenopause, that period of time when progesterone becomes unbalanced to estradiol, usually begins in the 40s. It is the most difficult period to treat, because the level of hormones varies from day to day and sometimes, moment to moment. The menstrual cycle can become heavier and closer together, or no periods for a month or more. Why? The falling level of estrogen does not allow the endometrium to thicken and instead, it is thin and easily shed. Another study matched women who
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ummertime offers plenty of opportunities for families to connect— kids are out of school, vacation days are scheduled, and warm weather brings us out and about. When your grandkids (or great-grandkids!) come to visit, do you need some ideas for low-cost activities that are
fun for all ages? We have a few suggestions for residents and their families—simple ways to have a good time together, anytime, anywhere. Teach your grandkids a favorite hobby. Can you play the guitar? Do you know how to knit or crochet? Are you a good cook? Perhaps you’ve got a knack for crafts. A sport you love? Most of us have at least one thing we’re pretty good at. Give your grandkids a few lessons. Or else just let
all that is needed. What about dong quai, chaste berry, black cohosh? These are herbs, some in use since the time of Hippocrates. They are plant estrogens which bind to the estrogen receptors in the body. Symptoms of hot flashes may be much reduced, menstrual irregularities improved, but the bone loss, wrinkled skin/decreasing collagen, and loss of vaginal tone and lubrication continues. “Systemic menopausal hormone therapy initiated early in menopause appears to slow the progression of atherosclerotic disease, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. During this window of opportunity, hormone therapy might also provide protection against cognitive decline”. (Int J Womens Health.2014: 6:47-57 Prescribing Menopausal Hormone Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach by R. Sood, S. Faubion, {…}, & L. Shuster.)
Can plant herbals do this? Doubtful. There are side effects of taking hormones as well as not taking them. Some studies indicate there might be an increase of breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer with any type of hormone replacement therapy, natural or synthetic. Synthetic hormones are not found in the young menstruating adult, unlike natural hormones. I really don’t want a chemist’s hormones or a horse’s hormones, do you? Don’t let the window of opportunity close: get hormone levels checked, see where you are, weigh your options, and discuss the pros and cons with a knowledgeable physician. 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.
them gather round while you show ‘em how it’s done! Take a slow walk around the neighborhood. Point out interesting things you’ve noticed: old trees, pretty plants, unusual houses, cute pets. Ask your grandkids to tell you what catches their eye. Ride the bus. Take the train. Does your city have a trolleycar? Light rail? Head downtown, uptown, crosstown—or just choose a route and go. Even a short trip can be an adventure. Make iced tea. Brew your own tea and add ice cubes. Bring the pitcher outside or serve it inside, depending on the weather and everyone’s mood. Have an iced tea party.
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Lobster Mania
o you remember it? Have you heard about it? Did you miss it last year??? Well the wait is over! LobsterMania at Groomer’s Seafood is fast approaching! This event has been a huge hit with lobster lovers since the beginning, but exactly how huge is huge? Sales reports from last year say more than 15,000 lobsters were sold in one day, with about 3,000 lobsters being sold per hour! As the unofficial world record holders for the most lobster sold in one day, Groomer’s is more than ready to bring on the lobsters. With their new location in Corpus Christi ready to jump on board, there will be double the lobster and double the fun. Groomer’s Seafood Corpus Christi carries all of the same seafood products (both fresh and frozen) as the San Antonio location. “It’s pretty hard to miss…it’s pretty much the only blue building you see when you drive over the bridge. I’ve been down there a few times and I like it,” one of the San Antonio team members said about the new location. The Corpus location allows more people to partake in the festivities of LobsterMania! Though sale numbers have indeed been impressive, LobsterMania is about anything but the sales. Owner Richard Groomer put it best when he said, “LobsterMania is about creating memories for families and friends.” And boy, this event has sure done that. The first year that LobsterMania was held it was pouring rain, with the line stretching far beyond the door. The Groomer family did everything possible to accommodate those waiting outside, including handing out plastic bags to use as rain slickers, but oddly enough, no one really seemed to mind the rain. Most people smiled and laughed, telling the Groomer’s team about the new friends that they made and stories they would have to tell from waiting in line. Every year people show up with their coolers and their friends prepared to wait for the doors to open. If you have never been to LobsterMania you should! The atmosphere is fun and exciting. It’s the Black Friday of Lobster in San Antonio! There is no other place in San Antonio to buy
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‘Hey, that sounds pretty neat. I should go to that.’ Live lobster for $6.95 each! No wonder the line was so long! But it wasn’t so bad, it went pretty quickly and I met some really interesting people. My family and I had a great time cooking dinner, so I’m definitely doing this again!” one woman said about her LobsterMania experience. Although the Groomer family has not yet set a date for LobsterMania 2015, they hope to have it either the first or second week in August. If you want to stay up to date on the planning process, make sure to sign up for their Newsletter and LIKE their Facebook page. LobsterMania will be occurring at both the San Antonio and Corpus Christi locations, so stay tuned to the Groomer’s facebook page and tell all of your friends about it! For more information about Groomer’s Seafood and LobsterMania, you can visit their website at www. groomerseafood.com, their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/GroomersSeafood, or you can give them a call at (210) 377-0951. You can also sign up online and in store to receive weekly specials via email.
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fresh seafood and get the same experience as you would in a coastal town market. This is why LobsterMania has grown and grown! Customers always send in pictures of their friends and family enjoying their hard earned lobster after LobsterMania; photos of adorable kids and pets flood the inbox at Groomer’s! “As this event continues to grow each year, we hear more and more touching stories. Just recently, we heard a story about two brothers who shared one of their last family meals together enjoying their lobster from LobsterMania.”, said Groomer. Groomer’s Seafood knows all about family and always appreciates the stories their customers have to tell. “It was amazing. I heard about it from a friend who saw it posted on Groomer’s Facebook page, and I thought,
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he time has come to enjoy one last road trip before its Back to School time here in San Antonio. Make sure your car is as ready as you are to send those kids back to school, because August always proves to challenge us with high temperatures. Here are 6 items to make sure you have completed before you hit the pavement to enjoy the end of summer: Anti-freeze – The name is misleading. Yes, this integral solution helps to keep your
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mushy or soft, this can mean break down on the inside. The hoses should be nice and firm and you should find no leaks. If there are leaks, or even if there are just cracks, a break down is sure to follow. Battery – It’s a common misconception that the winter is harder on your vehicle’s battery than summer. With the combination of the extra heat under the hood, which depletes a weak battery of its power more quickly, and the added load of the muchneeded air-condition, the summer wreaks havoc on batteries. We always suggest having the battery load tested, and also review the terminals, assuring they are free of corrosion and are clean and tight. Air Conditioner – It’s a fate we all fear: a poorly working or non-existent air conditioner in August! Make sure those freon levels are in tip top shape, and don’t forget
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when you come home. I’m talking about the respect and attention that comes from a pet who truly knows you are their teacher, their leader. Once you have this, the door is wide open on what you can teach your pet. This is one reason why K9 Country Club offers a variety of classes outside the basic obedience class. We want to give an owner and their pet a multitude of ways that they can enjoy spending time together while learning structure and creating a stronger bond. Classes such as Foundations for the Future and Clicker are great for beginners who feel that their dog is not attentive enough, lacks focus. If you feel you have a handle on that but are looking for something more challenging you can try Rally (a pumped up Obedience class that is fun and fast paced) or our Canine Good Citizen Class, where mastering
household manners can earn you a title in the American Kennel Club through the included CGC certification test at the end of your 6-week session. Now don’t get me wrong, Puppy and Basic Obedience Classes are fabulous and an excellent place to start. We just are pleased to offer these additional classes so we can continue to be your OneStop-Shop for all your pet’s training needs. If you are interested in having something to do with your pet and building that bond, we’d love to have you join us for class or private lessons. Now that everyone’s back in school, your pet may need a refresher course too! For our full schedule visit www. k9countryclub.net. K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more information, call (830) 980-8476 or visit www.k9countryclub.net.
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o, you are considering having your bathroom remodeled. You’ve made your wish list and spent hours searching on line for the ideal look. Now, you need to consider the cost of the project. And if you’ve never done a remodel, how do you know what is a fair price? Asking a remodeling contractor the price of your bathroom remodel might seem pretty simple to answer. After all, he has done a variety of bathroom projects so he can easily come up with a number, right? Nope. In fact, remodeling costs vary and there are many aspects of the job that reach beyond the obvious. A saying you may have heard goes something like this, “He is a person who knows the cost of everything, but the value of nothing.” In other words, price and value are two different things. And having price as your first concern may not be in your best interests. It happens all too often, the homeowners want a minor bath remodel within a set budget. The products they wanted and the scope of work came out to significantly more than their budget. The Contractor gave them the price, offered some options and did not get much further with this couple. The Contractor then followed up and was told by the homeowners that they found someone to do the work for their budget plus a little extra work for the same amount? How?
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Consider the following sample estimate for a minor bathroom remodel: 1. Demo and build - $3,200 2. Cabinets - $2,000 3. Plumbing - $2,000 4. Lighting - $1,200 5. Flooring and countertops - $2,500 General overhead and profit included for the total of $14,170 from a professional remodeling company. Other guy bids $9,100. Wow, that sounds like a great deal. But wait, if hard costs are about $8,000 then how someone else will do this job for $1,100 over cost. Baths take several man hours to complete along with materials and Contractor’s costs for overhead. So the competitor is working for bare minimum and providing for business expenses. Really? Does a fast food hamburger compare with a ribeye steak, after all they’re both beef? 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.
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Mid-Life Money Errors
By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 f you are between 40 & 60, beware of to today’s hottest sectors or asset classes these financial blunders & assumptions. so you can catch up. This impulse could Between the ages of 40 and 60, backfire. The closer you get to retirement many people increase their commitment to age, the fewer years you have to recoup investing and retirement saving. Many fall investment losses. Are you only focusing on building prey to some common money blunders and harbor financial assumptions that may be wealth rather than protecting it? Many inaccurate. These errors and suppositions people begin investing in early with the idea of making money and a tendency to play the are worth examining. Do you think you need to invest with market in one direction – up. As taxes lurk more risk? If you are behind on retirement and markets suffer occasional downturns, saving, you may find yourself wishing for moving from mere investing to an actual a “silver bullet” investment or wishing strategy is crucial. Have you made saving for retirement you could allocate more of your portfolio
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Summer At TMI Hits A New High Submitted By Paula Allen he Episcopal School of Texas welcomed more than 500 students to its Summer at TMI camps and courses – a record-high number of participants since the program began in 2013. The 2015 session’s enrollment represents a 25-percent increase over the previous year’s participation in the seven-week program’s academic and enrichment courses and sports and activity camps. The most popular camps, says Summer Coordinator Sarah McGhee, were Adventure Training
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a secondary priority? It should be a top priority, even if it becomes secondary for a while due to fate or bad luck. Some families put saving for college first, saving for mom and dad’s retirement second. Remember that college students can apply for financial aid, but retirees cannot. Have you taken a loan from your workplace retirement plan? This is a bad idea. You are drawing down your retirement savings. Repaying the loan will cut into your take-home pay. You will have to repay the full amount within five years. If you leave the entire loan amount will likely have to be paid back within 90 days and if you cannot pay the entire amount back and you are younger than 59½, the IRS will characterize the unsettled portion of the loan as a premature distribution.2 Do you assume that your peak earning years are straight ahead? Conventional wisdom says that your yearly earnings reach a peak sometime in your mid-fifties or late
fifties, but this is not always the case. Watch out for these mid-life money errors & assumptions. A review of your investment and retirement savings effort may help you recognize or steer clear of them. Client Centric Wealth Management may be reached at 210-807-7599 or www. ccwmgmt.com. 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315, San Antonio, TX, 78258. Citations: 1 - nerdwallet.com/blog/ credit-card-data/average-credit-carddebt-household/ [6/25/15]. 2 - tinyurl. com/oalk4fx [9/14/14] Eric Zeitler, Eric Weissgarber and Michael Simpton offer securities through Sigma Financial Corporation. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. Client Centric Wealth Management is independent of Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC.
Other offerings include tennis lessons, water-polo camp, study-skills classes and volleyball clinics. Camps and courses are open to TMI students and the public. For details about Summer at TMI 2016, contact McGhee at summer@tmi-sa.org.
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Submitted By Ronald McDonald House Charities onald McDonald House will host 5th Annual Chair-ity Gala, Thursday, July 23rd, 7:00 p.m.at Old San Francisco Steakhouse. Local event features an eclectic mix of 50 plus unique, handembellished adult and kid chairs by local artists, designers, and art students. Guests will enjoy live and silent auctions of chairs; a few will be paired with gift certificates, dinners, gift baskets, tickets, getaways and other items. Two rooms of entertainment, dining, a delicious dessert room of 750 colorful cupcakes from bakeries and bakers around
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SA, Ronald McDonald and celebrity emcee Kimberly Crawford will keep guests moving from room to room to bid on their favorite chair, dine and support the Ronald McDonald House. Tickets are $100.00 or tables of 10 for $1000.00. Proceeds benefit organization’s mission: to provide a home, not just a room, to critically-ill children & their families who must travel miles outside their own community to seek medical treatment. Contact Leslie Foley, 210-614-2554 for details or visit http://www.rmhcsanantonio. org Chairs from past events can be viewed at website.
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Submitted By Shacoya Atkins s the summer months pass, Bexar County suffers an increase in abuse and neglect cases involving children. Child Protective Services reported that there were roughly 5,400 confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect in our county alone within the last year! With the increasingly overwhelming number of cases for CPS workers, the community needs to work together to address this issue. Child Advocates of San Antonio (CASA) advocate on behalf of these children who have been removed from their home due to abuse and neglect. The court appoints a CASA volunteer to a child’s case to advocate for the best interests of the child to ensure that the children no longer fall through the cracks of an overburdened system. This person serves as the “eyes and ears” for the judge and provides recommendations based on the firsthand insight and information gained through quality time with the child. The CASA programs provides an opportunity for community members to help fight for our community’s future. Children who receive an advocate are 50% less likely to re-enter state custody; however they are more likely to find a permanent home eight months faster than a child without a CASA advocate. In the past fiscal year, judges agreed with CASA advocates recommendations 95% of the time. The judges have seen what an invaluable impact a CASA can make, they have requested th at every child in the system receive a CASA volunteer by the
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year 2020. Currently, we have only been able to serve just under 1,656 children, which is less than 50% of the total children in CPS custody. This experience does not require any prior training or special skills, all the skills you need will be taught to you by our CASA supervisors. We are looking for people that want to make a difference in a child’s life. If you would like to learn more about how you can dedicate a few hours each month to helping a child, please visit www.casasatx.org. Not interested in volunteering but would like to help spread the word? We love coming out to groups and organizations to spread awareness. Contact Shacoya Atkins (Diversity Recruitment Coordinator) at 210-225-7070 or satkins@casa-satx.org to connect.
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8th Annual American Wounded Heroes Golf Classic Submitted By J.D. Damian he 8th Annual American Wounded Heroes Golf Classic will take place on Monday, August 17, 2015, at The Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas. The purpose is to raise funds in order to bring vital support and information to our rehabilitating American Wounded Heroes. “Our goal is to celebrate their lives and their dedicated service through the 8th Annual American Wounded Heroes Golf Classic. The key is to bring together health services and community support programs that promote self-management and healthier lifestyles for our heroes with disabilities. The event will also recognize those who inspire, support and mentor those that have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Proceeds from the event will benefit the work of those nonprofit agencies/ organizations whose programs we feel best serve the needs of our American Wounded Heroes.
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Event Schedule August 17th 2015, 6:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. The Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas 6:30 A.M. – 7:15 A.M. - Registration, Breakfast and Silent Auction 7:15 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. - Putting Greens and Driving Range open
8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. - Tee Off – Shotgun Start. Format: Florida Scramble 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. - Live Auction, Lunch, and Awards (after tournament play) A host of sponsor companies will be on hand to lend their support for the care and management of heroes with disabilities and to provide other lifelong support services. The American Wounded Heroes Golf Classic hopes to provide our disabled heroes with the opportunity to network and learn about community services that promote independent living and focus on a quality of life plan. About the American Wounded Heroes Golf Classic – Founded in San Antonio in 2008, the AWHGC is committed to improving the quality of life of our American Wounded Heroes, by promoting awareness in programs/services focused on health, wealth, well-being, and selfsufficiency. Our mission is to significantly enhance and brighten the lives of our American Wounded Heroes. Through the dedicated efforts of our event chairs and volunteers we are excited to help provide for the needs of our American Wounded Heroes. We thank you for your continued support of our American Wounded Heroes. AmericanWoundedHeroesGolfClassic. com
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Celebrate Summertime With Great Foods By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv unny days are made for celebrating, especially after all the rain that started our summer! If a summer picnic is top of the mind, something you want to squeeze in before the routine of another school year sets in, then these recipes just might be calling your name. They got our attention on Goodtaste.tv. Skip the same old sandwiches or cold
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By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 nce at critically low levels, flounder populations are now flourishing! Sustainability has long been at the cornerstone of Groomer’s Seafood and as a company at the forefront of these efforts, we just love seeing fisheries being properly managed and rebuilt. Last year, we celebrated seeing the Gulf Red Snapper fishery becoming sustainable being moved to a “good alternative” on
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By Mary Lozano-Jenkins The Jenkins Interior Design Group, Inc. (210) 490-0161 all is approaching us all. It is time for beautiful wreath and fall flowers next to our us in the design and decorating world door is important in the “Welcoming” area to get ready for the fall. of our home. The inside of our home should Beginning at the front door with a be warm and inviting with fireplace screens,
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and delicious jalapeño-buttermilk, Max’s chicken is breaded in seasoned flour and deep fried “low and slow,” which is different from many other fried chicken recipes. Max’s Wine Dive recommends pairing their chicken with champagne—love the way they think! If a bubbly is your pairing choice, check out Enza Prosecco. It’s dry, crisp and less than $15 a bottle. Another great match would be a Windflower Grapefruit Iced Tea or Chef’s Backyard Rehydrating Lemonade! For a little punch on the side, try these spicy Pickled Cherry Tomatoes - delicious hot or cold – they’re great on picnics. This recipe comes from my friends at the Culinary Institute of America. I’ve made it many times, and it’s always a huge hit. Plus, these zesty tomatoes taste even better the populations continued to diminish even into the next decade. Managers struggled with accurately assessing population status as well as how to identify accurate catch levels. Finally in 1993, managers established a rebuilding plan by limiting the amount of flounder commercial and recreational fishermen could catch, and by 1996 Flounder was at an appropriate level to begin a slow recovery. Today, almost 20 years later, we are thrilled to say that the Flounder population is, at what has been deemed, an appropriate level. Groomer’s Seafood is proud to carry this product from both our Gulf and East Coast in both fillet and whole form. Use delicate cooking methods when preparing this fish as it can easily fall apart. Baking is the perfect way to go. fall colors and décor. Orange and red are very big in color schemes this year. We are seeing a mix of both colors combined in all accessories. The textures of rugs and pillows as well as new looks in poof ottomans continue to take a stage in our décor. Warm woods mixed with gold and silvers are also very popular at all markets. The fall season reminds me of cinnamon and sage scents in our kitchens. New scents are coming into play and very popular today as well. A Magical Makeover might just be
second and third day. Love a leftover that gets better with age. If there’s room for dessert, sneak a couple of yummy Peanut Butter Cookies... sweet and chewy. For more delicious recipes and fun food and wine pairing ideas, subscribe to my newsletter…you just might win a stay at the beautiful Houstonian Hotel complete with services at the award winning Trellis Spa. Tanji is an Emmy award winning journalist pursuing her passion for wine and food. Tanji explores the inviting worlds of chefs, wine makers and culinary newsmakers. If you would like more information, she can be reached at Goodtaste@tanjipatton.com.
Give us a call at 210-377-0951 to see what we have in stock and then come see why so this fish has to be monitored so carefully. One taste and you’ll be craving more! exactly what you need. Let us come into your home and rearrange and bring in new accessories. For more information, contact Mary Lozano-Jenkins, Registered Interior Designer at mjkg1@aol.com or 210490-0161 or Jessica C. Jenkins, Interior Decorator at jessicacjenkins@gmail.com or 210-464-1519 or Jennifer Jenkins, Interior Decorator at jennjenkins720@ aol.com or 210-325-3772. Visit Jenkins Interior Design Group online at www. thejenkinsinteriordesigngroup.com.
Recognize The Signs And Symptoms Of Bullying Submitted By Shirley Wills nti-Bullying Workshop on August 6 to Help Parents Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Bullying and Improve Communication about Bullying with Their Children. Though bullying occurs in schools throughout the country, it isn’t always as obvious as parents might think. “Regardless of the location of the school or the neighborhood, bullying is an issue that students and their parents will face with the start of the new school year,” said Melisa Fleming, Ph.D., LPC-S, director of programing at Laurel Ridge. “Bullying has serious impact on a student’s ability to advance socially and academically. Unfortunately, parents are often unaware of the signs and symptoms or don’t know how to pro-actively talk to their children and prevent them from being bullied.” The U.S Department of Education estimates that 15% of students nationwide are either bullied regularly or are initiators of bullying behaviors. These behaviors include
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the direct behaviors of teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting or stealing from a victim and such indirect behaviors as social isolation through intentional exclusion. The Health Collaborative, along with Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas and Laurel Ridge, will present a free workshop on anti-bullying on August 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Laurel Ridge. Parents, youth and caregivers are invited to participate. A light dinner will be served. “The Health Collaborative’s Young Minds Matter program focuses on helping parents and youth recognize youth mental health issues and providing resources to help them,” said Elizabeth Lutz, executive director of The Health Collaborative. “Like many mental health issues, bullying impacts youth at a very vulnerable time, when they are establishing life-long values and attitudes. Often they need resources beyond school and family, and our workshop is part of this ongoing outreach.” Dr. Fleming, who is experienced in working with families in crisis for more than
15 years, will conduct the session, which includes table discussion among participants. The workshop will cover: Signs and symptoms of bullying. There are many warning signs that may indicate that a child is being affected by bullying— either being bullied or bullying others. “Recognizing the warning signs is an important first step in taking action against bullying,” said Dr. Fleming. “These signs may appear to parents as typical teenage behaviors.” They may include being anxious or distressed, not wanting to go to school, becoming withdrawn and lacking confidence, and becoming angry, aggressive or unreasonable. Effects of Bullying at Each Grade Level. Whether it occurs in elementary school, middle school or high school, the approaches may differ, but the impact can still be harmful. “Children bullied in elementary school may not learn important socialization skills,” said Dr. Fleming. “In middle school, students may react to bullying by dropping
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out or failing, which impacts their future education.” What Parents Can Do. Not all children who are bullied or are bullying others ask for help. “It is important for parents to talk with children who show signs of being bullied or bullying others so they will know that somebody cares,” said Dr. Fleming. Opening lines of communication about bullying make it easier for children to tell parents when bullying occurs and gives parents the opportunity to discuss how to respond to bullying. The anti-bullying workshop will be in the La Vista Conference Room at Laurel Ridge, 17720 Corporate Woods Drive, 78259. Seating is limited. For information or to make a reservation, contact Coral Cardona-Martinez at coral.martinez@ healthcollaborative.net or phone 210-4812573.
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