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ebruary is always a great time of year. Valentine’s Day is a special time to spend with your loved ones and show them what they mean to you. San Antonio is a beautiful city to celebrate this very special occasion in. There are so many romantic restaurants and places to go, as well as our beautiful Riverwalk and scenic Hill Country. As always, my passion is Living Through Giving, and I hope you will turn to page 11 to read more about this wonderful organization and become inspired to participate. I am so excited to welcome Heather Jemente to our team. She brings wonderful inspiration to our cause and motivation to take our organization to the next level. New this year, we will have a Royal Court. We are looking for individuals from elementary to high school who are interested in making a difference in children’s lives to run for our Court. They will be making appearances to give toys, backpacks, school supplies, clothes and other items to these children. In other news, the Stone Oak Business Association is truly honored to have Charles Vethan and his associates lead us in a round table to help us learn more about how to protect our businesses. To learn more about this turn to page 2. If you want to learn from the best you don’t want to miss this. My good friend Tanji Patton is having a Girls Night Out at The Club At Sonterra. These events are always well attended and exciting. Turn to page 7 to find out more and make sure to put this event on your social calendar. This month we celebrate President’s Day. With our beautiful San Antonio weather, get outside and enjoy the city. This is the
freedom our Military Men and Women have fought for us to have. Live life to the fullest! This month, Welcome Home asked children from the community to submit art and on pages 8 and 9 are a few of the submissions. I absolutely love when Welcome Home has the opportunity to recognize children. This is why Welcome Home was started. The response we received was overwhelming. We have so many talented and wonderful children in our communities and it always blesses me to be able to show a small token of appreciation for the work they do. On page 12 Rusty Belden writes of his business expanding to another location. I always get excited when I hear of a family succeeding in business. Turn to page 16 to see his ad. Don’t forget when you visit him to let him know Welcome Home sent you. Finally, I am so excited with all the submissions this month. We have so many wonderful children in our areas to be recognized each and every month. If you have a business in our areas that is so blessed it does not need to advertise, consider sponsoring a school page for the many different groups to be recognized. As a member of our community, remember to visit the businesses in this newspaper and let them know you saw them in your Welcome Home.
The Welcome Home Community Newspaper has had the privilege of serving the community for 11 years as one of the few local papers that shines a spotlight on the good things in life – the accomplishments of our amazing youth, inspirational stories and the residents and local businesses that comprise the heart of our area. With �ive different papers covering northern San Antonio, Welcome Home is directly mailed to over 60,000 households and businesses as well as rack distribution.
How To Submit Articles • We work a month in advance so submit by the given deadline (ex: if you submit in January it will be for the February edition) • Like us on Facebook or let us know if you would like to be put on our email list that will notify you of each deadline
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• News tips or story ideas that one of our writers can turn into a story
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• Announcements (births, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and grand openings) • Community, School, and Sports News • Upcoming events *Always submit photos with your submissions!
Welcome Home Community Newspaper is pleased to offer this free service to the community. Upon submission of a story idea or photo, you give Welcome Home the right to use that submission without compensation. By submitting to Welcome Home, you guarantee that your material is sent with the express consent of the owner, and that its contents are non-proprietary and non-confidential. We cannot guarantee all submissions will be published. Welcome Home is under no obligation to use any idea, photo or article submitted. We reserve the right to edit or alter submissions for conciseness and grammar as needed and may need to prioritize certain events for any reason before publication.
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Welcome Home newspaper assumes no liability in advertising other than correction and reinsertion of like-size ad at no additional cost to our advertiser. The opinions stated by the writers or the information printed from other sources do not necessarily depict those of the publisher or advertisers. No liability is assumed. Welcome Home newspaper will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal or misleading to its readers. All copy and type arrangements are subject to approval by the publisher. All stories and photos submitted become property of Welcome Home Editorial and Advertising content of Welcome Home newspaper is protected by the U.S. copyright law. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Publisher Russell Groomer Director Of Production Kristin Oliver Writer/Copy Editors Stefanie Young Production/Graphic Design Marie Ferrante Distribution Israel Vazquez
Administrative Assistant Brittany Oliver Sierra Hernandez Staff Writers Debby Seguin Contributing Photographer Karen Little Sales Representatives Patrice Long Katrina Cunningham Heather Jemente
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On The Cover By Stefanie Young very month that Welcome Home releases another edition of the paper, and every time our staff reflects on how to better the paper and ourselves for the community. We would like to thank you for reading our articles and thank those that continue to submit stories. It is because of our readers and writers that we have gotten this far. Taking into consideration how much the community has helped Welcome Home grow, Russell Groomer, publisher and owner of Welcome Home decided to give back to the community by establishing a non-profit 501c3 entitled Living Through Giving [LTG]. Through LTG, Russell has opened a forum for businesses and locals to help focus on children and youth who may have experienced abuse, neglect, or some other type of family disruption. A small act of charity can have an unbelievable impact on a child who may have never experienced simple gestures of kindness, support or the love they deserve. LTG has collected backpacks, school supplies, and toys for the kids within our community who need a little help and a reminder that there is good in the world.
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hristmas is but a sweet memory, the New Year baby is into big-boy pants, and the Super Bowl frenzy has died down to a docile decibel (say THAT 3 times real fast!), and just when you thought it was safe to log onto eBay again, or park close enough to Walmart that a midway energy bar, Gatorade snack break is no longer necessary (“come on kids, everyone take a bite and sip a little of this, it’s just over that next mountain ridge”), yet another holiday approacheth. Yes, it’s the holiday that strikes fear in the hearts of all men, the Big V, Valentine’s Day! High on the list of “reasons why men have a shorter life span”, this holiday tops them all as the single most credible validation that men are, indeed, NOT actually from Mars but from a totally
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Thank you again for helping to make this possible. From the staff of Welcome Home, we hope you’re staying warm during this chilled season and also hope to see you at our future events for Living Through Giving and Welcome Home.
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remote place in the time-space continuum. You see, they (the males) have just come off of Christmas, where they (the males) are still confused about the reason why they (the females) were not more excited about the new electronic tire gauge they (the males) gave them (the females). After all, this will allow them (the females) to conveniently and accurately assure that the tire pressure is within the optimal range of PSI, thereby saving gas and wear and tear on the tires. “What more must I do to show her I love her?” And now comes Valentine’s Day where every “he” is expected to answer his own question! Listen, if you need a little pick-me-up, or just some male attention, go to the hallmark store on February 13, say around 10:00 pm, or anytime before 6:00 pm on February 14, and this I guarantee, all 73 of them will look at you, immediately notice your femaleness and,(and this is where it gets good, ladies) will ask your opinion! “What do you think of this one? Will she like this? Does THIS one say I love you? Funny or Serious? Please! We’re begging here---help us!”And you’ll take pity on them, and you’ll help them. Do you know why? Because even though we try to tell what we need, it comes across as something akin to a Swahili dialect and yet every holiday or birthday or anniversary, they keep coming back in hopes of picking up a phrase or two. And isn’t that really what love is all about? Debby (who still has a 3rd grade Valentine from little Roger Thompson) can be reached at Deborah.seguin@comalisd. org
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SOBA Scholarship Applications Due March 31, 2015 Submitted By Stone Oak Business Association he Stone Oak Business Association will once again award $1,000 scholarships to Reagan and Johnson high school students graduating in May 2015. Selection is based on grade point average, letters of recommendation, and school and/or community activities during high school. Scholarships will be paid (in the student’s name) to the college or university attended. Please note the following criteria: • Student must be a graduate of Ronald Reagan High School or Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School • Full-time enrollment (12 hours or more) at an accredited college or university • Copy of application for admissions to school of choice • Incoming college freshman who maintained a “B” average throughout high school verified by high school transcript (may be unofficial) • Completed SOBA scholarship application (www.stoneoakbusiness.com) • Two letters of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your abilities and potential Applicants must also write two onepage (300-word minimum) essays on the following topics: • As a student in the Fine Arts Department, describe one particular event or experience that has made an impact on you. The event must be related to your time in the Fine Arts
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Department. It could pertain to your future in Fine Arts (college, career etc.) or how it has impacted you as a student. (300 word minimum) • What one event or person has influenced you the most during your four years of high school. How will this influence the decisions you make as you leave high school and head off to college? (300 word minimum) On a separate sheet. List your high school involvement in the following areas (during grades 9-12): Community Activities, Clubs, Athletics, Student Government, and Other Organizations. Be specific about the length of time you were involved and what role you played. Please give the complete name of the organization rather than acronyms. In addition, list any honors or awards you received during high school. Send your completed application with attachments (letters of recommendation, school involvement, etc.) to: Stone Oak Business Association, 20770 Hwy 281 N., Ste 108149, San Antonio, TX 78258. The application can be downloaded in PDF form at www.stoneoakbusiness. com. It is located on the home page on the right hand side. Applications and materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2015 to be considered for the 2014-2015 school year. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, please call 210-348-8233.
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By Councilman Joe Krier District 9 (210) 207-7325
ear Friends & Residents, I hope your year is off to a good start. There is much to do this year and with your help we can get the job done. We start this year off with the new hands free ordinance. Please find details of this new ordinance at the bottom of this
e-newsletter and pass the information on to a friend. At the end of this year City Council will vote on whether to annex some areas around San Antonio Last fall, Council ordered an election for Saturday, May 9, 2015, to amend the City
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By Lyle Larson State Representative District 122 (210) 402-5402
e hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and that 2015 is shaping up to be a banner year for you. Here’s a quick update on what Team Larson has been up to since we last communicated. We spent December and the first part of January visiting with lots of folks in the community in preparation for the 84th Legislative Session. We had the opportunity to speak to Professor Bob Thompson’s Environmental Law class at UTSA about securing Texas’ water resources and exchanged ideas with several students from across the nation who will soon be leaders in the water field.
We toured the new additions to Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital and visited with their hospital administrators and director of hematology/oncology about their bone marrow transplant program and other areas of expansion. We traveled to the Texas A&M San Antonio campus to visit with Dr. Ferrier and her team about the development of their campus and their legislative priorities. We spoke at the San Antonio Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies luncheon and attended the Colorado River Water Users Association Conference to learn about regional water
Parman Library News Corner
By Amy Miller, MLS Librarian II Parman Library at Stone Oak San Antonio Public Library (210)207-2703 appy New Year from Parman Library! We hope you will make visiting the library a part of your regular routine and enjoy some of the programs we offer as we kick of 2015.
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Parman Library offers a variety of programs for children of all ages and stages of development including Baby Time, Toddler Time, Storytime, Tween and Teen Time. Some events require pre-registration so be sure to check out our online events calendar. If you made a commitment to improve your health and wellness in 2015, Parman Library is the place to be. We offer a weekly
New Developments By Stefanie Young
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ineShop At Home is a whole new way to learn about, experience and shop for great wines. The company is a bonded California winery headquartered in the famed Napa Valley and is the only direct seller to offer its own exclusive, artisan wine brands available nowhere else on earth. Jennifer Jenkins is a local consultant
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and able to present in-home Wine Tastings, where guests can taste wines and learn about, experience and buy wines directly from the Winery. WineShop At Home epitomizes a whole new generation of direct selling – offering an exceptional consumer experience, as well as an unparalleled and exciting business opportunity. WineShop At Home’s vision is to provide the best wine lifestyle experience in the world. They envision a world where the enjoyment, education and purchasing of wine is a pursuit and pleasure available to everyone. They aspire to be recognized
Charter by requiring an election before any use of the City’s right-of-way for streetcar or light rail. Subsequently, Council created the Charter Review Commission to study possible Council pay, how we fill the office of Mayor when there’s a midterm vacancy and other issues. The Commission will bring its recommendations to the full Council next month. On January 7, 2015, the Charter Review Commission held its first Public Hearing on possible amendments to the City Charter. I encourage you to attend the next Public Hearing. In January I was sworn in as Mayor Procooperation in the western United States. We had a candid discussion with Governor-Elect Greg Abbott at a Legislative Roundtable discussion he hosted in San Antonio, along with legislators from the Bexar County and South Texas area about our legislative priorities. We are encouraged and excited about the change of leadership and look forward to working with Governor Abbott. We rounded out the interim by meeting with the San Antonio Tea Party Board of Directors about the upcoming legislative session, spoke to a great group of folks at the South Texas Farm and Ranch Club meeting, presented the Yellow Rose of Texas Award on behalf of the State to a deserving community servant, Mrs. Linda Woodside, and spoke to the San Pedro Hills Women’s Club about education, water, and transportation issues As you read this, we will be convening the 84th Legislative Session in the House Chamber of the beautiful Texas Capitol. If
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Tem. I am proud to serve the City of San Antonio. I look forward to working with the current Council, especially Mayor Taylor, who impressed all of us last July when she was appointed to serve as Mayor of San Antonio. We will all continue working hard for you. As always, if there are items you would like to see in future newsletters, please let me know via email at district9@sanantonio. gov. If you have an upcoming event in District 9 that you would like posted in our newsletter email james.doughty@ sanantonio.gov. Working together, we can make District 9 and our City a better place for everyone.
Great dialogue with Governor-Elect Greg Abbott in San Antonio with several other Texas House members from the region.
you happen to be in Austin, or if you’d like to make a trip up here to see where we will spend the next 140 days, please come see us in our new office location in the Capitol Extension in room E2.406. Our phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses are still the same. We hope to see you during the Session!
Learn and Burn program which combines education as well as physical activity. Spring Forest Qigong classes are held every third Thursday at 6:30 and a meditation workshop led by Art of Living is scheduled every third Saturday at 1:00. All of these events take place in the Parman meeting room. To find out about the events going on in February and March, visit www.mysapl.org.
worldwide as the most innovative, fun and affordable in-home Wine Tasting and buying experience in the marketplace, with a wine career opportunity second to none. In addition, they foster the education, enjoyment and healthy consumption of wine and food. To taste this unique experience, contact Jennifer at jennjenkins720@aol.com or call (210) 325-3772. Jennifer Jenkins is a local consultant and able to present in-home Wine Tastings.
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Living Through Giving Into 2015
By Rachele Reinhard elcome Home Community Newspaper was created, built and has evolved to serve the community in which it was founded 13 years ago. Its pages are filled with stories of hope, love, inspiration, and a celebration of the talent of our youth and the promise of their accomplishments. Events founded and organized by Welcome Home’s owner and staff have helped provide for the less fortunate for over a decade; specifically Winter Celebration, an annual holiday event responsible for contributing thousands of toys each year to the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots Drive. In 2013, Russell Groomer, publisher and owner of Welcome Home decided to extend his community outreach by establishing a non-profit 501c3 entitled Living Through Giving. “There is so much need in San Antonio,” he explained. “And not just during the holidays; it’s year-round. I have always donated the toys we collected at Winter Celebration Toys For Tots and I have a tremendous amount of respect for this organization. I decided to start Living Through Giving so I would be able to have the opportunity to go directly to the most needy children right here in San Antonio. I wanted Living Through Giving to be about more than just collecting toys. I wanted to explore this great opportunity to go directly to the most needy children and families right here in our community.” Russell decided to focus Living Through Giving (LTG) on children and youth who may have experienced abuse, neglect, or some other type of family disruption. A small act of charity can have an unbelievable impact on a child who may have never experienced simple gestures of kindness, support or the love they deserve. LTG kicked off it’s inaugural year by organizing it’s first official event – a backpack drive entitled “Got Your Back” to help provide for and prepare children of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio for the school year. LTG collected over 500 backpacks in just one short month and 800 total thanks to the participation of local restaurants, businesses, banks, and participating schools in NISD, NEISD and Comal ISD. In December 2014, the annual Winter Celebration was once again responsible for the collection of thousands of toys – 7,000 to be exact – which were in turn donated to different organizations including Children Advocates San Antonio (CASA), Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), and the Summit Christian Center. The generosity of the community even allowed for LTG to meet a need in Crystal City, TX where Mayor Ricardo Lopez was requesting toys for the city’s Make a Wish Christmas Tree. “We were able to take over 500 toys to Crystal City to help with their holiday project,” Russell explained. “I was then told that thanks to our contribution, they were able to answer children’s letters to Santa from two years ago. I couldn’t believe it; I went numb.” Expanding LTG’s mission and generosity outside the city limits – much like Russell’s efforts in Crystal City – is a long-term goal for the organization. “There is so much work to do and so much we can provide,” added Russell. “This is a long and hard process, but doors are opening for us and I am so excited to see my
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dream come to fruition.” Earning 501c3 status is a big step in the right direction. In order to grow, sponsorships are needed. As an official 501c3, Living Through Giving, Winter Celebration and other LTG events can now receive the full support of the San Antonio community including businesses, volunteers, and other charities. “As we continue to grow and make a difference, we value and appreciate all the support we have received,” stated Russell. In 2015, LTG will again collect backpacks for the “Got Your Back” drive beginning in April and discussion of a potential suitcase drive is also in the works. Of course, Winter Celebration co-hosted by North Central Baptist Hospital will be back for it’s 14th year– the largest and longest running event of it’s kind in San Antonio with a few new special additions. “We are always looking for new corporate sponsors to join us as we make this event even more special for everyone involved,” explained Russell. “This year, we will also have a Royal Court with special positions of honor for younger children in addition to a King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke and Duchess. I want to honor the children in our community that understand and demonstrate what a big difference any gesture of kindness or charity can make.” LTG chooses to focus their charity primarily on children in crisis due to their believe that when children become a part of “the system,” they become our collective responsibility – our children – and deserve the same opportunities that children with a healthy family circumstance are able to experience. In 2015, their mission will not change; instead, it will expand to make a profound difference in the lives of abused, neglected and orphaned children in our county, city and beyond. “I would love for every school in NEISD and NISD to become involved with our organization to help make a difference in as many lives as possible,” said Russell. “My long-term goal would be to not only help children in San Antonio, but also the surrounding small towns in this area as well; wherever the need is the greatest.” Given what LTG has accomplished as a start-up nonprofit in just over a year-and-a-half may be surprising to some, but Russell and the team at Welcome Home have a long-established reputation for giving back to a community that they feel has given so much to them. Living Through Giving is just another step in the right direction to broaden their outreach, one child at a time. To find out how to get involved, please visit www. livingthroughgivingsa.com or call 210-348-8233. LTG is always looking for new sponsors, volunteers and donations.
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appreciate the support and trust you have shown our family. Our family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires wants to be your one stop shop for all your automotive needs. Look for our new Prue Rd. location as your dealership alternative! Thank you for your continued business and remember to visit beldensautomotive.com for money saving coupons! 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.
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estradiol derived from horse urine (yescan you believe they still make this type?), memory did not improve. Another study of more than 6,600 women in Sweden revealed that patients receiving hormone replacement had a reduced risk for cognitive impairment. It was the copy of human estradiol, 17 beta estradiol, that helped.(www.medscape.com/ viewarticle/749913) Scientists know how to make exact copies of hormones-for example, the exact copy of human insulin is called humulin while pork-derived insulin is no longer in use. At my clinic I prescribe only the exact copy of human estradiol—why would anyone prescribe anything else? But what about the risk? What about cancer? Some studies have shown that 1 in 9 women may eventually be diagnosed with breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer was definitely increased in the Women’s Health
Initiative Study in the group of women given the synthetic estradiol plus synthetic progestin. Other issues with estradiol prescription may include blood clots causing heart attacks and strokes, problems with liver, and other cancers. Research is continuing. I tell patients that hormone replacement therapy is a quality of life issue. Hormone replacement therapy is not for everybody. I have patients who, although no longer having periods and in their late 50s, suffer no vaginal dryness, no bone loss, no memory decline. Blood levels and symptoms guide therapy. 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.
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new and potentially harmful area. The increased development of ocular diseases, such as corneal degeneration, cataracts at earlier ages and macular degeneration, cannot entirely be contributed to our aging population. Studies have isolated a high-energy part of the blue light, which is not entirely absorbed by the anterior structures of our eyes. Now what can be done to protect our eyes without affecting the benefits of blue light in our visual spectrum? Yellow filter lenses have been known for years to help hunters in early morning to see better. However, these types of filters block all blue light and this is not helpful. There is a new filter that can be added to your glasses that blocks only the harmful blue light while transmitting the beneficial part of the blue wavelength. These lenses help protect our eyes when using computers,
cell phones, tablets, LED and compact fluorescent light bulbs. Anti-reflective coatings are helpful for reflections from light, but with the addition of a blue light filter to selectively block the narrow band of blue-violet light could become an important element in preventive eye care. Nevelow Eye Associates are recommending theses new filters to all our patients for their continued ocular health. Should you want more information on this or other eye topics please contact our office at 210.349.2437 or visit us on website drsnevelow.com or on our Facebook page. John M. Nevelow, O.D., is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Erin M. Nevelow is a doctor of Optometry. Nevelow Eye Associates is located at 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120. For more information, call (210) 349-2437 or visit www.drsnevelow.com.
the environment. When considering sustainability and the fish that you are consuming it is great to feel comfortable first and foremost with asking questions. Here at Groomer’s our highly trained, seafood experts and fishmongers love answering your questions and engaging with you about where your fish was caught, how it was caught, and how sustainability played an incredibly important role. Our Local Texas fishermen harvest several sustainable species of fish available here at Groomer’s Seafood during the Lenten Season such as Texas Gulf Black Drum,
Texas Gulf Red Snapper, and Texas Gulf Grouper. Each of these fish are considered a “Good Alternative”, meaning that these fish are in abundance and are sustainably harvested without harming the environment. Methods used to harvest sustainably ensure that the surrounding environment and other wildlife such as sea turtles are not affected in the process. For more informotion call us at (210) 377-0951, visit us at www.groomerseafood. com or come by and see us at 9801 McCullough.
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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 ome women in the 15 minute free consultation I give to all women prior to their first appointment tell me, “well, I just want to be natural, I don’t like to take medications”. I tell them, the most natural thing to do at menopause is to die, because for thousands of years, that is what happened at about age 50. In the days of the Roman Empire, a woman had her first child in early teens, was a grandmom in her 30s, and considered old at 50. However, modern women may live
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to be over 100 years of age. The number of centenarians has tripled in the past 30 years and women outnumber men. Without hormones, you may dwindle—bone loss, collagen decreases, the vaginal tissues wither, and even the brain shows signs of deterioration. Hot flashes and night sweats are not benign symptoms. Rather, research has shown that hot flashes are accompanied by reduction in blood flow to the memory center of the brain, hypothalamus. Another study showed that natural estradiol, or the type found in humans, 17beta estradiol, showed a significant improvement in verbal memory. But when women were given the type of
By Dr. John Nevelow Nevelow Eye Associates (210) 349-2437 • www.drsnevelow.com Blue light is necessary as part of our color perception and its benefits to our circadian here is a new enemy to our visual rhythms. This is our biological clock that system that has been around for a long helps us get up in the mornings and go to time but is ever increasing in our daily sleep at night. However, not all blue light is lives. This is the high-energy short visual beneficial. There is an area of blue light that wavelength of blue light. We have known can cause damage to our eyes and optical for years that the ultraviolet wavelength of system. This wavelength is given off in blue light is harmful to our eyes. We are now LED lights, compact fluorescent light bulbs, finding out that there is another component computer screens, digital phone screens and of blue light that is also harmful and can tablets. With the increased use of all these affect our daily life as well as have long-term newer devices we are exposing our eyes to a effects.
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Lenten Season At Groomer Seafood By Rick Groomer s Ash Wednesday approaches here at Groomer’s Seafood we are ready for one of our busiest times of year! With the Lenten Season for many means sacrifice; it is a period of spiritual reflection and self-restraint, and also with Earth Day shortly after Easter, for many is a time to consider the environment. As you choose to make some of those sacrifices this Lenten Season, we would like to talk with you about a few amazing reasons to choose your fish with careful consideration on Sustainability; something we here at Groomer’s Seafood are
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Nest Thermostat Learns From You Submitted By Christine Patmon his year didn’t exactly start out with last winter’s Polar Vortex but we’ve seen some dicey, and slightly icy, days. Unless you gifted everyone in the family with Cuddl Duds for Christmas, you probably kicked the heater into overdrive. But did you remember to turn the thermostat below 65 when you left the house? Are you drying clothes or using the oven during the day to help make the house warm and toasty? Think of the things you’re not supposed to do in the summer and reverse the plan. It’s a great start to control the amount of energy you’re buying this winter, considering that heating makes up about 60 percent of the average energy bill just as cooling does in the summer. Want to keep saving? We encourage you to try: Using a programmable thermostat. Our FREE Smart Thermostat or the rebateeligible Nest Learning Thermostat are excellent options. Installing new or additional insulation. Our home efficiency rebates can help bring the cost down. Buying LEDs or CFLs to replace old, less-efficient incandescent bulbs. Go to cpsenergysavers.com and check out our Lighting Savings Calculator (and others) to see how much you can save. Turning off the television, fan and lights when you leave a room. Remind the family
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to do the same. Changing your air filter. Checking and replacing dirty filters monthly can help your heating system work more efficiently. Turning off or unplugging electronic devices such as computers, game systems, and cell phone chargers when not being used. They silently steal energy and run up your bill. Reducing your use of hot water. Shorter showers and washing clothes in cold water helps your hot water heater cycle less frequently. And, of course, those Cuddl Duds really do make great gifts. The less us coldblooded folks walk around inside dressed like we’re headed outside for summer fun, the warmer we’ll be and the thermostat can be set at 68 or 70 maximum Got questions, or need more info on products, programs and rebates? We’re here to help. Visit cpsenergy.com.
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Special To Welcome Home orth East ISD students took home half of the awards given at the Regional Scholastic Art Competition. Of the 626 total awards given out of over 1,300 total entries, NEISD earned 51% of the awards, including half of the Gold Key Awards. The Gold Key winning artwork advances to the national level competition in New York City. The Scholastic Art Awards recognizes the exceptional vision of the nation’s youth by providing opportunities for middle and high school students grades 7-12 to be honored for their creative talents. Each year, teens submit their artwork and become a part of a community of young artists who support and encourage the creative arts. SAY Si is the regional affiliate for the San Antonio Scholastic Art Awards. They work with students, teachers, schools, and nonprofit arts organizations in Bexar County to promote, organize, adjudicate, and exhibit
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the regional Scholastic Art Awards. The work is judged by top area professional artists including collegiate art instructors. The achievements by the NEISD art students are outstanding as it is very difficult to earn awards at this very prestigious competition. NEISD winners were from Harris, Eisenhower, Tejeda, Jackson, Krueger, and Lopez middle schools; Churchill, DATA, ETA, ISA, Madison, Johnson, Lee, MacArthur, NESA, Reagan, and Roosevelt high schools. NEISD art students received two of the five American Vision Nominations, given for works named “Best of Show” for each region. The Awards ceremony will be held at Say Sí Central on Friday, Jan. 30, from 6-9 p.m. and the award-winning artwork will remain on display at the same location from Jan. 30 through Feb. 4. The showroom hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Saving Lives One Class At A Time
Submitted By Barbara White t Churchill High School, students can follow a program of study in Health Science Technology. Savannah Villarreal is a student who has really taken advantage of this diverse program of study. “I have taken Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology and Clinical Rotations,” explained Savannah. Currently, she is enrolled in Pharmacology and the Emergency Medical Technician certification course offered through a partnership with UT Health Science Center. “I have genuinely enjoyed and gained a plethora of knowledge from these classes. They have taught me so much about the medical field and have exposed me to the field that I know I want to pursue,” she said. “Each class has taught me something different about the medical field and has given me the opportunity to explore the
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physician.” Savannah shared that what the students have enjoyed the most about the EMT class is that they are learning how to help people. Savannah stated, “I understand that I can get a job once this class concludes and that the knowledge I gain is invaluable, however, what keeps me focused and determined is the realization that I can actually help people with medical needs. The fact that I can potentially save people’s lives is the most rewarding aspect of this class.” The types of students that the EMT class will appeal to are students who are interested in a career in the health profession. This class will either encourage students to continue on this path or help them recognize that a career in the health profession is not for them. This class is for students that specifically thrive in a fast-paced environment, are full of energy, and are not deterred by the unknowns of the potential medical scenarios that can arise in any given
The Addams Family Submittedaspects By Ariana various of Trevino it. Taking historic these heclasses has Woodlawn solidified Theatre kicks their 2015a my ambitions of off becoming season with the spunky but off-the-wall Addams Family. This new musical comedy features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Addams Family runs February 13 - March 15, 2015. It’s going to be a very fun family-friendly production. Tickets can be purchased at www. woodlawntheatre.org or 210-2678388.
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moment. Being an EMT Basic isn’t always about performing CPR or responding to car crashes as this is what most people think EMTs do; there is actually so much more that an EMT is responsible for. You may not be doing something heroic or exciting every day but you will certainly be making a difference in people’s lives. Students are continuing to learn about the human body. The human body is such a complex subject and we are only scratching a little part of the surface in the EMT class. Students learn how the body functions, how the body can break down and what is required to heal and treat it. It is essential for them to absorb as much as they can because as a first responder to a patient in need, I may be their best chance of survival. “I will admit that this class is demanding and requires a substantial amount of studying, however, it is teaching me what I need to know to potentially save someone’s life and the investment is certainly worth the effort,” she explained. In the second semester of the EMT class, students will have a clinical aspect to the class. This includes taking shifts at the hospital and making runs on an ambulance. Working in these two environments, will help gain experience in real life situations.
Savannah Villarreal shared that what the students have enjoyed the most about the EMT class is that they are learning how to help people.
Students are looking forward to this part of the class because it will be interesting to see what is going to come through the ER doors or what calls they are going to run. There is nothing more valuable than a hands-on learning experience.
Get Started Now On Spring Cleaning Special To Welcome Home armer temperatures and longer hours of sunlight can recharge energy levels. Upon the arrival of spring, homeowners dust off their to-do lists and charge ahead with renewed vigor. But before homeowners can get started on renovation projects, many must tame the existing mess that may have built up over the winter. Spring is a great time to dive into spring cleaning projects and ready a home for a season of renovation and remodeling. Getting started on spring cleaning can be a tad overwhelming. In 2012, OnePoll asked 1,000 adults living in the United Kingdom how they felt about spring cleaning, and 41 percent of those surveyed found spring cleaning a daunting process while 68 percent had negative feelings about spring cleaning. But in spite of that initial lack of enthusiasm, respondents said they felt happy and more organized once they finished their spring cleaning. Establishing a plan and setting reachable goals can make spring cleaning a lot less daunting. Set aside several days for spring cleaning. A long weekend is a great time to do some spring cleaning, as having consecutive days to clean will reduce the chances you grow distracted. Make a list and purchase all of the supplies you will need. Again, this will help you stay on course, rather than going out to the store to pick up cleaners or organizational systems. Try to set reasonable goals. Even if you hope to clean the entire house, stick to the one or two rooms that are most desperate for your attention. Divide each task into a series of steps so when you complete each step you will feel proud that you’re making progress.
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Create your musical playlist. A playlist full of your favorite songs can provide some inspiration and energy to push you through the spring cleaning when your enthusiasm starts to wane. The music also may take your mind off of the work ahead and help to pass the time. Start from the top and work downward. Follow a logical cleaning order. Begin by dusting away cobwebs and lighting fixtures. Clean light switches and walls. Empty closets and then restock them in a more organized fashion. Leave the furniture and flooring for last, as dirt and dust may accumulate on furniture and flooring as you clean other areas of the home. Be prepared to bid adieu to some of your stuff. Have a few trash bags at the ready. Reorganize items you won’t be keeping into separate piles, with one pile for items you plan to donate and another for those items you will discard. Donate what you can and promptly put the remainder of the items at the curb for pickup. Stay fed and hydrated. Cleaning can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Take breaks to fuel up on food and always have a refreshing beverage close by.
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Connection Between The Heart And Love
Special To Welcome Home earts and Valentine’s Day are forever intertwined. One of the most recognizable symbols of love is the modest heart, and hearts adorn candy boxes and cookies while paper hearts are pinned to doors or windows as a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Young valentines may share candy hearts printed with silly sentiments. A symbolic heart bears no resemblance to an anatomical heart, and yet it is used to represent the deepest feelings of affection a person can share. Some may wonder just how the emotions of love became tied up in the shape of a heart, even though it’s widely known that the brain, and not the heart, governs affections. In ancient times, people believed that the heart was the center of all human emotions.
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Since the heart is prominently located in the center of the chest and the middle of the body, it became the cornerstone of human feelings. Love is considered to be one of the most profound and strongest human emotions, therefore it was reasoned that the feeling must emanate from the heart. Surprisingly, the heart has not always been the only organ associated with love. During the Middle Ages, the heart was deemed a useless organ. Followers of the Greek physician Galen theorized that the liver actually was the seat of the soul and love. The first depictions of a symbolic heart date back to the 11th century, when the heart was drawn to resemble a pinecone held upside down with the point facing upward. The scalloped heart that is more familiar today first arose in the early 14th century.
Around the same time, the heart was depicted with the point facing downward and the indentation at the base. Naturally, as time passed and more was learned about human anatomy, it became obvious that the brain was the seat of all emotion and thought processes. However, as the brain was something intangible in a living body in ancient times, and the beating heart could be much more readily monitored, with a pulse rate speeding up when a person is excited or aroused, it’s easy to see how the link between the heart and love has endured. Although the human heart is not bright red like symbolic hearts, that was the color chosen. Red has long been associated with passion, so it made sense to depict the heart in a bright red hue. Many other theories have been offered regarding the symbolic heart and its
representation of love. While there’s no definitive correlation between love and hearts, the heart has become an accepted symbol of the emotion and the season of romance.
Romantic Films To Watch This Valentine’s Day Special To Welcome Home ouples celebrate Valentine’s Day in many different ways. For some the idea of dinner out followed by a stroll arm-in-arm seems the epitome of romance, while others may want to go out dancing or engage in a favorite hobby. Valentine’s Day also can be a romantic endeavor if a couple chooses to spend time at one with each other watching a romantic movie. The following are a handful of love-inspired movies that can add a special something to Valentine’s Day festivities. The Notebook: Author Nicholas Sparks has a way of taking the everyday experiences in a person’s life and making them relatable and heartbreaking in a pluck-at-your-heartstrings sort of way. His novel The Notebook won the hearts of many and seemed a natural to be adapted to film. Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the movie illustrates how love can last through the years and even survive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The Proposal: In order to remain in the country, a demanding New York-based book editor (Sandra Bullock) asks her browbeaten assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Their tumultuous relationship involves a trip to Alaska to meet his family. An Affair to Remember: Romantic
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melodramatic master Cary Grant falls in love with Deborah Kerr aboard a cruise ship while they are traveling with other people. They agree to meet at the top of the Empire State Building in six months if they have ended their relationships and are ready to commit to each other. Grant makes it to the rendezvous spot, but an injured Kerr never shows as Grant assumes she has rejected the proposal. Say Anything: In pursuit of a woman he believes is out of his social league, Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) creates hope for the underdog in us all. The movie inspired teens to raise their boom box radios over their heads and blast romantic tunes to illustrate their love. The Wedding Singer: This quirky movie about a wedding singer who falls for a banquet waitress highlights the importance of loving each other for what makes you unique. Once: Attraction between the main characters comes by way of creative musical collaboration. Music proves to be an aphrodisiac, making the film and the song “Falling Slowly” from its score so popular. This romantic tale helped take the film from the big screen to the Broadway stage. West Side Story: West Side Story is yet another homage to Romeo and Juliet. But
the film made Shakespeare’s tragic love story relatable to audiences of the 1960s. My Best Friend’s Wedding: Julianne (Julia Roberts) is called on to be the best man for her friend’s (Dermot Mulroney) wedding. Only when the wedding planning is underway does Julianne realize she is in love with her friend and needs to get him to fall for her instead. Never Been Kissed: A reporter goes undercover at a high school to discover something controversial. She ends up being the subject of her story when she falls in love with her English teacher. Harold and Maude: A man in his twenties and a much older woman begin a romantic relationship and challenge social norms along the way. Annie Hall: Winner of four Academy Awards, Annie Hall follows a comedian who is trying to maintain his relationship with a woman. Bridget Jones’ Diary: A modern adaptation of ÒPride and Prejudice,Ó the movie tells the tale of a self-conscious woman who finds love in a man that seems to be her polar opposite. Ten Things I Hate About You: Filmmakers reinvented ÒThe Taming of the ShrewÓ in this teen comedy starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger.
Cuddle up with someone you love, cue the streaming video service and enjoy a romantic film for Valentine’s Day.
Casablanca: No romantic movie list would be complete without this wartime drama. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are in top form in this movie of chance meetings. The Princess Bride: Girl meets boy, girl detests boy, girl truly loves boy, and then girl loses boy. This fairy tale shares the purity of true love and happily ever after.
Free Heart Screening For Teens In See What’s Cookin’ 2015
Submitted By Pam Velasco ugustHeart has big goals for 2015! This spring we will screen more than 5,000 high school athletes all over San Antonio but we are adding SCREEN YOUR TEEN IN 2015 citywide events. These events will be FREE large-scale heart screenings open to ALL teenagers regardless of whether they are involved in sport. The first screening date is set for February 7 at TriPoint Event Center and will kick off February’s Heart Month. DATE: Saturday, February 7, 201 TIME: 9am-12pm PLACE: TriPoint Event Center 3233 N. St. Mary’s Stree San Antonio, Texas 78212
Submitted By Karen Condit EISD is cooking up some fun in Community Ed classes this spring. Let your taste buds travel through French, Mexican, Italian, or Eastern European cuisine. Liven things up by learning about cooking with friends or creating a romantic dinner for two or maybe even crafting some fabulous holiday treats. Whether you want to learn the basics or jump into more sophisticated fare, there’s a class that is sure to fit your style and palate. Many of our instructors got their training in Mexico, at the Culinary Institute of America or they work professionally at places like Young Chefs Academy and Cakes Cookies and Beyond. They’re excited about what they do and love sharing their expertise. Enjoy the culinary arts with NEISD Community Ed while you learn something new from the experts and taste some
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