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une is such a special month for me because we celebrate Father’s Day. I have been a single parent since my daughter, Rashell, was twelve, and while we have had our ups and downs, the bond I share with my daughter is one I wouldn’t trade for the world. This month she is on the front cover with my father, Gilbert Groomer, who she also has a special bond with. My father is such an amazing person. He is always willing to listen and always willing to help. I love watching my father interact with my daughter and the rest of his grandchildren. Rashell can listen to him for hours. I am so blessed to still have my parents with me and it brings me so much joy that they are a part of my children’s lives. I encourage you to take some time this month to let the man who has been a father figure in your life know how much he has meant to you. Fathers are the men who are there for you – when you need them the most and when you think you don’t. Remember to let them know you love them. As a dad myself, I can assure you that we never get tired of hearing it. June not only brings Father’s Day, but graduation and the start of Summer Vacation! June 5th is the last day of school this year, and while my kids are in college and working, I still feel the excitement of summer. Remember to submit your summer adventures to Welcome Home, we love hearing from you and seeing the pictures. If you’re wondering how you’re going to keep the kids busy, check out Independence Hill’s Summer at the Hill camp. You can read about it on page 9. There are so many
things in our community to enjoy at this time of year. The new Panther Springs Park is a great place to get in a hike or to let your kids and/ or dogs run free. We live in an incredibly beautiful city, so go outdoors and have a good time! Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, and all that the city has to offer. Be sure to visit theme parks, shops and downtown events. Remember to take care of your kids, your animals and yourselves. Remember to stay hydrated and have fun! This month, I am also excited to see people come together and help the nonprofit Living Through Giving. They will be collecting backpacks for the children who don’t have them in our city for the upcoming school year. If your school isn’t participating this year, please contact them and encourage them to make this a community effort to make sure every child in our city starts school with the needed supplies. This will be an annual event and we are excited to be able to start this tradition. You can find out where to donate your new and gently used backpacks on Living Through Giving’s Facebook page or at livingthroughgivingsa.org. Whether you are graduating from high school this month, heading into summer vacation or are parents celebrating summertime, remember to live in the present and enjoy each day. As always, if Welcome Home has inspired you to visit one of our advertisers, please let them know Welcome Home sent you!
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nexplicably, I found myself reading Soap Opera Update in the checkout line and I laughed the entire time. Here is an excerpt: Kevin hired Paul to find Jana, who contacted Kevin, saying that she missed him and was sorry she tried to kill him. (Can’t you just hear that conversation? “Hey, like I’m sorry about that little trying to kill you thingy, ok?” “Hey, like no problem.”) And: Clint was furious when Dorian told him that Asa paid David to take the fall for Spencer’s death after finding a secret tunnel buried under Constantine’s nightclub. And: Someone tried to kill Sami and EJ with a forklift after Sami refused Stefano’s offer of a truce if she marries EJ and they raise her baby together. Sound intriguing? Exciting? That’s nothing. You should see our family.
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In last week’s episode (No names have been changed to point out the guilty) Savannah, 18, hits Skyler, 15, for touching her stuff in her room without permission. Skyler takes it out on Sheynen, 11, by erasing all his x-box points and taunting him with “Ha! Ha! You’re back to Beginner!” while Shey brandishes a light saber and threatens to skewer him through. Meanwhile, Debby, their mother (who is not taking any prescription medication) tries desperately to contact the children’s father (who is obviously avoiding coming home), because the Spam Surprise is getting cold and she needs backup! Later, husband Rusty shows and says he was paying a parking fine on his way home. Debby forgives him and as music begins and they start to embrace, Sheynen runs in with a cut on his arm caused by tripping over the dog (we have a dog?) and hitting Skyler’s nightstand so Debby must rush him to the bathroom and staunch the blood flow with a band-aid before all hope is lost. Meanwhile, Savannah (who hasn’t been seen or heard from in 2 days) slams her door as Skyler denies standing by watching Shey bleed to death. They return to their meal, now cold, to find the dog has eaten everything and while the children cheer, Debby and Rusty must set aside their differences and find fast food to save their children from starvation! Who needs a soap opera when real life is right here? Carpe Diem! Debby Seguin, who only has One Life to Live and wants to make it count, can be reached at writewell62@gmail.com.
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Johnson High’s Smart Driving Club Submitted By Melinda Cox he Johnson High School PTSA Smart Driving Club was started in 2013 with the hope of educating and reminding Johnson Jaguars to be smart, safe drivers. Club members brought activities and programs to the campus to help students, staff, parents, family and friends make the right choices behind the wheel. Club members soon realized the safe driving message needed to be brought to the city of San Antonio. The PTSA Smart Driving Club has worked with SAPD, TXDOT and other community organizations to remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Students worked to help get the San Antonio cell phone usage ordinance passed earlier in the year and visited the State Capitol to encourage our state legislators to pass House Bill 80 in support of a ban on texting and driving in Texas. The Johnson High School PTSA Smart Driving Club has successfully worked with the Jaguar campus and the community to remind drivers the dangers of driving distracted. Jaguar students have been committed to the message and creative in the ways the message has been delivered to drivers. As the parent sponsor for this club and a Jaguar PTSA member, I would like to thank the students of the club for their commitment and hard work. I would especially like to
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Pearson Hosts “The Hour of Code” At Tejeda MS Submitted By Daniel Segura earson CEO John Fallon and staff on hand to guide students in building code for popular games. The internet is a language that connects the entire world, which makes it increasingly important that students learn how computers work and what they can do. Sponsored by community partner Pearson, Tejeda Middle School students will have the opportunity to take part in “The Hour of Code,” an educational campaign inspired by Computer Science Education. Mentors and volunteers from Pearson will team up with approximately 150 students in the campus, located at 2009 Evans Road, on Thursday, May 14 to introduce students to an exciting computer programming experience. Welcome messages and opening remarks will take place at 1:45 p.m., proceeded by the hour of code from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to learn coding in a fun and entertaining way by working one on one computer programmers and other employees from Pearson, including Pearson CEO John Fallon, to learn to code by building new levels of digital games Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies. Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, employs more than 2,000 Texans—many former teachers—who are dedicated to supporting educators inspiring students to learn and prepare for
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thank our graduating senior students as they have led the club in all their activities and have made extra efforts throughout the year to get out the message and try and change the culture of distracted driving in San Antonio. Their energy and commitment has helped the club make a true difference at JHS and within the community. I know they will carry this important message with them and make a difference wherever the future may find them and I am proud to have worked with them all. If you would like any information about the JHS PTSA Smart Driving Club, please contact Parent Sponsor Melinda Cox at melmadcox@msn.com.
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future careers. The company chose Tejeda Middle School for the event because of the school’s past focus on STEM activities. The Hour of Code event is an opportunity for both Pearson and Tejada to help introduce students in sixth through eighth grades to computer science careers in high demand. Information technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy, estimated to add nearly 1.4 million job openings by 2020 with more than two-thirds of these jobs expected to go unfilled due to the insufficient pool of college graduates with computing-related degrees. Computer science is behind some of the most innovative and growing jobs throughout the nation. It has been projected that more than half of jobs in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) fields involve computing, making it a high demand skill to have in the present and future workforce. Students will be challenged throughout the day as Pearson coders bring with them a real world experience that will make becoming a computer technologist a realistic goal.
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f you’re like many Americans, your tablet and smart phone has become an indispensable part of your day. In fact, a recent report found that Americans spend almost 2 ½ hours on their tablets and smart phones every day and children can spend up to 7.5 hours per day! Have you ever thought about the impact digital devices could have on the eyes? There’s a pretty good chance that the
screen of your beloved tablet is powered by LED (light-emitting diode) lights. While it certainly saves energy, prolonged exposure to the light emitted from LED technology could be bad for your eyes. Here’s what you need to know: • Exposure to blue light can cause significant damage to retinal cells. • Your risk of age related macular degeneration is increased with exposure to blue light. • Prolonged exposure to blue light can aggravate symptoms of epilepsy and migraines.
Menopause should not be treated with brain numbing chemicals, unless a psychiatrist determines that an imbalance does exist in the brain’s neurochemistry. Hormones treat menopause, that’s natural! Think of aging as a deficiency disease of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. Get blood levels checked and replace accordingly. Consider hormone replacement therapy as a quality of life issue and know that it does have side effects. Cancer of the uterus may be increased if estradiol is given without progesterone. Even the way the estradiol is prescribed may have an effect on the risk. For example, estradiol by mouth is associated with abnormal blood clotting, while transdermal application, such as a cream or a patch, is not. A recent Danish study, showed a benefit with hormone replacement
therapy and heart disease without an increase in breast cancer. The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative Study did show an increase in breast cancer risk in women. Women get breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes who have never taken hormones. Recently, I counseled an older woman in her 60s who had never taken hormones. “I cannot fight this anymore”. She described YEARS of insomnia, fanning herself constantly, and sleeping in a bedroom, “which is cold enough to hang meat”. You may live another 40 years, I told her – “not like this!” she replied. 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.
Luckily, there’s no need to end your relationship with your digital device. Reduce your risk of side effects by incorporating these simple steps into your everyday digital routine: • Avoid prolonged work on a tablet. • Protect your children’s eyes with Prevencia during screen time. Schedule an annual eye exam to find out if you’re at risk for over-exposure to blue light and diseases including age-related macular degeneration. • Because our children are exposed to technology throughout the day, it is recommended to have protection during this exposure. Even if they have no prescription or a very minimal one, we now recommend Prevencia for all children to have. We will be having a Sunglass showcase
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By Stefanie Young t’s a wonderful feeling to be able to escape the “to do’s” and daily ins and outs that make life demanding. There is something so refreshing when you can relax without a single care and reset your state of mind. That’s exactly what Independence Hill Retirement Communities has in mind for you and your retirement by redefining what retirement is! Have you ever been on a cruise? The constant activities, meeting of new friends, the feeling of being on an island where your only concern is what fun and exciting activity to do next. Walking into Independence Hill is like walking through the front door of your home. A chorus of “hellos” and “how are yous” greets you. The warmth of the lobby envelopes you as you walk past the warm and inviting seating areas with plush rugs and huge sofas that beckon you, creating the perfect ambiance for morning coffee and the local paper, visits with friends and family, or just a good old fashioned card game with the fellas in the Coffee Pub just around the corner. “Independence Hill is not just a retirement community,” said Martha Anderson, Internal & Public Communications Director. “It’s a place where people come to live, and to live well. To enjoy their life doing what they love to do.” Michelle Houriet, Executive Director continued, “We take the focus away from the chores and the “have to’s” to concentrate on the desires in life. Our team’s focus and goal is to ensure that our residents are enjoying themselves and their surroundings. This is about starting a new chapter in life, creating new friendships, and embarking on new adventures.” As we grow older some may believe that new experiences will become more and more rare. Independence Hill’s staff throws those preconceived notions right out the window! What Michelle and Martha see over and over again are the new relationships, hobbies, and passions their residents discover. Time and time again the staff and the lengths they will go to, to make sure everyone feels welcome, amaze the residents. Celebrations, birthdays, and holidays are never skipped over, they are an excuse for a party at the Hill! “We will use any excuse for a gathering!” exclaimed Michelle. “We work hard behind the scenes to make this a positive experience by ensuring that we have the right people for the job,” she explained further. “We set ourselves apart by listening to the residents to make sure we are working in the right direction with our events and activities. Our goal is to be as involved with our residents as possible; to guarantee that we have met their expectations. Retirement has such an adverse connotation for many, but at Independence Hill it just means you have more time for fun.” The Independence Hill Campus offers 22 different floor plans across 3 different communities. In each of these communities they provide all the housekeeping, meals, entertainment, and maintenance. With transportation services available and around the clock front desk staff, Independence Hill aims to give you a life free of maintenance concerns, housekeeping chores and yard work. Giving you time to spend on recreation, learning new things, finding new hobbies or rekindling old ones, getting together with lifelong friends and making new ones. The attentive staff removes the burdens of everyday chores so residents can enjoy their retirement by taking part in the variety of daily activities, geared towards the
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mind, body and spirit. For those who desire the freedom to really enjoy life, Independence Hill Retirement Community is a full-service independent living community with 293 apartments and cottages. Independence Village, a resort style neighborhood with 103 single story homes, is another option designed for active adults 55+. And for those needing a little more care, Independence Hill Assisted Living is available with 68 suites in a full-service setting, as well as personal care attendants, where residents can receive as much or as little assistance as they need. The Independence Hill Campus offers you the option to grow into your retirement. No matter what stage of retirement you find yourself in, they have the means to meet your needs. Each of these communities has special privileges to The Club at Sonterra. A newsletter for each community includes all the details of the events and entertainment to ensure residents can stay up to date with all that is happening. Keep in mind that the entertainment they offer isn’t a movie here or there or a simple painting class. Independence Hill’s idea of entertainment is going out to the latest restaurants, wine tastings, visits to museums, special fitness guests, speakers who cover interesting topics, painting, happy hours, going to the theatre, putting on dances, live music entertainers and taking trips to the casino! The activities team is always searching for the latest entertainment and loves to hear the residents’ suggestions. “We make sure that everyone can find something that interests them,” explained Michelle. “At Assisted Living, if someone isn’t showing up to an event who usually does, we find out why. If they simply don’t want to join in, we’ll work to find an activity they want to do. We want to be available for them, even if it’s to play shuffle board, checkers or simply talk.” Independence Hill partnered up with some of the local elementary schools for a GrandPals Reading Program. The Senior GrandPals read to second grade students at the beginning of the school year and by the end of the year, the Student GrandPal is reading back to them. “There is always so much excitement in the air when the GrandPals pull into the parking lot. They both look forward to this time together. Watching how these two generations connect and develop a meaningful and powerful relationship is inspiring,” said Michelle. As the staff at Independence Hill watched the relationship between the Grandpals grow into something miraculous, Michelle decided that there had to be a way for these Pals to spend more time together. And so the idea of Summer Adventures at the Hill GrandPal Camp was conceived. “As a child you don’t remember your entire summer,” Michelle said, “you remember moments. We want both the Senior and Student GrandPals to remember these moments; to take away a special time that they can carry with them.” This summer will be the third year for the Summer Adventures at the Hill Camp. This one of a kind summer camp for kids between the ages of 5 and 13 year old is 4 weeks long from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s an opportunity for the kids to spend the summer with their Grandpals doing things that are meaningful and don’t include electronics. The camp is all about interaction! “During this camp, we focus on are the things that are important to our residents,” Michelle said. “The GrandPals will work with the kids on how to give a firm hand shake,
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i, Rusty here for our family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires. Summertime is here!! As children are getting off of school, many of us have vacation plans in the works Soon the majority of us will be driving to that summer destination with our family in tow. Our family at Belden’s would like to offer you a few ideas to help make your vacation road trip less stressful. There are a number of things you can do to increase the fuel economy of your current vehicle by adopting good driving habits and maintaining your vehicle. Driving More Efficiently
Drive Sensibly – Speeding, rapid acceleration, and excessive braking wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent on highways. Observe the Speed Limit – Although each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at different speeds gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Remove Excess Weight – Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle – this could reduce your mpg up to 2%. Avoid Excess Idling – Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Use Cruise Control – Using cruise
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oday a lot of people ask me why I think the real estate market is soooo busy right now, and I am so excited to share what I know about the market with them. Sales are up nationally, in almost every single market, and especially here in San Antonio. In most recent years our market has held pretty consistent, but
overall the nation’s real estate market was depressed the last seven years by 10-20% of what is considered a “normal” market. Some of the reasons we are seeing such positive change in the market are first, consumer confidence in real estate is being restored, and people want to buy real estate again. Next buyers are ready to finally move
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inancially speaking, how many Americans are truly on track to retire? A recently published white paper suggests that about half of us are approaching our “third acts” with faulty assumptions. Perception differs from reality. Researchers determined that 58% of these workers (age 35-60) were saving too little for the future, with a near-majority of that 58% failing to recognize the gravity of their situation. Only 42% of households were sufficiently prepared for retirement, but 46% of households believed they were.1, 2
Just how much money do you really need for retirement? The answer to that question varies per household. One old rule of thumb says you should save the equivalent of 12 times your end salary for a comfortable retirement. If you retire earning $150,000 a year, that means $1.8 million.3 Few IRAs or 401k accounts contain that much – so if your retirement nest egg needs to be that large, other sources of funding for your retirement probably need to emerge. A household with either or both spouses earning $150,000 may have those resources.
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By Steve Johnson he transition from school to summer is not always an easy one for kids. Children are taken from their structured routines and thrown into the freedom of summer. This can be challenging for many kids, leaving them under-stimulated and bored. To help make the transition easier, the
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control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and will save gas. Keep Your Car in Shape Keep your Engine Properly Tuned – Fixing a car that is out of tune or has a serious maintenance problem can improve your mileage by as much as 35 percent. Check & Replace Air and Fuel Filters Regularly – Your car’s air filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your engine. Clean fuel is critical to engine life and performance. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated & Your Vehicle Properly Aligned – Under inflated tires can lower gas mileage; properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. Make sure you have plenty of tread life on your tires and keep your vehicle properly aligned. Ask for BG Products - Clean fuel systems create better fuel economy. Ask your vehicle service representative to perform a BG Fuel Induction Service or add BG 44K to your gas tank today. BG Fuel Induction Service is a 3 step process that thoroughly cleans your entire fuel system
and restores your vehicle to its normal and efficient running condition. BG 44K thoroughly cleans fuels systems, restores performance and fuel economy.
up. The seven years of sellers waiting for the right time to sell is no longer an issue. Homeowners have equity and they are selling and buying again! And lastly is time, millions of Americans have been waiting for their foreclosure or short sale to expire, and now their wait is over. They no longer want to rent, and they are anxious to become homeowners once again. All these factors have brought us into a new market cycle that will more than likely last 5-8 years. Bottom line, hold on to your hats because it is going to be a wild, exciting time for San Antonio and it’s Real Estate Market. These are great times in an industry that has been tattered and battered, and now San Antonio gets to reap the benefits!
If you are looking to sell, now is a great time! Are you curious to see what your home is worth? 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 in this incredible time! 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.
A middle class household may need to dedicate 10% or more of its income to retirement savings accounts. Another old rule of thumb says living comfortably in retirement requires 85% of your end salary. If you save and invest ably over 30 or 40 years, you might end up a millionaire with the help of strong yields and compounding. You may need to be a millionaire to retire. What if interruptions mar your retirement savings effort? They may mar it, but they should never halt it. Divorce, medical issues, prolonged joblessness – these and other events may impede your progress toward your savings goals, but the effort to save must still be made as you want time on your side. You should strive to be financially prepared for your retirement, and for the unexpected life events or financial surprises that may occur before it arrives.
Client Centric Advisors may be reached at 210-807-7599 or www.ccwmgmt.com They are located at 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315. 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. Citations: 1-time.com/money/3764455/ retirement-readiness/ [4/1/15] 2 - p l a n s p o n s o r. c o m / W h o - H a s - a Realistic-View-of-Retirement-Readiness/ [2/20/15] 3-investopedia.com/articles/ professionals/011215/retirement-savingshow-much-enough.asp [1/12/15]
the best possible summer. Once everyone is finished brainstorming, you can start penciling in summer activities and planning out a summer to remember. Organize Educational Activities It is important to keep kids stimulated over the summer so they do not experience summer learning loss. Your child can have a fun summer break while still learning and challenging them academically. Oftentimes, teachers assign summer reading lists and other educational activities
to keep kids sharp over summer. As a parent, it is your job to make sure your student completes these assigned tasks. Make it fun by creating incentives and rewards for each completed assignment. If their teacher doesn’t assign summer reading, create your own list by making a trip to the library. Keep in Touch with Friends It is important for your children to remain social over the summer. Help your children stay in touch with their school friends by
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Remember, saving on your vehicles fuel consumption is obviously beneficial to all of our pocketbooks, but it is also helping our environment. Get creative about saving money on gas - don’t drive if you can walk, keep your car maintained, and combined trips with another person. If you have any questions about properly maintaining your vehicle, Belden’s Automotive & Tires can help. Buckle up, Drive Safe and remember at Belden’s Automotive & Tires “We Keep You Rolling!” Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Six Locations: San Pedro: 210-494-0017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830981-9700; Bulverde Rd.: 210-481-3330; Prue Rd.: 210-877-2929. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www.beldensautomotive.com.
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he highly-anticipated grand opening of The DoSeum on Saturday, June 6 will be filled with families eager to discover, explore, create and learn at San Antonio’s new museum for kids. Grand opening festivities on June 6 will include a free outdoor celebration featuring music, dance and theater performances, food trucks and a variety of educational activities. To help manage what is expected to be a sellout crowd, advance tickets will be required to enter The DoSeum on opening weekend, June 6 and 7. To make inaugural visits to The DoSeum as easy and enjoyable as possible timed tickets will be offered, allowing guests the opportunity to enter The DoSeum on the date and time of their choice. Grand Opening Weekend Ticket RSVP Process: • To purchase a grand opening ticket, visit thedoseum.org/grandopening. • Tickets for grand opening weekend will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are expected to sell out. • Tickets for opening day on June 6 will be available for $5, half-off the general admissions price of $10. Tickets for Sunday, June 7 will be $10. • The first group will enter at 10 a.m., with additional groups following every thirty minutes. It is recommended that guest arrive prior to their designated
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entry time in order to ensure entry. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. • Operating hours on Saturday, June 6 will be 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Operating hours on Sunday, June 7 will be 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Re-entry will not be allowed. Annual Membership Available: Those planning to enjoy The DoSeum year-round are encouraged to take advantage of charter membership pricing, available through June 1. A family of four can join for just $75 and will receive free admission to The DoSeum, access to special members-only events, discounts on birthday parties, savings at The DoSeum gift shop and more. Learn about membership at thedoseum.org/members. About The DoSeum: Located in San Antonio, The DoSeum will become one of the country’s leading children’s museums when it opens on June 6, 2015. A place where children learn by doing, The DoSeum will offer innovative exhibits and experiences to get children excited about concepts in science, math, art and literacy and encourage them to take that excitement into the world. The DoSeum 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 212-4453 • www.TheDoSeum.org
Got Your Back 2015 By Stefanie Young o many children in Bexar County will begin the school after the summer without a backpack. At Living Through Giving [LTG], they feel that shouldn’t be the case and have begun their annual event, “Got Your Back”. After collecting more than 800 backpacks during the 2014 backpack drive, LTG has started collecting backpacks with participating schools and businesses. LTG will aim to break that record and collect new and slightly used backpacks to give to needy children for the upcoming school year. The purpose of the drive is to help children begin the year with the tools necessary to succeed. “Being able to see the children’s faces light up while going through the backpacks, is such an emotional sight,” Russell Groomer, Living Through Giving founder and owner of Welcome Home Community Newspaper said. “Living Through Giving strives to make an impact in these children’s
S om Cradle to College We Support ourTFamily Every Step of the Way. By Steve Johnson, College Nannies + Tutors he owners of College Nannies + Tutors | Stone Oak, sponsored a program this school year to recognize outstanding high school educators in the Stone Oak and North San Antonio area. The purpose of the recognition was to thank educators that went above and beyond for their efforts with our students. These educators, represented by teachers, counselors and support staff, all exemplified the three core values of College Nannies and Tutors: Can Do Attitudes, Leave It Better, and Growth and Results Driven. They epitomize the ideal of an educator Role Model and are an example for their peers. The quality of education in our community was impacted and is a direct reflection of their daily efforts as role models for our community students. Throughout the past school year, 18 educators were recognized for their significant impact and Role Model behavior at Ronald Reagan, Lady Bird Johnson, and Churchill High Schools. Please join us , once again, as we recognize, as an
entire group, all the 2014/2015 award recipients: David Christie, Kerri Cogburn, William “Pat” Cunningham, Marion Dick , Vastina Harris , Leann Henderson, Garrett Herbst, Yuka Kato, Jarrett Lipman, Kisilia Mannheimer, Marie Marks , CSM Rich Sizer, Megan Stokes, Kristen Sucich, Michelle Tanner, Carrie Turner-Gray, Adrian Viccellio, Yangki Wojcik As business members of this community, College Tutors was honored to recognize these individuals for the past school year and appreciate the support from the administrators at each school as well as the editors and publisher of Welcome Home Community Newspaper. If you have any questions about the award, please feel free to reach out to the staff at College Nannies + Tutors at 210-202-0303 or visit us at the Stone Oak Learning Center at the corner of Hardy Oak and Stone Oak Parkway.
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lives as best as we possibly can.” Living Through Giving will be accepting backpacks or cash donations that will be used to purchase school supplies and other needs for children in the San Antonio area. If you, your business or school would like to join them in their cause, or if you have any questions, contact them at 210-3848233.
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planning fun events with the other parents. Whether it’s a barbeque outing, sleepover or a day at the local water park, keeping kids in contact with friends their own age is extremely important. The strengthened friendships will help ease kids into the upcoming school year with confidence. Schedule and Prepare Children for Activities Summer activities are a great way for children to stay active and involved during their break from school. Activities such as
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swimming lessons, educational camps, sport camps and themed camps will help your child develop and refine new, interesting skills. The easiest way to make these transitions possible is by hiring a summer nanny. A summer nanny is a watchful eye, a fun playmate and a form of reliable transportation to and from activities. If you are still looking for summer childcare, contact College Nannies! Our flexible, professional nannies are the perfect fit for your summer childcare needs.
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Submitted By Chasity Furse hanks to a generous donation from Mr. Walker of Gratr Landscapes, Ltd, the first graduating class of Tex Hill Tigers was able to leave their legacy by planting a tree on campus. The tree planting was inspired by a warm up done in Mrs. Williams 8th grade English class. After deciphering the Chinese
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proverb, “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade”, the students concluded that as they are the first 8th grade class at Tex Hill, they are the “tree planters” and that their behavior will set the tone and provide the “shade” for future generations. It was at this point that 8th grader Makenzie Peet had the epiphany: “We should plant a tree!” And so, with a bit of help from the community, they did!
Edward Gaydos Chosen For 2015 Congress Of Future Medical Leaders Submitted By Brendon Gaydos dward Gaydos, a Senior at San Antonio Christian High School of San Antonio has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, MA on June 24-26, 2015. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Edward Gaydos was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, the Medical Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent Texas based on his academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. During the three-day Congress, Edward Gaydos will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what is to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology. “This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a
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future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Edward Gaydos are our future and he deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give him.” The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science. Some of the services and programs the Academy offers are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much more. The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital career. Based in Washington, D.C. and with offices in Boston, MA, the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists. For more information visit www. FutureDocs.com or call 617-307-7425.
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Stone Oak Allergy & Asthma Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 101 494-0690 • stoneoakallergy.com
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Alamo City Eye Physicians, P.A. J. Mark Berry M.D. William T. Walton M.D. 19026 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 216 491-2020
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Smoke Restaurant A Great New Addition To Stone Oak By Tanji Patton GoodTaste (210) 273-3155 ho doesn’t love a new restaurant! There’s a great new addition to the Stone Oak area that features one of the city’s most talented (and friendly) chefs. The hot new spot is Smoke, and at the helm is creative Chef Brian West. Smoke is located on 700 E. Sonterra Blvd. right next to Local Coffee. At his roots, Chef Brian West is a proud Texan with a deep appreciation for good Texas BBQ. Lots of folks know Chef West’s passion
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for awesome BBQ with his Smoke “The Truck.” Huge success has since led to the long-awaited brick and mortar location in Stone Oak. Come for the elevated BBQ cuisine and stay for a truly fabulous dining experience! I’ve known Brian a long time and have always been inspired by his work. Remember the incredible Café Paladar! We’ve also worked together when he was an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America here in
The Seafoodie Time Of Year Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 e are approaching the time of the year that all true seafoodies look forward to. I am of course talking about the season of Wild-caught Alaskan Salmon, one of the best tastes of the summer time. Full of flavor, rich in omega3’s, and sustainably caught, wild salmon is the perfect choice for weekend barbecues with friends or even for a quick weeknight meal. Not to mention, Wild Salmon is also a fantastic source of DHA, the omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain development, which comes from phytoplankton.
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DHA is stored in salmon’s fat, and one 4-ounce serving of salmon can dish up 2,400 mg of omega-3s! But what’s the difference between our Alaskan salmon and others? Simple; the difference is freshness. Groomer’s Seafood only brings in fresh, never frozen, Alaskan Salmon. While this may sound common for a fresh fish market, many “fresh” markets merely bring in salmon frozen and thaw it out for the daily display. Groomer’s Seafood just refuses to do that. We understand that when you come here, you’re passing up many local grocery stores to get something you just can’t find anywhere else. Our buying team goes above and beyond the call of duty for this reason
SA. I took at least one of his classes there and have always been impressed with his fun, creative approach to food. At his new spot, Smoke, his mission is to treat everyone to inspired Texas BBQ at an affordable price. Smoke also boats a full service bar with 20 beers on tap, signature cocktails and an eclectic wine list featuring 40 selections all under $40 that Chef handpicked himself. Smoke’s menu is your usual fare of familiar BBQ favorites (brisket, sausage, pulled pork), alongside more adventurous entries like Lengua (ox tongue), Bone Marrow with House-made Pretzels and even Fried Pig Tails! His brisket is phenomenal, as you would expect, and I fell in love with his pickled veggie platter and his fun and tasty take on shrimp cocktail with the Pickled Shrimp Salad served in a Mason jar. By all means,
and works directly with the hard working fishermen of Alaska on procurement. Next, we always bring these salmon in whole and cut it right off the bone to your order. This prevents oxidation that can happen when the fillet is left out exposed to the air. Our expert fishmongers then debone, trim, and portion your fillet exactly how you desire, a service that you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. The end result is some of the finest salmon in the entire country, with types like King (Chinook) Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and even the rare Alaskan Salmon like Ivory and Marble! Remember to come by soon because this season doesn’t last too long! Once the
save room for dessert! 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.
summer turns to fall the salmon runs tend to diminish! If you want to get more information on availability, the health benefits, and specials on our Wild salmon be sure to go to our website groomerseafood.com to sign up for our newsletter. Also if you ever have any seafood question at all feel free to send us an email at groomerseafood@gmail.com.
JOI N US AT S OB A B R E AK FAST ME ETI NG Nothing is better than a good cup of coffee and great company. Start your morning with us on June 18 for our Coffee and Networking. Check in will start a 7:30 am with Breakfast served at 8:15 am. Bring plenty of business cards.
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