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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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All My Children Are Young And Restless By Debby Seguin

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. 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

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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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Bill Brown’s GT Showcase Hit Submitted By Jason Gordon hat started off as a church mission trip to Peru was brought back to Bill Brown Elementary in the most exciting way. In October, Bill Brown Elementary Gifted and Talented teacher Kirsten Meyer joined her church group on a mission trip to Cusco, Peru to aid children. The artifacts, information, and excitement she returned with were the basis of study for her GT classes this school year. The culminating event was Bill Brown’s GT Showcase The Inca Extravaganza on May 8. Students showcased their projects ranging from Incan culture, clothing, jewelry, structures, and history. Fourth grade student Emma Derr said, “It was puzzling yet amazing to study and create all the different types of structures in the Inca world.” “The GT Showcase impacted all students and parents as they toured the showcase,

Bill Brown Elementary Gifted and Talented teacher Kirsten Meyer joined her church group on a mission trip to Cusco, Peru late last year. She’s seen here at Machu Picchu. Meyer based several lessons during her classes this school year on Incan culture. These lessons culminated in a G/T Showcase at BBES on May 8.

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(210) 494-5858 Submitted By Jason Gordon omal ISD campus Teachers of the Year, as well as it’s Assistant Principal and Rookie Teacher of the Year, were honored at a ceremony at Milltown Historic District in New Braunfels on May 14. Every campus Teacher of the Year received an award, and then Comal ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year Tausha Nickleberry and Comal ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year Christi Shannon were honored alongside the Assistant Principal of the Year, Bill Brown’s Jennifer Smith. Spring Branch Middle’s CC Crews, the district’s Rookie Teacher of the Year, was unable to attend the ceremony. Shannon teaches English III at Canyon High. She’s also the Student Council sponsor. “Christi is one of our superstars,” said CHS principal Brad Brown. “Her students love her and she gets the very best out of them.” Nickleberry teaches third-grade English Language Arts at Kinder Ranch Elementary. “Tausha is one of those teachers that students just gravitate toward,” said Dr. Judy Murray, KRES principal. Smith was a teacher for more than a decade, including seven years in Comal ISD, before becoming the Assistant Principal at Bill Brown Elementary in 2012. “Jennifer Smith’s professionalism and knowledge make her an outstanding assistant principal,” said BBES principal Sarah Permenter. “Her vision, initiative, and high expectations make her and those around her successful.” Comal ISD’s campus Teachers of the Year (pictured here) for 2014-15 are: Carol Murray, Bill Brown Elementary; Suzanne Campos, Clear Spring Elementary; A’ndrea

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Fisher, Freiheit Elementary; Leslie Durst Goodwin, Frazier Elementary; Becky Stich, Garden Ridge Elementary; Sunshine Barker, Hoffmann Lane Elementary; Cristina Popescu, Indian Springs Elementary; Darla Mueller, Johnson Ranch Elementary; Tausha Nickleberry, Kinder Ranch Elementary; Rishanne Frech, Morningside Elementary; Linda Engles, Mountain Valley Elementary; Janelle Hardin, Oak Creek Elementary; Charis Taylor, Rahe Bulverde Elementary; Nicole Bohuslav, Rebecca Creek Elementary; Cec Pearson, Arlon Seay Elementary; Connie Munoz, Specht Elementary; Diana Monroe, Startzville Elementary; Lauren Lichte, Timberwood Park Elementary; Rick Thomas, Canyon Middle; Nicolle Clark, Church Hill Middle; Christina Keating, Mountain Valley Middle; Mike Broaddus, Spring Branch Middle; Melanie Chambless, Smithson Valley Middle; Christi Shannon, Canyon High; Charles VanHouten, Canyon Lake High; Teresa St. John, Memorial Early College High; Vincent Quidachay, Smithson Valley High; and Elizabeth Lane, Comal Discipline Center. Also pictured (l-r) are the Comal ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Tausha Nickleberry, Assistant Principal of the Year Jennifer Smith and Secondary Teacher of the Year Christi Shannon.

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Solution To Menopause Is Hormone Replacement By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 enopause happens and some women just think they will power through it. “The night sweats wake me up, but I go right back to sleep”. “Sure, I’m moody, but a few glasses of wine (or more) each night, and I’m almost ok”. “My doctor said it couldn’t be my hormones. I’m only 38 (39, 40, 41, whatever), and gave me an antidepressant”. Night sweats and hot ﬂashes originate in

the brain’s temperature control center. Some people get hot, then cold several times daily for years, bearing this torture, because it is “natural”. For thousands of years women died around menopause, but now thanks to modern medicine, we will live perhaps 50 + years after periods cease, in a state of steady decline. Crumbling bones, sagging skin due to lack of collagen, shrinking, withering, all part of the natural state of aging, unless you die at menopause. Alcohol, the oldest sedative can become addictive. Even one drink per night has, in some studies, been linked with an increased risk of cancer.

Discoveries Thru Vision By John M. Nevelow, O.D. Nevelow Eye Associates (210) 349-2437 • www.drsnevelow.com person watching were not as concerned about protecting their vision and eye health. s a member of the medical staff Maybe they were unaware of the different at the Valero Texas Open I had an types of sun lenses and the beneﬁts that they opportunity to see the professional can provide. golfers and spectators using all types of It is not how long you expose your eyes sunglasses. The golfers who are in the sun to the harmful rays of the sun, but the overall most of the time are using sunglasses that time for many years that has the lasting are designed to protect their eyes from effects. Even on cloudy days ultraviolet harmful ultra violet radiation as well as glare radiation is still coming through to damage protection. It is too bad that the average our eyes and can have permanent effects on

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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.

our eyesight. Long term exposure can cause corneal dryness and irritation which if goes unchecked can have long term effects on our vision. Ultraviolet radiation can cause cataracts to occur at an earlier age and macular degeneration can have lasting effects on our vision. By wearing good quality sunglasses you are doing everything you can to ensure that eye health and vision problems are not a result of sun exposure. There are also the effects of skin problems around the eyes and lids as a result of long term sun exposure. These can produce lid lesions that have to be removed as well as our overall appearance. Not all sunglasses are equal. The lens is the most important part of the equation. For this part of the country lenses that have a grayish tint distort color the least and in combination with ultraviolet protection provides the best protection against the

suns harmful rays. Frames that have a wrap appearance cover the eyes well but may not be able to have prescription lenses due to their extreme curve. Polarized lenses provide the best protection since they deal with both reﬂected light which is especially helpful around water and also direct sun glare. So take it from the people who spend their life in the sun, professional golfers and especially your eye care specialist about which type of sun protection is the best for you and your individual needs. Your eye care specialist is there to protect your eyes and the health of the most precious sense we have. John M. Nevelow, O.D., is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Nevelow Eye Associates is located at 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120. For more information visit www.drsnevelow. com or find us on Facebook.

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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

Making Moments Matter By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 orking in the retirement an event to anticipate, gives them something community industry, I speak with positive to look forward to, rather than many of our resident’s family thinking about when the last one was. members and at times detect feelings of guilt Spending time reminiscing or playing about their parents. Guilt as we all know is a game of cards will mean more than you not healthy for anyone. This can be the great cleaning out their kitchen or spending time motivator needed to look for ways to make doing chores around their home. Try to think visits more meaningful and memorable? from their perspective; what’s important to How? Plan your visits and make them them may be very different from what you count! Think quality, not quantity. Have think is needed. And even though they may your parents help you with the plan. Having not get out of the house regularly, don’t rule

K9 Corner By Catherine Laria K9 Country Club (830) 980-8476

It’s 11:30 P.M.; Do You Know Where Your Pet Is?

nfortunately thousands of owners don’t. Because one day the gate was left open after the meter reader left or the ﬁreworks sent Fido over the fence. You’ve heard it before, “my dog never leaves the yard” or “my cat is an indoor cat.” But it’s crazy to think someone can control another living creature 100% of the time. A spooked dog or cat has been known to travel

for miles in a very short amount of time. They can get even further away when a kind stranger picks them up and drives 25 miles away to their own neighborhood. If there’s no identiﬁcation on them, how would they know it’s not a stray? In 2014, Animal Care Services took in over 1000 animals as strays in just one month! Either by that “kind stranger” who picked them up but could no longer care for them or owner surrender. And over 1,200

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

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it out. This time and stimulation enlightens seniors’ on a daily basis… I see it! Most of the seniors of today are veterans. Plan something to honor their service and the service of those that fought beside them. Perhaps attending an event in the community for Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day or go to a war museum. When planning a visit think about things you might like to reminisce or learn about. Ask questions… it’s ok! What do they consider the turning point of their life? What was their favorite vacation or childhood game? These questions spur conversation and are wonderful for learning about your ancestors. You can also ask questions about their memories of you, if they don’t always want to talk about themselves, or ask their opinions. Involve your children, come up with a couple questions too.

Rid yourself of the guilt trips about not being there everyday and put your energy into making moments matter for the next visit. When you talk with your parents let them know you are excited about your next visit, which will help them to focus on it in the same way. Having meaningful visits will go much further than spending frequent and meaningless time together. If your parent or loved one is not interacting as much or as active as you would like them to be, come see how their days can be more abundant with the numerous things going on and available for them to do at Independence Hill. Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community is located at 20450 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more information, call (210) 209-8956 or visit www.independencehill.com.

additional animals were picked up by ACS themselves. Only 176 of those were returned to their owner. Over 450 were euthanized. Without proper ID, reuniting a pet with their owner is next to impossible. I’ve always encouraged permanent id for your pets such as microchipping or tattooing. A microchip is a tiny form of identiﬁcation that is implanted via an injection in the back of the animal’s neck. It’s easy to get, costs $40 - $60 with the registration fee, and is harmless to your pet. And effective June 30th it will be the law for San Antonio residents to have their pets microchipped as the only legal form of registration with the city. Don’t wait until the ﬁreworks start this July 4th and it’s too late. Get your pet chipped today! If you plan to attend our awesome Beach Blanket Bow-WOW Luau on June

6th take advantage of our Microchipping clinic. For just $25 our professional vet staff will microchip your pet with an AVID Friendchip® which comes with a prepaid, lifetime registration with AVID’s national registry and 24 hour Pet Locator Service and a free gift with purchase. And while you’re here enjoy all the festivities from 11:00am to 3:00pm: Live Music, Rafﬂe prizes all day, SWIMMING, Agility Demos, Food, Animal Adoptions, and JACKFM’s TURCKCICLE giving away free ice cream from 12:30-1:30pm. Plus come tour the beautiful boarding and training facilities, including our new K9 Health Gym! You can ﬁnd all the details at www. k9countryclub.net. K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more information, call (830) 980-8476 or visit www.k9countryclub.net.

SVHS Ag Program Says Good-Bye To Seniors Submitted By Wayne Dietert mithson Valley FFA had another successful year, showing animals at all of the Major Livestock Shows in Texas competing in Leadership contest activities, and also competing in Spring Career Development events. In addition, many students also competed in Ag. Mechanic activities, building projects to

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show at several events. They have been busy in all of these areas. With over 550 students in the Agriculture program there is never a dull moment. Many of these contests are ongoing throughout the year and sometimes students have to train themselves to be ready to compete at various contests. All of the SV students were recognized at their annual awards banquet on May

20th. They have about 35 seniors that will be graduating this year and this has been one of the strongest classes they have had. They are certainly proud of our seniors and all of their accomplishments. Wayne Dietart would like to thank his fellow Agricultural Science Teachers for their hard work and commitment towards our students because without them our

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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.

success would not be possible. They are Joe David Lehmberg, Heather Sanders, and Chelsea Miller. Many hours and days have been spent training and grooming their students to be successful in High School and they are conﬁdent that their students will carry this training on to the next level as they enter college and prepare for their future.

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14th SOBA n u F y l i m a F

The expo is like trick-or-treating for adults, You get to meet new business whose services you might need in the future and collect the goodies they hand out. – Linda Hess, a visitor of the booths

Business Expo By Stefanie Young

n May 2, the Stone Oak Business Association held its 14th Business Expo at Mays YMCA off Blanco Rd. The Expo was held as an opportunity to fundraise for the SOBA scholarship program that beneﬁts the graduating students from local high schools and an opportunity for local business to meet with the community. The event took place on the Mays soccer ﬁeld where more than 35 businesses set up booths, tables and marketing. The arrangement brought a diverse group of businesses together for a chance to market to the public while supporting education in our community. Health services, communication enhancements, tutoring, beauty and health consultants, home and auto repair businesses, and restaurants showcased their goods and services with tastings and demonstrations. “The expo is like trick-or-treating for adults,” stated Linda Hess, a visitor of the booths. “You get to meet new business whose services you might need in the future and collect the goodies they hand out.” Business representatives were able to experience oneon-one discussions with guests while also being given the chance to network with the businesses around them. Midway through the expo a quartet from the Rattler Band performed a few of their routines while the crowd of parents and soccer players enjoyed the melodies while view the booths. All of the band’s routines showcased the students’ talents and reminded the businesses that supporting students through events like these are important to our community. The businesses that purchased their booth at the expo are the reason these scholarships are possible. Thousands of dollars were raised and it wouldn’t have been possible without the community’s participation, the May’s YMCA staff, or the students who volunteered. The next business expo is planned to take place later this year in the fall. If you would like to participate or have questions about how to get involved, call (210) 3488233 or visit www.stoneoakbusiness.com.

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hank You To The Participating Businesses:

3T San Antonio Accurate Pest Control Advocare Alamo Zippy Shell Beldens Complete Emergency Care Farmers Insurance Flamingo Reys Island Ice Forza Phsiothearapy & Wellness LLC I Love Kickboxing Learning Foundations Lone Star National Bank MCCI Group Holdings LLC MCOA Mutual of Omaha Orange Theory Fitness Ray Cpa RBFCU River Sub LTD Speech and Language Center State Farm Texas State Optical The Club at Sonterra Woodlawn Theater Younique Younique Cosemetics And A Special ‘Thank You’ To Mays YMCA For Hosting The Event

Primary Care & Specialty of Bulverde Annual Preventative Exams Well Child Exams Well Woman Exams Diabetes Management Weight Management Cholesterol Management Hypertension Management

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Submitted By Rebecca Savage here is no rest for these girls. After completing a successful competition season and holding try-outs for the 2015-2016 School year, the Smithson Valley Silver Spurs and Valley Girls just keep on going. Recently, these dancers participated in the annual “Don’t Mess With Texas TrashOff “, the annual statewide trash pick-up

event. The teams have adopted a two mile stretch on FM 3159 starting at SH 46 & going east two miles. The community has supported these teams in so many ways, and cleaning up a section of highway in our community is just one way they can give back. It also teaches these young ladies the value of disposing trash properly.

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Submitted By Vince Quidachay ongratulations to the SVHS Rangers for earning over $1.5 million in college scholarships. McKinlee Boss and Natasha Chick are heading to Westpoint Military Academy. Quintin Thornbury is heading to Norwich

University in Vermont on a Marine Corps Scholarship, Mariah Northup is headed toward Texas Tech on an Army Scholarship, and Ulises Bennett is going to Prairie View A&M and Sky Avants to Rice University on Navy ROTC Scholarships. Congratulations to the future military ofﬁcers and leaders!

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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

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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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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

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.

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.

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Prevent the Summer Slip 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 staff at College Nannies and Tutors compiled a list of tips to make the shift from school schedules to summer schedules as easy as possible. Create a Summer To-Do List Get your children excited about summer by sitting down and creating a fun to-do list! Let your children brainstorm everything they wish to do during break in order to have 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 planning fun events with the other parents. Whether it’s a barbeque outing, sleepover or a day at the local water park, keeping

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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 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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Massage Heights Co-Founder Advances To The 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games Special To Welcome Home assage Heights, a leader in professional, affordable and convenient therapeutic massage and facial services is thrilled to announce their Co-Founder, Wayne Evans, has advanced to the CrossFit Games as a Masters competitor. The CrossFit Games Masters competition will take place July 2123, 2015 at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. CrossFit has become a popular sport worldwide, helping transform lives and creating a sense of community for people of all ages. It is a training program that can help improve cardiovascular endurance while increasing muscle mass and strength to improve body composition in a healthy way. The CrossFit Games is considered the world’s ultimate test in discovering the fittest athlete on earth. CrossFit Games Athletes must be prepared for anything as they do not know what challenges await them. “This has been a dream of mine for so long. I was a collegiate track and field athlete

with dreams of making it to the Olympic Games but after graduation my life took a different direction. Now I’m 54 years old and headed to the World CrossFit games; it’s surreal as it’s known to be the equivalent to the Olympic Games,” said Wayne Evans. “Determination, discipline and massage is what it takes along with an amazing support staff. I’ve seen first-hand how CrossFit has changed people’s lives and health for the better and I am no exception.” Athletics have always been a beacon of light for Wayne. He was awarded a Track and Field Scholarship to Texas State University. After graduation Wayne began teaching and coaching Football and Track and Field at the high school level but his career shifted five years later to the Health and Fitness industry. It’s along this path that Wayne and his wife, Shane, realized the important role massage therapy can play in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and founded Massage Heights in 2004. Today, Massage Heights’ philosophy has evolved into much more than providing therapeutic services; it’s about being part of a larger wellness

Summer Is Time To Be Creative! Submitted By Alexis Bierman hy should you make time to do art this summer? The science is in: research shows that art is just one way that you can train your brain to be more productive, positive, creative, and if you’re worried about aging, guess what? Art can help to keep your brain fresh and functioning too. New research out of Germany suggests that “the production of visual art improves effective interaction” between parts of the brain. This study was conducted on newly retired folks and found that making art may actually hinder regular decline seen in this population. Earlier research, including a 2010 study that looked at art as therapy, found numerous benefits for those who decided to give art a try, including: Happier states of being, by decreasing negative emotions and increasing positive feelings

Reductions in stress and anxiety Stronger social support, which in turn is correlated to greater levels of happiness Even Huffington Post founder Ariana Huffington is joining the “make time for art” bandwagon. After hitting her head as she collapsed from exhaustion and waking up in her in a pool of her own blood, she decided to study what success truly means and how we can “thrive” in this world that is asking so much from each one of us every single day. Finding time to be creative is just one of the lessons she imparts in her new Oprah course. But you don’t have to go online to find time to be creative, we have a great resource here in San Antonio that is open to the public and ready to help you express, explore (or just find!) your creative self— Inspire Community Art Center. A bright, colorful house located on the edge of Mahncke Park, just off Broadway

13th Annual Jon’s Run/Stroll Submitted By Michelle Garza elissa French-Stephenson and her husband David Stephenson lost their son, Jon Carl Stephenson, to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 13 years ago. Since the loss of their son in 2002, they have continued to raise money to support SIDS research knowing the heartache families face. Jon Carl Stephenson is the inspiration for this benefit run. Although this event has Jon’s name, it honors all children whose lives ended too soon from any cause. The 2015 event has passed but please mark your calendars for May 7, 2016 to support this cause next year. This year, Bush Middle School student’s Ryan Garza and Isaiah McAlanis took 1st and 2nd place in their age group running a 5k to support this event. For more information visit www.jonsrun.

movement focused on helping people achieve balanced and healthy lifestyles. As Wayne prepares for the games, the workouts will become more intense making regular massage therapy an important part of his training regimen. It benefits CrossFit athletes in many ways: while exercising at a high intensity rate, as in CrossFit, the body produces lactic acid and general toxins in the muscle which can interfere with the electrical signals in the muscles and nerves. This can slow energy reactions and can impair muscle contractions. Incorporating therapeutic massage in a fitness regimen can help the training and recovery process for an athlete’s body. It will also help lengthen the muscles which increases the range of motion, helps reduce muscle fatigue, soreness, inflammation and pain in the joint, tendons, ligaments and fascial while also increasing blood flow and circulation. Follow Evans’ journey on social media using the tag #ElevateYourFitness as he prepares for the games.

Street across from the Witte Museum, Inspire is a bright, friendly neighborhood hub for creativity in the heart of San Antonio. They welcome artists of all kinds through the colorful doors to experience what they call “the healing power of art.” This unique facility is imbued with a spirit of happy exploration that is infectious to all who enter. With small class sizes and responsive instructors—Inspire allows students to discover their artistic strengths and blossom, while also bringing art into the community at large. Founded in 2005, the non-profit organization works “To advocate and celebrate the arts as a force for education and healing across our diverse cultural communities.” In addition to classes held at the center, Inspire works with other area non-profits including Alpha Home (women in drug recovery), the Bexar County Court House – Family Court (for children in crisis), SAMMinistries (for families in transition from homelessness), Seniors (discounted programs for seniors), Eva’s Heroes (teens and adults with mental challenges), and Title One schools including Lamar Elementary and Woodlawn Elementary.

Massage Heights Co-Founder, Wayne Evans, has advanced to the CrossFit Games as a Masters competitor..

Inspire is offering 10-week and 5 week classes for children, youth, teens, and adults starting June 8. Additional 1-week summer camps and one day workshops are also offered. See the classes and sign up at inspirefineartcenter.org/classes. Use code “artishealthy” for a 5% discount. If you’d like a visit before a commitment, Inspire offers a Free Family Art Day each month on the second Saturday of the month from 10 am – 1 pm. Inspire offers three to four activities designed to show off the creative fun of art. No reservations or fee is required, donations are accepted.

The Summer Camp Story Submitted By Ariana Trevino chool’s out but summer fun is just beginning at the Woodlawn Theatre. Join us for musical theatre summer camp where kids ages 5-17 can learn to sing, dance and shine on a stage complete with costumes, lights and a set while making friends and memories! Sessions include Camp Mary Poppins (June 22 – July 3), Camp Broadway Bound (July 13 - July 24), Camp Happily Ever After (July 27 – Aug 7) and Stage Makeup Workshop (July 27-July 31). Kids will be put into age appropriate groups as necessary. Classes are from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Before and After Care is available. Visit woodlawnapa.org to register or call 210-267-8388 with inquiries.

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com and help get the word out. Jon’s Run hopes to see more supporters next year.

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Are You Underprepared For Retirement?

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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

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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. 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]

Family Finds Solace In Hope For The Future

Submitted By Stephen Chavez obyn and her family are an everyday, middle class family in San Antonio. With two kids in Catholic schools in San Antonio, she was counting her blessings when one day, her life changed, that made her wonder what God’s plan for her and her family was. After 23 years of faithful service to a company she had worked for, Robyn was laid off due to a company restructuring. A tale all too familiar to many families. Her son was about to enter a Catholic high school and with tuition an average of $8,000 per year, Robyn and her husband planned for ways to cover the cost. “…If I could go back to work quickly, it would be OK,” she wrote. “It seemed God had a different plan for our family.” Within months of losing her job, Robyn’s 85 year old mother fell and broke her arm. Followed by her husband being hospitalized twice from a work-related injury. Being self-employed meant the family would have to endure little to no income coming in, since there was no sick pay to cover while her husband recovered. “I was caring for my mom 24/7, helping my husband and being a mom,” Robyn expressed. “I never doubted God’s plan, I just wished he’d give me an idea what it was.” Both of her children have attended Catholic school since kindergarten and said she saw the benefits of that education daily. “They had awesome grades, no issues with discipline and a strong faith in God. Catholic school was a big part of this,” she expressed. With the recent hardships she encountered, Robyn had to face the difficult conversation of telling her son that he couldn’t attend a Catholic high school. “How could I let him down,” said wrote. As any devoted Catholic would, she turned to prayer to find the answer. She knew in her heart to put it in God’s hands and tried not to worry. She was reminded of Jeremiah 33:3 which says, “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and

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mighty things…” Shortly after she turned to prayer, she received a “My Child Prays in School” bumper sticker that Hope for the Future, who assists families by providing tuition assistance to attend a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, provided to families through its website. Robyn exclaimed, “Hope for the Future was God’s answer to my prayers! Both of my kids were staying in Catholic school because of the help we received from Hope for the Future” Her daughter, a fifth grader, is an all ‘A’ student and her son, a ninth grader, has a 3.9 GPA. True gratification came when Robyn’s teenage son came up to her and told her he’s decided what he wants to be when he grows up. “This was exciting, because I’d always got the same ‘I don’t know’ when I asked before,” said Robyn. Her son said, “I’m going to be a Biomedical Engineer! I’m going to change the world!” With tears in her eyes, all Robyn could do was hug her son and say, “yes you are son!” Robyn is appreciative of everyone who contributes to Hope for the Future because she has been blessed with benefiting from the tuition assistance. “Thank you for helping keep [my children] in Catholic schools. For helping [my children] get an excellent education while growing closer to God. You truly were God’s answer to my prayers, a true blessing,” she said.

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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

New Developments Crave Market Crave Market is a San Antonio based company, supporting local farmers and communities. The team began to work towards realizing a shared dream nearly two years ago, and they have been producing and distributing their Crave Juice to San Antonio vendors for the past year. The goal of their business is to help people change the way they eat and think about food by easily

incorporating more synergistic and ﬂavorful plant based ingredients into their diets. Their cold-pressed juices are organic, ingredient driven 8 oz. servings. Striving for the freshest juices, they do their very best to buy seasonal produce from local farmers. Currently they are able to purchase beets, kale, swiss chard, and red cabbage from local farmers. 80% of their juicing is done with vegetables, and they use dates, apples,

Antonian Middle And Rolling Hills Students Bring Home Gold Submitted By Jane Lea our students from Antonian Middle School and Rolling Hills Catholic School placed in the state finals at the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) competition on May 2nd. PSIA is the most comprehensive academic extracurricular program in America for private school students in first through eighth grade. Darianna Perez Ibarra took first place in the 6th Grade On-Site Drawing Competition and Joseph Erevelles placed first in 6th Grade Science. Also placing in the competition were Ada Awagu, sixth place in First and Second Grade Creative Writing, and Jason Hughes, sixth place in the Second and Third Grade Mathematics category. All students participating in the state finals had to advance from area competitions earlier in the year.

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natural pulp and ﬁber byproducts from their juicing process to create additional energy products. This helps them to minimize waste and utilize the nutrient rich pulp to create additional healthy products that taste great! Please visit their website at www.cravemarket.com to see more about what they do. If you would like to schedule a tasting or have any questions, please contact Tina Kent, owner/operator, at (210) 383-6353. They strive to create products that feel great, taste great, look great and ARE great! They’re convinced the experience will leave you craving more!

Mary Poppins At Woodlawn Theatre

Submitted By Ariana Trevino isit the Woodlawn Theatre this summer to experience the magic of Mary Poppins the musical. Things are not going well for the Banks family, the children, Jane and Michael, are out of control and are in need of a new nanny. Jane and Michael have their own ideas about what sort of caretaker they should have, while their parents are insistent on someone strict for the job. When a mysterious young woman named Mary Poppins appears at their doorstep, the family ﬁnds that she’s the answer to their prayers, but in the most

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peculiar way. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it. Mary Poppins shows are June 26 July 26 every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at woodlawntheatre.org or by calling 210-267-8388.

OPERA San Antonio’s Second Season Announced!

Submitted By Laura Hernandez Aplin Madama Butterfly And Il Trovatore Bring Stunning Operatic Notes To Tobin Center for the Performing Arts PERA San Antonio’s Board of Directors and Chairman Mel Weingart today announced the slate for OPERA San Antonio‘s second season as the Resident Opera Company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Following a stunning inaugural season, OPERA San Antonio is presenting Giacomo Puccini’s beautifully evocative Madama Butterfly on October 1 and October 3, 2015, featuring Maria Kanyova as Cio-Cio San and Adam Diegel as Lt. B.F. Pinkerton. The Denver Post raved, “…soprano Maria Kanyova hardly could be more convincing with her appropriately youthful appearance and ability to convey the young wife’s innocence, vulnerability and pain”. Following Madama Butterfly is a concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s technically demanding Il Trovatore on March 31 and April 2, 2016. Both performances will be accompanied by the San Antonio Symphony, conducted by Sebastian Lang-Lessing. OPERA San Antonio initiated a bold new chapter in the musical life of San Antonio with its inaugural 2014-15 season. According to Founder and Chairman of the Board of OPERA San Antonio Mel Weingart,“We were amazed by the support given from the San Antonio community last year and are committed to producing

opera of uncompromising quality in both this upcoming season and in subsequent years. Opera is a transcendent art form that combines the best of all the arts --music, drama, voice, dance and theater–into a moving and dramatic performance that touches its audience. We are so very proud to continue to bring a richer cultural life to San Antonio.”

Madama Butterﬂy, Giacomo Puccini, Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. October 1 & October 3, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. H-E-B Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Featuring San Antonio Symphony. The second offering is a concert version of Il Trovatore jointly with the San Antonio Symphony on March 31 and April 2, 2016. Tickets for this production will be sold through the San Antonio Symphony. Details will be announced soon. Il Trovatore, Giuseppe Verdi, Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano. In collaboration with San Antonio Symphony. The full cast for each production will be announced at a later date. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Tobin Center Box Ofﬁce or visiting tobincenter.org. For more information, call OPERA San Antonio at (210) 673-7270 or visit www.operasa.org. Programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

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