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arch is always a great time of year for me because it’s the birthday month of both of my children. My son, Blake, will be 23 and my daughter, Rashell, will be 19. As the years progress and they both continue to become their own person, I could not be any prouder of them. My son is in charge of the retail store at Groomer’s Seafood. Given his responsibilities, if you have any seafood needs, be sure to pay him a visit. He also has written an article on page 22 about the upcoming crawfish season. My daughter is in college and working toward a degree in mortuary science. Every month that I begin piecing together the upcoming edition of Welcome Home, I reminded of my surrounding and how lucky I am to live in an area that cares about their kids as much as I do. Although we don’t cover college stories often, our front cover is very special to me since it has our UTSA basketball team on it. These young men truly represent San Antonio and I love watching as this local university continues to grow each year. This issue was such a joy to put together. We had so many submissions from the community. So many great things are happening in San Antonio. I love highlighting what the community and our children are doing to make each of our neighborhoods and school districts special. Johnson High School once again won the trophy for collecting the most toys for our Annual Drive. I cannot find the words to thank them enough or every school that participates each year to make our drive bigger and bigger so that we can reach out to more and more children within San
Antonio. These children and young adults have such great hearts and a passion to help others. I love talking with them and being a part of their clubs as they represent their schools. March is also the month for High School students to turn in their essays and applications for the Stone Oak Business Association’s scholarships. We are so privileged to be able to support our local schools’ high school seniors this year, as we have done for the past twelve years, by providing scholarships for graduating seniors. We are also one of the proud sponsors for Taste of The Northside in April. Every year this event continues to inspire and represent the Northside as one of the best Fiesta events. I love seeing many of my friends and family attend this event and I love being a part of it since I know it benefits the children from the Brighton School. The Brighton School is an incredible member of our community and provides an invaluable service for these children and their families. As you are going on your Spring Break vacations be sure and share with us your adventures. Remember, if you have a feel good story from your side of town, please let us know so that we can share it with our community. Please remember to support the businesses that make this paper possible and let them know you saw them in Welcome Home. One final thought until next month... GO SPURS GO!!! Sincerely,
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hh, Spring Break. How do I love thee? Let me count the days… Now, I’m a teacher, and you may think this a disloyal sentiment. After all, it is my calling and I should be only too happy spending my days training, influencing, shaping young minds, being positive, energetic and upbeat, and selflessly giving day after day after…oh, sorry. Um-m, yes, Spring Break. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the kids. I love the kids. (Who called me Pinocchio?!) It’s not the school lunches. (Whoops! It’s growing again!). So why do I count the days until Spring Break arrives? It’s…it’s…O.K! It’s MATH CLASS! (My therapist was right, that DOES feel better. Only 11 steps to go…) Now, you may be thinking “Hello? It’s not rocket science.” Yeah? Well, let me Agility
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SOBA Scholarship Applications Due March 31, 2015 Submitted By Stone Oak Business Association he Stone Oak Business Association will once again award $1,000 scholarships to Reagan and Johnson high school students graduating in May 2015. Selection is based on grade point average, letters of recommendation, and school and/or community activities during high school. Scholarships will be paid (in the student’s name) to the college or university attended. Please note the following criteria: • Student must be a graduate of Ronald Reagan High School or Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School • Full-time enrollment (12 hours or more) at an accredited college or university • Copy of application for admissions to school of choice • Incoming college freshman who maintained a “B” average throughout high school verified by high school transcript (may be unofficial) • Completed SOBA scholarship application (www.stoneoakbusiness.com) • Two letters of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your abilities and potential Applicants must also write two onepage (300-word minimum) essays on the following topics: • As a student in the Fine Arts Department, describe one particular event or experience that has made an impact on you. The event must be related to your time in the Fine Arts
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rogesterone begins its slow decline in the 30s in most women, the perimenopause. For years women with low progesterone may suffer bloating, headaches, painful periods, and tender breasts. Without progesterone, estrogen stimulates the lining of the uterus to thicken which may cause heavy, irregular periods. Progesterone promotes restful sleep and
acts as a mild diuretic. Night sweats resolve with the right amount of progesterone. Progesterone is very safe and may even be given to pregnant women to prevent miscarriage. Progestin and Progesterone are entirely different substances with similar name. Progestin, a synthetic hormone which is foreign to the body, may worsen symptoms of estrogen dominance including weight gain, depression, migraines, and breast tenderness. Even doctors get confused on this point: Progestin is not Progesterone. Quick point: bio-identical means that
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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020
he question I get asked over and over by all my ortho-k patients and their parents is, “Why doesn’t everyone do this?” What is “this”? It is ortho-k, also called corneal refractive therapy, gentle corneal molding and some other names. Ortho-k is the process of using a specially shaped contact lens to change the shape of the eye while you sleep. The patient only wears the lenses while they sleep and during the day they can see CLEARLY with no
contacts or glasses at all. It gives you the same results as LASIK, only it is temporary. The lens has to be worn as a retainer nightly to continue the treatment. Ortho-k is specially geared for children and has been shown to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children as well. (Koffler, Sears, 2013) As a nearsighted child grows, the strength of nearsightedness usually increases and the glasses prescription gets higher and higher. Ortho-k can slow this process down and there are many reasons why this is beneficial for the child.
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information, vitamins, and a pedometer. I explained to her that gradually, as her estradiol declined, I would re-test and replace as required. We talked about the risk-benefit ratio for her in taking hormone replacement. The risks which were demonstrated with the synthetic hormones and purported to occur with any hormone replacement therapy, are blood clots, cancer, and heart attack or stroke. Diet, omega 3 fish oil, and exercise may help to lessen these risks. Progesterone helped with the migraines and her periods became more normal, mood improved. 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.
High myopia has risks for retinal problems later in life. If this process can slow myopia progression and the child will ultimately be a low to moderate myope instead of having high myopia, it is an eye health benefit for the patient. It’s great to have active students able to see without any frames or contacts on their eyes. We specialize in ortho-k at our office and strongly believe in this benefit for children as Dr Allison’s daughter has been in the lenses since she was 9 years old and is 15 now. Adults can also get ortho-k if they have a fear of LASIK surgery, but typically if an individual is a candidate for LASIK, that is a more permanent option for adults. We do have many satisfied adult patients as well who have no interest in surgery, but we comanage LASIK if that is a better option for our adult patients.
So, in going back to the question, “why doesn’t everyone do this?” I don’t know. It does take more time for the doctor and staff to spend with the patient. It also takes more training for the doctor and staff to become certified and understand the mechanisms of all of the designs. Maybe most doctors don’t have this as an interest. Perhaps it’s because, like LASIK, it is not covered by most insurances, but it is less expensive than braces and could potentially be more life changing to have better sight for a lifetime. Drs. Monica Allison and Lindsey Denison practice at Stone Oak Vision Source located at 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 106. If you or a loved one needs to find a family eye doctor, please call (210) 495-9020 or visit www.visionsourcestoneoak.com.
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By Rachele Reinhard chool environments may be changing – from new standards to different styles of testing – but skills in reading, math and writing required for a student to excel throughout his or her educational career have remained the same. At Huntington Learning Center, certified teachers work one-on-one with students on everything from mastering foundational skills to preparing for high school and college entrance exams, and even supporting students with specific course knowledge like Chemistry, Calculus, History and more. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Raymond Huntington and his wife Eileen, Huntington Learning Center incorporates new curricula and instructional methodologies developed to benefit students of all grades and ages. With the Huntington’s belief that children will advance more quickly by implementing an individualized approach, Huntington Learning Center has since grown to include hundreds of locations nationwide. Huntington Learning Center has two San Antonio area locations: off Stone Oak Pkwy and in the Alon Shopping Center. Tom Rice, owner of both, and his staff of dedicated and highly qualified employees including Center Directors Staci Dennis and Mark Anne Millburn believe in the Huntington mission: “To give every student the best education possible. What is best for the student’s guides all decisions.” “Over the past two to three years, we have worked to become a total Tutoring Solution for students throughout their academic career,” explained Tom. “Through individualized programs specifically tailored to meet a student’s needs, Huntington is able to prepare our students to excel in this competitive environment.” Children begin to learn basic academic skills in early grades and each subsequent grade level continues to build on top of the one before. If a student fails to excel from the very beginning, it can prove a difficult road ahead. Parents oftentimes sees their struggling child as unmotivated when in fact, they are lacking the skills necessary to succeed. “Sometimes it’s interpreted as they just don’t like school or they have a bad attitude about school,” Rice explained. “But honestly, no one likes to do what they are not good at. When the skills are not in place, there can be a real struggle in the classroom. We identify where the gaps are and go back to make sure all of the skills are in place for [the students] to be able to do their work independently going forward.” At Huntington Learning Center, the staff has a variety of ways to approach academic problems, which can ultimately build the confidence level in the student. Whether he or she needs transitioning into mainstream classes, needs assistance on particular subjects, wants to polish their study skills or is even looking for course enrichment in subjects to
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Submitted By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to once again highlight and recognize a local teacher as Educator of the Month for March. This award, made with input from the school administration, recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify the three core values of College Nannies and Tutors: Can Do Attitudes, Growth and Results Driven and Leave It Better. This month’s award recipient from Ronald Reagan High School goes above and beyond as she displays these values daily through her interactions with our high school students. Marie Marks, like the awardees before her, has made a significant, positive Role Model impact on the lives of our community students. Marie Marks displays a remarkable dedication to leaving it better through her sponsorship of student council. She is a results driven teacher who maintains high academic standards. Her impeccable organization is what enables her to give numerous hours to the students of Ronald
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Step Into Decorating By Mary Lozano-Jenkins The Jenkins Group, Inc. (210) 490-0161 he cold is finally gone and we can begin to bring life back into our plants and decorate our homes. The markets this year are filled with bling and glitter. Just like glitter has entered our adult manicures and pedicures, it has also entered our fabrics, upholstery as well as drapes. Mirrors, mirrors and more mirrors remain popular with furnishings and accessories. Rugs are coming in with a lot of color and a lot of texture. We have been very busy with organizing Magical Makeovers and remodeling. Clients are updating their homes with new accessories as well as new colors. Orange and lime green are hot, as are hot pinks and hot blues. Clearing your space and making
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Knowing How To Make Your Retirement Move Seamless By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 etirement is a time to “reinvent” be a feeling of joy that these items will be yourself, a time to let go of things enjoyed by others. There is no need to do that bog you down and find the this in a short period of time. Do a little each time to schedule FUN in your life. Freeing day, and just like the tortoise that won the yourself from having to take care of a large race, you will be finished before you know home and yard can truly be rejuvenating. it! Most people wonder why they didn’t do it Ask for help! There are specialists in sooner. Moving somewhere that takes care the field of moving seniors who can help of these things allows you to enjoy a new guide through the process from beginning life that often includes better opportunities to end and everything in-between; for socialization, stimulation, improved depending on your particular needs. They nutrition and exercise – all important aspects are knowledgeable, experienced and most of thriving as we pretend to “grow up!” of all, compassionate. Having an objective So you’ve done the research, found the professional by your side helps with the perfect retirement community to call home emotional hurdles of change. and now you are faced with the task of “rightAt Independence Hill Retirement sizing” your belongings and choosing what Community, residents always say, “I should should come with you. Deciding what to do have moved sooner”. Don’t let the dread of with a lifetime of “stuff” can be a stressful moving stop you from starting a great new task. Sometimes it is extraordinarily difficult chapter of your life; there is all kind of help to give up items that are so closely linked out there and tips for making this move to your past and memories. The size of the smooth sailing. To help fill your tool belt with task itself can be daunting or might make information Independence Hill is hosting a one feel not physically capable to do it all. seminar on How to Make your Retirement This is a perfect example how all this “stuff” Move Seamless. Join us on Wednesday, in your life is holding you down, preventing March 25th at 9:30am to hear from a panel you from truly enjoying the retirement years of experts who will share options and help envisioned in your dreams. guide you to a great move into retirement! Knowing where to begin is key… Enlist Call (210)209-8956 to RSVP by Monday, the help of trusted friends and family to help March 23rd. go through the selection process. Sharing Independence Hill Retirement Resort memories with others can make the process Community is located in Stone Oak at more enjoyable. Also, there is joy in giving 20450 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX items that have not been used in sometime 78258. For more information, call (210) to the needy, church thrift shops or charities. 209-8956 or visit www.independencehill. Now instead of feeling sadness there can com
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Submitted By Lisa Rosenfeld n January 30, 2015 Holy Spirit Catholic School’s 5th-8th graders received an incredible treat during “Student Appreciation Day” of Catholic Schools Week. Eileen Collins, retired NASA Astronaut and United States Air Force Colonel, former military instructor and test pilot, and the first female pilot and commander of a space shuttle was on campus to discuss her mission and her time as a NASA Astronaut. Colonel Collins spoke about what it was like to be in space: spacewalks, robotics, eating, sleeping, and performing science experiments, looking at the Earth and a typical day in space. She described how the shuttle flies in orbit, as well as how it launches and lands.
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She said, “Being in space is a wonderful feeling… microgravity gives us challenges but once we learn how to move around, it is fun and easy!” The kids found this fascinating! Most interesting was Colonel Collins narration of a video of her 3rd mission: deploying a large telescope called the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. She spoke about how wonderful it is to live in the USA where we can choose our schools and careers; and that we should never take our freedom for granted. Colonel Collins said, “I value a Catholic education for many reasons but mostly because our religion and our faith are integrated into all our classes.” (Her two children attend Catholic Schools!) She let the students know they could be an astronaut
Colonel Collins spoke about what it was like to be in space: spacewalks, robotics, eating, sleeping, and performing science experiments, looking at the Earth and a typical day in space.
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Girls Inc STEAM Camp Submitted By Erik Ramirez irls Inc. of San Antonio will be hosting our annual Girls Inc. STEAM Camp March 9th – March 13th to encourage girls 7 – 12 years old to evaluate the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. While girls are genuinely interested in these fields as they are young, these fields are largely underrepresented by women in the workplace. Girls find that they are not as encouraged as their boy counterparts to pursue an interest in the STEAM fields, but Girls Inc. is here to address these challenges through a
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Submitted By Jane Lea ntonian Middle School at Rolling Hills is the newest addition to the Catholic school community in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. In their inaugural year, their outstanding concert band program has 60 members playing instruments ranging from flute to trombone and from bass guitar to percussion. Their band recently performed in a spectacular Christmas program in conjunction with Antonian College Preparatory High School. They will be attending their first contest in late March, followed by a Spring Concert.
Their band is directed by Alana Urbano with assistance from Jacob Cantu. It is the largest
Submitted By Lisa Rosenfeld he Music Program at Holy Spirit Catholic School includes Kindergarten through 8th grade in Musical activities: song, dance, music appreciation and playing instruments. The music teacher is a certified Orff teacher, using a rhythmic approach through imitation, exploration and improvisation on pitched recorders, bar instruments, and un-pitched percussion instruments. Students lead weekly student masses in cantoring the psalms, Gospel acclamation, and hymns. Middle School music elective classes accept additional responsibilities by providing instrumental accompaniments on bar instruments, percussion, and guitar for student liturgies and all school programs.
All students gain an appreciation of music history and orchestra instruments through studying composers, music theory, music symbols, and Italian terms while using solfege and absolute names. Pre-K through 8th grade classes participate in Grandparent’s Day, Las Posadas, Christmas Eve services, Catholic School’s Week masses and Fine Art’s Night programs. Fourth and Fifth grade classes experience a “live” symphony concert at the Tobin Fine Arts Center with the San Antonio Symphony and Ballet. Off- campus, Holy Spirit students enjoy singing for the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, Hope for the Future “live” telethon for Catholic Schools, and a special Temple Beth El gift show as service projects. The goal of the music class at Holy Spirit
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is children will learn to experience joy for oneself and others and an appreciation for music in the world and in the church through learning and experiencing musical activities.
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By Rachele Reinhard ehicle upkeep and maintenance are an important part of being a responsible vehicle owner. Automobiles are amazing pieces of technology that – when properly cared for – are built to last for many years. However, preventive maintenance and repairs are often left out of the budget or ignored until the problem has grown worse. At Belden’s Automotive & Tires, the Belden family has spent the better part of four decades earning the trust of the San Antonio and surrounding communities through honesty, fairness and convenience – establishing itself as a one-stop shop for full automotive repairs, oil changes, brake service, engine and transmission repair, electrical diagnostics and more for all vehicles. Belden’s opened its doors in 1972 and was taken over by Ronnie Belden in 1979. Ronnie had one goal in mind – to develop a business grounded in customer service and quality work. Belden’s has since grown to include locations on San Pedro Ave, Fredericksburg Rd, Bulverde Rd, on Lockhill Selma, in Boerne and a new sixth location, Belden’s Automotive Hi Tech (formerly Hi Tech Automotive) on Prue Rd on the Northwest side. To help his father further realize his goal, Rusty Belden, Ronnie’s son, joined the family business in 2005 and a little over a year ago, took the reigns heading up the business as President upon his father’s retirement. Rusty is joined by other members of the Belden family, including Jason Belden, Rusty’s cousin, who serves as Vice President. “My family has to work very hard to stay in tune with each of our six locations,” explained Rusty of the family/ business dynamic. “But it’s comforting to know that you have five family members working hard throughout the company to maintain a certain level of customer service that our company requires.” Belden’s Automotive & Tires was established upon Ronnie Belden’s core values including honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic which help the growing business and its employees to never lose sight of their “small, family business” mindset along with their ultimate goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Rusty and the whole Belden team act to build upon this strong foundation by working to close the gap between customer and mechanic. “When you have the chance of retaining a new customer you only get one shot, so we better make it count!” explained Rusty. “We employ ASE Certified Trained technicians,
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bout 70% of Americans are missing at least one tooth, and over 12 million American adults are missing all teeth in one arch. Common replacements for a missing tooth include a bridge or removable denture. Though these options are better than doing nothing there are some disadvantages to them. A bridge is a “fixed” replacement of a tooth, “fixed” meaning you cannot take it out. It is a wonderful replacement for a single tooth, however, it often comes by cutting the adjacent teeth to accommodate material for the bridge. Success rates for bridges average about 10 years. Common problems associated with the bridge are recurrent cavities and/or needing a root canal on one of the supporting teeth. A removable denture is also a good option that can give some chewing function; however, it is removable and bulky. Once a tooth is removed the bone that supported that tooth begins to change. The tooth stimulates the bone causing it to remain around the tooth, but when the tooth is removed there is no longer that stimulation and the bone begins to resorb or become smaller. Bone is like working out, “use it or lose it” and without a tooth you are unable to “use” the bone. There
is a better solution for replacing teeth or supporting removable dentures and that is dental implants. Dental implants are titanium screws that become one with the bone when placed, a phenomenon called osseointegration. Osseointegration requires a brief healing period after which a crown or denture can be fixed to the implant. Implants have higher success rates than bridges while also stimulating the bone to keep it around much longer. Implants have success rates around 90% with similar function of that of the natural tooth. While in my opinion a natural tooth is better than a dental implant, they are however the next best option. Dental Implants should be performed by qualified dentists and someone you trust. A proper and thorough exam should be performed before placing dental implants. Sometimes additional procedures are needed to prepare the area for a dental implant. Sonterra Dental is located at 155 East Sonttera Blvd Suite 205. Woolwine was a clinical instructor at WhiteCap Institute and had a practice focusing on dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation.
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Submitted By Steve Johnson aving a mentor in your life can provide guidance, support, and opportunities you may not have otherwise. You may look up to someone for different reasons, or look up to multiple people for different areas of life. Reaching out to a person you admire takes courage and a little effort, but could benefit you greatly in the long term. Educational Mentorship: One critical area for a mentoring is in the area of educational resources. Finding a tutor or other type of mentor to assist in your educational development is a great way to make progress towards your high school or college goals. Are you interested in becoming an AP student? Would you like to graduate with honors? Are you looking to gain acceptance into your dream school, and aren’t sure where to start? There are plenty of people who have been through the same obstacles, and are willing to help make your process as smooth as possible. Look for a mentor who held success in the area(s) you are interested, and they will be able to point you in the right direction. Professional Mentorship: Finding an industry mentor is a great networking tool for professional development. Look for someone in your current or desired field who is where you want to be. Reach out to them and find out what journey they took to get to their current position. You should ask for recommendations or tips to develop your own progression. They most
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How Can I Get My Child To Focus? By Leslie Jernigan, M.A. Learning Foundations Diagnostic and Learning Center 210-495-2626
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he school year is nearing home stretch. But while most parents are starting to plan their summer, you’re still burdened with phone calls and emails from the teacher: “If he would only focus better,” “She does not want to follow instructions,” “He just won’t pay attention.” Sound familiar? Are you just at your wit’s end by now? A child’s ability to focus can be influenced by any number of things: time of day, type of activity and level of interest, fatigue, stress, even what the child has eaten for breakfast. Johnny may love hands-on learning and be active and engaged during his morning
science class, but tune out during the social studies class that’s right before lunch. A child may be super-focused for hours on his iPad, but can’t sit still for more than 2 minutes in church or in math class. One reason for this disparity is that a video game can provide a stream of constant and constantly changing stimuli that many real life situations can’t. So is it your child’s fault that she can’t seem to pay attention? Is it your fault? The answer is neither. A child with attention challenges often is unaware that she has shifted her attention. These shifts of attention are not intentional. She simply
has not learned how to regulate her attention or even recognize when she is not paying attention. Kids with true ADHD are often bright and highly creative. I frequently hear from parents that their son or daughter is smart and seems to understand the material, but just can’t manage to get the schoolwork done. If this frustrates you, could you imagine how frustrating it is for your child? Although having the ability to process multiple trains of thought does lead to creative thinking, it also makes it difficult to focus and follow through with one idea. Your child may have all these great ideas, but doesn’t finish what she starts. If your child is having difficulty staying focused in the classroom, the smart thing to do is to assess his or her processing skills. If there is an uneven pattern of strengths and weaknesses in your child’s processing
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The Gentlemen Of Bush Middle School Submitted By Laura Breeden ush Middle School’s all boys choir was selected as the only San Antonio public school group to perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association Convention on Friday, Feb. 13. This is the largest convention in San Antonio. It brings together 26,000 music educators for four days of professional development, networking, and outstanding performances. This association influences how students learn music.
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The Bush Men’s Choir is one of only two middle school boys choirs that were invited to perform at the convention. This is one of the highest honors a Texas choir can receive. Hundreds of choirs send in audition tapes. Of the ten students chosen, only two are middle school boys choirs. The Bush Choir Department has a long history of success. During their 17 years, the Bush choir has won 62 Consecutive UIL first divisions. The school has never taken a choir to the UIL contest that did not receive
the highest ratings. The performance included the 62-member all-boys choir performing for 1,200-1,500 attendees. The boys were dressed in their full uniform: tux shirts, pants, vests and bow ties. The concert featured songs by a Texas composer, an African piece with percussion instruments, and a piece from the musical Newsies. At Right: The Gentlemen of Bush Middle School showing off their charm in uniform.
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Submitted By Deborah Deel n Thursday, February 3rd, Stone Oak Elementary School experienced a bug invasion. No pest control was called in to deal with this super cute infestation as the 2nd grade presented their musical production of BUGZ. Caterpillars, bees, beetles, ladybugs, and butterflies sang, danced, and picnicked all to the delight of their classmates. The buzz lasted into the evening as the infestation and colorful fun continued in a performance for friends and family. On Thursday, February 5th, Stone Oak Elementary hosted Special Olympics Basketball for students from Stone Oak, Canyon Ridge, Tuscany Heights, Wilderness Oak, and Los Lomas Elementary schools. The event was organized by Leigh Ann Timber the Adapted PE Coach for the schools. Students took part in three stations, dribbling, wall pass and shooting baskets. The Reagan basketball team, Stone Oak Elementary Mediators and Stone Oak Elementary Cheerleading Club did a wonderful job helping and encouraging the students. The event concluded with a shootout against school administrators. On Monday, February 9th, author Lisa Wheeler visited the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders at Stone Oak Elementary. Ms. Wheeler writes bright and entertaining children’s literature. Several of her books feature dinosaurs playing sports which are very popular at the school. In honor of
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Wilderness Oak Hosts 1st Annual Spelling Bee Submitted By April Rossmeier t took 12 rounds and 207 words to do it, but Wilderness Oak Elementary student, Cornelius Regus, emerged as the Wilderness Oak spelling champion after besting his counterparts from the school’s 22 other contenders. “He reads a lot so he is he is a natural speller,” his mother, Floarea Regus said as she congratulated him after the event. “The win was the result of a little practice and some steely nerves,” the 10-year-old Cornelius admitted. “I tried to do that so I didn’t feel nervous,” he said of his stoic demeanor throughout the competition. Cornelius then moved on to the Express News city-wide spelling bee, which was held at Trinity’s Laurie Auditorium on February 21st. Even though only 1 representative from the school could advance to the citywide spelling bee, there was most certainly some tough competition. This year, the 4th and 5th graders competed for spots in the final spelling bee with a classroom spelling bee earlier in the school year. The classrooms chose the top 2 spellers from each class to enter in the competition. Fourth grader, Gloria HeraldKunapilly fought hard and ended up taking the second place spot, followed by Ishan Gune with a close follow up as third place. The other fourth graders elected to participate in the spelling bee were Camila Cuevas, Maddie Elliott, Sarah Garza,
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Carson Green, Clarissa McGhee, Lindy Nelson, Luke Price, Zachary Pearcy, McCall Young, and Maia Martin. The 5th grade runners up include Trinity Weatherspoon, Alexis Emerson, Tony Li, Megan Lord, Alexis Ponseti, Connor Copeland, Blake Trench, Noah Herrera, Scott Murray, Austin Ko, and Aiden Guzman. Each and every student who participated worked very hard to represent their class and did an amazing job! Wilderness Oak was proud to send one of their very brightest and best on to the city-wide bee!
Gastroenterology Specialist, Seema A. Dar, MD
Since 1936
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Cornelius Regus was named the Spelling Champion during the first annual spelling bee held at Wilderness Oak Elementary.
• Rectal Bleeding • Gall Bladder Disease • Gallstones & Ulcer Disease • Indigestion & Heartburn • Malabsorption • Liver Disease • Pancreatic Disorders • Digestive Disorders • Capsule Endoscopy
Seema A. Dar, MD, FACG •Board Certified Gastroenterologist www.sagidoc.com
19284 Stone Oak Pkwy • 210.268.0124
Stone Oak Dermatology “Experienced Care With The Personal Touch” Solo Private Practice
Spring Into Healthy Skin • Photofacial • Microdermabrasion • Chemical Peels • Botox • Laser Skin Resurfacing • Microneedling • Hair Removal • Juvederm Voluma
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Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD Specializing in allergy, asthma, and immunology diagnosis, testing, and treatment for adults and children.
Same day appointments available. Call today!
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Professional Ophthalmologist
Pediatric Dentistry
Allergy, Asthma, Immunology & Rheumatology Kristin Bussey-Smith M.D. Board Certified in Allergy & Immunology 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 495-4335 • aairmd.com
Family Medicine
Reshmey Medical Clinic David K. Tharakan, M.D. 57 Family Practice • see map pg. 19 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 301 828-2311 • www.reshmeymedclinic.com
Lynnell C. Lowry, M.D. Alamo Eye Institute Board Certified Ophthalmologist 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 119 697-3821 • see map pg. 19
Little Teeth of Texas Shawna Gerling, D.D.S. 21714 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 102 497-8787 • see map pg. 19 www.littleteethoftexas.com
Stone Oak Allergy & Asthma Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Suite 101 494-0690 • stoneoakallergy.com
Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. John N. Phillips, M.D. and Medical Staff 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 202 33 496-7999 • see map pg. 19 www.sofdpa.com
San Antonio Eye Center Abrams, Erdmancyzk, Hahn, Harris, Nicolau, Ming-Zhao, Stephenson, Roberts 14807 San Pedro 226-6169 • www.saeye.com
Allergy and Immunology
Fertility
Anti-Aging Enhancement of Life Dr. Donna Becker, D.O. 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601 545-5224 • www.antiagingsa.com Expert Hormone Replacement for Women & Men Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center Vernon F. Williams, M.D., 495-8558 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 240 www.twaamc.com, www.measureage.com www.edinstituteoftx.com • see map pg. 19
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Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic Wellness, P.A. Michael R. Golab, D.C. 1205 N. FM 1604 W., Suite 211 4 764-8888 • see map pg. 19
Dermatology
San Antonio Dermatology Board Certified in Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Suite 103 497-1475 • see map pg. 19 www.lindacoffeymd.com
Texas Fertility Center Summer L. James, M.D. 502 Madison Oak Dr., Suite 230 370-3800 www.fertilitysanantonio.com San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates J. Johnson, MD, Eddie Flores, MD. M Lindner, M.D., J. Bullock, MD 150 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 36 545-2555 • see map pg. 19 www.sagastro.com Texas Institute of Gastroenterology S. Dar, MD, J. Theard, MD, M. Naeem, MD, D. Sharma 19226 Stone Hue 268-0100 • www.thedaoaks.com
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Ear, Nose & Throat Adult/Ped. Advanced Sinus Clinic Anthony P. Sertich, II, M.D., F.A.C.S. 502 Madison Oak, Suite 346 37 614-8625 • see map pg. 19 www.sertichmd.com Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of SA Talley•Spears•Desai•Gleinser•Henderson, M.Ds 150 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 200 36 499-4589 • see map pg. 19 www.entclinicsofsa.com
Ear Specialist Ear Institute of Texas Lance E. Jackson, MD, FACS 525 Oak Centre, Suite 100 696-HEAR (4327) www.EarInstituteofTexas.com
Family Dentistry Seguin, David R DDS 2235 Thousand Oak Dr., Ste. 120 At corner of Thousand Oaks Dr and Henderson Pass 496-2533 • see map pg. 19 64 www.drseguin-dentist.com
Marcos Mecidal Care Yolanda Marcos MD Amita Kumar MD, Audrey Rodriguez PA-C 510 Med Court, Suite 210 494-4290 • www.marcosmedical.com
Hospital North Central Baptist Hospital Baptist Regional Children’s Center 520 Madison Oak Dr. 297-4000 • see map pg. 19 Baptisthealthsystem.com
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Neurosurgery Neurosurgical Associates of S. A., P.A. Donald L. Hilton MD., Arnold B. Vardiman MD. Donald P. Atkins MD. 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 240 477-1956 • www.neurosurgerysa.com
Obstetrics Gynecology
Serrano OB/GYN Christopher Serrano, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 20726 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 545-7700 www.serrano-obgyn.com
Pediatrics Pulmonary & Sleep
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Kelly J. Smith, MD 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 615-3700 www.pedipulm.com
Dr. John M. Nevelow, O.D., F.A.A.O. Erin M. Nevelow, O.D. 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120 349-2437 “Discoveries Thru Vision” Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) • see map pg. 19 www.stoneoaktso.com
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Healthlink Outpatient Rehab Center 525 Oak Centre, Suite 450 297-4525 • see map pg. 19 www.healthlinksa.com
Podiatry
Hill Country Pain C. William (Bill) Murphy, M.D., Justin J. Vigil, M.D. J. Kaleb Shaw, M.D., Nancy Burgher, PA-C. 14800 San Pedro, Suite 202 582-6600 www.hillcountrypain.com
Radiology
Tricity Pain Associates P.A. U. Dar, MD, S. Vasireddy MD, K. Monis MD. 110 Stone Oak Loop 268-0129 www.sapaindoc.com, www.tricitypaindoc.com
Urgent Care
Pediatrics
Huebner Pediatrics Dr. Michelle Storandt • Dr. Adelnery Gonzalez 15714 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 3 447-3000 www.huebnerpediatrics.com Tejas Pediatrics Dr Bauer, Dr Beatty, Dr. Henigan 20642 Stone Oak Pkwy. 479-3000 www.tejaspediatricssa.com
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Physical Rehabilitation Institute Dr. Bussey • D. Harrington G. Molina • S. Bussey 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 107 545-9355 (well) • see map pg. 19 www.myPRI.net
Schatz Orthodontics Eric Schatz, DDS 22610 U.S. Highway 281, Suite 201 272-7129 • www.alohasmiles.net
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Orthodontics For Adults/Children Britton and Ferris Orthodontics Bloyce H. Britton III., DDS, • MS Tyler W. Ferris, DDS, • MS 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 497-6688 • see map pg. 19
Pharmacy
Stone Oak Pharmacy Specialty Compounding & Delivery Retail Pharmacy Services & DME 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 494-4272 • see map pg. 19
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Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry “Susie” S. Hayden, DDS, P.A. 20322 Huebner Rd., Suite 103 491-4141 • see map pg. 19 www.drsusie.net
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Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care D.M. Chaney • W. Strash • R. Perez, DPM’s 57 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Bldg. 3, Suite 302 829-8770 (by Clock Tower) • see map pg. 19 www.podlink.com South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers North Central Imaging Center 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 31 617-9000 • see map pg. 19 www.stric.com Fossil Creek Urgent Care Clinic 22250 Bulverde Rd. (Corner of Evans Rd.) 401-8185 • www.fossilcreekurgentcare.com Open Late and Weekends Family and Pediatric Medicine Stone Oak Urgent Care & Family Practice 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102 481-6060 • www.soucfp.com Family Practice, Open 7 Days
Weight Loss
San Antonio Weight Loss Center Jorge L. Rincon, MD FACS 1162 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 210 587-7744 www.saweightlosscenter.com
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Las Lomas Celebrates Cultural Night
Las Lomas Student Reunites With Dad At School
During the Las Lomas Cultural Night, Students of each Students were encouraged to participate in the many grade level represented a continent to be explored. cultures by creating crafts and sharing dances and artifacts.
Submitted By Leigh Anne Roeber he Las Lomas community synergized on February 3rd to create an enriching and educational Cultural Night. Each grade-level represented a continent and each classroom selected a country to explore. Student leaders created presentations to share with our community. Families brought food samples and shared cultural dances, crafts and artifacts. A Las Lomas student reflected, “You
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Spelling Bee Winner Crowned At Lopez
Mission Complete. Aiden’s father, MSgt Michael Vendzules, prepares to surprise his son.
Special To Welcome Home as Lomas Elementary School 2nd grade leader, Aiden Vendzules, received quite a surprise on Feb.
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Vineyard Ranch Hosts Visitors From Leader In Me Symposium Submitted By Jamie Cannon reat things are happening at the Ranch! On Thursday, January 29, Vineyard Ranch Elementary participated in the 2015 Leader in Me Symposium. Vineyard Ranch Elementary is on the path to Lighthouse, a title awarded to honor schools that serve as models of leadership based on Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s book The Leader in Me. The Ranch opened its doors to teachers, administrators, and members of the community and beyond who are interested in learning more about the Leader in Me program. The 7 Habits of leadership qualities are skills for the 21st century that all students can learn. Vineyard Ranch is hard at work infusing those skills throughout the school. Visitors, led by student leaders, toured the campus and visited classrooms to learn more about the leadership skills students are using at the Ranch. One teacher summed the day up perfectly when she said, “Our young leaders shined! They are blazing a trail for future leaders at Vineyard Ranch!”
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Submitted By Kasey Cone pelling the winning word of l a u d a b l e, Lopez Middle School crowned Gemmalee Dyermok as “Queen Bee” in this year’s Spelling Bee, which was held on January 28. Gemmalee, a 7th grade student from Mrs. D’Orazio’s English class, competed with thirteen other students who made their way through numerous rounds of words. Representing all grade levels for this school year, 7th grader Gemmalee Dyermok will move on to the Express News Regional
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Student leader Caden Roberts welcomes visitors to the Ranch.
Toastmasters: Better Your Presentation Submitted By Ruben Caraveo tone Oak Toastmasters is a “lunchbunch” speaking club comprised of a diverse group of individuals. They meet each Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Perrico’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 1439 East Sonterra Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78258 in Stone Oak. They meet for one-hour
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your public speaking and management skills, whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro. For those starting out, you’re paired with an experienced member who will mentor you as you begin to refine your skills. After every prepared speech, you receive both written and oral feedback
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from members of the audience. That’s what makes a Toastmaster meeting so great practice, practice, practice supported by immediate feedback. This process allows you the presenter to instantly gauge whether or not your presentation got the desired audience reaction.
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By Rusty Belden, President Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017
egrettably, we meet many of our customers on a day that everything seems to be going wrong. The day may start off with snoozing the alarm too many times, trying to get the children up, dressed and off to school, the traffic may be worse than usual and then… the car breaks down. Most often, we are caught unprepared for both the time away from the vehicles we use every day, and for the financial strain of unexpected vehicle repairs. When a customer walks in the door, he or she will be greeted warmly, and our trained service advisors will assist in getting the
customer the best assistance possible. For those fitting a repair into his or her busy workday, we offer free Wi-Fi, comfortable waiting rooms with fruit, coffee, water, flat screen TV’s, reading material and work stations. Our goal at each of our locations is to make the time spent as relaxing and comfortable as possible. Not only can car repair be frustrating, but it can also be confusing. For those not as technical you may feel anxious about information received concerning complicated vehicle repairs. Our family at
Caring For Your Deck & Patio By Barry Hagendorf Deck & Patio Care (210) 822-9147
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UTSA Basketball: Seniors Lead the Way
By Ben Spicer or the hard-working athletes of the UTSA men’s basketball team, daily schedules can be tight this time of year with both limited free time and tons of travel. As the team’s regular season winds to a close, each game down the stretch means that much more for the three senior starters – center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman, guard Keon Lewis, and four-year player Jerome Hill. The trio has put in countless amounts of time and effort competing at the highest of levels to get to where they are. Unlike paid professional athletes, these fortunate students have to split their time between doing what they love which is playing collegiate basketball, while still having to go to class and progress towards degrees in their chosen field. “Days start with very early mornings,” forward Jerome Hill said. “Usually the younger guys have school. My schedule is pretty good. I do all my classes at night. I am on campus though until around 11 p.m. We don’t get any special treatment that’s for sure. It just brings a different aspect to the schooling side – you have to have good time management, and you have to be organized.” The six-foot-eight inch Hill, who came to the Roadrunners by way of Cairns, Australia, is making sure to appreciate his final season and all that it has to offer this last go around. “I am enjoying myself. We have a good group of guys this year. I am just trying to leave some sort of legacy,” he said. “I’ve gotten so much out of being here – I’ve been here five years. I got a master’s degree, an undergraduate degree, I’ve been to the NCAA tournament and played in a bunch of top-level games. I have no regrets of my time here.” Hill said following his senior year he will try to play professionally, but knows there is no certainty in that. “If I keep playing well I will definitely give it a go and see what happens,” he said. Kaj-Bjorn Sherman, another senior who is playing in his second season with UTSA after transferring in from an Idaho junior college, said he came to San Antonio after liking what the coaches had to say about the program. “I came out on my visit, and I really liked what the coaches had to offer. I liked that this was an up and coming school. The Spurs being here was the cherry on top – I love the Spurs. Ultimately I also liked having three familiar faces that I like playing with.” As an athlete and seven-feet tall, Sherman stands out on campus in a big, big way. “Me being seven-feet tall is what brings in the attention – more than being an athlete I suppose. But San Antonio has been a great community, and what they say about southern hospitality has been true – everyone has been so kind to me.
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It’s the same way across the whole campus.” With the step up in competition faced this year, Sherman has had to rely on his teammates, most notably the other two seniors to take the team where they intend to go. “Last year we were plagued with injuries so we didn’t have the greatest season in the world, but it got us into the mindset of what we have to play against day-in-day-out, so it got us ready for this year,” he said. The team finishes up its regular season playing four more games in February before hosting its final two regular season games of the year at the Convocation Center versus Rice and North Texas during the first week in March. “We just got to keep on doing what we’re doing. It got us this far. We’re just getting better at what we do. We have to keep spreading the floor with our shooters and have me and Jeromie clean up the misses inside.” Keon Lewis, the third senior on the team who also came to the program via a junior college, said the coaching staff led by head coach Brooks Thompson has been instrumental in the team’s improvement down the stretch. “He’s more of a teacher. He has that knowledge and he’s going to give us that knowledge. He tells us when to pick our spots, and I really like that about him. I’ve never had a coach like him that breaks things down like he does,” Lewis said. The top 12 teams in Conference USA advance to an end of season tournament, with the top four regular season records receiving a bye in the first round. The winner of the tournament then gets the ultimate prize of playing in the “Big Dance” also known as March Madness or simply the NCAA tournament – one of collegiate sport’s biggest stages. “I want to get a conference ring, and get into the NCAA tournament. I am really going to miss this team. This is a great group of guys this year,” Lewis said. To purchase tickets to games visit ticketmaster.com, call 210-458-8872 or email ticketoffice@utsa.edu.
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Making Room For A Cocktail
By Tanji Patton GoodTaste (210) 273-3155 he word diet puts me in a bad mood. And, if that diet goes even further and eliminates my daily glass of wine, that mood gets even worse. If your New Year started out with great intentions, but you find your resolve has faded a bit—good news! You can work a glass of wine into your diet, perhaps even a cocktail or beer. If you’re on a gluten-free diet, there are gluten-free beers, and wines are gluten-free. So, there are ways to enjoy your favorite cocktail or glass of wine without destroying your diet.
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Sugar is what it all boils down to with any alcoholic drink as they relate to a diet. All drinks have calories, and some have a heck of a lot more than others. So, let’s break it down. A very common question is which has more calories red or white wine. They are almost identical; and frankly, it depends on the wine - some whites if they’re heavy on the sweet side will have more than reds. Some reds, if they’re big, high alcohol varietals will have more…sometimes a lot more than white.
Crawfish Boil And Louisiana Flavor Blake Groomer Groomers Seafood (210) 377-0951 reak out the corn on the cob and your potatoes because crawfish season is in full swing down here at Groomer’s Seafood! You are sure to hear about your friends firing up their boiling pots on the weekends during the peak of the crawfish season, and why not join in on the fun? Lucky for you, that “peak” is right now! March, April, and May have the ideal temperatures and rain amounts for our guys over in Louisiana to harvest the best crawfish there is to find, and Groomer’s
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Prosecco and sparklings in general are lower in calories. Typically, the pours are smaller than a glass of wine as the flutes are smaller; and, the alcohol levels are lower. So, sparklings average about 70 calories a glass. The alcohol levels are key. You’ll find the alcohol level on the label in itsy-bitsy print. Up until about the last five or six years, the average alcohol level on most bottles of wine was about 12.5%. That number has increased to about 14-15%…some are even pushing the envelope at 16%. A 12.5% glass of wine, red or white, with a 5 ounce pour is approximately 120125 calories. Bump up that alcohol level to 14.5% and you add about 25-30 more calories to the glass. BUT, it gets even more interesting. Alcohol levels are not only a game changer in your diet when it comes to calories; they also dramatically affect the blood-alcohol level in your body.
A doctor quoted in Forbes magazine recently described the relationship between alcohol levels and intoxication this way saying that at 12.5% alcohol, a couple can easily drink a bottle of red wine and be none the worse, but at 14.5% a couple will be feeling intoxicated. And, he said that couple who decided to drink an entire bottle of a 12.5% wine, he says, could still consume more than two vodka tonics before reaching the same blood alcohol level as they would had they consumed only the 14.5% alcohol wine. For more delicious recipes, fun food, wine ideas and to subscribe to my newsletter, visit www.goodtaste.tv. 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.
sort your order and have it all boxed up and ready for you to pick it up! If it’s your first time boiling crawfish, it may seem like a bit of a daunting task, but fear not because that’s where Giby’s Fish Camp Crawfish Boil comes in! Developed by our patriarch Gilbert Groomer our Crawfish boil combines the freshest all natural ingredients to give you the best Cajun flavor you’ll find outside of Louisiana. Perhaps the best part, especially if you’re health conscious, is that Giby’s Fish Camp contains much less salt than other boils giving you all the flavor you want without all the negatives that come with too much salt.
Our expert fishmongers will be equipped to give you any further information you may need upon pick up, such as how to store them, how to purge them, or even just how to eat them! A crawfish boil is by far one of the best times to share with friends and family! Sitting back enjoying each other company, while peeling some fantastic Louisiana mudbugs paired with corn and potatoes is one of the finer pleasures in life! I know it’s definitely going to be a weekly occurrence at my place! Give us a call at 210-377-0951 to place your pre-order before I get them all!!
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Franklins Named EY Entrepreneur of The Year
Submitted By Shirley Wills ubra and Susan Franklin, founders of the Franklin Companies, a growing family of companies that provides senior living and multi-family housing solutions, have been named finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 Award, the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The only finalists from San Antonio and the only couple to be recognized, the Franklins now advance to the national competition with winners from 25 cities across the country. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to
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their businesses and communities. Past winners have included Michael Dell of Dell Computers, Howard Schultz of Starbucks, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, and Sergey Brin and Larry Page of Google, Inc. “Aubra and Susan Franklin embody the entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovation,” said Teri Steffek, EY Entrepreneur Of the Year Central Texas program manager. “They have infused professional expertise with personal passion to build an enterprise dedicated to values, people and excellence.” The Franklin Companies provides development, construction, and management services and employs more than 400 people. Franklin Park, the senior living brand, provides exceptional housing solutions with unparalleled care of seniors.
The company’s affordable housing brand, Artisan, has crated substantial value for residents, investors and municipalities. The firm’s foundational values of “Freedom, Family and Friends,” are the guideposts by which strategic and managerial decisions are made. The Franklin’s values-based management style extols servant leadership. By putting the firm’s mission and values first, the Franklins have seeded a culture that results in individual and corporate success. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, were announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 15, 2014.
The only finalists from San Antonio and the only couple to be recognized, the Franklins now advance to the national competition.
Reagan Band Hosts Sixth Annual Race
Submitted By Jim Sheehan, RRHS Band 5K Chairperson ot a New Year’s resolution to get fit? How about a desire to run a 5K? Or perhaps you want to help a local organization? Well, stop looking. You can do all three at once! The Reagan High School Band is hosting its 6th annual 5K Race/Walk on Saturday, April 4th. The course is mapped out entirely on the Reagan High School campus, so it is safe from any traffic issues. The 5K run begins at 9:00 a.m. and is once again going to be chip timed. There will be numerous awards and prizes as well as cash prizes for top overall finishers. In addition, the first 250 registered are guaranteed a
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Technical T-shirt and swag bag! As usual, many local businesses will be on hand to support the event, with many of our sponsors offering wellness screenings, as well as healthy samples. Come out to join the fun, get some exercise, and support the Reagan Band. At Ronald Reagan High School, the band is an accomplished award winning program. With an enrollment of over 230 students, the comprehensive instrumental program includes three concert ensembles selected by audition: Symphony Orchestra, Musical Pit Orchestra, Jazz Band, various Chamber Ensembles, Color Guard, Winter Guard, and the Marching Band. Our students participate in the region XII All-Region Band and
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Orchestra each year, with 8 students advancing all the way to the All State Band this year! The Reagan Bands have enjoyed numerous sweepstakes awards and superior ratings at UIL contests. All proceeds from this race go directly to support these band programs. Enrollment is happening now, so it’s time to get registered! Just go to www. getmeregistered.com/reaganband5K. Early bird enrollment ends and registration fees go up on March 15th. You can also like the band on Facebook. You never know what contests you might win on our Facebook page. Come out, get a great work out, and support an even better cause!
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Reagan Cheerleaders Compete At National Competition
Carey Thomas, Reagan Spirit Board, Historian n February 7 & 8 the Reagan Cheerleaders traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida for the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s National High School Cheerleading Competition. One of the most prestigious national championships in the country, this event brings the best high school and junior high school cheerleading teams from across the country to compete. This year’s Cheer Championship consisted of approximately 600 teams and over 12,000 cheerleaders! The Rattlers two-and-a-half-minute routine incorporated tumbling, stunting, cheer and dance. Coach Marcela Flores comments, “I am so proud of the girls. They have worked very hard and did a fantastic job!”
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Coach Flores isn’t a novice in the national competition arena. She has participated in and coached winning teams for several years. Over two days of competition, the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams competed against teams from all over the United States. The Rattler Varsity team earned 15th place in the nation in their respective division! The members of the rattler varsity cheerleading competition team include in alphabetical order: Paige Alderink, Alexi Arstein, Hannah Boes, Megan Bradford, Regina Castillo, Claudia Cruz, Kaci Cunningham, Avery Essex, Aranza Frenandez, Lucia Gaona, Madison Hager, Skye McConie, Jordan Moczygemba, Rylee Ramon, Kalen Rodriguez, Tori Rousay, Julia Shannon, Jessica Stiglmeier, and Hannah Williams. Reagan Rattler Spirit was evident in the
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girl’s performances as well as by the crowd that cheered them on. The competition will be televised on ESPN sometime in March or April for the nation to see the excellence that Reagan Cheerleaders exemplify. Check the UCA website for specific dates and times TBA. Congratulations the Rattler Cheer!
Annual NEISD PTAs’ Used Book Sale Coming In April Submitted By Michelle Shaw he NEISD Council of PTAs is sponsoring the 13th Annual Used Book Sale with the help and participation of the local PTAs in the North East Independent School District. The sale of more than 80,000 books will be held at Blossom Athletic Center in Littleton Gym, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road, 78216 The sale begins the second weekend in April and is a three day event: Friday, April
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DVDs as well as an ENORMOUS selection of children’s books that includes picture books, board books, chapter books, and series books. Used book sale proceeds will fund PTA projects such as the Blossom Scholarship Fund, Arts in Education, Health Education Awareness, Alcohol and Drug Education, Project Graduation, Bike Rodeos and many, many others. These projects benefit students throughout the North East Independent School District. Please support PTA and get some FANTASTIC buys at the same time. It’s the best bargain in town! And at these prices, there is something for everyone. For additional information, please contact Marika Littmann at mwlittmann@ satx.rr.com or call (713) 419-1885.
Reagan Wins Carpentry Contest Special To Welcome Home eagan High School students earned the top two spots in the SkillsUSA organization district Skills Carpentry event January 31. Seven contestants from across the city competed at Reagan. The contestants were given a blueprint for a sawhorse to be built from the materials supplied by Lowe’s at Blanco and 1604. When they completed that portion of the build-off, the contestants were to build a three-sided structure complete with properly framed walls, and
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openings for both a window and a door. The final portion of the structure consisted of two roof rafters, which the students had to calculate, layout, cut, and then place on the structure. Daniel Ayala from Reagan placed first with a score of 551.50. Chaz Chism also from Reagan placed second with a score of 474.50. Ayala will next compete in the state competition against 11 others from the different districts from Texas. He will have six hours to complete the build-off. The winner advances to the national contest.
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Submitted By Colleen Douglas he Ronald Reagan Parent Teacher Association is hosting a parent information program for all current eighth grade parents. The event will take place Wednesday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Reagan auditorium. The transition from Middle School to High School can be as anxious for parents as it is for students. Let this program help relieve some of that anxiety.
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During the program, you will meet Reagan principal, Brenda Shelton, Reagan PTA President, Paula Hilken, and Reagan counselors who will each give an overview of what incoming freshman can expect at Reagan High School. After the program, Reagan PALS will lead attendees on a tour of the school. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email tungstenkittycat@ yahoo.com.
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Reagan Theatre’s Les Miserables
By Stefanie Young uring the first weekend of February, Reagan performed the well-known musical Les Miserables. For those of us who attended high school before the millennium, this was a show unlike most high school shows. Everything about their performance and production made it a professional event that could have taken place at Majestic Theatre. From the lighting, stage décor, backdrops and props, to the actors, the orchestra and costume designs, they did the musical justice in ways most high schools never have. The songs that many have come to know and recognize due to the musical were brought to life by an extremely talented group of individuals. Main roles such as Jean Valjean, portrayed by Jared Dees; Inspector Jarvert, portrayed by Matthew Marinelli; Fontine, portrayed by Juliana Zepeda; Cosette, portrayed by Lily Myatt; Eponine, portrayed by Alexx Stock; Marius, portrayed by John Abiassi; and the infamous Thenardier and Madame Thenardier, portrayed by Antonio Abarca and Liz Taylor
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we’re well adapted and swept the stage with a mighty presence. The orchestra, while mostly hidden from sight, was present in every piece and complemented the voices on stage to every degree. When asked about his experience in the musical, Jared Dees explained, “This experience has been, by far, the best experience of my life. It has been an amazing show to be a part of with a phenomenal cast and crew who are very talented individuals. It’s been amazing to see the love and support that we all have brought to each other.” John Abiassi was standing nearby and agreed whole-heartedly with Jared. “My experience through all of this has been absolutely phenomenal and been such a blessing.” John stated. “Most of us have been close friends since middle school and it hass been so great for all of us to grow together. Everyone meshes together like one large family unit. This has been one of the most unforgettable experiences for all of us.” Starting in December, the group practiced the songs in and out every day after school.
Reagan Orchestra Does Pit Crew Duty Submitted By Katherine Johnston ook down! Look down!” begins the work song in the opening act of Les Miserables. If indeed you were to “look down” just below the stage in the Reagan Fine Arts Auditorium last month, you would have seen approximately 46 student musicians in the orchestra pit tuning up to play non-stop sets of musical accompaniment to the Reagan production of the internationally acclaimed musical by Boublil and Schonberg. Along with director Sixto Elizondo, IV and keyboardist Jennifer Zaccagni, the orchestra students set the tone for the actors, singers and dancers on stage who gave life to Victor Hugo’s classic story. With approximately three hours of music to polish and execute for opening night, many hours were spent rehearsing before and after school as the Pit Crew learned their music and worked with the other performers. Meanwhile, back in the classroom, the various orchestral groups have been working hard on their UIL programs that they will present present at Concert & Sightreading Contest early in March. The
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The cast and orchestra came together to make an The opening scenes set the tone for the entire emotional story real through music. production. Reagan did Les Miserables justice from the very first song.
The outcome proved to be well worth as no one missed a beat or line. The interactions between characters kept the love triangle intact, the politics at play and the cat and mouse chase between Jean Veljean and Jarvert alive. Some of the most electrifying moments were those that had pieces sung by many cast members. “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and “At the End of the Day” were moving as the men and ladies on stage reached
out to the audience for understanding and sympathy that rang through the crowd at the end of each song. “I just loved working this incredible cast and crew, and the directors,” stated Lily. “They pushed us and pushed us to make us do our absolute best, and make each and every one of our performances the best they could be. I’m so happy I got to be a part of something so special.”
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Individual violinist, Jennifer Lingsch, seen participating in the orchestra and production of Les Miserables.
varsity Chamber Orchestra, Junior Varsity Sinfonia, and the Sinfonietta Orchestras will be performing 3 pieces each, plus showing off their sight-reading skills for the judges at the District-wide competition. The Reagan Symphony Orchestra (strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion) will have its own day before the UIL judges as well. Kudos to all these hardworking musicians as we move into the 4th quarter of a very busy and productive school year!
Register Now for Summer Lacrosse Submitted By Meaghan Williams nteresting in picking up lacrosse or honing your lacrosse skills through the summer season? Join some of San Antonio’s best players and coaches to learn and play the country’s fastest-growing sport. Mission Lacrosse Club is currently accepting registration for its summer lacrosse program. Registration is open for boys currently in grades 3 through 11. Players will practice two to three times weekly from mid-May through June. MLC players will also travel to participate in
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The Junior Varsity team of 15 students competes in the The Varsity team consists of 18 students, and competes Texas Color Guard Circuit in Novice Class, and is led by in the Scholastic National A Class for TCGC, and Senior Olivia Montemayor. Scholastic A Class for Winter Guard International and is led by Senior Olivia Montemayor.
tournaments, both within Texas and out of state. The program has broad appeal, according to Blake Skinner, Mission’s Director of Lacrosse Operations. “It’s a lot of fun to continue to work with some of the best coaches and players in San Antonio. Mission is really proud of the fact that as we’ve grown, we can offer a home for all levels of development and experience. Whether you’re an All State high school player or picking up a stick for the first time, MLC has a team that can provide a fun
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Submitted By Stacie McClure lthough you can’t always tell by the temperature outdoors, in the world of Reagan Band, it’s Winter Guard season! This is the time of year when the students who comprise the visual-only element of the marching band get to move into the spotlight! Reagan has two Guard teams for the 2015 competition season, and they are under the direction of Noel Gabrintina and his staff of Mario Gamboa and Kendall Kleid. The Junior Varsity team of 15 students competes in the Texas Color Guard Circuit in Novice Class, and is led by Senior Olivia Montemayor. Their production, titled “Come Fly With Me”, is a fun and upbeat performance featuring the flag and rifle skills of the JV members. The Varsity team consists of 18 students, and competes in the Scholastic National A Class for TCGC, and Scholastic A Class for Winter Guard International. This team, led by Guard Captains Brielle Beck and Shae Willingham, performs to their show, titled “Tell Me Why”, using flags, rifles, and also sabres. Their production is artistic and
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soulful, and showcases the varied talents of the Varsity team members. Reagan Winter Guard started off the competition season on January 24 with TCGC Dripping Springs. The JV team, in their first performance, brought home the 1st Place trophy for Novice Blue Class! The remaining regular season TCGC events for JV were Leander on February 7 and Rouse on February 28. The JV team will finish out their competition season with Championships, held on March 28 at TCGC Hendrickson. In addition to competing at the TCGC events listed with JV, the Varsity team will also compete in the WGI Regional held right here in San Antonio on March 7! The Varsity team will round out their season with Championships held at Reed Arena on the Texas A&M campus on April 11. This event, which showcases Guards from all across the state of Texas, will be a great competition for this Varsity team! It’s going to be a great season! GO GUARD! Register early; discounted fees are given for registrations made by March 15. For more information on the program and to register, visit www.missionlacrosseclub. com.
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By Councilman Joe Krier District 9 (210) 207-7325
ear Friends and Residents, On January 29, 2015, I voted “YES” to giving you the opportunity to vote on whether or not to seek reauthorization of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program and the Linear Creekway Parks Development Program.
This would renew for five years a 1/8 cent sales tax and extend the City’s ability to purchase development rights over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, which is still our primary source for water. Using revenue from an eighth-cent sales tax for these programs would also allow the
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By Lyle Larson State Representative District 122 (210) 402-5402
ood morning! Hope your week is off to a great start. Here in Austin, the Session activity is increasing with each passing day. Over the last two weeks, we’ve been fortunate to have advocates from District 122 travel to the Capitol to discuss good public policy related to their respective fields. We held some informative meetings with the American Subcontractors Association San Antonio Chapter, the School Choice Coalition, the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association, the United Methodist Women, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Bexar County Sheriffs and San Antonio Police Associations, the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists, the Texas Seed Trade Association, the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, the Texas Land Title
Association, the International Council of Shopping Centers, a group of Longhorns and Aggies known as the Orange and Maroon group, the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute, Nurses in Advanced Practice, the National Association of Women Owned Businesses (NAWBO), and physicians with the Bexar County Medical Society who all took time out of their busy schedules to discuss their legislative priorities with myself and other lawmakers at the Capitol. Early in February, we had a candid discussion with Land Commissioner George P. Bush about some innovative projects the General Land Office is working on related to water, the Alamo, and coastal conservation programs. Look forward to working with Commissioner Bush and his office throughout this session! My office was honored to host UT System
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City’s Greenway Trail System Linear Parks to be further developed. These parklands have been described as a pearl necklace around San Antonio. Former Mayor Howard Peak described them as an “emerald ring” of linear parks connecting our City. The City has developed 46 miles so far with another 40 miles under construction. This program has conserved 1200 acres of green space within Bexar County. As our City continues to grow, it’s important that we do everything we can to protect the quality of water in the Edwards Aquifer. To date the program has protected more than 130,000 acres or 36 billion gallons of water annually.
These propositions will be on the May 9, 2015 ballot. I supported asking you to vote on this program. This tax has been before voters three times in the past 15 years and has been approved by wide margins. As always, if there are items you would like to see in future newsletters, please let me know via email at district9@sanantonio. gov. Working together, we can make District 9 and our City a better place for everyone.
Chancellor Admiral William McRaven for a meeting to discuss his new role with the University of Texas System. We are confident he will provide the leadership needed to move the UT System away from the controversy that has stymied it for the last two years. He’s a great man with a great attitude and we look forward to working with him. We also hosted a group of legislators at Fort Sam Houston and Randolph Air Force Base for our biannual Joint Base San Antonio Day legislative event. This event provides legislators and staff to visit with our military folks and learn about some of the JBSA operations. This year, the delegation included Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, Chairwoman Donna Campbell, Chairman Jose Menendez, Reps. Justin Rodriguez, Eddie Lucio III, Dwayne Bohac, Gary Van Deaver, and Rick Galindo. At Fort Sam, we toured the Warrior & Family Support Center, which provides rehabilitative services to warriors who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as well as support services to families. We also learned about the Center for the Intrepid, also on the Fort Sam campus, where soldiers from
all over the world are treated for burns, amputations, and functional limb loss. At Randolph Air Force Base, we learned about the flight training, unmanned aircraft training, and aircraft maintenance missions carried out at the base, which included a hands-on experience with the T-38 flight simulator used to train Air Force pilots. Finally, we discussed challenges that these installations and others across Texas are facing related to encroachment and preparation for the upcoming Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. We look forward to working with the Department of Defense and local and state officials to secure Texas’s military presence throughout this process. As always, we thank our courageous service men and women for the sacrifice they make to keep us free every day. As always, please feel free to contact me if I may ever be of assistance to you by phone at (210) 402-5402 or by email at lyle. larson@house.state.tx.us.
the “Big Dog Daddy” himself, Toby Keith. They will soon be opening at the Rim near La Cantera. You’ll find it all here – great, down-home cooking, the best in high-energy live bands, and a friendly environment that makes you feel like a part of the family! I Love This Bar offers a mason jar full of entertainment all week long with live music, plasma TV screens and, of course our “Whiskey Girls”! Whether you want to watch live country music and dancing, watch the big game, ride our mechanical bull, “Toby,” or if you are just here to eat, Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar And Grill” has a little something for everyone. Order from their 85 foot guitar shaped bar, or strike up a conversation with one of our beautiful Whiskey Girls — some of the hottest waitresses and bartenders in the business. Toby’s has 2 private indoor ‘barns’ adjacent to the dance floor available to book for private parties, corporate events, or a
group night out on the town. For an even more exclusive atmosphere Toby’s offers a glass enclosed VIP room within full view of the dance floor.
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Topgolf is now open at the Rim! They have become a best-in-class entertainment facility, complete with dynamic event spaces and a food and drink menu that would put any sports bar to shame. With golf pros strolling the tee line offering tips and climate-controlled hitting bays, Topgolf is flat-out fun at any age, skill level or time of year. It’s like drinks with your best buddies, the weekly poker night, a Sunday tee-time, playing Wii with the kids, and the best date you’ve ever had – all rolled into one. Today, Topgolf serves more than 2.7 million annual visitors worldwide. They want you to be one of them. Let’s Play!
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Ribbon Cuttings And Grand Openings Dr. Connie Hiers Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
SOBA welcomed Doctor Connie Heirs into the business association early February 2015. Doctor Connie Hiers has been helping clients with their surgical and non-surgical plastic surgery needs for 30 years. This native Texan has been practicing in Stone Oak and is proud to announce her new office at 225 E. Sonterra Blvd. Suite 116. The expanded office is designed for greater comfort and privacy. “We want our clients to feel at home in our new location. We place your experience here as a top priority,” says Dr. Hiers. Dr. Hiers and her staff will help you in a caring and comfortable environment. From the moment you enter their doors and even after your procedure Dr. Hiers will be with you every step of the way. The office includes a Med Spa with Medical Aesthetician, Gayle Willis, offering a range of services to help rejuvenate and beautify your skin. “My caring staff and I will guide you through the process of consultation, procedure and after care so you can achieve your best results,” says Dr. Hiers.” For more information call (210) 494-8446 or go to findmybeautiful.com.
Elizabeth Buckley Counseling
The Stone Oak Business Association would like to welcome Elizabeth Buckley to the business community! Elizabeth just relocated to San Antonio from Corpus Christi in June, 2014. Elizabeth retired June 2014 after 22 years as a school nurse. She was also an adjunct professor for Del Mar College and has had a counseling business; Elizabeth Buckley Counseling for 10 years and earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi. Counseling is a private place where you can talk openly concerning difficult issues without the fear of being shut down or judged. Counseling can be a place where each person learns new skills (e.g., communication, substance abuse recovery, recovery from broken relationships or divorce, etc) and finally counseling can be a place where you come to process traumatic memories and events from your past that haunt you today. Liberty Journey is a counseling practice to help people cope during the change process or crisis in the life. The purpose is the support, empower and strengthen the adult. The goal is to encourage people on their journey of awareness, healing, reconciliation and understanding. To find out more information, visit www. liberty-journey.com or call (210) 494-4957. To reach Elizabeth directly, you can email her at lizbuckleycounseling@yahoo.com. She will be seeing clients at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9:00am to 8:00pm. Elizabeth will
see the parishioners in the St Mark church and other clients.
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selected from Midwestern cattle and are aged and butchered in house. J Prime will also offer a selection of dry aged steaks. In addition to top 2% grade USDA Prime beef, guests can enjoy wild caught sustainable fish, free range chicken and perfectly paired side dishes. Reservation can be made by phone, by calling (210) 764-1604 or by visiting jprimesteakhouse.com.
John Horton, CPA The Stone Oak Business Association is thrilled to announce Flamingo Rey’ Island Ice to the business community. With the months ahead forecasted to start warming up, they will make a great addition to association! Flamingo Rey’s Island Ice has opened its first location inside the Swiftwater Car Wash at the intersection of Stone Oak Parkway and Huebner, next to Walgreen’s. Flamingo Rey’s offers over 55 shaved ice flavors, Caliente Hot Dogs served in handcrafted Hawaiian buns, fresh fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed sparkling limeade and lemonade, Flaco’s Frito Pie, nachos and corn in a cup. The business is operated by Chef Arthur Mayo, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York. “Flamingo Rey’s Island Ice serves a hand crafted premium product in a unique casual island like atmosphere,” adds Mayo. Come join us at the island and relax! Spring hours: March (WednesdayThursday 11am-10pm) (Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm) (Sunday 11am-6pm); AprilOctober (Monday-Thursday 11am–10pm) (Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm) (Sunday 11am-6pm). Visit their website at www.flamingoreys. com or give them a call at (210)314-7922.
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During the month of January, the Stone Oak Business Association welcomed John Horton into their business community. John has been a Certified Public Accountant for six years and has worked in the field of accounting for eighteen. He works with taxpayers who are self-employed, those starting a business and clients who may have gained complexities within their tax preparations or lack the time. “I have spent much of my time on the other side of the profession working as an accountant for small to medium sized businesses,” Horton explained. “I understand what it is like for companies trying to make payroll and pay vendors, and the various concerns of keeping a business running. Being on both sides of the accounting field has given me insight into the needs of small, growing businesses.” John offers tax return preparations for individuals and businesses, bookkeeping services, financial reporting, business analysis, and can offer a referral for services he may not provide, such as Audits and Attestations. With John, you can expect to have a one-on-one experience that stays true to his focus on you and your needs. Given the opportunity, he will see you through the yearly process, from monthly bookkeeping to tax preparations. To find out more information about John’s services or to book an appointment with him, call (210) 381-7030 or visit www. jhortoncpa.com.
TexPTS J-Prime Steakhouse formally opened its doors on January 21st, 2015 in front of 250 distinguished guests and later in the month, joined the Stone Oak Business Association. J Prime Steakhouse was built on a vision of superb service, passionate employees, and original and delectable food. Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, their sister restaurant, established these same high standards of excellence and built upon them to introduce their newest offering to San Antonio and surrounding areas. J Prime combines traditional steakhouse fare with a South American influence. Steaks are prepared on a first of its kind grill in San Antonio, a custom parrilla grill. The charcoal heats up to 1,200F into a brasa offering hints of maple, hickory and oak flavors sure to make for a unique dining experience unlike any other. Elite chefs led by Executive Chef Chris Brooks will prepare each dish with a unique South American touch. Steaks are carefully
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Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (TexPTS) is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest, state-of-the-art clinic in San Antonio, Texas and their ribbon cutting with SOBA. The clinic, which has
replaced the Huebner Road location, is located at 300 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 210. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with refreshments and prizes was held on February 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Attendees tried out the AlterG® AntiGravity Treadmill®, a treadmill designed to reduce gravity’s impact by allowing up to 80% of body weight to be removed in 1% increments, and learned about TexPTS’ services like orthopaedics, sports medicine, and spine care. For more information about the new clinic, please visit TexPTS.com. To book an appointment with one of East Sonterra’s experts in musculoskeletal care, please call (210)494-4500.
Waxing the City
Be on the lookout for smooth, silky skin and beautifully shaped brows because expert facial and body waxing have arrived in San Antonio. Waxing the City studio’s grand opening was Wednesday, February 11, 2015 where they were also welcomed into the Stone Oak Business Association! With its sleek urban chic décor and extensively-trained technicians, Waxing the City is the industry’s premiere waxing studio. This mission of Waxing the City is to provide luxurious services at affordable prices in a super clean and ultra-chic environment. Waxing the City offers a full range of services – everything from eyebrows and ears to backs and bikinis – for both men and women. Waxing the City offers two types of wax, a hard wax for facial waxing and a soft wax for body waxing. The hard wax is a beautiful blue that features Azulene, an ancient oil that soothes and exfoliates the skin. A golden-hued soft wax is formulated to comfort the skin as it lifts off even the most stubborn hair. First-time clients receive 50 percent off their first service at Waxing the City. Plus, Waxing the City has a firm “no tipping” policy. The best tip you can give is to rave about their service to your family and friends. For convenient appointment setting, clients can book online. Waxing the City is located at 427 North Loop 1604 W. Suite 207. For more information about Waxing the City, visit www.WaxingtheCity.com or call (210) 4942026.
Opening a New Business? To Schedule Your Ribbon Cutting call 348-8233 or visit www.stoneoakbusiness.com
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Girl Scouts Recognized During Girl Scout Month Submitted By Risa Weinberger, Girl Scout Volunteer ach year in March, Girl Scouts of all faiths join together to celebrate the spiritual side of Girl Scouting. The Interfaith Committees in Scouting invite you to celebrate Girl Scout Sunday and/ or Sabbath at the service of your choice. This is the perfect time to recognize an adult for their contribution to the spiritual development of young people. Girl Scouts of the USA does not endorse or promote any particular philosophy or religious belief. The motivating force in Girl Scouting is spiritual and the ways in which members identify and fulfill their spiritual beliefs are personal and private. These events are for all Girl Scouts and their families.
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This is the perfect occasion to attend a religious service of a faith other than your own. If a Girl Scout is working on her religious award that requires her to participate and/or attend a religious service that is different from her own religion, this service gives the girl the opportunity to witness the diversity while in a comfortable setting with other Girl Scouts. This year, Girl Scout Sunday will be celebrated during the 2:00 mass at San Fernando Cathedral on Sunday, March 8th. Girls and their families are asked to checkin by 1:45pm. Girl Scouts are requested to wear their current vest or sash to this mass. On Friday, March 20th, Girl Scouts and their families are invited to be recognized at the “One Friday Night with Friends” Sabbath service at Congregation Agudas Achim (16550 Huebner Rd.) at 6:15pm
Girl Scouts Work Towards Silver Award Submitted By Risa Weinberger, Girl Scout Volunteer wo Girl Scout Cadettes, Malena Desai and Sarah Rudolph, are working towards their Silver Award. The Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette (6-8 grades) can earn. To earn this award, each girl must receive topic approval from the Girl Scout Council, complete the initial badge requirements and complete a 50 hour community service project. Both Sarah and Malena are 7th grade Lopez Middle School students. One of the girls saw a local news item about a San Antonio house fire. Fortunately, all the adults and children made it out safely, but the family pets perished. Feeling sad about the animals, she wondered if there would be a way to let fire fighters know there are animals living in a home so fire fighters could get the animals out safely, if possible. Both Sarah and Malena began to research this problem. Their solution was to develop the “Animals Inside - Pet Fire Safety” campaign. They have been busy putting together their flyer with pet fire safety and first aid information, a visual display and power point presentation. Most importantly they designed a sticker for pet owners to put on their front window or front
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Malena Desai and Sarah Rudolph display their Silver Award project board “Animals Inside – Pet Fire Safety”
door window alerting fire fighters to the animals inside the home. Sarah and Malena have received support and assistance from the San Antonio Fire Station 46 (Evans Road) Shift A and Animal Care Services Sarah discovered over 1,000 house fires are directly caused by pets each year while Malena developed their slogan, “When you’re prepared, it shows you care.” Both girls will be out this spring at Girl Scout cookie booths, community events, Girl Scout events, and pet stores passing out their stickers and flyers. Their goal is to hand out at least 500 of the window stickers and educate the pet owners about pet fire safety so less pets cause and perish in home fires.
Future Teachers Inspired By NEISD Education Mentors Special To Welcome Home uture educators and their North East ISD mentors enjoyed memorable moments at this year’s Student Teacher/Cooperating Teacher Reception on Feb. 10. The event is held twice a year in an effort to formally thank district teachers for their participation in working with a student who is joining the field of education. For principals, it’s an opportunity to meet prospective candidates that will support the district in Transforming the Future. Student teachers heard from Board President Letti Bresnahan, Dr. Brian Gottardy, superintendent of schools, Joel Trevino, executive director of human resources, and Karin Stanley, human
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Student teachers enjoyed the opportunity to converse with their colleagues at the reception.
Girl Scouts celebrate Girl Scout Sunday at San Fernando Cathedral.
followed by a vegetarian pot-luck dinner. All current and alumni Girl Scouts are invited to attend this lively musical service. Girls are requested to wear their current vest or sash to the service. Other religious institutions may also be recognizing Girl Scouts during the month of March. Check with your local church,
Girl Scouts begin Girl Scout Sabbath by lighting the Sabbath candles.
temple, or synagogue for religious service dates. For more information, contact Risa Weinberger at risajbw@gmail.com or the Girl Scout office at (210) 349-2404.
UIW Swing-In Auction Party And Golf Tournament Submitted By Ana Bribiesca t’s a “Throwback to the 80s” as UIW celebrates the 38th annual Swing-In Auction Party & Golf Tournament. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 30 with the auction party in UIW’s McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. The party features live and silent auction packages, delicious buffets, signature themed drinks plus great music & dancing. On Friday, May 1 the fun continues with a day of golf at the Republic Golf Club (4226 Southeast Military Drive). Golfers can chose from either a 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. tee time. Lunch is provided and awards will be given. Swing-In was created in 1977 by former UIW president Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery to raise scholarship funds for Incarnate Word students. Since then, UIW has invited individuals and corporate partners from San Antonio and South Texas to support its students by participating in this two-day event. To date, Swing-In has raised over $5 million dollars and remains the oldest golf tournament in the Alamo city. “My UIW scholarship assured me that I can pursue my education and focus on becoming a better artist. Once I graduate, I hope to become an art teacher to give others the resources they need, just like UIW did for me,” said UIW freshman Jackie Acosta. Acosta is majoring in art and chose UIW to sharpen her artistic skills. The University of the Incarnate Word is a private liberal arts university with over 130 years of tradition educating diverse populations throughout the world. UIW is the largest Catholic University in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. UIW is committed to shaping good minds of strong character that will expand our world, and our universe. Students enjoy small classes and a close network of familylike relationships between students and
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professors. UIW is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Auction party tickets are $100 per person. For information on the auction party, individual/group tournament sponsorships, or other donor opportunities contact UIW’s Development Office at (210) 8296013 or visit http://www.uiw.edu/swingin. Like them on Facebook at facebook.com/ uiwdevelopment.
student teachers and cooperating teachers,” said Bresnahan. “Take pride in what you do and remember, you don’t just affect the students’ lives, you affect our lives as families, parents and community members.”
resources director for staff development. “It is so important—the job that you do as
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Can Anyone Beat Johnson High School
By Stefanie Young elcome Home Community Newspaper and the Non-Profit Living Through Giving hosted an award ceremony on Wednesday, February 3 at Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School as winner of the 2014 Toys Drive Challenge. This is the second year in a row Johnson has won the challenge. Elementary, middle and high schools were welcome to participate in the friendly competition, all for a good cause. This year, Johnson brought in more than 1,000 toys, earning them the trophy
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for another year! They competed against 20 other schools from NEISD and NISD with only Madison High School coming close with roughly 800 toys. The Welcome Home staff was honored to meet with the student council of Johnson High School to present them with the trophy once more, with another silver plate engraved on the front, and a $500 check for the school to use as they choose to. The Toy Drive Challenge trophy represents the good that can be achieved when students of the school come together in support of a great cause. As 2014 winners,
Johnson will be allowed to hold onto the trophy for a full year until the next Toys for Tots challenge, where they will have to win it again, or give it up to the 2015 winners. Overall, with all the schools accounted for, the Toy Drive brought in over 7,000 toys for the children of San Antonio who wouldn’t have had toys without their efforts. Welcome Home and Living Through Giving would like to thank the community for never failing to deliver, even when the expectations continue to grow! Here at Welcome Home, we hope more schools will participate in the upcoming
year and that more toys will be delivered to the local children within our neighborhoods who need the reminder that they haven’t been forgotten. With friendly competition in mind, we hope to see a school step up to the plate and aim to beat Johnson in their third run for the trophy! To find out how you and your school can participate in the upcoming year, email info@livingthroughgivingsa.org or call (210)348-8233.
Buckner Fanning Christian School Scholarships Submitted By Christine Glover he Buckner Fanning Christian School (BFCS) will offer 16 full scholarships for grades 2 through 8 for the 20152016 academic year for exceptional students with demonstrated financial need. “We are in a truly blessed position to be able to offer these scholarships to the San Antonio community. They represent a significant contribution to the educational
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advancement of our city and we are honored to offer them,” said Sharon Newman, Head of School. Qualified students must have exemplary academic records, take an admission test, and interview with BFCS faculty, among other requirements. Further information is available at the school. “We are very excited and we encourage parents and children to tour the school and
pick up the scholarship applications as soon as possible. We anticipate the process to be very competitive and we want to spare parents a time crunch,” added Diane Dunn, Director of Admissions. The Buckner Fanning Christian School is a nurturing, private, selective, nondenominational, fully-accredited school for children in grades PreK-3 through grade 8. Its rigorous program of Core Knowledge
Olympian Fencing Club At Houston Cup
Submitted By Velizar Iliev n January 9th, Saint Mary’s Hall’s student Farrah Lee-Elabd won the Bronze medal in the Junior Women’s Epee fencing event at the 2015 North American Cup in Salt Lake City, UT. Farrah competed against 180 top junior female
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epee fencers in the North America age 19 and under. Farrah is a Cadet fencer and she is 16 years old and at this moment she is one of the top US Junior female fencer. On January 31st, our 11 year old Luke Kolbinskie finished 3rd and Bronze medal at the Houston Cup for Youth 14, he also earned his very first fencing classification C
2015, this makes him one of the youngest fencers with classification “C”. At the same time on January 31st, our Cadet Robin Cheong and Team USA earned Silver medal at the European Cadet World Cup in Helsinki, Finland. Farrah Lee-Elabd, Luke Kolbinskie and Robin Cheong train at Olympian Fencing
2015 Summer Fencing Camps
Submitted By Velizar Iliev our kids will learn from Coach Velizar, a US Olympian, World Champion, Pan-American Champion & National fencing Champion! Coach Viktor, five years fencing coach for Penn State University, Viktor is a 1972 Olympian, a four-time Olympic coach. His athletes claimed a silver medal at the Olympics as well as three gold, one silver, and a bronze medal at the World Championships and four gold medals at Pan-American Championships. He was also Velizar’s personal coach. The Olympic sport of fencing provides a great physical and mental workout and is lots of fun to learn to do. Learning to fence
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is a challenging mix of physical and tactical training that is equally suited to boys and girls. Their fencing program is provided in a safe environment and they emphasize safety rules at all times. Beginners Fencing Summer Camp is designed for kids 6 years and up who are new to, or have recently been introduced to fencing. Their teaching philosophy is based on working one-on-one with their fencers to develop individual skills in a grouplearning environment. For more information please visit their website at wwwOlympianFencingClub. com or give them a call at: (210) 8722004. Summer camps begin June 8th and have limited space. Get in while you can!
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Club in San Antonio, TX with some of the best fencers in the nation. They are coached by Velizar Iliev, an Olympian and 3 times World Champion and Viktor Svatenko, former USA Olympic Team fencing coach and retired Penn State Fencing Coach.
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Beauty For Brighton Event
With the help of Brighton Center and her bravery and determination, Kaitlin is able to be “just like everyone else”.
Submitted By Banta Brighton tone Oak Dermatology is hosting a skin care open house event benefitting Brighton Center for children with disabilities. Come learn about products and procedures. Part of proceed s to be donated to Brighton Center through the Queen of the Vine candidate Janine Sauer. Janine’s daughter, Kaitlin, was born with facial paralysis and disfigurement. With the help of Brighton Center and her bravery and determination, Kaitlin is able to be “just like everyone else”.
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Without Brighton Center, children in San Antonio who are born with a disability would not have the opportunity to become the confident, aware, and included children that they deserve to be. The event will feature demonstrations, education, refreshments, and door prizes. If you would like to donate to Brighton and Janine’s campaign please visit www. queenofthevine.org or www.brightonsa.org to learn more about Brighton Center.
Max Lucado Visits Buckner Fanning
The Students at Buckner Fanning accepted Max Lucado’s Through this challenge the students hope to change challenge to make at least one person happy each day. the happiness levels of the people around them, their school and community.
Submitted By Sharon Newman he faculty and students at Buckner Fanning Christian School accepted Max Lucado’s 100 Happy People challenge and they are looking forward to welcoming Max to their school to celebrate their success. Based on the challenge, the students purposefully find a way to make at least one person happy each day and they record their good deeds in a journal. They hope to change the happiness factor in their school, homes and community. You are invited to join them on March 24 as they share their successes and hear
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a word from Max Lucado, best-selling Christian author and preacher at Oak Hills Church. Please call the school at 210 402 6905 for more information.
2015 SOBA B USINESS EX PO The Stone Oak Business Association and Mays Family YMCA have partnered up to bring you Spring EXPO.
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