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pring is going to be upon us in a hurry and with it comes planting gardens and landscapes. While plants add color, fragrance, and food to our lives they also can add an element of danger to the lives of our pets. Over 700 plants have been found that can produce enough toxins to cause harmful effects in animals. Reactions can range from

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your own progression. They most likely have learned some hard lessons and could provide you the guidance on how to succeed through your own professional obstacles. Making connections with a professional mentor could lead you to valuable connections later on. Put your best foot forward at all times and a mentor can help you make signiﬁcant progress in achieving your career goals. Lifestyle Mentorship: Mentors aren’t only for educational and professional development. Many times, you may look up to someone in your community for the lifestyle they live or the values they place throughout their daily activities. Reaching out to them to learn how they got to where they are may help you see the value in their lifestyle, and allow you to pick up on their

healthy habits, as well. Thank Your Mentor: Take some time to show your mentor appreciation for the inﬂuence they have in your life. This could be as simple as sending them a handwritten Thank You card, buying them a gift or gift card, or taking them to dinner. Letting your mentor know that they have made a positive inﬂuence on your life may be the best reward, so ensure that they always know your appreciation! If you’re looking to become a mentor for a young student, check out available Role Model positions near you! College Nannies and Tutors works hard every day to Build Stronger Families in our community, and we are always recruiting new role model mentors.

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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

Department. It could pertain to your future in Fine Arts (college, career etc.) or how it has impacted you as a student. (300 word minimum) • What one event or person has influenced you the most during your four years of high school. How will this influence the decisions you make as you leave high school and head off to college? (300 word minimum) On a separate sheet. List your high school involvement in the following areas (during grades 9-12): Community Activities, Clubs, Athletics, Student Government, and Other Organizations. Be specific about the length of time you were involved and what role you played. Please give the complete name of the organization rather than acronyms. In addition, list any honors or awards you received during high school. Send your completed application with attachments (letters of recommendation, school involvement, etc.) to: Stone Oak Business Association, 20770 Hwy 281 N., Ste 108149, San Antonio, TX 78258. The application can be downloaded in PDF form at www.stoneoakbusiness. com. It is located on the home page on the right hand side. Applications and materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2015 to be considered for the 2014-2015 school year. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, please call 210-348-8233.

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provide a challenge, Huntington Learning Center can make all the difference for students in K-12 (and even for adult students). “We have teachers and curriculum that support all levels of education so we are able to work with a student at any level they are ready for,” explained Staci Dennis, Center Director. “We start with a thorough academic evaluation and then customize a program to help them reach their goals. We work closely with parents and school teachers to ensure that we are all working together to make the student successful at school, home and in the future.” While Huntington Learning Center aids in the learning process, it is not meant to be a replacement for school. Instead, it becomes more of a partnership. The learning center is comprised of certiﬁed teachers who are dedicated to seeing their students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Huntington targets the cracks in each student’s learning foundation and works to put them back on course through their structured program. “Our organized program is a beneﬁt for children who don’t have structure in their life,” Mark Anne Millburn, Center Director, explained. “They will bloom and grow faster when they have those boundaries.” Besides the learning center, students can also go to Huntington to prepare for college entrance exams such as the SAT/PSAT and the ACT. Preparing for college can be stressful and overwhelming to students, so Huntington Learning Center helps to alleviate that by developing a personal test prep program by giving the students an actual test under similar conditions while examining their strengths and weaknesses. The ultimate goal is that the student will be

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Seeing the peace that comes from not having to worry about grades, no longer having to fight over homework and having a child that looks forward to school instead of dreading it – that is what I love most about working at Huntington . . . My goal for all [the students] is to become confident, motivated, life-long learners that know they have the skills they need to pursue their dreams.” – Staci Dennis, Center Director at Huntington Learning Center prepared and confident when they take the real test so that they have a better chance at getting into the college of their choice. By focusing on all aspects of academics, Huntington Learning Center is designed to be the whole tutoring solution for parents. “The natural progression is first the learning center at a younger age and getting them up to speed and getting their skills in place. Once those are in place, they may have certain subjects that they hit along the way that they may need help in and so subject tutoring helps them with that,” said Rice. “And then, when they are in high school we have an outstanding course to prepare them for SATs or ACTs.” “Seeing the peace that comes from not having to worry about grades, no longer having to fight over homework and having a child that looks forward to school instead of dreading it – that is what I love most about working at Huntington,” said Dennis. “…My goal for all [the students] is to become confident, motivated, life-long learners that know they have the skills they need to pursue their dreams.”

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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.

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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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.

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.

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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.

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Jam Session with School of Rock By Stefanie Young emember the first time you went to your favorite band’s show. The crowd was massive, the lights and sounds intoxicating and the lyrics moving. It doesn’t matter how long ago that concert was, because the memories are probably still with you. Whether the music was upbeat, rock, jazz, or any other genre, the music made you feel (even if only for a few hours) like you were a part of a new world where everyone around you had come together for the same reason: the music. The School of Rock believes in the same concept. Over the last year, Andrew and Michele Patton have revamped the school and created an atmosphere for learning that is unique to them and their ideals. They are far from you’re the average music school and work to separate themselves from the institutions that revolve around annual recitals. “Were not about coming here once a week, having an hour lesson with an instructor telling you how to do something, and then going home and practicing,” explained Andrew. “We want the kids to experience the music with other students, with instructors actually showing them techniques.” The goal behind the school’s teaching methods is to inspire students to learn through playing music. “We have reversed the concept of learning music theory and then a piece of music,” Said Michele. “Throwing music theory at someone and having them regurgitate it isn’t fun or inspiring. We’ve realized that when a student starts to learn a song’s rhythm, chords and meaning, it drives their want to understand the theory, and it comes to them so much easier.” Whether you or your child wants to learn music for fun or turn it into a lifelong goal, School of Rock has something for you. The rooms are designed so that instructors and students each have the materials and instruments in hand. Instructors teach by example, not just lecture. One of the first rooms in their hallways holds two full sized drum sets angled so the student can mock the actions of their teacher. School of Rock is a performance based music school, so all students (from beginners to advanced musicians), join the School of Rock’s performance program, which meets once a week and complements their one-on-one lessons. “The bands that we put together bring a new level of fun to learning music,” said Andrew Patton. “Without realizing it these kids make new friends, learn new techniques and begin to recognize and appreciate the other musicians around them.” The school has a large room, set up to mock the average venue stage, with all the necessary means to have a serious jam session. “We are the enders of stage fright,” Stated Andrew. “Everything about our staged room prepares our students for their performances and encourages confidence.” “We have so many students who walk through our doors shy and introverted,” Michele chimed in. “Just one session with a band and they are breaking out of their shell. They are more confident, relaxed and have a stage presence that is unique to them.” The weekly lessons and weekly band sessions aren’t just for fun. They are meant to prepare the students for real performances prepared by the staff at real venues, for real audiences. “When we took over the business last year, we noticed that all the opportunities available to us weren’t being

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used,” explained Michele. “Now, a year later we have performances all over town, we’ve joined in on the 11 day Summerfest in Wisconsin, we’re set to join the South by Southwest festival, we have three major concerts a year, and we’ve put on performances for schools and their events and have helped with fundraisers. It’s almost like controlled chaos with how much we have going on for these kids and they love it!” Michele and Andrew started with 60 students and realized there was so much more potential for what they could offer their expanding group. Their dedication to the kids and their dreams is unbelievably present at all times and welcoming to anyone who walks through their doors. With this duo putting their all into the development of the school, they have doubled their enrolled students to more than 120 students and expect to continue growing. They have 12 instructors on staff that you have likely met at local concerts who understand the demand and means necessary to being successful in the music scene. The school also has ties to the Berklee College of Music, located in Boston. “Many of our sister schools across the nation have been founded by graduates of Berklee,” Said Andrew. “With deep ties to the college, we’re here to help our students work toward their goals of continuing their education in music by helping them prepare for the requirements of their applications. We have a recording studio on site and can help with their recordings and help our advanced students create demos.” Because the school has seen a large increase in students, they have also learned how to cater to the needs those picking up an instrument for the first time. They offer classes specifically for those who are undecided on what they would like to play and for those who are new to the concepts of music, such as pitch, rhythm, and musical teamwork. Students are offered the opportunity to play a number of instruments to find the one the suits their wants and personality. Students new to playing an instrument or practicing vocals will not be left out of the band experience. “It doesn’t matter what skill level you’re at, we have a place for you here. Seriously!” Michele chuckled. “People think they need to know how to play an instrument or musical piece like a pro to play in a band. We prove them wrong all the time!” The bands that the school puts together change every 4 months. This way they learn to adapt to new settings, new personalities, make new friendships and learn new music. School of Rock is all about bringing fun into the learning experience so that students drive their own progress as a musician. It’s a new approach to teaching music and one that creates unforgettable memories. “You don’t know how often parents tell us how much they wish something like our school was around when they were kids,” Andrew smiled. “It truly is unique.”

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Smithson Valley FFA Stock Show Season Submitted By Wayne Dietert, Ag. Science Teacher, SVHS mithson Valley FFA is busy gearing up for this year’s Stock Show Season. In January, the Smithson Valley FFA hosted its annual Chapter Show. This show is only available to current SV FFA members and although it was cold, we had a huge turnout of students and their animals. The Kerrville Show was held in late January and Ft. Worth started last week and continues all of this week in February. Just around the corner is the San Antonio Livestock show, which takes up most of the month of February. The Comal County Junior Livestock show takes place the ﬁrst

week in March with the sale on March 7th. The Houston Livestock Show also starts in March with many students attending during Spring Break. Finally, the Austin, or Star of Texas Livestock show ﬁnishes up the show season just in time to start judging team competitions. Livestock Judging, Meats Evaluation Judging, Horse Judging and Agriculture Sales are just a few of the teams that students can get involved in here at SVHS. As you can see SV FFA members will be quite busy during this month and on in to March. Good Luck to all of our SV FFA members at the shows.

Kinder Ranch Elementary Students were awarded certificates for their artwork in the month of January.

Submitted By Brady Russell t Kinder Ranch Elementary School creativity is celebrated! Principal Dr. Murray encourages teachers to engage students using their creative talents. This type of support has inspired teachers and students to ﬂourish. In January of this year, ten students at KRES were honored at the Comal ISD

district office. Students were awarded certificates for their artwork and they listened to a special guest speaker present an inspiring message on what it means to be an artist. Students’ artwork will be on display at the district office throughout the rest of the school year.

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SVHS Takes First NCA Finals

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Submitted By Irene Clancy he Smithson Valley High School Cheerleaders competed in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) High School National Championship in Dallas, TX, on January 23rd and 24th. On January 23rd they placed 1st in the Preliminary Competition. On day two they competed in the Finals against twelve other cheerleading teams from around the nation. The Ranger Cheerleaders placed 1st in the Finals, making them NCA National Champions for the Medium Intermediate Division. They also won a Specialty Award for Jumps. This National Title is an incredible feat, considering the SVHS Cheerleaders have not competed at the national level in several years. Congratulations to the SV Cheerleaders on all of the hard work and determination to achieve this incredible goal! “As champions they won the black letterman NCA Cheer Champ,” Irene Clancy, one of team’s moms, explained. “If you ask any cheerleader, winning this jacket is priceless and it’s the goal! What is more amazing is that this was SV’s cheer ﬁrst year to cheer for NCA instead of UCA and to win it was deﬁnitely a statement. SVHS got noticed by schools nationwide!” One of the squad’s coaches even took the time to write to the ladies via Facebook.

“Congratulations to the ladies from Smithson Valley,” Coach Christopher Hendon wrote. “We started an amazing journey months ago, with a goal of winning nationals and wow, the goal was accomplished in the ﬁrst year competing at NCA. Y’all accomplished something that teams spend years chasing and never get there. Y’all bought into what we talked about and really learned to ‘BELIEVE’. It was really awesome to see y’all grow this year and cannot wait to see what next year holds for this special group of young ladies. Y’all were amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of kids.” Pictured are: Front row: (L to R) Tatum LaField (sophomore), Colleen Clancy (sophomore), Kennedy Moore (junior), Noelle Shattuck (junior), and Lindsey Lopez (freshman) Second Row: (L to R) Jaceleigh Long (freshman), Annie Vollmer (freshman), Melynna Martinez (freshman), Alyssa Presley (freshman), Hallie Reeves (freshman), Jordan Mabie (freshman), and Tiffany Weber (junior) Back row: (L to R) Alyssa Baﬁdis (sophomore), Mackenzie Foley (freshman), Gabriella Pagliarulo (freshman), Coach Amber Mitchell, Jenna Weller (junior), Riley Rogers (freshman), Coach Rico Ruiz, Coach Chris Hendon, and Alli Robinson (junior).

SV Navy JROTC Female Cadets Outperform Their Peers Submitted By Vincent Quidachay he Smithson Valley Navy JROTC program has over 50 female cadets enrolled in the program. Many of the cadets are leading the battalion, speciﬁcally Viviane Coronado, who is the Battalion Commanding Ofﬁcer and Sarah Franklin, who is the Battalion Command Master Chief. Pictured are some of the female cadets at lunch, cadets performing at a drill meet at Dekaney High School in Houston and Seguin High School, as well as the Veteran’s Day Celebration at the Bulverde Spring Branch Library. The program instills citizenship principles and leadership principles that will help these ladies succeed in the military, civilian life or in college.

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Timberwood Park Leadership Day Submitted By Jason Gordon ven the most optimistic faculty member at Timberwood Park Elementary might have had a hard time believing the school’s “The Leader in Me” grant would one day spark visits from people halfway around the world. Based on Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” “The Leader in Me” initiative produces transformational results such as higher academic achievement, fewer discipline problems, and increased engagement among teachers and parents. “The Leader in Me” also equips students from Pre-Kindergarten through their college years with the self-conﬁdence and skills they need to thrive in the 21st-century economy. All of these skills were on full display

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Timberwood Park students Kailee Morgan (left) and Haley Foster guide a group of principals, teachers and faculty members around campus as part of a worldwide “The Leader in Me” symposium.

Timberwood Park students (l-r) Meagan Faubel, Bryanna Van Pelt and Cameron Marburger proudly show off the student-led campus newspaper “Tiger Times,” which they created with the lessons they learned because of “The Leader in Me” initiative.

Leader in Me” into as many schools as I can. The 7 Habits are so important. Timberwood Park is so impressive because the students are proactive in taking leadership roles.” Students were proud to guide visitors into their classrooms to show how they work on the “The Leader in Me” on a daily basis. Some of the examples students showed were: an interactive 7 Habits workbook in which the student lists examples of how they personally live each habit; identifying which of the 7 Habits the characters followed in various books that were assigned throughout the year; showing how they are organized by planning out each week on Monday mornings with their agenda calendar; and showing their goals for the month, where students track their own progress in a leadership binder, to see how close they are to reaching their objective. “We’ve seen such a paradigm shift since we started implementing the 7 Habits at our school,” said Sarah Ojeda, Timberwood Park ﬁrst-grade teacher. “These habits have been integrated into their home life and parents have told us that now everyone in the household are practicing the 7 Habits. These

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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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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 10 and Saturday, April 11 from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, April 12 from 11 am until 4 pm. Hardbacks and DVDs are priced at $1.00 and paperbacks at $.50. Sunday is the ever popular bag sale day where a bag can be purchased for $15.00 and stuffed to the brim with all the books that can fit, additional bags can be purchased for $10 each. Cash AND credit cards are accepted. Please, no checks. Admission is free.

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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

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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.

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kids have taken ownership of this program and they are excited to share what they’ve learned with others in the community. Timberwood Park parent Judy Marburger agrees wholeheartedly. “The leadership techniques help so much with goal setting, organizing thoughts, and making the right decisions,” Marburger

The party features live and silent auction packages, delicious buffets, signature themed drinks plus great music & dancing.

“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 said. “It does a wonderful job of developing young minds and giving them the tools and resources to succeed at a very high level.” Superintendent Andrew Kim had high praise for what he witnessed at the Timberwood Park leadership symposium. “The Leader in Me” grant has helped turn Timberwood Park Elementary into a model campus,” said Kim. “These students

UIW has invited individuals and corporate partners from San Antonio and South Texas to support its students by participating in this two-day event.

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 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.

are learning leadership skills that will help guide them the rest of their lives.” Fifth-grade student Austin Waltman said he’s seen a distinct change in the overall attitude of almost everyone on the Timberwood Park campus since “The Leader in Me” began. “A lot of kids are more mature and have self-conﬁdence in areas they might not

have before because they are practicing the 7 Habits,” said Waltman. “Personally, it’s helped me in all my daily routines. It helps me to remember to always do the most important things ﬁrst, and I think it will deﬁnitely help me as I get older and head to middle and high school.”

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