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Note From The Publisher Winter Celebration Is Right Around The Corner!
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ear Neighbors, November is a time that we can enjoy some cooler weather and look forward to the holidays. As Thanksgiving approaches, I am constantly reminded of how thankful I am for my family and friends that are in my life and the amazing community that I live in. I hope that everyone stays safe as they embark on their holiday travels this year to spend time with the ones they love. November 11th is Veterans Day. I am truly appreciative for all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serve our great country. Remember to use this day to thank and remember those who have and are still serving. November also will be very hectic for me because our San Antonio Spurs will have started their season. I love watching the Spurs on tv but there is a special feeling when I go with my friends and family to watch them at the AT&T center. With December approaching, I am also looking forward to our highly anticipated Winter Celebration. We have begun the hundreds of hours of preparation to make sure this year’s Winter Celebration will be the best ever. There are so many groups to contact and schedule. I have never been more excited than I am this year. We will be at a new location which is the Legacy Shopping Center, by Main Event. This will give us more room to offer more rides, booths and have the best parade ever. Over the years, Winter Celebration has become the largest Toys for Tots event in San Antonio. Officially beginning on November 1 and running through December 11, local
schools around town will be participating in the 2013 Toys for Tots Challenge. Welcome Home has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps to collect toys for those in need and we are excited to once again support this great cause. I would like to invite the community to come out to Winter Celebration, on December 14 at the Legacy Shopping Center. This event will include a scavenger hunt, AirLIFE Santa, vender booths and performances from local schools. To read more about Winter Celebration, turn to page 8. For the Scavenger Hunt rules and a performance schedule, turn to page 9. If you would like to take part in riding a shuttle to and from the event, turn to page 10. This event remains near and dear to my heart. Please join me in making a difference in children’s lives who need it the most and by bringing the joy of the holidays to this wonderful community. We will hopefully continue to get some beautiful fall weather as this season goes on. I wish the community a wonderful and safe November. Remember to always be thankful for what you have in your life! As always, please let the businesses in this newspaper know you saw them in Welcome Home so they can continue to support our children and our community.
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On The Cover By Amanda Burris he season is upon us where the air becomes crisp and many bring out their scarves and steamy drinks. There are baked goods in the oven and there is almost a tangible excitement that resonates with many as they anticipate the quickly approaching holidays. For the Dowling family, it is a time for thanks and faith as they count their many blessings from each year during Thanksgiving. During this season, like many PHOTO CREDIT: Chasity Furse families, the Dowling family John and Suzanne Dowling with their daughters Molly, an 8th grader continues a tradition that is at Hobby Middle School, and Ellie, a 2nd grader at Blattman Elementary School at St. Thomas Pumpkin Patch. unique to their family. A few years ago, Susan have forgotten, and some that were difficult Dowling bought a plain table runner and journeys. But, as we sit at our ‘table of each year they have written down and dated blessings,’ we are easily overwhelmed their blessings with a permanent fabric by God’s goodness and reminded to be marker. thankful for all things.” “So, the key is to think about the other During this time of year, many celebrate, blessings specific to the year and write those give thanks and come together in a variety down,” Dowling said. “Now, when we set of ways. This year, Welcome Home is our table for Thanksgiving dinner, we are thankful for the many lives we get to be part able to look at a bounty of events, each to of through submissions, articles and events, be thankful for, and we can recall many of and we look forward to continuing to share the wonderful blessings that occurred in our the good news of the community. lives; some big, some little, some we may
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ith the weather finally cooling down, it’s none too soon to revisit one of the great mysteries of life. No, not “why are we here?” or “what is our purpose in life?” or even “why is the comb over still in use today?” No, this mystery of life is the one where God made men 15 degrees warmer than women and then sat back to watch the show! The battle of the thermostat is a well-known skirmish of married couples the world over. Well, ok, where air conditioners are prevalent anyway. It’s always the same. In the summer, the air is so low penguin dads would feel perfectly comfortable sitting on their egg under my dining room table. In the winter the heat is so low I can see my breath. My husband yells, “Shut the refrigerator door!” at a teenager and I’m thinking, “Why bother?” This arctic habitat causes problems let me tell you. How am I supposed to look alluring in two layers of sweat pants? How can I sound confident when doling out chores with my teeth chattering? So what is a girl to do? One solution is to add a couple of inches of subcutaneous fat, but oh, NO, can’t do THAT. That would make me cold AND fat, like a side of bacon hanging in some pioneer shed –which goes perfectly with the double sweat pant layer, come to think of it. Another solution would be for our men to gut it up and be hot. But hot
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means sweaty and sweaty means, well, sweaty. The “married couples always sleep in the same bed” thingy also has its pitfalls. For one thing, he needs a GPS to find his way through the blankets to hug me goodnight. Forget using the bathroom at 2 am. I can’t lift the covers off. Instead, I wait until morning and wake up grumpy. And he does all the heavy lifting. I’m not exactly sure what God had in mind when he made us as opposite as fire and ice, but I think perhaps it has something to do with teaching us how to need, how to give, how to love and how to live. And that’s worth a few extra goose bumps, don’t you think? Debby Seguin (who sneaks off to change the thermostat between articles) can be reached at writewell62@yahoo. com.
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A Sweet Taste of Fall and Winter By Amanda Burris
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hen you think of the cooler months, frozen yogurt may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But at Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt they are preparing for the fall and winter seasons just like everyone else. This unique frozen yogurt shop offers 10 different flavors packed with live cultures and probiotics each month (not counting the blended flavors option) of real yogurt – nothing is made from a mix. So finding something to please everyone will never be an issue. If you’re a bit old fashioned and just want to stick to the classics or don’t want to get too adventurous with flavors, Sweet CeCe’s always has a tart, chocolate, vanilla, a non-dairy and two no sugar added flavors to pick from. Your filled cup or cone of delicious frozen yogurt doesn’t have to end there! When you venture into their signature silo of dry ingredients, they have everything from cereals to candies to cookies and more. Add some fruit or other fresh toppings at the cold bar and you are left with a masterpiece that not only looks, but also tastes amazing. With fall in full swing, there is one flavor everyone begins to crave: Pumpkin. Sweet CeCe’s offers a pumpkin flavored yogurt that, when matched with some golden grams cereal from the silo, tastes just like pumpkin pie. Your holiday pie cravings will be met as Sweet CeCe’s also uses this everpopular flavor to provide actual pies made from the frozen yogurt. Bring something tasteful and unique to your holiday family gathering with these delicious frozen yogurt pumpkin pies.
Remember the sweet taste of cherry cordials? Try combining the cherry amaretto yogurt with some hot fudge drizzled all over. The combination of these rich flavors puts your taste buds in bliss, and meets your cravings for the perfect fall snack. Each month, with new flavors offered, you can continue experimenting and trying new combinations. For those who may need help deciding what to try next, Sweet CeCe’s keeps a chalkboard close by with delectable recipes of yogurt and toppings. Of course, any of the friendly staff can help or give you a recommendation. This one of a kind yogurt shop will satisfy the whole family with its endless flavor and topping combinations. With their kid’s corner, inviting atmosphere, free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating options, you’ll want to keep coming back. “The most fun of my job is meeting with the people. This is one of the coolest communities,” owner and manager Shawn Johnson explained as she went on about how truly wonderful her customers were. Each month, Shawn and her staff find new and fun ways to bring even more joy to their amazing customers. Sweet CeCe’s gives back more than 13,000 certificates for free yogurt to local schools. When students make the A and B honor roll each grading period, they become eligible for a free cone or cup worth up to $5. Sweet CeCe’s is also teaming up with local high schools to do a “Sweet Battle of the Bands” which will include Johnson,
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By Rusty Belden, V.P. Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017
elden’s Automotive and Tires always strives not only to serve our customers with the best personal care but also to provide convenient locations throughout the San Antonio area. We were overjoyed when the Ferguson family contacted us recently about their retirement from the automotive industry. The Fergusons have owned and operated Alamo Garage, located at the corner of
NW Military Highway and Lockhill-Selma. Dedicated to maintaining quality car care and integrity, the Fergusons proudly served the community for 34 years. We continue to pray for the Ferguson family as they deal with the loss of Charles, and we know that all who knew him and frequented Alamo Garage will miss him greatly. We would like to thank Mrs. Ferguson for initiating our purchase of Alamo Garage;
Clark, Reagan and Churchill high schools. Come into the store this November and vote for your favorite school band. Money will be awarded to the winning school. As Sweet CeCe’s continues to be welcomed in to the community with open arms, they have decided to expand what they offer to the community. The store will now feature tasty smoothies and mouthwatering cupcakes for those who can’t resist popping in but are craving a little something different. Have a party or event? Have Sweet CeCe’s bring some sweet treats with their catering service. At Sweet Cece’s you will not only feel right at home, no matter the season, but you will look forward to the next time you can come back to indulge once more.
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it is important to us that we maintain our AAA certified shops as well as exceptional personalized service, and Alamo Garage has provided just that for their customers. We value Alamo Garage’s dedication to their community, church, charitable organizations and schools. It is because of our respect for the Ferguson’s outstanding reputation and sincerity that we will proudly keep the name Alamo Garage. As we grow with our fifth location, Belden’s will continue to serve San Antonio as a full automotive repair facility, caring for all vehicles, both foreign and domestic. Our ASE certified technicians will continue to repair engines, transmissions and all large and small vehicle maintenance needs. We are proud to offer a full line of tires as well as BG products, and we will carry on our standards of excellence by being a BBB
member, offering shuttle service when a customer needs to be dropped off or picked up, and always offering trustworthy care. As your dealer alternative, we look forward to seeing you at the new Belden’s Alamo Garage, or any of our five locations. Buckle up, drive safe, and remember: at Belden’s Automotive, we keep you rolling! Belden’s Automotive & Tires has four locations: 13811 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78232, phone number (210) 4940017; 29137 IH-10 W., Bourne, TX 78006, phone number (830) 981-9700; 8825 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240, phone number (210) 481-3330; 22000 Bulverde Rd., San Antonio, TX 78259, phone number (210) 690-1100. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www.beldensautomotive. com.
MacArthur Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Submitted By Kayla Martin ost high schools have traditions, and Douglas MacArthur High School is no different. However, their Pink Out game is considered a must see. From the selling of Pink Out shirts to decorating the school top to bottom, the school’s honor and respect for those who have survived and are fighting the horrible beast of breast cancer, no honor is great enough. The spirit week of the Pink Out game consists of dress up days to wear pink. Friday, being game day and the last day of the week, a pep rally was held in the courtyard of the school to get everyone excited for the night’s game. Walking in with their pink pom-poms and
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perfectly perched pink bows, the MacArthur Varsity Cheer Squad fired up the faculty and students. “Decorating the school in pink, and getting everyone excited to play and watch the game is what we live for,” Kaymen Fryer said. “We love our Brahma boys and being able to support them (the breast cancer survivors) and the team is the best feeling ever.” Friday October 11 the MacArthur Football team took on the Roosevelt Rough Riders. During halftime, the school honored all survivors and fighters with a standing ovation. Big plays during the game by senior wide receiver Ashten Glenn and senior running back Demetrius Brock helped lift the Brahmas to their first district and overall win of the season. With a final score of
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35-24 not only were the coaches and team overjoyed, but faculty, parents and students were as well. “Beating Roosevelt tonight was the greatest feeling,” Ashten Glenn said. “The boys and I work so hard and it makes playing so worth it when our hard work pays off.” There is so much love and pride that bellows from the walls at MacArthur. With each win the school unites and celebrates, and with each loss they uplift and prepare for the next challenge. They all believe in the Blue!
At right: MacArthur High School celebrates breast cancer awareness month at Pink Out game.
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The 2013 Winter Celebration – NEW LOCATION! By Amanda Burris
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s winter approaches, excitement settles into the hearts of both adults and children alike as the season for holidays, cheer and giving become more prevalent. This December, Welcome Home Community Newspaper and the new non-profit organization, Living Through Giving, will be helping the community celebrate the season by putting on the 10th Annual Winter Celebration on December 14 at the Legacy Shopping Center at 1803 East Sonterra Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter Celebration brings the community together for food, fun, fellowship, and most importantly, to gather toys to benefit children throughout San Antonio. Schools from across town will take part in a friendly competition starting in November to raise the most toys for Toys for Tots and the donations will continue to be open to the public at Winter Celebration. Toys for Tots is a nationwide organization headed by the United States Marine Corps that aims to change the lives of local children by keeping their spirits intact. Last year, Winter Celebration collected 85 percent of the toys for Toys for Tots, collecting over 7, 000 total toys for local children. This year, Winter Celebration has made it a goal to raise enough toys so that no child goes without one. Families from across the city are invited to join in on this celebration that embodies the entire spirit of the season, while also establishing a true sense of community. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a parade filled with high school bands, mascots and various other eye-catching spectacles. The community is invited to dress in holiday attire and bring decorated wagons to be part of the parade. Winter Celebration will feature AirLIFE Santa, the Marines, 30,000 pounds of snow, performances from local bands, spirit groups, choirs and much more. Businesses will also have booths set up where they will offer everything from delicious food and drinks to face painting, giveaways and other fun activities for individuals of all ages. This year, the annual Scavenger Hunt for Winter Celebration will take place at the actual event. The Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots as well as handing out the official Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to visit all of the vendors on the list and get their Scavenger Hunt card stamped at the vendor booths. Each stamp earns participants one general prize drawing ticket. Every 15 stamps will earn participants one grand prize drawing ticket. General prize drawings will be throughout the event and Grand Prize drawings will be held at 2:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to take part in this enjoyable opportunity. You may just end up as a lucky winner! This FREE admission event will not only be fun for the whole family, but will ignite some holiday spirit into the community and give back to those less fortunate. Come out to support those performing, be part of this great cause and represent your school while having a great time. For more information on Winter Celebration, Living Through Giving or the Welcome Home Community Newspaper, please visit www.welcomehomesa.com or call 210-348-8233.
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2013 Winter Celebration Performers Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Community is encouraged to join. Lineup will be at 9:30 a.m. at Reindeer Lane. Bring your decorated wagons or dress up in Holiday Attire and have some fun!
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Texas A&M Jaguar Tuscany Heights “Tusky” Mascot Aue Gator: Aue Elementary Vineyard Ranch Elem. Mascot
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Johnson High School Dance Team Reagan High School Dance Team Heather Stolle School of Dance Jumping Dragons Woodlawn Theater Cynergy Dance San Antonio Youth Ballet: Ballet SA Kathy Marfin’s Performing Group San Antonio Dance Academy Leading Edge Dance Company
Hardy Oak Elementary Las Lomas Elementary Honors Canyon Ridge Elementary Encino Park Elementary Indian Spring Elementary Stone Oak Bobcats Arlon Seay Timberwood Park Elementary Tuscany Heights Wilderness Oak Elementary
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How it Works: Starting at 10 a.m. on December 14, 2013, the Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots and handing out the Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to visit all the vendors on the list and get your Scavenger Hunt card stamped. For every stamp you receive, you will get one “General Prize” drawing ticket. For every 15 stamps you receive, you will get one “Grand Prize” drawing ticket. From 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., a Winter Celebration volunteer at the Scavenger Hunt check-in booth will count your stamps and give you your prize drawing tickets. Grand Prize Drawings will begin at 2:45 p.m. You must be present to win.
Read Here For New Scavenger Hunt Rules: • You must bring a new unwrapped toy to the Winter Celebration in order to be eligible to enter the general and grand prize drawings at the event. • The card must include your name, address and phone number. • Children must be accompanied by an adult during Scavenger Hunt. • One entry per person. • When you turn in your card at the Stone Oak Winter Celebration on December 14, you will receive a raffle ticket for each sponsor visited. For example, if you visit 12 stores, you will receive 12 tickets to be entered into the General Prize Drawing (prizes range from gift certificates from local restaurants, salon and spas, gift baskets and more). • As an extra bonus, for every 15 businesses that you visit, you will receive one Grand Prize raffle ticket to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. • All cards must be turned in by 12:30 p.m. the day of the Winter Celebration to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing. • You must be present to win for the drawings. • The Grand Prize drawings will take place on December 14, at 2:45 p.m., at the DJ booth.
• Volunteers are still needed, loved and appreciated. Call (210) 348-8233 to donate your time to a worthy cause.
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FREE Shuttles to Stone Oak Winter Celebration from Community Bible Church Special To Welcome Home he holiday season is upon us and Winter Celebration is just around the corner! Welcome Home Community Newspaper and the non-profit Living Through Giving are sponsoring the holiday event on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. In anticipation of the large amount of local families and children, Welcome Home is proud to once again offer FREE shuttle service to and from Winter Celebration located at the Legacy Shopping Center. This year, The Lion and Rose British Restaurant & Pub, Independence Hill Retirement Community, Via and The Haven and The Laurel have all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. This year, we will have the shuttle service pick-up located at Community Bible Church at 2477 North Loop 1604 E. Shuttles will begin transportation the public at 9:30 a.m. and will run continuously until 3:30 p.m. Cars should enter through the Sonterra entrance. All cars must be clear of the parking lot by 4 p.m. Welcome Home would like to thank all of our shuttle service providers for assisting in transportation and ensuring that everyone in the community can attend the celebration. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding Winter Celebration, please call 210-348-8233. Welcome Home looks forward to celebrating the holiday season with the entire community!
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aybe you are excitedly jumping up and down next to your friends as you witness a score by your favorite sports team. Maybe you’re a parent and you are watching your young child blow out the candles on their themed cake as their friends smile longingly. Or maybe you are reading a book to your grandchildren as they excitedly point out the pictures they love the most. No matter who you are or what your situation is, vision is one of the key factors to living out life to its fullest. At San Antonio (SA) Eye Center, they understand the importance maintaining healthy eyes and keeping your vision at its best. As Alamo City’s oldest and largest ophthalmology practice, SA Eye Center has worked hard to become one of the leading eye care facilities by meeting all of their patients needs, staying up to date with the proper technology and by remaining exceptionally well trained. With a personal approach and state-of-the-art eye care, SA Eye Center is the best fit for those of all ages.
The Importance Of An Eye Exam
Your eyesight is essential in meeting the needs of your everyday life. Individuals should get their eyes checked annually and remain aware of any changes to their vision or eyes. Albert Castillo, SA Eye Center Administrator, explained that while many wait until last minute to get their eyes checked, this could be potentially harmful to the health of your eye. “Patients will have other health problems and they don’t go to the eye doctor because they don’t feel it is affecting their vision,” said Castillo. “Then, when their health issues do finally affect their vision, often times it is too late to reverse the damage.” With Medicare plans and the Affordable Care Act, many insurance agencies are now requiring patients over the age of 65 to get screened for glaucoma every two years and diabetes each year. By going to the eye doctor consistently, before you have eye problems or prominent changes, issues can be addressed before there is loss of vision.
The Best Team For Your Family When getting the top care for your eyes, it is essential to know that you are being taken care of by the best. At SA Eye Center, they have a staff of nine ophthalmologists and two
optometrists who have an integrated approach to healthy sight and will give personal, one-on-one attention to each patient. SA Eye Center has four main locations (Downtown, Southside, Northside and Ingram), and the staff of doctors will rotate to each of these main locations and spend one day in surgery. Through this method, each location gets access to all of the skilled physicians that SA Eye Center has to offer.
Meet The Doctors Dudley H. Harris, M.D. Dr. Harris, who helped with the development of SA Eye Center, found his passion for ophthalmology when he was a medical student in Dallas. During a rotation, he got to experience the true beauty of the human body by looking through a microscope that was examining a patient’s eye. His years of schooling, practice in the field and accomplishments has made him an exceptional member of the SA Eye Center family. Jason Ming Zhao, M.D. In Dr. Ming Zhao’s youth, he found himself needing to understand medical issues to help others. Many years later, in medical school, Dr. Ming Zhao found that with his talents of using his hands to paint and make small toys with precision, he could be a great surgeon. Due to eyes being such small areas, he found pleasure in knowing his experience with such control could be used to help others in a field he loved. In October 2001, Dr. Ming Zhao joined the San Antonio Eye Center practice and is currently an owner. Sora Hahn-Navas, M.D. Dr. Hahn Nava always knew she would go into the medical field. After completing college, medical school and ophthalmology training in Colombia, she pursued her passion for eye care. She enjoys her ability to work in such a visual field where she could see and understand a problem and practice such a precise care and surgeries. Dr. Hahn Nava joined the SA Eye Center staff in October 2009. Sanford Roberts, M.D. In the Air Force Academy, Dr. Roberts got to know the ophthalmologist when his vision started to blur, which was a career changing experience. After furthering his education in the medical field, he found that he loved the intricacy of being able to use his hands in surgeries. In May of 2010 he joined the SA Eye Center staff and in October 2011 he became an owner. David Abrams, M.D. Dr. Abrams was destined to go into the medical field. Always good with math and science, he first tried for an engineering route in life. Due to his college offering a pre-medical option and his enjoyment with working in an emergency room, Dr. Abrams found his true calling in the ophthalmology field. In January of 2006, he was welcomed into the SA Eye Center group and became an owner in October of 2009. Georgia Stephenson, M.D. As a graduate from Texas A&M University with a degree in Horticulture, it was no question that Dr. Stephenson made some life changing decisions. Growing up going on medical
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missions with her father, she decided she wanted to pursue medical school so that she could have a skill that could transfer to any culture. With her skill set and interests, she found her passion in ophthalmology. In June of 2010 she joined SA Eye Center. Calvin Christopher Brown, M.D. Dr. Brown has proven to not only be passionate about his work but remains active in vitreoretinal research. He has won the Rabb-Venable excellence in research award in 2010 and hold the honor of being a Roman-Barnes Society of Ophthalmology scholar. Dr. Brown recently joined the team in August 2013. John Nicolau, M.D. Dr. Nicolau found that medicine came natural to him with his love of math and science. By chance, in one of his medical rotations in school, he was taken by surprise at how much ophthalmology interested him. He was further drawn to the profession when he witnessed others perform eye care. In august of 2010, Dr. Nicolau joined the SA Eye Center family.
Why SA Eye Center Is For You
When visiting SA Eye Center, you can feel confident in knowing that you are getting the most comprehensive services available. SA Eye Center offers complete eye care for patients that range from routine eye exams to major surgeries. Each location is dressed with the necessary technology needed to aid in maintaining proper eye health so that patients wont have to be sent to different locations. Their focus on complete care is what truly sets them apart, Albert Castillo explained. “That’s the difference, we can take care of the entire family from children to grandparents. Our comprehensive group of Optometrists and Ophthalmologist meet the needs of all patients.” SA Eye Center is on every insurance plan in town and will provide a welcoming experience that keeps you coming back. From your everyday medical visits to your medical problems, SA Eye Center and their qualified team can be right for you.
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What Are Healthy Foods? By Arnold Gracia hat are healthy foods and how are they considered healthy? Is there a perfect diet? Is it one where you find multiple people experiencing large amounts of weight loss and lowered body fat? Let’s say that you come across this new diet and you immediately think, “Hey, this will work for me.” After a few weeks of going through the diet and countless workouts, you realize that you’ve only accumulated a total loss of four pounds and start to think “why is this working for other people and not me?” In the past few years I’ve come to the realization that there’s only one perfect diet. That perfect diet is your own. Let me
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explain, you see your body needs what we call essential nutrients. These are, in this order, water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are what our bodies need adequate amounts of each day. Water, carbohydrates and fats are the main ones. Everyone is their own person and they need a different diet than others. Where some might need more carbohydrates, some might need more protein. Others need less sugar and others might need more. This is why some diets work really well for some people and not as well for others. I had a nutrition class this previous semester and my professor put a question on the screen that read, “What is the healthier
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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 “I feel sort of high and my breasts are so swollen.” patient explained that she felt dizzy, tired and sort of fuzzy. She had been to another physician who had seen her for about 20 minutes and written three months of hormone prescriptions. Now alarmed at feeling strange, she came to ask my opinion of her prescriptions in a free, 15-minute consultation. She showed me capsules of compounded estradiol, progesterone and thyroid.
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“Compounded? What is that?” A compounded prescription means that a pharmacist must mix it precisely from the basic ingredients as written by the physician. A compounding pharmacy is regulated and must meet standards of purity just as strict as conventional pharmacy. Conventional pharmacies basically count out pills and label bottles. “So, why do I feel so terrible?” I explained that estradiol is best taken transdermally, or through the skin as a patch or gel from a conventional pharmacy, or a cream from a compounding pharmacy. Both progesterone and estradiol must be
food for you, a Krispy Cream donut or a stem of broccoli?” Immediately my kneejerk reaction was, of course, the stem of broccoli. Everyone in the class agreed with the broccoli being healthier. Well it turns out we were wrong. My professor works with athletes at my university and is a very brilliant man and explained it all thoroughly. The donut would contain water, carbohydrates, fats and very little vitamins and minerals. One stem of broccoli contains a majority of vitamins and minerals with very little carbohydrates and no fat. Going back to the essential nutrients in the order by which we need them, you will find that the donut contains more essential nutrients than the stem of broccoli. In other words,
wouldn’t the donut be considered a healthier food than broccoli? It depends! If your goal is to lose body fat, then the stem of broccoli would be the “healthier” food for you. An athlete, in general, would need a more carbohydrate-based diet so the donut would be “healthier” for them. Healthy foods are determined, in my opinion, by the essential nutrients your own body needs. HealthLink is a health and fitness center owned by the Baptist Health System. HealthLink is located at 288 Bitters Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216. For more information, call (210) 297-9900 or visit www.healthlinksa.com.
prescribed based on blood levels and then rechecked until a desired blood level is achieved. “And, what exactly is my desired blood level?” I showed her a chart of the estradiol and progesterone cycles in a young menstruating woman and explained that the desired blood levels matched those measured in the first week of the cycle. I explained to her that other hormones and other substances such as sodium, glucose and potassium for example, all have ranges of normal. Too much or too little is bad. So, to give a prescription of a hormone with no idea of the desired range, and no plan to evaluate that prescription, does not make sense. I further explained that more research was needed in this area. I told her that both synthetic and bio-identical hormones might be associated with an increased risk of cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries
and blood clots. Some research seems to indicate that the culprit in the big Women’s Health Initiative Study was progestin, which is not progesterone. I told her that hormone restoration is a life style choice and there are risks. We know that age-related loss of hormones may lead to bone loss, collagen loss from the skin and shrinkage or atrophy of the vagina. We know that people who have never taken hormones may get cancer also. Blood levels really can guide therapy. It should not be done any other way, in my opinion. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified Physician. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
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Groomer’s Seafood Stands Against Breast Cancer
Photos By Rashell Groomer The crew from Groomers Seafood with Event Organizer, Lilly Ramos. “Overall, those of us representing Barbells for Boobs By Amanda Burris s many know, October was Breast Cancer Awareness were met with kindness, openness and generosity,” Ramos Month. This disease, that one in eight women are said. “On behalf of Mammograms in Action and Barbells diagnosed with in their lifetime, has made an impact for Boobs, Carrie Kauffman, Eric Tan and I are all very thankful for Groomer’s Seafood customers’ kindness and on dozens of families around the world. “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time of the year generosity, and Groomer’s Seafood for allowing us to set up that we can remind people that too many women are still shop, allowing their employees to help us and donating to suffering and dying of breast cancer,” explained Blake Barbells and Boobs.” The whole event was fun for all, as the Groomer’s Groomer of Groomer’s Seafood. “These women are our mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers. People need Seafood employees even sported pink T-shirts, the color to know that breast cancer, if detected early on, is totally for breast cancer awareness, as they enjoyed a rewarding experience. treatable and doesn’t have to be a death sentence.” “It means a lot to all of us here at Groomer’s Seafood On Saturday, October 12, Groomer’s Seafood hosted an event with local volunteers from Barbells for Boobs to to be able to give back to the community even in this small spread awareness for breast cancer and raise money for the way and to know that what we did may make a positive difference in someone’s life,” Blake Groomer said. cause. To learn more about Barbells for Boobs, visit Barbells for Boobs is a non-profit organization that provides funding to breast centers globally through their barbellsforboobs.org. To find out more about Groomer’s Mammograms in Action Grant Program as a resource for Seafood, visit www.groomerseafood.com or call 210-377- Lilly Ramos, Russell Groomer and Blake Groomer thousands of people who do not qualify for government 0951. funding or other charitable resources to detect breast cancer. “Barbells for Boobs really brings a great concept to the fight against breast cancer by focusing on early detection,” Groomer explained. “While we don’t have the cure to this cancer yet, we do have the ability to save lives by finding it early on.” Breast cancer survivor, Lilly Ramos was a local representative for Barbells for Boobs at the Groomer’s Seafood event. Through her passion for the breast cancer cause and her close connection with Groomer’s Seafood, it was clear that they could support one another. “When I first came across Groomer’s Seafood I was excited to know that I could finally get a variety of FRESH seafood! I came to know the employees and owners and can honestly say that they are all as important as my family. I love them all,” Ramos explained. “Groomer’s had been my ‘community’ for the past few years. Therefore, I thought it would be the perfect place to talk to people and spread the word about Barbells for Boobs because Groomer’s is everyone’s community.” During the event at Groomer’s Seafood, a percentage of every purchase made that day was given towards Barbells for Boobs. Customers also had the opportunity to make donations and were informed on various fundraising events taking place in October. The event that Ramos was promoting took place on Saturday, October 19. Because Barbells for Boobs is CrossFit affiliated, the event included a series of short heats for the main event. Family and friends came out to support the participants while also enjoying everything the vendors had to offer as well as a silent auction. “The goal of the fundraising event is to raise awareness about early detection of breast cancer, proactive healthcare and the Mammograms in Action grant program,” Ramos said. “The event is meant to bring the community together. There is one cruel thing that brings us together there that day; however, the friendships and community we build far exceed the negativity of cancer.” The support at Groomer’s Seafood for Barbells for Boobs and the event for the following weekend was fantastic. L to r: Michael Groomer, Blake Groomer, Gilbert Groomer (Family Patriarch) and Russell Groomer. Not pictured Richard Groomer and Susie
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Thousand Oaks Elementary Completes Fun Run Submitted By Jenness Davidson housand Oaks Elementary recently completed the school’s second annual Apex Fun Run. The event kicked off September 24 with a pep rally where students learned about the interactive program which promotes leadership and fitness in the classroom. Students were challenged to get pledges for the laps they ran on October 3. During the 2 weeks, students were “launched into space” with Max Power and learned what it takes to be a truly powerful leader with lessons on positive attitude, putting others first, working together, exercise, and responsibility. One fifth grade student said, “I like the APEX lessons. Especially the lesson they taught about putting others first. It is a good reminder to students. I also liked the run. They played good music that motivated us
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Students run laps in the Apex Fun Run for the pledges they received.
to want to run more.” The event culminated as Principal Jenae Mai and Assistant Principal Holly Salazar lived up to their promise to “kiss a pig” if the students reached their goal.
Students stayed hydrated after working hard and The Thousand Oaks administration lives up to their participating in the fitness program. promise of kissing a pig.
“The Fun Run is an amazing event because it promotes exercise while practicing character traits such as respect for others and self-responsibility,” school Principal Jenae Mai said. “Students are
enthusiastic to practice these life skills. The APEX staff are motivated, dedicated, and concerned about student benefit.”
certificates for dinner at various restaurants including Boudro’s, Jewelry Giveaways including Stella and Dot, Wine from HEB, hotel stays from great places like the Westin La Cantera and many, many more! “We have so much fun bringing great food, wine and new interesting places to our viewers. It will be the perfect time to catch up with friends and get your Holiday shopping in before the rush!” said Patton. As with all of Tanji’s Girls Night Outs, there will also be fabulous shopping including Stella and Dot, K Hampton Designs, Bolingo
Bags, Votre Vu skincare, Contourlase Body Institute and many more. Girls Night Out guests will sample scrumptious tastings from Drew’s American Grill and enjoy amazing holiday shopping while mingling with great company. This next Girls Night Out will have a portion of its proceeds benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank. Tickets are available for Pre-Sale only for $30 at Goodtaste.tv. Get your tickets now and join Tanji and friends for a fun Girls Night Out!
Holiday Girls Night Out Special To Welcome Home amiliar to San Antonio, Tanji Patton is an Emmy award-winning journalist pursuing her passion for wine and food. Her fun, engaging and informative website, www.GoodTaste.tv features chefs, wines and food pairings from around the world. GoodTaste with Tanji teamed up with Wendy Welsh and Outside the Box Productions several years ago to produce Girls’ Night Out which is an event held every other month to bring together Tanji’s closest friends and viewers to feature local vendors,
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food and wine, as well as raise money for a good cause. Tanji will be hosting her Special Holiday Girls Night Out on Thursday November 14 at Franklin Park at Sonterra, located at 18323 Sonterra Pl. San Antonio, TX 78258 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. As part of GoodTaste, guests will experience new holiday wines courtesy of Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, beer tastings courtesy of Ben E Keith, tastings from Little Black Dress Vodka and amazing holiday gifts! Giveaways usually include gift
An Art Project For A Cure Special To Welcome Home uring the middle of the night Cindy Matteson, a local breast cancer survivor and awareness advocate, came up with a unique idea. Matteson decided to make custom belt buckles out of recycled material and sell them for affordable prices donating the proceeds to a cause. In the past Welcome Home has written stories about Matteson and her team of Pink Ninjas, San Antonio’s top fundraising team for the Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure in 2012 and 2013 – but this time her idea was something new and completely different. And so it began. Finding buckles was a bit of a challenge for Matteson since she had never done anything like this before; but
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by doing a little homework on where to get blank buckles and everything else she would need, it all started coming together. She called friends to ask for their broken costume jewelry, and then purchased a few beads along with the chemicals for gluing and the final coating process. One of Matteson’s teammates, Jennie, donated her time to help but overall each buckle was designed, crafted, signed and dated by Cindy. The more Matteson crafted the buckles, the more she realized the possibilities of the items. Price ranges for the buckles are now $25-$40. Matteson has many other projects in the works besides the belt buckles that keep her very busy in the continued fight to help raise money to end breast cancer. Matteson
Unique belt buckles were created out of recycled One of the belt buckle designs Cindy Matteson came up material for a cause. with to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness.
is approaching her 8th year as a breast cancer survivor and has vowed not to stop until a cure is found. Since 2006, Matteson and her team of Ninjas have raised $95,000 in the fight
against the disease. Their goal is to exceed over $100,000 since Matteson started her Pink Ninjas team. To follow the team of Pink Ninjas visit www.facebook.com/cindyspinkninjas.
Yad B’Yad Intergenerational Program Submitted By Risa Weinberger eintz Preschool of Congregation Agudas Achim has had two wonderful Yad B’Yad (Hand-inHand) Intergenerational programs to help celebrate the fall Jewish holidays. In late September, grandparents and special senior friends enjoyed working with the preschool children to create “HandIn-Hand” sukkah decorations for the large courtyard sukkah booth. Both the children and the seniors decorated foam hands which were put together on ribbons to hang from the thatched ceiling of the booth. While sitting in the sukkah, children
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and seniors alike enjoyed eating fruit for a snack, colored beautiful pictures, and had the chance to shake the lulav (branches from a palm tree, willow tree and myrtle tree all tied together) and etrog (special citrus fruit that grows in Israel). The lulav and etrog are placed together and are shaken in all directions – north, south, east, west as well as up and down to attest that God is everywhere and created all living things. “It’s always so wonderful to have this special time with my grandson,” one of the seniors in attendance said. “I love working together with the children. They are always so cute and fun to watch while they work.”
Shane and Great Aunt Eleanor work together to create Red Bird Class and their special seniors enjoy the animals in the petting zoo. a Yad B’Yad (hand-in-hand) sukkah decoration.
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Professionals Meet Need In Community Special To Welcome Home group of state certified special education teachers, general education teachers, speech therapists, school counselors, registered nurses, special education instructional assistants and parents have not just identified a need in our community, but also came up with a solution to meet this need. This outstanding group of educators, healthcare providers, and parents serve as volunteers for Special Reach Inc. – a nonprofit organization that serves children with special needs. Motivated by the fact that children with
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special needs have to work doubly hard to achieve many things that we all take for granted, this elite group of professionals work tirelessly, donating their time and expertise to ensure that all children with special needs in San Antonio have fun all year round. To this end, they organize monthly “Party Nights” and summer programs where parents can drop off their child. Special Reach Inc. fosters independence in each child by building social skills, improving physical fitness and developing healthy outlets for stress reduction through structured fun activities. Simultaneously,
NSARTA Hosts November Meeting Submitted By Michele Bibb he North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association would like to invite all retired educators to their November meeting on Wednesday, November 20. The meeting will take place at the San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro. The meeting will begin with a short “Meet and Greet” at 9:45 a.m., followed by the general meeting starting roughly at 10:15. NSARTA meets the third Wednesday of each month and loves welcoming both guests and members. The guest speaker this month will be Devin Schei from the Wounded Warrior Project of San Antonio. November is the month all Americans celebrate Veteran’s
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Special Reach Inc. also provides the families of children with special needs the comfort of knowing that they are entrusting their child to the same experts that care for them during the school day. Special Reach Inc. organizes monthly “Party Nights” where children with special needs and their siblings come to have fun and experience unconditional love. Additionally, these exceptional professionals provide summer programs where children are exposed to a wide variety of experiences. Experts from various works of life are invited to entertain the children and expose them to new experiences, such as professional athletes, local celebrities, and other professionals such as chefs,
fire fighters, police officers, health care providers, animal care, etc. Crown of Life Lutheran Church on Stone Oak Parkway has played a significant role in making sure that Special Reach Inc. can provide this service to our community by providing the large space in which these children are entertained. You can join this group of selfless individuals in enriching the lives of children with special needs by making a taxdeductible donation to Special Reach Inc. For more information on Special Reach programs and details on how you can contribute, go to www.specialreach.com or send an email to special.reach@gmail.com or call 210-784-7478.
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SOBA Breakfast Mixer In past years Winter Celebration Scavenger Hunt has been held during the month of November leading up to Winter Celebration in December. This year we are challenging you! Scavenger Hunt will be held at Winter Celebration at the Legacy Shopping Center. How it Works—Starting at 10 a.m. on December 14, 2013, the Welcome Home checkin booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots and handing out the Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to visit all the vendors on the list and get your Scavenger Hunt card stamped. For every stamp you receive, you will get one "General Prize" drawing ticket. For every 15 stamps you receive, you will get one "Grand Prize" drawing ticket.
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Location: The Egg & I 700 E Sonterra Blvd, 78258
Come out to Winter Celebration, play Scavenger Hunt, build a snowman and Win prizes!
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Stone Oak Business Association
Presenting Sponsors:
To RSVP: 210-348-8233 E-mail: soba@satx.rr.com www.stoneoakbusiness.com
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