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ear Neighbors, As the weather starts to cool and the leaves turn in for the season, we turn our attention to the holidays that bring our community together. Hopefully no one had any issues with setting their clocks back, which we all know is the real marking of the holiday season! With that in mind, I am excited to announce that the Holiday Toy Drive officially kicked off on November 1st! The season of giving is upon us and we have a fantastic line of local schools and business working with Welcome Home Newspaper and Living Through Giving. By collecting toys for the kids in need within San Anotnio, local schools will be competing all this month for a trophy and the chance to win $500.00, courtesy of RBFCU, donated to their school organization. May the school that collects the most toys win! Visit livingthroughgivingsa.org for updated information about vendors, toys drop off locations and more. Just click on the Winter Celebration icon. Our Annual Event, Winter Celebration, will also be collecting toys to hand out at the end of the year. Winter Celebration has become one of the largest events in San Antonio! This year, we anticipate Winter Celebration Featuring AirLIFE Santa will be better than ever. We hope you can join us for the fun! You can read all about our FREE Shuttle Service on page 7! Leave your car at Reagan High School or Cornerstone Church and take one of the shuttles to North Central Baptist Hospital. You can find out all the details on page 9 and read up on our $1000 giveaway!
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Santa will once again be making his grand entrance via AirLife helicopter. Your donation of a new, unwrapped toy will also grant you or your child the opportunity to receive a FREE photo with Santa, a FREE Sled Ride, and a general prize drawing ticket. There will be lots of REAL snow for the kids to enjoy as well as games, rides, food and entertainment. Stay tuned for our December issue, which will include all the details of scheduled events. Mark your calendar: Winter Celebration Featuring AirLife Santa will be December 5, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Central Baptist Hospital. But enough talk about the December holiday, let’s remember that November is also a time of thanks for what we have and who we have. Welcome Home would like to thank each one of our readers, advertisers, and schools for their participation in making our paper mean something to this community. From our family to yours, be safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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By Stefanie Young 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 many friends and families, November marks a time for traditions and thanks (and maybe some football). It’s a time to reflect on the year that has passed and the choices that have brought the present union (or reunion) of the people around you. We hope that you will raise your glasses high this
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year and be thankful for all the unexpected you made it through, whether good or bad, and all the unexpected to come. This year, Welcome Home will be toasting to the many lives we get to be part of through submissions, articles and events. We look forward to continuing to share the good news of the community and shining a spotlight on the local students, teachers and schools who put their best efforts forward. We hope you will have a safe and fun filled holiday and hope to hear from you in December and from us here at Welcome Home, Happy Thanksgiving!
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hanksgiving is just around the corner and I have to admit, sometimes being thankful isn’t all that easy. After all, life can be difficult, things don’t always go my way, but I have learned that thankfulness is a matter of perspective. For instance, I am thankful for my children. Even though my 4 year old chooses to pour sand down that “really cool pipe” (designed for phone wire) and I get to spend my Saturday helping him dig up said pipe so we can cut it, empty it, splice it and rebury it, I’m still thankful. And even though my daughter “promises” to turn the dryer on, the next morning I know I’m out of luck unless it happens to be “Wear Wet Clothes To School Day,” I’m still thankful. And even though my son is told he must share 5 chips with his little brother and promptly crushes one chip into 5 pieces, thereby, reaching his “sharing quota” but certainly missing the point, I’m still thankful. Because one of my best friends can’t have any children… I’m thankful for my husband. Even though, when I am in the shower, he feels the need to let me know that “½ a peach has gone bad in the fridge” and “that’s at least 13 cents down the drain” and “do you know how long I have to work for that 13 cents?” And knowing he’s not a “rhetorical question” kind of guy, I begin analyzing the figures while pumicing my heels, but before I can even answer, “37 seconds?” he’s already gone, I’m still thankful. Because of that young woman on the news, 2 children, newly widowed...
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I’m thankful for my home. Even though it’s so small that Barbie and Ken opted for the “Dreamhouse” instead, and even though I can vacuum it from one outlet, don’t have a dishwasher (unless you count me) and can actually: fix dinner, help with homework, do laundry, answer the phone and start the shower without getting out of my chair, I’m still thankful. Because of that homeless guy I saw near the bowling alley… So remember this Thanksgiving when your great aunt talks about her toe fungus and your niece is sporting a nose ring (to complement the purple hair?) and that strange odor is not coming from refuse but from the general direction of Uncle Joe, be thankful. It truly is a matter of perspective. Debby Seguin can be reached at writewell62@yahoo.com.
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FREE Shuttles To Winter Celebration Special By Welcome Home he holiday season is nearing, and Winter Celebration is right around the corner! Welcome Home Community Newspaper, North Central Baptist Hospital and the nonprofit Living Through Giving are sponsoring the annual holiday event, Winter Celebration, on Saturday December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In anticipation of the large number of families and children, Welcome Home is proud to once again offer a FREE shuttle service to and from Winter Celebration located at North Central Baptist Hospital. This year, The Independence Hill Retirement Community, Coronado at Stone Oak, and The Haven and The Laurel have all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. Shuttle service pick-up this year will be located at Ronald Reagan High School (19000 Ronald Reagan Drive) and Cornerstone Church (18755 Stone Oak Parkway). Shuttles will begin transporting 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 lots by 4 p.m. Winter Celebration featuring AirLIFE Santa is a wonderful family event for all ages. The celebration begins with an opening parade showcasing performances from school choirs and area high school marching bands. The event itself includes photos with Santa, raffles for prizes, vendors as well as other activities to create endless fun for families and volunteers. Santa’s arrival by helicopter always brings excitement from the crowd, and of course, the celebration would not be complete without 60,000 lbs. of snow for snowball fights and snow angels! Over the past thirteen years, Winter Celebration has become the largest Christmas toy drive in Stone Oak, San Antonio. Welcome Home would like to thank all 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, call (210) 348-8233. Welcome Home looks forward to celebrating the holiday season with the entire community!
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Menopause Equals Hormone Decline NOT Mental Illness!!!
By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 ecently I received an official looking letter from Medicare. Unfortunately, I tore it into pieces after reading it. I wish I had framed it for all to see. It stated that estradiol - inexpensive, natural, found in every young woman’s body - was now deemed dangerous! The letter said they had received notice from several prescription companies that I was prescribing dangerous estradiol for women over 65. Instead, their recommendations for treatment of symptomatic menopause is - you won’t
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Good For You Coffee And Tasty Cakes By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv one are the days when just any cup of coffee will do. Starbucks upped the ante for coffee drinkers, and now many local baristas have raised the bar even higher. I’ve become as picky about my coffee as I am about my wine. While setting up for a recent television segment for WOAI’s Living Show, I got into a
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The Fish Thanksgiving By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 know what you’re thinking. “What does fish have to do with Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is all about Turkey!” Well, maybe to some, but believe it or not Thanksgiving is one of our heaviest times of the year. Why is that? Just look at the first Thanksgiving, or perhaps I should say, the “Fish Thanksgiving!” At the First Thanksgiving, turkey was actually not the main attraction. Being in a coastal area, seafood was in fact one of the main stars of the Thanksgiving show. Lobster, mussels, clams, oysters, and eels
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vaginal shrinkage and dryness, the loss of collagen from the skin all over the body, the memory decline, crumbling bones, mood swings, insomnia, tooth loss, and even an increase of macular degeneration. How can antidepressants address any of these terrible problems? However please note, not every woman experiences all or even some, of these degenerative effects. Depression is a terrible illness and thank goodness, skilled physicians who specialize in disorders of the mind, psychiatrists, have medications that may alleviate suffering of this type. Depression = treatable mental illness, Menopause = treatable hormone
decline. I prescribe the dose of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone very precisely, based on the woman’s life style, blood levels, and chief complaints. I base this treatment as summation of many lectures and my own research, drawing blood on hundreds of patients and monitoring their responses. Hormone replacement is not right for everyone, and neither is an antidepressant. I treat hormone decline and I will discuss your options. Not everyone requires hormone replacement. Menopausal symptomatic sufferers-see me for help.
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staple. This is a dish consisting of fish, sausage, rice, and many spices and is one of my personal favorites. It’s simple, it’s easy and while there are many great Seafood Thanksgiving recipes to share (oyster stuffing anyone?), I’ve decided to give you this spicy little number of a recipe called Gulf Shrimp Jambalaya using our boat run shrimp. Ingredients: 2 lbs of Boat run Gulf Shrimp, 1lb of Andouille sausages, cut into circles, 1 white onion, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces 2 green peppers cut into 1/4 pieces, 3 stalks of celery cut into 1/4 pieces, 3 cloves of chopped garlic, 1 dash of crushed red pepper, 1 tsp Cayenne pepper, 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, 2 fresh bay leaves, 1 fresh bundle of thyme, 5 chopped scallions, and 2 cups of long grain rice. Directions: 1. Shell the shrimp and put the shells in water to boil for 20 min to create a stock
2. Lubricate a large pot with olive oil and add the sausage pieces and cook for 5 minutes 3. Add in the peppers, celery, and onions and season with salt and the crushed red pepper 4. Cook this mixture for about 8 minutes or until it softens. Then add in the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, and then add in the tomatoes and cayenne pepper 5. Stir in the rice and add 4 cups of the shrimp stock with along with the bay leaves and thyme and cook for 25 minutes. 6. Add in the shrimp and cook for 5-7 more minutes until shrimp is pink. Top with scallions and you’re ready to serve! I think you’ll enjoy changing things up just a bit with seafood!
The Walker Belden Foundation Concludes Submitted By Maribel Gardea hank you for your support in our 3rd annual The Walker Belden Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Morgan’s Wonderland. We wanted to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of The Walker Belden Foundation and your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal. The Walker Belden Foundation was able to raise over $90,000 to be donated
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n December 5th, the generosity of Stone Oak and the surrounding city will be brought to life along with the Holiday Spirit as Welcome Home Community Newspaper and North Central Baptist Hospital team up with the non-profit Living Through Giving for their annual Winter Celebration. The event kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the High School Marching Bands, cheerleaders, choirs and mascots leading the parade. The highlight of the event will happen around 10:45 a.m. when Santa arrives via AirLIFE helicopter to take pictures and Holiday Wishes from all the children (and Mom and Dad) that come out to see him. Don’t think for a second that Mrs. Claus would miss out on the joy that lights up the children’s faces. She will most definitely be there too. The liveliness of 60,000 lbs. of snow, vendors, and raffle prizes draws in a crowd that makes one of the largest toy drives in San Antonio come to life. Over 10,000 people arrive, many with toys
in hand, to enjoy the snowball fights, carnival rides and funnel cakes. Performances by local schools take place throughout the day bringing the joy of Christmas music and family fun to the festival grounds. The goodness and hospitality of Winter Celebration’s guests, volunteers, and participating schools always makes Winter Celebration a successful event! This year, Independence Hill Retirement Community, Coronado at Stone Oak, and The Haven and The Laurel all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. (See page 7 for shuttle details). With so many people in attendance, Living Through Giving is thankful to have so many people volunteering, with the help of Out of the Box Productions, the celebration will be yet another great success! In 2014 Living Through Giving’s Toy Drive brought in over 8,000 toys
for children in need. Once the toys were collected in full, the Living Through Giving staff made stops throughout San Antonio where kids in need were be surprised to learn their community had not forgotten them during the holiday season. Donations ranged from action figures and toy cars to dolls, stuffed animals and instruments. With such an array of toys and trinkets, Living Through Giving was able to help light up the faces of so many children and restore some hope within their surroundings. This year Living Through Giving is hoping to shatter that record. “There are so many children, teens and families in need every year. Our mission is to take [on] some of the burden and make sure there is something underneath the tree for each child.” Russell Groomer, Founder of Living Through Giving, stated. Through the course of 2015, Living Through Giving has hosted a number of events and sponsors and businesses
2015 Winter Celebration Performers Parade starts at 10:00 am Community is encouraged to join. Lineup will be at 9:30 am at Reindeer Lane. Come out and and kick off the Holidays with a Parade and see Santa fly in on his Helicopter.
In The Parade: UIW – Cheer, Dance UIW Red The Cardinal Alamo City Marching Band Miss Latina SA Teen Alyssa Salinas Betsy Dippo & State Farm Bear Subway Mascot
Jets Pizza Slice Cowboy Cash Buckner Fanning Cheerleaders Tuscany Heights “Tusky” HEB Buddy Aue Elementary Aue Gator Las Lomas – Libro the Lion
Area A – DJ & Dance Stage 10:30 am 11:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
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Area B – Band Stage 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00
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Area C – Choir Stage 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30
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have helped bring new light to the nonprofit. Living Through Giving’s focus has remained true since the beginning: to focus on “children and youth who may have experienced abuse, neglect or some other type of family disruption.” Those working with the Living Through Giving organization said they strive to protect the hopes and dreams of children who may not have anywhere else to turn. Living Through Giving works to raise awareness for the youth of San Antonio who are in need. The countdown to this event has now begun and Winter Celebration 2015 will be here before we know it! Welcome Home Community Newspaper, Living Through Giving and North Central Baptist Hospital would like it to be bigger and better than ever! If you would like to participate or contribute to Living Through Giving or any of the upcoming events, call (210) 348-8233, or email at info@livingthroughgivingsa.org.
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tarting at 10 a.m. on December 5, 2015, the Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Living Through Giving. For every toy donated the guest will receive a general prize drawing ticket, a FREE photo with Santa and a FREE Slide Ride. You can bring as many toys as you’d like. ($5.00 minimum value, must be new unwrapped toys). This year Winter Celebration will also host a Silent Auction presented by Give Back Auctions. You will have the opportunity to bid on Signed Sports Memorabilia, Signed Tracy Byrd Autographed USA Guitar, Exotic Hunts, Experiences, Name Brand Jewelry, Reverse Silent Auction Package worth $15,000, Limo Party Packages, Music Memorabilia, and much, much more. Area businesses have also graciously donated a ton of silent auction items like; hotel stays, rounds of golf, James Avery ornaments and jewelry, gift baskets and more. Living Through Giving and Welcome Home are overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations. Welcome Home has once again donated $1000.00 dollars which will be rafflled off at 2:30 pm. You do not have to be present to win. Come out and do some early Christmas shopping and support San Antonio kids in the process.
Volunteers are still needed, loved and appreciated. Call (210) 348-8233 to donate your time to a worthy cause.
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Submitted By Cadet Brianna Zarate he Air Force Junior ROTC program at Brandeis High School is humming along like a finely tuned machine yet again! The corps has grown to 174 cadets; the most they have ever had. The entire corps started the year eager as ever to get back into the swing of things and carry on their tradition of excellence. This year, the unit already had a strong start by successfully completing their summer drill / PT camp and ice cream social. During the camp, new cadets were welcomed to come out and practice with the Blue Aces unarmed drill team, Nighthawks armed drill team and the Praetorian physical training team. The Ice Cream Social was a fun way to welcome all cadets to the beginning of a great new school year. This opportunity allowed cadets to gather in the school cafeteria to meet new friends and get acquainted with the rest of the corps all while enjoying some frozen treats. Parents and young siblings were welcome and many of them came to see what Air Force JROTC was truly about. It was a wonderful time for all who participated. The corps has plans to support their wonderful community by providing needed food to the San Antonio Food Bank and by
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donating toys for children less fortunate. This year’s food drive will be here before we know it and they hope to ultimately surpass last year’s total of over 4,100 pounds of food. They know it will be another rewarding accomplishment for all of the cadets who participate in this excellent community service event. Their extracurricular teams are off to another fantastic start as well! The Blue Aces, Nighthawks and Praetorians recently competed at Wagner High School’s Thunderbird Classic where all three teams faired very well. In the armed varsity division the Raptors Junior Varsity, commanded by Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Kaylani Zavala, placed 8th in the inspection phase. The Nighthawks, commanded by Cadet Captain Tommy Peralez, placed 3rd in regulation and 1st in the exhibition phase. The Color Guard, commanded by Cadet Master Sergeant Colby Luna, placed 3rd. The Nighthawks placed 2nd Overall in the Armed Division. The Blue Aces Varsity unarmed drill team under the command of Cadet Captain Alejandra Seminario placed 3rd in Inspection, 2nd in Regulation and 1st in Exhibition. The Varsity Color Guard, commanded by Cadet First Lieutenant
The corps has plans to support their wonderful community by providing needed food to the San Antonio Food Bank and by donating toys for children less fortunate.
Jessica Vaughan placed 2nd in the Color Guard phase. The Junior Varsity Unarmed Color Guard, commanded by Cadet Second Lieutenant Elisse Simoneaux placed 3rd. The Blue Aces placed 1st Overall in the unarmed category. In the physical training competition, the Praetorians male team placed 3rd and the Lady Praetorians placed a respectable 5th out of a field of 22 teams. Congratulations to Cadets Karns, Bonillas, Collins, Zertuche, Chavez, Deleon, Thomas and Bass.
A lot of hard work, effort and practice went into preparing for this competition. Congratulations to all for representing the unit and Brandeis High School. Upcoming competitions include: a Model Rocketry and PT competition at Medina Valley, the Sparkling City Drill and PT Invitational held at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, and the Fiesta Blast Model Rocketry competition at Clark High School. Good luck to all the cadets!
EcoBroncos Are Helping To Keep Our Community Clean Submitted By Barbara Terrell rom highly-esteemed Pope Francis to Hollywood heartthrob and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, there has been much buzz about climate change and the serious need for humanity to be environmentally friendly to Mother Earth. At Brandeis High School, the EcoBroncos are taking action to keep our environment clean. On Friday, October 9th the EcoBroncos invited attendees to come tour the Brandeis Urban Garden located in the C wing courtyard and enjoy a recycle information session, as well as, hands on repurposing activities that were free and welcome to all ages. The planned activities included: pencil holder/vase, newspaper bead jewelry,
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self-watering herb garden, egg carton flowers, homemade bubble blowers, and biodegradable pots. The Brandeis Urban Garden was started by teachers, Heather Boss-Durante and Elisa McCracken. Heather Boss-Durante explained, “It was a way to apply the things we were teaching in environmental science class to real life situations – and it kind of grew from there!” The EcoBroncos are an environmental awareness community service organization who are actively involved in campus recycling, school recycling, and paper conservation awareness campaigns, as well as, campus and community beautification clean-ups. In addition to working around the school, the students participate in Bonnie
Conner Park clean-ups and beach clean-ups. The 2015-2016 officers are: President: Callie Rethman, Vice President: Anthony Mastracci, Community Service Coordinator: Ali Martinez, Secretary: Timi Salami, Public Relations: Samantha Garcia, and Historian: Mary Hakala. Here is some helpful information from the Brandeis EcoBroncos about why it’s important to recycle paper and cardboard, as well as, eco-friendly tips on how you can help. 77% - Amount of paper wasted in offices across the country - a typical office generates about one pound of paper per employee 30% to 50% - Amount of energy saved by recycling old paper into new paper
95% - Amount of pollution reduced by recycling old paper into new paper 40% - Amount of plastics that are not recovered and go to landfills in the U.S. How you can help: Newspaper can be recycled into egg cartons, game boards, new newspaper, gift boxes, animal bedding, insulation and packaging material. Office paper is recycled into paper towels, tissue paper and toilet paper. Corrugated cardboard is created into new cardboard and cereal boxes. Please contact Heather Boss-Durante to sign up for the email list to be informed about future activities at heather.boss@nisd. net.
Art Mural Showcasing The Beauty Of San Antonio Submitted By Rachel Hellums, 10th grade Brandeis HS ost of the walls in Brandeis High School are painted a sky blue and scattered with a few posters and trophy cases, but deep in the heart of the fine arts wing there is the opposite of a blank wall. Two years ago, the Brandeis art students started on a mural showcasing the beauty of San Antonio and fine arts. Art teacher Myriam “Mila” Castro has been monitoring the progress of this mural for the entire time. “This particular mural took two years,” Castro said. “There was difficulty in getting the kids to come up with a cool idea, so by the end of that year the proposal was there, but it wasn’t good enough for me. We didn’t paint until last year after we brought in another class to get a solid design and the colorization right. When that happened, we came to the walls.” A lot more goes into these paintings than most realize. Hundreds of hours of
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planning, prepping, and painting went into this particular project. “It takes us approximately half a year to plan it, draw it, and do the colorizations,” Castro said. “Then we have to present it to [the principal] Dr. Berger. It’s really a whole
process; it’s not just we want to do this. The students really have to learn how to present the mural to the person who’s buying it. In this case, it’s our principal, so she has to approve it.” The mural was finished early in this
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What’s In A Word? Exploring The Overuse Of The Term ‘Luxury’ By Mike and Molly Sowry Virtuoso Builders (210) 525-8750 n a world where the word luxury pops in a different economic bracket. up everywhere from signs announcing In a high end luxury home, desirable the newest subdivisions to apartment features include exotic woods in flooring complexes, the term seems that it would and cabinetry, high end appliances, eight be most appropriate to accompany million- foot doors, spa-like bathrooms, home dollar homes. But what is luxury? Is “luxury theater rooms, and most importantly, and apartment” an oxymoron? What does this open floor plan. These luxurious features do word truly convey? The Oxford Dictionary come with a higher price tag; although, you defines luxury as “the state of great comfort don’t need a huge space to accommodate and extravagant living.” Perhaps luxury is your needs and wants. It’s a lifestyle choice. in the eye of the beholder. What luxury is to Size doesn’t matter. We’ve been in some one may not necessarily be to someone else homes that are much more luxurious at
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will keep your car healthy and will help minimize future repair costs. The simplest of all maintenance tips I can give to you is to perform frequent oil changes. Frequent oil changes can prevent the buildup of harmful deposits and allow your internal engine components to work efficiently together to lengthen your vehicle’s engine life span. While keeping an eye on your vehicle’s fluid levels is a good first step toward
2,500 square feet than at 6,000. It’s a lot more than square footage. You could have a 3 or 6,000 square foot home that has nothing special, no quality or attention to detail and that’s not luxury. It’s just space. Luxury is the end result of a well-planned house from the selections to the detailing. The root of a luxury home is your lifestyle and budget, which afford you to have a gourmet kitchen, library, herb garden, or a wine cellar. Luxury, of course, is relative. To a good part of the world that struggles with the basic necessities such as food improving your investment’s longevity, sticking to the manufacturer recommended service intervals in your owner’s manual is equally important. Please see your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for replacement recommendations. Keep in mind that some owner’s manual will have recommendations options based on weather conditions. Being in South Texas, our weather condition is considered to be extreme due to the hundred plus degree weather that we see each and every year. It is important to keep this in mind as extreme weather conditions will cause components and parts to age and rot more quickly. If you have any questions on your vehicle’s owner’s manual please call our knowledgeable Service Advisors today! Different vehicle manufacturers allow for different schedules as far as your vehicles maintenance. While you may feel that costs
and clean water, even the most modest of American homes would seem luxurious. Apartments advertised as luxurious might offer high-speed internet access and granite countertops while offering access to a media room and fitness center on the property. Those amenities may not seem luxurious to a million dollar homeowner but to a college student or up and coming professional, it is a nice standard of living. If the amenities offered and the quality of the whole package affords you a desirable living then maybe it is luxurious. Virtuoso Builders is an award winning remodeling firm raising the professional standards in the San Antonio home remodeling industry. For more tips on home improvement, subscribe to our newsletter at www.virtuosobuilders.com. add up quickly when having to change your oil, rotate the tires or replace your air filter every few thousand miles, the preventative care saves you money in the long run. Call us today for recommended preventative maintenance schedules for your vehicle. Our family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires is here to help. Look us up online at beldensautomotive.com for money saving coupons. Buckle up, drive safe and Remember at Belden’s Automotive & Tires, “We Keep You Rolling!” Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Six Locations: San Pedro: 210-494-0017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830-9819700; Bulverde Rd.: 210-481-3330; Prue Rd.: 210-877-2929. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www. beldensautomotive.com.
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hen considering retirement living options, seniors are looking for comfort and community, and an array of services and amenities that enhance and fulfill everyday living. As baby boomers age, they are setting the standards for a new standard in senior living that is making senior living communities a popular option. One local example of this trend is a
new Shavano Park community opening in December, 2015. Shavano Park Senior Living will be one of the finest assisted living and memory care communities in Texas. With outstanding service offerings, a quality professional staff, premier amenities and beautifully landscaped courtyards and grounds, Shavano Park gives residents a home filled with all the comforts one would come to expect from the best in senior living. Its mission is to provide a senior community filled with life, laughter and love
for its residents, with an active and socially engaged lifestyle. By design it includes the latest state-of-the-art amenities available now in the San Antonio area. Life at Shavano Park Senior Living begins by choosing a residence option that is best suited to a person’s needs. The community will features 40 luxurious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedrooms for those seeking assisted living plus 44 private and shared memory care apartments in a specially designed neighborhood residence. What are the differences? Assisted Living is a combination of housing, services, personalized assistance and care tailored to the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living. Supportive services are available to
The Value Of Double-Checking Your Retirement Strategy
By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 otivational speaker Denis Waitley signs that you may need to double-check once remarked, “You must stick your retirement strategy. Your portfolio lacks significant to your conviction, but be ready to abandon your assumptions.” That statement diversification. Many baby boomers are approaching retirement with portfolios certainly applies to retirement planning.1 For example, the level of risk you chose heavily weighted in equities. As many to tolerate at 35 or 40 may not be worth of them will have long retirements and a tolerating at 55 or 60. Additionally, you may sustained need for growth investing, you realize that you will need more retirement could argue that this is entirely appropriate. income than previously assumed. With those If your retirement is near at hand, however, factors and others in mind, here are some you might want to consider the length of this
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Security. So does your dentist. So does a noted radio personality or columnist. If you seem increasingly interested in the financial opinions of friends, this hints at anxiety or restlessness about your financial strategy. It may be time to reexamine some assumptions. Looking at your retirement strategy anew has merit. As the years go by, priorities change and needs arise. Reviewing your approach to investing and saving at mid-life is only rational, for your retirement strategy must suit the objectives you now have before you rather than those you set in your past. Client Centric Wealth Management may be reached at 210-807-7599 or www.ccwmgmt. com. They are located at 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315. Citations: quotes.lifehack. org/quote/denis-waitley/you-must-stick-toyour-conviction-but
TMI Seniors Named Commended Students
Nine TMI seniors receive recognition as Commended Students on Sept. 22 during daily chapel. They scored among the top five percent of 1.5 million students who took the 2014 PSAT/NMSQT.
Submitted By Paula Allen ine seniors at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship competition. They are: Lincoln Abbott, LeSean Brown, Christopher Clark, Lauren Devlin, Samantha Hobbs, Sarah Klem, Sofia Miranda-Fred, Aiden Read and Umer Salman. They were recognized during daily chapel Sept. 22 in TMI’s All Saints Chapel, where they were presented with letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corp.
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These academically talented students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million who took the 2914 Preliminary SAT-National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, earning among the 34,000 highest scores. Based in Evanston, Ill., the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is a nonprofit organization established in 1955 to conduct the National Merit Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC and by business organizations and institutions of higher education.
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K9 Corner By Catherine Laria K9 Country Club (830) 980-8476
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ovember is a special time of year when we remind ourselves of what we’re thankful for. I’m thankful for so many things in my life, but my dogs top the list. For many of us, our pets are an extension of our family, giving unconditional love and asking for little in return. So this holiday, why not thank them by treating them to something extra special? With a little
everyone happy and healthy and maybe keep you from a visit to the emergency vet hospital.
caution and creativity, your dog can enjoy much of the same delights you do. One of the biggest mistakes people make during the holidays, is giving their pets foods they aren’t used to eating - smothered in rich gravies, sugars, salt, etc. You may think you’re making them the happiest creature on earth, but such a heavy diet, even for just one night, can wreak havoc on their bodies, especially if they’re not use to human foods. Below are a few alternatives to help keep
TMI Students Named AP Scholars Submitted By Paula Allen tudents and recent graduates from TMI – The Episcopal School were named 2015 AP Scholars by the College Board, which administers the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. The AP Scholar Awards Program recognizes highschool students who have done outstanding work in AP (college-level) courses. TMI 2015 graduates Isabel Magraner and Maria Zurita received the program’s highest honor. As National AP Scholars, they earned an average score of 4 (out of a possible 5) on eight or more AP exams. Magraner currently attends Yale University, and Zurita attends the University of Chicago. Seniors Lincoln Abbott, Hector Castillo, Saad Ehsan, Zachary Jackson, Yi Lu and Grace Westerman and graduates Daniel Charlton, David Embs, Brianna Hernandez, Gabriella Jeffords, Katherine Kuri, Kelsey Lansdale, Jaqueline Mann-McCullick, Gerardo Martinez-Cordei, Lillian Morris, Elise Notzon, Danielle Ridewood and Garrett Riesz all were recognized with the AP Scholar with Distinction award, for
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which they earned grades of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Named Scholar with Honor were seniors Christopher Clark, Lauren Devlin, Grace Metz, Luis Rodriguez and William Sowell; and graduates Edward Kim, Armando Martinez and Isabel Miller. These students scored at least 3.25 on all exams and 3 or higher on four or more. Receiving AP Scholar awards were juniors Juan Pablo Martinez-Cordei and Armando Merlo; seniors Aneel Bapodra, GW Bodden, LeSean Brown, Ruiyan Cai, Mario Cantu-Aguilar, Joaquin Castillo, John Chance, Aidan Christopherson, Marisol Esquivel, Garrett Lindemood, Jonathon Medina, Sofia Miranda-Fred, Elba O’Ward, Nicole Plante, Aiden Read, Umer Salman, Samuel Sandell, Jose Suarez and Zhu Timbao; and graduates Fe Maria Cajiga-Pena, Hailey Carter, Jessica Corley, Gabriela Font, William Gaines, Brendan McLaughlin, Juan Merlo, Alexis Roberts, Andres Suarez-Domit, Redha Umer, Margaret Vassar and Bining Yu. For this designation, students qualify by completing
• Don’t feed turkey skin. Ooohh I know… it’s the best part! But not only is it high in fat and hard to digest, it also holds marinades, oils, and spices used in baking, which can cause an upset stomach. • Set aside some of the good stuff before adding all of the salts, butter, wine, etc. A scoop of plain sweet potatoes, a cup of cooked carrots, even some stuffing without gravy is a delight for your dog. • Juices and gravies of course are loaded with spices so don’t pour it all over your pet’s kibble, just drizzle! • Desserts: The compound Theobromine in chocolate is toxic to your pet and can even cause death. Caffeine is also present
three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher. “At TMI we strive for excellence across the board and thus our students, especially our Advanced Placement students, have tremendous demands placed on their time so that they can excel in the classroom, compete on the playing fields, serve the community and get in touch with their spirituality,” said TMI Upper School Division Head Bob Ridewood. “So for these students to do all the aforementioned and then do so well on so many AP exams is nothing short of inspiring.” The AP Scholar Awards and AP program are administered by the College Board, a not-for-profit membership organization for
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Scott Conway, is in residence at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts. Under the direction of Mr. Conway, ACDC is a repertory company which performs ballet classics, contemporary jazz, and modern expressionism and even explores the realm of tap and ethnic dances, truly an all-encompassing dance company. ACDC dancers are a field of electricity and a powerhouse of dance. The Alamo City Performing Arts Association, Inc., a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, supports the company and its productions with the goal of promoting dance and the arts in the San Antonio community. The Nutcracker is a wonderful ballet for the entire family. This season’s performances will be Saturday, December 19th at 2 pm and 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 20th at 1 pm at McAllister Auditorium on the campus of San Antonio College. Tickets are $30.00 each for Orchestra seating; $25 each for Balcony seating; and for Groups of 20 or more, $22.50 each. You may purchase tickets online at www.saspa.org. You can also call the ACPAA Box Office at (210) 495-0129 or visit the ACPAA Office at 11210 Disco St., San Antonio, TX 78216.
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Your pet is going to be pretty happy with any morsels you give them so choose wisely. Stay away from salts and spices; those are for our taste buds, not theirs. If they can drink out of a toilet, they can surely enjoy turkey without gravy! K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more information, call (830) 980-8476 or visit www.k9countryclub.net.
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Celebrate The Holiday Season Submitted By Yvonne Correa he 2015-2016 Alamo City Dance Company is preparing for their 23rd annual production of The Nutcracker, the holiday classic of a young girl named Clara who is given a gift of a Nutcracker and later that evening dreams of encounters with mice and soldiers in battle. Her Nutcracker turns into a Prince to save the day. When the battle turns, and the Mouse King and his mice seem to be winning, Clara throws her shoe at the Mouse King and saves the Prince. The Prince thanks Clara with a fantastic journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. The Alamo City Dance Company’s, The Nutcracker premiered in 1993 with a cast of 35. This season’s production boasts approximately 100 dancers in 160 roles danced by San Antonians, with the exception of our guest artists. This year’s production features Jennifer Goodman and Luke Joiner of the Joffrey Ballet, Miranda Colley, Matthew Morley, Cody Miley, and Roxanna Pena of the Alamo City Dance Company. The Alamo City Dance Company, founded by Nancy Grossenbacher and
and can pose a danger to your pet’s heart. Unsweetened baker’s chocolate is the worst and contains 8 times the amount of Theobromine as milk chocolate. So keep them far from Chocolate. • If your dog isn’t use to table scraps, don’t offer up a big plate full all at once. This can stress their system. Add a little at a time and freeze the rest for treats later.
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College Tutors Educator Of The Month By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to once again honor and recognize local educators at Brandeis High School as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for November. This award, made with input from the school administration, recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify the three core values of College Tutors: Can Do Attitudes, Growth and Results Driven and Leave It Better. This month, we honor Connie Lippenholz, the school librarian. Connie has been at Brandeis for two years and has made a significant impact since her arrival. For example, she created a “maker space” in the library to encourage creativity in our students. She advocated for the purchase of and encouraged utilization of the school’s two 3D printers. Connie teaches lessons to students and collaborates to teach our teachers new technological tidbits. She even helped as the Brandeis Robotics support person for an extended time. Connie also has an impact beyond Brandeis High School. She hosts the district wide Library palooza where renowned authors speak to NISD students as well as district and campus level training sessions on a regular basis. She truly is a team player and exemplifies the value of Leave It Better! The owners of College Nannies + Tutors of San Antonio established this recognition with the support of Welcome Home
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