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ctober is when we at Welcome Home are busy planning the festivities for the Annual Winter Celebration. This year has some exciting news and will be bigger than ever. We are moving the location of the event to the area right beside Main Event at the Legacy Shopping Center. To start our event, we always have the Reagan HS marching band kick off the event. This year, we will have four of our area high school marching bands to kick off our event. This will be a sight to see. The Holiday Scavenger Hunt will take place at the Winter Celebration featuring AirLIFE Santa, which will take place on December 14, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day of the Winter Celebration, scavenger hunt players will receive a stamp for each vendor they visit. Our grand prize will be a $1,000 shopping spree donated by Welcome Home Community Newspaper, There will be many general prizes given out that day from restaurant gift certificates to spa packages, to gift baskets for scavenger hunt players. The more vendors you visit, the more opportunity to win general prizes and a chance to win a grand prize! Visit our website at welcomehomesa.com for more information on scavenger hunt rules. We will have Santa, snow, games, rides, singing, dancing and food at the Legacy Shopping Center parking lot. Last year, at the Winter Celebration, the community showed its generosity by bringing over 7,000 new unwrapped toys for the Marines’ Toys For Tots organization. The Winter Festival/Celebration has been the largest Toys for Tots collection event in San Antonio for the past nine years. This
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By Amanda Burris hile halftime may not be what all the sports fans fill the bleachers of the football stadiums for, the spectacular performances that take place always receive a roaring applause and leave crowds in amazement. This month, Welcome Home had the pleasure of finding out more about what the twirlers do from Reagan, Johnson, Madison and Smithson Valley high PHOTO CREDIT: Chasity Furse Schools. Allyson Padron, Margo Dausin, Michaelah Reynolds and Morgan Leach, 2013The four senior Feature Twirlers featured on the 2014 senior Feature twirlers. front cover as well as the connection with those in the crowd, the three younger, yet still impressively talented girls will no doubt make memories that girls who you can read about inside this they will cherish forever. Every girl has issue, have a year filled with performances, established their own goals and has worked competitions and auditions. Twirling, a hard to get to the place they are in now. sport that many may not be too familiar Although each one is completely unique, with, requires a vast amount of talent, time all are extraordinary at what they do. and dedication. These girls perform and While not every school has multiple practice all year long to accomplish their twirlers, or even one at all, these girls goals and bring something new to the floor continue to stand apart in their schools and (or field). with the bands they perform with. To find With each performance that they take out more about these amazing girls and on this year, filled with beautiful outfits, what twirling is all about, turn to page 11. precision and technique and a special
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adies, I apologize in advance for bringing up such an ugly and vile subject, however, I would be remiss if I did not touch on a problem that has been chipping away at the very heart of marriage! Yes, I speak of the dreaded F-word: Football. The season is almost here! We must bring up this painful subject NOW before it’s too late! For too long this parasitic pastime has been rendering the males of our species round, deaf and blind, (though, unfortunately, not mute). Young wives, at the cusp of trying to please and “understand” their mates, foolishly fall for lines such as, “Honey, you are so wonderful. Listen, in order to finish this love poem I started for you, I really need to run it by the guys. We’re meeting over at Lou’s for a few hours, ok?” as she giggles and naively pushes him out the door, wondering why he needs 3 bags of chips and a case of beer to write poetry. The excuses become ever more clever. In fact, you can tell how long a couple has been married by the football excuse. 5 yrs: “Baby, Lou and Sara are having some struggles and he needs to talk.” 10 yrs: “Sweetie, Lou got laid off from his job and needs some support.” 20 yrs: “Honey, Lou had a heart attack. I really should go see him.” 30 yrs: “Darling, Lou’s dead. I really should go to the funeral.” (Fritos and Funyuns at a funeral? She may get suspicious. Better pick them up on the way!) It’s a conspiracy. At the grocery store a giant STOMPERS VS. CRUSHERS! is
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written above a life size cheerleader with medically enhanced pom-poms pointing to a beer display. No sign of an actual football player. Even a legally blind man paused for a glance. During the game, it’s even worse. How are wives to compete and get some attention? Once, just as a test, I carried cheese dip through the living room stark naked, told my husband I was seeing another man and had lost all our money in online gambling. He grabbed the dip, high-fived his buddy and yelled, “TOUCHDOWN!” Clearly outmanned, I left and went shopping for a ladies-sized football jersey. Debby Seguin (who joined the Tim Tebow Over 50 Fan Club) can be reached at writewell62@yahoo.com
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Johnson Presents Media Submitted By Bridgett Dunlap he Johnson High School Theatre Department is proud to announce its first production of the 20132014 season: the Greek classic, Medea by Euripedes. Performances will be held October 17-19 at 7 p.m. and October 20 at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Auditorium. Tickets are $6 (presale) and $8 (at the door). The story is one of the most familiar of Greek tragedies. The play tells the tale of Medea, whose beloved husband, Jason, is trading her in for a younger princess. Johnson Theatre’s updated take on the classic text sets the play in the middle of our vapid celebrity-obsessed media culture. This is a Medea for our time—the stretching of an ancient play into a commentary on the public airing of private breakdowns, breakups and humiliations. This Medea could have been inspired by a tabloid
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October, The Month Of Pink
By Amanda Burris s the hot summer months begin to diminish and the cool breezes of fall begin to slowly trickle in (hopefully!), many get wrapped up in school, work and sports. While watching football, or looking through newsletters at work or even dropping the kids off at school, many may notice the abundance of the color pink this month. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, established by a collaboration of organizations and agencies that work together to promote breast cancer awareness to the public, and a pink ribbon
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women (and men) can’t put up a fight! Early detection is the best way to catch and treat the cancer and can be done both at the doctor and in your own home. Mammograms are recommended for women every one or two years and allow individuals to detect the cancer before you can feel a lump. At home, individuals should check their breasts and armpits each month for any lump, thickening or a hardened knot as well as for a change in appearance such as swelling or dimpling of the skin. If any of these changes have occurred, one should notify their healthcare provider.
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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020 r Allison supports Optometry Giving Sight and will be participating in the World Sight Day Challenge this year by donating the proceeds from October 10, World Sight Day, to Optometry Giving Sight. We invite our community members to drop in that day and make a donation or purchase that will go to the worthy cause. Optometry Giving Sight is the only global fundraising initiative specifically targeting the elimination of blindness and impaired vision due to “uncorrected refractive error”
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pages of labs and asked if I thought I might be able to help her with hot flashes and dryness of the vagina. She described fasting one to two days a week to keep her weight in control. She had emotional outbursts, which had driven her to a psychiatrist who prescribed several powerful sedative-type of antidepressants (with the side effects of weight gain). She had never been depressed like this before, she said. Think of depression like an ankle sprain, I told her. Sometimes, you “sprain” your mind with events beyond your control. Thank goodness there are medications to help your mind, just like an ankle brace for the ankle. I told her that hormone replacement would help resolve her hot flashes and vaginal dryness. I had observed in my practice, of over ten years in the field of hormone
replacement, that testosterone might have mood elevating effects. Progesterone helped one to be calm and most of all, sleep through the night. Estradiol aided memory and helped one to feel, well normal. “I don’t feel like myself, at all, that’s right!” We briefly discussed side effects and risks of hormone replacement therapy and would do so in depth at her first clinical visit. Are you desperate? Think there is no hope? Not true. You are going to live maybe 50 + years in menopause, get help now. 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.
interventions. Sight can make the difference between a life of poverty and a life of opportunity. By enabling someone to see clearly for the first time, their chances of living a less isolated and more fulfilling life are vastly increased. Children who can see the writing on a school board now have the opportunity to get a proper education. Adults can find jobs that allow them to provide not only for themselves, but also their families. Through programs funded by Optometry Giving Sight, it can cost as little as $5 to provide an individual in the developing world with an eye examination and a pair of glasses. In many of these locales, there is simply no existing infrastructure to provide eye exams and eyeglasses. Optometry Giving Sight guarantees that 85% of every dollar donated by eye care professionals and the public go directly to support projects that provide vision care,
local training and infrastructure support for people in underserved communities. It would be challenging to find another cause where your charitable dollar can be so impactful. Giving Sight to Millions Optometry Giving Sight supports programs that not only offer eye exams and glasses, but also establish vision centers and train local eye care professionals in communities with little or no access to eye care services. Funds donated to Optometry Giving Sight have helped to provide ongoing funding to eight vision centers and train 683 eye care professionals across 16 countries. We are located at Stone Oak Vision Source at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste 106 and our phone # is 210-495-9020. We’d love to see you in on October 10 and support this worthy cause.
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FOOD FOR TODAY, FOOD FOR TOMORROW, FOOD FOR LIFE By Amanda Burris
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f you are familiar with some of the non-profit organizations in the San Antonio area, you have probably heard of the San Antonio Food Bank. Their amazing impact on not just this city, but 16 counties throughout Southwest Texas has provided more than 48 million pounds of food in hopes to fight hunger through food distribution, programs, education and advocacy. Because their compassion and dedication seems endless, many remain unaware of just how many programs and extraordinary things they have become involved in. Through the generosity and support of local businesses, churches, foundations, corporations, government, civic group and individuals, the San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB) is able to partner with 530 different agencies to distribute food to more than 58,000 individuals every month. The SAFB warehouse, which is currently about to expand to store even more, holds all of the food and grocery products donated, including produce. Through the help of donations, onsite community gardens and many volunteers, the SAFB is able to gather food and keep all of it organized through an inventory that shelters can even access online. Many may be familiar with this portion of the Food Bank and may have even seen one of their three mobile pantries that make trips each day for distribution. But, it is in the way that they have used their resources to impact others in the long run that is truly impressive. While around 49 million Americans are food insecure and will take what they can, the SAFB has seen the need for nutrition education and for providing a way to end what seems like an ongoing cycle of hunger and unemployment. The SAFB has nutrition educators who focus on teaching those in need how to shop efficiently to buy products that are not just quick and easy, but rather, healthy items that they can prepare to make meal that have a more long-term difference to their nutritional health. Ultimately, the goal of the SAFB is to aid as many as they can in the fight against hunger. One of the most common reasons that individuals are forced to rely on food pantries is the lack of job training and inability to find sustainable employment. Through the Community Kitchen program, the SAFB established an exciting way to train the unemployed while continuing to feed the hungry. The students enrolled in the Community Kitchen program get trained in everything from basic food safety to general food prep, all skills needed to qualify them for a culinary career. This 20-week course allows students to prepare food for others in need, while establishing a trade for themselves that they can use to become successful members of society. The hope for this program was that the Food Bank could establish a way to help diminish hunger through education, and so far it has been incredibly successful. The kitchens at the SAFB are always abuzz with students and trained chiefs making and preparing food. It was around four years ago when a new idea for further growth came to light, as community members who toured the Food Bank continued to be impressed with the delicious food prepared and served to them. After getting various requests to host lunches or serve food for business events, there was no question to use this as an opportunity for the SAFB to grow and do more. “The first and ultimate goal is to have a social enterprise program,” said Michael Guerra, the SAFB Chief Development Officer, as he explained what the Catalyst Catering program was all about. This program, lead by a team of catering professionals and high quality chiefs, generates funding by providing a catering service (using purchased products and not donated food) to Southwest Texas. While most know the SAFB for their service to those in need, they have also quickly established themselves as impressive chiefs, even winning best Mac and Cheese and best chili in culinary competitions. Their large menu features an array of choices for all types of events.
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Taking A Chance Special To Welcome Home t was pure serendipity three young ladies from differing northeast high schools came to meet and become the best of friends. The coming together happened because Heather Stolle, a former kindergarten teacher in the northeast school district, took a leap of faith by deciding to do what her passion was. In 1998 Stolle opened Heather Stolle’s School of Dance on Blanco Road, drawn by her passion of teaching and her love of dance. It was there Addison Banazek, Emily Hersh, and Courtney Kiolbassa, developed a bond that would go to extend far beyond dance. The three would spend hours taking class, attending conventions and performing with their middle school performance team, XLR8. Stolle not only taught them how to dance during these classes but made sure they all
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understood what a privilege and a gift it was to be a dancer. And while the classes led by Heather and her staff placed and importance on technique and movement quality, the girls were also affected by its emphasis on being polite, kind and confident dancers. “It’s one thing to be able to point your toes and do splits and that’s important, but to truly stand out in the dance world and in life, you have to be a good person as well,” said Courtney. Addison said Heather’s studio has nurtured “both her dance skill, and leadership qualities.” Stolle has made it her mission to provide a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for her students. “She has taught us by example the importance of achieving success with selflessness,” said Emily. Today, all three dancers are now leading their varsity dance teams at Johnson,
Hope Arise Celebrates Birthday Submitted By Marla Chaloupka arbecue, balloons and bouncy castles were offered to Encino Park residents on Sept. 15 to mark the birthday of an area church and to celebrate its new home. Encino Park residents, as well as those in neighboring communities were invited to attend the barbecue bash and Sunday worship service at the Encino Park Community Center. Pastor Reese Henry shared his excitement
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about the opportunity to reach out to the community. “I pray many people and families find in us a community of faith and will recognize that our church is a family in itself,” said Henry. Hope Arise United Methodist Church celebrated its third birthday at the event, which also served as an opportunity for the church to introduce itself to the community. The church began meeting at the Encino
Churchill and Reagan high schools. And while Loop 1604 may serve as the official boundary for the three NEISD high schools, it will never divide the friendship that these three formed through dancing at Heather Stolle’s School of Dance. Heather Stolle’s School of Dance presently has 2 locations. The San Antonio location can be found at 20818 Gathering Oak Suite 101 at the Commons at Wilderness Oak shopping center next to State Farm. The Boerne location is located at 1595 S. Main St., in the Tower at Boerne Shopping Center next to the Keller Williams Realty Office. Both locations offer classes in pre-school combination, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, drill team, dance team, modern, cheer, musical theater and lyrical. You can visit the website at www. hssdance.com for more information.
Park Community Center in August. In addition to the free barbecue lunch, clowns and a magician were on hand to entertain the guests. Children enjoyed jump castles, face painting and were treated to balloon animals. Friends from Bulverde United Methodist Church and Riverside Church were also on hand to help offer up hospitality to guests. Both churches are offering support to Hope Arise as it continues to grow in its
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Three best friends, brought together by their dance studio, are now leading their varsity dance teams.
community of faith. The church holds a weekly youth group for middle school and high school students, as well as other activities to reach out and serve. Hope Arise United Methodist Church meets of Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at the Encino Park Community Center at 1923 Encino Rio. For more information, please go to www. hopearise.com.
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A Spin Of Spirit
By Amanda Burris and Ben Spicer s the bands perform their elaborate performances out on the football field during halftime, you may notice the girls in the sparkly outfits that can charm and amazing the crowd with their extraordinary ability to twirl. For the High School senior Feature Twirlers Margo Dausin of Reagan, Morgan Leach of Johnson, Michaelah Reynolds of Smithson Valley and Allyson Padron of Madison, this is their last year to continue to amaze crowds at high school football games and judges at competitions while also continuing to create their legacies for the twirlers that will follow in their footsteps. Although from a distance these dazzling girls seem to not even break a sweat as they maneuver batons in various ways, they spend countless hours at practice and lessons each week. “Baton twirling requires a lot of effort and dedication,” Allyson Padron said. “You have to build up your hand-eye coordination and your grace and flexibility. You HAVE to practice in order to get better.” The talented twirlers must practice and perfect their skills so that they can successfully represent their high schools and bands. Because the schools do not have an actual school sponsor or school coach for twirling, the girls, and sometimes their families, must put in a lot of their own time in order to make their program successful.
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Many of the girls are also involved in the school colorguard or play an instrument in the band on top of their twirl duties. While they are all very skilled and diverse, they are without doubt, talented performers. “Like a lot of areas in fine arts, there’s performing for a judge and then there is performing for spectators,” explained Margo Dausin. “Each one is so different and each has its own reward…hopefully! When I perform for a judge, I am always focused and constantly perfecting and the reward comes in the form of 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. When I am performing for spectators, I am very engaged with the audience and striving for both mine and their enjoyment.” The twirlers found their passion for the sport through family, friends or by seeing previous twirlers from their school perform. Although each of them has their own story of how they got into the art, they have all developed a passion for twirling and continue to inspire others. By being both an upperclassman and a Feature twirler, they must take on duties such as choreography, scheduling, teaching and mentoring the younger twirlers and more. Because twirling can be both a team and an individual sport, there is never truly an off-season for these girls. “In the fall, the focus in primarily performing at football games and parades,” Michaelah Renolds said. “I will compete, after the season is over, in November in
(l-r) Ally Padron, Margo Dausin, Michaelah Reynolds and Morgan Leach, the 2013-3014 senior feature twirlers.
our first twirling competition. My spring is filled with traveling at least once a month to twirling competitions all over the state of Texas.” Michaelah, as well as the three other twirlers, plan to do a lot of traveling for the various competitions that they will attend both in Texas and out of state. “Twirling can be nerve-wracking when a competition or audition is involved,” Morgan Leach added. “Otherwise, it is exhilarating especially in a rhinestone covered costume.”
All four girls have college set as a goal. Many of them are already anticipating their college tryouts to become a twirler at their preferred university. This final year in high school will no doubt be one that they will cherish for years to come. As they impress others with every performance, competition and audition, they hope to leave behind their legacies with the younger girls they twirl with or the ones that will step up to fill their shoes in years to come.
Rebekah Gonzales Johnson High School 10th Grade
Camryn Shows Smithson Valley High School 9th Grade
Shae Willingham Reagan High School 11th Grade
Rebekah Gonzales, a Johnson High School sophomore, works hard to find time for all her responsibilities. Even as a member of both the colorguard and band, Gonzales still managed to find a way to become an expert twirler. “I feel successful when I learn new tricks and improve my skills,” Gonzales said. “I like to push myself daily and hope that my hard work will speak for itself.” Gonzales has been twirling for 5 years. “I always get a little nervous and very excited before a performance,” Gonzales said. “I enjoy being able to show off all those hours of hard work and training.” Gonzales’s older brother graduated from Reagan, and back when she was a fifth grader she’d go to the high school football games and watch the twirlers. Eventually, Stephanie Lampman, the current Arkansas Twirler and 2011 Reagan High School graduate, became one of her mentors on how to twirl. “She worked with me during practices and was always very encouraging. I looked up to her and wanted
Camryn Shows, a freshman at Smithson Valley High School, remembers the exact moment she wanted to try and be a twirler. “It was when I watched the Smithson Valley twirlers for the first time, I just remember thinking how graceful they looked out on the field and how hard it must be for them to be able to twirl 2 and 3 batons,” Shows said. Shows has been twirling for just 2 years. Despite the short amount of time, Shows has progressed a long way. This past summer Shows competed in the National Baton Twirling Association State Competition in Boerne, and placed first in the 13-15 year-old novice category for basic skills. Shows said learning to twirl takes long hours of practice and lots of hard work. To help do so, Shows has attended twirling camps to improve her skills. “I am going to continue to work hard and do the best that I can,” she said. “I hope to continue twirling throughout my four years in high school, and move up in my twirling division this year.” Shows presently is one of just two twirlers at Smithson
“I know this sounds silly, but one of the reasons I started twirling is because of the costumes… I mean, what girl doesn’t like to sparkle?” That’s what Ronald Reagan High School junior Shae Willingham said, explaining why she became a twirler. Willingham, as a twirler performs at the football games and pep rallies for Reagan. She learns baton routines constantly, and ensures that each of her routines is in step with the band’s music. Willingham has been taking lessons and competing in competitions for twirling for just over two years. She said she does it because of the initial rush she gets, and for the look on the faces of the children that watch her. “I get to see their eyes light up and that huge smile come across their face, which is just priceless to me,” Willingham said. One of Willingham’s goals this year is to place at the University Interscholastic League competition coming up later this year. She hasn’t ever competed before, and is a step up for her.
to be an amazing performer just like her.” Presently Gonzales works with private coach Pat Montgomery of Alamo City Strutters, outside of school to improve her skills. Those skills will come in handy with the big year she has coming up. The Johnson band was selected to march in the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s day. “It will be exciting to march in the historic parade with our band,” she said. “I also compete outside of school in NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association) competitions. We have our regional competition in March, and our state competition in June.”
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Valley. “As a freshman, I feel very fortunate to be a twirler,” she said. “I am really grateful that I have the opportunity to twirl with Michaelah Reynolds, who is a senior. She’s an incredibly talented twirler. I am trying to learn as much as I can from her.” Shows has performed at both San Antonio Spurs and Silver Stars halftime shows, in addition to performing for her school. “It is so much fun to perform for the crowd and be able to twirl while the band plays, it is really exciting,” Shows said. “I love that the twirlers are considered members of the band. We all get to work together as a group. We all work very hard, but we have a lot of fun too.”
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“The type of training (to be a twirler) depends on the individual,” she said. “But if you want to be successful in twirling it means that you are going have to love what you do. Train, Take lessons, get advice from peers, and practice, practice, practice.” Prior to every performance, Willingham takes the time to check everything from wind patterns to weather conditions and footing to make sure each and every one of her performances is top notch. “Every time I perform I always push myself to make it better than the last one,” Willingham said. “That way, I can always progress as a twirler.”
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pet has ingested a potentially dangerous substance, you can call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Watch those lit pumpkins: Pets can knock it over and cause a fire. Curious kittens and wagging tails run the risk of getting burned. If you dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn’t constricting, annoying or unsafe. Don’t obstruct their vision. Even the sweetest dog can get snappy when they can’t see what’s going on around them. Dressing your pet up can cause them stress. If he doesn’t love it, don’t do it. Keep pets in a separate room during trickor-treat visiting hours; too many strangers in strange garb can be scary for them. Plus when the door opens you run a high risk of your cat or dog darting out during the commotion.
Be sure your pet’s collars and IDs are on secure. Even if they don’t normally wear one, this would be the night to do so. If there is an accidental escape, identification will increase the chances of them being returned to you. If Tricks and Treats are your thing this month, DON’T miss our brand new “Clicks with Tricks” class beginning October 24th. This action packed class will have you and your pet challenged and entertained. It’s great for building relationships and foundation for all future training. Young or old, all dogs and handlers can benefit. 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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hen you say “Happy Halloween” you think of candy and fun, but beware of some dangers this night can pose to your pets. Lots of visitors, people roaming the streets and scary costumes can all contribute to your normally calm, friendly pet turning into Kujo. Here are some safety tips to follow during this night of ghosts and goblins: Don’t leave your pet in the yard. There
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are plenty of stories of vicious pranksters who have teased, injured, stolen, even killed pets on Halloween. This time of year can be especially deadly for black cats. If you can’t keep them secure in your house, consider boarding them. No Candy for Fido: As much as they beg, remember chocolate can be dangerous for pets. Symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, even seizures. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be poisonous to dogs, even in small amounts. Ingesting tin foil and cellophane wrappers can pose a choking hazard or cause intestinal blockage. If you do suspect your
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oday’s modern vehicles are popular on our roads, and it’s no wonder. They can be sleek and stylish and energy efficient. Unfortunately, people think that finding a repair facility to fix today’s modern cars can be difficult. Because modern vehicles require specific knowledge, parts, and equipment, people often feel that taking it to a dealership is their only choice. The good news is that Belden’s Automotive & Tires is a domestic and foreign specialist! Belden’s has made a concerted effort
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month By Leslie Jernigan, M.A. Learning Foundations Diagnostic and Learning Center 210-495-2626 ost people know about October reasons, so many dyslexic kids fall through being the month for Breast the cracks and spend their entire school Cancer Awareness. Although I career thinking they are dumb, slow or lazy. wholeheartedly support this cause, today Over the summer, I had the pleasure of I want to talk about another, less visible, participating as an Executive Producer for condition that is hurting 1 in 5 families in a new documentary film called “Embracing the U.S. I’m talking about dyslexia, and Dyslexia.” This film sheds light on this October being National Dyslexia Awareness commonly misunderstood condition, and Month. invites teachers and parents to take action Dyslexia is known as an “invisible and educate themselves about how people disability” because people with dyslexia with dyslexia can overcome their difficulties. do not look or act any differently than We were invited to participate in a Q&A anyone else in the classroom. People with session at the world premiere in Chicago dyslexia tend to also be quite intelligent, last month, and I can tell that parents in and may be able to mask their difficulties by Illinois share the same concerns as parents compensating with their strengths. For these in Texas, and anywhere else in the U.S. Why
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and professionals in the field. For this event, we have partnered with Standing Strong for Dyslexia, and Marin’s Mission for Dyslexia; two local non-profits, whose mission is to raise awareness about dyslexia and provide resources to families affected by dyslexia. Tickets are by donation and all proceeds will go towards these two wonderful organizations. Although dyslexia is a life-long issue, there are many things that can be done to teach a dyslexic student to read, write and be successful in school and in life. Educating yourself and others is the first step. If you would like to get advanced tickets, please visit www.LearningFoundations. com/EmbracingDyslexia or call (210) 4952626 and ask for Rafael or me. I hope to see you there!
don’t enough teachers know about this? Why didn’t my child’s pediatrician tell me anything? How can a dyslexic child learn to read and spell? What are schools doing about tailoring to the dyslexic learning style? All of these are addressed in “Embracing Dyslexia.” On Monday, October 28th, Learning Foundations will present a screening of “Embracing Dyslexia” at the Alamo Drafthouse in Stone Oak. Following the documentary, Director Luis Macias and local dyslexia experts and activists will join us for an open panel discussion and Q&A session. This will be an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered and network with other parents of kids and teens with dyslexia
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Johnson Cheer proudly posing with the “’Banana” and the “Whale” at the UCA camp in July.
Special To Welcome Home he Johnson cheer team went to the University of Texas campus this past July to attend the Universal Cheer Association camp. They returned home with many top awards, proving they will be strong competitors heading into the 201314 competition season. Preparations started in early June as the team spent long hours learning and perfecting their home pom routine to perform on the first night of camp. Their hard work paid off as all teams, Freshman, JV and Varsity earned the title of “Camp Champions” for their home pom performances. All three squads were also awarded with spirit sticks each night of camp. The Freshman squad took 1st place in their overall game day performance, sideline cheer and Xtreme Routine dance. The JV squad won 1st place for their Xtreme Routine dance and their sideline cheer. The Varsity squad also took 1st place for their sideline cheer. The entire program was awarded the highly coveted, “Top Banana” award for being selected as the team with the most spirit and enthusiasm throughout the entire week of camp. Many of the squad members were also individually recognized for their talents. Logan Kingry, Caroline Kirbo and
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KaylinThomae and all 7 Seniors, Destanie Chalker, Taylor Dow, Sami Kingry, and Sabreana Martinez, Lacey Muldrow, Hannah Spiegel, and Kali Whitaker were chosen as All-American Cheerleaders. The 7 Seniors were also given the prestigious honor of being asked to try-out for the UCA staff. The new JJ the Mascot, Claire Guthrie, was selected as an AllAmerican Mascot and was awarded the much sought after “Whale” for being the mascot with the most spirit. In addition to attending the UCA camp in Austin, the cheer squad officers, Destanie Chalker, Taylor Dow, Sami Kingry, and Kali Whitaker traveled to Dallas to participate in the HTE Leadership Camp. They won numerous awards while at camp including leadership, dedication, technique, motivation and choreography awards. Head cheerleader, Kali Whitaker, shared her thoughts on the experience. “It was a lot of hard work, but it was tons of fun and rewarding to be able to bond and prepare for the upcoming year with the other officers. We also loved getting to know the Mac dance officers.” Congratulations to the cheer director, Shannon McKinley, JJ the Mascot and the entire Johnson Cheer Squad for their outstanding achievements this summer. What a great way to kick off the new cheer season!
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Winter Celebration 2013
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. 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. Stay tuned for what we are drumming up in Grand Prizes this year! Drawings will begin at 3 p.m. You must be present to win. Come out to Winter Celebration, play Scavenger Hunt, build a snowman and Win prizes! *All toys are donated to US Marine Corps Toys for Tots-San Antonio
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By Amanda Burris n 2005 two girls found themselves signing up to be members of the Ronald Reagan High School Pep Squad team, in hopes of kindling a new passion for dance. Now, years later both of them have not only found a love for dance but have worked hard to successfully accomplish their dream of becoming part of the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers. Natalie Diaz and Judi Parker, both 2009 Reagan graduates, grew to be strong dancers as they made their way from the Charmers Pep Squad, Silver Star Drill Team to the Diamond Dancer Dance Team. Their excitement for dancing and their natural talent and skills led them to a continuation of success and accomplishments. “Judi Parker and Natalie Diaz were one of the most dedicated and hard working individuals I have had the pleasure of teaching,” said the Reagan High School dance instructor, Valeria Sisson. “Both are still a very big part of the history of Reagan high school because they started dancing as freshmen at Reagan and have accomplished so much regardless. Their accomplishments goes to show that as long as you work hard, have a positive attitude and push yourself without making excuses, you can accomplish anything. I’m proud to have had both of these young ladies on my team and wish them the best.” Natalie Diaz, who had her goals set high, continued her dance career with the 2012-13 Rampage Ice Girls for the American Hockey League. In 2013 she tried out and made the team for the Silver Star Squad for the Women’s National Basketball Association. Judi, who graduated from Texas Tech University, majored in dance and education while also being a member of the Tech Pom Squad. In the Spring of 2013, she got to come back home to intern at Johnson High School, under the direction of Stephanie Trevinio-Felan, their dance instructor. “What I learned during that time will serve me well for the rest of my career,” Parker explained. “My semester of student teaching further validated my career choice. I love dance and I LOVE to teach dance.” As both girls continued to dance, they found themselves reunited at the Silver Dancer tryouts.
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Judi Parker and Natalie Diaz reunited at the Spurs Silver Dancer tryouts.
“This was my second time auditioning for the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers, and although I was not selected last year, I was not discouraged,” said Diaz. Both girls pushed themselves in new ways during this year’s tryouts. The first day consisted of learning and performing two dance routines. Once cuts were made, 41 dancers remained and were interviewed that day. As both girls had a nerve-wracking waiting period, they were finally called in for an individual “interview” where they were instead told that their dreams had come true. “My first reaction was, ‘I cannot believe it.’ I was expecting an interview,” said Parker. “I remember asking if they were serious and they assured me they were. Finally I had a sense of relief and happiness. I was then taken to another room where I found my former Diamond Dancer teammate and friend, Natalie Diaz.” Now as members of the team, the girls get the opportunity to not only cheer and perform at Spurs games, but also become part of a family that stays involved with the community. “I love the Spurs not just as a team, but as an organization,” said Diaz. “What I admire most is their involvement in the community. They are great role models who inspire the people around them to never give up and to keep reaching for their goals. Dancing is my passion and to be able to represent this organization is my dream come true.” For both girls, they found that all it took was a single interest in high school, partnered with hard work and dedication, to set the path to their successful future. From Rattlers to Spurs Silver Dancers, both Natalie and Judi have successfully followed their dreams until they came true.
Teacher’s Work Recognized Submitted By Julie Shore ohnson High School teacher Robin Philbrick was elated this past summer to find out the United Way of Bexar County named her program, Inspiring Miracles: Parents and Children Together, the 2013 Military Service Organization of the year. Philbrick created IMPACT 14 years ago for her son Matt who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. The group celebrated the achievement with a summer splash party that included food, music, medals and water fun. Nearly every Saturday since Matt’s diagnosis, the pair has traveled to Fort Sam Houston to participate in IMPACT activities with military children who have special needs. “It is the highlight of my week,” said Philbrick. This is not the first time that one of Philbrick’s organizations has been
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recognized. In 2003 IMPACT’s splinter group, IMPACT Partners, was named National Daily Point of Light by The Points of Light Foundation for its volunteer service to the military special needs community. To read more about IMPACT’s award and their contributions to the military community, go to the website www. unitedwaysatx.org.
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hen a project came about that featured a couple of jeeps receiving a makeover by Xtreem Outfitters for Motorhead Garage, a show on the velocity channel, an unexpected opportunity presented itself to help a local non-profit organization. Motorhead Garage is a television show that features industry innovators while covering all types of rides that can range from off road vehicles to racecars. Xtreem Outfitters specializes in customizing vehicles in unbelievable ways. For this show, two 10th anniversary Rubicons were made over with various alterations to the vehicles, including gun mounts. While it was exciting to see these jeeps made over in edgy and exciting ways for the TV show, what came from the end result was the beginning of something much more. “When the show was done and we had a jeep on the floor, we looked at selling it,” explained Jarrod Ashley, an Ancira Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sales Manager. “Then David Tullo, my General Sales Manager, thought it would be a good idea to auction it off and let the net proceeds go to a charity.” After talking it over with owner Roy Ward, the decision was made to have the Wounded Warriors Project as their non-profit charity they would support though the auction. Wounded Warriors aims to raise awareness and aid for the well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history. Due to living in a military city with friends and family who have been in service, they felt it was appropriate to give back to those who have already given so much. “I wanted to take it a step further,” said Ashley, “and host an event to support our troops and show off some jeeps and have a little fun!” The excitement continued as Ancira began planning and preparing for this event that had so much potential to continue giving back. A theme and concept were established and shirts that they could sell were soon made. The event became known as the Ancira Xtreme Jeep Bash. With a live band, food vendors and opportunities for attendees to get their jeeps detailed and displayed, the event was exciting for all who attended. The event was particularly fun for the members of Jeep Nation, a club that ran and organized the jeep show at the Bash.
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“Jeep Nation is a family club for jeep enthusiasts who enjoy their jeeps, who want to learn about wheeling their jeeps off-road and for those who just want to hang out and talk about jeeps,” said Lory Lahtinen, Vice President of Jeep Nation. “Jeep Nation had 44 jeepers and their families show up and participate in this event. We were asked by Ancira and Xtreme Outfitters to be involved and we offered to help with selling the raffle tickets with all proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior project.” The involvement and the support for the Ancira Xtreme Jeep Bash was outstanding. While a passion for Jeeps drew many there, it was the cause that kept them inspired. The original jeep that sparked the entire idea for the event was sold and the net was $10,025, which was given to the Wounded Warriors Project. At the event, with shirts sold and interactive opportunities, such as buying tickets for a chance to run over a 1987 Bonneville, an additional $5,511 was raised. In total, $15,536 was raised and given to the Wounded Warriors Project. “Our soldiers have given so much to their country and many have paid the ultimate
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price for our freedom,” explained Ashley. “I am just honored that we as a dealership and as a community with our customers and car clubs (Alamo-City LX and Jeep Nation) came together and made this a success.” It has already been decided that this event will continue to make an appearance each year in hopes of continuing to grow and raise awareness for such a great cause in an exciting way. T-shirts are still available for the public and can be purchased through the parts department at Ancira Chrysler Jeep Dodge. For jeep enthusiasts looking to become more involved in the community and events such as these, Jeep Nation hosts events throughout the year including beginner classes, hill country drives, monthly meet ups and various wheeling trips to off-road parks in the state. To find out more, visit www.jeep-nation.com.
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Johnson Dance Hosts Annual Dance Clinic Submitted By Jeanie Salmeron ark your calendars now for the sixth annual Johnson High School Lil Ladybirds Dance Clinic hosted by the National Finalist Legacies Dance Team and the State Champion Belles Drill Team. Girls from kindergarten through ninth grade are invited to join in the fun Saturday, October 19 at Johnson High School from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The cost is $30 and will include a pizza lunch, water, t-shirt, team photo and a certificate. The Legacies and Belles have planned an exciting day for the participants! They will work on dance skills, stand routines, and a performance routine. The “Lil’ Ladybirds” will also have the opportunity to experience the thrill of performing their routine during the halftime show at the Varsity football game at 7 p.m. against Roosevelt
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at Heroes Stadium. These future Jaguars will experience being part of the Johnson family when they perform with the Legacies and Belles and cheer on our Jaguar football team. Tickets to the Johnson vs. Roosevelt football game will be available for purchase at the dance clinic. “I am excited to prepare for another “Lil’ Ladybird” Dance Clinic. My young ladies are such wonderful role models and it is a
This year’s Belles Drill Team will be helping teach fun routines to the “Lil’ Ladybirds” this year.
great opportunity for the younger girls in our community to spend time with them and to get a taste for what we do,” said Johnson High School Dance Director Stephanie Trevino-Felan. Registration forms can be found at Johnson High School and the Johnson feeder schools. Pre-registration will end on
October 9 but you may also register in the main foyer of the school starting at 8 a.m. on the day of the clinic. They are looking forward to seeing you there! Please visit our website at www. tw.neisd.net/webpages/strevi1 or email us at johnsondanceclinic@gmail.com for more information or to request a registration form.
Roan Forest Grandparents Day Celebration Submitted By Michelle Noel n September 6 over 300 grandparents filled the halls of Roan Forest Elementary with hugs, kisses and extra special smiles ready to celebrate their loved ones. Since it was passed into legislation in 1978, Grandparent’s Day has been a day of celebration, remembrance, love and an opportunity to learn from older generations. The Roan Forest Parent Teacher Association sponsored the 12th annual event where grandparents were given the opportunity to spend time with their
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A family is all smiles during the Grandparents Day Celebration.
grandchild in the classroom, meet the teacher, and create a fun keepsake. “This experience has enriched the lives of both grandparents and their grandchildren,
Tony Aviar works with granddaughter on keepsake.
and is such a blessing to see their happy little faces,” said Tony Alviar. The unique bond between grandparents and their grandchildren fosters a connection between the generations that will always
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be cherished and permanently imprinted in hearts. This year’s Grandparent’s Day was a success, and Roan Forest looks forward for the many more that will come and bring joy to both the students and their grandparents.
SAVI Breast Cancer Treatment Submitted By Shirley Wills hen Carole Broemer, 51, was diagnosed in early January with early-stage breast cancer, she wanted to know all the options she had. Broemer’s doctors mentioned one possible procedure called Strut Assisted Volume Implant, or SAVI. SAVI is a type of Breast brachytherapy that is becoming a more widely used alternative to whole breast irradiation. Inserted through a small incision, the device is a bundle of soft tiny catheters or struts that can be custom-fitted to the lumpectomy cavity regardless of shape or size. The radiation dose can be individually controlled through each catheter, allowing precise targeting by the radiation oncologist. “Dr. Wagner, my breast surgeon at Cancer Care Centers of South Texas, told me that I was a good candidate for SAVI breast brachytherapy,” said Broemer. “Dr. Lin, my radiation oncologist there, had all the data comparing this treatment to others. From my perspective, the risks were minimal and the results as good as traditional treatment, but I would receive treatment over five days instead of over a six-to-seven week period.” For her, it was an easy choice. Broemer received SAVI breast brachytherapy May 13 through 17. “My body did fine,” said Broemer. “It was a very simple and easy procedure, and the staff at Cancer Care Centers was tremendous. I tell other women not to be afraid. If you tell yourself than you can make
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it through breast cancer treatment, you will.” The best candidates for the treatment are women who are 50 years of age and older, have small tumors of three centimeters or less that are confined to the breast, and have no lymph nodes involved. Lumpectomy followed by radiation has proven to be a successful, breast-conserving treatment for women with early-stage breast cancer. Lumpectomy is the surgical removal of the cancerous tissue within the breast plus tissue immediately around the tumor. Radiation treatment after a lumpectomy has traditionally involved irradiation of the entire breast with an external beam. This whole breast procedure exposes more healthy tissue and involves a lengthy treatment course with radiation five times a week over a six-to-seven week period. “SAVI addresses two key issues in radiation treatment: length of treatment and exposure to healthy tissue,” said Dr. Wagner. “For women who would face hurdles completing an extended treatment schedule, SAVI reduces treatment time from several weeks to just five days, allowing women to return to their normal family and work schedules.” In addition, the device’s unique multicatheter design provides physicians with the greatest control over radiation delivery, reducing toxicity and lowering the risk of cosmetic side effects. Following treatment, the most common side effects are temporary redness, bruising and discomfort. These do not occur in all patients and are side effects
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Carole Broemer (L) discusses her SAVI breast cancer treatment with Lindsey Patton, MS, DABR, chief medical physicist at Cancer Care Centers of South Texas. Shown is the SAVI catheter which can be custom-fitted to the lumpectomy cavity regardless of shape or size and allows precise targeting of the radiation treatment.
associated with any type of radiation therapy. Most women find it possible to resume their normal daily activities immediately following treatment. Presently, the procedure is available in San Antonio only at the Cancer Care Centers of South Texas. For more information on SAVI, visit www.cancercaresouthtexas.com.
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Reagan Teen Using Title To Serve
Beauties of America Texas Teen, Paige Dausin, Miss San Antonio Texas Teen Alayah Benavidez and Miss San Antonio Texas, Alexandra Ahmadi lend their support to the MDA “Lock Up” Fundraiser at The Vault in downtown San Antonio.
Special To Welcome Home espite some often held beliefs, beauty pageants are a lot more than just tiaras and glamour. Title holders learn to combine their beauty, brains and time for worthy causes. Paige Dausin on August 3 was crowned Beauties of America Texas Teen. Since then, she has been spending her summer utilizing her new title to bring awareness to causes and charities in and around San Antonio.
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“Being a pageant title holder is a brand new experience for me,” Dausin said. “I’m still learning where and how I can help the most to make a difference.” Paige spent the first month of her reign making appearances and doing fundraising for major organizations alongside the Miss San Antonio Texas Teen, Alayah Benavidez, and Miss San Antonio Texas, Alexandra Ahmadi. “We collected and raised funds for
Paige Dausin collects donations side by side with several service men and women at the USO’s fundraiser and telethon at Ingram Park Mall.
the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s donation, Lock Up. We acted as judges who set the bail – with bail being any donations made by corporations, individuals, etc. It was so much fun!” This summer, Dausin also got to stand shoulder to shoulder with service men and women to help the USO at their largest fundraiser/telethon of the year. “To be able to have fun and help a worthy organization is very gratifying,” she said. As for what’s next for Paige only time
Panther Springs Park Closer To Reality Submitted By David H. Walsworth, Wilderness Oak Alliance Park Committee Chair he Wilderness Oak Alliance’s vision of a new park is now one step closer to reality. Phase I plans for the 280 acre Panther Springs Park have been finalized and approved, and the plans are now being processed through the appropriate city departments as part of a Phase I construction bid preparation. Panther Springs Park is to be located in the Edwards aquifer recharge area between Blanco Road and Wilderness Oak. The park’s main entrance will be off of Wilderness Oak between the Wilderness Pointe and The Forest at Stone Oak neighborhoods. The park will have a 2.94 mile 8 foot wide concrete trail system, trailheads at the park entrances, both rest and picnic areas along the trail, and a dog park with separate areas for both large and small dogs. In addition, there will be appropriate directional way
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finding and interpretive signage, a water fountain, restroom facility, parking, shade structures and a pavilion. All park facilities will be ADA compliant. The Bid Package is scheduled for completion on October 6, 2013. The package will then be advertised for bid submission, with the contract scheduled to be awarded January 9, 2014. Construction should begin January 27, 2014, and the project completed by September 30, 2014 with a public grand opening. The project is part of the Proposition 3, Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, in the City 2012 – 2017 Bond Package. For the past three years, WOA has been working with District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan, Mr. Dan Parman, developer of Stone Oak, as well as various City Departments and local businesses. In addition, the Property Owners Associations as well as agencies such as NEISD, The San Antonio River Authority, the San Antonio Public Library and the Mays Family
Johnson Classes Receive Recognition Submitted By Julie Shore ix classes of Johnson High School chemistry students won recognition from a nationally-known scientific instrumentation firm last spring after gathering data for an original experiment. Vernier Software and Technology of Beaverton, Oregon, awarded the school a new Spectrovis Plus spectrophotometer for use in the chemistry program. Johnson chemistry teacher W. Pat Cunningham coordinated the project. His six pre-AP and regular chemistry classes performed the experiment during the spring semester. “They (the classes) generated data for this kinetics experiment that caught the attention of Vernier’s senior chemistry writer, Jack Randall,” said Cunningham. “The simplicity of the procedure and the
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will tell. “I look forward to bringing awareness to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,” she said. “They have their annual 5k in October so that is something I’d like to pursue, helping them to fundraise. My oldest sister Kayla has been living with Type 1 diabetes since she was 3 so it is something that has impacted my family directly and profoundly.” Welcome Home would like to congratulate Paige and wish her continued success in her efforts in the coming year.
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Wine, Women and Shoes, Teams Up With The Food Bank Special To Welcome Home t seems almost impossible to most women that anything could be better than an event filled with wine tasting, shoes, a silent auction and a boutique marketplace. But it can. The Wine, Women and Shoes event has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to fight hunger and feed hope. So while women have the opportunity to indulge in some of their favorite pleasures, they are doing so for a great cause. This unique event, driven by women for women, is a national fundraising event platform that offers sponsors a unique opportunity to place their businesses in front of successful, savvy and community minded women. The event will include marketplace shopping from designer and local boutique vendors who sell the latest styles in the marketplace. Wineries from all over the globe will offer tastings of their most chic wines as guests also have the opportunity to
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have a bite from the Food Bank’s Catalyst Catering. The San Antonio Food Bank will receive 20 percent of all vendor proceeds. Guests will also get a chance to bid on trips, and other one of a kind items in the live and silent auction. Ladies can kick back for the glamorous fashion show with community and sponsor models that will be displaying the latest looks. While all these events and opportunities are available, the “Shoe Guys” will mingle around the room while serving up the season’s hottest shoes on silver platters. For once, indulging in a shopping spree is encouraged. The San Antonio Food Bank provides food and groceries to more than 58,000 individuals each week in 16 counties throughout Southwest Texas. With a mission to fight hunger and feed hope, the Wine, Women and Shoes event is a way to help make a difference. Every dollar spent and donated will enable the San Antonio
Food Bank to provide meals to individuals in need. Wine, Women and Shoes will take place on Wednesday, November 6th from 6-9 p.m. at the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum. The cost to attend this event is priced at $100 per attendee. For more information or details about sponsorship, contact Dabney Fletcher at 210-431-8306 or dafletcher@ safoodbank.org. To purchase your ticket
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The 2013 Winter Celebration
By Amanda Burris 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. Although December may seem far away, preparations for an exciting event have already been in the making since the beginning of summer. Welcome Home Community Newspaper and the new non-profit organization, Living Through Giving, will be putting on the 10th annual Winter Celebration. This event will bring the community together for food, fellowship, and most importantly, to contribute toys to benefit children throughout San Antonio. In 2012, Winter Celebration collected 85 percent of the toys for the Toys for Tots
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Submitted By Michele Bibb etired teachers are invited to join the North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association at their next meeting Wednesday, October 16 at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro Ave., just north of Brook Hollow. NSARTA’s goal is to be of service to the community. Yes, it’s only October but it’s time to think about what can be done to help the children in San Antonio have a better Christmas. The guest speaker will be Jerry Ferguson from Elf Louise. NSARTA is asking members to help by bringing a small donation. The donation can be something as simple as a book, a toy or money. NSARTA meets the third Wednesday of each month. The monthly meetings are 10 a.m. to noon with a short “Meet and Greet,” complete with snacks and beverages to start each session. For more information, call 210-4948197.
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Submitted By Michelle Noel he Roan Forest Elementary Trailblazers kicked off their school year recently with a bit of international flair. The Drum Café is an international program that brings an interactive drumming exercise to schools and organizations to promote respect, communication and teamwork. During this inspiring experience, the students and faculty were all reminded that
families. Winter Celebration provides an opportunity for families and individuals to have fun and connect with the community while also giving back to those in need. This FREE event will take place on December 14th at the Legacy Shopping Center at 1803 East Sonterra Boulevard
although they come from many different backgrounds and speak many different languages, they all share the universal language of music. The teachers and students had a blast dancing and playing their drums together! Each student had their own drum and
repeated rhythm patterns while the presenter added motivational thoughts and music to coordinate. The Drum Café helped reinforce to the students the character traits used daily in their school experiences. Students felt connected with each other and their teachers.
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There’s rhythm in all of us that allows us to communicate, work together and experience a common sense of belonging. Drum Cafe left all of Roan Forest feeling fired up for an exciting school year and ready to “Aim Higher and Soar Further!”
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