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n the fall of 2013, four students from Reagan High School got together and decided that they wanted to start a saxophone quartet. A saxophone quartet is made up of one of each of the most common types of saxophones. One Soprano Saxophone (the highest pitched and smallest instrument), one Alto Saxophone (the most common), one Tenor Saxophone (mostly known for its wide use in jazz music), and one Baritone Saxophone (the largest and lowest instrument in the group). Their director, Mr. Greg White, was thrilled about the idea; Mr. White is a saxophone player and had wanted to form a saxophone chamber ensemble for years. What transpired was something Mr. White never would have imagined. The Quid Nunc Saxophone Quartet is in for a busy year, but it won’t all be away from home! They will be giving regular concerts throughout the school year at Ronald Reagan High School, as well as performing around town at various events. You can ﬁnd all of the information on Quid Nunc Performances on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/quidnuncsaxophone. The Quid Nunc Saxophone Quartet is always looking for sponsors and

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Why Visiting A College Will Help Your Decision-Making Process By Steve Johnson all brings many things—cooler weather, back-to-school, and for new high school seniors, the important decision of which colleges to pursue. Narrowing down your options for college is no easy task, and there are many ways to decide which one is right for you. The staff at College Nannies and Tutors recommends an organized approach. You can start by listing your desired areas of study. If you have not decided on an exact major yet, that is OK. However, you should narrow your focus to a general area of study. Based on this list, many schools should fall off, leaving only the schools catering to your chosen major or area of study. Next, location and extracurricular activities should be factored into your decision. Rank your current list of potential colleges by these factors. Of course, any potential scholarships for academics or sports will significantly influence your list as well. After ranking your list, look at the top few. From here, the next step is to visit each campus to see if it feels right for you. Visiting a campus is a great way to test the waters of a desired school. Many students know instantly when arriving at a campus if it is the right fit for them. Others

may need to sit in on a class, meet with an admissions counselor, or spend the weekend with a current student to get a feel for the school’s personality and culture. Whichever way you choose, visiting a campus firsthand will help you truly decide if you could see yourself involved with that specific college or university. Additionally, most schools have set days for potential schools to visit. On these days, they have a full schedule planned catered to give each visitor a campus tour, meet with professors, check out the dorm rooms, eat in the dining halls, etc. Scheduling to partake on these days is the best way to get the most out of your campus visit, and will allow you the opportunities and resources to decide if that specific college is the best choice for you. Make sure to take your time when deciding which college is the best option, and utilize all of the resources offered for you. Don’t be afraid to visit as many campuses as necessary to find the one that makes you feel at home! For more information or assistance in the areas of college admissions preparation, reach out to the staff at College Nannies and Tutors – 210-202-0303 or visit us on the web. www.collegetutors.com.

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The 2014-2015 Lopez Honors Band is made up of 49 of the top 7th and 8th grade students in the band program.

the top two bands to represent our area at the 3C Honor Band State Contest. Fifteen bands total from each of the seven areas of Texas competed in the 3C State Honor Band Contest. Lopez Band was ranked as the 14th band in the state. The 2014-2015 Lopez Honors Band is made up of 49 of the top 7th and 8th grade students in the band program. The band is under the direction of Kim Garza and Jessica Powell. This is the second time in the school’s eight year existence that the Lopez Band has advanced to the state level. “We are incredibly humbled and honored to be amongst these elite bands in Texas,” said Garza. Garza and Powell also exclaim, “This is a feat that could not happen without our amazing students who are committed to hard work and dedication, encouraging and supportive parents, and a district of supportive administrative members that cheer us on all the way!”

Special To Welcome Home he Lopez Middle School Honors Band was named one of the “Honor Band Finalists” in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) 3C Honor Band State Contest held on July 23. The contest was held in downtown San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Advancing to the state level is the highest honor for a band program, and is a contest that happens every other year in Texas for 3C bands. The process began back in June with bands in Region 12 submitting their very best recording of their UIL (University Interscholastic League) performance selections. At the Region 12 Honor Band Contest, the top two bands were selected to advance to the Area contest. Lopez Band, along with the Bush Middle School Band, were the two selected to represent Region 12. A few weeks later at the Area E contest, Lopez Band was again selected as one of

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Estradiol, Progesterone, & Testosterone Restore Bone By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 he told me that her doctor had actually warned her not to jump during exercising, as she might crack a vertebra. Her bones were very thin, osteoporotic, as were her mom’s, and grandma’s. She could not take a bisphosphonate, the most common treatment for osteoporosis, due to terrible burning in her esophagus, a known side effect of this class of drugs. “Do you think you could help me? I take calcium, vitamin D, and I exercise with

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n addition to announcing our Showcase for Versace and Coach on Sept. 29, 2015, we wanted to use this issue to talk about 2 very common eye conditions in San Antonio: Dry Eye The tears your eyes produce are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision. Dry eye means that your eyes do not produce enough tears or that you produce

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problems, and blood clots. We talked for over an hour, I told her that possibly, getting her hormones equal to those of a young adult might halt the bone loss. If she did not respond to hormone therapy, then I told her she should just take the injections. Hormone therapy would most deﬁnitely help her sleep, resolve hot ﬂashes, and bring her vagina back to life. She responded well and her urine NTx was below 36, the magic number. Now she could literally jump for joy! “I’m so glad I found, you”. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.

Dry eye can be managed, and we can prescribe treatment so your eyes remain healthy and your vision is unaffected. Some treatments that we might prescribe include using artiﬁcial tears and using a moisturizing ointment, especially at bedtime, or prescription medication that helps the body to produce more tears. In some cases, small plugs are inserted in the corner of the eyes to slow tear drainage. Allergy eyes Your body’s allergies to pollen, cosmetics, animals or fabrics often bring on allergic conjunctivitis. This can become a chronic condition if not treated properly. Symptoms include redness, burning, itching, and sometimes discharge from the eyes. It can make contact lens wear very difﬁcult or even unbearable. It is important to see the doctors

at Vision Source for evaluation to determine the correct cause for the condition. Many over the counter medications can have side effects and are not intended for long term use. There are prescription medications that alleviate the symptoms and can make your life comfortable again and are safe for prolonged use. If you know that you experience allergy symptoms during a particular time of the year (cedar fever), it is important to begin treatment before your symptoms become unbearable All of the doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source are certified to treat and manage eye disease. They are located at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 106. Visit us online at www.visionsource-stoneoak.com or call for an appointment at 495-9020.

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“Skin testing is the way to determine your specific allergies, so that you know what to avoid,” Dr. TrottGregorio explained. “You can tailor your mediation regimen to be scheduled certain times of the year that you know that the things to which you are allergic are going to be in the air. Injections are specifically tailored for each individual patient to include only the allergens to which that patient is sensitized.” Injections work to change your immune systems so that you can be around the things to which you were previously allergic and no longer have symptoms. This life-changing experience has impacted a number of people in San Antonio and the surrounding area. The shots can be given as a cluster, which allows individuals to feel better in roughly eight weeks, or a slower method, which is over a period of 29 weeks. “My treatment under Dr. Trott has been a lifechanging experience,” said patient Jennifer Terveen. “I had always suffered from severe year-round allergy symptoms, and I haven’t really had any symptoms since my second week of cluster shots. It’s just made such a huge difference!” Whether it is treatment through avoidance, medication or injections, Stone Oak Allergy is determined to find the right solution for each person who walks through the door. “‘I got my life back’ is a phrase I hear almost daily from my patients,” said Trott-Gregorio. “It means living

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ne size does not fit all,” says Dr. Donna Becker, as she describes the medical treatment of menopausal symptoms. Unfortunately, there aren’t many other doctors who have the same belief or the same understanding of hormones as Dr. Becker. “People go to their regular physicians, or even their gynecologist, and are usually initially given antidepressants. Menopause is about lack of hormones, which may be a sad event for some people, but the underlying problem is not a chemical imbalance in the brain, it’s a lack of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone.” Dr. Becker believes that aging is a slowly progressive degenerative disease which may be partially stabilized by supplying the correct amount of hormones in the correct proportions. For men, the optimal amount of testosterone may be achieved by measuring sex hormone binding globulin and estradiol. “We want to have our hormones optimal, mimicking the levels found in the young active adult.” No one would prescribe hormones such as thyroid or insulin without checking blood levels, yet this is done all the time with menopausal women-if they are even offered hormones, she says. Dr. Becker discovered hormone replacement therapy when she had terrible problems with her own menopause, almost 20 years ago (she is 67). Unable to find any help locally, she flew to another state to see an anti-aging doctor. “I had been prescribed the usual horse’s urine derived estrogen and herbal remedies that didn’t work—I was at the end of my rope and only too happy to finally consult an expert in anti-aging,” explained Becker. “When the doctor told me my thyroid levels were low, I initially argued with him. However, although my levels were in the normal range, they weren’t in the optimal range. Bringing them up to an optimal level, along with prescriptions for estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA, made a world of difference for me. That is when I knew I wanted to help others as I had been helped.” Her quest led her to becoming a physician who is board certified in Anti-Aging. The American Board of Medical

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Specialties does not recognize board certiﬁcation in Anti-aging-yet. Anti-aging doctors have taken courses and passed oral and written exams to achieve expertise in this emerging specialty. Dr. Becker is board certiﬁed in Emergency Medicine and had worked in downtown Santa Rosa ER and Texsan hospitals for years. “I wanted to do more than treat some acute illness, I wanted to lead the person into a healthier life style before the heart attack, stroke, or broken hip! Anti-aging is about nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits, not just hormone replacement therapy, although that is very important,” Dr. Becker emphasized. Dr. Becker really listens to her patients. A total of

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Left to Right: Joshua Milford-Rosales, Nick Koutras, Robin Brown, Paityn Tiller, Bryant Anderson, Ryan Montemayor and William Pyle.

ou’ve probably never heard a saxophone sound like this before! Four students at Ronald Reagan High School have been accepted to perform at one of the most prestigious events in all of music education. In the fall of 2013, four students from Reagan High School got together and decided that they wanted to start a saxophone quartet. A saxophone quartet is made up of one of each of the most common types of saxophones. One Soprano Saxophone (the highest pitched and smallest instrument), one Alto Saxophone (the most common), one Tenor Saxophone (mostly known for its wide use in jazz music), and one Baritone Saxophone (the largest and lowest instrument in the group). Their director, Mr. Greg White, was thrilled about the idea; Mr. White is a saxophone player and had wanted to form a saxophone chamber ensemble for years. What transpired was something Mr. White never would have imagined. The motivation of the students in that founding group (Will Pyle, Paityn Tiller, Bryant Anderson, and Tristan Torres) was incredible. They worked day and night, sacriﬁcing weekends, evenings and holidays in the pursuit of musical excellence. They dubbed themselves “Quid Nunc,” meaning “What now?” in Latin, after struggling to come up with a name for their new group. They also decided that they wanted to compete in the Houston Underground Saxophone Quartet competition (the largest of its kind in the country) and came in 3rd place in their ﬁrst year. Since then, they have had some personnel turnover due to graduating seniors, but have never looked back. The level of musicianship has continued to rise in their pursuit of excellence, with increases in their

dedication to match. Under the direction of Mr. Greg White the quartet has garnered an impressive amount of recognition in its short history. In the 2014-2015 school year, the Quid Nunc Quartet (Consisting of founding members Will Pyle, Paityn Tiller and Bryant Anderson and being joined by newcomer Robin Brown) competed in chamber music competitions across Texas, placing 2nd in the Austin Chamber Orchestra’s Coltman Chamber Music Competition, a select contest that requires a pre-audition to be invited to compete. The Quid Nunc Quartet also took home the Junior League of San Antonio’s inaugural Margeret Tobin FAME Award for Outstanding Instrumental Ensemble along with a $2,000 grant for the Band Program. The Quartet has also been featured in concert with the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Gold Medalist Mirasol Quartet, and has performed a Masterclasses with the internationally renowned Zzyzx Quartet, and Professor of Saxophone (retired) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Lynn Klock. The biggest goal for the Quid Nunc Quartet last year however was a recording for the Midwest Clinic in Chicago Illinois. The Midwest Clinic is one of the largest music education conferences in the world, and having the opportunity to perform at the clinic is likely the highest honor a high school aged musician can attain. The process for admittance into the clinic is a taped audition, three letters of recommendation from professional music educators and demographic information about the school that is applying. Countless applicants each year vie for only a few number of concerts, and the Quid Nunc Quartet got in! The 2015-2016 Quid Nunc Quartet (featuring

founding member Bryant Anderson, two year member Robin Brown, and new members Ryan Montemayor, Joshua Milford-Rosales, and Nick Koutras) will be traveling to Chicago, Illinois in December to perform at the Midwest Clinic. The Midwest Clinic features some of the very best in Middle School, High School and Collegiate talent with the main focus being on spreading awareness of music education and music publication. The convention is responsible for thousands of new works of music in every genre. This year, the Quid Nunc Saxophone Quartet is commissioning two new works for saxophone quartet. One by composer Drew Shaneﬁeld (ASCAP) and the other by local composer Carol Britton Chambers. The opportunity for these students to give a world premiere of these new pieces is truly once in a lifetime. The Quid Nunc Saxophone Quartet is in for a busy year, but it won’t all be away from home! They will be giving regular concerts throughout the school year at Ronald Reagan High School, as well as performing around town at various events. You can ﬁnd all of the information on Quid Nunc Performances on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/quidnuncsaxophone. The Quid Nunc Saxophone Quartet is always looking for sponsors and additional performance opportunities to help raise funds for their trip to Chicago. More information on performance, and sponsorship opportunities can be found by e-mailing their director, Greg White, at gwhite@neisd.net. Greg White and the Quid Nunc Quartet would like to take this time to personally thank all of the people who have helped support them in this process. Special thanks to Dan Morrison, Director of Bands at

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Reagan High School, Mason Dafﬁnee, Reagan Band Assistant Director, Levi Chavis, former Director of Bands at Reagan High School, Brenda Shelton, Reagan High School Principal, Mark Chambers, North East ISD Instrumental Coordinator, and all of the parents and community members who have helped support them throughout the journey! WILL PYLE

ill Pyle played s o p r a n o saxophone in the Quid Nunc Quartet from its inception in the winter of 2013 to the spring of 2015 when he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ronald Reagan High School. At Reagan High School, Will has sat principle chair in the Wind Ensemble and Lead player in the Jazz Band. He has been musically recognized as a member of the 2014 and 2015 All-State Band. He was also an active member of the Reagan Marching Band, leading the band for two years as a Drum Major. He will be continuing his pursuit of excellence as a Music Education Major at Texas Tech University.

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JAZZ YOUR SOUL, from Page 12 PAITYN TILLER

aityn Tiller was a founding member of the Quid Nunc Quartet, playing alto from 2013-2015, when she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ronald Reagan High School. During her time at Reagan, she was showcased throughout the Fine Arts department through participation in the Wind Ensemble, the production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and the production of Jekyll and Hyde. In the Reagan Marching Band, she lead the saxophone section for three years and was voted ‘Outstanding Musician’ her senior year. Students and teachers consistently praise her for warmth and understanding that has been the glue that has been holding the group together. This year, Paityn will be attending Texas A&M University where she will be studying Physics.

RYAN MONTEMAYOR

yan Montemayor is going into his second at year Reagan High school and is involved in many Band ensembles such as Jazz Band, Saxophone Choir, Saxophone Quartet, Marching Band, and

Wind Ensemble. This is going to be his ﬁrst year playing in the Quid Nunc Quartet and has been working hard all summer long with his peers to prepare for the Midwest Clinic taking place in December. Outside of the band hall Ryan enjoys being around his family members, watching the occasional Astros game, and playing Frisbee with his friends. Ryan looks forward to the upcoming school year and the future of the Quid Nunc saxophone quartet. JOSHUA MILFORD-ROSALES

oshua MilfordRosales is going to be a junior at Ronald Reagan High School. He is an avid member of the Reagan Marching Band where he is a Saxophone Leader. Although his time is heavily invested in band, and playing the saxophone, he is also a boy scout. He enjoys camping and the outdoors and is a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Club at Reagan. Hobbies include playing the saxophone, reading comic books, and watching Netﬂix. He spends a lot of time listening to many different varieties of music including, jazz, classical music, and rap.

NICK KOUTRAS

ick Koutras is a dedicated saxophonist in the Reagan Band as well as a member of the Quid Nunc Quartet. He was born in Pensacola, Florida in June of 1999. He has lived in many parts of the world, including Italy, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Nick spends his free time doing typical teenage things such as hanging out with friends, but he is also a very dedicated Spurs fan. As a season ticket holder, he attends as many games as possible. Nick is thrilled to be going to Chicago with the Quartet this December. BRYANT ANDERSON

orn in San Antonio, Bryant Anderson has been a member of the Quid Nunc Quartet since its founding nearly three years ago. He has played tenor saxophone for around six years and participated in multiple facets of the Reagan Band program, including the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and the nationally acclaimed Reagan Marching Band. Saxophone is not Bryant’s only passion, however; both American and automotive

obin Brown is a senior attending Ronald Reagan High School. This is Robin’s second year playing the baritone saxophone for the Quid Nunc Saxophone Quartet. Robin has been an active member in many areas of the Reagan Band, including Marching Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Saxophone Choir, and Saxophone Quartet. He performs at many Solo and Cha

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Building Leaders…. One Book At A Time Submitted By Wendy Howk, Canyon Ridge Librarian verything is AWESOME at Canyon Ridge Elementary this year. Students and teachers are looking forward to a new year of fostering imagination, collaborating, creating and building leaders, as supported by programs in the CR Library. Librarian, Wendy Howk, is adding Legos to the library with learning in mind. Through generous donations from the North East Educational Foundation, Canyon Ridge library has received a grant to add Lego We-Do Construction kits to library programming. The grant will provide funds for 8 construction kits plus extensions, enough for an entire classroom to be engaged in small groups to encourage collaborative problem solving. The Library of today is much more than simply a place with books to read. The Library is a hub of learning for all subject areas, frequently integrating technology across all subjects. Today’s students are challenged with a world that is ever-changing in which they will need to be life-long learners that can adapt to change. This requires the ability to analyze situational needs and synergize with others to problem solve, often coming up with multiple solutions to a task. These skills are particularly critical in the STEM ﬁelds (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students of today need regular exposure to motivating materials and challenges that will develop these skills. The Canyon Ridge Library has already begun this transition to an environment that integrates technology and STEM challenges into the everyday experiences of our students. In the past four years library and district funds have been committed to the purchase of technology. The library has added iPads, Chromebooks, tablets, laptops, and an interactive SMART board. Through collaboration with the librarian and classroom teachers, students have engaged in science experiments and Makerspacetype lessons that challenge them to solve real world problems with their peers. The addition of Lego We-Do materials will expand this learning and provide highlymotivating, age-appropriate materials. Lego We-Do Construction provides opportunities for students to work with simple machines, motion concepts, and even biological models. Students will apply mathematical skills while measuring time

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and distance, use basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as estimate and even explore with variables. From an engineering standpoint, students are expected to brainstorm, select appropriate materials, build, test, and evaluate and improve on their solutions and results to various challenges. And ﬁnally, students will learn and apply programming skills while using the included software, which allows them to design and create working models to test their hypotheses. While these Lego kits are available for teachers to use with an entire class experience, they will mainly be utilized by small groups of students before school and possibly within the school day for special incentives. Our library opens at 7:00 each morning and provides a safe place for students to be engaged with self-initiated learning before school. This time is available for all students, but most frequently used by students in grades 2-5. The addition of these materials will pull in a clientele of students that are motivated by hands-on learning. Mrs. Howk, the campus administrative team, and teachers in grades 2-5, will be identifying students in need of extra hands-on instruction in math and science that would beneﬁt from the extra motivation of targeted time with the Lego materials. These students will receive a special invitation to join a group that works regularly with the kits. We hope you and your family will become involved with the many exciting programs at the CR Library as together we build leaders and readers. For more information, check out www.neisd.net/ canyon.

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STONE OAK PLAZA Alamo Eye Institute, PA (Lynnell C. Lowry, MD) 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 119 210-697-3821 K Charles and Co. Full Service Salon 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 123 210-403-0955 Stone Oak Orthodontics (Tito Norris, DDS, P.A.) 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 207 210-402-3322 CORNERSTONE CHURCH THE BLANCO MARKET CENTER Great Clips For Hair 18630 Blanco Rd, Ste. 114 210-404-0994 THE VINEYARD SHOPPING CENTER Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic and Wellness PC 1205 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 211 210-764-8888 STONE OAK VILLAGE Slater White Cleaners 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 101 210-494-4126 State Farm Insurance, Betsy Dippo 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 112 210-496-3276 Stone Oak Florist 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 104 210-495-7442 STONE OAK SQUARE Vision Source 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 106 210-495-9020 STONE HUE CENTER Pizza Hut 20323 Huebner Rd, Ste. 103 210-497-1123 ERA COLONIAL REAL ESTATE 19230 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 260 210-477-9400 STONE HUE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA North Hills Family Medicine 19222 Stone Hue, Ste. 104 210-481-6800 San Antonio Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Ste. 103 210-497-1475 THE MEDICAL PARK AT STONE OAK Romes Pizza 19298 Stone Oak Pkwy. 210-490-0700 Good Night Pediatrics 19272 Stone Oak Pkwy, 210-545-7581 Physical Rehabilitation Institute 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 107 210-545-9355

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32 SONTERRA MEDICAL PARK South Texas Chiropractic 225 E. Sonterra, Ste. 113 210-493-9119 33 325 E. SONTERRA BLVD. Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 202 210-496-7999 34 325 E. SONTERRA BLVD. Dr. Kevin J. Whritenour Au.D. 18838 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 210-316-7856 35 SPINE HOSPITAL OF SOUTH TEXAS 36 STONETERRA MEDICAL PLAZA S.A.G.A. 150 E. Sonterra Blvd, Suite 100 210-545-2555 CVS Pharmacy 120 E. Sonterra Blvd. 210-404-9006 stoneterra retail Center Prescott’s Orthotics & Prosthetics 158 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 106 210-496-0800 Stone Oak Pharmacy 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 101 210-494-4272 37 THE CREEK AT STONE OAK Diabetes America 20330 Huebner Rd., Ste. 104 866-693-4223 Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry (Susie Hayden, DDS) 20322 Huebner Rd., Ste. 103 210-491-4141 40 GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF S.A. 855 Proton Road 210-614-1234 42 DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES 18540 Sigma Road 210-490-4661 43 THE CLUB AT SONTERRA 901 Sonterra Boulevard 210-496-1560 45 LA ARCATA CENTER Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition & Wellness 115 N. Loop 1604, Suite. 1207 210-545-1144 Dental Care SA: Dr. David Seguin & Associates 115 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite. 1104 210-496-2533 46 19310 STONE OAK PARKWAY 47 MCDONALDS 20750 US. Hwy. 281 N. 210-403-9066 48 BEST WESTERN HOTEL 18555 US. Hwy. 281 N. 210-490-9191

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49 INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE 18750 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 100 210-496-6111 50 STONE RIDGE MARKET International Bank of Commerce HEB at Hwy. 281 and Evans Rd. 210-369-2914 210-283-6500 Texas State Optical 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 210-490-3937 (EYES) 52 SONTERRA OFFICE PARK 53 SA DENTAL SPECIALISTS Britton and Ferris Orthodontics 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100 210-497-6688 54 115 GALLERY CIRCLE Dr. Webb’s Chiropractic & Wellness 115 Gallery Circle, Ste. 209 210-798-9322 55 STONE OAK CROSSING CENTER 56 LANE K. WALSH, DDS 1162 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 200 210-499-1110 57 CLOCK TOWER Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 302 210-828-8770 A Thru Z Pediatrics 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd, Suite 102 210-490-8888 Reshmey Medical Clinic 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 301 210-828-2311 58 METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITAL Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Assoc., PA 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 505 210-402-3550 59 SAN ANTONIO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1717 N. Loop 1604 E 210-258-1604 60 WELLS FARGO BANK 18488 Blanco Rd. 210-856-1141 61 WELLS FARGO BANK 20826 Hwy. 281 N. 210-856-8408 62 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH/BANQUET HALL 20523 Huebner Road 210-497-4200 / 0700 63 THE FELLOWSHIP OF SAN ANTONIO 23755 Canyon Golf Road 210-402-3672

Acrobatic Gymnastics Of San Antonio Takes On The World! Submitted By Jacqueline Renteria hile most students are settling into their classrooms, a group of San Antonio’s own athletes are not only hitting the books, but also making national and international headlines. Why? Because these athletes are getting ready to take on the world! Recently, the athletes of Acrobatic Gymnastics of San Antonio (AGSA) attended the USA Gymnastics Championships in Greensboro, NC and brought home a host of awards! While approximately 2000 athletes nationwide attended this annual event, which included Rhythmic Gymnastics and Trampoline and Tumbling, over 800 athletes competed in the Acrobatic Gymnastics division. Senior Elite WP Jessica Renteria and Maren Merwarth, who won the bronze medal at the Varna World Cup in Bulgaria earlier this year and are currently ranked third in the World Cup Series, won the gold and were selected to the USA Senior National Team. They are the first USA Senior Elite Women’s Pair in acrobatic gymnastics history to medal at a World Cup. Junior Elite 1 2-18 Women’s Group Connie Kickirillo, Gabriela Foster, Alyssa Delgado won gold, Junior Elite 12-18 WP Thalia Berry and Aubrey Rosilier also won gold and Junior Elite 12-18 Mixed Pair Alex McGraw and Mady Marlow won the silver medal. These Elite athletes were selected to the USA Junior National Team. Also, head Coach Vladimir Vladev was selected as US Elite Coach of the Year!

In addition, four groups were selected to the World-Age Group National Team, seven groups selected to the Acrobatic Gymnastics Developmental Team and one pair selected to the International Club Team. In the end, a total of 14 pairs/groups (34 athletes) from team AGSA were crowned National Champions while several pairs and trios took silver and bronze medals respectively. Team AGSA claimed more National Champions than any team in the country! The Senior National Team Members, Junior National Team Members, and Age - Group teams are currently training to take the world by storm! These athletes train 20-30 hours per week at AGSA located at 23132 USA 281 in San Antonio, Texas. They will compete in one or two of the following events: in October 1st Pan American Championships - Puerto Rico Acro Cup in Caguas, Puerto Rico, in November Pat Wade Classic - Stoke on Trent, Great Britain and the 4th Breda Open Acrobatics Cup in Breda, Netherlands, and in February, Flanders International World Cup - Puurs, Belgium. They are all in hope of landing one of the few spots on the World and World AgeGroup Team at the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Team Trials which will be held at Bela Karoyli’s Camp in Huntsville, Texas December 17th-21st. This team will represent team USA at the Acrobatic Gymnastics World and World-Age Group Championships in Putian, China March 23rd -April 4th 2016. Ten years ago, for some of these athletes,

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Family Medicine

Allergy and Immunology Allergy, Asthma, Immunology & Rheumatology Kristin Bussey-Smith M.D. Board Certified in Allergy & Immunology 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 495-4335 • aairmd.com

Reshmey Medical Clinic David K. Tharakan, M.D. 57 Family Practice • see map pg. 19 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 301 828-2311 • www.reshmeymedclinic.com

Stone Oak Allergy & Asthma Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Suite 101 494-0690 • stoneoakallergy.com

Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. John N. Phillips, M.D. and Medical Staff 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 202 33 496-7999 • see map pg. 19 www.sofdpa.com

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Anti-Aging Enhancement of Life Dr. Donna Becker, D.O. 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601 545-5224 • www.antiagingsa.com Expert Hormone Replacement for Women & Men Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center Vernon F. Williams, M.D., 495-8558 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 240 www.twaamc.com, www.measureage.com www.edinstituteoftx.com • see map pg. 19

Chiropractor

Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic Wellness, P.A. Michael R. Golab, D.C. 1205 N. FM 1604 W., Suite 211 4 764-8888 • see map pg. 19

Dermatology

San Antonio Dermatology Board Certified in Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Suite 103 497-1475 • see map pg. 19 www.lindacoffeymd.com

Ear, Nose & Throat Adult/Ped. Advanced Sinus Clinic Anthony P. Sertich, II, M.D., F.A.C.S. 502 Madison Oak, Suite 346 37 614-8625 • see map pg. 19 www.sertichmd.com Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of SA Talley•Spears•Desai•Gleinser•Henderson, M.Ds 150 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 200 36 499-4589 • see map pg. 19 www.entclinicsofsa.com

Ear Specialist Ear Institute of Texas Lance E. Jackson, MD, FACS 525 Oak Centre, Suite 100 696-HEAR (4327) www.EarInstituteofTexas.com

Family Dentistry Dental Care SA: Dr. David Seguin & Associates 115 N Loop 1604 E. Ste. 1104, SAT 78232 La Arcata Center 496-2533 • see map pg. 19 45 www.dentalcareSA.com

Pediatric Dentistry

Serrano OB/GYN Christopher Serrano, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 20726 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 545-7700 www.serrano-obgyn.com

Children’s Physicians Group 20642 Stone Oak Pkwy. 479-3000 www.chofsa.org/physiciansgroup Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry “Susie” S. Hayden, DDS, P.A. 20322 Huebner Rd., Suite 103 491-4141 • see map pg. 19 www.drsusie.net

Ophthalmologist

Lynnell C. Lowry, M.D. Alamo Eye Institute Board Certified Ophthalmologist 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 119 697-3821 • see map pg. 19

Optometrist

Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio M. Guirl, MD, J. Jackson, MD., D. McMyler, MD P. Mehta, M.D., R. Shaffer, MD 855 Proton Rd. 40 614-1234 • see map pg. 19 www.gastroconsa.com San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates J. Johnson, MD, Eddie Flores, MD. M Lindner, M.D., J. Bullock, MD 150 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 36 545-2555 • see map pg. 19 www.sagastro.com Texas Institute of Gastroenterology S. Dar, MD, J. Theard, MD, M. Naeem, MD, D. Sharma 19226 Stone Hue 268-0100 • www.thedaoaks.com

Internal Medicine

Marcos Medical Care Yolanda Marcos MD Amita Kumar MD, Audrey Rodriguez PA-C 510 Med Court, Suite 210 494-4290 • www.marcosmedical.com

Hospital

North Central Baptist Hospital Baptist Regional Children’s Center 520 Madison Oak Dr. 297-4000 • see map pg. 19 Baptisthealthsystem.com

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Neurosurgery

Neurosurgical Associates of S. A., P.A. Donald L. Hilton MD., Arnold B. Vardiman MD. Donald P. Atkins MD. 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 240 477-1956 • www.neurosurgerysa.com

Pharmacy

Stone Oak Pharmacy Specialty Compounding & Delivery Retail Pharmacy Services & DME 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 494-4272 • see map pg. 19

Physical Therapy

Dr. John M. Nevelow, O.D., F.A.A.O. Erin M. Nevelow, O.D. 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120 349-2437 “Discoveries Thru Vision”

Healthlink Outpatient Rehab Center 525 Oak Centre, Suite 450 297-4525 • see map pg. 19 www.healthlinksa.com

Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) • see map pg. 19 www.stoneoaktso.com

Physical Rehabilitation Institute Dr. Bussey • D. Harrington G. Molina • S. Bussey 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 107 545-9355 (well) • see map pg. 19 www.myPRI.net

Orthodontics For Adults/Children Britton and Ferris Orthodontics Bloyce H. Britton III., DDS, • MS Tyler W. Ferris, DDS, • MS 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 497-6688 • see map pg. 19

Schatz Orthodontics Eric Schatz, DDS 22610 U.S. Highway 281, Suite 201 272-7129 • www.alohasmiles.net Hill Country Pain C. William (Bill) Murphy, M.D., Justin J. Vigil, M.D. J. Kaleb Shaw, M.D., Nancy Burgher, PA-C. 14800 San Pedro, Suite 202 582-6600 www.hillcountrypain.com Tricity Pain Associates P.A. U. Dar, MD, S. Vasireddy MD, K. Monis MD. S. Patel, MD, R. Sharma, MD, 110 Stone Oak Loop • 268-0129 www.sapaindoc.com, www.tricitypaindoc.com

Pediatrics

Huebner Pediatrics Dr. Michelle Storandt • Dr. Adelnery Gonzalez 15714 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 3 447-3000 www.huebnerpediatrics.com

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Kelly J. Smith, MD 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 615-3700 www.pedipulm.com

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San Antonio Eye Center Abrams, Erdmancyzk, Hahn, Harris, Nicolau, Ming-Zhao, Stephenson, Roberts 14807 San Pedro 226-6169 • www.saeye.com

Texas Fertility Center Summer L. James, M.D. 502 Madison Oak Dr., Suite 230 370-3800 www.fertilitysanantonio.com

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Texas Physical Therapy Dr. J. Sams, PT • Dr. S. Stratton, PT • Dr. J. Clark, PT Dr. A. Fong, PT • Dr. J. Morello, PT, • Dr. D. Clark, PT Dr. L. Magalong, PT • Dr. B. Guarriello, PT 300 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 210 494-4500 • www.texpts.com

Podiatry

Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care D.M. Chaney • W. Strash • R. Perez, DPM’s 57 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Bldg. 3, Suite 302 829-8770 (by Clock Tower) • see map pg. 19 www.podlink.com

Radiology South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers North Central Imaging Center 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 31 617-9000 • see map pg. 19 www.stric.com

Urgent Care Fossil Creek Urgent Care Clinic 22250 Bulverde Rd. (Corner of Evans Rd.) 401-8185 • www.fossilcreekurgentcare.com Open Late and Weekends Family and Pediatric Medicine Stone Oak Urgent Care & Family Practice 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102 481-6060 • www.soucfp.com Family Practice, Open 7 Days

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By Stefanie Young unta Del Cielo is the definition of reinvented traditional coffee. From the first smell to the last sip, their espresso emanates superior quality. The shop is full of light and open space, with beautiful cups of layered coffee and locally made pastries on display. The ambiance they create is great for meeting with friends and relaxing, yet vibrant enough to get the creative juice flowing for a work project. “We take a lot of pride in what we do here,” stated Julian Cuevas. “Our philosophy is simple, respect the coffee. We offer drinks that are focused around the coffee flavors without adding the whipped toppings or flavored syrups. It’s simplicity at its best.” Many coffee drinkers can relate to the commercial drive-thru scene with its overpriced and over-complicated drink orders, especially when on the go. Yet, here in the heart of Stone Oak there’s a café that knows people crave that moment to themselves, where they can experience a refreshing setting to take a deep breath and freshly brewed beverage made to their liking. They offer a meeting room free of charge, seating throughout the café and a nook for chatting with friends or immersing yourself the latest novel off your summer

reading list. “We wanted to create an environment that invited people in,” explained Cuevas. “Whether it’s to hold your business meeting here, meet with friends or to get your work done, we’re here to provide the best coffee to complement those settings.” And in the end, it truly does come down to the coffee. With every drink, fresh coffee beans are ground and brewed to order. With 4 different house blends, the strength and taste of your order can change. “We offer 4 different levels that range from M1 to M4,” said Cuevas. “The most balanced ﬂavor is our M3, but if you would like your coffee a bit stronger or lighter, we can customize the taste to your palette and preference.” Not only do they offer coffee to meet your liking, they also make the perfect espresso. Brewed at the perfect temperature with a correctly measured dose of ground coffee and with the right amount of crema. If you’ve never had perfect espresso, it’s an experience to be had. You can visit Punta Del Cielo at 115 N Loop 1604 E and try the refined coffee for yourself. If you would like to find out more about their products and brewing standards, give them a call at (210) 5493583 or visit their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/puntadelcielostoneoak.

Bush And Lopez At Annual Texas Bandmasters Convention Submitted By Kim Garza tudents from Bush and Lopez Middle School Honors Bands had the distinct privilege of performing at the 68th Annual Texas Bandmasters Association Convention held last week in downtown San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The convention center was host to thousands of band directors, both middle and high school, from all over the state of Texas. The TBA convention provides professional development, professional performances and the latest products/materials/technology necessary for directors to continue to thrive in the profession of music education. Fifty student volunteers combined from both the Bush and Lopez Middle School Honors Bands were chosen to be a demonstration group for a clinic presentation at the annual convention by Mr. John Benzer, esteemed faculty member and band consultant from the University of Houston. The clinic presentation was entitled “Are You Ready for U.I.L. Contest?” and was designed to help Texas middle, junior and high school band directors successfully take a band through the UIL Concert and Sightreading process. Mr. Benzer is a highly sought after clinician/consultant in instrumental education, and has been working closely as a consultant to both of these Northeast band programs for several years now. The two programs were chosen because of the standards of excellence that have been an integral part of both the Bush and Lopez band programs. Students helped to put on

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Mrs. Garza and Mr. Rosas were presented at the clinic with the esteemed “Certificate of Appreciation” plaques for participation in the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention.

a fun and active display of the suggested “do’s and don’ts” at UIL contest. Directors of the Lopez band program are Mrs. Kim Garza and Ms. Jessica Powell, and the Bush Band is led by Mr. Gabriel Rosas and Mrs. Erin Sharkey. Mrs. Garza and Mr. Rosas were presented at the clinic with the esteemed “Certiﬁcate of Appreciation” plaques for participation in the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention. Garza and Rosas note that “they were honored and excited for their students to participate in a fun and educational presentation for directors of band programs all over the state.” They also add that “they are thankful to Mr. Benzer and TBA for allowing them to be a part of this special opportunity and helping to bring further notoriety to the Bush and Lopez band programs.”

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Turning Smart but Struggling Students into Confident, Independent Learners

o parent wants to see their child suffer. Still, the parents of children with learning and attention challenges face this difficult situation on a daily basis. While they know their children are gifted, creative and intelligent, their constant battle with school starts to make it harder for their kids to cope. When something as simple as an hour of homework turns into a race against the clock, it can be frustrating and start to leave a mark on a child’s self-confidence. This is where Learning Foundations can help. They provide kids and teens that are smart, but struggling in school, with the tools needed to succeed and overcome their frustrations. Their programs focus on eliminating the pain of a smart child being wrongly labeled or not identified early, and work one-on-one with them to overcome underlying issues that are holding them back. “We help kids overcome learning and attention challenges” explained Rafael Scarnati, Director at Learning Foundation. “For parents who have a child that is struggling in school, or may have tried tutoring but sense that there may be an underlying problem, they would come to us and we would do an initial evaluation to find out the child’s strengths and weaknesses.” Based on the evaluation, the staff will put together an individualized program that will focus on using the child’s strengths to overcome challenges and work past their weaknesses. This model addresses the root causes of the learning problem and not just the symptoms In order to get to that point, the parent needs to recognize some of the warning signs. “Warning signs can come in a variety of forms. For Dyslexia there are a few signs, such as letter reversals after 1st grade, especially with the letters “b”, ”d”, ”p”, and “q”. Ear infections, left and right confusion, and difficulty learning to tie their shoes are signs as well,” said Rafael. “For attention and hyperactivity challenges, some of the early warning signs can show themselves through clumsiness, poor hand eye coordination, if they are oversensitive to certain sounds, if they have frequent headaches while at school, or if they complain about certain kind of fabrics or tags on their clothing. All of these are signs of possible attention issues.” The idea that there is a possible learning disability holding your child back can be overwhelming and leave you wondering where to start. Learning Foundations understands that although it is not a quick fix, scientific research has proven that the brain can be trained and learning challenges can be corrected for students at any age, given the right intervention. “Our assessment process always starts with a free parent seminar. It’s an information session where we talk about all the skills that are necessary to be successful in school and socially,” explained Scarnati. “It helps parents identify where they might see some gaps in their child and it also helps them understand that while schools can provide accommodations, they are not really equipped to correct those weak skills.” The skills Rafael is referring to are neuro-developmental and cognitive processing skills, such as auditory processing, body control and balance. These are things that schools expect children to have upon entering the classroom setting and therefore don’t usually have someone on staff to teach such skills. Most teachers really want to help their students succeed, but their hands are tied when it comes to making recommendations as to what might be wrong. Scarnati explained how he experienced first-hand what it was like to be a teacher without the training. “I used to be a middle school teacher and while I was teaching I had kids with dyslexia, ADHD, and other sensory issues in my class, but I did not know how to work with them,” he said. “I had no idea how to even identify if there was a problem or if they were just being lazy or acting out. We just didn’t get that kind of training.” Now that he works in a setting with kids that act out, he and the staff know that behavior is usually an indicator of an underlying challenge, whether it is with learning or with

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We don’t have a one size ﬁts all mentality. We don’t think that any single program is going to be the answer for everybody, so we work to truly tailor a program to the needs of the student.” – Leslie Jernigan Learning Foundation’s Center Director processing information. As a parent, it’s important to react to the signs sooner, rather than later, to help your child get the skills they need and to better your child’s chances for reaching his or her full potential. “It’s not that schools don’t want to help kids in need, but that they don’t have the resources on hand to do so. Teachers may suggest for a parent to wait until 2nd or 3rd grade but I would disagree,” Scarnati stated. “By that time kids have already developed frustrated behaviors and the self-image that they aren’t smart. The earlier they see a specialist, the less they will have to catch up or unlearn those behaviors.” Learning Foundations wants kids to be happy and healthy by reducing the chances of a poor self-image. The majority of the kids that walk through their doors have average to above average intelligence which can make it much more frustrating for the kids and the parents because they have kid that they see are visibly smart and completely capable but cannot read or cannot sit still in class. This scenario is one of many that can make a smart kid label themselves as lazy or “dumb”. The staff at Learning Foundations knows all too well what it’s like to see a kid taken over by what they have labeled themselves or been labeled as by their peers. What sets

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Go “All In” At The 4th Annual SpaySA Casino Night! Submitted By Outside The Box n behalf of our Honorary Chairs, Sean & Claudia Elliott, SpaySA invites you to go “All In” at the 4th annual SpaySA Casino Night on Saturday, September 12th at the beautiful La Cantera Resort and Spa! This year’s event will feature Casino Lounges, great food and drinks, a fabulous Silent Auction and great entertainment! All of the funds raised from this Casino Night go directly to providing spay and neutering services at little or no cost to the San Antonio community. There are more than 150,000 animals on the streets of San Antonio and many of them are not spayed or neutered so thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens continue to be born each year and wander the streets. The ﬁrst step towards San Antonio to becoming a No Kill city is to Spay and Neuter. Established in 1997, SpaySA is a 501c3 organization that had provided ongoing programs such as no or low-cost spay/ neutering services, a pet wellness clinic and education outreach services to areas with the greatest stray animal population. As the largest spay/neuter clinic in San Antonio, SpaySA has performed over 148,000 surgeries and has helped tens of thousands of dog and cats each year. SpaySA is the community leader in providing and promoting accessible subsidized services for dogs and cats in San Antonio and Bexar County and all of the funds raised from Casino Night go directly to the organization! Casino Night began in 2012 with SpaySA’s very own Executive Director,

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Cathy McCoy. “I wanted to host an event where we could say “thank you” to our donors and create an evening of fun but also educate people on the realities of nonneutered cats and dogs in San Antonio,” said McCoy. In 2013, SpaySA Board President, Wendy Welsh, along with her ﬁrm, Outside the Box Productions, and the Board of Directors, helped Cathy and her team bring the event to the next level and in only a few short years are looking forward to a sellout crowd. “Great food and drinks, tons of Casino Games, Lounge Areas, Dance Music and Celebrity sightings are all part of a really fun night you don’t want to miss! And, we are so lucky to have Sean and Claudia Elliott, who are such compassionate animal friends, on board to support us,” said Wendy Welsh.

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Back To School Backpack Blues

By Steven Tham, MS, DC, PhD (c) Legend Physical Therapy (210) 375-4191

ith the school year underway for many students, parents are busily trying to assemble all the supplies their child may need. In the past years, attention has turned to backpacks and how they affect your child’s back and posture, but did you know that backpacks can trigger long lasting problems? Believe it or not, the body is an amazing machine and often the person never seems to feel any problems, especially when they are younger. Sports and playground injuries are often shaken off and for the most part we recover quite well. One problem, however

that is difficult to recovery from, and starts early in life, is bad posture. Injuries resulting from poor posture are very common and in 15+ years of practice, it is probably the number one cause of back and neck pain. In fact, poor posture may not only be a cause of pain, but often can contribute to more serious injuries when they occur. Why is posture is such a serious problem? The spine, including the hips, is like a tower which is built to support weight. In proper posture, all the weight above the feet is appropriately distributed such that each one supports the one above; like a

Delicious Shots Packed With Flavor By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv chool may be back in session, summer may be unofficially over, but Mother Nature doesn’t seem to notice. It’s gonna be hot for a while here in So. Texas. So, java lovers may currently find themselves rethinking the texture and temperature of that daily cup of Joe. Hot coffee still hits the spot first thing in the AM, but if you’re a multi-cup-a-day drinker and searching for variety, let’s CHILL! Much like the menus of our favorite restaurants sway with what the current season dictates, so we’re hankerin’ for something cold and bold nowadays that still gives us a boost while packing serious

flavor. Nitro coffee is just the ticket. It’s your favorite cup of coffee kicked up! Nitro coffees are ice-cold, slightly effervescent and have that extra oomph! This innovative java is treated with nitrogen and/or carbon dioxide and has a creamy thick head like a Guinness making it rich... velvety. It’s available in cans at some of the trendier coffee spots. I’ve listed some of my favorite coffees from around the state along with recipes for you to try at home. Brown Coffee Co. in San Antonio fixed us up with their Dirty Cold Brew - the most popular iced drink in house! The secret lies in the type of ice cube used. Whiskey fans

Jenga game. As posture degrades, it’s like pulling the support system so eventually the tower of Jenga blocks are wobbly and no longer able to maintain its structure. So what about the backpack? According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), an incorrectly worn backpack can lead to “severe back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems.” This occurs because overloaded backpacks or those with long, loose straps shift weight away from the spine, decreasing its natural loading over the hips. When heavy packs are used, or long loose straps are used, weight is transferred behind the center of gravity of the spine, resulting in forward leaning to try to keep weight centered. This throws off our posture, creating potential for increased fatigue and other potential injuries.

might recognize it. Huynh Restaurant in downtown Houston does a dynamite Vietnamese Iced Coffee with sweet condensed milk and their own coffee blend--something I HIGHLY recommend! I’ve duplicated this at home. Brew your coffee VERY, VERY strong… add ice and top with a shot of condensed milk. We’ve also sourced several new iced coffee recipes for your drinking pleasure. Up first, Caffe Medici in Austin and their fun creation, The Freddo. It’s chilled; a touch on the sweet side and frothy! A flirty and refreshing, chilled coffee made with espresso, milk and simple syrup: Many thanks to Najwa Kronfel and her blog, Delicious Shots, for sharing her ultracreamy Condensed Milk Iced Coffee with us! Depending on how sweet you like yours, add more/less condensed milk. Serve very cold over ice...brrrr! For more delicious recipes and fun food and wine pairing ideas, visit www.

When looking for a backpack, we recommend two wide, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, a waist strap and as light as possible. One more important note from our friends at the AAOS is that, “the weight of the loaded backpack should be less than 10-15% of a child’s body weight.” Though the lazy summer days might be coming to end, don’t let it be the start of another posture pounding school year. Your spine will be better off for it if you follow these simple rules. Come visit us at Legend Physical Therapy for tips that will help you get that spine in line today! Legend Physical Therapy is located at The Courtyard at Camino Real, 14855 Blanco Rd., Suite 310. You can contact them at (210)375-4191 or visit www. legendpt.com.

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Award for Outstanding Service: Burn and Blast Trauma Survivors

Submitted By Deborah Ortiz de la Peña celity, a global wound care and regenerative medicine company, awarded the first-ever Carole Lanham Award to Texas-based charity, The Moonlight Fund Inc., for its outstanding service to burn and blast patients and their families. The award was presented to Celia Belt, co-founder of The Moonlight Fund Inc. on July 28, 2015, at Acelity headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The Acelity Carole Lanham Award recognizes organizations that have excelled in improving patient lives by providing holistic support to trauma survivors. The creation of this award expands on the Acelity Servant’s Heart Foundation mission to offer financial assistance to charitable organizations in need. The $2,500 grant will be awarded annually and was created in honor of Carole Lanham, who recently retired after working for more than 23 years at Acelity. Carole has served in various capacities on the Servant’s Heart Foundation Board since its inception in 2003, actively sponsored numerous grant applications on behalf of many small and medium-sized organizations around the country, and personally volunteered hundreds of hours supporting the Servant’s Heart Foundation to improve the lives of children and people in need.

“Carole has been instrumental in the establishment and maintenance of the Servant’s Heart Foundation, which is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, funded and managed by Acelity employees,” said Michelle Peterson, Servant’s Heart Foundation President. “The Servant’s Heart Foundation encourages our employees to get involved with the local community and has benefited many organizations, such as The Moonlight Fund, with programs primarily emphasizing children, education and health care.” Acelity and The Moonlight Fund have worked together since the Fund’s inception in 1998. “Acelity has been an important partner for The Moonlight Fund since the beginning,” commented Celia Belt. “We are very honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Carole Lanham Award. Carole is a good friend, and Acelity has always supported our quest to help burn and blast survivors and their families. This scholarship will allow us to help more patients in need.” For almost 20 years, The Moonlight Fund Inc. has relied on local and global companies like Acelity to gather the necessary funds to help military and civilian burn and blast survivors and their families. Additionally, they raise funds by hosting

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The award was presented to Celia Belt, co-founder of The Moonlight Fund Inc. on July 28, 2015, at Acelity headquarters in San Antonio, Texas.

an annual gala, which gives sponsors and attendees the opportunity to share in the Fund’s gift-giving legacy. This year’s gala, titled “An Evening of Enchantment,” will take place on September 26, 2015, at the Éilan Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, with the help of local sponsors including Southern Wealth Management, Texas Community

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Step Into Decorating By Mary Lozano-Jenkins The Jenkins Group, Inc. (210) 490-0161 he Fall Season is Here and we are ready to design and decorate for our clients. Here are the top ten reasons to call us to assist you:

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happen in your décor. 9. If you keep believing that the painter and the carpet installer are coming over to ﬁnish and it’s been six months since you saw them. 10. If you are waiting for your children to grow up to accessorize because you don’t want them to break the accessories. Call us we are here to help. Your Home is Your Castle!! For more information, contact Mary LozanoJenkins, Registered Interior Designer at mjkg1@aol.com or 210-4900161 or Jessica C. Jenkins, Interior

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ACDC Holding Auditions For Annual Nutcracker Submitted By Yvonne Correa he 2015-2016 Alamo City Dance Company will be holding auditions for their annual Nutcracker performance on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dancers ages 5-12 years of age will audition from 2:30-4:00 p.m., and dancers ages 13+ will audition from 4-5:30 p.m. Please arrive 30 minutes before your audition time to complete registration forms. Auditions will take place at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts’ brand new facility located at 11210 Disco St. The Alamo City Dance Company’s production of The Nutcracker, now in its 24th year and the longest running Nutcracker

in San Antonio, boasts approximately 100 dancers in 160 roles danced by San Antonians with the exception of the guest artists. The Alamo City Dance Company, founded by Nancy Grossenbacher and 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, 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

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Get To Know The 2015-16 Reagan Twirlers Submitted By Melissa Volz e kick off the Rattler Season with proﬁles of our Reagan High School Twirlers. Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Reagan Twirlers, Kenlynn Volz, Ashlyn Morris and Hannah Watson! Meet our Reagan Rattler Twirlers: Kenlynn Volz (Junior) - Feature Twirler What is your twirling experience? I have been twirling for about 6 years, and this is my second year twirling as a feature twirler at Reagan High School. In addition to my halftime and pep rally performances, I have also performed in a number of parades this year including the Fiesta Battle of Flowers parade and the Windcrest 4th of July Celebration Parade. I have competed in many local twirling competitions. This past year I competed in UIL Regional and UIL State competitions as well as the NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association) State twirling competition where I was awarded 1st place in state solo and 2nd place in state two-baton. To prepare for my many performances and competitions, I participate in the South Texas Camp of Champions twirling summer camp as well as weekly lessons with the Alamo City Strutters and daily practice. Tell us why you chose to be a twirler? At a young age, I went to many of my older cousins’ football games where I became a fan of watching high school twirlers perform during halftime and I decided I would like to one day be a twirler too.

I look forward to being the face of the Reagan Band and twirling with Ashlyn and Hannah who I feel will make this year great! Ashlyn Morris (Sophomore) What is your twirling background? I have been twirling for about 9 years. This past year I competed in local twirling competitions, UIL Regional and UIL State. I participated in 2 South Texas Camp of Champions twirling camps this past year. Why did you choose to be a twirler? One day at school they handed out a ﬂyer to get an introduction to what twirling is all about. I decided to go because I was not involved in any other sports at that time. When I went I loved everything about it so I decided to become a twirler. I look forward to being given the opportunity to represent the amazing Ronald Reagan marching band this year. I also look forward to becoming a stronger and better twirler. Hannah Watson (Freshman) What is your twirling background? I have been twirling for two and a half years. This past summer I participated in the South Texas Camp of Champions twirling camp. What are your goals as a twirler for this year? My goals are to work hard so that I will be able to compete at a higher level and to ﬁnd opportunities to minister to others through twirling. I am really excited to twirl at the football games with the band and at Disney World this spring. I’m also looking forward to handing out batons and talking to younger

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Submitted By Lisa Johnson lmost as soon as school ended in June, 70 Reagan choir kids, along with their 70 dedicated choir directors, parents, families and tour guides, were flying over the Atlantic Ocean together on a musical journey of a lifetime! The tour began in Lucerne, Switzerland and ended in Rome, Italy with stops along the way in Milan, Siena and Florence. The choir performed flash mob-style in some amazing indoor and outdoor venues, including atop Mount Pilatus in the Alps, the Pantheon in Rome, and the Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Formal concerts were held at Basilica of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito in Florence and St. Paul’s Within the Walls in Rome, where the choir had the privilege of singing in a combined concert with the Royal Holloway Founder’s Choir from London.

The pinnacle of the trip was when the choir had the great honor of singing a Mass inside of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Rome. It was a remarkable experience in an incomparable setting – something these kids (and their parents) will remember forever. The final group dinner was a bittersweet time as everyone shared a tasty Italian meal together, serenaded by two very entertaining Italian singers and an accordionist. At the behest of our rowdy bunch (chanting, “Mary, Ma-ry, Ma-ry”), Ms. Cowart finally relented and sang a lovely tune, accompanied by the accordion. The tear-jerker ending came when the kids sang, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” for Ms. Cowart and Mr. DLC one last time. A few other trip treasures: selfie stick anyone?, gelato…yum!, walking (lots of walking), uber skilled bus drivers, rehearsal on the double-decker bus, Paprika Pringles,

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Submitted By Sylvia Lopez Gaona o you know a student that loves cheer and football? This is their chance to spend a day with the 20152016 Reagan High School Cheer Squad! Our team is ready to share their skills with cheerleaders from Kinder to 9th grade. On October 3rd, the Reagan High School Cheer Clinic will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Reagan High School gym and go to noon with a show-off for parents at 11:30. Participants will learn cheers and choreography, play games and make new cheer friends. They will have the opportunity to cheer on the sideline at the Reagan v Johnson Varsity football game that night at Comalander Stadium. It’s a can’t miss event! There are two registration options to choose from. The Clinic Package is $45.00 and includes the clinic t-shirt with ribbon, pizza, water bottle and group picture with the Reagan Cheerleaders. The Game Day Package includes all that plus special clinic shorts. Extra clinic t-shirts and shorts are available for purchase. Tickets to the game can also be ordered.

Submitted By Cari Goodyear, Reagan Spirit Board ance and Drill Officer Camp Awards The Dance and Drill Team Officers earned several distinguished awards during their Showmakers of America leadership camp, including Diamond Dancers Colonel Ashton Hampey being named overall Miss Showmaker among all of the officer camp attendees. Other highlights include High Score on Camp Dance and Home Routine as well as additional awards earned. Esteemed National Competition Bid Earned The Diamond Dancers Team celebrated a prestigious awarded bid to attend the United Dance Association (UDA) National Competition at Florida’s Walt Disney World in Florida this January. The team won first place in Home Routine and all eight seniors were awarded All-American: Ashton

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Clinic forms can be found at http:// facebook.com/reagancheerclinic. Please mail registrations to 926 Hedgestone Dr., SAT 78258. For more information, call 210549-9521, or email ReaganCheerClinic@ gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter at @ RReaganCheer and on Instagram at @ RReaganCheer. Sign up your future cheerleader to come be a part of the team that supports all the Rattler teams! It’ll be a great experience to spend time on the Reagan campus and on the sidelines. The Reagan Cheer team and Head Coach Nick Hoenes can’t wait to cheer with you!

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Swiss chocolate, and weinerschnitzel with fries and risotto (or was that mac ‘n’ cheese?). Make plans to join the choir for their first concert of the year in the Reagan Auditorium on Tues., Sept. 8 at 7:00 p.m. Another not-to-miss event – HOMECOMING (on 9/25)! And no

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Hampey, Elise Xiques, Allison Lee, Cameron Lorenz, Alis Louviere, Alyssa Krebs, Soibhan O’Reilly, and Hailey Thomas. Congratulations also to several Silver Star members who attended UDA camp and earned Dancer Colonel Ashton All-American status as Hampey. well: Seniors Bethany Tisdel and Bailey Goodyear, Juniors Katelyn Gutierrez and Natalie deBonoPaula, and Sophomore Natalie Ravlin. New Spirit Coaches Announced Along with the recent hire of new Cheer Coach Nick Hoenes, who was most recently an Assistant Cheer Coach at Texas State University, Erin Bochniak will be joining Reagan Spirit to oversee the Pep

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College Tutors Educator Of The Month By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to begin this school year by highlighting and recognizing a local educator as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for September. 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’s recognition for Reagan High School goes to Val Sisson. She performed yeoman’s work over the course of the summer. During the summer break, Reagan High School did not have a cheer coach and had the added turmoil of two assistant Principals moving on to do different things. Val gave of her time and talents to assure that students were taken care of, parents received communication, and all responsibilities were performed. She sets the example of a can do attitude and leaving it better by giving of herself unselfishly for the benefit of all students. The owners of College Nannies + Tutors of San Antonio established this recognition with the support of Welcome Home Community Newspaper to recognize and honor the educators in our schools for their efforts with our local students. The quality of education in our community is primarily a direct reflection of their daily efforts as role models for our students. For more information on this award, or to submit a

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Reagan Football Working Hard For The Community Submitted By Denise Jones aking time out of their busy summers, the Ronald Reagan High School Freshman, JV and Varsity football teams continued the Rattler tradition of giving back to the local San Antonio community. Summer service projects included working for Habitat for Humanity as well as the San Antonio Food Bank. The team arrived at Coleman Ridge on the wet morning of June 19th and labored thru the mud at the Habitat community. Teamwork was used to complete tasks such as cleaning and weeding empty lots, installing moisture barriers on house frames, and installing siding. In addition, on July 15th the team volunteered at the Food Bank where they sorted through over 16,000 lbs. of canned food and nearly 12,000 lbs. of frozen/pre-packaged food. All together the Rattlers were responsible for processing food that will provide approximately 21,739 meals to people across San Antonio. The Reagan High School football team is honored to partner with these organizations. When complete, Habitat for Humanity will have built 185 homes in the Coleman Ridge for low-income families in

The team arrived at Coleman Ridge on the wet morning of June 19th and labored thru the mud at the Habitat community.

San Antonio. The Food Bank’s mission is to ﬁght hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education and advocacy. Their programs and services reach 58,000 individuals each week. Congratulations to the Reagan High School football players for continuing the tradition of excellence in leadership and community and for their hard work on and off the football ﬁeld!

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The new Bahama Buck’s in Stone Oak is now open! The Stone Oak Business Association was proud to welcome their second location into the business network. Come and take a mini vacation in their tropical atmosphere. There is plenty of seating and games to play. They serve over 100 flavors of shaved ice along with Smoothies, Lemonades, Frostallates, Bahama Sodas, and Paradise Fruit! For those who are counting calories or diabetic, they carry sugar free flavors as well. If you have never been here, don’t worry, a trained Sno Technician can help you decide on a flavor. You can create your own party in paradise anywhere with their Party Pack’s! They also offer Sno balls year round for parties, events or just for cool clean fun! Please call ahead to place orders for Party Packs or Sno 2 Throw at 210-277-0029. Visit them at 19903 Stone Oak Parkway, on the corner of Stone Oak Parkway and Hardy Oak, and decide how to you flavor your life.

SOBA is so excited to welcome another Belden’s location to the association! Their family is proud to announce that their 6th location is NOW OPEN at the corner of Prue Rd. and Babcock. They are very thankful for the support from the Stone Oak Business Association and look forward to being a part of the community within the area. Their new location, like their other shops, is a full automotive repair facility offering their great service to all foreign and domestic vehicles including diesel repair, engine repair, transmissions, tires, maintenance and more! Similar to other locations, shuttle service will be available to customers for pickup and drop off. The Belden family feels very blessed to have the support of the San Antonio community and they are excited to continue their great service to this area of San Antonio. Their family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires wants to be your one stop shop for all your automotive needs. Look for their new Prue Rd. location as YOUR Dealership alternative!

The Stone Oak Business Association was thrilled to welcome Enhance Dental to the business family. Enhance Dental is a new cosmetic / family dentistry & orthodontic experience in north San Antonio. Their goal is to provide a personal experience for each of their patients, with a thorough one-on-one exam with Dr. Alvarez. They want you to spend

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The Stone Oak Business Association would like to welcome another RBFCU location to its business family: RBFCU’s Encino Commons Branch RBFCU is a full-service ﬁnancial institution offering members opportunities to save time, save money and earn money. It’s committed to providing members the convenience and ease needed to manage their ﬁnances while living a fast-paced lifestyle. Choose RBFCU for access to convenient money-saving options like Really Free Cash Back Checking (earn a dime every time you make a debit card purchase), Lowrate auto loans, and free convenient mobile application. They invite you to visit any of their Stone Oak area branches for great service that’s focused on you and your family! Their locations include Bitters: 2514 N. Loop 1604 W. and Bitters Road, Encino Commons: 21910 US Highway 281 N. (Near Golden Chick), Gold Canyon: 2080 N. Loop 1604 E. at Gold Canyon and Marshall Road: 23737 Bulverde Road Not an RBFCU member? Join online at rbfcu.org.

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By Stefanie Young ongratulations to the wonderful couple, Michelle Houriet and Teddy Voutour, who tied the knot on August 14th! This is just a little note from Welcome Home to let you know how happy we truly are for you both. Your wedding day is only one day in your lives, but it marks the beginning of your journey together and your adventures to come! Over the many years to come, we hope your love for each another will create a bond unlike any other. We look forward to seeing your family grow through your union as well as the hilarious stories and pictures to come. With that wonderful thing called love, along with understanding and a good sense of humor, we hope you both embark on life’s adventures and all the thrills that come with them. And may love be your guide through the harder times as well. May your love bloom brighter and your companionship grow sweeter with each passing year. Congratulations on your wedding.

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The Stone Oak Business Association welcome the European Med Spa with a Ribbon Cutting on July 20, 2015 Senator Jose Menendez, Mayor Al Suarez, Mayor Ricardo Lopez and Mayor Mary Dennis accompanied Waheeda Kara, CEO of the European Med Spa at their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Stone Oak. They were also accompanied by Tommy Adkisson, former County Commissioner, Sherry Dowlatshahi, City of San Antonio International Relations and Sandra San Miguel, Cancer Research Scientist, UTHSC. The European Med Spa offers state of the art cutting edge technology in Laser Hair Removal, IPL, Oncology massages, reﬂexology, microdermabrasion, facials,

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Madama Butterfly - Oct. 1 and 3 Submitted Laura Hernandez Aplin Following a stunning inaugural season, OPERA San Antonio is presenting Giacomo Puccini’s beautifully evocative Madama Butterﬂy on October 1 and October 3, 2015, featuring Maria Kanyova as Cio-Cio San and Adam Diegel as Lt. B.F. Pinkerton. The performance will be taking place at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, H-E-B Performance Hall (100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX, 78205) October 1 & October 3, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. The Denver Post raved, “…soprano Maria Kanyova hardly could be more convincing with her appropriately youthful appearance and ability to convey the young wife’s innocence, vulnerability and pain”. Madama Butterﬂy Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa Featuring: Maria Kanyova as Cio-Cio San Adam Diegel as Lt. B.F. Pinkerton The San Antonio Symphony Ticket prices begin at $35.

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