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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, 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

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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,”

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.

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 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 Bank, Global Fuel and Penguin Suits. Tickets for the gala can be purchased by visiting http://www.moonlightfund.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Celia Belt at Libertad216@aol. com, or by calling 210.445.0971.

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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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SV NJROTC Teams Visit Fredericksburg War Museum Submitted By Vincent Quidachay his year 80 cadets attend the Smithson Valley Navy JROTC Teams Camp held at the high school from 27 July to 30 July. Cadets attended the camp to learn more about the SVHS NJROTC Teams that are available, and so they could learn more about the program. Cadets will also receive a promotion from E-1 to E-2. The camp culminated with a field trip to the Fredericksburg Pacific War Museum where the cadets were able to relate what they learned in History Class to an actual re-telling through the museum. Chief Petty Officer Daniel Hansen, one of the three NJROTC Instructors commented, “We started taking the cadets to the museum four years ago, and they really enjoy it. Now we complete a highway clean up in the morning and follow it up with the trip to the museum.”

80 cadets attended the Smithson Valley Navy JROTC Teams Camp held during the last week of July.

Summit To Host Christian Women’s Conference Submitted By Marianne Lewis hosen To Stand is the 2015 theme of the 11th annual CHOSEN conference hosted each year by Summit Christian Center’s co-pastor and CHOSEN conference founder, Cindy Godwin. Chosen is a two-day event to celebrate women and share in the message that we are all chosen to be a part of God’s plan and that God chose each one of us for a purpose, regardless of past mistakes and transgressions.

The event – part worship service and part girl’s weekend – features national speakers, live entertainment, prayer, shopping, pampering and charitable outreach opportunities. Event Speakers: Sheryl Brady: A senior pastor at Potters House Dallas TX, a 35,000 member congregation led by Rev. T.D. Jakes. Jakes is a proliﬁc author, movie producer and recording artist and was featured inTime Magazine’s 2/2005 issue as one of 25

most inﬂuential evangelicals in America. Brady mentors women in the congregation. Marilyn Skinner, co-pastor, Watoto Church, Kampala, Uganda in Africa, and sponsor of the Watoto Children’s Choir that travels the world to bring awareness to the turmoil on the African continent. Sandy Ross, pastor of Women’s Ministry, Summit Christian Center, San Antonio TX. Cindy Godwin, copastor of Summit and Hostess of CHOSEN TO STAND Event Musical Guests: Brian and Katie Torwalt, singer/ songwriters who wrote the lyrics to current

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Submitted By Mary Lawson aleigh Lawson, 16 year old Junior from Smithson Valley High School started the summer by assisting the SVHS Ag Clays Shooting Team to 2 State Titles for the All-Female Team in Trap and Sporting Clays at the 2015 Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. Ag Clays Events held on June 8 & 9, at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX. Kaleigh also brought home the HOA (High Overall) Female in Trap shooting with an impressive 99/100 clays. During July Kaleigh participated in the Texas State 4H Shoot where she won the Senior 1 Ladies HOA American Events (Skeet and Trap); 1st Place in Senior 1 Ladies Trap and Whiz-Bang; 2nd Place Senior 1 Ladies Sporting Clays and Senior 1 Ladies Top Gun Runner-Up. The Top Gun Award includes International Events. Following the State 4H Events Kaleigh participated in her 3rd Junior World Skeet Championship where she won her 2nd Jr. World HOA Championship while shooting her ﬁrst 100 straight in 12 ga. and 28 ga.

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Swimming Siblings Win Gold Medals Submitted By Jason Gordon ill Brown Elementary students Kyle and Caroline Peter won gold medals in swimming at the 2015 TAAF (Texas Amateur Athletics Federation) Summer Games of Texas in early August College Station. Kyle placed first in the 9-10 year-oldboys division in the 25-yard freestyle (with a time of 13.74 seconds) and first in the 50-yard freestyle (29.87). He placed third in the 25-yard butterfly (15.45), earning a bronze medal. His sister Caroline placed first in the 8-and-under division in the 100-yard Individual Medley (1:37.11). She also placed 6th in the 50-yard freestyle (37.32) and eighth in the 25-yard butterfly (18.80). Both swam their personal best times at the meet representing the Landa Park Dolphins summer swim team.

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NSARTA Monthly Meeting Submitted By Michele Bibb he summer is almost over and the North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association is ready to resume our monthly meetings for 2015-2016. We’d like to invite all recently retired educators or retired educators that have moved into our area to our September meeting. NSARTA meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (September-May) at San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro. A “meet and greet’’ including delicious refreshments begins at 9:45AM-10AM with the meeting called to order at 10AM. All meetings are over before noon. Each month we have wonderful guest speakers or programs planned for our members and guests. This year our programs

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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 multicup-a-day drinker and searching for variety, let’s CHILL! Much like the menus of our favorite

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Important Back-To-School Bus Safety Rules Submitted By Jason Gordon s summer draws to a close, backto-school season is in full effect. Remember to safely share the roads with school buses, pedestrians and bicyclists, and provide children with the necessary knowledge to stay safe at school. “It’s important for our students to be made aware of safety rules when riding school buses,” said Gus Rodriguez, Transportation Director. “It’s always good, especially after summer break, to remind students of the bus safety rules for their protection. As parents, guardians and members of the community, we ask that you do your part to keep our children safe during the 2015-16 school year.”

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time at our Assisted Living and also visits residents who have gone to the hospital or rehabs to give them encouragement. It is usually something very simple. If it is a baked good, she whips it up and delivers it the next day. “Volunteering fills my heart and soul. It makes me feel so good, it almost feels selfish,” she remarks. Whether you have a few hours a week or are available for a larger commitment of time, consider volunteering in an area you will find both interesting and rewarding. There are several active resident volunteers throughout our communities. Mr. Workman, sums up his thoughts about his volunteer work as an Airport Greeter, saying, “I am exposed to the complete spectrum of humanity; happy, grumpy, young, old, first time flyers, etc. It is fascinating!” One group who started crocheting

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Former SVHS Quartback At Southland Conference Submitted By Doug McKenzie ormer Smithson Valley QB Parker McKenzie represented Abilene Christian University at the Southland Conference Media Day on July 29, 2015 in Lake Charles, LA. The session aired on ESPN3. McKenzie, who graduated from Smithson Valley in 2012, was the ﬁrst 3 year starting QB in the school’s history and set school records in total yards and career passing yards. In his ﬁrst year as the starting QB for ACU, McKenzie threw for 3,084 yards in 11 games, becoming only the 6th QB in ACU history to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a single season. During the season, he completed 236 of 365 passes

attempted, a 65% completion rate and was twice named Offensive Player of the Week for the Southland Conference. McKenzie also set an ACU school record in 2014 becoming the only QB to throw for more than 400 yards in his ﬁrst game start (403 yards vs. Georgia State in the GA Dome on 08/25/2014). For the season, McKenzie tossed 22 TD passes vs 9 interceptions. McKenzie will once again be leading the ACU Wildcats (FCS - Southland Conference) in 2015. Their season begins on September 3rd when they play (FBS) Fresno State in Fresno. McKenzie returns to San Antonio when ACU plays UIW in Benson Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

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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 Performing Arts Association, Inc., a non-

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ou come home after a very busy day of work, errands, and taxi’ing kids around to various sports venues to find your house full of couch stuffing and toilet paper. At first you think, “Were we robbed?” No, the TV is still here. Then you turn to see Fido, tail wagging, but ears back. He’s so overjoyed to see you! But he too can sense something is wrong. And although he does not yet know what that is, he’s pretty sure he has something to do with it. Conflicted, he slinks out of the room, with stuck toilet paper in tow. From August to September your daily routine has probably changed drastically. Unlike the leaisuerly summer days, now by 7:00a.m., the dog has to be let out, fed, then let out again in the hopes of no “accidents” over the next nine hours. Morning exercise is one of the first rituals to be dropped. This can be a big mistake. A bored dog, left to his own devices, can get into loads of trouble while you are gone.

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Just putting your dog outside to exercise on his own may not be enough. Active types require mental stimulation. If you are having certain behavioral issues, you may want to evaluate how you “exercise” your pet. Get up a little earlier to play games, train, or jog with him before you leave. It will be well worth it. Crating your dog during the day is a very safe and effective way to keep them from getting into trouble. If you’ve trained your pet that his crate is good, he will be glad to go in when you leave. A dog sleeps most of the day anyway, especially in a crate. You can also leave something like a stuffed Kong in there to entertain them when they’re awake. Be sure the crate is big enough for them to stand, stretch, and turn around in. Need something extra? Doggie Day Camp is a super choice! What better way to help get all that energy burned off before you come home? Think about the time and stress you’ll save not having to clean up after him. The right daycare will have your pet well worn out by the time you pick him up. For information on daycare, training, and other tips visit our website as our fall

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A continental breakfast and door prizes are included. On Nov. 7, check in begins at 7:30 a.m. The conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, 8403 Floyd Curl Drive. All participants will receive free health screenings as well as information about UT Medicine’s specialists in women’s health. For more information, please call 210-4506400.

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Comal ISD: Free And Reduced Price Meals Guidelines Submitted By Jason Gordon omal ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. The electronic application link is available at www.mealappnow.com/mancco Paper applications will be available at each campus cafeteria Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits The following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits: Income Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels Categorical or Automatic Eligibility Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

(TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Participant Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster Income Eligibility For those households that quality for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the household must fill out free and reduced-price meal application. Those individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information: Names of all household members Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “I do not have a Social Security number” Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct

Categorical or Program Eligibility Comal ISD Child Nutrition Department had been working with local agencies to identify all children who are categorically and program eligible. The Child Nutrition Department has notified the households of these children that they do not need to complete an application. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels it should have should contact Phyl Carvalho at 830221-2067. Any household that wishes to decline benefits should email p.carvalho@ comalisd.org. Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year. Determining Eligibility Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Phyl Carvalho,

Comal ISD Earns 45 Distinction Designations Submitted By Jason Gordon omal ISD proved on August 6 what its students and parents already knew – the school district is an excellent learning environment. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its “2015 Accountability Ratings” and all 28 of Comal ISD’s campuses were rated “Met Standard” by the Texas Education Agency. Met Standard is the TEA’s highest rating for a campus. In addition, 15 Comal ISD campuses earned at least one Distinction, with Church Hill Middle School and Memorial Early College High School with St. Phillips College earning all seven Distinctions, a feat only achieved by 153 schools statewide. Overall the district received 45 Distinctions. “I want to congratulate all of our teachers, staff and students for doing such a fantastic job,” said Comal ISD Superintendent Andrew Kim. “I think that it is important

that we recognize their hard work and preparation to ensure our students are ready to take these tests, in particular Church Hill Middle School and Memorial Early College High School for each earning all seven Distinctions.” Memorial Early College High School with St. Philip’s College and Church Hill Middle school each earned all seven Distinction Designations in Reading/ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness. Canyon Lake High School earned six Distinction Designations in Reading/ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness. Canyon, Spring Branch and Smithson Valley middle schools all earned Distinctions for Closing Performance Gaps. Spring Branch Middle also earned Distinction in

Senior Associate will review applications and determine eligibility. Households or guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Armando Maese, Director of Legal Services. Unexpected Circumstances If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the Child Nutrition Support Services. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines.

Science. Garden Ridge Elementary earned Distinctions in Reading/ELA, Science, Student Progress, and Postsecondary Readiness. Goodwin Frazier Elementary earned Distinctions in Reading/ELA, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness. Hoffman Lane Elementary earned Distinctions for Science, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness. Other Comal ISD elementary schools earning Distinction Designations were: Johnson Ranch Elementary (Reading/ ELA), Morningside Elementary (Student Progress), Mountain Valley Elementary (Science, Student Progress), Oak Creek Elementary (Student Progress), Specht Elementary (Reading/ELA, Student Progress), Timberwood Park Elementary (Closing Performance Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness)

Kim said while it’s important to celebrate Comal ISD’s Accountability Ratings, the district is focused on other long-term goals for its students as well. “While we are pleased with the fact that 100 percent of our campuses met the state standards, and that the number of Distinctions we earned rose from 29 to 45, we know that we still have a lot of work to do as our goal is to continuously improve. Our job is to always do better than the year before and raise the standards we set for ourselves here in Comal ISD,” Kim said. “Certainly our performance on the STAAR test is important, but by no means is it the only measuring stick we use to assess whether or not a student is prepared for the real world. That is why we will continue to emphasize the importance of instilling qualities in our students that make them resilient, engaged, active and lifelong learners.”

Fun Family Activities Tailor-made For Autumn Special To Welcome Home all is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. Beautiful fall foliage coupled with great weather compel many people to spend ample time outdoors before the arrival of harsh winter weather drives them back indoors. The following are a handful of actvities that are tailor-made for fall. Raking leaves: While raking leaves might not jump out at you as a great way to spend a nice fall afternoon, families often find raking leaves together soon turns into a fun day in the yard. Build leaf piles and let the kids jump in, and then do it again. When raking, encourage kids to collect some colorful leaves and set them aside. Once the raking is done, you can then enjoy making some homemade crafts with the leaves you and your youngsters just collected. Apple picking: Perhaps no activity is more synonymous with fall than apple picking. Many apple orchards encourage customers to come by and pick their own

apples in the fall. Once your family and you have scoured the orchard for the perfect apples, relax with a cup of warm apple cider before returning home to make some homemade apple sauce and, of course, a delicious apple pie. Hayride: Hayrides are another fall tradition, and many farms offer relaxing hayrides throughout fall. Younger children who may tire if asked to patrol an apple orchard for apples might find a hayride is more their speed. Some farms may even allow customers to walk the grounds and visit the animals on the premises. Hiking: Hiking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed nearly year-round, but it’s especially enjoyable in the fall. That’s because few things in nature are as captivating as a park or forest when the fall foliage is in full bloom. Early fall also boasts ideal temperatures for hiking, as the mercury likely won’t rise enough or sink low enough to produce the kind of extreme temperatures that can compromise a hiker’s afternoon. Instead, fall temperatures tend to be mild and comfortable, allowing hikers

to fully enjoy their often beautiful surroundings. Corn maze: Visiting a corn maze is another activity that many people instantly associate with fall. Some farmers transform their cornfields into corn mazes once the temperatures dip, and such mazes can be fun for adults and children alike. Though adolescents can often be trusted to find their way through corn mazes, younger kids should be accompanied by an adult. Pumpkin picking: Much like apple picking is best in fall, so is pumpkin picking. Rather than buying your Halloween pumpkin from the grocery store, where your options may be limited, go straight to the source and pick your future jack-o’-lantern from a nearby pumpkin patch, which will provide a much wider

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