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By Alissa Reinhard t’s springtime in South Texas! The Texas bluebonnets are in full bloom and those beautiful fields of wildflowers are making everyone’s daily commute just a bit more bright and colorful. There’s a lot going on in and around San Antonio this and every spring and Welcome Home is happy to serve as your springtime guide. Fiesta is here! If you’re new to the city, Fiesta is the biggest party you’ve never heard of! And if you were born and raised here, there’s more to enjoy each and every year. Fiesta is commonly referred to as “The Party With A Purpose.” Alexa Borowski Westerman, Director of Communications for the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, explains how Fiesta got its nickname. “Many people are surprised to know that
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every single one of the more than 100 Fiesta events is produced by a local nonprofit or military organization,” she explained. “These organizations called Participating Member Organizations (PMOs) raise funds for great causes.” Turn to page 10 to learn about a few of 2017’s newest Fiesta events and more about the citywide celebration. Easter is also right around the corner! How do you celebrate each year? Turn to page 11 to read some fun, little known facts about the holiday and a list of a few Easter events around town. Make sure you enjoy this special time of year – before you know it, the temperature will be creeping into triple digits and cool mornings and fresh flowers will be a distant memory! Happy Spring!
College Tutors Educator Of The Month By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors t is our pleasure here at College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors to announce the College Tutors Educator of the Month for March. The purpose of this award is to highlight and recognize a local high school educator that acts as a role model to our students. The award recipient, determined by input from the school administration, recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify the three core values of College Tutors: “Can Do, Results Matter and Leave It Better.” This month we recognize Mr. Charlie Owsley. If you attend a Johnson High School extracurricular event, you’re likely to see Mr. Owsley there. He spends his free time at the school to show his support for the students in his community. Mr. Owsley has been a teacher at Johnson since the school opened and is a great support for his students. He has been an educator for 30 years. In the classroom, Mr. Owsley’s students describe him as witty, caring, humorous and an “on-campus philosopher.” They appreciate his daily advice and enjoy having him as a teacher. At your next Johnson event, look for Charlie Owsley and pull up a seat nearby, you’re sure to enjoy the conversation. Mr. Owsley’s impact on
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Meet The Dietels, The Couple Behind NIOSA By Alissa Reinhard f you were to meet Janet and Artie Dietel, you’d quickly realize that they definitely qualify as a San Antonio power couple. However, a more appropriate title for them might be San Antonio’s compassionate couple. During this time of year, the couple’s compassion is directed toward the popular Fiesta event, “A Night In Old San Antonio®” (NIOSA®). The Dietels go above and beyond to ensure that NIOSA® is an event to remembered each and every year. NIOSA is solely sponsored by and benefits the San Antonio Conservation Society (SACS), one of the oldest and most active community preservation groups in the United States. Janet is SACS President—a year-round volunteer position that requires 40-60 hour work weeks. Her experience as a former North East ISD educator and principal of Thousand Oaks Elementary School has served her well in this role! And even though she juggles many responsibilities as SACS President, she also continues to serve as Chairman of NIOSA’s Villa España area, a volunteer position she has held since 1988. Artie has probably one of the most important jobs at NIOSA (next to the Chairman) – he stages the entire event. During the days leading up to NIOSA, Artie and his three co-chairmen work endless hours and then eighteen hours a day, all four days of NIOSA, to keep the “wheels greased” as “NIOSA Stagers.” Artie has volunteered at NIOSA for 48 years, earning
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the Staging chairmanship in 1987 with Gene Willette. Artie also stages NIOSITAs (private, miniature versions of NIOSA) and just about every major NIOSA and San Antonio Conservation Society event. NIOSA is a four-night festival in the heart of downtown San Antonio that celebrates the city’s diverse cultural legacy for more than 85,000 revelers annually. It’s the top fundraiser for historic preservation in the nation and truly lives up to its motto as a “Celebration for Preservation.” The 69th preservation of NIOSA will be held April 25-28. “We love our city’s heritage, customs and culture,” said the Dietels. “SACS mission is to preserve San Antonio’s historic fabric and volunteering at NIOSA is a great way to enjoy the party while furthering SACS’ causes.” All proceeds from NIOSA support SACS’ restoration and preservation of historic properties, parks, waterways, traditions, and the intangible heritage of the multicultural city of San Antonio. “SACS has been the caretaker of our city since 1924,” the Dietels explained. “We work to preserve the beauty and history of our city so the next generation can enjoy the same. Giving back to the community is imperative to us.” On average, NIOSA partygoers consume over 17,000 pounds of beef; 11,000 pounds of chicken; 5,000 pounds of sausage; 3,000 turkey legs, 25,000 buns, rolls and bolillos; 30,000 tortillas; 2,000 pounds of masa; 6,000 tamales; 15,000 pounds of fruits and
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Janet and Artie Dietel, NIOSA® volunteers, have a strong Artie has volunteered at NIOSA for 48 years, earning love for San Antonio and a passion for preserving their Staging chairmanship. Janet also serves as president of the San Antonio Conservation Society. city.
vegetables; and 1,000 pounds of guacamole! The sheer volume of food served makes for a daily challenge of ensuring that each booth chairman has everything he or she needs to open that night while continuously tracking the food and drink delivered and served. “No waste means more dollars returned to SACS to further our goals,” explained Janet. “NIOSA attendees would be surprised to learn about the plethora of behind-the scene security strategies taken to insure
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our guests’ safety,” added Artie. “It is a challenge just to make sure that the gates are opened on time and we are ready for our guests each day. Additionally, we have to ensure that problems and concerns are addressed quickly.” NIOSA is a unique event made possible by the sheer will and determination of volunteers like the Dietels and the benefits of NIOSA go far beyond four days of food and fun.
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Do You Know The Signs? By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 bout 7:30 p.m., the day before a major holiday weekend, I stood at the fax machine looking over lab reports and medication refill requests. The pharmacies and the frantic patients who realized “Oh my gosh! I’m out of my sleeping meds, hormones, anti-anxiety medication, etc.” where sending in urgent requests for refills a holiday eve. I always check incoming labs for abnormalities and refill requests before a
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weekend and especially before a holiday. Suddenly, I was shocked to see a lab on a 71-year-old woman who had a TSH of 75! TSH stand for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and it is released from the brain if the brain is not getting enough thyroid. Anything over 4 is abnormal. 75 is terrible, possibly deadly, and way too high. When the TSH is very elevated, the body begins to shut down, the heart even begins to beat very slowly, speech becomes slowed, and skin cools. Who was this, I wondered, not recognizing her name. Quickly I realized she had been referred by a nurse who is a patient of mine, and I had not
Specialty Contacts Can Help Patients Regain Vision By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020 f you’ve been told that you cannot wear contact lenses because of an irregular cornea or other problems, you may want to get a second opinion. Ask the doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source about scleral contact lenses. Scleral contacts are large-diameter gas permeable contact lenses specially designed to vault over the entire corneal surface and rest on the “white,” or the scleral, of the eye. In doing so, scleral lenses functionally replace the irregular cornea with a perfectly
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smooth optical surface to correct vision problems caused by keratoconus and other corneal irregularities. If someone has had an undesirable result with refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, RK) or a corneal transplant, scleral lenses can often be fit to correct the vision back to the desired outcome. Also, the space between the cornea and the back surface of a scleral lens acts as a fluid reservoir to provide comfort for people with severe dry eyes who otherwise could not tolerate contact lens wear.
yet seen her for the usual 15-minute interview before accepting her as a new patient. The story ended happily. After a few phone calls, late that night, the nurse drove over to the patient’s house, took her vital signs, spoke to her, and pleaded with me to at least treat her over the long weekend. Apparently, she had lost her medications in a move some months earlier. The nurse then located the woman’s son, so I prescribed a small beginner dose of thyroid to tide her over the weekend. I saw her before office hours the following week. I prescribed more labs, more tests, requested old records, and made arrangements for referral. After four weeks, her cholesterol had dropped 100 points and she had lost about ten pounds. Elevated cholesterol can be due to low thyroid, not just diet/genetics. Most
of the weight gain in individuals with low thyroid is due to an accumulation of salt and water. However the metabolism of the body slows down, so the low thyroid person stores fat. The thyroid gland has profound effects on mood. Look it up, here’s a great source: “Texas Algorithms Procedural Manual for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorders”, page 51, appendix C. (For the record, I am NOT treating Bipolar sufferers with thyroid, but wanted to demonstrate the broad application of thyroid treatment) 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.
One of Dr. Allison’s passions is fitting individuals with keratoconus and giving them back the vision they have been missing for years. Dr. Allison has been fitting keratoconus patients in contacts for over 19 years and she has mentored the other associate doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source to be proficient at fitting these special contacts as well. She will be attending the International Congress of Scleral Contacts this year and is also in the process of securing her second Fellowshipthis one in scleral lenses. Her first fellowship is in Ortho-K lenses. In the process of fitting keratoconic patients with these lenses, it became obvious that they can also help patients with other causes of irregular corneal shapes. One of the most common other causes we see is postsurgical corneas. With the onset of RK 30+ years ago, many people thought this would be the solution to their visual problems.
Unfortunately the effects of RK were not always permanent and the prescriptions regressed in many cases. The doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source are skilled in fitting these post-surgical corneas, whether it is RK, LASIK, PRK, or a corneal transplant. If you or a family member have found yourself with less than satisfactory vision and you have been diagnosed with any of these causes of irregular cornea, call Stone Oak Vision Source to schedule an exam. Scleral lenses may be an option. Visit Stone Oak Vision Source online at www.visionsource-stoneoak.com or call 210-495-9020. Visit us at our new location 810 Knights Cross, Ste 101, at the NE corner of Knights Cross and Stone Oak Parkway (behind the Excellence ER building).
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ow do you begin each day? Probably with a cup of coffee, a quick breakfast and you’re out the door. Sound about right? And what’s waiting for you, parked in your driveway, in the garage, on the street in front of your house? Your automobile. In this day and age, we can’t get far without one. And it has to be reliable! No one has the time for a breakdown, a flat tire, or for pondering the ominous “Check Engine” light! Ignoring the basic maintenance needs of your vehicle can lead to a headache – and even worse, can put you and your family in real danger. At Belden’s Automotive & Tires, ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified technicians are always on hand, committed to ensuring that your automobile is properly maintained, serviced and if needed, repaired so that a safe and optimally operating vehicle is one less thing that you need to worry about. Belden’s Automotive is family-owned and operated, a point of pride for Founder Ronnie Belden. Mr. Belden was born and raised in San Antonio. His passion for the automobile business, commitment to top customer service, and the highest standards when it comes to quality workmanship have built a foundation that has kept Belden’s thriving for the better part of four decades. Ronnie’s son, Rusty, joined the business in 2005 and upon his father’s retirement, took the reigns in 2014. “My father built this business on honesty integrity,” said Rusty. “Our entire family at Belden’s – understands the foundation that we have built our business on is centered around our customers and making sure they are 100% satisfied.” Rusty and the whole team at Belden’s believe in closing the gap between customer and technician. All technicians are ASE certified, experienced, highly trained, and many have been with Belden’s for years – a testament to the fact that Belden’s treats not only their customers with respect, honesty and fairness – but their employees too. Lead Shop Foreman, Bobby Sowards, has been with Belden’s for over 25 years and the majority of the staff has been a part of the team for five plus years
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– a testament to a great workplace. “We try and give our employees every opportunity to grow within the industry and work hard to educate them along the way,” explained Rusty. “Continuing education and training is huge and it must continue constantly to stay up with new technologies that are always emerging.” On all repairs, the technician responsible even leaves his personal business card in the vehicle so customers can see who worked on their vehicle. “If we are going to put our name on something, it is because we stand behind our repairs ,” explained Rusty. “We leave our business card to show pride in our work and show who is caring for their vehicle. “It’s our job to educate our customer on their vehicle’s specific needs based on the year, make and model,” explained Rusty. “Vehicles today are built better and to last longer…if you maintain them. By clearly explaining the vehicle’s needed maintenance on a schedule and explaining the benefits of these services, the customer can budget accordingly and even prevent a costly repair that could have been otherwise avoided.” All repairs at Belden’s are backed with a 24 month/24,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty. And if there’s a mistake – and of course, sometimes there will be – Belden’s will always make it right for the customer. “I like to think that we do things the right way here,” explained Rusty. “When my dad retired, he explained to me that our family business is more than just a business. It has evolved into something that the community can depend on, it has created jobs, it has helped our employees provide for their own families. It was in that moment that I was able to truly understand what he had created, Belden’s Automotive offers customers five San Antonio locations for the vehicle maintenance and repair needs – San Pedro, Medical Center, Bulverde, Lockhill Selma, Prue Road – and one repair shop in Boerne. Every Belden’s location specializes in both foreign and domestic automobiles including oil changes, brakes, engine diagnostics, drivability, electrical, 30/60/90k interval services, and more. Factory trained technicians
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t’s the best time of the year here in San Antonio…Fiesta! If you’re new to the city, Fiesta is the biggest party you’ve never heard of! And if you were born and raised here, there’s more to enjoy each and every year. Delicious, local flavors; music – mariachis, jazz, blues, country, rock; cascarónes – colorful eggshells filled with confetti…the sights and sounds of Fiesta are all around us. One hundred and twenty-six years ago, Fiesta San Antonio began as a one-parade event with the Battle of Flowers, remembering and celebrating the heroes of The Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto. Today, Fiesta has evolved to include more than 100 events raising funds for great causes like scholarships, medical research, historical preservation, and special needs for children and family with all proceeds. Fiesta is commonly known as the “Party With A Purpose.” Alexa Borowski Westerman, Director of Communications for the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, explains how Fiesta got its nickname. “Many people are surprised to know that every single one of the more than 100 Fiesta events is produced by a local nonprofit or military organization,” she explained. “These organizations called Participating Member Organizations (PMOs) raise funds for great causes.” This year, there will be more to enjoy than ever before.
Fiesta Events: April 20: 5 pm – 9 pm Fiesta at Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St The official opening of Fiesta 2017. Live entertainment, greet Official Fiesta Royalty and special guests. Buy, sell or trade Fiesta pins and medals at Pin Pandemonium. Kick off the Alamo City’s biggest, best festival. Admission is free. April 21 – 23: 5 pm – 12 am Taste of New Orleans, Sunken Garden Theatre Japanese Tea Gardens, 3875 N St Mary’s St Experience unique and exquisite New Orleans food in a festive atmosphere and sounds of ‘Nawlins. The Sunken Garden is ADA accessible. Blankets, strollers and folding chairs are welcome. Admission is $12 presale, $15 at the gate; free for children 10 and under. April 22: 10 am – 6 pm Fiesta De Los Ninos , Port San Antonio, 200 Goodrich Dr This is a party for the “pint-sized folks!” Children can enjoy games and rides in a safe, alcohol-free environment. Enjoy music and dance by some of San Antonio’s finest entertainers, plenty of food booths and the Sombrero Loco parade at Noon-a kids’ parade. Admission is free. April 23 RivALZ: Blondes vs. Brunettes Football Game Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Dr This is a volunteer-driven event that engages young
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Two students crack cascarones over each other’s head at Fiesta® UTSA during the 125th Fiesta® San Antonio.
Fiesta is a citywide tradition that is only getting better with age. 2017 will feature several new events and special celebrations. “There’s some big things happening in 2017,” said Westerman. For the foodies, the San Antonio Food Bank, benefitting the Food Bank and Mission Heritage Partners, will host Fiesta at the Farm. A “farm table” dinner held under the evening sky at San Antonio’s historic Mission San Juan Capistrano featuring a multi-course dinner of locally grown and seasonal foods. For those interested in the emerging tech scene in San Antonio, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will produce Fiesta Tech Trek where over the course of an evening, “trekkers” will visit participating tech companies, enjoy food and beverages, and get an inside look into San Antonio’s downtown Tech District. professionals in friendly but fierce flag football game. Onehundred percent of the funds raised benefit the Alzheimer’s Association – San Antonio Chapter. Tickets are $10. After the game party at Burleson Beer Garden. April 24: 7 pm – 9 pm The Texas Cavaliers River Parade. River Walk, San Antonio This year’s parade, entitled “Kaleidoscope” promises an evening of family fun with live music, celebrities, lights and over 45 festive floats sponsored by community organizations and military installations. Admission $14 – $26. Tickets available for purchase at The Texas Cavaliers Office. April 25: 5 pm – 8 pm Fiesta Tech Trek, San Antonio Downtown Tech District Over the course of the evening, trekkers will visit participating tech companies, enjoy food, beverages, and get an inside look into San Antonio’s downtown Tech District and our emerging tech scene. A celebration of entrepreneurship, technology and Fiesta! Tickets are $10. April 26: 5 pm – 12 am Fiesta Gartenfest Beethoven Halle & Garden, 422 Pereida St Enjoy the Beethoven Maennerchor and the lively Biergarten as it fills with sounds of German entertainment, Gemuetlichkeit, German food and beverages, 50-piece concert band and other performers. Admission is $3 presale and $5 at the gate; children 12 and under are free. April 27: 5 pm – 9 pm Family Fiesta, Colonial Hills United Methodist Church
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And for an often overlooked group in our community, those living with or caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, the San Antonio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host RivALZ: Blondes v. Brunettes Football Game, a friendly (but fierce!) game of flag football. Planners describe it as a “dementia-friendly” event with plenty of volunteers to enable caregivers to enjoy Fiesta knowing that their loved one is in good hands. Finally, Valero Texas Open will host its Valero Texas Open 19th Hole Fiesta presented by Kickstart by Mountain Dew. After the last putt drops on the third round of the tournament, golf fans and non-golf fans alike will be treated to a fun-filled evening of Fiesta food, beverages, yard games and entertainment by the Spazmatics. “From music and art to fitness and food, there is an event (or several) for everyone!” said Westerman. “We encourage new residents and seasoned festival-goers to take a close look at our schedule and try something new this year. For those looking for a must-do event, Fiesta Fiesta is a great way to kick-off your Fiesta schedule with a taste of some of the best traditions of Fiesta in a single evening.” For a detailed schedule of events and helpful tips to enjoy your Fiesta outing, visit www.fiesta-sa.org. Check out a sampling of Fiesta events below and make the most of this very special, and very fun, time of year! 5247 Vance Jackson Rd The Family Fiesta is fun for kids of all ages and is alcohol and smoke-free. Features food, inflatables, train ride, petting zoo, pony ride, face painting, balloon clown, cascarónes and games. Admission, parking and entertainment are free. Some attractions and food cost $1 – $6. April 28: 12:20 pm – 4 pm Battle of Flowers Parade Parade Route, E. Grayson & Broadway The second largest day parade in the U.S., the Battle of Flowers® Parade supports the educational, artistic, social and philanthropic achievements of our community’s youth and holds the distinction of being the first celebration to be held in Alamo Plaza. Admission is $12 – $25. April 29: 9 am – 6 pm King William Fair Parade King William Historic District, 122 Madison St The 50th King William Fair is a family fair with art and craft vendors, live music and dance on five stages, food and beverage booths, a Kids Kingdom play area and a parade, all on the streets of the historic district. Admission is $10; children 12 and under are free. April 30: 1 pm – 8 pm Fiesta de Cascarónes, One University Way Celebrate the final day of Fiesta® with Texas A&M University – San Antonio’s FESTIVAL DE CASCARÓNES! Now in its sixth year, the culmination of the city’s most vibrant celebrations of culture will take place at one of the fastest growing universities in the state. This is a free event.
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Spring Has Sprung In San Antonio S By Alissa Reinhard
Easter Ideas For The Whole Family
pring in San Antonio is a special time of year. It’s time to enjoy the few remaining weeks of spring weather – not too cold, not too hot – the bluebonnets are in full bloom, and it’s Easter time! There are many Easter traditions that families across the world enjoy. Some attend Easter Sunday services to celebrate the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent, and Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Many spend hours hard-boiling, dying and decorating eggs for the Easter Bunny to hide. Then, parents (or the Easter Bunny himself) fills Easter baskets brimming with chocolate bunnies, candy eggs and other treats for the little ones. Others gather with friends and family around the dinner table for a delicious, sit-down meal. Here’s a few fun facts you may not have known about Easter. • Over 90 million chocolate bunnies are made each year. • Easter is really an entire season of the Christian church year, as opposed to a single-day observance. Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter Sunday, is a time of reflection and penance and represents the 40 days that Jesus spent alone in the wilderness before starting his ministry. • The Easter bunny reportedly was introduced to America by the German immigrants who brought over their stories of an egg-laying hare. • The decoration of eggs is believed to date back to at least the 13th century. • In the year 325CE, the Council of Nicea determined that Easter would be held on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. No matter how you choose to celebrate, there are plenty of fun things to do around town for Easter, especially for children. Take a look below, we’ve compiled just a few. Visit each website for more information. Enjoy this wonderful time of year with the whole family and if you have little ones, cherish these days . . . they won’t last forever!
Mays Family YMCA Easter Egg Hunt Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak, 21654 Blanco Rd April 14 • 6:15 pm – 8:15 p.m. www.facebook.com/MaysYMCA Bring your Easter baskets! Also, photos with Easter bunny.
Maggiano’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Maggiano’s Little Italy, 17603 Interstate Highway 10 April 9 • 10 am – Noon www.maggianos.com Reservations required.
J.W. Marriott Easter Sunday Buffet 23808 Resort Pkwy April 16 www.marriott.com Hotel reservation required.
Photos With The Easter Bunny at Northstar Mall North Star Mall – Macy’s Court March 21 – April 15 www.northstarmall.com/events Save 30% when you pre-order a photo package online.
Bass Pro Shop - Easter Photos & Event 17907 W Interstate 10 Photos April 8 – 16. Easter Egg Hunt April 15. www.basspro.com/SanAntonio Contact store for times. Free 4x6 Photos, free crafts and a free Egg Hunt!
Peeps® Egg Hunt at Six Flags April 15 www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/special-events Valid park entry required. Early registration begins at 8 am
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An Oyster A Day Keeps The Doctor Away By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 n oyster a day keeps the doctor away? I don’t know about you guys, but this has been a rough cold and flu season for me. The other day while feeling a little under the weather I went to the good old google to look up what were the best foods to eat to help prevent cold and flu. Can you guess what was the first item that popped up? Seafood! Ironically enough the item that would help protect my immune system was with me every day at work! So, needless to say, I’ve been hitting the seafood hard and feeling much better! Seafood is excellent for when you have a cold or flu as it contains tons of beneficial nutrients. Shellfish such as crabs, lobsters and oysters are a good source of selenium which contributes to the production of white blood cells that fight off flu viruses. Oysters are also rich in zinc. Zinc is an important mineral for cell function and your immune system. Zinc prevents infections, acting against viruses and bacteria and stimulating immune system response. Shrimp is also a good source of zinc, iron, protein and vitamin B. All of which are all vital for immune system health. Fish such as salmon contains essential omega-3 fatty acids, which help to protect your respiratory system from common cold and flu. Now what’s my favorite recipe for getting
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all these healthy benefits? We don’t have to look any further than my great grandmother, Tencha and her Caldo recipe. Tencha (my grandfather Gilbert’s mother) would always make this to keep my grandfather healthy during the cold winters fishing the Laguna Madre. From our family to yours here is
Tencha’s Caldo
Ingredients for Stock: 3 Snapper bodies heads and bones 2 gallons water 4 tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup carrots rough chopped 1 Cup onions rough chopped 2 Bay Leaves ½ stalk of celery rough chopped 1 tablespoon peppercorn Directions: 1. Bring all items to a boil in a large stock pot and cook for 10 minutes. 2. Simmer for 20 Minutes 3. Strain. Ingredients for Caldo: 1 cup of Green Bell Peppers rough cut 1 cup of Red Bell Peppers rough cut 1½ stalks of celery rough cut 1½ cups of white onion rough cut 2 Ears of Corn Sliced 1 inch thick 1½ cups carrots rough chop ½ cup of red potatoes rough chop 1½ tomatoes rough chop 1½ cups Cabbage rough chop 1 ½ pounds Medium Large Shrimp Peeled and Deveined 1- 2-4 pounds whole red snapper cut in 1 inch steaks
1 cup vegetable oil Directions: 1. Preheat stock pot to medium high with 1 cup of vegetable oil. 2. Add peppers, onions, and carrots and sauté until translucent. 3. Add remaining vegetables and sauté for 7 minutes. 4. Add stock and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Add snapper and cook for 5 minutes, stir gently to keep fish steaks from falling apart. 6. Add Shrimp, season to taste, and cook for 5 more minutes. 7. Finish by adding cilantro, stir, serve and enjoy a beloved Groomer family tradition!! (serve with lime wedges and sliced jalapenos for an added kick)
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missing out on. “The friendships I have made here are priceless,” another resident, Ms. Classen shared. “I came from a home on three acres and while I had neighbors, I didn’t feel like I did. I did not know what I was missing until I moved to Independence Hill where I have close neighbors with whom I have so much in common. We look out for each other and there is always someone to do something fun with or to join you for dinner.” Bottom line, people want to remain independent where they are free to do what they want when they want. “Independence” is the name (literally) of the game at Independence Hill Retirement Community. Everything possible is done to allow residents to remain independent, from providing a variety of fitness classes to stay fit, tons of social opportunities to stay stimulated and active and by making life just a little easier by providing services that allow the time to play. Resident Mrs. Holmes sums it up
beautifully. “When someone asks me why I moved to Independence Hill, I say – ‘Why not?’ she explained. “Why live alone in a big house and have to depend on family or friends to shuttle you to appointments, shopping or to run errands? Why not live where you will have friends, feel secure and have a blast! Why not live in a retirement community that has so many advantages – peace of mind for my family, and me, great neighbors, housekeeping services, excellent meals, transportation and a friendly staff?” The only way to experience the Independence Hill way of life is to come by and see it for yourself. Don’t regret waiting another day. Call our Lifestyle Specialists at (210) 209-8956 to set up your personal tour. Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community is located at 20450 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more information, call (210) 209-8956 or visit www.independencehill.com.
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The office is not nosey but wants to get all the information needed to make sure someone is eligible to be seen and what is covered by each policy. Waiting is always a hard thing to do. The staff understands this and they don’t like it when they have to wait at their doctors’ offices. The next staff member you will see is the assistant or technician. They will help you with the preliminary testing and gathering the information necessary for the doctor. These are highly trained individuals who can answer most of your questions and defer others directly to the doctor. The information that the assistant gathers and all the testing that they do helps the doctor focus on your
specific problem without a lot of unnecessary tests being performed. All our front office and assistants go to numerous continuing education courses throughout the year. New equipment and technology are constantly changing making it necessary for their continued education. The next time you are in any office appreciate what the person helping you has to do. Your care requires a team and that team is working hard to make things better for you. Should you have any questions concerning this topic please contact Dr.’s John and Erin Nevelow at (210) 349-2437, email them at jmnevelowod@satx.rr.com, or visit their website, drsnevelow.com.
By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 wish I’d done this sooner…” This “I tried living with my kids but they eat phrase is a commonly expressed dinner at 8:00 p.m.,” he said. “I just like sentiment among residents at living with people with similar interests and Independence Hill Retirement Community. schedules. We have different interests than Whether it is just in passing, at a Newcomer’s our kids do, so I had to ‘fit’ into what they Social or during a Family Event; over and were planning. Now I have neighbors all over again we are told from residents and around me with similar interests. I keep busy their families that if they had known what a each and every day doing things I like to do. great social life there was here, how many Things that are geared for me and where I new friends they’d have and how much stress am in my life. So when I spend time with my relief there would be from not having to take family we are doing something special and care of a home; they would have joined our fun for all.” Independence Hill family much sooner. Several other residents have a similar story. So what is the big revelation? A longtime Once they made the move to Independence resident puts it best. Hill, they quickly realized that they had been
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ging is a part of life. We all experience it. However, in this day and age, we are also living much longer than ever before. Most babies born in the year 1900 did not live past age 50. In 2012, the average life expectancy in America had increased to 78.7 years, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. This is a dramatic leap in a relatively short period of time that can be attributed to immunizations, antibiotics, better living standards, clean drinking water, etc. – staples of daily life that today are taken for granted. However, what many don’t consider as we live longer is how we are affected, mentally and physically, by the aging process. Quality of life is so important, but many simply cope with debilitating symptoms that can sometimes accompany aging, thinking that how they are feeling is “normal,” or “just part of getting older.” Donna Becker, D.O., owner and founder of The Enhancement of Life Center, has been on the front lines of medicine for decades. She has served thousands of patients, working as a primary care physician and an emergency medicine specialist in San Antonio. Her work was rewarding, but not enough. She was determined to open a true healing center where she could utilize both traditional medicine and alternative/integrative methods. “I firmly believe that the process of aging is a treatable disease that can be slowed, stopped and even reversed through existing medical and scientific interventions,” she explained. “And I believe that hormone therapy is the key to a long and productive life.” Before it can be determined if hormone replacement therapy is right for you, Dr. Becker offers a free consultation to determine the best course of action. “Most patients come to me with complaints of night sweats, hot flashes and insomnia,” explained Dr. Becker. “I start out by asking ‘ What do you most want out of these visits with me? If I were magical, and could change something for you right now, what would it be?’ It may sound silly, but this question usually opens the door for the patient to tell me their most important concern. Only when I get a feeling for the patient, when I really see things through their eyes and can put myself in their place, will I proceed.” Dr. Becker oftentimes finds that her patients’ primary care doctor or OBGYN may have given them a prescription for an antidepressant, sleeping pills or birth control –oftentimes without blood work. This is not an efficient way to treat a patient. “What I try to mimic in a woman is her blood levels when she was a younger individual, perhaps in her 30s, the first 10 days after her period stops,” explained Dr. Becker. “She needs a steady state of hormones, a very
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precise level, to keep her system functioning normally. The dose is different for every patient.” At the Enhancement of Life Center, all treatment methods are guided by blood work. Patients are also given a typed sheet of instructions, including how and when to take their hormones, books to read, documentaries to watch, websites to study, etc. “In most people, I gradually adjust hormones to the ideal blood level over a period of several months,” Dr. Becker explained. “At each subsequent visit, I usually have limited blood work done on the prescribed hormones. I discuss the difference between last month’s blood work and the current labs. I discuss any side effects or untoward reactions from hormones or other medications I prescribed. I listen, verify and ask questions. I ask a lot of questions and welcome the patients questions to me.” Bio-identical hormones are hormones that are chemically identical to those the body naturally produces as a younger individual. They are not alternative, new or outside the realm of normal prescriptions. In comparison, Humulin is bioidentical insulin. The scientific and medical community has genetically engineered insulin to be an exact copy of the insulin the human body produces; no one takes beef or pork insulin. They take Humulin. Bioidentical hormones follow the same model. However, there is still a shroud of uncertainty over hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Becker is able to help patients understand what they truly need to feel better through continuous monitoring and bloodwork, education about proper diet and nutrition, natural supplements, and more. “I believe that the pharmaceutical industry has an agenda that is focused on profit and not wellness,” said Dr. Becker. “Expensive antidepressants, fake hormones, sleeping pills, and anti-anxiolytics are bandaids that do not solve the underlying problem of sudden cessation of hormones after the ovaries quit. By comparison, bioidentical generic prescription estradiol from a chain pharmacy is only $4 per month!” A recent study* looked at the differences in cognitive decline in women who had an average of eight years of hormone use. The two hormones studied included conjugated equine estrogen (horse-derived estrogen) and 17B-estradiol (bio-identical estrogen). The women were divided into two groups. One group continued their estrogen therapy and the other group stopped. The study lasted two years. The group who stopped all hormones and the group continuing the horse-derived estrogen showed a decline in mental functioning, while the group who continued the bio-identical estrogen showed no decline. “Commonly, women are told to take hormones for only a few years and then stop,” explained Dr. Becker.
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“According to this study, this advice for the health of our brain, is wrong, if the estradiol is a human copy. Progesterone can also benefit bone, brain and emotional health and the nervous system. It has also been found to decrease aggression and fatigue. “It may sound silly, but I have a very different approach to my patients than other doctors,” explained Dr. Becker. “They treat sickness while I treat suboptimal wellness. When a doctor is treating a sickness, the goal of treatment is to get the patient back to their previous state. When I treat people, I am trying to make them better than they were, or at least as well as their younger self. “Many times people bring me labs from their other doctors saying, ‘My doctor said I’m normal and nothing is wrong, but I feel terrible,’” continued Dr. Becker. “I have more time to ask questions, to probe, and contemplate what to do. Each visit with me is scheduled for an hour or more, and I have the luxury of looking at their diet, exercise, supplements, and medications. I obtain three pages of labs before the first visit, just so I can have more data.” If you’re struggling with menopausal symptoms, you owe it to yourself to get tested – men included! Male hormones tend to slowly decline, year after year, compared to an abrupt cessation as in women. However, many men can benefit from hormone replacement therapy when their blood levels indicate a deficiency. Just checking testosterone levels is not enough! “Not everyone needs hormones, but for those of us who do, herbs, drinking more water, exercising and other natural remedies will not provide the relief you seek,” explained Dr. Becker. “Don’t get suckered into taking an antidepressant – unless prescribed by your psychiatrist – or other cover-up type therapies. Don’t put it of! Get yourself tested. Don’t wait. Don’t suffer when you don’t need to.” Knowledge is power, and with a safe and effective treatment plan with all risks noted and observed, you can feel like your “old” self again – or in some cases, even better. You can feel like your “new” self, instead! “When my patients hug me, thank me with tears in their eyes, tell me I’ve changed their lives – I feel privileged to know them, to be a part of their life story and to help make things better.”
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Jags Take The Capitol In Support Of Texting Ban Submitted By Melinda Cox he 85th Texas Legislative Session is in full swing and the Johnson High School PTSA Smart Driving Club was back in Austin again this February to help advocate for the passage of a statewide law banning texting and driving. Club memberswere asked by the office of Representative Craddick to be a part of Advocate Day at the State Capitol on February 2. Representative Craddick and others are introducing the bill to ban texting while driving. The PTSA Smart Driving club engages their Jaguar campus and community to help educate people about the dangers of distracted driving. Club members work with the Texas Department of Transportation, the San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio City Council and others to get out the message of safe driving. Members of the club believe drivers should have their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel at all times. This belief was on the agenda for the visit to the State Capitol to advocate for the passage of House Bill 62 and Senate Bill 31 which would make it illegal statewide to text while behind the wheel. “Young drivers deserve the right to be safe behind the wheel,” said Niklas Siebert, Smart Driving Club President. “We need to know we can head to school, head to work or head home and trust that drivers aren’t driving distracted. We need to know our city and state representatives care enough about our future and the future of others to push
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for measures to keep us safe.” Texas is one of the only four states left which do not have a statewide law to ban texting and driving. Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, hopes to change that. House Bill 62 and Senate Bill 31 would make using a phone while driving a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine ranging from $25 to $99 with penalties up to $200 for repeat offenders. Lawmakers have shot down similar attempts by Zaffirini for four sessions in a row. Zaffirini has worked with Rep. Tom Craddick, the Republican former House speaker from Midland, who filed anti-texting legislation in the last three legislative sessions, to work to get this legislation passed. Together, this will be the fifth time this legislation has been filed. Once again, Zaffirini and Craddick are naming their legislation after Alex Brown, a West Texas high school student who was killed in a crash while texting and driving in 2009. “The Johnson PTSA Smart Driving Club’s mission is to remind drivers to drive safely and to never drive distracted,” stated Jack Morgan, Vice President. “We are here to ask our representatives for help with this mission.” The day began in the office of House Speaker Joe Strauss. Speaker Strauss accompanied club students to the House floor where each and every club member was thanked for their work and commitment. Dressed in their Sunday best, students also wore a student designed button on their
Members of the Johnson PTSA Smart Driving Club were invited to the State Capitol on February 2 to advocate for the passage of a statewide ban on texting while driving.
lapels to carry their message with them to the floor, “Ten and Two…How About You?” Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, co-author of the texting bill, introduced the club while presenting House Bill 62 to the floor. He applauded club members and encouraged them to continue with their important work. Senior and junior Jaguar students then spent the day asking for help with their mission, walking the halls of the Capitol, seeking meetings with Senior and Freshman Representatives and Senators. Students stopped by offices and spent time with elected officials, encouraging them to sign on to the bill and become co-authors. Representatives Uresti, Gervin-Hawkins
and Minjarez met with club students and lent their support to the clubs’ mission and to House Bill 62. Representative Larson also spoke with students, sharing a personal story about family loss due to texting and driving. Members of the Smart Driving Club have heard many stories from families affected by distracted drivers. They understand the importance of never driving distracted and have worked with their campus and community for over four years to push this message out to their campus and city. Members of this club ask for your support to encourage your state representatives to help keep the roads safe for drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians.
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The Champions All-Stars Phoenix Senior Level 3 also took home first in their division.
Submitted By Michelle Ramos he Champions All Stars competed at the NCA All-Star National Competition in Dallas on February 24-26. The NCA is frequently referred
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to as the Super Bowl of cheerleading competitions. The Champions All-Stars Fire Queens Junior Level 2 Division took home first place out of 15 teams in their division. The Champions All-Stars Phoenix Senior
The Champions All-Stars Fire Queens Junior Level 2 Division took home first at the NCA All-Star National Competition.
Level 3 also took home first place in their division. The first place finishes were a huge success for the Champions Gym since they
Smithson Valley Student Qualifies For All-State Submitted By Jason Gordon mithson Valley High School band student Garrett Snowden has earned TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All-State notoriety. He performed with the Texas All-State Band on February 11 at the 2017 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Snowden and the
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other honorees were chosen through a competitive process held this year across the state at District, Region, and Area levels. Snowden is a student of Matt Boening, Director of Bands at Smithson Valley High School. Snowden, a junior, has now qualified for the TMEA All-State Band for three consecutive years. He studies privately with Steve Girko. He is a member of the Smithson Valley High School Wind
Ensemble and Marching Band, where he is a Drum Major. In addition, Snowden won the Austin Symphony Concerto Competition in 2016. High school students selected to perform in the All-State concerts have competed through several levels of auditions beginning in the fall of 2016 to qualify at the state level. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive.
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had never before won an NCA title their 17 years of operation. Congratulations to the Champions Fire Queens and Phoenix!
Over 1,700 students are selected through a process that begins with over 60,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 15 ensembles (bands, orchestras, and choirs). Garrett Snowden
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Three SVHS Students Named National Merit Finalists
Submitted By Jason Gordon mithson Valley High’s Jared Pauletti, Tony Perez and Donald Snodgrass received notice that they were among only 15,000 of 1.5 million seniors in 22,000 high schools nationwide to be named National Merit Finalists. This designation is based on performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Comal ISD’s five 2017 National Merit Finalists (Top Row, L-R) Donald Snodgrass “A student and Jared Pauletti. (Bottom Row, L-R) Jeffrey Malone, Sophie Machalec and Tony recognized by the Perez. National Merit National Merit Finalists have the Program has earned a distinctive mark of academic excellence,” opportunity to earn individual scholarships said National Merit spokesperson Matt from many corporations, colleges and Budreau. “This is an honor that will stay universities around the nation. “These students have set a great with them the rest of their lives.” example for others in our district to follow,” Snodgrass agreed the wait to learn if he was a Merit Finalist or not was at times superintendent Andrew Kim said. “They have achieved one of the highest academic difficult. “I was pretty nervous because we were honors in the country.” Snodgrass will attend either Texas waiting on this news since September,” A&M-College Station or the University Snodgrass said. “I’m so honored to learn about this achievement. It’s definitely of Texas-Austin and major in mechanical nice to be able share this with my SVHS engineering. Pauletti will attend either classmates. It’s also great to hear there were Texas A&M-College Station or the University of Texas-Dallas and major in a couple of other Finalists in Comal ISD.” These Comal ISD students have a computer engineering. Perez will attend the chance to follow in the footsteps of the likes University of Texas-Austin or Texas Tech of Bill Gates, a National Merit Finalist and and major in computer science. Canyon High School’s Sophie Machalec scholarship winner in 1973. “This is an amazing opportunity,” and Memorial Early College High School’s Pauletti said. “I know this will open so Jeffrey Malone were also named National Merit Finalists along with their CISD many doors for me.” classmates Snodgrass, Pauletti and Perez.
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Record Numbers At Comal ISD Chess Tournament Submitted By Jason Gordon he 4th-Annual Comal ISD Chess Tournament was a resounding success, with approximately 275 students from across the district making moves and countermoves playing one of the world’s most popular games. Students in grades K-12 participated in the event at Smithson Valley High on February 25. It was a part of the district’s chess initiative that began four years ago. The number of participants shattered the previous record set last year. Many of the district’s campuses have opportunities for students both inside the classroom and during their free time to learn and practice the game of chess. “The tournament was amazing,” said Josh Recio, Coordinator for Academic Programs. “It was competitive, students applied critical thinking skills, strategy and perseverance, and they got to meet and play against kids they’d never met before from across the district. It was great to see them
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talking in line to their new friends after a match.” Teacher Sandy Boldway also said the tournament was a big hit. “Kids love chess,” said Smithson Valley Middle G/T teacher Sandy Boldway. “Because of the fact we received a districtwide third-grade chess initiative in 2013, we have a huge chess club at the middle school level now. The same applies to the seventhgrade initiative that started at the same time; that’s why we have so many high school players here now.” Boldway said it’s not just the older students who have caught the chess bug in Comal ISD. “Even the kinder and 1st-grade kids who participated in the tournament were soaking everything up and that was fascinating to see,” she said. “At every grade level our students are learning thanks to this amazing game.” Student Zach Ohlenforst was competing in his second chess tournament.
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The Johnson Belles and Legacies had a great showing at the 2017 National Dance Association at Universal Studios in March.
Submitted By Carla Burke he Hard Work Was Worth It!” This inspiring phrase was the theme for the 2017 National Dance Association (NDA) at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida March 3-4. The Johnson Jaguar Belles Drill Team and the Legacies Dance Team both took the saying to heart as they competed at the Hard Rock Amphitheater against other top dance teams from across country. The JV Belles won first place in Pom and second in their Kick routine while the Legacies took home third in Pom and fifth in Kick. The Johnson Dance Team was well represented by these talented young ladies. They have worked hard since last August putting in numerous hours under the direction of Mrs. Trevino- Felan, Director, since Johnson’s inaugural year in 2008. The Belles brought the National Championship Trophy home on Tuesday, March 7 with much excitement. “It was truly an incredible weekend all the way around,” said Trevino-Felan. “The parent support was outstanding and meant the world to us! We couldn’t have done it
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without them and the rest of our supporters back at home. It was truly an incredible weekend all the way around. I’m blessed to lead your daughters in and out of dance and watch them grow before my eyes. Thank you parents for entrusting me to do so and for being our biggest fans.” “I am beyond proud of everything the JV Nationals Squad has been able to accomplish this year,” added Meredith Floyd, Co-Colonel of the Belles. “We grew more as people and dancers and I could not be happier with the way things turned out. This was the best possible group of dancers to be the first JV team from Johnson to go to Nationals and I am so proud of the legacy we have left for JV teams in years to come.” The official results from 2017 NDA are as follows: Belles – 1st Place in JV Pom (National Champions); 2nd Place in JV Kick & Superior Showmanship Award. Legacies – 3rd Place in Small Varsity Kick & Superior Showmanship Award; 5th Place in Large Varsity Pom & Superior Showmanship Award. In addition, both Johnson squads were recognized as one of the top 15 teams for Best Sportsmanship, voted by NDA Staff.
“Chess is a game where I’m always learning new strategies and seeing how they work on my opponents,” Ohlenforst said. “After this experience, I’d love to enter more tournaments and will definitely continue to play chess.” Everyone who participated played five matches. The top five finishers in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 received trophies. The winners were: (Grades K-2, 1st-5th place) Henry Ferris, Tessa Schroeder, Maverick Fisher, winners in the grades 3-5 category at the 4th-Annual Comal ISD Jack Schroeder, Connor Trophy Chess Tournament were (L-R) Dakota Fisher, Xavier Williams, Luke Schroeder, Hutchison. (Grades 3-5) Jaxon Alder and Ryan Lopez. Dakota Fisher, Xavier Joshua Butler and Ian Morris. (Grades 9-12) Williams, Luke Schroeder, Jaxon Alder and Ryan Lopez. (Grades 6-8) Cage Clark, Kevin Mullins, Chance Tucker, Mason Mock, Jordan Nielsen, Beck Hudson, Taylor Isley and Michael Falato.
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Reading Across Bulverde Creek Elementary
Approximately 1,100 books were donated to the Texans.
Bulverde Creek Elementary students celebrate the first-ever “Read Across BCE.”
Submitted By Liana Benavides ulverde Creek Elementary PTA held its first-ever “Read Across BCE” program to promote literacy and encourage students to develop their love of reading. During the week of March 6-10, volunteers visited every classroom at Bulverde Creek Elementary and gave EVERY student a free book. Each grade received books that were selected based on their reading levels. Approximately 1,100 books were donated to BCE Texans! “Read Across BCE” coincided with the “Dr. Seuss Read Across America” week and
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students enjoyed dressing up as Dr. Seuss characters to celebrate. Every book the students received came with a bookmark with a quote from Dr. Seuss’ “Oh the Places You’ll Go!” BCE PTA also collaborated with its “Partner In PTA” school, Clear Spring Elementary which made it possible to donate a book to all 500 CSE Roadrunners as well. This marked the first time that Clear Spring students received a free book. “Read Across CSE was a huge success and every child received a free book to take home!” said CSE PTA President, Becky
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Ferrall. “The smiles on our kids’ faces were priceless.” Read Across BCE was made possible by generous donations during fundraising efforts at Bulverde Creek such as the annual Fall Fair and Fun Run. “It is a program that I hope will become
a new annual tradition at Bulverde Creek,” said BCE PTA President, Liana Benavides. “The students were so excited to see the books and know that the books they selected were theirs to keep. The teachers were pretty excited about the titles as well. It was great being part of the excitement all week long.”
Former NFL Star Visits SV. Submitted By Jason Gordon n March, former Detroit Lions, University of Oklahoma and San Antonio Lee star linebacker Travis Lewis gave a motivational speech to more than 200 athletes at Smithson Valley Middle School recently. He talked about the power of positive thinking, a healthy diet, and generosity. “I wouldn’t have been able to achieve any of my goals without a positive mindset,” Lewis said. “Whatever career you choose, if you start reinforcing good habits as early as middle school or younger it will serve you well in the long run.” Rebekah Williams, seventh-grade student, said Lewis’ message was powerful. “He was really inspirational,” she said. “He had a lot of good points for my classmates and I to follow.”
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Smithson Valley Middle School student Luke Seminaro shaking hands with former NFL player Travis Lewis while his classmates Garrett Schaefer, Nick Freeman, Ethan Baker and Chase Stevenson look on.
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Members of the Smithson Valley High School Ballroom Club.
Submitted By SVHS Ballroom Dance Club wo years ago, a request to form the Smithson Valley High School Ballroom Club was submitted to Principal Wahl. Upon approval, the group was sent into motion. Meeting attendance has been regular with as many as 60 students per gathering. The group also performed at the 2016 Spring Show with many members
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returning for 2016/2017 year. The club is currently planning an election for future officers. Anyone interested in music and dance is welcome to apply. Meetings are held on Wednesdays in the Senior Dining Hall from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Email questions to svballroom@hotmail. com.
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s the days get longer and the weather gets nicer, people love to spend time outdoors with their four-legged buddies. This spring is FULL of exciting new things for you and your furry best friend to try together. While you’re getting ready for warmer weather, remember these tips to help transition your pet from winter to spring and soon, summer. 1) Watch their paw pads when walking on asphalt or concrete. It can get extremely hot even though it doesn’t feel that hot to you. 2) Condition your pet gradually. Be aware of any excess winter weight and don’t let them over do it. Pets can easily suffer from severe heat stroke. If you need help getting your pet back into bikini shape, give us a call and we can work with you on a program. 3) Watch for new blooming plants. Spring brings out beautiful foliage, unfortunately some can be dangerous, even deadly to your pet. You can find a complete list at www.aspca.org One of the best ways to stay cool and get in shape this year is by hanging out at K9 Country Club and enjoying the brand new Dock Diving Pool! That’s right K9CC has purchased a 40 foot, competition dock
diving pool and will be hosting swim and diving lessons, events, open dock time, and so much more. Check out pictures at www. facebook.com/k9countryclubtexas. Another way to get your pet active during the day while you’re not home is daycare. Daycare alone is a great way to get your dog out of the house and tired before you pick them up. But do you ever wonder what they do all day? What if they could brush up on a pesky behavior you don’t like, or learn a new trick, or shed that winter weight? Not every daycare is equipped to do all of that, but K9 Country Club is! K9CC’s Daycare University is an enhanced daycare set up to make the most of your pets time while you are at work. Professional handlers will work with your pet on one specific task or item each time they are here. Designed specifically for you and your pet this program can be modified to fit everyone’s needs and budget. Space is limited per day so call the kennel for reservations. Open enrollment begins in April. K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde, TX 78163. For more information, call 830-980-8476 or visit www.k9countryclub.net.
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Semi-Pro Soccer Team Launches In San Antonio
Submitted By John Rexroat enova International School of Soccer (GISS), and Genova International Sports Management, are proud to announce the launch of Genova FC San Antonio (GFCSA) and their acceptance into the Texas Premier Soccer League (TPSL). The TPSL season runs from September through March. GFCSA will play 12-14 games, with home games played in San Antonio and away games throughout the state of Texas. The main focus of GFCSA is to recruit the best of the best local talent and develop each player with only one goal in mind, the opportunity to develop home grown players and provide them a pathway to play professionally in Europe. GFCSA will start its inaugural season playing TPSL in the fall of 2017 and will feature only the top elite players from the San Antonio area. The club will also compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The U.S. Open Cup is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation and consists of professional teams playing in MLS, NASL, USL, TPSL, and amateur clubs. GFCSA has scheduled two tryouts in San Antonio and two more will be announced at a later date. The first tryout is March 25 at La Cantera Soccer fields and the second
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tryout is March 26 at Soccer Zone Live Oak. Tryout information is posted across GFCSA social media pages @GenovaFC_ SA (Twitter) & genovafcsa (Facebook and Instagram). The club website is currently under construction and will be up and running by June 2017. Genova FC San Antonio is owned by two proprietors. First owner is ex-Serie A and MLS professional footballer Morris Pagniello. Pagniello is the owner and Director of Genova International School of Soccer (GISS) and Genova International Sports Management (GISM). He owns five GISS residential academies worldwide located in Spain, Italy, Australia, Canada, and China. Second owner of Genova FC San Antonio is John Rexroat. Rexroat is the former owner and Director of Coaching of Valley Boys Soccer Club in Los Angeles, California from 2000 to 2009. He currently owns and is Director of Samba FC in San Antonio, Texas. His career spans over 30 years coaching at the club, high school, college and semi pro levels. Rexroat is an ex-pro footballer. He was a goalkeeper and played seven years in second division for team Cruz Azul. Rexroat will serve as General Manager for Genova FC San Antonio.
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