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s we look out into the world today we see chaos, but when I look through the stories that the community submits I see kindness, happiness, and hope. As we get ready to start a new school year, I am confident that the future will begin to look brighter. The children that we have the pleasure to cover in Welcome Home don’t look out and see chaos. They see potential and we should take note of their optimism that youth bring into our lives. The expression, “kill them with kindness applies,” today more than ever. Welcome Home is getting ready for the busiest time of year. Winter Celebration planning is in full swing. Back to school is 22 days away! Hello football season. Can you believe that Homecoming is in September? We are 8 months into 2016, 4 months left! The older I get the faster time moves. It is almost impossible to keep up with the constant flow of events and projects. August is a fantastic time to just reflect and prepare. I have always thought of this month as the second new year. Which is why we are excited to announce that SOBA’s speed networking will be held on August 31, 2016 at Canyon Springs Golf Club. Once we get the kiddos back to school it is time to focus on getting back to business and Speed Networking is the perfect kick start. I am also excited to
announce that Johnson HS Student Council will be assisting SOBA in the 2016 Fall Expo. Expo will take place at Johnson HS on Oct. 5, 2016 in their cafeteria. Johnson HS Student Council will earn a portion of the proceeds from Expo. Last year Bush Middle School earned $1000.00. Johnson has the potential to earn that and more. Come out and support your local small businesses as well as Student Council. We will have a silent auction, raffle prizes, and samples of local cuisine. And its FREE!!! I want to wrap this note by thanking each of our readers for your 16 years of support. We love being a source of good news in the community and none of this would be possible without the support of each and every one of you. I look forward to another 16 years of bringing you Good News.
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On The Cover By Jane Toh t’s August, it’s hot and summer is almost gone. Folks it’s the last month of summer freedom, the last month before school starts up again (for the kiddos), and the last month before the normal work grind begins (for the adults). Let’s make the most of it! Get out there and have some fun, or stay in and enjoy that book you have been dying to read, but had no time for. Play with your dogs, spend time with family and friends, or go for a lone hike in the Texas country. It doesn’t matter. Welcome Home is here to simply say, “Enjoy the remainder of your summer.” Looking for ideas? San Antonio has a great host of activities and events to participate in. In our city one can eat great food, ranging from the local Tex-Mex we are famous for to the fancy meals that can be found along our famous Riverwalk. The Riverwalk, the most well-known marker of San Antonio, is not just for tourists. Nope, now with Downtown Tuesdays, First Fridays, and Second Saturday everyone can enjoy the pleasures of the old city. Feeling more outdoorsy? This city offers a number of great parks to hike along and enjoy the
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t’s Texas in the summer. I can’t move. It’s too hot. My brain is fried. I can only sit here, helplessly letting my thoughts wander, knowing not where they will eventually lead. (However, it’s usually times like these when my best ideas come to me! We can hope…). I begin my mental journey by calculating my utility bill, and through the window, I see my dog writing a hand-written note (which is no easy task!) and holding it up to the window with his usual “Please let me in! Have mercy!” plea written on it. As he whips up some drool so as to look truly pathetic, it suddenly occurs to me how unfair this really is. No, not unfair to my dog. (Sorry, PETA, but before being domesticated, dogs always lived outdoors, not having the dexterity to build their own shelters or use toilet paper). No, the unfairness is to the people of our state. Is it really fair that the people in, say, California have an average utility bill of $16.52? Just because their weather is perfect? Speaking of fair; Is it fair that whoever drew the lines for all the states was being paid under the table?! Think about it. California is, again, a good example: It’s long and thin, hogging most of the perfect Pacific coastline. People are forced to go to their state to enjoy any of it. This is totally unacceptable. State lines should be redrawn with several short and fat (east to west) states sharing this treasure. Did these line drawers ever stop to think what this could do to our young people? Did they not realize that every kid would be expected to draw, practically to scale, their state’s boundaries? It’s obvious these people came from Colorado or maybe Wyoming, where folks brag about how their kids can draw their state by the
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time they hit preschool. Well, duh! It’s a rectangle! Or maybe from Hawaii. What do those kids have to draw? 5 squiggly-lined circles? Circles! Practically geniuses. That makes our Texas kids look fine-motor skills challenged because they can’t master their outline until midway through high school! THIS HAS GOT TO STOP! PEOPLE OF TEXAS, WE MUST RISE UP WITH ONE VOICE TO END THIS INJUSTICE! But then, again, it is awfully hot out. How about we just make some lemonade, kids, while we practice drawing the Rio Grande… Debby Seguin can be reached (sitting in front of her air conditioner) at writewell62@yahoo.com
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Surviving The Summer Heat Special To Welcome Home month has now gone by since I submitted my announcement letter to Welcome Home. Quite a bit has happened – but I’m not quite sure where to begin, so bear with me while I get my bearings in order. As you all are now hopefully aware, my wife and myself have agreed again to take part in the annual tradition, Winter Celebration, on December 3. We’ve agreed to make the extremely long trek from the North Pole again via AirLife helicopter, due to the importance of this worthwhile cause. (Yes, I know, it would be WAY cooler to bring one of my up-and coming reindeer, but its smack dab in their vacation time, and their union rep said I can’t include them.) Anyway, this family-friendly event is a wonderful yearly tradition that does all the right things, for just the right cause. It’s an event that really tugs on all the heartstrings of this jolly old fat man because it’s very similar to my own noble pursuit. Winter Celebration this year will again be held at North Central Baptist Hospital from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, again sponsored by North Central Baptist and Welcome Home Community Newspaper for the fourteenth straight year, will begin with a tremendous community parade featuring the talented bands of local high schools. Local businesses have booths and clubs often get involved to showcase their local pride. Following the parade, there will be raffles for prizes, as well as an opportunity to take photos with my wife and I. (Yes, we’re a big deal, but we’re more than happy to do it, the photographers at the event are far better than the paparazzi at the North Pole – they tend to have a bad habit of catching me at my worst, wearing a milk mustache and the like.) Upon hearing from the good folks at Welcome Home, I am convinced what we’re doing is worth it. As a result, I’m even thinking about participating in a few surprises, as we get closer to the day of the event. I also have to mention that I can’t wait to see all of the non-profit Living Through Giving’s contributions this year. This event will allow the contributing community, be it children, their families, and even child advocacy groups – to get together and pass out gifts, sharing in the early holiday cheer directly. December may seem like a long time to wait, but it’s never too early to plan on being a part of the festivities. Reserve a booth today! For more info on how to participate in Winter Celebration, call 210-348-8233 or visit www.welcomhomesa.com.
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I Don’t Feel Like Myself By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 his vague-seeming complaint drives many women and some men to my office. Physically, one can see changes that occur with aging and people truly are not like their 20-something selves. Muscles weaken, mild shortness of breath with exercise, poor reading vision, vaginal dryness, and erectile dysfunction—these are just some of the symptoms of physical aging. But what about the mental changes? When people tell me that they don’t feel
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year forward—the menopausal woman might now weigh an extra 20 pounds and have prescriptions for an antidepressant and sleeping pill. Who would argue that physically and mentally, she does not feel like herself? I have recently seen two male patients who had been prescribed antidepressants plus an erectile helper medication. When I checked their labs, their testosterone was very low. Their testosterone level had not been checked previously! Hormones do help restore a sense of well-being in men and women. Progesterone promotes deep restful sleep, estrogen renews the vagina and other tissues, while testosterone gives us the zest for life, libido! I explain to my patients that menopause and andropause could be described as an ongoing loss of bone, brain cells, and collagen, the elastic in the skin. Of course there
are side effects of hormone replacement therapy, just as there are side effects if one does not restore hormones. Some of those side effects which have been reported with any type of hormone replacement therapy include cancer of the reproductive organs, breast, uterus, and ovaries, blood clots, and liver problems. I also say not all people need to have their hormones replaced. “I have changed so much”, or “I am so much better now”, and even “I feel like my ‘old’ self”! These comments I commonly hear after a year of hormone replacement. 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.
American Wounded Heroes 9th Annual Golf Classic Special To Welcome Home et Involved! The American Wounded Heroes® cordially invites you to participate in our 9th annual Golf Classic on August 29, 2016 at the Club at Sonterra. (Address: 901 Sonterra – San Antonio, Texas 78258.) The event is a great way to support and give back to our American Wounded Heroes and First Responders. Please visit www.americanwoundedheroesgolfclassic. com for registration and more information, or contact Chairman and U.S. Navy Veteran, JD Damian, directly at sucasadamian@aol. com or 210.381.7492. If you have any
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an’s best friend. The Dog. Not much is known about how man and dog became inseparable – mainly because there are so many contradicting facts. What is definitely certain is man did indeed domesticate an ancient breed of wolf. And from that point on dog followed in the steps of his master, a formidable bond which continues to this day was created. Together, man and dog traveled the world, protected homes and families, hunted, and prospered hand-in-hand, or should I say paw-in-hand. Dogs may not have been by our side since the dawn of time, but since their domestication they have been loyal and steadfast in their adoration and loyalty. Better things cannot be said about man’s best friend. There is no wonder that dog is considered mankind’s best friend…and as such they deserve the best. This is what the caretakers at Camp Bow Wow hope to provide, the best, for furry canine quadrupeds and owners alike! Camp Bow Wow is a place, according to Tamara Wetegrove, owner of local Camp Bow Wows in San Antonio and Austin, “where a dog can be a dog.” First founded in the high and windy mountains of Denver, Colorado, Camp Bow Wow has spread past its original foundations and, since then, established itself in our city. In 1994 the idea for a high quality “doggy day care” had its first spark; this spark would soon became a loud and resounding bark. Founder Heidi Ganahl, after many trials and tribulations, opened her first Camp Bow Wow, and worked diligently, striving to continue the mantra of providing the best quality care for your best friend. In 2003, Ganahl and associates decided to expand this ideology and began franchising. The concept imbedded within the Camp Bow Wow motto, “Happy Healthy Pets, Healthy Happy People,” resonated with many people in every city a franchise was opened. This is where the local Wetegroves, Tamara and Frank, come in. The Wetegroves, like Ganahl, harbor a passion for their work, which fortunately involves dogs, lots and lots of dogs. “We started our business locally because of our passion for dogs, as well as educating the consumer that dogs need to be dogs too. Dogs, are like humans, they are social by nature. They should be social, have fun, and be healthy happy pets,” said Wetegrove. This combination of passions led them to opening their very own Camp Bow Wow in 2007 near the San Antonio
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We’ve both had many dogs growing up and one of our children has four legs. Zeke’s probably more human than any of us at this point.” – Tamara Wetgrove Camp Bow Wow International Airport, and further expanding to northwest San Antonio, north Austin, and, most recently, the Stone Oak area. Since the grand opening of the first location almost a decade ago, the Wetegroves have continuously aimed to create a safe and healthy environment where a dog’s natural instincts can be nurtured and maintained, all while being pampered and lovingly adored by the attentive staff. The Wetegroves are first and foremost dog lovers. For them the best part of the day is working with all the dogs who come, wagging their tails, through the doors. They simply love their extended furry family! When asked if they have any pets at home Tamara smiled warmly, indicating the obvious answer, before responding with, “We’ve both had many dogs growing up and one of our children has four legs. Zeke’s probably more human than any of us at this point.” Their furry baby can regularly be found frolicking among all his other four-legged friends at Camp Bow Wow. Daily activities are endless at each location. The day, which begins at 7:00 am and ends at 7:00pm, starts off with lots of fun and variation, depending on what type of service the camper has selected prior. For those who have selected the Day Camp at Camp Bow Wow the day is filled with play time and socialization with other four-legged buddies, with breaks to allow campers to rest and eat in their own private suites of comfy cabins with blankets, and sometimes a special treat. To ensure the safety of the multiple campers, cameras are provided and keep a watchful eye. Parents can check in anytime to take a peek. And for the campers who get a bit mussed while at camp, grooming options are available. As the website mentions, the benefits of enrolling your dog in Day Camp are numerous, and includes regular exercise to maintain a healthy weight, reduction of boredom, separation anxiety, and destructive behavior at
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home, improvement of socialization with people and other dogs, and, most importantly, enhances the quality of life for your best friend. The Baha Men raised a very poignant and profound question in their 2000 single, “Who let the dogs out?” Who did let the dogs out? Well Camp Bow Wow is here in San Antonio to say let the dogs be dogs. The camp aspires to please animals and animal lovers alike. To those who don’t already know Camp Bow Wow is “the leading pet care franchise and is all about Happy Healthy Pets and Happy Healthy People.” Looking for some help with Fido, your four-legged best friend? Need some help with obedience training, which can be a one-on-one service, or perhaps grooming? Searching for a place for Fido while out of town or at work? Stop your search, and look no further than Camp Bow Wow. With locations all over the country, including one in Canada and three of which have found a home in San Antonio, certified counselors, all of whom are dog lovers, Camp Bow Wow is the obvious choice. Bring in Fido and see for yourself the difference a little T.L.C. (tender loving care) from Camp Bow Wow can make!
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ue to changing technologies, vehicles have increased in complexity every single year. This has enabled carmakers to make improvements in different areas of your vehicles. The newest trend is the growing use of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. Gasoline Direct Injection uses a different approach to delivering fuel to the vehicles cylinder. Rather than a port fuel injector that delivers fuel past the cylinders intake valve, a direct injection engine sprays fuel directly into the combustion chamber. By injecting gasoline at high pressure directly into the engine’s combustion chamber, direct injection more precisely measures
fuel than conventional fuel-injection systems or old-time carburetors. This helps your vehicle achieve better fuel economy, lowers emissions, and increasing engine power. It may also enable your vehicle to run leaner with a higher compression and use less gasoline. Gasoline direct injection engines run through complex computer controlled technologies to allow it to deliver just the right amount of fuel. While the technology offers engineers incredible flexibility from an engine design perspective, it is not without faults. Although this new technology may seem like a dream come true, there have been some unwanted
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ave you ever had your dog lash out at people or other dogs? Have they bitten anyone or been involved in a dog fight? In the past we’ve had to tell owners that their dogs were unable to come
here until they found a way to correct the behavior. We didn’t have that specialized kind of help to offer. Now we do! We’re thrilled to have hired Nicholas Wallace as our new Training Director.
side effects. Over time, direct injection engines can lead to clogged fuel systems and engine carbon buildup. The result can be engine hesitation and a loss of power – which can all lead to extensive repairs if not taken care of quickly. As with all new technology, Belden’s Automotive & Tires prides itself on keeping up with the times and staying up to date with the technology that is being introduced. With that being said, Belden’s Automotive & Tires offers a Gasoline Direct Injected Oil Change package that helps clean the injectors and reduce carbon build up. Belden’s Automotive & Tires also offers the GDI cleaning service which cleans carbon build up in engine intake manifold as well as intake valves. Gasoline Direct Injection engines are becoming more commonplace, not only among luxury Nick comes with a Military K9 training background. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Nick was responsible for all aspects of handling high value Military Working Dogs for high risk objectives. Nick assisted in the training of over a dozen dog teams in Obedience, Patrol Work, Bite Work, and Explosive and Drug Detection. He worked in conjunction with the Secret Service, TSA, Homeland Security, and the Vatican Swiss Guard, to name a few. In his 4-years of service Nick was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Navy Good Conduct Medal, and a Letter of Commendation for his part in Operation Iron Angel, the World Meeting of Families in 2015. Sounds very official, right? So how does that help you since your pet will probably never need to protect POTUS? With Nick’s experience in dog behavior and training, he will be offering an additional level to our current team of world class trainers. Nick has prepared an exciting four-week board and train program, a Dog Behavior Modification Boot Camp, which is structured specifically for dogs who show signs of
vehicles, but among all vehicles being produced. If you are thinking of purchasing a gasoline direct injection engine vehicle, call any of our service advisors for more information on the pros and cons. Belden’s Automotive & Tires has friendly, knowledgeable and trained Service Advisors on hand at each of our 6 locations. Call us today and let our family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires help you with your gasoline direct injected vehicle. Buckle up, drive safe, and remember at Belden’s Automotive & Tires “We Keep You Rolling!” Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Six Locations: San Pedro: 210-494-0017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830-9819700; Bulverde Rd.: 210-481-3330; Prue Rd.: 210-877-2929. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www. beldensautomotive.com.
being fearful, anxious, or aggressive. This positive-reinforcement based program will shape your dog’s current behavior so that you will take home a more confident and dependable family member! There are only six spots available in each Boot Camp and our first one begins August 15th. To take advantage of this unique program, call K9CC to schedule a consultation. This is your first step in helping your pet become a stress-free, well-rounded member of society. Nick will also be offering K9 Detection classes! Whether you just want to have a new fun activity to do with your pet or maybe your company is interested in specialized training for a K9 team, Nick has a unique and fun way to train your dog in detection work. Plus the stories of his experiences are fascinating! K9 Country Club is working on becoming your One-Stop-Shop for all your pets training needs. We hope you visit us soon and take advantage of all we have to offer. 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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Special To Welcome Home orth East ISD launched its first Health and Wellness Challenge for District employees in April 2016. In its inaugural year, there were 385 employees who participated in the six-week challenge. The challenge consisted of tracking physical activity and doing one other healthy activity, as well as checking blood pressure or doing an online skill builder through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. There was an individual and team competition with several winners. As a whole, NEISD health and wellness participants logged a total of 54,987 miles over the six weeks. Top Three Individual Winners: First Place – Hollie Albrecht, Fox Run Elementary School Second Place – Andrea McFadden, Castle Hills Elementary School Third Place – Gilda Ontiveros, Encino Park Elementary School Fourth Place – Daniel Allen, Tejeda Middle School Team Competition Winners:
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First Place - Castle Hills Elementary School (Castle Hills staff logged a total of 7,600.95 miles over the 6 weeks.) Second Place - Huebner Elementary School (Huebner had 84.4 percent of their staff register and participate in the Challenge.) “Congratulations to all the winners and to all who participated in the challenge,” said Angela Nemeth, NEISD Wellness Coordinator. “We, as a district, have taken huge strides to being a healthier, more active population. Thank you for participating and making this a great first Health and Wellness Challenge as a district.”
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Tips For Choosing A 55+ Community
By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 lanning for retirement is an exciting know for their recommendations on places time. It can open up a new chapter they consider “the best in town,” ones with a in life, full of new experiences, reputation dedicated to delivering excellent friendships, and memories to be made. service and enhancing the lives of their Choosing a 55+ full service community is residents. Next, research on the internet to an important decision that involves more get your first “feel” of the community and than simply choosing a floor plan… it’s then book some tours. Try to visit during about choosing a lifestyle that meets your lunch time so you can sample the dining personal preferences and requirements. services. You might start considering other living As you walk in the door and take the alternatives if you are beginning to feel tour, note what’s your first impression. Are overwhelmed by home and yard upkeep, residents talking and laughing? Is the staff having less and less interaction with your engaging in conversation with residents? Do neighbors and friends, are tired of shopping you “feel” welcomed? While the Lifestyle and preparing meals, have concerns about Specialists will ask you several questions to driving during certain times of the day or best know your interests and preferences; worried about future health issues. Whatever you too should be prepared with some the motivation to make the move, here are a questions. Tell me about the meal plan and few things to consider as you explore your dining options? Are utilities included? What retirement living options. Ask people you all is included in my monthly fee? How
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Summer, Sight And Back to School!
By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020 his is my 11th summer as the owner of Stone Oak Vision Source and the time spent serving the community has flown by. We are happy to have 4 doctors on staff now to allow easy access for appointments. We have Dr. Jed Martin joining us in August. Dr. Martin is a native of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle and very excited to be practicing with us. He attended Texas A&M University where he was on the Dean’s List and received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Biology in 2007. Jed was awarded his Doctor of Optometry in May 2012 when he graduated from the University
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of Houston’s College of Optometry. He was recognized there with clinical letters of excellence in areas of Family Practice and Ocular Disease. Dr. Martin obtained his Glaucoma Certification in August 2012. Dr. Martin completed his clinical rotations of ocular disease in San Antonio and Austin. He is also a member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. In addition to adding a new doctor, we are getting closer to our big move to our new building. It is located on Knights Cross near Stone Oak Parkway on the southeast corner!
long has the community been in operation and what is the ownership structure? Is there a pool and what are the fitness options? Ask for a Newsletter and Calendar to see what a typical month looks like. Ask about upcoming events, socials, or seminars at the community that you might easily attend to mingle with current residents and preview the community in action. Are pets welcome? What if my health declines and I need more assistance? Your questions are tailored to what is important to you now and in the future. While moving is always stressful, by planning ahead when you are still active and able to fully evaluate your living options through all phases of retirement yourself, you will have a much smoother transition. Independent living is more about making your life easier than giving up your independence and in most cases it will give you more freedom and flexibility to travel, golf, volunteer or whatever suites your fancy. Interested in peeking in to see how residents of Independence Hill are leading a full and active lives? Plan a visit during one of our exercise classes, a Wine Club Tasting, or other social event! Call Sherrill or Laura
at (210) 209-8956 to set up your personal tour and day of fun at Independence Hill. 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.
We anticipate moving in October and we will be letting everyone know. We already have some of our new lines and new displays in our current office! This is one of the busiest times of the year with the kids going back to school right around the corner. Be sure to schedule your family’s appointments before that first classroom bell rings. We see children as young as 6 months old and it is important to have an actual eye exam in addition to any vision screening the pediatrician performs as many health issues and conditions such as hyperopia (farsightedness) can be missed at screenings. We have an in-house lab to get glasses to you the same day in many cases and we also stock many different brands of contact lenses so you can leave with your new prescription immediately. Visit www.visionsource-stoneoak.com to make an appointment or call 210-495-9020 today to get scheduled. We are currently located at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway Ste.
106 (northeast corner of Stone Oak and Huebner, across from Walgreens). Drs. Monica Allison and Lindsey Denison practice at Stone Oak Vision Source located at 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 106. All of the doctors are members of Vision Source, the nation’s number one network of private practice optometrists. If you or a loved one needs to find a family eye doctor, please call (210) 495-9020 or visit www.visionisource-stoneoak.com.
Adieu, Principal Hinds Submitted By Kristin Gilberrt hen the Encino Park Elementary School doors open in August, beloved Principal John Hinds will not be standing in front of the school welcoming students as he has done every day for 4 years. Mr. Hinds announced earlier this summer that he has accepted a newly created position in NEISD and will be the Special Assignment Principal at Walzem Elementary School. In this position, he will be using his expertise to help guide the school to better grades and test scores. This is a challenge that Mr. Hinds is surely qualified for, as one of his strengths is his ability to think outside the box to find solutions where others see only challenges. Walzem Elementary is very fortunate to have such an excellent principal leading them to greater success. During the 4 years Mr. Hinds was principal at Encino Park, he earned the respect and admiration of the students, staff, parents, and community. He had a talent for making every student feel special, important
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and loved, beginning with learning every student’s name in the first days of school. Mr. Hinds had an open door policy and welcomed parents and teachers to drop in his office to discuss issues they were having with their students or just to chat. He attended monthly PTA board meetings and contributed greatly to the planning and implementation of the annual PTA Fiesta Festival, which started in 2015. The teachers and staff at Encino Park felt appreciated by Mr. Hinds for their work and felt that he and Assistant Principal James Miller helped make Encino Park a fun and rewarding place to work. Mr. Hinds also brought the community together with special events he and Mr. Miller planned including Valentine’s Day dinners at nearby restaurants, Family Fun Nights at the school, the annual Night at the Museum-showcasing the artistic works of every student at Encino Park, and the Buddy Blizzard-a carnival created specifically for students from with special needs. Mr. Hinds also fostered relationships with community volunteers, not just parents
Encino Park students bidding farewell to Principal John Hinds.
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The Grass Is Greener At The Hill Community Garden
Houston Ingram, Eagle Scout hopeful, took action in improving the school’s garden. Pastor Rick Godwin joins Summit Senior Scholarship winners Jay Menchaca and Michaela Fernandez along with Pastor Cindy Godwin.
Submitted By Marianne Lewis ummit Christian Center honored two Lady Bird Johnson High School seniors on May 15. Both Jay Menchaca and Michaela Fernandez were recognized as the recipients of the $1000 2016 Summit Senior Scholarship. “We are blessed to be able to sow into the next generation,” said Rick Godwin, Pastor of Summit Christian Center. “These young people represent our future so we want to help get them started so they can finish strong.” Applicants were evaluated on their grade point average, community service, and extra-curricular activities and home church involvement. “Michaela is a natural born leader who has a smile that will brighten anyone’s day,” said Isabel Ruiz, Generational Administrator at Summit. “And Jay is as
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compassionate as he is intelligent, he has has a heart for service.” Jay will attend Texas A&M University in Galveston in the Fall, and major in computer engineering, while Michaela will move to College Station to attend Texas A&M University as a biology major. Summit Christian Center is a nondenominational Christian Church with roots in San Antonio since 1984. Founded to communicate a message of hope, Summit strives to remove barriers that prevent people from fulfilling their God-given destiny and actively pursues becoming an added value, multi-racial church that influences the community through the good news of Jesus Christ. Senior Pastor Rick Godwin leads weekend worship services Saturdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10:30 am with live streaming online at www. summitsa.com.
The Importance Of August By Jane Toh ummer is in full swing, and it’s hot. Welcome to August, more specifically welcome to August in San Antonio. August is one of the seven months in the Gregorian calendar with 31 days. This being said, many find August to be the longest month in the year. Why? Well, there are no major nationally recognized holidays in August. June has Father’s Day, July has the Fourth of July, and September brings the start of the school season. All of this, combined with the heat, makes August seem like a rather boring month. Right? Wrong! To dispel the theory of August as a boring month here are a few facts that prove August is one of the most interesting months! August is the most popular month for births worldwide. The hottest days of the year tend to fall in August. (A good excuse to go swimming or to the beach. Make sure to put on that sunscreen.) August was originally termed Sextilis, the 6th month in the Roman calendar. It was later changed to Augustus in honor of Emperor Augustus Caesar. In the Anglo-Saxon language August translates to Woed monath, or Weed month, obviously due to the fact so many weeds
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and plants seem to spring up during this time. The eleventh Olympic Games began on the first of August in Berlin. In 1875, the first roller rink opened in Great Britain. August is the month of National Family Fun, National Peach Month, National Golf Month, and National Picnic Moth. August 26 marks Women’s Equality Day. Also, ladies and gentleman, no need to wait until Valentine’s Day to treat your partner to something special. Romance awareness also occurs during August. Every first Sunday is Friendship Day. On the 28th of August, martin Luther King and other civil rights activists marched on Washington, where Kind delivered his famous and moving speech, “I Have a Dream.” The point trying to be made here is simple: August is a great month, make the most of it! We make the best of things where we can. It’s hot, yes, but make of it what you will. School is out, and summer vacation is in its last month. Explore the great outdoors, or stay in and read, just do what makes you happy, and have a Happy Summer, folks!
Submitted By Melinda Cox chool may be out for the summer but the Hill community garden is still growing and students are still working to care for and improve the garden area. The garden provides a place for students, staff, parents, and community to learn and to share time together. The garden is an area always open to improvement and new ideas. Eagle Scout candidate Houston Ingram thought he could help improve the area while also working toward his Eagle Scout badge. Ingram identified several areas for improvement and developed a plan to help make changes to the garden area. He had to work with school administration, the Hill Tiger PTSA, and the NEISD construction department in order to have his plans approved. “After talking with the Hill PTSA, I decided it would be beneficial to add citrus trees, a garden sign, and benches to the garden area to help make the area more enjoyable for the students and the campus community to visit,” said Ingram. The benches and the sign were handmade by Ingram and members of Scout Troop 670. As part of the Eagle Scout badge, candidates are required to reach out to community members to identify a project need, devise all plans for the project and raise funds for the project. The Eagle Scout candidate is then in charge of organizing volunteers to get the project in place. The scout project teaches the student to consider, utilize, and organize all aspects of the improvement. The project emphasizes outreach to the community. A garden often works in the same way. In order for a garden to be successful, it takes many different parts. In order to build the benches, the sign, and plant the citrus trees, Ingram enlisted the help of troop members and parents. Following is a list of the volunteers who participated in the project: John Rosenwald, James and Sean Flynn, Courtney Nelson, Bryan Robertson, Kyle and Houston Ingram, Josh Tharakan, and Daniel Dinsmore. “Working towards Eagle Scout badge has been quite an experience. It has been tremendously rewarding to see the impact that the culmination of work from only a few people can have on the community. I’m honored and grateful that I had the opportunity to accomplish my project for Tex Hill Middle School and hope the students will be able to enjoy and utilize the
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A variety of fruits and vegetables are grown by students and faculty.
additions we made,” Ingram said. The Hill Tiger PTSA would like to thank Houston Ingram, his family, and fellow scout members for their hard work and contributions to the garden and the Tex Hill campus. We appreciate the opportunity to work with Ingram during his Eagle Scout project and are grateful for the improvements made to our Hill garden. The Tiger garden will continue to grow and evolve and will always be a place of learning, excitement, and a chance for something new.
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