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Note From The Publisher Santa, Snow, Sled Rides and More! Dec 14, 2013 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Legacy Shopping Center
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ear Neighbors, Winter Celebration Featuring AirLife Santa will be held at the Legacy Shopping Center this year, right beside Main Event. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is the 10th year Welcome Home will be holding the largest Toys For Tots drive in San Antonio. Our Annual Scavenger Hunt will be held at the Winter Celebration this year. Come out to visit the wonderful booths at our event and receive a stamp on your Scavenger Hunt Card. Turn your cards in for Prize drawing tickets. Every 15 stamps will receive a $1,000 Grand Prize drawing ticket. See page 14 for a list of the amazing prizes we have this year! The Grand Prize drawing will take place at 2:45 p.m. and you must be present to win. General Prize drawings will take place throughout the event, so hang out and enjoy the holiday spirit! Winter Celebration will kick off with its annual parade. That will be bigger than ever thanks to Reagan, Churchill and Johnson High School bands, along with dozens of school mascots and children’s groups. Jeep Nation will lead the parade this year with Mrs. Susie Groomer of Groomer Seafood as the Grand Marshall. You are welcome to join us in the parade! Bring a decorated wagon or shoebox to be part of the action or call Welcome Home to see how your group can participate. We will be lining up for the parade at 9:45 a.m. behind Main Event Entertainment. There will be plenty of volunteers to direct you and you can visit our website for a detailed map of the festival grounds.
Of course, Santa is always the main attraction, and he will be arriving by AirLife helicopter at 10:30 a.m. after the parade. In exchange for your donation of a new, unwrapped toy, you or your child will receive a FREE photo with Santa, a FREE slide ride and a general prize drawing ticket for a chance to win. There will be carnival rides, games, food and local entertainment from many of our NEISD and Comal ISD schools! You can read more about the celebration on page 13. We will be offering FREE shuttle service from Community Bible Church. You can read more details about it on page 15. Mark your calendars! Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be an event that your family will remember for years to come. Winter Celebration is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community while giving back to those children who need it most. We hope to see you come out and support this local event. Bring your friends and family. We’ll see you there for a snowball fight! Last but not least, Welcome Home Community Newspaper would like to wish you and your family a Safe and Happy Holiday Season! Look for our next publication in January 2014. Until next year, keep safe and God bless!
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On The Cover By Amanda Burris 013 has been another successful and memorable year. As we fully emerge into the holiday season this December, we are reminded of the talent and strength of our community with upcoming school performances, community events and an air of happiness all around. For us at the Welcome Home Community Newspaper, we are excited to put on our 10th Annual Winter Celebration on December 14 at the Legacy Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a pleasure for us to meet and interact with our dedicated readers, submitters and those featured in our pages at this event. Welcome Home has had the wonderful opportunity to highlight schools in NEISD, NISD and COMAL ISD all year. Spotlighting those who have done something great or are participating in wonderful events has always brought us endless joy as we share good news with the rest of the community. We are being continually reminded of just how supportive, active and amazing
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individuals are in the areas we cover. We look forward to yet another great year as 2013 comes to an end and we begin 2014. The staff here at Welcome Home would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. We hope to see everyone at Winter Celebration this year and we look forward to hearing about your holidays through submissions. From all of us here at the paper, happy holidays!
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‘Tis The Season… By Debby Seguin
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t seems like every year the Christmas “Season” is beginning earlier and earlier. I thought at first it was just because I was getting older, (which is silly since I have been 25 for 26 years now), but I think there is more to it. In fact, I remember back in July, while rummaging through some half price beach balls and goggles at the store, I heard the distinct sound of a jingle bell. Thinking it was just my imagination, I didn’t investigate further, but then later that same day, at the Dollar Store, placed discreetly in the far back left-hand corner between the kitchen sink mats and the industrial size pack of doilies, was a small display of (and I swear this is true) glass Christmas tree ornaments. As my tan began to fade on the spot, and I froze with thoughts of all I still Agility
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had to accomplish before The Big Day, I quickly covered the display up with some boxes of faux fur slippers to ward off any other would-be shoppers. After this traumatic encounter, I simply avoided stores altogether, including the “Seasonal” aisle at the grocery store. But alas, I was “invited” to Hallmark Channel’s “153 Days ‘Til Christmas” marathon! We need a Constitutional Amendment (or just some common sense) to determine exactly what date “The Holiday Season” should begin. Optimally, it would be sometime after I stop needing airconditioning (as well as enough time to financially recoup from “The Back-ToSchool Season”) and sometime before “There’s no room in the inn.” Mid-November is when people want to start hearing the nostalgic sound of the WalMart bell-dingers who, by the way, could learn a lesson from Pavlov and stop ringing the bell whenever someone puts money in. I’m not saying its annoying exactly but if the money flow slows, just a slight dingding and people will come out of nowhere, dumping change by the handfuls to make it stop! Give us until late fall to start thinking about a gift for that special someone, what we will bake, who we will visit and being good for Santa. I, for one, am determined to keep the Christmas season a special time of year. With everything on my list to do yet, it’s not as though I only have…4 WEEKS!!! Only 4 WEEKS!!! Why didn’t somebody tell me?! Debby can be reached (AFTER Christmas because she is BUSY) at writewell62@yahoo.com
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By Rusty Belden, V.P. Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017
erry Christmas From Our Family At Belden’s Automotive & Tires Beyond the frazzle of giftgetting and the hustle and bustle of party-going, the Christmas season always gives us a chance to reflect on and be thankful for the year that is coming to a close, and 2013 is no different. Ronnie Belden At Belden’s Automotive and President Tires we are incredibly fortunate to have an outstanding staff of hard-working men and women. Belden’s appreciates the commitment to excellence of each and every employee, and we would like to extend our heartfelt warm wishes to each of them during this holiday season. This year has brought changes to our company as we added our fifth location, Belden’s Alamo Garage, and we have worked hard to update equipment
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Reagan Band 5th Annual 5K January 25, 2014
4:00 PM 1K Fun Run/Walk • 4:30 PM 5K Course runs ENTIRELY on the Ronald Reagan High School Campus 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Bush MS Volleyball Has Great Year The Bush Middle School Lady Bulldog Volleyball teams have all had outstanding seasons and continue to represent Bush Middle School with outstanding effort, team play and dedication to their program. Highlights of the season include the 8th grade B-Team finishing first in their district tournament, the 7th grade A-Team finishing 2nd in both of their tournaments, and the 7th grade A-Team competing in their last district game of the season to finish as district co-champs! Way to go Lady Bulldogs! Bush MS Is Drug And Bully Free October 21 through 25 Bush Middle
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School celebrated Red Ribbon Week. Congratulations to the parents, teachers and students for a successful week of important awareness. Students had the opportunity to listen to various speakers explain to them the dangers of drugs, they watched an excellent video about Drug awareness and Anti-Bullying, and pledged to be Drug and Bully Free. It was great week of education in regards to being Drug and Bully Free. Daily themes were: Monday - Moustache Monday - “I moustache you to stay drug free!” Tuesday - Twin Tuesday - “Stick together. Don’t do drugs!” Wednesday - Super Hero Day “Heroes don’t do drugs!” Thursday - Cowboy Day - “Don’t mess with Texas or drugs!” Friday - Neon Day - “Be bright. Don’t do drugs!” (Wear your neon Bush spirit shirt!)
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Submitted By Kelly Lepeska rying to stay fit over the holidays? Then start training for the Reagan Band 5K. This is a chipped time run for all levels: from beginner runners and walkers to advance runners. Cash prizes will be given to top overall male and female, as well as top master’s level male and female. (Alternate prizes will be given to UIL and NCAA athletes.) This year, we will be introducing a 1K Fun Run – great for the whole family! Reagan is excited about the hype for this year’s race. More booths and more sponsors mean more drawing prizes for all participants. If you would be interested in promoting your own business by setting up a booth during the Reagan 5K, please email Paul Brown at pbrown@esaamerica.com. This year, the 5K will again be held entirely on the Reagan High School campus, and will begin at 4 p.m. with the
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Submitted By Julie Teplitz he Barbara Bush Middle School seventh and eighth grade football teams just wrapped up successful seasons on October 29. The eighth grade had one of the most successful seasons Bush has ever had. According to Head Football Coach James Street, the best part of the season was “seeing each and every player work hard to improve themselves.” This effort resulted in a team that had an 8-8 record in seventh grade improving to 14-1-1 in eighth grade. The seventh grade team finished 8-8 for the season. The highlight of the seventh grade football season was the improvement the team made week to week. The entire seventh grade squad is motivated and looks forward to improving their record next year.
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1K Fun Run. The 5K will then start at 4:30 p.m. Sponsors will be on hand with samples before and during the 5K, with many local healthcare providers offering wellness tips. At the conclusion of the 5K, local food trucks will arrive so grab a quick bite before heading home. This 5K benefits all of the band and guard programs at Ronald Reagan High School, and is going to be bigger than ever. Check out and LIKE their Facebook: Reagan Band Annual 5K for updates on the race as well as training information, photos, words of inspiration and surprises that may surprise all of you. The more “LIKES” they get, the more surprises that will be posted. To register, just go to www. getmeregistered.com/ReaganBand5K. Save the date, January 25, 2014, for the Reagan Band 5K. Stay fit, keep your new resolutions and support the Reagan Band.
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Lopez Plastic Surgery...
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Enhances People’s Beauty
n today’s society, image is important. It often determines how one person perceives another or what one thinks of something. Quite often, that original perception is negative, or even flat out wrong. Misconceptions often are said about plastic surgeons. They can be perceived to be vain or shallow because they deal with body types and beauty. But many plastic surgeons often have a genuine interest to help the downtrodden, those people dealing with afflictions that affect even the simplest functions of a person’s day to day life. Dr. Manuel A. Lopez is one such surgeon. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences at the University of California at Los Angeles, Dr. Lopez attended medical school at the University of Louisville. Dr. Lopez has called San Antonio home since 2004 when his military career brought him to the Alamo city as the chief of facial plastics at Wilford Hall Medical Center. After being deployed to Iraq as the head face and neck surgeon at Balad Air Base in 2005, Dr. Lopez in 2010 created a state of the art center for facial plastic surgery. “You can exercise, you can do things to make your body stronger, but really the face just ages,” Dr. Lopez said. “The work is to try to restore that youthful look.” As a Board Certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Lopez’s practice is exclusively dedicated to cosmetic & reconstructive procedures of the neck and face. “I love fixing – making the correction. Then I realized I liked facial anatomy, and the beauty of the face, and then enhancing it, and then I saw what it does to make people feel better about themselves,” he said. His patients are offered the finest in facial reconstructive and plastic surgery techniques to achieve reconstructive and aesthetic goals. Whether it is a change in appearance in order to look more youthful or a complete transformation, Dr. Lopez works to provide the highest level of care for a functional and a quality result one can be proud of. He combines an artistic eye with meticulous technical skill to give the best possible outcome. “I love what I do – every day I work I get to see the improvement and the changes,” he said. Throughout his many years of practice Dr. Lopez also has helped many patients overcome obstacles to live full happy lives. “Along with the cosmetic, I also do a lot of skin cancer reconstruction. So they kind of go hand in hand – one is restoring beauty, the other is restoring normalcy,” he said. “Those people who have skin cancer somewhere on their face, or have a defect which could lead to a true deformity, the challenge is to get them back to where they can get back
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to the grocery store and lead a normal life.” Dr. Lopez treats patients with a varying list of surgical and non-surgical procedures. Parents of young adults or children may choose to surgically repair protruding ears or have nasal reconstruction called rhinoplasty done to prevent teasing and boost self-esteem, while adults may desire simple correction of their lower face, neck or eyelids. Lopez Plastic Surgery offers facelifts, midface lifts, neck lifts, nose reshaping, ear pinning, browlift, eyelid lift, facial resurfacing, facial reanimation, botox and fillers. “It’s fun to be able to correct some of these aging changes in the face, but still make it natural, that’s why I decided to concentrate my practice on the face and neck, to restore that youthful look,” Dr. Lopez said. New technology and procedures have made it affordable and reasonable for those looking to improve their look. Short recovery times and the use of local anesthesia for procedures are new considerations that help those who live active, busy lifestyles. Men and women who have noticed signs of aging including discoloration, wrinkling and atrophy may choose to refresh and rejuvenate through laser skin care and injectables. Lopez plastic surgery has a laser skin center offering the latest technology for laser treatment including: • Skin Tightening • Wrinkle Reduction • Sun or Brown Spots • Vein Treatment • Hair Treatment Other rejuvenation services include TCA Peels or Melanage Medical Peels to help resurface and rejuvenate, and Botox, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, and Sculptra to treat lines, wrinkles and more. Lopez Plastic Surgery is located at 1314 E. Sonterra Boulevard in a spacious, out of the way office, with a gracious staff. They work hard to make sure patients feel comfortable, are receiving treatment for the right reasons, and receive the results they desire. Dr. Lopez believes strongly in supporting San Antonio and the surrounding communities. He has volunteered with and donated with many community service groups including several professional, civic, youth, and educational organizations. Volunteering in and donating to community service groups is a very personal issue for Dr. Lopez – one which he feels is a core value of his discipline as a medical physician. To Dr. Lopez, being a good physician can only be enhanced by the commitment one makes in serving their community.
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Congratulations Lopez Region 2013 Honor Choir
Submitted By, PTA Community Relations n October 18 and 19, The Lopez Middle School seventh and eighth grade Choir Department had 66 students registered to audition at the Region 2013 Honor Choir at Tafolla Middle School. Of all the auditions from the many middle schools in NEISD and SAISD, 38 students from Lopez made it. Congratulations! The students selected for this prestigious honor choir will participate in a clinic and concert on Saturday, November 9 at Alamo Heights High School. Lopez Middle School wishes them luck. “Thank you to all students that auditioned. Our magnificent choir students work very hard and are fully committed, they strive for excellence in all that they do,” Amy Kelley,
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Lopez Middle School Choir Director said. “That is what makes us so very appreciative of all their efforts and accomplishments. The Lopez Choir students raise the bar in character – they have high work ethic, respect, responsibility, ambition, integrity and honesty.” There are approximately 230 students in the choir program for the 2013-2014 school year, and they are very supportive of each other. They are very much like one big family. Many of the students involved are in many extra-curricular activities and sports, and we know the sacrifices the families and students make to be successful. We are extremely proud of our Choir Panthers! The Lopez Choir is scheduled to have their Holiday Concert on Monday, December
Hormones: Precisely Prescribed Produce Powerful Results By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 rue stories: (1) a woman told me she had been instructed to rub in about ½ tsp. of over the counter progesterone cream each day for relief of hot flashes. (2) Another patient came to me saying she had been told to apply a man’s prescription testosterone gel, “a little dab,” to see if that would help with her lack of libido. She had done that, but wondered if it was too much or too little.
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In the first example, progesterone cream is not well absorbed, thus blood levels remain less than optimal. Progesterone is the one sex hormone that is best prescribed orally or intravaginally. Progesterone acts on the brain to affect calmness, on the breast and uterus to down regulate estrogen. (YES, even if you had a hysterectomy, you do need progesterone if you want to be calm, sleep through the night and not bloat.) The pharmaceutical industry does not make a specific testosterone product for
Winter Celebration 2013
In past years Winter Celebration Scavenger Hunt has been held during the month of November leading up to Winter Celebration in December. This year we are challenging you! Scavenger Hunt will be held at Winter Celebration at the Legacy Shopping Center. How it Works—Starting at 10 a.m. on December 14, 2013, the Welcome Home checkin booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots and handing out the Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to visit all the vendors on the list and get your Scavenger Hunt card stamped. For every stamp you receive, you will get one "General Prize" drawing ticket. For every 15 stamps you receive, you will get one "Grand Prize" drawing ticket. From 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., a Winter Celebration volunteer at the Scavenger Hunt check-in booth will count your stamps and give you your prize drawing tickets. Stay tuned for what we are drumming up in Grand Prizes this year! Drawings will begin at 3 p.m. You must be present to win. Come out to Winter Celebration, play Scavenger Hunt, build a snowman and Win prizes! *All toys are donated to US Marine Corps Toys for Tots-San Antonio
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December 14, 2013 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1803 E. Sonterra Blvd Legacy Shopping Center (281 N & 1604)
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Lopez Middle School Choir students at the Region 2013 Lopez Choir students perform at the 2013 Fall Concert. Honor Choir auditions.
16 in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Lopez Middle women, so some doctors just “off label” prescribe the male prescription to a woman, telling her to use just a little. (Off label means to prescribe a medicine other than for its intended use.) Testosterone made for a man is far too potent, too strong, for women. Permanent, as in forever and ever, masculinizing effects could occur after months of this use, such as facial hair, deepening of the voice and cystic acne. We women need testosterone, but not the same as a man. Just the right amount improves mood, libido and physical endurance. For women, a compounded testosterone cream, made by a certified compounding pharmacist with special training, must be applied using a syringe or a metered dose application for accurate dosage. Men need testosterone blood levels, too. A gentleman came to me after months of applying a prescription testosterone
School looks forward to an evening of the choir students sharing the gift of their voice with us. Stay healthy, guard your voices! gel without much benefit. His blood level revealed a low, but “normal for age” amount. He could not recall ever having seen his testosterone level. I give every patient all of their labs with three pages of line-by-line written explanation. I explained to him the incredible benefits of optimizing his testosterone level. I prescribed a potent, compounded, testosterone cream, which he applied twice daily. He loved it, felt great with the testosterone level of a young adult. Hormones must be precisely measured, monitored, and prescribed to achieve their full powerful benefits. Blood work guides therapy for women and men. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified Physician. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
Girl Scouts Collecting Used Unwanted Items
Submitted By Risa Weinberger o you have boxes of stuff piling up in your garage? Are you getting ready to replace a couch or dining room table? Are you remodeling your kitchen? Now what do you do with all the old stuff? Girl Scout Troops #1097 and #808 have a solution for you. These two troops are raising funds for a spring trip to Florida by collecting used items for their Good Will Collection Drive, a special program for non-profit organizations. The troop members will be happy to pick up your donations before the holidays. The troops have also set up a truck collection day on Sunday, January 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in front of the Wells Fargo Bank on Stone Oak (19223 Stone Oak Pkwy next to Taco Cabana). This will be a great day to donate after the holidays. Anyone in the area can bring their items to the Wells Fargo parking lot that day. “When we looked around our own house, we were amazed at the stuff that we had accumulated over the past 10 years. This project has opened our eyes and many of our friend’s and neighbor’s eyes as to how much stuff we all need to get rid of,” Mary Ann Salinas said. “They have been called to pick up all kinds of televisions, washing machines, and even a stove. We will take the smallest boxes to the largest appliances.”
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Troops #808 & #1097 collect items for the Good Will truck.
This is a win, win, win fundraising activity. If you have donation items that you would like picked up, contact troop leaders, Mary Ann Salinas at salinas1097@yahoo. com or Lucy Gutierrez at lucy87@satx. rr.com.
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Reagan Theatre Brings Holiday Classic
Submitted By C. Stier he Reagan High School Theatre will celebrate classic literature – and the holiday spirit – with their upcoming production of the most famous of Christmas ghost stories. “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley” will be presented December 4, 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. at the Reagan Auditorium. In this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, Scrooge is his miserly old self, but his deceased business partner Marley narrates the action. After assuring the audience that “I am dead as a doornail,” Marley offers lively commentary on Scrooge’s adventures with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. The production, directed by Reagan Theatre Director Gloria Robinson and Technical Director James Kaiser, will feature period costumes, dancing and music.
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Actors will perform traditional English carols, including “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” a song Dickens himself refers to in the novella. In keeping with playwright Israel Horovitz’s script note that “excellent actors are found to play the roles of Scrooge and Marley,” Roddy Hemmick will portray Scrooge and Chase Bradshaw will portray Marley. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Christmas Yet to Come will be portrayed by Zoie Kruger, Kolby Jacobs and Mason Wilhite. Other cast members include Ellen Johnston as Scrooge’s sister Fan, Nick Hone as fellow apprentice Dick and Corbyn Sprayberry as his lost love. The production also features John Abiassi and Lily Myatt as Scrooge’s nephew Fred and his wife, Drew Nienhaus as Bob Cratchit, Bethany MacLeay as Mrs. Cratchit and Madison Merritt as Tiny Tim Cratchit. Juliana
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Reagan Junior Roddy Hemmick (far right), cast as Scrooge, rehearses with fellow cast members for a scene from Reagan Theatre’s upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley.”
Zepeda, Delaney Felker and Daniel Seavers will portray the other Crachit siblings. Antonio Abarca and Sheetal Misra will play Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig, and Jackson Taylor and Grant Mortenson will portray Scrooge
Reagan Senior Chase Bradshaw (center), cast as Marley, is surrounded by fellow cast members portraying specters during a rehearsal of Reagan High School Theatre’s December production of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley.”
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Tuscany Heights Red Ribbon Week
London Camp and Tusky show their spirit on Bully Avenger Day. Reagan High School cheerleaders visited Tuscany Heights to encourage students to be drug free.
Submitted By Michelle Kaiman uscany Heights Tigers took on the roles of “Bully Avengers” during Red Ribbon Week and Bullying Awareness Month. Throughout the week of October 21-25, students participated by having daily dress up themes to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and Bullying Awareness Month. Throughout the week, classes designed their own special Bully Avenger. Together they created a special superhero poster and displayed them on their classroom door.
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Each day on announcements, students were given the answer to a question being asked in class. Also, the staff and teachers promoted classroom education to help stop bullying before it starts. The Reagan High School Cheerleaders welcomed students on Bully Avenger day in their own superhero costumes. Tusky, the school’s mascot, awarded each student a superhero spirit stick. Team Up Against Bullies had the students wearing their favorite sports team jerseys to school.
Students also wore their shirts backwards to turn their backs on bullies. On Bully Avenger day, students dressed as their favorite superhero, role model or used their imaginations to invent and dress as an antibullying superhero. On Thursday students and staff dressed as their silly self to promote everyone’s unique qualities. As a tradition, Tigers wore their bright orange spirit shirts to show their pride for Tuscany. Tuscany Height’s Red Ribbon Week also promoted living a healthy lifestyle. The week ended with an annual Bike Rodeo, and about 300 students participated.
Tusky the school mascot gives a thumbs up with Cate Ulestad during Red Ribbon Week.
Each participant completed several different obstacles and received a special spirit stick at the end of the course. Officer Keogh helped guide the participating Tigers and inspected their bikes, while other Tuscany students and parents cheered along the way. Many thanks to all of the volunteers and T.H.E. staff who helped make Red Ribbon Week fun and educational!
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Wilderness Oak Hosts Writers
Submitted By Ruth Pippert he school year seems to be moving at an extremely rapid pace. Wilderness Oak Elementary has already hosted the annual book fair and the Literacy Pumpkin Patch has already gone to seed. Wilderness Oak Elementary has also hosted not one, but two guest authors. Their first guest author to visit was Aaron Reynolds. He talked, read and entertained the kindergarten, first and second grade students with how he became a writer and how the writing process works. Aaron Reynolds is the author of Creepy Carrots, which is one of this year’s Texas 2x2 List. Creepy Carrots was also a Caldecott Honor book. Reynolds’ degree is in theater so he truly made the writing
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process come to life. He shared that he did not find his passion for books until he was in the fifth grade. If you are interested in Creepy Carrots or other titles by Aaron Reynolds check out his web page at www.aaron-reynolds.com. Not long after Aaron Reynolds visited with primary grade students a local author, Shana Burg came to visit with third, fourth and fifth grade students. Shana is from Austin and her second novel, Laugh With the Moon, is one of Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees for 2013. She spoke with students about the writing process and used the analogy of planting a seed and how to grow an idea into a story. She shared very inspiring stories of her personal experiences in Africa from which the story blossomed.
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Wilderness Oak Elementary hopes to see more from her in the future. Learn about Shana Burg from her website at www. shanaburg.com. Author visits are very educational for students. It often hooks students who may be reluctant readers and encourages students to write. For those not familiar with the reading lists mentioned in this article, the Texas 2x2’s list is chosen by a panel of librarians from around Texas for children two years old to second grade. The Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee list is a list of 20 books chosen to be of interest to third through sixth graders. If a child in those grades reads five or more from the list they can vote for their favorite. The winner from around the entire state is announced at the Texas Library Association
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training in neurological conditions including brain tumors, hydrocephalus, peripheral nerve pathology, and vertebral fractures. Rachel received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Shenandoah University and a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. To better serve our patients we have four locations Medical Center, Westover Hills, Southwest San Antonio and Boerne. To schedule an appointment call us at 210-255-8935 or visit us at www. neuroandspineconsultants.com North Central Baptist Hospital is located at 520 Madison Oak Dr., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more information, call (210) 297-4000 or visit www.baptisthealthsystem.com.
Guest Author Aaron Reynolds makes an appearance at Wilderness Oak Elementary.
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The 2013 Winter Celebration – NEW LOCATION! By Amanda Burris
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s winter approaches, excitement settles into the hearts of both adults and children alike as the season for holidays, cheer and giving become more prevalent. This December, Welcome Home Community Newspaper and the new non-profit organization, Living Through Giving, will be helping the community celebrate the season by putting on the 10th Annual Winter Celebration on December 14 at the Legacy Shopping Center at 1803 East Sonterra Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter Celebration brings the community together for food, fun, fellowship, and most importantly, to gather toys to benefit children throughout San Antonio. Schools from across town will take part in a friendly competition starting in November to raise the most toys for Toys for Tots and the donations will continue to be open to the public at Winter Celebration. Toys for Tots is a nationwide organization headed by the United States Marine Corps that aims to change the lives of local children by keeping their spirits intact. Last year, Winter Celebration collected 85 percent of the toys for Toys for Tots, collecting over 7, 000 total toys for local children. This year, Winter Celebration has made it a goal to raise enough toys so that no child goes without one. Families from across the city are invited to join in on this celebration that embodies the entire spirit of the season, while also establishing a true sense of community. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a parade filled with high school bands, mascots and various other eye-catching spectacles. The community is invited to dress in holiday attire and bring decorated wagons to be part of the parade. Winter Celebration will feature AirLIFE Santa, the Marines, 30,000 pounds of snow, performances from local bands, spirit groups, choirs and much more. Businesses will also have booths set up where they will offer everything from delicious food and drinks to face painting, giveaways and other fun activities for individuals of all ages. This year, the annual Scavenger Hunt for Winter Celebration will take place at the actual event. The Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots as well as handing out the official Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to visit all of the vendors on the list and get their Scavenger Hunt card stamped at the vendor booths. Each stamp earns participants one general prize drawing ticket. Every 15 stamps will earn participants one grand prize drawing ticket. General prize drawings will be throughout the event and Grand Prize drawings will be held at 2:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to take part in this enjoyable opportunity. You may just end up as a lucky winner! This FREE admission event will not only be fun for the whole family, but will ignite some holiday spirit into the community and give back to those less fortunate. Come out to support those performing, be part of this great cause and represent your school while having a great time. For more information on Winter Celebration, Living Through Giving or the Welcome Home Community Newspaper, please visit www.welcomehomesa.com or call 210-348-8233.
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Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Community is encouraged to join. Lineup will be at 9:30 a.m. at Reindeer Lane. Bring your decorated wagons or dress up in Holiday Attire and have some fun!
In The Parade: Johnson High School Reagan High School Churchill High School Miss Outstanding Teen Betsy Dippo & State Farm Bear Subway Mascot
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Hardy Oak Elementary Las Lomas Elementary Honors Canyon Ridge Elementary Encino Park Elementary Indian Spring Elementary Stone Oak Bobcats Arlon Seay Timberwood Park Elementary Tuscany Heights Wilderness Oak Elementary
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How it Works: Starting at 10 a.m. on December 14, 2013, the Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots and handing out the Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to visit all the vendors on the list and get your Scavenger Hunt card stamped. For every stamp you receive, you will get one “General Prize” drawing ticket. For every 15 stamps you receive, you will get one “Grand Prize” drawing ticket. From 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., a Winter Celebration volunteer at the Scavenger Hunt check-in booth will count your stamps and give you your prize drawing tickets. Grand Prize Drawings will begin at 2:45 p.m. You must be present to win.
Read Here For New Scavenger Hunt Rules: • You must bring a new unwrapped toy to the Winter Celebration in order to be eligible to enter the general and grand prize drawings at the event. • The card must include your name, address and phone number. • Children must be accompanied by an adult during Scavenger Hunt. • One entry per person. • When you turn in your card at the Stone Oak Winter Celebration on December 14, you will receive a raffle ticket for each sponsor visited. For example, if you visit 12 stores, you will receive 12 tickets to be entered into the General Prize Drawing (prizes range from gift certificates from local restaurants, salon and spas, gift baskets and more). • As an extra bonus, for every 15 businesses that you visit, you will receive one Grand Prize raffle ticket to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. • All cards must be turned in by 12:30 p.m. the day of the Winter Celebration to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing. • You must be present to win for the drawings. • The Grand Prize drawings will take place on December 14, at 2:45 p.m., at the DJ booth.
• Volunteers are still needed, loved and appreciated. Call (210) 348-8233 to donate your time to a worthy cause.
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FREE Shuttles to Stone Oak Winter Celebration from Community Bible Church Special To Welcome Home he holiday season is upon us and Winter Celebration is just around the corner! Welcome Home Community Newspaper and the non-profit Living Through Giving are sponsoring the holiday event on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. In anticipation of the large amount of local families and children, Welcome Home is proud to once again offer FREE shuttle service to and from Winter Celebration located at the Legacy Shopping Center. This year, The Lion and Rose British Restaurant & Pub, Independence Hill Retirement Community, Via and The Haven and The Laurel have all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. This year, we will have the shuttle service pick-up located at Community Bible Church at 2477 North Loop 1604 E. Shuttles will begin transportation the public at 9:30 a.m. and will run continuously until 3:30 p.m. Cars should enter through the Sonterra entrance. All cars must be clear of the parking lot by 4 p.m. Welcome Home would like to thank all of our shuttle service providers for assisting in transportation and ensuring that everyone in the community can attend the celebration. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding Winter Celebration, please call 210-348-8233. Welcome Home looks forward to celebrating the holiday season with the entire community!
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Canyon Ridge Elementary Red Ribbon Week
Canyon Ridge collects over 1,400 healthy snacks for their sister school.
Submitted By Christy Riggs ed Ribbon Week for the Coyotes at Canyon Ridge Elementary School was a great success. The school, located on Stone Oak Parkway, is certified as a “Leader in Me School.” This program teaches the students that a leader is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. To prepare for the upcoming Red Ribbon Week, Ms. Stiners’ group of PAL students from Bush Middle School came the Friday before and joined some great leaders from Canyon Ridge Elementary School to decorate the school in red. In no time at all Canyon Ridge Elementary School was transformed with more than 100 red ribbons and other items showing to all
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The Reagan Dance Team performs “Thriller” for a pep rally.
who entered the school Monday morning what the week was all about. The week of fun filled activities started off with a kickoff pep rally put on by the Reagan dance team. They danced their famous “Thriller” routine which everyone always loves. Reagan’s football coach, Coach Wetzel, spoke to them about the importance of living a healthy life and making good choices to stay on task and be a winner both on and off the field. Following Coach Wetzel senior Courtney Kiolbassa, the Colonel of the Dance Team at Reagan, spoke to the students about the three keys to living a healthy life – which included making good healthy choices with your diet, exercising and getting plenty of rest.
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Upon returning to their classrooms each student received a red bracelet imprinted with “The Best Me Is A Healthy Me.” Along with wearing their bracelets, every day at the school was a different theme ranging from “We Are Bright, We Make Good Choices,” where the students wore neon clothing, to “A Healthy Me Is Drug Free, Stomp Out Drugs,” where the students wore boots along with Johnson Gear. Canyon Ridge also collected healthy snacks for their sister school, Ridgeview
Elementary. This also was a great success with the students bringing in over 1,400 healthy snacks. The Coyotes at Canyon Ridge Elementary School continue to grow as individuals. They work together to better the community of Stone Oak under the great leadership of Principal Laura Huggins and Assistant Principal Mr. Brown and all of the encouraging and wonderful teachers and staff at Canyon Ridge Elementary School.
Student To Perform At Orange Bowl Special To Welcome Home lexandra Brown, a senior at Ronald Reagan High School, has been selected for the 2013 All Star Invitational Marching Band. Brown will be part of the All Star Marching Band as a percussionist. The All Star Invitational Marching Band unites talented performers from around the country by offering them the opportunity to showcase their skills at a national marching event and interact with a team of nationally recognized marching directors. Participation in the All Star Invitational Marching Band is limited to the finest high school performers from across North America. Brown auditioned for the All Star Band and was accepted after a review by the Selection Review Board. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication and achievements demonstrated in her application and audition videos. Brown will join other performers from the United States for two performances at one of the biggest games in college football, the Discover Orange Bowl. Brown studies music with Mr. Ray Ulibarri and Mr. Levi Chavis and is a member of the Ronald Reagan High School Marching Band. Additionally, Brown earned the award as Best Solo Ensemble Percussionist at State UIL competition last May in Austin. All Stars will come together for six days in Florida to practice and prepare for the performances. This exciting week includes the opportunity to work with the nation’s leading marching band directors and culminates in not one, but two performances on one of the biggest stages in college
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Percussionist Alexandra Brown, Ronald Reagan High School Senior, who was selected to perform at the Discover Orange Bowl with the All Star Invitational Marching Band.
football –the Orange Bowl! The 2013 directors include Dr. Kenneth Dye (Director of Bands, University of Notre Dame), Barry Bernhardt (Director of Bands, Florida International University), James Hudson (Marching Band Director, Arizona State University), Norm Ruebling (acclaimed percussion educator) and Wes Cartwritght. The All Star Invitational Marching Band combines the skill of the country’s best marching students with the excitement of performing in front of nearly 75,000 fans. Each year, we bring together the most talented high school marching band performers to work with the biggest names in the marching profession and showcase their skills at prestigious national events. Learn more at www.allstarinvitational.org or follow them on Facebook.
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Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic Wellness, P.A. Michael R. Golab, D.C. 1205 N. FM 1604 W., Suite 211 4 764-8888 • see map pg. 19
Dermatology
San Antonio Dermatology Board Certified in Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Suite 103 497-1475 • see map pg. 19 www.lindacoffeymd.com
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Diabetes Specialist Diabetes America Dr. Charles A. Reasner 20330 Huebner Rd., Suite 104 37 866-MY-DIABETES www.DiabetesAmerica.com • see map pg. 19
Ear, Nose & Throat Adult/Ped. Advanced Sinus Clinic Anthony P. Sertich, II, M.D., F.A.C.S. 502 Madison Oak, Suite 346 37 614-8625 • see map pg. 19 www.sertichmd.com Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of SA Talley•Spears•Desai•Gleinser•Henderson, M.Ds 150 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 200 36 499-4589 • see map pg. 19 www.entclinicsofsa.com
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Ear Institute of Texas Lance E. Jackson, MD, FACS 525 Oak Centre, Suite 100 696-HEAR (4327) www.EarInstituteofTexas.com
Texas Fertility Center Summer L. James, M.D. 502 Madison Oak Dr., Suite 230 370-3800 www.fertilitysanantonio.com
San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates J. Johnson, MD, Eddie Flores, MD. M Lindner, M.D., J. Bullock, MD 150 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 36 545-2555 • see map pg. 19 www.sagastro.com Theda Oaks Gastroenterology Endoscopy and Pain Management Center J. Theard, MD, M. Naeem, MD, U. Dar, MD S. Dar, MD, S. Vasireddy MD 19284 Stone Oak Pkwy. 268-0129 • www.thedaoaks.com
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North Central Baptist Hospital Baptist Regional Children’s Center 520 Madison Oak Dr. 297-4000 • see map pg. 19 Baptisthealthsystem.com
Neurosurgery Neurosurgical Associates of S. A., P.A. Donald L. Hilton MD., Arnold B. Vardiman MD. Donald P. Atkins MD. 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 240 477-1956 • www.neurosurgerysa.com
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Serrano OB/GYN Christopher Serrano, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 20726 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 545-7700 www.serrano-obgyn.com
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Kelly J. Smith, MD 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 615-3700 www.pedipulm.com
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Dr. John M. Nevelow, O.D., F.A.A.O. Erin M. Nevelow, O.D. 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120 349-2437 “Discoveries Thru Vision”
Stone Oak Pharmacy Specialty Compounding & Delivery Retail Pharmacy Services & DME 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 494-4272 • see map pg. 19
Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) • see map pg. 19 www.stoneoak.tso.com Britton and Ferris Orthodontics Bloyce H. Britton III., DDS, • MS Tyler W. Ferris, DDS, • MS 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 497-6688 • see map pg. 19
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Hill Country Pain C. William (Bill) Murphy, M.D., Justin J. Vigil, M.D. J. Kaleb Shaw, M.D., Nancy Burgher, PA-C. 14800 San Pedro, Suite 202 582-6600 www.hillcountrypain.com
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Physical Rehabilitation Institute Dr. Bussey • D. Harrington G. Molina • S. Bussey 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 107 545-9355 (well) • see map pg. 19 www.myPRI.net
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Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care D.M. Chaney • W. Strash • R. Perez, DPM’s 57 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Bldg. 3, Suite 302 829-8770 (by Clock Tower) • see map pg. 19 www.podlink.com
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South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers North Central Imaging Center 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 31 617-9000 • see map pg. 19 www.stric.com Stone Oak General Surgery George Tuchsen M.D. 540 Madison Oak, Suite 220 494-7979 www.stoneoakgs.com
Urgent Care
Fossil Creek Urgent Care Clinic 22250 Bulverde Rd. (Corner of Evans Rd.) 401-8185 • www.fossilcreekurgentcare.com Open Late and Weekends Family and Pediatric Medicine Stone Oak Urgent Care & Family Practice 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102 481-6060 • www.soucfp.com Family Practice, Open 7 Days
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Huebner Pediatrics Dr. Michelle Storandt • Dr. Adelnery Gonzalez 15714 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 3 447-3000 www.huebnerpediatrics.com
Little Teeth of Texas Shawna Gerling, D.D.S. 21714 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 102 497-8787 • see map pg. 19 www.littleteethoftexas.com
Healthlink Outpatient Rehab Center 525 Oak Centre, Suite 450 297-4525 • see map pg. 19 www.healthlinksa.com
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Schatz Orthodontics Eric Schatz, DDS 22610 U.S. Highway 281, Suite 201 272-7129 • www.alohasmiles.net
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Gastroenterology & Pain Mgmt.
Lynnell C. Lowry, M.D. Alamo Eye Institute Board Certified Ophthalmologist 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 119 697-3821 • see map pg. 19
San Antonio Eye Center Abrams, Erdmancyzk, Hahn, Harris, Nicolau, Ming-Zhao, Stephenson, Roberts 14807 San Pedro 226-6169 • www.saeye.com
San Antonio Weight Loss Center Jorge L. Rincon, MD FACS 1162 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 210 587-7744 www.saweightlosscenter.com
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he Stone Oak community has continuously grown and expanded, but one person has remained consistent and ever-present for the past 25 years. State Farm Agent Betsy Dippo is an embodiment of compassion, kindness and support and has been offering her services through insurance and community involvement since 1988. While Dippo never thought she would end up as a wellknown State Farm Agent, it was most definitely her true calling. Through her many great qualities, she overcame all of her personal and professional struggles in life and found she could impact many lives by working hard and being herself. “Our success is built on a foundation of shared values –quality service and relationships, mutual trust and integrity,” Betsy explained. Such great values and a strong foundation developed early on in life for Betsy. At age six, she found inspiration through a scholarship program with the YMCA where she, as the first female, attended day camps and afterschool programs. “It wouldn’t have been possible if not for that,” she said. “In 1965, I was one of the first YMCA day-campers. It started from there.” Community has always been of upmost importance to Betsy as she continues to grow her business. You can find Betsy involved in school functions, sporting events, Mays YMCA events, Stone Oak Rotary events, the Welcome Home Winter Celebration and much more. She is always lending a helping hand to bring smiles to peoples faces and success to the community. “We give where we live, we work where you work…we’re all intertwined,” said Dippo. “I truly believe you can never ever give too much back.” Betsy carries over her close relationships and connections to the business aspect of her life. By developing a connection with her clients based on trust, reliability and good intentions, she has found a way to help others protect the important things in their lives. “When a client calls in, they are not just a policy number to us,” she explained. “We know them, we know their kids. We can tell them what their policy covers off the top of our heads. Our clients know they will get the personal touch when they insure their possessions with us.” It’s what Betsy cons as, “knock your socks off service. If we don’t have an immediate answer, we will still call you to let you know we are working on it. But we know our clients don’t have time to wait for us.” While Betsy is personally high spirited and constantly looking out for the good of her community, she has been fortunate enough to have an office staff on the same page. “It’s a great environment,” said office manager Arlene Turner, who has been with Dippo for 17 years. “Betsy’s a
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wonderful woman to work for… she is number to us. We know them, we know their kids. We really involved in the community and can tell them what their policy covers off the top of our as a result, she has gotten us involved.” heads. Our clients know they will get the personal touch The rest of Team Dippo includes when they insure their possessions with us.” Stephanie Hummel, Falon Rucker, Gaby Lom, Megan Hills, Ann Quigley, – Betsy Dippo, State Farm Agent and her loving and supportive husband, Jim Foderaro. Betsy is a mother of five and a grandmother. Her family life has played a major role in her life and Betsy’s daughter Brooklyn Dippo even worked in the office before taking on college in California this year. Her entire staff knows that if someone is in need, they are welcome to Dippo’s resources and opportunities. Betsy offers everything from Defensive Driving courses, free notary services and fax and copy services to not only her clients but to the community. Her homey and inviting office is a place where everyone who walks in will instantly feel welcome. Besides seeing Stone Oak change, grow and develop over the years, Betsy has also seen a change in the insurance industry. In the age of technology, many have Betsy Dippo’s State Farm Office Staff enjoyed a Thanksgiving thought to turn to the Internet for all of their needs, but dinner at the office with a pumpkin spice bunt cake. (l-r) people still find themselves craving meaningful business Gaby Lorn, Ann Quigley, Megan Hills, Falon Rucker, Stephanie Hummel, office manager Arlene Turner and Betsy Dippo, Agent. relationships. “Does that website know you have a pool or a sports court?” Betsy inquired. “How about a trampoline in your backyard? Does it know that you carpool, driving around several children to and from school or to after school activities like dance class, basketball or gymnastics? That you run a home-based business or are a troop leader? These are the things that are lost when you aren’t privy to accurate information from a trusted source. It really pays to have a relationship with your agent who can recommend what you and your family need that you just can’t get from a website.” Betsy aims to give her clients and all of those who come to her the best advice. Her office is unique because they also work to keep people enlightened so that they will be covered in the optimal way based on their situations and circumstances. Betsy and her husband Jim, in front of their State Farm truck. “It’s more about educating and making sure that they are protected,” Betsy said. Due to her compassion, amazing staff and family that she has not only raised in and around her office but that support her in all she does, she has found a way to use her profession in a unique and meaningful way. By providing the best coverage to her customers on what they hold near and dear to them and by remaining a positive force in and around the community, Dippo has and continues to impact many lives in the best of ways. “I focus on the whole community, I don’t just focus on my customers,” Betsy said. “I want to truly be the good neighbor, whether you’re insured with me or not insured with me.”
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31 Sonterra Medical Park South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers 155 Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100 210-617-9000 32 SONTERRA MEDICAL PARK South Texas Chiropractic 225 E. Sonterra, Ste. 113 210-493-9119 Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. 225 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100 210-496-7999 33 325 E. Sonterra Blvd. 34 325 E. Sonterra Blvd. Dr. Kevin J. Whritenour Au.D. 18838 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 210-316-7856 35 Spine Hospital of SOUTH Texas 36 Stoneterra medical plaza S.A.G.A. 150 E. Sonterra Blvd, Suite 100 210-545-2555 CVS Pharmacy 120 E. Sonterra Blvd. 210-404-9006 stoneterra retail Center Prescott’s Orthotics & Prosthetics 158 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 106 210-496-0800 Stone Oak Pharmacy 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 101 210-494-4272 37 The Creek at stone oak Diabetes America 20330 Huebner Rd., Ste. 104 866-693-4223 Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry (Susie Hayden, DDS) 20322 Huebner Rd., Ste. 103 210-491-4141 40 Gastroenterology Consultants of s.a. 855 Proton Road 210-614-1234 42 Dermatology Associates 18540 Sigma Road 210-490-4661 43 The Club At Sonterra 901 Sonterra Boulevard 210-496-1560 45 La arcata center Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition & Wellness 115 N. Loop 1604, Suite. 1207 210-545-1144 46 19310 StONE OAK PARKWAY 47 mcdonalds 20750 US. Hwy. 281 N. 210-403-9066 48 Best Western Hotel 18555 US. Hwy. 281 N. 210-490-9191
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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020 tone Oak Vision Source will be having a Holiday Open House Tuesday December 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to showcase new styles and allow you more opportunities to use any flex dollars you may have through work. We will also have refreshments and door prizes all day long to show our appreciation to our patients. Call to schedule your appointment today! Our two featured Vendors will be Vera Bradley and Costa del Mar. Both of these
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vendors have amazing products and all of their line will be here that day for display. The Costa showcase will be until 1 p.m. but the Vera Bradley will be the entire day with some Vera Bradley bags and other giveaways as well. More and more employers are offering their employees the option of directing their health care spending with Flexible Spending Account Plans (FSA), “Cafeteria” Benefit Plans or Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Savvy plan participants are directing that spending towards eye care. Most participants know they can use
their plan dollars for eye examinations, eyeglasses and contact lenses, but there are many more ways to apply those dollars towards eye care. For example, plan participants can use their accounts to pay for prescription medications for eye conditions such as dry eye syndrome, contact lens care solution, corneal molding lenses, or even laser vision surgery. Other ways to consider maximizing your plan dollars would be to use HSA plan dollars to pay for a second pair of glasses, prescription sunglasses or special computer glasses. We also have fabulous options for ski goggles and Rx eyewear for your fun on the slopes. Another option would be contact lenses just for occasional use that wouldn’t have been otherwise considered. The key is to take advantage of the “use it or lose it” feature of your Flex Savings
Plan and USE IT! Also, if you are planning a big health expense in the coming year, be sure and set aside the right amount in your account at the beginning of the year. We can go over the prices of LASIK or corneal molding with you and help you to plan accordingly. Drs. Monica Allison, Jeffrey Capelle, and Lindsey Denison practice at Stone Oak Vision Source located at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 106 and are members of Vision Source, the nation’s number one network of private practice optometrists. Founded in 1991, The Vision Source network includes more than 2,500 offices in all 50 states and Canada. Feel free to call or come by to take advantage of your Flex-spending dollars today. Our phone number is 210-495-902. Visit us on the web at www.visionsource-stoneoak.com
A Big Lopez Panther Thank You Submitted By Lopez PTA Community Relations n October 11, the Lopez Middle School PTA celebrated their Seventh Annual Pantherama Festival. The evening was again a huge success once again for students, staff and the community. They all enjoyed great food from Papa John’s Pizza, Chick-Fil-A, K Hill BBQ and Smoothie King. The proceeds collected from the all-time favorite and the most popular Lopez staff dunking booth will help fund the eighth grade end of the school year party, as well as the funds collected from the carnival rides and shopping from the many local merchandise vendor booths. Lopez PTA would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: HEB,
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Students, teachers and guests walk the grounds of Lopez middle school enjoying the festive atmosphere Participants take part in the fun activities at the during the seventh annual Pantherama Festival. Pantherama Festival.
Girl Scouts Family Fun Day A Huge Success Submitted By Risa Weinberger he first Bush Lopez Family Fun Day, held in the gyms of Life Time Fitness Center on October 6, was very successful. Girl Scouts and their families enjoyed creating edible fires while learning the Girl Scout process for building a camp fire; they made ice cream in zip bags, enjoyed the wall climbing and bounce house, created placemats for the Jimenez Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, created friendship bracelets, played a cupcake walk game, participated in a hula hoop challenge, and learned about some area Gold Award and Silver Award projects.
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around and we had a wonderful variety of activities. It can only get bigger and better next year.” With the Family Fun Day completed, it is time to work on the annual Girl Scout Mother Daughter “Mamas in Pajamas” theatre event. This year the moms and daughters will head downtown to the Majik Theatre for the production of “Skippyjon Jones,” based on the many books by Judy Schachner. Everyone will love the antics of this Siamese cat who wants to be a Chihuahua dog. Troop leaders have the information to register for this event, or go to the Bush Lopez Service Unit website, www.bushlopez.com for details. Early registration is due by Thursday,
Troop #44 presented edible fire using candies and other treats to teach the safe way to build a campfire.
December 5 at the monthly leaders meeting at the SOCOMA recreation center located at 1000 Knights Cross, at 6:30 p.m.
Retired Teachers Association Luncheon Submitted By Michele Bibb ocal retired teachers are invited to join the North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association (NSARTA) meeting on Wednesday, December 18 for their annual Christmas Luncheon. The association will have a catered lunch at San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro. The luncheon will begin with a “Meet and Greet” coffee at 10:30 a.m. followed by a performance of the Sweet Adeline’s with
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he holiday season is upon us, ushered in by family gatherings and holiday parties filled with festive food, cheer and warmth. Along with true joys of Christmas, Hanukah, and other special occasions celebrated at this time of year, also comes the ritual of gift-giving. The ideal gift can express love, friendship, happiness and deep appreciation, and sisters Cindy Burnett, Tiffany Rumbo and Wendy Hajj have perfected the art at their family-owned boutique, Janie Christine’s. Named after their sister, Janie Christine, the boutique was opened in 2004 at the Stone Oak Crossing Shopping Center. Cindy, Tiffany and Wendy lost Janie to cancer in December 2003. Janie was full of life, creativity and a passion for her family and friends. The store is filled with Janie’s creative and giving spirit and for the past eight years, has helped keep her memory alive. “Every time we hear a customer mention Janie Christine’s to a friend, see an ad in the newspaper, or a story in a magazine, it’s a constant reminder that Janie is always with us,” said Cindy, who along with Wendy, runs the store’s dayto-day operations. “She honestly would be so amazed at how many people in San Antonio know her name. It’s truly a humbling experience for us all.” Janie loved to share her joy for life with others around her, much like the store named in her honor. Tiffany, the storeowner, and her sisters work tirelessly to keep the store’s inventory fresh and meaningful. “We’re constantly renewing our inventory so that people continue to return to our store,” explained Cindy. “The payoff in the end is being able to see our customers leave with the perfect gift. They are a constant reminder as to why the work is so worth it.” Before choosing which new lines and products to incorporate into the store, the sisters turn - ready and receptive - to their customers. The retail business is constantly changing with many ups and downs, but Janie Christine’s customers are what inspire the sisters and have helped the store evolve into what it has become today. Stone Oak is growing and the customer base at Janie Christine’s is expanding right along with it. A few fun favorites perfect for that shoe-lover in your life are Lizzie Lou Shoes (women’s crystal flip-flops handcrafted in India with genuine leather and extra soft soles) and various lines from Yellow Box. Lindsay Phillips remains a popular choice this season, featuring dressy peep toe heels and ballet flats. San Antonio never strays too far from flip-flop weather, making Switchflops®, flip-flops that allow you to switch out the straps to fit any occasion, a popular pick.
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Janie Christine’s also carries the exquisite Christine’s to a friend, see an ad in the newspaper, or a Pandora jewelry line, famous for its high story in a magazine, it’s a constant reminder that Janie standards, craftsmanship, quality and design. is always with us. She honestly would be so amazed at Pandora customizable charm bracelets are the perfect way to cherish and remember the how many people in San Antonio know her name.” special moments life brings. John Medeiros fine jewelry, handcrafted from non-precious – Cindy Burnett, metals, is also available at the boutique filled with products from across the world, but also Manager at Janie Christine’s from right here in Texas. Janie Christine’s is a great supporter of artwork helps the young adults at Texas Foundation of Hope local artists and artisans, carrying items unique to our region. work toward the goal of supporting themselves while leading Local artist Katy Cantu creates beautiful wire floral necklaces good and meaningful lives. reflecting pure creativity. Laura Carter, another local artist, A boutique with a worldly selection including everything creates stunning jewelry pieces. Both Katy and Laura’s from breathtaking jewelry to locally handcrafted fares to the creations are available for purchase at Janie Christine’s. latest in boutique clothing trends, Janie Christine’s is also Everything from Loose Leaf Teas and candles from Tyler fully in the holiday spirit. New holiday ornaments, including Candle Company in warm and inviting holiday scents like Patience Brewster ornaments featuring whimsical characters Pumpkin Spice, Mulled Cider and Cinnabun can help bring in themes such as “The 12 Days of Christmas” and the warmth and comfort to you or a loved one’s home this holiday classic “Fruits and Vegetables” collection are available. Janie season. Lampe Berger Fragrance lamps also remain popular, granting customers plenty of sweet-smelling options to be gift- Christine’s also carries office gift exchange items sure to please everyone on your list. The store’s holiday inventory wrapped under the tree. trickles through the month of December, ensuring that “We have a really good selection for everyone and a good customers receive only the latest and greatest selection. variety of items, whether you are looking to spend $3 or $30,” “It’s very important to us that every customer leaves with said Cindy. the perfect gift,” said Cindy. The women at Janie Christine’s also take the time to get Janie Christine’s Gift Boutique can help you simplify the to know their customers on more than just a first name basis. process of gift-giving by providing a vast array of options of “Assisting customers in their search for that perfect gift personable and cherished gifts right at your fingertips. Their actually helps bring us closer to the community,” explained customer service is second to none. Be sure to stay up-to-date Cindy. “Every day we’re learning more and more about our with new product lines and specials by connecting with Janie neighbors. Whether we’re helping someone find the perfect Christine’s on Facebook and Twitter. gift for their sister - who we know - or the principal they “We owe so much to our customers for helping to spread work for - who just happens to shop in our store - we know the word about our store and telling their friends and family,” exactly what they like.” Cindy concluded. “They all have a great attitude toward life, In concert with their selection of home goods and just like Janie did.” philanthropy for celebrating life, Janie Christine’s also carries handcrafted Texas Foundation of Hope crosses crafted by special needs young adults. Beading and nails are strung together to create these beautiful crosses. Purchasing the
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News From City Council District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan District 9 (210) 207-0955 s I am sure many of you know, I submitted my letter of resignation to the Mayor and the rest of Council. Even though my resignation took effect on October 18th, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of my constituents for their support and participation throughout my tenure in the past five years. With my departure, the Mayor and the rest of City Council will appoint someone to take over District 9 affairs until voters are asked to select a representative in a special election in May of 2014. The appointment process will take at minimum two weeks, as everyone who submits their application to the City Clerk is interviewed and vetted by the Mayor and Council. I am recommending to the Council to select someone who can represent the District’s conservative views and has no intention to run in the May special election. With little more than 6 months between now and then, it is my sincere hope that the office will be given to a “care keeper” who will not use the office for political ends. The voters of District 9 should decide who would best serve and represent them. You will still be able to use the District 9 office and staff to facilitate any requests you have or to help solve any issues that arise in our constituency. Field office hours will not change and I will work to ensure continuity between my office and whoever Council selects to succeed me. As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if you ever need any assistance.
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By Ben Spicer his past September, sports enthusiasts in Stone Oak received the new sports bar they have been asking and waiting for. It’s called Play Sports + Kitchen Stone Oak. The bar opened August 30 and is located at 18322 Sonterra Place. Play Sports + Kitchen offers 25 state-ofthe-art plasma televisions, and a large projector. It is a very casual, affordable and alternative environment for both you and your party to enjoy each and every day of the week. Play Sports also has a large variety of different types of drink choices to choose from. Play Sports Kitchen offers many drink specials during their weekday happy hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Just within the last few months, Play Sports + Kitchen uniquely gave away a pair of San Antonio Spurs Game Packages to lucky winners. The packages typically include early access passes, food vouchers, and game tickets. Play Sports Kitchen Stone Oak also offers brand new pool tables, foosball, a punching bag machine and a whole lot more for patrons to try out and enjoy. Play Sports Kitchen is the type of place to bring friends and family for tasty food in a casual upscale atmosphere. When you’re looking for good food and lots of sports, Play Sports + Kitchen is a way to go.
Great Hearts Academy Opens Doors Great Hearts Academy, a tuition-free classical charter school will be opening its first of six campuses in San Antonio in fall 2014. The campuses will be located throughout the city, with the first in central San Antonio at Temple Beth-El. There will be an open house on Oct. 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Barshop Auditorium. Learn about this new educational option coming to San Antonio and about the open-enrollment period that will occur from Oct. 30 through Dec. 6. Great Hearts Academy is open to all students. It is tuition free with no entrance exam or special requirements. For more information, visit www.greatheartstx.org.
Trader Joe’s To Open In Stone Oak On December 1 Trader Joe’s will open its doors to the Stone Oak Community. The store is planned to be located on 1604 just between Stone Oak and Blanco Road. Trader Joe’s grocery chain started back in the 1950’s offering value by buying in bulk and directly from the supplier. As a result, you’ll find less branded items, and more unconventional and interesting products.
Bill Miller’s New Location The BBQ chain Bill Miller’s has opened a new restaurant in the Stone Oak area. The location is on Highway 281 near the Bulverde Road exit. Bill Miller’s BBQ offers a multiple of different barbeque staples and is a well known establishment in San Antonio. The northern San Antonio area is ever-expanding, welcoming hundreds of new families and businesses to the community each year. Know of a new business or development going up near you? E-mail articles@ welcomehomesa.com to let Welcome Home know.
By Tim Johnson, MLS Librarian II Parman Library at Stone Oak San Antonio Public Library (210)207-2703 all is almost gone and Old Man Winter is knocking on our doors. December is a time for family and food, gifts and giving. Parman Library staff extends their wishes for a safe and happy holiday season to everyone in the Stone Oak area. Throughout the month of December, our walking trails will be decorated with lights and holiday scenes. Jingle Bell Jubilee, our annual Christmas celebration will take place
on December 19th at 4 o’clock. The program will feature seasonal crafts and activities for children of all ages. There may also be a special visitor, who knows? There will also be a writing workshop presented by local writer, Sasha Summers on the 19th at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget about all of our book clubs, board game events and story times. We have something for everybody every month. The library will be closed December 23rd through the 25th and December 31st to January 1st as well. Please see our events calendar at www.mysapl.org/calendar.aspx because new events are added all the time. Also feel free to call the branch with any questions or suggestions. And, as always, we will see you at the library!
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New Neighborhood Bar at Éilan A Northwest side luxury development is adding more allure to its neighborhood. Éilan recently announced George’s Keep, a new local venue, will take over 3,000 square feet of the terrace level retail space. 1,500 square feet of that retail space will look over the dancing fountains and Éilan’s Piazza. The new bar is the latest for Steve Mahoney, who owns the Green Lantern in Stone Oak and the Blue Box Bar at Pearl Brewery. George’s Keep is planned to open in January.
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Physical Activity: “I Like To Move It, Move It!”
By Lee Adams, PA FP Walk-In Clinic (210) 402-0090 n last month’s article, we discussed that “Lifestyle Modifications,” which can reduce your risk of chronic illness and disease by 80 percent. This month, we will take a closer look at the physical activity aspect and discuss what types of exercises are recommended as well as how frequent and for how long we should be exercising.
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For healthy adults under 65 years of age with no apparent chronic disease or condition, the American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association’s guidelines recommend moderate intensity
aerobic exercise for 30 minutes per day, five days per week. Examples of aerobic activity include walking, jogging, bicycling, swimming and using equipment such as elliptical and rowing machines. Moderate intensity exercise should cause your heart rate to increase and you should begin sweating but you should still be able to carry on a conversation. If you’re not able to perform 30 minutes of exercise in the beginning, start with 10-15 minutes and add more time each week (more aerobic activity may be needed if your goal is to lose weight or maintain weight loss).
Reagan Band: Season of Triumph Submitted By Kelly Lepeska n November 1 and 2, the Reagan Band competed in the BOA San Antonio Super Regional Marching Contest. With a show titled Epinicion, which in its simplest definition means “song of triumph,” the band certainly gave it their all and triumphed with amazing results. With over 60 bands competing over the two day event, and only 14 finals slots, all bands present gave fantastic performances. When it was announced that the Reagan Band was one of the 14 finalists, the entire Alamodome resonated with cheers from the
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band, parents and alumni fans. The night was filled with excellent music, the best of the best. The band gave a riveting, energized finals performance and placed fifth, with one of the highest scores in Reagan Band history. It was a glorious end to the 2013 marching season, and the directors, parents, and Reagan Band fans could not be prouder of them. While the competitive season has ended, the band still filled their role as one of Reagan High School’s spirit groups, and played their hearts out to cheer on the Reagan Rattlers as they faced playoff season. After contest season ends, the band
In addition to aerobic exercise, it’s recommended that strength training, or resistance training, be performed at least two times per week. Healthy adults should perform 8-10 different exercises and perform 8-12 repetitions of each exercise. Although specialized equipment can be used for resistance training, it can also be accomplished using simple dumbbells, resistance bands, or your own body weight. When choosing which exercises to perform, it’s more effective to choose exercises that involve all of the major muscle groups (legs, chest, back, and shoulders). Performing a variety of exercises will help to burn more calories and provide strength balance, which may also help to minimize the risk of injury. Choosing activities you enjoy and trying new activities is the key to beginning and maintaining an effective physical activity program. Paul Rezaei, a Certified Personal Trainer at Lifetime Fitness, suggests that
the most important thing is to start doing SOMETHING! “By sticking to a plan, you develop discipline and a bank of experience you can rely on when developing future exercise goals and plans,” says Rezaei. For more information regarding physical activity and how you can improve your health through physical activity, check out www.exerciseismedicine.org or www. everydaychoices.org . By following the guidelines above, you too can “Walk Into Better Health” and decrease your risk of chronic illness and disease. If you’re ready to live a happier and healthier life, come by FP Walk In Clinic at 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102, and talk with the friendly staff who can assist you in implementing the “Lifestyle Modifications” that will help you add years to your life and life to your years.
transitions into what is known as concert season. Students prepare new music and work on techniques that help give the band their amazing sound. On November 16, many band students auditioned for TMEA Region 12 District Band and successfully moved on to the next level of Region Band Auditions which will be held December 3. Good luck to all. As things seem to be quieting down, there are still many opportunities to see and hear the Reagan Band in action. On December 9 the band will perform its annual Winter Concert starting at 7 p.m. in the Reagan High School Auditorium. Admission is free and
open to the public. On December 14, the band will don their marching uniforms once more for the Stone Oak Winter Celebration. Come sing along to your favorite Reagan tunes. As 2013 comes to a close, the band can proudly look back on all they have accomplished this year. They will hold all of the memories and achievements in their hearts as they look ahead to an amazing 2014. The 2013 Marching season was definitely one of hard work and triumph!
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Celebrate The Holidays… 5th Grader Competes In “Retirement Style!” Ireland
By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 his holiday season is a very special variety of new friends, trying new things time of year, filled with memories. or rekindling past passions. Plus, there Some of the memories include are teams of people who are in charge of climbing up into the attic to bring down ensuring residents are active, having fun big heavy boxes. Then, trying to unravel and enjoying every single day –ensuring tangled strands of lighting to see if they are mind, body and spirit are satisfied! still working. There is a race to get the tree A few festive events this season include up by a certain date, and although it’s fun bake sales, shopping bazaars, holiday once it is all said and done, it usually isn’t parties, caroling, tree trimming, evenings quite the “Norman Rockwell” painting that out to see the Nutcracker, the river parade we planned for. and light shows in neighboring towns. When the time comes to stop stringing As 10 year resident Ms. Henderson the outside lights and placing the tree topper puts it, “Whether it is the holidays or on that 8-foot beauty, many people let go not, we always have fun at Independence of many of the holiday traditions they love. Hill. During the holidays it’s just more Will the smell of cinnamon, cider and sugar ‘decorated’ fun!” cookies still be possible without the little If what you have read has peaked your bit of fun chaos that makes the season? interest to consider a move. This could be Absolutely! Where, you ask? All residents your perfect time to be welcomed with open at Independence Hill have the pleasure of arms into our Independence Hill Family! enjoying every beautiful part of the season You could begin to enjoy new friendships without the work this magnificent season sooner, while celebrating this great season. entails. Call an Independence Hill Lifestyle Independence Hill Retirement Specialist today at 210-209-8956 to find Community ensures their calendars are out what is on the calendar and to book packed with great choices of “things to your personal lunch and tour any day of the do” that will be sure to tickle your fancy. week. Once you take a peek, then you can Not only is there an array of opportunities decide for yourself! you can enjoy, there is also a great group Independence Hill Retirement Resort of other people wanting to share in these Community is located at 20450 Huebner experiences too. Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more This means that the holidays are not information, call (210) 209-8956 or visit just a day or two with family, rather, it’s a www.independencehill.com.
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Submitted By Debra Martilla 5th grader at Stone Oak Elementary traveled to Belfast, Ireland to compete in the All-Irelands Irish Dance Championships on October 27. Meredith Slimp danced against 93 girls in the Under 10 age group in a very difficult competition and received a medal for her soft shoe slip jig. During her travels, she sent videos and also skyped back to Stone Oak Elementary to keep everyone updated. Meredith will also attend the Worlds Irish Dance Championships in London, England in April 2014 where she will compete with hundreds of girls her age from around the world. Meredith Slimp dances for the Inishfree School of Irish Dance here in San Antonio. Congratulations and good luck at Worlds!
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Meredith Slimp medals in the soft shoe slip jig at the All Irelands Irish Dance Championships.
Reagan Orchestra Makes Its Mark
Submitted By Katherine Johnston n Monday, October 22, members of the Reagan Orchestra carpooled to Lee High School for the annual Texas Music Educators’ Association Region 12 Symphony auditions. Sixteen members of the Rattler Orchestra made it into this highly selective group representing school districts from Blanco all the way to Kenedy. The All-Region Symphony Orchestra will be performing the Symphonic Dances of Leonard Bernstein on Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m. in the Reagan Fine Arts Auditorium. The concert is open to the public. Congratulations go out to the following Reagan players: • Violin: Emily Bustos, Audrey Chung, Jesse Gilpin, Joseph Guzek, Ellen Johnston, Michael Lange, Camille Mojica and Lana St. Clair • Viola: Tessa Fausett • Cello: New New Cheng, Sophia Su and Robby Ylagen • Bass: Hayden Brown, Nicholas Grayam and Nico Robalin • Piano: Canzhi Ye In other news, the Reagan Symphony
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hosted the annual Young People’s Concerts on Friday, October 18 with the help of the Sinfonia orchestra students acting as docents and ushers. Over 1,500 elementary students from Stone Oak, Vineyard Ranch, Hardy Oak, Las Lomas and Canyon Ridge, as well as Lopez Middle School orchestra students, packed the auditorium to hear two backto-back concerts of music by the great American composers Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copeland, George Gershwin and John-Phillip Sousa. Director Sixto Elizondo gave the youngsters educational information and demonstrations throughout the 45-minute performances. In November as part of their community outreach, the combined orchestras performed a concert in the Valero gym for the St. PJ’s Children’s Home on November 15. As the holiday season gets underway, the Reagan Orchestra Booster Club would like to cordially invite you to the annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. as the Symphony welcomes the Reagan Kantorei Choir to the stage for a combined holiday celebration.
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Brush Up On Your Creativity At The Royal Canvas By Amanda Burris
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reating a masterpiece that is unique to you and that you enjoyed making should be an opportunity that everyone, from children to adults, should get to experience. At the Royal Canvas, they have provided an opportunity for individuals of all skill levels to come together and create a painting that they can cherish and be proud of. The Royal Canvas offers classes and parties for both kids and adults. Canvases, paint, brushes and sometimes a basic outline of a shape are all provided to participants, and from there they are walked through each step of the painting by one of the experienced and kindhearted staff members. “It’s a great way to spend time with friends and family and to be creative,” Cassie Black, owner of The Royal Canvas explained. “…You don’t have to be a painter at all. You can come and create in a safe and nurturing environment.” The instructor of the class will explain everything from what colors to mix, which brush to use and tips on how to guide your paint strokes during the class. Creativity and personal touches are definitely welcome, which can make it even more fun for those who have painted before or those who have a unique perspective on the image. No matter your experience level with painting, you will be guided to paint what once may have seemed impossible into an exciting accomplishment. “Overall, I hope they achieve something they didn’t know they could do and that they are proud of themselves,” Black said in regards to her clients.
Paintings vary based on if the class is for children or adults, how long the class is and sometimes even by which season it is. Each month, new classes and opportunities are offered. At least once a month a couples class is offered where the painting is split in two for a fun way to bond with your partner through art. For the kids, The Royal Canvas offers special camps for when they are out of school during holidays or breaks. Part of the reason Black decided to open her studio was to provide a fun environment that not only she could enjoy, but also her children and other kids could. The kids classes and camps offered allow children to explore their creativity in a positive environment that doesn’t create a mess that mom and dad have to worry about. The Royal Canvas also loves to host events for bridal parties, team building events, going away parties, birthday parties, club parties and much more. Adult parties are about two to three hours long with a 6-adult minimum. Children’s parties are an hour and 45 minutes long with a 10-child minimum. Parties get to pick an image of their choice from the gallery for everyone to paint. These events are a great way to spend quality time with others while indulging in a unique experience that everyone can’t help but enjoy. Plus, everyone gets to go home with a painting that they created all on their own! If you’re looking to do something unique or just want a fun way to spend time with others, The Royal Canvas is your place. Adult classes are $35 for two-hour
classes and $45 for three-hour classes and children’s classes are $30 for an hour and a half. Painters are invited to bring their own beverages and food; The Royal Canvas will supply glasses and plates. Do your kids get bored during winter break? Take them to Winter Break Camp the weeks of December 23rd and 30th for a chance to make friends, paint a variety of pictures (which would be a great gift to give) and to tap into their creativity. To find out when classes are, camp details and more information on The Royal Canvas, visit the studio online. Take a chance and come out to the Royal Canvas to create something you never knew you were capable of!
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Stone Oak Elementary Celebrates Veterans Submitted By Marcie Thomas he fall season may be winding down, but students at Stone Oak Elementary have been busy as ever. In October, the school library hosted its first annual Storybook Pumpkin Patch and the response was overwhelming. Over
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160 students and their parents worked together to decorate a pumpkin as a favorite storybook character. There were so many masterpieces. Pumpkin praises to all who participated! In November, the school honored all active and retired members of the
Reagan Choir Shines Submitted By Vickie Estringel, Booster Communications Officer he Ronald Reagan High School Choir and Booster Club have been quite busy preparing for and participating in many exciting events. Having just completed a very successful Fall Concert Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction, the choir department has remained very engaged. At the Fall Concert and Spaghetti Supper, it is always a treat to be entertained by the “Singing Choir Dads” while eating a delicious dinner and browsing the silent auction. This year, of course, was no exception, and a huge thank you goes out to all those volunteers and sponsors who made this night possible. Following dinner, the audience was treated to a near flawless concert, in which all of the Reagan Choirs performed. The pieces performed by each choir took weeks to perfect, and were beautifully executed. We can’t wait to see what this group of talented students will have to offer at their Holiday Concert on December 12. Special congratulations go out to all those students who auditioned for Treble
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and Mixed Region in the month of October. What a wonderful way to express all that is learned through the Reagan Choir. Of those Reagan students who auditioned, 46 made the Region Choir and 23 made the top ten. The time and effort put forth produced outstanding results. These results paint an excellent picture of the dedication that these students and their directors display towards the perfection of their music on a daily basis. Also in full swing is this year’s choir fundraiser. The “First Ever” Reagan Cookbook has made quite an impressive showing during the months of October and November. The cookbook, which is still available for purchase, has over 300 recipes, and features Reagan families, staff, friends and sister schools. The recipes vary from quick and easy to culinary chef and include both local and international cuisine. It will make an excellent gift for the Holidays! Come by the Reagan front office and pick up an order form. The first cookbooks will be available for pick up at the Holiday Concert on December 12, and free gift wrap will be available. Bon Appétit!
armed forces at its annual Veteran’s Day celebration. This student-led program began with a presentation of the flags by the Reagan High School Jr. ROTC. Stone Oak Elementary students then took to the stage to sing songs and introduce the veterans in attendance. Among all the veteran dads, moms, and other family members in attendance was also our very own second grade teacher, Mrs. Allison Martin, who served eight years in the U.S. Air Force. The school is very grateful of those who have served and are currently serving our country. Stone Oak Elementary is proud to celebrate you. This month also brings a lot in store. On Tuesday, Dec. 3 the fifth grade will be performing Gotta Be Jazz at 7 p.m. following the PTA meeting. And to get us in the winter holiday spirit, the choir will be performing at the Stone
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Oak Winter Celebration. This event will be held on Saturday, December 14 at the Legacy Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Stone Oak Elementary choir will be performing from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss these events!
Las Lomas First Fall Festival Submitted By Kristi Walker as Lomas Elementary hosted their first Fall Festival on Friday, October 18. The students at Las Lomas had tons of fun and the event was a huge success. Grade levels were able to raise money to assist in purchasing educational supplies for their individual classrooms. Some of the festivities included a teacher dunking booth, duck pond, soda pop ring toss, bean bag toss, marshmallow madness, scooter races, bounce houses and much
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more. There was even a jail that people were sent to. NEISD provided a police car for anyone to check out and take pictures in. Las Lomas Library sold Glow in the Dark necklaces, bracelets, fun loops and music sold smencils. Each grade level provided decorated scarecrows that both teachers and parents assisted in creating to auction off that evening. There were yummy cakes donated for the cake walk and some in the silent auction as well. Fun was had by all. The school can’t wait until next year’s Fall Festival!
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Bush Middle School Celebrates A New Library Special To Welcome Home With the school year well underway, the teachers, administration and students at Bush Middle School took some time to show their appreciation for some special community members who helped make their library transformation possible. “This renovation was the culmination of a lot of time and effort from many people. We wanted to show our appreciation to all of the individuals who helped make it happen,” said Christie Hirst, the Bush Middle School Librarian. “It was a surprise to everyone to see how many people who played a part in this process.” The library hosted a morning reception that served breakfast, including coffee and yogurt parfait. Afterwards, a PowerPoint presentation featured pictures of the changes
in the library throughout the renovation. “You get used to the new look of the library so quickly, that it’s good to have the pictures to remind you of the changes that have occurred,” exclaimed Hirst. A second presentation was made to individually thank staff and community members for their contributions. Among those recognized were the school custodians, led by Anthony Merriweather, for painting the library over the summer and moving furniture and boxes. The Bush Middle School Reading Department was acknowledged for their assistance with classifying the fiction books by genre. Chrystal Payne, the campus bookkeeper, was thanked for her advice with paint color, carpet and décor. Special recognition was given to several community members with the presentation of “Super Bulldog with Pride” certificates
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Submitted By Julie Cheatwood rader’s Village on Southwest Loop 410 will be the facility hosting Door In The Wall’s Annual Country Christmas Dinner and Bazaar this year. This event will take place December 8, and is for persons with disabilities. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at there will be vendors selling items to help offset the cost of the dinner and other Door In The Wall annual free events. Door In The Wall will have the covered pavilion with the stage for the band, “The Haslett Brothers” who will be playing classic country, some rock and all time Christmas favorite music. Santa will make an appearance and will have a gift for the little ones. In the event of really cold weather the heaters will be on. Trader’s Village of San Antonio is a unique shopping experience. With a county fair environment shoppers can browse, buy, trade, barter, play and even ride the Allan Herschell Carousel. The Door In The Wall charity offers recreational activities for persons with disabilities. Some of their other activities have been The Bubba Redding Dance, Anglers on Wheels, July 4th at Medina Lake and adapted sailing on Canyon Lake. Vendors participating this year are Texas Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America,
for their extraordinary efforts. Among those receiving certificates were Leo and Elizabeth Padgett, Christie’s parents, who helped dismantle the bookshelves and reconfigure them. Mitch and Jill Dorn of A-1 Freeman Moving Group donated hundreds of boxes used to relocate books, and loaned professional library moving carts to simplify the packing process. Merryl Gutierrez and her neighbor, Wayne Goldston of Indeco Sales, were recognized for the donation of custom-made furniture for a café area and student lounge. The students and teachers of Bush Middle School will enjoy the contributions and efforts of those present for many years to come.
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Josh Perez, CK Tiongson and Ben McCreary enjoying the new cafe furniture in the Bush Middle School Library donated by Wayne Goldston of Indeco Sales.
planning this year’s theme with the kids, but don’t let children or pets play with light strings. Keep electrical connectors for outdoor lights above ground, out of water and away from metal gutters. Connect outdoor lighting into receptacles protected by weatherproof ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI). These can provide protection from electric shock by sensing ground leakage and cutting electrical power. Use heavy-duty extension cords for high wattage decorations and large electronically animated displays, and don’t overload extension cords. If you need to purchase new lights, look for a certification mark to ensure they are certified by an organization such as CSA Group. And remember: outdoor holiday lights are made for seasonal use only; extended exposure to the elements can lead to damage.
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SA2020 Creates Vision for Future By Ben Spicer t is a community vision of what the future looks like for the city of San Antonio. It is a list of goals created by the people. It is a movement, designed to get the people of the city to rally around a common ideal. It’s called SA2020 – and it is a nonprofit organization designed to inspire the community of what the future may be. According to their website, the mission of SA2020 is to, “catalyze the entire San Antonio community into passionate, focused, and sustained action to achieve the shared goals that will transform San Antonio into a world-class city by the year 2020 in eleven key vision areas.” SA2020 tries to connect the efforts of the government with inspired individuals, the private business sector as well as nonprofit groups. By doing so, each group takes on projects that will help reach the desired goals set by the community. The people of San Antonio developed ambitious goals for the year 2020. As a result, eleven key areas emerged. Those areas came to be the framework for the SA2020 vision, and are called “causes.” Each represents a vision for the city, and within each vision are measurable indicators with set targets for the next decade. The eleven causes are: • Arts & Culture • Civic engagement • Community safety • Downtown development • Economic competitiveness • Education • Environmental sustainability
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well below targeted amounts. Residents also used approximately seven more gallons of water per day between 2010 and 2011. They have used 583 more kilo watts per hour per household between 2010 and 2012 meaning San Antonio usage rates are also up. Roughly 20 goals however are on track or making progress. But more can be done. If you are interested in contributing to the cause, want to follow up on the progress, or just want to learn more, you can visit their website at www.SA2020.org. SA2020 is constantly looking for volunteers. A database matches interests to time commitments, many ranging from doing something as simple as greeting people to being full-time staff at local events. SA2020 encourages residents to become involved and help shape the community.
community surveys to produce a roadmap for the city’s future. Since that time, some of the original plan has evolved. On June 4, 2013 SA2020 released their indicator report. The report graded each of the causes and where they stood with their goals. Some 30 of the goals are still under further review, but many have already been met and exceeded. For example, response times for both the police and fire department have exceeded expectations for the community safety cause. Additionally in both 2010 and 2011 high school graduation rates met and exceeded the 85 percent target. As a result, a new, more aggressive target is being set for the community. Despite these great gains, many areas still continue to lag. Funding for the arts is still
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By Catherine Laria K9 Country Club (830) 980-8476 “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson s 2013 comes to an end, now’s a great time to stop and reflect on the years past events, goals attained, and things you want to accomplish in your future. Although I write mostly to pet owners, this article is for anyone. Anyone, for example, who competes, has children who do sports, owns a business, or is working on being a top salesman for their company. If you fall into any of these categories and have felt something is keeping you or your loved one from achieving a higher goal, pay attention because this could change your life. It did for me. Back in 2011 I hit some sort of wall. I was very competitive in Dog Agility and
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Reagan Orchestra Garage Sale Submitted By Colleen Douglas ome to Reagan High School on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the first Orchestra Garage Sale! The Reagan Orchestra has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City and they need to raise funds. The cafeteria will be chocked full of
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Fourth Grader Wins Talent Show
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Children act out the song “Five Little Monkeys Teasing Mr. Alligator.”
Azjabella Gutierrez, fourth grader at Canyon Ridge won first place after singing in the OPT Finals Talent Show.
Submitted By Darlene Gutierrez ten-year-old fourth grader at Canyon Ridge Elementary auditioned for the Our Part of Town (OPT) talent show in August, at Bush Middle School. Azjabella Gutierrez, auditioned in the 12 and younger category in Quadrant Four, which was made up of Districts 8, 9 and 10. Azjabella was one of two in her age category that were chosen to advance to the
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Submitted By Risa Weinberger he Pre-K students at Heintz Preschool of Congregation Agudas Achim enjoyed a morning of singing and entertaining the residents at Madison Estates Independent Senior Living Community on Tuesday, October 29. With the theme of Animals and Noah’s Ark, the children sang a variety of songs about animals, including acting out “Five Little Monkeys Teasing Mr. Alligator.” They also included a variety of favorite Hebrew songs, many that the residents enjoyed singing with the children. Following the sing-along, the children and seniors enjoyed a snack of animal cookies, penguin crackers and cranberries. During the snack time, Rabbi Howard Siegel played his guitar and led the group in additional songs. The program culminated with a special craft project that created a bright yellow sun with hanging rainbow yarn strings. Each attending resident was presented with the sunshine projects to help brighten their days.
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Living the American Dream Submitted By Paul Loveless, RHS JROTC Instructor hat dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for every man, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” The first use of the phrase “American Dream” was in James Truslow Adams’s 1931 book, The Epic of America. A simple Google search produces a significant amount of comment that indicates that, if the American Dream were ever true, it would be a nightmare today. Personally, my optimism has been somewhat weakened in recent weeks; however, I am surrounded by teenagers almost every day, and a few, like Samir Wadhwania, indicate that the American Dream is still very much a reality. My first memory of Samir and his brother Jamil comes from their 9th grade year. Discussing time management during class, the two brothers started to argue about how much time each spent on Facebook at night. Who won the argument is irrelevant; the academic rigor at Reagan High School forces Facebook to become a time luxury that neither could afford. I do recall thinking “typical teenagers” of the two, but I was about as wrong as I could be about two people. Both young men are exceptional students. Samir is the recipient of a four year Naval Scholarship that he can use anywhere in the United States while attending a university with a Navy ROTC program. He received confirmation of the scholarship the middle of September, the earliest I‘ve seen this happen. He wants to fly for the Navy with the ultimate goal of joining NASA’s astronaut program – a goal that comes with its fair share of skeptical responses from those who hear it. However, when you understand how far Samir has come, it becomes easy to see how far he will go. He is the son of immigrants. His father, Kamal Wadhwania, is from India and his mother, Rubina Wadhwania, is from Pakistan. Not an unusual story, his parents came to America in search of a better life for them and their children. Samir and his twin brother Jamil were born in Chicago, Illinois. From Chicago they moved with the family to Orlando, Florida to pursue economic opportunities. For a time things, as far as the American Dream goes, went as they were supposed to go: his parents had a business that was doing well, Samir lived in a nice home, raced box cars, ate grilled cheese sandwiches, and watched Space Shuttle missions leave from Cape Canaveral. It was these valued traditions of watching space shuttle departures that sparked his goal of one day boarding the space shuttle himself. So he started his journey. He excelled at math and worked hard at everything else; at the age of 10 he spent hours on the family computer researching how to purchase him a “space shuttle passenger ticket.” But, as many in America, the Wadhwania’s business failed. To get closer to family, the Wadhwanias moved to San Antonio when the brothers were 12 years old. Samir understood his parents had declared bankruptcy, and he knew his family was economically disadvantaged. Despite all of this, the financial deficit was compensated by love, care and support. While there are many more affordable
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locations to live in throughout San Antonio, his parents knew where the best schools were located, and found a way to make a home, in Stone Oak for that reason. When you have very little and you are surrounded by those with very much it might be easy to feel sorry for yourself and throw blame in all directions. Many of Samirs’s friends drive nice cars, have large bedrooms with big televisions, a pool and the latest smart phones. Samir and his brother share an older car, walk up three flights of stairs to their parent’s two-bedroom apartment, share a bedroom and bunk beds. Some kids work part-time to have extra money for clothes; Samir and his brother work to help pay for automotive insurance, gas and food. Where some might have seen obstacles, both of the brothers saw challenges. Where some might have given up, they found the motivation to work harder. Where some might have felt anger, the two found joy in their lives because of their caring friends and family. Both of the boys have worked hard throughout their high school careers. This year alone they are taking a combined 12 AP courses. While this may seem like academic suicide, the two have been equally as dedicated to their studies in previous years. Balancing extracurricular activities, a job and school, Jamil has successfully remained in the top quartile of their graduating class, and earned numerous awards in Latin and JROTC Rifle competitions. Samir was awarded a National Merit Scholar Commendation this year, sits in the top 5 percent of their class, captained the JROTC Academic Team to a third place national trophy, and although he might have one the smallest boy in the ninth grade class if we had this type of competition, he also commands the JROTC armed drill team and is a member of the raider team. Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., if you need to find either Jamil or Samir, start in the JROTC hallway; it is where they spend a good portion of their day. A few close to the family might know this situation, but most do not. While this story talks more about Samir, neither brother is defined by their current economic situation. Both are more accurately defined by their futures – not their pasts. Jamil is still not certain how college will be paid for,
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SOBA Hosts Health Care Sit-Down By Ben Spicer he Stone Oak Business Association hosted a get-together for members and non-members alike on October 24. The event took place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knife and Fork Gastropub located on Stone Oak Parkway. The event was $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Roughly 40 people or so attended to hear Transition Care Health’s Dr. Stephen Roberts give his take on the health care changes that the country is enduring in the coming year. Dr. Stephen Roberts spoke on many of the strategies that the healthcare community is taking in order to continue to provide the kind of healthcare that Americans are used to; and while it will be a slow process he
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thinks the country can find a happy medium to the current healthcare dilemmas. Members sat down to a lunch of airline roasted chicken, pasta primavera or a gastropub burger. The Stone Oak Business Association would like to thank the Knife and Fork Gastropub and their staff for hosting the event. SOBA also hosted a breakfast mixer on November 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Egg and I located on East Sonterra Boulevard. Each attendee was able to introduce themselves and their business. Cost was $8 for both members and nonmembers. SOBA is an organization that provides the growing community with networking opportunities, the free exchange of information and mutual support. The organization holds monthly networking
SOBA guests listen to Transition Care Health’s Dr. SOBA provides networking opportunities for companies Stephen Roberts give his perspective on the health care looking for ways to benefit local businesses. changes.
events for companies to become more involved in the business community. SOBA is always looking for new ways to bring its members together each month while providing fun, working opportunities
that will benefit all types of businesses. To find out more about the Stone Oak Business Association or the monthly meetings, visit www.stoneoakbusiness.com, e-mail soba@satx.rr.com or call 210-3488233.
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into the Stone Oak Business association with a ribbon cutting on October 15, 2013. It was a great celebration and was enjoyed by a large group of business and community members. Their modern and fully equipped medical clinic with attached activity center focuses on seniors with a friendly staff and two physicians, both bilingual. MCCI offers in-house conveniences such as lab draws, EKG’s and minor procedures. The Activity Center serves patients and the community at large. Recreational and educational group activities tailored to the needs of our community are open to the public, 55 or older. They encourage everyone to bring friends with them. MCCI’s clinic and Activity Center is the first of its kind, serving the North Central / Stone Oak area. The community is encouraged to call 210-495-022 and schedule a time to stop in (18414 N. US Hwy. 281, Suite 104) and visit with the staff and tour the beautiful facility.
believe in the American Dream. Without the possibility why would either boy reach so high with the goals they have for their lives? I think they are okay with the concept. Both boys understand that now, as where in the definition provided by Mr. Adams does it say easy or free?
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When: Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:30 – 8:00 PM Where: Knife & Fork Gastropub 20626 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 103 Cost: Members – $15, Non-Members – $25, Door – $30 (members & non-members invited to attend)
E-mail: soba@satx.rr.com
To RSVP, call 210-348-8233 or visit www.stoneoakbusiness.com
NOW HERE! 2014 SOURCE The Guide With All Your North Side Information The Source is a Business & Medical Directory. It includes: Things To Do, Restaurants, Shopping, Medical, Maps, and more!—right at your fingertips. Pick up a FREE 2014 copy at any of these locations: • Falcon Bank – 19230 Stone Oak Pkwy. • Frost Bank – Stone Oak at 18762 Stone Oak Pkwy. • Frost Bank – Stone Ridge off Evans Rd. by HEB Plus • Green Fields Market – 19239 Stone Oak Pkwy. • Janie Christine's Gift Boutique – 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 109 • Jefferson Bank – Stone Oak at 19002 Stone Oak Parkway • Randolph Brooks FCU – 23737 Bulverde Road (Near Johnson HS) • State Farm/Betsy Dippo – 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 112
For additional information call 210.348.8233 or visit
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T Pizza RILOGY & Wine Bistro 19141 Stone Oak Parkway #113 San Antonio, TX 78258 (SW Corner of Stone Oak and Huebner)
Visit our web site for Daily Specials & Coupons!
Sports offered
www.TrilogyBistro.com
Boys & Girls ages 3 - 14 • Basketball • Volleyball • Flag Football
210-404-1818
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EN P O 15% OFF sports/school physicals with this ad
Now in-network with Aetna, Tricare, Prime, Humana, Cigna, BCBS, Community First and Medicaid
At the corner of Blanco and 1604 in the Vineyard Shopping Center
1207 N Loop 1604 W. Suite 115 TING ACCEPthcare W O N H ea l Unitedsurance! In e Effectiv 013 ,2 June 1
New Hours Sat, Sun & Mon: 8:30am – 10pm Tue, Wed, Thr & Fri: 2pm – 10pm
210-479-FISH (3474)
Walk-ins Welcome | No Appointment Necessary On-site X-Rays and Labs Interactive, Touch-Free Waiting Room
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“Your Neighborhood Dermatologists” 325 E. Sonterra Blvd. Suite 110 San Antonio, Texas 78258
Medical, Cosmetic & Surgical Dermatology ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Call today for an appointment and free cosmetic consultation.
A Holiday Treat! We are introducing CoolSculpting, a more natural, non-invasive solution to say goodbye to stubborn fat with minimal downtime and lasting results! Call us for additional details.
Cosmetic Dermatology Sculptra • Botox • Juvederm • Radiesse • Belotero Facials IPL / Photofacials • Microdermabrasion Chemical Peels • Cutera Excel V Laser Treatment No interest financing available on your next visit using Annabelle L. Garcia, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist
210.496.5792 Se habla español.
www.dermatologysanantonio.com sonterradermatology@gmail.com
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Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride with Santa. Board on the south side of Aspen Leaf Yogurt.
· NOV 29 & 30 · 1-4PM · DEC 6, 13, & 20 · 5-9PM · DEC 7, 14, & 21 · 1-4PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY FRIDAYS SATURDAYS
22610 US Highway 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78258 villageatstoneoak.net | 210.481.5688
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Merry Christmas
Enjoy this FREE service if you live or work in the Stone Oak area. We will pick-up & deliver your laundry to your home or office. Call 494-7966 to schedule a pick-up.
10 OFF Dry Cleaning
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(Min order of $ 40) Bring this coupon and receive $ 10 OFF with $ 40 of drycleaning. Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other discounts or 3 pant special. One coupon per day. Exp. 12/31/13 NC
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5 OFF
Cleaning
(Bedspreads & Comforters) Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other offer. One coupon per day. Exp. 12/31/13 NC
50% OFF Dry Cleaning (Max discount $10)
Wearing apparel only. Not valid on household item, leather, or suede. Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other discounts or 3 pant special. One coupon per day. Exp. 12/31/13 NC
4th Men’s Shirt FREE Laundry Bring this coupon with 4 shirts and get your 4th shirt FREE.
Founder, Skybridge Community Church
www.skybridgechurch.org LOCATION: Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods (behind Northwoods Theater) 17530 Henderson Pass San Antonio, TX 78232
SERVICE TIMES: Sunday Worship
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Wednesday Bible Study
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Youth Group (Wed)
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Are You Paying For This...
Crowded Gym with No Service • Unused Home Equipment • Inattentive Trainer When You Could Have This...
Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other discounts. Men’s shirts only. One coupon per day. Exp. 12/31/13 NC
• Expert Dry & Wet Cleaning • Drapery, Bedspread Cleaning • Leather, Fur & Suede • Hand Finished Shirt Laundry • Wedding Gown Preservation • Fire, Smoke & Water Restoration
50
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Sessions Limited Time Only!
High Qualified Trainers • Private Training Suites • Best Service Around
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Pastor Russell & Dr. Linda Howelton
TRIFIT Personal Trainers 1207 North Loop 1604 West, Ste 119 San Antonio, TX 78258
210.492.1800 • www.trifitsa.com
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