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ear Welcome Home Readers, Thank you for picking up the February edition of our paper. This month is always a great time of year and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s perfect for spending time with your loved ones and showing them what they mean to you. We are blessed to live in a beautiful city with so many options for celebrating special occasions and holidays. There are so many romantic restaurants and venues to visit, as well as our beautiful Riverwalk and scenic Hill Country. Within this edition of Welcome Home, you will find some wonderful ideas to get you in the mindset of the Valentine’s season. Groomer’s Seafood is having some great specials all month long that are sure to be a hit with the family or that special someone. You can find out more on page 12 and see what Tanji has to say about February culinary trends. If you’re special someone is a furry friend in need of some pampering, you should visit our friends over at Camp Bow Wow. Be sure to let them know you found them in the Welcome Home Newspaper! If the food and celebrating doesn’t have you feeling like a hopeless romantic, turn to page 14 to read about new found love. We had a fantastic story that was submitted about men and women finding love all over again, even as retired seniors! I want to share a special event which happened to our family. On one of the rare cold nights in January, our Yorkie, Mini, managed to escape from our front yard.
When we realized it, we immediately began to search for her. Mini only weighs about 3 pounds and we knew with the weather time was of the essence. We had been searching all over our neighborhood for about 3 hours when we found someone who had rescued our Mini and taken her to Petsmart. I can’t tell you the range of emotions our family went through that night. We are so thankful that we live in a community which takes time out of their busy schedule to help rescue a lost dog. It is so humbling to know we live in a city that has such a strong sense of community. I have always loved San Antonio and this is just one more reason why. As always, thank you for all the submissions we received. We have so many wonderful children in our areas to be recognized each and every month. If you have a successful business that is not currently looking to advertise, consider sponsoring a school page for the many different groups to be recognized. As a member of our community, remember to visit the businesses in this newspaper and let them know you saw them in your Welcome Home.
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On The Cover By Stefanie Young ebruary is always a great time of year and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s perfect for spending time with your loved ones and showing them what they mean to you. All across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Maybe you will visit the Riverwalk, the Hill Country or the Tea Gardens with your loved one and enjoy the scenic options San Antonio has to offer. Whatever you decide to do, we hope you have a happy and healthy holiday while taking the time to acknowledge those closest to you. February is also a month of purification. The holidays have passed, the trees have shed their leaves and resolutions are at hand. Many members of our community will focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting while observing lent. Hopefully the Valentine’s season won’t be too stressful and you’re able to find peace of mind this month. Here at Welcome Home we will be taking
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Then there are the Trail Riders, a large group who ride horses for several days to get here in time for the rodeo. What are they? Amish? Actually, it did initially seem rather alluring in a “been reading too many romance novels” kind of way. You know, “saddle up, move ‘em out”, singing by the campfire sort of thing? Until I realized there were no hitching posts at the front of the Embassy Suites. Then there is the rodeo itself, which appears to be merely a series of concerts, interrupted occasionally by sawdust, horse poop and Gabby Hayes look-a-likes. But any true Texan knows it is really sawdust, horse poop and Gabby Hayes look-a-likes interrupted occasionally by a concert or two. Perhaps my attitude is a bit skewed, but being a city-gal, the closest I ever came to anything “rodeo-like” was being run over by the pony cart driver at our school carnival. So going to the rodeo every year (my sworn duty as the mother of 3 Texans) is quite a traumatic event. We travel from funnel cake stand to funnel cake stand until I hear a whinny or a neigh, which causes me to spontaneously tuck-and-roll. To all this, add carnival rides and scandalously overpriced (and dare I say it, not health inspected) food and it looks remarkably like a county fair! So why do I go? Well, 1) it’s a part of my children’s history, 2) after 30 years, I am still trying to prove I am worthy of being a Texan, and 3) those funnel cakes are fabulous! Debby Seguin (who ironically has a daughter who now lives on a RANCH) can be reached at deborah.seguin@comalisd. org.
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Five Tips For Preparing For AP College Tutors Educator Of Exams This Spring The Month By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors pring time is just around the corner, bringing with it blooming flowers, warm sunshine, and AP testing. One of these activities requires active preparation. With these few tips, a great score on the AP exam is within reach. Start preparing early The AP exam is meant to test your knowledge on an entire year’s worth of material, so you can’t leave studying until the night before the test. By looking over old notes and graded tests early in the class and throughout the second semester, you will familiarize yourself with the content you will be tested on. Use practice materials Bookstores, libraries, and classrooms are filled with guidebooks about how to study for the AP exam and what is to be expected on these exams. Take advantage of the content they provide and the advice they have. Practice, practice, practice! Study in groups or with a tutor Conveniently located in your AP class is a group of people who will also need to study for the AP exam. Get a group together and quiz each other, discuss notes and tests, make flash cards, and look over material. Additionally, working one-on-one with a tutor on test preparation has many benefits, such as individual attention and advice
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By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to continue honoring and recognizing a local educator at Lady Bird Johnson High School as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for February. This award, made with input from the school administration, recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify the three core values of College Tutors: Can Do Attitudes, Growth and Results Driven and Leave It Better. This month we honor Justin Felux. He teaches AP World History and has consistently had (by a wide margin) the highest AP scores in NEISD. If you walk past his classroom before each unit exam, you will find a standing room only crowd of students ready to review with him. Demonstrating his focus on growth, he recently helped Johnson students become published authors of a scholarly text. They researched historical topics, wrote articles and published them in a book titled Turning Points in World History, now available on Amazon.com. In addition to hours of tutoring, he has sponsored a variety of clubs and activities at Johnson including UIL Current Events and the History Fair. The owners of College Nannies + Tutors of San Antonio established this recognition with the support of Welcome Home Community Newspaper to recognize and honor the educators in our schools for their efforts with our local students. The quality
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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 any times the husband comes to me at the urging of his wife. Arms folded, grim expression, “My wife thinks I need to be checked”. In the 15 minute free pre-visit, I tell them about what I do: “I am a numbers person. I measure 3 pages of labs and those values drive treatment”. I explain that their urologist will do the examination of the prostate, but I will closely evaluate labs ranging from vitamin levels, markers of potential stroke and heart attack, as well as hormones and the standard labs. “Look, I work for you. I
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provide information and together we think what ‘shall we do’ with this information.” Men’s testosterone gradually declines, usually about 1% per year after age 40. Men also make estradiol, a female hormone, from the conversion of testosterone. So when testosterone declines, so does estradiol. A common practice in the men’s testosterone clinics is to prescribe a medication to artificially lower estradiol levels-a big mistake. New research has revealed that men need estradiol, too, for their bones and brain health. Recently, I treated a man
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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020
ith a new year bringing in new insurance coverage for many people, we want to share some information about insurance and eye exams. The eye is definitely a complex part of our body and maybe that’s why our insurance to cover the eye can be complex at times. There are 2 different insurances that “cover” the eye.
The first is vision insurance and this covers routine exams. The second is your major medical carrier- and this covers eyes with a medical complaint, but sometimes can have a routine benefit too! The important thing to know is that Vision Plans only cover routine visits. No red eyes, no pink eyes, no itchy eyes, no dry eyes, no glaucoma, etc. are ever covered with a vision plan. The good thing to know is at Stone Oak Vision Source, we are credentialed for both vision plans and medical plans.
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By Dr. Marianna Ashe, M.D. HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio (210) 546-1600 is the season for family, friends, Cetirizine is effective but can be sedating food…and sneezing, coughing, like the first generation antihistamines like watery eyes? Few of us here in Benadryl. Fortunately, these medications San Antonio have escaped the wrath of are all over-the-counter. mountain cedar that sends us rushing to our • For moderate-severe or persistent physician’s office. Some tips on what we symptoms, an intranasal steroid such can do to combat “seasonal” allergies: as Flonase, Nasonex, Nasacort is • For mild or intermittent symptoms, a recommended. Usually takes up to about 4 second generation oral antihistamine like hours for symptom reduction but can take Claritin and Allegra can be taken as needed. several days of daily use for significant
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who had been prescribed estradiol lowering drugs along with an incorrect (low) amount of testosterone—his main problem? He could not think clearly, felt “not right”. Men may suffer from osteoporosis, on thinning of their bones, which may be linked to low estradiol and low testosterone levels. I want to provide hormones in a safe, balanced fashion to copy or mimic what your body made inside of you at a younger age. Signs of low testosterone in men may include: anxiety, inability to make a decision, lack of drive and endurance, and of course, lack of libido, the desire for sex. This observation is based on my observation and the change I see in men after proper
prescriptions which might include books to read, documentaries to view, as well as medications and supplements. Recently, some studies have indicated that testosterone may be implicated in an increased risk for stroke and heart attack. Some researchers have criticized those studies as being flawed in design. Other problems that are associated with testosterone may be an increase in prostate size. Harvard urologist Dr. Morgentaler largely discounted the unproven theory that testosterone caused prostate cancer in his book, TESTOSTERONE FOR LIFE. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
If you think you may need glasses because you are experiencing blurred vision, or you are currently a glasses or contact lens wearer and want to update your prescriptions, you should use your vision plan. If you are not having any eye problem and just want a routine checkup, this is also the insurance for you. Not everyone has a vision plan. We can check to see if you have one as they are usually attached to your major medical carrier. They usually have a copay for the exam portion and an allowance to go towards hardware (eyeglasses or contact lenses). The next kind of insurance is your major medical. As previously mentioned, your medical insurance might cover routine eye exams too. Some plans even have
allowances for hardware as well. Most likely though, the medical plan covers eyes with a medical complaint. This means if you get something in your eye and need help getting the foreign body out, or if you get pink eye, or if you have any eye condition that is not routine, your medical insurance covers this. Our staff will be happy to check both forms of your insurance if you have them and determine which will give you the best coverage for the exam you receive. All of the doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source are certified to treat and manage eye disease. Please visit our web site www. visionsource-stoneoak.com or call 4959020 to schedule your appointment today.
improvement. Flonase and Nasacort are also now available over-the-counter as well. • Frequent questions physicians get are about decongestants. Most patients find oral decongestants such as Sudafed helpful especially for sinus pressure however not all people should take decongestants. Discuss with your doctor whether a decongestant is safe for you to use especially if you have high blood pressure or heart problems. Intranasal decongestants may be a safer option for brief use (less than 3 days) but can actually cause worsening congestion and drainage with prolonged or frequent use. • For those with persistent allergy symptoms despite the above treatments and/ or have underlying asthma or lung problems, adding a leukotriene receptor antagonist such as Singulair can be beneficial but
requires a prescription. • Cromolyn nasal spray is another option as it has low side effects but may be less effective than the intranasal steroid and needs to be dosed more frequently. • Importantly, don’t forget nonmedication treatments. Saline nasal rinses, allergen avoidance, dust control measures, changing out central air/heating filters, regular dusting and washing of bedding, removal of bedroom carpeting if possible, and use of air-purifiers can all be helpful. • If still suffering with uncontrolled symptoms, discuss with your doctor allergy testing and immunotherapy. HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio is located at 20821 Hwy 281 N. To find out more information about them and their doctors, visit www.healthtexas. org or call (210) 546-1600.
Johnson HS Student Chosen To Represent Texas At Nation’s Capital Submitted By Jennifer Fitzhugh mma Fitzhugh is a senior at Johnson High School and the only student in Texas chosen to attend the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference last summer in Washington D.C. 51 students, one from each state and the District of Columbia, are chosen to attend an all-expense paid journalism conference located in the Al Neuharth Newseum in Washington D.C. Emma was the only
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“You’re always set for a sitter.” No really – local business owners Lynn & Steve Johnson mean it.
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By Rusty Belden, President Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017
nfortunately, we meet many of our customers on a day that everything seems to be going wrong. An alarm clock was missed, the traffic was worse than usual, or a situation at work went south. And then… the car breaks down. Few of us budget, much less plan, for a vehicle to break down. We are caught unprepared for both the time away from the vehicles we use every day, and for the financial strain of unexpected vehicle repairs. Because Belden’s Automotive and Tires understands that auto repair can be a
major stressor our goal is to create the best possible experience during our customer’s time of need. We understand that there are multiple options when it comes to finding a repair facility, including both local momand-pop shops and large fancy dealerships. Belden’s prides itself on being your dealer alternative! Belden’s Automotive & Tires is about relationships. When a customer walks in the door, he or she will be greeted warmly, and our trained service writers will assist
in getting the customer the best assistance possible; customer service is our highest priority. For those fitting a repair in to his/ her busy work day, we offer free Wi-Fi, comfortable waiting rooms with fruit, coffee, flat-screen TVs, and reading material and work stations. Our goal is to make the time spent as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Not only can car repair be frustrating, but it can also be confusing. For those not technical or without car know-how, one often feels anxious about information received concerning complicated vehicle repairs. Our family at Belden’s strives to educate our customers, allowing them to make the best decision.
Making & Keeping Financial New Year’s Resolutions
By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 ow will your money habits change in as one year ebbs into another, it is natural 2016? What decisions or behaviors to think about what you might do (or do might help your personal finances, differently) in the 12 months ahead. Financially speaking, what New Year’s your retirement prospects, or your net resolutions might you want to make for worth? Each year presents a “clean slate,” so 2016 – and what can you do to stick by such
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resolutions as 2016 unfolds? If you have merely been saving for retirement, save with an end in mind. Accumulating assets for retirement is great; doing so with a planned retirement age and an estimated retirement budget is even better. The older you get, the less hazy those variables start to become. See if you can define the “when” of retirement this year, which will make the “how” clearer as well. Strive to maximize your 2016 retirement plan contributions. The 2016 limit on IRA contributions is $5,500, $6,500 if you will be 50 or older at some point in the year. Contribution limits are set at $18,000 for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and most 457 plans; if you will be 50 or older in 2016, you can make an additional catch-up contribution of up to $6,000 to those accounts.1 Can you review & reduce your debt? Look at your debts, one by one. You may be able to renegotiate the terms of loans and interest rates with lenders and credit card firms. See if you can cut down the number
The peace-of-mind that comes with repairing a vehicle at Belden’s is that we offer support to each of our customers. Not only do we offer complimentary pick-up or dropoff service, but we also provide discounted rental support for customers in need of short-term transportation. Additionally, Belden’s is proud of our 24 month, 24,000 mile Nationwide warranty, ensuring that our customers are taken care of in the event that repair is needed. Belden’s also provides two different kinds of roadside assistance to help customers stuck out on the road – ask your Service Advisor for details. Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Six Locations: San Pedro: 210-494-0017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830981-9700; Bulverde Rd.: 210-481-3330; Prue Rd.: 210-877-2929. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www.beldensautomotive.com. of debts you have – either attack the one with the highest interest rate first or the smallest balance first, then repeat with the remaining debts. Rebalance your portfolio. If you have rebalanced recently, great. Many investors go years without rebalancing, which can be problematic if you own too much in a declining sector. How do you keep New Year’s resolutions from faltering? Often, New Year’s resolutions fail because there is only an end in mind – a clear goal, but no concrete steps toward realizing it. Lastly, you may want to automate more of your financial life. If you have not set up monthly money transfers to a retirement or investment account, 2016 can be the year this happens. Eric Zeitler may be reached at 210807-7599 or ericz@ccwmgmt.com. Client Centric Wealth Management is independent of Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC. For more information visit www. ccwmgmt.com. They are located at 19230 Stone Oak Pkwy.1 - money.usnews.com/ money/retirement/articles/2015/10/26/ how-401-k-s-and-iras-will-and-wontchange-in-2016
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Submitted By Holly Furlow n January 30th, 2016 from 10am1pm Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School’s Future Business Leaders of America hosted 1st annual Make a Change Festival at Johnson’s Football field. At the event they had booths with games, crafts, and businesses had stands to advertise and meet potential customers. Johnson High School also held a walk around the track to raise money through pledges. All the profits from the Make a Change Festival was donated to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. They chose this charity because they lost one of their own beloved students and their sponsor’s spouse last year to suicide. Sadly, Alamo Heights recently lost a student as well on January 4th of this year. Suicide can be prevented but, is often hard for people to talk about. The event helped the school
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to raise awareness and money so, they can help those in need and prevent further tragedy. They are getting the whole community involved and would love for you to support this important cause. Any help they can get will be immensely appreciated because, it builds a brighter future.
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Thinking Of Buying Or Selling A Home This Year?
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By AJ Reygadas Power Real Estate Group (210) 313-5554
ell the old saying now is the best time, couldn’t be anymore true! With 2016 off to a start, homes sales are on the rise. Buyers are noticing the lack of inventory for new and resale homes especially in the 281/1604 corridors on through to stone oak. Home prices are on a rise, and sellers are finding that the ball has moved into their court in regards to price
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negotiating and terms. Many San Antonio homeowners are starting to feel confident that they can afford to sell their homes because they are now in a positive equity situation, because of this shift in the market. Many sellers are being presented with multiple offers, therefore making today’s San Antonio market competitive.
ebruary, the month of love... And if you’re a pet owner you probably know the true meaning of unconditional love. So how would you feel if suddenly you found that love was missing, lost. Unfortunately thousands of owners go through this every year because one day the gate was left open or fireworks caused your couch potato to climb a 6-foot fence. You’ve heard it before, “my dog never leaves the yard” or “my cat is an indoor cat.” It’s crazy to think someone can control another living creature 100% of the time. Spooked animals have been known to travel for miles in a very short amount of time. Even further when a kind stranger picks them up and drives them to their own
neighborhood. With no identification, how would they know it’s not just a stray? Each year thousands of animals are taken to shelters as strays, many brought in by the kind stranger who picked them up but could no longer care for them. Only a very small portion are returned to their owners. In 2014, hundreds were euthanized! Animal Care Services and local shelters are working hard to make those numbers drop dramatically, but owners need to do their part. Without secure ID reuniting a lost pet with their owner is close to impossible. I strongly encourage a permanent id for your pets such as microchipping or tattooing. A microchip is a permanent form of ID that is implanted via an injection in the back of the animal’s neck. It’s easy to get, costs $40 - $50, and is harmless to your pet. Last
With this as a key factor, we are seeing a lot of buyers looking to new home inventory and new builds as an option. With tax season underway, we are seeing buyers out and actively looking to buy! The 78259 area is a hot and attractive area for buyers right now. The start to the buying/selling season has begun and continues on through late August. So, we are likely to continue to see increases in volume sold. The number of new listings will also help to dictate the growth pattern. If the trend continues, San Antonio is set to see a great year in Real Estate. After a successful 2015, San Antonio continues to be a viable and strong market. Despite the growth, San Antonio continues to remain highly affordable. Mortgage interest rates are also still in a good spot for
well -qualified homebuyers. So, if you are looking to sell, now is a great time! Are you curious to see what your home is worth? Do you want to see how your home compares to your neighbor’s home that sold down the street? Contact us for a free market of evaluation of what your home. If you are looking to buy and sell, we offer packages designed to help save you money. Just simply ask. Are you on the fence about buying? Talk to us and let us show you the benefits of home ownership over renting. Take care San Antonio! AJ Reygadas won many awards including Multi-Million Dollar Producer, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; Top 1% of San Antonio REALTORS, 2013, 2014; Top 150 Latino Realtors Nationwide, 2013,2014. You can reach AJ at (210)313-5554
I checked, residents of San Antonio can get it from ACS for free! But if you don’t want to mess with going downtown, you can get your pet chipped at K9 Country Club! We offer the AVID Friendchip® with a prepaid, lifetime registration with AVID’s national registry. Now, if you choose to pick up an animal, you need to do everything you can to reunite them with their owner. That includes, taking them to be scanned, putting up flyers in a 5 mile radius, and contacting local vet clinics, shelters, and animal control facilities to let them know you have the pet. Remember if you turn that dog or cat in, the odds are against them of ever getting back home. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get your pet chipped today! K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more
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The Cadettes took the Journey to Bethlehem cavern tour, did a hayride, sang carols with a cowboy and made s’mores.
Submitted By Stacy Irons adette Girl Scout Troop 858 at Tejeda Middle School had a wonderful holiday season. They started the season by making candy cane wreaths for residents at Franklin Park Assisted Living. They then obtained a donation from a local business to also take poinsettias to Franklin Park. On December 7th the girls delivered the wreaths and poinsettias to the residents and sang a few Christmas carols. This is one of the troop’s community
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service projects. The girls also met for a Christmas lunch and a secret gift exchange at Olive Garden and then headed out to visit The Natural Bridge Caverns for their Christmas activities. They took the Journey to Bethlehem cavern tour, did a hayride, sang carols with a cowboy and made s’mores. They also zip lined and did a ropes course along with other fun stuff. The girls had a blast and were able to use a portion of the proceeds from fundraising to pay for their own costs.
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The Perfect Storm By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 he second week of February is going to be a true seafood mania. The Storm starts off hard with the Big Game on Sunday the 7th, that Saturday you can expect plenty of bacon wrapped shrimp and beautiful fish fillets for the grill. My personal favorite for this day is Redfish on the halfshell. What’s the halfshell? What this means is the skin and scales is left on one side of the fillet. When grilled, the
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halfshell both protects your fillet and gives the fillet much more flavor while keeping it nice and juicy. Monday the 8th brings us Chinese New Year. Seafood and Chinese New Year go hand in hand. Traditionally family is gathered from all limbs of the tree for a feast featuring a number of dishes, either eight for prosperity or nine for longevity. For this day whole fish are a must as they represent
Feel Better With A Piping Hot Bowl Of Soup By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv he key to looking and feeling your best this time of year may be as simple as a piping hot bowl of soup. And science agrees! Research has shown that a serving of the good stuff often makes for the perfect meal substitute to richer, higher-calorie dense foods. These hearty eats are known to help regulate your blood sugar and make you feel fuller—faster! In general, soups have a low number of calories as compared to their serving size.
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They’re filling, yet easy for your body to digest. Bottom line--you’ll see results on the scale in no time. In fact, one study from Penn State found that consuming soup resulted in about a 450-calorie drop per meal! Seek out those soups based around vegetables, lentils, and lean protein over anything cheese or cream-based. There’s one soup that is actually reported to flush fat right out of your body! The so-called slimming ingredients include lots of earthy
having a good start and end to the New Year and avoiding bad luck. For me, my favorite fish to serve whole is a Red Snapper. The meat is sweet, flaky and delicious and the bright red color makes for excellent display. Wednesday begins Lent and Friday is the first Friday of Lent. Lent is a period of fasting, moderation, and self-denial traditionally observed by Catholics and some Protestant denominations. It begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter Sunday. During this time adherents give certain things up throughout the time, but traditionally on Fridays, many give up meat and eat fish. During this time we will place focus on bringing in fish items like Catfish, Tilapia, Redfish and other easy to cook items. Our week finishes off with Valentine’s
Day, and nothing says I love you like Lobster! Restaurants tend to be the go to on this day, but homemade meals are both cozier, and preparing a meal really shows with action how much you care. Our Valentines special will be two lobster tails, and two Captains Cuts of Salmon. It’s our most popular combo of the year, and we always hear from customers how much they enjoy this approach. So there you go! That’s a taste of the storm and we can’t wait for it. Be sure to give us a call at 210-377-0951 if you have any questions or if you want to see what specials we have for each day. Or feel free to email me at groomerseafood@ gmail.com. We’ll see you soon!
spices...the aromas are sensational. This Fat Flush Soup, originally created for Woman’s World Magazine, remains as one of the most popular recipes on Goodtaste.tv to date! Rich in antioxidants and loaded with fiber… A newer entry on my site is Winter Minestrone prepared with butternut squash and kale. It’s topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (if you’re so inclined) and served with warm bread. Veggie heavy and freezes well. You’ll get a ‘kick’ out of this Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with garlic, minced jalapeños and strips of tangy turnip greens in a warm, spicy broth. It’s topped off with a squeeze of fresh lime and garnished with cilantro. Try using collards or spinach instead of the turnip greens depending on your preference. Celebrity Chef John Besh dished on recipe for White Squash & Shrimp Soup,
included in his brand new cookbook out now. It’s a heftier offering that features green and white striped Southern heirloom cushaw squash and wild brown shrimp sourced from Lake Pontchartrain. Here’s to home cooked happiness on a plate! For more delicious recipes and fun food and wine pairing ideas, subscribe to my newsletter. Tanji is an Emmy award winning journalist pursuing her passion for wine and food. Tanji explores the inviting worlds of chefs, wine makers and culinary newsmakers. If you would like more information, she can be reached at Goodtaste@tanjipatton.com.
2016 Red Dress 5K Fun Run & Walk
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Submitted By Shirley Wills ne of Stone Oak’s most popular Heart Month events, the Red Dress 5K Fun Run & Walk at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital will raise funds for the American Heart Association and give the community a fun way to fight heart disease on Saturday, February 27. More than 750 people are expected to participate in the event, which honors those affected by heart disease. Entry fee is $20 per person and all proceeds go to the American Heart Association. “Methodist Healthcare has been a tremendous partner for the American Heart Association and this annual event is just one more way that we are able to engage the community in the AHA mission. We are grateful to Methodist Healthcare for supporting our efforts to end cardiovascular disease in San Antonio,” said Stacy Hicks Herr, Executive Director, American Heart Association – San Antonio. The timed race will be at the hospital, located at 1139 W. Sonterra Blvd. Early registration is encouraged at SAHealth. com/HeartandSoul. Late registration and festivities begin at 7 a.m., and the walk begins at 8 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear a red dress or dress in red. Medals will be awarded to all participants, and an award will be given for the most popular dress. Refreshments will be provided, and pets on leashes are welcome. “We are proud to continue hosting this event, not only to raise funds for the American Heart Association, but also to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms
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Men in red dresses supporting the fight against heart disease during the run.
of heart disease,” said Marc Strode, CEO at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. “Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, killing millions every year. One of the reasons that heart disease is so deadly is that the symptoms are not always intense or obvious. They vary from person to person and according to gender.” While at the race, participants can visit a variety of vendors with information on heart health. “We want to provide information and motivation to help everyone to step up and make a heart healthy change in their lives,” said Strode. For more information, please call the Methodist Healthcare HealthLine at 210-575-0355. Visit SAHealth. com/HeartandSoul to learn about other Methodist Healthcare Heart Month events.
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Medical Allergy & Immunology Family Allergy & Asthma Specialists Dr. John Mastrovich 20650 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 106 Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 342-6200 • www.faasonline.com
Allergy & Immunology
Stone Oak Allergy & Asthma Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 101 494-0690 • stoneoakallergy.com
Anti-Aging Enhancement of Life Dr. Donna Becker, D.O. 14603 Huebner Rd., Ste. 2601 545-5224 • www.antiagingsa.com Expert Hormone Replacement for Women & Men
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio M. Guirl, MD, J. Jackson, MD., D.McMyler, MD P. Mehta, MD., R, Shaffer, MD 855 Proton Rd. 614-1234 • www.gastroconsa.com
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General Dentistry
Dental Care SA: Dr. David Seguin & Associates 115 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 1104, SAT 78232 La Arcata Center 496-2533 www.dentalcareSA.com
General Dentistry
Canyon Dental Care Jeff Beal, DDS & Justin Rich, DDS 3111 TPC Pkwy., Ste. 114, San Antonio, 78259 424-3611 www.dentalworks.com
General Dentistry
Dr. Perry E. Wood Family Dentistry, Cosmetics & Orthodontics 16616 San Pedro (281/Thousand Oaks) 491-9898 Accepts most insurance
General Dentistry
Garrison Family Dental Austin J Garrison DDS, Gary J. Garrison DDS 22100 Bulverde Rd., Ste. 114 494-7222 www.garrisonfamilydental.com
Internal Medicine
Orthodontics For Adults/Children
Internal Medicine of Stone Oak Lubna Naeem, M.D. 19272 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 105 490-3800 Laser treatment, Botox, Skin care available
Schatz Orthodontics Eric Schatz, DDS 22610 U.S. Highway 281, Ste. 201 272-7129 www.alohasmiles.net
Ophthalmologist/Optometrist
Pediatric Dentistry
Alamo City Eye Physicians, P.A. J. Mark Berry M.D. William T. Walton M.D. 19026 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 216 491-2020
Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry Dr. “Susie” S. Hayden, DDS, P.A. 20322 Huebner Rd., Ste. 103 491-4141 www.drsusie.net
Ophthalmologist
Speech Therapy
Lynnell C. Lowry, M.D. Alamo Eye Institute Board Certified Ophthalmologist 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 119 697-3821
Speech & Language Center of Stone Oak Barbara A. Samfield 19272 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 108 495-9944 www.stoneoakspeech.com
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Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) www.stoneoaktso.com
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The 2016 Ian’s Cup Soccer Clinic At Mays YMCA
2015 Fincke Cup Soccer Clinic Fundraiser in Memory of Ian Fincke at Mays YMCA.
Submitted By Stephanie Fincke he 7th annual Ian’s Cup Soccer Clinic will be held on Sunday, February 28th from 2-4PM at the Mays YMCA with registration beginning at 1:30PM (a rain date is still TBD). You can pre-register or sign up to volunteer for the clinic at www. IansCup.com. Deadline to register for the clinic to ensure a 2016 Ian’s Cup T-shirt is Monday, February 15th. T-shirts can be pre-ordered on the website as well through February 15th with mailing options available for delivery. Preregistration will continue until Saturday, February 27th but will not guarantee a t-shirt if registering for the clinic after February 15th. The clinic will run from 2-4PM. The cost for pre-registration is $25 and $30 for walk-ins the day of the clinic. Each participant should bring cleats (or athletic shoes), an age appropriate ball, and a desire to learn and have fun! Ian’s Foundation was formed in
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memory of Ian Fincke who passed away tragically at the age of 16 as the result of a traumatic brain injury sustained during a skateboarding accident. The foundation was formed to advance the safety and welfare of San Antonio youth through education and scholarship awards. The soccer clinic and game was formerly known as The Fincke Cup, however, the events truly revolve around the memory of Ian, who was the inspiration behind the game and the fundraising efforts. The name has been changed this year to reflect the memory of Ian and to raise money in his honor to give back to the San Antonio community. Ian’s love for the game of soccer inspired the creation of Ian’s Cup, an annual soccer match played between Johnson High School and Reagan High School Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer Teams. The school with the highest aggregate score for the night receives the coveted Ian’s Cup Trophy and bragging rights for the year. A scholarship
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2015 Fincke Cup Award for Girls: Sarah Grace Freeman 2015 Fincke Cup Award for Boys: Derek Burris (RHS) and Kyle Reynoso (JHS). (RHS) and Addie Bachle (JHS).
is awarded to a boy and girl from each team for a total of four scholarships annually. To date over $28,000 in scholarships has been awarded to deserving San Antonio students. The soccer clinic for the youth of San Antonio is the main fundraiser that supports the scholarship awards and allows the local high school soccer players and club coaches an opportunity to teach soccer skills to the youth of San Antonio. The 7th annual Ian’s Cup Soccer Match will be held on Tuesday, March 1st. The boy’s game will begin at 5PM followed by the girl’s game at 7PM with the presentation of the Ian Cup trophy at the conclusion of the girl’s game. Come out and support the JHS and RHS soccer teams at Blossom Athletic Center in this special memorial tribute to Ian. Ian’s foundation was the inspiration
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behind bringing wheelchair soccer to San Antonio and continues to support STRAPS (South Texas Regional Adaptive and Paralympic Sports) at Morgan’s Wonderland. Ian’s Foundation also supports the local YMCA by providing scholarships to allow San Antonio youth that could not afford to play soccer the opportunity to play the sport that Ian loved so much. We are looking for donations of gently used soccer equipment to help with this cause. There will be a drop box at the soccer clinic as well as at locations throughout San Antonio. The foundation continues to do helmet safety talks at local schools throughout San Antonio and hope to expand the helmet safety initiative in 2016. Please visit www.IansFoundation.org to find out more or if interested in making a donation/ becoming a sponsor.
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Seniors Prove You’re Never Too Old To Fall In Love Lois Brisco with her son during the marriage ceremony.
The Briscos and priest after the marriage ceremony.
The Brisco couple
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s our population continues to age, more Baby Boomers and seniors are finding love in senior living communities. Six residents of Franklin Park® Sonterra, an independent living community in north central San Antonio, have found love and married other residents there, proving that you are never too old to fall in love. Lois Brisco, 85, was one of the first residents at the community when it opened in April 2010. She moved in after her husband passed away. Joseph Brisco, 86, now her husband, came with his first wife to visit Franklin Park. When the furnished model was not available, Lois graciously offered them a tour of her home. One month later they moved in. Unfortunately, Joseph lost his wife unexpectedly in July 2011. “I was living alone for the first time, and one of the really beneficial things here is the social support,” said Lois. “Through the many activities and socials, you make new friends, and Joseph and I got to know each other.” Then, when Lois wanted to go to Oklahoma to visit her sister, Joseph said he was planning a trip to Oklahoma too, and he would be glad to drive them—they were on the road to romance. “The seniors in our community are very active,” said Beth Nixon, director of sales and marketing at Franklin Park® Sonterra. “Activities—from parties and day trips to card games, bingo and dining out--are very popular. Participating in these activities not only fosters new friendships but helps our seniors maintain sharp minds and stay connected with the world around them.” Most seniors don’t expect to be single at this stage in their lives, she explained. “We make it is easy for them to meet new people and find social support and companionship,” she said. Lois, a former nurse, and Joseph, a former supervisor of radiology at two area facilities, found they had a lot in common and were spending all their time together. They were engaged just before Christmas 2011 and married on February 18, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stone Oak. “We had a big reception in the Franklin Room for family and friends,” she said. The couple is on the Ambassadors Committee, welcoming new residents to Franklin Park and helping them become part of the community. “Everyone here calls us the ‘lovebirds,’” she said. Lou Baker, 82 moved to Franklin Park in 2011 after her husband of 28 years passed away. “I was so lonely and I was praying
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to God to help me, and Lee walked in. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” She also credits the ongoing social activities there with helping her and Lou get to know each other. Lou, a very successful residential real estate broker in earlier years, also researched Lee on Google to get background information on him. “We started doing everything together, from happy hour to traveling,” she said. “He is so much fun.” “We just hit it off,” said Lee, who was a pilot in two wars and retired as a full colonel. “As you go through life, it’s good to have a copilot.” On May 4, 2012 they were married in the chapel at Franklin Park with a reception, attended by family and residents, in the Franklin Room. Lou has advice for other seniors. “If you see somebody you like, don’t stand back and wait for him to make the first move,” she said. “It’s 2016, not 1916!” Bonnie Krueger, 75, was the sixth resident to move into the community when it opened in spring 2010. Sadly, her husband of more than 50 years, passed away only 3 months after the move. Donald “Buzz” Buzzard become a resident in November 2010, and in December of that year lost his wife of 60 years to complications from a medical procedure. “We met and became friends,” said Bonnie. “We both like to laugh and joke, we’re outgoing and we love people.” Nixon said that at the community Bonnie and Buzz, as they are known, are usually the life of the party and also a most glamourous couple with their good looks and their fashion statement of dressing in the same color. Bonnie said that neither of them was looking for love. He was concerned because he was 10 years older. Finally, Buzz told her he loved her and wanted to marry her. “Everything just fell into place,” she said. “When we went downtown to get our marriage license, the judge waived the 72-hour waiting period and the clerk directed us to a chaplain who married us downtown in a one-room chapel.” That was on August 6, 2013. In San Antonio, Franklin Park Senior Living owns and operates Franklin Park Sonterra, an Independent and Assisted Living community, and Franklin Park TPC offering Assisted Living and Memory Care with Independent Living facilities under construction. Franklin Park Alamo Heights, opening in spring 2016, will offer Independent and Assisted living and Memory Care. For more information, visit www. franklinpark.org.
The Bakers during their wedding reception’s first dance.
The Bakers with Lou’s uniform.
Bonnie and Buzz.
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