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ur 2015 Winter Celebration has passed and as I write this letter I can’t help but reflect on how blessed Welcome Home is to have been a part of this great tradition. 2015’s event, held at North Central Baptist Hospital, was an incredible success. It was our biggest event to date and benefitted the non-profit organization Living Through Giving. Living Through Giving is my mission a to give back to a community that has supported me for 16 years. I would like to thank North Central Baptist Hospital for partnering with Welcome Home for Winter Celebration, and for their support in making this event grow every year. (For a list of all the sponsors, and vendors look on page 11). If you have been part of our event you should be proud of the tradition we have started. Our success and generosity to the children of our city with our Toy Drive has inspired others to have Winter Festivals of their own. My desire is through this community’s involvement we will be able to truly say no child in San Antonio will be without a gift during the Christmas season. As always, I am thankful to the sponsors, performers, and volunteers for helping us in this endeavor. This was the 13th year of Winter Celebration and I never realized what a tremendous blessing we were missing by not taking our toys directly to the children. This was truly the most special Holiday Season I have ever experienced. I encourage every school organization, company and individual reading this to come join us next

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5 Ways To Come Back Strong After Winter Break

By Steve Johnson Owner of College Nannies + Tutors very good thing comes to an end at some point—Winter break included. As much as we enjoy the holiday season, family time, good food and, most importantly, a break from school; it’s time to get back to the grind of school work and after school activities. There are ways to make the transition easier, however! Here are five ways to come back from winter break strong. Have a Plan Be sure to have a plan in place when thinking about your approach to the second half of the school year. Nobody is ever ready for school to be back in session after a nice long break, but approaching new classes, and possibly new teachers, with the right mindset will help you start the semester off with the right foot. Look Back and Adjust Look back on the first half of your school year. What worked for you? What didn’t? Reflect on what was challenging, and what made it easier. Did you struggle with homework last semester? Check into getting a tutor to assist you in your study skills! Everyone has a different style of learning that works better for them. Understanding the best way for you, personally, to learn will ensure a successful second half to the year. Do Your Research Are you starting the semester off with new teachers? Maybe some of your friends have

already taken these classes and know what the teachers look for in certain assignments. If your teacher has an online space, check to see if they have posted the syllabus or other helpful information to speed through the awkward phase of being back in classes. Spending some time researching your teachers, classes and where your classes are located will help provide a smooth first day transition. Be Prepared Be sure to have your backpack ready to go for the first day back. Make sure you have fresh folders for new classes, plenty of writing utensils, and a planner to stay organized with homework and other activities throughout the semester. Know where each of your classes are located and how long it will take you to get to each during each passing time between periods. Get Active Second semester may hold different activities than the first half of the year. Are you on the Student Council? This is usually year-round, however, sports have different seasons, and playing football in the fall may not be an option in the winter or spring months. There are many different ways to make sure second semester is a successful one. The staff at College Nannies and Tutors is here to help! Providing after-school childcare and customized tutoring services to help you with those tricky subjects, the transition back to classes are sure to be smooth.

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By Steve Johnson Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to kick off 2016 by once again honoring and recognizing a local educator at Ronald Reagan High School as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for January. This award 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 highlight Lynda Sanchez. She is new to Reagan High School and has joined the faculty as the Special Education Coordinator. Her professionalism, patience and work ethic is to be commended. She is seeking the best for each and every student as well as supporting her fellow colleagues. She is organized, intelligent, thoughtful, and resourceful. 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 of education in our community is primarily a direct reﬂection of their daily efforts as role models for our students. For more information on this award, or to submit a nomination, please contact College Nannies + Tutors at (210)202-0303 or stoneoaktx@ collegenannies.com.

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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 rogesterone begins its slow decline in most women during their 30’s, the perimenopause. Some of the symptoms of low progesterone are bloating, headaches, painful periods, and tender breasts. Without progesterone, estrogen stimulates the lining of the uterus to thicken, leading to heavy, irregular periods. Women without progesterone may be irritable to the point where they cannot bear the loving touch of their spouse. Progestin is NOT bio-identical progesterone. Remember, although bio-

identical hormones may be made in a laboratory, they are an exact copy of the hormone found in a young woman. Progestin (cleverly marketed sound alike name to natural progesterone) can actually worsen symptoms of estrogen dominance. Progestin can promote weight gain, depression migraines, and breast tenderness. Ms. B., about 20 pounds heavier than she was at age 20, visited me with symptoms of swollen and painful breasts, excessive menstrual flow, bloating and weight gain--all typical of the low progesterone, estrogen-

Nine New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eye Health

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ecause your eyes and vision are vital to most, if not all, of the resolutions that people make, it makes sense to have a list of New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eyes and Vision: The Top Nine 2010 Eye and Vision New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Make sure that you have your eyes examined. Many conditions, such as glaucoma, start with no symptoms. Also, diseases such as diabetes and high blood

pressure are frequently first detected with a dilated eye exam. 2. If you have children, make sure you have their eyes examined. Children who are in school should have their eyes examined every year (school and pediatrician vision screenings do not count). 3. If you should be wearing glasses for driving and you’re not, just do it. This is especially true at night, when vision is more difficult and bright lights make it harder to see. 4. If you smoke, quit. It has been clearly established that smoking can increase the

Healthy Choices = Lifetime Resolutions

By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 t’s always the right time and right age to be. It is important for strength, endurance, start exercising and monitoring your diet. flexibility, balance, mental clarity, and so If it takes making it your New Year’s much more. No matter what, avoiding Resolution, so be it! Any amount of exercise exercise is not the healthy choice! will improve your health. It seems many Exercise routines for seniors focus on seniors feel uncomfortable when it comes criteria designed for their activity level, to exercise, as some fear that it may be too rather than a “one size fits all” approach. strenuous, harmful, or that they won’t be able Taking part will provide great benefits to your to keep up or know how to do it. The fact is… everyday routine of life. It is best to consult the more physical activity seniors participate with your physician prior to beginning any in, the better their overall condition will exercise program, to ensure each particular

Step Into Decorating By Mary Lozano-Jenkins The Jenkins Group, Inc. (210) 490-0161 he beginning of a New Year comes with excitement and novelty. The lists are written, the goals are set, and the beginning of the year is here. After a few weeks of 2014 have passed, I can say that interior designing and decorating is at the top of the list for many of my

clients…and for those potential clients that I have not met yet. 2014 brings a fresh new color palette for decorating and design. The big markets are here and we are excited about attending and seeing all the new items that are being introduced. Our vendors have been preparing for these

dominant, woman. Insomnia resulted in day time exhaustion and irritability. She was still having periods, but they were coming every 3-6 weeks, excessive, accompanied by pelvic cramping and migraines. Blood tests revealed several vitamin deficiencies, high estrogen, no progesterone, and low testosterone. I gave her progesterone in a capsule, an herbal preparation to stimulate weight loss, extensive nutritional information along with Netflix documentaries for homework. I prescribed testosterone as a concentrated cream to apply a tiny precisely measured amount to the labia minora after a bath. I told her blood tests would be required after she had taken the hormones to make sure her levels were equal to those of a young woman in the first 10 days of her cycle. We talked about the risk-benefit ratio for her in taking hormone replacement therapy. The risks which were demonstrated with the synthetic hormones and purported to

occur with any type of hormone replacement therapy, including bio-identical, may be blood clots, cancer, and heart attack or stroke. Diet, omega 3 fish oil, and exercise help to manage these risks. Progesterone relieved the migraines, her periods became more normal, and her mood improved. She commented that sleep was wonderfully restful and night sweats had resolved. Hormones can be prescribed as an implanted pellet under the skin, a cream, a capsule, or a vaginal suppository. Hormones decline as we age, but they can be restored. Progesterone can change your life for the estrogen dominant woman. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.

risk of development of conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Seek professional help to quit if needed. 5. Make sure your eyes have adequate UV protection. Your regular glasses, sunglasses, and contacts can all have UV protection. Limiting UV exposure reduces the risk of skin cancer of the eyelids, cataracts, and other conditions. 6. Wear your contact lenses no longer than recommended. If you abuse contact lenses, you put yourself at risk of eye infections that are not only painful but also have the potential to result in permanent vision loss. 7. Never “top off” contact lens solutions. Start each night with fresh solution. The majority of contact serious lens-related infections come from not taking care of them as recommended. Contacts are medical devices that only work well if they are

cleaned regularly and appropriately. 8. Change your contact lens case monthly. Contact lens cases can contain microorganisms that are very difficult to remove. The best remedy is to start fresh with a new case. If you need a new one, stop by our office for a free one. 9. When you work at the computer, read, or play handheld games, take visual breaks to limit eyestrain. If you spend a significant amount of time on the computer, glasses specifically designed for the computer can reduce or eliminate eyestrain as well improve comfort of the neck. If you need help with any of these, feel free to call 210-495-9020, visit us online at www.visionsource-stoneoak.com, or stop by the office at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway suite 106. Be Well in 2016!

move is good for you and ultimately “what the doctor ordered!” Recognizing the need to promote a healthy lifestyle for seniors, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services has developed a fitness program called “Texercise.” It was developed as a statewide program to help educate seniors about the importance of sensible nutrition along with proper physical activity. The Texercise program outlines activities that one can do to cover all the above mentioned, while also enjoying the camaraderie of group exercise… keeping it fun and stimulating while getting healthy! Nutritional information on food selections that are higher in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, flavorful and tasty are also provided to compliment any exercise program through Texercise. They also teach how your body

uses these nutrients. Great tasting food that is good for you too… now there’s a concept! This combination of knowledge helps make being Fit Fun! For the past 5 years, the Texercise Program has been offered at Independence Hill with great results. With a variety of scheduled exercise and physical fitness programs such as yoga, aquasize, zumba, and healthy menu selections, residents are enjoying an exceptional lifestyle. At Independence Hill, the ultimate goal is focused on what is in the best interest of the residents. Remember, it’s never too late… NEVER! Contact Sherrill or Laura at (210) 6154000 to learn more about Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community. We would love to treat you to a delicious lunch and tour to give you a little taste of this great lifestyle!

markets for weeks. Decorating Introductions: • Our chocolate colors continue to lead the way with some beautiful spa blues and greens. • Textures are again heavy with animal prints. • Bling has come into our lives with our accessories and even new furniture lines. • More functional tables are emerging to accommodate the technical lives that we live. • Rugs are hotter than ever and so are drapes. Softness mixed with heavy textures dominate the window industries. • Natural stones, bling, glass and mirrors are entering our lives in furniture as well as

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Emergency Care Without the Wait Stefanie Young No one plans an emergency, accident or medical complication. When you need to act fast and get immediate attention your options can be just as stressful as the event itself trying to reach a family physician, going to an Urgent Care facility that may not be equipped, or heading to the hospital ER where wait times can routinely be 3-5 hours. Three Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians have partnered together in North San Antonio to meet the emergent and urgent medical care needs of the community. Dr. Adrian Reyes, Dr. Luis Chapa and Dr. Edward Wright founded Prestige Emergency Room, which opened last month and offers a better option to emergency medical care. The newly built, state-of-the-art facility provides emergency medical care 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, to both adults and children with personal attention, little to no wait time, and with the most technologically advanced equipment including diagnostic imaging equipment, X-Ray, CT Scanning and ultrasound. All of these diagnostic tests allow doctors and specialists to see results in minutes, rather than hours. Also on-site is a full laboratory that allows for complete and extensive evaluations and IV Therapy including conscious sedation for various procedures that may be painful such as setting a broken bone or fixing a dislocated shoulder for instance. There are also supplies on hand for splinting, repairing simple and complex lacerations, and initial treatment of most common ailments. Prestige Emergency Room has the capability to care for any medical emergency that a local hospital-type ER could handle, but without the hospital wait and a more comforting setting. Located off 1604 and Bitters Road, patients can avoid wasting precious minutes by not having to commute to the medical center. And unlike hospital-based emergency rooms, the average door to discharge time is less than 60 minutes. Once at the facility patients are treated by emergency trained Board Certified Physicians and Registered Nurses. Patients do not sit unattended in a waiting room instead they are brought to a private room within moments of entering the ER and there care is started instantaneously. The doctors, each of who live within the communities surrounding the facility along with their families, understand that going to an Emergency Room means you are dealing with an unfortunate situation. Their focus is on caring for you, rather than processing you, which adds comfort and peace of mind at an often very trying time.

Taking the time to sit down and thoroughly explain a diagnosis to patients and family members, as well as follow up with primary physicians, is a task this facility takes to heart. In fact, referring physicians will be notified of a laboratory and imaging results within an hour of patient arrival. In addition all radiological images can be viewed via a secured website. “These guys are so passionate about what they do,” said Business Manager Dorma Kohler. “They believe in upholding the integrity of their work while treating patients with dignity. The doctors are also passionate about their staff and understand how significant they are, especially as a client’s first impression. They truly do care for this community and the people in it.” Prestige Emergency Room provides convenient, 24/7/365 emergency medical care for patients with life-threatening conditions, serious illness, discomfort from common ailments or and any injuries – many of which exceed the capabilities of an urgent care clinic. It is reassuring to know that this freestanding ER not only has the knowledge to handle each situation, but the resources.

“We wanted to come together to serve the local families,” said Dr. Reyes. “As doctors who have experience working in the emergency rooms throughout San Antonio, we know what it’s like to be swamped, meeting the needs of patients who have been waiting for hours to see a doctor. We want to be the solution to that problem while providing a calm and comfortable environment.” Patients requiring further treatment, surgery or inpatient hospitalization including those with major trauma, acute heart attack or stroke will be stabilized and stay in their care until transported. They accept all major insurances as well as all major credit cards. All patients receive a medical screening exam, including those individuals that cannot pay at the time of their visit. Prestige Emergency Room is a valuable resource to the community and we are fortunate to have them close to home. The next time a medical emergency arises, it is comforting to know that Prestige Emergency Room is there when you need them the most. Now that is one less thing to worry about.

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Car Care Resolutions: Don’t Leave Yourself Stranded By Rusty Belden, President Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017

i Rusty Belden from our family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires. With the start of 2016, most of us are busy getting organized and trying to stick with our New Year’s resolutions. But have you ever prepared a New Year’s resolution when it comes to caring for your car? I recently came across a great article that shared some tips from the Car Care Council and thought it was a great way to stick to a 2016 resolution to care for your car. Be diligent about changing the oil and

ﬁlter at recommended intervals. Check the fuel, air and transmission ﬁlters at the same time. Make sure the exterior and interior lights work and headlights are properly aimed. Check to see that heaters, defrosters, lights and wipers work properly. This is all to ensure good visibility as you are driving down the road in any weather. Cold temperatures reduce a vehicle’s battery power so it is important to keep the

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2015 Winter Celebration Thank You To Vendors & Volunteers By Stefanie Young elcome Home Community Newspaper, North Central Baptist Hospital and the non-proﬁt Living Through Giving would like to thank the 2015 Winter Celebration vendors, parade participants and performers for participating in this year’s event. Winter Celebration expanded to be bigger than before this past year. Kicking off the event with a parade was Reagan Band

and the Alamo City Marching Band. They did a fantastic job of getting it got everyone pumped up and ready for to spend a day ﬁlled with holiday spirit everyone pumped up and ready for to spend a day ﬁlled with holiday spirit. AirLIFE’s arrival with Santa and Mrs. Claus lit hundreds of children’s faces. The outstanding vendor participation also made this year a hit. The vendors brought merchandise, food, entertainment

and an opportunity for the public to get to know some of the local businesses. Those same vendors donated more than 100 prizes that were rafﬂed off throughout the day to anyone who donated a toy to Living Through Giving. Students and groups also put on performances on stages throughout the day among the vendor booths. Through these groups, the performers helped to show the community how active and talented local

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Reagan Spirit Teams In Action Submitted By Cari Goodyear RHS Spirit Board heer Competition Season Underway With football season complete, the Reagan Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheer teams have been practicing long hours getting ready for their competition season. Under new Coach Nick Hoenes, the Rattler cheerleaders are prepared and ready to show off their high skilled routines. In MidNovember the teams went to St. Mary’s University for the CheerStar Spirit of Giving Competition where both teams won ﬁrst place and All-Around Varsity cheer at High Point. The next weekend Jeff Tisdel. the teams competed in the UCA Regionals in San Marcos with both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams placed second in their respective categories. Wishing both teams the best of luck at NCA State Competition on January 10th and at Nationals later this month in Florida. Spirit Teams Perform at OSS NEISD holds an annual show-off event for all of the district spirit teams called “One Singular Sensation” (OSS). Each year the district schools come together to support each other and to show-off their competition routines to friends and family prior to attending their national cheer UCA and dance UDA competitions. Come out to watch the cheerleaders, dance, drill, and pep squad teams at Blossom Athletic Center and support our Reagan Rattlers! Performances will be held at 3pm and 7pm on Saturday January 23 and again at 3pm on Sunday, January 24. Tickets can be purchased at the

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door, but get there early as it is always a sell out! RHS Cheer and Dance Try-outs Get Ready for next year – the Reagan cheer and dance coaches will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 20 from 7-8:30pm in the Reagan cafeteria. This is a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in trying-out for the Silver Stars Drill Team, Diamond Dancers Dance Team, and cheerleaders for the Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity cheer squads. The student and a parent must attend together to obtain the appropriate paperwork and learn about the try-out requirements and details. A separate session will be held for incoming freshman wanting to participate with the 2016-17 Pep Squad team. Save the date for this meeting will take place on Thursday, March 24 at 6:30pm in the RHS cafeteria.

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Submitted By Lisa Norwood nimal Care Services is asking the community to keep shelter pets in mind during this season of new beginnings and giving. As the largest animal shelter in Bexar County, Animal Care regularly houses hundreds of dogs and cats and ACS is always in need of extra supplies to stock the community Pet Pantry which helps local pet owners in need. Donations can be dropped off anytime during regular business hours and the most needed items are: Dog food (dry and canned) Cat food (dry and canned) Newspaper Cat litter Towels (new or used) Blankets (new or used)

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Illustrator Visits Stone Oak Elementary Submitted By Deborah Deel ildflowers were blooming in December at Stone Oak Elementary School as Joy Fisher Hein visited the 4th grade. Ms. Hein is an illustrator and the grandmother of Stone Oak Bobcat, Morgan Leible. She shared her beautiful illustrations with the children and explained the long process involved in researching and creating the artwork for children’s books. Many of the books she has illustrated focus on Texas heroes and legends. She showed slides along Illustrator, Joy Fisher Hein, visited Stone Oak Elementary School. with actual illustrations during her narrative. She encouraged the planting of wildflowers like also brought copies of some of the books the ones along our Texas highways each she has illustrated which were available for spring. the children to purchase and she graciously That first week in December was also the signed. last choir program for the 5th grade Bobcats. One of her most colorful books was The students created their own dance moves Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers and is and dialogue for their performance of “We about Texas’ first First Lady to grace the are the World”. The inspirational songs and White House. The book takes us back to messages presented by the students created the beginning of Mrs. Johnson’s love for a fun and emotional evening for their family wildflowers growing up in the Piney Woods and friends. It was especially poignant of East Texas. While in Washington as first for parents watching that last elementary lady, Mrs. Johnson focused on a campaign performance remembering all the programs to beautify the national highways and from earlier years.

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By Stefanie Young he Stone Oak Business Association isn’t just about bringing businesses together for networking events, it’s also about the local community. The Stone Oak Business Association has created the Stone Oak Business Expo, a bi-annual event, which calls to the public to meet local businesses free of charge. It’s an opportunity for business owners to offer samples and insight into their goods and services while giving back to the local schools. For the past 16 Expos, the Stone Oak Business Association has made it a tradition to host the event on local school campuses. Originally, the money raised by the event was used to fund 5 $1000 scholarships that were awarded to 5 Johnson or Reagan graduating students, but after much thought and consideration, SOBA decided to expand

its community reach. Now instead of scholarships to 5 students, SOBA will be granting the money raised by the event to the hosting school. After working with Living Through Giving for the last two years, the association understands how much more can be done when you give a little to everyone instead of a large amount to a few. Through this incentive, schools will be able to buy more supplies for their students, help families afford school lunches and influence the community grow as a whole. The first Expo to follow this new model was held at Barbara Bush Middle School where their cafeteria was turned into a food tasting, prize winning and business meeting hall. With businesses like the Egg and I, Punta Del Cielo and Flamingo Rey’s, the room was filled with the smell of freshly made drinks and goodies. The event funded the $1000 grant that was given to

Bush Middle School to use for more school supplies and classroom needs. Overall the expos promote a good time while offering the chance for people to meet the local business owners and try new products. The Expos also features prize drawings throughout the evening (provided by the participating businesses). Attendees can purchase rafﬂe tickets for their chance to win donated gifts from the local businesses including gift certiﬁcates, gift baskets and much more. Admission is always free for the public. So, if you’re looking for a tasty new spot to take the family out for dinner on a Friday night or if you need gift ideas for a fast-approaching birthday, look no further than the Stone Oak Business Expo. There will be all sorts of businesses handing out samples and giving demos. Everything from photographers for family portraits to new banking options if you’re looking to open

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Seriously, Can Anyone Beat Johnson High School?!

By Stefanie Young elcome Home Community Newspaper and the Non-Proﬁt Living Through Giving hosted an award ceremony in mid Decemeber at Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School as the winners of the 2015 Toy Drive Challenge. This is the third year in a row Johnson has won the challenge by leaps and bounds. Elementary, middle and high schools were welcome to participate in the friendly competition, all for a good cause. This year, Johnson brought in more than 1,400 toys, earning them the trophy for another year! They competed against more than 20 other

schools from NEISD and NISD with Bush Middle School being the runner up with a little over 500 toys. The Welcome Home staff was honored to meet with the students of Johnson High School to present them with a trophy once again, with another silver plate engraved on the front, and a $500 check for the school to use as they choose to. The Toy Drive Challenge Trophy represents the good that can be achieved when students of our local schools come together in support of a great cause. As the 2015 winner, Johnson will be allowed to hold onto the title for a full year until the next Toy Drive Challenge, when they will

have to win it again by collecting the most toys in the area, or give up the title to the 2016 winners. With all the schools accounted for and the toys donated during the Winter Celebration, our community brought in over 7,000 toys for the children of San Antonio who wouldn’t have had a toys otherwise. Welcome Home and Living Through Giving would like to thank the community for never failing to deliver, even when the expectations continue to grow! Here at Welcome Home, we hope more schools will participate in the upcoming year and that more toys will be delivered to the local children within our neighborhoods

who need the reminder that they haven’t been forgotten. With friendly competition in mind, we hope to see a school step up to the plate and aim to beat Johnson in their fourth run for the trophy! We would like to thank all the schools, businesses and community members that were involved in making this toy drive a success. It truly means so much to the kids who receive the gifts and to us who get to see their faces light up each year. Thank you! We couldn’t have done it without you. To ﬁnd out how you and your school can participate in the upcoming year, email info@livingthroughgivingsa.org or call (210)348-8233.

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Submitted By Laura Hernandez Aplin he stage is set for the sixth annual citywide winter music festival, as the San Antonio Symphony and its event festival partners bring a particularly American focus to this popular and successful annual event. Symphony performances during the festival, which is part of the Valero Classic Series, will range from the lively, uniquely American classic works of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Aaron Copland to a musical journey across South America to works that feature compositions inspired by the vibrancy of Mexico, Cuba and Argentina. The festival is led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, who has carefully curated the musical selections for San Antonio audiences. “The rich diversity of the beautiful lands and music of the Americas was the inspiration for this year’s festival,” said Lang-Lessing. “We wanted to take the festival in a different direction this year – from the masters of European composition to a celebration of the uniquely expressive works representing the Americas. Our artists and featured works stretch from New York to Mexico and Argentina and the music we are celebrating is representative of that wide range of cultures: at various turns it is evocative, provocative, complex, sensual and celebratory.” Highlights of the Las Américas Festival this year include: Symphony’s Rhapsody in Blue concert, January 15-17, 2016, features concert works from popular music and jazz legends George Gershwin and Duke Ellington. Cross-cultural inﬂuences include Gershwin’s Latin-themed Cuban Overture and The Essential Ellington: Music of Ellington and Strayhorn. The program includes Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Musical Bridges Around the World, January 17, 2016, features Harpist Edmar Castañeda of Colombia (more details on all concerts follow this release). According to National Public Radio, Castañeda “is the sort of musician who isn’t afraid to challenge the established order. He’s carving out a place for himself in Latin jazz on an instrument you don’t often hear in his chosen genre: the Colombian harp.” Symphony’s American Cello, January 22-23, 2016, features American Jeffrey Mumford’s cello concerto played by Christine Lamprea. The New York Times has said that Mumford “has an unerring knack for fashioning rigorous works as changeable as cloudscapes, bursting with color, nuance and poetry” and “a philosophy of music making that embraces both raw passion and a gentle imagistic poetry.”

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During the eight weeks of concerts, the Festival’s artistic partners will present chamber music, concert band music and choral music by a variety of composers. The artistic partners joining the Symphony to celebrate the Americas this year include Camerata San Antonio, The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio, Heart of Texas Concert Band,Musical Bridges Around the World, Musical Offerings, Olmos Ensemble, San Antonio Chamber Choir, San Antonio Chamber Music Society, San Antonio Choral Society, SOLI Chamber Ensemble, Tuesday Musical Club, and the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio. From January 5 to February 23, performances and discussions will take place at various venues around the city including Carver Community Cultural Center, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio, First United Methodist Church-Boerne, Kerrville First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio College’s McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio Museum of Art, San Fernando Cathedral, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Temple Beth-El, The Plaza Club, The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, Travis Park United Methodist Church, Trinity University, the Tuesday Musical Social Club, and the University of Incarnate Word Concert Hall. The festival closes on May 22 with a special performance by the San Antonio Choral Society. This is the sixth season for the Symphony’s successful Winter Festival and marks the ﬁrst time the event has widened its focus to include geographic regions for musical composition rather than a focus on a single composer. In 2015, the festival focused on German composer Richard Strauss, Antonín Dvořák was featured in 2014, Brahms in 2013, Beethoven in 2012 and Tchaikovsky in 2011. Tickets now on sale! For a complete concert schedule and to get more ticket information, visit http://sasymphony.org/ las-americas-festival. Patrons can also take advantage of a special festival offer at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts offering Symphony fans the option to buy one ticket and get the second ticket half off. This offer provides a savings of 25 percent off of every ticket for Symphony Las Américas festival concerts held at the Tobin Center. Offer expires on Jan. 25, 2016. Visitwww.tobincenter.org, using promo code: FESTIVAL.

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Ear Specialist Ear Institute of Texas Lance E. Jackson, MD, FACS 525 Oak Centre, Suite 100 696-HEAR (4327) www.EarInstituteofTexas.com

Family Dentistry Dental Care SA: Dr. David Seguin & Associates 115 N Loop 1604 E. Ste. 1104, SAT 78232 La Arcata Center 496-2533 • see map pg. 19 45 www.dentalcareSA.com

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By Brian Hernandez avid Morgan II has accepted an invitation to participate at the 91st East-West Shrine Game, which is scheduled to be played at 3 p.m. (CT) on Jan. 23, 2016, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. “This opportunity truly is a blessing and I am looking forward to being able to showcase my skills in front of professional coaches and scouts,” Morgan II said. “Playing at the next level has always been a dream of mine and, hopefully, this will be the first step in making that dream a reality.” Morgan II became UTSA’s first-ever All-American on Tuesday when he was named to USA Today’s second unit. Also a second-team All-Conference USA selection this fall, he recorded 45 receptions for 566 yards (12.6 avg.) and a program singleseason record five touchdowns while grading out as one of the top blocking tight ends in the country. The Marble Falls native, who was named to the midseason John Mackey Award (nation’s top tight end) watch list, currently ranks eighth among the nation’s tight ends in receptions and 10th in receiving yards. He set a then-school mark with nine catches in the season opener at then-No. 22 Arizona (Sept. 3) and matched that total five games later against Louisiana Tech (Oct. 10). His 109 yards against the Wildcats

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Terms To Know Before Heading To The Rodeo Special To Welcome Home he San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is just around the corner. Starting February 11, the concerts, events and attractions will kick off! We have put together some rodeo terms that might come in handy! The growing popularity of rodeo, which, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, attracts 30 million fans each year, has piqued the curiosity of many people who have never before attended a rodeo or watched an event on television. Upon discovering the rodeo, men, women and children often find it as compelling if not more compelling than most popular mainstream sports. For those interested in rodeo but uncertain about its terminology, the following are a few terms to know, courtesy of the PRCA. Barrelman: An entertainer who uses a barrel to distract a bull after a ride. Such distractions sometimes protect the cowboy. Breaking the barrier: This occurs during a timed event when a rider leaves the box too soon, failing to give the bull a sufficient head start. Riders who break the barrier are assessed a 10-second penalty. Bullfighter: An athlete who protects the bull rider after he dismounts or is bucked off. A bullfighter can distract the bull by directing its attention to the exit gate or even stepping between the bull and the bull rider. Chute: a pen that holds an animal safely in position. Covering: this occurs during roughstock events when a rider stays on at least the minimum time of eight seconds.

Draw: Conducted three days before each PRCA rodeo, the draw is random and assigns each roughstock competitor a specific bucking horse or bull. Time-event contestants are assigned a calf or steer in a random on-site draw shortly before each rodeo begins. Flags: used in rodeo’s timed events so judges can signal the timers to stop the clocks. Judges in the arena will drop the flags. Flankman: a cowboy or cowgirl who works in the bucking chutes, adjusting the flant strap around the animal before the ride. Go-round: each round of competition in a rodeo. Hazer: the cowboy who rides on the right side of the steer from the contestant to make sure the steer runs straight. Hooey: the knot a cowboy uses to finish tying the calf’s legs together in tie-down roping. Piggin’ string: the small rope used to tie a calf’s legs together in tie-down roping. Rank: an adjective of praise and respect used to describe especially challenging roughstock. Riggin’: a suitcase-style handhold customized to a rider’s grip and attached to a molded piece of leather that is cinched, with a pad, around the horse’s girth. Roughstock: the bucking horses and bulls used in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding, usually bred and raised for the job. Stock contractors: the companies that bring livestock to the arena for rodeos.

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By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 rab your burners, bibs, andouille sausage and corn on the cob, its crawfish season! Crawfish are by far my favorite meal to eat with friends and family. At a birthday party for my cousin last year we had two 40 pounds sacks of crawfish and out of the 4 hours I was there I think I spent about 3 1/2 hours chowing down at the crawfish table. Needless to

say, I get pretty excited for this time of the year, but this year looks like it may be one of the best years yet! Typically, Crawfish don’t start looking really, large and nice until about March, but this year has been different in such a good way. We actually started carrying crawfish in the middle of December, which was a first for us here at Groomer’s. While crawfish

Think ‘Big Holiday Reds’ + Bubbly By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv obust holiday reds have made their way onto shelves in HEB’s Wine Department. Wine Manager Michael Catalano at The Cellar at San Felipe shared his recommendations for full-bodied Napa cabs, two different styles, along with a sparkling rosé that caught our eye for New Year’s Eve… Cathy Corison harvests her cabernet ﬁrst before anyone else in Napa Valley. This

Corison Cabernet Sauvignon is a throwback to the old style cabs…light, delicate and elegant. Nice acidity and a lower alcohol content on this one (around 13-13.5%) makes for an excellent pairing wine at $79. This 2013 Año Verde Pinot Noir is out of Santa Barbara, which by the way, is producing some wonderful wines as of late. This pinot has fresh fruit (cherry) with a subtle warm baking spice on the

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9 and 4:30. Each week the price can change, so call us for up to date pricing. Be sure to pick up a bag of Giby’s Fish Camp Crawfish boil while you’re in! Each bag contains a secret family blend of spices to give you authentic cajun flavor with a little Texas flair. To cook, just boil your water and pour about 1/2 a bag to 3/4 of a bag in and then add the crawfish to cook for about 5-7 minutes. Next, remove the crawfish and dust with the remaining boil. To really crank things up, try adding corn, potatoes, onions, and lemons and andouille sausage to the water! As always feel free to call if you have any questions at 210-377-0951 or send me an email at groomerseafood@gmail. com.

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mineral tones and lovely acidity. There’s also enough fruit in there to pull everything together as far as your meal is concerned – rieslings pair beautifully with most food. A common misconception is that rieslings are really sweet, but that’s not the case– especially here! This one is a steal for under $14 at HEB. REMEMBER: Buy six or more bottles – mixed and matched – for 10% off your total wine purchase at HEB! Your holiday party planning begins with a much deserved glass of the good stuff. 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.

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Hardy Oak Builds Totem Poles Special To Welcome Home ardy Oak Elementary School’s Art Cart volunteers helped second through fifth graders create totem poles. Totem poles are super tall sculptures made from the trunk of a tree, usually cedar. The designs are usually stylized animals done in an abstract and bold way. The poles often include animals common in the Pacific Northwest like bears, eagles, whales, salmon, owls, wolves, Hardy Oak’s totem poles were a collaborative project in which each child etc. These animals have lotscreated their own section of the totem pole to reflect them and their of symbolism that is usuallypersonality. specific to certain clans. The volunteers then built the totem poles to The Totems told the clans stories and was a physical representation or reflect each class and labeled them as such. symbol of the clan. Hardy Oak’s totem poles This project tells a story about the class and were a collaborative project in which each what makes them unique and special, both child created their own section of the totem individually and as a whole. pole to reflect them and their personality.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus were greeted by The Mayor of Snow Town, Todd Bufalino.

By Stefanie Young n December 5th, generosity was brought to life along with the Holiday Spirit as Welcome Home Newspaper and North Central Baptist Hospital teamed up with the non-profit Living Through Giving for their annual Winter Celebration. The event kicked off at 10:00 a.m. with the Alamo City Community Marching Band and the Reagan High School Marching Band leading the parade. The highlight of the event happened at 11:00 a.m. when Santa arrived via AirLIFE helicopter and took pictures with the kids in attendance. The liveliness of 60,000 lbs. of snow, vendors, and raffle prizes drew in the crowd to make one of the largest toy drives in San Antonio come to life. Over 10,000 people arrived, many with toys in hand, to enjoy the snowball fights, carnival rides and funnel cakes. Performances by local schools took place throughout the day. The goodness and

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hospitality of Winter Celebration’s guests, volunteers, and participating schools made Winter Celebration 2015 a successful event! Raffle tickets were handed out to those who made a toy donation in order to earn a chance at the Grand Prize of $1000. Businesses donated door prizes that were raffled off throughout the day making more than 100 people prize winners. Grand Prizes included the $1000 shopping spree, hotel stays, gift baskets, and even a karate package! General prizes included spa days, gift cards, and memberships to various businesses. This year, The Independence Hill Retirement Community, Coronado at Stone Oak, and The Haven and The Laurel and Franklin Park all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. With so many people in attendance, Living Through Giving was thankful to have so

many people volunteering at the event. With help from Out of the Box Productions and veterans from the Department of Defense, the celebration ran as smoothly as possible. Ultimately, Living Through Giving’s Toy Drive brought in over 8,000 toys for children in need. Once the toys were collected in full, the Living Through Giving staff made stops throughout San Antonio where kids in need would be surprised to learn their community had not forgotten them on Christmas. Donations ranged from action figures and toy cars to dolls, stuffed animals, instruments and even bicycles. With such an array of trinkets, LTG was able to help light up the faces of so many children and restore some hope within their surroundings. Through the course of 2015, Living Through Giving has hosted a number of events. Sponsors and businesses have helped bring new light to the non-profit. Living Through Giving’s focus has remained true

since the beginning: to focus on “children and youth who may have experienced abuse, neglect or some other type of family disruption.” Those working with the LTG organization said they strive to protect the hopes and dreams of children who may not have anywhere else to turn. Living Through Giving works to raise awareness for the youth of San Antonio who are in need. As the New Year begins, the non-profit is hoping to have even greater success in their mission. Winter Celebration 2016 will be here before we know it! Welcome Home Community Newspaper and Living Through Giving would like it to be bigger and better than ever! If you would like to participate or contribute to Living Through Giving or any of the upcoming events, call (210) 348-8233, or email at info@ livingthroughgivingsa.org.

Find Time To Travel In The Year Ahead Special To Welcome Home ravel is something many people love but few have the time to do. While some people avoid travel because it can be costly, many more admit they would travel more if they simply had the time. So how can you make travel a bigger part of your life in the year ahead? Consider the following tips. Use your vacation days. Many people don’t travel because they simply aren’t using their paid time off. A Harris Interactive survey conducted for the career website Glassdoor found that only 51 percent of American employees use all of their eligible paid time off and vacation time. Some of those workers may be hesitant to take days off for fear of upsetting their superiors, but another survey suggests that might be a mistake. A 2015 study from the staffing firm The Creative Group found that 40 percent of executives feel their employees would be more productive if they used their allotted vacation time. Hit the road and work at the same time. If things at work are simply too hectic, consider hitting the road and working at the same time. While unencumbered travel

tends to be the most relaxing, working vacations can allow you to let off some steam and get your work done outside the hustle and bustle of the office. Resolve to work only a few hours each day, tackling a few projects in the early morning before you call it quits and enjoy your destination. The ease of working remotely can make it easier than ever before to stay connected to the office while still getting time to travel. Make better use of weekends. Travel need not be limited to vacations. If you truly love to get up and go, plan more weekend trips. Find places within a few hours of your home so you spend less time behind the wheel and more time enjoying your destination. Plan ahead for three-day weekends so you don’t have to scramble at the last minute to make arrangements. Extend work trips. Another way to see new places is to extend work trips. If you have a business trip coming up, add an extra day at the end of the trip so you can explore a new locale without the burden of having to work. This can be a cost-effective way to travel, as your company will no doubt still pay to fly you home even if you stay an extra day to do some sightseeing.

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Dancing Angel Submitted By Emily Boyce n celebration of Sophia Salingaros’ return to San Antonio after studying at Columbia University in the fall, Bihl Haus Arts, in collaboration with Kaveri Natya Yoga, is pleased to present “Dancing Angel,” a solo classical Indian dance performance. Sophia has dedicated this performance to Bihl Haus Arts, one of the places where she first danced publically in San Antonio when she was just ten years old. Audiences will be mesmerized by Sophia’s every precise step, every darting glance, and every hummingbirdlike flourish of her hands. She’ll tell stories from Hindu lore in selected solo pieces that alternate between lyrical vignettes and more bracing passages peppered with percussive footwork and arching torso. Sophia is a devotee of Bharatanatyam, a dance for that originated 2000 years ago in southern India in the state of Tamilnadu. The name “Bharatanatyam” derives from the four most important aspects of dance in Sanskrit: Bha from Bhava meaning emotion, Ra from Raaga meaning music or melody, Ta from Taala meaning rhythm and Natyam meaning dance. Thus Bharatanatyam is the dance that encompasses music, rhythm and expressional dance and strictly adheres to the scripture of classical Indian dance). It is characterized by a linear form of the body without pronounced movement of the upper torso and linear spatial patterns, which make the dance form extremely dynamic and powerful. Sophia’s love for dance began at the age of five, when she enrolled in ballet.

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ribbon and pin that were placed on them by the Las Lomas student family member. After the ceremony, a beautiful reception was held in the Rotunda with wonderful food and drinks for all guests. Las Lomas would like to thank Raising Cane’s on Stone Oak Parkway, HEB and Mr. Bray and also Elitecare 24 Hour Emergency Room for providing the refreshments. The generosity of these businesses helped to make the reception a huge success. It was a great evening to celebrate Veterans Day and all those who still serve the United States of America.

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Reagan Speech And Debate Wins Longhorn Classic Special To Welcome Home he Reagan High School Speech and Debate Team took 22 competitors to Austin last weekend to compete in one of the biggest tournaments of the year, the University of Texas Longhorn Classic. There they placed first overall as a speech and debate team, and 2nd overall in speech. Individual winners The team now has 21 qualifications for the TFA State tournament in March. include: Farzaan Kaiyom – octofinalist LD Christina Gayton - 1st Humorous, 3rd Debate POI, 5th Dramatic, 6th in Prose/Poetry Alex Sodders/ Haaris Siddiqi – 2nd Rhea Kamat - 8th in Prose/Poetry place CX Debate Caroline King - 3rd in Prose/Poetry, 2nd Michael Richarson/Andrew Xiang – Oratory, 8th Dramatic, 3rd Informative Octofi nalists CX Debate Arasha Lalani - 7th Prose/Poetry, 5th POI Three students took home awards for Jillian McDermott - 6th Dramatic, 7th being one of the top 10 speakers out of the Humorous, 5th Duo 1400 students entered. They were Christina Juan Nunez - 2nd POI Kaylyn Pederson - 5th Prose/Poetry, 2nd Gayton 2nd place speaker, Caroline King 4th place and Kaylyn Pederson 8th place Dramatic, 5th Duo speaker. The team now has 21 qualifications Diego Quesada - 1st Oratory for the TFA State tournament in March.

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January Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month Submitted By The Heidi Search Center id you know that slavery still exists? Did you know it exists here in the United States? Texas? San Antonio? Its victims may be children or adult, male or female, U.S. citizens or immigrants. In the United States, the demand for cheap labor and commercial sex is estimated to be $9.5 billion. In order to meet that demand criminals use tactics and schemes to lure unsuspecting individuals into their control. In the past three years, we have seen mostly U.S. citizens targeted at middle, high school and college campuses. They are lured through use of the internet, peer recruiters and sometimes even family members. They are pursued though schemes, patterns, and plans- not just one incidence but a process. In the recruiting state, the victim may not know they are being targeted. The recruiter is looking for a “target” to establish a relationship with, to gather information that will help him/her find the strengths and weaknesses around the potential target. The recruiter will then use that information to begin the process of grooming. Grooming means to prepare the environment and make attractive the deceptions the recruiter has for the victim. This will put the victim in a position to trust the trafficker and distrust or even distance themselves from school, friends, and family. Then, after a period of grooming some trauma will be initiated and the victims will become completely dependent on the trafficker. In their traumatized state, the victim will soon reach a condition called

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people make resolutions to get in shape. But as the weeks roll on, life gets in the way, enthusiasm fades. One of the biggest reasons for quitting an exercise regimen is lack of a support system. We are more likely to succeed in something we don’t want to do if we have someone cheering us on. This is why your canine companion can ultimately become your best training partner. The benefits are plentiful for both of you. The most important benefit is that your pet will NEVER come up with an excuse to NOT train that day. Once you have a routine they like, they’ll always be the first one ready and waiting to get started each day. They won’t be late because of a conference call or traffic jam and they will

A Smoking Story By Cotton Clark Jeff’s Backyard (210) 342-4760 he famed radio personality, Paul Harvey, had his weekly anecdotes that he called, “And now you know the rest of the story.” Literally millions of us in radio-land would sit spellbound listening to the ironies and twists in these tales as they were always entertaining, yet there was a special constant in them, too: there was (and still is) a certain connectedness among ourselves as a people. So, here is our version of, “And now

you know the rest of the story.” In late September, Jeff’s Backyard was privileged to be a part of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s BBQ University at its 20th annual BBQ Cook-off. The lead sponsor of this concept was famed chef Brian West, who recently opened his eatery SMOKE, The Restaurant. Prior to that opening, Brian was a Chef Instructor at the Culinary Institute of the Americas (CIA), and he also served as the Operational Chef of the Food Network’s

enthusiastically encourage you to go those few extra blocks. Now this may not be the case at ﬁrst. If your pet is one of the millions of overweight dogs out there, they too may have an aversion to going that extra mile. Just give them a little time to get use to the exercise. They’ll want to keep going because they love doing stuff with you, and being outside is a bonus. Soon you and he will be at the same level and the pounds will be falling off. Another beneﬁt of your new routine is that an exercised pet makes for a tired pet,

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“Restaurant Impossible” featuring Robert Irving. While teaching at the CIA, Brian became the founding president of the school’s ﬁrst ever BBQ team. He procured an offset smoker on behalf of his school and his team, and true to form he obtained the absolute best he could ﬁnd. Seeing all this, the school then sent Brian across the country to learn anything and everything about barbeque. Fast forward a few years, and Brian was inspired to open his own establishment, and you now see the result of that journey at 700 Sonterra Blvd where SMOKE, The Restaurant resides. But what about that original pit, the offset smoker? How did that start? Four years ago, Herb and Kathy Detmer had just bought Jeff’s Backyard from Jeff Wright, who launched and successfully ran the eponymous business for 16 years. Brian, as

it turned out, was one of the Detmers’ very ﬁrst customers that year, and the legacy of that transaction – a 20”x40” offset smoker – is still in use at the CIA today. Brian attributes his new restaurant to that fateful visit some four years ago, a visit that forever changed his life. And now you know the rest of the story. So come to Jeff’s Backyard for your backyard grilling needs. Who knows… maybe a transaction awaits that will forever change your life! Jeff’s Backyard is proud to offer a great line of outdoor backyard equipment to you. We plan to continue bringing you the latest innovative models and equipment in the backyard market. So come on in and see us for all your outdoor grilling needs. You can visit them at 435 W. Nakoma, #104 or contact them at (210) 342-4760 and jeffsbackyard@att.net.

Wilderness Oak Proud Of Its “Lead” Mosaic Collage Special To Welcome Home hat started as an idea between art teacher Stacey Morrison and music teacher Gabriella Madrid, became a two-month-long mixed media art project that involved the entire Wilderness Oak Elementary School campus and many community members. Dubbed, the “LEAD” Mosaic Collage, the ﬁnal project was

revealed to staff and students in November. Inspired by the emotion that music and art evokes, the first-year teachers at Wilderness Oak had students listen to music from a variety of genres, from radio hits to opera classics, then asked the students to find the emotion in the music and translate that to 4” squares of poster board using a fine point sharpie. Students were not allowed to talk

during this process, and were encouraged to simply let the artwork do the talking. Students used every medium available to add predetermined colors to sets of the 4” squares including: chalk, watercolors, tempera paint, acrylic paint, colored pencil, crayon, and oil pastel. According to Morrison, the idea to add the word “LEAD” came after a visit from Franklin Covey representatives, the creators of the Leader In Me program (HYPERLINK). As a Lighthouse school in the Leader In Me program, Wilderness Oak focuses on preparing students to be leaders by teaching empowerment and life skills. With the help of GT teacher Suzanne Horan, parents were asked to donate blue items to make the word “LEAD” be a 3D found object collage. Take a close-up look of the collage and one would notice Lego pieces, bottle caps, and even Pokémon cards. “I think having the kids being involved in some form or fashion made this project special. Every single child has ownership of it and as leaders I think that’s really important,” said Morrison. “They’ve been instructed to not touch this and I feel like they will be able to leave it alone because they have a vested interest in their art.” As a handful of ﬁfth graders and some

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The “LEAD” mosaic collage took two months to complete. Every student contributed to the project.

amazing PTA volunteers stitched the squares together, a few classes created the border of the collage with 2” squares covered in words that describe a leader. Students used Principal Stacia Fitzsimon as the leader example. “It was endearing to hear the students talk about what a leader she is to them,” said Morrison. Finishing touches were added by students in the form of beads, Popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and other found objects. The mosaic collage shows what one tiny piece of paper can become when a campus and its community work together. Morrison and Madrid feel this collaboration is a perfect example of synergizing, and a great way to connect the music and art made in the classroom to the Leader In Me program.

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365 Ways To Be Grateful

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October 30, 2008: Love all around.

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November 30, 2008: They arrived safely. Too cute for words.

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September 29, 2008: Playing in sand with friends.

By Stefanie Young ooking back on the holiday season, we were reminded through the months of November and December to be thankful with our family and friends and grateful for our surroundings. Now that the New Year has rung in, we tend to turn the focus on ourselves. Maybe you find yourself suddenly wanting to lose weight, make healthier choices, spend more time with the kids, or more time furthering your career, but why stop at two months out of the year? As hard as it can be sometimes, shouldn’t we stop and take a look around at our surroundings and realize how far we’ve come, what we have and who we have it with? I recently came across a site via the infamous social media scene, that has a similar notion built into their message and theme. 365grateful began back in 2008 when Hailey Bartholomew was feeling really down. She knew she had it pretty well in life, but she wasn’t really enjoying life itself. She started seeing a nun who did life-coaching and counseling. The nun told her the secret to happiness was all about reflection and gratitude. She asked Hailey to try it out, each night, and write something down about her day that she was grateful for. According to the 365grateful site, Hailey states, “It really amazed me how quickly

I began to notice things that I otherwise would have missed. I remember sitting on my bed one night and realizing that the little moments I was thinking through were really special and if I had not taken the time to notice them they would be lost forever. I decided to take the idea seriously and bought a beautiful album and enough Polaroid film to see me through a yearlong photographic project!” Starting a project like this can be as easy as pulling out your smartphone and snapping a photo of your surroundings to reflect on later that night. If you would like to connect with others who are doing the same thing, load the image to Facebook or Instagram tagging #365grateful to share with your friends and family. Do this for at least 30 days and you’re sure to notice a difference in your life! “I did worry I wouldn’t find something some days,” said Hailey, “I made a vow that I had to truly feel grateful for [the moment] or I wouldn’t photograph it. And there are days when it’s an effort, and I have to make myself do it. My least favorite time is when my kids are sick – I get really stressed when they’re unwell. But one of my favorite photos is when my youngest daughter Poppy was sick and she couldn’t get to sleep so I put an iPod on for her and put headphones on her ears because I thought that would help. In

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the end she fell asleep and it was the cutest picture of her with these giant headphones over her ears fast asleep. It was just a really great moment for me because it was in the midst of my least favorite thing. Apart from that, sometimes my least favorite days end with me on the couch with some chocolate... and that’s what I’m most grateful for!” We’re all so busy trying to get an impossible amount of work done while trying to live our lives “to the fullest”, but not really succeeding in the balancing act. A project like this would be a great way to get in tune with your inner self, and may even reconnect you with the relationships you’ve neglected or the nature in your backyard. Something like this might help to bring the family together and can be applied in the classroom for teachers looking for a creativity project. The ways to go about doing a grateful project are limitless! To find out more information about 365grateful, visit www.365grateful.com.

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August 23, 2008: Pretending to be a candy cane.

Hailey explained, “Psychologists talk about the neural groove – that you get stuck in this particular mindset – and I think I had a bit of a mindset that things don’t work for me. And this is teaching me to be so grateful for those tiny little moments of life. There’s that quote that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey, and that keeps popping up in my head because I think, ‘Oh yeah – all this stuff is what is making my life really rich.’ It makes me think, ‘Wow, wouldn’t it be a shame to zoom through your life and miss this? This is the best part.’”

Reagan’s Model United Nations Earning Outstanding Merits Special To Welcome Home he Reagan High School Model United Nations team are enjoying the fruits of their labor after earning its 10th Best Delegation award in just 15 visits to the Central Texas Model United Nations Conference. The week before Thanksgiving holiday, the University of Texas at Austin hosted more than 400 students at the conference. Ten Reagan students attended the event and were able to attend the event and in addition to five individual awards, came away with the Best Small Delegation award. The conference focused heavily on the current conflict in Syria and Iraq with

sessions covering International Efforts to aid in the destruction of ISIL and the use of weapons against civilians, especially women, in Syria. Other committees recreated historical crisis such as the Russian Civil War, the Progressive Reformers in Chicago at the turn of the 20th Century, and the collapse of Japanese feudalism in the 19th Century. Over three days the students debated these topics or attempted to change the history of events based on the motivations of the nations and individuals they represented. Prior to the conference, students spent weeks in research and training. As a follow-up, on Dec. 5, a dozen

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Reagan delegates were able to attend a one day conference hosted by the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin. Focused more on historical international crises including the independence movements in India, Israel, and Indochina along with Cold War Berlin and the rules of war set by the Geneva Conventions. Five of the Reagan delegates were recognized individually for their work in committee, including awards as Best Delegate in four of the seven committees.

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Five of the Reagan delegates were recognized individually for their work in committee, including awards as Best Delegate in four of the seven committees.

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Kara Goucher, the American Olympian dominated the women’s half marathon race.

By Rock And Roll Marathon Staff early everything is big in Texas and so it comes as no surprise that the victories in the men’s and women’s Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon on Sunday were super-sized versions. Kara Goucher, the American Olympian dominated the women’s half marathon race, clocking one hour, 11 minutes, and 10 seconds for the 13.1 miles. “I wanted to either win or run under 71 minutes,” the 37-year-old Goucher recalled afterwards. “As the race was unfolding, the women were using it as a workout, and so I was just by myself. I’m not comfortable leading and so this race was a good exercise for me. I had never been that far ahead since college, so it was a learning experience for me.” Goucher is one of the most popular female American distance runners and her fame was evident on the course as many spectators held up “Go Kara!” signs. Goucher says she really appreciated that support. “It was awesome,” she said. “Honestly, I would have retired years ago if it weren’t for my fans who truly believe in me.” Goucher is gearing up for the 2016 U.S.

Runners were cheered on by the crowd while they made their way to the finish line.

Olympic Marathon Trials in February and admits that she’s just been “plugging away” at mileage in anticipation of that. “The more weeks of uninterrupted training I get, the more likely it will be that I run faster on February 13,” she said. Goucher is the proud mother of a son, Colt, who was born in 2010 and says that she’s been thankful of the support she’s received from Competitor Group. “They are the only company that supported me during my pregnancy,” she said. “I am near and dear to them. They have been with me during the good and the bad. They’ve stood by me. I love these events. They are like the Olympics for all types of runners. I love how it’s all about celebrating here and it doesn’t matter what your goal is. Some are here to make the Olympic team and some are here to finish. Everyone is respected.” Goucher’s nearest rival on Sunday, eventual second-place finisher Sasha Gollish, making her half marathon debut after winning the Bronze Medal in the 1,500m for Canada at this summer’s Pan American Games, was a minute behind in 1:12:35. Shalane Flanagan took third in 1:12:42, the same time as her training partner Amy Hastings Cragg who came in

fourth. The men’s winner in the 13.1-mile race was 28-year-old Aaron Braun from Alamosa, Colorado, who broke the finishline tape in 1:04:11—over 90 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Jeffrey Eggleston (1:05:44). Both are considered contenders in February’s U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, with Jeffrey being ranked as the #2 American Marathoner in 2014. “It was great,” Braun said of his win. “I enjoyed being back in my comfort zone, running half-marathon and marathon pace.” Braun ran the first half of the race with Eggleston. “We just kind of worked together,” he recalled. “I think I was feeling better than he was at the hills [mile 5] and just picked it up a little bit. Phillip Baar came in third in 1:06:39 in his half marathon debut. The full marathon was held in conjunction with the half. In the men’s division, Mark Greene from San Antonio prevailed with a big PR of 2:31:32. David Rodriguez was second in 2:33:03, while Jose Roberto Zavala Calderon rounded out the podium in 2:35:29. “I was actually talking to myself during the race,” the 25-year-old Greene recalled. “I said that I can and I will. I believe. I

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believe.” Greene made a comeback during the race—seizing the lead after mile 22. The women’s marathon winner was Stephanie Wurtz of Manitou Springs, Colorado in 2:59:02. Second and third went to Tanja Ivandic (3:07:35) and Ashley McGee (3:12:11) respectively. Conditions in San Antonio on Sunday couldn’t have been better with clear skies and calm winds. Along with the elites, 25,000 runners from all over the world took to San Antonio’s scenic streets to run a marathon, half marathon, relay or 5K distance. San Francisco-based 90’s postgrunge band, Third Eye Blind, serenaded finishers and their families at the post race Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series at the city’s Alamodome. The event once again featured two days of running with the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio 10K on Saturday. Participants that ran the 10K and any distance on Sunday took the Remix Challenge and earned a third medal in addition to each race’s finisher medals. SUBWAY KiDS ROCK San Antonio powered by San Antonio Sports also took place on Saturday at SeaWorld San Antonio. Thousands of children in grades kindergarten – 7th completed a one mile run.

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Reagan Donates Thousands Of Toys To Blue Santa

Santa posed with students at Reagan.

The Reagan Drumline performed for Blue Santa.

Reagan student council T-shirt.

Toys filled the main office.

Special To Welcome Home eagan High School’s Student Council believes it broke its own record for toy donations to the Blue Santa Program. “Go big or go home,” said Adam Hirani, a junior at Reagan. Students collected and organized an estimated 6,000 gifts for needy children in San Antonio. Council members spent two weeks accepting donations and organizing

the toys. Some teachers offered incentives to students who donated. Some organizations counted it as community service. The Reagan drumline and dancers performed as Blue Santa and his team of officer elves arrived on campus Friday, December 11. “This is one of the biggest pick-ups,” said Officer Moses Berban with the San Antonio Police Department. “We take these toys to underprivileged children and let them see

police officers in a positive light. SAPD will deliver toys to nearly 12,000 children before Christmas as part of the Blue Santa Program. It was started in 1976 to provide clothes, food, money and toys to families in our community. The toys are organized and sent to substations around the city. Officers distribute them to families who need something for Christmas. “It’s fantastic. It’s one of the best things we do,” said Officer Donald Leonard with SAPD. “Everybody loves Santa. Everybody deserves to get a gift from Santa.” About Blue Santa In 1976, the Blue Santa Program was created to help bring holiday happiness to families and children throughout San Antonio. Blue Santa is all about bringing hope and joy to families that struggle to make ends meet during the toughest times of the year, the holidays. Police officers are in a unique position to

NEISD Community Approves $499.95 Million Bond

Submitted By Daniel Segura oters in North East ISD have approved the NEISD bond referendum, with 66 percent voting in favor of the $499.95 million bond. The package includes a total of 69 projects and will affect all campuses within the District. “We appreciate the community that went to the polls and voted,” said Dr. Brian G. Gottardy, Superintendent of Schools. “A lot of great things are going to occur for students at every one of our campuses.” The District will use the bond money to upgrade, renovate or replace older campuses and facilities over the next five years. The

plan is divided into five categories: Safety and Security, Technology, Operations, Extracurricular and Facilities. Some of the projects include adding security checkin vestibules, expanding the wireless network for technology devices, replacing the 60-year-old bleachers at Comalander Stadium, and expanding or replacing band halls and fine arts facilities at several middle and high schools. The largest portion of the bond, about $225 million, will go toward facility equity and additions. This portion includes a new fine arts facility at Lee High School, the Regency Place Elementary School

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Portable Replacement Project, and campus replacement projects for Jackson, Krueger and Garner middle schools. The entire process began a year ago when principals and District staff completed a comprehensive facility needs survey. Then, an online survey was conducted by parents, students, and community members. A facility steering committee was formed with community members to prioritize projects and finalize a budget. Several community meetings were held and feedback was gathered. In June, the steering committee presented a final proposal to the Board of Trustees. In August, the Board voted to

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The Reagan Rattler and Blue Santa.

see the struggles families endure throughout the year. The San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA) recognized these difficulties and began partnering with community companies and volunteers to collect food, clothes, toys, and monetary donations to assist thousands of families in our city. A simple gift can change a life. Blue Santa is SAPOA’s way of saying to the community… we care and we are here to protect you and your family! During the month of December, San Antonio police officers, volunteers, and the Blue Santa, work very hard to deliver all the needed items to these underprivileged children and their families. All money raised from the three biggest events, the Sporting Clay Shoot, and Blue Santa Golf Tournament, goes to the SAPOA Outreach program to fund the Blue Santa project.

approve the recommendation to hold a bond election on Nov. 3. “I’m proud of the entire process. We provided so much information to our community, and we could not have been any more transparent,” said. Dr. Gottardy. You can view the entire list of bond projects here. The total costs provided by the District include construction design fees, site development costs, construction, project contingencies, and furniture, fixtures and equipment. The District anticipates that the bond will not increase the tax rate for at least five years.

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Creative Ways To Ring In The New Year Special To Welcome Home ounting down the hours until the New Year can be exciting, as the world anxiously anticipates the adventures in store for the months ahead. Celebrating the New Year dates back thousands of years to the ancient Babylonians, who celebrated a New Year come the first full moon after the spring equinox. The New Year is now commemorated in various ways across the globe. According to History.com, one million people gather in New York City’s Time Square to watch the famed crystal ball drop each year. Across the pond in London, celebrants watch thousands of individual fireworks launch over the Thames River.

In Sydney, Australia, roughly one million people line the shoreline each year to watch a fireworks show over the famed harbor. To match the excitement of New Year’s festivities, each year party hosts and hostesses are on the lookout for innovative ways to entertain and ensure everyone has a blast. The following are a few ways to do just that as you and your guests prepare to close the book on 2015 and usher in 2016. Go bowling. New Year’s Eve probably isn’t a big league night, so it’s likely you can reserve a number of lanes. Book in advance to take advantage of affordable food and drink packages. Some alleys now offer more than just bowling, with live music or deejay

entertainment as well. You do not have to be a professional bowler, either, as the goal of bowling with friends is to simply have some fun and make some lasting memories. Try a “first”. There is a first time for everything, and why not try something you have been thinking about doing for some time on the first day of the New Year? Maybe you’re ready to tap into your adventurous side and try skydiving. Or, you may be looking to travel abroad to experience something you have longed to see, such as the Egyptian pyramids or the city lights in the romantic city of Paris. Cheer for every time zone. Thanks to the various time zones across the globe,

“Happy New Year” is shouted multiple times throughout the night on New Year’s Eve. TimeandDate.com notes that, depending on how you define the time zone and if you include the International Date Line, there are 24 or 25 standard time zones. That gives revelers 25 opportunities to usher in the New Year. Choose a country in each time zone, and then employ that country’s cultural traditions to celebrate the New Year. Design a scavenger hunt. A fun activity for both adults and children, scavenger hunts can send guests in search of clues and answers based on things that happened over the previous 12 months. Include photos and other mementos when preparing clues.

STEM Freshman Creates “Help For Heroes” Special To Welcome Home TEM Freshman creates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy freshman Bryanna Harmon’s dad is a hero who is home for the holidays on a permanent basis. That’s because the twelve-year veteran of the US Army is now medically retired. When her dad was away on tours, she remembers trying to find ways to help him endure the loneliness. One day, she began sending him handmade, holiday-themed things. Of course, these items made her dad’s tours much more bearable and he remembers looking forward to receiving a little bit of home from home, especially during the holidays. One day in early November, she thought

about other students whose parents are deployed, and that’s when she came up with Help for Heroes. “Help for Heroes,” said Bryanna, “was created to send our troops overseas a little bit of home in the form of much-needed food and non-food items, as well as handmade drawings.” “They are my heroes,” said Bryanna when explaining what inspired her to name the program Help for Heroes. Knowing she couldn’t do it alone, she sought help from Summer of Service (SOS) San Antonio. SOS is dedicated to fostering informed citizenship and engaged leadership in San Antonio’s youth by providing students with the opportunity to use what they have learned to better their own communities.

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