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an you believe that its May? Honestly it feels like school just started and now its ending. Summer is literally knocking at our door. May is a busy month for everyone; graduation, proms, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, I mean really! Check out the paper for some Mother’s Day gift ideas. While you are running around trying to keep up with the busy month I’d like to have you add one more thing to your calendar. Welcome Home and SOBA are excited to announce Home Improvement Shows “How Real is Reality TV?”. This event is sponsored by Virtuoso Builders and will be held on May 26, 2016. Check page XXX for all the details and make sure to RSVP. As you ﬂip through the pages of Welcome Home I want to ask that you take a look at each story. The submissions that are sent to us are what make Welcome Home different from your average paper. Highlighting students and organizations that make a genuine difference in their community is our way of encouraging them to continue change the world one good deed at a time. The advertisers that work with us monthly are the way we continue to spread the good news. Let me take a minute to thank those advertisers. Without out their belief in the paper and the communities it serves

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istory has taken note of the important roles of mothers. Think earth-mother goddesses, i.e. Gaia, Rhea, Hera, Anu, and Devi. All these mother goddesses are marked by their determination, mental and emotional strength, and a complete devotion to their offspring. There have been various celebrations in many countries aimed at celebrating mothers, maternal links, and motherhood in general; however, it was not until 1908 that modern Mother’s Day was recognized as an ofﬁcial holiday in the United States, thanks to the relentless campaigning of Anna Jarvis. Initially, Jarvis sought recognition for her own mother, Ann Jarvis, and her efforts to improve sanitation in both Union and Confederate camps. After her mother died in 1905, Jarvis extended this desire for recognition to all mothers. Mother. What is a mother? According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary a mother is a female parent. In actuality a mother is so much more. A mother is a lover of her children, a giver of nourishment and care, and a protector of hopes and inspiring dreams. She tries to be the ﬁrst to

encourage and the last to hurt. And through it all, through thick and thin, until the end, she is there and there she will always be. Mothers, in return for their never-ending duties, are celebrated 1 out of the 365 days of a calendar year. As this year’s Mother’s Day descends upon us let’s give special attention, appreciation, and gratitude to the strong women who have mothered us through life.

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May Our Differences Always Stay The Same By Debby Seguin

pring is in the air and in studying the various mating rituals and nestbuilding chores of the returning bird populations, it is easy to distinguish between the males and the females. Human males and females are very different as well (except for Michael Jackson and certain guests on Jerry Springer). My husband and I are prime examples of “different”. It’s not that we don’t agree on anything. We do; the really important stuff: God, Good Nutrition, Miracle Whip. But in other areas… Take measuring, for instance. We’re putting up a mirror in our bathroom and hubby wants me to read the measurement. I say, “It’s 2 inches and one more of those itty, bitty lines.” With a derisive snort, which I take to mean, “Yer jist plaine dum,” he corrects me. “It’s called 2 fat.” Too fat?! Has he lost his mind?! And if it’s the other way around, say the measurement is one less of the itty, bitty lines, is it 2 thin? Oh, no-o, it’s 2 short. So, in Manland, it’s either too fat or too short! How about school? Women drive the kids to practices, help with homework, attend parent conferences, plays, and games and interact with teachers about grades and upcoming assignments. Men, on the other hand, say things like, “Honey, what’s the name of the kids’school? I wanna buy that Jeff Gordon Koozie they’re selling for a fundraiser.” Now let’s look at cars. To a woman, a car is simply a large, 4-wheeled baby carrier, designed to move her now stretched-outof-shape body from errand to errand. It, therefore, houses remnants such as crushed cracker in every conceivable crevasse, a

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poopy diaper thrown under one seat and formula dried deep into the carpet where no soaps or nasty disinfectants can reach it and halt its bacterial growth. To a man, a car IS his baby, the Garage just a manlier name for Nursery, where he spends all his spare time nurturing, coddling and tenderly stroking his “baby’s” skin. Upon venturing out into the world, he is there for protection and woe to the one who attempts to doording his baby! But even though our differences show, very few of us would change a thing ‘cause (ladies, back me up here!) there ain’t nothin’ ﬁner than your man in the sun, with shorts and no shirt, busy washing his “baby” on a warm spring day. (Sigh…) Debby Seguin (warning: she can be grumpy in the morning!) can be reached at writewell62@yahoo.com.

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Reagan Rattlers Take Home The 2016 Ian’s Cup

Submitted By Stephanie Fincke eagan High School was the winner of the 2016 Ian’s Cup with a final aggregate score of 6-1 over Johnson High School on Tuesday, March 1st. Ian’s Foundation awarded $5,000 in scholarships in memory of Ian Fincke. In 2008, Ian passed away as the result of a brain injury from a skateboarding accident. He played soccer for Reagan HS before switching to Johnson HS shortly before his accident in 2008. A soccer match is played in his memory each year between both schools and scholarships are awarded in his memory. This year’s scholarship recipients

from Johnson HS include Bailee Shanks, Courtney Trimble, and Travis Schantz. The recipients from Reagan HS are Katie Labat, Alyson Lippincott, and Austin Borreani. To date over $34,000 has been awarded in Ian’s memory. Ian’s Foundation hosts an annual soccer clinic as a major fundraiser for the scholarship awards. This year’s 7th annual Ian’s Cup Soccer Clinic had an extraordinary turnout with over 200 registrants and volunteers in attendance. Special acknowledgements to Matt Cardone and Victor Araujo, both from the new San Antonio FC, for making a guest appearance and helping with the raffle drawing. All

pictures from the clinic and game night can be downloaded for FREE. Visit the link at www.IansCup.com if interested. We would also like to thank Joe Calomeni for the fantastically vivid photography. All proceeds from the purchases of products (prints, items, etc.) from the website will be donated to Ian’s Foundation. Ian’s Foundation also presented a $1,000 contribution to the South Texas Regional Adaptive Paralympic Sports/Power Soccer and Wheelchair Soccer Program at Morgan’s Wonderland and a $1,000 to the YMCA. The wheelchair soccer program was inspired by Ian’s Foundation and it is truly inspiring

to watch all athletes regardless of their physical abilities playing the game that Ian truly loved. Through unique educational and recreational programming, Ian’s Foundation seeks to provide a platform by which San Antonio’s youth, who have been exposed to the consequences of accidental trauma, are encouraged to engage in activities, maintain behavior aligned with personal safety, and pursue individual academic excellence. If you are interested in making a donation or being a future sponsor please visit www.IansFoundation.org.

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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, studied young female athletes, who aerobically exercised on average ten hours a week, and found that giving them estrogen improved their memory. One group was given a tiny dose of estrogen and progesterone to mimic a birth control pill, a second group was given physiologic dose of transdermal estrogen plus oral progesterone, and a third group was given no hormones. The two estrogen receiving groups scored better on memory, but (as I would have guessed), the group given the dose of estrogen + progesterone to

mimic a young normal person (physiologic dose) scored best of all! According to the April edition of Science Daily, “estrogen deﬁciency due to amenorrhea may possibly result in forgetfulness and poor concentration.” Amenorrhea means the lack or absence of menstruation. Another interesting study found that in post-menopausal women with a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, like a relative with Alzheimer’s, having the Alzheimer’s gene, or past history of depression, or low thyroid disorder, had improvement in

memory when given human type estrogen, 17-beta estradiol, as compared to women given conjugated equine (from the horse) estradiol. The researchers in this study say their ﬁndings might explain why some women given hormones have improvement in thinking, and in other studies, did not. It all depends on what type of estradiol is given to the study participants—the human copy estradiol yielded improvement in cognition, while the synthetic type, derived from pregnant mare’s urine, did not! (“17B-Estradiol Improved Postmenopausal Memory Performance” by Deborah Brauver 9/19/11 Medscape.) There are side effects. Perhaps 3 in 1000 women not taking hormones may get breast cancer, while 4 hormone-taking (both types of estrogen) women in 1000 may get breast cancer. These estimates of breast cancer risk vary slightly depending on the study. The truth is, you might get cancer, whether you take hormones or not, and there is only

a slight increase risk if you do. Best news of all is that the natural, or copy of human estradiol, is very inexpensive. As little as $4./month for the oral tablet, while the transdermal patch is a little bit more. The synthetic or non-human copy of estrogen costs quite a bit more. At least one study showed the deﬁnite superiority of 17 Beta estradiol as compared to conjugated equine estradiol. Donna Becker, D. O. prescribes only the human copy of hormones, popularly known as bio-identical. She strives to make certain her patients are comfortable and better at ease with their own bodies. 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.

Safeguard Yourself From Summertime Ailments And Accidents Special To Welcome Home ummer is often marked by vacations, recreational events, and relaxing moments spent by the pool or on the beach. But when the weather heats up, so can potential health hazards that can ruin all of the fun. The following are some of the more common summertime ailments and how to avoid them. Lawn and garden injuries: Lawn and garden injuries may not be common, but men, women, and children should exercise caution when using lawn and garden

equipment. Wear protective shoes and gloves and safety goggles. Remember to turn off any motorized tools before attempting to repair or unclog the blades. Swimmer’s ear: Water that remains in the ear canal after swimming can make the ear a breeding ground for swimmer’s ear, which is a bacterial infection. If water remains in your ear for more than one night, visit an ear, nose and throat specialist. Insect bites and stings: Insects return when temperatures rise. Mosquitoes may be the biggest nuisance, but biting ﬂies

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Restoration, Comfort & Relief, The “Elements” Way By Stephanie Young

ost individuals wake up, head to work, handle the stresses of their work-load, come home, handle family and home life while juggling bills, managing free time, and try to get enough sleep before doing it again the next day. It can start to weigh on the mind and body consciously and unconsciously. Stress not only weakens the immune system, it can start to affect your mindset, making you feel lonely or depressed. You may wake up feeling like you’ve come down with something or find your mind wandering and unable to concentrate. In these situations, there are very few experiences that can contest a full-body massage for relaxation and stress relief. At Elements Massage, they believe in the healing power of regular massage and offer a holistic experience to detox, restore, and relax your body and mind. John and Margaret Rackler opened the Stone Oak Studio in December of 2012 and continue to stand by their belief in The Elements Way. The Elements Way channels the healing and restorative power of massage as a vital component of overall health and well-being. Elements Massage works to ensure that every experience is unique to each individual to serve their needs and comfort levels. The experience is personalized from pairing the correct therapist to your specific concerns to ensuring available times to work with your schedule. Front desk personnel and therapists alike listen closely to your expectations. Therapists respond during the massage with added pressure and technique as requested. The studio is focused and geared towards those in need of pain management and stress relief. They offer numerous modalities including deep tissue, sports massage, hot stones, pre-natal, and Swedish techniques. “Sometimes people come in and they’re unable to move their head side to side due to neck pain,” explained Jennifer Gillis, General Manager, “They come here looking for comfort and relief. After being paired with one of our therapists, they leave here feeling ten times better.” They even have oncology massage specialist on staff for those fighting cancer and going through treatments of radiology. Sometimes pain management is an escape for those battling such diseases and can be a retreat for the body from its aches and pains. The studio is also conscious of those with headaches and migraines. They ensure lighting is kept at a comfortable level for everyone and they use non-scented lotions and oils. For those with allergies, there is nothing to worry about. They use hypoallergenic products to maintain your safety and comfort.

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“We understand that everyone is different with different needs,” said Gillis. “All too often someone walks in with a headache or migraine; [the] light and smells make them feel worse. We want to be the place to make them feel better, and not inflict more influence on their pain through our product choices. We work to make everyone feel brand new by the time they leave here.” The therapists they have on hand range in technique and ability when it comes to solving the problems of an individual’s problems and concerns. “Our therapists have extensive training and continue their education every year to better their skills and knowledge,” stated Gillis. “They truly care about the process of healing and more than 80% of our therapists have been licensed for 5 years or more. They definitely know their way around.” With the belief in setting you up with the correct therapist and meeting your expectation levels, the front desk staff is well versed on the therapists they have on hand and their skills. Those answering the phones and setting the appointments receive regular massages from the staff and are the best source of first-hand experience with what the various therapists can offer. From deep tissue to relaxation, they will do their best to meet your to make sure your needs are met when setting your appointment. Elements Massage offers an introductory rate of $49. Once you have indulged in the benefits of massage for the first time, they offer a month-to-month membership for $59/mo. That’s a $30 savings from the non-member rate and allows patrons to purchase additional massages for the discounted rate at well. They understand the need for regular massage and its health benefits and feel that a contract on such things isn’t necessary. “The average Joe is probably in need of a massage more than anyone else. Working long hours, family life, and stress are things that shouldn’t go untreated when they weigh on the body,” Gillis explained. “Those are the people we want to see in here and that’s why we keep our rates at an affordable setting without the contract. Let us work with you to fit your needs. That’s what were all about.” If you would like to find out more information about their philosophy, their therapists, or their studio, visit www. elementsmassage.com/northsanantonio. To schedule your first massage with them, call (210) 497-7770. Keep in mind that they are open late from 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 7 pm on Sundays.

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Step Into Decorating By Mary Jenkins-Asquith The Jenkins Group, Inc. (210) 490-0161 esigning for your behavior is critical in decorating and magical makeovers. After many makeovers and thousands of clients, we have found that applying some behavioral psychological unconscious design work plays an important part in how we feel in our home and in our rooms. Colors on a wall may relax you or have the adverse effect, so much so that you don’t realize every time you walk into a room your temperature rises. Perhaps the same furniture, same pillows, and same accessories relax you to the point that you can’t leave the sofa or do something productive, even if you intend to do otherwise. Behavioral Design is the reason we make changes in our homes. It’s not always about ambiance and color schemes but psychological needs. I recently had a client who called and wanted a new color scheme for her current home, something to entertain and start a new life with. She was so excited about the colors we selected in our color select appointment that she hired her nephew over the weekend to start the painting. When I next returned to her home, she had painted the walls with

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By Leslie Jernigan, M.A. Learning Foundations Diagnostic and Learning Center 210-495-2626 arents often ask me at this time of have the same issues next year as he has in year, “Should I hold my child back years past. this year?” “Will next year be better?” So what CAN you do this summer to help Sometimes it seems like nothing short of a your child strengthen his learning skills? miracle will help your child get out of that The good news is that things can change cycle of frustration and failure. Parents for the better, and the summer is the best usually are presented with this option when time for this to happen. Brain research teachers and schools are out of ideas on how shows that with cognitive skills training, to help a struggling student. the brain can grow and change throughout I know it is so frustrating to see your a lifetime. For those who get lower grades, child struggle during the school year, and despite working harder than the average know that the few gains they made in the student, this can mean replacing years of year will be lost during the summer. It is frustration and embarrassment with success heartbreaking when the academic problems and self-conﬁdence. affect your child socially as well. Other Comfortable, independent learning students make fun of him when he can’t occurs when students have a strong keep up in school, miss recess, or refuse to foundation of underlying processing skills read out loud. like memory, attention, processing speed, After seeing your child work hard logic and reasoning, language and phonemic throughout the year and barely get passing awareness. Unlike traditional tutoring, grades, you might fear your child will burn cognitive training results in permanent, out if he doesn’t get a summer break or a measurable changes in a student’s ability second chance next year. Some parents to learn. Training that is individualized, sign up for summer school hoping that these low-stress and multi-sensory results in fun classes will bring him up to speed. Sadly, activities and exercises for children and most kids that do summer school still need teens that DREAD going to school. tutoring the next year and are constantly Leslie Jernigan has a Masters Degree playing catch up for the rest of the year. in School Psychology and is Director of The research shows us that making a child Assessment at Learning Foundations repeat the grade rarely does any good. Yes, Cognitive Training Center. If you have next year might be a little bit easier, but that’s a child that is struggling in school, only because he’s spending a year reviewing contact (210) 495-2626 or visit www. what he spent this year learning. But if there learningfoundations.com for more is an underlying learning problem, he will information on how to get help for your child.

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t’s a wonderful feeling to be able to escape the “to do’s” and daily ins and outs that make life demanding. There is something so refreshing when you can relax without a single care and reset your state of mind. That’s exactly what Independence Hill Retirement RESORT Community has in mind for you and your retirement by redefining what retirement is! Have you ever been on a cruise? The constant activities, meeting of new friends, the feeling of being on an island where your only concern is what fun and exciting activity to do next is exactly what Independence Hill Retirement Resort Communities have in store for you. Sheer, glowing, undeniable love beams affectionately from Michelle Houriet Voutour, the moment she begins to speak about her job, her team and residents. As she describes her workplace you suddenly realize Independence Hill is not just a retirement community where she goes to work every day, but a proud place that fills her heart. For almost 15 years, Michelle has been the Executive Director of Independence Hill, with at total of 27 years of experience in property management. She absolutely loves what she does and simply finds true joy in it. “I take my job very seriously, and have a blast doing it!” she exclaimed with a smile. Surrounded by an amazing staff of 165 employees, many of whom also have long-tenure, the Independence Hill team considers themselves blessed to be a part of their residents’ lives. Every team member receives a poem during their New Employee Orientation period. The literary work, titled “See Me,” is about an elder woman who wishes her nurse would see her as she sees herself; as a mother, wife, teacher, dancer. . . or who she is inside, not just as an old woman. Once reading the poem you quickly see it is a testament to how this team views their residents and how they are intentional in their relationships with the great people they serve by truly getting to know them for who they are and how they deserve to be seen. “This industry and type of work isn’t for everyone,” Michelle adamantly said. “We look to hire team members who love people… rather than people who simply claim to be “good with people”. It takes that type of heart to be here. Hiring right is what makes the difference in our community. I am really, really proud of our team because they really care. You can train someone job skills, but you cannot train people to care. We would rather hold out on filling positions until we find the right person. We are upfront with our expectations and strive for excellence.” One employee who is new to the industry, receptionist Sophia Costantino, can speak to how she “loves working at Independence Hill,” because of the people who encompass her day. “I really enjoy it here. It doesn’t feel like work,” Sophia smiled. “I think this industry is my calling because of the people and my daily face to face time with them. I’m someone who needs this and I love making a difference in

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someone’s life. The people here have so much knowledge to share.” After watching a handful of residents walk by, Sophia begins to gush over each of them. The great pride and passion she takes in her work radiates through in her interactions with them. “It’s more than a community. It’s family. I see them more than my family. They’re our residents. If they’re happy, we’re happy,” she simply put it. Any misconceptions one could have about a retirement community are not true at this retirement resort. The team works hard and they strive to maintain the great reputation Independence Hill has had for years. “It is hugely important that we stand by our word and do more than we promise. Trust and an upstanding reputation mean everything. We don’t ever take that lightly,” stated Michelle. From the ﬂavorful food prepared by their chefs, to the many events held throughout the year, planning and care go into every detail . . . and the planning doesn’t stop with the staff. Residents are welcomed and encouraged to suggest events they would like to see. Resident Sara Schlereth partakes in a variety of the events planned by the Activities Team. The Calendar and Newsletter are published monthly with an array of opportunities for the residents to enjoy. Some are activities they have always loved to do, while others become a new passion or something new to try. “If you’re bored it’s your own fault because there’s a lot to do!” Sara exclaimed. Resident Dr. Joe Glavan has been a bike-rider all his life. After moving in, he decided to take up swimming. When he learned about Independence Hill’s involvement in the Senior Games, he decided to compete, taking home the winning Silver Medal in 2015. He may have been the competitor with the most miles under his belt, but that didn’t stop him. He will compete again this April and plans to take home the Gold Medal for 2016 at 91 years young. Dr. Glavan thoroughly enjoys living at Independence Hill and claims to not have enough time to do it all. “It’s an excellent feeling,” Dr. Glavan said. “You are comfortable. You don’t feel concerned or anxious. The staff is so nice and friendly and always go out of their way for you.” In addition to providing a beautiful and welcoming community to call home, Independence Hill offers a plethora of services to their residents to ensure they are happy and stay involved. There are transportation and shuttle services available for the residents to get up and go, 24-hour staffed Front Desk, a Beauty Shop, Movie Theater, Coffee Pub, Country Store, Business Center, Aerobics Studio and Fitness Center, Libraries, Swimming Pool, Billiard Room and more. Large, annual events have been held that extend out into the Stone Oak community as well, from Blood-Drives and Charity Runs to Car Shows

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It’s really awesome that we are able to create such a positive and lively atmosphere to accompany a lifestyle that’s over the top, celebrating every occasion! . . . As much as we love and keep tradition, we are also innovative and love to spice things up!” – Michelle Houriet Voutour Executive Director, Independence Hill and Big Band Dances, just to name a few. “It’s really awesome that we are able to create such a positive and lively atmosphere to accompany a lifestyle that’s over the top, celebrating every occasion!” Michelle expressed, “When we have to make community decisions, we take our residents’ opinions into consideration. I like to get their input because it is their home. Even if I think something may be a great idea . . . my ﬁnal decisions are made, keeping their input top of mind.” Usually, “spicing up life” is not a phrase used when describing a retirement community, but it’s the way life is viewed at Independence Hill. “As much as we love and keep tradition, we are also innovative and love to spice things up!” said Michelle. Change is embraced, new activities are welcomed and the words “we can’t” or “it’s always been done like this” are not a part of the staff’s mind set. This Independence Hill team truly strives to keep the home of their residents upbeat, consistent and inviting, the reason they maintain a high occupancy. There are residents of all ages to connect with. The community is full of life and the residents are grateful to call this senior resort “home”. “You make new friends. You are exposed to old and new hobbies. You ﬁnd new passions. You have fun and enjoy days sprinkled with surprises,” Michelle explained. “With this great mix of awesome people and opportunities, our residents get to really enjoy all the great things life has is store for them . . . That’s what happens here!”

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: Why should a wooden deck be sealed? A: Different woods have different chemistry. Treated Yellow Pine is a water base wood. When it becomes wet, it expands and when it dries, it shrinks. A 10 lb. board shrinks to 7 lbs. This constant movement with weather will cause treated

yellow pine to warp, split, and crack. To stop expansion and contraction it has to be sealed with an oil base penetrating sealer designed to look for dry cell structure allowing the sealer to move through the wood. Cedar and redwood are oil base woods. In time the oil will evaporate, allowing the wood to rot. These woods rot from the bottom up. So when sealing cedar and redwood, you need a sealer that can follow dry cell structure, allowing the sealer to move to the bottom of the deck. Q: Why seal limestone, ﬂagstone, and rocks?

A: These surfaces are porous and allow deep penetration for water, as water temperature moves the direction toward freezing that water expands. When temperatures of rock moves in the direction toward freezing, the rock contracts. So as temperatures change through out the day, the water and rock move in opposite directions, this causes cracking and flaking. Q: Why should pebblestone be sealed? A: We seal pebblestone for two reasons. 1. To protect the surface, keeping the rock from popping out. 2. For an enhanced look. The construction of pebblestone leaves a concrete film on the rocks. Acid washing the rock will remove this concrete film. Sealing the stone with acrylic will give a permanent wet look.

Q: Why seal a wooden fence? A: Wooden fence deteriorates quickly for a number of reasons. 1. The bottom of the board acts like a straw, sucking the water into the board. 2. The boards are thin allowing moisture penetration from all six sides. 3. The wood has tannic acid and when the acid comes to the surface and the sun shines on the board turning the tannic acid gray or black. Sealing a fence can eventually double it’s life. Q: Why is my paint growing mold? A: The paint does not have enough mildewcide in it. Always add mildewcide to all exterior paints at the paint store. This stops mold from growing on the painted surface.

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By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 e are approaching the time of the year that all true seafoodies look forward to. I am, of course, talking about the season of wild-caught Alaskan salmon, one of the best tastes of the summer, and it starts at the end of May. Full of ﬂavor, rich in omega-3’s, and sustainably caught, wild salmon is the perfect choice for weekend barbecues with friends or even for a quick weeknight meal. Not to mention, wild salmon is also a fantastic source of DHA, the omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain development, and comes from phytoplankton. DHA is stored in salmon’s fat, and one 4-ounce serving of salmon can dish up 2,400 mg of omega-3s! But what’s the difference between our Alaskan salmon and others? Simple; the difference is freshness. Groomer’s Seafood only brings in fresh, never frozen, Alaskan salmon. While this may sound common for a fresh ﬁsh market, many “fresh” markets merely bring in salmon frozen and thaw it out for the daily display. Groomer’s Seafood just refuses to

do that. We understand that when you come here, you’re passing up many local grocery stores to get something you just can’t find anywhere else. Our buying team goes above and beyond for this reason and works directly with the hard working fishermen of Alaska on procurement. We always bring these salmon in whole and cut it right off the bone to your order. This prevents oxidation that can happen when the fillet is left out exposed to the air. Our expert fishmongers then debone, trim, and portion your fillet exactly how you desire, a service that you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. The end result is some of the finest salmon in the entire country, with types like King (Chinook) Salmon, Sockeye almon, and even the rarer kinds like Ivory and Marble! Remember to come by soon because this season doesn’t last too long! Once the summer turns to fall the salmon runs tend to diminish! If you want to get more information on availability, the health benefits, and specials on our Wild salmon be sure to go to our websitegroomerseafood. com to sign up for our newsletter. Also if you ever have any seafood question at all feel free to send us an email at groomerseafood@gmail.com.

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e have a lot of exciting things coming soon at Stone Oak Vision Source. We are building a new building and will be relocating in the Fall of 2016. The new location is nearby, on Knights Cross. With this upcoming new move, we have added some new team members and we want to profile them in our article. We will profile current team members in articles to follow as well. Our team is the heart and soul of the practice and we want our patients to get to know and love them as we do. Our first team member profile will be our new Optical Manager, Diane Miranda.

Originally from Miami, FL, Diane has lived in San Antonio for most of her life. She has been in the optometry field for ten years and continues to learn and evolve with the optometric industry. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. She joined Stone Oak Vision Source in November of 2015 as our Optical Manager and is excited to be a part of such a great team. She is certified by the American Board of Opticianry as an Optician and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies with a concentration in Marketing. Diane is also currently enrolled in Essilor’s Eye Care Professional University Dispensary Manager Program in Dallas, TX. She loves to talk about frame designers

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Should You Plan to Retire on 80% of Your Income: Examining a long-held retirement planning assumption. By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 classic retirement planning rule income they need. Imagine two 60-year-old workers, both states that you should retire on 80% of the income you earned in your last earning identical salaries at the same firm. year of work. Is this old axiom still true, One currently directs 25% of her pay into a or does it need reconsidering? Some new workplace retirement plan. The other directs research suggests that retirees may not need just 5% of her pay into that plan. The worker that much annual income to keep up their deferring 25% of her salary into retirement savings needs to replace a lower percentage standard of living. The 80% rule is really just a guideline. It of their pay in retirement than the worker refers to 80% of a retiree’s final yearly gross deferring only 5% of hers. Relatively income, rather than his or her net pay. The speaking, the more avid retirement saver is difference between gross income and wages already used to living on less. New retirees may not necessarily find after withholdings and taxes is significant to themselves living on less. The retirement say the least.1 The major financial challenge for the new experience differs for everyone, and so retiree is how to replace his or her paycheck, does retiree personal spending. As a recent Employee Benefit Research Institute study not his or her gross income. Retirees need to determine the expenses noted, household spending typically declines that will diminish in retirement. That 6% in the first two years of retirement, with determination, rather than a simple rule of additional declines thereafter. This is not the thumb, will help them realize the level of story for all retirees; EBRI also found that

almost 46% of retiree households increased their spending in the initial two years of retirement. On the other side of the scale, nearly 40% of the retiree households EBRI studied saw their expenses fall by at least 20% within two years of retiring.2 A timeline of typical retiree spending resembles a “smile.” A 2013 study from investment research firm Morningstar noted that a retiree household’s inflationadjusted spending usually dips at the start of retirement, bottoms out in the middle of the retirement experience, and then increases toward the very end.2 A retirement budget is a very good idea. There will be some out-of-budget costs, of course, ranging from the pleasant to the unpleasant. Those financial exceptions aside, abiding by a monthly budget (with or without the use of free online tools) may help you to rein in any questionable spending. Any retirement income strategy should be personalized. Your own strategy should be based on an accurate, detailed assessment

of your income needs and your available income resources. That information will help you discern just how much income you will need when retired. For a personalized strategy for you please give us a call. Eric Zeitler and Eric Weissgarber an offer securities through Sigma Financial Corporation. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. Client Centric Wealth Management is independent of Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC. Eric Zeitler may be reached at 210-807-7599 or ericz@ ccwmgmt.com. www.ccwmgmt.com 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315, San Antonio, TX, 78258 Citations. marketwatch.com/story/you-mayneed-less-retirement-income-than-youthink-2015-11-30 [12/24/15] m o n e y. c n n . c o m / 2 01 5 / 1 2 / 0 2 / retirement/retirement-income/ [12/2/15]

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foods within spitting distance of the grill when you’re preparing to host a barbecue, you could be putting yourself and your guests at risk if food is left out too long. Change cooking tools and plates when foods are cooked. When transporting food from the refrigerator to the grill, make sure the plate or containers you use to transport uncooked food are not used again until they have been thoroughly washed. Never use the same plate for preparation and serving. The same goes for tools like spatulas and tongs. Bacteria from uncooked foods can attach themselves to plates and cooking utensils, so cooked foods should always be picked up with clean tools and placed on clean plates before serving. Cook foods to the correct temperature. Undercooked foods are unhealthy and can cause significant health problems. The USDA recommends grillmasters cook these popular barbecue foods to minimum

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College Tutors Educators Of The Month By Steve Johnson Owner of College Nannies + Tutors e are pleased to honor an educator at Lady Bird Johnson High School as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for May. This award, made with input from the school administration, recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify what it means to be a role model for the young people of our community. This month we recognize Kevin Rubel. Rubel is a Career and Technology Education business and marketing teacher at Johnson High School. He also assists athletics with the Johnson golf team. His latest task has been working to expand the marketing classes for the last year and has even begun a DECA club, an organization that promotes management, business, and entrepreneurship amongst students, at school. DECA sent several students to compete at the District level this year, and will be sending one student to the state level competition! Although currently small, Rubel has hopes that DECA will continue to grow in the future. The diligent teacher is hard-working and always willing to help out. Additionally, Rubel is working on his dissertation for a Doctorate in Business Administration which he hopes to ﬁnish by December 2016. 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 Kevin Rubel community is primarily a direct reﬂection of their daily efforts as role models for our students. For more information on this award, please contact College Nannies + Tutors at 210202-0303 or stoneoaktx@collegenannies. com

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Roarin’ Robotics celebrates a job well done.

Submitted By Monica Laughlin he Convocation Center at UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio) was filled with excitement and the hum of motors as the GEAR (Getting Excited About Robotics) Competition of 2016 began on Saturday, April 2. In the Elementary Division, there were 48 teams from San Antonio and the surrounding areas to compete for several coveted prizes. Las Lomas Roarin’ Robotics I and Roarin’ Robotics II were ready to step up to the challenge after six weeks of building, programming and problem solving with their EV3 robots. All the rounds were thrilling to watch and in the end Roarin’ Robotics II went from the semi-finals onto the finals and took home a Fourth Place trophy in the 2016 GEAR Competition. This was the third year Las Lomas made it into the Finals and placed as one of the top

four teams. Roarin’ Robotics II also won the Programming Award for the Elementary Division. This award is given to the team that has demonstrated successful techniques in the programming of their EV3 robot to navigate the Time Warp Challenge. They were able to explain to the judges the entire process of designing, applying, and adjusting a program that would work for this contest. They explained the goals they set for themselves and how they were able to accomplish them through collaborative thinking and planning. These young engineers have since been practicing and preparing for the TCEA State Robotics Competition, which was held on Saturday, April 30. They were invited by TCEA to compete at the state level contest after ﬁnishing third place overall in the TCEA area contest in January. We wish these STEM Leaders good luck in all their upcoming endeavors.

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Professional

Family Medicine

Allergy and Immunology

Obstetrics Gynecology

Allergy, Asthma, Immunology & Rheumatology Kristin Bussey-Smith M.D. Board Certified in Allergy & Immunology 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 495-4335 • aairmd.com

Reshmey Medical Clinic David K. Tharakan, M.D. 57 Family Practice • see map pg. 19 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 301 828-2311 • www.reshmeymedclinic.com

Stone Oak Allergy & Asthma Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Suite 101 494-0690 • stoneoakallergy.com

Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. John N. Phillips, M.D. and Medical Staff 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 202 33 496-7999 • see map pg. 19 www.sofdpa.com

Fertility

Anti-Aging Enhancement of Life Dr. Donna Becker, D.O. 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601 545-5224 • www.antiagingsa.com Expert Hormone Replacement for Women & Men Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center Vernon F. Williams, M.D., 495-8558 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 240 www.twaamc.com, www.measureage.com www.edinstituteoftx.com • see map pg. 19

Chiropractor

Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic Wellness, P.A. Michael R. Golab, D.C. 1205 N. FM 1604 W., Suite 211 4 764-8888 • see map pg. 19

Dermatology

Stone Oak Dermatology Board Certified in Dermatology Dr. Linda Banta 109 Gallery Circle, Suite 135 494-0504 www.stoneoakdermatology.com

Ear, Nose & Throat Adult/Ped. Advanced Sinus Clinic Anthony P. Sertich, II, M.D., F.A.C.S. 502 Madison Oak, Suite 346 37 614-8625 • see map pg. 19 www.sertichmd.com Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of SA Talley•Spears•Desai•Gleinser•Henderson, M.Ds 150 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 200 36 499-4589 • see map pg. 19 www.entclinicsofsa.com

Ear Specialist

San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates J. Johnson, MD, Eddie Flores, MD. M Lindner, M.D., J. Bullock, MD 150 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 36 545-2555 • see map pg. 19 www.sagastro.com Stone Oak Gastroenterology S. Dar, MD, C. Mallikarjun (Mallik) MD, M. Naeem, MD. 19284 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 102 268-0124 • www.sagidoc.com

Internal Medicine

Marcos Medical Care Yolanda Marcos MD FACP Lawrence A. Alder MD, Penne Jaster FNP-BC 510 Med Court, Suite 210 494-4290 • www.marcosmedical.com

Hospital

North Central Baptist Hospital Baptist Regional Children’s Center 520 Madison Oak Dr. 297-4000 • see map pg. 19 Baptisthealthsystem.com

Medical Billing

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

Neurosurgery

Family Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry “Susie” S. Hayden, DDS, P.A. 20322 Huebner Rd., Suite 103 491-4141 • see map pg. 19 www.drsusie.net

Ophthalmologist

Lynnell C. Lowry, M.D. Alamo Eye Institute Board Certified Ophthalmologist 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 119 697-3821 • see map pg. 19

12 Dr. Monica Allison, O.D. 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite. 106, see map pg. 19 495-9020 • www.visionsource-stoneoak.com Stone Oak Vision Source

Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) • see map pg. 19 www.stoneoaktso.com

Orthodontics For Adults/Children

Schatz Orthodontics Eric Schatz, DDS 22610 U.S. Highway 281, Suite 201 272-7129 • www.alohasmiles.net

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COR Medical Billing Services We concentrate on you, While you concetrate on your patients Phone: 210-477-1956, Fax: 210-468-2355 www.cormedicalbilling.com Neurosurgical Associates of S. A., P.A. Donald L. Hilton MD., Arnold B. Vardiman MD. Donald P. Atkins MD. 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 240 477-1956 • www.neurosurgerysa.com

Hill Country Pain C. William (Bill) Murphy, M.D., Justin J. Vigil, M.D. J. Kaleb Shaw, M.D., Nancy Burgher, PA-C. 14800 San Pedro, Suite 202 582-6600 www.hillcountrypain.com Tricity Pain Associates P.A. U. Dar, MD, S. Vasireddy MD, K. Monis MD. R. Sharma, MD, R. Bengali, MD, K. Zarse, MD 110 Stone Oak Loop • 268-0129 www.sapaindoc.com, www.tricitypaindoc.com

Pediatrics

Huebner Pediatrics Dr. Michelle Storandt • Dr. Adelnery Gonzalez 15714 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 3 447-3000 www.huebnerpediatrics.com

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Kelly J. Smith, MD 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 615-3700 www.pedipulm.com

Pharmacy

Stone Oak Pharmacy Specialty Compounding & Delivery Retail Pharmacy Services & DME 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 494-4272 • see map pg. 19

Physical Therapy

Healthlink Outpatient Rehab Center 525 Oak Centre, Suite 450 297-4525 • see map pg. 19 www.healthlinksa.com

Dr. John M. Nevelow, O.D., F.A.A.O. Erin M. Nevelow, O.D. 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120 349-2437 “Discoveries Thru Vision”

Britton Orthodontics Bloyce H. Britton III., DDS, • MS 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 497-6688 • see map pg. 19 www.brittonortho.com

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Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio M. Guirl, MD, J. Jackson, MD., D. McMyler, MD P. Mehta, M.D., R. Shaffer, MD 855 Proton Rd. 40 614-1234 • see map pg. 19 www.gastroconsa.com

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

Serrano OB/GYN Christopher Serrano, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 20726 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 545-7700 www.serrano-obgyn.com

San Antonio Eye Center Abrams, Erdmancyzk, Hahn, Harris, Nicolau, Ming-Zhao, Stephenson, Roberts 14807 San Pedro 226-6169 • www.saeye.com

Texas Fertility Center Summer L. James, M.D. 502 Madison Oak Dr., Suite 230 370-3800 www.fertilitysanantonio.com

Gastroenterology

Children’s Physicians Group 20642 Stone Oak Pkwy. 479-3000 www.chofsa.org/physiciansgroup

Physical Rehabilitation Institute Dr. Bussey • D. Harrington G. Molina • S. Bussey 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 107 545-9355 (well) • see map pg. 19 www.myPRI.net

Texas Physical Therapy Dr. J. Sams, PT • Dr. S. Stratton, PT • Dr. J. Clark, PT Dr. A. Fong, PT • Dr. J. Morello, PT, • Dr. D. Clark, PT Dr. L. Magalong, PT • Dr. B. Guarriello, PT 300 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 210 494-4500 • www.texpts.com

Podiatry Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care D.M. Chaney • W. Strash • R. Perez, DPM’s 57 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Bldg. 3, Suite 302 829-8770 (by Clock Tower) • see map pg. 19 www.podlink.com

Radiology South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers North Central Imaging Center 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 31 617-9000 • see map pg. 19 www.stric.com

Urgent Care

Fossil Creek Urgent Care Clinic 22250 Bulverde Rd. (Corner of Evans Rd.) 401-8185 • www.fossilcreekurgentcare.com Open Late and Weekends Family and Pediatric Medicine Stone Oak Urgent Care & Family Practice 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102 481-6060 • www.soucfp.com Family Practice, Open 7 Days

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IS IT FO OD P OIS O N IN G ? You decided to try out a new restaurant last night, and now you are feeling a bit queasy. Your stomach is cramping and you are afraid that chicken was undercooked. If you are experiencing fever, diarrhea or vomiting, you may have more than just a stomach bug or the stomach flu. Close to 48 million people are affected by food poisoning every year. Recognizing early symptoms of this condition can lessen the severity and duration of the sickness and prevent serious complications. CAUSES Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites or chemicals develop toxins in food. The risk of contracting this foodborne illness, also known as trichinosis, increases when food is kept at room temperature or is inadequately prepared. Raw or undercooked meats, raw or undercooked eggs, raw sprouts, soft or unpasteurized cheeses and unpasteurized beverages are common culprits of food poisoning. TREATMENT

SYMPTOMS On average, symptoms begin usually 1 to 6 hours after consuming the product, and recovery can last up to 2 days. Common symptoms include: Nausea

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Chills / Muscle aches

Eye swelling

People experiencing food poisoning should do the following: Drink fluids with electrolytes

Rest

Drink water

Avoid alcohol, nicotine and seasoned food

WHEN TO SEE THE DOCTOR Severe food poisoning requires immediate assistance. You should visit your nearest emergency room if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Bloody vomit or diarrhea Fever over 102 F Diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps combined

Symptoms lasting more than 2 days Difficulty speaking Blurred vision

Muscle weakness or paralysis

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Internal Medicine of Stone Oak 19272 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 105 210-490-3800 Allergy, Asthma, Immunology & Rheumatology Inst. 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 101 210-495-4335 LILI’S VET 20210 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 301 210-257-8496 21714 HARDY OAK Little Teeth of Texas (Shawna Gerling, DDS) 21714 Hardy Oak Blvd., Ste. 102 210-497-8787 PREMIER PAIN CONSULTANTS 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Ste. 215 210-298-4900 21702 HARDY OAK HOPE CHURCH HAS MOVED 17903 Corp. Woods Drive 210-545-4673 (10:15 a.m. Sundays) NORTH CENTRAL URGENT CARE 19223 Stone Hue 210-490-5911 FAMILY ALLERGY & ASTHMA 20650 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 106 210-342-6200 STONE OAK MEDICAL OFFICE BLDG. Center For Cosmetic Surgery 540 Madison Oak, Ste. 400 210-545-4848 Urology Of Stone Oak 540 Madison Oak, Ste. 400 210-490-3040 NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL 210-297-4000 Healthlink 525 Oak Centre, Ste. 450 210-297-4525 THE ATRIUM BUILDING Dr. Sertich 502 Madison Oak, Ste. 346 210-614-8625 Everyone’s ENT & Sinus Center 502 Madison Oak, Ste. 140 210-647-3838 STONE OAK PHYSICIANS PLAZA II STONE OAK PHYSICIANS PLAZA I Lan Anh Ngo, M.D., P.A. 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 140 210-494-9109 The Wellness & Aesthetics 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 240 210-495-8558 METHODIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER SONTERRA MEDICAL PARK South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers 155 Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100 210-617-9000

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STONE OAK PLAZA Alamo Eye Institute, PA (Lynnell C. Lowry, MD) 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 119 210-697-3821 K Charles and Co. Full Service Salon 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 123 210-403-0955 Stone Oak Orthodontics (Tito Norris, DDS, P.A.) 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 207 210-402-3322 CORNERSTONE CHURCH THE BLANCO MARKET CENTER Great Clips For Hair 18630 Blanco Rd, Ste. 114 210-404-0994 THE VINEYARD SHOPPING CENTER Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic and Wellness PC 1205 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 211 210-764-8888 STONE OAK VILLAGE Slater White Cleaners 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 101 210-494-4126 State Farm Insurance, Betsy Dippo 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 112 210-496-3276 Stone Oak Florist 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 104 210-495-7442 STONE OAK SQUARE Vision Source 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 106 210-495-9020 STONE HUE CENTER Pizza Hut 20323 Huebner Rd, Ste. 103 210-497-1123 ERA COLONIAL REAL ESTATE 19230 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 260 210-477-9400 STONE HUE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA North Hills Family Medicine 19222 Stone Hue, Ste. 104 210-481-6800 San Antonio Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Ste. 103 210-497-1475 THE MEDICAL PARK AT STONE OAK Romes Pizza 19298 Stone Oak Pkwy. 210-490-0700 Good Night Pediatrics 19272 Stone Oak Pkwy, 210-545-7581 Physical Rehabilitation Institute 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 107 210-545-9355

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32 SONTERRA MEDICAL PARK South Texas Chiropractic 225 E. Sonterra, Ste. 113 210-493-9119 33 325 E. SONTERRA BLVD. Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 202 210-496-7999 34 325 E. SONTERRA BLVD. Dr. Kevin J. Whritenour Au.D. 18838 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 210-316-7856 35 SPINE HOSPITAL OF SOUTH TEXAS 36 STONETERRA MEDICAL PLAZA S.A.G.A. 150 E. Sonterra Blvd, Suite 100 210-545-2555 CVS Pharmacy 120 E. Sonterra Blvd. 210-404-9006 stoneterra retail Center Prescott’s Orthotics & Prosthetics 158 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 106 210-496-0800 Stone Oak Pharmacy 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 101 210-494-4272 37 THE CREEK AT STONE OAK Diabetes America 20330 Huebner Rd., Ste. 104 866-693-4223 Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry (Susie Hayden, DDS) 20322 Huebner Rd., Ste. 103 210-491-4141 40 GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF S.A. 855 Proton Road 210-614-1234 42 DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES 18540 Sigma Road 210-490-4661 43 THE CLUB AT SONTERRA 901 Sonterra Boulevard 210-496-1560 45 LA ARCATA CENTER Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition & Wellness 115 N. Loop 1604, Suite. 1207 210-545-1144 Dental Care SA: Dr. David Seguin & Associates 115 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite. 1104 210-496-2533 46 19310 STONE OAK PARKWAY 47 MCDONALDS 20750 US. Hwy. 281 N. 210-403-9066 48 BEST WESTERN HOTEL 18555 US. Hwy. 281 N. 210-490-9191

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49 INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE 18750 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 100 210-496-6111 50 STONE RIDGE MARKET International Bank of Commerce HEB at Hwy. 281 and Evans Rd. 210-369-2914 210-283-6500 Texas State Optical 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 210-490-3937 (EYES) 52 SONTERRA OFFICE PARK 53 SA DENTAL SPECIALISTS Britton and Ferris Orthodontics 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100 210-497-6688 54 115 GALLERY CIRCLE Dr. Webb’s Chiropractic & Wellness 115 Gallery Circle, Ste. 209 210-798-9322 55 STONE OAK CROSSING CENTER 56 LANE K. WALSH, DDS 1162 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 200 210-499-1110 57 CLOCK TOWER Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 302 210-828-8770 A Thru Z Pediatrics 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd, Suite 102 210-490-8888 Reshmey Medical Clinic 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 301 210-828-2311 58 METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITAL Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Assoc., PA 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 505 210-402-3550 59 SAN ANTONIO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1717 N. Loop 1604 E 210-258-1604 60 WELLS FARGO BANK 18488 Blanco Rd. 210-856-1141 61 WELLS FARGO BANK 20826 Hwy. 281 N. 210-856-8408 62 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH/BANQUET HALL 20523 Huebner Road 210-497-4200 / 0700 63 THE FELLOWSHIP OF SAN ANTONIO 23755 Canyon Golf Road 210-402-3672

Letters To Our Mothers By Jane Toh

he is the first to feel you, the first to see you, the first to love you. She is with you at your best, and stands by you at your worst. She doesn’t leave your side, and; although, she can seem overbearing at times, you would never have it any other way. She is and will always be your mother.

A mother’s love is pure, it is unconditional, and it simply knows no bounds. In honor of the mothers of the world, one day of the year is dedicated to celebrate their devotion. Special thanks to all mothers. Thank you for doing what you do. It is appreciated, sincerely, truly, and deeply.

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Mountain Valley Middle wins Spurs’ Challenge 20K grant Special To Welcome Home hen Mountain Valley Middle teacher Jay Lopez noticed grant applications for the Spurs’ Silver and Black TEAM UP challenge were due in a couple of days he didn’t hesitate. Lopez asked students in his AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class to brainstorm. The idea they came up with was to write a grant that would help flood victims in the future. They were influenced by the tragedy that affected Wimberley and surrounding areas on Memorial Day Weekend 2015. “We decided to write a grant for a flood siren to be placed in an area that had been greatly affected,” Lopez said. “Our goal was to save future lives.”Mountain Valley Middle was one of only 20 San Antonioarea schools to be named a semifinalist in the grant contest. More than 100 schools initially entered. In early April, four students from MVMS, Nic Rivera, Taylor Fillinger, Colton Eilers, and Naylei Arias, then traveled to the AT&T center to answer questions pertaining to their grant proposal in front of judges. “I was so impressed with the passion our kids showed,” Lopez said. “Still, I was nervous whether or not we were going to be selected as a finalist.” On April 6, Lopez received the phone call which informed him that his campus had indeed been selected as a Spurs’ Silver and Black TEAM UP challenge $20,000

The Spurs Coyote fires up the student body at Mountain Valley Middle School during a pep rally on April 7.

grant winner. MVMS was one of only ﬁve grant winners in the challenge. Lopez had to keep it a secret for a day, then on April 7 the Spurs Coyote, and three of the Spurs Silver Dancers visited the campus for a pep rally in the gym in front of the school’s entire student body. MVMS was presented with a $20,000 grant check and the Coyote got the students and faculty alike ﬁred up. “This was the best day of my 12-year teaching career,” Lopez said the day of the pep rally. “I’m so proud of the Canyon Lake community.” Along the way during the contest, MVMS students, faculty and parents showed TEAM UP challenge committee members just how dedicated they were to their cause by volunteering for river clean ups. They even

BSANC Wins State Championship Submitted By Katie Sarvas n Monday, April 4, 2016 BASIS San Antonio North Central’s (BSANC), which promotes an accelerated liberal arts education, Drama Department swept Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (TCSAAL) Arts Festival State Championship, winning 9 awards under the instruction of Mrs. Laura T. Garza. Mrs. Garza is a two-time ATAC award winning actress, who was also recently awarded the Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Excellence in Direction of a Comedy. BSANC Drama Department came home with awards in the following categories: State Champions One Act Play Middle School 6-8 Grade for their performance in Hoodie by Lindsay Price.

Best Actor One Act Play 6-8 Grade: Diego Habib-Campbell. Best All Star Cast Performances: Isabelle Donnelly, Nicole Heller, Kohl Robinson, Lauren A. Wood. Honorable Mentions: Sena Koneru and Ana Patel. Best Sound Technician: Roland Pelsor. State Championship Winner Monologue 6-8 Grade: Nathaniel Rivera. State Championship Winner Duet High School: Sheridan Hardy and Hannah Shields. State Championship Winner in 4-6 Grade Creative Writing: Gabrielle Blangiardo. State Championship Winner 6-8 Grade Creative Writing: Leigha Forrest.

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The students learned they won a $20,000 grant in the Spurs’ Silver and Black TEAM UP challenge.

joined Spurs star LaMarcus Aldridge during the Thanksgiving holiday to serve more than 200 turkey dinners at the San Antonio East Side Boys and Girls Club. “I really feel good about how we were able to help so many people along the way during the grant process,” said Alex Hardin, an eighth-grade student in Lopez’s AVID class. “Now that we know we’ve won, it’s exciting to know that we’re going to be

The Spurs Coyote doesn’t slow down much, but he did pose for a quick photo with the Mountain Valley Middle mascot as well as cheerleaders (back row, l-r) Abby Nichols, Haley Halvorsen and Sydney Mercer. (Front row) Emma Coffee, Ashley Lanphere, Sierra Natal and Landry Brown.

able to raise awareness about the dangers of ﬂooding and potentially save lives in the future because of our determination to win the TEAM UP challenge.”

Teaching Kids To Swim Special To Welcome Home wimming is a popular activity once temperatures heat up. Millions of people flock to beaches to dip their toes in the water, and scores more spend afternoons exploring the depths of backyard pools. Upon being introduced to the water, younger children may be somewhat apprehensive, as swimming in pools or oceans can be intimidating to youngsters. Parents should exercise extreme caution when teaching kids to swim, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that more than one in five fatal drowning victims are children under the age of 14. Although swimming can be dangerous, experts in pediatric and adolescent medicine affirm that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning considerably. Children whose parents swim may be eager to join mom and dad in the pool. The following are some tips for parents as they start to develop a plan to teach their kids to swim. Wait until the child is developmentally ready. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that parents wait until after a child’s fourth birthday to teach them how to swim. This is when children have developed enough to understand commands and have the motor skills required for swimming. At this point, parents can register children for swimming lessons with trained instructors. Introduce playing in the water early on. Parents should make sure their children grow accustomed to playing in the water. Many kids start to like the water around the time they become toddlers, when bathing introduces them to splashing and bobbing toys. Use these opportunities to take your child into the water, so he or she acclimates to feeling the water on his or her body and face. Kids can sit with adults on pool steps or retrieve toys from within reach. An adult always should be nearby. Wait before submerging kids. The American Red Cross says to wait until a child is around age three before submerging

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him or her under the water. Young kids can swallow a lot of water, which can be dangerous. Sputtering water also may turn a child off to swimming completely. Begin in calm water. The open ocean can be daunting, even to adults. So it might be better to begin swimming lessons in a calm body of water, such as a lake or pool. Invest in formal swimming lessons. Parental perceptions and anxieties may interfere with parents’ abilities to properly teach their children how to swim. Therefore, hire third-party professional instructors to teach kids to swim. The Red Cross can put you in touch with certified swimming instructors who also are knowledgeable in first aid. As children become more confident in the water, they can practice swimming strokes and submerging themselves for underwater swimming.

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How Families Can Cut Vacation Costs Special To Welcome Home amily vacations are the one time each year when all members of the family get to leave the daily grind behind to enjoy a little R&R together. Such excursions often strengthen family bonds and help to create lasting memories that parents and kids will cherish for years to come. Families planning this summer’s annual getaway may already know that the cost of travel is on the rise. While there are always deals to be had, budget-conscious parents may still find themselves looking for ways to cut their travel costs so more of their money can be spent on having fun instead of financing trips. The following are a handful of ways parents can trim their families travel costs without sacrificing the quality of their vacations. Stay closer to home. It may sound simple, but vacationing closer to home is perhaps the best way for families to save a substantial amount of money on their vacations. Airline tickets can take up a sizable portion of a family vacation budget, and once the plane touches down families may need to add the additional expense of rental cars so they can get around their destination and enjoy all its sights and sounds. But families who choose to vacation closer to home can take their own vehicles, paying only for gas instead of airline tickets, car rentals (including rental insurance) and gas. Find a location close to home that still offers everyone an escape, but one that’s not far enough away that car travel will prove burdensome and exhausting.

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Plan to make some of your own meals. Dining out is another considerable expense for families on vacation. Depending on the size of their families, parents may ﬁnd that their dining budgets will approach or even exceed the cost of air travel by the end of a single week. But parents can drastically reduce those costs by planning to make some their own meals while away on vacation. Bring along a couple of cereal boxes so breakfast is simple and inexpensive, and try to book accommodations equipped with kitchens or outdoor areas where the family can ﬁre up a grill a few times during the week to save on costly dinner tabs. Travel light. Families who must travel

by air can trim some of the cost of ﬂying by traveling light. Many airlines now charge fees for bags that exceed pre-established weight limits and may charge for additional baggage as well. Leave hefty jackets and extra footwear behind when traveling during the warmer months, as everyone can likely get by with just some lighter summer attire and less formal footwear. If traveling to a ski resort in the winter, consider renting bulky skiing attire, including boots, so baggage limits are not exceeded. Work with a travel agency that specializes in your locale. Many families may feel they can now plan their own vacations and save money, but planning

through a travel agency may still be a family’s best bet. When booking trips via a travel agency, families can often negotiate with a representative, who can work to tailor a vacation that ﬁts families’ budgets. Such negotiation is much more difﬁcult when going it alone or working through a travel website. In addition, many travel agencies include tours and other attractions in the price of their packages, and that can be a great way to earn discounts to local sights and activities. Travel is expensive, especially for parents traveling with kids in tow. But costconscious moms and dads can still plan relaxing and enjoyable vacations without breaking the bank.

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Stone Oak Elementary School Enjoys Busy Spring Submitted By Deborah Deel he ﬁrst week of April was a busy one for Stone Oak Elementary School Bobcats. Monday started off with an author visit from author/illustrator Jeff Mack. Students were entertained by his illustrations and writings.On Wednesday, April 6th future Stone Oak Bobcats attended the annual Kindergarten Roundup while their parents attended a meeting in the library. Parents had a chance to hear from the administration, teachers, and PTA ofﬁcers and ask questions to help prepare them for their child’s upcoming academic adventures. Wednesday was also National Walking Day. Students participated by walking the track at school. Thursday of that week was the annual Fairy Tale Bowl for the 2nd grade. Each class was represented by a team of 4 students. Students answered questions in a game show format. Questions came from both classic fairy tales and newer

“fractured” fairy tales that the students were encouraged to read so as to prepare for the contest. Teams were made up of students from each class with the most knowledge of the books. Friday finished the busy first week of April with the 3rd grade field trip. Stone Oak 3rd graders continued their tradition of a field trip to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. The rest of April continued to be busy with field trips for the kindergarten, 4th and 5th grades, the Bike Rodeo, the 1st grade Fiesta Float Parade, and the 3rd grade Animal Café. The beginning of May brings more STAAR testing. The 2nd grade field trip will be on May 12th. The Battle of the Books for 3rd and 4th grades will be on May 17th and May 20th. May 17th is also the NEISD Track and Field Meet at Heroes Stadium. The 5th grade will hold their Wax Museum on Tuesday, May 24th and the 5th grade Party is on the following Thursday.

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Bush MS Bulldog Festival Submitted By Shannon Mills o conclude a wonderful year Bush Middle School celebrated with their annual Bulldog Festival on Friday, April 1, 2016. Each year, the Bush school administration uses this opportunity to help reinforce our community and build connections. Our Fine Arts and Athletic programs are demonstrated through performances, games, and a pep rally to kick off the festivities and excite audiences.

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Student clubs design and plan their student-led booths. Local vendors from the community also delight in the annual event and use this venue for community outreach. Despite windy weather, mass amounts of people came out to rally and celebrate with the students and staff. As expected, the festival was a huge success. Laughing, joking, and playing around, the students and adults alike reveled in the fun atmosphere. Bush Middle School would like to thank all of our sponsors, vendors, parent volunteers, teachers, students and the entire Stone Oak community for their continued support. *Save the date for our next Bulldog Festival on October 14, 2016. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or a community vendor please contact Shannon Mills at 210.356.2900.

Students jokingly pose with the festival’s mascot, the Bulldog.

A Red Carpet Event By Shari Kennedy ardy Oak Elementary school just had a successful 2016 Kindergarten Round-Up. The future Hornets were greeted with bubbles from our Hardy Oak Student Leadership team and cheers from the Reagan cheerleaders as they walked a red carpet. The carpet directed them to an exciting performance by our present day Kindergarten students. The program started with three talented Kindergarten students leading their peers in reciting the United States Pledge and the Texas Pledge. Then, it ﬁnished with all the students singing a fun Counting to 100 song celebrating a goal set and met this year. Our amazing students wore star sunglasses and headbands to celebrate and symbolize the shining leaders and rolemodels they prove to be daily. The future students continued to be welcomed by an invitation to interact with the Kindergarten teachers, participate in fun songs, decorate a Hollywood star, and tour the decorated Kindergarten halls. The parents were introduced to Faculty Leaders, given important information for Kindergarten Readiness, and watched a slideshow of

Ms. Kennedy’s students shine bright as future leaders!

exciting Kindergarten activities to look forward to for in the 2016-2017 school year. Everyone got a chance to feel famous and had an opportunity for star sightings. There

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The DWI Dude To The Rescue Submitted By Jamie Balagia n the State of Texas, nearly 100,000 DWI arrests occur annually*. Of those arrests, thousands of citizens are wrongly arrested due to police inaccurately declaring a driver impaired. Reportedly, more people are wrongly accused of DWI in a year than any other crime. Too often, in Texas, and across the country, if a person’s Blood Alcohol Content, (BAC) is under the legal limit, but unable to carry out one or more Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), this may include standing on one leg or following a pen without turning their head, is enough to be considered, “impaired,” resulting in an arrest for DWI. From there, a person may be faced with court appearances, legal fees or in worst circumstances, face guilty charges on a criminal record that can effect a person’s ability to keep or apply for a job, school, and more. “I have seen far too many cases, where a person’s life was interrupted by being wrongly accused of DUI/DWI. Consider a handicapped or injured person who is physically unable to carry out a Field Sobriety Test? Or a person who is taking prescribed medications, which causes problems with balance? Do they belong in jail and do they deserve to be arrested?” asks DWI attorney, Jamie Balagia. “The number of people arrested for DUI/DWI is staggering and a red flag signaling that something is very wrong. However, the best way to lower this number is by making certain that all citizens understand their rights when being pulled over by police.” In today’s world, when the public is bombarded by the messaging of “Drink, Drive, Go to Jail,” and “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” it is easy to forget that EVERYONE is first PRESUMED INNOCENT unless PROVEN GUILTY. As a former police officer, Balagia knows firsthand what officers know and what they assume. His advice is simple and easy to remember: Invoke your right to remain silent. Tell the officer you want to speak to your attorney before continuing. Refuse ALL tests and never agree or consent to any

searches of your vehicle, person, breath or blood. This limits the evidence that can be misconstrued against you in a courtroom and protect you when not guilty. You have the right to REFUSE TO: 1. Answer questions about whether you have been drinking 2. Perform any field sobriety tests 3. Blow into the handheld portable breath test 4. Talk to the police about where you have been or where you are going 5. Give the police permission to search your car 6. Talk to the police about anything other than your driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration You have the RIGHT TO: 1. Remain Silent (5th Amendment) 2. Have an attorney present before and during the questioning; (6th Amendment) 3. You have the right, if you cannot afford the services of an attorney, to have one appointed, at public expense and without cost to you, to represent you before and during the questioning. (6th Amendment) 4. You may terminate the interview at any time you wish. (5th Amendment) About The Law Office of Jamie BalagiaLaw Offices of Jamie Balagia, P.C., is dedicated to the defense of persons accused of drug and alcohol related offenses. The criminal defense lawyers at our firm have extensive training in all areas of criminal defense. We offer excellent representation in misdemeanor and felony criminal drug cases, including Prescription and Illegal Drug Possession, Drug Distribution, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance, DWI, DUI, Minor in Possession and all other criminal drug charges. We are experienced at both the State and Federal level. Our criminal defense attorneys handle cases in counties from Georgetown to San Antonio (including San Marcos and New Braunfels) and surrounding jurisdiction. *National Highway traffic Safety Administration.

Did You Know These Facts About Mother’s Day? By Jane Toh other’s Day celebrations occur all over the world and on different dates. • Anna Jarvis campaigned for 3 years before modern Mother’s Day was recognized as an ofﬁcial holiday in the United States. Jarvis, initially did so to immortalize her mother’s effort to increase sanitation in Union and Confederate encampments. • By the early 1920s Hallmark Cards started capitalizing on the newly-recognized holiday. • Former communist countries, ie. China, Russia, and Mongolia, celebrate International Women’s Day instead of Mother’s Day. • In Catholicism, Mother’s Day is heavily associated with the Virgin Mary. • Mother’s Day was introduced in Egypt

by Mustafa Amin, a journalist, in 1956. It has since spread to other Arab countries. • Carnations are the most popular ﬂowers bought on Mother’s Day. • In Ethiopia, Mother’s Day is celebrated for 3 days. • A festival called Mata Tirtha Aunsi or Mata Tirtha Puja is the Nepalese equivalent to western Mother’s Day.

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pace, the last frontier, a world outside of our own. Humans have, since they climbed out of the primordial ooze, been interested in space, in what was beyond the skies. Ancient astronomers, such as Eratosthenes and Claudius Ptolemy, claimed the earth was the center of this universe and everything (stars, the sun, and other plants) revolved around it, and more directly around us humans. It would take over a thousand years for this geocentric theory to be disproved witah the heliocentric theory, first by Nicolaus Copernicus, then by Galileo Galilei. The heliocentric theory, which demonstrates Earth and other planets in the solar system are in fact on a rotation around the sun, was not well received to the general public for another century. In the meantime astronomers, and other scientists, who were not in congruence with the Church, were criticized and often punished for their efforts. These days new discoveries and studies, when proven, are more often celebrated. Now, today’s scientists actively work to confirm and disapprove old theories, prove new hypotheses, and go where no man has gone before. The world, the solar system, and the universe is getting smaller. We know more than ever before; however, there is still so much more to uncover. Only our minds can be our limits. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) understands that every breakthrough, no matter the size, may be a small step for one man, but a great leap for mankind. With this in mind, NASA, after its formation in 1958, as a result of the National Aeronautics and Space Act, created the Texas High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program, which aims to assist future scientists, engineers, innovators, and researchers. The HAS program is available to all Texas residents in their junior year of high school. In order to be considered applicants must submit letters of recommendation from their local state congressmen or congresswomen and school administrators and teachers. From this point, a selected number of candidates are chosen for the HAS Online Experience, a

three month program that involves solving elaborate problems using complex physics and math, and simultaneously learning about NASA and space exploration. Once the three-month program is completed, the best fitted applicants are selected to spend a week at the Houston branch of NASA for a “summer experience.” This experience is an all-expense paid trip allowing students to work with astronauts, scientists, engineers, and other NASA employees on current dilemmas NASA faces today. Out of the many applications received for this year’s “summer experience,” the HAS program chose two of Stone Oak’s brightest, Ashley Johnson and Alexa Lindberg. Congratulations to the two aspiring innovators, both of whom are only 17 years-old and juniors at Ronald Reagan High School.

3 month online course? What did it entail? AJ: It is literally rocket science. It is really hard. We had to solve advanced physics problems involving launching and uniting space craft in space. We worked to identify the best landing spot on Mars for future manned missions. It included a lot of learning, such as the science behind placement of satellites in Earth’s orbit and the work being done to improve the spacesuits our astronauts will wear to Mars. The work was difficult and frustrating, but it gave me a good idea of the types of problems NASA engineers have to solve on daily basis. AL: It is hard. They gave us what we needed to do the work, but it was really hard. It is a lot of material to digest in a short period of time, but the learning that came from it made everything worth it.

Welcome Home: How did you find out about this all-expense paid summer program with NASA? AJ: I found out about the program from a friend of mine. I had expressed interest in becoming an astronaut or engineer for NASA. My friend had heard about the HAS program and brought it to my attention. AL: I had previously informed my math teacher of my interest in engineering and NASA, she later emailed me and told me about the program.

Welcome Home: How do you feel about being away from home, presumably for the first time without parental supervision? AJ: I am excited, but also a little anxious. I will be among some of the most talented scientists in the world, and that is awe inspiring, and at the same time intimidating. Being away from my family will be a different experience for me but I will definitely have a lot of stories to tell them when I get home! AL: I’m just really excited we got accepted into the program! It is exciting to be able to meet new people who will be able to teach me so much. This will make being away from my family worth it, but I will miss them.

Welcome Home: What inspired you to work for this internship? AJ: I have always had a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities, but this past year the thought of applying this passion to advancing human capability in space has become more interesting to me. Our future involves human exploration of space, and our very survival, may someday, depend on it, and I want to know I have played a role in helping us get there. AL: I have always had an interest in space. I really, really, like space! It is an interesting field, and I loved learning about the science required to get us here, especially looking towards Mars in the next couple of decades. Welcome Home: How difficult was the

on projects such as the ORION program. It gave me a broad understanding of the types of careers I might be interested in and what I need to do to be considered for employment at a later date. AL: Manage your time really well. The due dates creep up on you quickly. All of this takes place during the school year, and I had my regular extracurricular activities in addition to the HAS program. It takes a lot of time; make sure you plan for that.

Welcome Home: And finally what advice, if any, would you give to others seeking the same internship? AJ: Don’t give up. A lot of people drop out of the program because it is so difficult. The advisors and counselors and NASA employees all want you to succeed, so don’t give up when things get hard. Ask for help, and be sure you start early enough to give yourself time when you do hit roadblocks. Participation in all the activities is critical. Through the various webinars I got the chance to meet astronauts, as well as NASA employees and engineers working

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On April 7, Stone Oak Business Association (SOBA) proudly stood with Arturo Ortiz and Dr. Virginia Aguilar at the opening of their new La Femme Clinic & Spa. There, licensed medical professionals aim to help patients look good and feel good. La Femme Clinic & Spa takes a medical approach to weight loss. They offer

prescribed medication when necessary, and alternative supplements that have helped patients lose up to 1 pound of fat per day without exercise. Injections are for athletes as well! These injections will help the patients burn fat, and provide them with the essential vitamins and amino acids they need to build muscle, increase stamina, and provide energy! Testosterone therapy

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Freshen Up Warm-Weather Cuisine Special To Welcome Home hen the weather is warm, many people are inspired to expand their culinary horizons and look for foods that are light, fresh and satisfying. Although warm-weather cooking may call to mind backyard barbecues, there is much more to seasonal dining than charbroiled frankfurters and beef patties. Taking a fresh approach to cooking can yield a number of new and innovative meals. Cool down When the temperature is high, few people want to ﬁll their stomachs with heavy, hot foods. Instead of cooking up a batch of stew, reinvent recipes for a warmweather spin. For example, experiment with chilled soups. Borscht is a beet-based soup of Eastern European origin that is very often served cold. Other vegetables or fruits can be pureed and served as a cold summer soup. Gazpacho, a Spanish tomato-based soup, is the most widely known cold soup. However, cucumber- and avocado-based soups and creamed vegetable soups also can be enjoyed chilled.

Embrace salads While salads may be relegated to side dishes for most of the year, they tend to take center stage when the weather is warm. The addition of fresh berries, grapes or raisins can lend a different flavor to salads. Think about topping salads with grilled fish or chicken to add more substance to salads serving as entire meals. Rather than using heavy dressings that may end up covering the delicate flavors of lettuce leaves and other greens, use vinaigrettes made from citrus fruits to add both sweetness and tartness to dishes. Savory sandwiches Who says sandwiches are only for lunch? When the weather is warm and families are busy hurrying here and there, sandwiches make for fast and portable meals. Grilled vegetables paired with grilled mushrooms can make hearty, satisfying sandwiches that are relatively low in calories. Previously grilled chicken can be shredded and turned into chicken salad when mixed with Greek yogurt and apple cider vinegar. Even standard cold cuts can be given a new twist when turned into coldstyle reubens by being topped with cole-

Salads are a summertime staple. Freshen them up with Pasta, a versatile food, can be paired with anything to different ingredients to expand your culinary horizons. freshen any meal.

slaw or chilled sauerkraut on gourmet slices of herbed bread. Pastas and casseroles Much as warm-weather soups can be served cool, so can pastas and casseroles. Pasta is a versatile food that can be paired with traditional salad ingredients or mixed with vegetables or dressings to make a variety of different dishes.Baked casseroles can be served at room temperature for potluck meals in the yard or brought along when visiting friends and family. Chunks of mushrooms, summer squash, eggplant, and

garlic can be sautéed and baked together to make a hearty and flavorful vegetable casserole. Seafood Lobster, shrimp and clams can be harvested from the coast and then cooked on the grill or over an open fire. For those who want chilled seafood, opt for shrimp cocktail or head out for a sushi and sashimi meal at a local restaurant. Warm-weather dining means exploring different flavor options to find lighter fare.

Girl Scouts Planning A Busy Spring By Risa Weinberger pril and May have been very active months for Girl Scouts in the BushLopez Service Unit. April began with the troop leaders and adult volunteers being honored at the annual “Leader Appreciation Dinner” on Thursday, April 7 at Milano’s Italian Grill on Stone Oak Pkwy. “We want to let all of our troop leaders know how much we appreciate the time they spend planning and working with their troop of Girl Scouts.” stated Beth Beaty, Bush-Lopez Service Unit Director. “Taking on the volunteer job of leading a Girl Scout troop takes time and energy, but knowing you have helped a girl grow in leadership, character, and conﬁdence is extremely rewarding. Besides, the leaders in the Stone Oak area are a lot of fun.” On Saturday, April 30 the annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance Gala was held at the Holy Trinity Banquet Hall. This year, the theme was, “Grease – Prom Night.” Girls and their Dads (or favorite man) dressed in their best 50’s prom night attire. The night included a catered dinner, a DJ who played music to dance to, and lots of surprises. The event was open to all Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts in the service unit and surrounding service units. Cadettes had the choice to participate or work the event with TAGS. Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts were on hand to work the event and insure

that the night goes off smoothly. The month of May started with a number of Bush-Lopez SU volunteers receiving volunteer awards at the annual Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Volunteer Recognition Event on May 7. This annual event is designed to recognize volunteers for their special talents these volunteers share with Girl Scouts. Fellow Girl Scout volunteers and parents nominated those who were welcome. The annual Bush-Lopez Service Unit camping trip took place the weekend of May 13-15 at Garner State Park. Girl Scouts of all ages participated in the camping trip. The theme this year was “Zootopia,” with many activities related to animals. The girls, leaders and parent volunteers slept in tents, cooked their own meals, enjoyed some spectacular outdoor experiences, and worked together as Sister Girl Scouts. A number of the girls were honored at the annual Gold and Silver Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 15. These girls completed all of the requirements for these awards and have been approved by Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. The Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout in 6th, 7th, or 8th grades can receive. This award requires many hours of planning, networking with a mentor, and completing a speciﬁc project for Girl Scouts or the community. The Gold Award is the highest award an individual

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Girl Scouts in Bush-Lopez Service Unit participate in many Girl Scout activities

Girl Scout in high school can receive. All nominees must spend many hours working with her community on a specific project she has developed. She must work with a mentor, make presentations, and log more than 75 hours on her project that benefits the community, city, or specific group outside of the Girl Scout Organization. The end of the month concluded with the service unit Bridging Ceremony. The

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actual date was announced at the Leaders Appreciation Dinner. Girls, who were prepared to advance to the next level, were present. In order to move forward, the girls needed to have completed the requirements for bridging. For more information about any and all of these Girl Scout programs, look on the Bush-Lopez Service Unit Rallyhood website.

Lopez Drama & Debate Champions Submitted By Christi Eanes ongratulations to Lopez Drama & Debate for winning 1st place sweepstakes at the NEISD Spring Speech & Theatre contest that was held on Saturday, April 9 at Harris Middle School. The team was comprised of 65 middle school theatre and debate students. Lopez competed against the other large division schools in the district and won 23 Outstanding Performer plaques, 27 1st place blue ribbons, 31 2nd place red ribbons and 23 3rd place white ribbons. Lopez Debate closed another season as the large school district champions! Tournaments span a variety of different debate styles – LincolnDouglas debate, Student Congress, and partner style Public Forum debate. Public Forum preliminaries were held on Friday, April 8th. Nine Lopez out of 16 debate partners advanced to octo-ﬁnals on the following day. Here are the results: Quarterﬁnalists: Diego Arroyo Aceves & Mizla Shrestha, Tashya Makani & Linda Liu, Morgan Goodrow & Abby Kent. 3rd place: Erik Glesne & David Gutierrez, Eric Liu & Vishy Rao. 1st place: Gabby Gordon & Delaney Tubbs. Also congratulations to the

The students of Lopez MS proudly displaying their second 1st place sweepstakes award for the year.

team of Eric Glesne and David Gutierrez who took 3rd place top speaker gavels. This is the second 1st place sweepstakes award for Lopez this year. They also won the fall contest held at Lopez in December, making Lopez the overall district champions for the year! A special award was presented to the team as the winners of the NEISD Speech & Debate Champion Cup. The champion cup is awarded to the overall winner of speech & debate each year in both the large and small school divisions. The champion cup will be displayed at Lopez

The Lopez Drama troop ready to put their talent on display.

throughout next year. The next display of talent for the Lopez Drama troop was featured at their rendition of Don Zolidis’ EMPOWERED: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed The World’s Economy. This year’s production was held on Friday, May 6 with performances at 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively, in the Lopez cafetorium. The show was double casted to feature the many talented theatre students at Lopez. The audience was enthralled at the hysterical plot line. The play introduced a young Girl Scout member, Amaryllis, who is determined to win the

Girl Scout cookie selling contest. In order to sell the most cookies, thereby winning the contest, Amaryllis, after seeking advice from the ﬁnancial sector, begins using ploys such as, faking a terminal illness, franchising her methods, and contracting with a payday lender to offer 30-year loans to sell her cookies and keep her position in the group. All in all a hysterical and hilarious hysterical homage to Glengarry Glen Ross and the wild excesses of the ﬁnancial crisis.

Final RHS Spirit Performance – “Simply the Best” Submitted By Cari Goodyear, RHS Spirit Board Historian ith the school year coming to a swift end, the students of Reagan HS have a ﬁnal blowout to say goodbye. The last performance of the year for the Reagan Cheer and Dance programs was their production “Simply the Best”. The Cheerleaders, mascot, Diamond Dancers, Silver Stars, and Charmers Pep Squad were featured in their annual end of year show on May 20th and 21st in the school auditorium. Cheer demonstrated stunt routines and dancers presented their talents in hip hop, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and team dances that showcased the current and upcoming new teams for the 2016-17 school year. The graduating seniors were later honored with a special tribute as they participated in their ﬁnal performances with

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Varsity cheerleaders performing stunt routine

the spirit program. A special appearance from the Rattler mascot and additional solo/

Diamond Dancer and Silver Star teams prepare for last dance.

duets were included, as well as highlights from the current and newly elected dance and drill ofﬁcers. With tickets running for $10, and all seats reserved, the spectacular

production of “Simply the Best” proved to be simply the best.

Jalen Smith Proves Hard Work Pays Off Submitted By Hugh Mulligan alen Smith, a sophomore basketball player from KIPP University Prep, has been selected as an AQUAS (Assistance for Qualified Underprivileged Athletic Scholars) scholar-athlete. With this honor, Smith becomes the 35th student to receive this honor since 2009. AQUAS is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to identify and acknowledge underserved high school athletes who have demonstrated high academic performance. These students may not have received much national visibility for a number of reasons; thus college coaches are not aware of their skills. AQUAS overcomes that problem by putting these selected students in front of collegiate athletic departments until the right academic and athletic matches are found and some financial support from the interested

university has been secured. Smith has been the starting guard for the KIPP University Prep varsity basketball team in both his freshman and sophomore years. He has already competed in two state basketball tournaments for KIPP. A tenacious defender with lighting fast speed, he is truly a young leader on both his high school and club team. In the classroom Smith has always been a high proﬁle student. While in the 2nd grade Smith’s teachers nominated him to the Gifted & Talented program. That same year he was selected to address the School Board of the San Antonio Independent School District on his academic goals for the future. After transferring to the KIPP Aspire Academy in the 6th grade, Jalen was sent to a leadership conference in Georgia. He is very active in his church and is currently serving as the President of the Ushers Board.

Smith is the 7th student from KIPP selected by AQUAS since it started recruiting scholar-athletes in 2009. When asked why so many from one school, the CEO of AQUAS, Colonel Hugh F. Mulligan, said, “KIPP continues to nurture and educate the kind of students that we are looking for. The educational philosophy, the leadership, and drive of a superb and dedicated faculty result in the development of executive skills in their student body. Their graduates are fully attuned to the importance that education plays in their future and thus possess the “grit” to reach those goals. Jalen Smith typiﬁes the KIPP product.” KIPP Athletic Director Travis Boubel remarked, “It is easy for our coaches to spot leadership traits on the ﬁelds or courts. Since these coaches are also members of the faculty, they get to observe the student’s

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AQUAS picks Jalen Smith as 35th Selectee for Honor.

performance in the academic environment and we are turning out some remarkable individuals. It’s plain to see that Jalen exempliﬁes these high standards.”

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Madilyne Bojorn Selected As AQUAS Scholar-Athlete Submitted By Hugh Mulligan adilyne Borjon, a junior basketball player from KIPP University Prep, has been selected as an AQUAS (Assistance for Qualiﬁed Underprivileged Athletic Scholars) scholar-athlete. Borjon has now become the 34th student to receive this honor since 2009 and the third from KIPP this year. AQUAS is a 501 (c)(3) non-proﬁt organization that works to assist underserved high school athletes who have demonstrated high academic performance. These students may not have received much national visibility for a number of reasons; therefore, college coaches might be less aware of their skills. AQUAS defeats this problem by taking selected students and placing them in

front of collegiate athletic departments, until the right academic and athletic matches are found and some ﬁnancial support from the prospective university has been secured. Audiences are captured and entranced as Bojorn handles the basketball court. As a tenacious defender, she causes a lot of steals, which almost always results in a score due to her skills at the rim. However, it is her outside shooting that is the most spectacular as she averages 50% from behind the arc and 90% from the free throw line. Bojorn had a high game this year with 35 points. She will fprever be immortalized as the young lady that threw down 7 consecutive 3-pointers in one game. Bojorn is a leader on the court. This year, after playing numerous hard-fought

games to get to the State Championship, her team had a time-out in the ﬁnal game. “You could see Madilyne work her magic with her exhausted teammates,” KIPP Athletic Director Travis Boubel points out. “She was the one who inspired her team to reach way down and pick up the pace to pull out the ﬁnal victory.” Always the overachiever, Bojorn strives for perfection inside the classroom. With a 3.25 GPA, she aspires to reach her collegiate goal of attaining an engineering degree. AQUAS CEO Colonel Hugh Mulligan says, “Madilyne is such a typical KIPP product. Having reached the heights of high school basketball for two years with MVP, AllRegio, and All-State Honors, she remains totally focused on her collegiate future.

Madilyne Bojorn, basketball star from KIPP University Prep selected for honor.

Borjon will be the best that she can be no matter what she takes on in life.”

Vineyard Ranch Ready For STAAR For The Kids Dance Marathon

Submitted By Busola Fowowe or The Kids (FTK) is the largest student led nonproﬁt in San Antonio. We provide emotional, ﬁnancial and social support to families in the San Antonio area battling pediatric cancer. FTK is unique in that we raise money that goes directly to families’ day-to-day needs. Things like gas and food bills can be huge burdens on families who are already struggling with their child’s illness. We are dedicated to providing our FTK families with anything they may need because we understand that the battle against cancer cannot be fought alone. Therefore, we stand with them against cancer and provide Youngsters and adults alike put their best foot forward in support them with support all year round. of families battling pediatric cancer. Last year alone FTK raised over and have fun with the UTSA community! $54,000 and we hope to skyrocket Our UTSA athletic teams also participated through that goal this year with your help. Our largest and last event of the in this event. The event concluded with academic year is our Dance Marathon. This a powerful and emotional family hour year’s Dance Marathon, “The Sky Is The experience, followed by our exciting Limit,” took place on Saturday, April 16 annual fundraising reveal. Registration was from 9am to 9pm at the UTSA main campus $30 per dancer and included all-day event convocation center. The Dance Marathon admission, a dancer t-shirt, and two meals. Together we can make a difference, and was a 12-hour, high-energy celebration of life during which participants pledge one day we will dance in celebration of a to stand in solidarity with families for the cure. In event of any questions, email us at duration of the event. We invited our FTK children and families to share their stories ftkpublicaffairs@gmail.com

Students prepare for STAAR exams.

Special To Welcome Home ineyard Ranch was well prepared for the standardized tests that occurred in April and May. Third, fourth, and ﬁfth grader students participated in a STAAR pep rally organized by music teachers, Heather Elizondo, and Ashley Hester. Each grade level planned a performance to share with the rest of the testing students. The fourth grade chose to sing their writing camp chant. In the spirit of solidarity, cheerleaders from Reagan high school joined in the festivities by pepping the group up with

their cheers. The crowd shouted “Vineyard Ranch, Broncos” as the cheerleaders showcased their exciting stunts. The pep rally ﬁnale involved a debut of a music video created by the Vineyard Ranch faculty, volunteers, and students to the beat of Kelly Clarkson’s song “Dance with Me.” Ashley Hester sang the new lyrics in our version “Close to Victory.” In an effort to increase school spirit, every student and teacher on campus was included in the production of the video. The students enjoyed watching their classmates and teachers sing and dance.

Parman Library Celebrates! Submitted By Rhonda Matson ay 7, 2016 marked the ﬁfth anniversary of the opening of the Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak. To commemorate the date, the staff, with the support of Friends of Parman Library and student volunteers, coordinated a ceremony at 10:00 am, followed shortly thereafter with cake and special appearances by School of Rock, Reagan High School Ensemble, Happy Tales Exotic Animals, and the Teen Services Vroom bus. Participants were thoroughly entertained with fun, family-friendly activities, including food trucks, photo-op, puppet shows, face painting, button-making and balloon animals.

Additionally, Parman’s DIY University for adults is going strong with upcoming classes on self-publishing, mosaic picture frames, doll and tofu making, and nail art! DIY University provides opportunities for adults in our community to participate in a variety of activities led by skilled instructors. Thus far, participants have been able to enjoy pinata making, repurposing CDs to make disco balls, creating Easter egg decorations, wire-wrapped necklace instruction, making essential oil bath salts and scrubs, knitting, photography, making mixed media crafts, and self-publishing. These classes are open to the community and can be accessed on the Parman Library tab under the mysapl. org website. There are nominal charges for supplies that are provided by participants,

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Special Dinner For Girl Scout Volunteers

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Students demonstrate their modeling techniques on the runway. 2015-2016 Girl Scout volunteers enjoy their appreciation dinner.

Submitted By Risa Weinberger ith April designated as Volunteer Appreciation Month, the BushLopez Service Unit planed an annual Leader Appreciation Dinner to honor all of the volunteer Girl Scout leaders and volunteers. This year, the dinner was held at the lovely private room at Milano’s Italian Grill on Thursday, April 7, 2016. “We want all of our leaders and volunteers to know how much we appreciate the time they spend planning and working with the girls in their troops.” stated Beth Beaty, Service Unit Director for the Bush-Lopez Service Unit. Leaders from all levels of Girl

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Scouts attended the dinner. The Leaders Appreciation dinner is always a nice evening for the leaders to get together and socialize. This year, Lori Rudolph prepared special gifts for all of the leaders. She has always created some type of appreciation token for the leaders at each monthly meeting. For the dinner, each leader received a special candle in a unique glass holder. These candles made beautiful centerpieces for the dinner tables. Each leader also received a cupcake in a cup with a tag that read, “You Take the Cake.” Although troops are beginning to wind down for the summer, many are still planning for the annual service unit camping trip in May and the Bridging ceremony in June. The Bush-Lopez Service Unit would like to thank all of the many women and men who volunteer to make the Girl Scout experience special for so many girls in the Stone Oak, Vineyard, Rogers Ranch, and Tuscany Heights areas.

Submitted By Bob McCullough hirty-six students from the Academy at Morgan’s Wonderland – each with an accompanying “buddy” – modeled the latest fashions at the “Hand in Hand: A Night on the Runway” benefit from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center, 5223 David Edwards Drive. The Academy serves students with special needs ages 12 through 24 and prepares them for life and work. Models from The Academy student body were partnered with “buddy” students from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas. “The fashion-show participants walked hand in hand down the runway and model beautiful clothes provided by Macy’s Department Store,” said Dr. Susan Bineham, The Academy’s head of school. “Thus came the inspiration for the name of this fiesta of fashion, fun and friendship.” The Hand in Hand event sought to raise funds for non-profit The Academy at Morgan’s Wonderland, an innovative, nationally accredited school for students with mild to moderate special needs. There,

While strutting her way down the runway, a model waves to her adoring audience.

students receive a blend of academic, life skills and vocational instruction to help each one reach his or her maximum individual potential. “It’s truly inspiring to see our students conﬁdently take to the runway and model the latest spring outﬁts, much to the delight of their parents, family members and friends,” Dr. Bineham said. The evening’s festivities, coordinated by The Academy’s Parents Teachers Friends and Others (PTFO) support organization, included a light meal. Individual tickets for the dressy-casual event were priced at $75 apiece, and tables of 10 could be reserved beginning at $1,000. TMI in San Antonio is the flagship private school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas for students in grades 6 through 12. Established in 1893, TMI is the oldest Episcopal Church-sponsored, college-prep school in the Southwest. Visit www.tmi-sa.com for more information.

Legendary Tejano Artist Performs Locally SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, June 14th Wednesday, June 15th Thursday, June 16th 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Special To Welcome Home n Sunday, April 17, the Network for Young Artists (NYA) revealed the headline spot of its 2016 signature Fiesta event, the Deco District Arts & Music Festival. The crowds went wild as Little Joe y La Familia appeared on stage for the performance. Little Joe’s son Ady Hernández and his band DaHeBeGeBees opened for him. Sharing the spotlight during the day was rising star and NYA student, thirteen-year-old Isabel Marie Sánchez, who has appeared on the international TV program “Sábado Gigante,” where she won first place in the talent competition. Isabel, who some claim to be the “next Selena,” has since joined musical talents with Abraham Quintanilla. Headliner Joe Hernández has been performing professionally since the age of 15, when he played for a local high school sock hop, earning five dollars. Those early performances acted as a catalyst for his musical career, propelling him into music world stardom and earning him four Grammy nominations and two awards. Currently signed to record with Capitol EMI, his live shows fill halls and arenas

wherever he appears. The performance schedule also included Los No. 3 Dinners, Pedro Constante, and the Dirty River Dixie Band. Everyone’s favorite Fiesta foods were available. A good day for shopping as well – a wealth of handmade arts and crafts including jewelry, pottery, paintings, fabric arts and many more items were on sale at booths throughout the day. The festival started at noon. With no admission fee and being open to the public, the Deco District Arts & Music Festival was a day of Fiesta fun for the whole family.

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The Deco District Arts and Music Festival is an ofﬁcial Fiesta event presented by the Network for Young Artists (NYA) to highlight the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the Deco District and brings local residents and tourists alike to the historic area. This exciting outdoor music and arts festival offers dozens of performances by local and national musicians of all ages, street vendors, a diverse food and drink menu, and community spirit for all to enjoy. One stage, dedicated to NYA and youthcentric organizations, highlights local young talent certain to WOW audiences.

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