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Note From The Publisher Winter Celebration Is Right Around The Corner!
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ear Neighbors, November is a time that we can enjoy some cooler weather and look forward to the holidays. As Thanksgiving approaches, I am constantly reminded of how thankful I am for my family and friends that are in my life and the amazing community that I live in. I hope that everyone stays safe as they embark on their holiday travels this year to spend time with the ones they love. November 11th is Veterans Day. I am truly appreciative for all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serve our great country. Remember to use this day to thank and remember those who have and are still serving. November also will be very hectic for me because our San Antonio Spurs will have started their season. I love watching the Spurs on tv but there is a special feeling when I go with my friends and family to watch them at the AT&T center. With December approaching, I am also looking forward to our highly anticipated Winter Celebration. We have begun the hundreds of hours of preparation to make sure this year’s Winter Celebration will be the best ever. There are so many groups to contact and schedule. I have never been more excited than I am this year. We will be at a new location which is the Legacy Shopping Center, by Main Event. This will give us more room to offer more rides, booths and have the best parade ever. Over the years, Winter Celebration has become the largest Toys for Tots event in San Antonio. Officially beginning on November 1 and running through December 11, local
schools around town will be participating in the 2013 Toys for Tots Challenge. Welcome Home has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps to collect toys for those in need and we are excited to once again support this great cause. I would like to invite the community to come out to Winter Celebration, on December 14 at the Legacy Shopping Center. This event will include a scavenger hunt, AirLIFE Santa, vender booths and performances from local schools. To read more about Winter Celebration, turn to page 8. For the Scavenger Hunt rules and a performance schedule, turn to page 9. If you would like to take part in riding a shuttle to and from the event, turn to page 10. This event remains near and dear to my heart. Please join me in making a difference in children’s lives who need it the most and by bringing the joy of the holidays to this wonderful community. We will hopefully continue to get some beautiful fall weather as this season goes on. I wish the community a wonderful and safe November. Remember to always be thankful for what you have in your life! As always, please let the businesses in this newspaper know you saw them in Welcome Home so they can continue to support our children and our community.
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On The Cover By Amanda Burris he season is upon us where the air becomes crisp and many bring out their scarves and steamy drinks. There are baked goods in the oven and there is almost a tangible excitement that resonates with many as they anticipate the quickly approaching holidays. For the Dowling family, it is a time for thanks and faith as they count their many blessings from each year during Thanksgiving. During this season, like many PHOTO CREDIT: Chasity Furse families, the Dowling family John and Suzanne Dowling with their daughters Molly, an 8th grader continues a tradition that is at Hobby Middle School, and Ellie, a 2nd grader at Blattman Elementary School at St. Thomas Pumpkin Patch. unique to their family. A few years ago, Susan have forgotten, and some that were difficult Dowling bought a plain table runner and journeys. But, as we sit at our ‘table of each year they have written down and dated blessings,’ we are easily overwhelmed their blessings with a permanent fabric by God’s goodness and reminded to be marker. thankful for all things.” “So, the key is to think about the other During this time of year, many celebrate, blessings specific to the year and write those give thanks and come together in a variety down,” Dowling said. “Now, when we set of ways. This year, Welcome Home is our table for Thanksgiving dinner, we are thankful for the many lives we get to be part able to look at a bounty of events, each to of through submissions, articles and events, be thankful for, and we can recall many of and we look forward to continuing to share the wonderful blessings that occurred in our the good news of the community. lives; some big, some little, some we may
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Winter Celebration 2013
In past years Winter Celebration Scavenger Hunt has been held during the month of November leading up to Winter Celebration in December. This year we are challenging you! Scavenger Hunt will be held at Winter Celebration at the Legacy Shopping Center. How it Works—Starting at 10 a.m. on December 14, 2013, the Welcome Home checkin booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots and handing out the Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to visit all the vendors on the list and get your Scavenger Hunt card stamped. For every stamp you receive, you will get one "General Prize" drawing ticket. For every 15 stamps you receive, you will get one "Grand Prize" drawing ticket. From 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., a Winter Celebration volunteer at the Scavenger Hunt check-in booth will count your stamps and give you your prize drawing tickets. Stay tuned for what we are drumming up in Grand Prizes this year! Drawings will begin at 3 p.m. You must be present to win. Come out to Winter Celebration, play Scavenger Hunt, build a snowman and Win prizes! *All toys are donated to US Marine Corps Toys for Tots-San Antonio
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ith the weather finally cooling down, it’s none too soon to revisit one of the great mysteries of life. No, not “why are we here?” or “what is our purpose in life?” or even “why is the comb over still in use today?” No, this mystery of life is the one where God made men 15 degrees warmer than women and then sat back to watch the show! The battle of the thermostat is a wellknown skirmish of married couples the world over. Well, ok, where air conditioners are prevalent anyway. It’s always the same. In the summer, the air is so low penguin dads would feel perfectly comfortable sitting on their egg under my dining room table. In the winter the heat is so low I can Agility
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see my breath. My husband yells, “Shut the refrigerator door!” at a teenager and I’m thinking, “Why bother?” This arctic habitat causes problems let me tell you. How am I supposed to look alluring in two layers of sweat pants? How can I sound confident when doling out chores with my teeth chattering? So what is a girl to do? One solution is to add a couple of inches of subcutaneous fat, but oh, NO, can’t do THAT. That would make me cold AND fat, like a side of bacon hanging in some pioneer shed –which goes perfectly with the double sweat pant layer, come to think of it. Another solution would be for our men to gut it up and be hot. But hot means sweaty and sweaty means, well, sweaty. The “married couples always sleep in the same bed” thingy also has its pitfalls. For one thing, he needs a GPS to find his way through the blankets to hug me goodnight. Forget using the bathroom at 2 am. I can’t lift the covers off. Instead, I wait until morning and wake up grumpy. And he does all the heavy lifting. I’m not exactly sure what God had in mind when he made us as opposite as fire and ice, but I think perhaps it has something to do with teaching us how to need, how to give, how to love and how to live. And that’s worth a few extra goose bumps, don’t you think? Debby Seguin (who sneaks off to change the thermostat between articles) can be reached at writewell62@yahoo. com.
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Limit Your Fall And Winter Energy Use
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inspect the heat exchanger, inspect the flue pipe, test the ignition, ensure proper burning, inspect the electrical components, check all safeties and also check for carbon monoxide. One of the main questions that we get asked about furnaces is, “How long do they last?” Typically, a furnace or air conditioner will last 15 to 20 years with a good preventive maintenance program. When the equipment has reached this time span without any large catastrophic breakdowns, sometimes it pays to just to replace the old system because of the higher efficiency and lower gas and electric bills provided by newer equipment. You can also help reduce the running operation of your furnace by looking for obvious places where warm air could escape. Check the seals around windows and doors. Also check around pipes, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures and attic stairs. Caulking and weather stripping will reduce drafts and
can save you as much as 10 percent on your energy use. Use the kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans wisely. In one hour, these fans can pull out a houseful of warm air. Your programmable thermostat will do this for you automatically. It will lower the thermostat at night while you sleep, then raise the heat when you awake. It can also lower the heat during your workday, and raise it when it’s time for you to come home. If you want to have your furnace checked before the winter, call Air Systems at (210) 738-2665 to schedule an appointment. Air Systems is located at 3700 Fredericksburg, Suite 121, SA, TX 78201. For more information visit airsystemsac. com, email airsystems@airsystemsac.com or call 210-738-2665.
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and maybe keep you from a visit to the emergency vet hospital. Don’t feed turkey skin. Ooohh I know… it’s the best part! But not only is it high in fat and hard to digest, it also holds marinades, oils, and spices used in baking, which can cause an upset stomach. Set aside some of the good stuff before adding all of the salts, butter, wine, etc. A scoop of plain sweet potatoes, a cup of cooked carrots, even some stuffing without gravy is a delight for your dog. Juices and gravies of course are loaded with spices; so don’t pour it all over your pet’s kibble, just drizzle! Desserts: The compound Theobromine in chocolate is toxic to your pet and can even cause death. Caffeine is also present and can pose a danger to your pet’s heart.
Unsweetened baker’s chocolate is the worst and contains 8 times the amount of Theobromine as milk chocolate. If your dog normally eats only kibble, don’t offer up a big plate full of turkey, and sides all at once. This can stress his system. Add a little at a time and freeze the rest for treats later. Your pet is going to be pretty happy with any morsels you give them so choose wisely. Stay away from salts and spices, those are for our taste buds, not theirs. I mean let’s be honest; their pallet isn’t that sophisticated, especially when the toilet seat is left up! K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more information, call (830) 980-8476 or visit www.k9countryclub.net.
Hello From Clark, Texas
will be ending their regular season. All of our fall athletes have worked incredibly hard and have positioned themselves for post-season play. In fine arts, our choir dominated at Region Choir as they represented 25% of the students chosen to continue competing for a position in the All-State Choir. Our theater department had a successful fall production of “Night of the Living Dead.” Currently, the entire fine arts department is working together to put on the musical, “Hairspray.” Please come see this incredible production in early December. A reminder to our parents to make sure you are signed up in Parent Connection and that all contact information is correct in Parent Connection. We try to keep our website full of news, resources and contact
information, so please take some time to navigate through it. As stated earlier, the information and resources available at your fingertips is absolutely amazing. Lastly, from the immediate Clark Family to the extended Clark Family, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
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id you know that your furnace and air conditioner accounts for up to 60 percent of your home’s utility bills? A licensed air conditioning and heating company can help you get off to a safe start on your furnace heating operation. Did you know that if your equipment is dirty or slightly operating a little rough it could be additional money per month? There are a few things that a homeowner can do to get the most efficiency out of your
By Catherine Laria K9 Country Club (830) 980-8476 ovember is a special time of year when we remind ourselves of what we’re thankful for. I’m thankful for so many things in my life, but my dogs top the list. For many of us, our pets are an extension of our family, giving unconditional love and asking for little in return. So this holiday, why not thank them by treating them to something extra special?
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t’s hard to believe that one-third of the school year is nearly over. The Cougars are hard at work both in and out of the classroom. In the classroom, we continue to find ways to implement more technology. We are constantly searching for ways to have the latest and greatest databases, computer updates, access, etc.
equipment and knowing what to look for during the fall furnace operation months. The filter should be replaced every month, as this will increase the efficiency of your system. Dirty filters will reduce airflow which forces the system to work harder and will eventually clog up the inside evaporator coil. Visually inspect to make sure the color of the flame from the burners and the pilot is blue. If you notice any yellow in either of these two areas, it is definitely time to have your furnace professionally inspected and cleaned by a licensed service company. A licensed company will disassemble the furnace and clean it properly, they will
With a little caution and creativity, your dog can enjoy much of the same delights you do. One of the biggest mistakes people make during the holidays, is giving their pets foods they aren’t used to eating - smothered in rich gravies, sugars, salt, etc. You may think you’re making them the happiest creature on earth, but such a heavy diet, even for just one night, can wreak havoc on their bodies, especially if they are not use to human foods. Below are a few alternatives to help keep everyone happy and healthy
The teachers are discovering additional ways to promote the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) strategy. A few years ago the students carried phones with a few “extras”. Now, they carry mini-computers with phone capabilities. We want to use these “educational tools” (along with laptops, iPads, Surface tablets, etc.) to find ways to give our students a 21st century education. Outside the classroom, our students are excelling. In the time between submission and publication of this article, the fall sports
An Art Project For A Cure Special To Welcome Home uring the middle of the night Cindy Matteson, a local breast cancer survivor and awareness advocate, came up with a unique idea. Matteson decided to make custom belt buckles out of recycled material and sell them for affordable prices donating the proceeds to a cause. In the past Welcome Home has written stories about Matteson and her team of Pink Ninjas, San Antonio’s top fundraising team for the Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure in 2012 and 2013 – but this time her idea was something new and completely different. And so it began. Finding buckles was a bit of a challenge for Matteson since she had never done anything like this before; but
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by doing a little homework on where to get blank buckles and everything else she would need, it all started coming together. She called friends to ask for their broken costume jewelry, and then purchased a few beads along with the chemicals for gluing and the final coating process. One of Matteson’s teammates, Jennie, donated her time to help but overall each buckle was designed, crafted, signed and dated by Cindy. The more Matteson crafted the buckles, the more she realized the possibilities of the items. Price ranges for the buckles are now $25-$40. Matteson has many other projects in the works besides the belt buckles that keep her very busy in the continued fight to help raise money to end breast cancer. Matteson
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is approaching her 8th year as a breast cancer survivor and has vowed not to stop until a cure is found. Since 2006, Matteson and her team of Ninjas have raised $95,000 in the fight
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The 2013 Winter Celebration – NEW LOCATION! By Amanda Burris
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s winter approaches, excitement settles into the hearts of both adults and children alike as the season for holidays, cheer and giving become more prevalent. This December, Welcome Home Community Newspaper and the new non-profit organization, Living Through Giving, will be helping the community celebrate the season by putting on the 10th Annual Winter Celebration on December 14 at the Legacy Shopping Center at 1803 East Sonterra Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter Celebration brings the community together for food, fun, fellowship, and most importantly, to gather toys to benefit children throughout San Antonio. Schools from across town will take part in a friendly competition starting in November to raise the most toys for Toys for Tots and the donations will continue to be open to the public at Winter Celebration. Toys for Tots is a nationwide organization headed by the United States Marine Corps that aims to change the lives of local children by keeping their spirits intact. Last year, Winter Celebration collected 85 percent of the toys for Toys for Tots, collecting over 7, 000 total toys for local children. This year, Winter Celebration has made it a goal to raise enough toys so that no child goes without one. Families from across the city are invited to join in on this celebration that embodies the entire spirit of the season, while also establishing a true sense of community. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a parade filled with high school bands, mascots and various other eye-catching spectacles. The community is invited to dress in holiday attire and bring decorated wagons to be part of the parade. Winter Celebration will feature AirLIFE Santa, the Marines, 30,000 pounds of snow, performances from local bands, spirit groups, choirs and much more. Businesses will also have booths set up where they will offer everything from delicious food and drinks to face painting, giveaways and other fun activities for individuals of all ages. This year, the annual Scavenger Hunt for Winter Celebration will take place at the actual event. The Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots as well as handing out the official Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to visit all of the vendors on the list and get their Scavenger Hunt card stamped at the vendor booths. Each stamp earns participants one general prize drawing ticket. Every 15 stamps will earn participants one grand prize drawing ticket. General prize drawings will be throughout the event and Grand Prize drawings will be held at 2:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to take part in this enjoyable opportunity. You may just end up as a lucky winner! This FREE admission event will not only be fun for the whole family, but will ignite some holiday spirit into the community and give back to those less fortunate. Come out to support those performing, be part of this great cause and represent your school while having a great time. For more information on Winter Celebration, Living Through Giving or the Welcome Home Community Newspaper, please visit www.welcomehomesa.com or call 210-348-8233.
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2013 Winter Celebration Performers Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Community is encouraged to join. Lineup will be at 9:30 a.m. at Reindeer Lane. Bring your decorated wagons or dress up in Holiday Attire and have some fun!
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Texas A&M Jaguar Tuscany Heights “Tusky” Mascot Aue Gator: Aue Elementary Vineyard Ranch Elem. Mascot
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Johnson High School Dance Team Reagan High School Dance Team Heather Stolle School of Dance Jumping Dragons Woodlawn Theater Cynergy Dance San Antonio Youth Ballet: Ballet SA Kathy Marfin’s Performing Group San Antonio Dance Academy Leading Edge Dance Company
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How it Works: Starting at 10 a.m. on December 14, 2013, the Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots and handing out the Scavenger Hunt list. Participants will have from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to visit all the vendors on the list and get your Scavenger Hunt card stamped. For every stamp you receive, you will get one “General Prize” drawing ticket. For every 15 stamps you receive, you will get one “Grand Prize” drawing ticket. From 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., a Winter Celebration volunteer at the Scavenger Hunt check-in booth will count your stamps and give you your prize drawing tickets. Grand Prize Drawings will begin at 2:45 p.m. You must be present to win.
Read Here For New Scavenger Hunt Rules: • You must bring a new unwrapped toy to the Winter Celebration in order to be eligible to enter the general and grand prize drawings at the event. • The card must include your name, address and phone number. • Children must be accompanied by an adult during Scavenger Hunt. • One entry per person. • When you turn in your card at the Stone Oak Winter Celebration on December 14, you will receive a raffle ticket for each sponsor visited. For example, if you visit 12 stores, you will receive 12 tickets to be entered into the General Prize Drawing (prizes range from gift certificates from local restaurants, salon and spas, gift baskets and more). • As an extra bonus, for every 15 businesses that you visit, you will receive one Grand Prize raffle ticket to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. • All cards must be turned in by 12:30 p.m. the day of the Winter Celebration to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing. • You must be present to win for the drawings. • The Grand Prize drawings will take place on December 14, at 2:45 p.m., at the DJ booth.
• Volunteers are still needed, loved and appreciated. Call (210) 348-8233 to donate your time to a worthy cause.
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FREE Shuttles to Stone Oak Winter Celebration from Community Bible Church Special To Welcome Home he holiday season is upon us and Winter Celebration is just around the corner! Welcome Home Community Newspaper and the non-profit Living Through Giving are sponsoring the holiday event on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. In anticipation of the large amount of local families and children, Welcome Home is proud to once again offer FREE shuttle service to and from Winter Celebration located at the Legacy Shopping Center. This year, The Lion and Rose British Restaurant & Pub, Independence Hill Retirement Community, Via and The Haven and The Laurel have all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. This year, we will have the shuttle service pick-up located at Community Bible Church at 2477 North Loop 1604 E. Shuttles will begin transportation the public at 9:30 a.m. and will run continuously until 3:30 p.m. Cars should enter through the Sonterra entrance. All cars must be clear of the parking lot by 4 p.m. Welcome Home would like to thank all of our shuttle service providers for assisting in transportation and ensuring that everyone in the community can attend the celebration. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding Winter Celebration, please call 210-348-8233. Welcome Home looks forward to celebrating the holiday season with the entire community!
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Each year, thousands of families from across San Antonio attend Stone Oak Winter Celebration Featuring AirLIFE Santa to celebrate the season. There’s no better way to introduce your business to the community. We invite your business to be a part of Stone Oak’s largest and longest running holiday event.
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Groomer’s Seafood Stands Against Breast Cancer
Photos By Rashell Groomer The crew from Groomers Seafood with Event Organizer, Lilly Ramos. “Overall, those of us representing Barbells for Boobs By Amanda Burris s many know, October was Breast Cancer Awareness were met with kindness, openness and generosity,” Ramos Month. This disease, that one in eight women are said. “On behalf of Mammograms in Action and Barbells diagnosed with in their lifetime, has made an impact for Boobs, Carrie Kauffman, Eric Tan and I are all very thankful for Groomer’s Seafood customers’ kindness and on dozens of families around the world. “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time of the year generosity, and Groomer’s Seafood for allowing us to set up that we can remind people that too many women are still shop, allowing their employees to help us and donating to suffering and dying of breast cancer,” explained Blake Barbells and Boobs.” The whole event was fun for all, as the Groomer’s Groomer of Groomer’s Seafood. “These women are our mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers. People need Seafood employees even sported pink T-shirts, the color to know that breast cancer, if detected early on, is totally for breast cancer awareness, as they enjoyed a rewarding experience. treatable and doesn’t have to be a death sentence.” “It means a lot to all of us here at Groomer’s Seafood On Saturday, October 12, Groomer’s Seafood hosted an event with local volunteers from Barbells for Boobs to to be able to give back to the community even in this small spread awareness for breast cancer and raise money for the way and to know that what we did may make a positive difference in someone’s life,” Blake Groomer said. cause. To learn more about Barbells for Boobs, visit Barbells for Boobs is a non-profit organization that provides funding to breast centers globally through their barbellsforboobs.org. To find out more about Groomer’s Mammograms in Action Grant Program as a resource for Seafood, visit www.groomerseafood.com or call 210-377- Lilly Ramos, Russell Groomer and Blake Groomer thousands of people who do not qualify for government 0951. funding or other charitable resources to detect breast cancer. “Barbells for Boobs really brings a great concept to the fight against breast cancer by focusing on early detection,” Groomer explained. “While we don’t have the cure to this cancer yet, we do have the ability to save lives by finding it early on.” Breast cancer survivor, Lilly Ramos was a local representative for Barbells for Boobs at the Groomer’s Seafood event. Through her passion for the breast cancer cause and her close connection with Groomer’s Seafood, it was clear that they could support one another. “When I first came across Groomer’s Seafood I was excited to know that I could finally get a variety of FRESH seafood! I came to know the employees and owners and can honestly say that they are all as important as my family. I love them all,” Ramos explained. “Groomer’s had been my ‘community’ for the past few years. Therefore, I thought it would be the perfect place to talk to people and spread the word about Barbells for Boobs because Groomer’s is everyone’s community.” During the event at Groomer’s Seafood, a percentage of every purchase made that day was given towards Barbells for Boobs. Customers also had the opportunity to make donations and were informed on various fundraising events taking place in October. The event that Ramos was promoting took place on Saturday, October 19. Because Barbells for Boobs is CrossFit affiliated, the event included a series of short heats for the main event. Family and friends came out to support the participants while also enjoying everything the vendors had to offer as well as a silent auction. “The goal of the fundraising event is to raise awareness about early detection of breast cancer, proactive healthcare and the Mammograms in Action grant program,” Ramos said. “The event is meant to bring the community together. There is one cruel thing that brings us together there that day; however, the friendships and community we build far exceed the negativity of cancer.” The support at Groomer’s Seafood for Barbells for Boobs and the event for the following weekend was fantastic. L to r: Michael Groomer, Blake Groomer, Gilbert Groomer (Family Patriarch) and Russell Groomer. Not pictured Richard Groomer and Susie
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Hormone Blood Levels Needed
By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 “I feel sort of high and my breasts are so swollen.” patient explained that she felt dizzy, tired and sort of fuzzy. She had been to another physician who had seen her for about 20 minutes and written three months of hormone prescriptions. Now alarmed at feeling strange, she came to ask my opinion of her prescriptions in a free, 15-minute consultation. She showed me capsules of compounded estradiol, progesterone and thyroid. “Compounded? What is that?”
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A compounded prescription means that a pharmacist must mix it precisely from the basic ingredients as written by the physician. A compounding pharmacy is regulated and must meet standards of purity just as strict as conventional pharmacy. Conventional pharmacies basically count out pills and label bottles. “So, why do I feel so terrible?” I explained that estradiol is best taken transdermally, or through the skin as a patch or gel from a conventional pharmacy, or a cream from a compounding pharmacy. Both progesterone and estradiol must be prescribed based on blood levels and then
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By Rusty Belden, V.P. Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017
elden’s Automotive and Tires always strives not only to serve our customers with the best personal care but also to provide convenient locations throughout the San Antonio area. We were overjoyed when the Ferguson family contacted us recently about their retirement from the automotive industry. The Fergusons have owned and operated Alamo Garage, located at the corner of
NW Military Highway and Lockhill-Selma. Dedicated to maintaining quality car care and integrity, the Fergusons proudly served the community for 34 years. We continue to pray for the Ferguson family as they deal with the loss of Charles, and we know that all who knew him and frequented Alamo Garage will miss him greatly. We would like to thank Mrs. Ferguson for initiating our purchase of Alamo Garage;
Girl Scout Writes Children’s Book Submitted By Risa Weinberger Girl Scout presently in high school wrote a child-friendly book on what to expect when a parent has cancer. The book is titled, “C is for Cancer” and was written by Olivia Martin of Girl Scout Troop 1097. Martin’s impressive Girl Scout Gold Award project has gone on to impact a lot of young lives both in the community and beyond. In October, Olivia was interviewed on local channel KSAT 12 about her Gold Award project. During the interview, Olivia explained how she came up with the idea to write a children’s book aimed to help children understand what is happening to their parent or that special person in their life who has cancer. “In 2005, my mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. I was very scared and, of course, I was nervous my mother was going to die. I also wanted to know what cancer was,” Martin explained during the interview. Only 7-years-old at the time of her
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mother’s diagnosis, Martin remembers having a lot of questions about the “C” word, and also feeling the stress of the unknown. “Even if you don’t exactly know what’s going on, you can feel the stress around you by the body language of the people around you,” Martin said. Her mom is a survivor and Martin is now a 15-year-old Girl Scout. Her goal was to take the mystery out of the disease and treatment for other kids who have family members with cancer. “As I read through it, I was amazed. I thought it was not what I expected. I thought [that] the points she was making are exactly what I think children have to ask themselves and do ask themselves,” Dr. Steve Weitman, a pediatric oncologist at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center said. Weitman helped edit the book. He said it’s different from others because the author knows what it’s like to have a parent with cancer. In this book, kids can find assurance that cancer is not contagious and that it is not their fault. There are also great ideas on how to be supportive to their loved ones
rechecked until a desired blood level is achieved. “And, what exactly is my desired blood level?” I showed her a chart of the estradiol and progesterone cycles in a young menstruating woman and explained that the desired blood levels matched those measured in the first week of the cycle. I explained to her that other hormones and other substances such as sodium, glucose and potassium for example, all have ranges of normal. Too much or too little is bad. So, to give a prescription of a hormone with no idea of the desired range, and no plan to evaluate that prescription, does not make sense. I further explained that more research was needed in this area. I told her that both synthetic and bio-identical hormones might be associated with an increased risk of cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries and blood clots. Some research seems to
indicate that the culprit in the big Women’s Health Initiative Study was progestin, which is not progesterone. I told her that hormone restoration is a life style choice and there are risks. We know that age-related loss of hormones may lead to bone loss, collagen loss from the skin and shrinkage or atrophy of the vagina. We know that people who have never taken hormones may get cancer also. Blood levels really can guide therapy. It should not be done any other way, in my opinion. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified Physician. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
it is important to us that we maintain our AAA certified shops as well as exceptional personalized service, and Alamo Garage has provided just that for their customers. We value Alamo Garage’s dedication to their community, church, charitable organizations and schools. It is because of our respect for the Ferguson’s outstanding reputation and sincerity that we will proudly keep the name Alamo Garage. As we grow with our fifth location, Belden’s will continue to serve San Antonio as a full automotive repair facility, caring for all vehicles, both foreign and domestic. Our ASE certified technicians will continue to repair engines, transmissions and all large and small vehicle maintenance needs. We are proud to offer a full line of tires as well as BG products, and we will carry on our standards of excellence by being a BBB
member, offering shuttle service when a customer needs to be dropped off or picked up, and always offering trustworthy care. As your dealer alternative, we look forward to seeing you at the new Belden’s Alamo Garage, or any of our five locations. Buckle up, drive safe, and remember: at Belden’s Automotive, we keep you rolling! Belden’s Automotive & Tires has four locations: 13811 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78232, phone number (210) 494-0017; 29137 IH-10 W., Bourne, TX 78006, phone number (830) 9819700; 8825 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240, phone number (210) 481-3330; 22000 Bulverde Rd., San Antonio, TX 78259, phone number (210) 690-1100. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www. beldensautomotive.com.
during treatment. “I put in there [that kids] can help around the house, do some chores, [or other] little things just to help around the house,” Martin said. Her hope is that parents will read the book alongside their kids as a conversationstarter, so kids will feel comfortable asking more questions throughout the process. Martin’s book will only be published online. She wants her book to be a free resource for the community. Currently, the book is posted on the CTRC website, www. ctrc.net. Martin will receive her actual Gold Award at the celebrations award ceremony hosted by Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas in the spring. Martin would like to thank Vicky Smith, Becky Jennings, Courtney Cunningham and the Gold Award Advisory Committee for approving this project for her Gold Award. “Troop 1097 is very proud of Olivia for finishing her Gold Award and making a very sustainable impact on our community,” her troop leader, Mary Ann Salinas said. “You
Olivia Martin holds a copy of her Gold Award children’s book about cancer.
Go Girl.”
NSARTA Hosts November Meeting Submitted By Michele Bibb he North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association would like to invite all retired educators to their November meeting on Wednesday, November 20. The meeting will take place at the San
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guests and members. The guest speaker this month will be Devin Schei from the Wounded Warrior Project of San Antonio. November is the month all Americans celebrate Veteran’s Day, and since San Antonio is very much a military city, we want to let our veterans
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School Sports and Concussions
By Gina Cruz LearningRx San Antonio Northeast 210-967-6278 here are a lot of stories in the news development can have a significant impact about NFL players suffering from on cognition and day-to-day functioning. long-term brain damage due to What Is a Concussion? concussions, but how often do you hear about The short answer is that a concussion is a high school cheerleader who falls from the an injury to the brain that causes temporary top of a pyramid? Or even a middle school loss of brain function. In most sports-related hockey player who gets slammed against cases, there are no physical signs of trauma the rink? While these school-aged athletes and the person doesn’t lose consciousness. aren’t professionals, their concussions can Effects on the Brain result in equally life-altering damage. In fact, While one concussion doesn’t typically because the brain doesn’t fully mature until do permanent damage, repeated concussions at least the mid-20s, any damage during its (especially in close succession) can.
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Clark Spirit At Its Best By Amanda Burris ometimes life presents opportunities to us in the most unexpected ways. This was exactly the case for Cheerleader Esther Hoodless who had no idea that one Clark football game would alter her high school career. When the previous mascot decided to quit without notice before one of Clark’s big games, the coaches came to Hoodless to see if she would fill in for a night. Not knowing what to expect, she agreed, assuming she could at least get a laugh out of it. What soon seemed like no big deal turned into feeling uncomfortable, sweaty and not knowing what to do. It was only after freezing for a moment when stepping onto the field that she finally came to a clear realization. “All I could think was ‘you know what? Who cares? I’m out here to be silly and put on a good show and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.’ And so I did,” Hoodless
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recalled. “After that moment, everything about mascotting changed for me.” After her initial game as the Clark Mascot, Hoodless soon found that she would grow to not only love putting on the suit (which was much more pleasant after taking it to Rose Cleaners between events, a business her family operates), but she would be known for it. Originally, Clark had a pair of mascots, “Neiman,” the girl and “Marcus,” the boy. But after reconsideration from the student body, and Hoodless now as the only mascot, they thought it would be clever to call the mascot “Esther” and outfit her in a cheer uniform. “Being the Cougar takes a can-do attitude and willingness to do silly things to get the crowd involved in front of hundreds of people at any time,” Hoodless explained. “Since connecting high energy athletics and a funny, out-of-the-norm personality being the main priorities of mascotting, it is easy
There can be immediate or delayed longterm neurological impairments in memory, problem solving, processing speed, planning and attention. After a Concussion If you know (or even suspect) that your child has experienced some cognitive changes due to a concussion, LearningRx has scientifically proven brain-training programs that can help. Also known as “cognitive skills training,” intensive, one-on-one brain training forces the brain to better utilize or grow more synapses (the pathways between neurons). By reorganizing how the brain relays signals between cells, you can strengthen the cognitive skills that were weakened by the injury (or illness). These brain skills are what we use to focus, understand, plan, think, prioritize, remember, visualize and solve problems.
to be myself when I put on the Cougar.” Being the mascot while on the cheer team has been a perfect fit for Hoodless. Originally, the mascots were strictly for promoting school spirit at football games, but now Hoodless attends competitions and camps with the cheer team while also attending community and charity events as well as pep rallies for Clark, middle schools and elementary schools. This year, Hoodless and the cheer team are all excited for their upcoming competitions and hope to once again bring home national wins. In the meantime, Hoodless hopes to bring joy and smiles to those at each football game, just like her very first one as the mascot. “From that game on, there hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I’m not proud to say that I am not only a part of an amazing cheer organization, but that I am also the Clark mascot,” Hoodless said. “I love what I do and if I got the chance to relive that game
The first step is to perform an assessment using noninvasive, precise cognitive tests to measure specific brain skills – like memory, logic and reasoning, processing speed, auditory and visual processing, and attention. Once the weak skills are identified, LearningRx provides one-on-one training using intense exercises and timed drills to strengthen those brain skills and rebuild connections in the brain. Attend a FREE parent Seminar and receive $100 off a Cognitive Skills Assessment Saturday, November 2nd @ 11am or Wednesday, November 13th @ 6pm. Space is limited. Call to reserve your seat today! 210-967-6278 LearningRx San Antonio is located at NE 109 Gallery Circle #119 (in the Stone Oak Area). For more information, visit www.learningrx.com/san-antonio or call 210-967-6278.
Esther Hoodless, the Clark High School mascot.
day, I would happily suit up in a heart beat.”
Parents Get Connected with HGMS!
Submitted By Makenzie G., Hector P. Garcia Middle School Student n the evening of September 16, 2013, Hector Garcia Middle School had their very first Parent Tech Night. Over 300 Parents and family members came here to hear about our school’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs. Several faculty members presented short sessions ranging from Edmodo to Evernote and
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Remind 101. Mrs. Podmore, HGMS librarian, Mr. Maldonado, HGMS Assistant Principal, and Ms. Diaz, HGMS Counselor, are the ones who managed the overall planning of the event with help from the campus technology committee. After the event I interviewed Mrs. Podmore and she expressed that it was a very worthwhile experience, and that it opened the eyes of our parents to all the
resources available to our students. Some parent quotes and comments that she shared with me were “It was phenomenal!” and “It makes me wish I was back in Middle School.” Information sessions like these are what is helping students and parents get connected with HGMS.
10 West Breakfast Mixer By Ben Spicer he 10 West Business Association hosted a casual breakfast mixer Tuesday, September 24 for members and non-members who were interested. The event took place at The Egg and I located on I-10 West and offered an opportunity for business neighbors to meet and exchange information. The early morning networking event began at 7:30 a.m. with coffee before group introductions and a breakfast. The Egg and I provided a breakfast of waffles, southwestern style eggs and ranch potatoes. After breakfast, each attendee had the opportunity to tell the group about their business and what they could offer. There were financial advisers, retirement living
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representatives, recruiters, real estate agents and more. The event was $10 for both members and non-members. The association would like to thank The Egg and I and their wait staff for hosting the event. A second networking opportunity with the 10 West Business Association took place on Wednesday, October 23. The event was a year-end financial planning workshop. Mimi’s Café hosted from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Members and nonmembers alike were welcome to attend as they attempted to help others organize financial documents. The 10 West Business Association is an organization that provides the growing community with networking opportunities, the free exchange of information and mutual
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Running For A Cause By Ben Spicer first time marathon runner ran this year for a remarkable cause. San Antonio resident Brandi Castellanos ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 13 as a member of the American Cancer Society DetermiNation Team sponsored by locallybased Massage Heights. She did this because one of Brandi’s 3 children, 11-year-old daughter Meg, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma bone cancer at the end of 2011. “She (Meg) went through a tough year, and she did really well and I thought, you know what, it would be fun to do something that would be tough on me,” Castellanos said. Meg was playing soccer four times a week in September of 2011 before she began to experience leg and back pain. When the pain wouldn’t subside, Meg was taken to physicians who took an x-ray. But it wasn’t until they went and saw a sports physician that doctors chose to do an MRI. The family was gathered for dinner when they received the distressing news. Doctors immediately called Meg into the hospital to begin what would become an arduous journey of treatment. Doctors started an IV and scanned her body. The cancerous tumor was hitting
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nerves, creating the feeling of pain. At the time she couldn’t lay on a table without crying, so they had to give her morphine. Doctors did a biopsy and ran bone scans. Meg would have a port put in for 14 rounds of chemotherapy. 1 round of chemotherapy is 5 days, so the whole process was tough on her body. Meg’s treatment ran from January through October. Now, every three months she receives full-body scans. Meg continues to get stronger every day. But the memory and heartache of watching her fifthgrader endure such a disease gives Brandi inspiration. “They (the ACS organization) had decided to do a destination run,” Castellanos said. “It’s for American Cancer Society, and with what my daughter just finished it made sense.” Castellanos decided to start running in May. Despite being a fitness instructor, she had never run anything of this magnitude. To see if she should even try to run she went and ran; she ended up running 9 and half miles on her first attempt. Convinced this was something she could do, she started training gradually, starting at three miles a day, four times a week. On the weekends she would wake up at 5:30 in the morning and run 6 miles with We Run San Antonio. Gradually, the running increased to 20 miles. The day of the event the Castellanos
Brandi Castellanos hugs in celebration after completing the Chicago Marathon.
family followed Brandi from home online as she ran using her bib number. She finished the marathon with a time of 4 hours 40 minutes 30 seconds. “The race went great. The weather was perfect and I had my mom, sister, and lots of friends there to run and support me,” Castellanos said. “It was amazing to see about 35,000 runners take the start line and then run the Chicago streets.” Castellanos said during the run she thought of the community support her family received. “I thought of all the people who supported
Brandi shows her motivation by holding up a sign commemorating her daughter.
Meg through her fight against cancer. As I came to the 25th mile I was very emotional thinking of my husband and Meg, and how we were strong together to fight her cancer.” Upon reflection of the whole experience running, Brandi said she received exactly what she hoped for going into it. “Our family is even closer than before. I was not a runner when I started this journey and now I look to running as a reminder of Meg’s fight against cancer. Meg has even showed an interest in running too.”
TMI Seniors Receive Honors Submitted By Paula Allen everal seniors at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, received honors for their scores on tests taken last year by students nationwide. Susannah Wright was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, one of about 16,000 representing top scorers among 1.5 million entrants who took the PSAT/ NMSQT in 2012, and will go on in the competition to become a National Merit finalist, from whom scholarship winners are chosen. Taylor Devlin, has been recognized for earning the highest possible score on the ACT college-readiness test. She received a composite score of 36, an achievement equaled by less than one-tenth of one percent of all test takers. Several students achieved top SAT scores of 800, including Susannah in Critical Reading, Christophe Bernier in Math and Berkeley Brown in Writing. On SAT subject tests, Christophe made an 800 in Math I,
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Taylor in Math II and Susannah in English Literature and Latin. Two other seniors earned SAT 790s; Philip Blair in Math and Jake Fox in Writing. Jonathan Clark and Chris Perez were named National Hispanic Scholars by the National Hispanic Recognition Program. They earned qualifying scores and a GPA of 3.5 or higher through junior year, for which their names will be sent to colleges and universities interested in communicating with academically talented Hispanic students. Finally, Phillip Greenfield was recognized as an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. To qualify for this honor, students must score in the top 3 percent of more than 160,000 African American students who took the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT). A roster of these students’ names is sent to about 1,500 colleges and universities.
TMI seniors who were among the top scorers in national college-readiness tests were honored during daily chapel.
“Though not the only standard by which we measure academic talent and success,” TMI Upper School Division Head Bob
Ridewood said. “These honors are a clear indicators of excellent potential for these students going forward to college.”
Yad B’Yad Intergenerational Program Submitted By Risa Weinberger eintz Preschool of Congregation Agudas Achim has had two wonderful Yad B’Yad (Hand-inHand) Intergenerational programs to help celebrate the fall Jewish holidays. In late September, grandparents and special senior friends enjoyed working with the preschool children to create “HandIn-Hand” sukkah decorations for the large courtyard sukkah booth. Both the children and the seniors decorated foam hands which were put together on ribbons to hang from the thatched ceiling of the booth. While sitting in the sukkah, children
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and seniors alike enjoyed eating fruit for a snack, colored beautiful pictures, and had the chance to shake the lulav (branches from a palm tree, willow tree and myrtle tree all tied together) and etrog (special citrus fruit that grows in Israel). The lulav and etrog are placed together and are shaken in all directions – north, south, east, west as well as up and down to attest that God is everywhere and created all living things. “It’s always so wonderful to have this special time with my grandson,” one of the seniors in attendance said. “I love working together with the children. They are always so cute and fun to watch while they work.”
Shane and Great Aunt Eleanor work together to create Red Bird Class and their special seniors enjoy the animals in the petting zoo. a Yad B’Yad (hand-in-hand) sukkah decoration.
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Coming Soon In 2014! The Guide With All Your North Side Information The Source is a Business & Medical Directory. It includes: Things To Do, Restaurants, Shopping, Medical, Maps, and more!—right at your fingertips. Pick up a FREE 2012–2013 copy at any of these locations: • Falcon Bank – 19230 Stone Oak Pkwy. • Frost Bank – Stone Oak at 18762 Stone Oak Pkwy. • Frost Bank – Stone Ridge off Evans Rd. by HEB Plus • Green Fields Market – 19239 Stone Oak Pkwy. • Janie Christine's Gift Boutique – 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 109 • Jefferson Bank – Stone Oak at 19002 Stone Oak Parkway • Randolph Brooks FCU – 23737 Bulverde Road (Near Johnson HS) • State Farm/Betsy Dippo – 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 112
For additional information call 210.348.8233 or visit
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Start your morning right with a delicious breakfast at the
SOBA Breakfast Mixer
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To RSVP: 210-348-8233 E-mail: soba@satx.rr.com www.stoneoakbusiness.com
Date: Friday, November 22 Time: 7:30 – 9:30 AM (Breakfast Served at 8:15 AM) Location: The Egg & I 700 E Sonterra Blvd, 78258 Cost: $8 for Members & Non-Members S
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Enjoy this FREE service if you live or work in the Dominion / Fair Oaks area. We will pick-up & deliver your laundry to your home or office. Call us to schedule a pick-up.
10 OFF Dry Cleaning
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(Min order of $ 40) Bring this coupon and receive 10 OFF with $ 40 of drycleaning. Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other discounts or 3 pant special. One coupon per day. Exp. 11/30/13 NC $
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5 OFF
Cleaning
(Bedspreads & Comforters) Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other offer. One coupon per day. Exp. 11/30/13 NC
50% OFF Dry Cleaning (Max discount $10)
4th Men’s Shirt FREE Laundry
325 E. Sonterra Blvd. Suite 110 San Antonio, Texas 78258
Medical, Cosmetic & Surgical Dermatology ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!
Call today for an appointment and free cosmetic consultation.
Bring this coupon with 4 shirts and get your 4th shirt FREE.
Cutera Excel V Laser — treats facial redness, scars, rosacea, brown spots, leg veins, stretch marks, and uneven pigmentation.
Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other discounts. Men’s shirts only. One coupon per day. Exp. 11/30/13 NC
Cosmetic Dermatology
• Expert Dry & Wet Cleaning • Drapery, Bedspread Cleaning • Leather, Fur & Suede • Hand Finished Shirt Laundry • Wedding Gown Preservation • Fire, Smoke & Water Restoration
Fair Oaks & IH-10 (830)981–8183
“Your Neighborhood Dermatologists”
Wearing apparel only. Not valid on household item, leather, or suede. Coupon must accompany incoming order. Not valid w/other discounts or 3 pant special. One coupon per day. Exp. 11/30/13 NC
• Sculptra
• IPL / Photofacials
• Juvederm
• Belotero
• Microdermabrasion
• Radiesse
• Facials
• Chemical Peels
Annabelle L. Garcia, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist
24123 Boerne Stage Rd. (210)698–2578
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• Botox
www.welcomehomesa.com
210.496.5792 Se habla español.
www.dermatologysanantonio.com sonterradermatology@gmail.com
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