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Note From The Publisher Winter Celebration Is Right Around The Corner!

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 9. For the Scavenger Hunt rules and a performance schedule, turn to page 10. If you would like to take part in riding a shuttle to and from the event, turn to page 11. 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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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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SOBA Expo Raises Scholarship Money

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By Amanda Burris or 11 years the Stone Oak Business Association (SOBA) has hosted a night of fun filled with local businesses and community members joining together to raise money for scholarships. The SOBA Business Expo took place on September 26th this year and featured 70 vendors from northern San Antonio. The Expo was a free event held for the public in the Ronald Reagan cafeteria. A variety of both members and non-members attended and provided everyone with a chance to network, sample food and take home fun giveaways. Each business brought something special to this event. In addition, many also donated wonderful door prizes that were raffled off to lucky winners throughout the evening. The purpose of Expo is to raise scholarship money. 100 percent of the money earned from this event goes to the college-bound Reagan and Johnson seniors. Each booth purchased and raffle ticket bought contributed to the money raised. SOBA would like to thank all of the

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Panther Springs Park Closer To Reality Submitted By David H. Walsworth, he Wilderness Oak Alliance’s vision of a new park is now one step closer to reality. Phase I plans for the 280 acre Panther Springs Park have been finalized and approved, and the plans are now being processed through the appropriate city departments as part of a Phase I construction bid preparation. Panther Springs Park is to be located in the Edwards aquifer recharge area between Blanco Road and Wilderness Oak. The park’s main entrance will be off of Wilderness Oak between the Wilderness Pointe and The Forest at Stone Oak neighborhoods. The park will have a 2.94 mile 8 foot wide concrete trail system, trailheads at the park entrances, both rest and picnic areas along the trail, and a dog park with separate areas for both large and small dogs. In addition, there will be appropriate directional way finding and interpretive signage, a water fountain, restroom facility, parking, shade structures and a pavilion. All park facilities will be ADA compliant. The Bid Package is scheduled for completion on October 6, 2013. The package will then be advertised for bid submission, with the contract scheduled to

be awarded January 9, 2014. Construction should begin January 27, 2014, and the project completed by September 30, 2014 with a public grand opening. The project is part of the Proposition 3, Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, in the City 2012 – 2017 Bond Package. For the past three years, WOA has been working with District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan, Mr. Dan Parman, developer of Stone Oak, as well as various City Departments and local businesses. In addition, the Property Owners Associations as well as agencies such as NEISD, The San Antonio River Authority, the San Antonio Public Library and the Mays Family YMCA also helped to implement the vision of the new park – one set to be in a natural setting, for the Stone Oak / North Central San Antonio area north of Loop 1604. Park hours are scheduled to be dawn to dusk. Other park entrances will be located at Wilderness Oak Elementary School, The Parman Library, and The Mays Family YMCA. For more information and periodic status updates, please visit the Panther Springs Park Facebook page, or contact WOA Park Committee Chair Dave Walsworth at woalliance@gmail.com.

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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?” 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

Being Thankful, A Tradition At SO Vision Source

By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020 or the past four years I’ve used the November column to take some time and share a few things that I’m thankful for in my practice. First and foremost, I’m thankful for all of the families that trust their eye care to our team. We have been the owners in our location for over eight years now and it is remarkable the growth we have experienced and the relationships we have built. Because I live in this area, I get to see my patients and

their families throughout the community. It’s wonderful to be able to see how the children are growing up. To show our appreciation to our patients, we are planning a Holiday Open House, Tuesday, December 10. We will have refreshments, raffle drawings and great specials. We have some new frame lines that we are highlighting and it will be a great opportunity to use your year-end benefits! Those HSA dollars can be used on eyewear and this would be a great time to use them. Also, it’s always a good idea to think about a pair of sunglasses for Christmas for that hard

progesterone and estradiol must be prescribed based on blood levels and then 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.

to shop for person! Our new addition to the office this year was a lens system that allows us to actually finish more lenses in house so we can get prescription eyewear to our patients faster – even on the same day for most single vision prescriptions! We are constantly striving to provide better customer service for the community. I’m thankful for my staff and I appreciate them, as they are an invaluable part of my practice. We are blessed to have a great team of staff and doctors. Dr Capelle has been with us for just over two years now and loves Texas. Dr Denison joined us just over a year ago and is settling in to San Antonio as well. Our staff will all be participating in the “Light the Night for Sight” 5K at Seaworld Dec. 6, proceeds going to Prevent Blindness. Follow us on Facebook to see how we are

doing. If you have any eye questions or are looking for a family eye doctor, please visit us online at www.visionsource-stoneoak. com or give us a call 210-495-9020 and come in. Drs. Monica Allison, Jeffery Capelle and Lindsey Denison practice at Stone Oak Vision Source located at 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 106. All of the doctors are members of Vision Source, the nation’s number one network of private practice optometrists. Founded in 1991, the Vision Source network includes more than 2,100 offices in all 50 states and Canada. If you or a loved one needs to find a family eye doctor, please call (210) 495-9020 or visit www.visionsource-stoneoak.com.

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The 2013 Winter Celebration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW LOCATION! By Amanda Burris

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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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.

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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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Never Say Never… By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 s there something you have always life long challenge of swimming from Cuba loved to do? Chances are, these have to Florida, after many failed attempts. While been with you most of your life and will this would be extreme for most due to the never change. At least the love for it never athletic ability needed, her passion and love changes. Sometimes people think they have for this is alive and as strong as it was some to give up things they loved to do as they 30+ years ago. It took her drive and maturity “grow up.” Time and time again, mature to make this happen. Moral of the story… adults or senior citizens are proving that this never say never! is not the case. The fact that you are a bit older should The most recent example of this was not keep you from the hobbies and activities 64-year-old, Diana Nyad completing her you have been passionate about in your life.

Isn’t that what retirement is all about? Retirees living the full life are taking advantage of opportunities to explore new interests or to spend more time doing things they have loved doing in the past. Staying young is as much attitude as anything else. If you look for the positive, new or interesting things to do that day, then you will expand your resources, gain new friendships, keep you mind sharp and body active. You don’t have to be an expert at what you’ve always wanted to do. Just make a choice to revive what you did not have the time for or to do the things you have always wanted to try. This is a good place to start to springboard your retirement years into some of the most fulfilling of your life. The “Good ol’ Days” are here and now! At Independence Hill and Independence Village Retirement Communities, residents

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Complete Eye Care At San Antonio Eye Center

By Amanda Burris

aybe you are excitedly jumping up and down next to your friends as you witness a score by your favorite sports team. Maybe you’re a parent and you are watching your young child blow out the candles on their themed cake as their friends smile longingly. Or maybe you are reading a book to your grandchildren as they excitedly point out the pictures they love the most. No matter who you are or what your situation is, vision is one of the key factors to living out life to its fullest. At San Antonio (SA) Eye Center, they understand the importance maintaining healthy eyes and keeping your vision at its best. As Alamo City’s oldest and largest ophthalmology practice, SA Eye Center has worked hard to become one of the leading eye care facilities by meeting all of their patients needs, staying up to date with the proper technology and by remaining exceptionally well trained. With a personal approach and state-of-the-art eye care, SA Eye Center is the best fit for those of all ages.

The Importance Of An Eye Exam

Your eyesight is essential in meeting the needs of your everyday life. Individuals should get their eyes checked annually and remain aware of any changes to their vision or eyes. Albert Castillo, SA Eye Center Administrator, explained that while many wait until last minute to get their eyes checked, this could be potentially harmful to the health of your eye. “Patients will have other health problems and they don’t go to the eye doctor because they don’t feel it is affecting their vision,” said Castillo. “Then, when their health issues do finally affect their vision, often times it is too late to reverse the damage.” With Medicare plans and the Affordable Care Act, many insurance agencies are now requiring patients over the age of 65 to get screened for glaucoma every two years and diabetes each year. By going to the eye doctor consistently, before you have eye problems or prominent changes, issues can be addressed before there is loss of vision.

The Best Team For Your Family When getting the top care for your eyes, it is essential to know that you are being taken care of by the best. At SA Eye Center, they have a staff of nine ophthalmologists and two

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optometrists who have an integrated approach to healthy sight and will give personal, one-on-one attention to each patient. SA Eye Center has four main locations (Downtown, Southside, Northside and Ingram), and the staff of doctors will rotate to each of these main locations and spend one day in surgery. Through this method, each location gets access to all of the skilled physicians that SA Eye Center has to offer.

Meet The Doctors Dudley H. Harris, M.D. Dr. Harris, who helped with the development of SA Eye Center, found his passion for ophthalmology when he was a medical student in Dallas. During a rotation, he got to experience the true beauty of the human body by looking through a microscope that was examining a patient’s eye. His years of schooling, practice in the field and accomplishments has made him an exceptional member of the SA Eye Center family. Jason Ming Zhao, M.D. In Dr. Ming Zhao’s youth, he found himself needing to understand medical issues to help others. Many years later, in medical school, Dr. Ming Zhao found that with his talents of using his hands to paint and make small toys with precision, he could be a great surgeon. Due to eyes being such small areas, he found pleasure in knowing his experience with such control could be used to help others in a field he loved. In October 2001, Dr. Ming Zhao joined the San Antonio Eye Center practice and is currently an owner. Sora Hahn-Navas, M.D. Dr. Hahn Nava always knew she would go into the medical field. After completing college, medical school and ophthalmology training in Colombia, she pursued her passion for eye care. She enjoys her ability to work in such a visual field where she could see and understand a problem and practice such a precise care and surgeries. Dr. Hahn Nava joined the SA Eye Center staff in October 2009. Sanford Roberts, M.D. In the Air Force Academy, Dr. Roberts got to know the ophthalmologist when his vision started to blur, which was a career changing experience. After furthering his education in the medical field, he found that he loved the intricacy of being able to use his hands in surgeries. In May of 2010 he joined the SA Eye Center staff and in October 2011 he became an owner. David Abrams, M.D. Dr. Abrams was destined to go into the medical field. Always good with math and science, he first tried for an engineering route in life. Due to his college offering a pre-medical option and his enjoyment with working in an emergency room, Dr. Abrams found his true calling in the ophthalmology field. In January of 2006, he was welcomed into the SA Eye Center group and became an owner in October of 2009. Georgia Stephenson, M.D. As a graduate from Texas A&M University with a degree in Horticulture, it was no question that Dr. Stephenson made some life changing decisions. Growing up going on medical

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missions with her father, she decided she wanted to pursue medical school so that she could have a skill that could transfer to any culture. With her skill set and interests, she found her passion in ophthalmology. In June of 2010 she joined SA Eye Center. Calvin Christopher Brown, M.D. Dr. Brown has proven to not only be passionate about his work but remains active in vitreoretinal research. He has won the Rabb-Venable excellence in research award in 2010 and hold the honor of being a Roman-Barnes Society of Ophthalmology scholar. Dr. Brown recently joined the team in August 2013. John Nicolau, M.D. Dr. Nicolau found that medicine came natural to him with his love of math and science. By chance, in one of his medical rotations in school, he was taken by surprise at how much ophthalmology interested him. He was further drawn to the profession when he witnessed others perform eye care. In august of 2010, Dr. Nicolau joined the SA Eye Center family.

Why SA Eye Center Is For You

When visiting SA Eye Center, you can feel confident in knowing that you are getting the most comprehensive services available. SA Eye Center offers complete eye care for patients that range from routine eye exams to major surgeries. Each location is dressed with the necessary technology needed to aid in maintaining proper eye health so that patients wont have to be sent to different locations. Their focus on complete care is what truly sets them apart, Albert Castillo explained. “That’s the difference, we can take care of the entire family from children to grandparents. Our comprehensive group of Optometrists and Ophthalmologist meet the needs of all patients.” SA Eye Center is on every insurance plan in town and will provide a welcoming experience that keeps you coming back. From your everyday medical visits to your medical problems, SA Eye Center and their qualified team can be right for you.

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Submitted By Jenny Myers wo 3rd grade classes at Vineyard Ranch Elementary were recently chosen as semifinalists in the “Team Up” Challenge, a contest sponsored by Silver and Black Give Back. Congratulations to Mrs. Ball’s and Mrs. Rodriguez’ 3rd grade classes for working together and being 1 of only 20 teams in the San Antonio area selected for this amazing opportunity. Their team was recently awarded a $2,500 grant which will allow them to bring a service project idea to fruition. Students were given the homework

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assignment to brainstorm and research needs in San Antonio and then develop a plan of action. “Love Note Pillows” was the idea chosen to submit to the “Team Up” Challenge contest. The Vineyard Ranch 3rd graders will use the grant money to buy materials needed to make pillows for children who require extended stays in our area hospitals. The 3rd graders will write a personal note of encouragement and place it along with a picture of him or her in a pocket sewn into the pillow. Students will then deliver the “Love Note Pillows” to hospitals in our community.

Upon completion of this service project, this team will submit a reflection report to the “Team Up” Challenge review board in hopes of being chosen to extend their project with a $20,000 grant. The “Team Up” Challenge encourages San Antonio students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to the real world, by planning and implementing a service project that addresses a need in their community. For more information visit www. TeamUpChallenge.com.

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Paving A Path To Become An Independent Learner

By Amanda Burris

Children who seem lazy, unmotivated or are acting out in class are often just struggling and trying to cope with their frustrations. Our sessions are intense yet full of stimulation and movement to keep children engaged.” – Rafael Scarnati Learning Foundation’s Center Director

Leslie Jernigan M.A. and Rafael Scarnati of Learning Foundations with Luis Macias and Mark Harbaugh at the world premier of the documentary Embracing Dyslexia in Chicago.

ne of the hardest things to see is a struggling and discouraged child. While you know them to be gifted, creative and intelligent, their constant battle with school and their struggle just to get through each year is starting to make it harder for them to cope with being marked as lazy or unmotivated. Around 30 percent of children in the U.S. are struggling academically despite having average to above average intelligence. At Learning Foundations, they focus on eliminating the pain of a smart child being wrongly labeled and work one-on-one with them to overcome the underlying issues are holding him or her back. For over 40 years, Learning Foundations has been helping students in San Antonio address learning challenges by using researched based programs to identify the problems and help lead students to become independent learners. Rafael Scarnati, Learning Foundation’s Center Director, was previously a middle school Social Studies teacher, where he felt first hand the concern for students who were quickly falling behind. “I wasn’t equipped to deal with the children in my class that were struggling due to underlying conditions like dyslexia, attention and focus, and difficulties with reading, spelling and math,” explained Scarnati. “When I approached more tenured teachers, they too were at a loss as to how to help them.” Schools tend to primarily focus on reading, writing, test taking and memorization, all areas that can be the most challenging for students with learning disabilities. With schools not always having the resources or time to identify particular difficulties in each student, many end up slipping through the cracks and falling behind. Leslie Jernigan M.A., Program Director, also worked in the public school system before joining Learning Foundations in 2004. Through her studies, as she pursued a Master’s degree in school psychology, she found that schools best serve the “typical” learner, which can make learning difficult for those who learn in nontraditional ways. Jernigan now evaluates and helps develop specific programs that cater to each child’s needs. “Each child is treated on an individual, case-by-case basis,” said Jernigan. “The children we see here aren’t dumb – they’re actually quite intelligent – there is just something inhibiting them from learning properly. We have the ability to help identify and then work around that roadblock to help these children succeed.” Learning Foundations focuses on a variety of learning disabilities. Their programs encompass everything from reading and writing, attention and focus, sensory motor development and dyslexia. “Children who seem lazy, unmotivated or are acting out in class are often just struggling and trying to cope with their frustrations,” explained Scarnati.” Our sessions are intense yet full of stimulation and movement to keep children engaged. Working one-on-one helps them stretch their thinking while the trainer provides feedback in order to make significant changes in a short amount of time.”

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While Learning Foundations can help their clients with these various types of learning disorders, they spent October with an extra focus on dyslexia. Around 15 to 20 percent of children have some degree of dyslexia, yet it may not always be caught and diagnosed or fully understood. Learning Foundations teamed up with two non-profits, Marin’s Mission for Dyslexia and Standing Strong for Dyslexia, whose mission is to raise awareness about dyslexia and provide resources to families affected by the learning disability, to present the film “Embracing Dyslexia” at Alamo Drafthouse – Stone Oak. “Many parents are not aware of the warning signs and how important early diagnosis is,” said Towanna G. Bazile of Standing Strong for Dyslexia, who, due to her son being diagnosed at a later age, found that awareness needed to be spread to other families. “Others desire to provide additional support for their child, however, they do not have the general knowledge or financial means to do so.” Both families from Standing Strong for Dyslexia and Marin’s Mission have a child that went to Learning Foundations. Through the support and education provided, they have not only acquired a success story, but also a passion to spread the word and help other families with a dyslexic child.

“Embracing Dyslexia” allowed Learning Foundations and both non-profits to promote awareness, while also letting the public ask them questions about the learning disorder. This documentary helps to eliminate some of the misconceptions of dyslexia while also examining many of the challenges associated with the disorder.

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“This film was inspired largely by watching my son struggle,” said film director Luis Macias in regards to his eight year old son, Alejandro. “Prior to his diagnosis, Alejandro’s dyslexia had a very negative impact on his academic achievements, as well as his self-esteem. As a parent, witnessing my child go through these difficulties I felt helpless. It was only after Alejandro was actually diagnosed with dyslexia that I began to understand how widespread the problem is.” Teachers, parents and the community were invited out to further educate themselves about how those with dyslexia can overcome their difficulties. Director Luis Macias even came down from Chicago and made a special introduction to the film. There were resource booths for parents, teachers and professionals available and all of the proceeds from the event went to the non-profits involved. Learning Foundations helps those with dyslexia by using a program influenced by the Orton-Gillingham Approach. This approach is a method developed from years of practice and scientific evidence that evaluates how individuals learn to read and write, as well as the difficulties they face, and the practices that have proven to be successful. Through this method, Learning Foundations has implemented the Barton Reading and Spelling System, which is multisensory, systematic and cumulative, with explicit instruction in synthetic and analytic phonics. “In this 20-week process, we noticed that our son was happier, more focused and willing to do his homework,” explained Jack and Belinda Hodge about their son who went through the Auditory Stimulation Training and the Dyslexia Reading and Sound Therapy programs at Learning Foundations. “His teachers also shared with us that they noticed these positive changes in his attitude at school.” Many parents and students have seen life-changing improvements through Learning Foundations. Due to learning disorders being so prominent in children, with many even having more than one, it is imperative to remain aware and seek the help that can make all the difference. “It is a pleasure to watch [our son] grow into this wonderful, happy, confident person we also knew existed inside of him,” said the Hodges. If you know a child who struggles in school more than they should or just has so much difficulty with learning that they remain discouraged, Learning Foundations may just be the solution. If you would like to find out more about Dyslexia, the documentary “Embracing Dyslexia” or other learning disorders contact or visit Learning Foundations. Initial consultations are free of charge and support groups, open to the public, are held each month for parents who have children with learning disabilities. Learning foundations aims to better educate parents, teachers, professionals and the community about learning disabilities. By fully understanding the problems behind a child (or even an adult’s) struggles, the easier it is to get them on track to becoming confident, independent learners.

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Allergy and Immunology Southwest Allergy & Asthma Martin • Rodriguez Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Suite 101 494-0690 • swallergyasthma.com

Smile Source® Dr. Cheryl E. Hubble & Dr. Kaci L. Tibbetts 2950 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite. 16 496-5422 • see map pg. 19 64 www.cherylhubbledds.com

Family Medicine

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

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

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

Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. John N. Phillips, M.D. and Medical Staff 225 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 32 496-7999 • see map pg. 19 www.sofdpa.com

Chiropractor

Fertility

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

Dermatology

San Antonio Dermatology Board Certified in Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Suite 103 497-1475 • see map pg. 19 www.lindacoffeymd.com

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

Diabetes Specialist Diabetes America Dr. Charles A. Reasner 20330 Huebner Rd., Suite 104 37 866-MY-DIABETES www.DiabetesAmerica.com • see map pg. 19

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

Ear Specialist

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

Facial Plastic Surgery William R. Thornton, M.D., F.A.C.S. Ophthalmic/Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Eye Lid & Facial Surgery 15316 Huebner Rd., Suite 101 576-5150 (by appt.)

San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates J. Johnson, MD, Eddie Flores, MD. M Lindner, M.D., J. Bullock, MD 150 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 36 545-2555 • see map pg. 19 www.sagastro.com Theda Oaks Gastroenterology Endoscopy and Pain Management Center J. Theard, MD, M. Naeem, MD, U. Dar, MD S. Dar, MD, S. Vasireddy MD 19284 Stone Oak Pkwy. 268-0129 • www.thedaoaks.com

Hospital

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

Neurosurgery Neurosurgical Associates of S. A., P.A. Donald L. Hilton MD., Arnold B. Vardiman MD. Donald P. Atkins MD. 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 240 477-1956 • www.neurosurgerysa.com

Obstetrics Gynecology

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

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

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

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

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

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

Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) • see map pg. 19 www.stoneoak.tso.com Britton and Ferris Orthodontics Bloyce H. Britton III., DDS, • MS Tyler W. Ferris, DDS, • MS 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 497-6688 • see map pg. 19

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

Huebner Pediatrics Dr. Michelle Storandt • Dr. Adelnery Gonzalez 15714 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 3 447-3000 www.huebnerpediatrics.com Tejas Pediatrics Dr Bauer, Dr Beatty, Dr. Henigan 20642 Stone Oak Pkwy. 479-3000 www.tejaspediatricssa.com

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

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

Surgery - General Stone Oak General Surgery George Tuchsen M.D. 540 Madison Oak, Suite 220 494-7979 www.stoneoakgs.com

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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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Little Teeth of Texas Shawna Gerling, D.D.S. 21714 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 102 497-8787 • see map pg. 19 www.littleteethoftexas.com

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

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

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

A thru Z Pediatrics Meena Chintapaui, MDFAAP, CEO 1314 Sonterra Blvd., Suite 102 490-8888 • see map pg. 19 www.a-zpeds.com

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

Optometrist

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Gastroenterology & Pain Mgmt.

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

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Stone Oak Elementary Fall Events

Submitted By Jennifer Townsend tone Oak Elementary library hosted its fall Scholastic book fair in October. Each year, the school Librarian, Deb Martilla, and a crew of Parent Teacher Association parents work diligently to transform the library into an exciting destination. This year’s theme was Reading Oasis. The library was converted into an Egyptian oasis, complete with golden pyramids, palm trees, Egyptian crowns and a life-sized mummy. Parents were invited to attend the fair with their student by day or during special after school times. Children who may otherwise be reluctant to check out books were welcomed into this fun environment where the primary focus is to promote the excitement of reading. Funds from the book fair will go towards more technology for the library as well as help to secure curriculum presenters such as Nancy Clayton, the Civil War Drum Lady. Ms. Martilla would like to especially thank the library volunteers, led by Deborah Deel and Denise Trevino, for making it all so magical. The students were amazed!

Overdrive Sponsors Digital Checkouts From September 16 through 30, the Stone Oak library and its students led the way in digital check-outs when they participated in “The Big Library Read” which promoted the district’s digital e/audiobook collection sponsored by OverDrive, a digital content provider. OverDrive provided unlimited access to the newest Fancy Nancy chapter book, “Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth” and 179 students checked out the book to read.

The Apex Fun Run crew motivated the Bobcat students at a pep rally.

Go Bobcat Readers! New Fall Tradition The library is also kicking off a new tradition this fall with a Storybook Pumpkin Patch. Students are encouraged to pick a favorite book character and decorate their pumpkin to match that character. These creations were in the Stone Oak Elementary foyer from October 21-31. 4th Grade Acts Out Play Also in October, Stone Oak music teacher Ashley Carlson and a host of PTA volunteers hosted the Fourth Grade play, Why Mosquitos Buzz in People’s Ears. The play, based on a popular children’s book, gave fourth graders at Stone Oak the opportunity to act out the book’s valuable lesson of cause and effect on stage. The colorful characters, bright rainforest inspired stage, and carefully rehearsed lines produced an extremely successful and exciting evening for everyone.

Students from Stone Oak Elementary School stopped by at the Reading Oasis Scholastic Book Fair in October.

Apex Fun Run On Thursday, October 17, Stone Oak PTA hosted the annual Apex Fun Run. Apex athletes were on campus the two weeks preceding the run to teach leadership skills to the student body and promote fitness and healthy lifestyles. A pep rally was hosted on October 8 where the enthusiastic Apex crew motivated Bobcat students to seek pledges from parents and friends for each lap completed. The majority of funds raised from the Fun Run will go to school wide technology improvements. In addition, 10 percent of monies raised in each class will go directly to the teacher for use in their classroom. Leadership Red Ribbon Week Leadership Red Ribbon Week kicked off at the end of October. Through the use of heartfelt multimedia presentations led by

the non-profit organization, Motivational Productions, Bobcats were shown real life stories on finding the courage to stand against bullying, fear, and peer pressure. To get this powerful message across, Motivational Productions will provide various activities for student entertainment, including mime, song, illusion and circus acts. These activities have been designed to promote discussion in the classrooms about making positive life choices. Every Friday for the rest of the year, counselors on campus will reinforce these good decision making skills for young Bobcat leaders by teaching the “7 Habits.” The school held a family dinner “Leadership Night” on Oct. 22 to educate parents on this beneficial program. The fall is off to a busy and productive start as Stone Oak Elementary grows their student leaders.

Bush Middle School Hosts Festival

Special To Welcome Home ush Middle School hosted their Bulldog Festival on October 4. The purpose of the festival was to involve the local community with those presently at the school. Those participating had the chance to look at the different clubs Bush currently offers, while having fun with activities, food and seeing local businesses that support the school. Each year the festival appears to get bigger, as well as the number of people that attend. This year, many of the families of the feeder elementary schools as well those with high school students chose to take part.

The activities featured at this festival included bouncy boxing, obstacle course, human foosball and a new kid’s area this year that included a moon bounce and some games as well. Many of the clubs offered their own fun activities. Local food vendors also appeared. “Top Dog” sponsors had the special privilege to have a booth at the festival. Many of them highlighted their business by giving away fun things for the kids to take home. This year, Benson Honda donated an iPad to give away at the festival. To win the iPad, the school had a box with colored coins in it. Whatever color of coin you drew, it

Children pause for a picture at the Bulldog Festival.

determined the “prize” you received. Prizes ranged from candy, headphones, iTunes gift cards, gift cards from local business, and the iPad itself. Everyone who paid for a chance

A participant is doused in silly string at the festival.

received something. The winner of the iPad was Benjamin McCumber, the little brother of a Bush student.

Reagan Dance Clinic A Huge Success Submitted By Janice Hampey, Reagan Spirit Board Historian nother successful Reagan High School dance clinic was held on October 5. 237 eager participants ranging in age from kindergarten through 10th grade – worked with members of the dance and drill teams alongside many dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. The day was an enjoyable one for those who attended. All the hard work was worthwhile to see during their performance at the showoff that afternoon and again on the football field at the Reagan game that evening. A special thanks goes to all of the wonderful companies, the Reagan

community and to all our amazing parent volunteers for your continued support. Besides teaching youth the ins and outs of dance, the spirit groups have remained involved with the community. The spirit groups raised $1,998 for Muscular Dystrophy Association this year, which will go toward research and helping to send children and adults to MDA summer camp. As the year continues the girls will take on more projects, competitions and activities that keep them busy. Sponsors of the 2013 Reagan High School Dance Clinic This year the clinic had 53 sponsors whose donations helped make the clinic so

successful. They were: 54th Street Grill, Abundant Life Expressions, Alamo Nail and Spa, Alamo Sports Photography, American Auto Brokers, Bluebonnet Insurance, Boss Automotive, Britton and Ferris Orthodontics, Buffalo Wings and Things, Burger King St. Juste Management Corp., Bush’s Chicken, CBC Enterprises, CertaPro Painters – Adam Reisner, Cintas, Competitive Edge, Cover 3, Danz Gear, Destination Foods, Fire Wok M.R. HU Corp., Genghis Grill, Hallmark College, Heather Stolle’s School of Dance, Jefferson Bank, Jennifer Jennings – Heart Strings Photography, Mary Kay – Gloria T. Rodriguez, Morris Kaye & Sons, Papa Johns, Ruthie’s Mexican, Schatz Orthodontics, Southern Wealth Management, Spirit

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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 64 smile source 2950 Thousand Oaks Dr., Ste. 16 210-496-5422

Girl Scouts Begin Year With Bang Submitted By Risa Weinberger irl Scouts in the Bush Lopez Service Unit (Stone Oak, Tuscany Heights, Vineyard, and Rogers Ranch) started the school year with lots of energy and enthusiasm. The returning Service Unit Director, Mary Ann Salinas, with a ring in her voice, opened the leaders meeting in August with, “I’m back… but only for a year.” And oh, what a year it will be. Leaders and volunteers were assigned to each elementary school Meet the Teacher night to promote Girl Scouts and invite girls and their parents to one of the upcoming Membership Rallies. In early September, two large rallies were held at the Girl Scout Office. Parents attended a meeting to learn how to get their daughters into Girl Scouts and how to form new troops, while the girls enjoyed a variety of Girl Scout games, activities and songs in a different area. So far, 7 new troops have formed and 42 girls have been placed in existing troops. “It’s never too late to join Girl Scouts,” Mary Ann Salinas said. “We welcome all girls from kindergarten to high school.” In October, the gyms at Life Time Fitness on Sonterra were rented to present a “Family Fun Day” event for the entire family. With

close to 200 in attendance, everyone had the opportunity to try zip bag ice cream, create an edible fire, take a hula hoop challenge and participate in a camp style washtub relay (to learn the proper way to clean dishes while camping). The highlight was having the chance to climb the rock wall in the gym, something new for many of the girls and their family members. Events chairman, Lucy Gutierrez, was very pleased with the outcome of the program. “We had a great turn-out for this first time event. Everyone enjoyed the activities and walked out with smiles. That’s how we wanted to present Girl Scouts and let families know that they can be involved with their daughters,” she said. The service unit appreciates the donations from Perico’s Mexican Restaurant, Tesoro Corporation and Life Time Fitness for the door prizes. The prize winners were very happy. Upcoming Bush Lopez Service Unit events will include a Mother Daughter event in the winter, Cookie Sales in January and February, Thinking Day, a service unit camping trip, the Father Daughter Gala for elementary level Girl Scouts and the TAGS (teen Girl Scouts) Mother Daughter and Father Daughter events.

Hardy Family Three For Three Submitted By Paul Loveless hen Katherine Hardy was a 9th grade student joining the Reagan High School JROTC program it did not take long for others to learn she had a strong desire to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Katherine gives away many strong clues that show her feelings about the Navy. It is hard to say however which clue is perhaps the strongest. First, there was a constant stream of Marine Corps or Navy T-shirts worn, whenever she did not have to wear something made by the Army. She also refuses to see humor in jokes about the Navy. Add that to a complete dislike of army green, or the many frequent references to her brother and sister, both Annapolis graduates, and you could see where her loyalty lies. Katherine is in the top 10 percent of her academic class at Reagan, ranked 47 of 742 students. Last summer she attended the American Legion Girls State program.

She is the Cadet Battalion Commander for Reagan’s JROTC program, female Raider Team commander, and commander of the unarmed drill team. For all of her years at Reagan she has arrived at school for physical fitness team training at 6:30 a.m. and does not leave school until 6 p.m. It is a schedule she has maintained all school year and every year she has been at Reagan. Annapolis does not have selection criterion titled, “candidate with the most sibling academy graduates”. Katherine will join the class of 2018 next June. The class of 2017 had 17,819 applicants with 1408 offered an appointment. The selection process is tough and each candidate is judged on their own merits. Katherine’s older brother, King, graduated Valedictorian from Kubasaki High School while his father, a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, was stationed with 12th Marines, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. King graduated from the Naval Academy in

Student Nationally Recognized Submitted By Julie Teplitz student at the Northeast School of the Arts on the Lee High School campus was nationally recognized with an award. Dominica Ruelas is a Nationally Recognized STAR student in the northeast side community. Presently she is academically ranked twelfth out of 530 seniors at NESA (North East School of the Arts), located within Robert E. Lee High School. Last week, Ruelas was one of eight students at Lee High School honored with the National Merit Hispanic Scholar Award. The award is earned by only the top scoring 5,300 students (out of 259,000) in the United States – based on their outstanding

PSAT scores and GPA achievement. On Friday, October 4, an exciting prep rally took place at Lee. The cheerleaders and school band performed in their honor. A breakfast was held in their honor as well. Special guest Superintendent Dr. Brian Gottardy also spoke individually with each award recipient. Saturday night, October 5, the prestigiously awarded students were celebrated again during the halftime show at the Lee vs. Reagan high school football game. Ruelas in addition to her outstanding academic achievement has already directed nine short films. She is the co-founder of Lee High School’s Gender Equality Club and co-coordinator of the Outsiders Film

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May of 2006, is a Navy helicopter (Seahawk 60B) pilot and currently assigned to US Naval Support Activity (NSA), in Naples, Italy. Katherine’s older sister Krisandra is a 2008 graduate of Ronald Reagan High School. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and was a member of National Honor Society, Latin Club, Theater and a Red Cross Volunteer. She received a ROTC scholarship and admission to the University of Texas, Austin but was also offered an appointment at the United States Naval Academy. She graduated from Annapolis in 2012, was selected to attend graduate school and will soon join the Navy’s nuclear submarine force as one of the services first female officers. She recently graduated from the Naval Nuclear/Power School and will complete a “Prototype” in the next few months, before moving to her first submarine assignment. Although Katherine is the third Hardy to go to Annapolis she is not just following

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her brother or sister. She made her own way there and will one day serve her nation with honor.

Festival ~ 2013. She worked in Los Angeles as a casting director for the NESA cinema group short films and has already received several full scholarship opportunities including AZ, NE and NM. Lee High School on its campus also had 4 merit scholars and 1 achievement scholar for a total of 13 academically recognized students. The NEISD community has been inspired by Ruelas achievements. They look forward to her many future adventures and successes. Applications for the NESA program at Lee High School are underway and fall auditions took place on October 19. The best of luck goes out to all future NESA students.

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A One Of A Kind Neighborhood Pizzeria By Amanda Burris

hen you think of pizza, each person may have his or her own idea of what the perfect pizza should or should not be like. No matter your preference, pizza still remains to be the favorite of dozens everywhere. Here in Stone Oak, a delicious locally owned and operated pizza bistro has done an outstanding job at bringing high quality pizza and value priced wine to the community. About 12 years ago, John Gladders came up with the concept for Trilogy Pizza and Wine Bistro. The name Trilogy comes from the concept of brining three unique styles of pizza to the public. With so many having different concepts of what pizza should be like, especially based off of where they are from or what they grew up with, John wanted to provide more than the standard pizza. For those who are used to a “normal” pizza, Trilogy Pizza offers a New York Traditional style. This delicious, cooked up masterpiece includes a hand tossed crust that is slightly crispy on the outside, and warm and chewy on the inside. If you are looking for a true Chicago style pizza, try the Chicago Deep Dish. This two-inch deep “pie” is not only unique in the way that it is made, but also in the way that it looks. The Chicago Deep Dish is made with a flakey, biscuitlike crust followed by mozzarella cheese placed directly on top of the dough. The toppings of your choice are then placed on top of the cheese followed by a flavorful marinara sauce poured on top. Trilogy’s signature blend of spice and cheese is the final touch to this mouthwatering masterpiece, which will definitely treat your taste buds to something new.

The final pizza to this delightful trio is the California Wheat pizza. Made with Gladders’ own recipe, this pizza is based on a thin wheat crust with honey and basil to give it an extraordinary flavor and texture while also being a more healthy option. Have some fun and use your imagination to enhance your pizza with whatever you like on it. Toppings range from top quality gourmet cheese to delicious meats and veggies. While you will fall in love with Trilogy’s exquisite high quality pizzas, their value wine prices will keep you coming back time and time again. Come in from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily to wind down from your workday and sip on some happy hour priced wine while enjoying the relaxing environment of the restaurant. If you’re not craving pizza, but still want to take part in the great wine prices and comforting atmosphere, come in and try one of their delicious appetizers, salads or other dishes. No matter what you come in for, you are sure to leave happy and full. “I want my customers to feel comfortable here as a neighborhood restaurant and to feel welcome here,” Gladders explained. As a father of two boys, he understands that this community is a place of families and busy schedules. Grab a pizza on the go with their takeout or use one of the many coupons that Trilogy Pizza has to offer. For high quality pizza, a friendly staff and value priced wine, indulge at Stone Oak’s very own neighborhood restaurant, Trilogy Pizza and Wine Bistro. Check out their website for a menu, coupons and specials.

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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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ne of the most common causes of infertility is the normal reduction in ovarian reserve that occurs with age. Women are born with all the eggs we will ever have. We lose eggs as we go through life until menopause, when we basically don’t have any eggs left. Women go through menopause at different ages, so it stands to reason that women will have varying degrees of fertility at all ages. Some women lose their eggs

quickly and others more slowly. For a clue when menopause will happen, ask your mother, because timing of menopause is largely inherited. Unfortunately, the reduction in fertility happens much sooner than menopause. This is because as the eggs age with us, they also lose their quality. A reduction in quality and quantity of eggs results in difficulty getting pregnant, and an increase in the miscarriage rate. The chance for pregnancy for a 25 year-

old is about 25 percent per month, by age 35 the chance for pregnancy is reduced to 15 percent per month, and at 40 it is only 5 percent per month. This is as long as things are working normally and there is no other fertility issue. When pregnancy is achieved after the age of 42, it is a special and rare occurrence. The goal of fertility treatment is to develop more than one egg each month. Generally, women ovulate one egg per month. When fertility medication is used, the goal is generally two to four eggs for insemination treatments or around ten eggs for In Vitro Fertilization treatment. This increases the chance that one of the eggs will be fertilized and result in implantation and successful pregnancy. Over the age of 42, many women are resorting to the use of donated eggs in order to conceive. Because the use of donor eggs

is still a new concept for the general public, most women choose not to divulge that this treatment was used. This has caused some misconceptions that fertility is still relatively normal into the mid or late 40s. Unfortunately this is not the case; pregnancies with a woman’s own eggs over the age of 42 are not common even with fertility treatments. Testing can be done to determine your ovarian reserve, or “how many eggs you have left.” This testing can help your physician individualize your care and provide you with treatment success rates that are individualized for your specific age and ovarian reserve status. Dr. James is Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Obstetrics. Call 210-370-3800 to make an appointment or receive more info on fertility testing.

Lopez Drama Is Off To See Wizard

The production process began in September with over 100 talented students auditioning over a three-day period. Lopez theatre students were invited to audition and ultimately a company of 60+ students was chosen for the cast and crew. Joining this talented group are two Lopez teachers, Mr. Jon Shea and Mrs. Andrea Hopkins in special cameo roles. All roles are double cast so each performance will feature different actors playing the parts. This casting gave more actors the opportunity to perform on stage in major roles to showcase the many talented students in Lopez Drama. Several weeks of rehearsal will culminate in two performances on November 8 at 3:45 & 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available

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Special To Welcome Home n celebration of 75 years along the yellow brick road, Lopez Middle School Drama proudly presents L. Frank Baum’s classic story, “The Wizard of OZ” on November 8 at 3:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. While you may be most familiar with the 1939 movie version of “Oz,” you’ll find this production just a bit further over the rainbow in a stage adaptation of the original book. This Dorothy has found silver shoes in Oz and encounters many interesting creatures along the way home to Kansas. The theatre department is thrilled to collaborate with the English department by bringing to life on stage the book 7th grade Pre-AP English classes will study in the spring.

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The young women of Salem played by seniors Michele Tituba, played by Zoie Kruger, reacts to accusations Yamin, Julia Stier and Kolby Jacobs attempt to calm a of witchcraft before the townspeople played by Tim frantic girl played by Kristin Peeler. Watson, John Abiassi, Antonio Abarca and Mason Wilhite.

Submitted By C. Stier eagan High School Theatre explored how a deadly brew of revenge, suspicion, lies and arrogance can poison a town with this season’s opening performance of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Directed by Reagan Theatre Director Gloria Robinson and Technical Director/ Scenic Designer Jim Kaiser, the production ran October 2-5 in the Reagan Auditorium. Set during the Salem Witch Trials of the 1600s, the Tony Award-winning play offered an allegorical exploration of the McCarthy-era communist “witch hunts” that were occurring when Miller wrote the work in the 1950s. Reagan Senior Chase Bradshaw spent hours each day preparing for his role as farmer John Proctor and “studying Puritans and their cultural norms.” He described his character as “a man who truly loves his family, makes a fatal mistake and has to figure out how to forgive himself.” Proctor’s mistake proved to have farreaching consequences. In the play, Proctor’s wife Elizabeth, played by senior Olivia Sorenson, is endangered when Abigail Williams, a housemaid with whom Proctor had an affair, accuses Elizabeth of being in league with the devil.

Cast as the manipulative Abigail, senior Julia Stier observed that due to what transpired between her character and Proctor, Abigail “becomes obsessed with him and makes it very clear that she will stop at nothing to have his heart in her clutches once again.” Despite its 17the century setting, she believes the play has themes that resonate today. “The message we all hoped that the audience drew from the play is that one lie leads to another, and once the cycle starts, it’s usually hard to end,” Stier said. The production featured more than 25 cast members, and included stirring performances by Kristin Peeler as Betty Parris, John Abiassi as Rev. Parris, Zoie Kruger as Tituba, Michele Yamin as Mary Warren, Mason Wilhite as Rev. Hale, Antonio Abarca as Giles Corey and Roddy Hemmick as Deputy Governor Danforth. Emma Blevins served as stage manager with assistant stage manager Hilary Rubio. Reagan Theatre will next offer a celebration of the holiday spirit with their production of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, December 4, 5, 6 and 7 at the Reagan Auditorium. For more information, visit www.rrhstheatre.com.

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Expert advice regarding dietary guidelines and suggestions to increase your daily exercise will be provided. By taking a “single step” and following up with the next “single step,” you can begin your “Journey of a thousand miles” to a longer, healthier life. The friendly staff at FP Walk In Clinic is here to assist you in this endeavor and would love to accompany you as you “Walk Into Better Health.” Please come see us at 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102, or visit our website at www.fpwalkinclinic. com and allow us to answer any questions you may have. Visit FP Walk-In Clinic today at 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102 (next to Stone Oak MRI) and let PA Adams and the friendly staff help you manage your chronic medical diagnoses or find relief for your acute concern.

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on October 25. The band took the last week of October to prepare physically and mentally for BOA San Antonio on November 1 and 2. This Super Regional Competition embodies everything they have worked to achieve in the 2013 season. In addition to working hard on the field, the band members must stay academically eligible to be able to compete. Students are encouraged and supported in the academic efforts, and several of the Reagan Band students were recognized on October 18 for being National Merit Semi-Finalists and recognized for being Commended and National Hispanic Recognized Program recipients. Congratulations go to Jonathan Balraj, Heba Bhat, Allie Hayes, Wyatt Ely, Sarah Marynak, Kendall Tiller, Tyler Zell, and Ziyue (Jing Jing) Zhang. The staff and parents are so proud of all of our band students in all they have achieved so far this year, and look forward to many more accomplishments for Reagan Band as the year goes on!

Award Winning Student Competes In Washington Submitted By Kimberly Neville freshman at Reagan High School was one of two students from Texas to compete in the 2013 Broadcom Masters Science and Engineering Competition in Washington, D.C. Rhea Kamat, a former 8th grade student at Lopez Middle School, was one of 30 middle school finalists in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS Science and Engineering Competition for her project titled, “Broccoli Power: Effect of Sulforaphane on Tadpole Development.” The finalists were selected by a panel of distinguished scientists and engineers from among 1,695 applicants in 43 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While in D.C., Kamat won over $750 in awards, a medal, and a Raspberry pi computer. She shook hands with President Obama who gave her an impromptu tour of the Oval Office. Lopez Middle School, in conjunction, will receive $1000 in supplies from Elmer’s. Both Rhea and her teacher Kim Neville had minor planets in the asteroid belt named in their honor.

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Lopez Artist Raises To Task Special To Welcome Home his year the San Antonio Botanical Garden is presenting a new fall exhibit – the Scarecrow Trail. And what exactly did this mean to Lopez Middle School artists? It meant thinking, problem solving, engineering and creative skills. 7th and 8th grade art students in Mrs. Volz’s class planned, planned and planned some more until a scarecrow design was created. The students were told thousands of people visit the gardens in the fall, so the students wanted to make a scarecrow that was unique. The students had many things to think about as they worked on their design. The students were given a six foot tall PVC pipe form with two foot “arms” as a template. Scarecrows had to be constructed to withstand weather conditions as they would

be subject to the weather for two months. They had to think of what materials would be durable and not mildew. The scarecrow was given the name Terriculum, which is Latin for “terrorcause,” or to create terror – i.e., scarecrow. The scarecrow was quite the contrast of the name Terriculum. The scarecrow was one of nature and beauty. A few of the supplies used were grapevines, cedar and burlap. Students cut pipes for wind chimes to be worn by “Terri” and sewed flowers on her dress. Construction of the scarecrow took many different forms and each day students were challenged to solve problems and work as a team. The Lopez students owned up to this task saying this activity was “challenging,” “new and different,” and it “made us work differently with limited time and limited

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A Lopez Middle School student stands next to their Students work together in the creation of their scarecrow on Scarecrow Trail, a Botanical Garden fall scarecrow. exhibit.

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Reagan Band’s Fifth Annual 5K Race Submitted By Kelly Lepeska, RHS Band Parent Association Co-President ark your calendars and start training! The Reagan Band is hosting its 5th annual 5K race Saturday, January 25, 2014, on the Ronald Reagan High School campus. The course is mapped out entirely on the Reagan High School campus, so it is safe from any traffic issues. The race is once again going to be chip timed and we will be offering cash prizes for top overall finishers and top overall Masters level finishers. This year, in addition to the expanded health fair environment, we will have a 1K Fun Run, and will begin at 4:00 pm! The 5K will begin at 4:30 pm. As usual, many local businesses will be on hand to support the event. At the conclusion of the event, we will have several food trucks available so you can grab a quick bite before heading home. Many sponsors will be offering wellness screenings, as well as healthy samples. Come out to join the fun, get some crisp afternoon exercise and support the Reagan Band! At Ronald Reagan High School, the band program is an award winning program. With an enrollment of well over 200 students,

the comprehensive instrumental program at Ronald Reagan includes three concert ensembles, selected by audition, Symphony Orchestra, musical Pit Orchestra, Jazz Band, various Chamber ensembles, Color Guard, Winter Guard and the Marching band. Our students participate in the region XII All-Region Band and Orchestra each year. The Reagan Bands have enjoyed numerous sweepstakes awards and Superior ratings at UIL contests. The Marching Band has received numerous awards as an area participant and numerous finalist performances at Bands of America Competitions. Some of the Reagan Band’s most recent achievements include placing as finalists at the 2012 National Bands of America Competitions, 2013 BOA Conroe 7th place finalists, and First Place in class 5A for Music, General Effect, Guard and Percussion, at the Texas Marching Classic in Round Rock, TX. The support of the Stone Oak community is an integral part of the success of the Reagan Band. If you are interested in being a sponsor, email Paul Brown at pbrown@ esaamerica.com. Like “Reagan Band 5K” on Facebook and stay tuned for more information in future issues.

SOBA Networking Opportunity By Ben Spicer he Stone Oak Business Association held a networking opportunity for local businesses on Friday, September 13. The event, “Fish, Shrimp, and Networking” took place at the Canyon Springs Golf Club on Wilderness Oak from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Roughly 35 SOBA members attended the outdoor event along with members of the Canyon Springs Golf Club, giving participants the opportunity to mingle with a large number of potential clients. Tables were set up outside of the pavilion. The laidback night was enjoyed by those who attended. Names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses were exchanged, while business cards were often swapped.

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The Stone Oak Business Association is excited to welcome PureLine Nutrition to our business community. PureLine Nutrition Stores have been designed to help customers reach health, weight loss and fitness goals faster than through the use of hand crafted and customized supplementation programs. Store founder Aaron Garza has been involved in the health, fitness and supplementation industry for over 15 years. He created PureLine Nutrition to help ensure that friends were purchasing the highest quality and “purest” nutritional supplements available. This means each product is void of any binders, fillers or other ingredients that may not contribute to the function of the supplement. PureLine has primarily focused on consulting and teaching people how to lose weight and increase health through proper nutrition, supplementation and healthy living. PureLine’s new location is at Ventura Plaza at Stone Oak (434 North Loop 1604 West, Suite 2105). PureLine Nutrition can be reached at www.ThePureline.com or you can reach them by calling 210-494-2210. Sears Wealth Mgmt. Group Of Raymond James

The Stone Oak Business Association has a new addition. Select Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio, located at 19126 Stone Hue, had a ribbon cutting ceremony for their 42-bed acute care inpatient hospital on Thursday, October 3rd. Select Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio offers physician-led, interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams who carefully tailor treatment plans to meet individual needs and goals. Their highly specialized program treats patients with complex medical issues such as strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson’s, brain injury and orthopedic conditions such as joint replacement and hip fractures. Patients can be admitted directly from home or from a hospital. Admissions are conducted seven days a week, 24-hours a day. Select Medical operates 15 acute rehabilitation hospitals nationwide and incorporates an intense therapy and staffing regime that enables patients to return home, to work, to school and to community activities at a level that exceeds national benchmarks. For more information of Select Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio visit www.sanantonio-rehab.com or contact Miranda Peck at 210-482-3000. Rodan + Fields Dermatologists

Moses Jewelers was recently welcomed into the Stone Oak Business Association. In 2003, Moses Rodriguez moved his jewelry repair shop from West Avenue and 410 to the backside retail shops of Stone Oak Crossing. For four years, he was the greeter, marketer, watch repairman, jeweler and designer. It was then that Moses Jewelers did more than provide jewelry to the community but guaranteed his work with a handshake to his customers. In 2009, another door opened and Moses Jewelers moved to the front of Stone Oak Crossing. It now meant more opportunities to design his own jewelry. Meanwhile, Rodriguez achieved his MBA and graduated as GIA gemologist. Again, it was his loyal customers and now friends that provided this opportunity. Recently, his customers gave back in support of his brother at the Lung Cancer Awareness event on October 10, 2013. Moses Jewelers is located at 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy. For more information, call 210490-2404.

The Stone Oak Business Association welcomed Paradise Wellness Medspa to the business association. Paradise Wellness Medspa recently celebrated their second year in San Antonio. As the only location in San Antonio, they are excited to be located in Stone Oak. Katrina McDaniel, the owner, has been in the laser industry since the early 90’s and stays at the cutting edge of new laser technology. Paradise Wellness Medspa specializes in Laser Hair Removal, Facials, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasions, Body Contouring, Tattoo Removal and Nail Fungus Removal. The technician’s pride themselves in providing exceptional customer service to their clients. Paradise Wellness is dedicated to providing its clients with a unique spa experience. Paradise Wellness MedSpa is located at 18838 Stone Oak Pkwy Suite 205 in the Chrystal Building. For more information, please visit www.paradisewellnessmedspa. com, or call 210-633-6040.

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The Stone Oak Business Association was pleased to welcome Sears Wealth Management Group Of Raymond James and Associates, Inc. to the business association. Dave Sears, a financial Advisor with Raymond James, specializes in helping clients avoid financial pitfalls during divorce. Sears, a Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA), is educated to provide financial assistance, evaluate the tax implications of dividing property and calculate the financial impact of divorce settlement options. Certified to study the financial issues of a divorce, he provides the pros and cons of long and short-term settlement options. Sears has more than 20 years of experience and is qualified to assist attorneys to develop and defend appropriate and equitable settlement options for their clients. The Sears Wealth Management Group of Raymond James is located at 401 E Sonterra Blvd, Ste 100. To find out more about how Dave can help you, visit

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SOBA is pleased to welcome Patty LaBarbara of Rodan + Fields Dermatologists to the Stone Oak business community. Patty is an independent consultant partnered with the two dermatologists who created ProActiv Solutions®. They have now created Rodan + Fields Dermatologists skin products to address concerns such as aging, sun spots, adult acne and its subsequent marks, and ultra-sensitive skin. Rodan + Fields’ clinically proven skincare products are designed to deliver the right medicines, in the right formulations, in the right order and are only sold through consultants like Patty. All regimen products are numbered “1 to 4” so there is no guesswork on what to use first. Do your skin a favor and visit Patty’s website at www. pattylab.myrandf.com, where you can use a Solutions Tool to determine what products will be best for your skin issues. Or give her a call at 210-551-6249. Patti would love to talk to you!

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By Mary Lozano-Jenkins The Jenkins Interior Design Group, Inc. (210) 490-0161 all has finally arrived and the cool breezes and the rain help create the excitement of the holidays. This is a time for family, friends and decorating our homes. There are so many things we can do to prepare for them. Start with the front door. Hanging a wreath or perhaps a container with florals on your front door would be great to welcome your guests. Also, you can add some mums and ferns along the path into your entrance. The entry console can have your favorite goodies that you can give your guests as they leave your home. Decorate with the colors of the holidays. Bring out the family albums to reflect the holidays past. Have plenty of frames that showcase your memories. Enjoy the holidays and plan on Aromas such as pumpkin and cinnamon decorating early this year so that you can scents in your home also will give your enjoy the time. Call us for your holiday guests that “welcome home” feeling. Holiday runners, pillows, place mats magical makeover. Enjoy the holidays and and throws are a great way to accent remember that your home is your castle! For more information, contact Mary your rooms. I love to place candles with Lozano-Jenkins, Registered Interior Christmas colors on the bathroom counters Designer at mjkg1@aol.com or 210as well as the kitchen counters. Music enhances the mood and creates 490-0161 or Jessica C. Jenkins, Interior the relaxation we all need after preparing Decorator at jessicacjenkins@gmail.com or 210-464-1519 or Jennifer Jenkins, our homes. Other decorations for the season can Interior Decorator at 210-325-3772. Visit include angels, owls, birds, feathers and Jenkins Interior Design Group online at www.thejenkinsinteriordesigngroup.com. BLING!

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Canyon Ridge Pep Rally

Submitted By Diana Lopez he Canyon Ridge Elementary Parent Teacher Association hosted a “UTSA College and Career Readiness Kick-Off Pep Rally” on Wednesday, October 9. University of Texas at San Antonio athletic director Lynn Hickey, UTSA mascot “Rowdy” and other UTSA representatives hosted the high energy, fun filled pep rally for the Coyotes. Both Lynn Hickey and a UTSA basketball player gave a pep talk to the Coyotes about the Both those at Canyon Ridge Elementary & UTSA representatives pose Leader in Me seven Habits, anti- for a picture at the pep rally. bullying and working hard to get exciting UTSA cheers and chants during ready for college. Rowdy put some of the Coyotes and the event. Overall, the pep rally was exciting and teachers to the test with some fancy basketball drills. The UTSA cheerleaders fun for all involved and present. also took part and led the Coyotes with

Success Of Bush CTE Students

Submitted By Joe Devine th and 8th grade students pulled together in order to accomplish a very special task as part of the Bush Middle School Bulldog Festival on October 4. The kids went above and beyond expectations by conducting a fund raiser for the purpose of supporting the Wounded Warrior Project and the Bush Career Technology Education department. Two courses in the CTE department were primarily responsible for the task.

The Principles of Manufacturing classes and the Concepts of Engineering classes collectively were able to design tooling and manufacture paracord, or survival bracelets, and sell them for $5 each at the Bulldog Festival. Survival bracelets are used by the military for a number of survival applications. Over 40 percent of the proceeds went directly to Wounded Warriors Project which provides support for wounded veterans and their families.

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Lopez Students Celebrate Veterans Day Special To Welcome Home eterans Day is quickly approaching and the students from Lopez Middle School are showing their appreciation by participating in Operation Gratitude. The mission of Operation Gratitude is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member’s face and express appreciation and support for America’s Armed Forces. Lopez students are showing their recognition and respect in the form of a unique and special letter of thanks. Each student may stop by the library to write a letter of gratitude thanking and honoring an active duty or retired service member for their commitment and service to our country. All letters will be given to a veteran or an active duty member serving overseas. Lopez Middle School would also like recognize their military families by hosting a Breakfast for the Brave this November. They are proud and thankful for Lopez military families and their service. So if

Students work on writing a letter for Operation Gratitude, honoring America’s Armed Forces.

The tooling for the bracelets used to produce the multiple bracelets of various sizes, was designed and constructed by the engineering classes. The voluntary manufacturing of the bracelets was accomplished by both the manufacturing as well as the engineering classes. When asked if the students would like to do this project, which required voluntary participation to produce the bracelets, they

your student attends Lopez save the date. Military family members are invited to the Breakfast for the Brave on November 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. in the Lopez Middle School library. Please contact Tammy L. Drake at tdrake@neisd.net to RSVP to the event and to submit a picture of the service member for our Veteran’s Video Collage. overwhelmingly voted yes. Within two days the class was able to produce over 200 bracelets, 95 of which were sold at the Bulldog Festival. The class was able to raise $200 for wounded warriors. Go Bulldogs! A special thank you goes to Mr. Wickwar, my colleague in the CTE department, for helping us with the production of a banner and table sign in order to promote the event.

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Groomer’s Seafood Stands Against Breast Cancer

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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Lopez Middle School Receives Bronze Award Special To Welcome Home t’s not just coincidence that Lopez Middle School recently received the Bronze Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. In fact, it was meant to be – since Lopez made the commitment at the beginning of this school year to, “Go the Extra Mile!” Lopez Middle School Nurse Kathy Rackley traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas in late September to attend the National Healthy Schools Program Forum and to receive their second Bronze award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This award was given to Lopez for increasing healthy eating awareness and physical activity in the staff and students at Lopez Middle School. Lopez was one of only three NEISD schools to be nationally recognized. To earn this National Recognition award, Lopez Middle School encouraged healthy meals for students via healthy choices in

their cafeteria, engaged students in daily physical exercise during P.E., brain breaks during class, outside play at lunch and also provided a workout center for staff to use exercise equipment to further their healthy lifestyle goals. Students participated by reading morning announcements featuring nutrition facts of specific fruits and vegetables. Health education classes analyzed nutritional values of several fast food items and compared them to healthy foods. Students also compared different forms of exercise and how many calories are burned per hour. Periodically throughout the year, the staff engaged in wellness checks, luncheons where healthy items were served like salads and other healthy dishes, played basketball, walked and had a free massage. The “Go the Extra Mile” theme was chosen for its 2013-14 because Lopez intends to continue to exceed the standard. Just like in academics, Lopez will seek

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 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 during treatment. “I put in there [that kids] can help around

Students At Lopez Middle School Gather To Celebrate Bronze Award.

new ways to improve eating and increase physical activity to earn another medal next year. In order to achieve Silver status, for example, Lopez must have only healthy fundraisers like a “Jog-a-Thon” or “Fun Walk,” instead of selling cookie dough or

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 Go Girl.”

candy. Lopez Middle School is proud of its students, leadership, and faculty who have made the commitment to “Go the Extra Mile.”

Olivia Martin holds a copy of her Gold Award children’s book about cancer.

Los Lomas Starts School With Reagan Winner’s Circle Beautifies Pep Rally Campus Submitted By Colleen Douglas aturday September 28 about 30 students from Reagan High School’s Winner’s Circle Club spent the morning planting flowers and bushes on campus. The courtyard in the center of campus is a place where kids congregate both during lunch and after school. There are many trees there, but not much else. So the club decided to spend a Saturday morning doing a service project that would beautify the area and be something that both the students and staff alike could enjoy. Thanks to the Lowes store at Blanco and 1604, the Winner’s Circle Club was able to purchase $1325 worth of plants for $308. The managers were more than happy to help. The project ended up being a lot of hard

work, but it came out wonderful. The group planted oleander, salvia, lantana and lots of other heat tolerant flowering bushes. With the help of the school custodians, the new additions to the courtyard are being watered and consistently cared for. The Winners Circle Club will continue to keep an eye on the area and plan future work days to pull weeds and trim the plants when needed. The Reagan Winner’s Circle Club is a group of more than 400 students that promise to stay drug and alcohol free. The club provides events for students during Red Ribbon Week. The Advisory Board members travel to the schools in the Reagan Cluster to spread the word about being drug, alcohol and tobacco free. To learn more about the club or to join, go to www.ronaldreaganpta.org.

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Submitted By Tina Galindo as Lomas Elementary School kicked off the 2013-2014 school year with a leadership pep rally featuring the Reagan Rattler cheerleaders and Las Lomas’ own mascots, Linus and Lucy the lions. Students in each grade level designed posters and created a cheer featuring one of Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Happy Kids to perform during the pep rally. Leaders from each grade level were chosen to capture highlights during the pep rally from student perspectives. Las Lomas is currently implementing the “Leader in Me” program and is working towards acquiring Lighthouse status this year. The “Leader in Me” Lighthouse School title is awarded by Franklin Covey to honor the attainment of a well-rounded leadership model. Lighthouse Schools serve as models of

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Assistant Principal Jennifer Lomas with Linus and Lucy.

leadership and mentors to other schools. There are nine criteria identified as critical to the development of a leadership culture. These principles are used ubiquitously throughout the campus. There are currently only 48 other Lighthouse Schools in the world.

Professionals Meet Need In Community Special To Welcome Home group of state certified special education teachers, general education teachers, speech therapists, school counselors, registered nurses, special education instructional assistants and parents have not just identified a need in our community, but also came up with a solution to meet this need. This outstanding group of educators, healthcare providers, and parents serve as volunteers for Special Reach Inc. – a nonprofit organization that serves children with special needs. Motivated by the fact that children with special needs have to work doubly hard to achieve many things that we all take for granted, this elite group of professionals work tirelessly, donating their time and expertise to ensure that all children with special needs in San Antonio have fun all year round. To this end, they organize monthly “Party Nights” and summer programs where parents can drop off their child. Special Reach Inc. fosters independence in each child by building social skills, improving physical fitness and developing healthy outlets for stress reduction through structured fun activities. Simultaneously, Special Reach Inc. also provides the families of children with special needs the comfort of knowing that they are entrusting their child to the same experts that care for

them during the school day. Special Reach Inc. organizes monthly “Party Nights” where children with special needs and their siblings come to have fun and experience unconditional love. Additionally, these exceptional professionals provide summer programs where children are exposed to a wide variety of experiences. Experts from various works of life are invited to entertain the children and expose them to new experiences, such as professional athletes, local celebrities, and other professionals such as chefs,

All Aboard The Brain Station Submitted By Michelle Kaiman All aboard the Brain Train! newly founded class at Tuscany Heights Elementary is uniquely called the “Brain Station”. In the Brain Station, children are set on a journey of discovery through brain training.

The objective of the Brain Station is to use gross motor skills with academic learning as a combination activity to boost brain energy. Each grade level visits the Brain Station in an eight-day rotation. The classroom is set up to present eight stations that each student visits. Each station is visited for

Parman Library News Corner By Tim Johnson, MLS Librarian II Parman Library at Stone Oak San Antonio Public Library (210)207-2703 t seems that it cannot be true but the holidays are upon us. The weather and the leaves change but the Parman Library staff is still hard at work for you! Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month? Also known as NaNoWriMo, anyone who’s ever thought about writing a novel is encouraged to participate. Parman is scheduling 4 weekend workshops throughout November (the 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and the 30th). Aspiring novelists are encouraged to join the Parman staff and author Sasha Summers (www. sashasummers.com) for encouragement, writing tips, and to participate in group writeins. For more information on NaNoWriMo visit the website www.nanowrimo.org. We can reach 50,000 words together! The Friends of the Parman Library will host their annual book sale on November 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a preview sale for Friends members on November 8th. Individuals wishing to join the Friends can do so at the door. Funds raised are used to support Parman’s programming. Saturday, November 16th is International

Special Reach Inc. includes an outstanding group of volunteers that help serve children with special needs.

fire fighters, police officers, health care providers, animal care, etc. Crown of Life Lutheran Church on Stone Oak Parkway has played a significant role in making sure that Special Reach Inc. can provide this service to our community by providing the large space in which these children are entertained. You can join this group of selfless

individuals in enriching the lives of children with special needs by making a taxdeductible donation to Special Reach Inc. For more information on Special Reach programs and details on how you can contribute, go to www.specialreach.com or send an email to special.reach@gmail.com or call 210-784-7478.

a total of three minutes. When traveling through each station, a child will focus on using jumping, rolling and tossing as a gross motor skill. Linking the curriculum in math and language arts is the added bonus feature. For example, one motor skill being learned in all grade levels emphasizes jumping with an arm technique. This method of jumping prepares students to become better athletes in basketball, track and volleyball. Older grades, such as third through fifth, are working to catch a tennis ball with a can while they are reading sight words. Many students enjoy the challenge of trying to

never miss catching the ball. Speaking of a challenge, have you ever wobbled? Everyone at Tuscany Heights is practicing their balance on a wobble board. This idea obviously helps children with day to day body functions like walking, running, and kicking. And as the bar is pushed, students not only balance their bodies but use math skills to skip count to enhance their skills. The exciting journey has only begun at Tuscany Heights. Tuscany Heights is looking forward to challenging students to many more motor skills while enhancing their academic learning.

Reagan Spirit Gives Back Submitted By Janice Hampey, Reagan Spirit Board Historian he Reagan Spirit organization is very involved in charities and is proud to support MDA and Tennies and Tiaras – Ava’s Wish among others. Ava’s Wish Inc. was founded amidst a tragic event. 18-month Ava Lopez, her three-year-old sister Isabella and their mother Traci were hit by a drunk driver while in the front yard of their home. Ava, who was airlifted to University Hospital, was believed to have life ending head injuries. Fortunately, Ava survived and through Ava’s Wish many others continue to receive support with similar conditions. The Reagan cheerleaders helped to support Ava’s Wish by participating in the Tennies and Tiaras 5K Fun Run on October 13th at Eisenhower Park. All funds raised will go to support families whose children have suffered head trauma or other related disorders and to provide scholarships for special needs children for adaptive sports

T Hot Dogs were handed out at the Nation Night Out Celebration while the School of Rock House Band performed.

Gaming Day and Parman is celebrating with a Risk tournament. The tourney starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts until one army remains. Play is open to individuals or teams of two. Interested commanders can register online through our events calendar. All libraries will be closed November 11th, 28th, and 29th. For a complete listing of our programs please see our events calendar at mysapl.org/calendar.aspx. As always please don’t hesitate to call with any questions.

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Ronald Reagan High School cheerleaders supported Ava’s Wish by participating in the Tennies and Tiaras 5K Run.

classes and camps. The spirit groups at Reagan continued to reach out and raised $1,998 for Muscular Dystrophy Association this year, which will go toward research and helping to send children and adults to MDA summer camp.

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Yad B’Yad Intergenerational Program M

arsha and Derek were at a meeting for parents of multiples the first time they heard about LearningRx, a program that pairs clients with trainers for intense mental workouts that improve the way the brain thinks, reads, learns, remembers and pays attention.

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.

After hearing other parents rave, Marsha turned to her husband and said, “If any of our kids ever have problems with school, we need to do this first before doctors or medication.” Two years later they faced that very decision: Their son Trevor, 9, was struggling with attention memory and reading, and his teacher recommended medical intervention. Instead, Marsha and Derek looked at each other and said, “No doctors. No medication. Let’s look at LearningRx.

“Trevor has the perfect trainer!”

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

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.”

After taking Trevor to his first day of brain training, Derek came home and enthusiastically announced to his wife, “Trevor has the BEST trainer! Connor is going to be awesome! They’re a GREAT fit!” “Trevor loved doing brain training with Connor,” Marsha says, adding that he was a tremendous resource for her too, giving her tips that made training she did at home with Trevor a lot more fun and challenging.

train the brain. get smarter.

One-on-one brain training is unique because it takes place in a training relationship. LearningRx brain trainers customize workouts, create accountability, and keep sessions fast-paced and intense. They make training interactive, relational and fun. And in the process, they get students out of their comfort zone and into dramatic results.

“Your son is on-task 95% of the time.” After completing brain training, Trevor’s teacher said he was working on-task 95% of the time. Marsha noticed other changes, too: He’s more confident. He has a better work ethic. He tackles problems saying ‘I can, I can, I can.’ He even laughs more!” She’s even seeing a difference in his friendships. “Last year I’d say, ‘Who did you play with at school today?’ and he couldn’t remember the names of his friends. This year he says things like, Blake said this… and Shawn did that…’ You just can’t send a child to a computer and say, ‘Go play a game,’ and see the same growth,” she says, adding “There’s nothing that compare to that relationship with a trainer.”

Trevor, 9, and his LearningRx brain trainer, Connor.

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Start your morning right with a delicious breakfast at the

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et your alarm clock EARLY and join the Stone Oak Business Association on Thursday, November 21, for a GREAT opportunity to meet your Stone Oak business neighbors! Each attendee will be able to introduce themselves and their business—so don’t forget to bring your business cards!

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