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ear Neighbors, As the weather starts to cool and the leaves turn in for the season, we turn our attention to the holidays that bring our community together. Hopefully no one had any issues with setting their clocks back, which we all know is the real marking of the holiday season! With that in mind, I am excited to announce that the Holiday Toy Drive officially kicked off on November 1st! The season of giving is upon us and we have a fantastic line of local schools and business working with Welcome Home Newspaper and Living Through Giving. By collecting toys for the kids in need within San Anotnio, local schools will be competing all this month for a trophy and the chance to win $500.00, courtesy of RBFCU, donated to their school organization. May the school that collects the most toys win! Visit livingthroughgivingsa.org for updated information about vendors, toys drop off locations and more. Just click on the Winter Celebration icon. Our Annual Event, Winter Celebration, will also be collecting toys to hand out at the end of the year. Winter Celebration has become one of the largest events in San Antonio! This year, we anticipate Winter Celebration Featuring AirLIFE Santa will be better than ever. We hope you can join us for the fun! You can read all about our FREE Shuttle Service on page 7! Leave your car at Reagan High School or Cornerstone Church and take one of the shuttles to North Central Baptist Hospital. You can find out all the details on page 10 and read up on our $1000 giveaway!
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Santa will once again be making his grand entrance via AirLife helicopter. Your donation of a new, unwrapped toy will also grant you or your child the opportunity to receive a FREE photo with Santa, a FREE Sled Ride, and a general prize drawing ticket. There will be lots of REAL snow for the kids to enjoy as well as games, rides, food and entertainment. Stay tuned for our December issue, which will include all the details of scheduled events. Mark your calendar: Winter Celebration Featuring AirLife Santa will be December 5, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Central Baptist Hospital. But enough talk about the December holiday, let’s remember that November is also a time of thanks for what we have and who we have. Welcome Home would like to thank each one of our readers, advertisers, and schools for their participation in making our paper mean something to this community. From our family to yours, be safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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On The Cover By Jose Garza hurch Unlimited isn’t your ordinary church. Founded in 1998 as “Bay Area Fellowship” in Corpus Christi, Texas, the church started out as a small core group meeting of fifteen people. Since then, its congregation has grown to over 10,000 attendees in a 17-year span. In this timeframe, a total of eleven satellite locations have been opened across South Texas and beyond. Pastor Bil Cornelius is excited about Church Unlimited’s newest location. The church leadership planted in the growing Stone Oak community so that more people may experience the same culturally relevant atmosphere observed on a weekly basis at every Church Unlimited location. Bil also knows that there are many other established and successful churches in the area and plans on working with those ministries to help change the lives of those in San Antonio. “There are so many amazing churches in San Antonio, and that’s great! If our church isn’t for you, we really want you to find one that is. We want to provide another super culturally relevant option for people in Stone Oak to come hear about Jesus and change their lives.” Church Unlimited currently meets at the Jose M. Lopez Middle School, 23103
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Family Life Still Thankful By Debby Seguin
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hanksgiving is just around the corner and I have to admit, sometimes being thankful isn’t all that easy. After all, life can be difficult, things don’t always go my way, but I have learned that thankfulness is a matter of perspective. For instance, I am thankful for my children. Even though my 4 year old chooses to pour sand down that “really cool pipe” (designed for phone wire) and I get to spend my Saturday helping him dig up said pipe so we can cut it, empty it, splice it and rebury it, I’m still thankful. And even though my daughter “promises” to turn the dryer on, the next morning I know I’m out of luck unless it happens to be “Wear Wet Clothes To School Day,” I’m still thankful. And even though
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FREE Shuttles To Winter Celebration Special By Welcome Home he holiday season is nearing, and Winter Celebration is right around the corner! Welcome Home Community Newspaper, North Central Baptist Hospital and the nonprofit Living Through Giving are sponsoring the annual holiday event, Winter Celebration, on Saturday December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In anticipation of the large number of families and children, Welcome Home is proud to once again offer a FREE shuttle service to and from Winter Celebration located at North Central Baptist Hospital. This year, The Independence Hill Retirement Community, Coronado at Stone Oak, and The Haven and The Laurel have all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. Shuttle service pick-up this year will be located at Ronald Reagan High School (19000 Ronald Reagan Drive) and Cornerstone Church (18755 Stone Oak Parkway). Shuttles will begin transporting 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 lots by 4 p.m. Winter Celebration featuring AirLIFE Santa is a wonderful family event for all ages. The celebration begins with an opening parade showcasing performances from school choirs and area high school marching bands. The event itself includes photos with Santa, raffles for prizes, vendors as well as other activities to create endless fun for families and volunteers. Santa’s arrival by helicopter always brings excitement from the crowd, and of course, the celebration would not be complete without 60,000 lbs. of snow for snowball fights and snow angels! Over the past thirteen years, Winter Celebration has become the largest Christmas toy drive in Stone Oak, San Antonio. Welcome Home would like to thank all 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, call (210) 348-8233. Welcome Home looks forward to celebrating the holiday season with the entire community!
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Menopause Equals Hormone Decline NOT Mental Illness!!!
By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 ecently I received an official looking letter from Medicare. Unfortunately, I tore it into pieces after reading it. I wish I had framed it for all to see. The Medicare people sent me a letter stating that estradiol - inexpensive, natural, found in every young woman’s body - was now deemed dangerous! The letter said they had received notice from several prescription companies that I was prescribing dangerous estradiol for women over 65. The government does not approve estradiol for menopausal symptoms in the
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“elderly”. Instead, their recommendations for treatment of symptomatic menopause is - you won’t believe it - to prescribe one of 4 different powerful antidepressants. I don’t argue or doubt there can be side effects to estradiol. Even a young woman can get breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer, or blood clots. Other problems associated with estradiol can be problems with the liver. Side effects and risks that may be associated with anti-depressants actually includes suicide, weight gain, and lack of libido.
I believe the Medicare officials discount the side effects of lack of hormones: vaginal shrinkage and dryness, the loss of collagen from the skin all over the body, the memory decline, crumbling bones, mood swings, insomnia, tooth loss, and even an increase of macular degeneration. How can antidepressants address any of these terrible problems? However please note, not every woman experiences all or even some, of these degenerative effects. Depression is a terrible illness and thank goodness, skilled physicians who specialize in disorders of the mind, psychiatrists, have medications that may alleviate suffering of this type. Depression = treatable mental
Being Thankful, A Tradition At Stone Oak Vision Source
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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020
or the past 6 years I have used the November column to take some time and share a few things that I am thankful for in my practice, so now it has become tradition. First and foremost I am again thankful for all of the families that trust their eye care to our team. We have been the owners in our location for over 10 years
now and it is remarkable the growth we have experienced and the relationships we have built in caring for the eyes of Stone Oak. Because I live in the Stone Oak area as well, I get to see my patients and their families all throughout the community. It is wonderful to be able to see how the children are growing up right before my eyes. To show our appreciation to our patients, we are planning a Holiday Open House, Tuesday, December 1. We will have refreshments, raffle drawings, and great
specials for all to enjoy. We have some new frame lines that we are highlighting and it will be a great opportunity to use your yearend 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 cool pair of sunglasses for Christmas for that hard to shop for person! I am 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. Denison has
illness, Menopause = treatable hormone decline. I prescribe the dose of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone very precisely, based on the woman’s life style, blood levels, and chief complaints. I base this treatment as summation of many lectures and my own research, drawing blood on hundreds of patients and monitoring their responses. Hormone replacement is not right for everyone, and neither is an antidepressant. I treat hormone decline and I will discuss your options. Not everyone requires hormone replacement. Menopausal symptomatic sufferers-see me for help. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com. been with us for just over 3 years now and lives in the Stone Oak area. Dr. Ip joined our practice 2 years ago and was a graduate from O’Connor HS, and she also lives in the Stone Oak area, so we are all locals now. It is nice to all be so close to the office and we get to see our patients and their families all around the community. Stop by and meet and greet the team at our open house. If you have any eye questions at all 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. We are located at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 106 (at the NE corner of Stone Oak and Huebner).
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The Walker Belden Foundation Concludes Submitted By Maribel Gardea hank you for your support in our 3rd annual The Walker Belden Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Morgan’s Wonderland. We wanted to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of The Walker Belden Foundation and your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal. The Walker Belden Foundation was able to raise over $90,000 to be donated to Morgan’s Wonderland. We would like to personally thank CVS Health for being our presenting sponsor and all other sponsors. We would also like to thank all of the volunteers who helped the day of the tournament. The Walker Belden Foundation wants to bring awareness to the efforts of Morgan’s Wonderland which allows individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to actively participate in a fun and safe atmosphere with family and friends, despite their limitations. Because of your help, Morgan’s Wonderland will be able to continue their Fund-A-Visit to all individuals with disabilities and special needs. Again, thank you for your support!
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Special To Welcome Home tudents at Hardy Oak Elementary participated in a new program that the school started this year as part of the Leader In Me program. Every month, the school will be involved in a celebration called Hardy Oak “Hoopla,” where various organizations will come and perform for the students. Each grade level will then recognize two students from each grade level to be honored and recognized for their overall great attitude, behavior, academics, and their use of Covey’s 7 Habits. For the first Hoopla, Hardy Oak welcomed students from the Lopez Pals, the Lopez Panther, and the Lopez Orchestra,
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who performed for the school. The Reagan ROTC Drill Team then performed. Isaac Chasse, ROTC senior, spoke to the students on being proactive in school. The “Hive Hero” students were then recognized individually and given a bag of treats from HEB, a medal, and a “Hive Hero” t-shirt. The parents of the students were also recognized at the event. The entire ceremony was enjoyed by all and the students loved seeing Lopez and Reagan students at Hardy Oak. It was a fantastic celebration and everyone is excited to see who will be inducted into “The Hive” next month.
Celebrate The Holiday Season With The Nutcracker Submitted By Yvonne Correa he 2015-2016 Alamo City Dance Company is preparing for their 23rd annual production of The Nutcracker, the holiday classic of a young girl named Clara who is given a gift of a Nutcracker and later that evening dreams of encounters with mice and soldiers in battle. Her Nutcracker turns into a Prince to save the day. When the battle turns, and the Mouse King and his mice seem to be winning, Clara throws her shoe at the Mouse King and saves the Prince. The Prince thanks Clara with a fantastic journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. The Alamo City Dance Company’s, The Nutcracker premiered in 1993 with a cast of 35. This season’s production boasts approximately 100 dancers in 160 roles danced by San Antonians, with the exception of our guest artists. This year’s production features Jennifer Goodman and Luke Joiner of the Joffrey Ballet, Miranda Colley, Matthew Morley, Cody Miley, and Roxanna Pena of the Alamo City Dance Company. The Alamo City Dance Company, founded by Nancy Grossenbacher and Scott Conway, is in residence at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts.
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Under the direction of Mr. Conway, ACDC is a repertory company which performs ballet classics, contemporary jazz, and modern expressionism and even explores the realm of tap and ethnic dances, truly an all-encompassing dance company. ACDC dancers are a field of electricity and a powerhouse of dance. The Alamo City Performing Arts Association, Inc., a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, supports the company and its productions with the goal of promoting dance and the arts in the San Antonio community. An annually changing production of costumes, scenic elements and choreography, The Nutcracker is a wonderful ballet for the entire family. This season’s performances will be Saturday, December 19th at 2 pm and 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 20th at 1 pm at McAllister Auditorium on the campus of San Antonio College. Tickets are $30.00 each for Orchestra seating; $25 each for Balcony seating; and for Groups of 20 or more, $22.50 each. You may purchase tickets online at www.saspa.org. You can also call the ACPAA Box Office at (210) 495-0129 or visit the ACPAA Office at 11210 Disco St., San Antonio, TX 78216. Emails can be sent to our.acpaa@gmail. com.
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Please SAVE THE DATE for next year’s golf tournament. The Walker Belden Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Friday, October 21st, 2016 at 1:00pm at Canyon Springs Golf Club. Look forward to seeing everyone next year!
A Word of Christmas Caution Submitted By Dr. Alan Hibberd hough the Christmas season is a joyous and wonderful time, it can also be a dangerous time. We need to remember to be especially cautious to avoid injury during this time of year. Each holiday season in the US, there are more than 6,000 people who present to emergency rooms with fall related injuries. Thousands more are injured with bruises and sprains, but they manage these at home. If there is ice or snow on the ground, step carefully, wear proper footwear, and remember to salt your sidewalks for safety. If you have elderly relatives visiting your home, be sure to clear walking paths of objects that could cause someone to trip and fall. Falls while hanging house lights or decorating a tall tree can also be a problem. Always use a secure ladder and never stand on a stool or piece of furniture hang these high decorations. For outside lights, you may even want to consider hiring a professional. Cuts, eye injuries and choking hazards from Christmas decorations can also be a big problem, so watch out for your little ones! Finally, candle-related fires result in over 100 deaths and 1,000 injuries each season so be very careful that your candles are not left
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Parman Market Fair Submitted By Rhonda Matson he Friends of the Parman Library (20735 Wilderness Oak) will host the Parman Market Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 10 am to 4 pm. Local artisans will showcase handmade items and unique services just in time for the holidays.
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n December 5th, the generosity of Stone Oak and the surrounding city will be brought to life along with the Holiday Spirit as Welcome Home Community Newspaper and North Central Baptist Hospital team up with the non-profit Living Through Giving for their annual Winter Celebration. The event kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the High School Marching Bands, cheerleaders, choirs and mascots leading the parade. The highlight of the event will happen around 10:45 a.m. when Santa arrives via AirLIFE helicopter to take pictures and Holiday Wishes from all the children (and Mom and Dad) that come out to see him. Don’t think for a second that Mrs. Claus would miss out on the joy that lights up the children’s faces. She will most definitely be there too. The liveliness of 60,000 lbs. of snow, vendors, and raffle prizes draws in a crowd that makes one of the largest toy drives in San Antonio come to life. Over 10,000 people arrive, many with toys
in hand, to enjoy the snowball fights, carnival rides and funnel cakes. Performances by local schools take place throughout the day bringing the joy of Christmas music and family fun to the festival grounds. The goodness and hospitality of Winter Celebration’s guests, volunteers, and participating schools always makes Winter Celebration a successful event! This year, Independence Hill Retirement Community, Coronado at Stone Oak, and The Haven and The Laurel all generously donated shuttles and buses for easy and convenient transportation to Winter Celebration. (See page 7 for shuttle details). With so many people in attendance, Living Through Giving is thankful to have so many people volunteering, with the help of Out of the Box Productions, the celebration will be yet another great success! In 2014 Living Through Giving’s Toy Drive brought in over 8,000 toys
for children in need. Once the toys were collected in full, the Living Through Giving staff made stops throughout San Antonio where kids in need were be surprised to learn their community had not forgotten them during the holiday season. Donations ranged from action figures and toy cars to dolls, stuffed animals and instruments. With such an array of toys and trinkets, Living Through Giving was able to help light up the faces of so many children and restore some hope within their surroundings. This year Living Through Giving is hoping to shatter that record. “There are so many children, teens and families in need every year. Our mission is to take [on] some of the burden and make sure there is something underneath the tree for each child.” Russell Groomer, Founder of Living Through Giving, stated. Through the course of 2015, Living Through Giving has hosted a number of events and sponsors and businesses
2015 Winter Celebration Performers Parade starts at 10:00 am Community is encouraged to join. Lineup will be at 9:30 am at Reindeer Lane. Come out and and kick off the Holidays with a Parade and see Santa fly in on his Helicopter.
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Area A – DJ & Dance Stage 10:30 am 11:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
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have helped bring new light to the nonprofit. Living Through Giving’s focus has remained true since the beginning: to focus on “children and youth who may have experienced abuse, neglect or some other type of family disruption.” Those working with the Living Through Giving organization said they strive to protect the hopes and dreams of children who may not have anywhere else to turn. Living Through Giving works to raise awareness for the youth of San Antonio who are in need. The countdown to this event has now begun and Winter Celebration 2015 will be here before we know it! Welcome Home Community Newspaper, Living Through Giving and North Central Baptist Hospital would like it to be bigger and better than ever! If you would like to participate or contribute to Living Through Giving or any of the upcoming events, call (210) 348-8233, or email at info@livingthroughgivingsa.org.
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tarting at 10 a.m. on December 5, 2015, the Welcome Home check-in booth will be collecting toys for Living Through Giving. For every toy donated the guest will receive a general prize drawing ticket, a FREE photo with Santa and a FREE Slide Ride. You can bring as many toys as you’d like. ($5.00 minimum value, must be new unwrapped toys). This year Winter Celebration will also host a Silent Auction presented by Give Back Auctions. You will have the opportunity to bid on Signed Sports Memorabilia, Signed Tracy Byrd Autographed USA Guitar, Exotic Hunts, Experiences, Name Brand Jewelry, Reverse Silent Auction Package worth $15,000, Limo Party Packages, Music Memorabilia, and much, much more. Area businesses have also graciously donated a ton of silent auction items like; hotel stays, rounds of golf, James Avery ornaments and jewelry, gift baskets and more. Living Through Giving and Welcome Home are overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations. Welcome Home has once again donated $1000.00 dollars which will be rafflled off at 2:30 pm. You do not have to be present to win. Come out and do some early Christmas shopping and support San Antonio kids in the process.
Volunteers are still needed, loved and appreciated. Call (210) 348-8233 to donate your time to a worthy cause.
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hat do you get when you have a church that gives away 27 cars on a single Sunday, has a Pastor that will willingly preach from inside a giant, inflatable snow globe, asks its congregation to spontaneously give away 4500 pair of shoes from off their feet in the middle of service and also invites big-name celebrities such as rapper Rev Run, Brian “Head” Welch and Soul Surfer’s Bethany Hamilton? You get Church Unlimited, the newest church in the heart of San Antonio’s Stone Oak community. “We take God very seriously,” says Church Unlimited’s Senior Pastor Bil Cornelius. “We just don’t take ourselves very seriously. We just love what we do and we have fun doing it!” Church Unlimited isn’t your ordinary church. Founded in 1998 as “Bay Area Fellowship” in Corpus Christi, Texas, the church started out as a small core group meeting of fifteen people. Since then, its congregation has grown to over 10,000 attendees in a 17-year span. In this timeframe, a total of eleven satellite locations have been opened across South Texas and beyond. Pastor Bil Cornelius is excited about Church Unlimited’s newest location. The church leadership planted in the growing Stone Oak community so that more people may experience the same culturally relevant atmosphere observed on a weekly basis at every Church Unlimited location. The new San Antonio campus will be no different from others that have come before it, which have launched in different communities with a similar, precise structure in mind: To engage the everyday individual and family in a number of unique ways, despite age, background and demographic. For the adults, every service begins with a live performance featuring the latest in today’s cutting-edge worship music. The band performs at a level of professionalism and volume that is normally reserved for high-end rock concerts. “It is fun,” says Bil, regarding the music played during Sunday services. “I have had people come up to me and say, ‘I can’t believe I had fun at church.’ Our music is louder. It’s much faster paced.” Childcare and children’s church are taken in a different direction with energetic programs instilled with a Disney-like atmosphere. Church Unlimited’s Corpus Christi location even sports an untraditional children’s wing that closely resembles an actual theme park. Colorful decorations and attractions have been built into its hallways and classrooms for the purposes of drawing in younger children and delivering a sense of wonderment and awe. Church Unlimited also serves youth in sixth through twelfth grade with a dedicated student ministry called FAME. This high energy program reaches out to students in a 30 mile radius from Corpus Christi to unite today’s teenagers through a higher influence not found in today’s secular world. Despite its large attendance, family programs and unusual practices, there’s something else very special about Church Unlimited: The benefits that regular attendance of its Sunday services can have on overall quality of life. Bil Cornelius delivers the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that is relatable and easy to digest for both the seasoned Christian and those not familiar with the Bible, and the lessons can be easily applied to a modern lifestyle. Newcomers can attend any Church Unlimited location on a given weekend and walk away inspired and encouraged to live an “above and beyond” life through Jesus Christ. “We want people to walk out of church on Sunday motivated to go improve themselves. They may be inspired to go back to school or get their marriages straightened out or get out of debt ” says Bil. “We want to help jump-start people’s lives. If they feel like something’s missing, Church
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Unlimited might be just what they need to build themselves up and get a second chance.” If you single out any person at Church Unlimited from among its ten thousand strong congregation, you are guaranteed to hear a story on how, through regular attendance and adherence to key Biblical principles, a significant change can be seen in their personal, professional and spiritual lives. “We have experienced a better marriage. Better finances. Better parenting,” explains Joy Ribble, a long-time church member who regularly attends Sunday services with her family of four. “We have used Pastor Bil’s teachings to pull ourselves out of debt. We have strengthened our family through the relevant messages that he preaches every week. He helps us apply the Bible to our lives in every situation.” People like Joy all share similar stories when they go to Church Unlimited. There isn’t a week that goes by without a number of individuals walking away from church knowing how to better themselves immediately through the Biblical principles and core values taught during regular Sunday services. These same people who have come to live a better life because of Church Unlimited learn to exude the same core values that have become the foundation of the church since day one. One of these values is “passion”, which its volunteers and staff members at Church Unlimited make an effort to display in everything they do. “We love what we do and we have fun doing it,” says Daniel Guerra, who began serving in 2013 as a front door greeter. “I was excited to come to a church that welcomes everyone and is so full of life.” The biggest draw for potential attendees is another of Church Unlimited’s core values: Community. The Church has an extremely active small group ministry, called Life Groups, where individuals with the same interests and backgrounds meet outside of the church and enjoy life together. “Some of my closest friends are those I met in a Life Group that I didn’t even know lived around the corner from me,” says Gary Cosgrove, a long time member. “Not only do we see each other on the weekends at church, we also go to dinner, to the movies, to a ball game. Life Groups have been great for my entire family.” But the Church also knows people are hurting everywhere. Bil knows in his heart that there are thousands of individuals in South Texas that are lost, broken and believe they nowhere to go, but he seeks to expand the vision of the church to include San Antonio’s population of 3,000,000. “Many people are falling apart on the inside” explains Bil. “On the outside, everything can seem perfect and all-together, but the inside can be a very different story.” As groundwork for a new, permanent location, Church Unlimited has launched as a weekly Sunday service at Jose M. Lopez Middle School in the Stone Oak area. “Getting your life in order doesn’t require a fancy building,” explains Bil. “That’s why we want to start from the ground up with this Sunday service in a local elementary school.” Bil also knows that there are many other established and successful churches in the area and plans on working with those ministries to help change the lives of those in San Antonio. “There are so many amazing churches in San Antonio, and that’s great! If our church isn’t for you, we really want you to find one that is. We want to provide another super culturally relevant option for people in Stone Oak to come hear about Jesus and change their lives.” Church Unlimited currently meets at the Jose M. Lopez Middle School, 23103 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, Tx 78258 on Sundays at 6:00pm. For more information, visit WeAreChurchUnlimited.com or call 361-993-5900.
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What Is The Best Wood For Smoking Meat?
By Cotton Clark Jeff’s Backyard (210) 342-4760 ooler temperatures mean something special for me: smoky barbeque. Specifically, I’m talking about the low and slow type, the 10-12 hour brisket type of barbeque. This begs the question: what wood should I use? This is a dreaded query for us at Jeff’s Backyard; it’s like asking, “Who is your favorite child?” The short answer is, “Use whatever you
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like.” Seriously. For us commoners, though, folks use mostly what is readily available in their geographic area. In east Texas, it’s hickory. In the Austin to Dallas corridor, post oak reigns supreme. In San Antonio and the Hill Country, live oak is predominant, and in west Texas the ubiquitous mesquite is king. Pecan runs throughout much of the state except out west. Each type of wood brings
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i Rusty Belden here for our family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires. Each and every month we try to give you tips to avoid catastrophic failure to your vehicle. This month I would like to focus on simple maintenance tips to help avoid costly repairs down the road. Sticking to your vehicles maintenance schedule is best in order to avoid unexpected and dreaded vehicle repairs. Frequent maintenance will keep your car healthy and will help
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its own nuance and flavor, and ultimately you’ll probably want to try them all before discovering your own personal favorite. Here is a rundown of the most popular woods for smoking in Texas. Note: the true “smokiness” in the process occurs in the first 1/3 of the cook time when the meat is still raw (approximately the first 3-4 hours in smoking a brisket): Oak: A dense wood that burns clean and hot and remains consistent, yet does not imbue an overpowering taste. A favorite among smoking woods. Hickory: Burns clean and hot like oak yet has a stronger smoky flavor. Blackjack Oak: Burns clean and hot as well; yields a very pleasant yet strong flavor. Pecan: Part of the hickory family, yet burns cooler than hickory; produces a sweet
aroma, but can be overpowering if used too long. Mesquite: The densest wood around, mesquite burns the hottest; yields a very strong flavor. Can also be overpowering if used too long. Lastly, there are woods that should NOT be used anywhere near a BBQ pit: cedar, elm, spruce, pine, cypress, among others. If the pit-master police find you trying to cook with any of these, they’ll take away your brisket privileges! Jeff’s Backyard is proud to offer a great line of outdoor backyard equipment to you. So come on in and see us for all your outdoor grilling needs. You can visit them at 435 W. Nakoma, #104 or contact them at (210) 342-4760 and jeffsbackyard@ att.net.
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I love meeting new people and visiting with the returning patients and seeing the children grow up in all of our families here. The smile of a child putting glasses on for the first time, or the joy of the new teen contact lens wearer never stops being a thrill. Vision is so important and it is a joy to help preserve and protect it for all of our patients.” – Dr. Monica Allison, Vision Source Stone Oak
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he gift of clear, accurate sight can bring wonder, beauty, excitement and increased functionality into our lives. However, over time, vision needs and concerns may change. Dr. Monica Allison at Vision Source Stone Oak has been treating patients with all vision needs in the Stone Oak community since 2005. She now has 2 associate doctors to assist her in providing this care: Drs. Lindsey Denison and Kim Ip. Their passion is to help each patient see clearly, regardless of their age or vision concern, and this is reflected in the growing practice. Dr. Allison always envisioned running her own optometry practice, helping families with their vision needs in a personable setting. In order to provide her patients with such an intimate level of care with the added benefit of access to the latest technology, she decided to partner with Vision Source, the country’s premier network of private practice optometrists. Her partnership with Vision Source has allowed her to tailor an advanced level of care to each individual patient. “Vision Source is a franchise, but each office is individually owned,” explained Dr. Allison. “We get to use their buying power. There are more than 3,200 offices and thousands of doctors, and we get to see many of the new technologies on the market first because the industry is always introducing new technology and other new products through us. Vision Source also emphasizes licensing to the highest level.” Dr. Allison ensures that her practice is equipped with the latest pieces of advanced technology and the best treatment options available for her patients. To document diseases of the eye, Stone Oak Vision Source uses a retinal imaging system that captures images of the back of the eye. They also have a digital refracting system in every doctor’s lane that is linked to their software and lab to ensure the most accurate prescriptions. Another technology is the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). “This is an instrument that obtains sub-surface images of translucent or opaque materials at a resolution equivalent to a low-power microscope,” Dr. Allison said. “It is effectively ‘optical ultrasound,’ imaging reflections from within tissue to provide a straightforward method of assessing macular degeneration, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and other conditions.” Stone Oak Vision Source also includes on-site labs that can generate prescriptions the same day―even for nonglare lenses. “We get comments all the time about our high-tech office,” said Dr. Denison. “Every test has a function and
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we make sure and provide the most comprehensive care possible for our patients. It’s great to share information with patients about preventative measures that we can do to protect and preserve vision long-term.” New options for contact lens wearers―or those interested―have also exploded onto the optometry scene. “We have daily use lenses that over 90 percent of people surveyed cannot feel in their eyes, even at the end of the day,” Dr. Allison explained. “Dailies Total 1 offers a revolutionary lens design that has never been on the market. For people with astigmatism or needing help up close, there have been tremendous strides in contacts for astigmatism
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and multifocal options. We fit a large amount of postsurgical patients in specialty lenses as well and there are some great options available, even if you’ve been told you cannot wear contacts, there may be a choice now.” Dr. Allison and associates are passionate about Orthokeratology or Ortho-K. Ortho-K is a non-surgical process, which actually reshapes the cornea of the eye using contact lenses. The patient wears the lenses overnight, while they sleep, and upon waking, enjoy clear vision all day long, without the assistance of contacts or glasses.“Ortho-K has been shown to slow down nearsightedness in children,” explained Dr. Allison. “My own daughter actually benefits from Ortho-K. It’s a great option for children because they’re not having to worry about their lenses during the day.” Treating children is a large part of Dr. Allison’s practice. She and Dr. Denison participate in the InfantSEE® program – a free public health program for infants between six and 12 months to determine if the baby is at risk for eye or vision disorders. Although school-aged children often have their vision
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checked at school or by their family physician, it is not uncommon for reading, focusing or other vision problems to go undetected. Through comprehensive eye examinations, all the doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source check eyes, inside and out, for glaucoma, cataracts, and all other eye diseases. However, the eye also provides a picture into an individual’s overall health and can indicate whether he or she may be suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, reaction to medication, or other systemic diseases. “Looking into the eye is like looking into your body,” explained Dr. Ip. “It gives us a clear picture of the arteries and veins and what’s going on with your health. With the changes in the healthcare industry, all the doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source have embraced their new positioning as primary care physicians. They want their patients to feel that they can contact them in the case of an eye emergency, even after hours. “All major medical insurance will take care of problems with the eye, but places like the emergency room won’t have the equipment that we have,” Dr. Allison said. “We take calls after hours and treat all kinds of eye problems including infections, injuries and dry eye.” Vision Source Stone Oak is also one of only a few providers in San Antonio of TAG Heuer eyewear, which has integrated design, superior materials, ergonomic engineering and is unrivaled in performance and patented innovation. The doctors at Stone Oak Vision Source enjoy finding the perfect solution to their patients’ vision needs. From contact lenses and glasses to medical eye care and LASIK surgery consultation, they are available to those who desire treatment from a confident professional with years of growth and experience. “I love meeting new people and visiting with the returning patients and seeing the children grow up in all of our families here,” said Dr. Allison. “The smile of a child putting glasses on for the first time, or the joy of the new teen contact lens wearer never stops being a thrill. Vision is so important and it is a joy to help preserve and protect it for all of our patients.”
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By Leslie Jernigan, M.A. Learning Foundations Diagnostic and Learning Center 210-495-2626
yslexia is not a VISUAL problem, but rather a language processing problem. It affects boys and girls nearly equally, does not discriminate among class, race or socioeconomic background, and is independent from intelligence. Dyslexia DOES NOT mean “slow”, “dumb” or “lazy.” In fact, many dyslexic individuals are bright, creative, out-of-the-box thinkers with a neurological difference that makes reading and spelling more difficult. According to renowned dyslexia expert Dr. Sally Shaywitz, “The earliest clues involve mostly spoken language. The very
FIRST clue to a language (and reading) problem may be delayed language. A seemingly innocent speech delay may be an early warning sign for a future reading difficulty.” Once your child begins to speak, look for the following additional signs: Difficulty articulating words. By 5 or 6 years of age, a child should have little difficulty saying age appropriate words. Watch out for mild articulation difficulties (such as difficulties with /l/ and /r/) and for mixing up syllables within words (e.g., saying “aminal” for animal, “pasketti” for spaghetti).
Difficulty with nursery rhymes. Dyslexic children are less sensitive to rhyming. A child’s early familiarity with nursery rhymes turns out to be a strong indicator of reading success. Struggling to find the right words. In part, dyslexia is an expressive language problem, so your child might take a long time to find the right word she is looking for when trying to tell you something. Difficulty learning the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. Dyslexic children struggle with associating the “squiggles” called letters with their names and sounds. By the time a child enters Kindergarten he should know most, if not all, of the upper- and lower-case letters. While dyslexic children have difficulty attaching appropriate names to letters and words and may sometimes reverse letters, there is no evidence to show that they see letters or words backwards. Confusion of right and left and trouble learning to tie shoelaces. Dyslexics tend
to struggle with the fine motor skills, directionality, and sequencing skills required to master show-tying. Family history of reading problems. Dyslexia is genetic, and one of the biggest warning signs is having a family member who has difficulty reading and spelling. Difficulty learning to decode. Decoding is a necessary component in reading well and requires the ability to focus on letters in a word, remember the sounds they make, then blend those sounds into a word. Children with dyslexia don’t decode well without targeted training, so reading becomes slow and frustrating for them as they try to guess at words based on context or shape. Leslie Jernigan has a Masters’ Degree in School Psychology and is Director of Assessment at Learning Foundations Cognitive Training Center. To learn more about dyslexia warning signs, diagnosis, and intervention visit www. LearningFoundations.com or call (210) 495-2626 for a Free Consultation.
Indian Springs Gets Involved With The Community Submitted By Lauren Lichte ndian Springs is off to a GREAT start this year! They continue to encourage their students and the community to be involved in school activities and events weekly. The students recently took part in the APEX fun run on October 2nd to close out an amazing week of fundraising for our school. Students were able to earn cool prizes for pledges they received. What a fun week! The school would like to send a big
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-BONS International Golf Group (CBIGG) announces the one-year anniversary of its acquisition of the Club at Sonterra, San Antonio, Texas. With the acquisition of this golf course, CBIGG, a Hong Kong investment group and owner of four golf properties in Arizona and Las Vegas, as well as a 54-hole golf resort in China and twenty-one (21) other golf properties around the Country, has made a statement that they are a serious global investor in country clubs and golf courses. CBIGG’s primary focus at this time is on the acquisition of golf properties in the recovering United States market. Over the past few years CBIGG has selectively acquired golf clubs that align with the company’s interest in long-term golf course ownership. “This portfolio is a milestone acquisition for our company,” said Randy Jones, www.clubatsonterra. com of CBIGG. “We are pleased to expand our presence into the Texas markets.” He continued, “With this portfolio as a solid foundation, we expect to continue pursuing our business plan and acquire additional strategic golf courses in the near future.” As a result of the acquisition of Sonterra the new ownership has instituted changes to the direction of management and intends to improve the facility with an eye to expanded member experience and a family friendly destination for all our members. As a part of it’s new direction CBIGG has announced the
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appointment of a new General Manager Bryant Early, Mr. Early has an extensive 22 year history in the management of Private Clubs with an emphasis on Food and Beverage service and creating inviting family atmospheres. In addition to Mr. Early CBIGG has brought in Antonio Pastrana as it’s new Operations Manager. Mr. Pastrana is a veteran the private club industry with over twenty years experience in the hospitality industry. Also, CBIGG recently added the talents of its new Executive Chef Mario Roman who brings with him over thirty years of culinary training and skills. The members of Sonterra are already praising and enjoying his culinary delights. These new additions are joining a highly experienced team that has been serving the member at Sonterra for several years. Sonterra boasts a family tradition for not just being about golf but being a family friendly club with activities for everyone. Its not just about golf here its about building family traditions. CBIGG is very supportive of surpassing the old club traditions and moving forward in the day and age of family events which builds a better successful club. The Club at Sonterra will be at the helm of creating community awareness of events that will attract not only the expert golfer but family as well. The collection of golf clubs (both private and public) is being operated by the CBIGG organization. The CBIGG
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Tips To Keep The School Year Productive
By Steve Johnson he first couple months of the school year provide opportunities to start your family off with the best habits for a productive year. Every child is different in their learning habits, and here are some ideas to try to keep each child going strong all year long. Designate a time of day for homework. Having a routine makes sure that your child knows when to work on their homework each day. Putting them to work on homework after school will allow them to get their work done quickly in order to have their time to play with friends or watch TV with the family, and will prevent cramming at the end of the night. Provide them with a planner. Give your student the option to use a scheduling planner to keep all of their projects and assignments in order. They will be able to write down notes from the teacher about important dates, and they can color code assignment due dates, test days, or other significant school days. Create a designated study room. The home can provide your children with many distractions. Creating a space away from the TV and other toys will allow the child to focus on the project or assignment needing completion. Decorate the space with school supplies and encouraging posters to promote a positive attitude towards studying. Support strong time management. At the beginning of each week, sit down with your child and discuss the projects and homework they have been assigned for the week, and create a schedule for what should be worked on each day. This will prevent last minute scrambling and cramming, and will start a great pattern of managed study habits for future years of schooling. Encourage your child to ask for help. Make sure your child knows when to ask for help. Assistance can come from other
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Allergy and Immunology Allergy, Asthma, Immunology & Rheumatology Kristin Bussey-Smith M.D. Board Certified in Allergy & Immunology 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 495-4335 • aairmd.com
Reshmey Medical Clinic David K. Tharakan, M.D. 57 Family Practice • see map pg. 19 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 301 828-2311 • www.reshmeymedclinic.com
Stone Oak Allergy & Asthma Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Suite 101 494-0690 • stoneoakallergy.com
Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. John N. Phillips, M.D. and Medical Staff 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 202 33 496-7999 • see map pg. 19 www.sofdpa.com
Fertility
Anti-Aging Enhancement of Life Dr. Donna Becker, D.O. 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601 545-5224 • www.antiagingsa.com Expert Hormone Replacement for Women & Men Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center Vernon F. Williams, M.D., 495-8558 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 240 www.twaamc.com, www.measureage.com www.edinstituteoftx.com • see map pg. 19
Chiropractor
Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic Wellness, P.A. Michael R. Golab, D.C. 1205 N. FM 1604 W., Suite 211 4 764-8888 • see map pg. 19
Dermatology
San Antonio Dermatology Board Certified in Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Suite 103 497-1475 • see map pg. 19 www.lindacoffeymd.com
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Ear, Nose & Throat Adult/Ped. Advanced Sinus Clinic Anthony P. Sertich, II, M.D., F.A.C.S. 502 Madison Oak, Suite 346 37 614-8625 • see map pg. 19 www.sertichmd.com Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of SA Talley•Spears•Desai•Gleinser•Henderson, M.Ds 150 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 200 36 499-4589 • see map pg. 19 www.entclinicsofsa.com
Ear Specialist Ear Institute of Texas Lance E. Jackson, MD, FACS 525 Oak Centre, Suite 100 696-HEAR (4327) www.EarInstituteofTexas.com
Family Dentistry Dental Care SA: Dr. David Seguin & Associates 115 N Loop 1604 E. Ste. 1104, SAT 78232 La Arcata Center 496-2533 • see map pg. 19 45 www.dentalcareSA.com
Pediatric Dentistry
Serrano OB/GYN Christopher Serrano, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 20726 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 545-7700 www.serrano-obgyn.com
Children’s Physicians Group 20642 Stone Oak Pkwy. 479-3000 www.chofsa.org/physiciansgroup Stone Oak Pediatric Dentistry “Susie” S. Hayden, DDS, P.A. 20322 Huebner Rd., Suite 103 491-4141 • see map pg. 19 www.drsusie.net
Ophthalmologist
Lynnell C. Lowry, M.D. Alamo Eye Institute Board Certified Ophthalmologist 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 119 697-3821 • see map pg. 19
Optometrist
Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio M. Guirl, MD, J. Jackson, MD., D. McMyler, MD P. Mehta, M.D., R. Shaffer, MD 855 Proton Rd. 40 614-1234 • see map pg. 19 www.gastroconsa.com San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates J. Johnson, MD, Eddie Flores, MD. M Lindner, M.D., J. Bullock, MD 150 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 36 545-2555 • see map pg. 19 www.sagastro.com Stone Oak Gastroenterology S. Dar, MD, C. Mallikarjun (Mallik) MD, M. Naeem, MD. 19284 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 102 268-0124 • www.sagidoc.com
Internal Medicine
Marcos Medical Care Yolanda Marcos MD Amita Kumar MD, Audrey Rodriguez PA-C 510 Med Court, Suite 210 494-4290 • www.marcosmedical.com
Hospital
North Central Baptist Hospital Baptist Regional Children’s Center 520 Madison Oak Dr. 297-4000 • see map pg. 19 Baptisthealthsystem.com
Medical Billing COR Medical Billing Services We concentrate on you, While you concetrate on your patients Phone: 210-477-1956, Fax: 210-468-2355 www.cormedicalbilling.com
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
Pharmacy
Stone Oak Pharmacy Specialty Compounding & Delivery Retail Pharmacy Services & DME 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 494-4272 • see map pg. 19
Physical Therapy
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”
Healthlink Outpatient Rehab Center 525 Oak Centre, Suite 450 297-4525 • see map pg. 19 www.healthlinksa.com
Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) • see map pg. 19 www.stoneoaktso.com
Physical Rehabilitation Institute Dr. Bussey • D. Harrington G. Molina • S. Bussey 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 107 545-9355 (well) • see map pg. 19 www.myPRI.net
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Orthodontics For Adults/Children 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
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Schatz Orthodontics Eric Schatz, DDS 22610 U.S. Highway 281, Suite 201 272-7129 • www.alohasmiles.net Hill Country Pain C. William (Bill) Murphy, M.D., Justin J. Vigil, M.D. J. Kaleb Shaw, M.D., Nancy Burgher, PA-C. 14800 San Pedro, Suite 202 582-6600 www.hillcountrypain.com Tricity Pain Associates P.A. U. Dar, MD, S. Vasireddy MD, K. Monis MD. S. Patel, MD, R. Sharma, MD, 110 Stone Oak Loop • 268-0129 www.sapaindoc.com, www.tricitypaindoc.com
Pediatrics
Huebner Pediatrics Dr. Michelle Storandt • Dr. Adelnery Gonzalez 15714 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 3 447-3000 www.huebnerpediatrics.com
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Kelly J. Smith, MD 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 615-3700 www.pedipulm.com
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Texas Fertility Center Summer L. James, M.D. 502 Madison Oak Dr., Suite 230 370-3800 www.fertilitysanantonio.com
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Podiatry
Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care D.M. Chaney • W. Strash • R. Perez, DPM’s 57 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Bldg. 3, Suite 302 829-8770 (by Clock Tower) • see map pg. 19 www.podlink.com
Radiology South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers North Central Imaging Center 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 31 617-9000 • see map pg. 19 www.stric.com
Urgent Care Fossil Creek Urgent Care Clinic 22250 Bulverde Rd. (Corner of Evans Rd.) 401-8185 • www.fossilcreekurgentcare.com Open Late and Weekends Family and Pediatric Medicine Stone Oak Urgent Care & Family Practice 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102 481-6060 • www.soucfp.com Family Practice, Open 7 Days
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Stone Oak Elementary Presents Destination-America
Submitted By Deborah Deel n Tuesday, October 6th, the Stone Oak Elementary 4th graders sang, danced and thoroughly entertained their family and friends at the General PTA meeting. Their presentation, DestinationAmerica, showcased four genres of truly American born music. First up was Motown out of Detroit. Students clothing styles ran the gamut from Diana Ross glamour to Jackson 5 funk with hairstyles from bouffant to afros. The dancers dripped with 70s cool while they swayed and slid their way across the stage. Next up was Country Music, undeniably a wholly American institution. Cowboys and cowgirls pulled up their boot straps and boot-scooted to a country song, with
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forward to the Fall Book Fair, monsters included, with preview day Thursday, November 6th, and sales tending Wednesday, November 11th. The Book Fair late night will be Friday, November 6th, and will coincide with the Fall PTA Movie Night. Students and families can shop the book fair, dine on pizza, soda and popcorn sold by the Stone Oak Elementary PTA, and enjoy a family movie together. McTeacher Night for Stone Oak will be Thursday, November 12th, and the week long Thanksgiving Break starts Monday, November 23rd. Stone Oak Elementary will also have early release on Tuesday, November 3rd, and Wednesday, November 4th.
Soloists showed off their amazing vocal skills during this tribute to the genre that showcases the pinnacle of American music talent.
Martial Art Students Knockout The Competition Submitted By JJ Persis good teacher leads students to perform at their best during his/ her absence. This was the case at the thirteenth annual South Texas Open on September 26th. Master Raymond Hsu, owner and head instructor at Elite Martial Arts, was unable to attend the tournament due to previous international commitments; however, a team of thirty students from Elite Martial Arts excelled at the South Texas Open. Master Ou, Mr. Everardo and Master Hsu’s eldest daughter, Sabrina Hsu who is a second degree black belt, served as ring coaches this year. Inside the ring,
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in adults competition and Nayeli Diaz— second place in teen competition. Master Raymond Hsu, a seventh degree black belt, oversees all classes, including the adult lessons at Elite Martial Arts. His career in Tae-Kwon-Do began in Taiwan, where he first taught as an instructor. While his interests are vast, his passion in martial arts led him to open Elite Martial Arts fifteen years ago in San Antonio. Today Elite is home to a wide demographic of students. From daily classes, afterschool camp to summer camp, Elite serves as a second home to its students, of whom many proudly wear a black belt or higher. Master Raymond Hsu and the Elite family
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Internal Medicine of Stone Oak 19272 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 105 210-490-3800 Allergy, Asthma, Immunology & Rheumatology Inst. 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 101 210-495-4335 GREEN FIELDS MARKET 19239 Stone Oak Pkwy. 210-495-4644 21714 HARDY OAK Little Teeth of Texas (Shawna Gerling, DDS) 21714 Hardy Oak Blvd., Ste. 102 210-497-8787 PREMIER PAIN CONSULTANTS 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Ste. 215 210-298-4900 21702 HARDY OAK HOPE CHURCH HAS MOVED 17903 Corp. Woods Drive 210-545-4673 (10:15 a.m. Sundays) NORTH CENTRAL URGENT CARE 19223 Stone Hue 210-490-5911 FAMILY ALLERGY & ASTHMA 20650 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 106 210-342-6200 STONE OAK MEDICAL OFFICE BLDG. Center For Cosmetic Surgery 540 Madison Oak, Ste. 400 210-545-4848 Urology Of Stone Oak 540 Madison Oak, Ste. 400 210-490-3040 NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL 210-297-4000 Healthlink 525 Oak Centre, Ste. 450 210-297-4525 THE ATRIUM BUILDING Dr. Sertich 502 Madison Oak, Ste. 346 210-614-8625 Everyone’s ENT & Sinus Center 502 Madison Oak, Ste. 140 210-647-3838 STONE OAK PHYSICIANS PLAZA II STONE OAK PHYSICIANS PLAZA I Lan Anh Ngo, M.D., P.A. 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 140 210-494-9109 The Wellness & Aesthetics 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 240 210-495-8558 METHODIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER SONTERRA MEDICAL PARK South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers 155 Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100 210-617-9000
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Bringing Smiles To Wounded Warriors
By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 s we prepare to honor all of our Village volunteer and show their patriotism Veterans this month; it is a great by painting, filling and delivering the time to tell you about a selfless boxes. These boxes are then stuffed to the group of artists that work throughout the top with things that will bring joy and a bit year to give back to our Wounded Warriors. of fun to their day. Items like crossword When a soldier is wounded many times they puzzles, snacks like beef sticks, peanut are dealing with many other things besides butter crackers, large candy bars for movie the physical wound. The Families and the night, or a gift card to Walmart, the movie solder’s lives have to change at a moment’s theater, Target, or a restaurant. Imagine the notice, which can result in financial and pleasure it would give these soldiers to have psychological difficulties. the opportunity to take their spouse to the On the Fort Sam Houston campus movies, or purchase their kids a surprise at The Center for the Intrepid offers the full Walmart. spectrum of outpatient care for veterans and “Bringing a smile to a soldier’s face, “wounded warriors” and the Warrior Family when you know what they endure each day Support Center (WFSC) provides a neutral, is the best feeling ever”, remarks Carolyn, comfortable place for families and patients “they are thrilled that it is hand painted to gather after long and often painful days and when they open it and see all the of treatment. It became apparent that surprises…. Joy is in the air.” families are an essential part of a patient’s Independence Hill would like to thank rehabilitation and recovery. the many Veteran’s, throughout the ages, The WFSC is run totally by volunteers who have given up so much, to allow us and donations. One group has made it to enjoy our freedom. And to thank the their mission to bring some smiles to the Boots and Brushes group and our resident Warriors through their love of painting over volunteers for sharing their talents and their the past 9 years. Boots and Brushes of San time. If you would like to support the Boots Antonio is a chapter member of the National and Brushes group by helping them get Society of Decorative Painters and we are their boxes filled, please call Sheryl Nelson lucky to have, Carolyn Crawford, long time at (210) 481-7763. Independence Hill Activities Coordinator Independence Hill Retirement Resort as one of their talented members. Each year Community is located in Stone Oak at they begin the task of hand painting 150 20450 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX patriotic boxes, finding donations, filling 78258. For more information, call (210) and delivering them. The residents of all 209-8956 or visit www.independencehill. three of our communities; Independence com. Hill, Assisted Living and Independence
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Why Aren’t There More Great Marriages?
By Stephen Cervantes Hope Counseling (210) 490-9062 s you look around you see a lot of average marriages. No one signed up for an average or below average marriage. We all want to live a great love story. We want sizzle, romance and connection. Most marriages start with such promise. They are full of hope, energy and excitement. So, what happens? As a relationship progresses, it often becomes obvious that one spouse has a strong desire for bonding and intimacy. And the other spouse, while good at dating, really has been poorly trained in the area of bonding and closeness. Here’s the secret. If you came from a family that practiced bonding and connecting, then you got the training. You learned to laugh, cry, celebrate and grieve together. Emotions, emotional language and emotional interactions are part of what you learned. If, on the other hand, you were trained by parents who fought, controlled, argued or had addiction issues, then your training was weak. Sorry, you are probably not very good at connecting. When stress arises, you probably get angry, practice blaming, and get lost in excessive entertainment or say, “I don’t know” a lot. Allow me to clarify. Emotional health is available to everyone. If you were under-trained you can still learn and grow. Relationships are where we learn about our emotional strengths and weaknesses. (NoteEither spouse could struggle with emotional detachment. However, here is the most
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common counseling presentation.) Comments like these are often heard by wives living in emotionally detached relationships. “My spouse makes me feel small, like a nothing.” “I have an opinion but it does not matter.” “When I speak up my spouse makes me feel stupid.” “I live in a shallow relationship. I want deep love.” “When I express my emotions, my spouse puts up a wall.” Here is a sample of comments heard from emotionally detached husbands. “I don’t talk. It just makes my wife mad.” “I never really think about emotions or being emotional.” “When my wife starts a conversation, I check out.” “It seems like it is impossible to please my wife.” “I do not have the gift of acting desperate like my wife.” Remember, there is always hope. Growth and change is possible. Call if you are interested in making changes. Serving business owners and spouses, physicians, military officers, professionals, and those seeking quality advice and insight. Go to HopeCounseling. com to read more about counseling services or call (210) 490-9062 for more information.
Harp Students Gather To Perform And Compete Submitted By Alice Keene tone Oak area harp students met at the home of their harp teacher and professional harpist, Alice Spero Keene for a Master Class. The music class offered an opportunity for all students to perform as well as listen and discuss performance strategies in the orchestra situation. Harp students pictured are: standing LtoR: Marisa Pena Alfaro, Jordan Bell, Madeline Davis, Elizabeth Weigle, Athena Laurendeau, & Isabella Lorente. Seated L to R: Sarah Baron, Mary Carter, Jocelyn Epstein, Heather Keene’s harp students meet every semester to perform as well Chambers, Kathryn Horton, & as listen and discuss performance strategies in the orchestra Samantha Levenhagen. Not pictured: situation. Alex McCoy, Arianna Davidson & presented with cash prizes. Jade Abraham. Mrs. The Senior Division winner was Keene’s harp students meet every Madeline Davis and the Junior Division semester for studio class as a part of their private lesson studies. Schools represented winner was Isabella Lorente. Alice Spero Keene, a member of the by the harp class are: Alamo Heights High American Harp Society, Inc. was recently School, Johnson High School, O’Connor High School, Lopez Middle School, Tejeda elected to serve as president of the American Middle School and David Lee “Tex” Harp Society Foundation. Ms. Keene can Hill Middle School. The harp students be reached for lesson or harp inquiries at. all participated in a “Summer Practice www.harpistalicekeene.com. Competition” and the winners were
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By Mary Lozano-Jenkins The Jenkins Group, Inc. (210) 490-0161 t’s that wonderful time of the year when we decorate to share and create the Holidays! Start with a theme on your Christmas décor. A favorite theme beginning with the front door and into the tree and mantle. The new Christmas decorating has a lot of BLING… We are also finding that the new Blue tones/ Agua/ etc. are very popular for ornaments. Adding to the new colorsways are the hot pink Fuschia Colors. It is a great idea to have a few trees in the home. Begin with a family tree and then have the children decorate their own tree in their play are and in their rooms. The lights of the Christmas Holiday time are so appealing to all. The theme in your décor can also be used with pillows in the living area, as well as placemats in the dining area. We do Christmas Magical Makeovers. Call us so that we can assist you. Using your own décor and adding a few new items is a great idea as well. Your Home is Your Castle. For more information, contact Mary
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ovember is a special time of year when we remind ourselves of what we’re thankful for. I’m thankful for so many things in my life, but my dogs top the list. For many of us, our pets are an extension of our family, giving unconditional love and asking for little in return. So this holiday, why not thank them by treating them to something extra special? With a little caution and creativity, your dog can enjoy much of the same delights you do. One of the biggest mistakes people make during the holidays, is giving their pets foods they aren’t used to eating - smothered in rich gravies, sugars, salt, etc. You may think you’re making them the happiest creature on earth, but such a heavy diet, even for just one night, can wreak havoc on their bodies, especially if they’re not use to human foods. Below are a few alternatives to help keep everyone happy and healthy and maybe keep you from a visit to the emergency vet hospital. • Don’t feed turkey skin. Ooohh I know…it’s the best part! But not only is it high in fat and hard to digest, it also holds marinades, oils, and spices used in baking, which can cause an upset stomach. • Set aside some of the good stuff before adding all of the salts, butter, wine, etc. A scoop of plain sweet potatoes, a cup of cooked carrots, even some stuffing without gravy is a delight for your dog.
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Reagan Students Add A Twist To Hispanic Heritage Month Submitted By Daniel Segura he diverse students at Reagan High School will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Señora Lowe’s class. They will be providing a picture that represents their family heritage which will allow them to learn about the many different cultures in the classroom. After analyzing the picture, the students will interview the family member that is featured in order to compare their interpretation of this picture. The history the students learn regarding their culture will afford them the opportunity to reflect on what their heritage means to them. Students will then share their pictures and insights and in so doing will gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of the importance of knowing where you come from and of preserving one’s heritage. Reagan students are practicing a variety of TEKS while learning and appreciating a deeper meaning of their heritage, including: I.Cultures Cultural understanding is an important part of world languages education. Experiencing other cultures develops a better understanding and appreciation of the relationship between languages and other cultures, as well as the student’s native culture. Students become better able to understand other people’s points of view, ways of life, and contributions to the world. II.Comparisons Students are encouraged to compare and contrast languages and cultures. They
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discover patterns, make predictions, and analyze similarities and differences across languages and cultures. Students often come to understand their native language and culture better through such comparisons. III.Communities Extending learning experiences from the world language classroom to the home and multilingual and multicultural community emphasizes living in a global society. Activities may include: field trips, use of e-mail and the World Wide Web, clubs, exchange programs and cultural activities, school-to-work opportunities, and opportunities to hear speakers of other languages in the school and classroom. The Spanish Language class students at Reagan High School are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by providing a picture that depicts their family heritage. After conducting a parent interview, analysis, and reflection, students will present their information to the class.
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Good For You Coffee And Tasty Cakes By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv one are the days when just any cup of coffee will do. Starbucks upped the ante for coffee drinkers, and now many local baristas have raised the bar even higher. I’ve become as picky about my coffee as I am about my wine. While setting up for a recent television segment for WOAI’s Living Show, I got into a conversation with a coffee
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The Fish Thanksgiving By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 know what you’re thinking. “What does fish have to do with Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is all about Turkey!” Well, maybe to some, but believe it or not Thanksgiving is one of our heaviest times of the year. Why is that? Just look at the first Thanksgiving, or perhaps I should say, the “Fish Thanksgiving!” At the First Thanksgiving, turkey was actually not the main attraction. Being in a coastal area, seafood was in fact one of the main stars of the Thanksgiving show.
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Lobster, mussels, clams, oysters, and eels made up the bulk of the menu. Fresh cod and bass were also served up by the dozen. In fact, it was said that Chief Massasoit went to and from the ocean “carrying as many eels as he could handle”. Today the tradition of seafood still holds true in many households. In the Northeast, lobster is commonly found side by side with the turkey, on the West Coast it’s not unheard of to have a nice slab of salmon in the center of the table and here in the Gulf region,
studied for its reported weight loss and cognitive function benefits – it’s said to even have helped patients with neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy! You can expect increased mental focus and productivity, weight loss, and an incredible boost in healthy, natural energy. So, now that I’ve got you all fired up for that next cup of coffee, how about some delish coffee cakes to go with. One of my all-time favorite recipes was discovered on one of our trips to Napa. We stayed at a delightful turn of the century B&B, and I asked the proprietors for the recipe to their delicious coffee cake. You can bake it the night before you serve it. Check out the recipe at goodtaste.tv. Another all-time favorite comes from
one of my fellow Les Dames d’Escoffier members, streusel-topped sour cream coffee cake muffins. These beauties even have a little bit of chocolate sprinkled inside, a perfect pairing with a good cup of coffee. For more fun recipe ideas and wine pairings, head to http://goodtaste.tv. While you’re there sign up for our newsletter and a chance to win a two night stay at the beautiful Hyatt Hill Country Resort. Tanji is an Emmy award winning journalist pursuing her passion for wine and food. Tanji explores the inviting worlds of chefs, wine makers and culinary newsmakers. If you would like more information, she can be reached at Goodtaste@tanjipatton.com.
especially in Louisiana, seafood-heavy jambalaya is a Thanksgiving dinner staple. This is a dish consisting of fish, sausage, rice, and many spices and is one of my personal favorites. It’s simple, it’s easy and while there are many great Seafood Thanksgiving recipes to share (oyster stuffing anyone?), I’ve decided to give you this spicy little number of a recipe called Gulf Shrimp Jambalaya using our boat run shrimp. Ingredients: 2 lbs of Boat run Gulf Shrimp, 1lb of Andouille sausages, cut into circles, 1 white onion, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces 2 green peppers cut into 1/4 pieces, 3 stalks of celery cut into 1/4 pieces, 3 cloves of chopped garlic, 1 dash of crushed red pepper, 1 tsp Cayenne pepper, 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, 2 fresh bay leaves, 1 fresh bundle of thyme, 5 chopped scallions, and 2 cups of long grain rice. Directions:
1. Shell the shrimp and put the shells in water to boil for 20 min to create a stock 2. Lubricate a large pot with olive oil and add the sausage pieces and cook for 5 minutes 3. Add in the peppers, celery, and onions and season with salt and the crushed red pepper 4. Cook this mixture for about 8 minutes or until it softens. Then add in the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, and then add in the tomatoes and cayenne pepper 5. Stir in the rice and add 4 cups of the shrimp stock with along with the bay leaves and thyme and cook for 25 minutes. 6. Add in the shrimp and cook for 5-7 more minutes until shrimp is pink. Top with scallions and you’re ready to serve! I think you’ll enjoy changing things up just a bit with seafood!
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The Value Of Double-Checking Your Retirement Strategy
By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 As you approach your “third act,” does it approaching retirement with portfolios heavily weighted in equities. As many need to be adjusted? otivational speaker Denis Waitley of them will have long retirements and a once remarked, “You must stick sustained need for growth investing, you to your conviction, but be ready to could argue that this is entirely appropriate. abandon your assumptions.” That statement If your retirement is near at hand, however, certainly applies to retirement planning. you might want to consider the length of this Your effort must not waver, yet you must bull market and the possibility of irrational exuberance. also examine it from time to time.1 A poor quarter makes you anxious. For example, the level of risk you chose to tolerate at 35 or 40 may not be worth You start watching the market like a hawk tolerating at 55 or 60. Additionally, you may and check up on your investments more realize that you will need more retirement frequently than you once did. Some of income than previously assumed. With this vigilance is only natural as you near those factors and others in mind, here are retirement; after all, you have far more at some signs that you may need to double- stake than a millennial investor. Even so, this is a sign that you may be uncomfortable check your retirement strategy. Your portfolio lacks significant with the amount of risk in your portfolio. You find yourself listening to friends & diversification. Many baby boomers are
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pundits. Your tennis partner has an opinion about when you should claim Social Security. So does your dentist. So does a noted radio personality or columnist. If you seem increasingly interested in the financial opinions of friends, this hints at anxiety or restlessness about your financial strategy. Perhaps it is warranted, perhaps not. It may be time to reexamine some assumptions. Looking at your retirement strategy anew has merit. As the years go by, priorities change and needs arise. New questions
call for appraisals of old assumptions. Reviewing your approach to investing and saving at mid-life is only rational, for your retirement strategy must suit the objectives you now have before you rather than those you set in your past. Client Centric Wealth Management may be reached at 210-807-7599 or www.ccwmgmt.com. They are located at 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315. Eric Zeitler, Eric Weissgarber and Michael Simpton offer securities through Sigma Financial Corporation. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. Citations:1 - quotes.lifehack.org/quote/denis-waitley/ you-must-stick-to-your-conviction-but/ [4/16/15]
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ith 20 years of experience, I have become the expert on how to care for decks, fences, flagstone, and pebblestone. My expertise is in cleaning and sealing exterior surfaces and exterior and interior painting. A few years ago a large limb fell from a tree in the forest. Now, just years later this log is rooting and turning back to soil. Nature does that for us. Now, let’s say we had taken that same log to a saw mill and turned the lumber into 2x6 deck boards. In the construction phase the carpenter will build the deck in a way to eliminate moisture traps. Architects Digest will give this newly constructed deck a 9-14 year life with out any care or sealing. We would like that expensive deck to last 35+ years. This can be accomplished by using an oil base penetrating sealer like Barry’s Premium
Blend. Cedar and Redwood boards rot from the bottom up. It is important to use a sealer that will follow the dry cell structure line. Sealer will flow to the bottom of crack, through the knots, down the nails, and over the end of the boards. Periodic resealing between 12 and 18 months allows the sealer to penetrate deeper and deeper with each renewal. You never lose the sealer being placed into the wood, but with gravity the sealer continues to move down through the board. I now maintain over 10,000 decks using the Barry’s Premium Blend oil penetrating system. As a Welcome Home reader, you are entitled to a 5 percent discount on any scheduled deck or patio service offered by Barry Hagendorf’s DECK AND PATIO CARE. As a Welcome Home reader, please take advantage of the $59 discount located in this paper.
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North SA Retired Teachers Meeting Submitted By Michele Bibb SARTA (North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association) will be meeting Wednesday, November 18 at San Pedro Presbyterian Church. A “meet and greet” complete with refreshments begins at 9:45AM with the meeting is called to order at 10AM. One of our fun groups within our organization is the Stitchery Group. This group of ladies meets monthly to create pillows, blankets, and other items
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A Special Thank You From Reagan Spirit
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Submitted By Cari Goodyear, RHS Spirit Board ince we are in the month of thanksgiving it is only fitting for Reagan High School to give thanks to those who volunteer and help support the Reagan Spirit Programs. So a huge thank you goes out to: Administration/Teachers: In particular, Principal Brenda Shelton and Assistant Principal Robin Hayes for helping our teams be successful in every aspect. To all of the Reagan teachers who participate in
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our fundraisers and especially giving your time to be part of the annual teacher dance. Coaches: Of course many thanks to Valeria Sisson, Nick Hoenes, and Erin Bochniak for their devotion and dedication to the dance, drill, pep and cheer programs - we truly appreciate everything you do by helping the students develop into wellrounded young adults. RHS Spirit Board: For the continued and generous support - fundraising monies from concession sales to pay for food, waters, competition expenses, music, Pom
poms, supplies for new studio and much, much more. RHS Sports teams: High fives for always playing exciting games, love your supportive attitudes and coaching the Powder Puff Football teams each spring. RHS Band: You all “Rock” - thanks for the fun atmosphere, amazing school spirit and for sharing half-time with the dancers. We appreciate all that you do! Prop pops/dads and Moms: Hugs and kisses to all the moms and dads who put in countless hours preparing and organizing for games and competitions, chaperoning, serving food and waters, and the many other things taken care of behind the scenes that make the teams run smoothly. To the
awesome Prop Pops who carry all of the equipment, set-up and take-down each week and serve as security! Thanks parents for taking the spirit students in the early mornings to school and picking up late after games, for being there during tough times and enjoying the fun times together, paying for the expenses, and allowing them to enjoy their high school years by being involved in the school and activity they love. Dancers, Pep, and Cheerleaders: Your enthusiasm is contagious and you make RHS a better place with your spirit for the school. Thank you for providing fantastic entertainment, being positive role models and your daily devotion to being the best. We love you all!
Reagan Cheer Clinic Recruits Spelled Victory Against Johnson! Reagan Speech And Debate Sweeps The Competition Submitted By Laurie Zimmerman he Reagan H.S. Speech and Debate Team have begun their 2015-2016 season with great success winning sweepstakes prizes at the LaVernia (1st), Brandeis (1st), O’Connor (1st) and MacArthur (2nd) tournaments. Brandeis tournament winners included Payton Antonacci-4th Poetry; Christina Gayton-2nd Oratory; Rhea Kamat-5th Oratory; Caroline King - 3rd Dramatic, 1st Oratory, 5th Poetry, 4th Prose; Arasha Lalani-3rd Humorous, 3rd Prose; Jillian McDermott- 1st Dramatic, 6th Poetry, 5th Prose; Kylee Nichols-6th Prose; Juan Nunez - 4th Dramatic, 4th Oratory; JoDei Pasasadaba-5th Humorous; Nik Patel-3rd Foreign Extemporaneous, Quarters LD Debate; Diego Quesada-6th Oratory; Lexie Wilder-4th Humorous; Eric Heyland-1st LD Debate; Reeda Virani-2nd LD Debate; Deena Mainali - Semis LD Debate; Farzaan Kaiyom-Semis LD Debate; Alex Sodder/ Haaris Siddiqui-1st CX Debate; Michael Richardson/Andrew Xiang-2nd CX Debate; and Trevor Frazier/Julian Galaz-Semis CX Debate. La Vernia tournament winners included Payton Antonacci-4th Poetry; Christina Gayton-1st Oratory, 1st Duo, 1st Duet; Susana Gutierrez-4th Duo, 5th Duet; Rhea Kamat-4th Dramatic, 8th Oratory, 2nd Prose, 4th Humorous, 2nd Duo; Caroline King-1st Dramatic, 2nd Oratory, 1st Prose; Rasha Lalani-5th Oratory, 5th Prose, 2nd Humorous, 2nd Duo, 1st Duet; Jillian McDermott-5th Dramatic, 1st Humorous, 3rd Duo, 2nd Duet; Juan Nunez-4th Oratory, 3rd Humorous, 1st Duo; Kaylyn Pederson-3rd Dramatic, 3rd Duo, 2nd Duet; and Diego Quesada-6th Oratory, 3rd Prose, 4th Duo, 5th Duet.
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The Reagan Cheer team set up in the Rattlers Den and greeted 173 participants for what would turn out to be the best clinic ever.
Submitted By Sylvia Lopez Gaona t was a beautiful day on Saturday, October 3rd. The Reagan Cheer team set up in the Rattlers Den and greeted 173 participants for what would turn out to be the best clinic ever. The new recruits showed up in their bows and t-shirts from past years’ clinics so we knew we were in for something special. They included a good mix of cuties from Stone Oak, Hardy Oak, Wilderness Oak, Canyon Ridge, Tuscany Heights, Vineyard Ranch, and Las Lomas Elementary Schools; Lopez and Bush Middle Schools; and Reagan High School along with a few from other surrounding schools. The Reagan cheerleaders worked with grade-level groups to teach the girls cheers, motions and how to lead a crowd. After lunch, the participants showed their parents from the Rattlers Den stage that they were ready to cheer at that night’s game. Heard in the parking lot afterwards were lots of excited conversations about new friends,
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bows and signing up for cheer class. As kickoff for the Stone Oak Superbowl neared, the stands filled with cheer clinic cheerleaders and their families. The grade level groups took turns on the sidelines cheering their hearts out for the Rattlers. A fan favorite was a cheer the newly-minted cheerleaders made up on their own. They really needed them in what was a tough game and they’re sure they made the difference for another Reagan win. They appreciate all of the clinic participants and their families for spending the day with us. Special thanks go out to their sponsors and Alamo Sports Photography for their support in making the clinic a success. Please join they Reagan Cheer team again at next year’s clinic and at all of the Rattler sports events. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @RReaganCheer to see where they’ll be next! #WEareReaganCheer
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O’Connor tournament winners included Payton Antonacci-3rd Novice Prose; Vaneza Chavez-5th Dramatic; Christina Gayton-3rd Humorous, 2nd Dramatic, 4th Duo; Susana Gutierrez-1st Duo; Rhea Kamat-5th Humorous, 1st Prose, 3rd Duo; Arasha Lalani-5th Oratory, 1st Humorous, 2nd Prose, 3rd Duo; Jillian McDermott4th Prose, 6th Duo; Kylee Nichols-1st Novice Prose; Juan Nunez-1st Oratory, 4th Duo; Andrea Olmos-3rd Novice Prose; JoDei Pasasadaba-6th Humorous, 5th Duo; Kaylyn Pederson-4th Dramatic, 6th Duo; Diego Quesada-2nd Oratory, 4th Humorous, 1st Duo; Michael Zahabi-7th Novice Prose; and Blake Zimmerman-5th Duo. MacArthur tournament winners included Tim Gallo and Harrison Webster-5th place Duo; Christina Gayton-2nd Oratory, 1st Prose, 3rd Humorous, 2nd Duet, 4th Duo; Rhea Kamat-6th Humorous, 1st Duo; Arasha Lalani-8th Prose, 1st Oratory, 2nd Duet, 1st Duo; Jillian McDermott-7th Prose; Juan Nunez-4th Duo and Diego Quesada-3rd Oratory. The students and parents would like to thank the coaches, Katie Boles and Matt Reichle, for all their time and dedication to these teams.
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College Tutors Educator Of The Month By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to once again honor and recognize a local educator at Ronald Reagan High School as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for November. This award recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify the three core values of College Tutors: Can Do Attitudes, Growth and Results Driven and Leave It Better. This month we honor Robin Hays. Robin serves as an Assistant Principal at Reagan High School. She is dedicated and devoted to student success and Reagan High School. She has served as a teacher at both Lee High School and at Reagan. She is a parent
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of two Reagan students, and administrator at Reagan High School. Her dedication and commitment is exemplary. She never fails to work extra hours when she sees the need. It is not uncommon to find her at the school when no one else is around. She is patient, professional, and dedicated to the students and teachers. It is a privilege to have her as a colleague and part of the administration. The owners of College Nannies + Tutors of San Antonio established this recognition with the support of Welcome Home Community Newspaper to recognize and honor the educators in our schools for their efforts with our local students. The quality of education in our community is primarily a direct reflection of their daily efforts as
Girl Scouts On The Rise in Stone Oak Submitted By Risa Weinberger, Girl Scout Volunteer ctober was a great membership month for the Bush-Lopez Service Unit in Stone Oak. Three membership meetings were conducted for prospective members and their parents. With emphasis on adult volunteers, a number of new troops were formed for girls all over the area. While parents were learning the process of forming troops and registering new members, potential members were having fun creating sun visors, Girl Scout posters, and playing a game to learn how to wash dishes while camping. Prospective Girl Scouts enjoy meeting each other and creating “Troops can only form if parents together. or interested adults step up to become troop leaders and co-leaders. It meeting the first Thursday of each month. Now, the fun begins as new troops was wonderful having so many interested begin meeting, participating in service unit adults attend these meetings.” stated Beth activities, work on badges and Journeys, Beaty, Bush-Lopez Service Unit Director. They will soon learn the joy of working and enjoying other Girl Scout events. If you have a daughter who would like to with young girls to help develop courage, be in Girl Scouts, contact Misty Raley at the confidence, and character. These new Girl Scout office – (210) 349-2404 ex 205 leaders will also have a lot of support from or emailmraley@girlscouts-swtx.org. seasoned leaders at the monthly leaders
role models for our students. For more information on this award, or to submit a nomination, please contact College Nannies + Tutors at 210-202-0303 or stoneoaktx@ collegenannies.com.
This month we honor Robin Hays. Robin serves as an Assistant Principal at Reagan High School.
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Teen Girl Scouts Enjoyed An Active Fall Schedule Submitted By Risa Weinberger he Teen Association of Girl Scouts, TAGS as they call themselves, is made up of Girl Scouts from all over the Stone Oak area. Any Girl Scout in the 6th -12th grades can participate in any and all of the TAGS Girl Scout activities. During the month of October, many of the TAGS girls enjoyed an afternoon at Bahama Buck’s during their regular 2nd Sunday meeting and planned upcoming activities. A group met on Saturday, October 17 to “get lost in the maze” at the Southwest MAiZE in Hondo. These girls also enjoyed a campfire cookout and, of course, s’mores. TAGS also participated in the big BushLopez Service Unit community service program on October 24 – “Operation Plant It!” in which the entire service unit worked
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TAGS Girl Scouts October meeting at Bahama Buck’s.
to landscape the front area of the Stone Oak fire station. Girls planted new trees, shrubs,
Over 150 neighbors converged for conversation, friendship, and some serious pumpkin designing.
Submitted By Erin Kirwan hat do you get when you combine pumpkins, music, and neighbors? A jam-packed turnout for National Neighbors Night Out! Over 150 neighbors converged for conversation, friendship, and some serious pumpkin designing in Mountain Lodge subdivision, last month to celebrate San Antonio’s National Night Out. Families danced to the beats of a DJ, teenagers shot hoops, kids turned pumpkins into bedazzled works of art, and a professional photographer was even on hand to capture homeowners among a harvest backdrop. The crowd even managed to devour over 40 pizzas! Homeowner Lisa Sinn with Lisa Sinn
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Real Estate threw the bash as a way to mark National Night Out and bring an already tight community even closer. “National Night Out is such a positive way to introduce neighbors and grow a sense of community and pride the neighborhood in which you live,” said Lisa Sinn. She added that Mountain Lodge, located just off Highway 281 N and Wilderness Oak Roads, is a subdivision where neighbors seem to be very involved in bettering the community every chance they get. National Night Out is an annual national and city wide annual event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It aims to increase awareness of crime and drug prevention programs while strengthening community spirit.
grass, set up landscape boarder, and spread mulch. Following the planting, a special ceremony was held to honor 2 TAGS members as they received their Silver Awards for their project about saving pets during fires. During the October meeting, the girls decided to combine their meeting date and a group activity. Instead of the normal 2nd Sunday meeting, the girls will meet on
Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 at Julian’s Pizzeria for lunch and a meeting. Following lunch, the group will move across the parking lot to enjoy two games of laser tag at Laser Quest. For more information about the TAGS group of Girl Scouts, contact Risa Weinberger risajbw@gmail.com or look on the Bush-Lopez Rallyhood website.
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The Stone Oak Business Association would like to welcome Nurse Next Door Home Care to the business community! Nurse Next Door Home Care has established itself as a company that can truly provide care for seniors, not just healthcare. With services ranging from companionship, assistance with activities of daily living, or skilled nursing care, Nurse Next Door provides peace of mind to families. As 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, there is a growing demand for care that supports seniors aging-in-place. In fact, the vast majority of seniors want to age in their own home, 90% according to AARP research.
Different from other home care companies, Nurse Next Door’s Happier Aging program focuses on improving the quality of life for clients and making them happier. These services provide an option that allows seniors to age safely and happily where they want to – in their own home. If you are interested in care for a loved one or yourself, please call 830-981-2444 or visit www.nursenextdoor.com for more information and to book a Free Caring Consult.
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Smart Barre is San Antonio’s premier boutique “barre” studio for women. Fusing together the principles of Pilates, yoga, and
ballet, the method has developed a loyal following of hundreds of women in San Antonio. Smart Barre is a small business owned by two young female entrepreneurs, Mallory Moorman and Kourtney Little. They have been in business together for three years with the shared goal of bringing this beneficial method to the women of San Antonio. This third studio location, in Sonterra Village, along with the other two locations in town look to fulfill their mission; they want to promote health and fitness for women in a balanced way. The classes are fun, energetic, engaging, and open to all ranges of fitness levels and ages
above 16. Set in a beautiful studio environment, the instructors have completed rigorous and comprehensive training in their proprietary method, and each bring their own style to the effective formula of each class. Smart Barre offers an introductory rate of $100 for unlimited classes. All information can be found online or in the Smart Barre app, available for download. Smart Barre is open Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (210)462-7252 or visit www. smartbarrebody.com. The studio is located at 427 N. Loop 1604, Suite 206.
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Immigration Writing Program Celebrates Generations Submitted By Nikki Young s the founding partner of the law firm De Mott, McChesney, Curtright and Armendariz (DMCA), Joseph B. De Mott helped bring the Celebrate America writing program to San Antonio. Now, as he retires, the firm that bears his name is continuing its mission to educate students on the benefits of immigration. “We’re very proud to have supported Celebrate America over the years,” says Lance Curtright, a partner in the firm (which has facilitated the San Antonio chapter of the program since 2004). “And we’re looking forward to supporting it for many more years to come.” The Celebrate America program is sponsored nationally by the American Immigration Council, and is open to all public, private, or home-schooled students at the fifth grade level. “The students of today will be the decision makers of tomorrow, so it’s essential to make sure they’re educated on issues like immigration,” says partner Ruth Lozano McChesney. “That’s why programs like this are so important. They help students learn by taking part in the conversation.” In recent years, the local chapter of the program has gained a partner in the Institute
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of Texan Cultures, which has judged entries and donated prizes for winning students. As Christian Clark, Senior Program. Coordinator at the Institute, explains, “The goal of the Institute is to share all the different cultures that make up our state. And that’s a part of Celebrate America too. So when the firm invited us to be part of the program, it was a great opportunity to share and expand on our shared mission.” In preparation for the 2015-2016 school year, DMCA is inviting students and their families to participate in Celebrate America. Participants can write a poem, essay, or short story on the subject of “Why I Am Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants”; all entries must be 500 words or less, and must be submitted by E-mail to Nikki Young, Assistant Coordinator for the program, at Nikki.Young@DMCAUSA.com no later than Friday, December 11. All entries will be judged by a panel of judges from around the city. One publicschool student, and one private- or homeschool student, will be selected, and each will receive $100 cash, a replica of the Statue of Liberty, and a gift certificate from the Institute of Texan Cultures. Other awards will be presented to the second and third place winners in each category. In addition, the teacher who
submits the most entries will also be awarded $100 cash. Participating students and teachers in past years have also been invited to attend a naturalization ceremony, and to read, and expect to be invited again in 2016. “Throughout the program, we’ve always reached out to area schools, and we’ve visited them to talk about what immigration means,” says Curtright. “That’s going to continue, and we’ll continue to reach out to students and their Isabella Galvan (a student at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School) reads her winning entry in the Celebrate America writing program at a naturalization families.” McChesney ceremony in 2015, as U.S. Magistrate Judge John Primomo looks on; the program adds, “Immigration is now accepting entries for the 2015-2016 school year. is always going to be a hot topic in our Celebrate America program, please visit national discourse, which makes what we celebrateamericawritingcontest.org (select do so necessary. Education, especially about “Find a Contest,” then “Texas,” then “San immigration, isn’t just the teachers’ mission. Antonio”), or call 210-590-1844. It’s not just the students’ mission, or the parents’ mission. It’s everybody’s mission.” For more information about the
Don’t Miss The Reagan Holiday Gift Market And Bake Sale Submitted By Laura Allen ot sure what to get everyone on your holiday list? Stop by the Second Annual Reagan Holiday Market on December 5 from 12 – 4 PM held in the Reagan High School cafeteria. Admission is free. The Market gathers vendors specializing in gifts for the whole family, including toys, custom woodwork, books by local authors, glass works, paintings, candles, jewelry, holiday items, embroidery, wreaths, personalized items, ornaments, gift
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NEISD Marching Bands Demonstrating Skills Submitted By Daniel Segura he marching bands of North East ISD have had a very successful and exciting start to the 2015 competitive season, and are looking forward to demonstrating their skills at the annual NEISD Fall Marching Band Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Heroes Stadium, beginning at 7 p.m. All seven District high school bands have been hard at work since August 1 working on their field shows, and many began competing the last weekend of September. We are excited to report that over the last two weekends, NEISD bands have been named Champion in two out of the three Texas Bands of America regionals competitions, and all of the programs who competed have had a great start to their season. On Oct. 3, Churchill, Johnson, and Reagan Bands competed at the Bands of America Houston Regional in Conroe, TX. The regional in Conroe featured 32 bands from all across the state, including several former Grand National Finalists and San Antonio Regional champions, and the District is thrilled that Reagan High School
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was named BOA Houston Champion for 2015, placing 1st in finals. Reagan took home awards for Outstanding General Effect, and tied for Outstanding Visual performance in finals. Johnson High School placed 2nd overall in finals, took home the award for Outstanding Music Performance overall, and tied Reagan for outstanding Visual Performance. Finally, Churchill High School advanced to finals for their second regional this year, and placed 7th overall. “North East ISD is one of the only districts in the United States that consistently sees three of its high schools earning Finalist Status at Bands of America Regionals, an amazing testament to the hard work of our students, great instruction of our band staffs, and support of our administration and community,” said Jarrett Lipman, Instrumental Music Coordinator for NEISD. On Sept. 26, Johnson traveled to McAllen, TX to compete in the Bands of America McAllen Regional against 31 of the finest bands from across the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. Johnson was named Champion of the BOA McAllen regional, placing 1st in finals, and bringing home
The Reagan Marching Band celebrates their big win at the BOA Regionals in Austin.
awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect. Also on Sept. 26, NEISD is equally thrilled that Churchill High School represented the District at the Bands of America Austin Regional, one of the most difficult competitions in the United States, and was named a finalist, placing 10th overall. At the US Bands New Braunfels Contest on Saturday, Oct. 3, Douglas MacArthur High School kicked off their 2015 season on a high note. The MacArthur Band placed
first in Class 3, and took home awards for Best Music, Best Colorguard, Best Percussion, and Best Visual in their class. All seven NEISD bands will perform at the annual NEISD Fall Festival and will compete again at the UIL Region 12 Marching Contest at Judson High School on Saturday, Oct. 17. Many NEISD bands will also compete at the annual Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional, Oct. 30-31 at the Alamodome with more than 60 of the top high school marching bands from across the state competing. For more information, please visit the campus websites.
Peanut Desensitization Treatment Spirit Teams Making A Difference With MDA Puts Stone Oak On Map Submitted by Erin Kirwan ometimes we make a new friend in places or among circumstances where we least expect. That couldn’t be truer for two San Antonio boys, who have become best buds fighting a common enemy – One that likes to hide and whose scent alone leaves their moms in fear. This enemy is peanut. For the non-allergic, it is sometimes hard to understand how this little, often-invisible food, can control where someone plays, eats, or even whether they can go on a family trip. But for allergic kids like 8-yearold Kaden Moths and Alex Kingdon, the danger is real. Alex tested positive to peanut at ten months old. Another test showed he is highly likely to suffer an anaphylactic reaction to it. “People are so afraid when they hear your child has a peanut allergy – he’s been excluded from everyday kid things, like birthday parties,” Alex’s mom, Stacey Kingdon says. That could soon change for Alex and Kaden, thanks to an up-and-coming desensitization treatment with Board Certified Allergist, Dr. Patricia Gomez Dinger of Advanced Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, located in Stone Oak. Together, under Dr. Gomez Dinger’s care, Alex and Kaden are undergoing Peanut Oral Immunotherapy, or what’s more commonly referred to as POIT. Dr. Gomez Dinger is the first physician in South Texas, one of only fifty Allergists in the United States, to conduct Peanut Desensitization. The moms, having never met, both approached Dr. Gomez Dinger about POIT several years ago. After researching the POIT protocol for over two years and weighing the risk, Dr. Gomez Dinger decided to move forward with the treatment, in late August. “Knowing the treatment would require
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Together, under Dr. Gomez Dinger’s care, Alex and Kaden are undergoing Peanut Oral Immunotherapy, or what’s more commonly referred to as POIT.
the boys, both eight years old, to spend a lot of time in my office for the next twenty-orso weeks, it just made sense to conduct the POIT treatment together,” says Dr. Dinger. As strange as it sounds, POIT works by giving Alex and Kaden doses of peanut, the same thing that could send them into a dangerous reaction. Dr. Dinger started the boys on just a trace of peanut mixed with Kool-Aid. This month, the boys will reach what Dr. Dinger calls the peanut challenge, where the boys will eat 12 whole peanuts, twice in one day. If they show no signs of reaction, they “graduate” from POIT. POIT graduates must eat a dose of peanut, daily, for the next several years. POIT is not yet FDA approved. It has an 85-percent success rate. As for the boys, Kaden and Alex have developed a pretty tight friendship bonding over how fast they can each take their POIT treatment and playing video games. Kaden says he cannot wait until the day he is able to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for the first time. Alex dreams about going to birthday parties and sleepovers – maybe even, he says, with Kaden by his side. Soon, as San Antonio’s first POIT graduates, Kaden and Alex will be able to take their newfound friendship anywhere, and do almost anything (where there might be peanut), and not be afraid.
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Submitted By Cari Goodyear, RHS Spirit Board he ability to jump, flip, twist, turn and leap is something the Reagan High School Cheer, Dance, Drill, and Pep Squad team members do every day. Their muscles get a workout as they practice and perform although they realize some people do not have that opportunity. The spirit community has rallied together with the Muscular Dystrophy Association MDA to be advocates on behalf of those who are affected with muscle disease. During the month of September, the spirit teams sold $1 and $5 mobiles to help raise funds, support and awareness to the MDA mission to save and improve lives of people fighting muscle disease through research efforts, empowering families, and
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