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y this time you should be in your “back to school” routine. You know exactly when to leave so you can avoid the heaviest traffic and if you leave 5 minutes later, it could make you 30 minutes late for work. September is always an incredibly busy and special time of year for me. August 29th is my Mom’s birthday and mine is on September 1st. Every year it is such a blessing to celebrate our birthday’s together. We have done this for as long as I can remember. I absolutely love and take advantage of every day that I can have with my Mom. One of our favorite things to do is go to Spurs games together. She is such a Spurs fanatic. Sometimes I just sit back and watch her enjoying herself at the games. This will always be priceless to me. I have also included a photo of my father, Gilbert Groomer, celebrating Lobstermania at Groomers Seafood. As usual this annual event was a huge success. This is the 14th anniversary of 9/11. Remember anytime you see one of our service men and women you should thank them for their sacrifice, but this month more than any, make that special effort to come together as a community. 9/11 set off the war on terrorism; a war the military members and their families are still fighting today. Let’s not forget that our freedom comes at a steep price. Living Through Giving is in full swing preparing for our annual Winter Celebration. North Central Baptist is our Co-Sponsor and has already started preparing for what will be our best event ever. North Central Baptist had a Summer Celebration on August 1st to start the excitement for this event. Now is the time we coordinate with the school
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ith every new school year comes a plethora of new changes. The changes can be as simple as a grade level change for a returning student, or as dramatic as a student attending a new school for the first time. But sometimes it’s something less noticeable, like changes in staff or in school administration. But for all the chaos that starting a new school year brings, the time also brings the chance for new beginnings. School doesn’t have to be the end of a relationship between a parent and child. As parents, it’s important to work with teachers to help make the year count, while reminding children that ultimately what we want is to help them succeed. Parents and teachers typically have similar outlooks and goals in mind for the school year. During elementary years parents can find their way into the children’s schooling hours. By getting to know your teachers and coaches that interact with your child on a daily basis, it is possible to progress your child’s development. And by attempting to make parent-teacher meetings and asking to see your child’s work firsthand, it helps to gage potential problem areas. Being involved and caring about what’s being produced in the classroom not only reinforces and encourages commitment to your child, but it reinforces to the teacher that you appreciate the effort being put into their education as well.
Welcome Home had the opportunity to meet a few of the new teachers in both the Northeast Independent School District as well as the Northside Independent School District, and talk to them about their goals and expectations for the new school year. Each and every one of them was excited for the year to start, and to make this next year count.
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t’s true. Money simply doesn’t buy what it used to. Just the other day, my mother called to inform me she was going to Hawaii in a couple of days and she was appalled to find she must bring her own pillow. Airlines, she explained, are trying to save money and will no longer be supplying them. As I finish cleaning my toilet, my first thought is, of course, “Hello?! Let’s look at the big picture. You’re going to HAWAII!” But after some thought, it occurred to me that this truly was a disturbing trend. If memory serves, the first to go was the gourmet Chicken Cordon Bleu with baby asparagus smothered in mushroom gravy, to be replaced with a sack lunch, like a kid going on a field trip to the zoo. These were quickly replaced by bags of peanuts, presumably, to feed the elephants upon your arrival at the zoo. Now it’s the pillows and blankets. What next? BYO toilet paper? Flashlight to read by? A stadium seat to slide onto the benches that have replaced the plush, padded seats? And don’t forget your armband floaties! Benches do not make the best flotation devices in case of an emergency water landing. Comforting… What if other industries were to follow this trend? My beauty salon would sport a sign that says: “Professional Style and Cut-$658. OR, I could opt for the Trim With Handheld Weed-whacker by Outof-Work Gardener-5 bucks. How about the field of education? “Johnny, this is the third time this week you have forgotten
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your Porta-Desk. And where is your lunch? You know the school doesn’t provide lunch any longer.” “Yes, ma’am, but my parents say they don’t provide lunch any longer either. Something about ‘teaching the evil government a lesson’ or some such thing and the word ‘martyr’ came up more than once. I don’t really know what it all means.” I dread the day I am at McDonalds with my grandson. “That’s one Happy Meal, KA-CHING! Your total is $23.50.” What!? I can’t afford that! “Not to worry, ma’am,” he says (still smiling). If you brought your own ketchup, don’t need a straw and we leave out the toy, you can have our Not As Happy As It Used To Be Meal for 8 bucks!” Perhaps it won’t come to that but just to be safe, moms, you better buy a bigger purse. Debby “still stoops down to pick up a penny” Seguin can be reached at writewell62@gmail.com.
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College Tutors Educator Of The Month By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors t is our pleasure to begin this school year by highlighting and recognizing a local educator as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for September. This award, made with input from the school administration, 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’s recognition for Brandeis High School goes to John Paul, an English and AVID teacher. He works tirelessly to energize and engage students and faculty members. For example, he took over the Brandeis website (during his summer vacation) to increase the level of effective communication with our parents, students, and learning community. John worked to promote college readiness on our campus by making signs over every faculty member’s door that shows where they earned their degree and the university mascot. He worked with the administration to help design summer staff development and will be presenting development sessions in August. He has a Texas sized heart and personality and bleeds blue and orange! With the student’s experience in mind, he volunteered to teach multiple preps in order to help level class sizes. You will find him supporting school activities at pep rallies and most student events. 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
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Why Visiting A College Will Help Your Decision-Making Process By Steve Johnson all brings many things—cooler weather, back-to-school, and for new high school seniors, the important decision of which colleges to pursue. Narrowing down your options for college is no easy task, and there are many ways to decide which one is right for you. The staff at College Nannies and Tutors recommends an organized approach. You can start by listing your desired areas of study. If you have not decided on an exact major yet, that is OK. However, you should narrow your focus to a general area of study. Based on this list, many schools should fall off, leaving only the schools catering to your chosen major or area of study. Next, location and extracurricular activities should be factored into your decision. Rank your current list of potential colleges by these factors. Of course, any potential scholarships for academics or sports will significantly influence your list as well. After ranking your list, look at the top few. From here, the next step is to visit each campus to see if it feels right for you. Visiting a campus is a great way to test the waters of a desired school. Many students know instantly when arriving at a campus if it is the right fit for them. Others
may need to sit in on a class, meet with an admissions counselor, or spend the weekend with a current student to get a feel for the school’s personality and culture. Whichever way you choose, visiting a campus firsthand will help you truly decide if you could see yourself involved with that specific college or university. Additionally, most schools have set days for potential schools to visit. On these days, they have a full schedule planned catered to give each visitor a campus tour, meet with professors, check out the dorm rooms, eat in the dining halls, etc. Scheduling to partake on these days is the best way to get the most out of your campus visit, and will allow you the opportunities and resources to decide if that specific college is the best choice for you. Make sure to take your time when deciding which college is the best option, and utilize all of the resources offered for you. Don’t be afraid to visit as many campuses as necessary to find the one that makes you feel at home! For more information or assistance in the areas of college admissions preparation, reach out to the staff at College Nannies and Tutors – 210-202-0303 or visit us on the web. www.collegetutors.com.
F This month’s recognition for Brandeis High School goes to John Paul, an English and AVID teacher.
quality of education in our community is primarily a direct reflection of their daily efforts as role models for our students. For more information on this award, or to submit a nomination, please contact College Nannies + Tutors at 210-202-0303 or nwsanantoniotx@collegenannies.com.
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Madama Butterfly - Oct. 1 and 3 Submitted Laura Hernandez Aplin Following a stunning inaugural season, OPERA San Antonio is presenting Giacomo Puccini’s beautifully evocative Madama Butterfly on October 1 and October 3, 2015, featuring Maria Kanyova as CioCio San and Adam Diegel as Lt. B.F. Pinkerton. The performance will be taking place at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, H-E-B Performance Hall (100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX, 78205) October 1 & October 3, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. The Denver Post raved, “…soprano Maria Kanyova hardly could be more convincing with her appropriately youthful appearance and ability to convey the young wife’s innocence, vulnerability and pain”. Madama Butterfly Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa Featuring: Maria Kanyova as Cio-Cio San Adam Diegel as Lt. B.F. Pinkerton The San Antonio Symphony
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Estradiol, Progesterone, & Testosterone Restore Bone By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 he told me that her doctor had actually warned her not to jump during exercising, as she might crack a vertebra. Her bones were very thin, osteoporotic, as were her mom’s, and grandma’s. She could not take a bisphosphonate, the most common treatment for osteoporosis, due to terrible burning in her esophagus, a known side effect of this class of drugs. “Do you think you could help me? I take calcium, vitamin D, and I exercise with
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weights, but I am still losing bone in my urine, the Urine NTx test.” The urine NTx test measures the amount of bone breakdown products in a second morning void. A urine NTx greater than 36, which is amount a young adult normally produces, is bad and indicates on-going bone loss. Her number was always high and every year, her bone density test was a little worse. Her bone specialist had wanted to give her a once a year injection which also reportedly stopped bone loss. However, after reading
Investing In Agreement With Your Beliefs By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 o your investment choices reflect world’s richest men and most respected your outlook? Are they in agreement philanthropists. Believing that “every with your values? These questions successful entrepreneur is a servant,” he may seem rather deep when it comes to invested in companies that did no harm and deciding what to buy or sell, but some great which reflected his conviction that “success investors have built fortunes by investing is a process of continually seeking answers according to the ethical, moral and spiritual to new questions.”1 Warren Buffett leaps to mind as another tenets that guide their lives. Sir John Templeton stands out as example. The “Oracle of Omaha” is worth an example. Born and raised in a small $70 billion, and Berkshire Hathaway’s Tennessee town, he became one of the market value has risen 1,826,163% under his guidance – yet he still lives in the same
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i Rusty Belden here for our family at Belden’s Automotive & Tires. Back to school is here and additional driving is a necessity. While running your summer errands have you noticed your vehicle pulling one side to another? This may be due to your vehicle being out of alignment. The most important reason to keep your vehicle aligned, you ask? If you keep driving when your vehicle is out of alignment your tires may wear unevenly because as your
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about the side effects, she refused. I told her that the 3 pillars of bone health were Vitamin D, sex hormones, and weight bearing. Estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone would help her. Estradiol is important for men, too. They convert testosterone into a little bit of estradiol, so if a man is deficient in testosterone, he is likely deficient in estradiol and at risk for osteoporosis. The side effects of estradiol may be an increase in breast or uterine cancer. However, in the Women’s Health Initiative Study, synthetic estradiol alone did not cause an increase in breast cancer, but the rate of breast cancer increased when the horse’s urine, synthetic estradiol was combined with progestin, a synthetic, progesterone-like drug. Other side effects which have been found with hormone replacement therapy whether bio-identical or synthetic, may be gall bladder and liver
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house he bought for $31,500 in 1958, and prefers cheeseburgers and Cherry Coke to champagne or caviar. He was born to an influential family (his father served in Congress), but he has maintained humility through the decades.2 Buffett has cited the need to be truthful with yourself about your strengths, weaknesses and capabilities – as you invest, you should not be swayed from your core beliefs to embrace something that you find mysterious. Values and beliefs helped guide Templeton and Buffett to success in the markets, in business and in life. For all the opportunities they seized, their legacy will be that of humble and value-centered individuals who knew what mattered most. Today, socially responsible investing looks better than ever. Investors who want to their portfolios to better reflect their
beliefs and values often turn to “socially responsible” investments. Since 1990, the average annual total return for the S&P 500 has been 9.93%; the Domini 400, considered the prime index tracking socially responsible companies, has an annual total return of 10.46% by comparison. 3 Client Centric Wealth Management may be reached at 210-807-7599 or www. ccwmgmt.com. 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315, San Antonio, Tx, 78258. Citations: 1-forbes.com/sites/ alejandrochafuen/2013/05/07/howto-invest-think-and-live-like-sir-johntempleton/ [5/7/13] 2 - observer. com/2015/05/ive-followed-warrenbuffett-for-decades-and-keep-comingback-to-these-10-quotes/ [5/4/15] 3 marketwatch.com/story/sociallyresponsible-investing-has-beaten-the-sp500-for-decades-2015-05-21 [5/21/15].
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Summit To Host Christian Women’s Conference Submitted By Marianne Lewis hosen To Stand is the 2015 theme of the 11th annual CHOSEN conference hosted each year by Summit Christian Center’s co-pastor and CHOSEN conference founder, Cindy Godwin. Chosen is a two-day event to celebrate women and share in the message that we are all chosen to be a part of God’s plan and that God chose each one of us for a purpose, regardless of past mistakes and transgressions. The event – part worship service and part
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girl’s weekend – features national speakers, live entertainment, prayer, shopping, pampering and charitable outreach opportunities. Event Speakers: Sheryl Brady: A senior pastor at Potters House Dallas TX, a 35,000 member congregation led by Rev. T.D. Jakes. Jakes is a prolific author, movie producer and recording artist and was featured inTime Magazine’s 2/2005 issue as one of 25 most influential evangelicals in America. Brady mentors women in the congregation.
Marilyn Skinner, co-pastor, Watoto Church, Kampala, Uganda in Africa, and sponsor of the Watoto Children’s Choir that travels the world to bring awareness to the turmoil on the African continent. Sandy Ross, pastor of Women’s Ministry, Summit Christian Center, San Antonio TX. Cindy Godwin, copastor of Summit and Hostess of CHOSEN TO STAND Event Musical Guests: Brian and Katie Torwalt, singer/ songwriters who wrote the lyrics to current Top 10 hit “Holy Spirit” by Christian artist
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Francesca Battestelli. Where: Summit Christian Center, 2575 Marshall Road @ 281 North, San Antonio 78259 When: Sept. 25-26, 2015 Time: Friday (9/25) from 5 – 11 pm Saturday (9/26) from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $75 for adults; $35 for teens; $95 at door; $65 each for groups of ten Other: Onsite childcare and children’s programming available
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NISD’s Aggressive Building Program Meets Demands Submitted By Monica Faulkenbery ummer may mean vacations for students but not for those working to meet the high demands of classrooms needed to meet the ever increasing enrollment numbers at South Texas’ largest school system. Northside ISD saw a heavy summer season of construction on renovation projects at existing schools, new roofs at many schools, as well as construction of hundreds more classrooms. “It’s important that we stay on schedule,” says Leroy San Miguel, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities & Construction. “The community entrusted us through a vote of confidence in bond elections to ensure that new classrooms come on line and renovations of existing schools be ready on time for the students of NISD.” Northside ISD continues to be the “destination district” for families. Even though there are 15 other school districts in Bexar County, more than 50 percent of all the new single family housing in Bexar County is built within the boundaries of NISD, the fourth largest public school system in Texas. Here is a brief summary of some of the dozens of project currently underway or in the design phase. •Boldt Elementary opens. For the first time in over a decade, only one new school will open in the fall. This is a result of an aggressive building program that has opened 47 schools in the last 15 years to keep up with the demand for hundreds more classrooms. Boldt Elementary School will eventually house more than 800 students and is located in Redbird Ranch in far west Bexar County. •Biggest of the projects. The biggest of the projects is the construction of Northside’s newest high school, and NISD’s
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11th comprehensive high school, named after United Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan High School. The noted jurist was known for advocating for civil rights for all people. (Per Board policy, all NISD high schools are named after a Justice of the United States Supreme Court.) The $110.8 million project will house close to 3,000 students and will open in summer 2017. The school is located about five miles outside of Loop 1604 off FM 471 W. •You are on camera. Approximately 7,000 high definition security cameras are in operation throughout NISD schools. These are part of a multi-pronged security system that includes access control, intrusion alarms, and glass break sensors aimed to keep students and staff safe. •Get buzzed in. Work continues on the installation of bullet resistant security lobbies at eight elementary schools where visitors must present credentials before getting buzzed in. The outer security lobbies provide an additional layer of security. Eight more schools are slated to receive lobbies next year. •Let’s play ball. Two athletic facilities will provide competition venues for baseball and basketball athletes. Jake Inselmann Baseball Field located at the
Fun Things To Do With Grandkids
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ummertime offers plenty of opportunities for families to connect—kids are out of school, vacation days are scheduled, and warm weather brings us out and about. When your grandkids (or great-grandkids!) come to visit, do you need some ideas for lowcost activities that are fun for all ages? We have a few suggestions for residents and their families—simple ways to have a good time together, anytime, anywhere. Teach your grandkids a favorite hobby. Can you play the guitar? Do you know how to knit or crochet? Are you a good cook? Perhaps you’ve got a knack for crafts. A sport you love? Most of us have at least one thing we’re pretty good at. Give your grandkids a few lessons. Or else just let them gather round while you show ‘em how it’s done! Take a slow walk around the neighborhood. Point out interesting things you’ve noticed: old trees, pretty plants, unusual houses, cute pets. Ask your
grandkids to tell you what catches their eye. Ride the bus. Take the train. Does your city have a trolleycar? Light rail? Head downtown, uptown, crosstown—or just choose a route and go. Even a short trip can be an adventure. Make iced tea. Brew your own tea and add ice cubes. Bring the pitcher outside or serve it inside, depending on the weather and everyone’s mood. Have an iced tea party. Go to a yard sale. Check the classifieds on Craigslist or in your local newspaper for neighborhood sales: garage, yard, estate, tag, moving. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure! If your grandkids or great-grandkids are small, give them a few dollars to spend on special trinkets. Shavano Park Senior Living will provide the finest in senior living with assisted living and memory care options for residents. Located Shavano Park, Texas, the expertly trained staff will provide residents with the highest standards of senior care services. For more information on Shavano Park call 210-492-4040 or visit www.shavanoparkseniorliving.com.
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Hardin Athletic Complex opened this spring and the groundbreaking celebration of the Northside Sports Gym at the Farris Athletic Complex was held in May. The Sports Gym will augment the aging Paul Taylor Field House. •Two more schools to open in 2016. Two elementary schools, “Village at Westpoint East area” and “FM471 area #3,” will be named later this summer and will relieve overcrowding in elementary schools in the western part of the District. Each will house 800 students and cost around $25 million. •New science wing at Rudder. At a cost of $4.5 million, Rudder Middle School is getting a new science classroom addition. It is scheduled to open in summer 2016. •Luna construction begins this summer. A new classroom addition at Luna Middle School breaks ground this summer. The $3.2 million project will be completed in summer 2016. •New roofs are important. Six schools
and facilities will receive new roofs this summer. These include Carson and Cody elementary schools, and Jordan, Stevenson and Stinson middle schools, and Block Aquatics Center. •Schools get security hardware. Six schools will receive upgraded door access hardware that will allow teachers to lock classroom doors quickly in case of an emergency. The schools are Mary Hull Elementary School, Jordan, Neff, Pease and Stevenson middle schools, and Taft High School. Budget for this security project, which will be completed this summer, is $300,000. •Floors are replaced. Three schools will get new floors this summer at a cost of $233,000. The schools are Clark High School and Scobee and Villarreal elementary schools. For more information, visit nisd.net/ bond.
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ou come home after a very busy day of work, errands, and taxi’ing kids around to various sports venues to find your house full of couch stuffing and toilet paper. At first you think, “Were we robbed?” No, the TV is still here. Then you turn to see Fido, tail wagging, but ears back. He’s so overjoyed to see you! But he too can sense something is wrong. And although he does not yet know what that is, he’s
pretty sure he has something to do with it. Conflicted, he slinks out of the room, with stuck toilet paper in tow. From August to September your daily routine has probably changed drastically. Unlike the leaisuerly summer days, now by 7:00a.m., the dog has to be let out, fed, then let out again in the hopes of no “accidents” over the next nine hours. Morning exercise is one of the first rituals to be dropped. This can be a big mistake. A bored dog, left to his own devices, can get into loads of trouble while you are gone. Just putting your dog outside to exercise
on his own may not be enough. Active types require mental stimulation. If you are having certain behavioral issues, you may want to evaluate how you “exercise” your pet. Get up a little earlier to play games, train, or jog with him before you leave. It will be well worth it. Crating your dog during the day is a very safe and effective way to keep them from getting into trouble. If you’ve trained your pet that his crate is good, he will be glad to go in when you leave. A dog sleeps most of the day anyway, especially in a crate. You can also leave something like a stuffed Kong in there to entertain them when they’re awake. Be sure the crate is big enough for them to stand, stretch, and turn around in. Need something extra? Doggie Day Camp is a super choice! What better way to help get all that energy burned off before you come home? Think about the time and stress you’ll save not having to clean up after him. The right daycare will have your
pet well worn out by the time you pick him up. For information on daycare, training, and other tips visit our website as our fall training schedule has begun! And like us on Facebook for the most current information. K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more information, call (830) 980-8476 or visit www.k9countryclub.net.
TMI Students Earn National Classics Honors
Submitted By Paula Allen ll five students representing TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas who attended the national convention of the Junior Classical League earned Top 10 places in competition at their respective levels. At the annual event, held July 27-Aug. 1 at Trinity University, TMI students earned the following honors in subject tests: Freshman Dillon Goldmann placed second in Greek Life and Literature and sixth in Roman History; eighth grader Amanda Kyle, seventh in both Mythology and Roman
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Latin teacher and faculty sponsor of TMI’s middleschool chapter of JCL. “I see this as a wonderful and enriching experience for our students and I couldn’t be prouder of their performance.” The TMI students previously competed at the area and state levels during the 2014-2015 school year. The national convention was attended by about 1,600 students from all over the country. Activities also included contests in the arts and athletics, lectures given by university professors, state meetings and a talent showcase. Formed in 1936, NJCL TMI Student attended the national convention of the Junior Classical League is the largest classical and earned top placement in their respective levels. organization in the world, with the civilization of Greece and Rome with a membership of more than 50,000 middle- and high-school will help us understand and appraise this students. JCL is the second-largest youth world of today, which is indebted to ancient organization in the United States, after only civilization in its government and laws, literature, language, and arts. We affirm the Boy Scouts. The JCL creed states, “We the members of the JCL experience develops responsibility, the Junior Classical League covenant to hand fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, on the torch of classical civilization to the encourages competition, inspires dedication, modern world. We believe an acquaintance and enriches our total growth.”
NSARTA Monthly Meeting Submitted By Michele Bibb he summer is almost over and the North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association is ready to resume our monthly meetings for 2015-2016. We’d like to invite all recently retired educators or retired educators that have moved into our area to our September meeting. NSARTA meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (September-May) at San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro. A “meet and greet’’ including delicious refreshments begins at 9:45AM-10AM with the meeting called to order at 10AM. All meetings are over before noon. Each month we have wonderful guest speakers or programs planned for our members and guests. This year our programs
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will include a Style Show, Elementary Choir Performance, Game Day, Fire on the Mountain Cloggers, and other entertaining and informative activities. Our guest speaker this month is Mr. Tim Lee, Executive Director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. If you have never heard Mr. Lee speak, you must come and hear this gifted, motivating, and entertaining speaker. He has all the latest news from the State concerning our health plan, retirement benefits, and what we can expect from our legislators this year. If you have any questions, please call Michele Bibb, 494-8197 for more information. Bring a friend, we’d love to meet all retired educators in our community.
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ne size does not fit all,” says Dr. Donna Becker, as she describes the medical treatment of menopausal symptoms. Unfortunately, there aren’t many other doctors who have the same belief or the same understanding of hormones as Dr. Becker. “People go to their regular physicians, or even their gynecologist, and are usually initially given antidepressants. Menopause is about lack of hormones, which may be a sad event for some people, but the underlying problem is not a chemical imbalance in the brain, it’s a lack of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone.” Dr. Becker believes that aging is a slowly progressive degenerative disease which may be partially stabilized by supplying the correct amount of hormones in the correct proportions. For men, the optimal amount of testosterone may be achieved by measuring sex hormone binding globulin and estradiol. “We want to have our hormones optimal, mimicking the levels found in the young active adult.” No one would prescribe hormones such as thyroid or insulin without checking blood levels, yet this is done all the time with menopausal women-if they are even offered hormones, she says. Dr. Becker discovered hormone replacement therapy when she had terrible problems with her own menopause, almost 20 years ago (she is 67). Unable to find any help locally, she flew to another state to see an anti-aging doctor. “I had been prescribed the usual horse’s urine derived estrogen and herbal remedies that didn’t work—I was at the end of my rope and only too happy to finally consult an expert in anti-aging,” explained Becker. “When the doctor told me my thyroid levels were low, I initially argued with him. However, although my levels were in the normal range, they weren’t in the optimal range. Bringing them up to an optimal level, along with prescriptions for estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA, made a world of difference for me. That is when I knew I wanted to help others as I had been helped.” Her quest led her to becoming a physician who is board certified in Anti-Aging. The American Board of Medical
Specialties does not recognize board certification in Anti-aging-yet. Anti-aging doctors have taken courses and passed oral and written exams to achieve expertise in this emerging specialty. Dr. Becker is board certified in Emergency Medicine and had worked in downtown Santa Rosa ER and Texsan hospitals for years. “I wanted to do more than treat some acute illness, I wanted to lead the person into a healthier life style before the heart attack, stroke, or broken hip! Anti-aging is about nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits, not just hormone replacement therapy, although that is very important,” Dr. Becker emphasized. Dr. Becker really listens to her patients. A total of
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three to four hours over several months, after the initial consultation, is required for total hormone balancing by laboratory analysis and physical symptoms. It is refreshing for her patients because they are so used to being hustled in and out of the office, being told their symptoms are normal due to aging, so live with it, or being pushed into a depression misdiagnosis. Not only does Dr. Becker listen, she takes action. “I always tell my patients that we will do 3 pages of lab tests. They receive a copy of that lab work along with a line-by-line explanation. I sit with them and tell them exactly where they need the extra help,” Dr. Becker explained. Her goal—bring the body back into the balance it had when the person was in their 20s. “That is when we are the healthiest, and our hormone levels a peak operating levels,” she stressed. What are the main benefits to this anti-aging regimen? “Well, apart from feeling better, my patients begin to look better, too,” Dr. Becker laughs. “They have more energy, thus they begin to lose weight, which in turn motivates them to look after themselves better, which results in a healthier life style, and so the improvements build. Patients do have to do their share regarding the weight loss—but with balanced hormones, it is no longer like pushing a ball up a hill. The person feels better, so feels like exercising and more importantly, feels great afterward.” “Everyone remarks on the deep, refreshing quality of sleep with progesterone,” Dr. Becker stated. Her passion is apparent, her love of people obvious and her desire to improve the quality of life for all people, regardless of age, admirable. Dr. Becker is a true testament of the doctor who takes a dose of her own medicine!
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Home Is Where The Office Is. More Than Just A Desk And Laptop.
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t wasn’t long ago that the term, “home office” called up images of the den where Mike Brady retreated at night only to be seen when one of the kids popped in for some fatherly advice. Since then, home offices have emerged as one of the most important residential amenities thanks to an uptick in both self-employment and flexible working trends. Homeowners recognize the importance of their home offices and are giving them the design attention they deserve by focusing
on a customized space that suits their needs and organizational style. If you’re planning to remodel your home office, here are a few things to consider: • Less is more. Plan for less “stuff.” Today, technologies don’t take a lot of space with laptops, wireless printers, and cell phones. Gone are the days of deciding where the tower will go. • Form follows function. Aesthetics and functionality of a home office are high on the priority list. The current demand is to use furniture pieces that allow the ability to move
around rather than built-ins. • Embrace the space. A workspace shouldn’t be limited to one area. A customized office can utilize all of the space, including walls, corners and floors. • Location. Location. Location. Never underestimate the importance of placement of your office. It wouldn’t be fun to wake up at 3:47 a.m. to a fax machine delivering an unsolicited “Stock Tip of the Month.” The location needs to be versatile and meet some basic considerations, such as privacy. A home office near a front entry works well. If this is not an option in the layout of your home, think about a location that is away
Experience Your Coffee With Punta Del Cielo
By Stefanie Young unta Del Cielo is the definition of reinvented traditional coffee. From the first smell to the last sip, their espresso emanates superior quality. The shop is full of light and open space, with beautiful cups of layered coffee and locally made pastries on display. The ambiance they create is great for meeting with friends and relaxing, yet vibrant enough to get the creative juice flowing for a work project. “We take a lot of pride in what we do here,” stated Julian Cuevas. “Our philosophy is simple, respect the coffee. We offer drinks that are focused around the coffee flavors
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without adding the whipped toppings or flavored syrups. It’s simplicity at its best.” Many coffee drinkers can relate to the commercial drive-thru scene with its overpriced and over-complicated drink orders, especially when on the go. Yet, here in the heart of Stone Oak there’s a café that knows people crave that moment to themselves, where they can experience a refreshing setting to take a deep breath and freshly brewed beverage made to their liking. They offer a meeting room free of charge, seating throughout the café and a nook for chatting with friends or immersing yourself the latest novel off your summer reading list.
“We wanted to create an environment that invited people in,” explained Cuevas. “Whether it’s to hold your business meeting here, meet with friends or to get your work done, we’re here to provide the best coffee to complement those settings.” And in the end, it truly does come down to the coffee. With every drink, fresh coffee beans are ground and brewed to order. With 4 different house blends, the strength and taste of your order can change. “We offer 4 different levels that range from M1 to M4,” said Cuevas. “The most balanced flavor is our M3, but if you would like your coffee a bit stronger or lighter, we
from the noise of a kitchen or family room. • Encourage bright ideas. Proper lighting for a home office blends aesthetics with practicality. This is one area that shouldn’t be overlooked. General and task lighting is a must along with natural light from windows. Whatever the situation, chances are that someone in any household would benefit from having a quiet and comfortable place to finish homework, pay the bills, finalize a proposal or simply make a few phone calls while still within earshot of the kids. Plan your needs and uses for your office, and remember that your imagination is the only limit to what you can do. Virtuoso Builders is an award winning remodeling firm raising the professional standards in the San Antonio home remodeling industry. For more tips on home improvement, subscribe to our newsletter at www.virtuosobuilders.com.
can customize the taste to your palette and preference.” Not only do they offer coffee to meet your liking, they also make the perfect espresso. Brewed at the perfect temperature with a correctly measured dose of ground coffee and with the right amount of crema. If you’ve never had perfect espresso, it’s an experience to be had. You can visit Punta Del Cielo at 115 N Loop 1604 E and try the refined coffee for yourself. If you would like to find out more about their products and brewing standards, give them a call at (210) 5493583.
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Delicious Shots Packed With Flavor By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv chool may be back in session, summer may be unofficially over, but Mother Nature doesn’t seem to notice. It’s gonna be hot for a while here in So. Texas. So, java lovers may currently find themselves rethinking the texture and temperature of that daily cup of Joe. Hot coffee still hits the spot first thing in the AM, but if you’re a multicup-a-day drinker and searching for variety, let’s CHILL! Much like the menus of our favorite restaurants sway with what the current season dictates, so we’re hankerin’ for something cold and bold nowadays that still gives us
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a boost while packing serious flavor. Nitro coffee is just the ticket. It’s your favorite cup of coffee kicked up! Nitro coffees are ice-cold, slightly effervescent and have that extra oomph! This innovative java is treated with nitrogen and/ or carbon dioxide and has a creamy thick head like a Guinness making it rich...velvety. It’s available in cans at some of the trendier coffee spots. I’ve listed some of my favorite coffees from around the state along with recipes for you to try at home. Brown Coffee Co. in San Antonio fixed us up with their Dirty Cold Brew - the most
popular iced drink in house! The secret lies in the type of ice cube used. Whiskey fans might recognize it. Huynh Restaurant in downtown Houston does a dynamite Vietnamese Iced Coffee with sweet condensed milk and their own coffee blend--something I HIGHLY recommend! I’ve duplicated this at home. Brew your coffee VERY, VERY strong…add ice and top with a shot of condensed milk. We’ve also sourced several new iced coffee recipes for your drinking pleasure. Up first, Caffe Medici in Austin and their fun creation, The Freddo. It’s chilled; a touch on the sweet side and frothy! A flirty and refreshing, chilled coffee made with espresso, milk and simple syrup: Many thanks to Najwa Kronfel and her blog, Delicious Shots, for sharing her ultracreamy Condensed Milk Iced Coffee with us! Depending on how sweet you like yours, add more/less condensed milk. Serve very cold over ice...brrrr! For more delicious recipes and fun
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Go “All In” At The 4th Annual SpaySA Casino Night!
Submitted By Outside The Box n behalf of our Honorary Chairs, Sean & Claudia Elliott, SpaySA invites you to go “All In” at the 4th annual SpaySA Casino Night on Saturday, September 12th at the beautiful La Cantera Resort and Spa! This year’s event will feature Casino Lounges, great food and drinks, a fabulous Silent Auction and great entertainment! All of the funds raised from this Casino Night go directly to providing spay and neutering services at little or no cost to the San Antonio community. There are more than 150,000 animals on the streets of San Antonio and many of them are not spayed or neutered so thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens continue to be born each year and wander the streets. The first step towards San Antonio to becoming a No Kill city is to Spay and Neuter. Established in 1997, SpaySA is a 501c3 organization that had provided ongoing programs such as no or low-cost spay/ neutering services, a pet wellness clinic and education outreach services to areas with the greatest stray animal population. As the largest spay/neuter clinic in San Antonio, SpaySA has performed over 148,000 surgeries and has helped tens of thousands of dog and cats each year. SpaySA is the community leader in providing and promoting accessible subsidized services for dogs and cats in San Antonio and Bexar County and all of the funds raised from Casino Night go directly to the organization!
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Casino Night began in 2012 with SpaySA’s very own Executive Director, Cathy McCoy. “I wanted to host an event where we could say “thank you” to our donors and create an evening of fun but also educate people on the realities of nonneutered cats and dogs in San Antonio,” said McCoy. In 2013, SpaySA Board President, Wendy Welsh, along with her firm, Outside the Box Productions, and the Board of Directors, helped Cathy and her team bring the event to the next level and in only a
few short years are looking forward to a sellout crowd. “Great food and drinks, tons of Casino Games, Lounge Areas, Dance Music and Celebrity sightings are all part of a really fun night you don’t want to miss! And, we are so lucky to have Sean and Claudia Elliott, who are such compassionate animal friends, on board to support us,” said Wendy Welsh. Tickets to the event are $75 each. If guests wish to reserve a table plus added benefits – tables for ten are available at $1,600. This event does sell out, so be sure to get your
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ACDC Holding Auditions For Annual Nutcracker Submitted By Yvonne Correa he 2015-2016 Alamo City Dance Company will be holding auditions for their annual Nutcracker performance on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dancers ages 5-12 years of age will audition from 2:30-4:00 p.m., and dancers ages 13+ will audition from 4-5:30 p.m. Please arrive 30 minutes before your audition time to complete registration forms. Auditions will take place at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts’ brand new facility located at 11210 Disco St. The Alamo City Dance Company’s production of The Nutcracker, now in its 24th year and the longest running Nutcracker
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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. Dancers who are cast in The Nutcracker will need to attend an orientation meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at 2:00 p.m. Please contact the Alamo City Performing Arts Association if you have questions. Our email address is our.acpaa@ gmail.com. For further information on the Alamo City Dance Company or the Alamo City Performing Arts Association, Inc., you may visit www.saspa.org.
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