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Features 18 Moving Toward a No-Kill City Three women who are tackling pet overpopulation

SPECIAL SECTIONS

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Editor’s Letter

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Contributors

44 Shop SA

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What’s New

Shopping in San Antonio made easy

49 Beauty & Fitness 54 Health Matters

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56 Dining 65 Wine

24 A Strong Voice and A Strong Faith

83 Dollars & Sense

Singer Patsy Torres adds her voice to Tejanos for Christ

86 Businesswoman

28 Colorful Home Is a Fresh Beginning Family starts over in a renovated bungalow

Spotlight 122 Restaurants 125 Weddings

39 Fashion Sportswear

128 Women on the Move

Summer shades of green

129 AstroForecast

58 Role Model

130 Looking Back

Laura Batz Townsend heads a foundation to make hospital patients safer

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96 Women In Medicine Directory

103 Senior Living

38 Fashion

60 ArtBeat Artist Cathy Cunningham “paints” with light

120 Entertainment 126 Events

62 Focus on Food The three orders of shellfish

89 Women’s Wellness

COVER Patsy Torres

What’s new in the world of wellness?

Tejano Singer with Energy, Talent and Faith

115 Higher Education

Photography Liz Garza Williams

Education is the answer to help keep the competitive edge in the workforce and in life

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W EDITOR

Liz Garza Williams

Letter from the Editor

MAY/JUNE 2013 PUBLISHER J. Michael Gaffney EDITOR Beverly Purcell-Guerra

One of the items on San Antonio’s to-do list is becoming a no-kill city for stray or unwanted dogs and cats. The numbers are impressive: Last year more than 35,000 animals were picked up or dropped off at the Animal Care Services facility; of these, some 12,000 were transferred to partner organizations, while another 6,000 were adopted.

Bringing help and hope to these creatures are three women who are on the front lines of animal care, control and education — Kathy Davis of Animal Care Services, Janice Darling of the Animal Defense League and Nancy May of the San Antonio Humane Society. All are animal lovers, and all stress the importance of spay and neuter programs to keep pet populations under control. Read more about them in this issue of SAN ANTONIO WOMAN. Learn about trailblazing Tejano singer Patsy Torres, who introduced her brand of music to Nashville and who has won numerous awards for her art. In recent years she has used her talent in faith-based shows and as a tool for encouraging students to remain in school and further their education. Her Positive Force Tour has appeared throughout the country. Most recently, she returned to college to earn a Ph.D. in education and organizational leadership, which may lead her in new directions in the future.

Our Role Model, Laura Batz Townsend, experienced the sudden death of her mother after surgery when she was given a combination of drugs that eventually interfered with

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her breathing. In her grief Townsend and her family started the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, dedicated to helping prevent medical errors by educating patients and their families to promote a safe hospital experience. Their patient guide may be downloaded free, and it’s available as an app for the iPad. In this issue you can visit a home in Alamo Heights that marks a new start for a family

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Contributors

Writing the Health Matters section almost since the inception of SAN ANTONIO WOMAN, Kelly Goff is fascinated by health and fitness trends. “I find it ironic that no matter how much research I do, the solution to, or prevention of, most health problems comes down to diet and exercise,” she laughs. “Of course, that makes for a mighty small article, so it’s a good thing I do the research and get corroboration from the experts” When she’s not writing web content, articles or shadow blogging for her various clients, she enjoys tricking her three boys into eating vegetables. “This summer I plan to nag my husband to wear sunscreen, find the perfect cup of iced coffee and help my boys build a Big Foot trap for show and tell.”

Animals of all kinds have always been near and dear to Rudy Arispe’s heart. So it was a great pleasure for him to write a story for this issue of SAN ANTONIO WOMAN about women in San Antonio who work on behalf of animal welfare and the city’s stray and unwanted pet population.“I have a cat and often take care of a friend’s dog named Sirena (Spanish for mermaid) who I’m crazy about. I love taking her for long walks and drives in the car, so that she can stick her head out the window.”Arispe has been writing for 25 years, having worked for the San Antonio Light and later at the San Antonio Express-News. He has also been a contributor to SAN ANTONIO MAN.

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W WHAT’S NEW

What’s New

HOME CARE ASSISTANCE OPENS IN SAN ANTONIO Don and Evie Scott along with Jack Marrow have opened San Antonio Home Care Assistance, providing trained and carefully screened caregivers for individuals who need some assistance with daily activities but prefer to remain in their own homes.

Home Care Assistance focuses on the Balanced Care Method to help seniors prolong their independence while living at home. Live-in care is offered for those needing 24-hour monitoring and care seven days a week.

Home Care Assistance, located at 19239 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 104, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (210) 4956300 or visit www.SanAntonioHomeCareAssistance.com MEEMO’S BAKERY WINS AWARD Meemo’s Bakery, owned by Amber Palacios, has received the Best of San Antonio Award in the bakery category from the San Antonio Award Program.

Meemo’s is a full-service bakery offering cinnamon rolls, cookies, cakes, cupcakes and custom-made birthday and wedding cakes, all made from scratch. It’s open Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Meemo’s is located at 210 W. Sunset, (210) 390-1592, www.meemosbakery.com.

SAN ANTONIO COSMETIC SURGERY ADDS NEW ASSOCIATE Dr. Michael Baumholtz is a new associate at San Antonio Cosmetic Surgery, PA. He brings expertise in hand surgery, complex reconstruction, breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.

The Philadelphia resident returns to San Antonio after four years as a staff plastic surgeon at Temple University Hospital

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and the Shriners Hospital for Children, where he enjoyed success as both a reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon. He is board certified in both specialties and completed fellowship training in hand surgery.

KICKAPOO LUCKY EAGLE CASINO EXPANDS Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel in Eagle Pass, voted San Antonians’ favorite casino for three years in a row, has expanded to add new gaming, dining and entertainment options.

The casino expansion of 74,000 square feet, adds over 1,000 brand-new electronic games, a private poker room with live-action poker games and Texas Hold’Em tournaments and a new Players Club. Also new are The Buffet, a 250-seat restaurant; the luxurious Center Bar and ¿Que Pasa? Lounge.

The next phase of the expansion, slated for this summer, will include a 249-room full-service hotel, the Sage Steakhouse and the High Limit Bar. For more information, visit www.luckyeagletexas.com.

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT IS SEEN AROUND TOWN CHRISTUS Santa Rosa has unveiled a renovated mobile mammography unit to offer breast screenings on the go. The bright pink bus brings mammograms to women across South Texas who would not otherwise have access because of cost or distance. The bus also collaborates with local businesses to offer on-site mammograms for employees.

First stop for the renovated unit was Toyota, where employees and their families were screened. In the six years since its inception, the mobile unit has provided more than 12,000 screening mammograms.

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Moving Toward a No-Kill City Three women who are tackling pet overpopulation

By RUDY ARISPE

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Photography by LIZ GARZA WILLIAMS

ess Duffy and her friend, Taylor Wright, are on a mission.

Arriving at the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services

Wright, along with the couple’s two other pets, a golden retriever and a Weimaraner.

(ACS) facility on Highway 151 on a sunny but windy Thursday

However, there are thousands of stray or abandoned pets without

afternoon, the two college students dash to Kennel No. 4. As they step

homes that are picked up off the street each year. Some are humanely

inside, Duffy, 21, glances at her right hand. In pen is written “250717.”

euthanized, especially those that are sick or injured beyond recovery

It’s the ID number for what she and Wright have come searching for:

or rehabilitation.

an 8-week-old black female Labrador retriever.

“We saw on the Animal Care Services Facebook page that this dog is up for adoption,” says Taylor, who attends Texas State University.

According to ACS, 35,554 animals in 2012 were picked up or dropped off at the city facility; 12,657 transferred to partner organizations, while another 6,106 were adopted.

After walking up and down the rows of kennels and scanning the faces

But for many of the city’s stray and unwanted pets, there is help and

of the stray dogs that have found their way to the ACS shelter in hopes

hope, thanks to a trio of women who are on the front lines of animal

of being adopted into a loving home, Duffy and Wright finally find the

care, control and education — Kathy Davis of Animal Care Services, Jan-

tiny black puppy with its floppy ears and cute little paws.

ice Darling of the Animal Defense League and Nancy May of the San

“This is the dog!” Duffy says with excitement. “Look at her. I just want to put her in my purse and take her home now.”

Wright is just as happy. “She’s so cute and seems really tame,” the

Antonio Humane Society.

In their respective roles the three are making an impact on the pet overpopulation numbers, creating programs to educate pet owners

18-year-old Texas State Technical College student says, holding the pup

about responsible pet ownership and, most importantly, the need to

in his arms and rubbing her furry head. “Labs are great family dogs.

spay and neuter. By working individually and collectively with other an-

They’re very loyal.”

imal welfare partner agencies, the women are committed to helping the

Fortunately for the pup, it has begun a new life with Duffy and

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Alamo City become a no-kill community.

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KATHY DAVIS Long before she ever got involved in municipal animal care services, Kathy Davis was getting her pre-training in the care and control of stray and unwanted cats and canines. While living in her native Michigan in the rural town of Buchanan (population: 4,455), she purchased a small farm with a host of cows, pigs, goats and sheep along with a pony for the kids.

“We were the local drop-off spot for cats and dogs because we were out in the country,” Davis recalls, “so I got my initiation in rescue real early. I had a barn big enough to house most of them. I had a visiting vet who would come once a month, and we’d get them spayed and neutered. When people would come to buy livestock, we would talk to them about taking an extra gift in the way of a furry little creature.”

After moving to South Bend, Ind., she took her first municipal job as administrative services director for the Department of Code Enforcement. It also included managing the private contract for animal control services.

Before the year ended, the director resigned, and Davis stepped in to fill the seat. Shortly after, the mayor severed the contract with the animal humane organization and gave Davis 30 days to set up an animal control center.

“It was the most challenging yet rewarding project I’ve ever jumped into,” she says. “It gave me the opportunity to put together piece by piece an animal care organization. I had to find staff, be staff, negotiate with vets to care for animals and find a way to take in the animals. I learned a lot from the ground up.”

Kathy Davis became executive director of the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services in August 2012 after serving in similar roles in Dallas and Los Angeles. Last fall ACS finished first in the nation and the South Central Division for the most pet adoptions, beating 50 other animal welfare organizations.

After 12 years with the city agency, a

a recruiter here,” she says. “He said, ‘Someone

The city shelter’s adoption efforts gar-

friend told Davis about a vacancy in Dallas for

knows you and said you might be interested

nered national recognition in November when

a code compliance director that included an-

in this job.’ ”

ACS won the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100,000

imal care services. She applied and was hired.

On Aug. 20, 2012, Davis began her first day

Challenge. It finished first in the nation and in the South Central Division for the most pet

After six years in Dallas, Davis landed a job

as executive director for ACS, where in addi-

with the Animal Services Division in Los An-

tion to a plethora of other duties, she oversees

adoptions and beat 50 other animal welfare

geles, where she worked for a little over three

a $10.9 million operating budget and a staff of

organizations throughout the nation to win

years before taking the helm of the Jason

125. To her credit, Davis’ work as head of the

the prize.

Debus Heigl Foundation.

Heigl Foundation included development of in-

The shelter’s successes come on the heels

novative programs to increase live release

of a department-wide commitment to the

Founded in memory of the brother of actress Katherine Heigl of Grey’s Anatomy fame,

rates and public acceptance of spay/neuter.

priorities outlined in the Animal Care Serv-

the foundation focused on innovative solu-

She has brought those same blockbuster ideas

ices strategic plan. The road map for increas-

tions to the animal overpopulation issues in

to San Antonio.

ing placements, enhancing enforcement and

the Los Angeles area. Davis worked at the

In fact, last year ACS almost doubled the

foundation with the actress’s mother for a

shelter’s live release rate over the previous

goal of 70-percent live release by 2015. Tac-

year when an urgent family matter drew her

year’s record. In 2012, the shelter set a lifesav-

tical partnerships have propelled the shel-

back to the Lone Star state.

encouraging spay/neuter calls for a baseline

ing record of 62 percent of all pets finding

ter’s current lifesaving rate to 81 percent

In a classic case of serendipity, Davis was

homes — a worthy accomplishment, given the

overall for last year, placing ACS measurably

offered a job at ACS on the day after she

shelter’s single-digit live release rate less than

ahead of that goal.

planned to relocate to Texas. “I got a call from

10 years ago.

“We can’t take all the credit for our live re-

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lease numbers,” Davis says. “We have outstanding partners — SA Humane Society, Animal Defense League, San Antonio Pets Alive as well as 70 other rescue organizations. They understand it’s a community problem and help us get our pets adopted. They take them when we are at full capacity. Together, we can make San Antonio a model city of animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.”

JANICE DARLING Growing up in rural West Virginia, Janice Darling developed a fondness for nature and furry creatures, so she would often bring home stray

Still, Davis knows there is work to be done, considering that 95 to 100

cats and dogs even though her mother asked her not to. “Now I’m living

pets come into the facility daily, there were 4,400 bite cases, and 34,000

my dream job. I get to have dogs and cats with me every day at the of-

pets were killed in traffic accidents. It’s one of the reasons she is a huge

fice,” says the executive director of the Animal Defense League (ADL)

advocate for spay/neuter. “We need to continue spay and neuters, so we

while sitting at her desk. Suddenly her “office mate” plopped himself

can stop unwanted litters from roaming the streets,” she says. ACS also

down on this reporter’s notepad to sit in on the interview.

has partnerships with rescue organizations that transport pets from San Antonio to shelters in New England and other parts of the country.

His name is Luke, a 1-year-old gray-haired cat with emerald eyes that was delivered to ADL after being abandoned at four weeks inside a box

While ACS and its partners are committed to becoming a no-kill

with several siblings in an apartment when the tenants moved and left

community — meaning they will not euthanize a healthy, adoptable pet

the litter to fend for themselves. “He’s not skittish and is friendly to

to make shelter space — Lisa Norwood, ACS public information officer,

everyone,” Darling assures.

says it’s important for people to know that no-kill does not mean an animal will never be euthanized.

But don’t let those gorgeous green eyes fool you. “He’s a klepto,” she adds. “He got into a lady’s purse and ate a fortune cookie.”

“The national definition of no-kill is when a shelter reaches a 90-per-

Since 1986, Darling has made the Alamo City her home. She

cent live release rate,” Norwood explains. “Every shelter receives ani-

moved frequently as a teen from state to state and graduated from

mals that are so sick or injured that their prognosis is zero.”

For those looking to adopt a pet from ACS, there’s a variety to choose from and in all shapes, sizes and breeds from Pekingese to poo-

Kent State University in Ohio in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in parks management and recreation therapy. “It might have well been underwater basket weaving,” she says with a laugh.

dles to Chihuahuas to chows — and Persian cats for that matter. All pets

While she and her husband, Gary, were living in Wichita Falls, where

adopted from ACS are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and are implanted

he worked for the former Southwestern Bell, a position with the phone

with microchips. “If your pets get lost, it’s their ticket home,” Norwood

company opened in San Antonio, and they jumped at the opportunity.

says, adding that a city license is also provided as required by city law.

With her background in nonprofit management, Darling landed a

There are other adoption incentives, too, such as two free tickets to

job with the American Cancer Society and was executive director until

SeaWorld and vouchers for premium pet food. To adopt or foster a pet

2003. From there she held posts with the McNay Art Museum and the

or learn more about the shelter’s low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination

San Antonio Children’s Museum until a friend called to tell her that ADL

services, visit www.sanantonio.gov/animalcare or call (210) 207-6650.

was hiring an executive director. “I didn’t have any background manag-

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2,197 dogs and 921 cats.

For ADL to accomplish all it does to care for stray and unwanted animals takes a lot of money and an army of 800 volunteers. “We receive no city, state or federal funding. We rely on donors to keep our doors open,” Darling says. She and her staff of 46 have created a number of programs and services that both combat the city’s pet overpopulation and shelter and care for the helpless and vulnerable ones that seek love and a permanent home.

These include adoptive services and pet matching, dog training classes, low-cost spay/neuter program, vaccination clinics, lowcost flea and heartworm prevention, a foster care program and a retail store.

There is also a volunteer program, a Thrift Shoppe and education program and pet therapy. “Our humane education volunteer manager gets calls from schools, college groups and Boy Scouts to go out and talk about what we do,” Darling says of the education program. “We discuss animal safety for children, such as what to do if you see a dog in the street and how to approach it.”

One of ADL’s successful initiatives is the foster program. It allows the public to give temporary housing to pets that cannot yet be housed in the shelter. There is no cost, and ADL provides food, medical care, basic necessities, foster care training and support.

Some of the pets needing foster care are Opposite, Kathy Davis (left) and Janice Darling interact with feline friends. Darling, above, is executive director of the Animal Defense League, a no-kill shelter for abandoned, abused or neglected dogs and cats. With an army of 800 volunteers, the shelter provides love and attention, food and medical care, including spaying and neutering, for the animals it receives.

newborn puppies and kittens, nursing moms,

ing animal shelter facilities,” she says. But she

ADL for the past 16 years. Currently, she’s bot-

adoptions,” she adds.

pets recovering from surgery and pets needing socialization.

Terri Roberts has been a foster parent for

got the job and has been at the helm of ADL

It’s also heartbreaking for her to see peo-

tle-feeding three kittens at her home and car-

since 2010, although it didn’t come without

ple give up on their pets they’ve had for years.

ing for two others. “It’s a great feeling to know

“I know things happen in people’s lives,”

you are responsible for them and watch them

some early challenges.

“Learning the business,” she says, “I had to

she says, “but it’s sad to see people who no

grow and then get adopted into a loving

learn the systems, protocols and veterinary

longer want their elderly pet or just don’t care

home,” says Roberts, a retired civil servant

medicine and care.” Today, Darling is confident

for them any more. Working here, you know

from Randolph Air Force Base.

in her role as she leads the organization in its

animals feel pain, fear and anxiety.”

During a tour of the shelter’s sprawling fa-

mission as a no-kill shelter for abandoned,

Established in 1934, ADL enhances the

abused or neglected dogs and cats. She also

quality of life for abandoned, abused or neg-

Road, Darling stopped to give tender loving

manages a $2 million operating budget.

lected animals by offering medical care, in-

care to several of the shelter’s pets both in the

cility outside Loop 410 on Nacogdoches

“This is a wonderful place to be,” she says,

cluding spaying and neutering. Food, shelter

kennels and cattery. There is one dog in par-

smiling. “This is a place for hope and joy.

and safety are also provided, along with com-

ticular named Irwin, a big black and tan fluffy

We’re giving animals a second chance. We’re

passion, love and attention. And ADL works to

dog with a friendly personality, that she would

rehabilitating the sick and broken ones. Our

find the best possible home for each animal.

dogs are playing. They are happy as can be in a non-home environment.”

To say that ADL doesn’t have its work cut out for it is putting it mildly. The shelter’s 2011

love to take home. “He looks a lot like my first ever dog,” Darling says, “and that may be why I am so drawn to him.”

Of course, there are the difficult aspects

statistics tell the story: It took in 2,295 dogs

But at the moment she just can’t. “I al-

as well, she says, such as the number of peo-

and 889 cats, treated 719 animals in crisis and

ready have seven pets — two great big dogs

ple who expect ADL to take in every pet they

nursed them back to health, spayed and

and four cats,” she said, “oh, and Luke.”

want to drop at their door. “We only have

neutered 8,828 dogs and cats and vaccinated

space available through the previous day’s

682 owned animals. It also found homes for

For more information, visit www.adltexas.org or call (210) 655-1481.

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W UP FRONT says. She enjoyed it so much that she stayed there for four years and then left to raise her two daughters. When her children were old enough, May went to work for National Bank of Commerce for six years, and then Broadway National Bank until finally retiring after 18 years there to spend more time with her 94year-old father and first grandchild.

Retirement, however, didn’t last. After six months, May longed to work part time, so she began doing donor relations with SAHS after already having been aware of the organization.

When the executive director left, the board asked her to step in temporarily. However, she enjoyed the job so much that temporary turned into permanent when in late 2011 she was named president/CEO. The job is a perfect fit for May, who likes finances and furry animals and who relies on her banking background to manage a $3.4 million operating budget.

Lynnell Burkett, SAHS chairman of the board of directors, said board members hired May to lead the organization because of her strong business background and her exceptional leadership skills. “Nonprofits too often hire leaders because of their commitment to the mission rather than their ability to run a complex organization,” Burkett says. “In Nancy, we were able to find someone with both the love of animals and our mission to place them in loving homes and the knowledge of how to bring a strong business model to the nonprofit world. In addition, she's an exceptionally nice person.”

May is well aware that the board, her staff and volunteers look to her to lead the charge in maintaining SAHS as a no-kill shelter and ensuring that pets that show up at their doors are given the love, care and protection they need.

May knows all about profit margins, budg-

The president/CEO is proud of the accom-

Nancy May wants the public to know that

ets and managing money. She has a wealth of

plishments achieved last year, boasting a 96.7

NANCY MAY

whenever they come to the San Antonio Hu-

experience in banking after having spent 28

percent live release rate after having adopted

mane Society (SAHS) to adopt a pet, they de-

years in the financial world. Before that, how-

out more than 5,300 dogs and cats. SAHS

liver a powerful one-two punch. “You’re saving

ever, the 1972 Alamo Heights graduate taught

also performed more than 8,000 spay and

two lives,” she says. “When you adopt a dog or

math for a couple of years after graduating

neuter surgeries, and it worked with more

a cat, you make space for us to take in another.”

from Texas State University in 1975 with a de-

than 3,000 students in its education program.

With more than 5,000 animals that

gree in education and mathematics.

Much of this could not have been achieved,

SAHS receives each year, every adoption

“Back then it was open classrooms with 153

May says, without the assistance of some 955

counts in helping the nonprofit no-kill organ-

kids, three teachers and two aides,” she recalls.

active volunteers who completed more than

ization protect and improve the lives of dogs

“It was a pass-fail system. It was not what I en-

30,000 volunteer hours in 2012. Some wash

and cats by providing shelter, care, adoption,

visioned education to be, so I left teaching.”

dogs, some do laundry, and others do data

rescue, spay and neuter services and community education.

Shortly after, May applied for work

entry. One of those volunteers is Rhonda Fal-

through a temp agency and by chance was

con, a nurse at the University Transplant Center

And it’s May’s responsibility as president/

sent to work in the trust department of the

in the lung transport program. She has been

CEO to ensure that these tasks are carried out

former Bexar County National Bank when one

volunteering for eight years, assisting with

for the benefit of both animal and community.

of its employees went on maternity leave. “I

adoption and community outreach events,

“My goal at the end of the day is to fulfill the

didn’t know anything about trust or wealth

among other volunteer duties.

mission,” she says. ing a profit.”

management, but I fell in love with it,” she

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“The best part is when a dog gets to go

UP FRONT W This year’s camps are slated for June through August. Parents can register their children in person at SAHS, 4804 Fredericksburg Road, or online at www.SAhumane.org.

Acknowledging the city’s high unwanted pet population, May believes spaying and neutering are essential to curtailing the problem. “Studies show that spaying and neutering your dog or cat reduces the risk of certain cancers,” she says. “It also helps improve your pet’s temperament, and it helps the community by limiting animal overpopulation.”

The public can have their dog or cat spayed/neutered at the SAHS surgical clinic. Appointments can be made online or at (210) 424-7595.

During a walk through the SAHS facility, May pointed to a parcel of land just outside the fence. “Our dream is to build a shelter-hospital there to help us take in more animals and those that come in with illnesses,” she says. But she knows it requires a lot of money, which is why she enjoys establishing partnerships with Whole Food, and Starbucks, for instance, to help bring in needed funds.

The president/CEO remembers that while growing up, her parents didn’t allow her to have pets, although she has always loved animals.

“Now there are about 175 to 200 animals on site that I can visit with each day,” she says..

For more information, visit www.SAhumane.org or call (210) 226-7461.

After retiring from a career in banking, Nancy May became president/CEO of the San Antonio Humane Society. Last year the agency adopted out more than 5,300 dogs and cats, achieving a 96.7-percent live release rate. home with a family. It makes you feel good,” Falcon says, adding that her 16-year-old daughter, Danielle Clark, now volunteers by walking the dogs.

In their commitment to making San Antonio a no-kill community, May and her 40-member full-time and 19-member part-time staff have had to put on their strategic and creative thinking caps to develop programs that will help more pets find homes.

The adoption program, for instance, helps match people with the perfect pet. More so, all animals adopted from SAHS have been spayed and neutered and have received their first set of vaccinations, dewormer and flea/tick prevention. The animals come with a microchip, 14 days of complimentary vet care from VCA hospital, 30 days of free pet insurance, a starter bag of food and a collar with a personalized tag.

Here is a list of organizations that offer adoption, foster, rescue and spay/neuter services:

S. A. Pets Alive!

Focuses on rescuing pets that end up at the Animal Care Services shelter and helping keep pets from being surrendered to the shelter.

(210) 207-6650 www.sanantoniopetsalive.org SNIPSA-Spay Neuter Inject Protect San Antonio Formed by a group of veterinarians dedicated to helping homeless and unwanted animals in San Antonio and the surrounding area. SNIPSA does not have a standing shelter and depends on volunteers to foster and rehabilitate animals in their homes.

(210) 237-9400 www.snipsa.org

Tracy’s Dogs Working through the National Rescue & Transport Initiative, saves dogs with pending euthanasia dates and places them in loving homes throughout the country.

More than 360 dogs were saved in 2012. www.tracysdogs.com Missy’s Haven Specializes in canine rescue in San Antonio. Works to save lives of homeless animals and provide forever homes for dogs in need of someone to love them.

(210) 788-7420 www.missyshaven.org San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition Serves to improve the welfare of feral cats in the community through a variety of means to reduce their populations through humane programs.

(210) 877-9067 www.SanAntonioFeralCats.org

SAHS has also set up adoption meet-and-greet rooms so that people and pets can determine if they are a good fit for one another. “We require that you spend at least 20 minutes with a dog or cat,” says Seamus Nelson, director of communication. “We also ask that you bring your children and pets to make sure that everyone is going to get along.”

One of the organization’s innovative programs is Camp Humane, a summer camp for children and teens ages 5 to 15, who receive humane education. They also attend a workshop from a veterinarian or animal expert and animal classes designed to foster a special appreciation for four-legged creatures. “We teach kids about responsible pet ownership,” Nelson says. “If you teach them while they’re young, they’ll understand what it means to be a good pet owner, and that translates into being a good, compassionate person.”

CARE: Cressie Animal Refuge & Enrichment Provides a loving and nurturing environment for animals in need and helps to ensure the greatest possibility of adoption into a permanent, stable home.

(210) 313-3600 www.caretx.org

SpaySA Mission is to prevent the overpopulation of cats and dogs by funding spay and neuter services for domestic animals owned by the residents of San Antonio and Bexar County.

(210) 351-7729 www.spaysa.org

ARF: Alamo Rescue Friends Mission is to save lives by transporting dogs from shelters in San Antonio to shelter partners in New England and to encourage the public’s involvement in rescue efforts. www.alamorescuefriends.org

SNAP: Spay Neuter Assistance Program Mission is to prevent the suffering and death of cats and dogs from overpopulation and preventable diseases, especially in low-income areas.

(210) 673-7722 www.snapus.org

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Key Stylist KRISTA YNOSTROSA

Hair & Make-up CYNTHIA HANCEVIC

Wardrobe provided by

DILLARDS AND JULIAN GOLD

A Strong Voice & A Stronger Faith Singer Patsy Torres adds her voice to Tejanos for Christ

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By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Senior Writer

Photography by LIZ GARZA WILLIAMS

I

t’s mid-April but Patsy Torres’ house is still decorated for Christmas. Too many things have been happening since the holidays,

she explains, including family illnesses, to worry about taking down all that stuff.

Located on a quiet street in a northwestern suburb, the house itself is an oasis of peace overlooking the green landscape of the Hill Country. Torres and her husband, David Lucero, relocated to this hideaway in 2001 to escape from overzealous fans of the Tejano star who used to drive by her previous residences, stop to look and even leave messages in the mailbox.

“Here, our only uninvited visitors are deer, coyotes, foxes and owls,” says Torres, who hasn’t changed much since we last interviewed her in the late 1990s. As energetic as ever, she is still a performing dynamo who is as willing to donate her time to Tejanos for Christ as to travel to China as a Texas Ambassador under the auspices of the Texas Commission on the Arts.

A woman of faith and a lifelong Catholic, Torres was approached about 18 months ago

by Grammy winner Sunny Ozuna and colleagues René René and Rudy-Tee, who had formed a small group of Tejano artists “dedicated to using their vocal talents to evangelize and raise money for churches and religious organizations.” They wondered if

In addition to her singing career, Patsy Torres is commited to education through her Positive Force Tour. She recently earned her Ph.D. in education and organizational leadership.

she would join them for a concert. “I thought

ally sounds reverent. “It’s something I have al-

I was filling in for someone,” explains Torres

ways wanted to do,” she admits. “I give my

been a trailblazer. She was the first Tejana

lightheartedly as we are getting settled in the

testimony every time we do a concert. I am

singer to turn her performances into min-

living room for our conversation.

honored to be a part of Tejanos for Christ.”

ishows by combining singing with dancing

Over her long career, Torres has often

“They said, ‘Do you have any Christian

But she has not forgotten her Tejano fans.

and using the entire stage. She was also the

songs you could do, and could you give your

Not long ago she recorded a collection of her

first one to film a music video and to give ex-

testimony at the concert?’ I went: ‘What?’

original songs from past and present under

posure to Tejano music on national television

They said it was to be a fundraiser for St.

the title Canciones de Patsy Torres, including

when she sang Abrázame on the CBS special

Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. I didn’t

her greatest hits Te Juro and Ya Me Voy de

Sea World’s Lone Star Celebration. Between

have any Christian songs, so I decided to sing

Esta Tierra from her first album issued in 1985.

1985 and 2010, Torres released 13 albums,

secular ones and change the words. I loved

This month, her latest, Mi Inspiración. is ex-

won the Tejano Music Award for Best Female

being part of it, though.”

pected to come out. She writes most of her

Entertainer in 1987, performed for the first

Afterwards, people came to her wanting

material herself. Torres continues to perform

time with the San Antonio Symphony in 1992

to buy a CD of the songs she had sung, but

live both at home in San Antonio and all over

(and again in 2012), and was inducted into

there wasn’t one. So Torres went to work,

the country and abroad. There are Tejano

the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame in

eventually releasing Saved at Last, her first

fans in China, she discovered, as well as in

2000 and into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame

10-track Christian album, which reveals an-

Germany, where she entertained 45,000

in 2009. For 10 years, the engaging vocalist

other face of the artist — a soulful, expres-

screaming, dancing Germans, and even in

also entertained visitors at Six Flags Fiesta

sively nuanced deep voice that, unlike so

Turkey, where she has visited twice, most re-

Texas, sharing with them aspects of the Chi-

much of contemporary Christian music, actu-

cently in 2010.

cano culture. And these are just some of her

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— get out of class on various occasions be-

These were also her rebellious years, she

Justifiably, Torres is proud of her record. “I

cause she was in the school band, young

says. Angry at her father, Torres left home

have promoted Tejano music very much,” she

Patsy took up the trumpet so that she, too,

and supported herself through her music.

many accomplishments.

notes. “I said to myself early on, ‘I am going

could share in the fun. A couple of years later,

Though devout as a child, she found herself

to perform music from San Antonio on na-

while at Thomas Jefferson High, she put to-

unable to pray during this period “because

tional TV.’ After that I did it in Nashville. At the

gether a band of her own that ended up win-

(she) felt (she) had sinned.” That’s the story

time nobody there knew what Tejano was.

ning the school’s talent show. She played the

she shares with audiences when she gives her

And then for all those years, I introduced it to

trumpet while someone else sang.

visitors from around the world at Fiesta Texas.

I would do show after show after show.”

Performing with the symphony last year

testimony of salvation — that, and how she

Though the members changed after

found her way back to repenting and asking

graduation, the Blue Harmony band survived

for forgiveness. Nowadays, she is happy when

and started playing for money. But the trum-

her ailing dad manages to see her perform, as it happened recently in Camargo Park.

was also a major accomplishment. She sang

peter was told that the new keyboard the

Te Juro, which she wrote for her husband in

group had acquired made the horns obsolete

In keeping with her faith, Torres has always

1994 “to assure him that he was my one and

and that she could stay only if she could sing.

been generous with her time and talent. It

only.

incredible

So she did. “And six months later I was dis-

started with invitations to address school chil-

arrangement of my song; that was such a

covered,” she says. “ We were performing at

dren about staying in school and eventually

thrill, awesome!” she says with a broad smile.

a wedding, and I sang just one song, the only

escalated to what became known as the Pos-

The

symphony

did

an

one I knew, but this record producer who

itive Force Tour, a program of songs, skits,

A TRUMPETER WHO WAS

heard me didn’t know that. He took us into

positive messages and audience participation

GOING TO BE A DOCTOR

the studio, and we won a recording contract.”

that she and her team performed in high

Hers may be one of the best-known

By that time she was attending San Anto-

schools all over the United States. As the de-

voices in South Texas, but Torres never had a

nio College and still telling everyone that she

mand increased, sponsors such as H-E-B

singing lesson while growing up. Her role

was a trumpet player who was going to be a

stepped in to support them. Torres estimates

model was her beloved grandfather, Dr.

doctor. As her new career progressed, how-

that they have reached at least 1 million kids

William Torres, whom she hoped to emulate

ever, her grandfather spoke to her one day,

across the country. “I am really proud of our

by becoming a physician. How she got into

giving her the psychological permission to

PFT,” she says. “Now, because of the econ-

music is one of those serendipitous stories

abandon her medical dream. You have been

omy, we have more affordable minishows for

that only look logical in retrospect. Seeing

given a gift, he told her, you are healing souls

different age levels.” Beyond PFT, she is also

her little sister — who played the saxophone

with music; you need to sing.

a motivational speaker for adults and always

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While she will never be a physician, the singer has recently realized her early ambition to become a doctor by getting a Ph.D. in education and organizational leadership, which has opened new doors for her. She’s joined forces with ASI Professionals, a new group of organizational and leadership development strategists that help companies improve employee communications. And, yes, singing is part of it, too.

“I have advocated for education for so long that I decided to practice what I preach,” she says about her decision to return to the University of the Incarnate Word. “My Ph.D. gives me more credibility, and I see the world differently now. I want to go beyond performance and apply my leadership skills, like in the work I will be doing with ASI. Someday, I may want to get involved in education reform.“ In April, the singer/songwriter has also reached a milestone in her personal life. She and Lucero, who has been her manager for years, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and plan to formally renew their vows in the near future. He even presented her with a new ring.

For the time being, there are no plans to leave the stage. As an entertainer, Torres has diversified into other musical genres, such as pop, rock, mariachi, even jazz. In fact, this month she will be performing at the SAS Jazz Fest in Crockett Park, and she often performs alone or with her band for a variety of private functions.

“If I ever felt that I was not effective, I wouldn’t see a point of being on stage. If I am not moving people’s souls, I don’t need to be on stage. But right now I know this is what I am supposed to be doing,” says Dr. Torres.

Torres is pictured singing at the Oyster Bake during Fiesta. She has expanded her repertoire from Tejano music to include Christian, pop, rock, mariachi and jazz.

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Colorful Home

Is a Fresh Beginning

By ROBYN BARNES Photography AL RENDON

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The family room in this Alamo Heights home reveals the owner's love for New Mexico, its history, art and artifacts. George Catlin lithographs, kachina dolls, buffalo horns and an Indian drum used as a side table exemplify the connection with our neighboring state.

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lamo Heights has all kinds of housing — apartment homes and retirement residences, move-ups and mansions. Once in a while you’ll find a starter home and

occasionally a few “starting over” homes.

Cheri Stith is a San Antonio designer and owner of Feather and Fluff. She’s worked on a number of homes, but the one in this story is special. “Couples buy homes with the best intentions,” she says. “They plan on growing a family and building a life in a house. But not everyone gets the happy ending. That’s when you get a client with a ‘starting over’ home.” In this case, the starting over home belongs to a friend.

“I never thought I’d need to buy a house on my own,” the friend says. “Most of my adult life, I’d been married. When my

marriage ended, my children were teenagers. We were all feeling the negative effects of the divorce. What we needed in a hurry was a happy home.”

BUNGALOW HOME She found a bungalow in Alamo Heights owned by Troy and Rachel Jessee. Jessee, of Troy Jessee Construction, had renovated the home with a back addition that included a kitchen, breakfast room and family room.

“Troy is to be commended for keeping the integrity of the

Above, the home office reflects the homeowner's attachment to the beach, with shelves displaying seashells and ceramic castles by Nancy Pawel, and red coral pillows continuing the theme. At right, the living room, where colors were inspired by the large painting by Santa Fe artist Phyllis Kapp.

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home in the renovation,” the homeowner says. “The original bun-

sessed the needs she had for each room and what kinds of furni-

galow had all this beautiful woodwork and cabinetry, and Troy car-

ture she owned.” By nature, the homeowner leans toward a tai-

ried that tradition through the whole house.

lored look, while Stith’s proposal favored the colorful and eclectic.

“I’d seen this house once,” she continues.

Through previous discussions, Stith knew

“I knew it was out of my price range, but I re-

of her friend’s love of New Mexico, especially

ally liked it. Then I sold the house the kids

Santa Fe. She used that knowledge and a

and I lived in, so I had cash on hand. Mean-

painting by renowned Santa Fe artist Phyllis

while, the housing bubble burst. Troy kept

Kapp as inspiration in the home’s design.

lowering the price of this house, but it didn’t

The pair inaugurated the entry room’s

sell. The house seemed to pull at me; I really

interior design with paint, layering avocado

liked it. Troy, out of kindness and generosity,

green, brown and gold glazes and using a

helped me work out a deal that was a win-

special faux finish to achieve a feeling of

win for all of us.”

depth that delighted the homeowner. The

This is the point where it’s helpful to have a decorator as a good friend.

Kapp painting is a riot of color, and Stith keyed the turquoise silk embroidered draperies, the raspberry fringed sofa and

STARTING WITH ART

striped chairs to it.

The homeowner comments, "I didn't un-

Special spotlights highlight glass vases

derstand how important details such as trim

by San Antonio artist Jenny Garcia. Stith

on the draperies or layers of paint can be.

says, “Without the light, the vases just sit

Cheri innately knows what looks good, though; she's got a gift for design." For her part, Stith credits

there. Turn the lights on, and the colors in the glass dance and come alive.”

KBK to the Trade (for interior designers only) as the resource where she selected trims, fabrics and other items for the house.

"They are wonderful to work with and had everything we needed," she says.

“When I walked into this house, the only thing she had in it was a colorful painting on the mantelpiece,” Stith says. “We as-

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Two vibrant paintings by Raymundo Gonzalez of Cuernavaca, Mexico, dominate the dining room. The table is from a breakfast set belonging to the homeowner's grandmother. Silver candelabra have turquoise glass accents.

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The kitchen is a transitional space, moving from a Mexican theme to echoes of New Mexico. At right, the breakfast area has a chandelier from Santa Fe and an Indian bronze sculpture beside French doors that open onto the back patio.

The dining room continues the living room’s color scheme. Two vibrant paintings by Raymundo Gonzalez of Cuernavaca, Mexico, dominate the room. The dining table was a breakfast set belonging to the homeowner’s grandmother; the chandelier came from her previous home. Silver candelabra with turquoise glass accents perch on sconces over a buffet. Slipper chairs were custom-made for extra seating.

Four prints on one wall are of the Cuzco School, a Roman Catholic artistic tradition based in Cuzco, Peru, during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

The color palette in the powder room is based on a depiction of St. Rita.

The statue’s turquoise crown inspired the use of the turquoise wallpaper with gold brocade. The deep baseboards and the inside of the powder room door are also gold. The sparkle of the crystal chandelier is echoed in the glass accents around the vanity. “To me, being in here is like being inside a present,” the homeowner says. “Lots of sparkle and surprise!”

NEW MEXICO INFLUENCE The kitchen is the transitional space, moving from a Mexican theme to the echoes of New Mexico. A section of Redondo tile marks the shift in cultures. The kitchen’s clean lines are reflected in the granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and simple cabinetry. Breakfast bar stools are upholstered in leather.

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Colors in the master suite were pulled from the Mary Lou Lewis watercolor of Port Aransas that hangs beneath the wall canopy. The British Colonial bed is of faux bamboo. A set of French doors leads to the meditation porch enclosed by a 10foot trellis.

Wing chairs flank the entertainment center; beside one chair is an Indian drum used as a side table. Buffalo horns are piled in a basket beneath an occasional table. Tiny kachina dolls pose on a shelf.

And what Texas home would be complete without a steer skull with horns over a flat-screen television?

BEACH RETREAT The owner’s home office, located behind French doors off the entry, reflects her love of the beach. The bamboo curtain

rods

feature

shell

finials;

the

draperies are trimmed with abalone shell.

The walls are painted sea green; white built-in shelving displays an extensive collection of ceramic castles by local sculptor Nancy Pawel and shells of various shapes and sizes. Two wicker chairs upholstered in Ralph Lauren fabric are accented with red coral pillows; the coral color is repeated throughout the room. A mirror framed in shells and palm tree prints hang over the desk.

The master suite beyond the office continues the seaside theme. The British Colonial bed is of faux bamboo, accented with a wall canopy. The elegant bedclothes are custom-made. Beneath the canopy is a Mary Lou Lewis watercolor of Beyond the kitchen is the breakfast

had guests in my entry or dining room,

Port Aransas. Stith says, “We pulled the color scheme for the bed clothes from this

area. The table fits four, and the chair seats

my children were able to use these stairs

are upholstered to match the shade over

for kitchen access without interrupting

painting and used the bed crown and wall

the kitchen sink. A Persian rug lends a

us. That’s a bonus!”

canopy to create a feeling of looking out a window onto the scene in the picture.”

splash of color. The chandelier is from the

The breakfast room flows into the family

American Country Collection in Santa Fe.

room. “My favorite things in this room are

The peaceful feeling continues as you

An Indian bronze sculpture rests on a

the George Catlin lithographs,” the home-

step through another set of French doors

pedestal beside the French doors that

owner says. “He was a lawyer in the mid-

onto the meditation porch. The small

open onto the back patio.

1800s,

had

deck is enclosed by a 10-foot trellis that

The staircase to the children’s rooms

wanderlust for the West. He gave us a great

provides privacy. The comfortable seat-

a

self-taught

artist

who

is opposite the French doors. Stith picked

record of Indian life. These lithographs,

ing is an invitation to enjoy the birdsongs

an axis deer runner for the stairs to com-

published in London in 1844, are significant

and neighborhood sounds.

plement the owner’s large collection of

to me and set the tone for this room.”

framed arrowheads hung on the landing

An old hutch positioned between the

HEALING HOME

wall. “One of the things that attracted me

lithographs holds mementos and knick-

“For me, this is a happy place for us to

to this home was the back staircase,” the

knacks from New Mexico. Across the

have friends over,” the homeowner says.

homeowner says. “I don’t care for stair-

room is a boardinghouse desk that be-

“It’s a wonderful home to begin a new pe-

cases that consume a home’s entry. If I

longed to the homeowner’s parents.

riod in our lives.”

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Laura Baker, Bob Windham and Jonathan Eades greet Michele Vance, Camilla Patterson, and Jeff Vance at the Saint Mary’s Hall Passport: Fascinare Gala.

Barbara Anne Stephens, Trudy Moore, The Rev. Trey Little and Ed Moore at the Mission Road Ministries Mission Keepers Luncheon.

Joy Fuhrmann and Lynette Nelson chat with Liecie Hollis, Andrea Olson, and Rebecca Long at the Symphony League Spring Style Show.

Carlos Alvarez visits with Ruth Agather at the Passport: Fascinare Gala hosted

by Saint Mary’s Hall

Award recipients Margaret Anaglia, Helena Hauk and Maryanne Guido gather with Darlene Kirk and Leanne E. King at the NAWBO Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards.

Alan and Barbara Dreeben celebrate with Gail and honoree Bob Gurwitz, president of Julian Gold, at the National Jewish Health Humanitarian Award Luncheon.

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SAN ANTONIO FASHION EVE NTS May 6-7 Saks Fifth Avenue Pamella Roland 2013 Trunk Show Bright Colors and Bold Contrasts

May 14-15 Julian Gold Lourdes Chavez 2013 Trunk Show Cocktail and Evening Wear

June 1 Neiman Marcus Devon Leigh Trunk Show Jewelry

May 7-8 Julian Gold Lafayette 148 2013 Trunk Show Sportswear

May 20-22 Julian Gold Algo 2013 Trunk Show Designer Sportswear

June 5 Neiman Marcus Akris Punto 2013 Pre-Fall Styling Event Newest Fall Fashions

May 9-10 Julian Gold Lela Rose 2013 Trunk Show Designer Sportswear

May 21-June 2 Saks Fifth Avenue Summer Beauty Event A Variety of Cosmetic Lines National and Local Makeup Artists

June 10-11 Saks Fifth Avenue Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 Trunk Show Newest Colors and Designs

May 10-11 Saks Fifth Avenue Nini 2013 Spring Trunk Show Confident and Elegant Fashion

May 31 Neiman Marcus John Hardy Trunk Show Jewelry

June 12-13 Julian Gold Gallant 2013 Trunk Show Sportswear

May 11-17 Andie & Barbara Multiples 2013 Fall Trunk Show Sportswear

May 31 Saks Fifth Avenue Ippolita Trunk Show Contemporary Sleek Styles

June 18-19 Julian Gold Escada Trunk Show Sportswear

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Summer Shades of

Green

Creative Direction Robert Mitchell Photography Liz Garza Williams Stylist Krista Ynostrosa Aquamarine snake print blouse by Equipment Femme; lemon grass sweater shawl by Josie Natori; pencil skirt by Piazza Sempione, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Silver pounded metal necklace by Treska. at Nancy’s Boutique. Silver and turquoise ring by Dian Malouf, at Traditions at the Depot. Gladiator clear studded flat by Valentino, at Julian Gold.

Bright lemon wide leg pants by BCBG Max Azria; gold and sand wedge pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti, both at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Green polka dot top by Michael Star; silver, gold, and white stacked oblong bangles by JKC; white leather tote by Sondra Roberts, all at Kathleen Sommers. Grey suede wide belt by Sam Brown, at Traditions at the Depot.

Structured black and green color block blazer by BCBG Max Azria Runway; jade sleeveless top with black leather collar by Robbi & Nikki; silver metallic shorts by Milly; gladiator clear studded flat

by Valentino, all at Julian Gold.

Jasper stone and brass ring by Nyali, at Kathleen Sommers.

Long sleeve nude and neon green blouse by Jay Godfrey, at Julian Gold. Electric lime snake print pants by Elie Tahari; neon citrine patent leather pump by Jimmy Choo, both at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Passion silver ring by Dian Malouf, at Traditions at the Depot.

Leather V- neck shell by PKJ Patterson J. Kincaid; draped wrap skirt by Pauw Amsterdam; color-blocked canvas jacket by BCBG Max Azria; gold and sand wedge pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Production by Mitchell Productions Assistant Stylist Grizelda Garza Photography Assistant Chelsea Stockton Makeup by Laura Martinez Hair by Erin Millington Model Rachel Bookout for Kim Dawson Agency Location Studio on Main

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Black & White — and Hot All Over

The trendiest colors this summer have no real color at all

Black and white — not exactly spring/summer colors, right? In fact, some argue they’re technically not really even colors. Still, New York designers and international fashion trendsetters tell us that this dynamic duo, featuring the coolest of contrasts, is at the center of all this season’s hottest styles.

Black and white pillow, fabric by Robert Allen.

Available at most fabric and interior design sources in San Antonio, www.robertallendesign.com.

Kathleen Sommers MacKenzie-Childs Enamel Tea Kettle

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Just take a look at the runway couture of Marc Jacobs and other designers, or drop by any shop from San Antonio to New York, and you’ll see black and white all over the place: on fabrics, wall coverings, furniture, bags, bangles, pillows, pottery and more.

With prints, polka dots, checks, geometric shapes, chevron patterns and more, you’re not likely to get bored with this look. Still want a pop of sunny spring and summer color? No problem —black and white look absolutely smashing with any color you put beside them. The contrast

Burak Uyan Sping collection

makes them pop. Try a shock of orange or pink, or go green this summer. Bright beachy blue looks best. You can’t go wrong with any color combo here.

Got to find great gifts for graduation? How about a black and white book tote your niece can take to college? Need a great gift this Mother’s Day? Surprise Mom by creating a gallery wall of black frame/white mat photographs of her kids and grandkids. Need a way to add a pop of something contemporary to your old solid sofa?

Throw a black and white pillow on it — one with a bold stripe or a modern geometric design.

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Black and white chevron steering wheel cover by Patty Virginia, available at www.etsy.com/people/EmbellishMePattyV.

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Want to wow your friends? Sling a white summer bag over your shoulder, and pair it with some hot black and white high heels. Want to set

Tartan hound black and white houndstooth dog collar by Kate Ross New York, available at http://www.tartanhound.com.

your pooch apart from the other hounds in the park? Fido will look fabulous in a black and white houndstooth collar. The possibilities are endless. Make a splash by the pool in patio furniture with classic black and white awning stripes and in the kitchen and bath with MacKenzieChilds courtly black and white check patterns on everything from tea kettles to vanity sets.

There’s something so cool and hip about black and white, and not just this summer or this season, but all year round. It’s both retro and new at once, and it never goes out of style. So get into the white-hot spotlight this summer. See how cool these noncolors can be. Bask in the beauty of black and white.

Gigi Chantal™ black and white stripe bucket-style handbag available at SAKS Fifth Avenue and other fine stores.

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FabulousFinds

PEÑALOZA & SONS

From traditional to contemporary Penaloza & Sons has served San Antonio's jewlery needs since 1958 (also see back cover).

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PYRAMIDS, PORTIONS, PICTURES & PLATES WAYS TO A SLIMMER, HEALTHIER YOU

BY ANNE MOORE

Portion control has been tested and proven to help reduce calorie

ier foods. Some of us were rewarded with sweets when we acted nice

intake and lead to weight loss. Obesity is rapidly becoming the

or made good grades and such. Sweets, then, became even more

greatest cause of disease and death in our country. Statistics show

special and important to us. So when we were grown and could

that over 60 percent of us are obese or, at least, overweight. Some

choose and pay for our own food, we craved sweets. Our philosophy

of the diseases related to overweight and obesity include diabetes,

became: If a piece of something — candy, pie, cake — is good, then

cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure. Children’s diabetes is

two or three pieces or more frequent sweet or fried or fatty “rewards”

becoming commonplace.

must be better, right?

We are super-sized, over-served, fast-fooded and restaurant-fed

In an article published in the AARP newsletter, Martina

to new weights. As a country, we’ve been tracked over the last few

Navratilova related how, when she came here in 1973, Cokes were

decades, and the results are that our weight has increased at the

packed in 6-ounce bottles and hamburgers were 2.5 ounces. These

same rate as our portions have increased. After all, Mama insisted we

days, popular-sized soft drinks are 20 ounces, and hamburgers have

clean our plates. In her defense, she was mostly cooking fresh, health-

doubled, tripled or grown even larger in size.

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Keep your eye on the prize by visualizing a healthy diet. The traditional pyramid of healthy eating shows a range, from the bottom up, of which food groups you should choose more often and which you should choose less often.

Our current economy, with so many of our people being out of work and prices being higher for food and transportation, probably plays a big part in our big eating. Starches such as potatoes, rice, tortillas and bread are less expensive and make us feel better. They don’t call mashed potatoes comfort food for nothin.’ Eating seems to help when we’re stressed, at least for a few minutes, unless you’re one of those mysterious people who can’t eat when stressed or upset. Our busy lifestyles have made us a grab-and-go, stuff-it-down-quickly society.

Visualizing correct portions helps us remember them when we sit down to the table. Pictured below are some familiar everyday objects used to approximate correct portion sizes, according to USDA recommendations.

PLATES & PORTIONS Most dietitians go along with the USDA recommendations as to healthy plate ratios and the types of foods to put in the areas.

They advise us to visually divide the plate into three areas: One-third of the plate should be designated for vegetables, one-

PORTION SIZE GUIDELINES 1 cup = baseball 1/2 cup = lightbulb 1 oz or 2 tbsp = golfball 1 tbsp = poker chip

3 oz chicken or meat = deck of cards 3 oz fish = checkbook 1 pancake = compact disc

third for proteins (grilled, baked or broiled is preferred for cooking meat and chicken)

DAIRY & CHEESE

FATS & OILS

Choosing whole-grain starches is best for

1 1/2 oz cheese = 3 poker chips

1 tbsp butter or spread = poker chip

your waistline, your heart and for a longer-

1 cup yogurt = baseball

1 tbsp salad dressing = poker chip

1/2 cup frozen yogurt = lightbulb

1 tbsp mayonnaise = poker chip

1/2 cup of ice cream = lightbulb

1 tbsp oil = poker chip

cluded in your diet in larger quantities than

GRAINS

MEATS, FISH & NUTS

any of the other food groups. As it turns

1 cup of cereal flakes = baseball

3 oz lean meat = deck of cards

and the remaining third for starches.

lasting feeling of satisfaction.

Eat your colored vegetables. As you’ll notice when looking at some of the other charts, fruits and vegetables are to be in-

out, each of the color groups also provides

1 pancake = compact disc

3 oz fish = checkbook

your vegetables and assure that you have a

1/2 cup cooked rice = lightbulb

3 oz tofu = deck of cards

lot of color on your plate as well.

1/2 cup cooked pasta = lightbulb

1 tbsp peanut butter = golf ball

1 slice bread = deck of cards

2 tbsp hummus = golf ball

different nutrients. So now you must eat

Many restaurants serve portions that are three or four times larger than a healthy serving would be. Studies show that we will not only eat what’s on the plate in front of

1 bagel = lightbulb

1/4 cup almonds = 12

3 cups popcorn = 3 baseballs

1/4 cup pistachios = 24

us (Mama said to clean our plates), but that

1/4 cup walnuts = 7 halves

we’ll even eat stuff that’s not so tasty (cold stale chips or bread or popcorn at the

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

MIXED DISHES

movies). All the while, we’ll be protesting, “Someone please take the food away, or I’ll

1 medium fruit = baseball

1 hamburger patty = deck of cards

just keep eating.” As for a fabulous basket

1/2 cup grapes = about 16

1 cup fries = about 10

of hot bread and butter or an olive oil blend

1 cup strawberries = about 12

4 oz nachos = about 7

1 cup of salad greens = baseball

3 oz meatloaf = deck of cards

to dip it in ... forgetaboutit.

We need to educate ourselves and our children so we can develop healthy eating

1 cup baby carrots = about 12

1 cup chili = baseball

habits and strengthen our self-control when

1 cup cooked vegetables = baseball

1 sub sandwich = about 6 inches

we’re around food. Remember the old say-

1 baked potato = lightbulb

1 burrito = about 6 inches

1/2 cup baked beans = 2 golf balls

1 slice pizza = checkbook

ing, “The best form of exercise is pushing away from the table.” Well, we can now say that a good way to lose weight and be

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W BEAUTY & FITNESS healthy is to cut down our portions.

these places is simply to eat small portions

that seem to work well to assure we control

One way to help yourself when eating out

and take longer to eat them. They don’t deny

our servings. One is basically a “cover” that

is to order two appetizers. This is a win-win

themselves or consider themselves “bad” for

acts as a template for correct portions. The

strategy because you can taste two different

eating any foods, including desserts. Mod-

portion sizes are cut out, kind of like a muffin

foods while controlling the amount of calories

eration is the mantra.

It’s how they are

pan with the bottoms cut off. You place this

you consume. Another way is to order one of

brought up ... to savor foods and to linger

over your own plate, fill the appropriate holes

the “small plates” now offered in many eater-

over meals, enjoying the company of family

with food, lift off the template, and voila! cor-

ies. You can also decide beforehand that you

and friends. As a culture of drive-through

rect portions of food appear on your plate.

will eat only half of your meal and take the

One reviewer wrote that this tool, which costs

rest home in a “people” bag or container.

around $10, was easy to use and that it allowed

Some diners confront temptation by request-

her to eat sensibly, even on holidays.

ing a “to go” container as soon as the food ar-

Another tool is called the “portion plate.”

rives at the table and placing half of their food

The plates have color codes equal to the afore-

into it immediately, putting it out of sight and

mentioned USDA recommended sizes of

somewhat out of mind. Ordering a salad to

foods for good nutrition: one-third vegetables

consume before your entree or a double

and fruits, one-third protein and one-third

order of vegetables to substitute for the

starches. There are also fun, decorative chil-

starchy food included as part of your meal is

and gobble down our food, our busy lives

dren’s portion plates available to teach them

also a smart way to assure that your plate will

leave no time for ... well, living! Remember,

healthy eating habits. You can also find a dia-

be filled and your appetite will be satisfied.

smaller amounts of food can be consumed in

betes portion plate.

In many other countries, people are not

a shorter amount of time. And smaller

Let’s not forget the food scales that have

as fat as we are. You might say, “Yes, but they

amounts of healthy foods can stay with you

been used for many years by Weight Watcher

walk more.” Well, maybe yes, maybe no.

longer and won’t stretch your waistline.

aficionados as their guideline for proper food

They often have more opportunities to use

Many fast-food places are now including

proportioning. We don’t want to leave out Fido

mass transportation systems such as trains

healthier choices on their menus.

and subways than we have — particularly

Some helpful tools you can use at home for

(Fideaux) and FiFi, either. Pick up one of those automated programmable portion control

here in Texas, where we drive to get a tube

portion control: I discovered there are some

feeders for dogs and cats at your local pet

of toothpaste. But the real key for many of

relatively inexpensive, simple tools available

supply stores or online.

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Don’t roll the dice with your life: Better your odds with cancer screenings and a healthy lifestyle

BY KELLY A. GOFF

T

he odds of overcoming cancer are often related to how

terns. “If I see an abnormal mammogram, I will order an MRI,” she

early it is diagnosed because the earlier the stage, the

says. “Current patterns are to get a biopsy, but if you biopsy the

easier it is to treat. Dr. Jui-Lien “Lillian” Chou, a board-

breast, it causes inflammation and bleeding, which will result in an

certified radiation oncologist and co-founder of Aurora Breast

abnormal MRI and delay appropriate treatment.” She believes MRI

Center San Antonio, is intimately aware of the limitations of mam-

technology in breast imaging is playing an increasingly important

mography and ultrasound and not only because of her medical

role in earlier diagnostic accuracy.

practice and the patient counseling she does every day. Her

One of Dr. Chou’s patients is a case in point. Xiao Hua Chandler

awareness comes from surviving breast cancer not just once but

is an international cotton broker. While on business in Lubbock,

two times.

Chandler saw an ad for Dr. Chou’s Breast Center at Wellness Lub-

In December 2003, Dr. Chou’s annual mammogram and ultra-

bock. She had a history of fibrocystic disease and had had a be-

sound showed two small lesions, but no follow-up action was in-

nign tumor. She was 40 and decided it was a good time to get

dicated. By the following September, she felt a sore spot in her

her annual screening done.

left breast. A biopsy revealed it was an aggressive cancer. She opted for a radical mastectomy and chemotherapy.

“I didn’t know I had dense breast tissue until Dr. Chou told me,” recalls Chandler. “She spent a lot of time explaining how dense

All was well until April 2005. Although she had been doing

breast tissue can hide abnormalities that mammography and ul-

regular mammograms and ultrasounds on herself, Dr. Chou de-

trasound can’t detect. She was concerned about my history and

cided to have an MRI done on her right breast. The scan revealed

encouraged me to get a dedicated breast MRI.” The Aurora MRI

a tumor, which was not seen on either the mammogram or ultra-

showed a pea-sized tumor in Chandler’s right breast. A subse-

sound she had done following her cancer treatment. The only risk

quent biopsy revealed it to be ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

factor Dr. Chou had was dense breast tissue.

“I was devastated,” recalls Dr. Chou. “I’m convinced if I had

DCIS is an uncontrolled growth of cells within the breast ducts.

This cancer is noninvasive and has not yet made it to breast tissue

done a dedicated breast MRI following my first treatment, I would

outside of the ducts — basically stage 0 breast cancer. The prog-

have caught the cancer in its earliest stages and could have

nosis for women diagnosed with this form of breast cancer is ex-

avoided another mastectomy.”

cellent, and the vast majority are cured.

Mammography misses more than 40 percent of cancers in

Today, Chandler is living in Houston and is cancer-free. She’s

women with dense breast tissue. It’s a limitation of X-rays — they’re

grateful she had the unique perspective of Dr. Chou and access to

designed to show bone, not soft tissue abnormalities. Studies show

an Aurora Breast MRI machine, the only FDA-cleared system de-

breast density increases the likelihood of developing breast cancer

signed specifically for 3-D bilateral breast imaging (there are only

between 3.6- and 18-fold. Additionally, it’s recognized as one of the

about 50 of these machines in the United States).

strongest risk factors for breast cancer.

Dr. Chou’s firsthand experience also changed her practice pat-

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Want to prevent cancer?

7 tips to reduce your risk The media is filled with conflicting reports of how to prevent cancer. It’s clear our knowledge about cancer prevention is still evolving, but there’s no dispute about how your chances

Cancer screening tests you should have by age 50

of developing cancer are affected by the lifestyle choices you make.

The good news is there are some simple lifestyle changes that can make a big difference.

Consider these seven cancer prevention tips supported by the Mayo Clinic:

1. DON'T USE TOBACCO. Using any type of tobacco puts you at risk for cancer. Smoking has been linked to various types of cancer — including cancer of the lung, bladder, cervix and kidney. And chewing tobacco has been linked to cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas. Even exposure to second-

COLONOSCOPY Colon cancer kills more women than ovarian, uterine and cervical cancer combined. Women (and men) should have a colonoscopy at age 50 and then once every 10 years.

If you have a family history of the disease, you may need to get tested more often.

hand smoke may increase your risk of lung cancer. If you need help quitting tobacco, ask your doctor about stop-smoking products and other strategies for quitting.

2. EAT A HEALTHY DIET. Base your diet on fruits, vegetables and other foods from plant sources, such as whole grains and beans. Eat lighter and leaner by choosing fewer high-fat foods, particularly those from animal sources. Diets higher in calories can increase the risk of overweight or obesity, which can, in turn, increase cancer risk. Limit alcohol. The risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon, lung, kidney and liver, increases with the amount of alcohol you drink and the length of time you've been drinking regularly.

3. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT AND STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. Maintaining a healthy weight may lower the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and kidney. Physical activity helps control your weight and may lower the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.

Strive to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic physical activity. If you can do more, even better.

4. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM UV RAYS. Skin cancer is one of the most common, and most preventable, kinds of cancer. Follow these guidelines for safe sun exposure: Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.

When you're outdoors, stay in the shade as much as possible. Sunglasses and a broadbrimmed hat help, too. Wear tightly woven, loose-fitting clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible. Opt for bright or dark colors, which reflect more ultraviolet radiation than pastels or bleached cotton.

Use generous amounts of broad-spectrum sunscreen when you're outdoors, and reapply often. Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps. These are just as damaging as natural sunlight.

PAP TEST This simple test can detect cervical cancer in its earlier stages. Even if you’ve experienced menopause, you need annual tests until age 65. Your risk declines markedly after that if you have had two or three negative tests in the previous 10 years.

MAMMOGRAM Starting at age 40, every woman should get a baseline mammogram to which doctors can compare future screenings. You may also want to discuss yearly mammograms, combined with ultrasound, with your doctor — especially if you’re at high risk for developing breast cancer or have dense breast tissue. There’s a lot of controversy over mammogram frequency, but Dr. Mehmet Oz recommends annual mammograms starting at age 50.

PSA One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second leading cause of death in men (after lung cancer). As with mammograms, there is debate about the efficacy of yearly PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests starting at age 50. After your baseline screening, talk with your doctor about what’s best for you.

5. GET IMMUNIZED. Cancer prevention includes protection from certain viral infections. Talk to your doctor about immunization against: Hepatitis B, which can increase the risk of developing liver cancer. The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for certain high-risk adults.

Human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical and other genital cancers as well as squamous cell cancers of the head and neck. The HPV vaccine is available to both men and women age 26 or younger who didn't have the vaccine as adolescents.

6. AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS. Risky behaviors can lead to infections that, in turn, may increase the risk of cancer. For example: Practice safe sex. Limit your number of sexual partners, and use a condom when you have sex. Don't share needles. Sharing needles with an infected drug user can lead to HIV, as well as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, which can increase the risk of liver cancer.

7. GET REGULAR MEDICAL CARE. Regular self-exams and screenings for various types of cancers can increase your chances of discovering cancer early, when treatment is most likely to be successful. Ask your doctor about the best cancer-screening schedule for you.

SKIN CHECK It’s a good to get a head-to-toe skin check from a dermatologist to spot abnormalities in spots, moles and freckles. Pay attention to new spots and to those that continue to grow or are larger than one centimeter (the size of a pencil eraser).

LUNG CHECK The American Cancer Society recently issued a recommendation that current and former smokers ages 55 and over should consider undergoing a low-dose CT scan. A major study by the National Cancer Institute found that annual CT screening for lung cancer can cut the death rate by 20 percent. It’s estimated 80 percent of lung cancers have the chance to be cured if detected early.

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BUFFET BRUNCH IS IT A VANISHING BREED?

BY RON BECHTOL

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET ROGERS

The champagne brunch at Las Canarias in the Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel offers choices from Prime rib to sushi to Texas cheeses plus desserts. Mimosas are part of the package for adults.

— with mimosas, of course — some of the last of a vanishing breed.

The grande dame of the tradition in San Antonio is undoubtedly the champagne brunch at Las Canarias in the Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel. Around for decades, it is still going strong with its chef-attended stations offering roast Prime rib, made-to-order salads, omelets, pancakes and even dying-art desserts such as bananas Foster and cherries

An 1896 edition of the British magazine Punch offered this observa-

jubilee. We believe Las Canarias was the first to offer sushi as a part of

tion: “To be fashionable these days we must ‘brunch’.” Even in the cus-

its Sunday spread. The restaurant’s focus on local produce leads to

tom’s fledgling years, most people were apparently aware that this was a

brunch offerings such as Texas cheeses, along with imported selections.

word compounded from breakfast and lunch, or luncheon. But not all

And Belgian waffles can be had adorned with blueberry sage sausage

early aficionados were necessarily as cynical about the whole thing as an-

or applewood bacon — or perhaps both. For adults, mimosas are a part

other Punch contributor, who commented, “By eliminating the need to

of the package, which costs $42.95; kids from 5-12 are assessed $19.95.

get up early on Sunday, brunch would make life brighter for Saturday

If you think of this as an occasional, indulgent experience (and compare

night carousers.” He failed to mention that said carousers could more eas-

it to a night out at any restaurant worth its salt), the tab may not seem

ily pick up where they had left off the night before with libations as well.

so steep after all. Mimosas, take note, are included.

Inevitably the tradition spread to the New World, becoming fashion-

At The Grill at Leon Springs, Champagne is a supplemental $7 op-

able here in the 1930s. But according to another, again possibly cynical,

tion; the buffet alone is $21.95. Yet Champagne (without the orange

observer, it experienced a surge in popularity in the 1940s after WW II —

juice in our opinion) may just be the perfect match for the variety of

a time that just possibly happened to coincide with a decline in church-

foods offered at The Grill. Cold poached salmon is a natural with bubbly,

going activities. We think it’s equally plausible, however, that the notion

but Asian chicken salad and spicy Waldorf might be equally amenable

of a luxurious buffet appealed to our newfound postwar prosperity and

— as would carrot and curry salad. Other salads include shrimp and

reinforced the image of sea-to-shining-sea bounty.

calamari, roasted vegetable with fresh mozzarella and a notable Caesar.

We don’t claim to know why brunch, at least in its lavish buffet form,

Soup to go with your salad? Of course. Entrées might be based on

seems now to be on the decline. Many local restaurants offer a-la-carte

chicken, fish, shrimp, pork, and beef. There is a carving station with, on

menus during traditional Sunday brunch hours (just late enough for

occasion, lamb chops. Yes, you can get crazy composing your own spe-

church-goers to partake if they don’t linger in the pews), but the buffet

cial omelet, only to go out with a bang and Belgian waffles topped with

may be an endangered species. As both a plea and an elegy, we celebrate

whipped cream.

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Brunch at The Grill at Leon Springs includes a wide array of salads, entrees, a carving station, soups and more. Diners may order Champagne.

course, and the most prevalent of them is the cafeteria in all its myriad forms. At local favorite Luby’s (now a tri-state powerhouse), items are generally individually priced, but at the increasingly popular Indian eateries, fixedpriced lunch buffets — some of which extend into evening hours, are typically available. On Saturday

and

Sunday,

personal

favorite

Sarovar extends its midday buffet hours to 3:30 and charges $8.99 for access to a steam table of both Northern and Southern Indian specialties. Explore an entire universe of flatbreads, spongy dumplings and fritters; sample saag panner, chicken tikka masala (and tandoori) and multiple biriyani (rice) dishes; investigate sauces both fiery and soothing; and conclude with a cool mango lassi, Indian ice cream, or fragrant chai tea. If Indian food is unfamiliar, the buffets are a great introduction; nobody says Belgian waffles have to be a part of every Sunday experience.

Not every buffet is stationary, as it happens.

Stretching the definition just a heartbeat, the stepping up to the All American Buffet ($22)

dim sum tradition, which some observers sug-

upstarts when compared to the Menger Hotel

gets you all that plus made-to-order omelets,

gest inspired the whole idea of brunch in its

and its venerable Colonial Room. There is

the ubiquitous Belgian waffles and a selection

Western reincarnation, brings offerings to you

something to be said for a genteel experience

of breakfast entrées. Such possibilities include

on rolling carts fitted out as mobile steam ta-

in historic surroundings — all to be had for

a hearty smoked brisket hash with fried egg

bles. Initially a Cantonese creation, dim sum (it

$21.95 for adults, $19.95 for seniors and a mod-

and chipotle hollandaise and a jalapeño-ched-

literally means “to touch the heart”) has histor-

est $9.95 for kids ages 6-11. The buffet features

dar chicken biscuit with fried egg and country

ically been associated with tea, and at San An-

two carving stations, one of them beef; there is

gravy. The hash would get our vote.

tonio’s Golden Woks, several herbal teas are

Las Canarias and The Grill are, of course,

a hot pasta station; and making regular appear-

It’s only a short, sideways two-step to the

available as an adjunct to the weekend cart

ances are cold salmon, boiled shrimp, eggs

idea of a Mexican buffet, especially in San An-

service available between the hours of 10:30 or

Benedict, cheese platters, fresh breads, cold

tonio. El Jarro de Arturo does one daily, but on

11 to about 2. Partaking of any buffet requires

salads, a vegetable of the day … and six

Sunday, the restaurant trots out its Buffet Es-

restraint, but as dim sum are priced by the

desserts. A house-made bread pudding gets

pecial —“No hay ninguno mejor! (There is none

piece or plate, restraint has monetary conse-

our vote, and we hope that it can be had with

better!)” The cost is $13.95 for adults and $6.95

quences; it’s easy to be seduced by steaming

for niños 10 and under.

har gau (shrimp in a tapioca flour skin) or lin

the famous mango ice cream beloved of former President Clinton. In benign weather, opt for a

There is an omelet station; grilled chicken

yeung bau (lotus seed paste in a wheat flour

seat in the garden courtyard, a downtown

and a pork loin in spicy cascabel sauce are reg-

bun). Tiny spareribs with black bean sauce may

refuge. Entertainment is another edge, as clas-

ulars, as are pozole and fideo; and there is a

beckon, as will beef tripe in ginger and wine or

sical Spanish guitarist Fernando Santafé sere-

surtido of “delectable desserts.” In between is

the harm sui kwok that are deep-fried savory

nades brunchers.

to be found a rotating roster of Mexican stan-

pastries of minced pork and shrimp in a rice

Expanding on the upstart theme, there’s a

dards. We hereby put in a request for one of

flour skin. You’re honoring an East-meets-West

new kid in town in the form of the recently

Arturo’s unique bowtie pastas, perhaps the

ritual at Golden Wok — but pay heed to the

opened JW Marriott San Antonio Resort and

“cruda” with ancho chiles, spinach, tomato,

Eastern tea, especially the bo nay with its “mild

Spa. At the handsome Cibolo Moon, there’s a

basil and garlic — all to be consumed with a

but distinctive malt flavor, especially nice after

daily breakfast buffet also available during Sun-

frosty margarita. Frankly, margaritas trump mi-

a large meal.”

day brunch hours. The base model ($16) in-

mosas any day.

cludes the usual breakfast standbys, but

Variations on the buffet theme abound, of

To be honest, we also think Champagne would be pretty nice. Without orange juice.

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Turning Grief into Positive Action Laura Batz Townsend heads a foundation to make hospital patients safer

By PAULA ALLEN

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Photography JANET ROGERS

hen Louise Batz waited for her

needed repair, but it meant both knees. It was

knee replacement surgery in the

a communications breakdown, and my aunt

scale of one to 10. “My mother said it was

caught it.”

nothing like having a baby. I told the nurse I

pre-op room of a San Antonio hos-

pital in April 2009, “She was great, ready to go,” says her daughter, Laura Batz Townsend.

A normally energetic, busy person, Batz

With that last-minute correction, Batz’s

asked Batz how she’d describe her pain on a

didn’t think she needed all (those medica-

surgery went smoothly. After an hour and a

tions).” Townsend returned to her parents’

half, she was out of the operating room and

house and spent some time with her father before going to bed at about 10:30 p.m. She

enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and

on her way to the orthopedic floor. “The doc-

helped her husband, Richard, with his interior-

tor said she had a ‘beautiful new knee’ and

woke up at 3 a.m. when someone from the

design business. Her last hospital stay had

that she’d be able to go home in three days,”

hospital called to tell them that Mrs. Batz was

been 35 years earlier, when her daughter was

her daughter remembers. “As a family mem-

having trouble breathing.

born. Batz had put off her surgery for a few

ber, I was relieved. I thought we were through

Townsend called her brother and uncle,

months while her husband recovered from a

with the scariest time, that if she made it

both doctors, who reassured her that her

quintuple-bypass operation, timing the proce-

through the surgery, she’d be all right.”

mother was probably fine, but she rushed to

dure so she would recover in time to welcome a new grandchild.

Once settled into her room, Batz was

the hospital anyway. When she reached her

given morphine for post-operative pain

mother’s room, there was a security guard at

As the daughter, mother and sister of doc-

through a patient-operated system that limits

the door. Batz had stopped breathing on her

tors, she was comfortable in the health care

the dosage but “goes into the system very

own and was being given oxygen. “Respira-

system, helping friends with problems find

quickly,” says Townsend. When Batz felt ill

tory depression had caused a brain injury, and her heart had stopped pumping,” says

their way to the best treatment and vigilant

after eating some cream soup for dinner, she

about her own family’s health. Yet despite her

was given a first-generation anti-nausea med-

Townsend. Batz was moved to the hospital’s

background in the medical community, she

ication that may cause drowsiness. Townsend

intensive care unit, where she remained for 12

made a mistake on some paperwork she had

sat with her mother until a nurse came to tell

days. During that time, the family learned that

filled out earlier. “The rest of us were all focus-

Batz she’d be given three medications later

Batz had had undiagnosed sleep apnea, a

ing on Mom,” says Townsend. “On the form,

that evening — more morphine, a second pain

condition that made her more vulnerable to

she’d checked ‘Bilateral knee surgery.’ She

medication and the anti-nausea drug.

respiratory depression. While the apnea pat-

thought it meant that both sides of her knee

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As Townsend remembers, the nurse

terns had been picked up in the post-opera-

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tive room, “that information got lost when she was transferred to the orthopedic floor,” says her daughter. There, Batz was given a combination of three drugs that depressed her respiratory system and did not

LAURA BATZ TOWNSEND

receive the frequent monitoring that might have saved her life.

Age: 39

Her family was asked to make the painful decision to take her off life support, “a gruesome, terrible thing,” says her daughter. By that

Occupation: Executive director , Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation

time, the family knew that she would never recover – and they knew that she had died because of preventable medical error.

“That was the day I wasn’t a kid anymore,” says Townsend. “My mom

Personal: Married to Michael Townsend, a software sales director; mother of Ella, age 8; and Mary Louise, 5.

was my best friend. I talked to her at least six or seven times a day. She took care of all of us, my brothers, my dad and me. She was the center of our whole family; our entire lives changed.”

When Batz died, her devastated family decided to convert their

Why she’s a Role Model: Converted her grief over her mother’s death from a preventable medical error into starting a foundation to improve hospital safety by educating patients and their families.

grief into something positive. “At first, we asked each other, ‘Are we the unluckiest people in the world or does this happen to others?’”

Believes in: Caring for others

says Townsend. She soon found references to studies that showed that about 200,000 people die each year in the United States from preventable medical errors — the equivalent of a jumbo jet crashing every day.

The night Batz was taken off life support was the start of a new phase of life for Townsend, who wrote the mission statement for what came to be the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to prevent medical errors by educat-

Best advice ever given: “From my mother – ‘Never give up, never lose hope’” People would be surprised that I … “was a tennis instructor at Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida when I was younger.”

What she’s reading: The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins

ing patients and their families to promote a safe hospital experience.

“We didn’t want other families to experience what we did,” says Townsend, who had worked for 10 years as grants development man-

chosen to provide it to their patients, and it’s downloadable for free at

ager for the youth programs of the San Antonio Sports Foundation

www.louisebatz.org. More recently, the foundation produced Spanish-

(now San Antonio Sports). In setting up the new foundation, she tried

language and pediatric versions and worked with an app developer to

to follow her mother’s example: “She was a great caretaker, a hopeful

create a version for the iPad. “If you do the work,” Townsend says, re-

person,” says her daughter. “Whenever there was a problem, she’d say,

ferring to the tracking of vital signs and other events, “(the guide) gives

‘Be patient, we’ll work it out together.’”

you the reward. You’ll catch things more quickly.”

Townsend realized that although she and her family had access to

The guide has attracted the attention of local and national media.

her mother’s doctors and nurses, they didn’t know what to ask. Health

“Every time it’s downloaded (through media links), we get an e-mail,”

care professionals “speak a foreign language,” she says. “We’re not ex-

she says. “They’re downloading it all over the country; you can tell

pected to know it.” The family of Louise Batz “thought we knew what

there’s a need.” Townsend also has heard many stories from users who

we were doing,” says her daughter. “We probably asked a thousand

want to tell her what the guide has done for them: “The mother of a 9-

questions, but they weren’t the right ones.”

year-old girl who had heart surgery called to tell me, ‘Because of you

The family didn’t know that the combination of narcotics and sedatives could be dangerous, especially to someone with undiagnosed

and your mom and the guide, my daughter didn’t get a medication she didn’t need. Thank you for making me a better parent.’”

apnea, which affects an estimated 30 million Americans. They also

Townsend and her family are “proud of the tools we’ve created,” she

didn’t know that someone who had received those drugs needed

says. Using the guide “makes you part of the team. There are so many

heart and oxygen monitoring. If she could turn back time, Townsend

moving parts in hospitals, it’s time to bring families into becoming part

says, “I wouldn’t have left, since nurses are now responsible for so

of health care teams.” She stresses that she’s not being critical of health

many patients.”

care professionals: “We’re proud of the doctors in our family. Doctors

Analyzing the factors that had led to her mother’s death, she came

and nurses save lives every day; now we’re helping them.”

up with three: lack of knowledge on the part of patients and families;

The Batz Foundation is headquartered in San Antonio, where most

lack of teamwork among the hospital caregivers, patients and families;

of her family, including some board members, live. A few years ago, her

and lack of procedures in hospitals to prevent errors like the ones that

daughter Ella, then 5, told her, “I want to be part of the foundation, too.”

had led to Batz’s death. In the absence of a better system, Townsend

So Townsend gave her some envelopes to stuff with end-of-year

says, patients are on their own, depending on luck as if they’re “in a car

fundraising letters. “Ten minutes into it, (Ella) said, ‘It’s so sad that

going 200 mph without a seatbelt.”

Grandmother died, but it’s good that other people can be healthy.’”

Using her connections in the medical community, Townsend did

If her mother had not died from a preventable medical error,

research with local hospitals, interviewing doctors, nurses, patients’ ad-

Townsend says she “would most likely be working for a nonprofit cen-

vocates and others to create the Batz Guide for Patient Advocacy, a

tered around offering sports to disadvantaged youth.” However, she is

publication that supplies patients and their families with logs, journals

proud of her part in having “created something so hopeful out of some-

and important questions — “not one of which I asked when my mother

thing so tragic” and believes her mother would be proud of the family’s

was in the hospital,” she says.

effort. As their foundation’s work goes national and international, says

Since the guide was introduced in 2010, many area hospitals have

Townsend, “I think she is definitely smiling.” may/june 2013 |

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CHALLENGING VIEWERS’ PERCEPTION Artist Cathy Cunningham “paints” with light

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF

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recent Luminaria exhibit at the Mexican Cultural Institute included a separate room for artist Cathy Cunningham’s glass and light sculptures, appropriately called Radiant Reflec-

tions. There were only three of them, but their brilliantly colored shapes

Artist Cathy Cunningham exhibited three glass and light sculptures at the recent Luminaria, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationships between light and color and how they inform and shape our lives.

sprawled across the walls in the darkened space like a visual feast.

You couldn’t help being dazzled. Just right of the entrance, the mul-

the plug, and all that’s left are pieces of glass fastened to the wall.

tihued piece looked like a giant glowing insect, while the other two

What the artist is doing is playing with the viewers’ perception.

brought to mind bursting stars, shooting out gold, purple, green and

“What you are looking at has no physical form, it’s transient, so in some

red flames edged or speckled by still other shapes and hues.

ways, it’s not really there,” she explains. “When the conditions are right,

Cunningham creates this fire — that one reviewer called “optical eu-

it becomes something. By using color interactions and minimal physical

phoria” — by positioning groupings of coated glass tiles on the walls

form, I am inviting the viewer to contemplate how the relationships be-

and illuminating them from above with white light. The shape of the tiles

tween light and color inform and shape our lives. I want to expand the

and the configuration of each grouping, as well as the coating, deter-

viewer’s state of consciousness and perception and, ultimately, to create

mine the spectrum of reflections-refractions produced by the light. Pull

a deep sense of wonder.”

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March was a busy month for Cunningham.

In addition to the Luminaria show, which continued into April, she also shared gallery space with Kathy Sosa in an exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month at Northwest Vista College and worked on a number of commissions for both far-away and local buyers.

Among the latter are art printer Janet Flohr and collectors Bill and Margaret Kanyusik. San Antonians can also see Cunningham’s handiwork in public places such as the San Antonio Children’s Museum, along Presa Street between the River Walk and Houston Street, and most notably in the lobby of the Robert B. Green Clinical Pavilion downtown. Here, she created a ceiling sculpture consisting of 4,000 glass tiles dancing in the light while suspended from cables across 48 feet of length.

Titled Life in Light, the work was inspired by the twisted spirals of DNA molecules that make up our genetic material. Her work has also been exhibited in other cities and countries, including Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland and Columbus, Ohio, as well as in Florence, Italy; Seto, Japan; and in Taiwan.

Glass became Cunningham’s medium of choice after she used it for the first time in a UTSA class in the 1970s. “The design instructor asked us (the students) to visually describe space and time,” she recalls. “I used glass and fell in love with it. I like the ephemeral qualities of it. It always changes, depending on the light. I am trying to catch the wonder of those different colors.”

To learn more about how to use light creatively, the artist traveled to Unna, Germany, in 2011 to visit The Museum of Light Art, the only such institution in the world. It was “a life-changing experience” made possible by a grant from Artpace. “I can’t thank Artpace enough,” she says. “Everything I did before was so time-consuming. There, I saw such simple things that had terrific effects. One artist combines sheets of water with light, for instance. I saw a piece by James Turrel that you could walk into; a room transformed by light, you couldn’t tell where the floor or the ceiling was. It was like you were inside the emanating life force. Gorgeous!”

When she got back, she was ready to move in a new direction.

same time she was “always doing art projects” on the side.

When the San Antonio Women’s Caucus for Art gave her a scholarship to return to school in 1992, she enrolled at UTSA, studying with such artists as Hills Snyder, Riley Robinson and her future husband, Ken Little. But once again, she left before earning a degree. Her

Cunningham honed her skills on using light creatively while spending time at the Museum of Light Art in Unna, Germany. Her light "sculptures" sell for $3,000 up to $8,000.

She will return to Germany this fall for a residency in Berlin.

goal was simply to learn as much as she could and to get to know other artists in town. “It’s a fabulous community,” she asserts sincerely. “I met a very supportive group of artists.”

But she didn’t marry Little until 16 years

only after her father lost his vision but was able to describe vivid visual memories, and following her own brush with cataracts, that

later. The two reconnected when Cunningham

she became interested in the theme of per-

rented a studio from him, but it was against

ception. Before her visit to Unna, however, her

her principles to date the landlord. Luckily, she

pieces were laboriously constructed heavy

eventually vacated that space, and the two

light boxes that dealt effectively with visual il-

were finally married in 2008 by fellow artist

lusion but were a nightmare to pack and

Nate Cassie, who is authorized to officiate at

transport. Post-Unna, the artist started exper-

weddings. The quick and unplanned cere-

imenting with her current abstract light

mony took place at the McNay Museum right

“sculptures” that now sell for about $3,000

in the middle of a reception marking the

each, though some go as high as $8,000. For

opening of the new Stieren Center. “I was so

a woman who wouldn’t even call herself an

surprised and happy, I didn’t have a chance to

artist for a long time, Cunningham is excited

get nervous,” admits Cunningham. Southwest

to be on a professional growth path.

School of Art president Paula Owen and her

In the fall, she will be returning to Germany

husband — who happened to be at the recep-

— with three other local artists — this time for

tion — served as witnesses.

a residency program at the Kunstlerhaus

Marrying Little was another “life-changing

Bethanian, an international cultural center in

experience.” The couple now share living

Berlin, where she will be interacting with

Born to an American father and a Japan-

quarters and abundant studio space in a

artists from around the world.

ese mother, Cunningham grew up in San An-

sprawling downtown building, where they are

come back with a lot of new ideas, even be-

FROM NEON SIGNS TO CONTEMPORARY ART

“I hope to

tonio with an interest in both art and science.

surrounded by the artwork of colleagues such

yond glass. I’ll be exposed to another culture;

Though she took classes in both areas, she

as Katie Pell, Snyder, Robinson, Richard Mar-

will have the opportunity to meet the gal-

ended up dropping out of college to start her

tinez and others. Both are active and re-

lerists and curators who will come to see the

own business making neon signage and

spected members of the local arts scene.

residents’ work, to get feedback that I cannot

stained glass panels for doors and windows.

Though glass has been a part of her life for

“It was a way to continue doing what I loved.

decades, Cunningham’s early work was more

will happen. There’s so much I don’t yet know

I never had an office job,” she notes. At the

narrative and representational, she says. It was

out there. I can’t wait to come across it.”

get here. I don’t really know yet what exactly

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Shellfish

The Three Orders of

By PAT MOZERSKY

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Photography CASEY HOWELL

mericans are looking out to sea for lighter fare, and shellfish win hands down as the most popular creatures of the sea.

ice, but not immersed in water. They need to breathe, so don’t entomb them in a closed plastic bag, or they’ll die.

The shellfish family is a very large family indeed. It’s divided into

It’s remarkably easy to cook mussels. Once they’re clean, put a few

three main classifications: crustaceans, mollusks, and cephalopods.

inches of water along with some dry white wine in a pot, and bring it

Each has its cadre of enthusiasts. Shrimp, lobster and crab belong

to a boil. Add the mussels, along with a little lemon juice, minced shal-

to the mostly aquatic crustacean branch of the family. We’re all fa-

lots and butter if you wish, cover the pot and let it simmer until the

miliar with their appearance — two pairs of antenna-like appendages

mussels open, about 3 to 5 minutes. Scoop out the open ones; if some

in front of the mouth and a segmented shell, or carapace. These are

remain closed, give them a couple of more minutes. If they don’t open

by far the most sought-after kids in the family.

The mollusk family, including mussels, clams, oysters and scallops, get asked out to the dance on a regular basis too. They’re invertebrates whose soft bodies are kept safe inside a shell of one or more pieces.

No such protection is afforded to most of the cephalopods, crea-

in that time, discard them. Serve the mussels along with the cooking liquid in bowls, with crusty bread and a crisp white wine.

Chefs take that basic method and run with it. Asian flavors including Chinese and Thai can be substituted, and the Spanish take with chorizo is exquisite. We love the P.E.I. Mussels with Chorizo-Or-

tures whose feet project out of their heads. Squid and octopus are

ange Habanero Broth from chef Jesse Perez of Arcade Midtown

examples. Snails also belong to the family, although they do reside in

Kitchen. The robust broth has a definite kick from the habanero chiles.

a rather splendid shell. Members of this part of the family might be viewed as a bit more challenging for diners. But the word is spreading.

These cephalopods are a delicious lot, and they’re steadily gaining Of all shellfish, shrimp are America’s favorite, so natupopularity on menus all across America. rally recipes for the choice crustacean abound. One of my Shellfish come from both saltwater and freshwater. They may be favorites comes from my cooking teacher, Sparky Boxall, wild-caught or farmed, and the quality and taste will vary. Farmed who shared this elegant Shrimp Pate´ with her classes. It shrimp generally have less flavor than the wild-caught. The shrimp makes up quickly and can be made a day ahead — two posboats go out for weeks at a time, but their haul is frozen immediately, itive attributes that most cooks appreciate. so the product remains very fresh. I generally buy shrimp still frozen and defrost as needed unless the fresh gulf shrimp have just been delivered to our stores.

Most mussels we find at our stores are cultivated, or farmed, and the quality is generally excellent. Once they reach maturity, they’re cleaned and graded. Those from Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) in Canada, the Atlantic blue mussels, are consistently excellent, as are the ones farmed on the west coasts of Oregon and Washington. The very tasty Mediterranean mussel is also being cultivated in Washington state. The mussels grown in Penn Cove, Washington, are particularly good. New Zealand’s green-lipped mussels are delicious as well.

The cultivated mussels are generally very clean and require little

Shrimp Paté • 2 pounds fresh shrimp • 1 lemon • 1 bay leaf • 2/3 cup chopped onion • 1 stick butter, melted • 1 teaspoon salt • 3/4 teaspoon pepper • 2/3 cup mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons horseradish • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce • 4 dashes Tabasco sauce

preparation, just a quick rinse.

Wild-caught mussels, thought by many to have more flavor than their cultivated cousins, generally have thicker shells, sometimes encrusted with barnacles, and their beards — the little tufts that mussels grow to cling onto rocks, docks, and other surfaces — are still intact. It’s easy enough to pull them off with your fingers. These mussels require a bit more careful rinsing under cold running water. Mussels must be alive to be safely consumed. If their shells are not closed tight, tap on the shell and they should slowly close. If they remain open, the mussels have died and must be discarded. Store them on

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Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Squeeze the lemon into it and place the whole lemon rind and the bay leaf in the water.

Add the shrimp, cover, and bring back to a boil. Immediately stir, then drain into a colander. Let the shrimp cool, then peel.

Add shrimp to the bowl of a food processor, along with the onion, butter, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces. Pulse on and off until the mixture forms a stiff paste. Taste and correct seasonings if needed.

Pack into a 3-cup mold or bowl. Chill for several hours or overnight.

Unmold onto a serving plate, if desired. Serve with toasted slices of baguette or your favorite crackers.

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Arcade‘s P.E.I. Mussels with Chorizo-Orange Habanero Broth Orange Habanero Broth: • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 4 cups clam juice • 4 cups orange juice • 2 cups V8 Picante juice • 2 fire-roasted habanero peppers • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper

Mussels: • 2 pounds mussels, rinsed and de-bearded • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 shallot, sliced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 ounces white wine

• 1/2 cup cooked Mexican chorizo, preferably Garcia Fino brand, plus a little more for garnish • 2 cups Orange Habanero Broth • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1/4 cup diced Roma tomatoes • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, plus a little more, for garnish

Orange Habanero Broth: In a large saucepan, sauté the yellow onion until soft. Add the clam juice, orange juice, V8 juice, fire-roasted habaneros, and bring to a boil. Lower to a heavy simmer and reduce the liquid by three-quarters of the original mixture. Transfer the reduced mixture to a high-speed blender and purée, adding the olive oil slowly to help emulsify. Season to taste and strain through a fine-hole sieve.

Set aside.

Mussels: Clean mussels and set aside, discarding any that will not close when lightly tapped. In a large sauté pan, heat oil to a light smoke and add shallots; cook briefly to soften. Once shallots are soft, add garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute. Add mussels and toss evenly with shallots and garlic. Deglaze with white wine and add cooked chorizo and toss evenly. Add Orange Habanero Broth and cover the pan to allow the mussels to steam for 1-2 minutes, or until all mussels have opened their shells. Season with salt and pepper, add diced tomatoes and parsley. Toss evenly.

Transfer to a large serving bowl and top with a bit more chorizo and chopped parsley for added color. Serve with seasoned grilled or toasted French bread. Makes 2 servings.

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At The Grill at Leon Springs, executive chef Thierry Burkle prepares these peerless Escargot — French Snails in Garlic Butter, and if you’ve never ventured into the world of snails, this is where to start! Chef Burkle uses the canned snails, which makes this recipe very doable. There’s no need to use snail shells for the recipe, either, as he serves these flavorful snails in small casserole dishes. There are two steps — first you’ll simmer the snails in wine, garlic and herbs. This is best done ahead so the snails can absorb the flavors. When it’s time to start cooking, bake them with the additional ingredients, then serve.

The Grill at Leon Springs Escargot — French Snails in Garlic Butter • • • • • • • • • • •

2 (16-ounce) cans snails 3 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 6 cloves garlic, sliced 2 cups red wine 1 pound butter 2 bunches Italian parsley, finely chopped 10 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 4 teaspoons cognac

Rinse the snails under running water, thoroughly. Place them in a pot along with the bay leaves, thyme, garlic and wine. Bring to a low simmer, reduce the liquid down to about 1/2 cup, let cool and refrigerate.

Preheat oven to 450°F. When you’re ready to cook, combine the butter, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and cognac with the snails. Divide the mixture between 2 or more ovenproof dishes. Place in the preheated oven and cook for about 10 minutes, or until bubbly and hot. Serve with lots of crusty bread and a glass of red wine. Makes 2 main course servings or 4 appetizer servings.

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Unique Wine Finds & Uncommon Grape Varietals Add them to your wine collection

BY DENISE EASDON

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rying to find a new and exciting wine can be fun and adventurous. Once you’ve decided to go beyond your normal selection and comfort zone, there are hundreds of great wines to choose from, along with new and different grape varietals to discover. These wines can offer quality for a serious wine collector as well as for shoppers looking for value with

over-the-top gratification. With the warm weather upon us, a white wine would be a great place to start. In this category, there are two grape varietals that set the bar for outstanding new finds: malvasia and viognier.

The malvasia grape has a long history with

This elegant malvasia offers aromas of

nent to this malvasia, along with traces of the

origins that can be traced back to its begin-

white flowers that include jasmine, daffodils,

sea breeze that gently drifts in from the Adri-

nings in ancient Greece. It’s most often grown

hawthorn and white rose petals, combining

atic. If you are a fan of pinot grigio, this wine

in cooler climates, most notably in the island

with passion fruit, pear and a sweet ginger

would be a great next step in developing your

of Madeira, northern Italy in the Friuli-Venezia

note. On the palate, an orchestra of tropical

palate and trying something new.

Giulia region and just across the northeastern

The beauty of this wine is further en-

border of Italy in Slovenia. It’s also found in

hanced when paired with a seafood-rich cui-

Croatia, Australia and Brazil. Most wines from these regions are made and aged in stainless steel to preserve their crisp acidity, bright fruit flavors and gentle aromatics.

Wines always drink better when shared with friends and family.

sine such as a scallop ceviche, calamari, clams or any light- to medium-weighted fish. Perfect menu pairings include risotto with shrimp, basil, fennel and pear jus. Another option would be grilled mahi-mahi over pear-infused

The Bastianich winery, which produces a

citrus couscous with a pear mango beurre

stunning malvasia, is located near Udine (pro-

blanc reduction sauce.

nounced “oo-din-aye”) in the Friuli region of

fruit flavors interplays with a unique earthy

Italy, close to the Slovenian border and with

pear and tea leaf further enhanced by floral

To add to the list of great wine finds, viog-

climatic influences from the nearby Adriatic

notes. Wines are characteristically impacted

nier is one of the best-kept secrets, although it

Sea. The Adriatico malvasia from Bastianich

by the soil and climate that surround them,

is a complex grape varietal that can vary

is one of the most unexpected great finds of

and the Friuli region is no exception. The cal-

widely in styles. Viogniers are known for their

my wine discoveries in recent months. The

careous marl soil from this area imparts a min-

soft floral and delightful honeysuckle aromas.

wine embodies balance, precision and a

eral element to the wine, and as a porous soil,

Some are flat and sugary sweet with a heavy

seamless integration of beautiful floral and

provides good drainage. Additionally, there is

syrup on the palate, so caution is the key when

fruit nuances.

a passive presence of a seashell-like compo-

choosing a viognier.

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The best viognier is a mul-

tion, no water or sugar, just the pure expression of the fruit and the

tidimensional one that offers

site. Sourced from 32-year-old vines, with three months in French

balance, complexity and lay-

and American oak barrels, 1,800 cases were produced.

ers of flavors, such as the

Most nero d’avolas are heavier than merlot, but lighter than a Napa

Charles Smith K Vintners

Valley cabernet sauvignon. The pairings for this wine can be as simple

viognier from Columbia Val-

as baked rigatoni and meatballs with red sauce. Also try a grilled cof-

ley, Washington. It’s a 100-

fee-and-black-pepper-crusted pork tenderloin with a rosemary demi-

percent viognier fermented in

glaze, potato scallion cake and tarragon-glazed carrots.

neutral French oak barrels,

For a full-bodied red wine, seek out the Mas de Daumas gassac

boasting aromas of peach, or-

rouge from France. The fruit is considered the grand cru from the

ange zest, acacia flowers and spice that fill the glass — a wine that is dis-

south of France, and although it is a blend of obscure red grapes, the

tinctive in character with flavors of Asian pear, mandarin orange, spice

main fruit of this wine is the very common and well-known cabernet

and the essence of wisteria blossoms. With only 1,400 cases produced,

sauvignon. It’s a full-bodied, intensely structured red wine, aged in oak

the wine sells out every year but can be found at local fine wine shops in

up to 16 months, which adds to the cellar life of this wine. Drink now

the San Antonio area (on the shelf at Twin Liquors Marketplace on High-

for all the concentrated fruit and full-blown tannins, or cellar for 15 to

way 281 near Bitters Road).

25 years.

For pairings, try grilled shrimp and scallops with a simple chive but-

This wine is produced in a traditional cabernet sauvignon style with

ter sauce. Or get a bottle of the K Vintners viognier and a take-out

flavor profiles that include dark cherry, ample plum and black coffee

order of Orange Peel Shrimp from P.F. Chang’s, an unbelievable explo-

bean — rich and juicy with spice and tobacco notes accenting the dark

sion of flavor and a beautiful wine and food marriage. If you are a

berry fruit flavors. For this food pairing, think beef. Try smoked beef

chardonnay drinker and looking for something a little lighter for the hot

tenderloin with garlic potato mashers, steak au poivre or a hearty

summer days, this would be a keen option.

burger topped with melted Roquefort cheese.

At last, red wine drinkers need not feel left out, as there are hun-

These are just a few suggestions to help get you get started on

dreds of intriguing red grapes planted throughout the world. Nero

a journey to find your newest favorite wines. Remember that wines

d’avola is a hearty and rustic grape that is best known from the is-

always drink better when shared with friends and family. With plans

land of Sicily, just off the west coast of Italy. The Poggio Anima nero

to visit wineries throughout Italy and France later this year, I am

d’avola is a hearty wine without a hearty price tag, an unpreten-

eager to bring home a collection of new wines and food favorites to

tiously solid wine with intense and rugged black fruit and a bit of

share. Cheers to the boldness and fearlessness in finding your new

dirt and earth. Poggio Anima can be translated as “hill of soul.” This

wine discoveries!

wine is produced with the concept of Poggio Anima in mind, capturing the soul of each individual vineyard and grape. No manipula-

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An enthusiastic thank you to the 3.5 million San Antonio residents and visitors who attended the 2013 Fiesta®! Your participation made our 11day festival one of the biggest and best in the world.

Fiesta® is not called a “Party with a Purpose” for nothing. Behind each of the 100-plus events on the Fiesta® schedule is a local nonprofit organization or a Fiesta® San Antonio Commission participating member organization that works all year long to be ready for the fun in April. These organizations also benefit from their Fiesta® events.

For example, if you attended the Fiesta® Oyster Bake©, you helped to contribute to scholarships for St. Mary’s University students. An evening spent at Night in Old San Antonio® raised funds to restore and preserve historical landmarks in the city. Supporting the Fiesta® Arts Fair put money in the coffers of the Southwest School of Art so that it can continue its community art education programs.

The other groups that sponsor Fiesta® events, including military organizations, give back to the community by providing education, religious ministries, cultural activities, athletic opportunities for youth, health services and the defense of our great country.

In addition to the support that each of the participating member organizations receives from the proceeds of its sponsored event, the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission also helps give back. This year the Commission gave nearly $400,000 to its member organizations to help run their events. The Commission relies on the support of corporate sponsors as well as individual memberships and proceeds from The Fiesta Store® and Fiesta® Carnival to allocate funds to the events that need additional support. Without these dollars, some of the events we have grown to love would not have been able to succeed. In order to receive dollars from the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, a participating member organization must have a plan to become self-sufficient in the years to come.

Overall, Fiesta® San Antonio has an economic impact of almost $300 million on the City of San Antonio each year. Again, it’s the participating member organizations that make this possible. For more information on how you can join the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission in planning, promoting, coordinating and preserving Fiesta® San Antonio, please visit our website at www.fiesta-sa.org. To become a member, just return the completed membership form in this special section.

Thank you again, San Antonio, and Viva Fiesta®!

Marilyn Eldridge President Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Inc.

COVER IMAGE: ©2013 Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, Inc. Art by Stuart A. Seal

This April marked 122 years of Fiesta® in San Antonio! Fiesta® has grown tremendously over the years with each generation of San Antonians leaving their own imprint on the festivities, giving rise to today’s 11-day array of cultural, artistic, culinary and historical celebrations. While the growth and development of San Antonio is reflected in the evolution of Fiesta®, the foundation of the citywide celebration remains unchanged: celebrating San Antonio’s past, present and future!

As San Antonio emerges as a national leader in sustainability, green initiatives like Fiesta Verde® keep Fiesta® moving in the same direction. Last year, 16 percent of all garbage collected at Fiesta® events was recycled. Since the inception of Fiesta Verde®, more than 27 tons of waste have been recycled at events like NIOSA®, Fiesta Fiesta® and at all Fiesta® parades.

Two years ago, the City developed a certification program that identified the carbon footprints of Fiesta® events and promoted policies aimed at reducing waste, energy and material consumption at these events. San Antonio also expanded our bicycle sharing system to more locations throughout downtown in an effort to encourage more eco-friendly modes of transportation to and from events. Some Fiesta® events, like “A Night In Old San Antonio (NIOSA)®,” went one step further by offering bicycle valet service at these events.

It is through these efforts that Fiesta® San Antonio has grown to be recognized as one of the world’s “greenest” events. Fiesta® has been a consistent winner in the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards, taking as many as nine gold, silver or bronze prizes in a single year. For the past two years, Fiesta Verde® has earned the Silver Pinnacle Award for Best Environmental Program in the large festival category.

Success like this doesn’t happen overnight, but rather through the work of thousands of volunteers who are all dedicated to establishing a “green” legacy that can be passed on to future generations. With the help of more than 100 nonprofit organizations, Fiesta® San Antonio has demonstrated true environmental stewardship while maintaining the traditions that make our city special.

Whether it be charitable donations, college scholarships or environmental awareness, Fiesta® is living up to its reputation as San Antonio’s Party with a Purpose. We are committed to keeping that legacy alive.

Viva Fiesta San Antonio! ®

The Party with a Purpose

By Anne Moore

Photos Courtesy of Fiesta® San Antonio Commission/©Jon Alonzo

The Beginning Way back in 1891, some local women wanted to salute the heroes of the battles of the Alamo and San

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Jacinto. They organized a parade of carriages with the ladies on board “battling” by tossing flowers at each other. The annual parade was dubbed the Battle of Flowers, and the group of organizers was officially called the Battle of Flowers® Association.

Who knew the fabulous Fiesta® we all know and love today would evolve from such simple beginnings?

A quick look at the following time line will show how Fiesta® developed over the years: Archive Photo Copyright Fiesta® San Antonio Commission

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y First Battle of Flowers® Parade. y Battle of Flowers® Parade extended to a week-long celebration. y The first queen of Fiesta® was chosen. y The Battle of Flowers® Association assumed responsibility for the parade, added some children’s events and a band contest. y The Order of the Alamo started the tradition of the election of a Fiesta® queen and her royal court and a very elaborate coronation ceremony. y A Fiesta® king was chosen by local business organizations and bore fun names like Selamat (tamales spelled backwards) and Omala (Alamo spelled backwards). y The Texas Cavaliers were organized and introduced King Antonio, to be designated from within their ranks each year thereafter.

y Although established years before, the San Antonio Conservation Society became an important player during Fiesta® with its Night in Old San Antonio®, held downtown in historic La Villita. So popular and festive, it grew from one night to four consecutive nights during the 1950s. y The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission began with a group of volunteers to promote and coordinate the planning of the entire week of parades and other celebrations. Two more major parades have now been added to their oversight — the River Parade and the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade. Today, the Commission’s full-time staff plans and coordinates with the 100-plus nonprofit organizations, military personnel, schools, churches, neighborhoods, sports venues and the myriad of other participants each year. The Commission is responsible for arranging the necessary city services to assure a safe, clean environment.

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The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) began a parade called Paseo del Rey Feo® and elected Rey Feo (ugly king), to represent the organization at Fiesta® events each year.

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Daughters of the Republic of Texas were now sponsoring the Pilgrimage to the Alamo, a solemn parade through town, ending at the Alamo with a presentation of flowers and the reading of the names of the heroes who died there.

No. 1 Fiesta® San Antonio is an 11-day citywide, fun-filled, multicultural, family-oriented “party with a purpose.”

No. 2 The economic impact of Fiesta is nearly $300 million annually.

No. 3 The American Bus Association named Fiesta® an International Event of Distinction for 2011 and 2012.

No. 4 Fiesta® traditionally starts on or before April 21, San Jacinto Day.

No. 5 The 100 nonprofit member organizations of Fiesta® work throughout the year to help their neighbors.

The Present Fiesta® is more that just a party of over 100 events. It’s the only festival in the world with this many events, each run entirely by nonprofit groups. Presently, 3.5 million people attend Fiesta® events, bringing over $300 million to our community. It takes over 75,000 volunteers to make these events happen. Each event-sponsoring organization keeps its proceeds for the operation of its own programs. These nonprofit programs, in turn, enhance the quality of life in San Antonio.

Following are a few examples of how Fiesta® impacts San Antonio, over and above the monies visitors spend at hotels and restaurants.

The San Antonio Conservation Society’s “A Night in Old San Antonio®” (NIOSA®) draws 80,000 revelers to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of San Antonio. It is served by 16,000 volunteers offering four nights of ethnic costumes, foods and entertainment in historic La Villita.

By using only local suppliers, service companies and entertainers, NIOSA® is able to put over $1.3 million back into our local economy. The society spends around $350,000 of its NIOSA® proceeds annually on the restoration and preservation of historic properties and parks, the top sum in the nation. An additional $400,000 is used for heritage educational projects and scholarships. Such past project milestones include the salvation of the bend in the river known as Paseo del Rio, adding its arching pedestrian bridges and outdoor theater. Other important historical structures preserved and renovated by the Society

No. 6 Profits from the Fiesta® Oyster Bake©, sponsored

by St. Mary’s University Alumni Association, go into a $6 million endowment fund for scholarships.

No. 7 Texas Cavaliers donated $251,000 to local children’s charities in 2011.

No. 8 Fiesta® began as a way to honor the memory of heroes of the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto.

No. 9 El Rey Feo’s Scholarship Fund has raised more than $3 million to help San Antonio students continue their education.

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include the Spanish Governor’s Palace, several of our missions, the José Antonio Navarro Home and many architecturally significant homes and buildings downtown. Other major preservations are the Ursuline Convent and Academy (now the Southwest School of Art), the beautiful Aztec Theatre and two parks — Travis and San Pedro. The charm and history of these projects attract many visitors to San Antonio.

The Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation hosts a 10-day event called Fiesta de los Reyes® at Market Square. This event supports the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Rey Feo program and the scholarship programs. In conjunction with the Alamo Community College District, the Lulac-Reina de las Flores Parent/Child Scholarship is supported. The goal of the scholarship is to ensure the educational success of two generations by providing support, assistance and incentive for parents and their children to successfully complete their educational objectives. $25,000 is given each year to establish a scholarship endowment in the name of a parent or child who completes their educational goal in the Alamo Community College System. In 2012, 130 Rey Feo scholarships and 26 Parent/Child scholarships were awarded.

Since the 1940s, the Texas Cavaliers have sponsored the King Antonio program and the River Parade, viewed by 250,000 spectators each year. The brightly decorated, lighted floats, some with live entertainment or famous persons on board, are underwritten by corporations to showcase nonprofit organizations, recognize the military and pay tribute to our varied cultures. The Texas Cavalier Foundation distributes proceeds to numerous children’s charities.

Last year, $251,000 included gifts to Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children, the Children’s Shelter of San Antonio and Good Samaritan Community Services.

No. 10 Fiesta® involves 75,000 volunteers from 100 nonprofit groups who coordinate over 100 events.

No. 11 More than 100 small local nonprofit groups – scout troops, church groups, civic clubs, etc. – can raise up to $600,000 by selling street chairs for the two biggest parades.

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a satire of the Fiesta® queen’s coronation, city activities, local politicians and so forth, has donated over $1.3 million to local charities since its inception. Last year’s proceeds of $142,000 benefited the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, the Black Effort Against the Threat of AIDS, the Help, Action, Care program and the Robert Rehm Theatre Arts Scholarship for high school thespians wanting to further their education in theater.

St. Mary University’s Oyster Bake©, run by the Alumni Association, is a day and a half of eating oysters (100,000) and other foods and beverages, while continuous music entertains from five separate stages.

Last year over $625,000 was raised for scholarships for St. Mary’s students.

The University of the Incarnate Word Cutting-Edge Fashion Show is planned and executed by student designers displaying their fashions. Last year, they added $42,000 to the fashion program at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Mission Fest, held on the last Sunday of Fiesta® in the courtyard of one of our historic missions, is a day filled with fun, music and food, with the proceeds going to the building fund of the parish center.

Clark High School’s Family Funday Sunday, a community event, claims the prize for the shortest parade of Fiesta®. Even though the band marches only around the high school, the event raised $13,000 for the school band programs this past year.

No. 12 Participating member organizations include churches, colleges, schools, health organizations, athletic groups, arts and other charitable organizations.

No. 13 Over 3.5 million people attend Fiesta® events each year.

No. 14 Fiesta® San Antonio ranks among the top 10 festivals worldwide by attendance.

No. 15 Randolph Art League Exhibit and Sale donates to the Battered Women’s Foundation.

No. 16 Fiesta® Pooch Parade, sponsored by Therapy Animals of San Antonio, provides specially trained dogs for visits to hospitals, hospices and schools.

No. 17 Texas Corvette Association Car Show raises money for the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, providing a safe haven for abandoned, abused and neglected children.

The Future For the first time in its 54 year history, the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission has created a strategic plan for the organization and for Fiesta®. This plan will help guide the organization through the next few years and set the stage for the 125th anniversary in April of 2016. The plan has five main emphasis areas, which are listed below. p Develop a Strategic Culture Fiesta® is one of the top festivals in the United States. The organization will build its infrastructure with additional staff to analyze and implement industry trends and create a much richer experience for event attendees. p Tell the Fiesta® Story Fiesta® is the only festival in the world that comprises 100 events, each run by a different nonprofit organization. It truly celebrates the history, culture, arts and diversity of San Antonio. Proceeds from each event are used the enhance the programs of the sponsoring organization. We need to tell the story of the impact of these efforts, allowing the festival to grow regionally, nationally and internationally. p Strengthen the Relationships of the Participating Member Organizations and the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission The Commission is a membership-driven association of individuals, businesses and the nonprofits that run the various Fiesta® events. It's the umbrella organization that oversees all components of the city-wide celebration. Its goals are to be a resource center for the nonprofits, to develop partnerships with such groups as the San Antonio Area Foundation and to strengthen the volunteer and nonprofit community. p Enhance Outreach to the Community The Commission will build its base of fans by building an online community and increasing its membership base. Its programming will include activities throughout the year, including a speaker's bureau program. p Strengthen the Financial Position A financial commitment is needed to build Fiesta® as an international destination. Sponsorship opportunities allow organizations to become involved with Fiesta® at any level and are geared to the organization's goals and objectives.

The Fiesta Store®, at 2611 Broadway, is now open throughout the year to sell all things Fiesta® and to display the work of local artisans and crafters. The Commission hopes to expand its charitable impact through the Fiesta® Commission Charitable Corporation.

The bottom line: Expand the scope of Fiesta® San Antonio’s image to expand its charitable impact on San Antonio.

VIVA FIESTA®!

No. 18 About 35 volunteers from the Conservation Society work yearround making more than 120,000 cascarones to sell at NIOSA®.

No. 19 More than 16,000 volunteers help produce NIOSA®, which provides more revenue for historic preservation than almost any other event in the country.

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Miss Fiesta San Antonio

Victoria Flores When Victoria M. Flores was crowned Miss Fiesta San Antonio® earlier this year, she followed in the line of women who have held this honor beginning in 1949.

A student at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, she is committed to healthy living and spreading its awareness throughout the community. As an undergraduate, she worked as a research intern at the Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio and learned firsthand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She now works as a fitness instructor at a gym.

Flores is a member of the 2012-2013 UT Health Science Center’s Frontera de Salud leadership team, an interdisciplinary student-run volunteer organization committed to bringing health care to underserved areas in South Texas. During the past school year she served as the Nursing School liaison and Laredo trip leader. When she began volunteering, Frontera consisted primarily of medical students. She became the first nursing student to serve in leadership and was able to increase nursing involvement in the program. Now on every Frontera trip about half the volunteers come from the nursing discipline, allowing for true interdisciplinary care.

In Laredo she’s worked with Mercy Ministries to coordinate sports physicals, blood screenings, BMI and blood pressure screenings, health education classes and influenza vaccines in the underserved areas of the city. To date, Frontera has served 278 people in Laredo and the surrounding area.

As Miss Fiesta San Antonio®, Flores’ platform project is to promote a healthy community through Zumba fitness and community health fairs to educate the public on heart-healthy lifestyles. She proposes working through physical education classes in the San Antonio and Edgewood School Districts since they have the highest rates of children with unhealthy weight. These proposals are in line with the mayor’s vision for SA2020 health and fitness.

No. 20 In 2013 Fiesta® parades took over the city with 11 parades in 11 days.

No. 21 The Fiesta® Oyster Bake© proceeds fund full or partial scholarships for over 230 St. Mary's University students.

No. 22 Fiesta® started in 1891 when a group of San Antonio women gathered to celebrate San Jacinto Day and Texas independence.

They threw flowers at one another from their carriages, and the “Battle of Flowers” was born.

No. 23 “Super scoopers,” middle and high-school students, have been cleaning up after equestrian units in the Fiesta® parades since 1961.

No. 24 The River Parade is one of the few in the nation in which the floats really do float. About 250,000 people line the banks to enjoy the event.

A Mania for Medals! t’s hard to believe that colorful medals haven’t always been a part of Fiesta®, but apparently the tradition started in 1971, when King Antonio XLIX, Charles Orsinger, punched holes into 200 royal coins, strung them with ribbon and handed them out at Fiesta® events. Only 200? Now you see individual Fiesta®-goers who are wearing that many on their sash, jacket or dress.

Other Fiesta® followers think the medal tradition started earlier, perhaps in the 1960s. But by the mid-2000s the pins were firmly ensconced as part of Fiesta® lore, along with cascarones, hats and comfortable shoes. Fiesta® royalty gives out pins, and many organizations sell their own as fundraisers. Businesses highlight their brands via pins, and individuals are free to make their own to trade. Some artisans construct pins by themselves, while others take their designs to professional medal companies.

One of the pioneers in the medal movement was Lt. Col Leon Childers, who was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in the late ‘70s. He had been an avid Volksmarcher during his tour in Germany and saw firsthand how medals were used to create enthusiasm among recipients. Looking for an idea to generate camaraderie with the general public during Fiesta® events, he came up with the idea of making a military-looking medal that was Fiesta® themed for the General to hand out during select events. The idea proved to be a hit!

When he retired from the Army in 1984, Col. Childers started his own company, Heart of Texas Promotional Products, LLC, and spread the word about Fiesta® Medals to anyone willing to listen. He is still collecting Fiesta® medals, along with others from Disney and Volksport events.

No. 25 The Fiesta® Oyster Bake© is coordinated by 7,000 volunteers contributing 50,000 volunteer hours.

No. 26 Over 1 million Fiesta® medals are produced annually, celebrating a tradition that is said to have started because of San Antonio's military history.

No. 27 The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade began in 1948.

The parade’s name comes from the French word for a candlestick or torch.

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Also getting into a festive frame of mind, the Institute of Texan Cultures opened Fiesta® Medal Mania! in March. On display through July 8, this exhibition is believed to be the largest and most comprehensive collection of Fiesta® medals that San Antonio has ever seen. The medals are shown on the entryway wall leading to the neon Texas flag. Giant colorful sashes are draped on the wall from floor to ceiling, decorated with the Fiesta® collectibles. For a closer look at each medal, guests can use an interactive kiosk to sort through designs produced each year. Fiesta® royalty, event representatives and party-goers were invited to add 2013 medals to the collection.

“This is something special for San Antonians who celebrate Fiesta® every year and invest their memories and emotions in these small tokens,” says Diana Luis, curatorial researcher at the ITC. “This tradition is so amazing because it’s universally appealing. Medals can have special meaning to the average citizen and can capture the diverse spirit of our city’s celebration in a way that everyone can appreciate.”

Showing concurrently with Medal Mania is an exhibit by students at the Edgewood School of the Fine Arts, who were challenged to envision Fiesta® medals for 10 years, 20 years and further into the future.

Medals from past and present are available at the ITC store. The museum also hosted the Pounds of Pins weigh-in on April 29 to honor the person who amassed the largest medal collection over Fiesta®’s 11 days.

The Rain Rock is officially hung on a tree next to the NIOSA® headquarters in La Villita on the first Monday of Fiesta® to chase away bad weather. This tradition has been in place for 30 years!

No. 29 Local corporations donate money, goods or services to the member nonprofits to offset expenses.

No. 30 Fiesta® San Antonio is considered by many to be one of two great American celebrations, the other being Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

No. 31 The Fiesta® Oyster Bake© serves over 100,000 oysters (baked, fried and raw).

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Fiesta through the years Celebrating 122 years of the Party with a Purpose

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The Fiesta® Commission Charitable Corporation The Fiesta® Commission Charitable Corporation supports programs, events and nonprofit organizations that create a safe, healthy and educational Fiesta®. They preserve the history, culture and heritage of San Antonio and positively impact economic development and tourism.

Programs includes festival infrastructure, safety and health, history and heritage, education, and arts and culture. Over the next few years, the Charitable Corporation will be developing structured programs. Some highlights of programs in development include the following:

Infrastructure Building the infrastructure of Fiesta® Includes volunteer management, allocations for organizations and events that are not self-sufficient, and programs designed to build the festival overall.

In 2013, the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission and Charitable Corporation donated $375,000 to organizations to help with their events and programs. In addition, with the over $600,000 to nonprofits that sell street chairs during the Battle of Flowers® Parade and the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade, the Commission and the Charitable Corporation donates nearly $1 million each year.

No. 32 For many of these participating nonprofit groups, Fiesta® is their primary annual fundraiser.

No. 33 In 1941, the first River Parade, sponsored by the Texas Cavaliers, was part of the dedication ceremony for the city’s river beautification.

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Safety and Health Fiesta Safe Rides® is a program that has been a partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, Silver Eagle, Valero, Gabriel’s and the City of San Antonio Police Department. This program promotes being safe during Fiesta® and planning ahead in obtaining a designated driver or safe way home. With Yellow Cab as a partner, Fiesta Safe Rides® has allowed individuals to obtain taxi vouchers or gift cards so the individual can obtain a safe way to and from a Fiesta® event. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, there were no fatalities during Fiesta® week caused by a drunk driver.

Fiesta Verde® is the green initiative. The Fiesta® Commission Charitable Corporation works with partners such as Keep San Antonio Beautiful and the City of San Antonio to promote an environmentally friendly festival. Fiesta Verde® implemented a plan in 2012 to increase trash collection and recycling along the parade route by including 96-gallon residential containers along the route.

• Over 700 containers, split between trash and recycling, were located along the parade route on cross streets.

• City of San Antonio Eco Station signage was located at each collection of containers.

• Yellow recycling bags were distributed to spectators along the parade, both by Fiesta Verde® volunteers and before the parade along the route.

• In 2012, overall trash collected at the parades was 67.9 tons compared with 93.8 tons in 2011, a decrease of 25.9 tons or 28 percent. Recycling rate for the parades increased by 1 percent to 14 percent.

Fiesta Fit® is our wellness platform and will include programs to educate festival-goers on healthy food options and how to remain fit throughout the year. Miss Fiesta San Antonio® 2013 will be coordinating a project in this area.

History and Heritage

The King William Fair® celebrates diversity of Texas' first historic neighborhood with music, food, artisans and a parade.

No. 35 Texas Cavaliers’ charitable foundation has given more than $2 million since 1994.

No. 36 San Antonio AIDS Foundation WEBB Party’s revenue is used to serve AIDS patients throught the year.

No. 37 The pilgrimage to the Alamo has taken place the Monday after April 21 every Fiesta® since 1925.

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The Military Ambassador program is unique to Fiesta . A male and a female ambassador are chosen from each branch of service through a rigorous application process and interview. These individuals are escorted throughout Fiesta® to promote the armed services. In 2013, the Fiesta Commission Charitable Corporation created a fund to help offset the costs of this important program, which was affected by cuts from sequestration. This has allowed the Charitable Corporation to set a course to ensure the continuation of celebrating the armed services during Fiesta®.

The Fiesta® Arts Fair, at the Southwest School of Art, displays some 120 artisans’ ceramics, paintings, jewelry and more.

Education

The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade is the largest illuminated night parade in America.

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The newest program under education is the Miss Fiesta San Antonio® program. This program selects an accomplished young woman to serve as an intern with the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission.

Part of the interview process is for the applicant to devise a project around one of the program areas of the Fiesta® Commission Charitable Corporation.

Since the Fiesta® Commission Charitable Corporation is a 501-c(3) organization, donations are tax deductible.

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No. 40 Fiesta® San Antonio has taken place every spring for over a century!

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All Membership Categories include the following benefits:

Please send the completed for to the: Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Inc. 2611 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78215

• 15% discount on all Fiesta® merchandise at The Fiesta Store® • Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Membership Pin • A 2014 Fiesta®wall calendar

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Visit our website, www.fiesta-sa.org, for details.

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Memberships run from August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014.

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W DOLLARS & SENSE Carry a water bottle for each person and fill it up at a water fountain after you go through security. Staying hydrated during air travel is important, and you’ll save a bundle. If you must have a soft drink or juice, get it on the plane for free (at least for now anyway).

Carry some healthful snacks. The airline may give you a packet of peanuts or pretzels, but you’ll need something more substantial to resist the overpriced airport food between flights. Air travel can be hard on your body, whether because of cramped spaces, processed air, sneezing fellow passengers or stress, so have something healthful at hand: Fresh or dried fruit, unsalted raw nuts and seeds, baby carrots, pita chips, trail mix, rice cakes, cheese and crackers and popcorn are good choices.

And, of course, carry plenty of reading and listening entertainment to avoid those $7.50 magazines.

RENTAL CARS Rental cars can be a pretty good deal when you compare the cost of transport from the airport to your hotel and taxis here and there. Of course, you’ll also be paying for gas and parking, but you can avoid some unnecessary expenses that many rental car companies have begun to be aggressive about getting you to agree to.

Insurance — Nothing gives a rental car clerk more pleasure than to get you to sign for insurance. Before you travel, check with your own car insurance carrier, as most will cover your rental car, and some credit cards do as well. You’ll have to initial everywhere on the contract that you’ve declined the insurance, and the clerk will look very worried and shake his or her head at your decision, but there’s no need to pay for something you already have.

Fuel — Most companies offer several options for how you want to deal with fuel. Some of the other options may look convenient, but choose the one where you bring the car back full so you’re paying only for the gas you actually use. It doesn’t happen often, but once I found an additional charge on my credit card after I’d turned in a car, and when I called the company, they said I hadn’t filled the car with gas. This was the one time that my habit of snapping a picture of the odometer reading next to the gas indicator when I pull into the car-rental lot paid off.

Additional driver — The fees for additional drivers add up fast, but many rental car companies waive the fee for a spouse or if you’re a member of their loyalty program, which costs nothing to join. However, don’t expect them to offer the free waiver unless you ask. AAA, AARP, Costco and USAA members also get free additional drivers at some rental car companies, so it pays to check.

Roadside assistance – Some rental car companies have added an optional roadside assistance fee that can be around $5 per day. Your credit card or your own car insurance probably provides roadside assistance; if not, you might consider a AAA membership, which will cover any car you drive — your own or someone else’s — for a full year for not much more money.

HOTELS When you stay at a hotel, it’s reasonable to expect certain extra expenses, especially tips for the housekeeper, the bellperson, the concierge and anyone else who gives you personal service. You can also expect your bill to be generously padded with sales taxes, municipal use taxes, state use taxes, tourism-enhancement taxes, breathing taxes and taking-up-space taxes.

However, before you book, ask about additional fees the hotel itself imposes, such as the accursed “resort fee,” which can be $25-$50 per day for nothing more than, well, staying at the hotel. Some hotels have also begun to charge extra for newspaper delivery unless you opt out when you check in, a mini-bar charge or safe fee just for having the minibar or safe in your room, and even a housekeeping fee — not to mention a WiFi fee if you log on in your room. If you chose the hotel because its “rack rate” was lower than that of another hotel, these added fees may change your mind.

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Saving money on these small airline, hotel and car rental charges can add up quickly. Avoid them and spend your savings on what you really want to do — have a nice meal at a four-star restaurant, get theater tickets to the latest show, rent a bike and have a picnic — all of which are ever so much nicer than letting your vacation money dribble out of your pocket to pay for rip-offs and scams.

More Tips:

• If you want to try a certain fancy restaurant, go at lunch instead of dinner, as prices are often lower at lunch.

• If you’re traveling internationally, the airport is the last place to do a currency exchange, and some credit cards tack on exchange fees for purchases. Credit card fees for cash advances are also high, so carry an ATM card, which will usually give you a reasonable exchange rate, and pay for most things with cash. Of course, safeguard your cash and credit cards.

• Keep one credit card separate from all your other cards; if you lose your wallet or purse, you won’t be completely without funds.

• Before you use your cell phone, check on international or “out of area” roaming fees your cell phone carrier may charge.

• Carry small bills so you can pay close to the amount you’re being charged. Many tourist-oriented businesses make a habit of shortchanging easily distracted tourists.

• If you’re traveling internationally, check into tipping customs. In many countries, tipping is not expected or is much lower than it is here.

• If you’re vacationing, think about renting a condo instead of a hotel. You’ll have a kitchen to cut down on food costs and probably laundry facilities, and they’re often far less expensive than hotels. Check out www. homeaway.com or www.vrbo.com.

• Ask to be upgraded to the concierge floor when you check into a hotel. It may cost a little more, but there’s often free food all day, and you’ll save on breakfast, snacks, lunch and happy hour.

• Don’t eat in touristy areas. Walk two or three blocks off the beaten path, and you’re likely to find better food at a lower price.

• If you’re flying, weigh your luggage before you leave home. Charges for overweight luggage can be as hefty as the luggage.

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Deborah S. Bauer Drake Commercial Group Founder

What do you do? Commercial real estate broker.

every day to be like her. She taught me the love of family and putting God first in your life.

Length of time at this job: 33 years What is it that you like best about your job? Working with such diverse and interesting people.

Education/Major: Two years at the University of Nebraska / Business.

When did you know that you were in the right place in your career? After closing on several large master plan projects and seeing the vision of those developments come to fruition. It is extremely rewarding to have loyal clients who have also become close friends.

Would you encourage your children to go into the same field? When my daughter and son were growing up, they did not ever think they would be in real estate as they constantly saw me on the phone or looking at property. However, I think they were around the business so much they were both naturals. My daughter worked with me until she married in 1999. I was also blessed when my son Travis chose to join the company and he has been working with me since he graduated from college in 1996. I am extremely proud of how Travis has excelled in the real estate business. It is wonderful to see his successes and to know he will continue my legacy.

What do you enjoy doing on a day off? I enjoy spending time with my two grandchildren, Kate-9 and Cole-11, and attending their various activities. They are truly the light of my life. In addition, I love getting to spend time with my friends and taking in a great movie.

What is your favorite vacation? I really enjoy traveling, especially vacationing in Europe. For me, it is easy to relax as you are truly away from the day to day business.

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What brought you to San Antonio? I started my real estate career in Austin and then moved my office to San Antonio in 1992 after brokering several deals in the Stone Oak area.

While working on those projects, I not only recognized what a great city San Antonio was but, what an incredible opportunity there was for commercial real estate.

What do you like most about San Antonio? I enjoy the people and the atmosphere. San Antonio is the smallest big city with many things to do.

What community groups or notfor-profit groups are you involved with as a volunteer? Young Life is a charity organization that is close to my heart. For over fifteen years I have been involved with Young Life and helping with the yearly golf tournament fundraiser. Young Life is a Christian based organization that is in the high schools reaching out to teenagers sharing God’s love for them. My son-in-law is the Area Director for Young Life in Boerne and my daughter has been a leader since college. I am very proud of their accomplishments and commitment and their heart for teenagers.

How do you find balance in your life — career, community and home life? Finding a balance is difficult. If you love what you do, you don’t mind working the longer hours.

What is your favorite relaxation strategy? I need to find one.

What are your goals? I want to leave a legacy by being an example of how to talk the talk and walk the walk both in your professional and personal life.

What is your all-time favorite movie? The Help.

What is the best advice that you have ever received? You have to earn your reputation; you can’t buy it.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life personally and professionally? My mother was my role model for how to be a lady in whatever you do. She treated everyone with compassion and respect. I strive

People would be surprised to know that I ... in the late 80's I bought a portable toilet business in Austin when the real estate market crashed.

After securing long term contracts, I then sold the business to BFI.

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Miss San Antonio Brooklyn Dippo chats with Jessica Reese and Kaylie Chenevert at the San Antonio Lutheran Duchess and Diamond Tea.

Victoria Jenness Wasik and Heather Marie Aguilar celebrate at the Duchess and Diamond Tea and Coronation.

Steve Dutton, King Antonio XCI, and Raphael Moras, scholarship recipient celebrate at the Gardenia Club Fiesta Luncheon.

Mary Lou Vielock and Tanya Haddad with Sue Dullnig at the Military Civilian Club Fiesta Ambassador’s Reception.

Col. Mary Garr, military president, greets Susan Heinemeyer, civilian president, at the Military Civilian Club Fiesta Ambassador’s Reception.

Janice Ricks and Sgt. Angela Sanchez, U.S. Marine Ambassador, with Marcia Harris at the Military Civilian Club Luncheon introducing military ambassadors and Fiesta dignitaries.

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WHAT’S NEW IN

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New drugs, research and therapies Compiled By KELLY A. GOFF

NATRELLE 410 BREAST IMPLANT APPROVED The newly approved implant is a silicone shell filled with clear silicone gel. The silicone gel is firmer (more cohesive) than Allergan’s previously approved implant. The Natrelle 410 breast implant is available in different shapes and sizes. It is indicated for breast augmentation for women at least 22 years old and for breast reconstruction.

BREAST CANCER DRUGS URGED FOR HEALTHY HIGH-RISK WOMEN Should healthy women take drugs to lower their risk of breast cancer?

In April, an influential panel of experts said the answer is yes, but only for certain women who are at increased risk because of breast cancer in the family or a personal history of breast lumps or other problems. Two drugs, tamoxifen and raloxifene, can lower the risk, and may be worth taking even though both can have serious adverse effects like blood clots and strokes, the experts said.

The panel, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, recommended that for healthy women ages 40 to 70, doctors help assess the odds of breast cancer and offer to prescribe one of the drugs for patients whose

LATE-STAGE BREAST CANCER THERAPY

risk is above average — but only if their chances of developing blood clots

A new drug for late-stage breast cancer has been

and strokes is low. Because of the adverse effects, the panel also advised

approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

that the drugs not be prescribed for women unless they are at increased risk of breast cancer.

Doctors may see these drugs as a rare opportunity to lower the risk

Genentech's kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine) is for use in patients with HER2-positive, latestage breast cancer who were previously treated with

of cancer, but some women see them as simply trading one risk for another.

another

Many healthy women, even if they are at increased risk, refuse the drugs,

(trastuzmab) and a class of chemotherapy drugs

anti-HER2

drug

called

herceptin

asking why they should take pills to lower the odds of a disease they may

called taxanes, which are commonly used to treat

never get anyway, especially when the drugs can have dangerous or un-

breast cancer.

pleasant side effects.

Kadcyla delivers the drug to the cancer site to

With pluses and minuses on both sides, the take-home point of this in-

shrink the tumor, slow disease progression and pro-

formation is to have a serious conversation with your doctor about your level

long survival. It is the fourth approved drug that tar-

of breast cancer risk.

gets the HER2 protein.

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RELIEF FOR MIGRAINE SUFFERERS In January the FDA approved the zecuity (sumatriptan) skin patch system for adults who have migraines with or without aura. The single-use, batterypowered patch applied to the upper arm or thigh offers relief of migraine-related nausea as

well

as migraine

headaches. Of the 16 million U.S. adults with migraines, 8 million have migrainerelated nausea and typically avoid use of oral medications.

People considering the patch should talk with their doctor, because conditions such as heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure would disqualify them from taking the drug.

NEW IBS DRUG The FDA has approved linzess, a new kind of drug that relieves constipation and pain for some adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

In drug trials, people with IBS with constipation (a subtype of IBS called IBS-C) had

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System Cardiovascular Services CHRISTUS Santa Rosa provides a full range of heart services at our hospitals including the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. We provide highquality, coordinated care, complementing our state-of-the-art technology to focus on early detection of heart disease helping patients enjoy longer, healthier lives.

Our team of experienced interventional cardiologists is able to perform diagnostic and interventional angiography peripheral and coronary, as well as diagnostic and interventional angioplasty peripheral and coronary. These critical services complement our robust diagnostic cardiac program, including electrocardiogram, echocardiography, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, cardiac CT, nuclear medicine studies, and cardiac stress testing.

Highly trained specialists and staff provide complete heart care before and after a procedure or surgery. Our services offer diagnostic digital angiography, advanced interventional cardiovascular services, diagnostic studies, and ablations for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, implantation of cardiac devices, and advanced diagnostic and interventional care in peripheral vascular disease.

Many of our facilities are Chest Pain Center accredited, ensuring the hospital meets or exceeds quality-of-care measures based on improving the process for the care of the patient with acute coronary syndrome. The care of the patient starts from the onset of the patient's symptoms, and calls for multi-departmental collaboration among emergency dispatch services, emergency medical services, emergency department and catheterization lab, observation unit, and cardiac rehab. Within this model, facilities can plan and organize the delivery of care in a systematic manner, which is then evaluated by surveyors.

To find a cardiologist at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, please call 1.877.250.DOCS (3627) or visit christussantarosa.org.

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more frequent and better bowel movements and less abdominal pain after taking daily doses of linzess. The drug often began working within the first few days of treatment.

Studies of people with chronic constipation (long-term constipation not caused by other conditions) showed that one in five patients returned to normal bowel movements after taking linzess. And on average, chronic constipation patients taking linzess had more frequent bowel movements, less straining and less bloating and discomfort.

FDA REQUIRES LOWER DOSAGE FOR POPULAR SLEEP DRUGS The FDA is requiring manufacturers of certain popular sleep medications such as ambien and zolpimist to cut current recommended doses in half for women. The agency says blood levels of the drugs could still be high enough the following morning to affect activities that require alertness, such as driving.

Women appear to be more susceptible to a lingering effect because they eliminate the drug’s active ingredient, zolpidem, from their bodies more slowly than men, a statement from the FDA notes.

The action applies to zolpidem products approved for bedtime use, marketed as generics and under the brand names Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, and Zolpimist. Data show the risk of morning impairment is highest with extended-release forms of these drugs.

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STUDY SEES MORE BREAST CANCER AT YOUNG AGE The

incidence

of

ad-

OVERACTIVE BLADDER DRUG FOR WOMEN The FDA has approved oxytrol for women, the first over-the-counter treatment for overactive bladder in women 18 and older. (It will still be

vanced breast cancer among

available only in prescription form for men). Oxytrol for women is in the

younger women, ages 25 to

form of a patch and is applied to the skin every four days. You should

39,

see it on store shelves this fall.

may

have

increased

slightly over the last three

Oxytrol helps relax the overactive bladder muscle that leads to symp-

decades, according to a study

toms such as the sudden need to urinate and leaking of urine. Bladder

published in The Journal of the

training and pelvic floor exercises are other common treatment options.

American Medical Association.

Most women who develop overactive bladder are 45 to 60 years old.

The actual case numbers

It’s estimated the condition affects more than 20 million American

were small, but the increase

women. Many do not seek professional medical help because of embar-

was statistically significant.

rassment. According to the National Association for Continence, those

Researchers said it was wor-

who suffer with bladder problems wait on average seven years before

risome because it involved

seeking treatment.

cancer that had already spread to organs like the liver or lungs by the time it was diagnosed, which greatly diminishes the odds of survival.

NEW TREATMENT FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS With some 1.5 million Americans suffering from RA, any new treat-

Some outside experts questioned whether the increase

ment option is welcome news. Last fall, the FDA approved Pfizer's xeljanz

was real because the finding was based on an analysis of sta-

(tofacitinib), a first-of-its-kind treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Xeljanz

tistics and expressed concerns that the report would frighten

is approved for use by patients not helped by methotrexate, the usual

women needlessly.

first treatment for RA. It's a pill taken twice a day.

For now, the only advice the researchers can offer to

Xeljanz is a type of drug called a Janus kinase or JAK inhibitor. Block-

young women is to see a doctor quickly if they notice lumps,

ing JAK mutes the inflammation responses responsible for RA. But be-

pain or other changes in the breast and not to assume that

cause it inhibits immune responses, xeljanz adds to a person's risk of

they cannot have breast cancer because they are young and

serious infections, cancers and lymphoma. The drug will carry a "black

healthy, or have no family history of the disease. It’s also im-

box" warning about these risks.

portant for all women to know whether they have dense

Because xeljanz dampens out-of-control immune responses, it's also

breast tissue, which can significantly hamper early diagnosis

being explored as a treatment for other autoimmune diseases such

with mammogram and ultrasound.

as psoriasis.

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In 2013, 164 years after Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school, the role of women in medicine has changed dramatically. Now nearly half of all medical school graduates are women.

But this change should come as no surprise. Women are the traditional caretakers of their children, their husbands and even their parents. They bring their maternal instincts, compassionate natures, listening skills and empathic personalities to the profession.

Now that patients have more options when it comes to their health care, many women are more comfortable talking to other women, especially in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology. And women physicians often follow a wholepicture approach when it comes to symptoms and how their patients are affected by family, friends and lifestyle. Women, after all, are nature’s nurturers.

Dr. Osswald is a board certified Dermatologist and fellowship trained Dermatopathologist. She is presently an Associate Professor and Chief in the Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at UT School of Medicine, San Antonio. She treats patients of all ages with a wide variety of skin diseases including treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, cutaneous lymphoma, hair disorders, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, and blistering disorders.

• Dermatology • Dermatopathology

She enjoys teaching residents and students in dermatology and dermatopathology, speaking at local and national events and has numerous publications in dermatopathology journals and textbooks.

Physician Philosophy: Dr. Osswald is committed to providing quality care to her patients and supporting our community.

Education: • Boston Univ. Medical School, Boston, MA • Residency: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC

Years in San Antonio: 20 Contact: UT Medicine San Antonio

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Endocrinology Kathleen Hands, M.D., is board certified in both internal medicine and Endocrinology with subspecialty training in thyroid disorders. Dr. Hands is the first Ultrasound Certified endocrinologist from AIUM and trains other endocrinologists in thyroid ultrasound guided biopsy techniques.

Kathleen Hands, M.D., F.A.C.E., E.C.N.U. • Thyroid nodules & Thyroid cancer • Parathyroid disease • Pregnancy-related thyroid disease • Autoimmune thyroid diseases • Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

Recognized nationally for her expertise in lymph node assessment in patients with thyroid nodules to determine risks for cancer, she is one of few physicians who perform molecular studies on thyroid nodule biopsies, increasing accuracy in assessing cancer risks and avoiding unnecessary surgery.

Dr. Hands has received “Compassionate Doctor Award” from independent patient review groups.

Education: • Fellowship: UTHSC, San Antonio • Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine • Diplomat of the American Board of Endocrinology and Metabolism • Asst. Professor, Univ. of Texas Health Science Center SA, Dept. of Medicine Years in San Antonio: 10 Thyroid & Endocrine Center of South Texas 540 Madison Oak Dr., Suite 270 San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 491-9494 www.thyroid-center.com DrHands@thyroid-center.com

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Marsha C. Kinney, M.D. • Pathology • Hemapathology

Dr. Kinney is a board-certified and fellowship trained hematopathologist in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). She is a professor, Director of the Division of Hematopathology, and Director of the Hematopathology Fellowship Training program. She is currently the President of the Society for Hematopathology and serves on the Editorial Boards of the American Journal of Surgical Pathology and the American Journal of Clinical Pathology.

She is the author or co-author of numerous articles on her original research and has contributed eleven chapters to text books of hematopathology. She has made invited presentations on subjects in hematopathology at innumerable national and international conferences.

Physician Philosophy: Dr. Kinney is committed to integration and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data to provide quality patient care, to the training of our future physicians, and performing investigative work to better understand lymphomagenesis.

Education: • BA in Molecular Biology, Vanderbilt Univ.

• MS in Biology, Abilene Christian Univ.

• MD, UT Southwestern Medical School

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Internal Medicine & Oncology Paromita Datta, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine and oncology. She specializes in the management of all cancer disorders with a passion for treating breast cancer.

Paromita Datta, M.D. • Breast Specialist • Medical Oncology • Genetic Consultation • Hematology • TIPS ( Texas IndoPhysician Society)

Dr. Datta is experienced in handling conditions from benign breast disease to breast cancer. She will see patients with abnormal mammogram, breast lump, personal or family history of breast cancer or patients and family members with BRCA 1/2 mutation. In addition she treats patients with blood disorders, clotting problems, anemia and low platelets.

She is a member of Bexar County Medical Society (BCMS) , American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and American Society of Hematology (ASH).

Education: • Medical College, Kolkata, India • Research:Baylor College of Medicine, Houston • Residency: UTHSCSA, San Antonio  Fellowship: Hematology-Oncology, UTHSCSA, San Antonio Years in San Antonio: 9 Contact: Aurora Breast Center Aurora Cancer Center 9102 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78240 (210) 247-0888 www.aurorabreastcenter.com

Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Nichole Van de Putte, a native of San Antonio, practices obstetrics and gynecology at Southwest General Hospital. She completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, followed by an OB/GYN residency at University Hospital San Antonio.

Nichole Van de Putte,M.D. • Obstetrics • Gynecology

In addition to obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Van de Putte has worked with pervasive developmental disorders in children and adults as a music therapist. Currently, she maintains memberships to the American Medical Association and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Education: • Medical College, UT Health Science Center in San Antonio • Residency Univ. Hospital San Antonio Contact: Permian Premier Women’s Health Services 7390 Barlite Blvd., Suite 215 San Antonio, TX 78224 (210) 921-6150 Online scheduling now available at www.swghdocs.com www.PermianWomensHealth.com

Dr. Van de Putte lives in central San Antonio with her husband and three small children.

She enjoys music, cooking and spending time with her family.

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Leticia Vargas, M.D., MBA • Obstetrics • Gynecology

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Dr. Leticia Vargas is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist from San Antonio, Texas. She completed medical school at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by a residency in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, Dr. Vargas served as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family and Community Medicine. She is a National Health Service Scholar. In 2009, Dr. Vargas received her MBA at Texas Tech with an emphasis in healthcare management.

Dr. Vargas is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She enjoys traveling, biking and spending time her husband, family and friends.

Education: • Medical College, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio • Residency, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Contact: Permian Premier Women’s Health Services 7390 Barlite Blvd., Suite 215 San Antonio, TX 78224 (210) 921-6150 Online scheduling now available at www.swghdocs.com www.PermianWomensHealth.com

Dr. Dham practices in San Antonio and focuses on malignant hematology and medical oncology, with a special interest in leukemia and lymphoma.

Her clinical interests include the care of young adults with cancer and also the issues faced by cancer survivors.

Dr. Dham has a special interest in genetic risk assessment of cancer and its implication on families.

Anu Dham, M.D. • Medical Oncology & Hematology • Offices in Downtown San Antonio and Jourdanton

She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.

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Education: • Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL • Oncology & Hematology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Contact: Cancer Care Centers of South Texas 1200 Brooklyn Ave., Suite 115 San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 224-6531 1901 Highway 97E, Suite 200 Jourdanton, TX 78026 (830) 769-5259 www.cccst.com

Oncology & Hematology Dr. Wilks is a research site leader with US Oncology Research for Cancer Care Centers of South Texas. She is an active speaker for several pharmaceutical companies covering a variety of drugs to treat breast cancer.

Sharon T. Wilks, M.D., F.A.C.P • Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology • Fellow of the American College of Physicians • Served in the USAF • 26 years in practice

Dr. Wilks is the founder of the Alamo City Cancer Council and has authored “I’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: What’s Next?” and similar booklets for colorectal, lung and ovarian cancer. She also chairs a committee that sponsors an annual Breast Cancer Update for the San Antonio community.

In addition, she serves on a planning committee for the Baptist Hospital Breast Cancer Center.

Education: • Goucher College, Towson, MD • Uniformed Services, University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD • Residency: Internal Medicine, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX • Fellowship: Medical Oncology and Hematology, Lackland AFB

Contact: Cancer Care Centers of South Texas 2130 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 656-7177 www.cccst.com

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Dr. Blair currently serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology and Medical Director of the South Texas Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center. Her current clinical and research interests include bleeding disorders, thrombophilia and benign hematology.

Amanda Blair, M.D. • Board Certified in Pediatrics and Hematology-Oncology

Physician Philosophy: As a parent herself, Dr. Blair has recognized the need to empathize with her patients and their parents as they are often dealing with the most difficult time in their lives. By understanding the patients' needs and walking the parents through the treatment process, Amanda thoughtfully helps her patients and families deal with the health issues they face.

Education: • UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, MD • Residency: Oregon Health and Science Univ., Portland, OR • Fellowship Pediatrics Hematology-Oncology: UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas

Contact: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 333 N. Santa Rosa San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 704.2187 www.utmedicine.org

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Melissa Frei-Jones, MD, MSCI • Board Certified in Pediatrics and Hematology-Oncology

Dr. Frei-Jones currently serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and Program Director for the Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Training Program. Her current clinical and research interests include sickle cell disease and thalassemia, bone marrow failure syndromes and vascular anomalies including infantile hemangiomas and vascular malformations.

Education: • Washington University St. Louis, MSCI Clinical Investigation • University of Texas Southwestern, Medical School, Dallas • Residency Pediatrics: UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas • Fellowship Pediatrics HematologyOncology: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

Physician Philosophy: Every child with a chronic disease needs to be empowered in an age-appropriate manner to understand their condition and participate in the plan of care. Educating patients and parents is an important component of Dr. Frei-Jones’ practice in working with children with chronic hematologic disease.

Contact: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 333 N. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 704-2187 www.utmedicine.org

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Ann Marie Langevin, M.D. • Board Certified in Pediatrics and Hematology-Oncology

Dr. Langevin currently serves as Professor of Pediatrics and Interim Holder of Greehey Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Division of Hematology-Oncology. She is the PI for the South Texas Pediatric Minority Based Clinical Community Oncology Program (STP MBCCOP), a consortium of 4 pediatric oncology programs in South Texas. She is the institutional PI for the Children 's Oncology Group (COG) and Vice Chair of the COG CCOP committee. In addition, she is a member of the inaugural NCI Clinical Trial Network Working Group tasked in reviewing the appropriateness of the NCI clinical trials portfolio. Her current clinical and research interests are: I) bone and soft tissue sarcomas and solid tumors in children, adolescents and young adults; 2) Drug Development in Pediatric Oncology; and 3) Development and implemention of Cancer Control Studies in Pediatric Oncology.

Physician Philosophy: Dr. Langevin believes that outstanding care can only be accomplished through ongoing research and education while delivered with compassion.

Education: • University of Montreal, Montreal Canada, MD • Jr. Residency, Internal Medicine, Hospital Maisonneuve Rosemont, Montreal, Canada • Residency Hematology: Hotel-Dieu de Montreal; Montreal, Canada • Residency Hematology, Hospital Ste-Justine; Montreal, Canada • Fellowship Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada • Fellowship, Drug Development: University of North Carolina

Contact: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 333 N. Santa Rosa San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 704-2187 www.utmedicine.org

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Dr. Shah currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology. Her current clinical and research interests include childhood cancer survivorship and neuro-oncology.

Shafquat Shah, M.D. • Board Certified in Pediatrics and Hematology Oncology

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Physician Philosophy: The treatment of children with serious and complex diseases such as brain tumors requires a mutli-disciplinary setting with neurosurgeons, oncologists, radiologists, physical therapists, and psychologists working together. Comprehensive care for all children treated for cancer does not end when treatment is completed, but requires lifelong follow-up.

Education: • Duke University School of Medicine, Durham NC • Residency Pediatrics: Emory University, Atlanta • Fellowship Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

Contact: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 333 N. Santa Rosa San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 704-2187 www.utmedicine.org

Dr. Tomlinson currently serves as Professor of Pediatrics, Division Chief of HematologyOncology and Greehey Distinguished Chair in Genetics of Cancer.

Her current clinical and research interests include familial predisposition to cancer, pediatric liver tumors, renal tumors, von Hippel-Lindau disease.

Gail Tomlinson, M.D., PhD • Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric HematologyOncology

Physician Philosophy: Survival rates for children with cancer have increased substantially, but we need to keep working until 100% of children achieve a long-term cure. We don't just treat the tumor cells, but the whole child and family.

in Medicine Education: • George Washington University Medical School, MD • Duke University, PhD • Internship and Residency: Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC • Fellowship Pediatric HematologyOncology: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston • Fellowship Pediatrics HematologyOncology: UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas

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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 333 N. Santa Rosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 704-2817 www.utmedicine.org

Radiation Oncology Dr. Jui-Lien “Lillian” Chou is a board certified radiation oncologist who is also a breast cancer survivor. Her passion is in providing comprehensive, compassionate and excellent healthcare.

She is a breast care specialist and has dedicated herself to the development of state-of-the-art breast care centers for the benefit of her patients. She founded Aurora Breast Center San Antonio in September of 2009.

Jui-Lien Chou, M.D. • Breast Care Specialist • Radiation Oncologist • Breast Cancer Survivor

Aurora Breast Center is the only comprehensive breast care center in San Antonio featuring a breast care clinic with cutting-edge breast imaging, biopsy and cancer treatment technology and a compassionate team.

Education: • Medical College, National Taiwan University, in 1980 with honors • Residency: Radiation Oncology, Cancer Therapy and Research Center/University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Years in San Antonio: 8 Contact: Aurora Breast Center Aurora Cancer Center 9102 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78240 (210) 247-0888 www.aurorabreastcenter.com

Renal Pathology Sherry L. Werner, M.D. is a board-certified pathologist with a sub-specialty in renal pathology. She provides expert renal pathology services for native and transplant kidney biopsies and also serves as a Professor in the Department of Pathology at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Werner is the Director for the UT School of Medicine Renal Pathology Service and resident training program and is actively involved in teaching and research.

Sherry L. Werner, M.D. • Pathology • Renal Pathology

Education: • 1972, B.S. in Biology, Hood College, Frederick, MD (Cum Laude) • 1976, M.D. in Medicine, Univ. of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Contact: South Texas Reference Labs 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 567-1913 http://strl.uthscsa.edu

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Urogynecology Dr. Casiano is originally from San Antonio and returned home to join the faculty here at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio after her residency and fellowship. Dr. Casiano is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her research interests include epidemiology and patient-centered outcomes fo llowing treatments.

Elizabeth Casiano, M.D. • Urogynecology

Physician Philosophy: Dr. Casiano is committed to caring for women with uterine and vaginal prolapsed and urinary incontinence.

Education: • Brown University, MD • Residency: UT Texas Southwestern, Dallas • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MNFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Contact: UT Medicine- Urogynecology 8300 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 782229 (210) 450-9500 www.utmedicine.org

Vascular Surgery

Lori L. Pounds, M.D. • Vascular Surgery

Dr. Pounds grew up in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. She went to the University of Pittsburgh for undergraduate school, and attended Temple University school of Medicine. She did her general surgical residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and then went back to Temple for a Vascular Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Pounds returned to UTMB in Galveston and was an assistant professor for 6 years. She relocated to San Antonio in 2007 and had a successful private practice, leaving for the opportun ity to teach and work with the veterans in a dual appointment in the School of Medicine Division of Vascu lar/Endovascu lar Surgery.

Physician Philosophy: "Come see me for healthy, beautiful legs"

Education: • Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA • Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX • Fellowship: Shriners Burns Institute, Galveston, TX • Fellowship: Temple University Hospital , Philadelphia, PA

Contact: UT Medicine Vascular Surgery 8300 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 450-9888 www.utmedicine.org

Vascular Surgery Dr. Sheehan currently serves on several national committees in vascular surgery, including the Diversity in Vascular Surgery committee, whose goal it is to increase diversification of physicians in the field as well as increase cultura l awareness. Her current clinical and research interests include endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease, critical limb ischemia, carotid disease, and venous disease.

Maureen K. Sheehan, M.D. • Surgery • Vascular Surgery

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Physician Philosophy: Committed to taking care of people with vascular disease using the latest technology.

Education: • UTHSCSA Masters of Clinical Investigation • Loyola University Chicago Strich School of Medicine, Maywood • Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood  Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Vascular Surgery Contact: UT Medicine Vascular Surgery 8300 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 450.9888 www.utmedicine.org

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Whatabout

Mom? (Or Dad? Or Aunt Betsy?)

Considerations for Senior Care

You can help a senior make the transition

from

being self-sufficient

to

being

dependent while being sensitive to his or her preferences and feelings. Determine the situation as to physical and mental capabilities, ability to pay, attitude toward giving up driving a car, selling a home and moving.

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senior’s health: observation of balance, signs of fatigue or sleeplessness, vision or hearing difficulties, depression, dementia and ability to take medications correctly. Additionally, is he/she able to perform basic daily activities like dressing, bathing, using the telephone, using the toilet, rising from a chair or negotiating stairs, shopping, preparing meals, driving safely, doing housework? What about appearance and hygiene issues — personal cleanliness, oral care, combed hair, clean clothes, trimmed nails and appropriate clothing?

This evaluation will enable you to match the care to the need. Types of care include: • TELEPHONE CALL ASSURANCE SERVICE: Contacts the senior at home on a regular, scheduled basis to assure he or she is OK and has taken medicines.

• COMPANION/CARETAKER: Comes

A

to the home to help with chores, driving,

ging brings with it changes in our health and/or mental capabilities. If you

shopping and light housekeeping. Some

have an aging loved one, you can save your senior person and yourself a

caretakers live in and help prepare food,

lot of stress and time by preparing now. Locate and organize important

bathe, wash hair, ensure medicines are

documents or at least place them in one specific place, and tell someone where to

taken and generally help with daily living.

find them.

No medical care is provided.

Important documents include: • WILLS: Names executor, guardian for minor children and distribution of property.

Living will: A directive to physicians as to which medical procedures you want taken

• VISITING NURSE: RNs who perform medical care, rehabilitation or hospice care in the patient’s home.

if you are too ill to state your wishes. Power of attorney: Written authorization for a

• CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT

designated person to act on your behalf for whatever purpose you designate. Durable

COMMUNITY: Offers housing options

power of attorney: Becomes effective if you become incapacitated and unable to man-

meeting needs as the needs change,

age your own personal and financial matters. Health care power of attorney: Names

from independent living to assisted liv-

the agent you appoint to make health care decisions on your behalf if you become in-

ing to nursing facilities.

capacitated.

• ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY: Pro-

• FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS: Include records of checking account, certificates of

vides continued independence while

deposit, savings, pensions, retirement, Social Security and investments, along with

also providing some care, social interac-

any debt, credit card and loan information.

tion and meals.

• INSURANCE DOCUMENTS: Include health insurance (personal, Medicare,

• NURSING HOME: Provides full-time

Medicare supplemental), life insurance, long-term-care policy, home insurance and

medical care, meals, housekeeping, laun-

auto insurance.

dry and organized activities.

• PERSONAL DOCUMENTS: Include Social Security and driver’s license numbers,

• HOSPICE CARE: Offers a specific

military records, birth, marriage and divorce certificates, tax records, passport number,

type of care by specially trained nurses

appraisals of valuables. You should also include security system codes, spare keys,

and caregivers to terminally ill patients,

codes to locks and firearm location and papers. And—pet records.

at home, in the hospital or at a hospice

• MEDICAL RECORDS: Should contain physician’s names, prescription informa-

facility.

tion and background on any health issues.

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Some examples of caretaker experiences: EXAMPLE 1 Liz’s widowed mother, Sara, rocked along independently in her own residence until she reached her late 90s,

Liz & Sara

when surgeries on her leg prevented her from walking or standing without the use of a cane or walker. Although she had a housekeeper, she now needed help with meal preparation and clean-up, bathing, hair washing and an occasional fall.

Sara lives in another Texas city, and one of her sons lives in the same town and can help with errands and hospital

or doctor visits. When a caretaker was hired, Sara was not thrilled with the idea — she didn’t like the idea of a stranger living in her home, and she became demanding, suspicious and complaining. After a few months, the caretaker left because of her own medical problems.

Luckily for all concerned, a replacement known to a friend became available at just that time.

Liz says that over the past year or so, Sara has become argumentative and repetitive from the loss of her short-term memory, causing frustration for her family. She is adamant about staying in her own home. She does have Medicare and a private insurance policy, and with these, along with retirement income, is able to pay her own way. Her important documents are organized, and her final wishes have been documented. At 100 years of age, she’s a bit lonely, a little depressed and extremely tired. Liz visits as often as possible and reports Sara “is still as bossy as ever.”

EXAMPLE 2

Kate &Belle

Kate’s mother, Belle, lived out-of-state. Around

They went through a succession of women — none

age 72, concerned friends of hers reported to

of whom Belle liked. Finally, she realized she could

Kate that something just “wasn’t right.” Kate vis-

no longer take care of herself and needed more

ited Belle and found that she was, in fact, making

care. Kate checked out some recommended nurs-

some very questionable decisions, such as throw-

ing homes, and Belle chose the one she wanted to

ing away her husband’s framed Ph.D. diploma

live in, paying from her proceeds from her house

while saving his certificate for lifetime member-

sale and her retirement income.

ship in the PTA. Kate arranged for the sale of

Kate regularly visited Belle and occasionally

Belle’s house and brought her to San Antonio, set-

took her out to lunch until it was no longer possible

ting her up in her own apartment. After a short

because of her declining mental awareness and

while, Kate moved her mother into a duplex closer

safety concerns. She would wander off alone. Kate

to her home because Belle began talking about

described this time frame as “like dealing with a 2-

things that weren’t actually happening. For a

year-old in an adult body.” As Belle’s health con-

while, things seemed to be going well. That’s until

tinued to decline, she “forgot” how to chew and

one day when Kate went outside and saw a fire

swallow, eating only pureed foods, and spent her

truck parked in front of the duplex! Smoke was

time curled up into the fetal position.

billowing from Belle’s side, resulting from a pan of

Important note: A physician at the nursing

bacon grease left on an active burner on the

home had a feeding tube inserted WITHOUT con-

stove. Belle knew enough to call the fire depart-

sulting Kate. Belle lingered two more years in this

ment, but not enough to open the door for them.

condition. If there had been a medical power-of-

Kate used her two weeks of vacation to find an

attorney, it would have given Kate the option to

in-home caretaker for Belle during the daytime.

speak for her mother.

EXAMPLE 3 Rose’s widowed Aunt

the beginning of her two-year ordeal of being

Rose researched several care facilities, and

Betsy lived inde-

in and out of the hospital, diagnosed with con-

Betsy was settled in immediately upon arrival.

pendently in her

Rose & Betsy

gestive heart failure.

She began to have panic attacks when she felt

own home in an-

When Rose tried to find out medical infor-

insecure. Not long after, she fell in and out of

other state. Over

mation long distance, her request was de-

a coma, but she was awake when she heard

the years, Rose

nied. Since they had almost lost her aunt

the doctor order a feeding tube be inserted.

and her family vis-

before, Rose obtained the various powers-of-

She told Rose, and repeated in front of wit-

ited their diabetic aunt

attorney — financial, health, medical — and

nesses, she did not want a feeding tube. With

often. Betsy remained active, driving herself

her will. She was advised to fax the necessary

the medical power-of-attorney in place, Rose

and others to doctor visits and personal er-

documents to the hospital, and then she

could honor her wishes.

rands. Around age 84, her neighbor’s children,

would be allowed to check on the status of

who carried out her trash each day and did

her aunt’s health.

As Betsy’s health continued to decline, Rose contacted the hospice care of her choice

other odd jobs, noticed one morning that her

Finally, Betsy was healthy enough to leave

to come to the hospital. The sale of Betsy’s

curtains were still closed and her car was

the hospital, but she needed 24/7 health care,

home allowed her to pay for her care, and

parked in the driveway. This was very unusual,

so she was now convinced to sell her home

there was help from Medicare to pay for the

and they told their mother. When they went to

and move to a facility in San Antonio, as Rose

hospice services because she had congestive

check, they found Betsy on the floor. This was

had been urging her to do for several years.

heart failure.

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Fran & Joe

EXAMPLE 4 When Fran and Joe were a young couple with two small children, they were suddenly thrust into caregiving activities for not one, not two, but three grandparents. They were not the sole caretakers, but were very “hands on,” running errands, visiting, performing chores and dealing with nursing homes.

Only a few years later, they became involved in caregiving again, with their own parents. Fran’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, moved to San Antonio after her mother’s brain surgery for a benign tumor, her development of heart flutters and a near-death experience.

Although Mr. Jones was happy to care for his wife, they both realized it was time to move close to their daughter in San Antonio. Fran’s father, having held high-level executive positions, planned and built a home customized to meet possible future needs. Included are wheelchair-accessible halls and doorways, handicap-ready bathrooms and a special area for live-in help, all on one level. He also worked with Fran and an attorney for estate planning. This became a very important factor later, when her dad suffered a brain injury, which sometimes leaves him unable to recognize family members.

The Joneses insist on taking care of each other to the extent that they can. There is no live-in caretaker, but a visiting nurse comes by to check vital statistics. Driver/helpers take Mrs. Jones to church, the beauty shop and minor errands. In addition to family visits and holiday gatherings, Fran goes over at least two days per week, takes them to doctor or therapy appointments and does the major grocery shopping. Many times after work, she prepares dinner and dines with her parents as well. Fran, a paralegal, takes care of financial matters, including her father when possible. Mr. and Mrs. Jones can afford their health care, which is fortunate for their children.

Joe’s mother, JoAnn, also requires assisted living and was quite upset when she had to give up driving and move from her home. The move, however, has turned out very well. She has access to a cafe, bank, beauty shop, physical therapy and organized activities right where she lives. She sometimes makes confusing calls to Joe in the middle of the night, which, of course, he must check out. Joe and his family visit regularly, take her to appointments and other outings and have her over for holiday celebrations.

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Joe and Fran have learned from their experiences: You need to have a crash course on Medicare. You need to maintain respect for each other. For them, it works best for Joe and Fran to discuss things involving the other one’s parent(s) because “emotional buttons aren’t being pushed.”

And, yes, stress is increased on a couple’s marriage, but so is bonding.

Remember, if you are the caretaker in your own home, there are more challenges you may encounter. Caregiving takes time away from your family and from your job. You may have to leave work to take your loved one to doctor appointments, go into work late, leave work early, take days off. You may have out-of-pocket expenses for food, transportation, medical insurance co-payments and medications. You may suffer physical and mental stress, feelings of frustration, exhaustion, anger, sadness or resentment.

Keep in mind that if you and your parent(s) plan for the future, your job will be easier, and they will get their wishes.

Where to find information for senior care: * State Licensing * Agency on Aging * Better Business Bureau * AARP * usgov.com/Medicare * Bloom Where You Are Planted * A Place for Mom Areas to investigate at caretaker facilities: • Check the licensing current and past, the financial records, and inspection reports, and obtain references.

• Look for signs of the quality of care, including interactions between patients and staff and each other.

• Inspect the safety aspects of the facility.

Look for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinkler system. See if doors and locks are secure. Is someone on duty 24/7? Qualifications of medical care personnel. Ease of movement for those with disabilities. Consider the location of the facility as well. Is the neighborhood safe? Are shops, doctor’s offices, places of worship, friends and family nearby?

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MOVE TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS Education is the answer to help keep the competitive edge in the workforce and in life

By JANIS TURK

“I

had been so afraid of going back to school at my age — could I handle it? I’d wondered,” recalls Wendy Navarro, a bright 30something wife, mother and business owner living in a suburb of San Antonio. “Loking back, I worried for no reason,” she says with a smile.

Just five years ago Navarro found herself on the front row of a university classroom feeling more at home than she’d ever expected.

“I worried about all sorts of things. The money, the course load and more. Would the young people accept me and make me feel wel-

come? Would the professors expect too much from an older student or even too little? And how would I have time to juggle the demands of my home and business with books and term papers? None of that turned out to be a problem The adjustment to student life was smoother than I’d ever imagined it would be. I’m not saying it was easy, especially juggling family and school work, but the challenge was a doable, and now I’m just so proud of my accomplishment,” says Navarro, who went on to earn a bachelor’s degree.

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Navarro’s story isn’t unique, for people of all ages are finding that seeking a degree in higher education, whether it’s an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master of arts, or Ph.D., is a wise investment in

Alamo Colleges Connects Bachelors and Masters Degrees for Students and Community

their future and may be easier to undertake than they had first thought it would be.

Whether you are an 18-

Have you thought about going back to school lately? Did you know higher education opportunities are right in your backyard? Life happens, and many of us suddenly divert off course pursuing our dreams; family moves, change in jobs, kids’activities, unexpected circumstances or the recent graduate who may be confused about which path to take. Everyone faces choices in life, such as continue a college education or take that high-paying job in the oil field? It may sound trite, but it’s true: It’s never too late to return to school.

year-old about to graduate from high school this spring or you are a 25-year-old finishing military service abroad or you’re a housewife or a father who decided to earn a degree, going back to college is always a wise option.

“An investment in higher education is an investment in the economy, benefiting our students, our state and the nation,” writes John Sharp, chancellor of education of the Texas A&M University System.

First of all, a degree from a college or university is essential if you want to land employment in today’s fiercely competitive job market. Sharp says, “Before 2018, Texas will need to fill about 4 million jobs, of which more than 2 million will require post-secondary credentials. Yet only 31.4 percent of Texans age 25 and older have completed an associate's degree

The Alamo Colleges and the Northeast SA leadership had the foresight to see the needs of an expanding community, with employers needing a skilled workforce in numerous demand occupations. San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, remaining competitive in its employment rate and enticing new companies to settle here. So Alamo Colleges, collectively with five local partner universities including St. Mary’s University, Texas A & M- San Antonio, Texas State University, University of the Incarnate Word and Wayland Baptist University, has brought you the Alamo University Center. The center is home to some of San Antonio’s best universities.

or higher.” In today’s highly competitive job market, many jobs are requiring bachelor of arts degrees and master’s degrees, so a simple high school diploma just isn’t enough.

But it’s never too late to go back to school.

According to Edvisors, a website dedicated to giving prospective students sound education advice, “The average student age in the U.S. has been climbing steadily in recent years. At both Harvard and Notre Dame the average age is now 27. The University of Phoenix, which offers both online and traditional degree programs, has an average student age of 35-37. On a larger scale 38 percent of all college students are now 25 or older, according to a recent U.S Census Bureau report.”

Because of this, the demographic in today’s college classrooms is certainly changing.

More older or “nontraditional” students are seeking university degrees and finding that education is the key to keeping in the game — and the workplace. Some older students have returned from military service; others have worked for a few years in blue-collar jobs only to find that the pay scale just wasn’t enough. Some feel ready for a career change after

Now in its third year, conveniently located at Interstate 35 and Loop 1604, the center provides higher education close to home. Each school has a variety of demand occupation programs that include Education, Nursing, Criminal Justice or Cyber Security. The center has quality facilities, accessible parking and an array of options to meet schedules, budgets and goals. Whether you are returning to school to recapture your dreams of completing a Bachelor’s degree, seeking advanced skills at the master’s level or a two-year college transfer student, the center is a one-stop of educational choices.

decades in a job that didn’t challenge them. Some have been laid off from their jobs during the economic downturn and decided their best course of action is to make themselves more marketable. Whatever the reason for returning to school or starting college right after high school — it’s a good one.

A concern that keeps most people, young and old, from considering higher education is their fear of what degrees might cost. But these days, with the many different options for financial aid, Pell Grants, and affordable online and traditional college classes, cost shouldn’t deter anyone. Many colleges and universities in our area, like San Antonio College, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Incarnate Word, Texas Lutheran, Schreiner University and the Alamo Colleges, just to name a few, offer affordable degree programs and have full-time staff to help guide you through the process of seeking scholarships, grants, student loans and other types of financial aid.

Belkiss Rodriguez, director of Alamo Colleges, says getting a degree in San Antonio is

The center is a win-win-win for the student, employers and universities. The partners have worked together to create degree plans that provide credit for work experience, hybrid schedules combining online courses with minimal on-site instruction, articulation of coursework to expedite the transfer of credits, and fasttrack semesters.

now easier and more affordable than ever. “The Alamo University Center, conveniently located in northeast San Antonio, is a one-stop center of higher education opportunities close to home, working in partnership between Alamo Colleges and five leading universities in the San Antonio area,” says Rodriguez. “The center is degree-driven, offering over 20 bachelor’s and master’s programs in the arts and sciences on site. We offer junior, senior and graduate level classes through partnerships with several universities. Students who enroll with one of our partner universities are able to complete a bachelor's or master's degree or teaching certificate right here at the Alamo Colleges University Center,” says Rodrigues.

Recapture the college dream; degrees open opportunities, five universities, 22+degrees, one location. For more information, contact Belkiss Rodriguez, Director at 210-486-5800 or go to www.alamo.edu/ucenter.

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Even high school students can earn university credit through special programs offered there, giving them a head start in the transition between high school and college.

“We also have a lot of older students and military service men and women enrolled in degree programs here — we’re so conveniently located for military bases like Randolph, Lackland and Fort Sam Houston,” says Rodriguez. Best of all, Alamo Colleges offers fi-

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nancial aid options and even has an afford-

(engineering and CIT), St. John's University in

able degree program that allows one to ob-

New York (education), and Ferris State Uni-

tain a bachelor’s degree in information

versity in Michigan (nursing).”

technology for about $10,000. Texas A&M

For some, however, college may not feel

University San Antonio also offers a similarly

like a good fit, so many turn to local trade and

priced degree program for IT students.

technical schools to help them gain skills and

Who should consider attending Alamo

tools for the careers they have chosen. Some

Colleges? “Associate degree graduates who

programs, such as the department of occupa-

would like to earn a bachelor’s degree or

tional, workforce and leadership studies

higher, students with lower level course work

(OWLS) at Texas State University in San Mar-

in pursuit of completing a bachelor’s degree,

cos, prepare nontraditional students for ca-

bachelor’s degree graduates pursuing a mas-

reers

ter’s degree and students interested in pur-

professional and technical programs and even

suing

grant college credit for work/life experience,

a

nursing

degree

or

teaching

certificate,” says Rodriguez.

For those whose schedules aren’t flexible

through

high-quality

academic,

allow credit for non-collegiate instruction and let students earn credit by exam.

enough to allow them to attend campus

Beyond that, local trade and technical

classes, respected accredited online universi-

schools also offer programs and training for

ties present options that offer flexibility and

every skilled worker — from electricians,

good value for the money. According to the

plumbers, mechanics, air conditioning spe-

U.S. News ranking of the 2013 Best Online Ed-

cialists, dental hygienists, insurance records

ucation Programs, the following online are

keeping clerks, beauty salon technicians and

some of the best accredited programs in the

more — all available right here in San Antonio.

country: “Pace University, which has a physi-

Clearly, there is no end to the training and

cal campus in New York City, claimed the No.

education options available to those inter-

1 spot for online bachelor's degree programs.

ested in learning new skills for a profitable

Top-performing online master's degree pro-

career, and there is no doubt that higher ed-

grams include Washington State University

ucation gives everyone advantages in the

(business), University of Southern California

workforce and in life.

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Scooby-Doo Live!

Musical Mysteries Majestic Theatre 6/2 Sun, 2, 5 p.m.

MCNAY ART MUSEUM

Merle Haggard Gruene Hall 6/21 Fri, 8 pm www.gruenehall.com

In the Heights Woodlawn Theatre 6/4-6 www.woodlawntheatre.com

Real/Surreal Selections from the Whitney Museum of American Art Thru 5/19

Pitbull with Ke$ha AT&T Center 6/24 Mon, 7 pm

The Comical Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard And Her Dog

By Paul Mesher Puppets Empire Theatre 6/14 Fri, 9:45 am, 11:45 am and 6:30 pm

The Human Face and Form Thru 5/19

Cheap Trick Majestic Theatre 6/24 Mon, 7:30 pm

Symphony

Old 97’s Floore’s Country Store 5/18 Sat, doors open at 7 pm

Mozart and Shostakovich 5/17-18 Fri and Sat, 8 pm

Taylor Swift At&T Center 5/22 Wed, 7 pm Opera San Antonio Opening Gala Concert of Stars Majestic Theatre 5/23 Thurs, 7 pm

Mahler 3 5/31-6/1 Fri and Sat, 8 pm

Theater

Picnic San Pedro Playhouse Cellar Theater 5/3-26 The Addams Family Majestic Theatre 5/7-12

An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen Majestic Theatre 5/24 Fri, 8 pm

The Velveteen Rabbit Magik Theatre Thru 5/11 www.magiktheatre.org

Dia Del Gallo with Turnpike, Troubadours, Hayes Carll and American Aquarium Floore’s Country Store 5/25 Sat, doors open at 7 pm

Suessical: The Musical Jr. Woodlawn Theatre 5/11-13 www.woodlawntheatre.com

River City Rockfest: Guns & Roses, Alice in Chains, Halestorm and more AT&T Center 5/26 Sun, 12 pm Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison Gruene Hall 6/1 Sat, 9 pm

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The Texas Fo lklife Festiv 6/7-9 al www.texanc ultures.com

Powerhouse Big Band San Antonio Botanical Garden 6/13 Thu, 7:30 pm www.sabot.org

Jon Wolfe: Live CD recording Floore’s Country Store 5/17 www.liveatfloores.com

Celtic Woman Majestic Theatre 5/19 Sun, 2 pm

Events

Spring Awakening San Pedro Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers Theater 5/17-6/9 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Magik Theatre presents Shakespeare in the Park San Antonio Botanical Garden 5/29-6/1

Charley’s Aunt San Pedro Playhouse Cellar Theater 6/21-7/14

Girl Power!

Thru 7/14

Majority Rules: A Decade of Contemporary Art Acquisitions Thru 9/15 SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART

Comedy

Pasión Popular: Spanish and Latin American Folk Art from Cecere Collection Thru 8/18

Tracy Morgan Empire Theatre 5/31 Fri, 8 pm

WITTE MUSEUM

Jerry Seinfeld Majestic Theatre 6/7 Fri, 7, 9:30 pm

Art

Patriotism and Pageantry: Fiesta Honors the Military Thru 8/18 Dinosaurs Unearthed: Bigger.

Better. Feathered…

Thru 9/2

SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART

Events

Trish Ramsay: Solo Exhibition 5/9-7/5

Splendor in the Garden Gala San Antonio Botanical Garden 5/15 Wed

Michael James, Naomi Wanjiku Gakunga Solo Exhibitions 5/9-7/7

Museums

INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES Arte Chihuahua Thru 5/5 Fiesta Medal Mania Thru 7/8

Culinaria Wine and Culinary Arts Festival 5/16-19 Various locations Culinaria.org/wine-festival Soul Food Festival La Villita Heritage Society La Villita’s Maverick Park 5/24-25 Fri and Sat (210) 213-7066 Old Gruene Market 6/15-16, 10am-5pm www.gruenemarketdays.com

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1289 S.W. Loop 410 2815 N. Loop 1604 121 Alamo Plaza

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555 S. Alamo 218 E. Olmos 4011 Broadway 150 E. Houston 18402 Hwy. 281,#114 3920 Harry Wurzbach 515 Villita 7701 Broadway 14439 N.W. Military #100 2015 N.E. Loop 410 204 E. Houston 112 College 728 S. Alamo 5148 Broadway 842 N.W. Loop 410 700 E. Sonterra Blvd.

125 E. Houston 923 N. Loop 1604 E. 234 Riverwalk

229-1000 828-3141 824-0100 227-9700 491-4480 821-5454 224-1976 828-9050 888-1500 655-6171 476-8600 518-1000 224-7555 822-7673 798-4154 798-5466 227-5853 690-5811 229-9299

Hamburgers

741 W. Ashby Pl 10103 Huebner Road 4531 N.W. Loop 410 1011 N. E. Loop 410 9030 Wurzbach 8822 Wurzbach 8230 Marbach 8338 Broadway 6905 Blanco Rd. 1031 Patricia 8440 Fredericksburg 4051 Broadway 7959 Fredericksburg 4901 Broadway 255 E. Basse 15900 La Cantera Pkwy 1810 N.W. Military IH-10 W. and Wurzbach 203 S. St. Mary’s 999 E. Basse 18720 Stone Oak 2211 N.W. Military 18802 Stone Oak 445 McCarty 126 W. Rector 9405 San Pedro 1146 Austin Highway

733-8473 340-7944 340-7944 828-9988 615-7553 615-8282 674-2577 828-2273 366-4508 366-1033 692-5262 805-8111 615-1288 822-3253 507-1000 507-6500 340-7808 691-3332 472-2900 826-8500 545-6100 366-3012 403-3316 344-8366 524-9908 341-4461 829-7345

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1150 Austin Hwy. 610 N.E. Loop 410 218 N. Cherry 111 W. Crockett 10101 I-10 W. 24152 IH-10 W. 15560 I-35 N. 10623 Westover Hills 12656 West Ave .

828-2829 691-3332 271-2888 229-1491 641-1998 698-2141 653-7839 520-5552 496-0222

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2303 N. Loop 1604 W. 13247 Bandera Rd. 318 E. Houston St. 2323 N. St. Marys 1900 Blanco 4200 Broadway 1006 N.E. Loop 410 9980 IH-10 W. 16609 San Pedro 621 Pat Booker 1624 E.Commerce 115 Alamo Plaza.

8602 Botts Ln. 18414 Hwy. 281 N. 17625 Blanco Rd. 13838 Jones Maltsberger.

1750 N. 1604 330 E. Grayson St. 9010 Huebner Rd.

408-2029 695-4941 247-4000 735-1955 735-3552 826-0800 805-8600 699-1222 494-3333 658-3000 299-8110 223-9944 824-6703 545-3800 492-0301 481-3600 494-2500 223-2830 699-1189

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1203 N. Loop 1604 W. 8539 Fredericksburg 15900 La Cantera Pkwy.

2524 N. Main 12507 IH-10 W. 1017 Austin Hwy. 6989 Blanco 200 E. Grayson, #100 8032 Fredericksburg Rd.

340-0000 696-2536 877-9300 735-5757 694-4191 822-2300 979-6363 223-3900 692-9900

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223-5353 349-2060 561-9700 223-0500 888-7030 223-2939 493-3611 821-6373 828-5191 227-2782 493-1604 832-0300 647-5524 946-5518 377-0022 493-8884 805-0333 223-0401

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5440 Babcock Rd. 16602 San Pedro 7159 W US Hiwy 90 8250 Agora Pkwy., #120 255 E. Basse, #384 11224 Huebner, #201

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713 S. Alamo 430 E. Commerce 8421 Broadway 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy.

15103 Bandera 2838 N. Loop 1604 13421 San Pedro 722 S. St. Mary’s 13489 Blanco 3023 Thousand Oaks 200 River Walk 2427 Vance Jackson 2415 N. Main 6402 N. New Braunfels 350 Northaven 18747 Redland Rd. 120 Produce Row 4223 Blanco 8030 IH-10 W. 218 Produce Row 528 River Walk 5800 Broadway 215 Losoya 10501 IH-10 W. 10820 Bandera 1439 E. Sonterra Blvd.

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Steaks Chama Gaucha 18318 Sonterra Place San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 564-9400

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9800 Hyatt Resort Dr. 8400 N. New Braunfels 9821 Colonnade 18318 Sonterra Place 255 E. Basse 10901 Scenic Loop 123 N. Loop 1604 E. 231 S. Alamo 849 E. Commerce 10003 NW Military 1401 N. Loop 1604 W. 233 E. Houston 15900 LaCantera Pkwy 7720 Jones Maltsberger 1170 E. Commerce

520-4001 824-0116 691-8888 564-9400 824-9463 695-8301 404-2221 225-1212 228-0700 493-3031 493-6200 226-7256 558-6161 821-5051 227-8847

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Paul Overstreet/Overstreet Photography

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bradley Moon (Magda Victoria Rivera) December 23, 2012

Dr. and Mrs. John D. Murphy, Jr. (Julia Barton Diana) February 9, 2013

Laura Hayley Photography

Straughan Photography

Mr. and Mrs. Jessee Lawson (Julia Gleason) December 1, 2012

Paul Overstreet/Overstreet Photography

Mr. and Mrs. David Casper Hannegan (Inez Arely Garza) November 24, 2012

Straughan Photography

Straughan PhotographyÂ

Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Casasola (Jennifer Lugo) November 18, 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Medellin (Charlin Yu) February 16, 2013

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Shelly and Mike Badgett visit at the Winston School’s annual auction and dinner.

Richard Rodriguez and Jill Ewing celebrate with Bruce Bowen, Trisha Hernandez and Mark Hambrick at the dinner and auction hosted by The Winston School.

Art, Brian and Pam Burdick gather at the Cancer Center Council’s Art, Brian and Pam Burdick with speaker Steve Ford at the Cancer Care Center Council’s Luncheon.

Chairs Cindy Schneider, Holli Ticknor and Sherry McNeil chat at the Cancer Center Council’s annual Spring Lecture Luncheon.

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The Children’s Shelter Give a Piece of Your Heart Luncheon May 8 San Antonio Country Club (210) 212-2512

Junior Diabetes Research Foundation A Night In Eden Promise Ball May 11 JW Marriott Hill Country Resort (210) 822-5336

ChildSafe Art From the Heart May 9 VFW Post 76 (210) 208-5769

March of Dimes March for Babies May 11 SeaWorld San Antonio (210) 696-1030

Friends of Hospice San Antonio Spring Party May 9 Private Home (210) 785-5852

WINGS A Taste of Summer May 11 The Witte Museum (210) 946-9464

Women’s Council of Realtors Games & Dames May 9 Las Companas Club (210) 325-6962

Clarity Child Guidance Center 2013 Annual Gala May 14 Marriott Rivercenter (210) 582-6497

The Battered Women and Children's Shelter Honoring Mothers Luncheon May 10 Marriott Rivercenter (210) 445-2777

San Antonio Can High School 10th Annual Motherhood Luncheon Honoring Tracy Wolff May 14 Briscoe Western Art Museum (210) 548-7838

McNay Art Museum Margaritaville at the McNay May 10 McNay Art Museum (210) 805-1761

San Antonio Botanical Garden Splendor in the Garden May 15 San Antonio Botanical Garden (210) 829-5360

San Antonio Gardenia and Musical Club Coronation Ball May 10 Oak Hills Country Club (210) 826-3060

Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation Bingo de Mayo May 16 San Antonio Country Club (512) 699-1640

American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure May 11 Retama Park (210) 829-1765

Mexican American Unity Council Lifetime Achievement and Scholarship Awards Gala May 16 Omni Colonnade (210) 978-0510

Any Baby Can 11th Annual Jon’s Run/Walk May 11 Morgan’s Wonderland (210) 227-0170

Solar San Antonio Annual Fundraiser and Bill Sinkin’s 100th Birthday Celebration May 17 Incarnate Word Skyroom (210) 352-2000

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LOS COMPADRES PRESENTS Salvation Army 2013 Annual Banquet May 21 Oak Hills Country Club (210) 352-2000

MAKE IT YOUR MISSION

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY LEAGUE PRESENTS

43rd ANNUAL SYMPHONY BALL

Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Red Dot 2013 May 22 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center (210) 227-6960

Planned Parenthood of San Antonio Annual Luncheon May 23 Marriott Rivercenter (210) 736-2244 x317

Wendy Tomerlin and Jimmie Balling with Lauri Jehl and Libby Williams

2013 Symphony Belles

Becky Canavan, Joel and Becky Smith with John Canavan

Aimee Locke and Mark Krenger with Kimberly and Mark Casillas and Carol Locke

Any Baby Can Adopt-A-Doll Luncheon June 12 The Historic Menger Hotel (210) 227-0170

Bexar County Detention Ministries New Beginnings Luncheon June 12 Whitley Theological Center (210) 299-4540 x116

The Witte Museum Art in the Dark Benefiting San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind June 13 The Witte Museum (210) 531-1533 Any Baby Can 1st Annual Taste of the Hill Country June 20 Kronskosky Place (Boerne) (210) 227-0170 A.E. Harris and Virginia Nicholas with Marcie and Ray Ince

Lisa Nichols, Tom Schmidt, Stacy and Jamo Rubin with Diane Schmidt

John Nau and Bill Klesse

Estee and Tricia Steves, Carson, Barrett and Lisa Wolff with Tracy Winter

United Way Volunteer of the Year Awards June 20 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (210) 352-7000

Association for Women in Communications Headliner/Proliner Awards June 21 Westin Riverwalk (210) 508-0261

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WOMEN ON THE MOVE

Tanya Baird

Capt. Tracey Czajkowski

Mary Jane Garcia

Lone Star Capital Bank has promoted Tanya Baird to vice president/compliance officer from her former position as internal auditor. She will now be responsible for maintaining the bank’s compliance program and adherence to laws and regulations governing its operations.

She joined the bank in 2000 and served in various positions before becoming internal auditor in 2006.

Capt. Tracey Czajkowski is the new associate area commander of the San Antonio Salvation Army Command.

She will oversee enhanced program efforts and special events such as the Christmas Angel Tree program and the annual shoe-in program, which provides over 6,000 school-age children with new shoes.

Also under her jurisdiction will be such services as the emergency family shelter and community social services.

Mary Jane Garcia has been promoted to vice president/loan administration at Lone Star Capital Bank and will have charge of the bank’s loan portfolio. She joined the bank in 1999 and served as bookkeeping/wire transfer supervisor until 2010, when she became loan administration officer. Her degree in business administration is from UTSA.

Karen A. Monsen Karen A. Monsen has joined King & Sommer LLP, bringing the firm new practice areas of employment law and commercial litigation and arbitration with an emphasis on the protection of intellectual property. A graduate of the UT School of Law, she is an authority on electronic discovery, forensic investigations, cyber security, document retention and destruction policy implementation.

She was formerly a partner with Jackson Walker, LLP.

Lisa Shackelford

Alicia Smith

Lisa Shackelford, a Realtor with the Phyllis Browning Company, has been designated as chairman of the San Antonio Humane Society ambassador program. The society’s mission is to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs and community education.

The San Antonio Humane Society is a no-kill facility.

Alicia Smith has been promoted to assistant vice president/operations officer at Lone Star Capital Bank from her former position as sales and service officer. She is responsible for day-today operations of the bank’s four branches in San Antonio. Smith joined the bank in 1999 and has served as teller, new accounts representative and branch manager, becoming sales and service officer in 2011.

Send your announcements to: SAN ANTONIO WOMAN 8603 Botts Lane San Antonio, TX 78217 • For information, please call (210) 826-5375.

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TAURUS April 21-May 20 You are in one of the best negotiating positions as the month of May starts; negotiations can cover important contractual agreements whether personally or professionally. You may even experience a small financial windfall by mid-May. June is a wonderful time period to spend with your siblings, whether familial or social. Be watchful of accidents, especially around the home involving water. Wishful thinking can manifest without efforts.

GEMINI May 21-June 21 The month of May starts out with your sympathy strings being pulled; be mindful, charitable and merciful with those individuals who deserve your kindest acts. The remainder of May is an important time period of ruminating thoughts about the directions and projects you are working through. Be self-focused, as tendencies to distract you from your course overwhelm you. June until early August is a shaking out of financial issues and values.

AstroForecast

By LANCE K. RODRÍGUEZ

SCORPIO October 23-November 22 Define and clarify who are your most valuable relationships. In other words, this is a process of thinning the herd, particularly involving new relationships established over the past two years. Cooperative relationships are the best for you to support now. You are looking for substance in relationships, yet you are looking for individuals who truly “walk the talk” instead of malarkey. Be open and sincere with all communications, and learn adaptability.

AQUARIUS January 20-February 18 May is a month of prodigious creativity and social outreach.

You have greater confidence than usual, and other people are impressed with your authoritativeness. You exude charm and grace and provide joy to people who are a little down and out. Your exuberance and encouragement give you and people the ability to really see a bright future that later will be manifested.

Laughter, mirth and happiness are truly uplifting.

CANCER June 22-July 22 Implement daily practices of meditation and contemplation particularly boosting mental health and well-being. The month of June is a focus on how well you communicate and sell your most prized ideas. Your personal appearance has high emphasis, so dress the part well, especially for social as well as business endeavors. Late June introduces a time period when misplacing, losing things and appliance issues in the home are likely.

VIRGO August 23-September 22 You have a steady ship cruising and navigating the waters of career affairs. Remember that Rome wasn’t built in one day; it was a brick-by-brick approach that eventually built the empire. Individuals who lack discipline can be frustrating to you; realize that they may be immature and impatient with the slowness of Rome being built! May is a wonderful month to spend time with close friends or make new friendships. Be supportive and sympathetic.

SAGITTARIUS November 23-December 20 There is a new one-year cycle beginning in late June with the focus on home, domestic and family life as well as how well you are receiving/giving emotional support. A spate of the birth of new generations within the family occurs. You may even look beyond your biological family for a new social family; this includes the concept that the whole world is your personal village. You establish a parental role with the social family; love is the groove.

PISCES February 19-March 20 The absorption rate of learning experiences is definitely at a high fulcrum. Later you will have to squeeze the sponge to distill the ideas and concepts you have learned. There is always room for improvement, and you are definitely on the path. Realize that the universe is ready to provide support for your deepest wishes and dreams. You may not see it now, but it’s coming. Luck is coming your way in more ways than one; exercise fine discrimination.

LEO July 23-August 22 You are experiencing some career and business challenges; managerial stubbornness and intractability cause things to slow down and produce some hiccups. What happened to the team approach? All this log jamming creates issues that tend to lower self-esteem and weaken self-worth, whether personally or involving the team. Your intuitive side can kick in, especially in June, so trust your inner voice.

Keep what holds water, anything else let go.

LIBRA September 23-October 22 You start out the month of May with necessary and sobering financial adjustments. Have you been bingeing on acquisitions and purchases and never considered the bottom line? You are tempted to launch another round of expenditures when there are temptations to consider long-distance travel. The more these issues become exacerbated, the greater the likelihood of moodiness occurring. Be clear of your emotional states of being.

CAPRICORN December 21-January 19 Knowing that Christmas comes at the end of the year, you may kick-start it during these spring months. Gifting is the way to go, whether you are the recipient or the donor. As hilarious as this may sound, you may be the proverbial kid playing inside the box of the Christmas gift; in other words, let the kid out and have fun! Honor your spiritual direction and development, and remember to forgive any and all transgressions. Listen to your inner muse.

ARIES March 21-April 20 Take time to smell the roses in your life or literally work that garden! You are in a “green thumb” cycle where everything you touch will grow beyond all expectations. Remember, the only expectations you can hold are for yourself and no one else. If opportunities to learn some new skills come along, jump on them; they must be mentally stimulating above all.

The month of June focuses on transportation affairs, either maintenance or purchase.

Lance K. Rodríguez is a professional Astrology/Tarot Consultant as well as a Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master. He can be reached at AstroLance.net. may/june 2013 |

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Stolling Musicians entertain downtowners in the 400 block of Broadway.

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