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SELLING STONE OAK

Terri Saari Real Estate, Page 4

A LIFE OF SERVICE

Senior Moment, Page 7

SWORD PLAY

Student Spotlight, Page 9

OPENING UP

Physician Profile, Page 12

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Upcoming Events Legacy Farmers’ Market: Saturdays/Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Stroll past stalls of baked goods, fresh produce, artisans’ wares and more. Legacy Shopping Center, 18402 U.S. Hwy 281 North 78259; legacyfarmersmarket.com.

8th Annual Golf Tournament—Mays Family YMCA: Thursday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This fundraiser at Canyon Springs Golf Club benefits the Mays YMCA’s Y Partners Campaign, which supports the community through teen scholarship and in other ways. Sign up for a morning or afternoon round ($250) and “Go on the Course for a Cause.” Canyon Springs Golf Club, 24405 Wilderness Oak 78260; ymcasatx.org/maysfamily.

22nd Holiday Bazaar—Friday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Club at Sonterra Women’s Association, this shopping venue features more than 35 vendors. Choose among boutique-caliber wares, holiday décor, handmade toys and more. The Club at Sonterra, 901 Sonterra Blvd. 78258

Stone Oak Toastmasters—Tuesday, Nov. 10, Noon-1 p.m. Come for lunch to learn about Toastmasters, a group which nurtures public speaking and leadership skills. There’s no obligation to join, and you won’t have to make a speech! Just pay for your lunch. Pericos, 1439 East Sonterra Blvd. 78258; stoneoaktoastmasters.org The Ferrari Kid Experience—Saturday, Nov. 17, Noon. Kids fighting cancer or other illnesses can go for an exhilarating ride in a Ferrari, and volunteers can help make it happen. The Main Event. 1911 N. Loop 1604 East 78232; ferrarikidexperience.org Parman Library Market Fair—Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The first of its kind at Parman, this marketplace features handmade or handembellished wares—just in time for the holidays.

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Second Annual Reagan Holiday Market— Saturday, Dec. 5, Noon-4 p.m. Benefitting the Reagan High School Choir, this event transforms the Reagan High School cafeteria into a festive marketplace. For more, including vendor opportunities, contact Laura Allen at lallen@ trinity.edu or 210-326-4123. 19000 Ronald Reagan Dr. 13th Annual Winter Celebration—Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Santa arrives by helicopter at this family event featuring 60,000 pounds of snow, a parade, raffle, vendors selling their wares, and more. North Central Baptist Hospital, 520 Madison Oak, 78258.

Story Time at Whole Foods—Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. Kick back with coffee while Whole Foods staff serve a healthy snack and read a story to your little ones. 18403 Blanco Rd, 78258; 210-408-3110

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A Life of Service

SENIOR MOMENT

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[I married], and I’ve done a lot after.” She says raising her son Nelson and daughter Nancy tops any accomplishment. And numerous they are with two years of military service, teaching school from 1941 to 1985 in Texas and serving as a lifelong community volunteer, most recently mentoring students with the Independence Hill Grand Pals Reading Program.

“I have made many friends over the last 5 years of living at Independence Hill but one of the biggest surprises was when I found myself sharing a meal with a lady who had been in the same WAVES training unit at the same time! reeda Duffle, 94, lives at Independence Hill We were able to go on the American Legion Honor Flight Retirement Community, but few there know she weekend to D.C. trip together which made it even more special,” says Freeda. She saw the World War II Memorial helped keep the United States itself independent— thanks to her work as a decoder during the last years of for the first time and she knew the flags that encircle it, fly in part, for her.

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A Bridgeport, Texas, native, Duffle taught school before she answered her country’s call in 1944. She’d hoped to work at a bomb factory in Fort Worth. “Like Rosie the Riveter,” she says. But at her grandmother’s home in Oklahoma City, she decided—without a word to her parents back in Texas—to go downtown and join the Navy. “My daddy didn’t talk to me for months,” she says, laughing.

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Decode messages, with battle plans regularly crossing her desk. She wrote to her future husband, Dean, who was serving in the Pacific, that she’d marry him if he got back to the States before she turned 25. “He came back on my birthday,” she says. “I did a lot of things before

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Student Spotlight Sword Play

By Jennifer Chappell Smith

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he pen may be mightier than the sword. But Reagan High School senior and nationally ranked The pen may be mightier than the sword. But Reagan High School senior and nationally ranked fencer Youngseo Joo wields both weapons with stellar results. He ended the 2014-15 fencing season ranked 52nd in the country, and this fall he was named a National Merit® Semifinalist.

In a state known for football, how did Joo, 17, first discover fencing? His mom suggested a summer fencing camp after fourth grade. “I wanted to play with swords,” he says, smiling.

Joo dabbled in the sport for years, but got serious about it in 10th grade. That’s when he tried an advanced version called epée in which the whole body serves as the target.

Training under three-time world champion Velizar Iliev, Joo set ambitious goals, garnering attention on the national stage. But Joo says he still has hard work ahead to qualify for competitions such as the Junior World Cup. What the challenge of epée did for his fencing, his older sister did for his academic life. “She was always driving me, telling me to get my act together,” Joo says. He pledged to beat her score of 230 on PSAT, and he did—by three points.

Joo exudes an easy-going confidence that comes from weathering tense fencing competitions and learning when to make his move, instead of “rushing in like ‘Braveheart,’” he says. “I’ve learned to be patient, to think things through...

When you learn to rely on yourself you can begin to lead others.”

At Reagan, he’s the 2nd vice president of his class, part of the Venom Crew, which rallies the student body at football games, and a mentor in Reagan’s Peer Assistance Leadership Skills (PALS) program.

Smart and good with a sword, Joo’s considering engineering or business for college studies and looks to attend a university with a good fencing team, considering schools such as Columbia, Rice and Stanford. No doubt when the time comes to make such life decisions, this skilled fencer will make the right moves.

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Flexible Spending Accounts: Use

By Dr. Monica Allison, O.D., Stone Oak Vision Source

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our end-of-year checklist may include to-dos like “Plan Thanksgiving menu” and “Make holiday travel plans.” But add this task: Use all the money in your Flexible Spending Account. If you don’t, you may lose it, since most FSA plans don’t include a rollover option.* Workers use FSA accounts to set money aside through payroll deductions on a pretax basis. Then they can use those funds to pay medical costs all year, including co-pays and medical equipment such as hearing aids and eyewear that insurance doesn’t cover.

In an end-of-year panic to spend FSA dollars, my associates, Lindsey Denison, O.D., and Kim Ip, O.D., and I see back-to-back patients between Christmas and New Year’s. If you don’t call for an appointment soon, we may not be able to squeeze you in! And we want you to take advantage of your FSA dollars.

So book your appointment now. FSA funds can cover eyeglass needs from premium progressive lenses and an extra pair of contact lenses to sporty prescription sun glasses.

Don’t miss a chance to get the eyewear you need for the New Year. *The I.R.S. allows spending through March 15 for previous year’s funds, but employers must elect to extend that option to employees and many don’t.

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PHYSICIAN PROFILE

Opening Up

A local sinus specialist talks about how he pioneered a new balloon procedure to help Texans breathe easier.

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n San Antonio, sinuses cause misery for many. But they excite the developer of a new way to fix them— Dr. Vincent Honrubia of the American Sinus Institute in San Antonio.

They fascinate him so much that the ear, nose and throat doctor abandoned ears and throats altogether to focus solely on nasal passages. His clinics treat sinus patients exclusively. What’s more, they only offer one sinusitis solution, and it bears his name: The Honrubian Technique™ for balloon sinuplasty.

Developed with help from business partner and anesthesiologist Dr. Lawrence Gelman, his modification of the typical balloon sinus surgery goes twice as fast. And 95% of his patients say they would repeat the procedure, which involves inserting a tiny balloon catheter to open blocked passages. “We’re not saying it’s the best way. But we believe it’s the best way,” says Honrubia.

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cavities, Honrubia’s patients recline in an exam chair at a clinic and are treated under general anesthesia so doctors have more control of the complex sinus procedure. “A millimeter makes a difference in how the patient feels,” Honrubia says.

The son of a teacher and a highly regarded ENT doctor in Los Angeles, Honrubia became enamored of the sinuses during his Chicago residency at Northwestern University.

He also became enamored of a South Texas woman, Shannon Strauss, married her, and the couple moved to the Rio Grande Valley. There he opened his Edinburg, Texas, clinic and, two years ago, the successful Stone Oak location in San Antonio. He plans to open a Houston clinic this month.

“Houston is a destination location for top, progressive medical care,” Honrubia says. “I perceive what we’re doing as a revolution in changing how care is given to patients with sinusitis, and am excited to be opening in Houston.”

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Avoid the Rush

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nce homeowners decide to sell, they may rush to stake that “For Sale” sign in the yard. Maybe they’ve made an offer on a new house that’s contingent on selling their old one. Or they need to relocate quickly or want to get kids settled at their new school.

But if you want to sell quicker and get the best price, take time to prepare your home for the critical eyes of prospective buyers.

1. Make repairs. Anticipate what the home inspector may find. Examine your roof, water heater and other systems and weigh whether it’s worth fixing anything that’s broken.

2. Pack away mementos. Family photos and kid drawings make your house your home.

But you want buyers to imagine themselves in the space.

3. “Stage” your home. That means clearing away clutter, even if you have to rent a storage unit to hide accessories, small furnishings and the boxes that fill your closets.

Homes “staged” by accredited staging professionals sell in 11 days or less and for 17% more.* But you don’t have to hire a pro if you use a little imagination. Strive to present your interiors as a series of showrooms on display.

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Making Your List, Checking It Twice Finish holiday shopping early - in relaxed and stylish luxury.

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ighting holiday traffic and searching for parking spots can steal your giving spirt. Instead, enter the festive oasis of the 22nd Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by The Club at Sonterra Women’s Association (SWA), on Friday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

With free admission and more than 35 vendors, the event makes holiday shopping easy. “We’ll have just about anything gift related you could need,” says Barbara DeLoach of SWA. Plus, you may see friends and find a few things for your own wish list, too.

As you stroll past booths set up in the club’s ballroom, try on accessories or a silky fur. Discover clever toys for a toddler or stylish cuff links for your favorite guy. On the health and beauty front, pick up body lotions and oils and learn about services from area dermatologists.

Artisans and fine art vendors offer wares that Santa’s elves can’t match. Christmas candy and sweets help out with holiday entertaining. And wreaths and other holiday decorations can add to the favorites stored in the attic. With all the variety, check off your list and avoid December’s holiday shopping rush altogether.

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Prepare your pet for holiday guests.

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t’s hard to believe the holidays are just around the corner, and for many of us that means celebrating with a house full of guests. But all that commotion can be stressful on your pets. Consider these tips to help your family pet stay safe and relaxed during the upcoming season: 1. Protect the anti-social pet. Create a cozy spot closed off from others—a place where he/she can relax, a “happy spot.” Arrange for a nice crate with a blanket, food, water and a few favorite toys.

2. Keep an eye out. Check on your pet throughout your party.

Use a baby camera to check in on your pet if in another room.

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3. Find an alternative spot. Consider an alternate place for your pet to stay for a day or two when guests are over. Look into a boarding facility or check with your veterinarian or a friend.

4. Give pets a break from being the center of attention. If your pet is the social type, give your pet frequent breaks from the hustle and bustle of the crowd. Pets can become overly anxious around too many people, creating an unwanted behavior. Think of getting paws stepped on or tripped over. Not fun!

5. Let there be food! Use caution around food. There’s no reason why your pet can’t nibble on some of that homecooked meal, but not too much. Boneless turkey is delicious, but make sure the meat isn’t raw, as it might contain bacteria. Watch out for small bones, as well. We don’t want an upset tummy. Mashed potatoes or a little pumpkin are a few other healthy options.

6. Be prepared for accidents. Have the poison control number handy in case of emergencies, 888-426-4435, and know where your local emergency pet center is located.

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