CASTLE HILLS CITY GOVERNMENT UPDATE:

CASTLE HILLS CITY GOVERNMENT UPDATE:
POLITICAL CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR COUNCIL IN 2015
Upheaval on the City Council in 2014 sets stage for May elections — SEE PAGE 14
TopGolf drives
for ‘flat-out fun’ on
Northwest Side
PG.20
Facility is looking for 500
workers, with auditions, and an
opening planned for January
COMMUNITY NEWS
VOL. 3, ISSUE 7
CASTLE HILLS
SHAVANO PARK
NORTH SIDE
78213 78230 78231 78248 78249
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
NEW YEAR - NEW YOU!
INSIDE
FIT & FABULOUS IN 2015
PG. 19 FITNESS SECTION
Ring in the savings in 2015 with
special offers from your neighborhood
PG. 26 WELLFIT
Expanded facility in Castle Hills offers
workouts and nutrition regimen
PG. 25 FITNESS HQ
One-stop shop sells, delivers, services
exercise equipment
FANTASTIC DEALS
NEW LOOK
La Cantera resort eyes a spring
opening after closure for renovations PG.17
PG. 28 EAT LOCAL
VALENTINO'S
PG. 27 EAT LOCAL
BIG BOB'S BURGERS
COUPONS INSIDE
Discover the city through LOCAL
deals from restaurants, retailers and
services in your community, and save
money while you do it! pg. 31
Blanco Road eatery serves up
homemade Italian dishes
Locally owned restaurant chain
debuts near Shavano Park
PG.16 Shavano Park
putting in new
hike and bike
trails, sidewalks
Concept calls for work
to be done in phases,
connect with San
Antonio trails
invEst WisEly!
Highest Quality • cutting Edge technology
Experienced craftsmen
Go WitH Gary.
over 22,400 of your neighbors already have!
Gary Pools ExclusivE
sErEnity sPa PackaGE
For a limitEd timE you can GEt it all!
$ 44,200!
includes:
•
•
•
•
•
Freeform 30’x17’ Pool
6’ seat Bench
Water lounge
223 sq. ft. 3’ Walkway
rainbow Pebble Finish
•
•
•
•
Flagstone coping
upgraded Plaster
Power miser Pump
multi color light
oPEn saturdays
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
’ s E x c l u s i v E G a r d E n H o m E P oo l
Gary
swim ready
starting at
EvEr
y H o m E d E s E r v E s a G a ry P o o l
$28,560
Quality and reliability since 1954 garypools.com 210-494-1313
at
Eero Saarinen’s
Pedestal Collection
by Knoll .
Several sizes and finishes.
As shown with 78” Arabescato
satin marble top. $7857.
Platner occasional tables
by Warren Platner,1966
for Knoll . Chrome base with clear glass top.
Side table $831. Coffee table $1522
The Womb
Chair in fabric
by Eero Saarinen,
1946 for Knoll . As
shown in red $3871.
www.editionsofa.com
Generation by Knoll
A new standard of comfort featuring unrestrained movement.
Generation is designed to support a range of postures and
workstyles allowing you to sit how you want. From $749.
SAN ANTONIO 18603 Blanco 210.764.3053
just north of 1604 in the Vineyard next to Whole Foods Market
www.CopenhagenLiving.com
Phoenix
Tucson
Scottsdale
contemporary furniture & accessories
Tempe
San Antonio
Austin
El Paso
4
Renee’s
CPs eneRgy
attiC insulation
$500 Rebate
HelPeD HeR
saVe big.
anD sMile a lot.
Start saving with Rebates from CPS Energy.
In addition to Renee’s big rebate, she’s saving 18% on monthly
energy bills. Get your energy reducing, money saving rebate
today at cpsenergysavers.com.
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
FROM THE EDITOR
[email protected]
President
Harold J. Lees
Publisher
Gregg Rosenfield
Assoc. Publisher
Rick Upton
EDITORIAL
Executive Editor
Thomas Edwards
News Staff
Collette Orquiz, Bain Serna and Will Wright
Contributing Writers
Olivier J. Bourgoin, Joyce Hotchkiss, Eric Moreno,
Travis E. Poling, Lucille Sims Thomas, Arthur
Schechter and Susan Yerkes
ART
Creative Director
Florence D. Edwards
Production Designer
Pete Morales
Contributing Photographer
Rudy B. Ornelas
Contributing Illustrator
Jeremiah Teutsch
ADVERTISING
Advertising Director
Jaselle Luna
Zone Manager
Marc Olson
Controller
Keith Sanders
READER SERVICE
Mailing Address
4204 Gardendale Ste. 201 SA, TX 78229
Phone
Fax
(210) 338.8842
(210) 616.9677
cpsenergysavers.com
Advertising Inquiries
[email protected]
Story Ideas
[email protected]
Website
www.salocallowdown.com
LOCAL Community News publications
Zone 1: 78204, 78205, 78209, 78210, 78212, 78215
Zone 3: 78216, 78232, 78247
Zone 4: 78109, 78148, 78233, 78239
Zone 5: 78108, 78132, 78154, 78266
Zone 6: 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261
For advertising, customer service or editorial, please
call us at 210-338-8842 or write to us at:
Local Community News
4204 Gardendale Ste. 201, San Antonio, TX 78229
Reproduction in whole or in part without
our permission is prohibited,
2015 Helen Publishing, LLC and
Local Community News, LLC, all rights reserved.
14-CPS-0472 ES Ad_Local Community News_4.8x5.11.5_RENEE.indd 1
7/16/14 2:18 PM
Every group has
a few bad apples
T
he national
dialogue
about police
conduct has taken
an ugly turn, and
much of the bellicosity
directed at law enforcement is
nothing short of ludicrous.
I spent more than half of my career
as a reporter covering police, county
law enforcement and federal agents.
Like many people, I have some
questions about the Eric Garner
case in New York. But based on my
experiences, I can say the system in
the San Antonio area to catch bad cops
does work. I wrote about cops under
indictment, cops who went to trial, cops
suspended by their chief or civil service
commission, cops handed indefinite
suspensions, cops forced to retire…
And yet for every one of those
aberrations, I could list hundreds of
other officers who just did their jobs;
who put up with an amazing amount
of verbal abuse and eternal paperwork;
who went on mind-numbing calls that
ranged from parents who couldn’t control
their own kids to frightened grannies
scared by a raccoon in the house; and
who saw more unrelenting violence
than most people can comprehend.
To the critics I would say: Talk to the
officer who just handled the case of a baby
with its skull bashed in, the same officer
who has to go home and tell his or her
spouse with a forced smile that it was just
another day on the job, and then hug his
or her own child like the world is filled
with rainbows and unicorns. I wonder
if the naysayers know what that’s like.
Constructive criticism is helpful, but it
needs to be honest. Don’t tar and feather
all police because of a few rotten apples.
If critics want anarchy, then let’s
just do away with law enforcement.
Otherwise, tone down the rhetoric
and engage the brain. Every profession
has its sinners … and saints.
THOMAS EDWARDS
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
FACEBOOK.COM/SALOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS
5
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
LOCAL COMMENTARY
San Antonio a
world-class city
without NFL
by SUSAN YERKES
C
hristmas
is over,
and Santa
failed to deliver
a major league
football team to our
collective stockings,
despite the recent ballyhoo about the
Oakland Raiders possibly relocating
here. But, a lot of folks still have visions
of the NFL dancing in their heads.
So as the new year begins, I’d like to
offer a reminder, and propose a toast.
First, the reminder. When it comes
to courting major league teams, the
Raiders are not our first rodeo.
The Alamodome was built after voters
approved the $177 million project, thanks
in part to a powerful public-relations
campaign headed by former Mayor Henry
Cisneros and then-Spurs' owner Red
McCombs. One of the major selling points
was the idea that if we built a state-of-theart football stadium, San Antonio stood
a good chance of getting an NFL team to
play there, despite widespread skepticism.
The skeptics proved right. Of course, the
Alamodome was also sold as an expanded
convention facility – fortunately, as it turned
out — although it took awhile for the venue
to hit its stride. The Alamodome opened in
1993, the same year Cisneros decamped to
Washington, D.C., to head the Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
The dome was a “legacy” project for him.
More than two decades later, Cisneros
is still on the NFL bandwagon.
Things heated up this summer, when
the Raiders, with their current lease on
Alameda County’s aging O.co Coliseum
about to expire, weren’t getting far in
their push for a proposed $800 million
new stadium. And presto! Suddenly,
they were entertaining new suitors.
Some reasoned San Antonio’s a perfect fit
for the Raiders. It’s hard to take the idea very
seriously. Oakland is the nation’s fourthlargest media market. San Antonio is the
36th largest and no amount of annexation
is going to change that anytime soon. The
Bay Area boasts six times as many major
corporate headquarters, and has a much
larger pool of dollars for premium seating
and sponsorship. If the Raiders do anything,
they’re more likely to return to Los Angeles.
Even though it’s conceivable that an NFL
team might play in the Alamodome for a
time (the New Orleans Saints practiced
and played three games here in 2005 in
the wake of Hurricane Katrina), folks on
the inside of the Raiders talks were pretty
candid about the fact we’d eventually have to
build a new stadium to keep the team here.
Why would our leaders even
seriously contemplate doing that?
Back when the Alamodome was built,
there was a lot of talk about how an NFL
team would help sell San Antonio as a
“world-class city.” The NFL didn’t come, but
San Antonio is a world-class city anyway.
We have the five-time NBA champion
Spurs, one of the coolest collective class
acts in sports, the WNBA San Antonio
Stars and the AHL San Antonio Rampage,
all playing in the AT&T Center. The
Alamodome has hosted five Men's and/
or Women's NCAA Final Four basketball
tournaments and a U.S. Olympic Festival.
The #1 Resource
For Your Urgent Care Needs – Adult and Pediatric
No Need To Wait In Overcrowded Emergency Rooms
Open 7 Days A Week – Late Nights and Weekends
www.CastleHillsUrgentCare.com
Salvador Abrams, MD
Medical Director
Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm Sat.-Sun. 10am-6pm
(We just snagged another Final Four for
2018, to which the city’s committing $44
million more in Alamodome upgrades.)
The dome has proved a fantastic home
for our town’s only NCAA FBS team,
the University of Texas at San Antonio’s
Roadrunners, and high school playoff
games. Not to mention hundreds of events
from monster truck jams to rock concerts.
And in December, Major League Soccer
officials confirmed San Antonio is among
four cities being considered for a new
MLS team in the latest league expansion.
There’s much more than sports to being a
world-class city. In a 2014 Forbes magazine
report comparing the business climates of
200 major U.S. metro areas, San Antonio
ranked sixth. Oakland came in 62nd. We’re
on a roll here, and Mayor Ivy Taylor is
correct to focus on education and economic
development, rather than put too much
effort into pie-in-the-sky NFL dealings.
And now for that New Year’s
toast, in the form of a cheer: “Go
Raiders! Just go someplace else!”
Email Yerkes at syerkes@
salocallowdown.com.
THERE’S MUCH MORE THAN SPORTS TO
BEING A WORLD-CLASS CITY.
• No Appointment Necessary
• Affordable Self Pay Rates
• Sports Physicals $15
• Walk-Ins Welcome
• DOT Physicals $99
• Castle Hills Urgent Care Accepts All Commercial Insurances
• Select Medicaid and Chip (Call for Details)
210-202-1333
6999 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216
(At the corner of Blanco and 410 – In Blanco Junction Shopping Center)
6
OUR TURN
Views and opinions about your community
Services must be
there for annexation
S
an Antonio is looking at its
largest land grab in 20 years, a
move that could annex five areas
equal to 66 square miles and make
the city the fifth largest in the nation.
Before city leaders do such a thing,
they must first make sure they can provide
adequate police, fire and ambulance
services; take care of infrastructure such
as bridges, streets and drainage; and
build or maintain parks and libraries.
If the city is incapable of handling
such a load, then those areas — which
would add about 200,000 people to
San Antonio’s population — should
stay outside the city limits.
It’s not worth straining the city’s
resources just so San Antonio can be
bigger than Phoenix and Philadelphia.
The city is looking at Interstate 10 West,
U.S. 281 North to near the Comal County line,
I-10 East, Texas 151 and U.S. 90/Loop 1604.
According to District 9 Councilman
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
Joe Krier, if the move goes through from
2015 to 2020, it would be a limited-purpose
annexation. There will be no city services, no
collection of property or sales taxes during the
first three years. Although residents can vote
in City Council and recall elections, they are
not eligible to run for office during that time,
nor can they cast ballots in a bond election.
However, the city can require permits and
fees for commercial and residential buildings.
The areas in question are all rapid-growth
sectors. No doubt politcos are rubbing
hands at the thought of all the new taxes.
True, it can be argued that residents from
the five areas driving on San Antonio streets
and using San Antonio resources should pay
their fair share, but there is little doubt some do
not want to become part of the Alamo City.
For one thing, there are fewer regulations
in unincorporated areas, compared to city
ordinances that cover everything from
historic preservation to code compliance.
Public hearings will be held in the
fall. Residents should come armed with
questions. If San Antonio is going to
dip into their wallets, they need to be
assured of adequate public services.
-The Local Community News
editorial board includes Harry Lees,
Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.
Ready.
Set.
Get Fit.
Fitness in the Park offers a wide-range of
fitness and exercise classes at a park near
you. Best of all, it’s 100% free. No fees…
no registration…no excuses. Just come
exercise with us and enjoy a healthier you!
Visit www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec
7
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
LOCAL LETTERS
MEDIA NEEDS TO STICK TO FACTS
EDITOR: The column in the December
LOCAL Community News by Executive
Editor Thomas Edwards on the need for
the media to keep a proper perspective
really hit home. (I started to say
“resonated,” but that word is overused).
I could not agree more with his premise.
It is unfortunate that many (not all) people get
their news/information/sound bites from TV
and therefore are unwitting victims of partial,
inflammatory or misleading information.
They are being spoon-fed by the media;
their opinions are pre-formed and digested
for them like chicken nuggets, resulting in the
so-called news becoming fact in their minds.
Thanks for restating what
should be obvious, but is not.
Peggy Maitland Henry
CONSIDER FACTORS IN USE
OF POLICE BODY CAMERAS
EDITOR: In light of Ferguson, Missouri,
and (the Eric Garner case in) New York
City, it would be difficult to argue against
the use of police body cameras.
However, the December editorial
on their use was sadly light on factors
that will determine whether the San
Antonio Police Department can employ
them in a widespread fashion.
Some of these factors include: 1)
battery life — cameras may not have
enough battery life for a full shift; 2) data
storage — despite modern compression
algorithms, a full shift’s video file, multiplied
by the number of shifts per day and the
number of officers on duty for SAPD, would
create a massive amount of data that would
need to be transferred, viewed, sorted
and stored; and 3) problems that might
arise from officers turning the cameras
on and off at their own discretion.
These are just a few of the issues when
evaluating whether to put the cameras into
widespread usage. The public should be
educated on all of the issues pertaining to
the decision whether to use the cameras.
Todd Tinker
40
Conquering Cancer
Years of
Send letters to the editor to
[email protected] or
snail mail them to Local Community
News, 4204 Gardendale, Suite 201, San
Antonio, TX 78229. We reserve the right
to edit for taste, grammar and length.
The editorial board includes Harry
Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas
Edwards
THE Answer for Cancer
ACADEMIC SKILLS/SAT & ACT Prep/Subject Tutoring
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center lives
right here in San Antonio. For four decades
our team of experts has pursued one mission –
conquering cancer.
We’ll help your child build confidence, boost grades and improve
study skills so you can look forward to the next report card.
Here’s how Huntington can help:
• An academic evaluation identifies problem areas
• Programs are tailored to address each student’s needs
• Highly trained tutors work individually with students
• Huntington helps improve skills, confidence and grades
To find out more about Huntington Academic Skills / SAT & ACT Prep /
Subject Tutoring, CALL NOW!
SAVE 50
$
*
CTRC’s oncologists, surgeons, radiologists
and many others work in collaboration to
review each diagnosis and make decisions
as a team - for every patient.
If you or a loved one is facing cancer, let CTRC be the answer.
Call (210) 450-1000 www.CTRC.net
1 800 CAN LEARN • HuntingtonHelps.com
10003 NW Military Hwy #1103
(210) 558-0636
CTRC has a world-class team of physicians
focused on helping you and your loved ones
find their answer for cancer.
19141 Stone Oak Parkway
(210) 494-5858
8
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
HAPPENING LOCAL
Plan your month with our calendar of
upcoming events in the community.
OUR
GUIDE
TO YOUR
MONTH
HAPPENING KEY
ART
FITNESS
NEISD Trustees of the North
East Independent School
District regularly meet 5:30
p.m. on the second Monday of each
month at 8961 Tesoro Drive. To confirm
dates and times, call 407-0533.
JAN
12
RAMBLIN’ REPTILES Blaine
Eaton visits Phil Hardberger
Park to explain how the reptiles
of South Texas survive in urban and rural
environments. The event is 10 a.m. to
noon at the Urban Ecology Center, near
the park’s western entrance at 8400 N.W.
Military Highway. There is no admission
cost, but donations are appreciated. For
more, call 207-3280 or 492-7472.
JAN
17
JAN
15
YOGA MOVIE An exclusive
screening of “Awake: The Life
of Yogananda” is 7 p.m. at the
TALK
OUTDOOR
MUSIC
FOOD
Alamo Drafthouse Park North, 618 N.W.
Loop 410, to raise funds in support of Yoga
Day. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased
at The Union Yoga & Strength, www.
theunionsa.com, or Nydia’s Yoga Therapy
at www.nydiasyogatherapy.com. Yoga Day
is dedicated to improving people’s lives
through yoga. For more on Yoga Day, call
429-4136 or visit www.yogadayus.com.
BARSHOP JCC JEWISH
FILM FESTIVAL The Jewish
Community Center, 12500
N.W. Military Highway, kicks off the 14th
annual Barshop JCC Film Festival with
an 8 p.m, showing of “Deli Man.” The
other films will be featured at the Santikos
Embassy 14 Movie Theatre from Feb.
JAN
17
HAPPENING continues on pg. 09
Experience and Enjoy!
28th Annual Asian Festival
 AUTHENTIC ASIAN FOODS
 TRADITIONAL ASIAN PERFORMANCES
 LECTURES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS
 SHOPPING FOR UNIQUE ASIAN PRODUCTS
 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
 PARADES AND SO MUCH MORE!
“The Year of the Ram”
Saturday, February 21, 2015–10 am–5 pm
9
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
HAPPENING continues from pg. 08
7-11. Tickets are on sale now. For listings
of movies and ticket prices, call 3026820 or go to http://www.jccsanantonio.
org/ and click on “Experience the Arts”
and then “Jewish Film Festival.”
THIRD COAST DANCE CLASSES
The Third Coast Rhythm Project
and its Tap Academy gets back in
action with classes in tap and swing dance.
Six-week class series will offer tap and swing
dance for adults, from absolute beginners to
advanced. Classes for kids age 5-7 and 8-12
include drumming and body percussion as
well as tap and swing. More information is
available at www.thirdcoastrhythm.com.
The academy is at 8055 West Ave., Suite 105.
JAN
19
LIBRARIES CLOSED San
Antonio Public Library
branches will be closed
for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
JAN
19
RESTAURANT WEEK Culinaria,
which promotes San Antonio
as a wine and food destination,
has launched a second yearly edition of its
popular dining fest. Special three-course
lunch and dinner menus will be offered
at two price levels: $10 lunch/$25 dinner
JAN
19-24
and $15 lunch/$35 dinner. Participating
restaurants include Bob’s Steak & Chop
House, 5815 Rim Pass Drive; Cover
3, 1806 N. Loop 1604 West; Wildfish
Seafood Grille, 1834 N. Loop 1604 West;
and in the Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La
Cantera Parkway, Perry’s Steakhouse &
Grille and Mariposa in Neiman Marcus.
Call the restaurants for reservations,
which are suggested but not required.
students for pre-kindergarten through
eighth grade, is hosting an open house
from 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. For
more, contact Jean Hoskins at 3420281 or [email protected]. St.
Gregory is at 700 Dewhurst Road.
NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT The
board meets 7 p.m. in the
NISD board room, 5900 Evers Road.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Vance Jackson Neighborhood
Inc. will hold its annual
meeting starting at 6 p.m. at the Cody
Library, 11441 Vance Jackson Road. In
addition to organizational reports and
officer elections, there will be information
from City Councilmen Ron Nirenberg
of District 8 and Joe Krier of District 9.
Also, members will be able to suggest
goals for 2015. Residents of the area
bounded by Huebner Road, the railroad
tracks, Callaghan Road and Interstate 10
can attend and vote. The organization’s
website is http://www.vjni.org/.
JAN
20
SOILS & PLANT LIFE Randy
Killian-Smith will talk about
the relationship of soil to
geology – rocks – and the effect of soil
on plant communities as shown in Phil
Hardberger Park. The walk along the
Savanna Loop Trail sets out from the
park’s Urban Ecology Center, near the
western entrance at 8400 N.W. Military
Highway. There is no admission cost,
but donations are appreciated. For
more, call 207-3280 or 492-7472.
JAN
24
JAN
26
ST. GREGORY OPEN HOUSE
St. Gregory the Great Catholic
School, which is now enrolling
JAN
26
SHAVANO PARK City Council
meets at 6:30 p.m. in City
Hall, 900 Saddletree Court.
JAN
29
SHELDON VEXLER THEATRE
Lanford Wilson’s romantic
comedy “Talley’s Folly” comes
to the theater with performances 7:30
p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and
FEB 5
- MAR 1
2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are on sale.
The theater is at the Barshop Jewish
Community Center, 12500 N.W. Military
Highway. For more, call the box office at
302-6835 or visit http://www.vexler.org/.
ST. GEORGE EPISCOPAL
CHURCH MENTAL HEALTH
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
The gathering takes place the second
Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the
meeting room of the Parish Building (near
the nursery). Patients and their family
members, friends and providers are all
welcome. St. George is at 6904 West Ave.
FEB
11
ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIO
CAMP BROADWAY
REGISTRATION Youths age 10
to 17 can sign up now for next
summer’s weeklong immersion in stageshow production. Broadway professionals
will provide instruction, master classes and
seminars for aspiring performers Aug. 3-7
at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre.
Register online at www.campbroadway.com.
ONGOING
THROUGH
JAN 26
SPURS YOUTH BASKETBALL
SIGNUP Registration for the
annual Spurs Youth Basketball
HAPPENING continues on pg. 10
Healthcare for All your Family
Start the Year A Healthier You!
Schedule Your Visit Today!
Accepting
New Patients,
Same Day
Appointments!
www.alonfamilyhealth.com
Rolando Perez Jr., MD
Board Certified in
Family Medicine
(210) 534-2566
Prisiliano Salas Jr., MD
Board Certified in
Family Medicine
Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri: 8:30AM - 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM - 12PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
10
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
HAPPENING continues from pg. 09
League is going on at 16 Parks and
Recreation Department community centers.
They include the Hamilton center, 10700
Nacogdoches Road, which offers an 8-andunder coed league and a 12-and-under
boys league. Parents can sign up their
kids at the center; the $10 registration fee
includes a team shirt and water bottle. For
more on Hamilton’s leagues, call 654-7749;
for more on the program, call 207-3000.
MLK SCHOLARSHIP
THROUGH APPLICATIONS Students can
FEB 20
apply for scholarships under a
program administered by the San Antonio
Martin Luther King Jr. Commission.
The scholarships are for students who
are graduating seniors in Bexar County
schools. Full applicant requirements and
an application form can be found at www.
sanantonio.gov/mlk/MLKScholarship.aspx.
WESTERN & HERITAGE
ART SHOW AND SALE Four
sculptors and 40 painters will
be represented in 300 works of art offered
during the 52nd annual Alamo Kiwanis
fundraiser. Sale of the art, done in a
variety of media, will benefit children’s
charities. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in
JAN
16
the Lonesome Dove Room of the Henry
B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 200
E. Market St. The $150 admission cost
includes dining, dancing and a raffle, plus
gaming tables; VIP tickets, at $500, allow
patrons to view and purchase artworks
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, and a
pre-sale gallery of the art, are available
through links at www.kiwanisartshow.com.
RETIRED TEACHERS The
North San Antonio Retired
Teachers Association will
open its monthly meeting with a “meet
and greet” at 9:45 a.m.; the meeting
begins at 10:15 at San Pedro Presbyterian
Church, 14900 San Pedro Ave. The
guest speaker will be Maricella Borroel
of public television station KLRN.
JAN
21
SONS OF THE AMERICAN
JAN
REVOLUTION The San Antonio
21
Chapter of the national
organization will hold its monthly luncheon
meeting at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N.
New Braunfels Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Lunch
costs $25. Reservations are required and
should be made with Bob Clark, 4020871, or [email protected], by
the Monday prior to the meeting. The
chapter meets on the third Wednesday of
the month except for July and August.
STARS AT THE WOODLAWN
Celebrities with TV and
Broadway pedigrees are in the
spotlight at the Woodlawn Theatre, 1920
Fredericksburg Road, in a series hosted
by pianist/comedian/radio host Seth
Rudetsky. This time, his guest is Christine
Ebersole, whose two Tony awards include
one for her turn as Dorothy Black in
the “42nd Street” revival. Rudetsky will
throw in some songs and insider stories
during the program, which starts at 7:30
p.m. Regular admission is $75, or $100
for VIP seating. The series continues
on March 21 and May 15. For more
information, call the box office at 2678388 or go to www.woodlawntheatre.
org/2015-season-subscriptions.
JAN
24
STYLISH SATURDAYS
Local fashion designers and
boutiques will show off their
creations and wares from 6 to 8 p.m. at
The Oxygen Room & Beauty Bar, 1100
Broadway, Suite 100. Participants in
this edition of the quarterly event are 91
Authentic, Rey Aguillon, Meagan Cantu,
Herstory, Vanessa Irino, Daiquonne
Lanier, Moda Mia, Sachs Jewels and
Ala Verb. Admission is $15 VIP and
$10 regular seating. For more, email
[email protected].
JAN
24
1. Hand crafted in San Antonio from 5/4 Western Red Cedar, the perfect
outdoor wood. 2. Held together with water proof glue and stainless steel
fasteners for a true no corrosion, rust or rot product. 3. It is not
uncommon for a properly finished Adirondack Chair to last 100 years.
Our Pledge: If for any reason your Adirondack Furniture does not live
up to your expectations, let us know, and we will make it right.
PATRIOTS & PEACEMAKERS
The important roles that
Arab Americans have played
in U.S. history are laid out in a traveling
exhibit of the Arab American National
Museum that will be on display at the
Institute of Texan Cultures. Admission
costs range from $6 to $8; ITC members
and University of Texas at San Antonio and
Alamo Colleges students get in free. The
Institute is at 801 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd.
JAN 24
- JUNE 14
LIT ‘N LUNCH The annual
Assistance League of San Antonio
luncheon will feature authors
Elizabeth Crook, Melanie Shankle and Miles
Arcineaux, which is actually the pen name
of writers Brent Douglass, James R. Dennis
and John T. Davis. Young author Madeline
Corolla, who attends the North East School
of the Arts, will receive the Rising Star Award.
The program begins at 11:30 a.m. at the
San Antonio Country Club, 4100 N. New
Braunfels Ave., and Sheriff Susan Pamerleau
will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Tickets,
$65, must be purchased by Jan. 23; call 7321200 and ask for the Lit ‘n Lunch chairman.
JAN
30
SUBMITTING EVENTS: Email all
the details along with your contact
information two months in advance
to [email protected].
Visit our website for a complete listing of outdoor products from the Classic
Adirondack Chair to the Garden Chair and table sets.
210-880-5795
w w w. a l a m o c i t y c h a i r s . c o m
Enhancement Of Life Center
Don’t Let Another Year Go By!
Don’t let another year go by! There is a time in life for starting hormone replacement therapy, and starting it sooner is more effective
than later. Utilizing natural bio-identical hormones, we are able to enhance quality of life. Treatments are guided by blood work to
mimic the blood levels of a younger adult--THIS IS ANTI-AGING MEDICINE.
Anti-Aging Medicine - More than just Hormones! Also includes Nutrition, Targeted Supplements, and Exercise Therapy.
Hot Flashes? Night Sweats? Insomnia, fatigue, and anxiety/depression may be symptoms of menopause or andropause.
Dr. Donna Becker
Board certified in
Emergency Medicine
Both Doctors offer bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
Come In Today For Your Free 15 Minute Consultation
Regarding Your Weight Loss, Hormonal, And Health Issues.
14603 Huebner Rd. #2601
(Huebner & N.W. Military)
(210) 545-5224
Dr. Samuel Becker
Board certified in
Family Practice
11
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
Make Your Current Dentures
Act Like the Real Thing!
LOCAL LOWDOWN
Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.
Open and Opening Soon
Address of local business
“Now I can pick up an apple and
take a big bite. I love it.”
Name of local business
6
1
4
•
Talk, laugh, sing and eat
with confidence again.
•
No messy pastes
or adhesives.
•
No major surgery
or long recovery.
•
A fraction of the cost of
conventional implants.
3
5
2
7
1. BIG BOB’S BURGERS, 4553 N. Loop
1604 West, Suite 1133, opened in January
at The Ridge Shopping Center, at the
intersection with Lockhill-Selma Road.
This is the third Big Bob’s location in
San Antonio. The menu includes flamegrilled burgers, giant onion rings and
hand-cut fries. In addition, there is a
full bar, a play area for the kids and a
big screen-TV. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10
p.m. daily. For more, visit http://www.
bigbobsburgers.com. (See story on page 27)
2. WELLFIT PRIVATE FITNESS, 1919
Lockhill-Selma Road, Suite 103,
is now open and provides private
personal training, small group training,
customized nutrition therapy and
yoga classes in Castle Hills. Nationally
accredited WellFIT trainers accommodate
busy schedules and lifestyles, providing
workouts any day of the week. For
more, call 843-2995 or visit www.
wellfit-sa.com. (See story on page 26)
3. VALENTINO’S, 14357 Blanco Road, is
a new Italian restaurant that opened in
October. The fare includes homemade
pizza, as well as specialties of the house
such as Chicken Aristocrat (a chicken
breast topped with eggplant and mozzarella
served with spaghettini in a white wine
cream sauce) or the Shrimp Romano, a
dish that includes a brandy cream sauce
with roasted peppers and spinach. Hours
are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more, call
492-1415. (See story on page 28)
4. FITNESS HQ, 139 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite
100, is a one-stop shop for exercise enthusiasts
to find the right fitness equipment, featuring
leading brands while also offering delivery,
installation and service. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. For more, call
699-8100 or visit www.fitnessheadquarters.
com. (See story on page 25)
5. MODA MIA BOUTIQUE, 10003 N.W.
Complimentary
Consultations
& 2nd Opinions
Dr. Bernard Rust and Dr. Joseph Perry have partnered
up to bring you the absolute best in Dentistry.
Advanced Technology, Friendly & Caring Atmosphere,
and Experience You Can Count On
Military Highway, Suite 2113, is a new
women’s retail store with apparel, jewelry,
shoes and handbags. Hours are 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more, call
348-8339 or visit www.shopmodamia.
com or visit the shop on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/modamiaSA.
6. WAXING THE CITY, 427 N. Loop
1604 West, Suite 207 in Sonterra Village,
just opened in early December to offer
customers facial and body waxing. Hours
are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through
Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and closed
Sunday. For more, call 494-2026 or visit
http://www.waxingthecity.com/stoneoak/.
7. CASTLE HILLS COMPLETE URGENT
CARE, 6999 Blanco Road in the Blanco
Junction Shopping Center, is now open
and offers treatment of minor emergencies.
No appointments necessary. Hours
are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. For more, call 202-1333 or
LOWDOWN continues on pg. 12
5 STAR CUSTOMER RATING
•
Invisalign
•
Cosmetic Dentistry
•
Implants
•
Dentures
•
Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Angie’s List and Health
Grades. Read more
reviews on Facebook
www.bernardrust.com
www.sanantoniodenturesolutions.com
CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
(210) 499-4746
13341 San Pedro Ave. at Bitters, San Antonio, TX 78216
New You For The New Year!
Optical Services • Designer Frames
Eye Exams • Contact Lenses • Family
Vision Care • Eye Frame Repair
www.TheVisionPlace.net
Online appointments available 24 hrs.
10%-40% OFF All Sunglasses In Stock!
Get a New Look in the New Year!
10 OFF
$
210-764-1113
16535 Huebner Rd. #104,
San Antonio, TX 78248
(Corner of Huebner & Bitters, next to Valero)
EYE EXAMS
and/or
60 OFF
$
GLASSES
*Some Restrictions Apply
Expires 02/15/2015
12
LOWDOWN continues from pg. 11
visit www.castlehillsurgentcare.com.
IN OTHER NEWS
THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO
A Dec. 28 fire at the Wedgewood Senior
Living Apartments, 6701 Blanco Road
at West Rector Drive in Castle Hills, that
claimed the lives of six residents and sent
18 more to the hospital. City officials said
the fire is the worst disaster in the history
of Castle Hills. Both the state and county
fire marshals’ offices are probing the case.
The blaze at the 11-story building, built in
1965, was turned in about 6 a.m. Officials
said the building housed nearly 450 tenants.
SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT has
acquired 66 acres near its corporate campus
for future expansion and consolidation on
land bordered by the Interstate 10 West
frontage road, UTEX Boulevard and Leon
Creek Greenway. “As a growing enterprise,
we are delighted to acquire this property in
such a rapidly developing part of the city,”
said SSFCU President Jim Laffoon. “With
several business units currently in leased
facilities, development of a campus on this
site will allow us the ability to consolidate
our back-office operations for many years
to come.” Plans could even call for the
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
relocation of the corporate headquarters,
with Security Service exploring a possible
sale of the La Cantera facility while working
with Dominion Advisory Group and
CBRE to market the property. The credit
union has hired Pape Dawson Engineers
Inc. for civil engineering, and Lake Flato
and RVK Architects will work together to
provide site master planning and building
design. In a newsletter to constituents,
District 9 Councilman Joe Krier said,
“City Council approved an incentive
package to help in the development of
public improvements while creating and
retaining 947 full-time jobs for Security
Service Federal Credit Union. SSFCU is
the largest credit union in Texas and the
seventh largest credit union in the U.S.”
SHAVANO PARK POLICE OFFICER
CHRIS FRANKLIN has been named the
city’s primary code enforcement officer.
The Police Department assumed code
enforcement responsibilities in May 2014.
THE EXPLOSION OF A ROCKET bound for
the International Space Station with an
experiment designed by Hobby Middle
School students isn’t the end of the road
for the project, said District 8 Councilman
LOWDOWN continues on pg. 13
It’s the region of ‘mosts.’ The most romantic cities. The most
fashion forward. The most delicious foods. And the most
sought after cruise destinations—Norway to Mykonos,
France to Africa—delivered in a way that makes the most of
your European vacation time.
Arriving for your Europe cruise, you’ll explore lands rich in
romantic languages, classic architecture, food, art and music
for one or multiple days at a time. You can hop from port-toport, or take a Cruisetour, which allows you to have more land
time to explore. So you can spend time enjoying centuries-old
treasures on land and return to luxurious accommodations
onboard to restore the new you.
Get a $100 onboard credit when you mention this ad.
Rennert Travel
210-524-3300
www.Rennerttravel.com
613 NW Loop 410, Suite 400
San Antonio TX, 78216
©2014 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador. 14039752 • 7/2014
13
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
The team at Hobby Middle
School who worked on
the experiment for the
International Space Station
include Lawrence Carranco
(left), Michael Dawson,
Kalista Ybarra, Anthony
Holmes, Ronica Korn, Jake
Rubio and Serena Connally.
Not pictured is Madelyn
Hickman. Though a rocket
carrying the package blew
up, the students are still
going to Washington, D.C.,
to present their project.
Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas
LOWDOWN continues from pg. 12
Ron Nirenberg. The City Council member
recently announced a joint initiative with
Southwest Research Institute to sponsor
the trips of the four young scientists to
Washington, D.C., this summer. The
students are guests of the Smithsonian
Institution to present their project, a winner
of the Student Spaceflight Experiments
Program, designed by the National
Center for Earth and Space Education.
In late October, a privately owned Antares
rocket carrying the package blew up
moments after takeoff. The students’
experiment, designed to study crystals, was
selected over dozens of other projects in a
nationwide contest. The students are Madelyn
Hickman, Anthony Holmes, Kalista Ybarra
and Jacob Rubio. “After watching hours of
their hard work literally go up in smoke,
these students asked if they could start
from scratch and conduct their experiment
again,” Nirenberg said. “That’s a resilience
from which we adults can all learn.”
NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT TRUSTEE KATIE REED, who
represents District 5, has been recognized by
Superintendent Brian Woods for her work
on the board of the Masters Leadership
Program of San Antonio and Bexar County.
CAROL HARLE, THE DISTRICT 6
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE NORTHSIDE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
participated as a judge at the Stinson Middle
School Science Fair. She said the public should
attend such events because seeing students
pursuing science activities helps “put faith back
in the future,” according to an NISD newsletter.
LARKSPUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
students who had perfect attendance
from Dec. 1-18 recently gathered in
the gym to celebrate, officials said.
Students kept track of their attendance
in “Leader in Me” data notebooks.
ACADEMY OF CREATIVE EDUCATION
GRADUATES HELD THEIR WINTER
COMMENCEMENT DEC. 18 at Castle Hills
First Baptist Church. The ceremony was
led by two ACE graduating students,
Cierra G. Maldonado and Evans L.
Morales, who were masters of ceremonies.
Nearly 100 academy graduates crossed
the stage to receive their diplomas,
according to an official with the North
East Independent School District. Using
a nontraditional approach to education,
ACE has been recognized by the Texas
Education Agency and the Dropout
Prevention Network as a model school.
TO HERALD THE REMOTELY PILOTED
AIRCRAFT CLUB at Lee High School,
25 students in the STEM curriculum
— science, technology, engineering
and math —recently visited the
558th Fighter Training Squadron at
Randolph AFB to see how RPA pilots
begin their training to fly drones.
KAREN FUNK HAS BEEN NAMED THE
FIRST FEMALE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR for the
North East Independent School District,
succeeding Jerry Comalander after he
announced his retirement in September. The
board of trustees approved her appointment
Dec. 8. Funk, 56, was the volleyball coach for
14 years at Madison High School. She joined
Comalander’s staff in 2000 as an assistant
athletic director, then was named girls’
athletic director in 2011. Comalander, who
was named NEISD athletic director in 1989,
will stay on through Jan. 31, and Funk moves
into her new job in February, officials said.
DURING THE HOLIDAYS, the Eisenhower
Middle School IKE Student Council
constructed a big sleigh to fill with new
and unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots
organization. Student volunteers partnered
with Marines to help organize the toys at a
warehouse after the sleigh reached capacity.
TURNING A BIRTHDAY WISH INTO A
MESSAGE OF HOPE, Eisenhower Middle
School sixth-grader Diego Naredo started
a blanket and pillow drive to benefit those
who stay at Haven for Hope, officials
said. When asked what he wanted for
his birthday, the student said he had
everything he needed and only wished to
help others, his teachers said. He put up
a flier at school, which led to donations
of more than 25 blankets and pillows.
New Customers
Join our mailing list and get
10% off your first purchase!
(offer expires 01/31/15)
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff, competitive prices,
and huge selection have made us Texas’ favorite cigar
shops. Browse through over 300 brands and enjoy your
smoke in one of our comfortable smoking lounges.
Central
Northwest
Midtown
(210) 341-8888
(210) 695-8889
(210) 362-1540
2 min. from the Airport 5 min. from La Cantera 2 min. from the Pearl
6100 West Ave.
12950 Bandera Rd.
3111 Broadway
Castle Hills, TX 78213
Helotes, TX 78023
San Antonio, TX 78209
FinckCigar.com
Local newspaper ad 11-2014.indd 1
11/21/14 2:10 PM
Warm Up With
This Cold
Winter Special!
Safety Heater
Check $39
Reg. $89 Per System
Hurry One Time Special!
· Personal Service
· A+ Rating – BBB
· Complete System Change Outs
· Trouble Shooting Repairs
· Year Round Maintenance Plans
*Present this coupon at the time of service.
Tim Wilson
Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
308-9866
www.mrwilsonair.com
146 W. Rhapsody, Suite A, San Antonio, TX 78216
License # TACLA020321E
14
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
I FELT ALL ALONG FROM DAY ONE THAT
DIANE WAS GOING TO BE THE ONE.
mayor’s slot, said he will seek to hold
on to the city’s top elected spot.
“It could change the whole direction of
the city or it could stay the same,” Howell
said about the upcoming elections.
Howell said the biggest issue the
city faces in 2015 is continuing to make
progress on infrastructure, including
needed road repairs and upgrades.
Also, he had nothing but praise
for Diane Pfeil, who recently became
city manager after serving as interim
city manager for a few months.
“I felt all along from day one that
Diane was going to be the one. But, of
course, I wanted council to see what her
skill set could bring to the plate. And
she more than proved to council that
she was the one,” the mayor said.
Pfeil was hired based on her performance
and her ability to bring the different
department heads together, her focus on
Castle Hills and her love for the city that
she has lived in for 36 years, Howell said.
Recently, Pfeil has taken a leadership
role dealing with the media and
coordinating various agencies after a
fire at the 11-story Wedgwood Senior
Living Apartments, 6701 Blanco Road,
left six dead and 18 injured on Dec. 28.
TIM HOWELL,
CASTLE HILLS MAYOR
CASTLE HILLS continues on pg. 15
CASTLE HILLS continues from pg. 01
VIA could be
on the ballot
this spring
by LUCILLE SIMS THOMAS
C
ASTLE HILLS — With 2015
already off and running,
the city faces a year filled
with political challenges as
voters head to the polls to elect a
mayor and three council members
after a tumultuous 2014 that saw
the resignation of a mayor, city
manager and a councilwoman.
According to Mayor Tim Howell, it will
be the first time in city history that a mayor
and three of five City Council members
will be up for election at the same time.
Seats held by councilmen Tim
Daggett and Frank Paul, who were
both appointed, will be on the ballot
May 9 along with the seat currently
held by Councilman John Squire.
Howell, who was mayor pro tem
before being appointed to fill the
Diane Pfeil recently was named city manager of Castle Hills in the wake of Rita Hoyl's departure after Hoyl
spent 20 years in municipal service. Pfeil has lately fielded media questions and coordinated the city's
response after a disastrous fire Dec. 28 at a senior high-rise apartment complex claimed six lives. File photo
Let Us Help Make 2015 A Financial Success!
You have Financial Questions...We have Answers!
• Retirement Planning
• Investments and
Wealth Management
The Kid’s
Garden
LEARNING CENTER
Currently
Enrolling
• College Planning
• Life / Auto / Health /
Homeowner’s Insurance
Innovators in Memory Care
• 14 years experience in
Alzheimer’s and
dementia care
• Nurses on-site 24/7
• Ability-based,
personalized resident
activities
• Secure, park-like grounds
Arden Courts of San Antonio
15290 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78231
210.408.9100
arden-courts.com
Assisted Living Facility ID # 100213
• Career Opportunities
Available
We Can Assist YOU in ALL Your Financial Needs!
Call and mention this ad for a
Free, No Obligation Consultation! (210) 569-7300
FREE! 2 Weeks Of Instruction
Alamo Judo Club
Alamo Judo Club is affiliated with the
National governing body, USA Judo
• Confidence builder
• Mental and Physical enhancement
• World class instructors
• The sport for all ages 6 and up!
www.alamojudoclub.com
We have members of all ages and children can start as early as age 6. Judo enhances your
physical and mental well being. For some of our junior members, Judo can also build self
confidence and may help with bullying issues.
Address: 3723 West Ave, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78213 Phone: 210.399.5836
6 weeks to
12 years old
We Provide
• Infant, Toddler & Preschool Care
• Before & After School Transportation & Pick Up
• Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, & Dinner
• Exciting Enrichment Programs
• Low Student to Teacher Ratios
• Surveillance Monitored
• Military & Sibling Discounts
FREE
REGIsTRATIoN
With this coupon.
Weekly Tuition
starting As Low as
60.00
$
Call Us Today
210-694-5004
10918 Wurzbach Rd Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78230
www.kidsgardensa.com
15
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
CASTLE HILLS continues from pg. 14
The investigation is continuing.
Other issues the city plans to tackle
in the new year include making City
Hall more user-friendly for residents and
working to create a better atmosphere
for its employees. City officials recently
have been trying to ensure Castle Hills
is in line with other cities of its size
regarding employee wages and benefits.
Officials redid the city handbook, adding
two holidays for municipal workers.
VIA Metropolitan Transit also is
likely to continue to be an issue for the
town, and voters in May could be asked
to decide whether to keep its buses
running through the city’s streets.
City leaders had considered giving
VIA the boot so that tax dollars
used to subsidize the bus service
could instead go to road repairs.
Last summer, some council members
said the $495,000 in sales-tax money paid
to subsidize VIA would be better spent on
repairing and maintaining infrastructure.
VIA has pledged $380,000 to aid Castle
Hills with its street repairs, and some city
officials have expressed support for the idea.
But others, such as Councilman
Douglas Gregory, have been
longtime critics of funding VIA.
“Recently, VIA announced that over
$300,000 was being ‘given’ to Castle
Hills for street repair,” Gregory wrote
in a city newsletter. “Unfortunately,
this ‘gift’ from VIA has raised
more questions than answers.”
The councilman said the use of the
money depends on how and where VIA got
it, especially if federal strings are attached.
The city has been trying to
find alternative ways to repair its
streets after multimillion-dollar
bond issues were defeated by voters
in 2010 and again in 2013.
Howell said he is generally pleased
with the direction the city is headed.
In June, Howell’s predecessor, Mayor
Bruce Smiley-Kaliff, resigned, followed
not long after by City Manager Rita
Hoyl, who stepped down after being
told by some council members she
had four months to prove her worth;
and Councilwoman Stacia Spridgen,
who cited the same reasons as SmileyKaliff for her resignation — concerns
over the direction the city was taking
after the May 2014 elections.
Howell was appointed mayor after
Smiley-Kaliff ’s departure and new
councilmen Paul and Daggett were
named to fill open seats left in the
wake of the political shuffling.
CALL US
TODAY!
EDUCATING BOYS FOR LIFE SINCE 1886
Pre-K through 8th Grade
San Antonio Academy
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
Friday, January 23, 2015
Program begins promptly at 9:00 am.
117 East French Place | San Antonio, Texas 78212
R.S.V.P. sa-academy.org/openhouse
Accredited by the Independent
Schools Association of the Southwest.
Member of the National Association
of Independent Schools.
BE HONEST.
BE KIND.
San Antonio Academy admits
students of all race, color, and
national or ethnic origin.
BE THE BEST
YOU CAN BE.®
NOT ALL
HANDYMAN SERVICES
ARE THE SAME.
Only Mr. Handyman
has Certified Home
Technicians.
When your home needs
maintenance or repairs
don’t take chances,
call a professional…
call Mr. Handyman!
www.mrhandyman.com
$00
OFF
$25 OFF
Valid
for $00
worth
services
This
coupon
is valid
forof$25
worth provided
of services
by Mr.byHandyman.
provided
Mr. Handyman.
Offer valid one time per household. Available at participating
Expires: March 31, 2015
locations only. Not valid with any other offer.
Only one coupon use per customer address
Mr. Handyman is a member of the Service Brands International family.
000-000-0000
210-526-3880
License# 000000000
HM_Badge_Ad-Qtr.indd 1
Offer Expires: 00/00/00
1/31/07 2:32:58 PM
16
HIKE continues from pg. 01
Work on first
stretch starts
in January
by BAIN SERNA
S
HAVANO PARK — Conceptual
plans are in the works
to create hike and bike
trails around the city as part
of a master-development strategy
to promote greater pedestrian
and bicycle access and safety.
The city’s Planning and Zoning
Commission presented the conceptual
plan to the City Council this fall, which
calls for eventually surrounding Shavano
Park with walking trails, biking trails and
sidewalks that would interconnect with
nearby hike and bike paths of San Antonio.
“Last year the council directed the
Planning and Zoning Commission to
review and develop recommendations
for hike and bike trails,” said City
Manager Bill Hill. “The Planning and
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
Zoning Commission formed a work
group and we looked at potential hike
and bike trails and where those would be
best and how we might approach it.”
The trails will be built in phases as
part of the development projects of
Denton Communities, a San Antoniobased development company.
“We’ve been looking at hike and
bike trails ever since we did our town
plan back in 2010,” said Mike Janssen,
a planning and zoning member. “Hike
and bike trails are one of the items that
citizens seem to focus on. We’ve worked
toward that end and the City Council
asked us to really start looking at it.”
The council had recently
directed Hill to determine which
phase of the plan to do first.
It was decided phase one includes
bike and walking lanes for about a
half-mile stretch on De Zavala Road
between Lockhill-Selma Road and
Northwest Military Highway.
The pedestrian and bicycling lanes
for that portion on De Zavala will be
designated by paint striping of a space of
about 8 feet on each shoulder of the road.
This first phase of the plan was chosen
because it was the simplest and had the
lowest cost, with the price of the road
striping being about $7,800, officials said.
The project is set to begin in January.
“Since the road is really wide, it
would be really inexpensive to integrate
that walking and biking trail along the
roadway, so that is what the City Council
has agreed to do,” Janssen said.
The plan’s second phase is work on a
hike and bike trail that will extend from
Lockhill-Selma on the northern end of
the city and will parallel Loop 1604. It
will go from the west side to the east
side of the city, and it will connect into
the Salado Creek hike and bike trails
from San Antonio, according to Hill.
As the second phase is still on
the drawing board, no detailed
work has been done.
“We’ve conceptually agreed that the
city will take responsibility on that for
about a quarter mile … and the developer
will take responsibility for the rest of
it,” Hill said. “We will be working very
closely with Denton Communities,
who is our developer, and they will
probably initiate the planning for that.”
Hill stressed the city is trying to do one
thing at a time and in organized phases
regarding the hike and bike trails, and that
each phase of the plan will be brought to
the council for review and final approval.
“The city of San Antonio is doing their
Salado Creek Greenway, so we wanted
to do something to connect our city to
the city of San Antonio’s hike and bike
trails,” Janssen said. “In the next couple
of years, hopefully this will all happen. At
least the first one along De Zavala is going
in and we are very excited about it.”
WE’VE BEEN LOOKING AT HIKE AND
BIKE TRAILS EVER SINCE WE DID OUR
TOWN PLAN BACK IN 2010.
MIKE JANSSEN,
SHAVANO PARK PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBER
Your Neighborhood Full Service
Eye and Vision Care Provider
Call Today for Your Appointment!
• More exam rooms - This means more prompt
service and shorter wait times.
• Expanded selection of designer frames
• State-of-the-Art Optical Lab with One Hour
Service on most glasses
• Easy parking at our front door
• Larger, more comfortable reception area
FRAMES
50
%
OFF
Save 50% on frames with the purchase of a complete pair
of glasses (lenses and frames). Value collection frames
excluded. Current prescription required. Not valid with any
other offer or insurance plan.
Expires 02/15/2015.
(210) 344-1400
Dr. Raul Trevino
Therapeutic Optometrist
Castle Hills, 2210 Northwest Military Hwy.
(Next to CVS Pharmacy)
139
Exam & $
Contacts
Includes eye exam, 6 pair clear, disposable spherical visitint
contacts, care kit and follow-up visit. Not valid with any
other offer or insurance plan.
Expires 02/15/2015.
Child Safe
Lenses
49
$
With purchase of frame at regular price. Value collection
not included. Not valid with any other offer or insurance
plan. Expires 02/15/2015.
17
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
LA CANTERA continues from pg. 01
During off-time,
employees aided
local charities
by OLIVIER J. BOURGOIN
T
he well-known, awardwinning resort that sits
atop the hill at La Cantera
Parkway — formerly known as the
Westin La Cantera — is closed until
the spring to undergo a major facelift.
Earlier this year, the Westin emblem was
removed from the resort after its owner —
local insurance giant USAA — retained the
services of the Destination Hotels & Resorts
management group. The partnership
is committed to a multimillion-dollar
wholesale facelift over a six-month span
designed to revamp and modernize the 250acre facility near Fiesta Texas, officials said.
The La Cantera Hill Country Resort,
16641 La Cantera Parkway, is expected to
reopen April 6, officials said. The resort
announced in November reservations
are unavailable until after that date.
“This substantial upgrade will allow the
resort to enhance its spectacular setting
and the exceptional amenities guests
have come to expect,” said James Sabatier,
Destination Hotels & Resorts president and
chief operating officer. “It will also continue
to position La Cantera Hill Country
Resort as a world-class destination.”
The major renovation project has been
carefully planned over a period of many
months and will include the construction
of a new, free-standing destination spa,
as well as the redesigning of the San Saba
Courtyard and a complete new look for
the lobby, lobby bar and front entrance.
This will be the most extensive
remodeling undertaken at the facility since
it opened in 1999. Expanded convention
space and meeting rooms, up-to-date
restaurants, lounge and bar concepts
and a junior ballroom are also part of
this massive master-plan redesign.
“While our primary focus is on the
guest experience, we are also very aware
of the effects this decision will have on
our associates,” said Resort Vice President
and Managing Director John Spomer.
“Because the magnitude and impact of the
project will prevent our associates from
providing our guests with our customary
LA CANTERA continues on pg. 18
Family Healthcare with
Madison Square Medical Building
311 Camden, Suite 601 l 78215
Monday-Friday: 9 am to 8 pm
We Proudly Welcome to Our Staff
Ernest Perez, FNP-C
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
233- 7000
l
4all4life.org
Call or request an appointment online!
We gladly accept most Private Insurances, Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare.
Adjustable fees for the uninsured also available.
from Won’t to WATCH
ME!
Our students learn more than swimming
and tumbling; they build fundamental
skills in a loving environment that fosters
development. Here, kids really grow!
Choose LOVE for Your Kiddo
100% Child-Centered
Highly Trained Staff
State-of-the-Art, Indoor Facilities
Mommy Owned and Operated
Family Owned New York
Style Pizza and More
Open 7 Days a Week
LUNCH STARTING
at $
3.95
JOIN US FOR
Poppys 1st Anniversary
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH
$1.00 Slice Cheese Pizza
ALL DAY
Drawing for a Pizza a Week for 3 Months,
Drawings for Poppys Gift Cards, Karaoke
and Much More..
Awesome Lunch Buffet
Mon.-Fri. 11am-3pm
Pizza-Pasta-Salad-Drink
Only $8.95
7115 Blanco Rd ste 107, Castle Hills Texas 78216
210-366-4000
www.poppyspizzasa.com
Call for Pick Up or Delivery
Catering For Any Event!
Lessons • Preschool • Parties • Gifts
www.love-to-swim.com
18
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
LA CANTERA continues from pg. 17
offerings and services, the resort will
suspend overnight accommodations
and restaurant operations during the
major phase of construction from Nov.
3, 2014, through early April 2015. We
value, and remain fully committed to
our associates during this transition.”
The resort pledged to look after its
employees during the time construction
keeps the facility’s doors closed.
“Full-time associates not immediately
involved in ongoing operations during the
transformation process will be granted
leave with pay,” Spomer said. “Both of our
award-winning golf courses – the Resort
Course and the Palmer Course – will
remain open and operate as usual during
the renovations, as will their respective
clubhouses and adjacent event venues.”
Since its inception 15 years ago, the
resort has been witness to record growth
in San Antonio and the surrounding
area. Visitors from around the globe
have come to enjoy the beauty at the
edge of the Hill Country. From its
perch on one of the highest points in
the county, guests have been able to
enjoy a majestic and sweeping view.
Completion of phase one of the
project in early April will be followed
The La Cantera Hill Country Resort is undergoing a massive, multimillion-dollar renovation to modernize the
Northwest Side facility near Interstate 10 and Loop 1604. Expanded convention space, up-to-date eateries,
lounge and bar concepts are part of the work. The doors should reopen in early April, officials said. Courtesy
photo
by other significant dates marking
construction milestones along the way.
Although the hotel and resort are
closed, associates are finding ways to
remain involved in the community in
meaningful ways, company officials said.
Several local charities have been the
beneficiaries of donations while staff
members, many of whom are on paid
leave through the spring, have also
contributed numerous hours of their time,
volunteering at The Children’s Shelter and
at an area Ronald McDonald House.
“Serving the community is an
integral part of the La Cantera resort
culture, so finding ways to give back —
particularly during the holidays — is
essential,” Spomer said. “Our associates
are sharing their personal time to make
the holidays better for those in need,
and further, simply by enabling local
charities to repurpose some items. La
Cantera Resort’s legacy is being spread
throughout the city in a meaningful way.”
The resort donated its seasonal iceskating rink to Morgan’s Wonderland, an
ultra-accessible amusement park on the
Northeast Side for children and adults
with special cognitive and physical needs.
Hundreds of fixtures and furniture items
were donated to Habitat for Humanity,
which makes home ownership possible
for low-income families. In addition,
toiletry items and plush terrycloth bath
robes were given to Meals on Wheels to
be distributed to homebound seniors.
Additional events to benefit
other local charities are planned.
According to documents furnished
by Destination Hotels & Resorts and
by KGBTexas, the public relations
and communications firm working
with the resort, Destination Hotels &
Resorts is a privately owned company
headquartered in Colorado and is
the subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises,
a Los Angeles-based investment,
development and real estate firm.
It is the largest operator of independent
hotels and resorts in North America.
Weight loss Without the Workout.
Our clinically managed
weight loss program offers:
• No drugs, No hormones, No shots
• Body composition analyzer to ensure
fat loss, not muscle
• Non-judgmental weekly coaching
• Nutrition planning
• True Diet re-balancing
Michelle Anson, MD/ Medical Director
Rochele Nicolas- Wedige, APRN/ Nurse Practitioner
Asel Art Supply
1524 N Main
210-222-8681
8127 Callaghan Rd
210-340-7686
Serving the creative artists in San Antonio since 1977
50% OFF
OUR STARTER PACKAGE
$199 for Initial Consultation, first months
coaching sessions, one week of food,
Body Composition Analyzer, and one
month of supplements. ($400 Value)
Offer must be mentioned when booking. Expires January 31,
2015. May not be combined with any other offer
CALL Today or Book-online at : www.wiotx.com
14855 Blanco Road, Suite 400
210.802.1133
BELDEN’S ALAMO GARAGE
10% OFF
Any Repair
$75 Max
Not valid with any other coupon.
Not applicable to menu priced items, special
order, dealer parts, or tires. Expires 02/15/2015
YOUR DEALER ALTERNATIVE
Your local source for artist quality, name brand paints,
brushes, canvas, fine art papers, drawing
& sketching supplies for students & professionals
2035 Lockhill Selma • San Antonio, TX • 78213
Visit our website for all 5 locations
www.beldensautomotive.com
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
NEW YOU Fitness Section
19
MEDICAL AESTHETICS
New Year Specials
2X THE TREATMENT TIME DOUBLE THE TREATMENT AREA
“I’ve been trying to lose a few pounds but I haven’t seen it yet.
So I tried the Venus Freeze!”
“They told me I could lose up to 6” on
my waist and 4” on my thighs in as little as 10 weeks,
without any pain or downtime!”
NON-SURGICAL • BODY CONTOURING • CELLULITE REDUCTION • SKIN TIGHTENING
for the FACE, NECK and BODY
Call for Botox & Juvederm, Laser Skin Rejuvenation
& Hair Removal Specials!
210-558-8280 Consultation is FREE
Complete, Personalized
Diabetes Care Under One Roof.
BOOK
C-1
M - 77
Y - 95
K-0
STETHOSCOPE
C - 34
M - 100
Y - 42
K - 14
DR. GLORIA L. OCAMPO
SHOE
C - 87
M - 46
Y - 11
K-1
· Board Certified Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
· Bilingual in English and Spanish
APPLE
C - 67
M - 19
Y - 98
K-4
Diabetes Central San Antonio
LOGO + R
C - 99
M - 86
Y - 33
K - 22
7863 Callaghan Road, Suite 206
San Antonio, Texas 78229
To make an appointment
or schedule a free diabetes
screening today, please call
210-525-1206
For a complete list of locations, please visit
www.DiabetesAmerica.com
///////////////////// ADVERTORIAL /////////////////////
20
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
New Year,
New You
Chances are, at some point in your
life, you have made a New Year’s resolution – and then broke it. This year,
if your resolution is to take better
care of yourself and get healthy, let
WellFIT Private Fitness help you follow through and exceed your fitness
and nutrition goals.
WellFIT Private Fitness is one of
the most reputable and professional
training firms in south Texas – and
is located just steps from your front
door – in the heart of Castle Hills.
This locally owned organization
has been in operation for more than
two years by Patricia Englund, who
brings more than 25 years experience as a certified personal trainer
and nutrition specialist.
WellFIT Private Fitness recently
relocated to 1919 Lockhill-Selma
Suite #101, a 3,800 square foot
private training facility, that provides
personal training services, customized nutrition therapy and small
group fitness.
The new space allows WellFIT to
offer additional group fitness classes
including: spin, yoga, TRX, tai chi,
kickboxing and strength circuit. In
addition, all clients have access to
the new facility for cardio training on
the alternative days that they are not
scheduled with their trainer. The new
facility also includes a large stretching and rehabilitation area, as well
as “his” and “her” bathrooms. Also,
new in 2015, WellFIT Private Fitness
will offer monthly seminars on topics
such as nutrition, sports conditioning, diabetes care and much more.
WellFIT Private Fitness employs
only the best in the industry. Their
nationally accredited trainers hold
a strong passion to help others
push through physical, mental and
lifestyle challenges to achieve the
ultimate healthy lifestyle. Their trainers accommodate busy schedules
and lifestyles at WellFIT, providing
training Monday through Sunday,
scheduling sessions convenient for
you.
To learn more about WellFIT
Private Fitness, visit their all-new
website at www.wellfit-sa.com,
where you can jumpstart your New
Year’s resolution and book your
free consultation and free personal
training session online. What are you
waiting for? Invest in the new you
today! 210-843-2995.
ADVERTORIAL
“The Happy Handyman
is BACK!”
TopGolf is slated to open in January near Interstate 10 and Loop 1604, offering climate-controlled hitting bays
designed to attract not only the golfing enthusiast but the novice, too. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas
TOP GOLF continues from pg. 01
Facility wants to
get more young
people to play golf
by ARTHUR SHECHTER
T
opGolf isn’t your daddy’s
driving range.
With more than a dozen locations
nationally and internationally, nearly
half in Texas, the multimillion-dollar
entertainment bonanza girds to tee off
on the North Side in late January, in
search of customers and employees.
On 13-plus acres, little more than a
3-wood from The Shops at La Cantera, The
Rim, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Interstate
10, the golfing extravaganza at 5539 N.
Loop 1604 West puts the “fore!” in 1604.
TOPGOLF continues on pg. 21
It’s my job to always
be on the lookout
for a better product.
If there is a product
line that out shines
one of my favorite
lines, makes a job
easier, and is priced better then it’s my
job to get it for you and tell you all
about it. Granite is almost in every
house built. And taking care of it can
be confusing. One company that stands
out and is a family owned business
is Granite Gold. Granite Gold brand
granite cleaners and other stone-care
products are specially formulated and
developed by the Granite Gold family.
This family business has 40 years in the
stone care business. And they have
taken the questions out of taking care
of your granite and stone. It’s as simple
as clean, seal, and polish. Clean with
Granite Gold Daily Cleaner. It deeply
cleans granite, marble, travertine and
natural stone. It is food safe, non toxic,
bio degradable and has a citrus fresh
smell. It’s much better for your counter
tops than your everyday cleaners
that could damage the granite and be
costly to repair. Then after cleaning,
seal the surface with Granite Gold
Sealer. It’s just as simple as spray and
wipe to keep the surface sealed. If you
are wondering if your granite needs
sealing- do a simple test of putting a
couple of spoonfuls of water on the
surface and let it sit for 30 minutes. If it
leaves a dark spot, or ring then it’s time
to seal the counter tops. Frequent use
of this sealer protects the surface from
etching, stains and soil build up. Then
polish with Granite Gold Polish. I have
always been asked about restoring the
shine of granite and marble and Granite
Gold Polish will do just that. And it’s as
easy as all the rest of the Granite Gold
products, just spray and wipe. I know
that the product is Granite Gold but
it can be used on marble, travertine,
quartz like Silestone and Cambria. And
the pricing on Granite Gold is very
reasonable the cleaner starts at 6.99 and
the sealer at 26.99 for quart sizes.
For more tips & offers go to:
HAPPYHANDYMAN.COM
21
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
TOPGOLF continues from pg. 20
Upon completion, the 65,000-squarefoot three-tiered jewel will sport 102
climate-controlled hitting bays hosting
as many as six players per cubicle, 230
high-definition flat-screen TVs, up to
2,900 square feet of private event space,
massive lounges and bars with food,
beverages, music, DJs, dancing and gaming,
to create “just flat-out fun,” said TopGolf
Director of Operations Jay Molinar.
TopGolf has revolutionized the
mundane pursuit of hitting a bucket
of balls. Precise yardage is calculated
via high-tech microchipped golf balls.
Additionally, accuracy plays a factor
as moon-crater sized holes provide
welcoming targets for easy success.
“We want to make the game very
accessible and non-intimidating. People will
come and try our game that would never,
ever have gone to a driving range or a golf
course,” Molinar said. “You don’t have to
hit a perfect shot to score with us. My wife
… never played. I took her to TopGolf and
… she kills me. She has a blast doing it.”
Executives indicate nearly half its
patrons don’t consider their game
on par with the average golfer.
“Duffers welcome!” Molinar said.
Attracting the non-golfer is key because
The National Golf Foundation reports
the recreational pursuit is losing about
500,00 American players annually. And,
according to The Wall Street Journal, from
2009 and 2013 the number of people 18
to 34 playing golf declined 13 percent.
Michael Marcelissen, 28, enjoyed
TopGolf so much he went from customer
to staffer. A regular at the Austin site and
nicknamed “Platinum Mike” because
he said as a VIP member he spent $250
monthly, Marcelissen relocated three
months ago to San Antonio to become
the venue’s manager of golf services.
“You can change someone’s day by
putting a golf club in their hand; it’s
addicting,” Marcelissen said. “Getting my
generation hooked on golf is hard, but
TopGolf is getting my generation involved.”
Sometimes by unusual means,
as his bride would only come if
the family pet could, too.
“I wanted to take Jessica (his wife)
to play golf, but I’d have to drag her,
but if we could bring the dog she was
willing to do it,” Marcelissen said.
“You’re going to see everything
from golf shoes to high heels,”
Molinar added. “Anyone who pulls
Sessions include time for consultation and dressing. New
clients only. May not be combined with any other offers or
discounts. Limited time offer."Best" claim based on Net
Promoter scores from 2013 via Listen360.com.
Start the New Year
feeling your best
TOPGOLF continues on pg. 22
Changing Lives One
Smile At A Time!
San Antonio ME 2642
210.541.4050
North San Antonio
210.497.7770
10003 NW Military Hwy
21019 IS Hwy 2981 N
elementsmassage.com/sanantonio
elementsmassage.com/northsanantonio
YOUR AGENT
ME 2642
MATTERS!
www.anafrias.com
Bernard Rust, DDS, MAGD
I live in and
know the area,
call me today!
· Cosmetic Dentistry
Interest Free Financing
18-24 Months (w.a.c.)
· Invisalign®
· Sedation Dentistry
· Cleanings
· Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
· Crown & Bridge
· Implant Placement & Restoration
· Full Mouth Rehabilitation
ME2495
Call today for a consultation!
90.00 New Patient Special
$
Offer includes comprehensive examination, oral
cancer screening, x-rays, intra-oral diagnostic
photos, routine cleaning and consultation.
($325.00 value)
Next to Alon
Market HEB
Only new dental patients are eligible for these offers. Coupons can only be used for non-insured procedures
due to insurance regulations. Coupons have no cash value and must be used at time of service only.
A dental practice devoted to RESTORING
and ENHANCING the natural beauty of your smile.
www.bernardrust.com
Call Today To Schedule Your Appointment
(210) 499-4746
13341 San Pedro Ave. at Bitters, San Antonio, TX 78216
Off Off
OffOff25%25%
$9.99
$9.99 $3$3
Service
Service
Kid’s
CutAdult Cut ColorColor
Kid’s
Cut
Adult CutFacialFacial
Wax Wax
(12 & Under)
(12 & younger)
FREE SHAMPOO
* WALK-INS
WELCOME
FREE SHAMPOO
* WALK-INS
WELCOME
8503
NW
Military
Hwy
#115
8503 NW Military Hwy #115 (Next to Alon Market HEB) Locally Owned
210.408.9075
& Operated
210.408.9075
Sat 9am-7pm
* Sun Closed
M-F 9am -M-F
8pm9am-8pm
* Sat 9am *- 7pm
* Sun Closed
Must present
1 coupon
hair and
add’lNot
services
extra.
Not
valid
withExpires
any other
offers. Expires 02/28/2015
Must present coupon.
Limit 1coupon.
couponLimit
per visit.
Longerper
hairvisit.
and Longer
add’l services
extra.
valid with
any
other
offers.
02/28/2015.
A Graduate Degree for
Human Resources Professionals
Webster is an accredited university with a reputation for
helping working adults earn their graduate degrees. We do
this by removing barriers that make going back to school difficult
and by providing a schedule that meets your needs such as: classes
that meet one night per week; 9-week terms; and classes that can
be taken either online or in the classroom.
Even as Webster approaches its 100th anniversary, we
still adhere to one of our founding principles, “providing
for unmet needs.” Which is why we offer several
degrees that you can’t find at other San Antonio
universities like our M.A. in Human Resources
Management.
Learn more at Webster!
Learn more about Webster!
Great
webster.edu/sa
210-348-8816
Beginnings
Last A
at
22
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
TOP GOLF continues from pg. 21
2013. Estimates for its $15 million San
Antonio venue project 400,000 coming
through its doors in year one, and in
a decade, reaching $264.5 million in
economic output, according to corporate
officials and published reports.
TopGolf is interested in hiring 500
part-time and full-time salaried and
hourly “associates” for a variety of roles,
including servers, bartenders, kitchen,
maintenance and guest-services staff.
More akin to game show than business
protocol, the company’s recruiting is unique.
“Leave your resume at
home,” Molinar said.
The “auditions” include team-building
challenges, an idea factory – creatively
planning a TopGolf event – and “X-Factor”
panel interviews where applicants “have 90
seconds to just be memorable,” Molinar said.
Marcelissen described a TopGolf
worker as someone who has energy, a
natural leader; someone motivated and
someone who is caring at the same time.
Added Molinar, “Someone who
is engaged; willing to participate.”
TopGolf will be open Sunday
through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight,
with the complex not closing until
2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For
information on pricing and employment
opportunities, visit www.topgolf.com.
into our property is a guest to me.”
With a party atmosphere,
TopGolf believes it’s found the
answer for a sport in the rough.
“We’re the shining place up on the hill,”
said Molinar, who lived on Fredericksburg
Road in the 1990s and recalled yesteryear’s
vista for what now is TopGolf ’s home.
“The only thing out here was
(University of Texas at San Antonio)
and a bowling alley, and you look at
the growth it’s had out here over the
last 15 years, it is tremendous; and this
is really the hot spot of San Antonio –
great accessibility from a traffic-pattern
standpoint up I-10 or 1604,” Molinar said.
In a news release introducing the
business to the city, District 8 Councilman
Ron Nirenberg said, “San Antonio’s history
and future as a golf destination make
the arrival of TopGolf a moment worth
celebrating. As the Northwest corridor of
the city continues to grow, residents of all
skill levels will be able to enjoy a firstclass entertainment and golf facility that
is easily accessible for the entire region.”
TopGolf is located in his district.
Globally serving more than 2.7 million
guests annually, the enterprise welcomed
its 10 millionth visitor in November
Lifetime
St. Anthony
Catholic
School
Great Beginnings
Last A Lifetime
Great Beginnings Last A Lifetime
Great Beginnings Last A Lifetime
at
at
at
Dentures in one day. Guaranteed 10% less.
St.
Anthony
St. Anthony
St.
Anthony
St. Catholic
Anthony
CatholicSchool
School
Catholic School
Catholic School
Full
Replacement
Dentures
Dental
Implants
*
Love
St. Anthony Catholic School educates a diverse student body in the
Catholic faith, Christian values, and academic excellence.
Starting at
395 Per Set
$
Starting at
Comes With Warranty
Expires in 90 Days
* Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
No Cash Value. New Patients Only.
* Restoration Not Included.
Jake Duong, DMD
Te r r y L e e , D D S
6 0 5 1 F. M . 3 0 0 9 S u i t e 2 5 0
Schertz, TX 78154
210-599-8700
schertzdentures.com
Locations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas
Keep Your Car Clean in 2015
For over 100 years, San Antonio has chosen St.
For over 100 years, San Antonio has chosen St. Anthony Catholic School for a
TEXAS BEST
Forprogram
over 100
years,
SanFor
Antonio
has
chosen
St. Antonio
based
on traditional
values100
and years,
high
academic
expectations
enriched St.
over
San
has chosen
AUTO SALON
by a student
body rich
in diversity.
St. Anthony
Catholic
School
welcomes families
Anthony
Catholic
School
for
program
based
on
Anthony
Catholic
School
for a program
based
on
Anthony
Catholic
School
for a
a program
based
on
want
the best expectations
for their children!
traditionaltraditional
values andwho
high
academic
traditional
values
highacademic
academic expectations
values
andand
high
expectations
enriched by a student body
rich
in
diversity.
St.
enriched by a student body rich in diversity. St.
enriched
by
a student
body
rich infamilies
diversity.
St.
Anthony Catholic
School
welcomes
families
whowelcomes
Anthony
Catholic
School
who
Your Neighborhood, Family Owned Car Wash
SUNDAY,
JANUARY
25TH
1PM
3PM
want
the best for
their want
children!
Anthony
Catholic
School
welcomes
families who
the best for
their children!
Join Us For Open House
want
the best
their St.
children!
For over 100 years, San
Antonio
hasfor
chosen
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Anthony Catholic
School
for 26th
a program
based on
Sunday,
Please call January
210-732-8801
or
visit
Join
us
for
our
Sunday,
January
26th
traditional values and
expectations
1:00 –high
3:00 academic
PM
–HOUSE
3:00
PM
stanthonysa.orgOPEN
for1:00
more
information.
enriched by a student body rich
in diversity.
St.
Preschool - 8th grade
Preschool
- 8th grade
Sunday,
January
26th
AnthonyMember
Catholic
welcomes
families
who
of theSchool
UIW Brainpower
Connection
Member of the UIW Brainpower Connection
Randolph Ibarra, DDS
4522 Fredericksburg Rd,ste. A-29
San Antonio, TX 78201
210-660-8444
sanantoniodentures.net
Thomas John Kennedy of Texas, DDS, PLLC · General Dentistry
Jake Duong, DMD • Terry Lee, DDS • Randolph Ibarra, DDS
Great Beginnings Last a Lifetime
Preschool - 8th grade
Member
of
UIW Brainpower Connection
Join us fortheour
Join
for our
Located in Monte Vista
sinceus
1907
1,400 Per Implant
$
Make Your Appointment Today!
Expires in 90 Days
dentalservice.net
your smile!
*
• Full Service-Detailing • Hand Wash / Hand Wax
• Leather Conditioning • Carpet Shampoo
Attendant available Monday-Saturday 9-6 for full service wash.
We are open 24/7 for automatic washes.
Ask About Our $15 Manager Special!
5.00 OFF
$
When Attendant Is Available
Discount Off Of $10 Exterior Or Higher
Value Service. With this coupon.
Touchless High-Pressure Laser Wash
20% OFF
Full Auto Detail
• FREE Prep-Wash by hand
• Hand Scrub / Spot-Free Rinse
• Turbo-Air & Hand Dry. Spray Wax
• Door Jambs & Windows Cleaned
15271 Huebner Rd. 78231 210-416-7840
23
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
Expanded program
sessions to resume
in January
by ARTHUR SCHECHTER
S
AN ANTONIO – After
recently helping secure the
2018 NCAA Men’s Final
Four basketball tournament’s
much-publicized Alamodome
return, San Antonio Sports is
basking in the afterglow.
Out of the limelight, the nonprofit
organization is pursuing a mission
considered no less essential – the quest to
better youth sports at the grass-roots levels.
An SAS program, Coach Ed, instructs
volunteer coaches on proper fundamentals
and conditioning, while emphasizing
role-model responsibility, child-abuse
prevention, understanding legal issues
and stopping and treating injuries.
Andy Seaman, the SAS’ Coach
Ed program manager, said the
half-day symposiums are very
important to the community.
“The NCAA Final Four – all the
money generated through that – helps
fund Coach Ed,” he said. “Events like the
2018 Final Four bring economic impact
to the city of San Antonio. Overall, the
premier sporting events that have been
brought (in) by San Antonio Sports have
delivered more than $460 million.”
While Coach Ed has certified more
than 85,000 coaches during the past 15
years, including 1,200-plus Spurs Youth
Basketball League instructors who attend
annually, the course was only reaching
audiences of 25 to 30 individuals.
San Antonio Sports President and
CEO Russ Bookbinder wanted more and
said a decision was made to enhance the
clinics even before Esquire Network aired
the reality television series, “Friday Night
Tykes,” which depicted some unsavory
tactics employed by area coaches competing
in the Texas Youth Football Association.
“We would be doing what we’re doing,
if that had happened or not happened,”
Bookbinder said, adding there was a need
to provide “the highest level of training and
motivation” to the local coaching fraternity.
Previous sessions saw attendance only
by the handfuls, but audiences swelled in
August when an inaugural, football-oriented
YOUTH continues on pg. 24
Rewrite your future!
Join the Revolution in Fitness at SuperSlow Zone in San Antonio. SuperSlow
Zone delivers results. One Accredited, Certified Instructor with one client,
continuously, for your full body workout in only 20 minutes 1 to 2 times a
week. You can trust our professional personal strength training studio providing
you a safe, ideal, environmentally controlled, distraction-free training room.
We promise maximum fitness & health results in minimum time.
Let us show you how.
BUY 4 SESSIONS, GET 4 FREE
Must mention this offer when calling. Expires February 15, 2014
NO APPLICATION FEES
for Spring Semester 2015
Call now for a FREE Initial Consultation & Sample Workout!
210-696-3100
11825 W Interstate 10 Suite 213, San Antonio, TX
[email protected]
www.SSZwoodstone.com
San Antonio Campus
Flexible • Affordable • Convenient
night, weekend and online classes
Spring Semester Begins Feb. 23, 2015
RewriteYourFuture.info/ad | 210-718-0544
I WILL, WITH GOD’S HELP
24
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
YOUTH continues from pg. 23
www.sles-sa.org
Visit our website for
upcoming admission events.
Now Open!
Medical Center Tower I
7950 Floyd Curl Dr. Suite 600
(210)615-8585
PreK-8th Grade
210.826.0664
Open House- January 28th
Make Your Appointment Today!
SHINE
Coach Ed symposium included an expanded
curriculum with hundreds participating at
the University of Texas at San Antonio.
The conference – part classroom lecture,
part pep rally – not only contained basic
Xs and Os, but also tutorials on topics
such as why kids play and quit sports,
how to effectively communicate with
difficult parents, how to blend winning
and losing into life lessons, and promoting
and encouraging good sportsmanship.
Attendees also received glossy goto guides providing facts, guidance,
safety tips and other information.
Bookbinder described the handbook as
“an extremely comprehensive youth-sports
training manual,” and added, “Education is
a critical piece of any vocation that you’re
in. If I spend four hours being trained, and
I read the material, I’m going to have some
checks and balances on my behavior.”
Local child therapist Michael Berler,
who’s not affiliated with SAS, endorsed
the information and communicative skills
contained in the curriculum. He said
many coaches know how to guide on-field
talent, but also must realize players have
mental, social and psychological needs.
“Eight- and 9-year-olds aren’t little adults;
they have to be taught in a way that their
State-of-the-Art Recovery:
• Short-Term Inpatient
• Long-Term Stay
• Outpatient Therapy
Amenity Enhanced Environment:
• Private Rooms w/private baths
and kitchenettes
• Restaurant-style dining
• Complimentary Salon services
• Library and Cafe
brain is capable of digesting,” Berler said.
Seaman, who is also a Windcrest Little
League baseball instructor, said WLL’s
complete complement of 73 volunteer
mentors earned Coach Ed certification.
“They took the course in order to improve
their knowledge of coaching, in general,
as well as the sport,” Seaman said. “How
the coaches interacted with the kids before
training, and seeing the coaches implement
the training we taught them, was a cool deal.”
Seaman said interpersonal techniques –
especially how instructors communicated
with players, parents, umpires and
opposing coaches – improved the league.
SAS is always seeking to further
advance the area’s youth-sports
community through its clinics.
“We do see a void; we do see a
need. There’s a long way to go before
we achieve the goals that we would
like to achieve,” Bookbinder said.
Coach Ed trains and certifies volunteers
in football, basketball, baseball and
cheerleading programs, with soccer on the
horizon. Its next large-scale conference
– designed for youth-basketball coaches
– is slated for mid-January. Sessions, big
or small, cost $25, including materials.
For more on Coach Ed seminars,
visit a link at the SAS website,
www.sanantoniosports.org.
Institute for
omen’s Health
OBGYN
A Division of Consultants in Women’s Health
BU SI NES S A LLIA N C E
MEETING JANUARY 22ND
FOOD AND
DRINKS
PROVIDED
THE VERANDA
1746 Lockhill-Selma, San Antonio, TX 78213
11:30-11:50 Networking • 11:50-1:15 Lunch and Presentation - Lunch Catered by Spice of Life
TOPIC:
By Cantex Continuing Care Network
2739 Babcock Road
San Antonio, TX 78229
Call 210.417.5689 for details and directions or visit www.cantexcc.com
Insurance, Risk
Management and
Employee Benefits 2015
PRESENTED BY:
Roland Cuellar, President of Cuellar
and Associates
The Castle Hills/Shavano
Park Business Alliance
believes the benefits of
the Alliance are a direct
relation to the amount
of effort, interest and
participation given by the
members of the group.
$10 MEMBER RSVP
$12 MEMBER NO RSVP
$12 NON-MEMBERS RSVP
$15 NON-MEMBER
NO RSVP
MARC OLSON (210) 669-3973
www.castlehillsshavanoparkba.org
TO RSVP OR FOR MORE INFO CALL:
25
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
BUY LOCAL
Learn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area
Fitness HQ aims to be a
1-stop shop for workout needs
by ERIC MORENO
I
n September, Fitness HQ
strengthened its local
presence by opening a facility at
139 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 100.
WE MAKE IT OUR
POLICY TO SELL
ONLY REALLY GOOD,
QUALITY EQUIPMENT.
The 2,600-square-foot store is a onestop shop where customers can find the
leading brands in cardiovascular fitness and
strength-training gear, and have the items
delivered and installed in their residences.
BRANDON GRAY
Service on the products is also provided.
MANAGER
“We make it our policy to sell only really
good, quality equipment for people to use
rowers, home gyms and accessories.
at home,” said Brandon Gray, manager at
Employees at Fitness HQ said the
the 1604 location. “We sell all of the top
company
one of the leading purveyors
manufacturers in the industry, like
Pics LifeCore
1896,1908,1910,1903
and is
1916
of exercise equipment in Texas, and
Fitness, Cybex, Spirit Fitness and more.”
the staff helps ensure customers are
Featuring everything from free weights
matched with the right apparatus to help
and treadmills to elliptical machines
patrons achieve their fitness goals.
and exercise bikes, other wares include
GUIDI
I TA L IA N HA N D BAG S & AC C E S S O R I E S
San Antonio – Second North American Location!
Newest Italian Luxury Handbags - Brand Piero Guidi!
Over 15 different High Quality Collections in Store.
Elegant, Whimsical and Classical. Designed and Made in Italy!
Fitness HQ recently opened at 139 N. Loop 1604
East, Suite 100, selling everything from treadmills,
ellipticals and other workout machinery to
accessories and non-mechanical fitness equipment.
Photos by Collette Orquiz
“We have our showroom where
customers can come and test the
equipment,” Gray said. “Quality is
what we stress and that’s what sets us
apart from the other big-box type of
stores. If a customer has a question or a
problem with their equipment after they
purchase it, we will take care of it.”
Other statewide Fitness HQ
locations include Frisco, Dallas, Plano,
Southlake, Fort Worth and Austin.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
FITNESS HQ
139 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 100
For more, call 699-8100,
or visit fitnessheadquarters.com
Experience Exceptional
Senior Living
Life can take you many places, especially as it relates to your
senior living accommodations and personalized care. So
when that time comes, for you or a loved one, we invite you
to consider all that Brookdale communities have to offer.
The Brookdale experience provides solutions that enhance
residents’ quality of life in every possible way and it all adds up
to a special blend of hospitality, service and care that can’t be
found just anywhere.
Call (210) 696-6005 to schedule a tour and we’ll treat you
and a guest to a complimentary chef-prepared meal!
MILANO • NEW YORK • SAN ANTONIO • SINGAPORE • HONG KONG
Visit us to discover the Piero Guidi Collections!
2177 N.W. Military Hwy.
Suite C
San Antonio, TX 78213
Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 6:30pm
(210) 281-5231
w w w. p i e r o g u i d i s a . c o m
Brookdale Patriot Heights
Formerly Patriot Heights
brookdale.com
Independent Living | Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
5000 Fawn Meadow | San Antonio, Texas 78240
(Located between Huebner & Hamilton-Wolfe, off Floyd Curl Road)
SNF – (210) 696-9744 | SNF No. 116693
BROOKDALE® and ALL THE PLACES LIFE CAN GOTM are trademarks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Nashville, TN, USA ® Reg. U.S. Patent and TM Office. 14-943-1756-1014 SC
26
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
BUY LOCAL
Learn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area
WellFIT Private Fitness flexes
muscles with expansion
by ERIC MORENO
WellFIT Private Fitness has expanded its space and continues to offer clients a complete nutrition and workout
regimen. Photos by Collette Orquiz
C
ASTLE HILLS — Business
has been so good for
WellFIT Private Fitness
— which offers private personal
training, customized nutrition
therapy, yoga classes, tai chi, indoor
cycling and more — that owner
Patty Englund had to expand the
facilities and services in December.
were taking on new ones and I didn’t
want people sort of climbing over each
other so I knew we had to do it.”
The customers love the enhanced
digs and fitness programs, she added.
“The reception has been great so far.
People are really enthusiastic about the
new classes we are offering,” Englund said.
WellFIT offers one-on-one personal
training and accommodates individuals
with hectic or busy schedules. Trainers
are available Monday through Sunday,
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Englund, a 25-year veteran of
the fitness industry, and her fellow
trainers all have advanced health and
fitness degrees. Sessions are offered
for either 30 minutes or an hour.
“We want to be people’s one-stop shop
The fitness center, which opened
a few years ago, just grew from 1,500
square feet to 3,800 square feet at 1919
Lockhill-Selma Road, Suite 103, where
Englund said her business offers fitness
solutions for a variety of schedules.
“Supply and demand were really
why we decided to grow,” Englund said.
“We have a lot of clients already and we
Built in Thermostat,
full 1500 watts
for fast warm up
then 1200 watts
economy setting.
Instant shutoff for
safety, convenient
handle so you can
take from room
to room. Rugged
steel construction. Built in Thermostat, full 1500 watts
Will heat a 12 x 18 for
WEfast
CARRY
PAINT.
warmBENJAMIN
up and thenMOORE
1200 watts
room FAST!
ecomony setting. Instant shutoff for safety,
59.99
BIG HE AT
9.95
T HE BE ST OF
convenient handle so you can take from
room to room. Rugged steel construction.
Will heat a 12 x 18 room FAST!
Johnnie
Chuoke:
Volume 10,
our latest
edition.
JOHNN IE CHU OKE
LEAK
ALERT
13.99
If anything is leaking...Leak Alert will
let you know! Day or Night...great for
toilets, water heater pans, and under
the kitchen and bathroom sinks.
2361 NW MILITARY H
2361 NW MILITARY H
W Y. SA N AN TO NIO, T X 78231
(210) 341-1573
HAPPYHANDYMAN.COM
WELLFIT PRIVATE SUITE
1919 Lockhill-Selma Road, Suite 103
For more, call 843-2995,
or visit wellfit-sa.com
Modern Elite
Firearms
Firearms & Accessories!
$10 OFF
SEE OUR ARTICLE IN THE
SEE OUR ARTICLE ON PG.
for personal fitness and nutrition,” Englund
said. “We make sure we figure out the best
fitness plan for our clients based on their
needs. We determine their lifestyle, what
they do for a living, what their diet consists
of and we build a fitness plan based on that.”
Englund said the fitness regimen is
about helping people reach their goals.
“The reason for that is I want to come
up with a plan that I know they will stick
with and I know will work. We won’t
set anyone up for failure,” she added.
For more, call 843-2995 or
visit www.wellfit-sa.com.
next purchase of $50 or more
if you bring in this ad.
Offer expires 02/15/15
W Y. SA
(210) 341-1573
HAPPYHANDYMAN.COM
15745 San Pedro Ave.
Hill Country Village 78232
(210) 281-5512
www.ModernEliteFirearms.com
27
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
EAT LOCAL
Learn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks
Big Bob’s Burgers brings
family friendly restaurant
to 1604 and Lockhill-Selma
by COLETTE ORQUIZ
B
ig Bob’s Burgers has
ventured to the Shavano
Park area, bringing the
family friendly restaurant, flamegrilled burgers and gigantic
beer-battered onion rings to
The Ridge Shopping Center.
Located at 4553 N. Loop 1604 West,
this is the third location opened by coowners Bob Riddle and Larry Walker,
the latter being the ex-publisher of
the San Antonio Express News.
The other locations are at 447 W.
Hildebrand Ave. and 100 N. Santa Rosa St.
The newest space used to house Old West
Burgers and has seen its fair share of tenants
during the past six years, according Riddle.
“A lot of people thought I was
nuts to go in this spot. I just saw the
potential,” the co-owner said.
What used to be red-painted walls are
now brightened with white and feature the
Big Bob’s logo and other decorations. This
is the largest Big Bob’s yet, accommodating
more than 200 customers with seating
on the patio as well as inside. The space
also has a large playground area where
parents can let their children run loose.
Big Bob’s Burgers is known for the 50/50
burger, made with equal parts angus chuck
and bacon. The patty is freshly ground,
char-grilled and topped with a hefty amount
of cheddar cheese. It also has a pink hue,
which Riddle said is normal— he promises
the burger is cooked to perfection.
Onion rings and the veggie burger will be on the menu at the new Big Bob's Burgers, in addition to all the other
favorites. Photo by Collette Orquiz
“We’re going to go back to what we
do, which is just very simple. It’s just
great food, keep the place clean and treat
people like they matter,” Riddle said.
In addition to the usual menu, the
new location features two full bars, an
ice cream station serving up milkshakes
and malts, and a stage for live music, with
performances starting in February.
“Big Bob” Riddle has been cooking for
31 years and attended the Culinary Institute
of America in the 1980s. Sometimes he
gets to use his French-chef skills, but
he said mostly his job is to make sure
everybody’s happy at his burger joints.
“I’m going to do the best I can.
I’m going to work really hard, I’m
going to be as sincere as I can be and
hopefully that’s enough,” Riddle said.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
For more information, check out
http://www.bigbobsburgers.com.
BIG BOB BURGERS
4553 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 1133
Let Us Help
Create The
Perfect Backyard
Paradise!
SPECIAL
NEW YEAR.
NEW YOU.
Jumpstart your 2015 fitness goals with affordable
Small Group Training Classes in our all-new 3,800 sq.
ft. private training facility!
Spin • Yoga • Kickboxing • Strength Circuit
Your one source for ALL Your Outdoor Kitchen Needs!
Outdoor Kitchen Equipment • BBQ Grills & Smokers • Patio & Fireplace
Hargrove Gas Logs Available
10 CLASSES
$150
ADD CUSTOM
NUTRITION PLAN
$99
210-843-2995 • 1919 Lockhill-Selma Suite 101 • www.wellfit-sa.com
4519 North Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78257
Mon. – Sat. 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-4pm
(210) 437-2999
28
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
Valentino's, a new
restaurant at 14357
Blanco Road, offers a
variety of
Italian dishes including
homemade pizza,
house specialities
such as Chicken
Aristocrat and Shrimp
Romano.
Photos by Collette
Orquiz
EAT LOCAL
Learn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks
Aiding family during war
leads to restaurant dream
by OLIVIER J. BOURGOIN
I
t’s been a long journey for
Valon “Valentino” Berisha
from war-torn Kosovo to
opening Valentino’s, a fledgling
Italian restaurant on the North Side.
Debuting the last week in October
at 14357 Blanco Road and Cadillac
Drive, the eatery offers homemade pizza,
specialties of the house such as Chicken
Aristocrat (a chicken breast topped with
eggplant and mozzarella and served
with spaghettini in a white wine cream
sauce) and the Shrimp Romano, which
is presented in a brandy cream sauce
with roasted peppers and spinach.
When Berisha left his native city of
Peja in western Kosovo in early 1999 on a
student visa to attend Oklahoma Christian
University in Edmond, it was with the
intention of studying pre-law to become a
criminal defense attorney, just like his father.
Because of the raging war that
began in 1998 that devastated Berisha’s
homeland, his plans drastically changed.
“I had to find work to send money home
and help my family,” Berisha said, adding
he left school and moved to Dallas, where
his cousin owns several restaurants.
“I started out as a server and although
I enjoyed my job, I wanted to be more
familiar with the menu,” Berisha said. “I
wanted to know more about the food I
was serving, so I started spending time in
the kitchen to learn how it was made.”
Berisha became friends with one of the
regulars, who had worked for a congressman.
“He encouraged me to start my own
restaurant and he offered to partially
finance my project as a silent investor,”
Berisha said. “He suggested that I
should relocate to Fredericksburg and
that’s what I did. Eventually, I opened a
second location in Kerrville and closed
the Fredericksburg restaurant.”
He commuted from San Antonio,
where he and his wife live. He also
likes the “big-city lifestyle.”
When his lease was up in Kerrville,
he and the investor searched for
a new site in San Antonio.
“And here we are,” Berisha added.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday, noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
VALENTINO'S
14357 Blanco Road
For more, call 492-1415
COME AND JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR
Cake Decorating
Classes
Dine In • Delivery • Carry Out • Beer & Wine • Pizza • Salad • Pasta • Wings
Take 10% OFF Your Next Order.
With this ad. Not valid with any other offer. Restrictions may apply. Expires February 15, 2015
16607 HUEBNER RD (CROSS STREET BITTERS)
Your One Stop Shop
SAN ANTONIO , TX 78213
Areas North Central San Antonio, North East San Antonio, North San Antonio,
North West San Antonio, West San Antonio
WWW.OVERTHETOPCAKESUPPLIES.COM
FOLLOW US
CALL: (210) 784-6285
10%OFF
With coupon. Excluding sales items
birthday parties and classes.
Expires 02/28/15
210-492-1141/1152
NEW YEAR, NEW HOME!
For All Of Your Cake, Candy, and Baking Needs!
CAKE CLASSES, KIDS CAMPS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES...
210-475-3032
1010 NW LOOP 410, STE. 102
|
With Keller Williams City View, the #1 Real Estate company in San Antonio,
supporting our work, we focus on doing the best deal for you.
Myrthala Almada
Licensed Real Estate
Salesperson
10999 IH 10 West
San Antonio, TX 78230
SE HABLA ESPAÑOL
RESTAURANT G U I D E
29
Buy 1 Small Shaved Ice GET 1 FREE*
* Must present coupon
2211 NW Military Hwy, ste. 111a
San Antonio, TX. 78213
(210) 636 - 0597
@munchiesnacksa
Munchies Shakes Snacks & More
Mangonada - Mango shaved ice with mango
chunks on top and a spicy touch of chamoy.
www.munchiesnacksa.com
Authentic Italian Cuisine
FREE Drink & Chips
With Purchase of
A La Carte Deli Sandwich
8055 West Ave
Must present this coupon. Not valid with any other offer.
On the corner of West & Lockhill Selma
Find Us
Mon-Sat 7:00am - 3:00pm
210-259-8359
Buy one, get
entree ree
one ent
1/2 off of 2 drinks
rchase
with the pu
lesser value
of equal or
r promotion
with any othe
** not valid
th
cember 15
expires: De
The Big Apple Room available for private
parties, meetings & rehearsal dinners
Delivery Service Available!
210.349.2060
Lunch: Monday- Saturday 11am - 3pm
Dinner: Monday - Saturday 5pm- 10pm
824 Afterglow (At Blanco and West Avenue)
Open Daily for Breakfast and Lunch • 6:00am – 2:00pm
Visit Our
New Location
Now Open at
2320 Babcock Road,
San Antonio, TX 78229
Or Visit Our
West Ave Location
8055 West Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78213
BUY ONE Entrée at regular price
Get
One 1/2 OFF
of equal or lesser value
we are on
With the purchase of 2 drinks
Offer valid with coupon only. Limit one coupon
check per visit. Not valid with any other special offer,
discount or coupon. Does not include tax or tip. No
cash refund. Reproductions not accepted.
Valid at Both Jimmy’s Egg Locations.
Offer Expires February 15, 2015
Join Jimmy’s Cracked Egg E-Club * www.jimmysegg.com
instagram.com/localcommunitynews
30
JAN. 12 - FEB. 9, 2015
LIVE LOCAL
From real estate trends and neighborhood listings
to home improvement, we’ve got you covered.
Real Estate LOCAL Trends
ZIP CODE
78213
78230
78231
78248
78249
NOV-13
$91,000
$191,000
$203,000
$275,500
$167,900
NOV-14
78,900
188,000
258,500
330,000
178,900
NEW LISTINGS
NOV-13
31
27
11
26
45
NOV-14
31
34
8
8
57
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET
NOV-13
144
76
52
55
63
NOV-14
66
63
68
88
67
NOV-13
17
43
9
12
44
NOV-14
15
33
8
23
48
NOV-13
25
23
10
4
17
NOV-14
21
26
8
10
44
NOV-13
6
2.9
4.8
7.8
3.2
NOV-14
4.2
3.8
4.5
2.4
3
MEDIAN SOLD PRICE
CLOSED SALES
UNDER CONTRACT
MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY
SOURCE: San Antonio Board of Realtors: Texas Market Trends report
The properties are new listings put on the market from early November 2014. The
properties may no longer be on the market by publication date or prices may have
changed. Local Community News assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
EST ...
R
E
H
T
P
O
H
S
DON’T
!
T
S
E
B
E
H
T
P
SHO
THE BEST KEPT
SECRET IN SAN
ANTONIO FOR
34 YEARS.
LL YOUR
P SHOP FOARPAPAREL.
O
T
S
E
N
O
R
U
YO
BOARD
SKI AND SNOW
COME IN &
REGISTER
TO WIN A FREE
TRIP TO
Visit store for details.
10 OFF
$
Any Helmet In Stock.
Choose from Smith Optics, K2, Bolle’ and Giro.
With This coupon. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 03/1/15
www.TheSkiJunction.com
Blanco North Shopping Center
7115 Blanco Rd #109 (Just Outside Loop 410)
210.340.2030
Italian Grill
Tuesdays Half Price Bottle of Wine from 4-9pm
Live Music every Tuesday & Wednesday from 6-9PM
Join Us the First Friday of Every Month for
5 Dollar Appetizers & Drinks Bar Only 4-11pm
Lunch
NEW
CLIENTS
ONLY
Dinner
$5 Off
$10 Off
TOWARDS THE MINIMUM PURCHASE
OF $20.00 ON ENTREES ONLY
TOWARDS THE MINIMUM PURCHASE
OF $30.00 ON ENTREES ONLY
*Offer can only be used during lunch hours. Multiple
certificates will not be accepted. Offers valid for dine-in
only. Not valid with/or at Happy Hour and with any
other offers. No cash value. Does not include tax or
gratuity. Certificate is void if altered, defaced, copied,
transferred or sold through any online auction.
expires February 28, 2014 , must present this offer
*Offer can only be used during dinner hours. Multiple
certificates will not be accepted. Offers valid for dine-in
only. Not valid with/or at Happy Hour and with any
other offers. No cash value. Does not include tax or
gratuity. Certificate is void if altered, defaced, copied,
transferred or sold through any online auction.
expires February 28, 2014 , must present this offer
Gift Certificate
(COMPLIMENTARY
EXAM FOR
ONE PET PER
HOUSEHOLD)
Gift Certificate
Wednesday to Saturday Happy Hour from 4-7pm Bar Only
Reverse Happy Hour Wednesday to Saturday from 9pm-11pm Bar Only
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Happy Hour from 4pm-9pm Bar Only
Sunday Fundays $4 Mimosa & Bloody Mary All Day
VITALPET HUEBNER OAKS VETERINARY HOSPITAL
12058 VANCE JACKSON, STE 101, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230 | (210) 696-3211
www.scuzzisitaliangrill.com
Like Us
4035 North Loop 1604 West Suite #102
San Antonio, TX 78257
Make Dining
Reservations at
Open Table
210-493-8884
Quality medicine in a caring family environment
TM
www.vitalpet.com
IS IT TIME TO PAINT?
CALL THE PROS AT SOUTHERN PAINTING
210.403.3155
Interior and Exterior Painting • Deck and Fence Staining
Front Door Refinishing • Drywall Repairs • Wallpaper Removal
and Texturing • Minor Carpentry Work • Bonded and Insured
FREE WRITTEN ESTIMATES
NO
UPFRONT
MONEY ON
ANY JOB!
3 YEAR
WARRANTY
we are on
SAVE 10%
OFF
ANY PAINTING JOB
Cannot be combined with any other offers.
WWW.SOUTHERNPAINTING.COM
we are on
instagram.com/localcommunitynews
instagram.com/localcommunitynews
make
sure
to
us on
facebook.com/salocalcommunitynews
LOCAL DEALS
Complimentary Exam
Find more LOCAL deals online at salocallowdown.com
31
SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM
*****ECR WSS
Postal Customer
New 2015 X1
210-787-2959
Prsrt Std
US Postage Paid
Permit 6450
San Antonio TX
New 2014 320i
Lease
$
299
/mo
And
$
0
Down
BMW of San Antonio
COMMUNITY NEWS
*European model shown. 3 Series lease offer valid on a 2014 BMW 320i Sedan. $0 + tax, title, license, fees due at signing
– 36 months/10k miles per year. Stk # E2052 MSRP $33,700 Offer exprires 1/31/15.
Lease offer valid on a 2015 BMW X1. $0 + tax, title, license, fees due at signing - 39 months/10k miles per year.
Stk#: F343 MSRP $31,850 Offer exprires 1/31/15.
4204 GARDENDALE STE. 201
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
8434 Airport Blvd | San Antonio, Texas 78216 | 210-787-2959 | bmwofsanantonio.com