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Flight Time Delivers “Six-Star” Service
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Kuper Sotheby Hosts World-Class Watch Exhibit
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Camp Bullis: Meet Your Neighbor
San Antonio Family Helps Fight Against Terrorism
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Finding the Right Personal Trainer
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Flight to the North Pole
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Choice Leather: Buyer Beware
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UTSA Football Exhibit at the Institute of Texan
Cultures
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Decorating for the Holidays
Estate Planning: Means for the End
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Lee Dental Centers Comes Home
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Let’s Get Back to Green
The Pool House: Your One Stop Pool Shop
4 Common Myths About Dog Behavior
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The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
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hen you think about the dream experience, you drive up in a limo,
board a climate-controlled jet, pop open a bottle of champagne, and
you’re off the ground,” said Brian Taylor, Director of the SkyWay
Air Group, and resident of Th e Dominion. “Th at’s the essence of what FlighTime is
about – we make those dreams happen.”
As the established leader for aircraft management and charter
services, San Antonio-based FlighTime, a subsidiary of the SkyWay
Air Group, has been running the safest private jet operation in Texas
for the past fourteen years with nine sister companies supporting
flight operations. These include Sierra Industries, Ltd., a leader in jet
maintenance and modification, and SkyWay Aero, a leading aircraft
brokerage service.
In 2008, after three years of qualifying with the Federal Aviation
Authority, FlighTime was granted FAA certification as a “Part 135
On-Demand Air Carrier” paving the way for it to become the largest
business jet operator in South Texas. Now the public can work
directly with the company for charter, fractional ownership, and
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aircraft management services.
This distinction, in tandem with their coveted AR/GUS Gold
safety rating guarantees “six-star” service on the ground and in the
sky. Together with these stellar credentials, FlighTime is moving
toward expanding their fleet to include mid-sized jets and helicopters
as well.
Private jet owners benefit from a full menu of services including
a staff of highly trained pilots, many of whom have thousands of
hours of flight experience and military training. Expert airplane
maintenance, door-to-door ground transportation, and the culinary
art of chef-prepared cuisine take ”executive class” to a whole new
level.
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Brian Taylor served as a pilot in the Air
Force and, as part of his military experience,
worked in numerous test and evaluation
programs. Taylor earned his undergraduate
degree from Texas A&M University and his
MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
He and his wife Christyn have lived in San
Antonio for nine years and moved into
The Dominion in May 2010 with their three
children. Taylor said, “We love it because
of the small town feel and strong sense of
community.”
FlighTime can be reached at 210-930-3613
or via their website at www.flightime.com.
FlighTime offers 24-hour dispatching and, because they are located
in San Antonio, they deliver personalized attention, which makes the
entire experience friendly and stress free. It’s world-class treatment
with local attention to detail!
Ranging from professional to personal uses, FlighTime’s clientele
have varied reasons for their trips. Often, the convenience of private
travel makes the impossible possible as Taylor shared in this story:
“One of our clients is trying to move as quickly as possible as he
takes his company public and endures the rigors of a capital-raising
‘road show.’ Our ability to be responsive to his ever-changing needs,
even on short notice, has enabled him to manage the hectic schedule
that accompanies an effort like that. In fact, through the conveniences
and efficiencies of flying private with us, he has been able to pack
more visits into each week and even partake in meetings that would
not have been logistically feasible through commercial air travel.”
Taylor added, “Flying private with us enables tremendous time
savings. For several families who spend time in Telluride, as one
example, our travel options get them there in less than 33% of the
time it would “take to fly there commercially.”
When talking about family vacations or weekend trips, that time
savings equates to precious hours spent with family and friends
instead of driving to the terminal, waiting in lines to board the
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aircraft, changing planes at a major hub like Houston or Dallas, and
then waiting again for luggage at the airport terminal.
Taylor said, “Our pricing is more comparable to other forms of
air travel than most people realize. In fact, we often save customers
60%, and sometimes more, over national private jet card programs.”
Instead of dialing an 800 number and talking to an unknown operator
several states away, FlighTime is right there on the ramp with you.
For frequent flyers, this means clients become familiar with crew and the company gets to know individual preferences.
For clients who own their own planes, FlighTime’s ability to safely
charter them out is an added bonus because it offsets the cost of
ownership. FlighTime’s expert management practices remove the
hassles and uncertainties of aircraft ownership. Many clients utilize
the service to fly in luxurious comfort and convenience and recoup
their costs by leasing their aircraft out during down times – all while
FlighTime handles every detail on their behalf.
FlighTime is there for you, chartering helicopters, turbo props, and
jets to individuals, celebrities, businesses, and government entities.
They aim high to exceed expectations in every facet of the industry
and provide luxurious convenience with first-class touches. It’s their
pleasure to make your flying experiences exceptional!
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San Antonio-based luxury realty firm, Kuper Sotheby’s International
Realty recently hosted Katharine Thomas, Sotheby’s Watch Specialist,
for a private evening viewing on September 6 of select timepieces
from the upcoming auction of Watches & Clocks in New York,
followed by a day of personal watch evaluations.
Ms. Thomas presented the collection to a group of nearly 200
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty clients and partners at a private
Dominion residence. She and her team traveled to secure the most
unique offerings for the showing, all of which will be auctioned on
December 6 at Sotheby’s in New York City.
“Our clients are the best of San Antonio and beyond and we are
pleased to acknowledge them with this spectacular event,” says Rick
Kuper. “Sotheby’s is a name that stands for luxury and sophistication
and this exhibit promises to showcase just that.”
Local watch collectors had the opportunity to arrange private
evaluations with Ms. Thomas at the Kuper Sotheby’s International
Realty Dominion office.
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“I love traveling to Texas, and enjoyed meeting both new
and seasoned watch collectors during my visit in San Antonio,”
commented Katharine Thomas. “I am happy to provide advice on
both buying and selling timepieces at auction, and am excited to see
if we find some rare gems in the area.”
Sotheby’s Watch Department offers some of the most significant
timepieces in the world from the 16th to the 21st centuries, including
pocket watches, wrist watches, tourbillons and perpetual calendars.
It holds the auction record for any timepiece with a Patek Philippe
which sold for more than $11 million.
Approaching its 40th year in business, the Kuper Sotheby’s
International Realty team has provided real estate expertise for
properties from San Antonio and the Hill Country to the Texas Gulf
Coast. As part of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, Kuper
Sotheby’s International Realty offers luxury real estate and extensive
worldwide marketing. Visit www.kuperrealty.com.
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M
ike and Rosa Reinert of Champion
Springs were always dog people.
For years their toy poodle and loveable
mutt completed their family. That was
until they opened their home and hearts
to a dog with a greater cause.
“I saw a story on the news about the puppies being bred at Lackland
and it intrigued me,” recalls Mike. “I thought it was a great way to give
back to this country and do my part in the fight against terrorism.”
Soon, the Reinerts became one of hundreds of families who are
playing a vital role in the Canine Breeding and Development Center’s
Puppy Program. They became foster parents to 10-week-old Quick,
an energetic, black Labrador Retriever who would call their Stone
Oak residence “home” for the next eight months.
“I am held in awe of all the volunteers who have done so much for
this program,” said Scott Thomas, CBDC program manager. “I can
never express strongly enough how the backbone of this program is
our volunteers, who are to me our heroes.”
Thomas runs the 10-year-old program out of Lackland Air Force
Base in San Antonio. A division of the Transportation Security
Administration, the program is part of a global effort to breed
working explosives detection dogs. Center officials are breeding
better detector dogs to work at airports, ferry
terminals and rail stations, while regular
citizens are performing a vital part
by serving as foster families
for the puppies until one year of age. In addition to protecting our
nation’s mass-transit systems, puppies bred and raised in the TSA
puppy program have gone on to provide security for Air Force One.
In order to keep program officials on task and constantly reminded
of the role these dogs play in our national security, each dog is named
after someone who lost their life in the 9/11 attacks or soldiers who
have paid the ultimate price in the fight against terrorism overseas.
Quick was named after Army Sgt. Marquees A. Quick, a 28-year-old
soldier from Alabama who was killed Aug. 19, 2006 in Ramadi, Iraq,
when his unit came under a grenade attack on a mission.
As “Puppywalkers,” the Reinerts main responsibility was to
socialize Quick and get him comfortable around people. From walks
in crowded parking lots to monthly trips to area car shows, Quick
quickly became accustomed to the different sights and sounds of the
traveling public; a skill that he would eventually put to use on the
job.
“We love going to car shows, so Quick would come with us,”
explained Mike. “It worked for us and fell right into what we liked to
do on the weekends. Just to be around bunches of people and loud
noises were perfect for him. He loved to run, so we’d take him on
playgrounds and near construction sites so he could learn to navigate
different terrain and different stimuli.”
Thomas says without the dedication and commitment of foster
families like the Reinerts the program would not be as successful.
“Many people think that dogs raised in a kennel environment
their entire lives would be more adept when they reach the right
age for training, but the opposite is the case,” said Thomas. “Our
Puppywalker families are exposing these puppies to sights, sounds
and scenarios across the city that we could never accomplish on a
weekly basis. A kennel environment is the same day after day, but a
family’s home environment is constantly changing from workday to
Dogs raised through the TSA program, like
Bosely, have gone on to provide security to
Air Force One and the Dali Lama.
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Quick is a TSA success who today keeps
travelers safe inspecting cargo and baggage for the New York Port Authority.
Puppy Dolan is the 500th dog bred through the program.
He is currently being raised by a San Antonio family.
Yellow-Dogs in the TSA program, like Uvanni, are recognizable
by their “uniforms.” These red vests let passers by know they
are working.
weekend, the school year to summer. It’s ideal.”
The process certainly worked for Quick. Once the Reinerts role
was complete, Quick entered training and today is working in New
Jersey for the New York Port Authority.
“I knew giving him up was part of the deal, and it was tough. It’s
a family member who you’ll teach, train, and send out in the world
to do good,” admitted Mike. “What I really appreciated was after he
left our home and graduated from the program, program officials
have kept in touch with us. We still get to know all the great things
Flag, one of the more than 500 dogs bred through
the TSA program, is trained to keep America’s
domestic traveling public safe.
Quick is doing on the job. We know, in some small way, we’re a part
of that success.”
The Reinerts enjoyed their experience with Quick so much that
they soon welcomed Noel into their home and lives as well.
“I’d do it again, because I whole-heartedly believe in what they are
doing,” added Mike. “I always believe that if one of these dogs, mine
or one in San Antonio, is able to save a life, that to me is what it’s all
about.”
If you are interested in learning more about the TSA Puppy
Program or want to be a volunteer Puppywalker, you can visit
www.tsa.gov and enter “Puppy Program,” or call 210-671-1624.
The program depends on volunteer families in San Antonio and
Austin, Texas to raise puppies from age ten weeks to 12 months,
when they can enter explosives detection training. During this time,
families are responsible for providing their pups with a well-rounded,
socialized and nurturing environment.
The program supplies food, equipment and medical care for the
puppies while in foster care. The pups are returned to the program
for one week each month for medical and behavioral evaluation.
The program provides feedback to the foster families on how the
puppy is developing. At approximately one year of age, the pups
are returned to the program to start their official training.
Potential foster families must have a secure fenced yard, a vehicle
in which the pup can be transported, no more than two other dogs
in the home, and the time to raise a very active puppy.
Due to the overwhelming generosity of the American public, the
program currently has a very lengthy waiting list to adopt a puppy.
However, if you would like to be added to the list please visit www.
tsa.gov and enter “Puppy Program.”
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Some Special Kids Visit Santa’s Workshop
By Scott Sparks
Now in its 27th year, this annual event includes kids from “0 to 14.” Each
year, up to 100 kids are chosen for this special adventure to visit Santa at his
workshop because each one is ill with cancer. Let’s pray not, but this may be
the last Christmas that some of these kids have outside of a hospital.
This annual event is made possible by an all-volunteer partnership between
the American Cancer Society, United Airlines, a private carrier, and the
Alamo Heights High School Interact Club with sponsorship from the Alamo
Heights Rotary Club. Local employees at the airport in San Antonio deserve
a special nod to make this “Flight to the North Pole” seem as real as possible.
The non-profit Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training plays an integral
role in organizing and planning the Flight to the North Pole.
Once everyone is onboard the plane, the windows shades are drawn shut and
the plane taxis around for about 20 minutes to simulate the “flight.” While en
route to the North Pole, the kids are entertained by clowns and told the story
about this magical plane. Upon arrival at Santa’s Workshop (the plane
actually stops inside the climate-controlled environment of a private carrier’s
hangar), the kids are greeted one-by-one by none other than Mrs. Clause
herself! Each child immediately receives a stuffed toy and an elf’s hat to wear.
The kids are free to explore this huge, sparkling, magical world of Santa’s
Workshop. There’s a 45-foot Christmas tree with presents galore underneath,
toys and dolls may come to life at any moment, holiday music fills the air,
n Saturday, December 3rd, nearly 100 excited kids will gather at
and everyone gets all the chicken nuggets, pizza slices and juice-boxes that
a United Airlines terminal at San Antonio International Airport for a
they want. All adult and high school volunteers are dressed in brightly colored
very special flight to the North Pole to visit Santa’s Workshop. Each child
may be accompanied to the airport by up to four people, but only one lucky festive costumes and each one is there to bring joy to these special children.
adult gets a boarding pass to accompany their child on this magical trip.
A local professional clown troop called the Jolly Joeys entertains the kids
with their antics, paints their faces, and creates balloon animals. Last year,
Batman and Raggedy Ann and Andy mingled among the kids, and this
year, they hope to add the Spurs’ Coyote to the cast of characters. They’re
also hoping to have an interactive Jack-in-the-Box this year that’s built by
airport mechanics.
Thanks to the San Antonio Airport Fire Department, the kids can explore “Big
Bertha,” a huge fire truck, and they can tour the spiffy equipment onboard and
the fire suits worn by during emergencies. A very long and sleek “funny car”
dragster is also expected to be on hand like it was last year, and with adult
supervision, the kids can play with remote-control airplanes.
Volunteers from radio station K-LOVE 91.3 play holiday music for the kids.
Last year, they spotted a 5-year-old boy in a cute cowboy outfit so they
played a country song for him. To everyone’s delight, this boy danced up a
storm and was joined at the end by a little girl. After the song ended, the
boy told the girl that he had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and the girl told him
she had lymphoma. Kids being kids (but also poignantly reminding those
within earshot that this was a special occasion), the boy and girl bantered
for “bragging rights” about who was sickest.
Finally, a private jet called “The Nick 1” appears and the door slowly opens. It’s
Santa Clause!!! Santa welcomes and thanks each child for visiting his workshop.
After each child gets special attention and Santa must leave, Mrs. Clause
joins him inside The Nick 1 and the kids wave to wish them a good flight.
Students from Alamo Heights HS help
with the Flight to the North Pole.
Soon after, the kids board their “flight” home with their goodies in tow
and they re-join their family and friends at the terminal who’ve been
waiting for their return. What a story each child now has to share about
their great adventure to Santa’s Workshop in the North Pole!
If you want to donate funds
or volunteer for this event:
Call the San Antonio chapter of the American Cancer Society at
210-614-4212 and designate “Flight to the North Pole” for your
donation.
Or contact Connie Harrison, a volunteer (who is also Mrs. Clause
at this event but that’s a secret), at 210-345-5460 or email her
at Connie.Harrison@valero.com.
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he University of Texas at San
Antonio fi nally has a football team
to play on Saturdays this fall. Go
Roadrunners!!!
It all began in March 2009 when UTSA’s Athletic Director Lynn
Hickey, the only female AD in Texas to oversee both men’s and
women’s sports, hired Larry Coker as head football coach to guide
and develop the new program from scratch. Coker has impressive
credentials, having led the Miami Hurricanes to a national
football championship in 2001. After two years of preparation,
the Roadrunners kick off their inaugural football season against
Northeastern State (Oklahoma) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 3
at their home stadium, the Alamodome.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Institute of Texan
Cultures (ITC) opened “Football: The Exhibit” last May. This
traveling exhibit examines the science, mechanics and technology
behind the game and explores the history and cultural phenomenon
of football. “The physics and math at work in a game of football
are extraordinary,” said Lupita Barrerra, director of education and
interpretation at the museum. “But we’re not going to show you a
lot of equations on a blackboard. Football is a contact sport and this
is a contact exhibit.”
Organized by the Arkansas Museum of Discovery, “Football: The
Exhibit” is designed to be highly interactive, encouraging hands-on
participation by kids of all ages. The exhibit is comprised of nine
different zones, each one with a theme that addresses a different
aspect of football: History of the Game, The Forward Pass, In the
Open Field, On the Line of Scrimmage, The Kicking Game, Medical
Technology, Cheerleaders and Bands, and Football and Society.
The Institute of Texan Cultures is the museum of the University of Texas
at San Antonio and serves as the forum for the understanding and appreciation
of Texas and Texans through research, collections, exhibits, special events, and cultural celebrations. Affiliated
with the Smithsonian Institution and located at HemisFair Park, the museum features 45,000 square feet of
exhibit space and is family-friendly with many hands-on activities for kids.
Location: 801 E. Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205. On the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus and only a
short walk from the Alamo and the Riverwalk.
Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: $8 for adults (ages 12-64); $7 for seniors (ages 65+); $6 for children (ages 3-11); free with
membership, UTSA or Alamo Colleges identification.
For more information: Call 210-458-2300 or visit TexanCultures.com.
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Each zone features videos, artifacts, text, and hands-on activities.
Visitors are invited to have fun and learn while engaging in the
following activities and many more:
• Step into the passing cage to test your throwing skills.
• Race on a short track against the lights that move at the
speed of professional players.
• Squeeze the handle and compare the strength of your grip
to professional linemen.
• Use an arthroscope to examine the inside of a simulated
knee.
• Test your reaction time to sound and light cues to compare
with friends and family.
• Perform collision experiments on the momentum track.
• Test your balance on a balance board.
Beyond learning about the science and math underlying all of these
activities, the exhibit showcases the history of football, its traditions,
and America’s obsession with the sport.
Because “Football: The Exhibit” is a traveling show, it targets a
national audience instead of focusing on a particular region. That’s
why ITC designed a complementary exhibit to specifically take
a closer look at football culture in the Lone Star State from the
perspective of its residents.
ITC sent oral historians into the community to ask Texans one
simple question: “What does football mean to you?” Visitors to
the museum are invited to listen to their answers, to hear what
Texas football means to players, coaches, parents, cheerleaders, band
Moms, fans and many others at ITC’s complementary exhibit, “Texas
Football: In Their Words.” Their responses shed a light on how
football impacted their lives and influenced Texas culture.
A visitor to this section of the exhibit is greeted at the entrance by
a life-size cutout of none-other-than new Head Coach Larry Coker.
When you push his button, he says “I know the fan base here and the
interest in football in Texas is just off the charts!”
Rhett Rushing, an oral historian at ITC, says “Texans do football
better than anyone else on earth. No one on earth invests as much of
their spirit, energy, and even self worth into football like Texans.” He
says “Football defines us as dreamers, as hard workers, as the best we
can be. Football means everything in Texas.”
“Football: The Exhibit” remained open at the Institute of Texan
Cultures long enough for two home games to be played by the
Roadrunners at the Alamodome in early September. The exhibit
closed after September 13, but football at UT San Antonio has only
just begun.
Permanent Exhibits at the Institute
of Texan Cultures
The Back 40
This outdoor exhibit offers a hands-on learning experience
in a historic Texas setting. The museum’s living history
complex includes a one-room schoolhouse, a “dog trot” log
house, a barn, an army barracks, and an adobe house – all
typical of Texas in the mid to late 1800s. Dressed in period
clothing, knowledgeable instructors offer glimpses into the
day-to-day hardships and joys of 19th century Texans. To
reserve group tours, call (210) 458-2291
Leaving Home, Finding Home: Texas Families Remember
the Mexican Revolution
This exhibit explores the turmoil and social upheaval that
was set in motion by the Mexican Revolution of 1910 when
thousands of Mexicans fled their homeland to seek refuge in
Texas. This personal experience exhibit incorporates photos
and oral histories as told by Texans who share stories of
hardship and achievement that were passed-down to them
by their immigrant families who assimilated their Mexican
heritage into their new Texas home.
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Master suite down. 4 bedrooms
& gameroom up. Private pool/
spa. Exercise room. $849,000
Custom built home on corner
lot. 5,428± sf w/5BR/5.5BA.
Private courtyard & flagstone
walkway through custom crafted
double doors. Wood beams,
natural stone, outdoor living
w/fireplace & kitchen, casita,
luxury master suite, resort
pool & more. $1,049,000
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Estate Planning: Means for the End
By Attorney James N. Voeller
Let’s face it, nobody wants to think about it, let alone talk about
it. And for those brave souls who finally confront the reality of its
certainty, most will delay planning for it until “someday.” Have you
figured it out yet? It’s death. And while most people reading this may
want to stop reading right here, I encourage you to read on.
Nearly everyone is striving for the same thing. Young, single people
are pursuing education or career advancement as a means to building
a better life for themselves and the limitless possibilities of the future.
Once these young adults become parents, they continue working so
that they may provide better options for their children. People want
to do better, they want to have better; and, in most cases, this idea of
“better” extends to providing such for their families. We spend most
of our waking hours working for the money that we need to build
this “better” life.
It is ironic that with all efforts made to provide a legacy for our
families, most of us fail to properly plan how we will pass on our
lifetime’s accumulated wealth.
Estate planning is important for this very reason. Estate planning
is the process of thoughtfully preparing what is to happen to your
assets and your children should you become incapacitated, and the
protection of your assets when you pass on. It’s not about taxes; it’s
about protecting yourself and your family.
Consider the following scenarios:
Due to medical advances, it is now much more common for people
to become incapacitated for a period of time prior to their deaths
than it is for someone to die suddenly and unexpectedly. In the event
of your incapacity, does your family know how you want to be cared
for, who you want to care for you, where you would like to be cared
for, and who you would like to have handle your finances? Have
you prepared the documents necessary to provide caretakers with the
tools they need to make sure your wishes are carried out?
You are in a second marriage and have a blended family. Have
you arranged things so that, upon your death, you can provide for
your spouse and still be certain that children from your first marriage
will receive an inheritance someday? On the other hand, perhaps
this is your first marriage. Do you have any concerns that you may
predecease your spouse and he or she will remarry and not properly
protect the inheritance?
You are a parent with concerns about whether your children have
the financial aptitude to manage a substantial inheritance. How will
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you ensure that the money is properly managed and remains available
to them if or when they need it?
You are a parent of a minor child. If tragedy strikes and you are
not around to raise your child, who will take over the parenting and
raise your child according to your wishes? How will you ensure that
your child is afforded all the benefits you intended to provide for him
or her?
You have an adult child suffering through a discordant marriage.
You hope that they can work it out, but what if they can’t? Are you
concerned that should your child get divorced, your legacy may be
pillaged by their ex-spouse in a divorce proceeding?
Your child has special needs or you have aging parents that
need additional care. Who will provide for them in the event that
something happens to you?
If any of these circumstances apply and the ensuing questions are
cause for additional concern, you may have a need to update you
estate plan. An estate-planning attorney will help you develop a
customized estate plan that reflects your desires and will protect your
assets. Death is unavoidable, but it shouldn’t stop you from winning
your life’s race and sharing the trophy of your accumulated assets
with those you love.
The Voeller Law Firm
19311 FM 2252 San Antonio, TX 78266
Phone: (210) 651-3851 email: jvoeller@voellerlaw.com
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W
hen the Lee family moved to the Dominion in 1986, life was quite diff erent
in Leon Springs. Th e closest HEB was at Wurzbach Rd. and people could
still ride their horse up Boerne Stage Rd. to get Bar-B-Q at Rudy’s. Over
the last two and a half decades, they have watched the area grow and develop into a
thriving community.
Dr. Robert “Bob” Lee opened his first practice in Helotes in 1976
after retiring from the United States Air Force as a dentist. In 1982,
he officially formed Lee Dental Centers. From the beginning, he had
a vision of owning multiple offices to serve the San Antonio area.
His wife Donna joined him in 1986 to help manage the practice.
Together they developed the practice into 5 locations spanning from
the Southside of San Antonio to Universal City. As the practice
grew the decision to open a sixth location in Leon Springs was a
natural one. It feels like coming home to finally be practicing in the
community where they grew up and still live to this day.
The Lee family is proud of their team of exceptional dentists. With
multiple general dentists and specialists in Pediatric and Periodontal
and Implant dentistry, there is a dentist for every need at Lee Dental
Centers. Two of those dentists just happen to be Dr. Lee’s daughters.
Dr. Tonya Lee Christal and Dr. Danielle Lee Powell both joined the
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practice after completing dental training at the University of Texas
Health Science Center in San Antonio – Dental School, one of the
top tier dental programs in the nation. Growing up, they saw the
incredible impact that dentistry could have on a patient’s outlook
and self-esteem. The relationship that develops between the dentist
and patient was a big draw for both of them. At Lee Dental Centers,
they strive to create and maintain a long-term relationship with their
patients built on trust.
One of the unique aspects of Lee Dental Centers is their ability to
care for a wide range of dental needs under one roof. By providing care
for family members of all ages, they can take you back to the days of
having a true family dentist. Having a team of specialists and general
dentists in the same facility ensures the highest quality treatment with
unparalleled communication and coordination of care. “Our goal is
to be at the center of your family’s dental health.”
Here’s the quick list of the services Lee Family Dental Centers have to offer:
Cosmetic Dentistry - Give your smile a makeover with state
of the art teeth whitening or porcelain veneers.
Children’s Dentistry – The American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry recommends your child have a dental exam by
their first birthday. Their Pediatric specialist is trained to
see even the youngest patients and offer them customized
and appropriate care. Let her start your child off on the road
to dental health.
Dental Implants – Dental implants are the most life-like way
to replace missing teeth. Their Implant specialist can advise
you on your best options to restore a healthy and natural
smile.
Orthodontics – With over 30 years of orthodontic experience,
the dentists at Lee Dental Centers can help you navigate
the many ways to straighten your teeth. From conventional
braces to cosmetic removable aligners, there is a solution
that fits your needs.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea – Sleep apnea can present serious
health risks such as stroke or heart attack. Not all people
can tolerate a CPAP. They have doctors trained to work with
your sleep lab to see if oral appliance therapy might be an
option for you.
Call or stop by to schedule your appointment (210) 681-5555.
Visit our website at www.LeeDentalCenters.com to learn more.
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For more information or free consultation, please
contact 4EVER GREEN TEXAS at 210-441-8524
or via email at 4evergreentx@gmail.com. Let
4EVER GREEN TEXAS bring your lawn back to
life and “Let’s Get Back to Green”!
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As the Texas drought continues to linger, San Antonians are
currently experiencing stage two water rationing and may eventually be forced into stage three, leaving our lawns, yards and golf
courses victims of one of the driest summers in the city’s history.
According to modern-day records, we are experiencing the state’s
third harshest drought, superseded only by the droughts of 1918
and 1956- and it appears it will only get worse before it gets better.
With our dry forecast in mind, 4EVER GREEN TEXAS has an
immediate money and water saving remedy to keep our grasses
looking lush and healthy. 4EVER GREEN TEXAS provides America’s newest, most environmentally friendly, natural lawn spray
which transforms your brown, dormant lawn into a beautiful turf
for up to four months. Our non-toxic, biodegradable solution is
used not only for lawns suffering from drought, but is perfect for
covering up wear and tear from pets, as well as disease-laden grasses any time of the year. Approved by the San Antonio Water System
(SAWS), 4EVER GREEN TEXAS will not wash away and is safe
for us, our water, our animals, and our lawns. Landscape lovers can
rest easy knowing that their yards can look great and still conserve
water during our current rationing program.
In addition to their lawn spray, 4EVER GREEN TEXAS offers yard stenciling. If you want to liven up your lawn for a party,
celebration, special event or holiday, (Halloween, Christmas, 4th
of July, etc.) 4EVER GREEN TEXAS offers a variety of stenciling applications. Stencil your favorite team, “Go Cowboys”, Go
Longhorns”, “Go Spurs Go” to show your team spirit. “It’s a Boy!”,
“Happy Birthday” and “Congratulations” are just a few examples of
popular messages available with an array of colors. The possibilities
are endless!
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Its swimming season, once again, and due to our unusually hot
weather, summer seems to get longer each year. Kids and adults alike
enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool to help stay cool. However, in
order to truly enjoy your oasis, pool maintenance is paramount. The
Pool House can take all the work away so you have time to play!
The Pool House has been serving San Antonio and the
surrounding areas for over 20 years. With over 15 highly-trained
professionals and combined experience of 100 years plus, The Pool
House has cleaned/repaired over 100,000 swimming pools.
Whether you need scheduled maintenance, repairs, renovation,
or if you are a do-it- yourselfer, The Pool House can accommodate
your request. Their fleet of professional maintenance and repair
technicians provides pool owners and management companies
daily assistance in the care of their pools. Services include, but are
not limited to:
• RetailStore
• PoolRenovations&Upgrades
• PoolMaintenance(FullService,ChemicalOnly,&
Temporary Service Available)
• EquipmentRepair
• ConstructionofLuxuriousOutdoorLivingSpaces
While providing the best service in San Antonio, The Pool
House also recommends the best and easiest three-step chlorine
system from BioGuard. Being a BioGuard retailer for over a
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decade, the Pool House
has had phenomenal
results with BioGuard
Silk Tabs and Smart Shock
(sanitizers to kill bacteria),
Banish and Algaecide 60 (to treat
algae) and Sparkle Up and Polysheen
(fortreatingcloudywater).
The BioGuard three-step system works for pools
of any size or surface type:
1. Sanitize with Silk Tabs - silk tabs make your water feel silky
smooth while protecting your equipment from corrosion, stains,
and water scale while extending the sanitation of the pool water.
Silk Tabs can be dispensed through the skimmer, floater or automatic chlorinator.
2. Restore water sparkle with Smart Shock -Apply Smart Shock
each week to destroy organic contaminants commonly found in
pool water.
3. Prevent Algae with Algaecide 60 and Banish - Save your pool
and don’t skip this step! Back Up is a highly effective, broad
spectrum algae preventative.
Call The Pool House at 210-697-6300, or come by the store
located at 4171 Sleepy Hollow, off Huebner Road between Vance
JacksonanLockhillSelmainSanAntonio.
1) My dog is aggressive or fearful because he was abused as a pup.
* Although possible, in most cases it is difficult to prove.
* It is more likely that the dog was not socialized during the critical early weeks.
* Some dogs are genetically predisposed to shyness.
2) All aggressive dogs are acting dominant.
* Truly dominant dogs are actually a rarity.
* Outdated dominance theories can be harmful to the pet and even to the owner/trainer. Such theories are often
ineffective at resolving the issues.
* Most aggressive dogs are actually anxious or fearful. They are much more likely to respond to reward based
training.
3) I don’t want to use treats to train my dog because then I will
always need to use treats.
* Treats help to reinforce a behavior. When a pet is first learning, treats provide clear and consistent
reinforcement.
* Once a behavior has been learned, intermittent reinforcement is the best method of maintaining the behavior
and treats won’t always be needed.
4) Puppy class is not a good idea until my puppy has had all of
its shots.
* Early socialization is critical for all puppies. Dogs learn about their environment, people, and other pets
from 4 to 14 weeks.
* Poorly socialized dogs may end up unsuitable as pets and end up in shelters.
* Puppies should be enrolled in a puppy class as early as 8 weeks of age.
Irma Bice, CPDT-KA, is the Director of training at The Palms Pet Resort & Spa. Please call (210) 695-1166 for class enrollment
and information on other training options at The Palms. www.thepalmspetresort.com
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One of GVTC first Switchboards
W
ith advances in technology and the fast paced world we live in today, it is hard
to imagine a time when there were no cars, only horse-drawn buggies. Harder
still is to think that at one time huge dinosaurs roamed the very ground we walk on.
But it is true! And the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
in Sattler, Texas has over 350 preserved dinosaur tracks, estimated
to be over 108 million years, for the public to enjoy. The tracks are
located under a shaded pavilion; visitors are encouraged to view the
tracks from the top of the amphitheater.
The dinosaurs that made the tracks are believed to be
Acrocanthosaurus and Iguanodon, both bipedal. Every visitor to
the Heritage Museum is given information by a knowledgeable
instructor about the dinosaurs and the environment during the
Cretaceous Period.
In addition to the dinosaur tracks, children have the opportunity
to dig up and brush off their own “fossils” out of the above-ground
sand pit. And, perhaps, they may take home a unique souvenir from
the Museum’s gift shop.
Dinosaur tracks formed during the Cretaceous period by Acrocanthosaurus,
Iguanodon and a large snail’s trail
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The Heritage Museum also has an eclectic historic collection
of early 19th century artifacts. These include early Hill Country
pioneer farm equipment, some of the earliest telephones, and even
a whiskey still on display. All of the early pioneer memorabilia was
donated to the museum by people who wanted to share their unique
pieces of history with the public.
As a visitor to the Heritage Museum, you will be guided through
each exhibit. Hopefully, your imagination will take you back in time
as you see the tools early Texans used.
The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country has quite a history
itself. In the early 1980’s, the hill where the Museum is located was
being excavated to accommodate an RV park. Two young boys were
playing Frisbee on the dugout side of the hill when their disc landed
in an odd shaped indentation in the earth. Come to find out it was
a dinosaur track!
The RV park plan was put on hold because the owners of the land
realized how important this discovery was. Eventually, the land was
donated to the Heritage Museum by John and Richelle Parker in
December 2002.
Because the dinosaur tracks are embedded in limestone, they are
slowly eroding away. The Heritage Museum has made it its mission
to preserve and protect these tracks for future generations to enjoy.
The museum is a non-profit organization, and all admission fees,
donations, and gift shop revenue go toward preservation of the
tracks, educating the public about earth science and keeping the
Heritage Museum’s doors open.
Since 2001, the Heritage Museum has given over 400 presentations
to a total of nearly 14,000 people in the areas of history, archeology,
and earth science. The Museum hopes to expand its educational
programs and build a lecture hall.
The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country is located
between Sattler and Startzville on FM 2673 in Canyon Lake. Hours
are 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. every day except holidays.
Whiskey Still
Post Office Boxes from Spring Branch used during
the 1800’s
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