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y Sally KalosOutstanding Athlete: Riley EasonRiley Eason, O’ Connor High School. Photo By Linda Guarino Photographyin extra work and maintaining unmatched passion, especially during challenging times. Rather than dwelling on setbacks, Riley emphasizes the importance of holding your head high, learning, and pushing forward.Zenith Freedom Financial Services RecognizedBy AR151BABRbegan playing football at just five years old,inspired by his brothers and family. Over the years, his dedication has earned him significant recognition, including being named John Wayne Player of the Week and making First Team All-District. This year, he’s excited to play in the San Antonio All-Star Game.Although he has not yet chosen a college, Riley plans to pursue a business major. To younger athletes, he offers heartfelt advice: “Don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s. God has a plan for you and perfect timing—trust in Him and push forward no matter the hardship.”One of Riley’s favorite memories is scoring his first varsity touchdown as a sophomore and celebrating with the seniors who guided him and helped shape his leadership and character. He believes success requires grit and resilience—“being a dawg,” as Coach Malesky would say. Developing that toughness means puttingiley Eason is a senior at O’Connor High School and a standout receiver on the football team. HeBy StaffAFreedom Financial Services for sponsoring the last three business coffee connections and was presented a plaque in honor of his continued involvement and support of the group.For more than 15 years, Edward Quisenberry has stood out as a trusted Texas licensed insurance agent-broker, known for delivering the kind of attentive service many people wish they had received elsewhere. Unlike agents tied to a single company, Edward works with numerous highly rated companies giving clients access to a wide range of options and the freedom to choose what truly fits their needs.He provides comprehensive solutions including ACA and Medicare plans, International Travel Health Insurance, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and strategies for Iong-term care and retirement. Each plan is carefully tailored, ensuring clients don`t just get coverage, they gain financial protection, growth opportunities, and peace of mind benefits.Edward’s motto, “Helping People Up!”, reflects his commitment to guiding clientslamo Ranch/151 Business Association (AR151BA) recognized Edward Quisenberry with ZenithLocal Author Writes “The Soldier’s Daughter: A Story of Love and War”other children. She is determined to find her father and make her way in a frightening world where good people do bad things. Book can be found on Amazon at https://a. co/d/gZCEmwJGina Barbera, Director of AR151BA presents a plaque to Edward Quisenberry of Zenith Freedom Financial Services.with honesty, clarity, and genuine care. With ACA and Medicare enrollment periods upon us, now is the time to secure the right plan.Contact Edward today at ZenithFreedom.com,email financialfreedom1st@gmail.com or call (210) 383-3687. Experience the difference of an agent who puts your future first.BThis is my first novel. I was inspired by life in beautiful Thailand, my home during my father’s assignment there from 1965 to 1968. But the story isn’t about the beauty of the country. This was the Vietnam War Era. I couldn’t have written this when we lived there. I was a naïve teenager, oblivious to the poverty and unaware of relationships between American soldiers and bar girls strolling with the GIs. They all looked so happy. I never saw any of the thousands of children who were abandoned by their fathers and hidden in shame by their mothers.This novel is about a family from Bandera, Texas. The only son, Doug is drafted into the Army and sent to war in a country he had never heard of. Peer pressure, temptation and a skewed sense of right and wrong lead him to move in with a Thai girl, only to leave her when she becomes pregnant.The little girl is Lita, born in poverty, and bullied because she doesn’t look like they Carol Dickinson DaniellFYZICAL De Zavala Celebrates Grand Opening With A Ribbon CuttingBy StaffT he Alamo Ranch/151 Business Association welcomed new member, FYZICAL Therapy &Balance Centers at DeZavala with a ribbon cutting on October 2, 2025.At FYZICAL De Zavala, they are committed to helping San Antonio move better, heal faster, and live without limits. Every treatment plan is personalized to your unique needs, so you can get back to what you love—whether it’s improving your marathon time, playing with your grandkids, or simply living pain-free. Their team is made up of passionate, highly trained physical and occupational therapists who share the common goal of helping you feel your best.Each therapist brings a unique set of skills and specialties. But, what truly sets their team apart is their commitment to building lasting relationships with their patients. They are here to guide, support, and celebrate your progress through every milestone, big or small. From welcoming smiles to advanced rehabilitation equipment, they are more than a clinic, they are your partners in wellness.Proud to serve the local community, they are helping San Antonio move with confidence. They are located at 6222 De Zavala Rd, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78249 and can be reached at (210) 864-3174 or visit https://www.fyzical.com/de-zavala-tx.Thanksgiving - continued from page 4by cooking less and explaining to guests that they aspire to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving.• Keep table settings simple. Unless you’re planning to post photos of the family meal on Instagram this Thanksgiving, you can skip the more elaborate formal table settings in favor of a simple setup you might use on most nights when dining at home. Polishing the fancy silver and folding cloth napkins in a way that would impress a seasoned maître d’ is a time- consuming task that can complicate meal preparation. Keep it simple with less formalsettings, which will allow guests to direct their focus to the task at hand: eating a delicious, homecooked holiday meal.• Purchase a premade dessert. It might be tempting to try your hand at a homemade dessert, but it’s far easier to purchase pies and ice cream from a local farmer’s market in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. This approach ensures hosts have it a little easier once the main course has been served and consumed.Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is no small task. However, hosts can take various steps to simplify Thanksgiving meal planning this year.10www.heloteshighlights.comNovember 2025