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RELAX...we got this!Try MaidPro today and sweep up this exclusive offer:$125 $25 OFF YOUR 2ND, 4TH,AND 6TH CLEANINGSReference Stone Oak Highlights and also receive a FREE Fridge or oven Clean! $50 value.Use Code: SOHL125OFFCall 210-664-4884 or visit maidpro.com/stone-oakDecomposed GraniteSoil MixesCompostBase SandSouth Texas Blend RockMulch830-438-580331767 Blanco Road, Bulverde, TX 78163 Hours: Mon- Fri-8am-5pm • Sat. 8am- 3pmwww.BlancoRdMulch.comTopsoilCall Today for Lunch and a Tour!20450 Huebner Road San Antonio, TX 78258Located in the heart of Stone Oak, our active retirement resort community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and a Neighborhood of Homes.210-615-4000 I IndependenceHill.comOutstanding Reagan Athlete Ania Valdez GuajardoBy Sally KalosA nia Valdez Guajardo, a senior at Ronald Reagan High School, specializes in horizontal jumps, including long and triple jump in Track and Field. Her journey in track and field began during middle school at Lopez Middle School when she was introduced to jumping, and she’s been passionate about itever since.Inspiration runs deep in her family as herparents’ track and field endeavors funded their college education. Ania is motivated by the sight of her dad’s old track and field letterman hanging in her closet, reminding her of the opportunities the sport can provide.Among her achievements, Ania has been part of the All-District Athletic Academic Team for maintaining an A average in her classes while competing in the district. This marks her third year on the Varsity team, each of which Reagan High School has clinched the district champion title. Ania also serves as the event leader for horizontal jumps, ensuring the smooth operation of the jumping department. In addition to her athletic accomplishments, she achieved a perfect score on the AP Art and Design 3D Exam.Ania is actively involved in school activities, including the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and as an officer for the Science National HonorSociety. As for her college plans, she’s still awaiting responses from various colleges and universities, but the most likely option currently is UT Austin.While Ania’s primary focus for college is academics, she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of continuing her jumping career. She’s keeping her options open and considering trying out as a walk-on for college track teams. Her academic interests lie in the natural sciences, particularly physics, and she has applied as a physics major at some schools.With track season approaching, Ania looks forward to the upcoming meets and is excited to see what this season will bring.Local Teen Collects Hundreds Of Gifts For Hospitalized Childrena reminder of compassion and caring and the true meaning of the season of giving,” said Jordan Meyer, administrative director of pediatric services at Baptist Children’s Hospital.SP ediatric patients at Baptist Children’s Hospital in Stone Oak received toys and gifts from a local 15-year-old Jordyn Perez, who, for the last eight years, has made it her mission to collect as many as she can for sick kids in the hospital to enjoy during the holiday season. Jordyn was only 8 years old when she decided that, instead of receiving gifts on her birthday each year, she would collect them and donate them to little patients at Baptist Children’s Hospital to help brighten their stay during the holiday season. Her collections have grown over the years and Jordyn said she is happy she can give to more children each year.Jordyn said she wants to continue to her tradition for as long as she lives. She said seeing the smiles on the little patients’ faces brings her more joy than any presents could give her each year on her birthday. Hospital staff said Jordyn’s generosity and kindness at such a young age is remarkable and that she is a true role model for others especially during the holidays.“Jordyn not only brightens the day for these children, she also brings happiness to all of our nurses and doctors because she’submitted By Natalie GarciaATTENTIONFREE HORMONE LEVELS CHECKED19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 105 (210) 375-3744*MUST BRING THIS AD*WOMEN OFSTONE OAK (Ages 40-65)Healthnet Medical Clinic8www.stoneoakhighlights.comFebruary 2024