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Remember Alamo, don’t forget plaza

by SUSAN YERKES

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n the chilly pre-dawn hours of March 6, 1836, Mexican Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna ordered the final assault on a band of freedom fighters holed up in a Spanish mission-turned-fortress called the Alamo near the San Antonio River.

The battle was fierce and bloody. In a couple of hours, every defender was dead.

In the aftermath of the slaughter, soldiers on the side of an independent Texas carried the cry “Remember the Alamo!” into the decisive battle of San Jacinto, which led to the defeat of Mexican troops.

Today, there’s hardly a soul in Texas who

doesn’t know the story of the Alamo.

The question is not if we remember the Alamo. It’s how we will remember its surroundings, known as Alamo Plaza. Some want decisive change, or “placemaking” — a big buzzword in urban planning. And let’s face it, Alamo Plaza isn’t exactly a jewel-box setting for the Cradle of Texas Liberty.

Today, the Alamo is surrounded by a jumble of traffic and tourist shops. Beyond the walls of the well-kept grounds, there’s little that reflects the Alamo’s significance to history. First-time visitors often leave scratching their heads and muttering, “Is that it?” For true-blue Texas history buffs that can be a bitter pill. Over the years, several glorious plans have been put forth to create something more impressive than the “Alamo experience” of today. Most have ended up on the shelf.

One reason is the expense of reshaping Alamo Plaza. Another is the sheer number of landowners involved, from the city, state and federal governments to individuals and businesses. But in 2011, when the state General Land Office took over control of the Alamo, the stage was finally set for serious change. Then-Mayor Julian Castro’s “Decade of Downtown” initiative added more impetus.

On March 6, 2014, the City Council

passed an ordinance to form a new Alamo Plaza Advisory Committee. In December, after months of discussion, with plenty of community input, the council approved a new Master Plan for Alamo Plaza. Next, the city will hire planners to create a blueprint for change.

There has been serious talk of the city leasing Alamo Plaza to the state to further streamline the process, and that might make more state funds available.

The land office has already begun raising money for a state-of-the art visitors’ center, and a place to showcase the extraordinary collection of Alamo artifacts British rock legend and Alamophile Phil Collins has donated to Texas.

The new plan incorporates more of the original footprint of the Alamo. And while the Spanish mission will always be most vividly remembered because of the battle, the plan also brings in more of the history of San Antonio itself. The native peoples who settled here, Spanish soldiers and missionaries, Mexicans, Texians, Tejanos and many more immigrant groups played key roles in shaping San Antonio. They’re all part of the story of Alamo Plaza.

Alamo aficionados need not fear that change will detract from the legend that has stirred hearts worldwide. But creating a richer context for visitors to experience

the Alamo is a promising vision.

Downtown housing is booming, HemisFair Park is shaping up, and the Broadway corridor is bustling with residential life. What a great time for Alamo Plaza to re-emerge as a beautiful, and more meaningful, center of downtown. That could help connect the city in new ways.

By all means, showcase the “13 Days to Glory” siege of 1836. But in addition, connect the place more clearly with the original La Villita, the river and the historic Spanish missions on the South Side. Connect it to the reconstructed Main Plaza, where the new sound and light show at San Fernando Cathedral draws people together. Connect it better to the Institute of Texan Cultures.

If Alamo Plaza is closed to traffic, as some suggest, expanded parking on downtown’s fringes will also be critical.

For more than a century San Antonio has been recognized as one of the nation’s most enchanting cities, in large part because of the richly diverse cultural mix that bubbled out of years of conflict, transition and cooperation. Let’s hope this time the stage is set for truly memorable change.

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SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 1325 The Alamo City Guards, Camp 1325, holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave. Dale Schultz will speak on “Brass Bands During the War Between the States.” Members and guests are welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. The Camp meets the first Thursday of each month. For more, visit www.alamocityguards.com.

MAR 5

DINOSAUR GEORGE Dynamic dinosaur man George Blasing will lead an interactive discussion on prehistoric creatures that inhabited Texas millions of years ago from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Urban Ecology Center, near the western entrance to Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 N.W. Military Highway. A

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SINGLE PROFESSIONALS NETWORK This friendship group for single, mature adults will gather at 5 p.m. for a happy hour at Tost Bistro and Lounge, 14415 Blanco Road. SPN typically has events and outings several times a week.

For more, visit www.spn-sa.org.

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The school is open – at no cost – to boys across Bexar County entering grades 4-6 for the 2015-16 school year.

For more information or to register, visit www.saisd.net/schools/ymla.

HOLLYWOOD PARK The City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, No. 2 Mecca Drive.

MAR 17

EVENING AGLOW MEETING San Antonio Evening Aglow International, a Christian “transformational kingdom” group, meets the third Tuesday of each month for fellowship, song and an inspirational message. The gathering starts at 7 p.m. at Anne Marie’s Catering, 12475 Starcrest Drive (at Bitters Road). Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more, visit www.aglow.com.

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SONS OF CONFEDERATE MAR VETERANS, CAMP 153 17 Hood’s Texas Brigade, Camp 153, holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave. Members and guests are welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. The Camp meets the third Tuesday of each month.

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MAR 19

HILL COUNTRY VILLAGE The City Council meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 116 Aspen Lane.

MEXICAN FREE-TAILED BATS Nyta Brown, educational coordinator for Old Tunnel State Park in Fredericksburg, home to a sizable bat colony, will host a seminar from 10 a.m. to noon in the Salado Creek classroom near the east entrance to Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road. She will discuss myths about bats, their diet, how they communicate, and the importance of protecting the flying mammals. It’s free, but donations are welcomed.

MAR 21

EDEN SPRING MARKETPLACE Easter and Fiesta gifts will be among wares featured by dozens of vendors and home-based local businesses from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eden Duck Pond, located near the intersection of Thousand Oaks and Tavern Oaks drives. The outdoor market, which also includes a food truck, is smoke-free and child-friendly. In case of bad weather, the market will be held on March 28.

MAR 21

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are 4-6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Baptist HealthLink, 288 W. Bitters Road. One main topic per hour

MAR 18

GOODWILL PICKUPS Goodwill Industries offers donation pick-up services for large amounts of clothing, household items and furniture at residences in Bexar County. For more, call 271-8881 or fill out pick-up forms available at www. goodwillsa.org/home-pickup-services.

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RETIRED TEACHERS MEETING North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association holds its monthly meeting at San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 San Pedro Ave. A 9:45 a.m. “meet and greet” will precede the program, which begins at 10:15 a.m. The group meets the third Wednesdays of each month during the school year. Members are encouraged to bring friends.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The San Antonio Chapter of the national organization holds its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Lunch costs $25.

RSVPs are required. Call Bob Clark at 402-0871, or email to reservations@sarsat. org by the Monday prior to the meeting.

The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except July and August.

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program helps taxpayers, whose incomes totaled $60,000 or less in 2014, prepare and e-file federal tax returns. VITA volunteers will be available at Thousand Oaks Branch Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks Drive, and other locations. For more, visit www.vitasa. org for information on all the services offered, including Express Service and Virtual VITA, and a full list of sites.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.

Open and Opening Soon SOLANA ZOE, 14359 Blanco Road,

is a boutique offering trendy women’s clothing and accessories. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For more, call 408-1831 or visit www. solanazoe.com. (See story on page 13)

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13954 Nacogdoches Road, recently debuted at the corner of O’Connor Road in the Valencia shopping center. Entrees include catfish, shrimp and oysters, along with a variety of side items including hush puppies, fried okra, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, fries and more. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday. For more, call 314-5219. (See story on page 14)

RITE-AWAY PHARMACY AND MEDICAL SUPPLY, 2235 Thousand

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swift completion of prescriptions. Other services include IV infusion, sterile and non-sterile compounding, durable medical supplies and flu shots. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more, call 490-2733 or visit www.riteawaypharmacy.com.

FURNITURE BRAINS, 3435 Thousand

Oaks Drive, Suite 109, offers factory-direct savings with warranties on mattresses and furniture items. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday; by appointment on weekends. For more, call 473-9508 or visit FurnitureBrains/Facebook.

CHICKEN EXPRESS, 3111 Thousand Oaks

Drive, offers drive-thru service and fast and casual dining in a spacious environment, with a menu featuring fried chicken, chicken tenders and fish. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more, call 277-0776.

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has softball and baseball equipment and apparel, with batting cages available. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more, call 314-7164 or visit www.all-nsportz.com.

BASSETT FURNITURE DONATED NEARLY $10,000 IN FURNISHINGS for the makeover at SAMMinistries’ Transitional Living and Learning Center. The interfaith ministry’s mission is to aid those already homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by helping them attain self-sufficiency through a variety of services. The furniture items were delivered Jan. 23 to the residential facility at 5922 Blanco Road that provides housing for up to 40 homeless families demonstrating a commitment to gaining self-sufficiency.

TAICHI WELLNESS, 2838 N. Loop

1604 East, Suite 109, offers acupuncture, acupressure, massage, reflexology and other wellness treatments in a variety of Chinese styles. For more, call 402-7320 or visit www.taichiwellnessspa.com.

LI-ION VAPE, 11403 O’Connor Road, Suite 118, provides customers with e-cigarettes and other vaping supplies that best fit their needs, offering low prices and friendly staffers in a well-lit environment that includes a vaping lounge. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, call 455-4009 or visit LiionVape/Facebook.

CONSTRUCTION FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS along Higgins and Classen roads began in January. The project will add left-turn lanes at seven intersections along the roadways, with two intersections reconstructed to improve sight distance. The $2.8 million project, managed by Transportation & Capital Improvements and funded through the city’s 2012-17 bond program, is designed

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by Pronto Sandblasting, Coating and Oilfield Services Co. Inc. Construction should be complete this summer.

CAVENDER CADILLAC, 7625 N. Loop 1604 East, recently opened its new Brand Image store at 1604 and Interstate 35. Located on 10 acres that include a 50,000-square-foot dealership facility, the site features an array of 300 new and used cars – including 2015 Cadillac SRX, ATS, CTS and Escalade models. For more, visit www.cavendercadillac.com.

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The facility will provide jobs that support Air Force day-to-day activities, including civil engineers, personnel, contractors and security forces. The Air Force predicts the AFIMSC headquarters will include 350 jobs. Hiring should begin this summer and be completed in late 2016. “This is good news for San Antonio and a fantastic decision by the U.S. Air Force,” said District 23 U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio. “It says a great deal about the exceptional job being done by those in command at Joint Base San Antonio and I commend them for it. Their reputation and commitment to excellence has led to new jobs for the hardworking families in our area.”

Added District 28 U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo: “These new jobs are a great investment in the city of San Antonio from the Department of Defense that will spur ripple effects of benefits for the economy, and I’m pleased these new personnel will be able to call San Antonio home.”

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In June 2014, Friends of Mud Creek Park was created to help maintain the

The Air Force said JBSA-Lackland was selected in part because of its location and current number of support personnel.

VOTERS SELECTED A NEW STATE SENATOR AND NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE in a special runoff election on Feb. 17. Jose Menendez defeated Trey Martinez Fischer for the District 26 senate seat held by Leticia Van de Putte, while Democrat Diego Bernal toppled Republican Nunzio Previtera for the House District 123 seat held by Rep. Mike Villarreal. Both slots became available when Van de Putte and Villarreal announced intentions to run for San Antonio mayor.

In the senate race, Menendez garnered 60 percent of the vote over fellow Democrat and state representative Fischer, who had tallied the most votes among five candidates in the Jan. 6 election. Bernal, a former City Council member, took 63 percent of the runoff vote to defeat Previtera.

Menendez, the current District 124 House incumbent, becomes one of only 11 Democrats in the 31-seat Senate. Elected to serve out the remaining two years of Van de Putte’s term, his House seat will be filled in another special election later this year.

67-acre park at 16675 Jones Maltsberger Road as a place for people to enjoy nature.

The Friends recently adopted the tract as part of the city Parks and Recreation Department’s Adopt-A-Park Program.

The nonprofit organization seeks to increase its volunteer membership to help keep the park clean and safe, while balancing protection for wildlife and recreational opportunities in a way that doesn’t harm the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.

“There is a core of probably 12 people right now that are active and involved on a regular basis,” said Michelle Stewart, Friends founder. “While our core membership is small, we are newly formed and, frankly, this group has the heart of a lion.

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SKIN continues from pg. 09 Even without tooth loss, smoking, coffee and tea consumption, poor dietary habits and hit-or-miss hygiene can rob smiles of their sparkle. A number of local dentists offer both surgical and nonsurgical ways to preserve existing teeth, to replace missing teeth and to make smiles more attractive.

Dr. Terry Lee, a dental surgeon with DDS Dentures & Dental Services at 6051 FM 3009 in Schertz, said procedures from surface whitening to implants are available.

Lee called dental bleaching “a very excellent procedure for people who want a better, brighter smile.” The in-clinic bleaching procedure takes only 10 to 15 minutes. Lee added his clinic can also give patients a do-it-yourself kit for use at home.

Dental implants are artificial toothroot replacements that are used as a part of prosthetic dentistry to compensate for tooth loss. Implants can stabilize existing dentures and act nearly like natural teeth.

Smoking increases the risk a dental implant will fail to integrate with bone tissue, and also affects gum health.

Although natural teeth can be replaced by dentures, implants, or a combination of both, Lee stressed, “Taking care of your own teeth is probably the best way to go.”

New trends in senior care address quality of life Programs honor patients as they age

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s the average life expectancy for men and women continues to increase, many senior-living facilities and health providers are rethinking how to care for this growing segment, focusing on quality of life.

No longer referred to as nursing homes, many senior-living facilities now include assisted or independent options, depending on the level of care required.

Amenities can run from group outings to on-site gyms, restaurants, coffee shops, hair salons, pools and movie theaters.

Independence Hill, 20450 Huebner Road, offering full-service apartments, garden homes and assisted-living

communities, has added a computer center and classes in social media, email, photo sharing, texting and video chatting.

“We encourage technology use because it’s a big, evolving world and this helps residents stay connected with friends and family members,” said Martha Weld, executive assistant.

Independence Hill also utilizes the Wii gaming system for golf, bowling and other activities the elderly can enjoy in spite of physical limitations.

Another trend is a new “high-tech, house call” program from WellMed, which helps seniors with persistent illnesses manage their conditions, with minimal disruption to their lives.

Known as palliative care, this service provides the same procedures received in a clinic such as X-rays, joint injections and more, all from the comfort of their residences.

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Professionals are also rethinking a “onesize-fits-all” approach to chronic conditions such as diabetes. According to Dr. Jennifer Argumedo, with Diabetes America, “The goal now is not ‘strict’ control, but instead

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Several reasons precipitated the retooling. For example, the current consensus is that slightly elevated bloodsugar levels may be OK depending on the patient. However, whenever those levels dip too low in elderly patients, there's an increased chance of them becoming weak or dizzy, making them susceptible to falls.

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MUD CREEK continues from pg. 07 Stewart said the group acts as advocates for the park.

“The more we looked into the park and saw its purpose, we then realized there was no organization for the park, which had no voice,” she said. “So we started a small grass-roots effort to change that.”

Mud Creek Park is home to a variety of plant life and wildlife. Live oak, cedar, mesquite, mountain laurel, prickly pear and yucca are among the plants that make up the landscape. Some of the creatures that call Mud Creek Park home are whitetail deer, grey foxes, raccoons, opossums, owls, rabbits, hawks, blue jays, cardinals, hummingbirds, doves, Texas tarantulas, milkweed assassin bugs and armadillos.

“The park absolutely fascinates me with its vast and abundant wildlife,” Stewart said.

“Our goal is to serve the habitat and animals by keeping an environment that serves them and allows park visitors to enjoy themselves safely within that environment. The natural thoroughfare for the animals keeps the animals off the streets, highways and residential and commercial areas, keeping animals and people more safe from harm.”

Other than a few sitting benches, a restroom and 1.4-mile walking trail, the park is pristine.

“The park is special because, as part of an undeveloped greenbelt, it protects the wildlife that live and travel through it,” said Friends member Stephen Alexander. “The safety of our roads and highways is served by deer and other animals having a means to travel without sharing the trafficked roads.”

The Friends plan to continue beautification and enhancement projects that don’t disturb the natural environment.

They also want to increase public awareness of the park, so individuals and families will use it for healthy play and exercise.

“Mud Creek Park has challenging running and cycling trails,” Alexander said. “Most importantly, it serves the people who visit. We

11 11 “Namaste,” loosely translated, means, “The spirit in me salutes the spirit in you.”

At Arden Courts of San Antonio, 15290 Huebner Road, an assisted-living facility focusing on memory care, the term is embodied through specialized programs and activities designed to honor those in the last stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

During Namaste Care, patients are escorted into a cozy room with a fireplace, positioned comfortably in a recliner and covered with special blankets. A lavender scent and music fill the air as staffers administer hand and foot massages, and facials.

“It’s an honor for us to take care of these people, right up until the end,” said marketing director Barbara Conley. need to walk more, get outside more – just do more than shop and drive and work.”

Last October, the Friends conducted its first official cleanup day at the park, when members picked up trash, removed overgrowth on trails and painted park benches. The cleanup was a great success, according to Stewart, and the results of the volunteers’ cleaning efforts have lasted months.

The Friends plan another gettogether in early March.

“We had such great success with the park cleanup day that we really don’t need to have another one again so soon, so instead we are planning on a park get together day on March 7,” Stewart said. “Sort of like a meet and greet for people that enjoy coming to the park.

“Also, if people are new to the park we are going to plan a walk and explore, to basically familiarize them with the trails in the park. That should be good fun. We had a really nice time on our last gathering and expect the same again.”

The organization’s other goals are to add a few more benches, trailheads enabling visitors to follow marked paths, and adding a kiosk at the park entrance that will contain a map of the park and announcements and other news about the facility.

“The idea is that there will be marked trails for mountain bikers, walkers, runners etc., and the trailheads would be the least impact (to the park environment) possible,” Stewart said.

Alexander said because the park personally means so much to him, he and other Friends members who feel the same are dedicated to caring for the nature within its boundaries.

“Go to the park and walk, spend an hour with your eyes open and mouths closed, and I promise you’ll find one reason to protect and care for your park,” Alexander said. “Go again another day and you’ll find another reason. Then keep going.”

For more, visit the group’s home page at FriendsofMudCreekPark/Facebook.

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tudents at Douglas MacArthur High School left their textbooks at school to get a more hands-on experience while wiring houses for Habitat for Humanity.

For the seventh year in a row, students in the school’s Electrical Systems Technology Magnet Apprenticeship Program, known as EST, have volunteered to wire three to four houses each year for the nonprofit organization.

“It’s a really good learning experience; I’ve been doing it since I was a freshman,” said Nathan Schramm Tibbit, a senior EST student. “We’re working for people who need it.”

About 40 students usually help wire the Habitat homes. On Jan. 14, they worked on three houses on the West Side, just a short distance from the first area home ever built by Habitat for Humanity.

MARCH 2 - MARCH 30, 2015 The school’s partnership with Habitat began shortly after Steve Albert became EST director. He said he wanted to give his students opportunities for more real-world applications of their learned skills within the community.

“We wanted something else the students could participate in where they’re going to get some on-the-job training, as well (as helping) benefit somebody,” Albert said.

The students are supervised through their duties. Each home has a senior team leader, who ensures every member is properly positioned and instructed. Experienced electricians are also on the jobsite to make sure everything is installed correctly.

Although Mac’s EST program had aided other organizations in the past, Albert said its relationship with Habitat has proven mutually beneficial. Stephanie Wiese, vice president of development and communications for the San Antonio-area Habitat operation, said empowering recipients – and the students lending a helping hand – is what the organization is all about.

“It’s a win-win, it enables us to build our houses, it gives us some expertise on the site, and gives students a great way to learn their trade,” Wiese said.

Habitat for Humanity, established nationally in 1976, builds 50 to 60 homes each year for local low-income families

applying to become first-time homeowners.

Recipients must satisfy several requirements before receiving the keys to a home.

Included is completing several hundred hours of sweat equity – which is time spent helping construct their homes – and completing courses on homeownership. In addition to learning skills working alongside certified electricians, MacArthur’s EST students learned even more through interactions with Habitat’s future homeowners.

“I think them interacting with our families – and (seeing) there is poverty – they learn there are solutions that can help families get out of poverty, and that’s really important,” Wiese said.

Mac’s EST program began in 1973, Albert said. Students learn all they can in classes before working with an electrical company during or after school and on weekends.

Their work hours count toward on-thejob training after they graduate. About 40 companies currently support the program by training and/or hiring the students.

Albert said North East Independent School District has been very supportive of the program.

“The average age of an electrician today is 57, so there’s a lot of opportunity for young people in this particular trade,” Albert said. “We’re here to put more

electricians in the field, that’s why we’re here, to give students a great occupation – as an electrician or an engineer.”

Schramm Tibbit currently works for Cappadonna Electrical Contractor Inc., which offers residential and commercial electrical services. He said he loves his job, despite sometimes having to work weekends in the warehouse or out in the field.

“You never do the same thing two days in a row. It’s an adventure every day,” he said.

Albert said EST’s Habitat participation was the program’s first off-site project of the year. He said he’s hoping the students can add more electrical services to some houses.

Schramm Tibbit said working with Habitat for Humanity has proven a great motivator for the students in enabling them to apply their learned skills.

“It’s cool to see myself grow every year and learn and be more efficient every year,” he said.

“It’s also really cool to see that in the other guys, to see them grow and get a skilled experience.”

Other NEISD and area schools have also partnered with Habitat for Humanity projects.

Wiese said Mac’s students are dedicated and have a lot of fun each year they volunteer.

“It’s been a real good thing, it really has,” Albert said. “Habitat looks forward to us, and we look forward to it.”

For more on MacArthur’s EST program, visit www.neisd.net/est.

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Hill’s newest location at 13954 Nacogdoches Road opened Oct. 13, with the other restaurant in Converse. Hill said he’s planning a third eatery for New Braunfels.

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