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arch is always a great time of year for me. It’s the birthday month of both of my children. My son, Blake, will be 22 and my daughter, Rashell, will be 18. I am fast approaching the time when I will become an empty nester. It brings a smile when I think of this term because I have always associated this phrase with being old. What’s interesting is that I don’t feel old. I feel better than I have in twenty years. I feel more alive and more aware than I ever have in my life. I wake every morning with a joy for living. With that being said, let me tell you of a couple of events my company is involved with that we would love for you to participate in. On March 27th, we are hosting a seminar with a special guest speaker, Manuel Diotte. Manny is one of the most sought after speakers in his field and is a personal friend of mine. He has agreed to speak at the Drury Plaza North to bring his message of growing your business. Every person I know can use Manny’s positive message for increasing their sales. This is an event you can send your whole sales staff to. You will never have a better opportunity to hear a more dynamic speaker in your lifetime. Look on page 16 for more information on this event. March is also the month for Reagan and Johnson High School students to turn in their essays and applications for the Stone Oak Business Association’s scholarships. We have been so privileged to be able to support our local schools high school seniors each year for the past eleven years by providing scholarships for graduating seniors. Our company has always believed in giving back to the community which supports us.
We are also one of the proud sponsors for Taste of the Northside in April. Every year this event continues to inspire and represent the Northside as one of the best Fiesta events. I love seeing many of my friends and family attend this event and I love being a part of this event since I know it benefits the children from the Brighton School. The Brighton School is an incredible member of our community and provides an invaluable service for these children and their families. Come by our booth and have your photo taken in front of the Welcome Home front cover. As you are going on your Spring Break vacations be sure and share with us your adventures. We love to hear what our community is doing as a family. Remember, if you have a feel good story in any of our areas, please let us know so that we can share it with our community. We are here to spread the good news about our community and the great people who live here. Please remember to support the businesses that make this paper possible and let them know you saw them in Welcome Home.
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By Dr. Jerry Woods Principal Clark High School 210-397-5150
s always, I can’t say enough about our incredible students. The spring brings a lot of excitement as our students are competing in numerous activities. Soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, and golf are still in season. We have academic teams and ROTC who are preparing for national competitions and our cheerleaders who represented Clark, Texas very well in their national competition last month. VERY IMPORTANT--There are some graduation changes resulting from House Bill 5 we want to make sure current 8th grade parents/students are aware of. If you have a 9th grader coming to Clark next year, please attend one of the following meetings.
Two of the meetings will be at the middle schools and two will be at Clark. You only need to attend one meeting. March 18th –Hobby MS cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. March 19th –Rawlinson MS cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. March 20th –Clark HS auditorium at 5:00 p.m. followed by Elective Fair from 6-8 p.m. March 21st –Clark HS library at 12:00 p.m. Again, you only need to attend one meeting, but please plan on attending the Elective Fair on March 20th so you and your child can see what we offer in Clark, Texas. I know you will be impressed. Soon, we will be talking about prom, graduation, etc. Until then, have a fun and safe spring break!
TMI Swimmers Take Regional Championships Submitted By Paula Allen he girls’ varsity swim team of TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, won the TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) Division 2 Central Regional Championship January 29 in the Josh Davis Natatorium at NEISD’s Blossom Athletic Center. The girls’ team bested the second-place competitor, Regents School of Austin, by 49.5 points. The TMI boys’ team took fourth place and together, the TMI boys’ and girls’ teams also won the combined team championship. Individual swimmers also took top places in their events. Regional champions include: Elizabeth Holmes, Sarah McCafferty, Grace Metz and Isabella McCafferty for the girls 200m medley relay; Holmes, McCafferty, Metz and Tammy Leifheit, 400m freestyle relay; Jonathan “JAC” Clark, 100m butterfly, Holmes, 100m breaststroke and 200m individual medley; and McCafferty, 50m free and 100m butterfly. TMI’s fourth and fifth-place winners also may qualify, depending on the results at other regional championships. The following TMI athletes automatically qualified with their regional results to compete at the TAPPS state meet,
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Members of the girls’ varsity swim team of TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas celebrate their TAPPS regional championship win January 29 at Blossom Athletic Center.
to be held February 14 – 15 at the Davis Natatorium: Emilee Bassett, Clark, Eric Gibbons, Holmes, Leifheit, Bailey LePage, McCafferty, Armando Martinez, Metz and Hannah True. Throughout the 2013-2014 school year, TMI is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its founding in 1893. The flagship school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional Junior ROTC and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmisa.org or call 698-7171.
NSARTA Hosts TRS Speaker Submitted By Michele Bibb he North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association (NSARTA) will hold its March meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro. The meeting will begin with a brief “meet and greet” complete with coffee and treats at 9:45 a.m. The general meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. The wonderful guest speakers for the month are Ronnie Jung, past Teacher Retirement System Executive Director, and Dr. Charlotte Travis, current president of District XX.
By Ben Spicer he Brandeis High School softball team had a terrific season last year. They tied for second in the district, made the playoffs, and even had several All-District performers. But with many of the players having graduated, the team’s latest varsity version is one that is new, and chalk-full of inexperience. Despite the questions that come with such a young team, Head Softball Coach Elizabeth Beyer Photo Credit: Chasity Furse believes her team has Brandeis softball returning players: (top row, left to right) Taylor Rosser, what it takes to succeed Hailee Alaniz, Cameron Cruz, (bottom row left to right) Melissa Rodriguez, in District 27-5A. Having Cameron Barnes and Sydney Oorlog. seen what these athletes It’s performances like these Brandeis can do up close, and knowing the type of players she has, Beyer feels her team is softball supporters once again are set to primed to make another push at a district witness. Welcome Home had the chance to title. question six of the girls, including Alaniz “We are young in experience and age but and Barnes to find out what motivates them we make up for that with the talent, hard as they begin their new season. The girls work, & dedication,” Coach Beyer said. have worked hard this offseason to give Some of the returnees even have had themselves their best chance to achieve memorable moments already. Take for example returning senior their goals. With conditioning workouts Hailee Alaniz who versus Taft High School, behind them, they can now begin to do what performed an impressive “tag em’ out, these girls love to do most – get base hits throw em’ out” double play to end and seal and score runs. Welcome Home would like to wish the game. Or how about junior Cameron all spring athletes good luck as they each Barnes, who scored the winning run in a begin their quest to achieve their dreams. To game her freshman year by beating a throw read more about the girls and the Brandeis home and avoiding the tag – all by sliding softball team, turn to page 9 in this edition. through the catcher’s legs.
Mr. Jung will be speaking on what is currently happening at TRS and what retirees must to do in order to protect retired teachers’ pensions as well as healthcare. Healthcare for retired teachers should also be a major interest to all. Dr. Charlotte Travis will be speaking on what is happening at the District XX level. NSARTA is fortunate to have both of these speakers at the meeting to keep everyone aware of information at both the state and local level. NSARTA would like to invite all retired teachers to join. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month. Bring a friend, NSARTA always welcomes new members!
Ode To Spring Break
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hh, Spring Break. How do I love thee? Let me count the days… Now, I’m a teacher, and you may think this a disloyal sentiment. After all, it is my calling and I should be only too happy spending my days training, influencing, shaping young minds, being positive, energetic and upbeat, and selflessly giving day after day after…oh, sorry. Um-m, yes, Spring Break. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the kids. I love the kids. (Who called me Pinocchio?!) It’s not the school lunches. (Whoops! It’s growing again!). So why do I count the days until Spring Break arrives? It’s…it’s…O.K! It’s MATH CLASS! (My therapist was right, that DOES feel better. Only 11 steps to go…) Now, you may be thinking “Hello? It’s not rocket science.” Yeah? Well, let me tell you, pal, it’s not like the old days. Remember when Sally had two apples, Johnny had five apples, how many apples did they have altogether? Just try THIS: Shahirisse had ten apples. She gave 1/3 of them to the animal shelter and of the remaining apples, four were given to Hapejnah, who cut them into thirds, saving 15 seeds for his Arbor Day Civics project, then climbed three flights of stairs with 14
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stairs per flight and gave 2/3 of the slices to Su Yong Po who proceeded to eat 3/5, saving the remaining slices for her brother and two sisters who were attending self-awareness training. How many apples do Shahirisse and Hapejnah have left altogether? Huh? Exactly. Not being so judgmental NOW, are we, hmmm? I now separate math questions into a 1-tylenol group, a 2-tylenol group and the “let’s just give ‘em the answers out of the teacher’s manual and make a blood pact of silence” group. Spring Break used to mean beaches and sunshine but now it means a slight reprieve from studying my “Math for Dummies” (beginner version) book. It’s five glorious days of not having to say or hear the words “factor,” “angle,” or “length of the hypotenuse to the 4th power.” And if my own kids need any help with the M-word, I say, “Sorry honey, you’ll have to ask your teacher!” as they hear faint, maniacal laughter drifting through my locked door… Debby Seguin (who switched to language arts where everything “makes sense”) can be reached at writewell62@ yahoo.com.
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Finding Your Way in the Menopause Maze By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224
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his statement exactly summarizes the problem with menopause for many women. Without hormones, you really ARE NOT the same. Recently an attractive woman came to see me, saying that I was her last resort. Some other doctor had placed her on a strange mix of hormones based on “saliva analysis.” She had never had a blood level drawn. She suffered with hot flashes around
the clock for several years. Unable to sleep and exhausted, naturally she became distressed about her condition. She had not had marital relations in about a year due to painful dryness, which lubricants did not remedy. Her unhelpful doctors had placed her on antidepressants which made her feel worse, and the hot flashes continued. “But I don’t feel like I am depressed,” she said to me. And then to her vexation, she began to cry. “I’m sorry! I just cry at the drop of a hat,”
she said. I understand, I told her, it happened to me too. I told her that I was 65 now and had been helped so much by an antiaging doctor over a decade before and that I had dedicated my practice to helping other women just as I had been helped. We discussed the risks and side effects of hormone therapy in detail. The risk is, of course, breast cancer, uterine, or ovarian-and blood clots to the brain, lung or heart. Unfortunately, one can develop all of these conditions, even without hormone replacement therapy. However, most researchers believe that hormone replacement therapy does increase the risk. Hormone replacement therapy is not for everybody. We must weigh the risk to benefit ratio and, as best as we can, manage the risk and proceed if the benefit is substantial enough. My patient’s blood work revealed
menopausal levels-nearly absent, in other words, of progesterone, estradiol and testosterone. Interestingly, she also had extremely low levels of vitamin B12 which can also lead to neuropsychiatric or hematologic abnormalities in 10 percent of people! Her vitamin D was also very low, as it is in most people, I told her. Low vitamin D in some studies is believed to be a risk factor for cancer! Vitamins, fish oil, exercise, and vaginal application of hormones to speed her healing completed her focused therapy. Not yourself? It does not have to be that way. Get blood work and see an expert to get yourself well! Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
TMI Administrator Named Honorary Commandant Submitted By Paula Allen racy Carter, Dean of Academic Advancement at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, was named Honorary Commandant of the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) at Lackland AFB. She was selected on the basis of a nomination package and was interviewed for the position. Throughout the U.S. Air Force, the Honorary Commanders Program fosters community support for the hosting unit by educating members of the local business and civic community about its mission Carter became aware of the program while
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visiting Lackland with fellow members of the 2013 Leadership San Antonio class on the San Antonio Chamber of Commercesponsored group’s Educational Leadership day. She applied on the recommendation of a Public Affairs officer and was chosen because of her background as an educator, whose school admits international students, primarily from China and Mexico. As Dean of Academic Advancement, Carter is responsible for ensuring that students are academically successful. “TMI teaches at a college-prep academic level,” she says. The school’s standards are challenging, especially for students whose first language is not English. Her experience
complements the DLIELC’s mission of teaching English to international personnel and training U.S. military personnel in English as a second language. Throughout the year, Carter will attend events at the DLIELC to learn how personnel operate in an international military academic Environment. “From what I have learned about the DLIELC,” she says, “I find it interesting that the military community not only serves to protect our freedoms but also teaches the English language to people from around the world.”
Brandeis Boys Team Does It Again
By Reilly Magee n Sunday, January 25, 2014, the boys swim team from Louis D. Brandeis High School brought home another districts title. They’ve been district champs since 2011, four years in a row. “The feeling of being District Champs four years in a row… I just remember the legacy that was created even before my freshman year with my brother, Daniel Moran, and Garrett Johnson, Jackson Alexander, Gerry Aguirre, and Jacob Wolfe,” said senior and captain, Aaron Moran. “They had built the team from the bottom and finally my freshman year and my brother’s senior year; Brandeis got its first District Title. After that first title, that became the expectation for Brandeis to live by. For Brandeis, limits became only an illusion. We knew that we could accomplish anything and that should stand as tradition for years to come.” Clearly, the expectations are high: and the boys have continuously met them for years, and intend to meet them for years to come.
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The boys went on to Regionals February seventh and eighth, and placed second overall. The team has multiple state qualifiers. Seniors Aaron Brysch and Aaron Moran will be moving on, as well as juniors Arthur Bjontegard and Brandon Parker. Even though four of the fastest boys on the team will be graduating this year, they still stand a good chance of continuing their winning tradition. The Brandeis girls team was also successful at their Districts meet, placing third overall and having every relay qualify for Regionals, and making A finals.
Tracy Carter, TMI Administrator, named Honorary Commandant.
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Student Places 4th In Spelling Bee
By NISD lex Iyer, a fifth grade student at Leon Springs ES, placed fourth in the 61st Annual Express News Regional Spelling Bee spelling words like “infinitesimal,” “macular,” and “musculature.” The word that finally did him in was “maceral,” which is a type of shale. He was one of 160 students participating in the regional competition. For being in the top 10, he received a plaque and the
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traditional gladiolus flower. (The very first Scripts National Spelling Bee winner spelled “gladiolus” to take first place.) Iyer studied for weeks for the spelling bee, paying special attention to words from different languages and the patterns found in them. His advice to anyone with Spelling Bee aspirations is that you can’t study all the words in the dictionary, but you can study the origins of words and patterns.
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TMI Honors Senior Cadets At Military Ball Submitted By Paula Allen he Corps of Cadets (Army JROTC) of TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, honored its senior cadets at the school’s annual Military Ball, held January 18 at the La Cantera Hill Country Resort. Guest speaker was Bexar County Susan L. Pamerleau, a retired Air Force major general who served 32 years in assignments that took her to the Pentagon and NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, along with other management positions. A highlight of the event was the crowning of the Military Ball Queen, chosen from among “sweethearts,” senior female cadets representing staff officers and the Corps’ three companies.
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This year, Battalion Commander Cadet Lt. Col. Falon Little – the unit’s highestranking student leader, representing staff – was crowned, chosen through a process in which the candidates were evaluated on the following qualities: commitment and involvement in school activities, integrity, involvement in community service, ability to respond intelligently and spontaneously to interview questions and positive attitude. Little, a member of the Corps since sixth grade, has received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The evening also included other traditional military courtesies such as a receiving line, saber-guard entrance,
Queen’s Waltz, Grand March and a formal toast by senior cadets. TMI’s optional military program has received the Honor Unit with Distinction designation – the highest awarded – for the past 20 years at Annual Formal Inspection. Throughout the 2013-2014 school year, TMI is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its founding in 1893. The flagship school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional Junior ROTC and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmisa.org or call 698-7171.
TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, honored seniors including Battalion Commander Cadet Lt. Col. Falon Little during the school’s annual Military Ball.
A Journey For Awareness Special To Welcome Home manda Kolodejcak will never forget 2011 and the painful twist in her stomach after hearing an assessment team explain her daughter’s diagnosis. “Your daughter has autism.” Amanda sat there and felt like she was having an out of body experience. It was as if she was watching herself sit there and have a panel of professionals explain how everything in this life was about to change. How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? So many emotions are experienced when one goes from being a parent to being a special needs parent. Everyone handles things differently. Amanda cried for days and days. But then they immediately jumped into action.
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Flash forward to today and you will see a beautiful, thriving, happy and almost six year old little girl dancing around in a tu-tu keeping her parents on their toes. Autism has taught Amanda much about life and about herself. They’ve conquered things that would seem so small to a parent of a neuro-typical child that they are just over the moon about! Since the diagnosis, with the help of family and friends, Amanda created Afton’s Army. Every year they participate in the San Antonio Walk for Autism and look forward to supporting friends at Any Baby Can. Afton’s Army has been a blog – one which was great therapy for this Momma in the beginning of her trip down autism lane. Now it’s more of an online support group
Kinder Round Up And Registration
Submitted By Deanna OMarah ugust 25, 2014, may seem like a far way off. But that is the day new Kindergarten students will start school for the 2014-2015 school year. To prepare for that momentous day, Aue Elementary School will be sponsoring their annual Kinder Round Up to help register your child for the new school year. Aue Elementary invites you and your soon-to-be kinder student to come to school on Tuesday, April 8. Starting at 8:45 a.m., parents will complete the necessary registration paperwork and hear from staff about Northside’s kindergarten program, and the child will get to experience what it is like to be a real student.
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Birth Certificate: Original or certified copy issued by the state. Immunization Record: Please make sure your child’s shot records are up to date – laws change often. Children must receive all age necessary boosters before entering class. Requirements are posted on the NISD
that you can read about on Facebook. Autism is real. It’s not a disease, it’s a disorder. It’s an epidemic. And it’s not going anywhere. Not yet at least. According to the CDC, 10 years ago one in 10,000 kids were diagnosed with autism. In 2013 the statistics were reported as one in 50 school aged children are now diagnosed. One in 50! With that being said, it’s obvious there is a huge problem. And until there is a solution parents will not stop talking about it. Autism need awareness but more importantly needs acceptance too. Parents need to understand that an autism diagnosis is not the end of the world but a detour to a different way of life.
website (www.nisd.net) Proof of Residence: Current utility bill, lease or purchase contract in parent or guardian’s name. Parent identification (driver’s license or I.D. card) Child’s Social Security card *Please note that until the required paperwork has been turned in, your child will not have a spot on a class roster. Aue Elementary looks forward to seeing everyone on April 8. If you know a neighbor who has a child who will turn five on or before September 1, 2014, please invite them to attend Aue’s Kinder Round Up.
Aue Elementary is hosting a “Kinder Round Up” for all new kindergarten students for the 2014-2015 school year.
Northside Support Staff Are “Superheroes” By NISD he theme at the annual Classified Administrative Support Staff (CLASS) conference was superheroes and what better way to describe the efforts of this hard-working group that is at the front lines of customer service across Northside. The Northside Activity Center was transformed into a cartoon superhero wonderland complete with thought-bubble signs like “smash,” “kapow,” and “boom.” There were even sightings of Wonder Woman and Superman’s mother? You had to be there! The group received words of encouragement from Northside’s superhero
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Superintendent Dr. Brian Woods and from motivational speaker Aric Bostick who shared his seven steps to get fired up for success. As much fun as they had dressing up, the administrative support staff always thinks of others at their annual conference. This year they brought donations for the Guidance and Counseling Department’s closet of school supplies and stuffed animals. Talk about using your superpowers for good!
At right from left to right are: Sarah Malone, Maintenance Department; Clarissa Alamillo, Timberwilde ES, Olga Guerra, Taft HS; and Mary Gutierrez, Purchasing Department.
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The Brandeis High School softball team looks to continue the program’s winning ways and return to the playoffs.
Brandeis Looks To Build Off Success By Ben Spicer ne of the interesting aspects of amateur athletics is the volatility of rosters. Unlike professional sports, where many of the same players stay on the same team year after year, in high school players have four years to play and then they have to move on. For teams struggling, this can be a good thing – it gives a program a chance to rebuild, and do so quickly. But for teams that have had success, it becomes that much harder to continue the dominance. Brandeis High School softball had a terrific season last year. They went 20-9, tied for second in the district, and made it to the playoffs. Despite their ending to the season, one which saw them lose frustratingly to San Antonio Southwest, the team demonstrated they were a force to be reckoned with. The 2014 Brandeis softball team will be much different from a year ago. But the hope is the only difference will be the player’s names, not the results. With only a handful of lettermen back, the team will have to learn on the fly and adapt to a higher level of competition. “The 2014 softball team is a young group, however, they are extremely talented,” Head Softball Coach Elizabeth Beyer said. “They have been working harder this year than I have seen in a group of girls in a long time.” With new players, breeds new optimism. Every new addition has the possibility of being a game changer, one that alters the course of an entire program. “They (The girls) are eager to learn and are getting better each and every day,” Coach Beyer said. “The girls play way beyond their years of experience and adapt to situations with maturity.” Throughout the off-season much of the team has either been practicing or playing in leagues year-round. The players through these opportunities gain valuable experience before ever even playing in a varsity game. Sophomore pitcher Cameron Cruze, a potential sports medicine major in college, played varsity as a freshman and is one of those up and coming talents. Both her parents played sports in both high school and college. Her mom played softball for St. Mary’s University and her dad played football for Texas Lutheran. “Passion and dedication is critical to being a successful athlete,” Cruze said. “I complete strength and conditioning classes 4x a week during the offseason. During the season there’s 3x a week for pitching lessons and practice 5x a
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week for hitting and fielding.” A second Cameron on the team, junior Cameron Barnes, said there is more to softball than what most are aware. “A lot of reps and practicing fundamentals like fielding a ground ball and hitting off a tee can make you a good player,” she said. “But being mentally tough and not letting mistakes affect you will make you a great player.”
The returning veteran girls of the softball team are a close-knit group, and they hope that camaraderie turns into wins.
And Barnes would know, since she’s lettered every year since her freshman year, and was first team All-District back when she was a sophomore. Presently, Barnes is working hard to finish physical therapy and get completely healthy following a foot injury. Luckily for Brandeis this year, three of their returning players are seniors, offering much needed leadership. One of those seniors, Sydney Oorlog, is the type of player coaches relish having. A National Honor society and student council member, Oorlog has a 4.0 grade point average and even played in a national all-academic game twice. It was there, with college coaches watching, Oorlog caught a ball over the fence, taking away a home run. “Being an outfielder is not always the easiest job, but when you dive and catch a ball (saving the day) there is
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no better feeling in the world,” she said. Oorlog, whose desired college major is pre-med, would like to continue her playing career at Southwestern University in Georgetown. But until then, she has a simple goal for her last year already in mind. “I hope to play my heart out,” she said. “And learn from my mistakes and become a better player as a whole,” she said. Oorlog’s senior teammate in the outfield, Melissa Rodriguez, also has signed on to play softball beyond high school. Rodriguez, who desires to go into occupational therapy, knows being a senior comes with responsibilities. “Playing centerfield has put some leadership in the outfield on me,” she said. “I love knowing I have authority over the outfield and the balls hit out to all of us.” Another senior that will help with leadership responsibilities is third baseman and potential biology major Hailee Alaniz. A four-year letterman, she was first team All-District last year, and was the team’s defensive MVP. Alaniz intends to play collegiately at the University of Incarnate Word, once her senior season concludes. “About 90 percent of the game is mental,” she said. “A great amount of mental-training is necessary to be successful.” But sometimes leadership comes due to the position one plays. Taylor Rosser, a junior utility player, often plays catcher. When doing so, she is required to manage the pitching staff, and control the tempo of the game. Rosser, who desires to study biochemistry in college, has been playing softball for nearly seven years now. Last year she hit .357 and had an on-base percentage of .438 for her efforts. “Being a successful athlete all comes from the passion you have, and the effort you give. You can train day in and day out, but you succeed through the compelling desire and willingness to give it all you’ve got, to succeed and fail repeatedly,” she said. It’s evident Rosser and her teammates are focused hard on having a year that closely resembles last season. But no matter the end result, the team knows they all will go down that path together and live with the results. “The most incredible memories on the field are the games you’re down six nothing and your team has one shot to pull through,” Rosser said. “And instead of nine individual players, you all become one and pull through.”
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Signing On The Dotted Line
The seniors of Johnson High School gather on National Signing Day after signing their national letters of intent.
By Ben Spicer sk any college sports fan, and they’ll tell you Christmas comes in February. That’s because the first Wednesday in February every year is officially National Signing Day for collegiate athletics. National Signing Day is the first day a high school senior can sign a binding national letter of intent for certain college sports, most notably football. And while graduating athletes are free to sign an offer at a later date, most university athletic departments and coaching staffs attempt to finalize their incoming class on that day. But for the athletes themselves and their families, the day is one of celebration for all the hard work students have done throughout high school. “It’s a relief, and it’s exciting, and it’s nerve-wracking at the same time,” Krista Kolbinskie, senior volleyball player for Reagan High School said. “I’m just really excited and truly blessed to have the people in my life that got me to this point.” By signing a National Letter of Intent, a prospective student-athlete agrees to attend a designated college or university for one academic year. Institutions in return agree to provide financial aid to the student-athlete, provided he or she is admitted to the school and is eligible for financial aid under NCAA rules. “This a dream come true for my family, but mainly for my daughter,” Edwina Kolbinskie, mother of Krista said. “She has worked since age three in organized sports for this day. She had lots of opportunities to go to a lot of different places, but I’m just so grateful that she ended up Arkansas – she’s got family there, and it felt like home immediately.” The process to chose a school can be an intense and pressure filled one for an athlete. Colleges recruit high profile athletes
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intensely, and some recruiters will say whatever it takes to get a player to their school. “It’s a business, so coaches will kinda say things cause they’re trying to convince you,” Reagan senior Ty Summers said. “They might promise something they might not be able to keep.” The day however can also be tough for coaches as occasionally an 18-year-old might change their mind. And it is never fun for a student to have to tell a coach he’s decided to go a different direction. Ty Summers for example originally committed to Rice to play football but decommitted prior to signing day to sign with TCU. “It’s not fun, I felt bad about it, cause I had committed to them and I respected all those coaches. But in the end, I felt like it was the best decision for me, for my future.” Sometimes decision-making on the day is helped by family loyalty – like a father who played at a particular school, or a sibling already on the team, and makes the decision a little easier. Darion McElhannon, a senior football player at Johnson, was one of nine seniors at the school who signed letters of intent this year. He and another one of his teammates signed on to play football at the Air Force Academy. “This is a great day, the kids have been focused on going to the Air Force Academy for a number of years,” Neal McElhannon, father of Darion, said. “They are excited about playing together. I played football at the Air Force Academy so I guess they’re keeping with tradition – so we’re pretty excited in the McElhannon house. We couldn’t be any happier, we’re pretty blessed for the whole thing.” Glenda Rast, mother JC Rast the other Johnson signee to Air Force, could hardly contain her enthusiasm for the day as she
TMI Runner Signs With UT-Austin By Paula Allen hris Pietraszkiewicz, a senior at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, signed a national letter of intent February 5 to commit to the University of Texas at Austin, where he will be a member of the distance cross-country and track teams next year. Captain of TMI’s varsity cross-country team in 2012 and 2013, Pietraszkiewicz is a two-time TAPPS state champion, posting first-place wins in the 5000m event at the 2012 and 2013 state meets. He has been
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nationally ranked among the Top 50 highschool runners and was twice named Private School Runner of the Week. A member of TMI’s National Honor Society, he made the TAPPS Academic All State team for cross-country in 2012 and for track in 2013. He also has been named to the San Antonio Express-News Super Team for cross-country and was recognized February 2 by KSAT-TV as a Scholar Athlete of the Week, an honor for high-school seniors of outstanding achievement in school, sports and their community.
Smithson Valley High seniors (l-r) Forrest Forte (Navy), Joseph Barsalou (West Texas A&M), Shane Piatnik (Incarnate Word), Tyler Coiner (Morehead State) and Garrett Smith (Louisiana-Monroe) all inked scholarships on National Signing Day Feb. 5. They are pictured here with SVHS head football coach Larry Hill.
gushed about her son with pride. “We’re really really proud of him, he’s worked really hard. He deserves this opportunity,” she said. “Being a retired air force lieutenant colonel I am just bursting inside with pride, I couldn’t be prouder of him.” For families, signees and their guests, signing day is a day that is filled with picture taking, food, and cheer.
“It (The day) exemplifies all the hard work that he put in year-in-year out,” Jerrod Summers, father of TCU signee Ty Summers said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for him to play college sports, but the reality is it’s the means to the end. Because football will end. But the character he had to build to get to where he is, that will last him a lifetime.”
Welcome Home Community Newspaper’s Known Signing Day Signees Churchill High School Rachel Gurinsky, Soccer, St. Mary’s Univ. Alicia Smith, Track, Texas Southern Univ. Lucas Saenz, Football, Texas A&M Comm. Deja Morrow, Football, Texas A&M Comm. Johnson High School Nick Dauphine, Soccer, Lubbock Christian Caitlin Schwarz, Soccer, Sam Houston St. Nia Stallings, Soccer, Rice Sarah Fish, Soccer, Ouchita Baptist Tiana Soulas, Soccer, Ouchita Baptist Robert Ford, Track, USC (Univ. of So. Cal) Robert Ballard, Football, Stephen F Austin Darion McElhannon, Football, Air Force JC Rast, Football, Air Force Jeremiah McCutcheon, Football, Wayland Baptist Brandeis High School Corey Hayes, Football, Houston Baptist U. Jonathan Robinson, Football, Texas A&M Kingsville Chase Guillory, Football, Harvard Univ. Larry Stephens, Football, Angelo State U. Johnny Garcia, Football,Texas Lutheran U. Roxana Cruz, Soccer, St. Mary’s University Clark High School R’Mani Bettis, Football, Wayland Baptist
Pietraszkiewicz plans to study biology, geosciences or engineering at UT. Throughout the 2013-2014 school year, TMI is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its founding in 1893. The flagship school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional Junior ROTC and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmisa.org or call 698-7171.
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Smithson Valley High School Garrett Smith, Football, Louisiana Monroe Forrest Forte, Football, Navy Joseph Barsalou, Football, W. Texas A&M Tyler Coiner, Football, Morehead State Shane Piatnik, Football, University of the Incarnate Word Zach Carroll-Ramirez, Football, Mary Hardin Baylor Brady Melde, Football, Abilene Christian Anna Cozart, Track, TCU Taylor Hawes, Track, Texas A&M C.C. Reagan High School Ty Summers, Football, TCU Nick Hardy, Football, Yale Trent Walker, Football, Trinity Daerek Wilson, Football, St. John’s (Minn) Krista Kolbinskie, Volleyball, Arkansas Connor Bjugstad, Golf, Odessa Jr. College Taryn Sherman, Soccer, UTEP Nikki Popa, Soccer, Univ of Incarnate Word Carly Hankins, Soccer, University of Incarnate Word Ashley Long, Soccer, Sam Houston State Maggie Miller, Soccer, OLLU Bryan Warhurst, Baseball, Hill Country Junior College Drew Brooks, Baseball, Hill Country Junior College
State champion distance runner Chris Pietraszkiewicz flashes the Hook ‘em, Horns signal as he signs a national letter of intent to run cross-country and track as a student at UT-Austin next year.
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The Ride of A Lifetime
Photos by Rashell Groomer By Amanda Burris
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aya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” For Manny Diotte, a cancer survivor, speaker, author and coach, he has taken these words to heart and is continually using his experiences and position in life to impact children with The Ferrari Kid experience. The Ferrari Kid experience is designed to give children coping with cancer or other illnesses a break by making them feel like a celebrity for a day. Diotte was inspired to begin the program by his own experiences. At age seven, Diotte was told that he had six months to live due to cancer. After 48 surgeries, three and a half years of going in and out of hospitals and two years of chemotherapy and radiation, he beat some of the toughest odds. Although his cancer was cured, the aftermath of chemotherapy and radiation left him with damage to his body and infections. Once it was decided that his leg would have to be amputated to save his life, he found himself being flown to Los Angeles in 1987 to see if he would be a candidate for a special procedure. After arriving in LA and walking out of the airport, he saw a red Ferrari that caught his eye. The owner let him sit in it and take pictures, a moment he would remember for the rest of his life. “Now that I am older and have been traveling and helping people all over the country, I decided I wanted to help people in my own backyard, which is what sparked the Ferrari Kid, so I can travel less and do something here to better my community and help kids who are suffering,” said Diotte. The Ferrari Kid experience begins by picking up the children at Aldinos in Ferraris and taking them to Main Event Entertainment where they pull up to a red carpet and with “paparazzi” who are there to document their arrival and get their autograph. Each month, about five to eight kids get to take part in this experience and Diotte hopes to give this opportunity to more kids in a few months. This May, the two year anniversary of The Ferrari Kid, children will also have the chance to be taken to and from their treatments in a Ferrari as a way to give a
great experience to more of the children on the waiting list. “I say cancer sucks, but the ride to the hospital doesn’t have to,” commented Diotte. “It just gives them something positive to look forward to on a day that can be very negative and dark.” The month of May has many things in store of The Ferrari Kid. While currently the children are all taken to Main Event, they will soon get a catalog where they can pick an option from three to five “celebrity” experiences. These experiences may range from a spa package to a dinner to a shopping experience. Regardless of where the children go and what they do, they are getting an experience they can truly cherish. “I think the most rewarding thing is that I know I am fulfilling God’s purpose for my life,” Diotte said. “And because I went through the same experience as these kids I am able to connect and speak to them in a way that others might not be able to. And of course, another thing that is the most rewarding is knowing that I took their pain away even for a moment. I think that is rewarding to me to know that they got to be a kid again, because I feel like my childhood was robbed. So they get to be a kid again and laugh and just not think about the pain they are in, even if it’s just for a day.” He went on to say that the experience is more than the flashy cars that they get to ride in. The cars may be what gets people’s attention, but it is what the whole experience leaves these children with and the memories that makes it so special. “It is what I do after when we meet, to encourage their heart and build their self-esteem and to remind them that they were born for greatness,” he explained. “So I tell the kids three things: God heals, miracles happen and dreams really do come true.” Besides Diotte’s dedication to reach out to these children, and Marc Miller, the President of the Ferrari Club who has involved his club members with this program, the Ferrari Kid program is made possible through the generous donations of others. It costs $250 to sponsor a child, giving them a memory they can cherish with their family in such a difficult time. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring a child, visit www.theferrarikid.org or email Manny Diotte at many@theferrarikid.org.
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Best friends Angel (age 12) and Alejandro (age 8) with Manny Diotte on the red carpet.
18-year-old Logan in front of a red Ferrari 430.
14-year-old Joseph next to a charcoal grey Ferrari 430.
Brothers Isacc (age 5) and Elijah (age 7) in front of a red Ferrari 456.
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March Calendar of Events 10 WEST NETWORKING Wed, March 19. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Mimi’s Café, 17315 IH-10 West) Join the 10 West Business Association for business networking. Introduce yourself and your business. Cost for members is $12, non-members $15. To RSVP call 210-3488223, go online to www.welcomehomesa.com/ contact-us or email info@10westbusiness.com. SOBA NETWORKING Thurs, March 20. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (The Egg and I, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd.) Join the Stone Oak Business Association for an opportunity to business network. Cost for members and nonmembers $10. For more details, email soba@satx. rr.com or call 210-348-8233. MCNAY EXHIBITION: BEYOND LOVE Wed, February 5 – Sun, May 25. (McNay Art Museum, 600 N. New Braunfels). This major survey of Robert Indiana’s work, organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art, includes over 90 paintings, sculpture, and works on paper from public and private collections from around the world. MCNAY EXHIBITION: THE MOTHER OF US ALL Wed, February 5 – Sun, May 25. (McNay Art Museum, 600 N. New Braunfels). This exhibition includes both a selection of Robert Indiana’s cutpaper scene and scene designs and six felt costumes for The Mother of Us All, Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson’s pioneering American opera inspired by the life of Susan B. Anthony. MCNAY EXHIBITION: CONSTRUCTING THE STAGE Wed, January 22 – Sun, June 1. (McNay Art Museum, 600 N. New Braunfels). Constructing the Stage turns the spotlight on the increasingly important use of maquettes (stage models) in production design as seen in the work of four designers from the theatre collection. SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART: THOMAS SULLY Sat, February 8 – Fri, March 9. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Avenue) Thomas Sully was an American Romantic who painted socialites, thither and political figures including the Andrew Jackson that appears on a twenty-dollar bill. WOODLAWN THEATRE: INTO THE WOODS Fri, February 14 – Sun, March 16. (Woodlawn Theatre,1920 Fredericksburg Rd) A young maiden called Cinderella, an abstracted boy named Jack, his mother, the giant he upsets, a childless baker and his wife, Rapunzel, a couple of princes, a witch, Little Red Riding Hood, and the wolf all find themselves in the woods, where they are forced to face their fears, and learn a few lessons along the way. WALK/RUN MS 2014 Sat, March 1. (One AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio) 9 a.m. Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. The dollars raised support promising research to stop disease progression, restore function that has been lost and to end MS forever. Money raised also helps fund local programs for people living with MS in the community. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO PRESENTS: FINE WINE AUCTION Sat, March 1. (The Bright Shawl 723 Brooklyn Avenue) Join the 3rd Annual Fête du Cuvée Fine Wine Auction. Some of the city’s most celebrated chefs will tantalize your pallet with their extraordinary cuisine. A live and silent auction will be held at the event. Some of our lots include special selections donated by renowned wineries and exclusive vineyard tours and tastings. 30th ANNUAL UTSA DIPLOMA DASH Sat, March 1. (UTSA, One UTSA Circle) 8 a.m. The 2014 Diploma Dash race is gearing up! There was record-breaking participation in 2013
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and the plan is to beat the record again! Come out in support of Diploma Dash as a runner, walker, fan, volunteer, or sponsor. Remember the Diploma Dash is the 5K City Championship and is a chiptimed race for all competitive runners. Registration is open. EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATON ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP KICK-OFF Sun, March 2. (Anne Marie’s Catering, 12475 Starcrest Dr.) 1 p.m. The Executive Women’s Golf Association is a National Organization. The San Antonio Chapter will be hosting its annual Membership Kick-Off Drive. This is a fun group of women golfers who like to play golf and socialize. The Kick-Off Event is a great way to find out more information about the group. STATE OF TEXAS KIDNEY FOUNDATION’S SHARE YOUR SPARE KIDNEY BOWL Sun, March 2. (Bandera Bowling Center 6799 Huebner Rd) 1:45 p.m. Help raise awareness of kidney disease and highlighting the need for organ donation one strike (or gutter ball) at a time. $30 per Bowler ($120 per team of 4). FAMILY THEATRE: LLAMA, LLAMA Wed, March 5 – Sat, April 9. (The Magik Theatre 420 S. Alamo St.) 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tues – Friday, Friday Nights 7 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. Performance is based on the book by Anna Dewdney, and written for the stage by Ernie Nolan. Adult/Children (2-17 years) - $10 - $1 off discount for Senior (60+)/Military/Educator with VALID ID - Children under 2 years - FREE (Child must sit on parent’s lap. If child will be using a seat, in a car seat/booster seat, patron must pay for a general admission child ticket.) REMEMBERING THE ALAMO Thurs, March 6 – Sun, March 9. (Alamo Plaza). Thurs, 6 a.m. Dawn of the Alamo Commemorative Ceremony. Fri, 7 p.m. 1836 Style Fandango Party. Sat-Sun, Mar 8-9, 10 a.m. Remembering the Alamo Battle Reenactment. The San Antonio Living History Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to interpreting Texas past using representations for city and state citizens and visitors using living history programs, demonstrations, and recreated portrayals of significant historical events. CLARK HS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER Fri, March 7. (Gustafson Soccer Field, 7001 Culebra Rd) 5 p.m. Come out and watch the varsity girls soccer team of Clark High School take on district rival Brandeis in one of the last games of the season. ALPHA’S HOME DOORWAYS OF HOPE BENEFIT LUNCHEON Fri, March 7. (Omni San Antonio Hotel, 9821 Colonnade Blvd) 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. George “The Iceman” Gervin is talkingabout overcoming addition at the “Doorways of Hope” Luncheon benefiting Alpha Home. The fundraising event is open to the public; Tickets may be purchased by calling Alpha Home at 210-735-3822 or visiting www.alphahome.org. CLASSICAL MUSIC: BEETHOVEN AND MOZART Fri, March 7 – Sat, March 8. (Majestic Theatre 224 E. Houston St.) 8 p.m. Violinist Kolja Blacher returns to San Antonio to lead the orchestra from the concertmaster chair in a series of intimate and charming classical works. With his Symphony No. 1 Beethoven introduced his own distinctive symphonic voice to the musical circles of Vienna, and Mozart’s “Turkish” Violin Concerto, famous for its brief episode of exotic Turkish elements, sparkles with wit. SPRING FENCING CAMP Mon, March 10 – Fri, March 14. (Olympian Fencing Club, 435 Isom Road) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re tired of the same old camp options and are looking for something new, fun and different for your kids, the Olympian Fencing Club camp is for you. Cost is $300 total or $70 dollars a day.
Enrollment is limited, please register as soon as possible. $100 non-refundable deposit ten days before the camp or pay in full. To find out more or to register call 210-872-2004. CLARK HS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER Tues, March 11. (Gustafson Soccer Field, 7001 Culebra Rd) 7 p.m. Come out and watch the varsity girls soccer team of Clark High School take on district rival Jay in one of the last games of the season. CLARK HS VARSITY SOFTBALL Tues, March 11. (Gustafson Softball Complex, 7001 Culebra Rd) 2 p.m. The Clark softball team is playing an afternoon game versus district foe Holmes High School. Support the girls as they finish up their district season. MAJESTIC THEATRE: WICKED Wed, March 12 – Sun, March 30. (Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.) It’s back by popular demand. Variety calls Wicked “a cultural phenomenon,” and every time it plays San Antonio, it breaks box office records. Winner of over 50 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. For show times and tickets go to www. majesticempire.com/shows/wicked. SAN ANTONIO SPURS BASKETBALL Wed, March 12. (AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Parkway) 8:30 p.m. Support the San Antonio Spurs as they continue their quest to return to the NBA finals. Watch them take on conference rival Portland as they compete in a premiere Western Conference matchup. CLARK HS VARSITY SOFTBALL Thurs, March 13. (Gustafson Softball Complex, 7001 Culebra Rd) 2 p.m. The Clark softball team plays an afternoon game versus district foe Warren High School. Support the girls as they work to finish up district play. CLARK HS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER Fri, March 14. (Farris Stadium, 8400 North 1604 West) 5 p.m. Come out and watch the varsity girls soccer team of Clark High School take on district rival Marshall in one of the last games of the season. BRANDEIS HS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER Fri, March 14. (Gustafson Soccer Field, 7001 Culebra Rd) 5 p.m. The Brandeis varsity soccer team continues district play as they take on Jay High School. Support the team as they try to finish the year strong. SAN ANTONIO SPURS BASKETBALL Fri, March 14. (AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Parkway) 7:30 p.m. Support the San Antonio Spurs as they continue their quest to return to the NBA finals. Watch them take on the Los Angeles Lakers as they compete to make the playoffs. NISD HOUSE BILL 5 INFORMATION MEETING Tues, March 18. (Hobby Middle School, 11843 Vance Jackson Rd) 6:30 p.m. With the adoption of House Bill 5 there are changes coming for those students currently in 8th grade going in to 9th grade in August. To make you more informed about what those changes are, there will be 8th grade parent meetings during the month of March. CLARK HS VARSITY SOFTBALL Tues, March 18. (Gustafson Softball Complex, 7001 Culebra Rd) 7 p.m. The Clark softball team continues their season versus district foe O’Connor High School. Support the girls as they work to finish the year strong. NISD HOUSE BILL 5 INFORMATION MEETING Wed, March 19. (Rawlinson Middle School, 14100 Vance Jackson Rd) 6:30 p.m. With the adoption of House Bill 5 there are changes coming for those students currently in 8th grade going in to 9th grade in August. To make you more informed about what those changes are, there will be 8th grade parent meetings during the month of March.
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NISD HOUSE BILL 5 INFORMATION MEETING Thurs, March 20. (Clark High School, 5150 De Zavala Rd) 6:30 p.m. With the adoption of House Bill 5 there are changes coming for those students currently in 8th grade going in to 9th grade in August. To make you more informed about what those changes are, there will be 8th grade parent meetings during the month of March. BRANDEIS HS VARSITY SOFTBALL Fri, March 21. (Gustafson Softball Complex, 7001 Culebra Rd) 5 p.m. The Brandeis softball team continues district play as they face O’Connor H.S. Support the girls as they try to finish their year strong. VALERO TEXAS OPEN Mon, March 24 – Sun, March 30. (TPC San Antonio & JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, 23808 Resort Parkway). The Valero Texas Open is a 72-hole, four day PGA TOUR golf tournament. This event will showcase the best of Texas with Texas cuisine cooked on wide open flames by some to the area’s best cooks and live music by Texas artists. For more information, visit www.valerotexasopen.com or call 210-345-3818. CULINARIA: 5K WINE AND BEER RUN Wed, March 22. (The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy) 8 a.m. Culinaria’s 5K Wine & Beer Run is back by popular demand. What better way to celebrate completing a 5K than with some amazing wine and beer at The Shops at La Cantera. This fourth annual race will take place on the roads and pathways in and around The Shops at La Cantera, situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. There will be an array of post-race festivities for runners as well as entertainment, great food and more. BRANDEIS HS VARSITY SOFTBALL Tues, March 25. (Gustafson Softball Complex, 7001 Culebra Rd) 7 p.m. The Brandeis softball team continues district play as they face Stevens H.S. Support the girls as they try to finish their year strong. 2014 HEALTH AND DIABETES EXPO Sat, March 29. (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 200 E Market St.) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes 2014 EXPO is San Antonio’s ONLY diabetes self-care management health Expo. Come out get checked, and support a worthy cause. HEB BIG LEAGUE WEEKEND Fri, March 28 – Sat, March 29. (Alamodome, 100 Montana St.) Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday, 1 p.m. Here’s your chance to experience a two-game major league baseball exhibition in San Antonio. The H-E-B Big League Weekend is a showdown between the state’s two MLB teams, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros inside the Alamodome. LIFE-SIZED BIRDHOUSES AT BOTANICAL GARDENS Sat, March 29 – Sun, June 29. (San Antonio Botannical Garden, 555 Funston Place) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students, $7 children. 6 one of a kind, “human size” birdhouses, will be on display for Garden visitors to explore inside and out. The Birdhouse Exhibit is part of an ongoing, awardwinning collaboration between the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the San Antonio chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), aimed at showcasing both organizations’ commitment to and focus on the environment, recycling, education and sustainability. ILLUMEN CHOIR: SHADES OF LOVE Sun, March 30. (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St.) 4 p.m. lluMen is San Antonio’s newest chorus of men singing a wide range of music that will touch the soul. The upcoming program titled “Shades of Love” should not be missed. IlluMen invites you to explore and revel in many of the different shades of love. We will sing of the love of freedom, our creator, family, life itself, and much more.
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Our goal is a lifelong customer. We want to be able to build a relationship with our customers based on honesty and integrity so that we can be the people that you turn to... we look at educating the customer; that is a big part of what we do, so that you can make an educated decision.” – Rusty Belden, Belden’s Automotive and Tires President
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s the world around us continues to evolve, changing with the ever-growing advances in technology, vehicles still remain to be an essential part of our everyday lives. While vehicles themselves are also enhancing with time, finding an automotive company that you can trust to provide proper maintenance and repairs may sometimes prove to be a difficult task. However, at Belden’s Automotive and Tires, a family owned and operated business, customers will not only find a company with top service and educated technicians, but also quality service that will keep you coming back for years to come. “I have had the great pleasure of doing business with Belden’s for over 10 years,” said Doug Boom, a Belden’s Automotive customer. “Ronnie has built a high quality service center that provides the best in customer service along with outstanding automotive repair. I have never had a problem with any repair performed, advice given or recommendation provided. Truly a high quality business!” Belden’s Automotive and Tires was started in 1972 and taken over by Ronnie Belden in 1979 with the goal of developing a business grounded in customer service and quality work. Belden’s has since grown to include locations on San Pedro Ave, Fredericksburg Rd, Bulverde Rd, in Boerne and a new fifth location on Lockhill Selma. The newest location, now known as Belden’s Alamo Garage, had been run by the Ferguson family for over 20 years before they retired from the automotive industry and Belden’s Automotive and Tires was able to take over. Now, with five locations, they continue to serve their customers throughout the San Antonio area. Established as a family business, Ronnie’s son Rusty Belden joined the company in 2005 and has now taken over as President with his father’s retirement. Various other family members also help to run the business, including Jason Belden, Rusty’s cousin, who joined in 2012 and is the General Manager. “I grew up in the business and have had the privilege of being in and around he shop, working side by side with our employees and learning from the ground up,” said Rusty. “From a young age I have always wanted to continue in my father’s footsteps…it’s exciting to be part of something that keeps growing and come to work knowing that you are building something and carrying on a legacy.” Over the years, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has established itself as a one-stop shop, providing full automotive repairs including basic oil changes, brake service, engine and transmission repair, diesel repair,
electrical diagnostics and more for both foreign and domestic vehicles. Rather than going to various places to get specific repairs for your vehicle, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has continued to work hard to provide services such as an exhaust center and a tire center. Technicians are also continually staying up to date with the changing technology of cars through classroom training, numerous online training and seminars. By being a company that offers so many services, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has had the opportunity to build strong relationships with their customers. “Preventative maintenance is a top priority in extending vehicle’s life,” Rusty said. “Cars are made better to last longer and you can put more miles on them as long as you maintain your vehicle and stay up to date with your vehicle’s maintenance. By doing this, it will add life to your vehicle. “Our goal is a lifelong customer,” said Rusty. “We want to be able to build a relationship with our customers based on honesty and integrity so that we can be the people that you turn to…we look at educating the customer; that is a big part of what we do, so that you can make an educated decision.” Before services are even offered, Belden’s Automotive begins their customer care by ensuring their locations are nice, clean and professional, making it a comforting environment to walk into. To ensure their customers remain educated and feel confident in putting their car needs into the hands of trained professionals, Belden’s Automotive and Tires will not only look into the issue you came in with, but also check for any other problems your vehicle may have. By prioritizing what needs to be done immediately, what may need to be fixed down the road or simple maintenance that needs to be done to meet the manufacturers recommendations, they keep their customers completely informed about their cars and any problems or future problems they may run into. While the various services offered, the up to date skills and knowledge of the technicians, and the great customer service at Belden’s Automotive and Tires are all top priority, what sets them apart is their enthusiasm for
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staying involved with the community. Each year, as a way to give back, Belden’s Automotive and Tires gets involved with events and causes, such as Stuff the Bus and donations to the San Antonio Food Bank or other shelters. This past year, Belden’s also contributed and coordinated a large event with Morgan’s Wonderland to benefit the Walker Belden Foundation. “We are not super aggressive, but we have so many people that walk through the doors that it is just a good opportunity,” Rusty said. With a decorated donation box usually kept in the waiting room, they try to encourage giving back and even make it fun as either a way for friendly competition amongst the employees or sometimes as an incentive for discounts for customers. Due to Rusty, Lacey and Jason being Clark High School graduates, they also try to give back to their alma mater and other local schools and organizations when they can. As a business forged on family values, community involvement and dedication to the automobile industry, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has grown to become the preferred neighborhood garage of many. While they continue to grow and reach out, they make it their goal to “Keep You Rollin!”
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Construction Careers Academy Competition By NISD eniors at Northside ISD’s Construction Careers Academy have taken on the biggest challenge of their high school careers- to design and build five 384-square foot micro homes as part of the magnet school’s first Parade of Homes building competition. Five teams, each comprised of approximately 15 students, began their work last fall and have until April 30 to complete their homes. Teams are made up of students representing each strand of study at CCA: Construction Technology, Construction Management, Architectural Design, and Applied Engineering. A teacher also serves as Team Captain of each team. The goal is to sell each house at the end of the competition. “The Parade of Homes competition is a new idea for us and it adds to the rigor of our curriculum,” says CCA Principal Phillip Edge. “These teams are learning what it’s like to operate in a real-world setting and how to deal with obstacles and challenges that come up, like weather and time.” Every day, weather permitting, the teams work on their homes during the last two class periods. They’re also able to work after school hours as long as they are supervised
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by a Team Captain. During final exam week in January, students took advantage of the Early Release Days to stay and work extra hours. “The best part of this project is getting experience in the construction industry,” says senior Micah Hatchett. “I’ve learned you have to be a problem solver and that it’s important to put in the hours if you want to succeed.” Supplies and funds were donated by partners and parents. Though each home looks very different from the outside, they each must have some of the same elementsa living area, kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area. Each must also be portable. That’s where the similarities and design features end. “This is the biggest project we’ve
ever worked on,” says senior Autumn Sancho. “It’s a lot more fun than it initially sounded and it has turned into an awesome competition. We are all contributing to this and I love the concept our team has chosen for our design.” Students were able to use the skills they’ve honed in their almost four years at CCA, serving as architects, engineers, project managers, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians. Like in any construction job, they’ve been required to submit design plans, pull permits, adhere to building codes, and be ready for onsite inspections. They’ve also all had to pitch in, no matter their specific strand of study, to make sure progress is always being made. April 30 will be here before they know it and finishing
touches will include staging the homes and working with a realtor to sell them. The CCA juniors will also be involved in landscaping projects. “It doesn’t matter which team finishes first, it’s which teams get it done in the end,” says Hatchett. Prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges on May 9 and the homes will be open for a community showcase on Saturday, May 17. The competition was modeled after the Greater San Antonio Builders Association’s annual Parade of Homes. Construction Careers Academy is a magnet school on the campus of Warren High School. It was funded by School Bond 2007.
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t. Patrick’s Day is a time of year when everyone gets to celebrate Irish heritage. Although once celebrated primarily by those people of Irish descent, St. Patrick’s Day is now celebrated by people of various ethnic backgrounds. Many of the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day are geared toward adults. However, any celebration can be customized to include enjoyable activities for younger celebrants. Before buying supplies for the party, make a list of guests who have acknowledged they will attend the festivities. This will help determine just what is needed for the party based on the number of participants and age groups. It may be wise to divide the celebration into two parts. Have the party start earlier in the day and cater to all age groups. Later on the children may retire to bed or be under the care of babysitters while the adults continue the revelry.
Here are some other ideas for success. Children are more well behaved when they have something to keep them occupied, so organize games and activities to keep their attention. Instead of an “egg hunt,” which would be an Easter activity, borrow from the theme and hide leprechaun treasures around the house. Send children on a scavenger hunt to find chocolate gold coins or other treats. Enlist the help of children with refreshments. They can help whip up a batch of Irish soda bread or a green-frosted cake. Purchase M&M(R) candies and have children sort out the yellow and green ones for festive candy dishes. Create a specialized beverage that children will enjoy. It’s easy to make a bowl of punch with a few ingredients. Mix seltzer water with a green- or yellow-hued fruit punch. Float spoonfuls of lime sherbet
New UIL Realignments
By NISD he latest University Interscholastic League reclassifications and realignments were announced earlier this week, and for the first time, all 10 Northside high schools will now compete in the same district, 27-6A. UIL, the state oversight organization for public school sports, uses enrollment figures to realign districts every two years. Brennan High School, Northside’s newest high school, moves from 4A to 6A joining the other nine Northside schools in District 27-6A .The changes will take effect at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year.
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on top, which will gradually melt into the punch. Spoon into green plastic cups. Children enjoy pinatas because they get to break them open and find the treasure inside. Purchase a treasure chest, shamrock or another pinata shape that will tie into your theme. Fill with stickers, gold coins, candy, and other St. Patrick’s Day items. Be sure to have foods on hand that children will enjoy. Anything can be turned festive with a hint of green food coloring. Tint macaroni and cheese green and serve in little bowls. Color biscuit dough and wrap around mini frankfurters for clever “pigs in a blanket.” Serve chicken strips with greenhued mashed potatoes. Cut sandwiches into four-leaf clovers with the appropriate cookie cutter. Think creatively to put smiles on the faces of children. Even adults may appreciate the creativity put into food and beverages.
Zone B Zone A Brennan Brandeis Jay Clark Stevens Holmes Taft Marshall Warren O’Connor Teams will play in their respective zones in weeks 6- 10. In Week 11, the first place team in each zone will play each other for the District championship and both teams will advance to the state playoffs. For girls/boys basketball and girls/ boys soccer, District 27-6A splits into the following zones:
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People of all ages and cultures gather together for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Help everyone to feel welcome by catering to the needs of party guests of all ages.
Zone A Brandeis Clark Jay Taft Warren
Zone B Brennan Holmes Marshall O’Connor Stevens
Teams will play the teams in their zone twice and will play the teams in the opposite zone once for a total of 13 District games. The four teams with the best record will advance to the playoffs. For more information, call the NISD Athletics Office at 210-397-7509.
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Speed Networking – A Productive Working Dinner By Ben Spicer he Stone Oak Business Association and the 10 West Business Association combined on January 29 to hold one of their premiere networking events of the season. The event, held at Canyon Springs Golf Club, was a speed-networking opportunity – based much off of the concept of speed dating. More than 150 people came to the meet and greet to chat with other local businesses and take in a free dinner. The event was $15 for members, and $25 for non-members. Julia Wickwire, SOBA and 10 West Business Association organizer, said the event is a good way for local businesses to
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now your able to put that place with a face and name of the person who owns it. It’s good for everybody.” Manny Diotte, CEO of TheFerrariKid.org, attended the speed-networking event for the first time. “I came out to support SOBA,” he said. “I’ve been in Stone Oak almost all my life, so I wanted to support the cause, come out meet new friends, and of course like everybody else I wanted to network for some more business.” Diotte said what he took away most from the event was the type of people he The speed-networking event was a good opportunity for local businesses to interact and make a possible connection. met. “There were such someone – person to person, but this one amazing people. Anytime someone carves was table to table,” she said. “I liked it. Oh, 3-4 hours of their night to come to an event and the food was great. The chocolate cake to further their business, you know they are was awesome.” serious,” Diotte said. “These are the type of The Stone Oak and the 10 West people you want to surround yourself with.” Business Associations are organizations The event started with some basic that provide the growing community with introductions before opening with a buffet networking opportunities, the free exchange style meal. This gave people the chance to of information and mutual support. The ease into the night before starting on the organizations holds monthly networking main event. events for companies to become more Realtor Lisa Polasek of Reliance involved in the business community. Residential Realty is a new SOBA member “This is one of the biggest events I’ve who was attending her first meeting. been to, and I’ll be back, so it must have “I thought it was fun, I love speed been pretty good,” John Pickels of Relive networking. The ones I’ve been to before, International said, easily summarizing the normally each person would pass by night.
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