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Helotes City Council approves Helotes Humane Society to hold
sign ordinance change,
annual meeting on Tuesday,
January 26
establishes speed limit in
Hearthstone
The Helotes City Council met for their regularly
scheduled meeting in January on Thursday, January
14. Mayor Tom Schoolcraft
called the meeting to order at
7pm. The meeting was held
at the Helotes City Council
Chambers located at 12951
Bandera Road.
No citizen elected to speak
at the Citizens to be heard
portion of the meeting.
The first item of business
was postponed from the December meeting.
Council
once again discussed window
signs for businesses inside
Helotes.
The Mayor and
some Council members suggested the City should not
regulate the signage on the
windows and doors of the
Helotes businesses.
Also included in the discussion centered on non-profits and schools posting signs
in the windows and on the
doors of business in Helotes.
Council did not want to keep
these non-profits from having the opportunity to advertise their events.
Council decided businesses could hang no more than
eight signs on the doors and
windows of their establishments.
In other business Council approved the minutes
from the December meeting;
approved the revenue and
expenditure report; set the
speed limit for the Hearthstone Sudvision; approved
the sign request for B Daddy’s BBQ, and approved the
EDC strategic plan.
Council is scheduled to
meet again on January 28 at
City Council Chambers. The
meeting starts at 7pm and
the citizens of Helotes are
encouraged to attend.
Old Town Helotes welcomes
B Daddy’s BBQ
The Helotes Humane
Soc i et y has s om e exciting
news for t he c om munity.
T hey have fi nal l y secured
a permanent home for
themselves! After leasi ng t hei r c ur r ent l ocation
i n Hel ot es at t he f ormer
B oxc ar F eed St ore, they
ar e now t he pr oud ow ners
of a s i t e on Sha enf ield
R oad i n t he Hel otes ETJ
(extra territorial jurisdi c t i on). T hi s s i t e w ill be
t he hom e for t he Humane
Society’s offices, clinic
space, and adoption area.
It w ill also be the home
of the Second Chances
Thrift Shop whose proceeds benefit the mission of the organiz ation.
The move will happen
in phases over the next
several months and is
expected to be complete
by June 1st. The S ociety
is asking f or assistance
f rom the public and businesses that may be able
to help w ith the move and
remodeling that needs
to be done to the f acili ties. “W e are very excited
about f inally having our
ow n place. W e hope this
w ill enable us to care f or
more animals and help
more people as the years
go by”, said Executive
D irector Janice MacRossin. For more information on how you can help
w ith the big move, please
email info@hhsanimals.
org or call 210. 422. 6242.
Walter Gerlach to kick off with
dance, January 23-- with animals
moving into the barns on Monday,
January 25
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Where there is smoke,
there is BBQ
BR Anderson is no
stranger to long hours
and traveling to create the perfect brisket.
Those around San Antonio have seen B Daddy’s BBQ truck at different festivals, food truck
parks, and events. Now
in Old Town Helotes, B
Daddy’s is located in a
building with four walls
and no wheels. Formerly Flour Blooms Bakery,
now brisket, sausage,
pork, and ribs are being
served along with potato salad, jalapeno cream
corn, coleslaw, and pinto
beans.
BR Anderson has spent
his life cooking briskets,
yet three years ago he
ventured into the food
truck business. Now, Anderson places the briskets on the pits outside
the restaurant around 2
or 3 pm and allows them
to smoke for 18 hours.
The meats are served
market style—meaning
the customer selects the
meat and amount of the
serving and the person
delivers.
If you have been to
Blacks,
Coopers,
or
Rudy’s you have experienced barbecue being
served market style.
Helotes Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Helotes Area Merchant
Association will be hosting a joint ribbon cutting
on January 21. As more
information
becomes
available, an update will
be provided.
B Daddy’s is open
Tuesday through Thursday 11-8.
Friday and
Saturday 11-9, and Sunday 11-6.
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Valley of the Lions: Bolt Filling Station when service was special
By Linda Cooper Persyn
and Barbara Fryer
Lone Oak Filling Station
was a landmark in its day.
Everyone who drove out
Fredericksburg Road knew
where it was. They could
count on Richard Boldt or
trade for travelers headed
to or from Leon Springs,
Boerne, Comfort, the city of
Fredericksburg (the destination for which the road is
named) and all of the little
towns scattered throughout the beautiful Texas
Hill Country. Camp Stan-
his son Herbert (Doc, because of his mechanical
skill ) to “fill ‘er up”, fix a
flat or get the vehicle back
on the road in short order.
Richard ran the gas station
and Herbert did the repairs
at Boldt’s Garage. Father
and son worked side by
side for as long as anyone
could remember.
It all began in 1905,
when Richard Boldt purchased 2.75 acres at the
corner of Fredericksburg
and Huebner Roads for $10
an acre. He saw that a
young oak tree was a fine
place to ply his blacksmith
ley and Camp Bullis were
also on the route, and an
army on the move always
had need of a good farrier
to tend to the horses and
mules. The sounds of striking hot metal on an anvil
bothered no one, as the
only near neighbors were
resting peacefully in Locke
Hill Cemetery, just down
the hill and across the road
from his home and shop.
Just two months after
opening for business, he
married and brought his
bride, Katy (Katharina
Braendle), to the hilltop.
Three girls, Ella, Dora
ECHO
and Ruby, were born in
rapid succession to the
happy couple. Son Herbert came along in 1919.
In 1915, Richard became a
distributor for Gulf Petroleum products, mainly axle
grease for horse drawn and
motorized vehicles alike.
By 1926, the demand for
gasoline was stronger than
the demand for horseshoeing. During that time, the
shop moved to the bottom
of the hill, under yet another large oak tree. It was
a safer distance from the
house, which was a consid-
eration precipitated by the
installation of Gulf gasoline pumps.
The year 1925 saw the
addition of a new neighbor to the area. Worthy
W Wolfe and his family
purchased land on Fredericksburg Road, just a few
miles south of the Boldt
place. With the opening
of Wolfe’s Inn, serving
the best fried chicken and
steaks in the area, a new
influx of city dwellers were
also finding need for the
services of Boldt’s Filling
Station. In1930, plans were
laid to widen Fredericksburg Road. Boldt worked
with the Texas Highway
Department to sell them
road frontage, under the
condition that they leave
the oak tree standing and
pay to move his shop out of
the right-of-way. The deal
was struck and traffic increased accordingly.
By this time, Richard’s
son Herbert had honed his
mechanic skills and the garage opened for business.
All went well until 1937,
when a fire broke out in the
middle of the night. The
family did what they could
until the fire truck hauling
water arrived. The firemen
concentrated on keeping
the fire away from the gas
pumps, but the back of the
shop was a total loss. Wolfe,
who had come to help fight
the fire, vowed that the
shop would be rebuilt. The
entire community helped
with raffles, dances and donations. The replacement
materials were purchased
and the men rebuilt the
garage before the year was
out. It was what friends
and neighbors did in that
day for one another.
After Richard’s passing
in 1963, Herbert Boldt continued to operate the station and garage until 1984,
when an offer for the land
was made that couldn’t be
refused. Both he and his
dad left a legacy of excellent work and good will
that the community has
long remembered.
Northside Independent
School District has furthered that legacy by naming its newest addition,
Herbert Boldt Elementary
School. Though not in the
vicinity of the family land
and business, the Boldt
family is pleased to have
Herbert honored for his
dedication and service to
the community for so many
years.
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Four teams sharing girls’ lead
By Pat Turner
District 27-6A girls’ basketball action was light this past
week because of final exams,
but that was enough time for
Clark, Brandeis, Brennan and
O’Connor to keep their share
of the league lead.
Clark (24-3, 4-1) and
O’Connor (12-14, 3-1) overcame last week’s losses, which
threw the race into a crowded
mess at the top.
The Cougars, who lost to
Taft in their previous outing,
overpowered Jay (16-10, 0-5)
65-35, while O’Connor soared
to a 74-48 win over Holmes
(2-19, 0-5).
Clark was playing without
injured guard Ria Gulley, but
the Cougars had several players give the Cougars a balanced attack.
Emily Sims led Clark with
18 points and Kassie Ybarra
hit 17, while Jordan Ozene
added 11.
Jay kept things fairly close
in the first half, but Clark had
enough power to push to a
32-23 lead. The Cougars’ biggest burst came in the final
two quarters with a 35-12 run.
Clark plays Marshall Friday (12-12, 1-4).
The shooting spark and
rebounding that was missing
in action in O’Connor’s recent
setback to Stevens, made an
impressive return against
Holmes.
Kasey Saldana provided
a huge lift by pouring in 32
points. .
Nicole Hemphill helped out
in a big way, recording 19
points with five rebounds. Victoria Pena and Natalie McCoy
shined on defense while combining for 13 steals. They
also contributed to the scoring with McCoy knocking in
seven points and Pena finishing with six.
O’Connor plays Jay Friday.
Brandeis and Brennan
fared well in their 27-6A encounters.
Brandeis used a 26-12 run
in the first period to set the
tone for a 61-49 win over Marshall.
Marshall, led by Paige
Williams’ 13 points and 12
from Abby Rollogue and Kera
Houston, made things interesting in the third quarter
after cutting the Broncos’ lead
to 41-32.
However, Gabby Connally, who totaled 27 points,
and Cindy Si (17 points) got
Brandeis back on track in the
fourth quarter to secure the
win.
Brandeis faces Holmes Friday.
Brennan and Stevens (713, 3-2) might have had the
most critical meeting of the
week since both were part of
the five-way tie last week.
The Bears knocked the Falcons out of their share of the
lead with a 51-36 victory.
Defense was a big part
of Brennan’s success as the
Bears held Stevens to single
digits the first three quarters
for a 37-24 lead.
In the meantime, Brennan’s shots fell consistently
enough to gain control. Zhazze
Brown scored 18 points and
Courtney Cook swished in 14,
while helping Kamille Cooper
(nine points, 13 rebounds) control inside with 13 boards.
Kinzie Heineman added 10
points.
Brennan faces Warren (815, 2-3) Friday.
Taft (22-5, 3-2) remained
close to the leaders following a
64-56 win over Warren.
The Raiders had another
well-rounded scoring attack with Stephanie Ruiz
(17 points), Tiana Tullis (15
points) and Tierra Tullis (11
points) pacing the victory.
Taft tries to stay in the
hunt during Friday’s matchup
with Stevens.
Brandeis, Holmes heading for early
showdown
By Pat Turner
It’s too early to determine
the winner of the District
27-6A boys’ basketball title,
but Brandeis and Holmes
have a chance to make a quick
statement Saturday when the
two meet for sole possession of
first place.
Brandeis (21-0, 3-0) and
Holmes (16-6, 3-0) held onto
their share of the lead with
impressive wins this past Saturday.
The Broncos made a little extra room at the top by
knocking out Marshall (15-6,
2-1), 90-65, while Holmes outlasted O’Connor (11-11, 1-2),
50-47.
“This is going to be a tough
game,” Brandeis coach Marc
Gardner said. “Hopefully we
can keep playing well. Holmes
is doing a lot of good things.”
The thing that has caught
Gardner’s eye is Holmes’ powerful inside game led by Marco
Anthony, Brian Etheridge and
Sean O’Boyle.
The three were instrumental in helping the Huskies
hold off O’Connor. Anthony
paced Holmes with 26 points
and helped Etheridge and
O’Boyle control the boards.
Anthony was also effective
shooting from the outside,
along with Ricardo Rodriguez, who put in 16 points.
Even with the power in the
paint and strong guard play,
Holmes was constantly feeling
the heat as O’Connor’s DeAndre Young (16 points) and PJ
Medrano (12 points) kept the
Panthers close.
In the long run, Holmes
found enough ways to come
through in the pressurepacked moments, a trait they
have shown all season.
Coach Jarvin Hall knows
they’ll need to do more of the
same against Brandeis.
“We’re showing a lot more
maturity,” Hall said. “The experience is helping. We have
to keep playing with confidence and working together.”
Brandeis has been impressive while staying perfect. The
win over Marshall was a good
example of what the Broncos
can do when everything is
clicking.
The combination of Kobe
Magee, who scored 32 points,
and Ellis Jefferson (30 points)
was the major boost for the
Broncos, especially in the second half.
Brandeis had to scratch
and claw for a 38-33 halftime
lead as Marshall’s Jordan
Burns, who finished with 26
points, and Dorian Lopez, who
popped in 20 points, helped
the Rams stay close.
The third quarter changed
the momentum as Brandeis
took control of the contest
with a 24-9 run.
Marshall looks to bounce
back from its setback in a Saturday matchup against Clark.
Clark (11-11, 2-1) remained
near the top by carving out a
50-41 win over Jay (9-12, 0-3).
The Cougars made their
biggest impact in the second
half as they got a little breathing room with timely points
and sound defense.
Johnatan
Reyes
was
a major point producer for
Clark, pouring in 21 points.
Luke McGhee scored 10 points
while giving the Cougars
sharp board work.
Brennan (13-10, 2-1) and
Warren (16-7, 2-1) kept their
title hopes in good standing.
The Bears used a strong
second-half showing for a
74-67 come-from-behind victory over Stevens (10-9, 0-3).
Warren outlasted a pesky
showing from Taft (2-20, 0-3)
for a 62-51 win.
Brennan, which plays
Warren Saturday, sputtered
through the first half as Quenton Coleman, who led Stevens
with 19 points, helped the Falcons gain a 35-33 edge.
The second half was a different story. Brennan spruced
up its defensive intensity and
started showing more scoring efficiency to move in front
with a 23-point outburst in
the third quarter for a 56-46
lead.
Well-rounded
scoring
was present as five players
hit double figures, beginning
with Derian Castellanos and
Jai Carter, who popped in 14
points., Jeffrey Quinn and
Jahmyl Jeter, who also had
12 rebounds, knocked in 13
points and Alex Wise added
12.
Warren got the upper hand
over Taft with a quick start,
triggered by the shooting of
Charles Johnson (28 points)
and Isaiah Thorne (11 points).
After building a 31-13 halftime lead, the Warriors maintained their steady play in the
second half an held off any
serious threat.
Torre Barrera led Taft with
23 points.
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KNOCK OUT PUNCH
Jefferson, Magee give Brandeis potent scoring combo
By Pat Turner
Ellis Jefferson and Kobe
Magee were familiar with one another long before their arrival at
Brandeis,
Although they were never
teammates back then, they went
against one another in club basketball to leave a lasting impression. The two even wondered what
it would be like to play together
some day.
During the past three years
the two guards have had that
opportunity and made every second count. Not only have they
developed a solid bond, they’ve
given the Broncos a one-two scoring combination.
This year, the two are delivering a powerful knockout punch
with Jefferson averaging 21.9
points and Magee bringing in 19
a game while helping Brandeis
(21-0, 3-0) share the early District
27-6A lead with Holmes.
“It’s been very helpful to have
Kobe on the same team,” Jefferson said. “He makes me a better
player. We have a great chemistry. You really can’t win games
without it.”
Being around one another the
past three years is a plus. They
have an idea of what the other is
going to do before it even happens.
Not only do they have that camaraderie, they have faith in one
another’s ability. If one of them
is receiving extra attention from
opponents, it’s going to open up
more opportunities for the other.
“We have different styles,”
Magee said. “It helps is both. We
really know what we can do. He
makes me a better player. He
can do everything a score from
anywhere. I know if there’s nothing for me, Ellis is going to make
the play.
“Whenever he starts hitting
that is always a good thing. If
people are focusing on him, that
opens it up for me. It’s a great
playing together.”
What makes Magee go?
“Kobe is very quick,” Jefferson
said. “He can hit the three. He is
always pushing me to be better.
I push him to get better. I know
Kobe is going to do the right
things. We also feed off one another. We know if we’re going we
can get the team going.”
An example of their ability to feed off another occurred in
Brandeis’ past two District 27-6A
outings.
In an 82-55 win over Jay, Jefferson scored 18 points of his 24
points in the first half. Magee was
held to three 3-point goals in the
first half, but bombed in 18 in the
second frame to complete his 27point output.
They followed that with bigger
point production in the Broncos’
90-65 victory over Marshall with
Magee knocking in 32 points and
Jefferson finishing with 30.
The two score in a variety
of ways. Jefferson drives the
paint regularly, but he also has
a smooth touch from the outside.
Magee’s specialty is popping the
net from the perimeter as evident
of his 59 3-pointers.
Other qualities make the,
complete players. As the Broncos’ point guard, Magee knows
how to run the offense, while also
helping out on defense. Jefferson
also plays a key role in stopping
opponents, while being a force on
the board with William Raeford
and Matt McCary. In addition, his
experience and leadership are also
valuable assets.
“They play together very well,”
Brandeis coach Marc Gardner
said. “There’s no jealousy issues
of who is scoring and who’s not.
They understand teams are going
to focus on one and not the other.
“They bring so much to the
table. For Ellis, it’s the defense,
the rebounding and the leadership. With Koby it’s the assists and creating for other guys.
They’re also high character kids
and that’s important, too.”
Jefferson, who recently signed
with Central Michigan, set the
foundation for the two. He played
as a freshman and had pleasing
results in backup role.
Magee joined the team a year
later in the same capacity and was
thrust into the point guard role,
which meant directing the offense
against opponents with more experience. Having a teammate like
Jefferson who had gone through a
similar experience made the transition go much smoother.
And in the process the one-two
punch was born.
Now, Jefferson and Magee are
hoping to add something extra.
So far everything has gone
perfectly for Brandeis has far as
the record goes. More challenges
are coming. The Broncos face coleader Holmes Saturday. In addition, Brennan, Clark, Warren
and Marshall are breathing down
their necks as well. Realizing the
situation facing them, the two
guards know they and their teammates have to be at their best
each contest.
They learned a bitter lesson
about inconsistency last year
when a sluggish showing in district play cost the Broncos a playoff trip.
“We played together a long
time and that’s always good,”
Magee said. “We’re playing with
a lot more confidence. We’re more
focused because we know every
game counts. We want to keep
playing together.”
And chances are, Magee and
Jefferson will continue to feed off
one another while trying to light
a spark.
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Community Calendar
Helotes City Hall, Friday, Dec. 4
City officials with gather with Santa Claus and will hold the annual tree lighting ceremony.
The Helotes Area Community Band, Kuentze Elementary, Helotes Elementary, and Los Reyes
Elementary choirs will perform.
Santa Clau is expected to make his appearance at City Hall by 6:30 pm.
Refreshments will be served and the young and young at heart will have the opportunity to
have their picture taken with Santa Clause.
The activities start at 6pm and will end around 9pm.
Helotes Market Day Saturday, Dec. 5
Local craftsmen will fill Old Town Helotes with treasures from across South Texas Saturday,
Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jewelry, arts and crafts, fresh produce, and one-of-a-kind pieces
are on display throughout the event. And local boutiques open their doors and offer visitors a
taste of Old Town Helotes.
There’s food to eat, live musical entertainment to enjoy, and pets that need adopting, too.
Come see the wide variety of items available.
Saxet Gun Show set Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6
The Saxet Gun Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6, at the San Antonio Events
Center located at 8111 Meadow Leaf. Numerous vendors offer guns, ammo, knives, hunting,
camping & outdoors, and Western collectibles.
Admission is $5 per day and parking is $3 per day.
The San Antonio Events Center is located at Loop 410 & Marbach Road.
Show hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Visit: http://saxetshows.com.
Old Town Helotes, Saturday, Dec 12
The sixth annual lighted Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 12.
in Old Town Helotes. The parade entries will begin line up along Antonio Drive near
the First Baptist Church. The parade will leave Antonio Drive and will travel along
Old Bandera Road to Riggs Road, and parade entries will disembark at the parking
lot of Our Lady of the Gaudalupe Church.
The parade stand will be set up in front of Flower Blooms. Awards will be given
in each category. The parade is free and open to all to attend.
First Baptist Church San Antonio, Dec 12-13
First Baptist San Antonio will present their annual Christmas Concert called
Christmas at First. The first performance will be held on Saturday, December 12 at
5:30 pm. The remaining performances will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 5:15
pm and 7:30 pm. This year the church is not issuing tickets or reserved spots for the
performances. According to Church officials people should plan to arrive early to
secure a seat.
City of Leon Valley, Dec 12
The City of Leon Valley will be hosting the Holiday Fest. The festivities will be
held on Saturday, December 12. Activities will start at 1pm and will conclude at 7pm.
There will be arts and crafts, food, drinks, and games for all ages.
Headliner Augie Meyers will lead four other musical presentations throughout the
day.
Admission is free and open to all. No outside food or beverages will be allowed on
site.
Weekly Devotional
The high priest, Ananias,
commanded those who stood
by him to strike him on the
mouth. Then Paul said to
him, ‘God will strike you, you
whitewashed wall! Do you sit
to judge me according to the
law, and command me to be
struck contrary to the law?’
Acts 23:2’3 WEB
Paul did not appreciate
being slapped in the face.
Where Jesus had faced crucifixion without complaining,
Paul went about it a different way. Later he learned to
turn the other cheek and to be
content in what ever circumstance that he found himself
in (Phil 4:11). It was a growth
process and it took time, and
being slapped now and then.
Each of us have ‘buttons.’
Something that someone does
that really sets us off. We
often say ‘I can’t help it!’ but
really it is just a weakness,
a flaw in our character and
is just like a handle on a pot.
By pressing your button at
the right time, people can get
you to commit acts, get into
trouble, say stupid things, and
do things that you normally
would not do, as if they had a
remote control for your body.
Pray, grit your teeth, think
happy thoughts. If you submit
to God and resist the devil,
it will flee from you (James
4:7). Eventually the button
will cease to work in your life.
I have many buttons that no
longer work when people press
them, though a few still do.
It was a cold, dreary morning at work. I was miserable,
cold, and hungry from fasting, and was an outsider in
the middle of this crowd. As
we all toiled at our machines,
death metal blared over huge
speakers. People cursed, did
drugs openly, and bragged
about the affairs they had the
night before. Everyone seemed
angry. The manager came to
work hung over. It was a dark,
damp, hole in the wall’and
it was right where God had
placed me.
This morning was different though. I had been fasting and praying for the last
week, and I had had enough of
this depressing environment.
Something in me snapped and
I heard myself say out loud: ‘I
claim this place in the name
of Jesus Christ and declare it
Holy ground.’
I was surprised myself and
wondered where that came
from. In less than an hour
the guy with the death metal
packed up his radio and quit.
Soon after this, they fired
the manager and made me
manager in his place. Everyone that stayed there gave
their heart to Jesus, attended
church together, and prayed
for each other. When I went to
church, I filled my entire row
with visitors. The Bible played
over the intercom all day and
scriptures were taped everywhere. It was now a Christian
environment.
I cannot really explain this,
but I lived it. If you do this,
your purpose has to be to forward the kingdom of God and
save souls, and not to blab it
and grab it to squander it on
yourself. There is a time to
take a stand and say: ‘That’s
not happening. Not on my
watch!’.
The Echo • January 9- January 14, 2016 • 7
Texas Farm Credit Launches 2016
Scholarship Program
100-county territory served by
Texas Farm Credit, be nominated
by a school guidance counselor,
teacher or administrator, and submit a one-page essay explaining
how agriculture has impacted their
lives. “Over the past 15 years,
Texas Farm Credit has awarded $106,500 in scholarships to students studying agriculture,” said
Mark Miller, Texas Farm Credit
chief executive officer. “It is our
way of helping young people obtain an agricultural education while
honoring the memory of Marsha
ROBSTOWN, Texas —
Texas Farm Credit is accepting
applications through March 1,
2016, for its 16th Annual Marsha Martin Scholarships.
The lending cooperative will
award five $2,000 scholarships to
graduating high school seniors who
plan to pursue a college degree
in an agriculture-related field of
study, such as agricultural business, animal science or agricultural
economics.
To qualify for a scholarship,
applicants must reside within the
Pyle Martin, who was devoted to
developing future agricultural leaders,”
A native of Paris, Texas, Martin
was chairman and chief executive
officer of the federal Farm Credit
Administration at the time of her
death in January 2000. She was
a lifelong advocate for farmers,
ranchers and rural America.
More information about
the scholarship program, including application forms and
eligibility criteria, is available
at www.texasfarmcredit.com.
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Pet of the Week from Helotes Humane Society
and greet.
Here’s Lucy, a pocket
pup, all 7 pounds of her.
She loves cuddling and
sleeping with kids! She
likes walks, playing with
other dogs and following
you around the house.
Lucy is very mellow and
enjoys just hanging out.
Lucy asked Santa
for only one thing this
Christmas…to get adopted. Lucy may be just
the right young dog to
be a part of your family.
Please contact Amber at
210-274-2283 for a meet
If you would like more
information about Lucy,
contact Helotes Humane
Society at 210-422-6242
or email to info@hhsanimals.org. Please visit
on our website at www.
hhsanimals.org to see
more pictures of Lucy
and information on our
other animals. We are
a nonprofit organization dedicated to placing unwanted animals
in loving homes. All of
our animals receive vaccinations, testing and
altering appropriate for
their age. All pets will
be micro chipped prior
to placement.
The Echo • January 9-January 14 2016 • 9
Area Schools
Northside to honor athletes and
coaches from the Marshall 1966
State Championship team
It was the talk of the
town fifty years ago, and
now members of the 1966
Marshall High School Boys
Basketball State Championship team will take
center stage again and be
recognized during halftime
on Saturday, Jan. 16 at
the Marshall High School
vs Clark High School. The
public is invited to attend
this special recognition.
The game, to be held at
Paul Taylor Field House,
begins at 12:30 p.m.
“It may have happened
50 years ago, but we are
as excited about it today
as they were back then,”
says Stan Laing, Executive
Director of Athletics.
The 15-AAA basketball
district in the mid 1960’s
was divided into two zones.
Marshall High School was
in the North Zone, along
with Holmes, South San
Antonio, Kerrville, and
Pleasanton. In 1966, the
Marshall Rams went undefeated in the North Zone,
then played a two out of
three series with the South
Zone winner, Del Rio, for
the district championship.
They then went on to
win both the Bi-District
Championship and the
Regional Championship
games to advance to the 3A
State Championship Tournament, held in the University of Texas Gregory
Gymnasium.
It was Saturday, March
5, 1966 and the Marshall
Rams were playing for the
state championship against
the Clear Creek Wildcats.
The Rams were led by
Coach Ted Dockery.
*Marshall moved in
front 11-4 in the first quarter, still had a 30-24 lead
at the half, and then were
stunned by a Wildcat third
quarter that moved Clear
Creek ahead 45-44.
Once Clear Creek edged
into a 49-46 lead with 5
minutes and 31 seconds to
play, Clear Creek went into
a ball control game and it
took six points by the hard
hustling Jim Stockton – his
only markers of the game –
to put new life in the Rams,
and finally into a 54-54 tie
with 36 seconds remaining!
tire overtime.
They won the game with
a final score of 64 to 60
to become the 1966 State
AAA Basketball Champions.
Members of the 1966
State Championship Team
include Marshall High
School graduates: Fred
Bryant, Tommy Cullinane
(deceased), Wayne Doyle,
Eddie Escamilla, Greg
Hahn, Dean Krueger, Dennis Leach, Harold Leinweber, Terrell Lillard, Tom
Lillard, Stanley Menn,
Johnny Pedroza, Dennis Peterson, Carl Steinle, James Stockton, Head
Coach Ted Dockery, and
Asst. Coach Gary Haas.
A Marshall floor error
let Clear Creek have the
ball for a final shot, but a
jump shot was blocked by
Wayne Doyal, and Dennis
Leach ran out the time on
the clock.
The Rams treated an
overtime period just like it
was the start of a new ball
game.
“Get the lead and stay
after them,” was Coach
Dockery’s order when the
game went into overtime.
The players took what
their coach said to heart,
and once in overtime play,
the Rams took an early
lead and kept it for the en-
Filing for City of Leon Valley elections
to open in January
Council members for place 2, 4 and the Mayor will be up for reelection this year. The filing
period will open on January 20.
An information packet with an application for a place on the ballot for the City’s General Election is now available at City Hall. The application for a place on the ballot must be filed with the
City Secretary beginning on January 20 and ending on February 19. You may pick up the packet
from the City Secretary at City Hall during normal business hours.
The General Election will be held on May 7, 2016 because the Texas Legislature moved the
election date from the second Saturday in May to the first Saturday in May. The Legislature also
amended the eligibility criteria to require a candidate to have resided continuously in the state for
12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the date of the regular filing deadline for a candidate’s application for a place on the ballot.
Please contact Saundra Passailaigue, City Secretary, at 210-684-1391 ext 216 or email s.pass@
leonvalleytexas.gov for more information.
Leon Valley to host annual Town
Hall meeting on Saturday,
January 23
The Leon Valley City Council and Mayor will host the annual Town Hall meeting at the Leon
Valley Conference Center on Saturday, January 23. The meeting will start at 8:30 am and is
expected to conclude by 12:30 pm.
The first item on the agenda will be the Leon Valley City Manager’s Report for 2015.
Assistant Fire Chief Billy Lawson will present an update on Emergency Preparedness.
Officials will present information regarding a public private partnership between the City of
Leon Valley and the Leon Valley Historical Society for citizen input. City Manager Kelly Kuenstler and LVHS President Mark Eisenhauer.
Chief of Police Randall Wallace will present information regarding the Leon Valley Police Enforcement and Presence.
City Manager Kelly Kuenstler and Larry Proffitt will address those in attendance regarding
the Forest Oaks Pool.
Public Works Director Melinda Moritz will present an update regarding the Hike and Bike
Trail.
Filing for City of Helotes elections
to open in January
Council members for place
1, 2 and 4 will be up for reelection this year. The filing period will open on January 20.
An information packet with
an application for a place on
the ballot for the City’s General Election is now available at
City Hall. The application for
a place on the ballot must be
filed with the City Secretary
beginning on January 20 and
ending on February 19. You
may pick up the packet from
the City Secretary at City Hall
during normal business hours.
The General Election will
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because the Texas Legislature
moved the election date from
the second Saturday in May
to the first Saturday in May. The Legislature also amended the eligibility criteria to
require a candidate to have
resided continuously in the
state for 12 months and in the
territory from which the office
is elected for six months immediately preceding the date
of the regular filing deadline
for a candidate’s application
for a place on the ballot.
Please contact the Grace
Tamez, City Secretary, at 210695-5911 or citysec@helotestx.gov for more information.
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