FEB. 26, 2009 • VOL. 51, NO. 8
Jimmy Brought INSIDE
Priscilla
Lopez is
excited to
receive her
Fitness Center hosts CELEBRATION
Silver Medal
in the three-
on-three
bracket, as
Special Olympics OF HERITAGE
teammates
Story and photo by Dave Waugh approved the event at the
Amy Wuespe Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Jimmy Brought Fitness Center
and Katie because the facility is larger
McKurtis The Jimmy Brought Fitness than Randolph’s gym.
cheer her on Center was full of smiles and Second Lt. Shawn Bourdon,
Saturday basketballs this weekend dur- staff nurse, Brooke Army
during the Soldiers celebrate
ing the Special Olympics Texas’ Medical Center, organized
Special Black History
Area Basketball Competition some of the nursing staff from
Olympics Month
Friday and Saturday. BAMC to work at the first aid
Texas’ Area
Basketball
Competition
Area 20 of Special Olympics
Texas includes more than
station, also, B Company,
264th Medical Battalion had
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at the Jimmy 5,200 athletes with intellectual 15 soldiers volunteer at the
Brought disabilities from the Hill competition. They were part of
Fitness Country to Corpus Christi. an outstanding effort to safely MEMORABLE
Center. Randolph Air Force Base load and off load 32 buses of MOMENTS
has hosted the Special Special Olympics athletes in
Olympics in the past, but this addition to helping on the
year, Paul Matthews, direc- courts.
torate, Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation, See OLYMPICS P7
One journey – two paths Wounded warriors
marry at WFSC
‘The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas’
Story and photo by Minnie Jones In the South, during the 40’s love of baseball; his grandfather
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Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs blacks were still forced to endure who loved the sport inspired
racial segregation. In the North, him to play ball. He played bas- AUTOGRAPH
Embracing Black History conditions were not much better; ketball and baseball in high PLEASE
Month’s theme this year, “The blacks faced wide spread dis- school. “He also wanted to play
Quest for Black Citizenship in the crimination that hampered their football, but his mother wouldn’t
Americas,” John “Mules” Miles, a hopes of equal treatment. let him. “ She didn’t want me to
native San Antonian is modest Miles didn’t know it at the play football because she said I
about his inclusion into history. time, but he has come to realize would get hurt.”
Miles, 86, stands 6 foot 3 that back then he was standing After graduating from high
inches, speaks softly but quick- on the cusp of desegregation, school, Miles played basketball John “Mules” Miles swings his bat,
ly, grew up on the east side of on a journey, walking along two at St. Phillips College, “But showing he is still fit and active at age
San Antonio, and still remem- paths heading towards true citi- baseball was my number one 86. Miles played for the Chicago Rodeo celebrities
bers when he had to pay a poll zenship for blacks in America. American Giants as a member of the visit WFSC
See ONE JOURNEY P6 Negro National League in 1946.
tax to vote. Miles’ journey began with the
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News Briefs
AMEDDC&S civilian employee
town hall meeting
Family presence makes Purple
Army Medical Department Center
and School will hold a civilian
employee town hall meeting Feb. 27
from 10 to 11 a.m. in Blesse
Auditorium. The topics discussed will
Heart ceremony memorable
Story and photo by Jen Rodriguez cle was struck by an IED
be career information for civilian Brooke Army Medical Center Public resulting in his combat
employees, civilian awards, and a Affairs injuries.
update from previous civilian employ- The specialist also received
ees town hall meeting. Civilian Although Spc. Jose the Combat Infantryman Badge,
employees are invited to attend, share Montanez doesn’t remember which recognizes Soldiers who
information, and ask questions. For receiving his first Purple are personally present and
more information, call 221-6438. Heart in Iraq, he received under hostile fire while serving
Leadership conference another Purple Heart Feb. in an assigned infantry or
17, along with three fellow Special Forces primary duty, in
A leadership conference will be warriors, and the memories a unit actively engaged in
held Feb. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. in to go along with it. ground combat with the enemy.
Blesse Auditorium. The speaker, Montanez, his wife, Janet, His squad leader, Staff Sgt.
Dave Roever will cover topics such their children Isaak, Madilyn Randall Bagwell accompanied
as the characterists of a good leader, and Alice plus his parents and him on stage.
how Army values reinforce a leaders in-laws joined the Soldier on Huddleston, a combat engi-
spiritual beliefs, personal resiliency, stage during a Purple Heart neer with the 1-101st
and the challenges and restraints of ceremony held at Brooke Airborne, 1st Armored Div.,
a leader. All noncommissioned offi- Army Medical Center fourth was injured Sept. 10, 2008 in
cers, officers, and Department of floor auditorium. Iraq. While performing a dis-
Defense employees are invited. For “This time was memorable mounted mission he was hit
Spcs. Sean Hollins, Nathan Huddleston, Jose Montanez and Pfc. Eric
more infomation, call 232-3529. for me, because my Family Small sing the Army song, during the Purple Heart Ceremony Feb. 17 at by a sniper, resulting in his
122nd Hospital Corps was here,” said the Eagle Brooke Army Medical Center fourth floor auditorium. More than 35 people combat injuries. His wife,
Pass, Texas native. attended the ceremony. Sheryl and sons Landon and
Anniversary Social
Montanez, a combat medic Jeremy stood with Huddleston
Commanding General Maj. Gen. assigned to B Company, 40th commander, Great Plains States, who are wounded by on stage.
Russell Czerw and Command Sgt.
Engineer Battalion, 1st Armor Regional Medical Command an instrument of war in the Small, a combat engineer
Maj. Howard Riles, Army Medical
Division, was injured Sept. 25, and BAMC said when you (Pfc. hands of the enemy. with the 509th Engineer Co.,
Department Center and School, will
2006. While treating a fellow Montanez) finish your train- Spc. Sean Hollins, Spc. 5th Engineer Bn., 555th
host the 122nd Hospital Corps
Soldier, an improvised explo- ing, come back to us for a job. Nathan Huddleston and Pfc. Engineer Bde., was injured
Anniversary Social Feb. 27 at 5 p.m.
sive device exploded near him Montanez said he would. Eric Small were also honored June 23, 2008 in Iraq. While
at the Army Medical Department
resulting in his combat “Many times warriors are for their acts of bravery and checking a route clearance,
Museum. The doors open at 4:30
injuries. given their Purple Hearts at service to country, during the Small’s team was hit by two
p.m. The guest speaker is U.S. Army
Medical Command, Command Sgt. For the past seven months, the time of injury, but don’t ceremony. separate IEDs resulting in his
Maj. Althea Dixon. The cost is $5. For Montanez has been retired remember receiving them,” Hollins, an infantryman combat injuries. His wife,
more information, call Staff Sgt. Erin from the Army. He’s currently said Gilman. assigned to B Co., 1st Bn., Shannon; mother, Judith
Hicks at 221-8940 or Staff Sgt. Di attending Palo Alto College in An American combat deco- 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Weatherby; sister, Debbie
Virgilio at 221-6241. San Antonio to become a reg- ration, the Purple Heart is Div., who was injured Sept. Lynch and brother-in-law Dan
istered nurse. awarded to members of the 20, 2008 in Afghanistan. Lynch stood on stage with
99th Anniversary of Foulois first
Brig. Gen. James Gilman, Armed Forces of the United While on patrol, Hollins’ vehi- Small.
military flight
The local chapter of the Order of
the Daedalians will sponsor a ceremo-
ny to commemorate the 99th anniver-
Black History Month commemorative events schedule
sary of Lt. Benjamin Foulois first mili- FRIDAY Building 320, Wilson Road, Fort Sam Houston. The Arts, 1800-2009” Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Local singers,
tary flight, March 2 at 11 a.m. at the 5K Fun Run/Walk speaker is Nevil Shed was a member of the of the musicians, poets, and stage actors and actresses
post flagpole, Stanley Road. The guest Texas Western Miners, now named University of will trace the origin of music and poetry from the
speaker is Keith Ferris, who painted A 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Feb. 27 at Eberle Texas at El Paso, team that won the 1966 NCAA fields of Africa to our modern-day music art. Sounds
“Gallant Beginning,” a depiction of Park. Sign-up begins at 7:15 a.m. and the race Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, and from the Motown era, jazz, blues, Gospel, Reggae
begins at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the coached by Don Haskins. The Miners made history and Rap will also be featured. The event is free and
the first military flight. The ceremony
first ten participants to sign up. For more informa- for being the first team to start an all African- open to the community. Light refreshments will be
will include a flyover at 11 a.m. of two
tion, call Tech. Sgt. Kristie Simpson at 565-4701. American lineup in the Championship game. served. Doors open at 6 p.m. with open seating. For
original trainers from World War II; a
Stearman PT-17 and a Fairchild PTY- African-American/Black History Month more information, call 462-7676.
SATURDAY
26. A static display of helicopters that Commemoration Black History Month play, musical AAHC Banquet
includes a CH-47 Chinook, UH-64
An African-American/Black History Month The Fort Sam Houston Dodd Field Gospel Service An AAHC Banquet will be held Feb. 28 at the
Apache, UH-60 Blackhawk, and a OH-
Commemoration will be held Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. will present a Black History Month play and musical Gateway Club, Lackland AFB. For more information,
58 Kiowa. to 1 p.m. at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, entitled “The History Of African-American Music and call Maj. Torres at 671-9338.
See NEWS BRIEFS P4
PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER FEB. 26, 2009
News Briefs Interservice physician’s assistant program
from P3
Hiring Heroes career fair
Fort Sam Houston will host a Hiring
successful in one-year expansion
Heroes Career Fair March 10 at the By Martha Waldman
Sam Houston Club. This Department of Col. W. John Luciano, Dean, “The IPAP is four to six times larger than
Marketing, Army Medical Department AHS, and the determined and
Defense-sponsored event will bring Center and School most civilian PA Programs.”
together more than 75 employers devoted AMEDDC&S facilities
Col. William Tozier
whose primary purpose in attending personnel managed, in spite Director of the Interservice PA Program, Graduate School,
will be to speak with Warriors in The Interservice Physician’s of increasingly crowded con- Academy of Health Sciences
Transition, their Family members and Assistant Program under pres- ditions, to provide additional
caretakers regarding employment sure to expand its training classrooms and triple the lab selected, along with one other Graduates earn a Bachelors of
opportunities available to them once capabilities in order to meet space. Lab exercises that tra- school, as 11th, out of 144 Science at the end of the first
separated from military service. rising demands due to deploy- ditionally took four hours to programs, nationwide. year and a Master of
Employers from the federal sector, gov- ments and backfills succeeded complete now can be done in Applicants to the PA Physician Assistant Studies
ernment-affiliated agencies, contrac- in expanding its enrollment one. Program come from a variety degree from the University of
tors and corporations will be present, capabilities in just one year. Since its inception in 1972, of medical and nonmedical Nebraska. Upon graduation
among them being Lockheed-Martin, According to Col. William the AMEDD’s PA program has fields. Many Soldiers joining they receive a commission as
United Services Automobile Tozier, director of the grown tenfold. At the beginning the military are not aware a First Lieutenant in the Army
Association, Department of Homeland Interservice PA Program, of the war in 1993, there were that the PA program exits Medical Specialist Corps.
Security, Army and Air Force Exchange Graduate School, Academy of 550 physician assistant authori- until they have already select- The IPAP is approved by the
Service, the Veterans Administration Health Sciences, “this amaz- zations; there are now 710. ed another subject area spe- North Central Association of
and the Central Intelligence Agency. ing team effort took 12 “The IPAP is four to six cialty. Traditionally, the PA Colleges and Schools and is
The Fort Sam Houston Army Career and months from concept to stu- times larger than most civilian Program was considered a accredited by the Accreditation
Alumni Program Center, the Office of dents sitting in class.” PA Programs, said Col. Tozier, method of advancement for Review Commission on
Personnel Management and the Soldier The accomplishment takes most schools train 40 to 60 stu- enlisted personnel. Education for the Physician
and Family Assistance Center will be on even greater significance dents per year. This year, we However, in 2001, under Assistant.
conducting a series of classes and tak- when considering the com- will 76 in January, 78 in April, the command of Maj. Gen. Physician assistants are crit-
ing individual appointments to assist plexity of the readjustment. and 78 in August. That is the James Peake, the Army began ical members of the military
Warriors in Transition in federal and Coordination included four maximum number of students accepting officers, as well as healthcare team and provide a
corporate resume formulation, Internet services, the Army, Air Force, the MTF’s can support.” enlisted personnel, into the broad range of medical services
job searching, interviewing and other Navy, and Coast Guard; the In addition to being the IPAP. In fact, some officers are traditionally performed by
job search related skills. For more Interservice Training Review world’s largest PA program, willing to take a demotion in physicians. They are the pri-
information, call ACAP SFAC office at Organization and 20 medical IPAP gives students the most order to get into the program, mary medical provider to
916-9295 or the Office of Personnel treatment facilities that pro- hands-on experience, accord- which is highly valued in the Soldiers in battalion and divi-
Management SFAC office at 916-9252. vide the clinical instruction ing to IPAP faculty members, civilian sector as well as the sion level units and provide
that follows training at the U.S. Maj. Tim Sensi and Navy, Lt. military. garrison healthcare to Soldiers,
Army Medical Department Cmdr. Ron Perry. In addition to active duty Family members, and other eli-
Center and School. In the 2009, U.S. News and Army, students include mem- gible beneficiaries. The Army
With the support of Maj. World Report’s article, bers of the Air Force, Navy, PA has served the nation in all
Gen. Russell Czerw, com- “America’s Best Graduate Coast Guard, U.S. Army conflicts and peacekeeping mis-
manding general, AMED- Programs,” which is based on Reserve, National Guard and sions since the Vietnam War.
DC&S and Fort Sam Houston, peer review, the IPAP was U.S. Public Health Service.
Corrections:
Let your voice be heard – ICE, CMS tools for improvement
By Russell Matthias Internet-connected computer. comments have been submit- Houston have occurred due to
In the Feb. 19 issue
Fort Sam Houston Customer Feedback can be submitted ted for review. ICE comments. The ICE feed-
of the News Leader the
caption for the photo
Management Services Program anonymously, but a response The implementations of the back system is in place to
Page 3 was incorrect. to a comment, requires con- customer management servic- improve Fort Sam Houston’s
The person in the photo ICE is an Interactive tact information “response es program, as well as the customer service and ensure a
is Col. Carol Gilmore, Customer Evaluation tool that requested” checked in the Innovation Forum for better quality of life for every-
chief nurse, U.S. allows the post community appropriate box. Comments Garrison Employees initiative one who lives, works, plays, or
Medical Command.
and U.S. Army Garrison cus- are sent directly to the service are initiatives by Col. Mary trains on Fort Sam Houston.
tomers to share feedback with provider and an answer will Garr, Garrison commander. For more information,
In the Feb. 19
frontline managers to identify be received within three Garr reviews all customer about the ICE program visit
issue of the News
Leader the caption and resolve customer service working days. comments and manager /www.samhouston.army.mil/c
for the photo on Page requirements. An increased number of responses. If she is not 100 ms/. Comments also can be
16 was incorrect. The The web-based comment ICE comments have been sub- percent satisfied that the cus- submitted to Fort Sam
person in the photo card system is designed for mitted the past six months. In tomer received excellent cus- Houston Customer Service
is Command Sgt. Soldiers, Family members, 2008, there were 1,639 ICE tomer service, she will go back Officer, Russell Matthias, at
Maj. Antonio Abin, retirees, civilians or veterans comments submitted. In the to the manager until it is right. samh.cms@conus.army.mil or
232nd Medical to submit feedback from any first quarter of 2009, 743 Some changes on Fort Sam call Matthias at 221-2543.
Battalion.
FEB. 26, 2009 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5
Soldiers celebrate Black History Month
By Ben Paniagua taken on the road to the pres-
Hacienda Recreation Center ent, “A very long journey,” she
said. Blanding was born in
Approximately 150 Soldiers Jamaica, British West Indies
from the 32nd Medical and she and her Family
Brigade enjoyed a fun, enter- migrated to Poughkeepsie,
taining and cultural aware- New York and later to
ness night Feb. 19 celebrating Bridgeport, Conn. Her educa-
Black History Month at the tion is wide and varied and
Hacienda Recreation Center. includes a Bachelor of Science
The annual event was host- Degree in Biology, and a
ed by the 264th Medical Masters Degree in Health
Battalion and presented in Services Administration.
partnership with the 32nd “I really liked it,” said Pvt.
Medical Brigade Equal Shawn Jefferson, A Company,
Opportunity Office and the 264th Medical Battalion. “It
Hacienda Recreation Center. was very tasteful, very differ-
The theme for this year’s ent and very interesting.”
event was “The Quest for Refreshments for the
Black Citizenship in the evening’s event consisted of
Photo by Paul Kotchman
Americas” and featured fried catfish, green peas, hush A dancer from the dance group Mnwendo leads a group of Soldiers Feb. 19 during the Black History Month cele-
guest speaker, Lt. Col. puppies and punch. “The bration at the Hacienda Recreation Center.
Carlene A. S. Blanding the Soldiers really enjoyed the
S1/Adjutant for the 32nd food and I heard many great dance and percussion per- dancers and each drummer Battalion. The show was real-
Medical Brigade, a rousing comments on how tasty the formance that had the gave a background history of ly good. I like food and it was
African dance performance fish was,” said Dwayne Soldiers on their feet. Soldiers the drums, further enhancing also very good.”
by the dance group Terrell, Hacienda Recreation were asked to go on stage to the intended cultural aware- A trivia contest was a big
Mnwendo, refreshments and assistant. “Many of the dance with the group. They ness of the program. highlight of the evening. The
a trivia game with prizes for Soldiers were coming back for quickly learned the dance “It was interesting and a Soldiers were asked questions
the Soldiers in attendance. more,” he said. steps and brought the house great learning experience for on black history and Soldiers
Blanding spoke on the jour- The dance group, down. Authentic African me,” said Pvt. Miguel Aispuro, answering the questions cor-
ney African Americans have Mnwendo, gave a spectacular drums were used for the C Co., 187th Medical rectly were given nice prizes.
PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER FEB. 26, 2009
ONE JOURNEY from P1 stronger than ever. However, “Jackie took a lot of abuse, and tried out for the Laredo thought he would ever see in
in those days, black players people did not know the pres- Apaches. He was signed, mak- his lifetime, the election of a
thing,” said Miles. But his were not able to play on major sure Jackie was under playing ing him the first African- black president. “That was the
dream of becoming a baseball league baseball teams. Years in a white league. He did a American player in the South most important thing that I
player did not come to full earlier, in 1867, the National great thing; he was instru- Texas League, and after a have seen in my life,” said
fruition until later in life Association of Ball Players mental in integrating baseball. short stint there, he went back Miles. He was also invited to
because another opportunity voted not to accept teams with Jackie was all right, he could to work at Kelly Field where Washington D.C. along with
came knocking at his door. black athletes. Therefore, run and hit and he had the he retired in 1971. other Tuskegee Airmen to wit-
Miles worked at Kelly Field black players were prohibited right attitude. Now my kids While on this journey and ness the inauguration in person.
as a “helper.” Because segrega- from playing with whites in and grandkids can play quest for true citizenship in “When I saw Obama take
tion was still practiced in Texas, professional baseball. because of Jackie,” said Miles. America, in 2008, Miles’ two, the oath at the inauguration, I
he wasn’t allowed to hold a Because of segregation, Miles had an outstanding somewhat, parallel paths con- thought of the words of Martin
technical job because those Miles was only able to play in career with the Chicago verged last year with two pin- Luther King, said Miles, recit-
jobs were reserved for whites. the Negro National League. So American Giants, hitting 11 nacle events happening in his ing King’s speech,‘…, When all
However, in 1942, under a in 1946, he took leave from home runs in 11 games in life. of God’s children, black men,
new program to provide civil- Kelly Field and went to 1947. Earning him his nick- Miles was “drafted” by the white men, Jews, Gentiles,
ian mechanics to support the Jackson, Mississippi, tried out name “Mule” given to him by Seattle Mariners in the Negro Protestants, and Catholics, will
Tuskegee Airmen 99th Pursuit and was signed with the his manager because he said Leagues Player Draft June 5 be able to join hands and sing
Squadron, Miles was one of 50 Chicago American Giants, as a he hit has hard as a mule. held prior to the Major League in the words of the old Negro
blacks selected to go to third baseman and outfielder. In 1947, Miles had one of draft at Disney’s Wide World spiritual, Free at last. Free at
Alabama to train and provide It wasn’t until 1946 that the most productive seasons of Sports Complex in Lake last. Thank God Almighty, we
ongoing support for the blacks were allowed to play in in the Negro Leagues, batting Buena Vista, Fla. are free at last.’ chills ran
squadron at the air depot at the National League. Miles .250; in 1948 Miles hit 27 On this momentous occa- down my spine, it was awe-
Tuskegee Air Field. remembers the night that it all home runs. Miles stayed with sion, each major league club some, we’ve come a long way.”
“We had it hard at began. His team was playing the Giants until 1949. drafted a surviving former In 1982, Miles received a
Tuskegee; buildings weren’t against Jackie Robinson’s team, “I’ll tell everyone, I was Negro Leagues player, who certificate of recognition for
completed when we got there, the Kansas City Monarchs. proud to be part of it, said represented every player who Outstanding Contribution to
it was hard, but we made it, I Everyone on both teams was Miles. It was nice playing in did not have the opportunity the History of black
wasn’t complaining, because told that there were scouts in the Negro League. I have no to play baseball. Americans from Lackland Air
at Tuskegee, I learned a trade, the stands looking for a player regrets about it, we had a lot “It was an honor being Force Base. He also received
I learned how to work with to play in the major leagues. of fun, and I met a lot of guys. accepted by a major league the Tuskegee Airmen Heritage
my hands – to do something,” Later he heard that We couldn’t play the whites team, and I am proud to be Award: Tuskegee Ground
said Miles. Robinson was picked, and it but we still had lots of fun.” part of the Seattle Mariners,” Support Maintenance Crew in
When Miles returned home was not long after that he Miles returned to Kelly said Miles. 1995. In 2000, Miles was
from Tuskegee in 1945, his heard that he had signed with Field and in 1951 he took a On Nov. 4, 2008, Miles wit- inducted into the Texas Black
desire to play baseball was the Brooklyn Dodgers. leave of absence from work, nessed something that he Sports Hall of Fame at the
African American Museum in
Dallas, Texas and in 2003; he
was inducted into the San
Antonio Sports Hall of Fame.
Nowadays, Miles travels to
autograph shows to help raise
money for other Negro League
players without pensions (King
NLBPA) and plays golf regularly.
This month Miles was inducted
in the Texas Aviation Hall of
Fame in Houston, Texas.
FEB. 26, 2009 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7
‘Military Saves Week’
Lucy Mercado
forces a jump ball
with Christine
Simmons Friday
during the Special
Olympics Texas’
Area Basketball
Competition at the
Jimmy Brought
Fitness Center. Area
20 of Special
Olympics Texas
includes more than
5,200 athletes with
mental disabilities
from the Hill
Country to Corpus
Christi.
Photo by Dave Waugh
OLYMPICS from P1 played to determine each start at 9 a.m. and will be free
team’s abilities and conse- and open to the public.
Photo by Cheryl Harrison
Friday, 320 athletes com- quently their lineup for the Softball and volleyball com-
U.S. Army Garrison Commander, Col. Mary Garr, signs the proclamation
peted in the Individual Skills single elimination tournament petitions have been on base for “Military Saves Week” Feb. 20 as Army Emergency Relief Counselor
Competition. They demon- next Saturday. The afternoon previously. This is the first Ann Mancillas and Financial Counselor, Lydia Rodriguez look on.
strated their ability to shoot was devoted to three-on-three year for Fort Sam Houston to Military Saves is a campaign to encourage service members and their
and make baskets from vari- and Girls’ five-on-five compe- host an activity as large as the families to take financial action and build wealth by saving money and
ous shot locations, complete titions that were divided by area basketball competition. reducing debt. Adequate savings for emergencies, retirement funds and
a pass into a square on the ability level. For more information, or to safe income to debt ratios are critical components for personal financial
wall and complete a 10 Next Saturday, Feb. 28, will volunteer at the competition, security. “Military Saves Week” is a component of the command’s Army
meter dribble for time. The be the remainder of the team contact the Special Olympics Family Covenant Program focusing on financial security of service
members and their families as a crucial aspect of military readiness.
three basketball courts competitions. The games will Texas office at 530-9898.
“Military Saves Week” runs from Feb. 22 through March 1.
allowed the athletes to be in
a safe controlled environ-
ment without being crowded.
When the event took a break
for lunch the grass area was
a great location to eat lunch
and soak in the South Texas
sunshine.
Saturday morning, 24
teams participated in “classi-
fying,” where a short six-
minute basketball game was
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FEB. 26, 2009 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9
Saturday, February 28th @ 7pm
San Antonio Rampage Hockey vs. Rockford Icehogs Lifeguard classes
San Antonio’s Professional Hockey Team – Top Affiliate of NHL Phoenix Coyotes
The Jimmy Brought Fitness Center
will host weekend Lifeguard Classes
Feb. 28 and March 1, March 14 and
15; and March 21 and 22. All classes
will be held at the Jimmy Brought
Fitness Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Cost is $160 per class. For more
information, call Ignacio Flores at
Special Military themed jerseys worn by the players will be auctioned off after the game 221-1234 or 221-1532.
with proceeds donated to the Fisher House, the Soldier and Family Assistance Center,
Operation Comfort, and the Rampage Military Sled Hockey Team. 3-D archery shoot
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE FORT SAM HOUSTON ITT OFFICE IN
THE SAM HOUSTON CLUB OR BY CALLING NATHAN COSTA @ 444-5616. A 3-D archery shoot will be held
FREE Chips FREE Soda FREE Hot Dog
Feb. 28 and March 1. Registration is
Discounted tickets are just $12 ($16.35) & $18 ($25.35) per
person and includes one lower level ticket, hot dog, soda
from 8 to 10 a.m. The shoots include
and chips! 30 3-D targets. The cost per person Intramural soccer Young, 1212 Stanley Road, Building
Saturday is $15 for competitive and 124, Suite 20, Fort Sam Houston, TX,
Fort Sam Houston Soccer season
Sunday is $15 for competitive and 78234; or drop them off at the
will begin April 6. Letters of intent
$10 for non-competitive shoot. For Brigade Gym. For more information,
must be received by March 2. Send
more information, call the Camp call Earl Young at 221-3185.
letters of intent to Earl Young, 1212
Bullis Recreation Center at 295-7577. Stanley Road, Building 124, Suite Women’s Basketball
5K Fun Run/Walk 20, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 78234; or Championship results
drop them off at the Brigade Gym.
Jimmy Brought Fitness Center will B Company, 264th Medical
For more information, call Earl Young
hold a monthly Fun Run/Walk Feb. 28 Battalion women’s team beat D. Co.,
at 221-3185.
at 9 a.m. Registration forms will be 232nd Med. Bn. #1, 27-24 to claim
available on the day of the event. Intramural spring softball the Brigade Women’s Basketball
This free event is open to the com- Fort Sam Houston Intramural Championship Feb. 12. D Co., 232nd
munity. Event t-shirts may be pur- Spring Softball (mens and coed) Med. Bn. led most of the game until
chased for $10. For more informa- season will begin March 30. Letters B Co., 264th Med. Bn. finally took the
tion, call 221-1234. of intent must be received by March lead with about two minutes left in
2. Send letters of intent to Earl the game to claim the championship.
Photo by Phil Reidinger
Early morning
workout
San Antonio Rampage hockey team
mascot T-Bone and the Rampage
Ice Girls dance team visits with the
232nd Medical Battalion and
participates in the morning physical
fitness training. Following the
morning calisthenics, the dance
team joined the Soldier Medics for
breakfast at Slagle dining facility.
PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER FEB. 26, 2009
The wedding party (from left)
best man, Sgt. Kenneth Ezell;
the groom, Sgt. Brad Beard;
the bride, Spc. Jennifer
McGaheran; flower girl, Danixa
Figueroa; maid of honor,
Marcie Biernacki; and
wounded warrior and minister
Sgt. John Wolf (back) stands
in front of the waterfall for the
special outdoor wedding at the
Warrior and Family Support
Center Feb. 21.
Wounded warriors marry at WFSC
Story and photos by Cheryl Harrison
Jennifer McGaheran, both rior, married by a wounded
Army Community Service, Marketing
active duty Soldiers met about warrior,” said Beard with just
a year ago. “I met Jennifer a slight quiver of nerves and
With winds that made the through John, (National excitement, when asked how
temperatures feel cooler than Guard Sgt. John Wolf, wound- he met his bride.
they actually were, it did not ed warrior and minister offici- In a simple, yet fairy tale
hamper the joy and excite- ating over the ceremony) like wedding, the ceremony
ment around the Warrior and while we were at the Fisher took place in the serenity gar-
Family Support Center Feb. House. We all hung out as den of the WFSC. The calming
21 for two wounded warriors. friends, talked about our flow of water trickling over
Not only was it their wed- injuries, goofed off, went to the rocks of the waterfall pro-
ding day but it was the first dinner together and then vided music for the proces-
such ceremony to be conduct- Jennifer and I started dating. sional. Family and friends
ed in the newly opened facility. A wounded warrior getting gathered to witness the very
Sgt. Brad Beard and Spc. married to a wounded war- special union between two of
America’s heroes.
Tracey Ezell, wife of best
man Sgt. Kenneth Ezell said, (From left) Maid of honor, Marcie Biernacki and Spc. Jennifer McGaheran,
“We’ve known the groom for the bride give last minute instructions to two-year-old flower girl Danixa
about five years and have Figueroa, before the procession through the serenity gardens Feb. 21.
been here to visit several This was the first wedding between wounded warriors to be held at the
times during his recovery. My new Warriors and Family Support Center.
husband and Brad were
together in Iraq when Brad was Brig. Gen. James Gilman, grooms’ mother, Betty
was injured.” commanding general, Great Mallette and step-father, Bob
During the ceremony the Plains Regional Medical Mallette; as well as other
bride’s sister, Kimmie Command and Brooke Army friends and well-wishers.
McGaheran read scripture and Medical Center and his wife, Any wedding can be a finan-
mother, Marcie Biernacki was Jeffri; Judith Markelz, WFSC cial strain, but with the gener-
Maid-of-Honor. Two-year-old program manager; Charles ous help of United Services
(From left) Brig. Gen. James Gilman, commanding general, Great Plains
Danixa Figueroa daughter of O’Leary, program manager, Automobile Association, the
Regional Medical Command and Brooke Army Medical Center and Jeffri
Gilman along with the parents of the flower girl, Staff Sgt. Manny and wounded warrior Staff Sgt. Soldier and Family Assistance Beard and McGaheran’s special
Aixanette Figueroa, did not let the brisk winds bother them as they Manny Figueroa and Aixanette Center; WFSC staff members day and honeymoon at the
awaited the start of the wedding ceremony between two wounded warriors Figueroa was the flower girl. Jutta Aviles, Evelyn Jackson, Westin La Cantera resort will
Feb. 21 in the serenity gardens of the Warrior and Family Support Center. Attending the ceremony Charles Dominguez; the be filled with sweet memories.
FEB. 26, 2009 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11
Rodeo celebrities visit WFSC
Story and photo by Esther Garcia
Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs
San Antonio Stock Show and
Rodeo celebrities took time off
from rodeo activities to visit with
wounded warriors and their
Families at the Warrior and Family
Support Center Feb. 18.
Avery Gonzales, Miss Rodeo
Texas 2008; Buck Taylor, a former
actor who appeared in westerns
such as the series Gunsmoke, and
films such as Tombstone, Truce,
Gettysburg and Jericho; and Leon
Coffee, who has been a Rodeo
Clown for 29 years with the San
Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo,
signed autographs and took photos
with wounded warriors.
The visitors were hosted by the
San Antonio Recruiting Brigade.
“I love and respect them,” said
Taylor, referring to the Soldiers.
Jackie Van de Walle, assistant
vice president, San Antonio Stock
Show and Rodeo, said, “We have
over 5,000 volunteers who con-
(Above) Sgt. 1st Class Todd Griffin (right), Warrior In
tribute their time, talent and Transition, meets with San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
money towards running the San Avery Gonzales, Miss Rodeo Texas 2008; Buck Taylor, actor,
Antonio Livestock Expedition to who performed in westerns such as Bonanza, Wagon Train,
make our show the best. Gunsmoke, and in films such as Tombstone; and Leon
It is a volunteer organization Coffee, Rodeo Clown, who has been a rodeo clown for 29
that emphasizes agriculture and years.
education to develop the youth of
Texas.”
(Right) Army Ranger retired Lt. Col. Ron Benton, 5th
“The show is more than cow-
Recruiting Brigade Contract Cowboy Recruiter, ties a
boys, concerts, cotton candy, it is bandana around the neck of young cowboy Gavin Ford.
about helping educate the youth,” Benton, with San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo celebrities,
continued Van de Walle. visited wounded warriors and their families at the Warrior and
According to Van de Walle the Family Support Center Feb. 18.
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
has committed more than $87 mil-
lion to education with a record
$8.5 million committed in 2008.
Also in attendance was retired
Army Lt. Col. Ron Benton, 5th
Recruiting Brigade Contract
Cowboy Recruiter, telling the
Army’s story. Benton served 28 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo volunteer, Bud
years in the Army. Cheatham; Buck Taylor; Jackie Van de Walle, Assistant
Vice President, San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo;
“I want to express my gratitude
Leon Coffee, rodeo clown; Avery Gonzales, Miss Rodeo
to the service men and women for
Texas 2008; Penny Riles, member of the Cowboy
their bravery, courage and service Church committee; and retired Army Lt. Col. Ron
to protect our freedom,” said Van Benton, 5th Recruiting Brigade Contract Cowboy
de Walle. Recruiter, who tells the Army story, take time out from
The San Antonio Stock Show rodeo activities to visit with wounded warriors and their
and Rodeo opened Feb. 5 at the families at the Warrior and Family Support Center.
AT&T Center and closed Feb. 21.
PAGE 12 NEWS LEADER FEB. 26, 2009
Fort Sam Houston Independent School District
Weekly Campus Activities – March 2 to 7
Texas Public School Week March 4
TAKS exit level math retest
Fort Sam Houston Boys’ basketball quarter final
Elementary School playoff, TBA
March 3 March 5
Third and fifth grade TAKS Reading TAKS exit level Science retest
Fourth grade TAKS Writing Baseball Edgewood tournament,
March 6 TBA
Hoops for Heart Assembly, 2:10 p.m. Boys’ basketball quarter final
Spirit day playoff, TBA
Boys’ and Girls’ JV/V track meet at
Robert G. Cole Middle Comfort High School, half day
and High School UIL concert and sight reading con-
March 2 test at Clemens High School
Boys’ Spring Classic at Quail Creek March 6
Country Club in San Marcos, tee off TAKS exit level social studies retest
8:30 a.m. (leave Cole at 6:30 a.m.) Baseball Edgewood tournament,
Golden C Awards, 6 p.m. TBA
Photo by Elizardo Hernandez March 3 Boys’ basketball regional tourna-
Outstanding students Eighth and ninth grade TAKS Reading ment at Delco Center, Austin, TX
Each month Robert G. Cole Middle and High School recognizes one student from each grade level for their Seventh grade TAKS Writing March 7
outstanding attitude, citizenship and overall contribution to the school. Their teachers nominate the students 10th grade and Exit Level TAKS ELA Baseball Edgewood tournament,
and then the facility of each grade level selects one student. The recipients for January are (standing, from left) TAKS Exit level ELA retest TBA
Francis Mahon, seventh grade; Mary Mahon, 11th grade; Jasmine Booth, ninth grade; Mikayla Smith-Douglas, Baseball vs. Cornerstone at Cole, 4 Boys’ basketball regional tourna-
eighth grade; and Cory Liker, 12th grade; (sitting, from left) Kassandra Chavez, sixth grade and Ashley Erickson, p.m. ment at Delco Center, Austin, TX
10th grade.
FEB. 26, 2009 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13
Mobilization and Deployment Army Community Service. Building tion, call 221-0349 or 221-2418. will host a Ladies Golf Clinic March
Program will hold a Unit Family 2797, Training Room 2. Teens will be MARCH 5 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. A
Readiness training March 2 from 9 given tools to improve decision mak- participation fee of $120 per player
to 10 a.m. at ACS, Building 2797, ing skills, develop effective conflict Ladies Golf Clinic will apply. For more information, call
Stanley Road. The training is open to management skills and enhance The Fort Sam Houston Golf Club 222-9386.
Soldiers, Family members and civil- their self-esteem. For more informa-
ians. For more information or to reg-
ister, call 221-2705 or e-mail samh.
acs.mob.deploy@conus.army.mil.
‘Welcome to Holland’ excep-
tional Family members class
Announcements Army Community Service Exceptional
Family Member Program will hold a
class for Families with exceptional
No ‘Lunch ‘n Bowl’ March 4
Family members March 2 from 10 to 11
Due to a special function, the Fort a.m. The class will discuss the joy and
Sam Houston Bowling Center will not challenges of raising a child with spe-
have open lanes during the March 4 cial needs. For more information, call
Lunch ‘n Bowl event. All persons who 221-0349 or 221-2418.
purchase lunch from the bowling cen-
ter on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. TUESDAY
will receive a voucher for a free game Virtual Family Readiness Group
and free shoe rentals to be used at a
The Army Community Service
later date. The normal Lunch ‘n Bowl
Mobilization and Deployment Program
operations will resume March 11. We
will hold a Unit Family Readiness
apologize for any inconvenience. For
training March 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.
more information, call 221-4740.
at ACS, Building 2797, Stanley Road.
For more information or to register,
Calendar of Events call 221-2705 or e-mail samh.acs.
mob.deploy@conus.army.mil.
FRIDAY
Family Readiness Group
Mardi Gras Celebration Leader’s forum
Sam’s Sports Bar will host a The Army Community Service
Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 27 at 4 Mobilization and Deployment Program
p.m. Stop by the club to enjoy will hold a Family Readiness Group
Jambalaya, Dirty Rice and a Three Leader’s forum March 3 from 11:30 a.m.
Kings Cake. Cost is $5 per person. to 1 p.m. at ACS, Building 2797, Stanley
For more information, call 224-2721. Road. For more information or to regis-
SATURDAY ter, call 221-2705 or e-mail samh.
acs.mob.deploy@conus.army.mil.
CYSS Talent Show
B.E.A.M.S.
Child, Youth and School Services
will host a talent show Feb. 28 from 6 Building Effective Anger
to 10 p.m. at Army Community Service, Management Skills will begin a new
Building 2797. For more information class March 3 from 11 a.m. to 12
call any of the CYSS facilities or p.m. at Army Community Service,
Central Registration at 221-4871. Building 2797, Training Room 2. The
class helps to identify strategies to
SUNDAY
more effectively handle anger, resent-
Heart of Texas Duathlon ment and frustration. For more infor-
The Fort Sam Houston Sports and mation, call 221-0349 or 221-2418.
Fitness Branch will host a Heart of Basics of breastfeeding
Texas Duathlon March 1 at 8 a.m.
Army Community Service Family
This event will consist of a 2-mile
Advocacy Program will offer a basics
run and a 10-mile bike ride, starting
of breastfeeding class March 3 from
at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center
12:30 to 2 p.m. at ACS, Building 2797,
and finishing at the Fort Sam
Training Room 2. For more information,
Houston Aquatic Center. Individual
call 221-0349 or 221-2418.
registration cost is $35. For more
information, call 221-1180. WEDNESDAY
MONDAY Truth or Consequences
Unit Family Readiness training Truth or Consequences a four-
part series will be held March 4, 11,
The Army Community Service
18 and 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at
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inal; must fit within a letter-size page SUNDAY tative course will be held March 10
and be in a JPEG, TIFF and Bitmap CROP Walk for Hunger and 11 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. in Willis
format. Designs must be submitted Hall, Building 2841. The Center for
The Randolph Roadrunners
by midnight March 6. Entries should Health Care Contracting training
Volksmarch club will host a 5K and
be submitted via e-mail to ahernan- session is for Army Medical
10K walk in conjunction with the
dez@uso.org, in a 72 dpi format. Command and Army Medical
CROP (Communities Responding to
Announcements free two-park, seven-day unlimited Original design should be created in
Overcome Poverty) Walk for Hunger
Department Center and School per-
admission ticket to all U.S. active a 200 to 300 dpi. For more informa- sonnel who require a certification to
March 1 starting between 1:30 and
The Spouses’ Club duty, National Guard, Reserve and tion, call 227-9373 ext. 10 or e-mail perform the duties of a Contracting
2:30 p.m., finish by 5:30 p.m. at
retired military service members ahernandez@uso.org. Officer’s Representative on contracts
The Spouses’ Club is now accept- Pavilion No. 1, in Mission County
with a valid military photo I.D. San Antonio Botanical Gardens awarded in support of the MEDCOM
ing applications for the 2008-2009 Park, 6030 Padre Drive. For more
Tickets are valid now through June and AMEDDC&S. The class is approx-
Scholarship and Welfare program. The San Antonio Botanical information, call Ellen Ott 723-8574,
28 and can be purchased at partici- imately 1.5 days and will be limited
Application packets may be picked Garden is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. e-mail ellenott@sbcglobal.net or
pating Military Base ITT/ITR offices. to 35 students. For more information
up at the Army Community Services, daily. Admission is $7 for adults; $4 visit www.geocities.com/ran-
For more information, visit or to register, call 221-6123.
Building 2797, or downloaded at the for children ages three to 13, $5 for dolphroadrunners/.
http://media.universalorlando.com. MARCH 11
Spouses’ Club Web site at seniors, military and students. San WEDNESDAY
www.scfsh.com. Census takers needed Antonio Botanical Society members San Antonio Military
Word, PowerPoint training
The U.S. Census Bureau is cur- enjoy free admission. The Carriage Community Job Fair
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club The Army Medical Department
rently hiring census takers for the House Bistro serves an express menu
The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Center and School Information The San Antonio Military Community
2010 census. The positions are tem- daily for only $8 during lunch. For
will hold a study group to prepare for Management Training Branch will Job Fair will be held March 11 at the
porary, part-time; with flexible hours more information, call 829-5360.
the board Tuesdays and Thursdays hold hands-on training for Office Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker
up to 40 hours per week. For more Rd., Universal City, Texas. Historically,
from noon to 1 p.m. in Building 2007, Microsoft Word and
1394, Room 215. For more informa-
information or to schedule a basic Calendar of Events PowerPoint March 4, 9, 17 and 31 over 100 employers gather to speak
employment test, call 866-861-2010. with active duty and Reserve Soldiers,
tion, call 221-4028. from 8 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to
T-shirt design contest SATURDAY 12:30 p.m; and March 9, 11 and 31 veterans, military retirees and their
Universal Orlando Resort Family members on employment
The United Service Organization is San Marcos Freeman Ranch walk from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Willis Hall,
honors Military opportunities. Eligible ACAP clients can
looking for a design for a USO T-shirt. The San Marcos River Walkers Building 2841, in Room 2105C.
Universal Orlando Resort’s new Seats are limited. For more informa- receive pre-job fair assistance at the
Designs are for the T-shirt back only. Volksmarch club will host a 5K and
Military Salute program offers one tion or to register, e-mail ACAP Center, Building 2263, Room B-
The design must be tasteful and orig- 10K walk at the Freeman Ranch at
Julie.Gueller@amedd.army.mil. 099. Computer workstations may be
2101 Freeman Ranch Road in San
reserved for counselor-assisted resume
Marcos Feb. 28, starting between 8 MARCH 10 building, viewing of interview training
a.m. and noon, finish by 3 p.m. For Contracting Officer`s modules and Internet job searching.
more information, call Barbara
Representative course For more information, call the ACAP
Piersol at 512-396-4463 or e-mail
A Contracting Officer’s represen- Center at 221-1213.
bpiersol@grandecom.net.
FEB. 26, 2009 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15
miles, manual transmission, AC, CD
player, $3995; Bedroom set, includes
double bed with mattress and box
spring, high-boy and dresser with large
mirror, $450; boys’ bike, $15; set of chil-
dren’s books, including Clifford, Dora,
Sesame Street, over 50 books, $40; set of
Lent worship services Merry at 221-5006 or e-mail Submission guidelines: various Thomas the Tank items including
brian.r.merry@us.army.mil; or Bedell Freebies are published on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline is noon comforter, books and toys, $30. Call 548-
Lent worship services will be held
Springs at 897-6880. Monday. Freebies are intended for personal household goods, and may only be submit- 2718 or e-mail e.steil@yahoo.com.
March 4, 11, 18 and 25; and April 1
ted by active, retired or reserve military members and civilian employees working on For Sale: Wood-grain wall-unit
at 6 p.m. at the Dodd Field Chapel, PWOC meets Fort Sam Houston. Real estate and employment ads will not be published. To submit a entertainment center, six feet high by
Building 1721. For more information, The Protestant Women of the Fort Freebie, e-mail news.leader@conus.army.mil or fax to 221-1198. Freebies can five feet wide by 17 inches deep, $150;
call 221-5010 or 221-5432. Chapel is a Christ-centered group only be ran twice. Limit of five items per entry. For more information, call 221-0546. authentic Burberry Nova Check small
Journey to Jerusalem that encourages women to grow spir- tote with dust jacket, $175; Baby crib,
itually within the body of Christ For Sale: Ladies golf clubs with bag, males and one female, six weeks old, needs refinish work, $25; three-tier dia-
The Fort Sam Houston Chapel right-handed, $85; track light, five $175 for female and $150 each for per cake, blue, $30; Fisher Price outdoor
through prayer, the study of God’s
community will host “Journey to lights, black, $18; four sliding glass males. Call 616-2239 or 464-8649. picnic table, $25. Call 852-9927.
word, worship and service. A Bible For Sale: Extreme exerciser, $60;
Jerusalem,” an exciting new Easter shower doors, $15 each. Call 593-1512. For Sale: Oak entertainment center on
study is held Wednesdays from 9:30 office chair, black, $25; computer desk,
outreach activity, April 2 to 5 from For Sale: Office desk, $95; chairs, casters, 50 inches high by 55 inches, fits
to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 various sizes and prices. Call 550-7371. 29 inch television, $75; 13” color television $35; two-drawer metal filing cabinet, $20;
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the grounds of
p.m. Child care is provided. For more For Sale: 20-inch bike, pink, $35; 26- with cable capability, $25. Call 496-9304. end table, $25. Call Sandy at 241-1291.
Main Post Chapel. A Jerusalem
information, call 221-5007. inch bike, $35; exerciser, $200; set of four For Sale: Magnavox 20-inch television For Sale: Kenmore Elite High Efficiency
Village will be created where partici- washer and gas dryer, washer Model
16-inch tires, $50; giant custom-made dog with video player, $50. Call 653-5302.
pants will be actively involved in CWOC meets 22086, dryer Model 72066, electronic con-
house, $250; buffet, $75. Call 633-2247. For Sale: 2002 Chrysler LX Town and
making crafts, participating in fami- The Catholic Women of the Chapel For Sale: Bookcase, 3.5 feet high, $25; Country minivan, 73K miles, V-6, automatic, trols, king-size capacity, charcoal, $550
ly traditions, and other customs of will hold an Enrichment Bible Study air compressor, new, six feet high by 3 feet navigation system, new battery AM/FM/4 obo. Call Amanda or Jon at 512-301-7345.
the time. The event is free and open Mondays at 9:15 a.m. at Dodd Field wide, $950; 1962 Chevy II, good engine, CD changer, DVD player, roof rack, clean. For Sale: Small bookcase, $10; Sony
to the community. The chapel is look- new tires, $2500; Honda off-road motorcy- $5,800 obo. Call 673-9649 or 630-3936. DVD player, $35, La-z-Boy five-section
Chapel. Child care is provided. For modular seating including queen-size
ing for volunteers to be marketplace more information, call 442-8957 or
cle with wide tires, $450. Call 633-0881. For Sale: Running boards for full-
workers, actors, or Soldiers. For more For Sale: Maternity pants and tops with size Ford F150, chrome, great condition, sleeper, $400 obo; portable stereo TV/CD
830-914-2326. tags, sizes 20 to 24, $20.Call 633-3859. $140. Call 221-3549. and radio, $25; “Band of Brothers” video
information or to volunteer, call Brian
For Sale: Chihuahua puppies, two For Sale: 2002 Pontiac Sunfire; 54K set, $25. Call 662-8887.
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