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C O V E R S T O RY

8 SPRING BRANCH MEMORIALSPORTS ASSOCIATIONShaping LivesOne Player at a TimeFor 52 years, this sports program has been teaching kids spirit, confidence, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment.

F E AT U R E S

14 FABULOUS FROZEN FOODMarch Marks NationalFrozen Food Month

24 HOME IS WHERETHE HEART ISFind your home, and make it your own! These resources will help you turn your house into your dream home.

38 SUMMER FUN GUIDEAs warm weather and freedom from school approaches, start planning with Memorial’s best in summer fun.

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10 absolutely! FABULOUS FINDS

18 JAN GLENN’SPAWSITIVELY PURRFECTRescue Me!

22 FAMILY LAWAcronyms in Texas Family Law

36 HIGH SCHOOL HOT SHOTMeet Tucker May

38 SPRING BRANCHSPORTS SPOTLIGHTMeet the Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association Thunder

CONTRIBUTORS

M A R C H 2 0 1 4 | V O L U M E 1 0 | N U M B E R 3

ON THECOVER:

Robert Earl Keen.

Photography by Darren Carroll.

Stephanie ValtasarosContributorPage 20

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Jennifer Elliottabsolutely! focus mediaPage 14

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Barbara Duvall WesolekContributorPage 8

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Jan GlennJournalist Page 18

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Debbie Clemensabsolutely! Fabulous FindsPage 10

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Suzanne StilesMemorial MentionsPage 40

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N E W S W O RT H Y

15 HOUSTON LIVESTOCKSHOW AND RODEO™Honors 2014 Trailblazers

16 STRATFORD SPARTAN BAND Wins Super Ratings

21 ATHLETIC ORTHOPEDICSRESEARCH FOUNDATIONGives Back to Athletes

a b s o l u t e l y !H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

42 absolutely! Q & A Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Answers Your Questions About Running and Safety

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44 PIATTO RISTORANTE:A Delicious New Beginning

45 VINE SLEUTHRodeo and Wine? Absolutely!

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6 PUBLISHER’S PREVIEW

12 SEEN ON THE SCENE

20 COMMUNITY EVENTS

37 OUT & ABOUT IN THEHEART OF MEMORIAL

40 MEMORIAL MENTIONS

48 A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY

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I bet as you are reading this you are getting ready for spring break and making last minute plans, getting the car tuned up and packing your bags, but when you get back in town, we hope you will join us for the “Boots, Buckles and Ball-games” Spring Branch Memorial Sports Associa-tion fundraiser on April 5th at Houston Farm and Ranch. I am one of the co-chairs of this mag-nificent organization, and absolutely! Memorial Magazine is proud to be the Media Partner in this community event.

Also in this issue, our Vine Sleuth tells us about Rodeo and Wine, we meet the 2014 Trailblazers for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and be sure and check out our Seen on the Scene of the Citizens for Animal Protection Gala!

In closing, I love receiving emails from our readers and advertisers. Please keep them coming for anything and everything! In fact, below is one from Nancy Lerner, who appeared on our February Cover.

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For fifty-two years, SBMSA has offered sports to boys and girls in the Spring Branch Independent School district, as well as area private and church schools. Six sports are included: baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball and lacrosse. SBMSA, a 1,000 plus volunteer organization, main-tains 22 Spring Branch Independent School District lighted sports fields, providing construction, remodeling, concession stands, bleachers, bathrooms, storage and fund raising, as well as the team sports programs. Only the game officials are salaried. Former Houston Astros player Jeff Bagwell is one of the volunteer coaches for junior baseball, and his children all play SBMSA sports.

The sports program is open to children starting at the kin-dergarten level, continues into middle school and some sports continue into high school. Students may participate in SBM-SA even though they are not playing on their school sports team. For example, a high school senior may not be playing baseball for his high school, but he can play baseball through SBMSA, and SBISD fields are used. Steven Madden, SBMSA board member and volunteer sportsmanship director, says he grew up in the sports program as have his four children. “The program provides a sports education, new friends, outdoor activities and new experiences.”

Six thousand students annually participate in the SBMSA program, more students than play for the Spring Branch In-dependent School District. SBMSA offers financial assistance for players on a case-by-case basis.

SBMSA was founded in 1961 with twelve baseball teams. The program’s success and commitment of its volunteers is evident in the 52 years it has grown to six sports with year-round recreational programs for more than 6,000 students. Madden is pleased with the program and its growth. He says the future looks good for continued growth.

SBMSA raises funds through player fees, concession sales, donations and fundraisers. A large donation comes from the gala held every two years at the Houston Farm and Ranch Club. The gala, started in 2012 during the 50th anniversary of the sports association, kicked off a three-year capital cam-

W hen five-year-old Johnny takes his first uncertain swing at a t-ball at Spring Branch Memorial

Sports Association (SMBSA), he is starting on a sports path to lead him through high school learning, team spirit, confidence, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment of a job well done.

Shaping LivesOne Playerat a Time

Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association

COVER STORYBy Barbara Duvall Wesolek


Chairmen of the Boots, Buckles and Ballgames Gala Jana Bruce, Christine Gen-til, Suzanne Stiles, Molly Ellis, Kim Bergen and Lara Bell with a life-size cutout of the event’s featured headliner, Robert Earl Keen.

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paign that has already raised nearly $1 million. The 2012 gala was a huge success, says Madden, grossing $600,000 and netting approximately $485,000. “All of the Spring Branch Independent School District came together for the gala, and it was very cool,” says Madden.

The upcoming Boots, Buckles and Ballgames Gala marks the 52nd anniversary of SBMSA and will be held April 5th at the Houston Farm and Ranch Club. The western casual gala for adults will feature a silent auction, live auction and big board auction. Madden says ticket sales are strong and expected to exceed the 1,300 attendance from the 2012 gala.

SBMSA is about playing sports, but it is not just about playing games and having a good time. SBMSA’s mission statement is “to provide opportunity for our neighborhood youths to participate in a sports environment that allows for their growth and development in a safe, fair, positive and competitive league, with emphasis on the importance of building character, sportsmanship and team unity, in order to obtain the goals of champions.”

Dee Aldinger, president of SBMSA’s 16 member board, knows well the mission statement because her five boys and two girls went through the program. She says the sports pro-gram builds sportsmanship and character to prepare youths for success as adults. “Although some of the kids go on to play college sports, my children did not. Through sports, they learned time management, they loved sports and they loved good grades, but their focus was on spending more time on academics, and they were offered academic scholarships.” Through sports, they developed a wide range of friends.

Aldinger’s oldest grandchild is eleven-months-old; an-other one is on the way. Aldinger says she expects they will participate in SBMSA and derive the same benefits as the rest of the family. Counting the Aldinger’s volunteer work at SBMSA, that will make three generations of participants from her family. She says there are already many other three generation family members participating in the sports asso-ciation.

Volunteers are welcome at SBMSA. Aldinger says it is a wonderful group of volunteers who care about their kids. “They give and give for a cause they believe in. They’re from all walks of life who want to help their kids grow in life.” Aldinger’s husband, Keith, volunteers as a coach, as well as assists with organizing teams.

Madden points out some of the SBMSA alumni have gone on to have sports careers. He names former University of Texas football player KiKi De Ayala and Southern Method-ist University running back Craig James. James played for Stratford High School and SBMSA. Another alumnus is Koby Clemens, player for the Sugar Land Skeeters minor league baseball team and son of retired professional baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. Clemens other sons have also participated in the SBMSA program.

“Our students’ first taste of sports at SBMSA develops a passion and love that often carries them on and above and beyond into sports,” says Madden. Let’s hope that the SBM-SA continues that legacy for another fifty-two years.

Boots Buckles and Ballgames is Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association’s largest fundraising

event. It is a western themed gala that will be held April 5th at the Houston Farm and Ranch Club near Highway 6 at One Abercrombie Drive in west Houston.

This year, Robert Earl Keen, country music song writer and singer, is the entertainment headliner. Keen, born in Houston and a 1980 Texas A&M graduate, began his music career in Austin. His narrative Texas country songs, with folk and blues influences, have a sound all his own. Two of his most popular songs are The Road Goes on Forever and Corpus Christi Bay. In 2012, Keen was inducted into the Texas Heritage Hall of Fame along with Lyle Lovett and Townes Van Zandt. Keen now lives in the Texas Hill Country.

The gala begins with auctions and a barbeque dinner provided by Demeris Barbeque, followed by entertainment by Keen and dancing rounding out the evening. Western casual, the suggested dress, means wear your dancing boots, jeans and best belt buckle, and come prepared for an evening of barbeque, bidding and boot scootin’.

For ticket information, visit www.sbmsa.org.

Featuring:

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■ Petite Cuisine Spinach and Jalapeño Hand Made Appetizers – Costco

■ Chicken Chipotle Barquettes – Fresh Market

■ Safeway Select Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Pastry Puffs – Randall’s

■ Mushroom and Black Truffle Flatbread – Trader Joe’s

■ Tarte Alsace or Flat Bread with Ham, Caramelized Onions and Gruyere Cheese – Trader Joe’s

■ Pastry Bites with Feta Cheese and Caramelized Onions – Trader Joe’s

■ Parmesan Pastry Pups – Trader Joe’s

Appetizers

■ Chocolate Croissants – Trader Joe’s

■ Applegate Naturals Classic Pork Breakfast Sausage – Randall’s

■ Jones Dairy Farm Golden Brown All Natural Sausages – Randall’s

■ Quiche – Tres Market

■ Sister Schubert’s Sausage Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls and Blueberry Rolls – Most Grocery Stores

Main Dishes■ Tortilla Crusted Tilapia – Costco

■ Yakisoba Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles with Crispy Vegetables – Costco

■ Coastal Range Organic Chicken Breasts – Costco

■ Mandarin Orange Chicken – Costco

■ Kirkland Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna – Costco

■ Kirkland Cheese Pizza – Costco

■ Foster Farms Home Style Turkey Meatballs – Costco

■ Pasta Prima Spinach and Mozzarella Ravioli – Costco

■ Central Market Pumpkin Filled Ravioli (seasonal) – HEB

■ Amy’s Organic Light and Lean Pasta with Veggies – Kroger

■ Safeway Select Pot Stickers – Randall’s

■ Pot Roast – Schwan’s (Home Delivery)

■ Salmon – Schwan’s (Home Delivery)

■ Turkey Corn Dogs with Honey Cornbread – Trader Joe’s

■ La Boucherie Chicken Stuffed with Dirty Rice – Most Grocery Stores

Side Dishes

■ Kirkland Nature’s Three Berries (Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries) – Costco ■ Wawona Frozen Mixed Fruit Festival Blend (Mango, Papaya, Strawberries, Pineapple) – Costco

■ Select Artichoke Quarters – HEB

■ Country French Bread – HEB

■ HEB’s Mixed Fruit Bag – HEB

■ Forno de Minas Pão de Queijo or Cheese Rolls in Frozen Bread Section – HEB

■ Sweet Potato Souffle – Honey Baked Ham Company

■ Safeway Kitchens Shelled Edamame – Randall’s

■ Brown Rice – Trader Joe’s

■ Creamy Polenta with Spinach & Carrots – Trader Joe’s

■ Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Tres Market

■ Sister Schubert’s Rolls – Most Grocery Stores

■ Birdseye Steamfresh Mixed Vegetables and Rice – Most Grocery Stores

■ Ore Ida Steam-n-Mash Russet Potatoes – Most Grocery Stores

■ Mini Chocolate Croissants – Fresh Market

■ Authentic Organic French Crepes – Fresh Market

■ Central Market Cranberry Walnut Cookie Dough – HEB

■ Creamy Creations 1905 Vanilla Ice Cream – HEB

■ Apple Blossoms – Trader Joe’s

■ Mini Mint Ice Cream Mouthfuls – Trader Joe’s

■ Petit Fours – Tres Market

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Trailblazer Committee honored the hardworking female volunteers of the Show at this year’s 15th annual Trailblaz-er Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show held February 6th.

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The 2014 Trailblazer Award Honorees and the committees they represent are: Julie Shannon, Pearl Award, Breeders Greeters and International; Nancie Craft, Carnival Ticket Sales and Ladies’ Go Texan; Ann Page, Agricultural Mechan-ics, Lamb & Goat and Special Children’s; Wendy Vandeventer, Breeders Greeters, Gatekeepers and Mutton Bustin’ and Betty Wiseman, International, Poultry Auction and School Art Auction.

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T here are commonly used acronyms that you want to familiarize yourself with if you are involved in a family

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TFC: Refers to the “Texas Family Code.”

JMC: “Joint Managing Conservator” means the sharing of the rights and duties of a parent by two parties, ordinarily the parents, even if the exclusive right to make certain decisions may be awarded to one party. TFC 101.016 Being named JMC’s is a pre-sumption in Texas, but it is rebuttable (TFC 153.252) which means you can present facts to a judge as to why a JMC is inappropriate or unworkable (TFC 153.253) According to TFC 153.004, a court may not appoint JMC’s if credible evidence is presented of a history or pattern of past or present child neglect or physical or sexual assault in violation of Penal Code section 22.011 or 22.021.

MC: The rights of a “Managing Conservator” are found in TFC 153.132.

PC: A “Possessory Conservator” does not have the primary possession of a child but is the counter-part to a MC. TFC 153.191.

SPO: “Standard Possession Order” means an order that provides a parent with right of possession of a child according to the terms in TFC 153.311 through TFC 153.317. There is a presumption in Texas that possession and access (i.e. visitation) to a child in a family law case should be a SPO. A SPO is a not a presumption in cases where a child is less than three years of age. TFC 153.254.

TFPM: Refers to the “Texas Family Practice Manual” that is, among a broad array of other materi-als, a commonly used drafting tool containing “boil-erplate” or “form” language for a variety of pleadings and orders used by family law attorneys.


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There is no question that the Houston housing market is hot. Home sales in 2013 broke the pre-recession record, fueled by Houston’s booming economy, low mortgage rates and an often critically low inventory.

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The David Young Team of Coldwell Banker United has recently announced their name change to David Young & Company, a significant move for a nationally recognized real estate company.

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Though there has been a store in the Sugar Land area since 2007, Luggage & Leather recently moved to a new location in Sugar Land Town Square at 16069 City Walk Drive across from The Marriott. Their FM 1960 location also recently moved to Champions Forest Plaza. Stores located at Richmond and 610 and Beltway 8 and I-10 have provid-ed the same superb selection and service for several years.

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The synthetic turf surfaces have become increasingly popular for a variety of reasons. They are con-sistently good looking and require very minimal maintenance. These turf surfaces drain very well and keep the outdoor space clean and dry. The putting green surfaces look and perform like top quality country club greens. This is how Green Links started the business, and they cre-ate the best designed/performing greens across the Houston region. These greens are used by the top area golf professionals and amateur players as home practice surfaces. Plus, many home owners find them to be great practice and social areas for family life.

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T o say that Tucker May is an inspir-ing person is a great understate-ment. He has not only overcome

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While Tucker is hearing impaired, he has never let that be an issue that defines him. Most people who meet him would never even notice his hear-ing loss, especially since he is most of-ten found singing with perfect pitch on stage.

The hearing impaired actress, Mar-lee Matlin, has been very influential to Tucker because she is a good example of how someone has overcome their hear-ing impairment, which is exactly what he tries – and succeeds – at doing as well.

Tucker has always had a passion for choir and was selected for the Spring Branch Boys Choir before the 4th grade, where he sang with them for five years. He also participated in his high school choir at Stratford High School and com-peted in choir at the district and region-al levels. He loves musical theater and has participated in the Tommy Tune nominated winter shows at Stratford

Playhouse. Will Rogers Follies was the first play where he learned to tap dance and trick rope. He discovered dance, which led him to a part in Crazy For You, last winter. He is also part of the upcoming show West Side Story, and most recently, Tucker was pleased to be selected for one of the lead roles, Em-mett Forrest, in Legally Blonde, where he stood out of the crowd with his abso-lutely heart-melting voice.

In addition to his singing talent, Tucker is also a fantastic dancer. He takes dance lessons at Broadway Dance Center in New York City in the sum-

mer, and in Houston, he is active at Suzanne Seman’s Studio. He takes nine hours of dance class each week, as well as voice lessons. He was selected to at-tend a three week summer intensive with Broadway Theater Project last summer in Tampa.

Tucker is drawn to New York City because the heart of New York de-scribes his attitude towards life: busy and always having somewhere to be. He describes himself as simple but sophis-ticated, which suits him perfectly.

Tucker is actively involved in school activities and serves on the student council. He also enjoys participating in service projects for both the school and community. In addition to his theater involvement at Stratford, this highly motivated junior is part of the Academy of Finance, is the social chair of the Um-brella Club where “it’s raining school spirit” and the Quillow Club, where they make quilts for children at the Ronald McDonald House in Houston. He is a former member of the Educa-tion In Action Student Council of Texas and is very involved in the youth group and Children’s Worship Service at his church.

While he loves performing, Tucker plans to pursue business in college. He is currently studying many business classes at school and enjoys accounting. He would love to find a way to connect the entertainment industry with the business world in his future.

When Tucker graduates, he is look-ing at the University of Texas, as well as some small colleges in New York City. He plans to major in business, entrepre-neurship or entertainment business.

What is most impressive about Tuck-er is that he really loves proving people wrong when they think his hearing im-pairment limits him. He doesn’t consid-er it an impairment, but more an ability to be a little bit different.

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Girl Scout Troop 18877 got a real treat when former City Councilmember Bert Keller helped the girls earn their badge about city government. Participating scouts were Nora Hamett, Andrea Herrera, Emma Seeley, Regina Tommasi, Madeline Olive, Dylan Milam, Felicia Rowland, Callie Crappitto, Augusta Anderson,Ali Levin-Daniels, Juliette McAllister and Ava Pulachino.

The Jamie’s Hope Foundation held their annual Masquerade fundraiser at River Oaks Country Club with guests Joanna and Brad Marks, Jaime Gilmore and Garrick Glascock.

John Daugherty Realtors Director of PR and Business Development Roseann Rogers and Sales Assistant/Listing Agent Laura Mayer attended the Art Walk event in Memorial.

Les Femmes group members Sherry Garrett, Jenny Mock, Cordie Ewing, Connie Inman, Margaret Stratton, Patty Albritton, Susan Buddeke and Vesta Brandt celebrated Connie Inman’s birthday at the Memorial Drive Union Kitchen.

Pilar and daughter Sofia Monsalve were delighted to showcase the The Westin Houston’s new American Girl® Experience package to shoppers at the American Girl Store inside Memorial City Mall.

Representative Jim Murphy, with Betty Schell, was the winner of the second annual District 133 Ornament Decorating Contest.

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Michael and Lucia Cordua opened their home for the American Heart Association and Houston Heart Ball by hosting a fabulous kickoff celebration at their Memorial home.

Youth members of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church and School Jessica Sheldon, Allison Hessel and Anna Thomas participated in a Color Me Fun Run to benefit their Blessings in a Backpack program.

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The Texas United Flames-Gold, a Memorial-based girls soccer team, placed first in their Houston area division, second in regional competition and third in the 2013 fall season state finals, which took place in San Marcos, Texas. Pictured are Caroline Prewett, Anna Orendain, Kirby Koster, Kiley Rogers, Audrey Crawford, Abby Hwang, Kaila Graham, Brooke Moore, Caroline Shea-Han, Alexis Quiroz, Rebecca Fleener, Kendra Evans, Anna Schooley, Coach Pat Orendain, Head Coach Wade Crawford and Coach Bryan Fleener.

Caroline Bullers and Lindsey Moore ran in the Chevron Houston Marathon’s 5K in support of Caroline’s cousin, Nicholas Bullers, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

John Cutter enjoyed a swim clinic with Olympic medalists Peter Vanderkaay and Laura Jane Joyce.

Past and present Parish School moms ran in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and helped raise money for The Parish School as part of Run for a Reason. Team Parish members included Marla Grace, Sarah Anderson, Lynn Burke, Andrea Chambliss, Teri Defazio and Ciana Mahoney.

Becca Survant, Claire and Madeline Besetsny and Abby Anderson celebrated Claire’s 6th birthday with grandparents and old wedding dresses in Schulenburg!


Memorial High School freshman Alec Abrams spent the morning hunting in Freer, Texas.

Wilchester Spelling Bee winners were first place Emily Madaras and second place Carson Dodds. Congratulations!

Canon Culver, Andrew Plant, Reagan Mansfield and Kyle Schleinschok celebrated their 13th birthdays together.

Spring Branch Middle School students Kennedi Vaughan, Fiona Bremner, Madeline Mulvey and Julia Boyles had fun getting ready for a party at The Blow Dry Bar.

On a tour of MD Anderson were Pi Beta Phi Foundation members Elizabeth Darnall, Gail Orr, Lindy Stockdale, Barbie Dexter, Jackie Martin, Becky Herren, Kath Boles, Liz Rotan, Jenny Elkins, Pat Shuford, Joanie Sanders, Molly Vaughan, Leslie Blanton, Melissa Garlington, Suzanne Shelton and Suzanne Stiles.

Houston entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist Jim McIngvale was the featured speaker at a recent Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty sales meeting. McIngvale is the founder and owner of Gallery Furniture. Pictured are Martha Turner, Tom Anderson, Jim McIngvale and Jose Nueno.

Teammates Anna Scott Torn, Becca Survant and Reese Waggoner enjoyed playing basketball together.

Shelley Curry, Tiffany Herleth and Eva Gomez enjoyed a fun evening together.

Drew and Nate Long had a great trip to the Sweet Tooth Candy Shop in Fulshear.

Alexandra Heard made the big catch in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.


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Q: SHOULD MY CHILD’S DIET CHANGE WHEN THEYSTART TO TRAIN FOR

A RUN OR WHEN THEY ARE PLAYING SPORTS?

Proper nutrition is essential to the health and wellbeing of children all of the time but especially when it comes to their success in sports. Children, not just athletes, should avoid high fat foods. On the other hand, high protein diets are not appropriate for children either. Bal-ance is important; the young athlete’s diet should have plenty of complex car-bohydrates for energy, plenty of protein for muscle building and enough fat to

stay healthy. Eating the right foods at the right time, such as lean meats and whole grains, can help provide the sustained energy during exercise and promote the recovery muscles need after strenuous exercise. Ask a sports dietitian, sports medicine specialist or fitness profession-al about your child’s dietary needs.

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BEFORE A BIG GAME OR PRACTICE. HOW CAN I HELP HIM GET THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SLEEP HE NEEDS IN ORDER TO PERFORM WELL IN SCHOOL AND ON THE FIELD?

Adequate sleep is an often neglected but very important part of training. A well-rested child has improved memory, metabolism and overall health. Teenag-ers need approximately nine hours of sleep per night. If they are tired after school, they should strive for an earlier bedtime, and try to limit napping in the afternoon which can interrupt restful nighttime sleep.

If your family is looking for a fun ac-tivity you can train for and compete in together, the 2014 Texas Children’s Hos-pital Family Fun Run will be held Satur-day, April 5th at Texas Children’s Hos-pital West Campus. Participants of all abilities, including those needing walkers and wheelchairs, are welcome.

To register, visit texaschildrens.org/funrun. The deadline to register is Sun-day, March 23rd.

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W hether you’re participating in a family-friendly walk or run or you are quarterback of the high school football

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J ohn Carrabba, a third-generation Houstonian, launched Piatto Ris-torante in the Galleria in 2001 us-

ing family-original recipes passed down from generations of Sicilian Italians. He learned to cook growing up in the kitchens of his great-grandmother Bes-sie Palazzo, grandmothers Jenni Triola and Mary Carrabba, and mother Mary

Ann Carrabba, who all lived in Houston. The restaurant itself is located just a few blocks from where Carrabba’s maternal great-grandparents, the Triolas, had a home and farmed during a time when

most of today’s Galleria area was occu-pied by Italian immigrant farmers.

John worked in management at Car-rabba’s Italian Grill for ten years with his first cousin, Johnny Carrabba, and Dami-an Mandola before opening Piatto. Born and raised in Houston, John attended St. Thomas University and earned a degree in business administration. He worked in banking for 13 years before pursuing his passion and entering the restaurant in-dustry at the age of 33.

True to his culinary upbringing, John operates Piatto as a family restaurant. His mother, Mary Ann, oversees Piatto’s full-service catering. His wife, Janice, works with him on the weekends, reaching out to customers and overseeing various business aspects. His daughter, Jes-sica, works at Piatto in between college classes.

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hood, but I am also looking forward to the challenge that a new restaurant always brings. I think the Heights is due for a family-owned restaurant where the fam-ily is present and putting their personal touch on not only the food but the cus-tomers every day.

AM What do you hope to find in this new neighborhood

restaurant?

JC I hope to find a new beginning for not only our restaurant but for our

family. For my customers, I hope they find the exact same personal touch, which is a great atmosphere that is personally touched with family and great Italian food made from my own family’s recipes.

AM What is your favorite fam-ily recipe, and how does

it make you the restaurateur you are today?

JC My favorite family recipe would be anything involving eggplant.

One of my absolute favorite eggplant dishes is Eggplant Rollatini, which is egg-plant stuffed with cheese and topped

with a light touch of pomodoro. It makes me the restaurateur I am today because it always reminds me of large family meals and gatherings. I really like to welcome families and serve them from my family to theirs with these personal dishes my family and I often enjoy.

AM What is the best thing about having restaurants in

Houston’s Memorial, Tanglewood and Galleria neighborhoods?

JC The best thing is that there’s a real sense of community. Even

though I am a resident of the Memorial area, my family and I like to go to differ-ent areas and try new things. The same thing can be said for some of my custom-ers because they come from all over – The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Kingwood. That's one reason why it's nice to have restaurants in different parts of the city.

AM Are you looking forward to any flavor or foods to incor-

porate into your specials this spring?

JC I am definitely looking forward to incorporating fresh, seasonal fla-

vors into my specials to get people out of the winter slump. Both locations will offer a spring menu with food and drink specials that welcome spring – just as my family does!


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or make sure a manager does it. That’s the thing about us. Whether you come here once in a blue moon or three times a week or once a month, we make you feel like we are a part of your family.” In fact, several items on Piatto’s menu are named after loyal customers.

After ten years, Piatto’s is undergoing some changes. The Royal Oaks location closed in February and was relocated to the Heights. The original location in the Galleria remains open for business.

The new Heights location is 1111

Lamb Chops served with Asparagus Parmesan.

Studewood, and will open in March. With 3,500 square feet, Piatto Heights will seat 134 guests. The interior features exposed pipes with no ceiling tiles, cement-pol-ished floors, copper-top tables and brick walls. Piatto Heights will have access to a spectacular private room on the top floor of the seven-story building. The room of-fers a stunning view of downtown Hous-ton with its own bar, private kitchen and private elevator. It will seat 80 and hold up to 125 people when its sliding nook win-dows and doors open up to the cocktail patio area.

The restaurant bar is bigger than at Piatto’s flagship location and offers craft beers and wines along with a specialty cocktail menu unique to the Heights loca-tion. Piatto Heights will be open for lunch, dinner and Saturday and Sunday brunch. John has always billed Piatto Galleria as “a neighborhood restaurant without a neighborhood.” He’s now moving into the Inner Loop near downtown – into a neighborhood.


CAUSE FOR CELEBRATIONOur highly personalized and attentive service promises an experience that is unique and worry free. From festive buffets to formal sit-down dinners to customized menus and signature cocktails, our culinary team is skilled in re-interpreting their creations to satisfy your every expectation and preference. In addition to our main dining room, 024 Grille offers four private dining rooms that can comfortably host gatherings for up to 40 guests.

• Bar Mitzvahs • Birthdays • Graduations • Private celebrations • Holiday family gatherings

• Anniversaries • Quinceañera • Wedding rehearsal dinner • Wedding receptions • Wedding showers

For questions or to book a party, please contact Ryan Hess [email protected] or [email protected]

restaurant 281.501.4350 945 Gessner Houston, TX 77024

www.024Grille.com

G et your wine on this month at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Champion Wine

Garden, where you can enjoy a glass or bottle of award-winning wine, listen to live music and even take a wine class taught by some of Houston's best ex-perts on wine March 4th through 23rd at Reliant Park.

You can get all fancy and learn about Pinot Noir Perfection, Cabernets Around the World or take the class I bet my hus-band would enjoy most: Pizza and Wine.

By Amy Gross

Rodeo& Wine?

Absolutely!

The Carnival Food and Wine class al-ways intrigues me, and can you think of a better way to get ready for sum-mer than taking a class called Cool Pool Wines? I sure can't! Unless, of course, it's the Bubbles: Sparkling Wine class!

Don't worry, you don't have to take a seminar to enjoy the Champion Wine Garden. You can always just meet up with friends to visit and enjoy any of the more than 30 medal-winning wines served, including many Class and Re-serve Class Champion-winning wines.

I had the privilege of serving as a wine judge once again for this year's Ro-deo's International Wine Competition, and I can tell you, there are some deli-cious wines on the list. It was challenge to help select the winners from thou-sands of entries.

Just like all Rodeo Houston events, proceeds benefit student scholarships. Last year, the wine committee's efforts resulted in nearly $600,000 in sales. So, plan to swing by and enjoy a glass or share a bottle and help support Texas students while celebrating all things Ro-deo!

Admission:Free with a Reliant Parkadmission ticket or Rodeo ticket.

Cost: Wine Seminars cost between$30 - $60 per person andrequire an admission ticket.

Rodeo Wine Garden Hours:Monday - Thursday: 4 to 11 pmFriday: 4 pm to midnightSaturday: 11 am to midnightSunday: Noon to 10 pm

For more information,visit RodeoHouston.com.

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THE WYNDEN1025 South Post Oak Lane 77056281-768-6070www.thewynden.com

Masraff’s has long since been known for excellence and uncompromising quality, and this tradition continues with our event venue, The Wynden. Nestled in the center of the prestigious Galleria area, The Wynden features a picturesque courtyard along with a Tuscan setting for indoor events. Perfect for corporate or social, wedding or fundraiser, Masraff’s exquisite cuisine and impeccable service will ensure that your next event will be a memory made to last a lifetime.

MEXICAN

CANTINA LAREDO11129 Westheimer, 77042713-952-3287www.cantinalaredo.com

Cantina Laredo specializes in authentic Mexican dishes in a so-phisticated and upscale atmosphere. The entire lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch and Cantina menus are all available for take-out, some delivery and catering. Selections such as Ensalada de Cilantro y Pollo, Cascabel Ribeye and Tacos al Carbon are divine, not to mention the Mexican apple pie that is served with a warm brandy butter and choice of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream.

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE

MASRAFF’S1753 Post Oak Blvd.77056713-355-1975www.masraffs.com

Hands on proprietors, Russell and Tony Masraff, recognized premier Houston restaurateurs, offer affordable elegance, attentive yet unobtrusive service and exquisitely fresh American cuisine prepared with the best ingredients from around the world. Located in the heart of the Galleria, Masraff’s, features the perfect ambience for business and social gatherings. Whether dining in one of the elegant dining rooms, stunning bar area with the elevated fireplace or The Patio on the Boulevard by the waterfall, Masraff’s impeccable service is sure to offer a dining experience to remember.

Four generations of recipes. Home-style

Italian cuisine. A Carrabba

family eatery.

John M. Carrabba, Proprietario

www.piattoristorante.com

New Location:The Heights1111 StudewoodJust North of 11th Street713.802.2000

Galleria4925 W. Alabama @ Post Oak Blvd.713.871.9722

Full-Service CateringPrivate Banquet RoomsBox Lunches & Delivery


ITALIAN

PIATTO RISTORANTE 11693 Westheimer @ Royal Oaks Club Dr., 77077281-759-7500

4925 West Alabama @ Post Oak Blvd., 77056713-871-9722 www.piattoristorante.com

At Piatto, you’ll taste the Carrabba family’s lifelong passion for food in every delicious bite. John Marion Carrabba, owner of Piatto, has family recipes that have been handed down through four generations; you’ll enjoy authentic Italian cuisine made the old-fashioned way – from scratch! These delicious dishes are served by a superb staff in a warm and relaxing environment. From boxed lunches to a large dining banquet, Piatto can help make your next event a delicious success! Piatto offers catering for all occasions – social, business or ‘just because.’ Extensive on-site banquet rooms and off-site catering available.

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GRILLE

024 GRILLE945 Gessner, 77024281-501-4350Facebook.com/024Grille

024 Grille combines the atmosphere of a local bistro and the classic tradition of a Texas steakhouse. This contemporary restaurant provides a full menu of locally-inspired foods for freshness and classic dishes with a twist. Complete with four intimate private dining rooms, a sophisticated wine list and a signature cocktail menu, 024 Grille is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Paul S. Metz, DDS, MD • Shelley Seidel, DDS, MDJohn Orfanos, DDS, MD

713.464.2833 www.OMSH.us8800 Katy Freeway, Ste. 210 • Houston, Texas 77024

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Spring Fling:An American Love Affair

in Houston

Spring Fling:An American Love Affair

in Houston

A hundred years ago, Houston was a perfect microcosm of what was happening around

the country. The early twentieth cen-tury ushered in dramatically differ-ent, culture changing technology from the previous century. Innovations brought increased living standards and improved health, which allowed more time for leisure pursuits. The quintessential example, the relatively new automobile, exploded in popular-ity, launching an American love affair which burns on still today. According to the website railsandtrails.com, in 1920, Houston’s person to car ratio was exactly that of the nation: 14.14 to 1. Houstonians, like most Americans of the time, embraced the progress of this new technology. However, things were changing so radically and so rapidly that many assimilated these changes mingled with tradition to more easily make the transition.

The traditional became highlighted more as people began to perceive the advancement of technology as threat-ening or an outright destroyer of cus-toms and culture. One example of an attempt to balance the new with the old way of life is illustrated well through the growing use of the automobile. People had more leisure time on their hands and increasingly became car owners. They utilized their time away from work and their new driving hobby, together with their nostalgic yearnings for the disappearing days of old, with outings driving through the country-side. People had a limited range of ex-ploration, but now, they could pursue their imaginations, tantalized by the mysterious lure of what lies beyond the next hill. This activity of exploration

came to be called “Touring,” and these road trips, often taken in the spring time, were so popular they made cars specifically for it! The preferred car for the job was known as a “Touring Car.”

This development of Touring Cars was an improvement on the estab-lished models referred to as “Road-sters.” Touring Cars, made to be suit-able for distance driving, were also open to allow the best viewing of the passing countryside. Some particular models had available side curtains that could be snapped or zipped into place in an effort to protect passengers from insects, wind and weather. The prefer-ence was to go touring in spring time so there was less need for protection from the elements, and nature’s spring blooms were on full display. Roadsters were smaller, essentially two person capacity vehicles, while the touring car typically was meant to carry four

A LITTLE PIECEOF HISTORY

By The Heritage Society

Photos from The Heritage Society Permanent Collection.

to five people comfortably through the countryside.

The automobile arrived in Houston very early in the twentieth century and quickly grew in popularity despite a well-established streetcar system. Cars numbered barely more than 1,000 in Harris County in 1911 but ballooned to nearly 100,000 by 1930, reflecting a similar trend nationally. With this surge in car ownership came the need for better roads, more parking, gas sta-tions and mechanic shops and even laws to govern the motorists. In 1921, Congress passed the Federal High-ways Act, which set out an extensive program for road development. Ford Motors would build 15,000,000 auto-mobiles with the Model T engine and most were Touring Cars, accounting for more than six and a half million of the total. The five passenger touring model was by far the most popular body type, making up nearly half of all sales.

The advance of technology in some ways endangered tradition, but at the same time, it also deepened apprecia-tion for those very aspects of society which formerly had simply been taken for granted. For Houston and the na-tion, the love affair with the automo-bile was like most any spring fling: a mixed blessing. The weekend drives in the countryside came with both beauty and a sense of loss as people grappled with the changing times.

A Touring card game.

Touring Car trip to the beach.


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