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LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 | SEPTEMBER 2021

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SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTH SAN ANTONIO

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Shavano Park teen’s community project honors local fallen warriors by EDMOND ORTIZ

SHAVANO PARK — A community project created by a local Boy Scout pays tribute to a trio of homegrown warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle.

Looking to achieve an Eagle Scout rank, the highest attainable in the Boy Scouts of America, Ryan Matson developed a permanent memorial dedicated to the memories of three community members killed in action, in different wars: • Army 1st Lt. Al “Joe” Kincer died in Khe Sanh, Vietnam, on March 1, 1971, during the Vietnam War. He was 24. Kincer’s family moved to Shavano Park in 1962. • Army 2nd Lt. Frank Loyd Jr. was killed in Sinan-Myan, South Korea, on Sept. 26, 1950, during the WARRIORS continues on pg. 17

Hollywood Park tackles Voigt Park use, talks city finances by EDMOND ORTIZ

HOLLYWOOD PARK — City officials hope to strike a lease agreement for joint use of storage space at the Voigt Center complex by a community association and a swim team.

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Nicole Lessin, Jose T. Garza III, Olivier Bourgoin and so many more. We also recruited talented sales reps and award-winning designers such as Rick Fisher and Florence Edwards. And then there’s Thomas S. Edwards. Thomas has been LOCAL’s editor for nearly the entire tenure of the paper. He, along with a few key employees and myself, have experienced it all — the ups and the downs, the laughs and the lessons, the heartaches and the joys. Thomas is the Ben Bradlee to my Katharine Graham. We haven’t always agreed on everything, but we have always agreed on the importance of staying true to our readers and doing what’s right for them. We didn’t mind pushing the envelope and I learned a lot from him. Thomas is consistent, cares and has a true passion for his craft. I’m thankful he was “my” editor. I believe our current season of life prepares us for the next. While this will be the last LOCAL, this will not be the end of community news. Beginning with the October edition, LOCAL will become a part of Community Impact Newspaper — a well-established and growing organization owned and headquartered out of Pflugerville with editorial, design and sales teams across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Phoenix, Nashville and now San Antonio. Community Impact is a believer in PRINT. While sometimes change is uncomfortable, my hope is that you’ll embrace this new season and remember that LOCAL communities will always need local news. Jaselle Luna Ecclesiastes 3:1

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More than just a camp by SUSAN YERKES

A SINGLE ACT of kindness can touch thousands of people. That’s how CAMP began more than 40 years ago.

In 1979, two Air Force pediatricians at Lackland’s Wilford Hall Medical Center were treating a boy with disabilities whose heart’s desire was to go to summer camp. But, because he couldn’t put on his shoes, the camp couldn’t accept him. Doctors Fred McCurdy and Chris Plauche Johnson talked to colleagues, and they decided to take the young man and other medically fragile kids camping for a weekend. The experience was a success. Dr. Robert de Lemos, who had a special interest in kids with disabilities, got deeply involved. So began CAMP, or Children’s Association for Maximum Potential. Today, the nonprofit CAMP serves more than 1,600 disabled people ages 5

to 50 every year at a beautiful summer camp on the Guadalupe River. Over time, the camp has expanded and added facilities for folks with mild to severe disabilities. The counselorto-camper ration is 1-to-1. More than 500 teens and adults volunteer each

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summer, along with dozens of health care workers. “Volunteers are the engine that make this run,” said Susan Osborne, CAMP’s executive director. There are only 17 permanent staffers year-round. When I visited CAMP on a clear summer day, it buzzed with activity. Children and adults splashed in the wave pool and water playground, bopped around to music and gathered in groups to chat and laugh. Osborne showed off some new cabins, the arts and crafts building and a beautiful new open-air amphitheater. Down by the river, a group of campers and counselors were finishing a picnic lunch by a small open fire. A pickup towing a flatbed to transport campers and wheelchairs back to the main camp rumbled down the steep road behind us. Out by the corral, four counselors walked alongside a horse, supporting a young camper who squealed with joy at the ride. McCurdy was helping out at CAMP that week. During a long career, McCurdy has remained passionate about CAMP and is a board member and volunteer. “We didn’t quite know what we were doing, other than that we did know these kids needed to go to camp,” McCurdy said. Air Force folks gave administrative support, the Chaplains Aid Society and the Officers’ Wives Club stepped up with sizable donations, and CAMP was up and running.

Today CAMP offers nine weeklong sessions during the summer, and 29 school-year programs. Like summer camp, the sessions provide not only great times for the kids, but also a much-needed respite for parents and caregivers. Monthly Parents Nights Out at CAMP’s headquarters at Lackland and TADA (Teen and Adult Day Adventures) can be godsends. And it all started with a boy who couldn’t put his shoes on. It is a joy and a privilege to learn about and write about CAMP and the many amazing people and programs in San Antonio changing lives for the better every day. That privilege, and the opportunity to share my own understanding of local matters, great (and occasionally not so great) has brought me enormous joy and satisfaction in my career as a journalist, and most recently, in the past eight years with the fine team at LOCAL Community News. It’s the local events and the stories of our neighbors that shape and texture our lives. This is my last personal column for LOCAL as the company changes ownership. As a reader and a community member, I am grateful. As a writer, I have been blessed to share this space, and to hear your ideas and responses all these years. I hope to see you again soon, on or off the printed page. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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HSCS promotes a collaborative partnership with parents challenging each child to grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically.

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HSCS embraces the call to instill a moral compass in students intended to last a lifetime.

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One of the most well-respected and award-winning journalists in South Texas, Susan Yerkes pens a column each month for LOCAL Community News. A veteran of newspapers, television, radio and online, she calls San Antonio home.

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PLAN YOUR MONTH WITH OUR CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

City Councils/ School Districts Hill Country Village: 5 p.m. Sept. 16; 116 Aspen Lane Hollywood Park: 6 p.m. Sept. 21; 2 Mecca Drive Shavano Park: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27; 900 Saddletree Court

Castle Hills: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 & Oct. 12; 209 Lemonwood Drive Alamo Heights: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 27 & Oct. 11; 6116 Broadway Olmos Park: 6 p.m. Sept. 15; 120 W. El Prado Drive Terrell Hills: 5 p.m. Sept. 13 & Oct. 11; 5100 N. New Braunfels Ave. Northside ISD: 6 p.m. Sept. 28; 7001 Culebra Road North East ISD: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 & Oct. 4; 8961 Tesoro Drive San Antonio ISD: 6 p.m. Sept. 13, 20 & Oct. 11; 406 Barrera St. Alamo Heights ISD: 6 p.m. Sept. 16; 100 Woodridge St.

SEPT. 7

HOTEL HISTORY See depictions of Hotel Emma’s colorful and historical artwork 8-9 p.m. at Hotel Emma, 136 E Grayson St. For more, visit www.thehotelemma. com.

SEPT. 9 - 26

“AS YOU LIKE IT” William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy, “As You Like It,” is performed 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. For more, visit www.sabot.org.

SEPT. 11

“AID THE SILENT” Join an evening in support of equal access and inclusion for deaf children and adults, 6 p.m. at HAPPENING continues on pg. 06

EDITOR’S NOTE: THE CALENDAR IS CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT SOME EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN POSTPONED OR CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS. ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS MAY BE LIMITED OR STREAMING ONLY. CHECK WITH THE LISTED CONTACTS FOR UPDATES. LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM

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the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St. “Aid The Silent,” the fourth annual gala features cocktails, dinner, and a live & silent auction. For more, www. aidthesilent.com.

RESTORING THE PAST WITH DIGNITY Please join us for our information meetings to learn more about Morningside at The Chandler Estate! D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint 3233 N St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78212 Thursday, Sept. 09, 2021 • 10.30 a.m. RSVP us on or before Wednesday, Sept. 08, 2021 Sarah Mehrkens Marketing & Sales Coordinator sarah.mehrkens@mmliving.org • (210) 940-0775

SEPT. 16 “BLOOM”

Join an event for new and growing families 6-8:30 p.m. at Crib & Kids, 1309 N. Loop 1604 West, Room 106. Hosted by Alamo City Moms, the local group offers opportunities for parents to learn about and engage with industry experts in health and wellness, baby essentials and child development. For tickets and more, visit cribandkids.com.

SEPT. 17

MUSIC MINIFEST Attend an evening of music, art and community 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Paper Tiger, 2410 N. Saint Marys St. Hosted by Bridging the Music, the festival features local performers, touring acts and visual artists. For more, visit satxpapertiger.com.

SEPT. 18

RIFF FEST F13 Music presents “San Antonio Riff Fest 2021,” an instrumental competition among guitarists from Nahaya, To Witness A Murder, Lonestar Massacre and much more, 5 p.m. at Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue, 437 McCarty Road, Room 101. For tickets and more, visit fitzrockssa.com.

SEPT. 21

ART IN THE DARK Celebrate the sense of touch during the 11th Annual “Art in the Dark,” 6:30 p.m. at La Villita Historic Arts Villages, 418 Villita St. Hosted by the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired, the event spotlights

blind painter John Bramblitt in a live demonstration of his artistic skills. Featuring local artists, potters, sculptors and jewelry designers, guests have the opportunity to bid on art while enjoying treats from local restaurants. Tickets cost $60 to $75. For more, call 210-531-1532 or visit www.salighthouse.org.

SEPT. 24-25

38TH ANNUAL JAZZ’SALIVE Attend the city’s free official jazz music festival, Sept. 24, 5-10:30 p.m. and Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., and Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St. Hosted by the San Antonio Parks Foundation, the 38th Annual Jazz’SAlive festival features national and local musicians, like Kandace Springs, The Dirty River Band and Mike Sailors & The Higher Calling Orchestra. For more, visit the events page at saparksfoundation.org.

OCT. 2

AUTHORS IN ALAMO CITY Join a multi-genre signing event featuring over 40 authors, ranging from romance to suspense, noon10 p.m. at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio, 200 S. Alamo St. Attendees can expect a signing event and a ’90s themed party. For more, visit authorsinthealamocity.com/eventinformation/.

OCT. 4

METAL MONDAY See metal bands August Burns Red, Fit for a King, Erra and Like Moths to Flames perform 6 p.m. at The Rock Box, 1223 E. Houston St. For more, visit therockboxsa.com.

OCT. 8 - 10

BIG TEXAS COMICON Attend a pop-culture convention

HAPPENING entrenched in movies, TV and comics at The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St. For tickets and more, visit www.bigtexascomicon.com.

MONDAYS

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open at 10 a.m. each Wednesday for food distribution to needy families. For more, call 210-377-3030 or visit https://missioncity.church/events/ manna-food-ministry.

THURSDAYS

San Antonio Chordsmen, a barbershop chorus, rehearses at 7 p.m. at Emerald Oaks Retirement Center, 20302 Bulverde Road. Newcomers are welcome to audition. For updates, visit sachordsmen.org. Meanwhile, The Friends in Harmony Chorus also exercise vocal cords at 6:45 p.m. in University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Road. For updates or cancellations, contact Wendell Peters at wendellpeters@sbcglobal.net.

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MONDAYS

Northwest Rotary Club members gather at Outback Steakhouse, 12511 Interstate 10 West, at noon. For updates or cancellations, call 210-576-5475.

ROTARY CLUB The North Central Rotary Club of San Antonio meets 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays at Costa Pacifica, 434 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 2101. Attendees may gather in person or online. For more, visit https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8164.

TUESDAYS

WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT GROUP T.O.P.S., or Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets at 10 a.m. (weigh-in 9-9:45 a.m.) inside House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 10226 Ironside Drive. For updates, call Carolyn at 210-415-0937.

TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

OLMOS BASIN FARMERS MARKET San Antonio Farmer’s Market Association offers area growers’ farmfresh produce from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Jackson Keller Road. For updates, visit sanantoniofarmersmarket.org.

WEDNESDAYS

FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED Manna Food Ministry at Mission City Church, 2220 N.W Military Highway, is

Guest speakers normally visit from noon to 1 p.m. at The Club at Sonterra, 901 E. Sonterra Blvd., but during the COVD-19 outbreak, sessions are over Zoom. For speakers or updates, visit www. stoneoaksarotary.org or call Erin Nevelow at 210-528-0377 or email erinnevelow.rotary@gmail.com.

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FRIDAYS

PARTY AT THE PLAZA Join a free concert Fridays at the Tower of The Americas, 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, during night featuring local food and sounds from artists and bands.

FRIDAYS

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 E. Nueva St., is resuming its free First Friday concerts. Performances begin at noon and last 30 to 45 minutes. The 2021-2022 season will include performances by the Trinity University Chamber Singers; violinist Andrew Small; soprano Erin McAdams; harp and flute duo Chaski; and professional men’s chorus IlluMEN. For more, contact HAPPENING continues on pg. 09 LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM

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LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2021

TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW IN THE COMMUNITY FROM OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS TO NEWS TIDBITS.

Open and Opening Soon GUS’S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN, 812 S. Alamo St., offers fried chicken, baked beans, fried okra, macaroni and cheese and seasoned fries. Fried green tomatoes and fried pickle spears also are available. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, call 210-463-4038 or visit https://gusfriedchicken.com/ or https://www. facebook.com/GusFCSanAntonio.

MIXTLI, 812 S. Alamo St., Suite 103, has a rotating quarterly menu that explores cuisines from different parts of Mexico. Having previously opened in Olmos Park, Mixtli’s new Southtown space features a larger dining room, an open kitchen concept and a new bar. Seating tickets open one month in advance. For more, visit http://restaurantmixtli.com.

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CASTLE HILLS MARKS ITS 70TH YEAR AS A CITY with a celebration

virtually earlier this summer. A panel of professionals judged each presentation. Fyder and a team from Austin Westlake High School each received $10,000 in seed funding to further develop their respective products.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at City Hall, 209 Lemonwood Drive. Hosted by the Castle Hills Historical Society, residents may share facts and anecdotes about the town’s past. Simultaneously, CONSTRUCTION CREWS WORKING ON BITTERS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS the Commons next door will be BETWEEN SAVANNAH PASS AND the site of a 1950s car rally and a BLANCO ROAD have stabilized a food truck with tacos. From 5 - 8 p.m., an “Evening at the Castle” retaining wall footer. They also will be held at the Veranda, have installed wall panels and 1746 Lockhill-Selma Road. This backfilled the area near Blanco includes a tour of the historic and Bitters. property led by the original owner’s grandson, Bryant Slimp, BUILDING OF THE DISTRICT 9 SENIOR CENTER IS UNDERWAY, catering with a retro theme, and as construction crews work on a presentation by Slimp about setting up structural steel, and the area’s past. Each $75 entry new curbs, sidewalks and drive includes two drink tickets; a entrances. Water lines and parkingcash bar will also be available. lot irrigation sleeves also are being Attendees may pay cash or make NORTH CENTRAL:12222 Huebner Rd. 78230 I STONE OAK: 20615 Huebner Rd. 78258 installed at the 26,300-squarea check payable to “Castle Hills foot facility going up at 840 W. Community Organization” and Rhapsody Drive. mail to CHCO, 209 Lemonwood, San Antonio, TX 78213.

THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FORMALLY RECOGNIZED THE STUDENTS BEHIND “FYDER FILAMENT,” which

SAN ANTONIO ZOO’S ECHOTHERM CREW SPENT PART OF THE SUMMER CELEBRATING MULTIPLE BIRTHS AND HATCHINGS, some of which

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SAN ANTONIO THIS SUMMER COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS TO A MONTE VISTA ALLEY between East Mulberry and East Huisache avenues from North Main and McCullough avenues.

THE NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS ANNOUNCED ITS INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS. Steven Anderson, student information systems coordinator of programming services, was honored. Early childhood education teachers who were part of the “Learning for Littles” video series also were honored: Kimberly Bundick, Lisa Dadci-Rosillo, Marcelle Landin, Marissa Rodriguez, Kimberly Swenson, Barbara Triplett and Patricia Zamora. Recognition also went to teachers and staff behind the Middle School Online Course Protection Program: Emily Countryman, Elaine Estrada, Gina Garza, Matt Garrett, Rick Gomez, Jennifer A. Gonzales, Stacey Griggs, Katherine Lyssy, Gerri Rizzo and Crystal Szcyubialka.

NEW GAS AND SEWER LINES ARE BEING INSTALLED AS PART OF THE NORTH ST. MARY’S STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Phase I road reconstruction began in August. Upgrades are between East Mistletoe Avenue and West Josephine Street.

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the church at 210-223-2611 or info@ stjohnssa.org.

SATURDAYS

FARMERS’ MARKETS Come to 16607 Huebner Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for local and organic produce, plus baked goods and handcrafted products. For updates, visit hillcountryfarmersmarket.org. Also, Four Seasons Market, 11602 Huebner Road in Huebner Oaks shopping center, sells wares from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For updates or cancellations, call 972-884-0680.

SUNDAYS

ENCINO FARMERS MARKET Village at Stone Oak, 22610 U.S. 281 North, is home to farm-fresh produce and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For vendors and updates, visit fourseasonsmarkets.com.

ONGOING

ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS The Barshop Jewish Community Center hosts 1 p.m. virtual fun over Zoom. Tuesdays are reserved for chatting; bingo and more is every Wednesday; also, a movie on the first and third Thursday in the month. For links or updates, call Isabel Resendez at 210-302-6860 or email resendezi@jcc-sa.org.

ONGOING

ARTIST SERIES Tuesday Musical Club’s Artist Series, which was paused in 2020 in response to coronavirus concerns, is resuming its 2021-2022 in-person concert series of four world-class artists, beginning fall 2021. All concerts are in Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, 227 W. Woodlawn Ave. For more or to purchase tickets, visit www.satmc.org or call 210710-7582 or visit satuesdaymusicalclub@ gmail.com. LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM

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Alamo Heights ISD calls tax election by EDMOND ORTIZ

VOTERS IN THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT will go to the polls Nov. 2 to weigh a proposal that tweaks the district’s property-tax rate.

The school board unanimously voted Aug. 12 to call the special-tax election. Alamo Heights ISD proposes raising the maintenance and operation part of its tax rate from $.9764 per $100 valuation by 1.7 cents, and reducing the debt service portion of the rate by 2 cents. The maintenance and operation part of the rate funds the district’s daily functions; the debt service

portion — also called interest and sinking — generates revenue for debtand bond-supported capital projects,

such as those backed by the district’s $135 million bond passed by voters in 2017. If approved, AHISD will have its first M&O tax hike in seven years. However, the total tax rate would go down from $1.1964 to $1.1934 per $100 valuation. The state requires cities and school districts hold an elections on any proposed tax rate exceeding the voter-approved tax rate — in this case, the M&O rate. Superintendent Dana Bashara said the estimated $1.4 million raised by the new tax rate gradually would be added to the district’s general operations fund.

Ryan Anderson, Alamo Heights Independent School District board president, addresses the audience during an Aug. 12 meeting held outdoors at Alamo Heights High School. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

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The same monies also would stay inside AHISD and not be subject to recapture by the state. Alamo Heights and Boerne independent school districts are the lone two area school districts mandated to send chunks of revenue to the state and help ensure funding equity between property-rich and property-poor districts. The state expects to recapture $33.3 million from AHISD in the 2021-2022 school year. “Every penny, all the money, will stay in the district,” Bashara said. “We’ll need voters to approve the 2-cent increase on M&O, but we’re decreasing I&S, so there’s an overall decrease of .03 (cents), so we’ll still need voters to come out and approve

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that.” Oct 4 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election. Early voting is Oct. 18-29. Bashara said gradually adding new revenue from a voter-approved rate would allow AHISD the flexibility to make its employee pay scale more competitive with those of similar area school districts. “That’s something we’d benefit from,” she added. Trustee David Hornberger expressed frustration with the state’s continued use of the so-called “Robin Hood” recapture system of funding Texas public schools. “The reason they take all that money away is because they can’t figure out on their own how to fund

the schools they are constitutionally obligated to fund,” Hornberger said. “It drives me crazy that they spend time arguing about things that are irrelevant and not on how to fund our schools.” Hornberger commended AHISD administrators for maintaining tight budgets over the years, but lamented how the state’s schoolfinance methods have played a part in keeping the district from more adequately increasing pay for educators. “Our teachers want to stay here, but they’re either going to make more money here or get more raises somewhere else,” he added. The school board unanimously adopted a 2021-2022 budget with

a $95.6 million in total revenues, and $99.3 million in total expenditures. The district projects a $2.6 million general-fund deficit, and a $1.07 million deficit in the I&S fund budget. The new AHISD budget contains a 1% salary increase for teachers. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, from the newest federal COVID-19 relief bill, will offset $700,000 used to support the pay raises. With $20 million in reserves, the district will cover the projected budget deficits, officials said. eortiz@localcommunitynews.com Find this story and more at www.localcommunitynews.com.

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XERISCAPING SAVES WATER, ADDS BEAUTY by ABBY READ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

XERISCAPING CAN BE YOUR PATH to a visually appealing garden, even if you’re in an arid environment.

XERISCAPING HOME LANDSCAPE Some Texas weather conditions can make it difficult to find plants to grow in outdoor landscaping. Xeriscaping is gardening with minimal use of water by using drought-tolerant plants and soils. Michael Arnold, a professor of landscape horticulture and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension landscape specialist, gives basic tips on how to start.

PLANNING IS KEY Xeriscaping projects thrive the most when carefully planned by the gardener. Arnold said. AgriLife Extension can help you figure out what plants will do best according to location and conditions. “The best plant for a specific location depends upon the characteristics of that site, the desired function of the plant, the general climatic conditions of the region, and the level of maintenance and inputs

available for caring for the landscape long term,” he said. Plants used should not have their water requirements ignored, so pay attention to water-use zones, which are critical in xeriscaping. In addition, projects should focus on growing conditions such as soil needs and sunlight requirements. “Soil type will also influence fertility and nutrient requirements,” Arnold said. “Sun and shade patterns will help to determine which areas may have higher or lower water demands.”

BASIC MAINTENANCE TIPS For xeriscaping projects, the landscape changes with the seasons, making maintenance a vital step to keep your gardens thriving. “By periodically inspecting the landscape, most problems are easily dealt with in their early stages,” Arnold said.

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17 meeting where the City Council voted to negotiate a formal document. The council also was recently briefed on efforts to revamp the town’s financial processes. The HPCA and Hammerheads each received a notice to vacate their Voigt Center storage spaces by Sept. 25, a recent development in an issue that has

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benefit the community. Proponents also said it’s easier for both groups to have permanent storage at Voigt Park, where they hold a fair number of activities. But other residents claimed HPCA, the swim team and their backers have too much say on city issues. HPCA President Holly McBrayer said she and her group want to be part of the solution. She also could not understand any hostility aimed at the association. “We’re open to ideas, we’re part of the town,” she added. Leaders agreed a formal pact should describe how HPCA and the Hammerheads achieve a public purpose, and include a fair-market value so that the groups could possibly formally pay for shared storage space at the center. Villarreal initially suggested tabling the matter, but after council members pressed the issue, he said he was eager for a resolution. “I’m not kicking the can down the road like the last time,” he added. The Hammerheads’ Shari Tiner is anxious to see the debate settled. “I am happy that we are moving towards a solution that allows both organizations to stay at the park,” she said. Also on July 20, interim Finance Director Daisy Erspamer explained improvements to the Finance Department, including launching the completion of bank reconciliations, and getting payables entered and caught up to provide the council with more accurate financial reports. Fred Timmons is the new city treasurer. He will help continue to oversee other department upgrades. eortiz@localcommunitynews.com Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.

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Korean War. He was 22. Loyd’s father, Col. Frank Loyd Sr., and his mother, Evelyn, were longtime Shavano Park residents. • Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Simpson died May 2, 2013, from injuries caused by an improvised explosive device a few days earlier in Afghanistan. He was 30. Simpson was survived by his wife, two sons, and his parents, including Army veteran and former Alderman Mike Simpson. According to Matson, Eagle Scout requirements include doing a community project that holds personal meaning for the candidate.

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“The military, to me, has always represented these core values,” said Matson, 15, a student at Great Hearts Northern Oaks. “I wanted to find a small way to recognize them.” It was more than a year ago when Matson began formulating an idea to honor all service members from Shavano Park, a city with a large military presence, mainly retirees. After consulting with City Manager Bill Hill, who also is an Army veteran, Matson narrowed his focus to armed forces members who were KIA. With Hill’s help and research, Matson decided to honor Kincer, Loyd and Simpson. Matson sought assistance from craftsmen to build the physical monument, a nearly 4-foot-tall concrete

pillar that bears the names of the fallen soldiers, their ranks and date of deaths. The monument also has this inscription: “The battle is over for me, my mission to serve is finished, and my time on Earth is over. Gone but not forgotten.” Matson’s community project is now a permanent public memorial located on City Hall grounds, 902 Saddletree Court. The monument was unveiled in a July 25 dedication ceremony that included remarks by loved ones of two of the memorialized men, as well as a color guard. Kincer’s sister, Deborah Hanus, explained how her brother reconciled joining the military during the divisiveness that surrounded the Vietnam conflict. Hanus said she wrote a poem after Kincer’s death to help her cope with her

self-described “bitterness” and “sadness,” and transition toward “a celebration of my brother’s individual life and the choice that he made.” Michael Simpson touched many people’s lives and was so proud of his Special Forces title that his comrades affectionately called him “the unquiet professional,” father Mike Simpson said. Matson said he was humbled the monument and the unveiling ceremony meant so much to the families. “To be there was incredible because it touched so many people,” added Matson, who’s considering joining the military. “Family members, or service members that (the trio) might have served with and friends … to hear them share these stories, it really brings people together. I’m so grateful to be part of that.”

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THE RESTORATION of a century-old Monte Vista Historic District home as part of an educational and civic partnership is being promoted as a prime example of environmental sustainability.

The Kelso House, designed by architect Atlee Ayres for Judge Winchester Kelso in 1906, is the first Learning Lab in a partnership among the local Power of Preservation Foundation, the city’s Office of Historic Preservation, and local colleges and universities. Since 2019, University of Texas

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The Kelso House project involves finding new purposes for used building materials at the site. “It’s meant to showcase that historic rehabilitation, fairly easily, can be carbon-neutral because we are reusing this fabulous material from this old-growth wood,” OHP’s Shanon Shea Miller said in a city video about the project. Encouraging deconstruction and reuse of building materials helps to reduce landfill waste, project participants said. In addition, city officials and preservationists said the Kelso House project and similar initiatives contribute to San Antonio’s Climate Action and Adaption Plan. Adopted in 2019, the document contains strategies for reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. Mayor Ron Nirenberg said ecofriendly preservation helps cut the number of local building demolitions, which average 450 per year. “Demolition, in addition to generating a lot of waste, introduces toxicity into the environment and emissions,” Nirenberg said. “A circular economy is one that aims to reduce waste by taking supplies and materials from the end of the

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