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SCHOOL'S OUT FOR MLK DAY
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SETTING THE AGENDA
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPECIAL SECTION
Programs offer help for kids stressed during COVID-19 by ANGELA COVO
FOR NEARLY A YEAR, adults have coped with the fears and lifestyle changes wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, but how are kids handling the new normal?
Constantly stressing about COVID-19, lockdowns and economic strife isn’t exclusive to grown-ups, experts said. As youngsters learn to deal with the yo-yo of virtual instruction or classroom environs, staying home, not seeing friends or relatives, and fear of COPING continues on pg. 10
Local nonprofit lifesaver for many NORTH SIDE SERVICE PROVIDER WANTS TO GET FOLKS BACK ON THEIR FEET
HELPING HAND by RON AARON EISENBERG
WEST AVENUE COMPASSION may not be well known, but the people it serves say the food pantry and service provider is a lifesaver.
The organization, located at 10715 West Ave. in the San Antonio First Church of the Nazarene, was created a decade ago by the Rev. Matt Rice. He wanted to provide provisions and assistance to families living near the North Side ministry. “Part of the vision of the church is compassionate ministries, to do something for the community,” said WAC Executive Director Eric Buell. With the coronavirus outbreak and recent surges leading to layoffs and ASSISTANCE continues on pg. 14
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Allergy Drops Guru Takes on Mountain Cedar “Cedar fever!” Few words evoke such visceral disdain from South and Central Texans, and it’s no wonder. Mountain cedar is one of Mother Nature’s most prolific pollinators, reaching pollen counts north of fifty thousand. For reference, oak rarely passes counts of 15,000. Mountain cedar (Juniper asheii) is actually not a cedar tree (nor do we have any mountains!); it’s actually a juniper and is native only to South and Central Texas as well as bits of Oklahoma and Arkansas. Mountain cedar season peaks right around Christmas and New Year holidays. This is typically when the dreaded“pollen fog”occurs, often getting mistaken for forest fires by the uninitiated. The immune systems of those allergic to mountain cedar attack the pollen, leading to familiar symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sinus pressure, and red itchy eyes. This can lead to sinus infections, asthma exacerbations, and even pneumonia. Sometimes, avoidance of allergens and medications aren’t enough to handle this problem. Fortunately, doctors like Dr. Jeffrey Hallett from CERTIFIED Allergy & Asthma of San Antonio have been at the forefront of successfully treating mountain cedar allergies for decades. “Historically, therapies like allergy shots have helped patients lose their sensitivity to allergens like mountain cedar. However, for various reasons, allergy shots are not for everybody.” says Dr. Hallett. For those patients, a safer and pain-free form of immunotherapy has emerged: allergy drops. With allergy drops, patients instill extract of an allergen - such as mountain cedar - under the tongue. “Over time,” Dr. Hallett explains, “patients lose their sensitivity to mountain cedar. What’s more, these drops can be taken seasonally, and not all year.” While some allergists have only recently added allergy drops to their treatment arsenal, Dr. Hallett has successfully used them since 2008, and even taught other Texas allergists how to administer them. Dr. Hallett adds: “Not all drops are the same: we use high dose European protocols, which can make a huge difference in effectiveness.” Dr. Hallett and the allergists at CERTIFIED Allergy & Asthma of San Antonio are board-certified in the treatment of allergies and asthma. They share a passion for improving the quality of life of their patients, which likely explains their stellar online reviews. “It’s not complicated,” says Dr. Hallett, “we feel so gratified because we see our patients enjoy the winter holidays without fear.” With one location in the Medical Center and one in Lincoln Heights, same-day appointments are often available, including telemedicine appointments for follow-ups or sick visits. At CERTIFIED Allergy, patients are all treated with a personal touch and always see a board-certified allergist, not a physician extender like an assistant or nurse practitioner. If you or a loved one suffer from mountain cedar allergies, go to sanantonioallergist.com and book an appointment online today.
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ON THE COVER – Sister Emyrald Williams (front) and, just behind, Sister Elysa Taylor at West Avenue Compassion, a food pantry and service provider located in the San Antonio First Church of the Nazarene, are joined by others with supplies to be delivered. The North Side nonprofit is seeing more families in need with shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. See the story on page 1. Photo by RB Ornelas
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Capitol priorities WHEN THE 87TH LEGISLATURE convenes in January, expect the usual high drama, hot air and occasional comedy typical of Texas politicians whenever they gather in Austin. However, while politics may be a spectator sport, there are still some serious issues legislators in the Republican-controlled Capitol must address. This session will be even more noteworthy than most, as the gavel comes down at the beginning of a postTrump era and under the cloud of a debilitating pandemic, vaccine or not. While all of this is going on, we would also like to suggest some initiatives lawmakers should consider as part of their agenda: Enact tougher criminal penalties when protests turn violent and/or destructive; take a step back from the “defund the police” rhetoric and instead focus on equitable criminaljustice reform, while also providing more resources to officers; push more law-enforcement accountability; decriminalize marijuana; eliminate or reduce reliance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness; enhance public-broadband access; and create more assistance for small businesses and workforce development. The Legislature is scheduled to conclude May 31, barring a special session. Let’s hope they can get past the posturing and act on some of these measures. The LOCAL Community News editorial board includes Jaselle Luna and Thomas Edwards.
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This year, dream more by SUSAN YERKES
IT’S A NEW YEAR, and for me, the best thing is saying adios to a nightmarish 2020. January may not bring immediate relief from the pandemic
and politics, but it does bring a pause to reflect and then move forward, which brings me to some of my New Year’s resolutions: • To get the COVID-19 vaccine soon. The more of us who do it, the more of us won’t contract the virus and spread it or die of it. • To be patient. The leading vaccine so far is two shots, weeks apart. Even after I'm vaccinated, to keep being cautious, to help protect others. • To keep the silver linings of the pandemic in mind and reach out to
neighbors in need; to volunteer with the Bexar Area Harm Reduction Coalition, the San Antonio Food Bank, Haven for Hope and any group reminding me of the blessings in my own life, and the healing power of compassion. • To thank doctors, health care workers, home-health aides, teachers, postal workers, H-E-B employees or the
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visit Dreamweek.org). Shokare Nakpodia, president and founder of DreamVoice (the organization that presents DreamWeek), exemplifies the word dreamer. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, educated in London, and spending years in New York City, he fell in love with San Antonio and moved here in 2002. He founded a graphicdesign agency, and started making friends with community leaders and building bridges. In 2012, during his involvement with the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. march here, his extensive research on the civil-rights leader and others inspired him to organize the first DreamWeek in 2013. “Nobody could really say why San Antonio had the largest King march in the nation. The closest answer I got was that people in this city have somehow learned to resolve crises with a lot less drama than other large cities,” Nakpodia told me. He added, “In 2021, coming out of a year when the pandemic swept the world and the struggles of minorities and the poor came into sharp focus through protest, and when many fear that government is eroding their individual liberty, it is more important than ever to seek peaceful paths for the pursuit of happiness for all.” That’s a dream worth working for in 2021. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com
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.
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Next City Council/School District Meetings Hollywood Park: 6 p.m. Jan. 19; 2 Mecca Drive Hill Country Village: 5 p.m. Jan. 21; 116 Aspen Lane Shavano Park: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25; 900 Saddletree Court Castle Hills: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 & Feb. 9; 209 Lemonwood Drive Northside ISD: 5 p.m. Jan. 19; 7001 Culebra Road North East ISD: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 & Feb. 8; 8961 Tesoro Drive
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ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE The Barshop Jewish Community Center continues its writer series over Zoom. Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer and Gene Newman, co-authors
of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You’re Not Around Later,” will discuss their book from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $6. For registrations, updates or cancellations, visit https://www.jccsanantonio.org/index. php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Arts%20and%20Culture&refno=6681.
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CHIPPER SERVICE Shavano Park offers “Chipper Day” from 8 a.m. to noon at City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court. Residents may bring brush for disposal. For updates or cancellations, call 210-492-1111 or 210492-2841.
Myasthenia gravis sufferers meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Baptist HealthLink,
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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.
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TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW IN THE COMMUNITY FROM OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS TO NEWS TIDBITS.
Open and Opening Soon LUSTEA, 602 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 130, debuted in the Park North shopping center across from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The boba-tea purveyor takes pride in using no powders, only fresh local fruit and actual leaves grown and imported from Taiwan. The name is derived from “lusty” and “tea.” Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. For more, call 210-598-0089 or visit https:// lusteasa.shopsettings.com. SA SEAFOOD, 5222 De Zavala Road, Suite 330, recently opened near Clark High School offering numerous seafood options, plus chicken wings, fried rice, lo mein and salads. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, visit https://www. saseafoodtx.com.
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PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE, Blanco Road and North Loop 1604 West, a subsidiary of Golf & Tennis Pro Shop Inc., signed a lease to occupy 34,500 square feet in Blanco Market shopping center. It’ll be the first San Antonio franchise upon opening this summer following renovations.
IN OTHER NEWS:
CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD HOPEFULS HAVE FROM Jan. 13 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 to file for a ballot spot ahead of the May 1 elections. In San Antonio, the mayor’s seat and all 10 council posts are open. Other available positions in area races include: Castle Hills — mayor, places 2 and 3 aldermen; Shavano Park — mayor, at-large council slots held by Alderman Michael Colemere and Alderwoman Michele Bunting Ross; council places 1, 3 and 5 in both Hill Country Village and Hollywood Park; plus Northside Independent School District trustees in districts 5 and 6. NISD stints are four years, city council two years.
SAN ANTONIO HAS STARTED WORK ON EVANS ROAD east of U.S. 281 North to Caliza Drive. Funded by the city’s 2017 bond, the project is set to end in summer 2021. It includes an upgraded median near the Encino Park Center and Pinnacle shopping center, traffic-signal betterments along Evans, plus enhanced curbs and sidewalks.
ON DEC. 7, CPS ENERGY RELOCATED ITS CUSTOMER-SERVICE CENTER ON THE NORTH SIDE to Park North shopping center, 754 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 102. It’s open from
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, with COVID-19 safety measures.
CASTLE HILLS CONCLUDED ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION between Glentower and Tamworth drives. The project involved installing a concrete road surface and sidewalks down to Tamworth. Its next undertaking, along Banyan Drive, will be road improvements and drainage culverts from Gardenview Drive to the intersection of Prinz and Carolwood drives. For more, call 210-342-2341.
GENE FOX IS SHAVANO PARK’S NEW POLICE CHIEF, replacing Ray Lacy who retired in October after four years in office. Chuck Pinto led the force in the interim. Fox spent 20 years with the Hill Country Village Police Department before arriving in Shavano Park in November 2019 to become a captain.
SHAVANO PARK RECENTLY ANNOUNCED Ruth Thomson won the design contest for the 2020 Shavano Park Fiesta Medal. While supplies last, residents can obtain a medallion at the permitclerk window in City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court. For more, call 210-493-3478.
FREE REFLECTIVE BELTS AND ARMBANDS FOR HOLLYWOOD PARK residents who want to be more visible while walking, running or exercising are being provided by the Police Department. “We especially want to get these to our youth who ride bikes or walk in the neighborhood,” Chief Shad Prichard recently said on Facebook. Obtain the items from
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8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Police Department, 2 Mecca Drive. Residents must show an ID; limit one belt per household member. For more, call 210-494-3575.
ALEX. BROWN REALTY INC. AND Continental Realty Assets recently purchased the Club at Stone Oak Apartments, a 250-unit complex at 21739 Hardy Oak Blvd. ABR invested $7.3 million in the transaction, according to a press release. The joint venture plans to complete a strategic-renovation program for the property’s unit interiors and targeted enhancements to the common areas and amenities. Built in 2005, the property features a mix of one-, twoand three-bedroom residences and
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amenities such as a pool, fitness center, business center, outdoor kitchen and game room.
NISD’S NORTHSIDE THREADS seeks clothing donations, especially during the pandemic. The program’s mission is to support Northside Independent School District families and provide clothes for pupils. “Whether they are in the classroom or learning virtually, all students should feel good about how they are dressed so that they can focus on their schoolwork,” said Superintendent Brian Woods. “The last thing they need to be worrying about is clothes or food. It is vital that we step up and help with these
items so they can be successful in their studies.” Gently used attire appropriate for ages 4-18, plus new packages of socks and underwear, is desired. Donations can be shipped to Northside Family Engagement Center, 5223 Blessing St., San Antonio, TX 78228; or purchased via its Amazon Wish List for direct shipment to the center. For more, call 210-397-8930.
A DONATION OF DIGITAL DEVICES TO HELP STUDENTS displaced by the pandemic took place Dec. 11 at LEE High School. The North East Independent School District teamed with Google Fiber, Goodwill San Antonio, Community First Health Plans and District 1 Councilman
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Roberto Treviño to contribute digital supplies aimed at helping remote learning. “Right now, we are seeing the impact that local students and families are facing during these difficult times. I’m thankful to our partners supporting our community’s need to access digital resources,” Treviño said.
NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS BEEN recognized for working with the San Antonio Food Bank to feed NISD families during the pandemic. The district was selected by the Alamo Area Council of Governments to receive a COVID-19 Recognition and Response regional award for 2020. Find Local Lowdown at www. localcommunitynews.com.
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JAN. 12 & FEB. 9 SEWING CLUB
The club meets from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio St. Bring a power strip or extension cord. For updates or cancellations, contact Sylvia Jolet at sjolet@earthlink.net or call 210497-3383.
JAN. 14
‘SELF-CARE IN THE NEW YEAR’ The “COPE” series, or Challenges and Opportunities in a Pandemic Era, continues with a mental-wellness talk over videoconferencing from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For updates or cancellations,
visit https://www.jfsatx.org/communitycalendar/the-cope-series-part-2---self-carein-the-new-year-1606943338.
THROUGH JAN. 18
NISD ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Northside Independent School District is accepting student applications to attend its nine magnet schools — seven high schools and two middle schools. All magnet schools are planning virtual open houses and some in-person open houses.Two new magnet schools will debut in the 20212022 school year: Zachry Magnet School and the Agriculture Science & Technology Academy located at O’Connor High School. Applications accepted through Jan. 18. Students can apply to more than one campus. For more, visit https://www.nisd. net/schools/magnet.
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SCHOOL’S OUT Students in the Northside and North East independent school districts receive time off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
JAN. 19
AUTHOR, AUTHOR The Barshop Jewish Community Center continues its writer series over Zoom. Ben Sheehan, the man behind “OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? - A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work,” will discuss his book from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $6. For registrations, updates or cancellations, visit https://www.jccsanantonio.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Arts%20and%20 Culture&refno=6682.
JAN. 20
RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association meets from 10 a.m. to noon at San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 San Pedro Ave. For updates or cancellations, visit https:// localunits.org/NSARTA/.
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Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting — normally held at 3:30 p.m. in the Property Owners Association office, 19210 Huebner Road, Suite 100 — likely will take place place using Zoom. For updates or cancellations, visit http://www.stoneoakpoa.com or call 210-858-8508.
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BEXAR COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, Suite 208, normally hosts monthly board meetings for members from 3-5 p.m., but sessions could be held over
videoconferencing due to COVID-19. Afterward, participate in a free, open to the public Zoom webinar at 6 p.m. titled “Rodeo Tomatoes: Their History and How to Grow Them,” with speaker Karen Gardner. For registrations, updates, contact President@bexarmg.org or https:// bexarmg.org/.
JAN. 22
ISRAELI SEMINAR Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham conducts a videoconference class at noon titled, “Israel & the Jewish People” to discuss current events in the country. The RSVP deadline is Jan. 19. For a Zoom pass code, plus updates or cancellations, email Debbie Linck at marketinglinck@yahoo.com.
JAN. 24
MUSIC CONCERT The Barshop Jewish Community Center presents “Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony: Olmos Ensemble.” The 6-8 p.m. in-person performance will follow social-distancing guidelines. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. For updates or cancellations, visit https://www.jccsanantonio.org/index. php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Adults&refno=6536.
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NEVER FORGET Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week will be a series of online presentations. For a schedule with times and links, plus updates, visit https://www.jfsatx. org/community-calendar.
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DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE The group normally meets at 7 p.m. in Stone Oak Methodist Hospital, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., classrooms No. 1 and No. 2. For updates or cancellations, call Art Downey, alliance president, at 210497-8873.
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IT’S A ‘C’ THING This cancer support group for survivors ages 20-40 and their loved ones meets from 6:30-8 p.m. at La Madeleine, 722 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 201. For updates, contact Chelsea Hart at Chelsea.hart@ lls.org or call 210-998-5127.
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AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST All military members and guests are invited to an 8-10 a.m. meal at Lupe Tortilla, 21103 U.S. 281 North. For more, contact www.post10.weebly.com.
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WINTER CLEANUP Shavano Park will run a brush/bulk pickup. A map designating specific
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dates for subdivisions will be in the town’s newsletter. For more, visit https:// www.shavanopark.org/.
THROUGH FEB. 12
NEISD MAGNET SCHOOLS Middle school and high school applications for North East Independent School District magnet programs 2021-2022 are being accepted before the Feb. 12 deadline, and possible Feb. 15 lottery. For more, visit https://www.neisd.net/ magnetprograms.
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SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN SING San Antonio Chordsmen, a barbershop chorus, rehearses at 7 p.m. in “The Backdoor” youth center behind Colonial Hills United Methodist Church, 5247
Vance Jackson Road. Newcomers may 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 holiday cancellations, contact Wendell Peters at wendellpeters@sbcglobal.net.
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 or cancellations, call Carolyn at 210-415-0937.
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& Recreational Area, 11121 Wurzbach Road, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and support local growers as the San Antonio Farmer’s Market Association presents farm-fresh products. For updates or cancellations, visit sanantoniofarmersmarket.org.
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COMBATTING STUDENT HUNGER Forty-nine Northside Independent School District campuses serve free breakfast and lunch during the academic year. For more including a list of program participants, visit https://www.nisd.net/news/thousandsnorthside-students-eat-free-school-year.
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illness, local professionals are working to help families confront the emotional toll. Before the crisis, 1 in 6 children faced mental-health challenges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, professionals estimate the ratio is closer to 1 in 5. According to Dr. Barbara RoblesRamamurthy, child psychiatrist and assistant professor at UT Health San Antonio, national statistics also indicate an increase in emergency-room visits for mental health. “It’s important to differentiate mental health, or well-being in general, from mental illness,” she said. “Especially now, all of us have to engage in sustaining our mental health.”
Getting enough sleep — especially kids — is at the top of the list, plus limiting social media and screen time for children and at least 15 minutes of daily physical activity. “Kids need to use their bodies,” she said. “Get outside, take a walk.” Many youths she sees worry about finances. Parents try to protect their offspring by not openly discussing money issues, but this sometimes creates more stress. “Children are very perceptive and it’s more helpful to incorporate them into problem-solving,” she said. “They need to feel needed and useful, so make sure to find ways for them to help.” Above all, don’t be afraid to ask for assistance from professionals, she said. “There is no shame in getting help.
This is an important skill we want to model for our kids. They are watching us and learning from us about how to deal with stress,” she added. Camillia McKinney, chief operating officer of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, which provides specialized behavioral-health care and addiction treatment, agrees. “Always ask for help if you aren’t sure,” she said. “No one could have prepared for this (pandemic). Parents are doing the best they can.” McKinney said some coping mechanisms kids normally use temporarily are gone. “There is no replacement for social interaction. Resources like church or even group therapy are not
Though a vaccine for COVID-19 is now available, it still could be weeks or even months before the general population receives inoculations. In the meantime, the pandemic is still causing widespread stress, including among children, experts say. Below are some easy-to-follow guidelines to slow the spread of the disease.
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as accessible now, and for many kids, figuring out your role in society depends on that sense of belonging,” she said. Also, creative approaches are key to keeping youths engaged. “There’s no such thing as normal. Kids can hide their issues, so it’s important to notice variances in your child’s reactions, especially not doing something they usually do,” she added. Children often have different needs, said Jessica Knudsen, CEO of Clarity Child Guidance Center, a nonprofit mental-health institution. Clarity has a 66-bed inpatient unit and a day program dedicated exclusively to those ages 3 to 17. “When it comes to figuring out if your kid is in crisis, there’s no one-size-fits-all during this pandemic,” Knudsen said. Particular attention is needed to changes in youngsters’ behavior. Pandemic fatigue is challenging, she added. Plus, restricting students to virtual learning during the outbreak may adversely impact some, said Sarah Baray, CEO for Pre-K 4 SA. Nine-tenths of the brain’s structure forms in the first five years.
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“Kids do best in the classroom with highly skilled teachers. … It’s not good to miss this period of brain development,” she said. Coronavirus fears have already caused a 30% decrease in the city-based program’s peak enrollment. “Young children do best with predictable routines and schedules, and one of the greatest challenges is that the pandemic upended all that,” Baray added. “Everything has been retrofitted to take every precaution and schools are open and waiting – young children benefit from every moment of instruction.” To counter rising anxiety and depression in adolescents during the pandemic, city officials dedicated $256,000 for another vehicle to help kids ages 11 to 17 combat stress with help from their peers. Labeled Project YES, or Youth Empowerment and Support, it’s run by Stony Brook University scientists who’ll partner with UT Teen Health to expand the exercise. Dr. Kristen Plastino, program director of UT Teen Health at UT Health San Antonio, is hopeful Project YES can help fill gaps. “The most common
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referrals we’ve been seeing are for mental health and access to care, and while not the ultimate cure, this is another piece of the puzzle,” Plastino said. “We keep uncovering tools and seeking different avenues to help our youth.” Teens can try three different single-session experiences online anonymously and voluntarily. Each activity allows kids to learn different ways to think about and cope with everyday problems. Then, they can share their best advice with others who may be struggling, based on what they learned in the activity. If kids agree to share, their advice will be posted on the Project YES website for others to read. Jennifer Todd, program manager
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at UT Teen Health, said the San Antonio version of Project YES would be launched via social media this spring. She’s looking for 3,000 teenage participants. “In San Antonio, we are recruiting Latinx youth and youth of color to make sure everyone is represented,” Todd said. For more on Project YES, visit UT Teen Health on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Also, prepared by the CDC, visit https://bit.ly/CDCKIT for the “COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit: Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental WellBeing.” Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.
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DeBerry steps up by SUSAN YERKES
“PRAGMATIC” AND “SCRAPPY” are adjectives new Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Trish DeBerry often uses to describe herself.
Both traits have served her well. After a long, grueling campaign in the middle of a pandemic, DeBerry, 55, emerged as one of two newly elected female county commissioners, along with Rebeca Clay-Flores in Precinct 1. It’s only the second time a pair of women concurrently serves on the five-member county court. The previous officeholders were Cyndi Taylor Krier and Helen Dutmer in the late 1990s. DeBerry, mother to two teens, former journalist and founder of The DeBerry Group, a successful public-relations firm, learned effective communications early as the youngest in a big family. Her childhood was spent in a modest home near Loop 410 and Starcrest Drive.
“It was constant chaos. There was just one bathroom for the six of us children. You become very scrappy when you’re fighting to be heard at the dinner table,” she said. DeBerry went to Serna Elementary and Garner Middle schools. When the family moved to Hidden Forest, she enrolled at
Churchill High School. “People thought we were moving to the boonies – that there was nothing out there,” she said. “Now, the boonies are very centrally located.” DeBerry attended Trinity University, and then spent a decade with KENS-TV. At 30, she co-founded Guerra DeBerry Coody, an advertising and PR company; and in 2012, after an amicable split with business partner Frank Guerra, opened The DeBerry Group. Her 2020 political aspirations weren’t DeBerry’s first. In 2009, she unsuccessfully ran for mayor against Julián Castro. Even then, she declared, “You haven’t seen the last of me.” When Republican Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin Wolff, the son of County Judge Nelson Wolff, announced a return to the private sector, DeBerry began thinking about what became her successful bid for Commissioners Court Nov. 3. DeBerry already has strong priorities, starting with mobility. Expanding Blanco Road north of Loop 1604 is a big issue for her. “There’s real need for more expansion out of town around Timberwood Park,” she said. “It’s a complicated project. We have to leverage the city and the Texas Department of Transportation.” Adding high-occupancy vehicle lanes to Interstate 10 West, expanding U.S. 281 North, and improving the 1604/I-10 intersection are all important, she said. The staunch conservative disapproved of the recent ballot initiative devoting salestax revenue to VIA Metropolitan Transit starting in 2026. “Precinct 3 has a lot of suburban municipalities – Shavano Park, Timberwood Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Castle Hills. A majority in the precinct (does) not ride the bus, so at the end of the day, their question is, ‘What’s in it for me?’” she said. “And, what is the return on the investment?”
Her outspoken opposition didn’t stop VIA Board Chairwoman Hope Andrade, who stepped down in December, from backing DeBerry and becoming her campaign treasurer. “My friendship with Trish has spread out more than 20 years. When she first reached out to me about her interest in running, before she ended her statement, I was already saying, ‘Yes!’” Andrade said. “As a smallbusiness owner, she brings a true understanding of what it means to sign the front of checks, instead of the back. She understands financials, and believes in smaller government, and she is a great communicator.” The outgoing Wolff said he and DeBerry share many similar views. “I have known Trish for many years. I supported her when she ran for mayor. Then, when I saw the work she did on the board of Centro San Antonio a couple of years ago to fix a broken organization, I thought, ‘This is a person who not only has the skill set to run for office, but she also has the skill set to do the office right,’” he said. Wolff and DeBerry have already discussed ways to combine some functions of the city’s Metropolitan Health District and the powerful University Health System. A military brat, DeBerry is the daughter of a career Air Force officer and stepdaughter of a Navy man; her mother worked as a Fort Sam Houston civil servant. She’s deeply committed to maintaining Wolff’s relationship with the Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center. “If we continue to grow it we could be a national model,” she said. DeBerry is also passionate about increasing job-placement services for “trailing spouses” of military men and women. Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.
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Teen’s creations help make wishes come true by EDMOND ORTIZ
SIMRAN PATEL started making handmade cards early in elementary school.
Initially, it was just a fun, artistic way for Patel to help loved ones and friends celebrate birthdays and other happy moments. But creating cards became a serious hobby for Patel by the end of middle school, when she realized her passion for art could translate into making meaningful gifts. Now a Johnson High School senior, Patel runs an online nonprofit creating and selling her cards and other products, and donating proceeds to help realize life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Her artistry aids Make-A-Wish Central and South Texas and Mended Little Hearts of San Antonio. “On behalf of the children whose wishes Simran has helped grant, Make-A-Wish extends our sincerest gratitude for her belief that wishes simply cannot wait,” said Shelby Gill, chief development officer for Make-AWish. “Thanks to Simran, more children will be able to feel hopeful for the future.” Patel has so far donated more than $2,300 to the foundation through sales of her handmade stationery. The idea of becoming an entrepreneur emerged when Patel, then 13, attended a business camp at Duke University. “The camp provided the basic foundation of my understanding of the process behind starting a business,” she recalled. Simply Simran Inc. was born. The venture offers artwork designed with custom greetings ranging from special occasions and holidays to get-well/wellness wishes and inspirational quotes. Its website also has watercolors and bookmarks with calligraphy. “I knew that I wanted to do something related to art if I was going to use my
knowledge to start my own business, and since I already loved card making, it seemed like the perfect idea,” she said. Patel felt, from the start, it was also important to use her profits to uplift lessfortunate youngsters. A few years ago, one of Patel’s close family friends was diagnosed with leukemia and had a wish granted through Make-A-Wish, meeting with the founders of the popular online game Roblox. “I remember hearing about the immense happiness it brought him, and wanted to contribute to similar lifechanging experiences for other children as well,” she said. Patel also met babies and kids who had endured heart surgery and were aided by Mended Little Hearts, a nonprofit supporting the families of youngsters with heart defects. “(This) allowed me to reflect on their immense strength and resilience, and I wanted to be a part of helping them on their journeys,” she said. Patel learned many lessons in launching and managing her online company including applying for 501(c) (3) status, coordinating outreach programs with partner charities, keeping accounting records, and holding monthly LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM
Simran Patel, a senior at Johnson High School, creates and sells stationery, with proceeds donated to charitable causes such as Make-A-Wish. Courtesy photo
meetings. “The leadership abilities have been developed as running the nonprofit has given me the ability to connect with others, and I have been taught more
about empathy for others,” she said. For more on Patel’s cards, visit www. handmadebysimran.com. Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.
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furloughs, WAC is now serving families requiring first-time aid. “Last week we had 30 new clients – folks who had never been short of food before,” Buell said. When it launched, the group partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide groceries for those in need. The relationship continues today. The nonprofit does more than just dispense groceries. WAC’s mission is to meet the immediate needs of the community, while furnishing residents with tools to move forward, officials said. It also offers classes in English as a second language, GED testing, job listings and a clothes depot. “We serve anywhere from between 270
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Hardberger Park land bridge unveiled PROJECT ‘JOINS TWO HALVES OF SAN ANTONIO,’ FORMER MAYOR SAYS by EDMOND ORTIZ
THE NEWLY OPENED EARTHEN-COVERED BRIDGE above Wurzbach Parkway connecting 8 miles of trails at Hardberger Park has also joined two halves of San Antonio, a former mayor says.
Work to erect a wildlife- and pedestrian-friendly land bridge linking both sections of the sprawling North Side park took two years to build but a decade of planning, fundraising and politicking. “This bridge is also symbolic. It not only joins two halves of the park, it joins two halves of San Antonio,” said ex-Mayor Phil Hardberger, the park’s namesake. “This is the center of San Antonio in terms of population. It’s a good melting pot here. People come here from all 10 City Council districts. It’s free and everybody’s welcome. We see it uniting the city.” The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge, sitting between Blanco Road and Northwest Military Highway, opened Dec. 11. The former mayor said he couldn’t have been happier. “It’s satisfying and everything I wanted it to be,” Hardberger said. He regularly toured the worksite over the years, personally observing a major project he long touted as a capstone for the 330-acre park’s master plan. Once part of a dairy farm owned by Max and Minnie Voelcker, the park encompasses council districts 8 and 9. The bridge was supported with $13 million from the city’s 2017 bond, and $10 million in grants and private funds raised by the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy and others. “The voter-approved Robert L. B. Tobin Land Bridge is an incredible addition to our community parks that can be enjoyed by all,” District 8 Councilman Manny Peláez said. It has two primary purposes. One is to encourage wildlife to safely reach the east and west sides of the park without crossing a busy Wurzbach Parkway. “Now (animals will) be able to meet,”
Hardberger said. Observers recently spotted a large deer and coyote navigating the bridge. The second purpose is to entice more people to explore the park on foot or bicycles, officials said. “The connection of both sides of Phil Hardberger Park provides for a one-of-a-kind nature experience in our community, while increasing accessibility within one of San Antonio’s premier parks,” Peláez said. City employees and community volunteers served as guides on the first weekend, leading guests to and from the overpass. Two decorative steel wildlife observation posts designed by Stephen Stimson Associates Landscape Architects are at each end of the land bridge. They offer opportunities for public art, wilderness appreciation and education. “As an avid bird-watcher, I’m excited to see neighbors and visitors alike take advantage of the wildlife-viewing blinds, which blend local art and functionality to create a novel opportunity to marvel at our local wildlife,” said Peláez. District 9 Councilman John Courage is also elated. “We’ve heard from many people about their excitement for this wonderful addition to our LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM
Hardberger Park,” Courage said. “It’s going to be an asset to the neighbors that use the park, as well as the wildlife. We are very happy with the success of building this bridge and what it means to our community.” SpawGlass’ workers, who have handled the entire construction endeavor, plan to finish building skywalks leading to each bridge entry in January. Other project features slated for completion in early 2021 include the span's irrigation system, native landscaping and lighting fixtures. Some residents who walked across the land bridge shared their thoughts on the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy’s Facebook page. “It’s been fun watching this being built,” Melissa Birkhead Welch said. Hardberger said while San Antonio’s historical “center” has long been Main Plaza
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and downtown, the North Side’s population is increasing and Hardberger Park has become a new central destination. Before voters passed the 2017 bond, some San Antonio residents, especially from other parts of the city, disliked reserving a significant amount of public funds for a land bridge in a North Side park. Hardberger, who suffered a mild heart attack only days after the opening, hopes the span inspires more park-system expansion. “When you build something like this, that gets the attention of everybody, it becomes a good leader for what follows,” he said. “Those who say they want a big park in their district, my answer is: ‘I sure hope you get it. You deserve it.’ Every part of San Antonio deserves a great park.” Find this story and more at www. localcommunitynews.com.
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