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do not believe in advocacy journalism disguised as news coverage, especially politics.

Reporters covering elections should always check their personal baggage at the door.

I have always enjoyed and encouraged newsroom discussions about the political process, but I become uncomfortable when fellow journalists openly voice their support for this or that candidate.

The problem is compounded when reporters post private views on relatively open social media.

Neutrality and objective reporting should be the hallmarks of our daily work.

In this day when opinion polls rate the trustworthiness of the press as lower than dirt, our profession must go the extra mile to rebuild credibility with the public.

That is not to say journalists shouldn’t privately support a candidate. Just like any other citizen, they have the right to free expression. But considering today’s scrutiny of the press, they should keep those views to themselves and exercise them in the privacy of a voting booth.

Otherwise, how can a reporter’s articles be trusted when folks know he or she is partial to one office seeker over another?

Quick point here — none of what I’ve written so far applies to opinion journalists, who are expected to publicly voice their support of a candidate, party or principles to spur a community dialogue. I am discussing reporters.

Reporters are, in effect, historians. As professional and unbiased recorders of the day’s events, their own opinions, likes and dislikes need to stay out of their stories.

I want to assure readers that here at LOCAL Community News, we strive for impartiality.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER: Emily Malik (left) and Oksana Garcia (right) work on mock patient Sydney Anderson as part of an Emergency Medical Technician course involving North East Independent School District high schools and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. See story on page 15. Photo by Mary Oakes

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Heroes needed on the homefront

by SUSAN YERKES

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arch is a big month for remembering heroes in these parts. The 13-day “siege of glory” at the Alamo, and the bloody battle on March 6, 1836, has become one of America’s most beloved heroic stories.

Women’s History Month is also commemorated in March, and I’ve been thinking about how our culture tends to frame traditional “heroes” as rough-andready warriors for a good cause, rather than quiet volunteers on the front lines of hidden, desperate struggles, such as the one to end domestic violence.

Every nine seconds a woman in the United States is assaulted or beaten, according to the National Coalition Against

Domestic Violence. The statistic may just be the tip of the iceberg, as an estimated 70 percent of such cases never get reported.

Further, more than 30 percent of female homicides come by the hands of an intimate partner. While men can be victims, too, the overwhelming majority are ladies, children or the elderly – the traditionally powerless.

Jane Shafer, program director for the San Antonio Police Department’s Family Assistance Crisis Team, or F.A.C.T., has seen the dark side for many years. In 1990, Shafer and her Putting an End to Abuse Through Community Efforts, or P.E.A.C.E., Initiative co-founder Patricia Castillo launched F.A.C.T., a volunteer program to help deal with domestic abuse.

Since then, F.A.C.T. has trained thousands of volunteers to team with professional social workers in domestic-abuse cases.

“This violence goes on day and night, throughout the city,” Shafer told me. “It happens in every part of town.”

Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of shame associated with asking for help, she added.

There’s also the danger of escalating violence if a woman or elderly person reports an abuser. Shafer urged everyone in the community to reach out to people they think may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Even if they don’t talk about it, if you notice bruises or injuries, just ask if they’re OK.

It’s not always easy to leave an abusive situation; without support from nearby friends or family, it can be difficult to make the break.

Some get help through the Bexar County Family Justice Center. Others find refuge at Family Violence Prevention Services Inc.’s Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, where more than a dozen different programs help victims recover their inner strength and prepare for independent lives. Last year, FVPS helped nearly 55,000 women and children, and sadly, the number continues to rise.

To me, women such as Shafer, Castillo, FVPS Executive Director Marta Peláez and the many, many mostly unsung advocates who work to unshackle the abused are genuine heroes. Their dedication may not be spotlighted in battlefield glory, but it’s a powerful, often life-and-death struggle … and it’s not getting easier.

I remember a moving interview I had two years ago with Maria Falcon, supervisor of counseling at the Family Justice Center.

After 28 years as a licensed professional counselor, Falcon called abuse against women the worst hate crime in our society — one seemingly uncontrollable.

“We say it’s a women’s issue, and we work to empower women,” she said, “but it’s happening more than ever.”

Falcon said she believes things will begin to change when the struggle against domestic violence is not framed only as an issue for women, but when it becomes one for men, too.

“Instead of putting all the focus on empowering the victims of abuse, what about putting the focus on the perpetrators? What about society teaching men not to be perpetrators? Men need to stand up and challenge other men – in politics, in the media, in business, the schools, everywhere in society, to declare that abuse is not acceptable,” she said.

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Children learn differently from each other; a campus more accommodating for one may not fit the needs of another.

There are plenty of possibilities available.

In general, the school-choice arena offers traditional public campuses, magnet institutions, publicly supported charter schools and online academic venues. Parents, especially those desiring tailored education for their child or prayer in the classroom, can enroll their offspring in a private or parochial school, or educate them at home.

The topic of school choice recently came to the forefront during National School Choice Week; according to one spokesman with the grassroots effort, 64 percent of Americans would like to have a greater education menu for their kids.

During School Choice Week, Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texans to explore the kind of learning system that fits their families, even if it’s not public schools.

The issue could take on more prominence during the next legislative session.

In 2013, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, then a state senator, and former Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst pushed for legislation which would’ve used taxpayer money to send youngsters to private facilities. The battle over school vouchers resurfaced in 2015, but again made little headway.

Though public school officials railed against the proposal, it likely hasn’t disappeared.

No matter what, parents uncomfortable with the level of education their child is receiving should have the opportunity to switch to a campus or system they feel is more appropriate.

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NO SCHOOL Students and in the North East 14-18, 25 teachers and Northside Independent School Districts are off a week for Spring Break and on March 25 for Good Friday.

MARCH

SILVER CINEMA FILM SCREENINGS Films for senior citizens are presented, for free, at the Barshop Jewish Community Center at 1 p.m. Screenings are in Holzman Auditorium; the popcorn and coffee are free, too. Walk-ins are welcome. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway at Wurzbach Parkway.

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CULINARIA 5K WINE & BEER RUN This annual run presented 19

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individual runner or $40 per person for teams, which must have at least 10 runners.

The chip-timed race sets off right at 8 a.m. from the Residences at La Cantera, and parking is available throughout the Shops. Race Reception tickets, $20, will be available at the March 18 Race Expo, at the Gold’s Gym at 2323 Lockhill-Selma Road. Proceeds benefit The Farm, a Culinaria planned food-education center.

For more, or to register for the race, go to culinariasa.org/san-antonio/events.

SKINS & SKULLS Urban biologist Jessica Alderson of 19 the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will talk about South Texas mammals, illustrating her talk with an assortment of animal skins. The program starts at 10 a.m. at the Urban Ecology Center in Phil Hardberger Park, and includes a child-friendly activity. It’s free,

MARCH

WOMEN’S HALL OF MARCH FAME INDUCTION 19 Seventeen women will be inducted into the San Antonio hall of fame this year – leaders in government, health care, technology, education and creative arts, to name a few. A 6 p.m. reception and silent auction will be followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are $100; sponsorships start at $1,500. The gala takes place at the Omni Colonnade, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. To reserve a seat, go to www.sawomenshalloffame.org.

JOANNE ROCKLIN In her Barshop Jewish 20 Community Center Author Series talk, Joanne Rocklin will read from – and sign copies of – her book “I Say Shehechiyanu,” which is a blessing to mark first-ever events in a young life.

Activities for children will be offered, too. The reading starts at 1 p.m. and is free, but you must reserve a seat; call 302-6820 or go to www.jccsanantonio. org and look under Arts & Culture. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio

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Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway at Wurzbach Parkway.

MEET THE CANDIDATES The Shavano Park Women’s 22 Club is holding its annual Meet the Candidates Night so that residents can see and ask questions of the hopefuls running for three seats on the Shavano Park City Council. John Horner, a 45-year resident of the city and a three-term mayor, is the master of ceremonies. It is 7 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court.

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NISD TRUSTEES The Northside Independent 22 School District board meets at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at 5900 Evers Road.

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TREES OF HARDBERGER PARK This Nature Walk will be led by 26 Master Naturalist Ron Tullus, who will provide information on common trees in Phil Hardberger Park, including hogplum and toothache tree. It starts at 8 a.m. at the Urban Ecology Center near the park’s western entrance, 8400 N.W. Military Highway. It is free, but a donation of $3 per person or $5 per family is suggested.

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SHAVANO PARK The Shavano MARCH Park City Council will hold 28 its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court.

SUMMER J CAMP OPEN HOUSE MARCH This session from 3 to 6:30 29 p.m. at the Barshop Jewish Community Center will offer information on this summer’s camp program. You can talk to administrative staff members and camp counselors, and take advantage of early-bird registration; there will be games and inflatables for the kids. The Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community is at 12500 N.W. Military Highway at Wurzbach Parkway.

WELLNESS FAIR From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2 visitors can drop by the Third Annual Shavano Community Health, Home & Family Fair on the grounds of the new headquarters of the Bexar County Medical Society, 4334 N. Loop 1604 West near Pond Hill Road. The free event is sponsored by area doctors, clinics and hospitals, according to a release. In addition to health screenings, the fair also features home-improvement ideas, safety information, foods, nutrition and exercise tips. For more, call Terry Kemmy at 8441542 or email terry.kemmy@n2pub.com.

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“SEUSSICAL JR.” The Starz Youth Performance Troupe 2-3 of the Barshop Jewish Community Center will stage the family musical featuring all the beloved Dr. Seuss characters and narrated by the Cat in the Hat. Shows are at 7 p.m. April 2 and at 2 and 4:30 p.m. April 3 in the Sheldon Vexler Theatre. Tickets are $7 and are available by calling 302-6859.

The Vex is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway at Wurzbach Parkway.

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We strive to meet our 5/30 commitment. There may be times when critical emergencies, epidemics, and diversions impact our performance.

HOBBY HAWK 5K WALK & RUN The Hobby Middle School 11 PTA is holding a family run/ walk to raise money for enhancing student instruction programs. It starts at 8 a.m. at Shavano Park City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court. Registration costs $25 for adults and $10 for students younger than 18; register by March 23 to get a T-shirt and goodie bag. Forms can be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the office of the school, 11843 Vance Jackson Road. For more, contact Patti Uresti at 789-3139 or puresti67@gmail.com.

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If you feel you or your child’s life is in danger; have suffered a severe injury, animal bite, or burn; or feel that you have symptoms of heart attack or stroke, please dial 9-1-1, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

NEISD TRUSTEES North East Independent School District 11 trustees are scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the NEISD board room, 8961 Tesoro Drive.

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CASTLE HILLS The City Council meets 12 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 209 Lemonwood Drive.

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ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIO NORTH STAR MALL WALKERS This group of (mainly) seniors enjoys the mall’s pleasant temperatures and smooth flooring to exercise most mornings. Participants gather just before 8 a.m. at the food court, and set off singly or in pairs or groups – it’s unstructured. The activity is free and open to anyone who wants to walk. On Thursdays, the group gathers at the food court from 8 to 9 a.m. for coffee and a speaker discussing a topic of general interest.

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SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 153 15 Hood’s Texas Brigade, Camp 153, meets at 7 p.m. at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave. Members and guests are welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. The Camp meets the third Tuesday of each month. For more, visit www.hoodstexasbde.com.

MARCH

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The San 15 Antonio Chapter of the national organization holds its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Lunch costs $25. RSVPs are required.

Call Bob Clark at 402-0871, or email to reservations@sarsat.org by the Monday before the meeting. The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except July and August.

MARCH

SAN ANTONIO CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE 17 The group meets the third Thursday of each month at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave., for a 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting.

Those interested in Civil War history are invited to share stories and ideas. No reservations are required.

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Huebner Road, are new living quarters that offer an upscale vibe, according to property manager Kandi Aguirre. “This stylish mecca … blends industrial design with modern amenities at every turn,” she said in a prepared release. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 888-5114631, email info@triompheapartments. com or visit triompheapartments.com.

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THE NORTHSIDE SPORTS GYM is currently being built at the Dub Farris Athletic Complex, 8400 N. Loop 1604 West. The $2.63 million athletic facility will provide competition space for various Northside Independent School District sporting events as well as a venue for other NISD special occasions. The 2,500-seat gym is half-complete and is being built by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors.

The gym was designed by Marmon Mok Architecture. Funding for the gym came from the 2014 school bond.

THE CLARK HIGH SCHOOL CHEER SQUAD took second place in the mediumnovice category at the recent National Cheerleaders Association National Championships in Dallas. According to a spokesman, four Northside Independent School District squads came home as national champions in their divisions and seven out of 10 finished in the top three.

LEE HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE WRESTLER Angelina Gomez won the University Interscholastic League State Wrestling Championship title in the 6A 95-pound weight class of the girls division. The wrestling state tournament was held Feb. 19-20 at the Caldwell Center in Garland. Along with her first-place finish, Gomez won the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award for the 6A girls. She finished the wrestling season undefeated at 32-0.

MARCH 14 - APRIL 11, 2016 KATIE WEST, A JUNIOR AT THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS, took first place in senior dramatic historical performance at Regionals and received Best In Show Senior Division at this year’s San Antonio Regional History Day competition, according to school officials. The student will compete at the state level against several area school districts on April 30 in Austin. This is her second time to compete at state. If she is victorious there, she will compete at National History Day in Washington, D.C. later this spring.

THE SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS has announced that President and CEO Angela Shields was named the 2015 Tom D. Morton Association Executive of the Year during the Texas Association of Realtors winter meeting Feb. 8. Also at the meeting, SABOR’s “Rookie-to-Pro” program was named the Education Program of the Year in the marketing category. The program was created to bring new real-estate agents up to speed in the business as well as to help current Realtors reach the next level of the profession.

A “SMART” RADAR TRAILER THAT DISPLAYS MOTORISTS’ SPEEDS WAS UNVEILED Feb. 12 on the North Side by District 9 Councilman Joe Krier, Police Chief William McManus and Officer German Huerta, assigned to a San Antonio Fear Free Environment unit with the San Antonio Police Department.

According to officials, the acquisition of the smart trailer, manufactured by Stalker Radar, will provide the city’s Transportation & Capital Improvements Department and the Texas Department of Transportation with “a more accurate snapshot of areas with traffic safety issues by measuring the number of cars and their given speeds in addition to logging time and location. Such metrics will help to locate any speeding or traffic ‘hotspots’ across District 9.” During the unveiling, the new radar trailer was placed along the right of way on Blanco Road, just north of Don Johnson Realtors, 16845 Blanco.

THE VANCE JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD INC. HOSTED a candidate forum on Feb. 20 at the Colonial Hills United Methodist Church, 5247 Vance Jackson Road. The forum featured candidates running for Bexar County Commissioners Court, Precinct 3 — Republican incumbent Kevin Wolff and fellow GOP challengers Mike Koerner and Pamela Lill. Also featured were candidates running for the state Senate District 26 seat as well as Bexar County sheriff. Each candidate was given two minutes to state why

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Officials: Most businesses want transit service to stay

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ASTLE HILLS — Residents will decide during the May 7 elections if they want to keep VIA Metropolitan Transit service in their city.

At issue is whether the town should use the half-cent sales tax that goes to VIA buses — about $500,000 — to instead create a municipal development district to help fund street and drainage repairs and other needed infrastructure upgrades.

The City Council recently voted unanimously to place the referendum on the ballotg. The issue has been debated for years.

“I think it’s important for the people to decide and I think that when the

dust settles, we will continue to enjoy the service,” Mayor Tim Howell said.

VIA officials said the transit operation provides great service to the member cities using its buses and other vehicles, including Castle Hills.

“VIA is proud to provide public transportation to the 13 member cities across our 1,200-plus square mile service area. We enjoy a strong working relationship with the city of Castle Hills and believe we are providing important services to residents and visitors at a good value,” said Jeffrey C. Arndt, president and CEO of VIA. He added, “We also respect the right of their citizens to have a say in continuing to partner with VIA as provided in our state’s transportation code, and we look forward to continuing to serve Castle Hills should they elect to remain in the VIA service area.”

Castle Hill’s business owners, for the most part, want VIA to continue service in the city since many of their employees use the buses, Howell said.

“I know that the business community in our city strongly believes that VIA is necessary to their viability,” wrote Councilman Frank Paul in the January Castle Hills Reporter. “In fact, the tax money that is given to VIA is generated from the sales and use taxes collected in our city from these businesses. The

city does not write VIA a check.”

Howell also thinks businesses considering a move to Castle Hills might not look favorably on the city if it doesn’t have a public transportation system. He added the long-term effect of getting rid of VIA could damage the town’s economic corridor, which is Northwest Military Highway.

“I think it would stymie some of our businesses because a lot of their employees use VIA,” the mayor said. “There are several people in the city who actually use the bus service for their regular transportation to (the University of Texas at San Antonio) and downtown and different areas.”

If VIA is booted out of Castle Hills, officials said the town will have to come up with some type of alternative to both the regular buses and VIAtrans, which services disabled riders and transported more than 2,000 of its residents to various destinations in 2014.

Paul in his column noted that VIA bus service would disappear from West Avenue and Northwest Military Highway. The buses would still travel through the city and drop off or pick up passengers on San Antonio streets that border Caste Hills.

Also in 2014, Castle Hills received $380,000 from VIA as part of a $2 million Metropolitan Planning Organization grant divided among the 12 suburban

cities that use VIA’s services.

The amount of money the cities got was based on a formula that analyzed how many bus miles are traveled in each municipality.

As part of that deal, VIA implemented some major route changes that resulted in buses going down the busier Northwest Military Highway instead of LockhillSelma Road. Removing VIA from the city would impact the funding for the deal.

It cost VIA about $1.3 million to provide bus service to Castle Hills in 2014, officials said.

Howell remains optimistic.

“I think that some people don’t see the long-term benefits of a public transportation system and that we are very much part of a metropolitan complex that fits together economically,” the mayor said. “Some people miss that and think that the money (the $500,000 in sales tax) could be used for something other than a public transportation system.”

Though some critics of VIA say the funds could be used to help fix the city’s streets, Howell countered the city now has an organized roadway plan that uses funding from digital billboards and new stormwater fees to repair and maintain its roadways.

The infrastructure project is now in its second phase with more streets recently added for repairs.

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HAVANO PARK — The city has adopted rules for groups wishing to use the municipal complex, but some residents fear the policy is still restrictive and may deter local civic organizations from meeting there.

The City Council voted 3-1 Feb. 22 to approve a policy that keeps City Hall open during the week, calls for a security deposit after hours and closes it on the weekends to civic groups.

The vote came after weeks of oftentense debate among elected officials and residents. The new rules closely match a policy that leaders drafted in 2011.

“This policy basically adopts most of our current practices,” City Manager Bill Hill said.

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Following the vote, resident M.J. Smoot said the city is being more restrictive than ever on public use of the council chambers.

“We — the private citizens who fund every single solitary thing in this city — have been denied access to the very building we own. Our right to assemble in our building has been voted out by this council tonight,” Smoot said.

Nearly a week before the vote, council members in a special meeting Feb. 17 arrived at a consensus on key parts of the new use policy.

The revised guidelines permit the occasional meeting of “community and civic organizations” from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday.

Fees will be waived for groups using the council chamber. A $500 refundable security deposit is required for use after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

No groups are permitted to use the interior of City Hall on weekends.

The policy does not accommodate rentals for private functions.

Former Alderwoman Etta Fanning said a council majority ignored residents’ wishes. She also cited another neighbor’s

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“It’s a sad day in Shavano Park when the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts of our community cannot meet at City Hall on a Saturday morning because this council voted for an ordinance to limit use to elected officials,” she added.

According to the new policy, community and civic organizations are groups “dedicated to issues of concern specific to the Shavano Park community and its continued welfare.” Such groups include Neighborhood Watch, homeowners associations, the local women’s club, business clubs and Scout troops.

In recent weeks, the council had briefly considered varying levels of use, including permitting any and all groups or closing the council chambers to only official city/public business.

Some city officials have said a formal policy had been needed to help reduce the risk of public property damage during a civic function. They also felt a policy could bring about uniformity in rules for all potential users. In the past, city leaders

feared that existing rules would let groups with questionable intent use the building.

But several residents have been highly critical of the council, saying essentially city leaders were developing a flawed solution for a nonexistent problem.

Many local civic groups had been worried that a new policy might force informational, nonpartisan events such as candidate forums to go elsewhere or be canceled.

Alderwoman Mary Ann Hisel cast the dissenting vote, saying it seems unfair to request a deposit, which some groups may perceive as a charge.

She added some organizations are unable to have large attendance during the times when they could use the council chambers for free because of other weekday obligations, such as work or school.

For those groups such as Scout troops, Hisel said, meeting at night could be their only option because they would be unable to convene there on the weekend. However, city officials could open up the chambers on a weekend for a formal city business function.

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The election is May 7. Early voting is April 25 to May 3.

Two of three City Council seats in Castle Hills are up for grabs.

Place 1 Alderwoman Lesley Wenger is not seeking re-election, but J.R. Trevino and Margo Pena are vying for the spot.

Place 4 Alderman Frank Paul, who also is the mayor prorem, is running unopposed.

It’s a three-way race for the Place

5 seat featuring incumbent Douglas Gregory, Don Rochelle and Bruce SmileyKaliff, the immediate past mayor.

In addition, voters are being asked to decide whether a half-cent sales tax from VIA Metropolitan Transit — about $500,000 — should instead be used to create a municipal development district to help pay for street and drainage repairs.

Shavano Park is holding an at-large election to fill three council seats.

Candidates include incumbents Vicky Maisel, Bob Heintzelman and Mary Ann Hisel and challengers M.J. Smoot, Konrad Kuykendall, Mike Simpson and Gary Arnold.

In the race for the NEISD school board District 6 spot, trustee and board President Letti Bresnahan did not file to run again. Tony Jaso and Tomas Martinez are seeking the spot.

Sarah Hughey has filed to hold on to her District 1 seat, but she faces a challenge from Melissa White and Christopher Herring.

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After-hours use of City Hall was a topic of debate for council members Feb. 17, as they wondered which city employee would open and close the building, and how best to pay that employee.

Hill researched group requests for City Hall in 2015, and found that nobody asked to use the building during a weekend. He added the $500 refundable security deposit matches the deductible on the city’s insurance for the facility.

Alderwoman Vicky Maisel said requiring a security deposit for afterhours use gives city officials peace of mind, and would encourage users to ensure they are extra careful while meeting inside the building.

Hisel still was unswayed, feeling the deposit could hinder some groups.

“I guess I don’t understand why we would ask something of our residents that we don’t ask of ourselves (as city officials),” she added. “The people I’m talking about are civic groups, they are residents, our neighbors, and they paid for this building with their tax dollars.”

Hill has said, in previous discussions, the city has never reported any problems with a civic group gathering

in the council chambers.

A few residents at the Feb. 22 council session were not happy with the proceedings. One audience member interjected, “You all are doing what you want,” and stormed out.

“Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts (were) discussed tonight, but they will not fit the new criteria to have any functions inside on these dates,” Smoot said. “I do not understand why this council feels that this kind of restriction is what the majority of citizens want.

I expect they do not agree.”

Alderman Bob Heintzelman was not present at the meeting.

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However, he also said City Hall should have been closed off to all civic group-oriented activities only until a formal use policy was implemented. LOCAL Community News regrets any confusion this might have caused.

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“All studies show that kids cannot learn if they are focused on food. If you don’t take care of the basics, then you can’t take care of the higher learning,” said Ashley Rice, who spearheaded the project.

Rice, a social studies teacher, came up with the idea after reading an article on her Facebook feed about a high school in Dallas creating an on-campus food pantry. The week before school let out for the Christmas break, she approached Principal Justin Oxley with the idea.

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Social studies teacher Kristina Rumfelt, Alternative Learning Environment teacher Erica Garza and PTA President Laura Talley helped Rice ready the pantry for an opening Jan. 4.

Since its debut, the team has counted 40 students coming in and has given away more than 250 items. Rice said they’ve almost doubled their distribution.

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They encourage patrons to grab goods for their family, too.

Although Churchill is located on the property-rich North Side, many children still go hungry, officials said.

At Churchill, 1,114 students receive free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch out of a total enrollment of 2,880. Across the North East Independent School District, according to figures, 32,694 students out of 67,971 in all grade levels receive some form of aid.

“That pulls at your heartstrings,” Rice said.

In addition to teacher volunteers, plenty of students spend time in the pantry helping or donating. Rumfelt said before the break, the band and orchestra had a contest and brought in “a ton of stuff.” Rumfelt’s daughter, Kylia Hood, a sophomore, has been there since the first day, helping whenever she can.

Students in the ALE program also take part, and during fifth and eighth periods they label food with expiration dates and organize the shelves in the pantry.

“The kids love it, the teachers love it because it teaches them life skills, a skill that they can use. It’s a blessing,” Rice said.

The pantry accepts most nonperishable items, anything from canned vegetables to Vienna sausages, quick-pack food such as granola bars, fruit cups, and microwavable meals such as ravioli and SpaghettiOs. Anyone wishing to provide food can drop the items off at the reception desk.

The PTA essentially jumped at the chance to get involved.

“Our job (to) is support the teachers, the families and the students at Churchill, and what better way to do that other than academically is to help with their nutritional needs,” Talley said.

Those wishing to donate money can send or drop off cash or checks made out to PTA at the reception desk. The pantry can’t accept direct funding because it does not have a nonprofit status.

Both Rice and Rumfelt have reached out for help with the project, and now get fresh fruit for the students from Zoe’s Kitchen on Friday afternoons and $100 gift cards from H-E-B each month.

“It is very inspiring that Churchill students are making it their mission to fight hunger which directly aligns with H-E-B’s history of supporting hunger relief in the communities where we operate in Texas,” said Tony Lanctot, H-E-B unit director.

Rice is in the process of affiliating the pantry with the San Antonio Food Bank to help cash donations stretch further.

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The EMT course is rigorous, said Eddie Battros, a lecturer in the Emergency Health Sciences Department at UTHSCSA and the NEISD EMT course liaison.

Battros, who instructs the class at Churchill, also is Bexar County’s first responder coordinator. In addition to lectures and independent study on topics including anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, students also participate in clinical rotations at University Hospital and ride along with San Antonio Fire Department ambulances, where they can perform basic skills such as taking patients’ vital signs, obtaining medical histories and performing breathing control.

“Most of what they are getting from these ride outs is getting the real world skills of watching paramedics do their jobs,” Battros said.

High school students cluster around a lifesaving demonstration during the Emergency Medical Technician class. Photo by Mary Oakes

One of the biggest organizational challenges has been fine-tuning how to present the course material in a onehour class, five days a week, he said.

“It’s not taught like a traditional high school class,” Battros said. “They have to be self motivated and do a lot of self study.”

Students have been actively engaged in saving lives, he said, explaining that during an ambulance ride out this fall, a Madison EMT student was part of the team that resuscitated a patient who had gone into cardiac arrest.

Some students take the class and discover a career in the medical field is not the right fit for them, which is part of the process of discovery and exploration that high school students should be encouraged to experience, said Johnny Vahalik, director of

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“This is another measure of being college and career ready,” he said.

An EMT course began at Roosevelt several years ago with a different partner, but Vahalik credited the partnership with UTHSCSA, now in its second year, for enabling the district to expand the program. Vahalik said he hopes to make the EMT program available districtwide.

The EMT class that University of Texas at Austin freshman Claire Fazzone took at Churchill last year helped her decide what destiny to follow. She plans to use her certification in multiple ways, including as an EMT on campus, as a volunteer nurse at a campus clinic and as a summer camp nurse.

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One of the foundation’s programs, Skills4Life, utilizes the outdoors and peer mentorship to help veterans recover both mentally and physically from war through hunting, fishing and golfing.

“What we do is provide recreation and mentorship programs that promotes healing and recovery through the outdoors,” said John Faulkenberry, a combat veteran who was severely injured in a firefight in Afghanistan in 2007; he is a leader in the Skills4Life program. “One of the ways we help is through mentorship. It could be through peer-to-peer mentorship, or just mentorship in life and in doing things like helping them find a job. There are a lot of different ways to help.”

He added it is vital to connect with today’s injured veterans by getting them out of hospitals or their homes for a few days and off to the countryside to bond with fellow veterans and enjoy the hospitality of civilians who love and respect them.

“The Military Warriors Support Foundation provides many programs for our military heroes and their families as they transition into civilian life,” said Randy Pawelek, a rancher who, along with his wife, Debbie, has hosted hunting trips for MWSF veterans on their spread in Karnes County. “When these brave warriors leave our ranch, we feel that we’ve made some special friendships.

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Faulkenberry added, “They kind of get out of their comfort zone a bit, but they are also with other veterans who have been in similar experiences.”

The programs go beyond mere expressions of generosity — they save lives.

“It’s about finding those veterans and interacting with them before they decide that they have nothing left to live for,” he said.

The results are speaking for themselves in the fresh starts and changed lives the MWSF is giving those suffering from war’s obvious and hidden wounds, officials said.

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The remaining 1.7 million were surgical, with breast augmentation the most popular, followed by nose reshaping, liposuction, eyelid lifts and full face-lifts. Nearly 6 million more reconstructive, as opposed to cosmetic, plastic surgeries were done to correct the effects of disease or injury.

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Hospitalization, anesthesia, and more can easily double the final price.

Also, don’t expect insurance to cover cosmetic surgery, so choose a qualified practitioner for whatever you’re considering.

Dr. Christie Bialowas cautions bargain-seekers to beware.

“We see people who have had all sorts of things injected in their faces – some people even use silicone, which can be a real problem,” she said. “Injecting neurotoxins in the wrong facial area can even cause blindness. It’s serious business.”

Bialowas, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is with UT Medicine, the clinical practice of the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

“Most people don’t realize we offer cosmetic procedures here,” she said.

At UT Medicine, Bialowas sees patients for both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

Silicone or saline implants once were standards for breast or buttock augmentations.

Now, however, advances in transferring fat, via liposuction, from one area of a person’s body to another, resulted in an increased demand, she said.

Facial areas, breasts, buttocks and even hands – where the age concealed by cosmetic procedures often shows up – have become popular areas for fat grafting.

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Average national prices for male breast reductions are $200-$300 lower than females. Body lifts, a combination of liposuction and removal of sagging skin, displace cellulite and reshape the entire abdomen, rear end and thigh area.

It’s important to remember, however, liposuction isn’t intended for dramatic weight loss.

“People need to understand that obesity is not an indication for cosmetic surgery,” Levine said. “It’s much better to get a fitness routine, lose weight or see a bariatric surgeon for the weight loss.”

Lifts and liposuction are more effective once a patient reaches a reasonable, stable weight.

Today’s silicone implants are much safer than a couple of decades ago; some were susceptible to leaking into the body, Levine said.

He uses “gummy bear” implants, made of silicone adhering to itself.

“Most of the women I see for breast surgery want to have natural-looking breasts, so my average implant is smaller than some doctors use,” Levine said.

While Levine offers nonsurgical treatments, he usually recommends face-lifts and/or eyelifts to folks older than 50.

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Living in San Antonio means enjoying mild “winters” and early spring weather. Unfortunately, that also means living with excessive pollens. Many people will treat their nasal allergy symptoms but ignore their watery, itchy eyes. You may have seasonal eye allergies without the nasal symptoms.

Eye allergy Symptoms include: • Poor tolerance to • Significant contact lenses tearing • Burning • Clear, watery discharge • Itchy • Foreign body • Light sensitivity sensation • Redness • Puffiness It is best to treat eye symptoms directly.

If you only have eye allergy symptoms try treating the eye first before using oral medications. Oral antihistamines can actually dry your eyes and make symptoms worse.

Recommended eye treatments include wearing glasses or sunglasses when outdoors to keep pollens out of your eyes. When you come indoors use a lubricant eye drop to rinse your eyes and wipe your lashes to remove any pollens that may have gotten trapped.

If you use contact lenses, remember to rub you lenses when you take them off. You may feel better to replace your lenses more often during high seasonal allergies. I often prescribe 1 day use contacts so you have a fresh clean contact lens every day. You can also use allergy eye drops, the best over the counter ones have Ketotifen as an antihistamine.

Management of eye allergies include: • Keep your hands away from your eyes- rubbing your eyes irritates them and makes them feel worse afterward by making the condition worse • Wash hands often in case you need to wipe your eye • Keep window closed during pollen periods • Use “mite-proof” bedding to limit exposure to mites • Use a dehumidifier to control mold • Clean your fans often Eye allergies share similar symptoms as some diseases of the eye, making an accurate diagnosis important. If your symptoms persist, or over the counter remedies do not bring you relief, please call my office. I will review your history and symptoms, then conduct tests to precisely diagnose your eye problems.

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hen it comes to weight loss, the staff at the new medical spa Sculpt Away says it offers a painless, nonsurgical program designed to help customers achieve their ideal body.

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The spa has five treatment options: weight loss and body shaping, a rejuvenation bar, SculpSure 25-Minute Fat Reduction, specialty programs, and skin health and beauty. There’s even a small gym for yoga class.

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Formerly employed at Nao Gastro Pub at the Pearl, owner Tina Huynh hails from Saigon, Vietnam, and has been living in the United States for 11 years.

Speaking through a translator, Huynh said at Boba Sip it’s all about the drinks — no food is served.

If you enjoy tapioca-based tea, try the basic tapioca cream tea or Thai tea with tapioca.

For the true connoisseur or the really adventurous, order the egg pudding tapioca cream tea.

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Huynh said she has no plans to open other locations.

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