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Andrea, a 20-year-old who asked that her last name not be used, witnessed a horrific sight when her small pet, Paris, was

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attacked and killed by another canine in the Hardberger East dog park in February.

“I screamed and screamed and begged for help,” she recalled. “We rushed Paris to a veterinary clinic but nothing could be done. She was dead.”

The woman said she used to go to the dog park all the time, but after seeing her cherished four-legged companion thrown into the air and ripped open, she vowed never again.

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ow that the school year is winding down, motorists should pay more attention when driving through areas where children gather and play.

Of course, that advice is good anytime, but San Antonio officials are going the extra mile by emphasizing Vision Zero, an initiative aimed at making streets safer for those who walk, bicycle and drive.

As the name implies, the goal of Vision Zero — introduced in September — is to reduce or eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious roadway injuries.

The educational and awareness program involves everyone from those who design the roads to those who use them.

The public wholeheartedly should embrace this concept, from the kid thinking about dashing across the street to the motorist speeding up just a little to make that appointment on time.

These and many other scenarios are recipes for disaster. I know, because as a police reporter I have seen the lasting, terrible toll these tragedies take on friends and families for years to come.

Will Vision Zero completely stop roadway deaths? Doubtful, but at least it’s the recognition of a problem and a process to address it.

Already city officials a couple of months ago celebrated the completion of a new Z-Crossing on Broadway across from the DoSeum. The unique pattern enhances the safety of those who are crossing the street by attracting a motorist’s attention.

The other enhancements included in the Z-Crossing project are a median, ramps, solar-powered warning signs that blink and rapidly flashing lights.

It may be a small start, but infrastructure improvements such as the Z-Crossing, as well as more community awareness, could help the community reach the objective of Vision Zero.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER: Though San Antonio officials argue that city dog parks are usually safe havens for man's four-legged friends, some pet owners aren't so sure, especially in light of a recent attack in which a pet was mauled to death on the North Side. Story starts on page 1. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

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It takes a village to educate a child

by SUSAN YERKES

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he traditional school year begins to wind down in May, capped by graduation for some and summer break for others.

Unfortunately, nearly one in five adults in the Alamo City never experienced high school graduation – dropping out somewhere along the way.

It’s sad, and not just for those who lack many of the skills required both in the workplace and the increasingly challenging world. An educated workforce is one of the biggest assets a city has to draw and keep successful businesses,

providing more opportunities and raising the overall quality of life.

On a humane, personal basis, there’s good reason to care about giving our young people the best education possible so they can succeed. On a practical, civic basis, there’s also an equally important reason – to keep our economy healthy and competitive.

Today, things seem to be changing for the better. Citywide graduation rates have risen to over 85 percent. Even in the San Antonio Independent School District, where a few years ago less than 60 percent of students finished high school, now it’s more than 80 percent.

One of the keys to the improvement so far is a proliferation of programs aimed at helping children learn during their school years.

The Pre-K 4 SA program, which provides state-of-the-art, full-day learning, is quite strong, with some 2,000 children expected to enroll for the 2016-17 school year. The initiative is also growing beyond its four educational centers. In April, Pre-K 4 SA awarded a whopping $4.2 million in grants to area school districts, private schools and elsewhere, including the YMCA and Family Service Association, to fund their own innovative prekindergarten programs.

More schools are finding ways – and funding – to offer individual attention to students, or extend the day with exercise and extra-learning opportunities.

Private nonprofits are pitching in, too. San Antonio’s After-School All-Stars, offering inner-city children tutoring, a tech-savvy MIRACLE program and healthy play, celebrated 15 years in April.

SA Youth, which started in the basement of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1984, has worked with some 60,000 children and young adults over the years, and shows no signs of slowing down.

San Antonio Sports’ “i play!” program gives thousands of third- through fifthgrade youngsters from the Harlandale Independent School District and SAISD a healthy dose of after-school fitness and mentoring. SAISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy is turning out impressive graduates, and the district has opened “community schools” at Crockett and Douglass elementaries.

Thanks to a $1.8 million partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio, university faculty, graduate assistants and staff work with students in afterschool activities from robotics and math to music groups, and help get parents and community partners involved.

There are those who suggest none of this would be necessary if schools, or parents, did a better job of bringing up their children. However, criticism hasn’t helped much in the past.

Instead, what seems to have aided the progress of San Antonio’s children is the collective will to get involved.

There are dozens of schools and literacy programs out there in need of donations, or even better, volunteers.

I recently met up with Craig Bell, a semiretired pharmacist and passionate volunteer for San Antonio Youth Literacy’s “2nd Grade Reading Buddy.” The vigorous 77-year-old, and his wife Mary, have been working with the program’s 8-year-olds since 2013, and plan to keep it up “as long as we’re able,” he told me.

SAYL always needs volunteers; it’s a great place to start (check out sayl.org online), or find another activity appealing to you through the extensive volunteer-matching program at SA2020.org. I’ve helped at several programs in the past, and writing this has reminded me it’s time to get involved again. Because it really does take a village to raise a child these days – at least, it sure helps. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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he recent overwhelming vote of no confidence in San Antonio Police Chief William McManus by the officers’ collective bargaining association is a warning sign the highest level of command at the San Antonio Police Department could be in trouble.

To avoid further controversy, McManus should either step down or start repairing the rift at SAPD. The rank-and-file vote is undoubtedly tied to the politics of recent contract talks, but it also has much to do with a belief the chief is unwilling to support his officers.

The chief doesn’t plan on resigning; the no-confidence vote, passed by a whopping 97 percent of members, isn’t binding.

Though he’s been here a decade, McManus still came from outside SAPD. Anyone familiar with local

history knows the SAPD brethren prefer being led by one of their own, someone who paid his or her dues while rising through its ranks.

Witness what happened to Chief Charles Rodriguez in the mid-1980s after a scandal rocked the department and he stepped down. Though a competent and progressive commander, Rodriguez, who hailed from California, already was unpopular due to his outsider status.

It can be argued others faced greater challenges than McManus. During Chief William Gibson’s tenure, the city saw a record rise in homicides. A local SAPD veteran, Gibson and his team quickly developed programs — directed patrols, increased substations, more foot patrol officers — to inhibit crime rates, thereby creating a safer city.

Is it time for McManus to exit? He is a capable and competent professional who would excel in almost any field. He already left SAPD once for a job at CPS Energy, but returned to the department after just a few months’ absence.

If McManus insists on staying, he needs to mend his standing with the officers; otherwise public confidence could suffer.

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NEISD BOARD The next meetings of North East Independent School District trustees will be 5:30 p.m. at 8961 Tesoro Drive. To confirm dates and times of sessions normally scheduled on the second Monday of the month, call 407-0533.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR JCC The Barshop Jewish 10 Community Center conducts an open house with tours of the facilities, children’s activities, fitness assessments, membership specials and more from 4-7 p.m. Reservations are requested. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. For more, visit www.jccsanantonio.org/ openhouse or call 302-6827.

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CASTLE HILLS The next meetings of the City Council are at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, 209 Lemonwood Drive, on the second Tuesday of the month. For more, visit http://www.cityofcastlehills.com/.

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REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST Roger C. Barnes, 12 University of the Incarnate Word professor of sociology and criminal justice, will present a lecture from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cody Branch Library, 11441 Vance Jackson Road.

“The Final Solution: Nazi Extermination Camps in Poland” examines the country’s six major concentration camps. For more, call 207-9100.

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ON WITH THE SHOW The Barshop Jewish Community Center’s Sheldon Vexler Theatre, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, presents “One Man, Two Guvnors.” Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets range from $16 to $22. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community.

To purchase tickets, call 302-6835. For more, visit www.jccsanantonio.org.

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FITNESS IN THE PARK Get into aerobic-based exercise and 14 yoga at Phil Hardberger Park from 9-11 a.m. The San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department class is free; no registration is required. Use the park’s eastern entrance at 13203 Blanco Road. For more, visit http://www.philhardbergerpark.org/.

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FILM AND CONCERT See a documentary followed by a 15 live performance. The Barshop Jewish Community Center hosts Avi Vaknin and “Rock in the Red Zone,” depicting rock ’n’ roll’s survival through military conflict in the Middle East. The film begins at 6:30 p.m.; concert at 8 p.m. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway.

For more, call Maya Siler at 302- 6867.

To purchase $15 tickets, call 302-6820.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 05 Kritzer.” The chef and author will lead an interactive cooking demonstration of her Jewish recipes at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. Purchase tickets online at www.jccsanantonio. org/seasons or call 302-6867.

DROP-IN MAHJONG The Senior Center at the 18 Barshop Jewish Community Center is the site on the third Wednesday every month at 6:30 p.m. for mahjong.

Coffee will be served. Everyone is welcome to play. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. For more, call Cathy Pottorf at 302-6870.

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SILVER CINEMA On the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., a free film will be screened for senior citizens at the Barshop Jewish Community Center’s Holzman Auditorium; no cost for popcorn and coffee, too. Walk-ins are welcome. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. For more, call 302-6860.

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fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the conference room at 5900 Evers Road. Sessions are open to the public. For more, visit www.nisd.net.

LEARN ABOUT NATURE Master naturalist Drake White 21 makes a presentation about wildflowers, butterflies and more from 9-11 a.m. at the Voelcker Homestead, accessed through Phil Hardberger Park’s eastern entrance, 13203 Blanco Road. No registration required. The lecture is free; a small donation to the conservancy is suggested. For more, visit http://www.philhardbergerpark.org.

MAY

CHINESE LESSON As part of Asian-Pacific American Heritage 21 Month, the Cody Branch Library, 11441 Vance Jackson Road, hosts an introduction to Chinese language and culture from 2-3 p.m. Learn customs, traditions plus common Mandarin phrases and writing characters from instructor Y.C. Tang. For more, call Monty Holcomb at 207-9180.

SHAVANO PARK The City Council holds its meeting 23 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court, on the fourth Monday of the month. For more, visit http://www.shavanopark.org/.

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HOW GREEN IS YOUR GARDEN? 26 The Bexar County Master Gardeners provides social time at 6 p.m. followed by a 6:30-8:30 p.m. seminar at 3355 Cherry Ridge St., Suite 208. The free presentation by David Rodriguez of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will discuss traditional and organic gardening, plus pest management. For more, visit http://www.bexarmg.org.

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today. The Urban Ecology Center hosts the 8-10 a.m. event. The lecture is free; a small donation is suggested. The center can be accessed via the western entrance at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 N.W. Military Highway. For more, visit http://www.philhardbergerpark.org.

SCHOOL’S OUT – MEMORIAL DAY & SUMMER BREAK Campuses in the North East and Northside independent school districts will be closed for the holiday May 30; the school year ends June 3.

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ART EXHIBIT “The German of Zionism” will be on MAY 31 Roots display during regular business hours at the Barshop Jewish Community Center. The JCC is on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. Admission is free.

For more, call Maya Siler at 302-6867.

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by Bella Life Training, will start at 9 a.m. from Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Highway. Registration and packet pickup is 8 a.m. There will be vendors, music and activities for kids, too. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Churchill High School’s 3 commencement ceremony for the class of 2016 takes place at 2:30 p.m. in Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St. For more, visit www.neisd.net.

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PLANT TALK Janis Merritt shares how plants were used in the daily lives of Native Americans and pioneers, and how plants continue to be used

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HUNGRY? EAT A PLANT Come to the eastern entrance 11 at Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road, from 9-11 a.m., when Elizabeth Day will discuss the edible and medicinal values in many native South Texas plants. A kid-friendly activity is included. No registration for the free event is required; a small donation to the park conservancy is suggested. For more, call 492-7472 or email admin@philhardbergerpark.org.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.

Open and Opening Soon 1. M&N INTERIORISM, 14359 Blanco

Road, offers furniture and home décor, as well as specializing in interior design, lighting and decorative features for the home. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more, call 5472773 or visit www.mninteriorism. com. (See story on page 21)

2. POLLO TROPICAL, 6007 West Ave. in Castle Hills, opened in February and offers patrons an extensive menu of both Caribbean cuisine and homestyle dishes.

Hours are 10:30 a.m. to midnight daily.

For more, call 200-8099 or visit www. pollotropical.com. (See story on page 22) IN OTHER NEWS

THE ALAMO AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD recently approved $8 million in additional funding for Wurzbach Road traffic relief. District

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8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg, who serves on the board, has said Wurzbach Road is important for many reasons, including its status as the main route to the South Texas Medical Center. The councilman has focused on reducing traffic congestion by coordinating funding through the city, the MPO and the Texas Department of Transportation. As part of the city’s 2016 fiscal year budget, Nirenberg secured $1 million for Wurzbach improvements, which was matched by a $1 million allocation from TxDOT, now bringing the total funding for Wurzbach up to $10 million. According to officials, the corridor remains on the MPO’s list of top long-range funding priorities.

DISTRICT 9 COUNCILMAN JOE KRIER said it’s time to nip the North Side’s oak-wilt problem in the bud. “I’ve heard from many District 9 residents who are concerned about oak wilt, a fungus that attacks the roots of oaks and can kill the trees within a few weeks,” Krier said in a

recent newsletter. “Oak wilt has a foothold in north San Antonio, but the city doesn’t have a strong enough plan to contain it. I want to change that.” Krier and his staff are working on an ordinance to shift city brush collection so it doesn’t occur from Feb. 1 to July 1. “Springtime is the period when fungal mats are most likely to form on oaks and sap beetles, which spread the fungus, are most active,” Krier said. “Experts agree: Avoid tree trimming in that time period. I’ve also sought to increase public awareness of the problem, which threatens our city’s tree canopy, property values and our quality of life.”

THE NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WANTS TO HIRE 500 to 600 new teachers for the 2016-17 school year, both to meet growth demands and to replace retiring educators. NISD is the area’s largest school district with more than 104,000 students and will be adding two new elementary schools next year, with a projected enrollment of another 2,000 pupils, according to officials.

CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE ELIJAH KING took home first-place honors for his design in the Imagination Texas T-shirt Design Contest, part of the Imagination Texas: Special Weekend for

the Deaf event held April 9 in Fort Worth.

Deaf-education program students from Churchill attended the event. King took second place in the same event last year.

NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF AND TRUSTEES JOINED Churchill High School employees and students for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of the school’s library April 12. The event coincided with National Library Week, which was April 11-15, as well as the 50th anniversary of Churchill. Improvements to the library included technology upgrades, better lighting and replacing tall bookshelves with shorter, more mobile shelves that can be moved to create space for community and school events.

THE COMMUNITY, INTERFAITH, EDUCATION AND LITERACY, OR C.I.E.L.O., GARDEN at the House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 10226 Ironside Drive, held its fifth annual celebration and blessing April 1. The C.I.E.L.O. Garden was “started to spur service collaboration among people from different religious and ethnic backgrounds,” and serves area immigrants and foreign refugees by helping them build

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While the episode is tragic, city officials said recorded instances of attacks in San Antonio dog parks are extremely rare.

Animal Care Services received only three reports of dog bites in area dog parks from January 2015 through February 2016, said Shannon Sims, ACS field operations manager.

One of those reports, he noted, was unconfirmed. The others involved a dog-to-dog attack and a dog-to-person incident. Neither was serious.

“There may have been other incidents that were not reported to ACS,” said Sims, who believes dog parks are great for owners and their pets.

“For folks who have high-energy dogs, I definitely support individuals taking them out to a park to burn off energy. It helps reduce aggression.

Letting dogs interact and socialize at a dog park is a good thing,” Sims said.

He encourages folks to get their dogs out into the parks.

“In the long run, it creates a more stable animal,” he said.

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“For example, if your dog is shy, other dogs in a park may gang up on her. And that is a prescription for disaster. It can lead to fear-biting by the shy dog and aggressive responses from other dogs.”

According to the dog trainer, “Walking is probably the best form of exercise for you and your dog. And it is safer than going to a dog park.”

Despite Pearce’s concerns, there are residents such as Michael Main who enjoy the convenience of a nearby city dog park.

“I am at a dog park pretty much every day — usually McAllister (Park) and on weekends at Hardberger,” he said.

“I enjoy allowing my dogs to run. They like the freedom to run off leash. They have a lot of energy. The parks are fenced and I can catch them, eventually. I’ve met some great people out here too.”

Main said he has witnessed hackles rise, but not involving the dogs.

“I’ve seen some problems, but mostly between people rather than between

not for her. The owner of the dog that attacked Paris refused to give his name or any identifying information, and when the Park Police arrived, she said officers told her pet owners when they enter a dog park are assuming a risk that something could happen to their animal.

She remains traumatized.

“I’m not ready to adopt another dog,” Andrea said.

Dog parks are indeed risky places, said some experts.

“I don’t care for dog parks,” said professional dog trainer Karen Pearce.

“You don’t know if the animals there have been vaccinated, you don’t know what they have. You also don’t know behaviors or how other people’s dogs will react to your dog or strangers.”

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“Part of the problem is too many people don’t really know their dogs or understand dog behavior,” she said.

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DOG PARK continues from pg. 11 their dogs,” he said. “There are those who don’t regularly walk or exercise their dogs but decide one day to go to a dog park at 2 p.m. when the parks are mobbed. Sometimes their dogs are not socialized and that can lead to problems.”

He offered some advice for folks thinking about visiting a dog park.

“If you have never been to one and your dog hasn’t been around other dogs, go early in the morning when it’s not crowded,” Main said. “Try some of the smaller dog parks.”

He suggested a “hidden gem” — Lady Bird Johnson Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Road.

“No one knows about it,” he said.

“It’s a great place to introduce you and your dog to a dog park.”

Other tips include taking petite dogs to the small-dog section and removing their leash, because otherwise they become “bait” while tethered. Also, clean up any messes your furry friend makes.

Dog parks can help canines socialize, according to veterinarian Ashley Hagauer of Alamo Hills Animal Hospital.

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big thing I emphasize is be sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations, especially against kennel cough and the newest issue, canine influenza virus.”

However, there are a few things to keep in mind when visiting a dog park.

“Before you go to a dog park, know how your dog will interact with other

Fans of off-leash dog parks such as the one at McAllister Park say they are great places for pooches to learn to socialize — some even advertise their birthday parties. However, a local veterinarian warns owners need to learn their animals' 'body language' to avoid problems. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

dogs,” Hagauer said. “Some dogs are hyperactive and others are shy and nervous around other dogs. Learn to read your dog’s body language.

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District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg said up to $55,000 is being appropriated to create better driving conditions along Woodstone Drive, which runs from the Interstate 10 West frontage road to Vance Jackson Road.

Police have responded to 35 calls involving auto accidents on Woodstone or the intersection with Vance Jackson since Jan. 1, according to information provided by the Prue Substation.

On Feb. 13, Nick Medlock died after his car hit a tree in the 4900 block of Woodstone.

Nirenberg said the time has come to make the road safer.

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Nirenberg said the improvements will go hand-in-hand with the Vision Zero campaign, an initiative by San Antonio and other cities to eliminate fatalities and roadway injuries by raising awareness of safety precautions and standards on city streets.

“Our Vision Zero goals for the city mean that preventing injury and loss of life is the No. 1 transportation priority in San Antonio,” Nirenberg said.

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Also at the crossroads, the left-turnonly lane will be extended to provide more vehicles the opportunity to queue for a lefthand turn. New signs will be installed as well, officials say Nirenberg said funding is being drawn from the NAMP, with input from Transportation & Capital Improvements.

“Along Woodstone Drive from IH-10 to Vance Jackson Road, the pavement markings will be re-striped,” said April Luna, a spokeswoman with Transportation & Capital Improvements.

“This will include a new, 3-foot buffer along the existing bike lanes and along the median in both directions. These new buffers will help to narrow the travel lanes to 11 feet in both directions, therefore acting as a traffic-calming measure to reduce speeding.”

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ASTLE HILLS — More aging streets and water infrastructure are set for repairs and upgrades as part of an ongoing city initiative.

Phase 2 of the Road Improvement Project has been underway since April 7.

Enhancements are slated for eight streets: Adobe Drive, Danube Drive, Gladiola Lane, Krameria Drive, Mimosa Drive, Zornia Drive, East Castle Lane and West Castle Lane.

“Phase 2 of the project, the second batch of streets, is moving forward,” said Mayor Tim Howell. “This is the first group of streets to get SAWS (San Antonio Water System) involved. We’re digging up some of the streets and adding utilities on some streets.”

By working with SAWS on Phase 2, Howell said it will allow the same contractor to move the utilities and reduce the chance of delay for the sewer adjustments, as well as repair the streets and minimize disruption to existing customers and residents.

Phase 2 could take up to six months.

The agreement with SAWS also helped Castle Hills reduce costs on the project. As part of the joint bidding, SAWS contributed more than $2 million, while Castle Hills ponied up $600,000.

Phase 1 of the Road Improvement Project began in September and

involved Halbart Drive, Honeysuckle Lane, Twinleaf Lane, Gladiola Lane, Herweck Drive and Tamworth Drive.

Another component of the Road Improvement Project is addressing drainage and flooding issues.

Howell said, “All of the building going on around (Castle Hills) has put a burden on streets, buildings on West Avenue and Lockhill-Selma (Road).”

Buildings, parking lots and roads over natural landscapes — called impervious cover — can block the absorption of water from rain storms, leading to flooding.

A record-breaking shower May 25, 2013, caused flash flooding across San Antonio and hit Castle Hills particularly hard.

The estimated cost from the storm in Castle Hills was $282,000 to repair 25 streets and drainage ways, including clearing debris. Howell said his house got hit with 3 inches of water during the flooding of 2013.

To help with drainage and curb the risk of rising water, city officials recently completed a Comprehensive Master Drainage Plan.

Councilman Douglas Gregory is chairman of the drainage committee.

In a statement on the city’s website, Douglas said the Master Drainage Plan “for the first time will enable everyone to know what needs to be done with our infrastructure and the scope and cost needed to get there.”

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The North East Independent School District STEM Academy started in 2007 and operates on the “School Within a School” model — a magnet campus. STEM has its own faculty, administration and counselors, though students use their main campus for general electives such as fine arts, athletics and foreign language.

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Ninth-graders David Schlaeter (left) and Ingval Hanon work on building a physical bridge after putting together a digital version in Solidworks, an engineering design program. Photo by Collette Orquiz

STEM continues from pg. 16 technology through excursions and lab experiences, educators said.

Extracurricular activities and programs to sharpen pupils’ scientific skills include: • Robotics: Students working in a team create a 120-pound robot.

• Engineering: STEM students are building a solar kiosk for the campus courtyard so classmates can charge cellphones during lunch time.

• Science fair: Students take part in team or individual projects based on their science interest. Winners advance from regionals to national and even international meets.

• Ambassadors: The student-led organization lets pupils have a voice in STEM program operations.

• CyberPatriots: This cybersecurity competition teaches students ethical hacking and how to protect a network.

• Mathematics: Students can compete in math contests such as the Calculus Bowl, Chemistry Olympiad and the Trig Star Competition.

Harrison Frende, a senior, has attended

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“I knew that robotics was a part of what STEM did, so I chose that over a traditional middle school,” Frende said.

“I enjoy the close-knit relationship that is formed in each STEM graduating class.”

Frende, who likes math, has participated in five robotics teams. He also is a STEM ambassador. After graduation, he hopes to attend college and earn a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and to work in the field of prosthetics and bionics.

He credits his educators for helping him find a career path, and the STEM curriculum for improving his job prospects.

“I like that each teacher puts forth an effort to know all of their students,” he said.

“Not only are STEM skills important, but they also teach teamwork, cooperation, critical thinking and countless other skills that employers look for in new hires.”

Parents also appreciate the academy’s role in preparing their children for the future by allowing them to focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

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STEM continues from pg. 17 “The robotics program is particularly robust,” said Debi Pfitzenmaier, whose son is a senior at STEM. Pfitzenmaier also is the director of Youth Code Jam, an organization teaching computer coding to teens and kids, some of whom attend the academy.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 07 performing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the open-air patio. Admission is free, but attendees can contribute a nonperishable food item or monetary donation to the food bank. Upcoming performers include The Mike Ryan Band (May 12); The Damn Quails (May 19); Band of Heathens (May 26); Ruby Jane (June 2); and Cody Canada (June 9). The restaurant is at 10101 Interstate 10 West. For more including an updated music lineup, visit http://countyline.com/I10Music_ shedule_sponsors.html or call 641-1998.

GOODWILL PICKUPS Goodwill Industries offers donation pickup services for large amounts of clothing, household items and furniture at Bexar County residences. For more, call 271-8881 or fill out pickup forms available at www. goodwillsa.org/home-pickup-services.

YOSA INVITATIONAL Youth Orchestras of San Antonio will give 16 area school bands and orchestras a chance to perform and record in the H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center for Performing Arts next spring. Schools within a 75mile radius of the Tobin can apply at http://www.yosa.org/invitational/; the deadline is June 1. Eight middle school and eight high school ensembles will be invited to perform, free of charge, on May 15-16, 2017. Professional audio recording and photography are included.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 19 RETIRED TEACHERS MEETING The North San Antonio 18 Retired Teachers Association conducts a 9:45 a.m. gathering the third Wednesday of each month at San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 U.S. 281 North. Attendees are updated with information useful to former educators.

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The San Antonio 18 chapter of the national organization holds its monthly luncheon 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Lunch costs $25.

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ARMED FORCES RIVER PARADE 21 This year’s one-hour event along the River Walk salutes 75 years of USO troop support. Admission is free.

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