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ot long ago, a student I know related that a teacher used class time to push a personal political agenda.

I support freedom of speech, but somehow, I don’t think the classroom is the place for educators to try to sway others to their political viewpoints.

Certainly teachers have a right to voice approval for candidates they support, but not during school.

Teachers are the leaders in a classroom. Education, at least through high school, is compulsory, which means educators also have a captive audience. It is not fair or proper for an educator to use that special place to push a single viewpoint.

I know such instances are rare, and that 99 percent of all educators are completely professional, but my friend’s story is not the first I’ve heard about such an episode.

Educators are the custodians of facts, history, rational observations, science and mathematics. Their personal political views — or religious, for that matter — should not be aired inside the classroom. Instead, they should be the gatekeepers in a marketplace of ideas, presenting multiple viewpoints in a dispassionate and informed fashion.

The same lesson should apply to those in my profession — unless the story is on the opinion page and labeled as such.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR To get in step with the 21st century, the Northside Independent School District is rolling out the distribution of 8,000 iPads at a cost of $4.2 million to teachers and librarians at various campuses.

Educators say the computer tablets will help facilitate lessons with students. See the story on page 17. Courtesy photo

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Chasing the dragon

by SUSAN YERKES

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hasing the dragon is a really catchy name for a devastating reality. The term originated with opium and heroin users. It refers to the way addicts gradually build up tolerance to these drugs, and need more to feel high.

Eventually, many can’t even get that, but they still crave the illicit narcotics to stave off withdrawals. Today, heroin is the most widely used illegal opioid, and its use is increasing, especially among young people.

That rise is linked to the proliferation of

a class of legal opioid drugs developed for pain relief. Hydrocodone, Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, morphine and codeine are the stars in an array of legal prescription opioids.

And they’re probably coming to a home near you soon — if they aren’t there already. Many adults who become addicted to pain pills get started with initially beneficial prescriptions. Some children begin by stealing pills from their parents’ medicine cabinets. Others buy them at school. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014, more than 28,000 Americans died of opioid overdoses – almost as many as in car accidents.

Prescription drugs caused the majority of those deaths, but as dependence on pain relievers has soared, and law enforcement has cracked down on their abuse, heroin addiction has risen because it’s easier and cheaper to obtain.

When the FBI held a community screening of a documentary called “Chasing The Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” in San Antonio in

September, school administrators, health officials, law-enforcement officers and community leaders came together to stress how critical the problem is.

“We’re beginning to see teenagers using IV heroin,” Dr. Robert Jimenez, chief medical officer for Bexar County’s The Center for Health Care Services, told me.

“Heroin from Mexico is now the highest quality, and it’s being brought in across the border by the ton,” Jimenez added. Because a lot of the heroin is more pure, it is less likely to be diluted with fentanyl or other substances, which increase overdose risk, he said. However, it takes less to get high, so it tends to be cheaper.

“You can buy it all over San Antonio,” he said. “Kids can buy it at school from each other. They snort it or chew it or put it in candy or wafers – snorting is very popular with kids. They may handle it for a while, but sadly, eventually they’re going to start shooting it, and they’re going to get in trouble, often with HIV and hepatitis. Right now the

largest number of new cases of HIV and hepatitis are coming out of the (78209) area and the North Star Mall area.

These are not just poor minorities.”

“This problem affects everyone,” Police Chief William McManus said at the “Chasing the Dragon” symposium, “and we can’t arrest it away.”

The CHCS has a wide range of prevention and treatment options, including a methadone program with about 1,000 enrollees, detoxification and residential treatment. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and University of Texas at San Antonio researchers are among those working to find alternative approaches to treating pain, and new therapies for preventing or treating addiction. Many school districts target at-risk kids, and educate students and families about symptoms and solutions.

Changing the status quo is going to take a lot more informed, enlightened community efforts. If we don’t unite to confront this dragon, who knows how monstrously high the toll will rise? syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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Make WATCH D.O.G.S. a howling success

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ome area campuses are going to the dogs, but that’s not a bad thing. In fact, the trend needs to continue by having more volunteers join WATCH D.O.G.S. — or Dads of Great Students.

The national program encourages male involvement at elementary schools by providing role models for children.

Dads are eligible to apply, but grandfathers, uncles and other father figures can also sign up.

The requirements are not onerous.

Participants are asked to spend one day

a year at the school helping teachers.

They monitor hallways and playgrounds; spend time in the cafeteria and library; and mentor schoolchildren.

In today’s society, there are a lot of single parents or families where both parents work. Sometimes dads don’t come home until late at night, or a child only sees a father early in the morning before school.

The WATCH D.O.G.S. program enables dads and father figures to take a peek at what their kids do during the school day, but also provides a mentor for other kids who might not have a fatherly connection.

In addition to participating in students’ daily routine, WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteers help out with bike rodeos and other school events.

If you’re a dad or a father figure, step up to the plate and take a swing at volunteering. To get started, call your local campus.

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.

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

NOV. 8, DEC. 13

MEMORY-CARE TALKS Arden Courts of San Antonio, 9 15290 Huebner Road, will host an informative session regarding Alzheimer’s disease and the various stages of other forms of dementia. Learn coping techniques from 6-7:30 p.m.; a light dinner is provided. The event is intended for caregivers and patients.

Space is limited; RSVP early. For questions and to register, call 408-9100 or contact SanAntonio@arden-courts.com.

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SHOP TILL YOU DROP A sale sponsored by 9-10 rummage Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood, now in its 17th year, runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16550 Huebner Road. A wide selection of clothing for men, women and children will be available, plus decorative and boutique items, as well as housewares, books, collectibles, toys, games and more.

Cash only. For more, call 479-0307.

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BEXAR COUNTY MASTER NOV. GARDENERS The association’s 10 directors meet the second Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, Suite 208. All members are welcome. For more, visit http://www.bexarmg.org.

ON WITH THE SHOW The 10, 12, 13 Barshop Jewish Community Center’s Vexler Theatre on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, presents “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Purchase tickets by calling 3026835. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 and 2:30 p.m. Nov.

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE The annual two-day event, 11-12 sponsored by the Altar Society of St. Gregory the Great Parish, will take place 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 11 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 behind the church at 709 Beryl Drive. Handmade Christmas decorations, wreaths, baby items, dolls, aprons, quilts, jewelry, afghans and baked goods are some of the gifts. There’s a raffle and a silent auction, too. Admission and parking are free. For more, call 342-5271.

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COMPOSTING AND VERMICULTURE Come to 12 the Salado Creek classroom at Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road (eastern entrance), from 10 a.m. to noon and hear experts discuss home composting. Bexar County Master Gardeners Sara and David Adams will demonstrate. The kid-friendly event is free, but a $3 donation, or $5 per family, is suggested. No registration is required. For more, call 492-7472 or visit www.philhardbergerpark.org.

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PAINT FOR HANUKKAH The Barshop Jewish 13 Community Center on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, hosts a special guest with The Painted Plate from 2-4 p.m. to decorate menorahs. Cost is $20 per menorah. To make reservations and more, call 302-6820 or visit www.jccsanantonio.org/seasons.

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NEISD BOARD North East Independent School 14 District trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. at 8961 Tesoro Drive. The first hour is closed to the public. To

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DROP-IN MAHJONG The Senior Center at the 16 Barshop Jewish Community Center is home to mahjong on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. 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.

NOV.

GARDEN TALK Bexar County Master 17 Gardeners, 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, hosts social time beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. Claude Townsend will discuss the flora of Big Bend. The free event is open to the public. For more, call 6990633 or visit http://www.bexarmg.org.

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SILVER CINEMA On the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., a free film is screened for senior citizens at the Barshop Jewish Community Center’s Holzman Auditorium; no cost for popcorn and coffee. 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.

NOV. 17 & DEC. 1

ASTRONOMICAL EVENT Come to Hardberger Park, 19 8400 N.W. Military Highway (western entrance), from 6-8:30 p.m. and view stars with experts from the San Antonio Astronomical Association.

Telescopes will be positioned. Bring flashlights. Use the Urban Ecology Center for parking. The event is free, but a $3 donation, or $5 per family, is suggested. No registration required. For more, call 4927472 or visit www.philhardbergerpark.org.

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Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, presents its annual fall party “Main Event” from 7-11 p.m. to raise funds for JCC endeavors. Enjoy great food, live music, casino-style gaming and a silent auction. For ticket costs and more, visit www.jccsanantonio.org or call 302-6860.

OFF AND RUNNING The 2016 Alamo Beer 19 Marathon Challenge Race No. 4 – The Battle of Leon Creek 20K, 20-Mile & 5K, begins at 7:31 a.m. from Hill Country Place Apartments, 6222 UTSA Blvd. The event (with the marathon name and specific start time) is a way to prepare for the upcoming Humana Rock ’n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and ½ Marathon on Dec. 4. For registration costs and more, visit www.athleteguild.com.

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SCHOOL’S OUT Campuses NOV. North East and Northside 21-25 in independent school districts will be closed for Thanksgiving break. For more, visit www.neisd.net or www.nisd.net.

SHAVANO PARK Moved from its usual monthly dates, City Council will hold the next meetings at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court. For more, visit http://www.shavanopark.org/.

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NISD TRUSTEES The Northside Independent School District board regularly meets the

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

I’M ALL EARS San Antonio NOV. Symphony members take 30 a road trip to the Barshop Jewish Community Center on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, at 7 p.m. Hear a preview of their 2017 Mozart Festival. Tickets cost $10 for JCC members; nonmembers pay $15. For more, call Maya Siler at 3026867 or visit www.jccsanantonio.org.

OWL PROWL Come to Hardberger Park’s eastern 3 entrance, 13203 Blanco Road, to learn about owls from 6-8 p.m. Expert Jessica Alderson will provide a brief presentation along with a ½-mile walk.

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STROLLER FITNESS Fitness in the Park’s Stroller Strides

by Fit 4 Mom meets 9:3010:30 a.m. via Hardberger Park’s eastern entrance, 13203 Blanco Road. Assemble at the picnic tables. The stroller-based program is intended for mothers of tots. For more, including possible weather cancellations, call 279-7430.

Wednesday seminars by Rabbi Levi Teldon beginning Nov. 9 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the center, 14535 Blanco Road, or go to the law offices of Golden Steves Cohen & Gordon, 300 Convent St., Suite 2600, starting Nov. 8 from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays with Rabbi Chaim Block. For more, call 764-0300 or visit www.myJLI.com.

GOODWILL PICKUPS ONGOING 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.

INTERESTED IN FOSTERING A CHILD? The Children’s Shelter Foster Care Program hosts biweekly inquiry sessions from 6-7:30 p.m. at 2939 W. Woodlawn Ave. For more, call Jaime Wehmann at 2122590 or visit http://www.chshel.org.

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be at least 7 years old, accompanied by an adult and able to sit quietly for 30 to 45 minutes. Bring portable chairs and dress appropriately. The event is free, but a $3 donation, or $5 per family, is suggested. For required registration and more, visit www.philhardbergerpark.org NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN East Independent FALL North School District Community Education and Northside Adult & Community Education present two separate programs containing a multitude of courses for adults and kids. For the former, most classes are taught in NEISD facilities or the district’s Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Drive. For more, visit https:// communityed.neisd.net or call Carrie Smith, NEISD Community Education coordinator, at 401-0140. For the latter, to receive more information regarding course registration, schedules, venues, and costs, visit www.nisd.net/acc.

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RETIRED TEACHERS MEETING The North San Antonio 16 Retired Teachers Association conducts a 9:45 a.m. meeting 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.

For more, call Michele Bibb at 494-8197.

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SAN ANTONIO CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE The group 17 gathers on the third Thursday of the 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. For more, contact Nancy Hodges at lyndz76@yahoo.com or Daniel Snell at surveyking@satx.rr.com.

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“THE CHILDREN’S The Children’s 17-18 NUTCRACKER” Ballet of San Antonio presents its second annual production of the classic dance. The Scottish Rite Theatre & Grand Ballroom, 308 Ave. E, hosts performances by youngsters age 3-18. For exact times and to purchase tickets, visit www.childrensballetofsanantonio.org.

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CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE Come to the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall, 3201 E. Houston

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FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE The unofficial start of San 25 Antonio’s Yuletide season commences with the 35th annual parade along the River Walk, and its 31 floats, beginning at 7 p.m. A Christmas music concert for ticket holders from Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., precedes the event at 6 p.m. For more and to make purchases, visit www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com.

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GO, SPURS, GO! During ONGOING the 2016-17 season, get free transportation to all Spurs home games via Josephine Street’s Park &

Ride. The restaurant’s Spurs Bus leaves the parking lot at 400 E. Josephine St. 45 minutes before tipoff and departs the AT&T Center 20 minutes after the final buzzer. No reservations required. For more, call 224-6169 or visit www.josephinestreet.com.

NORTH STAR MALL WALKERS ONGOING This pack 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 wanting exercise. On Thursdays, walkers gather at the food court from 8-9 a.m. for coffee and a speaker discussing a topic of general interest.

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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. 9ROUND, 14439 N.W. Military Highway, is part of a new fitness circuit offering a 30-minute kickboxing workout for the entire body. The gym features modern and traditional equipment for strength and cardio, with guidance from trainers. Hours are 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.

Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. For more, call 790-4688 or visit www.9round. com/fitness/San-Antonio-TX-x9280 or facebook.com/9RoundOfficial.

(See story on page 22) 2. REDS, WHITES & BREWS RESTAURANT, 15614 Huebner Road,

Suite 116, features an international menu,

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as well as wine and beer selections. The walls of the restaurant showcase art from local and international painters. Hours are 1 -10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1 - 11 p.m. Friday and 3 - 11 p.m. Saturday.

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3. EGGSPECTATION, 402 N. Loop 1604 West, offers fresh-squeezed juices, eggs Benedict, pancakes, burgers, pizza and more. There also is an espresso bar. Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more, call 545-3199 or visit eggspectation.com or facebook.

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AT&T ON OCT. 10 DONATED $15,000 TO THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM, located at the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. Speakers at the event included Holocaust survivor Anna Rado, Jewish Federation of San Antonio CEO Ronit Sherwin and District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg. The grant will be used for the museum’s “innovative effort to ensure local educators have tools to teach lessons of the Holocaust as well as 12-day Holocaust study program that goes onsite in Europe,” according to a release.

timeframe, rather than the original late summer and early fall. An announcement this summer by the utility regarding the planned installation of the meters created a stir, with some residents raising concerns about the safety of the devices. CPS Energy officials said the smart meters, which are replacing older analog devices, save time and fuel by allowing wireless viewing of power usage rather than sending crews out on foot to read them. City leaders have been in discussions with CPS regarding requests by residents to reduce or eliminate a $20 monthly opt-out fee for customers who want to keep their analog meters. Some City Council members have also asked the utility to use more experienced installers when putting the new meters in place.

SHAVANO PARK CITY LEADERS HAVE OBTAINED ANOTHER EXTENSION, this time until January, for the scheduled installation of smart meters by CPS Energy. A previous delay had been approved for an October-November

COLONIES NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL scheduled a Parade of Nations Oct. 19 to showcase its diverse student population, many of whom are refugees. This year, 44 nations including Afghanistan, India, Honduras, Sudan, Brazil and Thailand

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were represented. Of the 651 students attending Colonies North, 209 are English-language learners and 149 are classified as refugees. Educators said 32 languages are spoken on campus, with multilingual students helping children from other countries. The participants paraded around the blacktop to their national anthem while carrying their country’s flag, similar to the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games.

The last country in the parade was the United States. Students also shared facts about their native homelands, school officials said. The campus choir sang “Together We Can Change the World.”

THE NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ITS FIFTH ANNUAL DECLARATION OF RESPECT SIGNING DAYS, with students and staff pledging to show respect both to themselves and to others. The annual Signing Day, held in October because it is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, serves as a reminder the “district is committed to providing students and staff

a safe and respectful environment,” an official said. Across the district, antibullying has been addressed in other ways including presentations, lessons given by guidance counselors, the “No Bully Zone” and a program offered at the secondary level called Project ABC. Students or community members who wish to report potential incidents can contact the Safeline program at 397-7233 and safe@nisd.net. Online training for preventing bullying, dating violence and cyberbullying is available at parent411. nisd.net for parents and educators.

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DISTRICT 8 COUNCILMAN RON NIRENBERG participated on a panel discussing local sustainability efforts during the Equinox Festival Sept. 22 at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Other panelists included Texas Sustainability Energy Research Institute Director Juan Gomez, Assistant Vice President for Research at the UTSA Can Saygin, and Director of UTSA Office of Sustainability Keith Muhlestein. Panel members talked about environmentally friendly habits. The festival provides an annual forum for local businesses, students and community members to solve environmental issues. In addition to the

panel discussion, the festival featured live music, solar-panel tours and a showing of “Catching the Sun,” a documentary on the solar-power industry.

SEVENTEEN ATHLETES FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, including Brandeis and Clark, have been selected to play in the 2017 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game.

Players representing 60 high schools will play in the contest showcasing top local athletes immediately following the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 7 at the Alamodome. According to NISD, players include: Brandeis — Ian Blake, Michael Browne and Miles Puller; and Clark — Austyn Alvarado.

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n earthen bridge linking more than 300 acres of Hardberger Park could be part of San Antonio’s biggest bond issue yet, as well as improvements to De Zavala Road.

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City officials are expected to call for a May ballot spot for the $850 million proposed 2017-22 bond, which will contain upgrades and new construction addressing streets, bridges, sidewalks, facilities, parks and

recreation, drainage and flood control, and neighborhood redevelopment.

Residents from across the city have been appointed by Mayor Ivy Taylor and the City Council to five 30-member committees to review projects the city staff has recommended for the bond.

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“This continues to address the Hardberger Park master plan that has been voted on by City Council,” said District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg.

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Mike Frisbie, the city’s Transportation and Capital Improvements director. Similar structures have been used elsewhere in the United States, but more often in Canada and Europe, to let people and wildlife safely cross over a major road between large swaths of public greenspace.

In addition to city money, supporters of the park would raise $10 million privately toward the land bridge.

Residents Diane Warren and Colleen Waguespack told one citizen bond committee in October a land bridge is much needed to not only help human visitors to the park, but animals that may otherwise risk life and limb crossing busy Wurzbach Parkway.

In addition, some residents said, a land bridge would make Hardberger Park more contiguous.

Advocates also said a land bridge would be a final major part in completing the urban park, which has become one of San Antonio’s natural destinations.

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According to Krier, former Mayor Phil Hardberger has received pledges for half of the private money needed for the landbridge.

“I’m so comfortable with it that I’m considering recommending to the council and the (parks and recreation bond) committee that we make city funding contingent on securing the matching funds,” Krier said. “But Phil (Hardberger) is confident he can raise it.”

In addition, major improvements are being considered for De Zavala Road under the bond.

It proposes a reconstruction and widening of DeZavala between Interstate 10 and Lockhill-Selma Road for $15.5 million. This project would also involve turn lanes at intersections and an upgraded railroad crossing.

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In addition to a land bridge connecting Hardberger Park (above) over Wurzbach Parkway, a bond issue planned for May could ask voters to approve funding for improvements to De Zavala Road, area sidewalks and low-water crossings on Vance Jackson Road. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

Clark High School, and could enhance safety for students and employees, said Mike Frisbie, the city’s Transportation and Capital Improvements director.

Nirenberg said his office worked hard with neighborhood and homeowner associations within District 8 and TCI to “achieve a difficult balance with limited resources” in seeing what bond projects

are necessary and viable for the area.

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This would include 50 acres along Blanco between Churchill High and Eisenhower Middle schools, and 50 acres on Wurzbach east of Fredericksburg Road.

Nirenberg said San Antonio’s continuing northward growth “puts a lot of strain on infrastructure and resources, and our needs run the gamut from building road capacity to infrastructure maintenance.”

Nirenberg said District 8, and other parts of town, are trying to address “a triage of needs” that the last bond could not meet.

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During a Sept. 26 special meeting, city leaders authorized a $7.02 million budget and voted to keep the property-tax rate unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

“The (budget) result not only creates incentives for continuing our aggressive approach to the streets program, but takes a concise financial approach to early talks with San Antonio (City Council) District 9 and the county on our combined efforts to improve drainage,” said Mayor Tim Howell in a public statement. “The hard work of all departments under the guidance of our senior administrative staff has once again produced a sound, stable, balanced financial plan for our city.”

The council also approved a tax rate of 50 cents per $100 of property valuation, leaving it the same as before, according to officials.

The median value of a home in Castle Hills is $259,093, which means the owner would pay a tax bill of $1,298.95, according to officials from the Bexar County Appraisal District.

Officials said the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than Fiscal

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The budget included $2.4 million for the Police Department to cover equipment, training and personnel matters. Police Chief Wayne Davis also wants to hire another officer, according to officials.

“Our police protection will be stronger than ever after Chief Wayne Davis’ proposal of a new officer to help patrol our streets is confirmed,” Howell said. “This new officer will not only be helping to keep our streets and neighborhoods safe, but will participate in (a) program that provides additional traffic control and enforcement throughout our city and boundary perimeters.”

The officer will also patrol the streets bordering San Antonio.

The budget allocates nearly $1.7 million to the Fire Department for new equipment, buildings and emergency readiness. Fire Chief Jerry Riedel is expected to retire in a few months and has proposed a plan to put an assistant fire chief in place to help with the transition.

“When you consider police, fire and public safety issues, then that comprises about a significant amount of the entire budget, as expected, because those will be your largest expenses,” said City Manager Mike Shands.

Other highlights of the budget include $756,772 for Municipal Court and $618,083 for street maintenance.

“The budget is balanced,” Shands said. “We’re not overspending and the council is continuing its program of infrastructure improvements, so there’s money to continue the street improvements we’ve seen and to address some drainage projects.”

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The City Council approved the $6.45 million budget and kept the same property-tax rate as the previous year during a Sept. 19 meeting.

The new fiscal year includes a compensation hike for employees after an independent study found Shavano Park lagged in compensation compared to cities of similar size, paying about 14 percent lower.

The mayor said the boost in pay will keep the city competitive.

“As with every year, there are different issues that arise to make each budget unique,” Werner said. “For this year, the unique issue was our need to conduct a salary study as part of the budget process. Over the last several years, Texas communities have increased the compensation of police and fire personnel at a rate higher than the national inflation rate.”

City leaders have wrestled with the issue in the past, the mayor said.

“While prior City Councils have attempted to make appropriate adjustments to maintain competitive salaries, prior increases did not keep pace with governmental compensation trends,” Werner said. “The monetary difference between our prior salary structure and the adopted salary structure was material.”

A significant rise in residential and commercial development is expected to offset the salary increases for city employees.

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SHAVANO PARK continues from pg. 15 “We did an Employee Compensation Survey to see whether our pay was comparable to what other cities are paying (city employees),” said City Manager Bill Hill. “The results came back and it was shown that we were underpaying about 14 percent lower; we were not paying as competitive.

The study recommended providing additional compensation and City Council approved that, which is fantastic.”

Hill said city employees will feel better about the jobs they are doing.

“It’s a real morale booster and vote of confidence from the council about the professionalism and commitment of our city employees in providing excellent services,” the city manager said.

No additional hires are included in the budget, officials added.

Operating expenses for the city’s police and fire departments remain stable, according to budget reports.

The tax rate will stay at 28.7 cents per $100 of property valuation.

The property-tax rate will stay the same in Shavano Park for the coming year. File photo

“While our tax rate did not increase, local property values generally did, and as a result, some residents will see a relatively small local property tax increase,” said Mayor Bob Werner. “Homeowners over age 65 as well as others eligible for our city’s tax freeze will see no change in their local property taxes.”

The owner of a home priced at $637,971 would see a tax payment of $1,835.71 during the year, said Finance Director Lara Feagins.

The budget also included $50,000 for various engineering projects to address the stormwater runoff near Elm Spring Lane and Bikeway Lane, as well looking at the future of the city’s undeveloped municipal tract.

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NISD continues from pg. 17 is part of a larger program meant to provide teachers and students more mobile technology,” said Superintendent Brian Woods. “After considering various multipurpose devices and putting them through a trial run on several campuses, NISD selected the iPad as the most functional.”

According to Woods, the touch-screen computers in the hands of a trained educator grant access to “engaging and relevant content for students.”

“It … can help teachers be more vocal and engaging with students,” said Melissa Grijalva, Clark High School vice principal. “They can communicate a lot better. Basically, everything is available for the iPad when it comes to teaching.

We’re starting to roll out the training and some may not be as familiar with Apple products and might be a little bit hesitant at first, but then they are excited (by) the opportunity to include that.”

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of training on how to integrate the tablet into the daily lessons, officials said.

School libraries will also become more digital-friendly.

“The teacher is more mobile in the classroom, and in the library I can show students different apps related to what we’re discussing to create and showcase different ways of learning, such as being able to display different apps on a large screen to projector,” said Clark librarian

Lucy Podmore. “For the students, it’s really helpful. It opens up technologies most are already familiar with and how to transfer a tool that they’re familiar with in a way to show them how a device like that can be used educationally instead of just a social or entertainment tool.”

Podmore believes the new iPads are an improved portable option, and noted many students will gain experience to make them more valuable on the job someday.

“I think it will expand what they already know into the context of education and even how they would to use it once they graduate, because these are the same tools that are now being used in the workplace,” she said.

It’s also important that teachers know and understand the tools students are already using, she added.

“Technology will always be here and a part of our education system,” Podmore said.

“These are the kinds of devices that kids are using anyway and this is the kind of tech language they speak, so this is helpful for us to understand that and harness that.”

The district is continuing to look at ways cutting-edge technology can improve students’ learning experience, Woods said.

“In Northside, we challenge our students to learn something new every day,” the superintendent added. “Teachers are the most important factor in student learning, and that is something that will not change in the foreseeable future. We believe that iPads will provide our teachers one more way of creating an engaging learning environment for all students.”

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Heroes and Comalander stadiums are already outfitted with artificial turf.

The staff and athletes at Madison High School say the grass is definitely greener this season, in a manner of speaking.

“We’re not at the mercy of weather, drought, excessive rain, etc. and obviously it’s a facility that all of our programs are able to use,” Madison head football coach John Campbell said.

On Aug. 18, the Mavericks held a ceremony to dedicate the transformed field to former coach Jim Streety, a four-decade gridiron veteran with 194 wins — the most in San Antonio — during his time at Madison.

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“There’s no comparison. This is the best field I’ve ever played on,” Bellinger said. “It definitely helps in the field, cutting and traction.”

However, he does think the field needs to be broken in a little more, considering impacts are a lot different.

“Sometimes when you fall, you get burned a little bit because it’s rubber, but it’s all right,” Bellinger said.

Installing the Brock PowerBase underneath the synthetic turf helps prevent injuries and keeps students safe, said NEISD’s executive director of athletics, Karen Funk.

Commenting in a newsletter, Funk noted regular turf becomes hard over time, and NEISD wanted a padding that would cushion the body and the head.

Brock PowerBase is one of the leading shock pads and drainage layers in the industry, and has been proven to reduce the peak force of impact, or G-max, which may decrease the risk and severity of a concussion, according to the company.

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He added the new turf is long overdue.

Campbell came on board in March, happy to see the transition from the old grass field to the new one.

“The quality of the (original) field was like most high school competition fields that get overused — it was downtrodden.

Functional, but any kind of poor weather or anything like that, and there were some areas that were definitely less playable than others,” Campbell said.

Since the installation of the new turf and padding, the football players have not had to go inside due to inclement weather.

The school also doesn’t have to worry about cutting the grass or irrigation.

Dan Sawyer, the CEO of Brock International, said the Brock PowerBase is made of the same materials used in food-container products.

“There is no leaching, odor, chemicals or heavy metals, and it will never go to a landfill, so NEISD has chosen the

The Madison High School varsity defense practices on new artificial turf supported by added padding under the surface. The Brock PowerBase shock pads, funded though the 2015 bond, are being installed at several North East Independent School District athletic facilities. Photo by Collette Orquiz

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The eatery, which started in Montreal in 1993, has opened its first Texas location at 402 N. Loop 1604 West.

While Eggspectation — as the name implies — offers a traditional breakfast, diners also can explore lunch and dinner options. “(People) get confused with the ‘Eggspectation’ part of it and think it’s just a breakfast place, but we do more than breakfast,” said Adam Ybarra, general manager.

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“It’s fun, it’s convenient, it’s an amazing workout in 30 minutes, plus you get a trainer every time you work out, and it’s affordable,” said owner Lori Peery.

Peery and her husband, Brad, opened 9Round on Aug. 1 at 14439 N.W. Military Highway. There are more than 400 locations worldwide;

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Peery recently made a career change from project manager of a construction company to personal trainer. She’s always pursued a health-and-fitness regimen, and after working at a 9Round, she thought she could open one, too.

“I kind of went through my own fitness journey. ... I felt like it really made a difference in my life with confidence and the way I felt, so I really wanted to pass that on,” Peery said.

Workouts at 9Round mean moving among nine stations at three-minute intervals. The workouts change daily to keep patrons from being bored,

LEFT: 9Round co-owner and trainer Brad Peery (left) and member Lily Monroe go through their paces at the new kickboxing fitness gym. ABOVE: Member Elyse Hougen (left) works out under the careful eye of coowner and trainer Lori Peery. Photos by Collette Orquiz

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The rounds are based on the art of kickboxing to accentuate fun and fitness, but Peery said trainers don’t teach the martial art.

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hef and owner Robert E. Midence wants diners to enjoy an unforgettable experience at his new Reds, Whites & Brews Restaurant — and that includes works of art.

The dining spot debuted May 3 at 15614 Huebner Road, Suite 116.

“I have always wanted to open a restaurant,” Midence said, “I’ve been cooking since my days in the Air Force because I didn’t like the food at the chow hall. Since then, I’ve picked up new recipes from all the countries I’ve traveled to.”

The restaurant caters to nearby neighborhoods, offering customers a nice glass of wine or a beer close to home while they enjoy dishes from a menu featuring international cuisine.

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