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Separating chaff from the wheat

oday there seems to be a proliferation of websites purporting to represent neighborhood goings-on, but in truth most really seem nothing more than online venues for gossip. The danger inherent in these sites is that the “news” posted there is often just someone’s opinion, wildly inaccurate, filled with conjecture or fueled by venom. Many observations are nothing more than emotional screeds because someone is mad at the government or a merchant, or disagrees with a viewpoint and wants to vent. There is nothing wrong with offering an opinion or arguing your point. Just don’t dress it up as news. What is worrisome is that more folks are turning to these sites to find information about their community — usually offered without balance or fact-checking. Impartial, balanced reporting bolstered by facts and multiple points of view are the tools of professional journalists who work for newspapers such as LOCAL Community News. While you may not agree with some of the articles, readers can at least know the facts of the story have been verified to the best of the reporter’s ability. These websites do not follow the same standards as LOCAL or other legitimate news organizations. They are more akin to someone standing in the town square yelling out whatever comes to mind. They are not held to the same rigorous levels of balance and impartiality practiced by professional news gatherers. No doubt there is valuable information on such sites, but it’s a tedious process to separate the chaff from the wheat.

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ON THE COVER: As attacks on peace officers continue to garner headlines, police officials in Castle Hills and Shavano Park say it's important to remember all lives matter — including blue. In this photo, a Sept. 11 'Circle of Support' ceremony in Castle Hills honored the sacrifices of first responders. Pictured are City Manager Diane Pfeil, Fire Chief Jerry Riedel, event organizer Jana Baker, Police Chief Wayne Davis and Mayor Tim Howell. See story on page 20. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

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Is Texas going to pot? by SUSAN YERKES

hould marijuana be legal in Texas? People all over town are talking — seniors speculating whether medical marijuana would ease their glaucoma or arthritis; cancer patients asking similar questions; and even veterans wondering about relief from post-traumatic stress disorder. I’ve been surprised how many of my politically conservative friends favor legalizing marijuana, and some law-enforcement officers privately express the same thought. In 2012, more than 72,000 people were arrested on marijuana charges in Texas –

98 percent for possession, mostly small amounts. Thousands of young people have lost their college scholarships as a result. In 2014, more than 17,000 Texans were placed on adult community supervision, and another 1,300-plus were jailed for marijuana possession. According to the Legislative Budget Board, Texans could save about $230 million during the next five years if the state legalized marijuana instead of jailing people. That money could be spent on more effective drugeducation or treatment programs. There’s increasing agreement legalizing marijuana would weaken the drug cartels and reduce violence associated with the narcotics trade. Under government regulation, much of the money now going to drug dealers would instead flow back to taxpayers. In 2014, Colorado collected $76 million in taxes and fees for newly legalized pot. Just a few years ago, the possibility that marijuana would be legalized in Texas seemed pretty remote. Not anymore. Medical marijuana is permitted in 23 states, and in the past couple of years, Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington state and the District of Columbia have legalized its sale and possession for recreational use, in addition to medical. Several other states appear to be moving

in the same direction as public opinion starts to shift. In 2013, a Texas Public Policy Foundation poll showed 61 percent of Texans favored reducing penalties for minor possession of marijuana, and 58 percent supported legal sales in stores, which could be taxed and regulated. During the last legislative session, more bills changing state laws on marijuana made it out of committee than ever before. Gov. Greg Abbott actually signed the state’s first law allowing limited use of medical marijuana in the form of CBD oil, a cannabis extract. Advocates say the measure won’t help many folks. But, who knows? It may be a “gateway bill” that leads to more liberal policies. There are drawbacks and dangers involved with any recreational drug, but criminalizing marijuana seems increasingly unjustifiable. This past session, a bill to change marijuana possession to a civil offense, and another (authored by a Republican) to completely legalize it, made it out of committee.

Folks who favor legalization now speculate it could happen in Texas by 2020. Don’t hold your breath, but I believe it’s more than a political pipe dream. What do you think? Meanwhile, in response to my August column on the World Heritage Site designation for San Antonio’s Spanish missions, longtime San Antonio Conservation Society leader Nancy Avellar noted several more players who helped nail the bid, including its executive director, Bruce MacDougal, and key volunteers Virginia Nicholas and Paula Piper; from Las Compadres de San Antonio, Executive Director Susan Chandoha and advisory board member Paul Ringenbach; historian Felix Almaráz; and Susan Snow, National Park Service archaeologist for the missions and coordinator of the World Heritage team. A communitywide celebration of World Heritage is set for Oct. 16-18. For more, visit www.missionsofsanantonio.org. Email syerkes@ localcommunitynews.com.

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he designation of the Alamo and four other Spanish colonial missions as UNESCO World Heritage sites will do wonders for San Antonio’s global image, but it is just as important to keep up the momentum to redevelop Alamo Plaza. By making the plaza a world-class site, the Alamo can maintain its status as one of Texas’ top tourist destinations, resulting in positive economic growth not just for San Antonio, but also the region in terms of travel dollars. While the other buildings are culturally significant, it is the Alamo that stands as a worldwide symbol, not just of San Antonio, but Texas and the United States. Mayor Ivy Taylor has announced the formulation of a master plan to enhance both the Alamo and surrounding Alamo Plaza. The new plans could help tidy up

OCT. 12 - NOV. 16, 2015 the area and increase connectivity for the River Walk and new developments at Hemisfair. This is great news. State leaders are helping lead the charge. Just weeks ago, state Land Commissioner George P. Bush chaired the first meeting of a revived Alamo Endowment Board. He said the nonprofit would become a fundraising juggernaut to preserve the Alamo. This summer, District 26 state Sen. Jose Menéndez joined Gov. Greg Abbott in signing House Bill 2968, also known as “The Alamo Bill,” into law. The legislation contained a $32 million appropriation ensuring the Alamo’s preservation. The appropriation is the largest in the Alamo’s history as a museum site, which for years was shepherded by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas until reverting to the Texas General Land Office. The bill will help develop the Alamo complex into a first-rate attraction. All of San Antonio’s missions are important, but the Alamo is the crown jewel. Alamo Plaza, which is often visitors’ first introduction to the Shrine of Texas Liberty, should get the polish it deserves. -The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.

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BATS! BATS! BATS! This all-ages session will start with a presentation about the lives of bats, including those at the Bracken Bat Cave and other sites in Texas. That will be followed by a craft session for children; there will be door prizes, too. It takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Cody Branch Library, 11441 Vance Jackson Road.

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NORTHWEST ROTARY CLUB The service club meets noon Thursdays at Sushihana Japanese Restaurant, 1810 N.W. Military Highway in Castle Hills. Speakers for October include Dr. Don Gordon, “Tour of Normandy, France” Oct. 15; Brenda Carrasco, “The Hospital Side of Patient Care” Oct. 22; and Ed Butler, past president of Sons of the American Revolution, “Gen. Galvez/Spain —Our Forgotten Ally in the American Revolutionary War” Oct. 29. For more, call 576-5475 or visit http://www.rotarynorthwest.com/.

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“BAD JEWS” There’s been a death in the family and the fight is on, in a dark comedy being staged at the Sheldon Vexler Theatre. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The general-admission tickets cost $22; for JCC members, seniors, military personnel and groups of 10 or more, they’re $19, and for students, $16. To reserve a seat, call 302-6835. The Vex is on the Campus of the Jewish Community of San Antonio, 12500 N.W. Military Highway.

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FALL WILDFLOWERS Fallblooming beauties will be identified and observed during a walk around the Urban Ecology Center and savanna at Phil Hardberger Park-West. Participants will make seed balls for planting, too. The program runs from 9 to 11 a.m. and there’s no admission charge, though a donation to the Hardberger Park Conservancy is suggested – $3 a person or $5 for a family. The center is near the park’s western entrance at 8400 N.W. Military Highway.

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WILDLIFE OF HARDBERGER PARK This Nature Walk outing will offer information on Phil Hardberger Park’s ecosystems and wildlife. The walk, led by Christine Westerman, starts at 8 a.m.; the gathering point is the patio area of the Urban

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Ecology Center. There’s no admission charge, but a donation is appreciated. The center is near the park’s western entrance, 8400 N.W. Military Highway. DANCE CLINIC The Lee High School Dance and Drill Team hosts a fall dance clinic 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the main gym of the school, 1400 Jackson-Keller Road. A preregistration fee of $30 can be paid up to Oct. 15, and the walk-up fee after the deadline is $35. The fee includes a T-shirt, pizza lunch, drink, a certificate, a Halloween treat and a ticket to the varsity football game for dance-clinic participants. They also can take part in the half-time performance Oct. 31. Open to girls ages 4-14 years. For more, contact dance and drill director Tina Alanis at calani@neisd.net.

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

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

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Holiday Bazaar at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, presented by its Women’s Council, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8. A silent auction is also an option for those looking for gifts and holiday items. Food and drinks will be for sale, and there’s no admission charge. St. Francis is at 4201 De Zavala Road.

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NEISD COFFEE TALK Come have conversation and coffee with Brian Gottardy, superintendent of the North East Independent School District, from 7 to 8 a.m. in the library at Churchill High School, 12049 Blanco Road. He’ll discuss plans for the district and answer questions. For more, call 407-0040.

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“DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE” NOV. 4, Churchill High School Theatre 6-7 Arts presents “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” in the Black Box Theatre, located on the campus at 12049 Blanco Road. Tickets are $7. Performances are 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7. For more, contact Clark Stevens at csteve4@neisd.net.

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

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE The Altar Society at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church will hold its annual sale featuring items handmade by St. Gregory parishioners – Christmas decorations and ornaments, dolls, baked goods and more – from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14. It takes

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HOLIDAY OLE MARKET The Junior League of San Antonio will open its 22nd annual holiday shopping fundraiser with a 5-9 p.m. preview party on Oct. 15. General shopping hours are Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 merchants will offer fashion, beauty and home décor items, plus plenty of holiday merchandise. There will be silent auctions, door prizes and special events. Admission costs $10 the first two days and $8 the third day, though a multi-day ticket is available for $15. Check out special-event offerings and costs at www.holidayolemarket.com. The market takes place in the Freeman Coliseum Exposition Hall, 3201 E. Houston St., next to the AT&T Center.

OCT. 15-18

SINGLE PROFESSIONALS OCT. SOCIAL-HAPPY HOUR 16 Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for single, mature adults, will host a happy hour and social beginning at 5 p.m. at Brick House Tavern & Tap,

CATTLE BARON’S GALA The annual American Cancer Society fundraiser starts at 6 p.m. at Rio Cibolo Ranch, 1101 Ulrich Road in Guadalupe County. With a theme of “Sparkle & Spurs,” the event will include games, live and silent auctions, live entertainment and “gourmet cowboy cuisine.” Individual tickets are $150; tables start at $2,500. For more, and to find a link for ticket purchases, visit https:// www.facebook.com/CattleBaronsGala.

OCT. 17

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 153 Hood’s Texas Brigade, Camp 153, meets at 7 p.m. at Grady’s BarB-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave. Speaker Eric Morrell’s program is titled “Importance, Influence and Impact of the 1800s on the Wild, Wild West.” 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.

OCT. 20

RETIRED TEACHERS MEETING North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association holds its monthly meeting at San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 San Pedro Ave. A 9:45 a.m. meet and greet will precede the program, which begins at 10:15 a.m. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month during the school year. Members are encouraged to bring friends.

OCT. 21

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The San 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.

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Open and Opening Soon 1. ROBERT GRAHAM, 15900 La Cantera

Parkway, is a New York-based clothing chain debuting in The Shops at La Cantera and specializing in bold and eclectic fashion apparel for both men and women. Robert Graham has 14 retail stores and nine outlet sites in the United States, including in Dallas and Houston. For more, visit www. robertgraham.us. (See story on page 24)

2. WING DADDY’S SAUCE HOUSE,

2120 Jackson-Keller Road in the Castle Junction shopping center in Castle Hills, is a combination sports bar and family-friendly restaurant specializing in chicken wings — boneless and bite-sized, with 18 different flavors enriched by house-made sauces. But wings aren’t the only fare on the menu; there are ribs, fried pickles, buffalo shrimp and potato, bacon and cheese concoctions called Sleezeballs. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more, call 366-9464 or visit www.

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3. CYCLO COFFEE AND BARISTA ACADEMY, 2211 N.W. Military Highway,

Suite 114, is a new java bar serving organic coffee beverages, but it’s also a place where you can learn how to make the drinks. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday For more, call 3702449 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Cyclo-Coffee-and-Barista-Academy/.

4. NAPLES ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 14602

Huebner Road, Suite 126, is relocating from Alon Town Centre to this new address in the Olmos Creek Shopping Center, where the family-owned eatery will offer a new menu and a full bar. Catering also is available. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and closed Monday. For more, call

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6. RADIANCE MEDSPA OF SAN ANTONIO,

1624 Lockhill-Selma Road, opened in July after relocating from 5231 Broadway. Dr. Laura Bennack, who grew up in Castle Hills, is the owner and medical director. The spa offers innovative technology for the skin and body; facial fillers including Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and more; Smart Lipo, which is laser-assisted liposuction; awake tummy tuck using tumescent anesthesia; laser hair removal; and silk peel microdermabrasion as well as facials. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment only Monday. For more, call 804-0772 or visit radiancesanantonio.com.

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With the passage of the city budget, residents in District 8 should see some funds funneled to road improvements. Councilman Ron Nirenberg wants to ease traffic congestion on Wurzbach Road near Interstate 10 West. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

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on active duty or in the reserves during war. Member A. David Marne, the former mayor of Shavano Park who did not run for re-election this year, said the organization allows him to continue helping the community. Marne served in the Air Force. “I have been a member of JWV Post 753 for approximately two years,” Marne said. “Having served as mayor of the city of Shavano Park for a decade, I was looking for a way to continue public service after my tenure as mayor.” According to Williams, there are many benefits to membership in Post 753. “Foremost it is about taking care of veterans and their families, JewishAmerican patriotism, support of the Constitution and the nation, and fighting anti-Semitism, improving community relations and advocating our views on foreign affairs,” Williams said. “It comes from the interaction and personal bonds with so many of our members who are good-hearted and decent men and women who want to help veterans.” The commander said the post wants to attract younger members. “The best feeling, though, is getting new members and particularly our younger and more recent veterans to join the post.” The organization also reminds the

community that Jews have a rich history of military service in the United States. “Although the percentage of Jews serving at any given time, relative to the U.S. population, is small, we serve in all branches and in many different jobs,” Williams said. “As Jews we often serve with different perspectives based upon our Jewish heritage and life experiences. … Our Americanism and Judaism are intertwined.” Post 753 strongly supports programs that help reduce military suicide rates, ease homelessness and loneliness, and offer services for post-traumatic stress disorder. “Veterans’ lives matter, and so do the active-duty ones too,” said member Bart Sherwood. “At 22 suicides (of veterans) daily, something needs to change. I think everyone can do a little bit more to make a difference.”

The post supports service dogs for veterans, the annual Wounded Warrior Dinners for recovering combat-wounded and injured service members, and their families; and adopts deployed units overseas, sending them care packages, along with other activities. Post 753 also works with the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of service members' rights and access to treatment, according to Williams. “Post 753 is involved in a multitude of service and charitable activities and provides both time and financial help to many veteran-support organizations and individuals,” said Norton Shectman, a military veteran of almost 40 years who is chaplain of Post 753 and cantor of the JWV national body. To contact the group, write to JWV of the USA, P.O. Box 781272, San Antonio, TX 78278.

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