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uch has been said during the last few years about the slow death of America’s daily newspapers in large metropolitan centers. Plagued by advertising downturns, layoffs, dwindling circulation and an inability to capture younger, Internet-savvy readers, many of these publications are shadows of their former selves. Several have closed. The same thankfully can’t be said for neighborhood newspapers such as LOCAL Community News, where readership and advertising are holding steady, and in some cases growing. Community newspapers are bucking the doom-and-gloom trend plaguing the dailies, according to national studies. “The latest data (on community papers)…. paints a much healthier picture for circulation and ad sales than we find with the dailies,” wrote Thad McIlroy in The Future of Publishing. “These (community) newspapers provide much needed hyper-local news and information – typically not found anywhere else – to the communities that they serve.” Local news is the bread and butter of community publications such as the one you hold now. Other news sources can tell you what’s happening in the Middle East or reveal the latest antics of the Kardashians, but your local community paper is going to offer stories about the safety of school zones, recruitment by the Boy Scouts, neighborhood security and other articles directly relevant to you, your families and your neighbors. We’re glad readers and advertisers find value in LOCAL. In return, we’ll do our part to keep filling a gap in news coverage no one else is tackling.
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The Age of the Aging is upon us by SUSAN YERKES
Old age” has changed a lot since I was young. Many of us are not only living longer, but maintaining active, healthy lifestyles that are longer, too. The topic really hit home recently when my friend Mary Lou Miller turned 101. She volunteers helping Alzheimer’s patients and campaigning for Democratic Party candidates. I also recently joined what seemed like half of San Antonio at a fantastic bash celebrating Rosemary Kowalski’s 90th birthday. The renowned founder of the RK Group still maintains an active role in the business and myriad organizations. Former Mayor Lila Cockrell, who turns 93 in a couple of months, is working on a
memoir about her jam-packed life. She has said the hardest part is taking time out from all her speaking, social and community leadership gigs to sit down and write. Then there’s Edith McAllister, 96, who famously water-skied into her tenth decade, in addition to serving important roles in many leading institutions and organizations. And while women still have a statistical edge on guys in the longevity department, more males are continuing to make their mark well beyond 90, too. How do they do it? And which of us will be able to “keep on ticking” that way? Since 1900, when average life expectancy was 47 years in the United States, there has been a climb in longevity worldwide. Centenarians, once rare, look like the face of the future. According to the Alamo Area Agency on Aging, 22 percent of the greater San Antonio population — double the statewide average — is 60 or older. By 2020, that’s expected to rise by a whopping 55 percent. Martha Spinks, director of the Bexar Area Agency on Aging, has an even more eye-opening figure: “Between now and 2030, the number of people in the U.S. 85 or older is expected to triple.” Of course, long life isn’t everything. The trick is maintaining the quality of life. Most folks welcome a longer existence,
but dread the specter of disease and disability. And the economic outlook for the aged isn’t rosy. If present trends continue, most of those over 80 will live at or near the poverty line. And just because we’re living longer doesn’t guarantee better health. Recent studies have shown the opposite. Figures from the National Health Interview Survey indicate that in 2006, 42 percent of men over 80 had some functional limitation. “People over 80,” Spinks noted, “account for a disproportionate share of services.” The Alamo and Bexar agencies on aging are on the front lines of helping seniors, families and caregivers. For more on care and services, check out www.askasc.org or call 477-3275. City planners are exploring ways to cope with aging populations: More central gathering places where seniors can socialize, rather than isolate; new transportation strategies; and mixed-use developments bringing us together, not stretching us apart. Staying active and vital as we age is
key not just for individual quality of life, but for our nation’s economic health. We’re told genetics is about 30 percent of the answer; research shows calorie-restricted diets are another factor, while plain old walking has shown to be by far the best exercise for maintaining mobility. The Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio continues to pull in major grants for groundbreaking research on Alzheimer’s and other diseases, and on rapamycin, a drug shown to not only increase life span, but improve physical and mental vitality in mice, although human trials are still years in the future. I’ve asked some of my remarkable friends who seem to thrive well into their 90s what they consider crucial. So far, their answers have included common factors: To stay involved, to connect with others, to have a passion for something beyond themselves. If you have more advice, let me know. Contact Yerkes at syerkes@ salocallowdown.com.
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OUR TURN Views and opinions about your community
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ity leaders correctly decided to abandon a proposal making it illegal to give money or goods to panhandlers, no matter how well-intentioned the idea might have been.
Such an ordinance not only would create a miserly image of the nation’s seventh-largest city, but it also represents unnecessary government regulation by telling us how to spend our money while controlling free speech. The suggestion originated with Police Chief William McManus, who has tried the same tactic of social engineering at earlier posts. Under McManus’ suggestion to the city’s Public Safety Committee, residents could have faced misdemeanor charges
for giving a donation to a panhandler. The chief argued that money given to the homeless and others on the street doesn’t help them but usually feeds an addiction. While there is much truth to this, public outcry eventually forced City Council members to back away from the idea. There was never any need for such an ordinance. Current law already makes it illegal for panhandlers to solicit money in front of automated-teller machines, buildings, eateries and other establishments. Second, many feared such a law would have stifled freedom of expression by telling people they can’t exhibit kindness by helping a stranger possibly in need of real assistance. In addition, the government already has too many controls in place to dictate how we spend our money and on what products. Informing residents they will actually face criminal prosecution for choosing to aid the unfortunate is not only draconian, it violates civil liberties. While the panhandling problem in San Antonio needs to be solved, dictating how and when people can spend their money is not the answer. -The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.
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DISTRICT 10 COMMUNITY BBQ City Councilman Mike Gallagher is hosting a gathering that will allow his constituents to meet, eat and listen to music – and also talk to members of city departments about issues that concern them. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Catholic Life Building Pavilion, 1635 N.E. Loop 410. Constituents
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NORTH EAST COLLEGE NIGHT Representatives from more than 100 universities and colleges will be on hand at the Blossom Athletic Center/Piper Bass Student Center so North
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HAPPENING continues from pg. 10 East Independent School District students and their parents can ask questions about admissions, programs, financial aid, housing and more for the next level in education. Food trucks will be on site for those with an appetite. The event is 6-8 p.m. at 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road. EDEN HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Dozens of vendors will offer a wide array of gift-worthy items, and you can place orders for wreaths and centerpieces, made with fresh greenery, that will be delivered in time for the holidays. The organizers promise a smoke-free, kid-friendly event, plus a food truck. The open-air market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eden Duck Pond, at Tavern Oaks and Thousand Oaks Drive (between W.W. McAllister Park and Wetmore Road).
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MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT Benefit counselors from the Bexar Area Agency on Aging will be at Thousand Oaks Branch Library Nov. 8 and at Brook Hollow Branch Library Nov. 14 to offer information on health plans, prescription-drug plans and supplemental coverage. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will be served
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as well. For an appointment, call 4773275. The events, which will be in each library’s meeting room, will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brook Hollow is at 530 Heimer Road and Thousand Oaks is at 4618 Thousand Oaks Drive. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Trustees of the North East Independent School District meet 6:30 p.m., on the second Monday of each month at 8961 Tesoro Drive. To confirm dates and times, call 407-0533.
NOV 10
14th ANNUAL FESTIVAL DE PUERTO RICO San Antonio’s Puerto Rican Heritage Society will hold its festival at San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 West, from noon to 7 p.m. Expect plenty of Caribbean food, plus music, dancing, art and craft items for sale, and raffles. The fundraiser will help Proyecto Coqui and the San Antonio Zoo build a conservation lab for the Puerto Rican tree frog known as the coqui. Tickets cost $15 at the door; in advance they’re $12 and can be purchased at Latin/international food stores. Children younger than 12 get in for $5.
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EVENING AGLOW MEETING Aglow, a Christian “transformational kingdom”
group, meets the third Tuesday of the month for fellowship, song and an inspirational message. The gathering starts at 7 p.m. at Anne Marie’s Catering, 12475 Starcrest Drive (at Bitters Road). Everyone is welcome to attend. For more on Aglow International, go to www.aglow.com. RETIRED TEACHERS Two superintendents — Dr. Brian Gottardy from the the North East Independent School District and Dr. Brian Woods from Northside ISD — are scheduled to speak during the North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association meeting, which starts with a meet and greet at 9:45 a.m. and is called to order at 10:15 a.m., San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 U.S. 281 North. For more, call Michele Bibb at 494-8197.
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The San Antonio Chapter of the national organization will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Lunch costs $25. Reservations are required and should be made with Bob Clark, 402-0871, or reservations@ sarsat.org, by the Monday prior to the meeting. The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month except for July and August.
NOV 19
CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Meetings take place the third Wednesday of the month at Baptist HealthLink, 188 W. Bitters Road, from 4 to 6 p.m. One main topic per hour is covered in the group discussions, which may be large or small. A syllabus and more information are available at http:// chronicpainsupportsa.wix.com/cpsgsa.
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REVISITING THE VOELCKER DIARY FARM Much of the Voelcker family’s dairy farm – which has become Phil Hardberger Park – is intact, and the Southwest Dairy Farmers group will use the site to demonstrate how milk gets from cows to consumers. Its mobile classroom will be at the homestead to present a kid-friendly program from 10 a.m. to noon. To reach it, turn off of Blanco Road onto Longfield Road just north of the park’s eastern entrance. Then turn left on Old Blanco Road and follow it all the way to Voelcker Lane. Turn right, and follow Voelcker Lane to the Greenway trailhead parking lot. Enter the homestead at the gate by the white house. The event is free but donations are appreciated.
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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. THE HOPPY MONK, 1010 N. Loop 1604 East, is a craft-brew establishment opening next door to the Bill Miller BarB-Q at 1604 and U.S. 281. The pub with a beer garden, which started in El Paso, has a menu that highlights burgers, pizza and even beer-battered fish. The motto is, “Good people drink good beer!” Hours are 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday. For more, call 915-307-3263 or visit www. thehoppymonk.com. (See story on page 14) 2. BOWLERO, 13307 U.S. 281 North,
offers “a revolutionary new spin on social entertainment, featuring a range of attractions including 48 lanes of blacklight bowling, a gravity-ropes course, amusement games (and) inventive casual dining,” according to a spokeswoman. The new business has a signature “retro-modern” style and can be used for family outings, birthday parties, date nights and private events. In addition to its bowling lanes and themed bar
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and dining areas, Bowlero San Antonio has a mix of interactive, virtual and video games. For hours or more, call 496-3811 or visit www.Bowlero.com. (See story on page 13)
3. FIGHTER UP CROSSFIT, 12241 U.S. 281 North, features a “healthier you” through CrossFit, boxing, running and a full line of supplements, a company official said. Also offered is a free CrossFit introductory class at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday, open to all fitness levels. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday. For more, call 437-4817 or visit www.fighterupcrossfit.com or www.facebook.com/fighterupcrossfit. 4. TRADER JOE’S, 403 N. Loop 1604 West, is the anchor store at the new Sonterra Village shopping center. The 12,500-squarefoot location, which opened mid-October, is the second in San Antonio. The retail grocery outlet featuring select food items started in the 1950s as a chain of convenience stores
before going upscale and adding cedar planks and employees in Hawaiian shirts; it now operates in 38 states. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more, call 5453123 or visit http://www.traderjoes.com/.
5. CHICKEN EXPRESS, 3111 Thousand Oaks Drive, has opened and is offering fresh — not frozen — meals including chicken “precisely dipped in a secret batter mix and cooked to perfection,” according to franchise owner Randall J. Heflin. In addition to the dining area, the restaurant also has drive-thru service. Catering is available “for any occasion or tailgating event,” Heflin said. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more, call 277-0776. IN OTHER NEWS
LOCAL LEADERS STAYED BUSY OCT. 7 VISITING VARIOUS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PARTIES. District 9 Councilman Joe Krier made plans to attend homeowner association celebrations at Vista Del Norte HOA, Deerfield HOA, Cadillac Drive HOA, Blanco Woods HOA, Oakwood HOA and Churchill Forest HOA. Meanwhile, District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher and his staff divided into two groups and went to more than a dozen events, including one where Gallagher met up with Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-Alamo Heights. “I greatly
enjoyed visiting several neighborhoods and talk(ing) to residents about the concerns they have throughout the district,” Gallagher said in a news release. “Your commitment to meeting your neighbors and increasing support of neighborhood security is commendable. The efforts by the community show great collaboration that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime.” Krier said National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, is a valuable neighborhood event that lets neighbors get to know each other while keeping lawbreakers and narcotics off their streets. The annual observance is held across the country to increase awareness of crime and drug prevention programs. It also strengthens neighborhood spirit and community-police partnerships, while sending a message to criminals that “neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime,” Krier said. THE 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION for Boy Scout Troop 285 includes a camping trip in late October at the Big Springs Ranch near Leakey, a spokesman said. The Scouts will be camping with the Venture Crew and Webelos from Pack 285. Planned are seven competitive activities, a Dutch-oven
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SOCCER FOR A CAUSE RECENTLY UNVEILED a proposed expansion of Toyota Field, the San Antonio Scorpions’ home, to make it one of the nation’s premier soccer and specialevents venues. Toyota Field was constructed in 2012 adjacent to Morgan’s Wonderland at Wurzbach Parkway and Thousand Oaks Drive. Gordon Hartman, philanthropist and Morgan’s Wonderland founder who launched Soccer for a Cause, said while the Scorpions are “blessed to be a franchise playing in the North American Soccer League, we must be prepared to expand once support and investment are secured to allow for additional opportunities.” The expansion, raising Toyota Field’s seating capacity from 10,000 to 18,000, includes 18 additional luxury
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suites and other amenities, and is estimated to cost $38 million to $45 million. Other proposed enhancements feature concessions, restrooms and merchandise outlets on each stadium level; field lighting for network broadcasting; and a team store accessible from inside and outside the stadium. BUSINESSES ALONG TWO NORTH SIDE CORRIDORS could be eligible for matching funds up to $20,000 under the city’s Operation Facelift, which targets areas for façade improvements. Seven areas have been identified, including Perrin Beitel Road from Loop 410 to Thousand Oaks Drive and Nacogdoches Road from Thousand Oaks to O’Connor Road. “The intent of this program is to reverse the deterioration of commercial structures and promote consistency in design, while helping property owners rehabilitate the exterior of their buildings and stimulate new, private investment and economic growth,” said John Dugan, director of the city’s Department of Planning and Community Development. Officials said tenants or property owners in the target areas are encouraged to submit an application by Dec. 15 to DPCD. Eligible improvements include a complete façade rehabilitation; repair or replacement of
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MORE THAN 130 GOLFERS REPRESENTING SEVERAL COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES donated thousands of dollars during the 2014 North East Educational Foundation Golf Tournament, an 18-hole outing held Sept. 19 at Canyon Springs Golf Club. Representatives from title sponsor Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union donated time and funds to make the tournament a success. The NEEF board of directors provided breakfast, door prizes and goodie bags. Event proceeds fund NEEF grants for innovative projects in North East Independent School District classrooms. ALAMO TOYOTA DONATED $85,000 IN VEHICLE PARTS to North East Independent School District’s Automotive Technology Academy during a Sept. 17 presentation at its dealership. NEISD officials said the donation would provide students with more hands-on learning opportunities. Alamo Toyota, which acquired the parts from San Antonio’s Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant, has also started a paid internship program for ATA students.
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onstruction has started on the new Northeast Senior Center, a $10 million project in City Council District 10 that will offer more services for older San Antonians, including outdoor activities, computers and medical screenings.
The facility, which is scheduled for completion in September 2015, will be located at 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive. Funded by the 2012 bond, it will replace the senior center at 4355 Center Gate St. and will accommodate more patrons, officials said. The project began during the term of former District 10 City Councilman John Clamp, 2007-11. Ground was broken Sept. 23. “(Clamp) was instrumental in getting the project under way,” said current
District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher. “John worked with the city to acquire the land for this project. It continued under (former) Councilman Carlton Soules’ tenure, as he was instrumental in getting the project established as a bond issue.” The project is a unique venture in the city’s history, officials said. “This is the first senior center that the city of San Antonio has built from the ground up,” said Melissa Sparks, a spokeswoman for the city’s Transportation & Capital Improvements Department, which is overseeing the project’s construction. “Usually the city takes larger, existing buildings and repurposes them. With this new center, we were able to get the input from the seniors on everything they would want and need for this facility and build it.” Prior to construction, an exhaustive search was conducted of the properties in District 10 that could accommodate the large and growing senior population in the area. When none was found, a plan was put in motion to build a facility, officials said. “We looked and there was nothing around that had the facilities, that had the parking, that had the access that the residents in the area wanted,” Gallagher said. “What’s also great about this is that I think once it is up and running,
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CONSTRUCTION continues from pg. 09 it’s safe to say that this project would not have gotten done without them.” The goal is for all programs, which are coordinated by the city’s Department of Human Services, to be ready once the doors of the center open next year. Programs will transition from the existing center, and there will be newer or expanded programs as well. “The new center will include everything from fitness activities to arts and craft activities and a computer center,” said Melody Woosley, director of DHS. “There will also be a nutritious, hot lunch served each day in our lunchroom, which will seat 300 people. There is also going to be a library and reading room. We will offer transportation to and from the center for anyone living within a five-mile radius of the center.” One of the current problems with the existing center is the lack of outdoor space for activities. Also, classes often become too full to accommodate all would-be participants. Both of these issues will be solved at the new center, planners said. “With the larger spaces, we will be able to accommodate more seniors in more classes and activities,” Woosley said. “Also, there is more room for
outdoor activities. This will include more outdoor health and fitness activities.” After it debuts, the center will be an immediate boon to the seniors not only in District 10, but also to those in neighboring districts, officials said. “Once we are open, the new center will be able to serve more people — that’s the best thing about this project,” Gallagher said. “I think it’s important to note that the center will not only benefit the residents of District 10, but also those in District 2 and District 9 because there will be easy access to it off of Thousand Oaks.” Any resident 60 or older can use the center and its programs. There is no cost or income requirement to participate. Those interested can sign up at DHS or call 207-8198 for more information. “The main goal is to keep seniors healthy, active and independent as long as possible,” Woosley said. “When the new center opens, we will be able to do that for a much larger number of seniors. Taking care of our seniors will be something that’s great not just for them and their families, but for the city as a whole.”
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