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ELECTIONS

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ABEL'S DINER

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PG. 19 Selma seeks renewal of sales tax for

roads, JISD floats bond issue for upgrades

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‘RACE TO THE TASTE’ 1,300 RESIDENTS POUR INTO RETAMA PARK TO CELEBRATE FOOD FROM MORE THAN 30 METROCOM RESTAURANTS More coverage of The Chamber's seventh annual event in Local Lowdown - See page 18

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Back to School Clothes Rack at Wilder Elementary School taking donations for annual event that helps children get needed attire and campus supplies

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Detour for campus

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hen Mackey High School opens in August, buses traveling to and from Judson Independent School District’s latest campus likely will be detoured away from eastbound travel on Evans Road, which includes a railroad crossing and is pockmarked by potholes.

“Evans Road, in San Antonio city limits between Nacogdoches Road and Selma, is in rough shape,” said Selma Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hadas. He and other elected officials are trying to improve a 2.5-mile stretch of the two-lane road, maintained by San Antonio and Bexar and Guadalupe counties.

Citing safety concerns, Judson ISD plans to divert Selma students – many from subdivisions near Retama Park – on a

longer route. They’ll be driven west on Evans to Green Mountain Road, south to Loop 1604, then east to exit at Lookout Road.

The approach from west of the campus avoids possible problems, encountered if traveling from the east.

San Antonio District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher said the city committed $20,000 for Union Pacific Railroad to conduct environmental and engineering analysis on the rail crossing. More studies and meetings are planned.

“We do not know all the projected costs for this type of project yet, but funding may be possible through 2017 bond inclusion,” Gallagher said. “Because this effort involves multiple jurisdictions and departments, a ratio of responsibility for costs has not been determined yet.”

One thing is clear — everyone seems to be trying to get on the same path to ensure students have safe access to the new campus.

WILL WRIGHT MANAGING EDITOR ON THE COVER: Teachers at Wilder Intermediate School fold gently used clothing for the annual Back to School Clothes Rack, which provides supplies for students. Story on page 22. Photo by Collette Orquiz

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LOCAL COMMENTARY

Derailed or on track?

by SUSAN YERKES

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he Lone Star Rail District plan for fast and frequent trains through the Interstate 35 corridor has had a derailment.

Early this year, Union Pacific railroad folks announced they no longer wanted to be a part of the ambitious plan, which would reroute their freight traffic and use the existing tracks along the highway for passenger service.

When I wrote about this effort in 2015, most readers responded positively. An alternative to the miserably congested San Antonio-to-Austin drive drew excitement.

It seemed like a great idea. Lone Star Rail, since its creation by the state a decade ago, has studied the prospect. Cities up

and down the corridor have bought into the plan. Union Pacific was involved since 2010. Now, just as things really got rolling, the railroad company slammed on the brakes, nixing a move to new tracks and expressing concerns about how the change would affect its operations.

Though the train definitely has been delayed, that doesn’t mean it isn’t coming, according to San Antonio District 9 Councilman Joe Krier, a strong advocate of the railway project. We haven’t begun to experience the nightmare I-35 traffic will be without such an option, he added.

“Under current conditions, by 2020 it will take longer to drive from San Antonio to Austin than it took before the interstate was built,” Krier said, “and we can’t pave our way to a solution.”

Krier said there are already alternate route plans on the drawing board should Lone Star have to switch tracks. There’s also a chance Union Pacific will return to the table.

“These projects never come without a thousand bumps and turns and starts and stops,” he said. “Austin, San Marcos, Round Rock, San Antonio and New Braunfels agree on this project, and that in itself is unheard of. We just have to keep calm and get back on track.”

So who knows? Maybe there’s still hope we can hop a train and skip the San Antonio-to-Austin traffic jam in the future. Maybe even in my lifetime ... but I’m not holding my breath.

While intercity commuter rail has strong support, incorporating trains into VIA Metropolitan Transit’s plans has historically been unpopular with San Antonio voters. After the recent streetcar debacle, just the word “rail” makes many politicians break out in hives.

On the other hand, if you’ve noticed local traffic seemingly getting more backed up every year, you’re right. People keep moving here, bringing their cars, too. Demographers predict we’ll add at least a million residents by 2040. By then, without sweeping improvements in public transit, planners estimate our commute times will increase by a whopping 75 percent. That’s worse than Austin!

District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg, chairman of the city’s comprehensive planning committee, is deeply involved in local transportation challenges. He said a VIA survey last fall showed San Antonio drivers are sick of being stuck in traffic.

“They don’t want more buses on already congested streets, or widening

the roads so you’re paving over your neighbor’s property and waiting for the next construction project … or a trolley that sits in traffic in an area where they’d rather walk,” he said. “They do want fixed-route transit that moves people from one high-density place to another.”

An answer, which could include commuter-rail routes, VIA buses and shuttles, taxis, Uber and Lyft-style cars, B-Cycles, bike trails and more pedestrian connections are all part of an evolving Multimodal Transportation Plan for San Antonio’s next 25 years.

You have to give Nirenberg credit. He wants to air the facts in time to include the transportation plan in the May 2017 bond issue.

As our roads get more crowded, planning is not just prudent – it’s critical. However, Precinct 3 Bexar County Commissioner Kevin Wolff makes a good point, too. He suggests local drivers may have to reach a higher “threshold of pain” before they’re willing to get on board with commuter rail.

Check out the planners’ ideas at satransportationplan.com. Then let me know if you’re along for the ride. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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n examination of municipal and school board races for the May 7 elections indicates many slots are uncontested, apparently continuing a disturbing trend started a few years ago.

People just don’t want to run for office.

Of course, this blanket statement doesn’t apply to all local cities and school districts, but there’s no denying some entities are considering or have already canceled local elections because of a lack of candidates.

While interest in the presidential race rages at a fever pitch, it’s local elections that have the greatest impact on our daily lives, determining everything from school attendance zones to trash pickup.

This isn’t to knock the office seekers running solo, but a diverse candidate pool

provides a robust, vigorous democracy, with individuals bringing different perspectives and experiences to the table.

When only the same candidates run and run again, elected bodies tend to become inflexible and moribund. In many cases, politicos can even become insular and develop a bunker mentality when new ideas and new strategies are suggested.

One has to wonder what has led to this reluctance to serve the public. Is it the cost in time and money, the fear of being drawn into a mud-slinging match, or has our 24/7, instant-access, alwayson-the-go society robbed us of the vitality needed to run for and hold office?

Politics is rarely easy and can often take on a life of its own. The challenges are many, but the rewards of service to the populace can be great.

Our Founding Fathers understood this concept. While many were loath to hold office, they did so believing a free society can only be maintained by citizens willing to serve. They saw this as the price of liberty.

Variety is said to be the spice of life. The same holds true for locally elected officials.

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

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HELP FOR SERVICEWOMEN Hands N Harmony Wellness 19 Center, 2401 Universal City Blvd., from 6-7 p.m. hosts “Grace After Fire,” a free support group for female veterans. Refreshments will be served at the gathering, which features resources and activities for servicewomen.

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COFFEE WITH COPS The Live Oak Police Department 20 offers an opportunity for the public to meet neighborhood patrolmen from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Picosito Mexican Cuisine, 12107 Toepperwein Road, Suite 7 in Live Oak. No agenda or guest

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SCHOOL’S OUT Judson, Comal and North East independent 22 school districts will be closed due to Battle of Flowers Day.

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MORGAN’S WONDERLAND HOSTS SENIORS From April through December, on the second and fourth Friday of each month, let age work in your favor during Senior Fridays at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive in San Antonio.

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OFF AND RUNNING APRIL The Fiesta Especial Royalty 23 Run takes place 8 a.m. at Windcrest City Hall, 8601 Midcrown Drive. The 5th annual parade and race includes a competitive 5K run and 1-mile fun run. Fiesta costuming is encouraged. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR it a neighborly weekend 23-24 Make when the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee teams with the city’s Marshal’s Office to beautify homes in Aviation Heights from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A campaign titled “Love Where You Live” provides yard work, paints, repairs exteriors and more. There will be a 5:30 p.m. Sunday dinner in Pickrell Park, 703 Oak St. in Schertz, for volunteers and homeowners.

If your Aviation Heights house needs attention contact Jesse Hamilton in the Marshal’s Office at 619-1650. To volunteer, call Jim Fowler at 326-6017.

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SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26 MEETINGS The council regularly MAY 3 & 10 convenes at 6 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building No. 4. For more, visit schertz.com.

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A prolonged seizure affects individuals of all ages, from the very young to the elderly.

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Status Epilepticus (SE) is as a seizure lasting longer than five minutes without stopping on its own or without waking up. A person whose seizure does not stop despite receiving a full dose of medicine (benzodiazepines) to make it stop is considered to have Established Status Epilepticus (ESE).

ESETT is a research study designed to try to save and improve the lives of people who experience established status epilepticus (ESE). Emergency department care of patients with a long-lasting seizure in the US is not the same everywhere. Doctors use their judgement, but what treatment will work best is not known. This study plans to look at three commonly used medicines given in the emergency departments for ESE: fosphenytoin (fPHT), valproic (VPA), and levetiracetam (LVT) to learn which treatment is most effective at stopping a seizure quickly.

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MARKSMANSHIP TEST AND OBSTACLE RUN 7 Lone Star Handgun, 2661 N. Graytown Road in Converse, hosts a oneof-a-kind event at 9 a.m. The S.C.O.R.E Obstacle Run is adventure racing with a 4K dash through mud and target shooting. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

MEDICINE TAKE-BACK The Live Oak Police Department 30 wants to safely dispose of unwanted, unused medications on National Prescription Drugs Take-Back Day. The police will collect items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8022 Shin Oak Drive in Live Oak. For more, call 945-1759.

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POLICE ACADEMY FOR Limited to 50 MAY 2 YOUNGSTERS participants, the Live Oak Junior Police Academy will be 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 25-29 for students aged 9-12. For a brochure and application, due

by May 2, visit the police page at www. liveoaktx.net. For more, call 945-1700.

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LIBRARY FUNDRAISER Friends of the Universal City Library 3 will participate in The Big Give SA for a 24-hour period starting at midnight. The goal is to raise funds for a new library. To contribute a tax-deductible donation, visit www.thebiggivesa.org.

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BINGO! Mikulski Hall, 509 Schertz Parkway, hosts 5 Designer Purse Bingo from 7-9 p.m. Tickets, $35 in advance and $40 at the door, benefit the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center.

For more, call 830-303-4760.

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CULTIVATING YOUNG MINDS Northeast Lakeview 7 College,1201 Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City, will host the first District 10 Early Childhood Training & Resource Fair. Presented by Voices for Children of San Antonio, the free 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. seminar includes breakfast, coffee and a box lunch. For more including registration information, visit www.voicessa.org.

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FREE MOVIE AND MORE Come to Movie-in-the-Park 7 night at Stage Shop Park Pavilion, 9374 Valhalla Drive in Selma.

At dusk, “The Good Dinosaur” will be shown. For more, call 651-1036.

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READY, SET, GO! Paul Davis Park, 20685 Grass Creek Road 7 in Garden Ridge hosts Circle of Cancer Care-Rita’s Rack 5K Run/ Walk at 8 a.m. Support women while exercising. For more including registration

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FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS In observance of National Police 17 Week, the Live Oak Police Department is holding a 7 p.m. ceremony at the Live Oak Justice Center, 8022 Shin Oak Drive, honoring officers who gave their lives on duty. For more, call 945-1700.

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THE CHAMBER Formerly the APRIL/MAY Schertz Chamber of Commerce, it has the following activities: The April luncheon, featuring 19 area nonprofit organizations, is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at the Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway. Admission is $28, $18 for Chamber members. The April mixer is 5:30-7 p.m.

April 21 at Re/Max Corridor, 17156 Interstate 35 North in Schertz. Admission is $10; free for Chamber members. The May luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at the Schertz Civic Center, features Victor Westbrook of Offensive Logic. Admission is $28, $18 for Chamber members who RSVP before May 3.

Call 619-1950 or visit www.thechamber.info.

TRI-COUNTY CHAMBER EVENTS Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce, cultivating business alliances throughout Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, has the following events: An educational workshop titled “The Mindset of a Sales Champion” is the Chamber’s monthly lunch-break seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20 at Jordan Ford, 13010 Interstate 35 North in San Antonio.

A $25 admission includes lunch; Chamber members pay $20. The May luncheon, featuring an informational business seminar, is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10 at Blue Bonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout Road in Selma. With limited seating, online $20 pre-registration is encouraged; admission is $25 at the door. The 2016 Texas Tri-County Chamber Golf Tournament benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation is 9 a.m. June 9 at TPC San Antonio, 23808 Resort Parkway.

For more including membership and event information, visit www.txtricountychamber. org or call Lisa Jubela at 830-305-6926.

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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. LEGACY AT FOREST RIDGE, 5001

Schertz Parkway in Schertz, is an assisted-living and memory-care facility offering a variety of senior services and amenities. The facility is open 24 hours; office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For more, call 305-5713 or visit www. legacyatforestridge.com or facebook.com/ LegacyatForestRidge. (See story on page 24)

2. ABEL’S DINER, 17327 Interstate 35

North, Suite 200 in Schertz, recently relocated to continue its longtime dining services for patrons in Schertz, Garden Ridge and Cibolo and across the Metrocom. Hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more, call 651-9606 or visit www. abelsdiner.com. (See story on page 25)

3. EMERGE COUNSELING AND COACHING SERVICES LLC, 12702 Toepperwein Road,

Suite 218 in Live Oak, helps individuals,

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couples and families improve interpersonal, family and marriage relationships and offers guidance in personal-growth matters through inspirational life-skills coaching methods. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more, call 488-8997 or visit www.emergecounselingandcoaching.com.

4. SCHERTZ CIBOLO EMERGENCY CLINIC, 4825 FM 3009, Suite 200 (next to Bush’s Chicken) in Schertz, is a walk-in facility with a fully equipped emergency room staffed by board-certified physicians and registered nurses. Open 24 hours daily, the clinic accepts most commercial insurance plans and has affordable payment rates. For more, call 202-1123 or visit www.schertzhealth.com.

5. NEXT STEP FOOT & ANKLE CLINIC, 13525 Centerbrook Drive, Suite 104 in Universal City, recently opened and is

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directed by Dr. Darren Silvester. The facility offers treatments for diabetic wounds, flat feet and heel disorders. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, the venue will host an open house April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 375-3318 or visit www.nextstepfoot. com or facebook.com/NextStepFoot.

IN OTHER NEWS THE SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE recently partnered with The UPS Store, holding a “Stick With Reading” book drive for Walzem Elementary School, part of an effort benefiting community schools and children.

Hockey player Matt Clark visited selected Walzem students, answering questions about his experiences. Walzem officials thanked Clark, his organization and The UPS Store for donating time and books.

NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JROTC programs, including Roosevelt High School’s, were recognized for achievements in orienteering and marksmanship during the 2016 Bexar County JROTC Championships. Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin

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LOWDOWN continues from pg. 09 Wolff recognized cadets during a Bexar County Courthouse ceremony March 8. In addition to the Rough Riders, high school competitors from MacArthur, Johnson, Lee and Reagan took top honors at the orienteering championships held Jan. 27 at Camp Bullis, and the Feb. 24-26 air-rifle championships at the NEISD Air Rifle Range. Individual category winners received medals; team victors were awarded the Commissioner’s Cup. Sponsored by the Bexar County Commissioners Court, the inaugural events were co-hosted by NEISD’s JROTC Department, Northside ISD’s Clark High School Air Force JROTC and Marshall High School Navy JROTC. CONVERSE CELEBRATED ITS FIFTH ANNUAL GREEN DAY March 19 at City Hall. The city’s Economic Development Corp. and Build San Antonio Green cohosted the event, which informed residents how to save money while conserving energy and water resources and protect the environment. The city, CPS Energy, VIA Metropolitan Transit, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Bexar County Master Gardeners led

APRIL 18 - MAY 16, 2016 seminars and provided information at the festivities, which also featured local arts and crafts vendors and Converse area businesses. “This event is all about giving back to the citizens,” Mayor Al Suarez said.

“We are pleased to be helping our residents by giving them information and tools to make good choices that will ultimately help them save money while saving energy, water and the environment.” Added Kate Silvas, Converse EDC director, “We believe ... balancing the needs of our future generations, and assisting with citizens’ current needs, are vital to creating and preserving wealth for our community.”

FIVE SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-UNIVERSAL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT educators recently received honors from Communities in Schools of South Central Texas as 2016 “CIS Champions.” CIS benefits at-risk pupils in several area school districts in Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties. Honorees included Jim Swift of the district’s Disciplinary Alternative Education Program; Francine Baskin of Watts Elementary School; Joel Cunningham of Wilder Intermediate School; Lori Wrenn of Wiederstein Elementary School; and Adriana GuerraLawson of Schertz Elementary School.

Selections were based on dedication to pupils, ability to work with CIS to identify and refer appropriate schoolchildren to the CIS program, and more. The quintet was recognized during CIS’s 14th annual “Rock ’n’ Roll for Kids” benefit on April 2.

THE CITY OF SCHERTZ IS TAKING APPLICATIONS for the Hal Baldwin Scholarship. The award, named in honor of the town’s late mayor, was established in 2009 to encourage high school seniors to consider public service as a career path in education, local, state or federal government. Any enrolled Schertz 12thgrader is eligible, including homeschoolers and those residing in Schertz but attending high school elsewhere. Among other requirements, pupils must submit several documents and a qualifying essay.

Application packages should be received by the city manager’s office by 5 p.m.

April 29; incomplete applications will be rejected. A four-member panel will review and recommend qualified finalists to the City Council, which will determine the winner by May 10. The scholarship will be presented during the May 24 council meeting. Applications are available at the city municipal complex or www.schertz.

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LOCAL ELECTED MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY OFFICIALS joined area business representatives and residents to serve as “Principal For A Day” March 4 across the Judson Independent School District.

The event, created last year by JISD Superintendent Carl Montoya, is designed to enhance district involvement in the community. In shadowing principals, temporary heads toured school campuses, visited classrooms and students, and engaged in several activities before joining Montoya and other JISD officials and administrators for a luncheon at Judson Early College Academy.

SCHERTZ POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS LED AN EXHIBITION on the dangers associated with texting and driving during a TXTNG: LOL (Learn, Observe, Live) presentation Feb. 29 at Clemens High School. “Today’s youth are incredibly visually oriented. We feel that by showing teens firsthand the dire consequences that can result from texting and driving, maybe

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COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECENTLY approved a 54 percent tax rebate as incentive for Major Wire Texas opening a new Schertz factory. The agreement stipulates Major Wire will maintain a capital investment of $4.9 million and create 58 full-time jobs with a $1.9 million payroll. In return, the county provides the tax rebate over the next five years. “We’re excited to welcome this manufacturing plant to Comal County,” said Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Haag. “This

helps further diversify our local economy and creates stable jobs for our residents.”

Major Wire Texas, founded in Canada in 1884, manufactures wire screens for sorting aggregate material. Comal officials said the Schertz Economic Development Corp. also plans economic incentives to aid the company’s training and finish-out costs.

COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES Feb. 25 finalized the 2016-17 academic calendar. John Montelongo, CISD’s executive director of secondary education, said results from an online survey led to two calendar options considered by a committee of parents, teachers, students, administrators and central-office staffers. The school board considered more than 3,300 responses, conducted Jan. 29-Feb. 5, on possibilities, which only differed on winter-break vacation dates. They unanimously approved a schedule setting Aug. 23 as the first day of school. Extended holiday periods for Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks are Nov. 21-25, Dec. 19-30 and March 13-17, 2017, respectively. A link to the calendar is at www.comalisd.org.

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They have been steadfast in providing the most effective instruction possible so each child has the best chance to be successful.

Dedication and success are words which get tossed around a lot when we talk about education. However, I truly believe both are connected in the Judson Independent School District, where teacher dedication and student success fit together like hand in glove. I see it firsthand every day in my classroom visits. While I am looking for our teachers and students to finish this year on a strong note, we already have a lot to be proud of in Judson ISD. Teresa Pena is a dedicated teacher who was selected as JISD Distinguished Educator of the Year and as a KENS 5 ExCEL Award winner for our district. A special-education teacher at Judson Secondary Alternative School, Pena has a true gift for teaching her students about working with and respecting others in their everyday decisions.

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As we look back on recent Judson ISD accomplishments, we also look ahead to May’s 2016 bond election. JISD trustees have called for a $265.8 million measure, broken down into four separate propositions, for voters to consider.

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The third designates $51.6 million to finish the second phase of the new Mackey High School on Evans Road, which will add another academic wing, a performing-arts auditorium and bring athletic fields up to varsity-level competition standards. The final proposition asks for $5.2 million to retire bond debt associated with rebuilding the science wing at Kirby Middle School, which was damaged in a 2012 fire.

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COMPUTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS COMPUTER BASICS PLUS This beginner class will get you started on the computer. Everyone has to start somewhere. Learn the basics of these spectacular tools & overcome your fears. From using a mouse and saving your work to email, exploring the internet, and printing.

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You will learn the proper names of the computer & how they function. You will learn how to create documents, how to save them, & retrieve them later. Take the entrance ramp to the information super-highway & join us for this hands-on learning experience. Come and learn in a relaxed atmosphere. Let our expert instructor show you the basics so you can enjoy your computer and all that it offers. All necessary materials will be provided. (Min 4/Max 10) Meets for 4 classes $99 Morning Class 10 am - 12:30 pm Sess 1: June 7, 9, 14, & 16 (T/Th) Evening Class 6:00-8:00 pm Sess 2: June 6, 8, 13 & 15 (M/W) Sess 3: July 19, 21 26 & 28 (T/Th) Dave Oliver, Instructor

Judson Middle School, Bldg. B – rear entrance WINDOWS 10 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? The new Windows 10 has been out since Sept. 2015. Some like the new operating system, some do not. With this class you could come to like it and use Windows 10 effectively.

Windows 10 has proven to be fast, effective and a good operating system.

Why not take this class and find enjoyment in a new operating system and move along with your computer skills. We will provide several Windows 10 computers, with touch screens, handouts, and have a “show and tell” type discussion/demonstration. Even if you don’t have Windows 10 this class could help you decide what to do: stay with Windows 7, upgrade to Windows 10, or purchase a new computer. (Min4/ Max12) $39 Meets for 2 classes $39 Morning Class 10 am - 12:00 pm Sess 1: July 18 & 20 (M/W)

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Evening Class 6:00-8:00 pm Sess 2: June 14 & 16 (T/Th) Dave Oliver, Instructor Judson Middle School, Bldg. B rear entrance

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NO MORE ROBO CALLS Are you TIRED of the annoying robo calls or telemarketer calls? Learn how to block unwanted phone calls.

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Judson Learning Academy Rolling Oaks Mall-2nd Level next to Sears 6909 N Loop 1604 E #2010 San Antonio, TX 78247 Kirby Middle School 5441 Seguin Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219 Kitty Hawk Middle School 840 Cimarron Trail Universal City, TX 78148 Masters Elementary 2650 Woodlake Parkway San Antonio, TX 78244 Miller’s Point Elementary 7027 Misty Ridge Converse, TX 78109

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CPR, FIRST AID & AARP DRIVER SAFETY CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER American Heart Association Save the life of a friend or family member. Course covers: - CPR for adult, child, and infant including two-rescuer - Bag valve mask and pocket mask - Foreign body airway obstruction (conscious and unconscious) - Automatic external defibrillation (AED) Intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare providers, such as: - EMT technicians - Physicians, Dentists, Nurses - Respiratory, Physical and Occupational Therapists - Medical and Nursing Students Certification is offered at completion of course & is recognized by the American Heart Assoc. guidelines.

One session, 6:00-10:00 p.m. $40 per person

June 7 (T) July 12 (T) July 25 (M) Aug 10 (W) Aug 25 (Th) Sept 8 (Th) Sept 19 (M) Rod Jensen, Instructor Judson Middle School – B Bldg.

HEARTSAVER FIRST AID American Heart Association Do you really know how to use that first aid kit in your home or office?

Learn how to save the life of a friend or family member. Course covers: - General principles of first aid, medical emergencies, injury emergencies and environmental emergencies.

- How to manage illness and injuries during the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives Intended for all individuals who have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, including: - Security and Airline Personnel

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One session, 6:00-9:00 p.m. $30 per person June 2 (Th) June 16 (Th) July 21 (Th) Aug 4 (Th) Aug 15 (M) Aug 31 (W) Sept 13 (T) Sept 29 (Th) Rod Jensen, Instructor Judson Middle School – B Bldg.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM In this refresher course AARP members & non-members, veteran drivers will learn defensive driving tech-

F E D E R A L E M P L OY E E S BENEFITS SEMINAR FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Learn about Benefits You Deserve!

Do you have questions about your benefits as a Federal employee, but no one to talk to in order to get answers?

This seminar educates federal employees on the intricacies of their benefits as civil servants. It covers both the CSRS and FERS Pension, Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Questions to these questions will be provided: When can I retire?

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What does my spouse need to know about Survivor Benefits?

Spouses are encouraged to attend.

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focus on general information about benefits available to federal employees. If you have questions specific to your individual circumstances, one-on-one consultations can be arranged at a later date. The mission is to educate federal employees on their benefits and how to maximize their use of those benefits. Please call 210-619-0425 to reserve your seats & have your name placed on the roster.

(Min5/Max45) Meets once for 2 hours $Free Judson Middle School – B Bldg.

(Rear entrance passed softball diamonds) June 7 (T) from 4:30-6:30 pm July 25 (M) from 4:30-6:30 pm Judson Learning Academy (Rolling Oaks Mall-Next to Sears 2nd level) June 16 (Th) from 6:30-8:30 pm July 13 (W) from 6:30-8:30 pm Olympia Elementary June 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm Don Lindberg, Presenter

This class will guide you through measuring, cutting, making patterns to fit your body style, & designing an outfit made with a pattern to fit you. Designing and making your own fashion clothes will be exciting! Bring to class: thread, scissors, needles, straight pins, pin cushion, tissue paper,

ruler, measuring tape, 3 yards material for a pair of pants & portable sewing machine. Additional projects will be completed as time allows for the class.

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Meets Mon. for 4 classes 6:00-8:30 p.m. $74 Sess 1: June 6, 13, 20, & 22 Raquel Castillo, Instructor Judson Middle School Bldg B

niques, new traffic laws & rules of the road. Drivers learn how to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing & reaction time. This is not a ticket dismissal course, but drivers may be able to obtain a 3 year reduction in car insurance upon completion.

A supply fee of $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-members is payable to the instructor (cash or check to AARP). Bring your Driver’s License & AARP membership card (if a member).

Contact AARP membership 1-888-6872277 if you misplaced your membership card. If you have special needs, please let us know when registering.

The building is handicap accessible thru south doors. Online registration is not available for this course. Call 619-0426 to reserve seat.

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July 13 (W) Roy Ball, Instructor Judson Middle School – Bldg B

INVESTMENTS BEGINNING INVESTING AND RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Where Do You Begin?

Have you ever wanted to start investing some money but have little knowledge, time, or money? Have you started your own long term retirement fund? Nothing is promised when it comes to retirement pension funds. This class provides an understanding of what to expect when starting investing. It also provides a structure to build your knowledge gradually as you become familiar with finance-speak. Students will be introduced to Roth versus Traditional IRAs and how to open an investment/retirement account. You will be introduced to securities and other products included in the “Market.” Learn how to read online tools & manipulate

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Review industry practices & market volatility to refrain from making bad investment decisions. You know more than you think you do. If you want to learn what to expect when investing and how to evaluate information to select your own investments for the long term, this course is for you. Rob Saunders will help you connect the dots on investments and finances.

Join this lively discussion & bring your questions to class! Handouts will be provided.

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SING ALONG GUITAR LESSONS BEGINNERS Ages 6 & Up For centuries, the guitar has been the most popular musical instrument of choice. Guitar-like instruments can be found throughout history since ancient times. European settlers coming to the New World brought the instrument with them to America.

It has evolved through the years to become one of the most popular instruments. Learn to sing along while you learn to play the guitar. Your teacher, Raquel Castillo, is young at heart & has been teaching for years. She loves to pick a tune and sing along. She will teach you how to tune your guitar.

Accompany yourself with chords and learn how to play this popular instrument that has withstood the changing test of time. Bring your guitar and learn to pick a tune with our expert! Students will receive lessons to practice at home to develop their skills.

This class is geared for 6 year olds & up.

(Min5/max.10) Tues. 5:30-7:00 p.m. $72 Sess 1: Jun 7, 14, 21, & 28 Raquel Castillo, Instructor Judson Middle School Bldg B PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 & 2 Ages 6 & Up Beautiful melodies played by pianists have entertained many generations. Has your child always wanted to play the piano? Find out if your child can develop the talent and skills to play a modern marvel that has opened the doorway to learning other instruments! Join this fun class to learn how to play a tune by ear and to learn basic music theory.

Students will receive lesson handouts to practice at home. For students to develop their skills at playing the piano, it is recommended that they practice at least ½ to 1 hour per day. Students will be advanced from Level 1 to Level 2 by the instructor as their skills improve. In Level 2 students will continue learning more about the treble clef, base clef & advance to sharps & flats. Bring your keyboard to class.

(Min5/max.10) Tues. 7:00-8:30 p.m. $72 Sess 1: Jun 7, 14, 21, & 28 Raquel Castillo, Instructor Judson Middle School Bldg B

SIGN LANGUAGE BASIC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)

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ASL is a beautiful unspoken language and Ms. Hanks will explain common myths that hearing people have about the Deaf Culture. Areas covered in the class are: fingerspelling, numbering, facial expression (NMM), use of space, basic understanding of gloss, techniques to recall signs, culturally appropriate conversation awareness, common greetings, colors, animals, location/direction, places, family signs, etc.

Families are welcomed to enroll & each additional family member will receive $10 discount. (Min6/ Max20) Meets Tues/Thurs from 6:00-8:00 p.m. $59 Sess 1: June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 Sess 2: July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28 Carley Hanks, Instructor Judson Middle School Bldg B rear entrance

S U M M E R 2 0 1 6 - G E D & E S L I N F O R M AT I O N GED & ESL Classes will resume in the fall. Look for further announcements in the August issue. General information on what prospective students will need is listed below.

GED (General Educational Development) Preparation Program Students must attend mandatory registration & enroll. No walk-ins after registration. GED classes assist students in preparing to take the GED exams (Science, Social Studies, Reasoning Through Language Arts & Mathematical Reasoning). Students gain academic skills necessary for the successful completion of their Texas high school equivalency certificate. Classes are structured and led by a teacher.

Eligible students must be 18 years or older. Students that are 17 years old must have withdrawal forms from last school attended & accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students that are 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, present a copy of the court order & withdrawal documentation from last school attended.

Registration and classes meet at 102 School Street, Converse, TX in the annex building (located next to the Judson ISD Police Station).

ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) CLASSES Students must attend mandatory registration & enroll. No walk-ins after registration. The ESL course is for adults who wish to learn or improve their speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. The Civics portion provides a basic introduction to U.S. history & government as well as preparation for students applying for citizenship. Registration is first-come, first served; so come early. Bring a form of identification, i.e. driver’s license, state I.D. or social security number. Registration and classes meet at 102 School Street, Converse, TX in the annex building (located next to the Judson ISD Police Station).

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M E D I C A R E D E M Y S T I F I C AT I O N MEDICARE MONEY SAVING TIPS This class explains the basics of Medicare but more importantly it answers many common questions about Medicare as well as questions you would never know to ask.

A lot of what you learn is not available on the internet, is difficult to find, or requires a serious time commitment to acquire. We will be addressing the following questions and more:

What are the benefits of not taking Part B when it is first available?

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GED TESTING CENTER INFORMATION You can register for the official GED Test series at: www.ged.com. Please note that ALL registration, scheduling and payment must be submitted online via a secure portal.

The JISD GED Test Center is on the second floor of the Judson Edu-

cation Community Center located at 102 School Street, Converse, TX. The computer based testing (CBT) series is available in English and Spanish.

Valid ID required. You may also visit the Test Center’s webpage under the COMMUNITY tab at www.judsonisd. org. Click the GED PROGRAM link.

GED AND ESL PREP COURSES

The choices you make when you first become eligible for Medicare will have a huge impact on your future costs, whether they escalate rapidly or increase gradually. It will also determine the quality of care as well as the choice of where you receive your care tomorrow. This class will be the last piece of information you will need in order to make informed decisions about your Medicare options. (Min2/ Max20) $10 per person or $15 per couple Meets from 10:00 am—12pm June 8 (W) JMS June 30 (Th) JLA Meets from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

June 20 (M) JMS July 12 (T) JMS John Young, Instructor Judson Learning Academy (JLA) Judson Middle School-Bldg B (JMS)

PROF. DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Fundamentals of Supervisors & Supervision This training program is designed to provide the participants with practical knowledge of the principal roles and responsibilities of supervisors and the key components of effective supervision. Through lecture, classroom booklets, role play, group discussion, and media slides the participants will strengthen existing leadership skills and build new ones by gaining a better understanding of supervisors and supervision. This class is ideal for new supervisors, anyone seeking to strengthen their leadership skills, or anyone aspiring to become a supervisor.

(Min 7/Max25) Meets from 6-8:00 pm $99 Sess 1: June 21, 23, 28, 30, July 5 & 7 (T/Th) Sess 2: July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 (M/W) Ralph Ramirez, Instructor Judson Middle School, Bldg B

BY ED2GO

GED PREPARATION Visit http://www.ed2go.com/judson to register for our online “GED Preparation” course. Work at your own pace day or night.

ESL” course and work at your own pace as your schedule allows.

PREPARE FOR THE GED MATH TEST Visit http://www.ed2go.com/judson to register for our online “Prepare for GED Math Test” course. You can study the course at your convenience 24/7.

WRITING FOR ESL Visit http://www.ed2go.com/judson to register for our online “Writing for ESL” course. You can work on the course lessons according to your schedule anytime of the day.

For more information visit our website at www.JudsonISD.org

GRAMMAR FOR ESL Visit http://www.ed2go.com/judson to register for our online “Grammar for

Check the website often for updates and new classes!

BY ED2GO

What are the penalties for not taking Part B when it is first available?

I have TRS, Tri-Care or VA benefits – is there anything I need to be aware of?

las clases de GED y ESL/Civics en espanol, estaran en el periodo de la Primavera. Los estudiantes se registraran en Enero para las clases

ED2GO ONLINE COURSES

When should I apply for Part B?

I’m losing my group insurance – what should I do?

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ED2GO CAREER CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAMS Are you thinking about starting a new career, a part time business, or improve skills to advance in your existing career? You've come to the right place! Check out our online Ed2go Career Training Programs at http:// www.ed2go.com/judson. You can start anytime and many programs can be completed in less than 6 months. All learning materials are provided for your in-depth study. You will receive personal instructor assistance.

After achieving a successful passing score, you will receive a certificate of completion.

The categories listed in the catalog include professions in the following: Healthcare & Fitness Business & Professional IT & Software Development Management & Corporate Media & Design Hospitality & Service Industry Skilled Trades & Industrial Sustainable Energy & Going Green Ed2go Online Instruction Center

Additionally, Ed2Go offers a large variety of interactive online courses led by expert instructors. Courses begin monthly & are 6 weeks in length.

Go to http://www.ed2go.com/judson to view the catalog or search for a specific class of interest to you. You can study at your own pace any time of day or evening.

Categories include: Accounting & Finance Business & Professional College Readiness (Test Prep) Computer Applications (Adobe, Photoshop) Design and Composition (Adobe Software, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Multimedia & Web Design) Health Care and Medical Language and Arts Law and Legal Personal Development Teaching and Education Technology (Comp TIA, LPI Linux) Test Preparation (SAT/ACT,GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, etc.)

Writing and Publishing

SELF-IMPROVEMENT MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE Come have fun while learning the art of Middle Eastern belly dancing. You will learn basic body isolations and movements to flow together into a fundamental Middle Eastern Dance. These isolations are used to build dance combinations in the last two weeks of the class. Bring your metal coin belt to add Eastern jingle to the ambiance & inspiration while learning the dance. Experience the extraordinary excitement & beauty of the belly dance executed by a skilled professional, while transcending time & culture in an enjoyable form of exercise.

Meets Thursdays for 8 weeks from 6:30-7:30 p.m. $64 Sess 1: Jun 9, 16, 23, 30, & Jul 7, 14, 21 & 28 Karen Adkisson, Instructor Judson District Office MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE – ONLINE Great Aerobic Workout at Home!

Learn the basics of this ancient and beautiful dance, strengthen your core, and tone your entire body at your convenience and in the privacy of your own home! If you’ve always wanted to give Middle Eastern Belly Dance a chance, but have perhaps been a bit shy or have struggled to find the time, this is for you! Students will receive an email every Thursday with a link to each week’s class; and this will continue for 8 weeks. All previous classes will remain available until the end of the course, thereby making review and extra practice simple!

Your instructor is Karen Adkisson. She has over 4 decades of experience teaching and performing this dance form! She spent time in the Middle East and studied this cultural dance. Karen will be available via email for any questions and clarification and will even check in with you via video message. For more information & to view a sample of the online class call 210-619-0425 or 619-0426. Or, to view a video of Karen go to http://www.karavan.com/judson-isdbelly-dance-classes-2016.

Weekly email sent Thurs. during 8 week course Course Cost $40 Sess 1: Jun 9, 16, 23, 30, & Jul 7, 14, 21 & 28 Karen Adkisson, Instructor Online Class Instruction

Community Education Gift Certificates If you would like purchase a gift certificate, please call our office at: 210-619-0426

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APRIL 2016

KIDS & TEEN CONNECTIONS of different sports, i.e., basketball, flag football, soccer, & fitness training. They will be mentored on self-image and selfimprovement. The fitness training will include quick feet and hands, explosive first step, improved balance and stability, increased vertical leap, strength and core training and making good nutritional decisions when eating. (Min 10/Max 30) Cost per session: $150 Copperfield Elementary Gym Meets 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Sess 1: June 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 Sess 2: July 11, 12, 13, 14. & 15 Eric Talley, Manager

KARATE FOR ALL

BY HILL COUNTRY KARATE This fun course for children is designed for self-defense purposes emphasizing safety awareness. Self-discipline, rather than aggressiveness, is promoted. A certified black belt instructor teaches various karate/self-defense techniques & forms. Visit a class for a free trial session!

You may register on campus with instructor. Juniors include ages 5-12 and Adults include ages 13 and older. Uniforms are available for $35 (tax included). Nick Smith, Instructor. Ten weeks of classes or equivalent time due to holidays. $60 semester (plus additional $5 registration fee and $5 insurance fee= $70 total fee) Converse Elem. Gym Tuesdays Sess 1: June 7 – July 26 Juniors 6:00-7:15 pm Adults 7:15-8:30 pm Denise Knebel, Instructor Hopkins Elementary Gym Wednesdays Sess 1: June 8 – July 27 Juniors 6:30-7:45 pm Adults 7:45-9:00 pm Fernando Luna, Instructor Masters Elementary Gym Wednesdays Sess 1: June 8 – July 27 Juniors 6:30-7:45 pm Adults 7:45-9:00 pm Tom Patterson, Instructor Miller’s Point Elem. Gym Thursdays Sess 1: June 9 – July 28 Juniors 6:30-7:45 pm Adults 7:45-9:00 pm Leon Hitchens, Instructor Justin LaCourse, Instructor Rolling Meadows Elem. Gym Thursdays Sess 1: June 9 – July 28 Juniors 6:00-7:15 pm Adults 7:15-8:30 pm Jason Hibbard, Instructor ART STARZ SUMMER CAMP Catch the Art Wave Ages 6 & Up Commemorate your best memories of the beach or favorite swimming hole through great works of art this week. We will work with acrylic paints, watercolor, pastels, and cartoon drawing. Kids have fun painting and drawing sea animals like whales or dolphins or funny beach critters like crabs and seagulls. They will learn to blend colors of a fiery sunset and make ocean waves and sandy beaches.

Art will be bright and colorful and FUN! You will want to frame these fabulous works of art. A $20.00 supply fee is due to instructor on the first day of class. Shelley Fluke is the owner.

(Min5/Max18) $89 Rolling Meadows Elem.

June 20 – 23 (Mon-Thur) 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Shelley Fluke, Director

ART STARZ SUMMER CAMP The Secret Lives of Pets Ages 6 & Up What does your pet do all day when you aren’t at home? Have fun brain storming with a fun cartoon drawing depicting their hilarious behavior. Don’t have a pet? No worries. We’ll have fun creating our own dogs and cats, birds and fish in paint and pastel. Learn watercolor and acrylic on canvas techniques as you paint scales, feathers and fur. This is a fun class that will fine-tune the artistic skills of the student. A $20.00 supply fee is due to instructor on the first day of class.

Shelley Fluke is the owner.

(Min5/Max18) $89 Olympia Elem.

July 11 – 14 (Mon-Thur) 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Shelley Fluke, Director BASIC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) Individuals & Families The purpose of this course is to help students gain a basic understanding of American Sign Language and the Deaf Culture. The pace of the class will be based on student comprehension.

Common phrases of ASL will be covered and students will practice in class. ASL is a beautiful unspoken language and Ms. Hanks will explain common myths that hearing people have about the Deaf Culture. Areas covered in the class are: fingerspelling, numbering, facial expression (NMM), use of space, basic understanding of gloss, techniques to recall signs, culturally appropriate conversation awareness, common greetings, colors, animals, location/direction, places, family signs, etc. Families are welcomed to enroll & each additional family member will receive $10 discount.

(Min6/Max20) Meets Tues/Thurs for 6 weeks from 6:00-8:00 p.m. $59 Sess 1: June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 Sess 2: July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28 Carley Hanks, Instructor Judson Middle School-Bldg B rear entrance

CHILDREN IN CHARGE Babysitting, Emergencies, CPR This course is designed for children beginning at age 7 & up. They will learn the steps to take when babysitting, or alone at home when faced with an emergency.

Instruction will be given in the following areas: child & infant CPR, clearing an obstructed airway, First Aid training dealing with home emergencies, fire safety, crime prevention, & telephone etiquette. $25 per child Meets 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Rolling Meadows Elem.

June 2 (Th) Judson Middle School – B Bldg.

July 21 (Th) Rod Jensen, Instructor DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL (DKI) Super Hero Summer Camp for Ages 5-12 It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ???? Participants will find their inner super hero during this week of non-stop, actionpacked fun for all! Creativity is sure to "take flight" as campers create their own super hero characters, imaginative super powers, super hero logo, masks, accessories, and adventures with other young super heroes! Imaginations will run wild as young play-writes use their creativity to develop great scenes - created, directed, and performed entirely by THEM! Our campers will bring the house down during their end of camp Playhouse Presentation. If you want your child to get a jump on achievement & success, enroll them today! The Difference is Dramatic! Drama Kids classes meet after school. Visit www.dramakids.com/tx6 for more information & to enroll or call Sandy Detamore at 830-216-7222.

Tuition is $199 plus $20 supply fee due on the first day to the teacher.

Salinas Elementary June 27 – July 1st 9:00 am-4:00 pm Sandy Detamore, Director MULTI-SPORT SUMMER DAY CAMP

BY ATHLETES GLOBAL Ages 6-11 Students are taught the fundamentals

CHEER AND HIP HOP FITNESS DANCE CLASS BY ATHLETES GLOBAL Ages 6-11 Students are taught the fundamentals of motions & jumps, stunts & transitions, chants & cheers, basic tumbling, hand springs & back tucks, popping & locking drills, house dance & braking moves, social hop, body isolations, bounce & rhythm, etc. Students learn to be selfreliant & successful thus empowering them to be more self-confident. This is a fun class for children that enjoy Hip Hop. (Min 10/Max 30) (Min 10/Max 30) Cost per session: $45 Copperfield Elementary Meets 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Tues) Sess 1: June 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sess 2: July 5, 12, 19 & 26 Eric Talley, Manager MULTI-SPORT TRAINING

BY ATHLETES GLOBAL Ages 6-11 Is your child interested in several sports & but cannot do all of them? This class explores several sports and teaches students the basic skills needed by an athlete, i.e., basketball, flag football, soccer, & fitness training. Staff will mentor students on self-image and self-improvement. The training includes quick feet and hands, explosive first step,

improved balance and stability, increased vertical leap, strength and core training and making good nutritional decisions when eating. Enroll your child in this fun and active class! (Min 10/Max 30) Cost per session: $95 Copperfield Elementary Gym Meets 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Tues/Thur) Sess 1: June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, & 30 Sess 2: July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, & 28 Eric Talley, Manager TEE IT UP WITH TGA PREMIER JUNIOR GOLF TGA Premier Golf brings the golf course to your school & classes meet immediately after school! Our national, award winning, 5 level program is designed for children & builds upon the educational concepts they learn in the classroom including math & science. Fun & safety come first in every TGA class, but the curriculum focuses on improving motor skills & physical fitness as well as instilling self-confidence & life values through professional golf instruction. Students learn the fundamentals, etiquette & rules of the game in the comfortable environment of their school campus with a low 10:1 student to professional instructor ratio. Equipment and training materials are provided so children of all skill levels have the chance to come out & tee it up with TGA. Meets for 4 weeks - $99 Copperfield Elem – Tues.

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Sess 1: June 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sess 2: July 5, 12, 19 & 26 Salinas Elem – Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Sess 1: June 8, 15, 22 & 29 Sess 2: July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Olympia Elem – Thurs.

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Sess 1: June 9, 16, 23 & 30 Sess 2: July 7, 14, 21 & 28

R E G I S T R AT I O N IN PERSON REGISTRATION

The Community Education office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 -11:30 a.m. & 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. during the school year. Summer business days are Mondays-Thursdays.

Our office is located Judson Middle School Campus in Building B at 9695 Schaefer Rd., Converse, TX 78109.

Use the rear entrance next to softball diamonds. Please call before coming. Payment for courses can be made by cash, check, credit card, or debit card (VISA, MasterCard or Discover). Checks can be made payable to Judson Adult & Community Education. We appreciate early registration so that we may be able to add new sections or cancel a class that has not met minimum requirements.

ON LINE REGISTRATION

Visit our on line web store at http://judsonisd.revtrak.net to enroll in classes and pay on line with VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

PHONE-IN REGISTRATION TO (210) 619-0426

Include information on classes you want to attend, along with your credit card payment for the full tuition. Please include credit card number, expiration date, 3 digit VIN (on back of card). You will only be contacted if a class is cancelled or already full.

PURCHASE ORDER REGISTRATION FOR COMPANIES

Companies/organizations enrolling staff for training can call 210-619-0426 to enroll at least 2 business days prior to the class. A company memo or letterhead with a purchase order can be faxed to 210-619-0499 or emailed to dhanz@judsonisd.org.

WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TEACH A CLASS OR RECOMMEND ONE, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL OR SEND AN EMAIL TO dhanz@judsonisd.org.

POLICIES AND G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N REFUND POLICY

• A full refund will be made for classes cancelled by JISD Adult & Community Ed. • A full refund will be made for student requested cancellations made no later than 2 working days before the class is scheduled to begin.

• No refunds will be made after the class has begun since funds have been committed to conduct the class.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. All JISD school holidays listed on the instructional calendar are observed; also every effort is made to offer makeup classes due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

2. All classes are offered to the community without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic origin, age, or handicap.

3. All classes offered have limits on minimum and maximum enrollment.

4. Classes are confirmed at time of registration. You will be notified only if the class is cancelled or if other changes need to be made to your schedule.

5. The information presented in this brochure is as accurate as possible at the time of print. JISD reserves the right to make any changes at any time.

6. To obtain a refund, reservations must be cancelled two working days before the first class meets.

7. Children interested in Community Ed. classes ages 13-15 must have an adult member of the family enrolled in the same class unless specific age groups are mentioned in the course description.

8. All policies and procedures set forth in the Judson ISD Handbook and Student Code of Conduct endorsed by the Board of Trustees are effective during Adult & Community Education classes and functions.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OBSERVED Independence Day – July 4, 2016

Judson Adult & Community Education Department Judson Middle School, Bldg B 9695 Schaefer Rd., Converse, TX 78109 Phone: 210-619-0426 or 210-619-0425 Fax: 210-619-0499 Webstore: http://judsonisd.revtrak.net or call (210) 619-0425

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SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM 2016 ADVENTURE CLUB CAMPS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 Meets Mondays through Fridays Open: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

June 6 – July 29, 2016 Closed for Holiday – July 4, 2016 Summer Session 1: June 6 – July 1, 2016 Summer Session 2: July 5 – July 29, 2016 Monthly Fee $475 Locations & Phone Numbers: Copperfield Elementary 7595 E Loop 1604N Converse 78109 210-850-3467 Salinas Elementary 10560 Cimarron Trail Universal City, TX 78148 210-516-2684 Olympia Elementary 8439 Athenian Universal City, TX 78148 210-516-2471 Summer registration begins April 11 & deadline for registration is May 20.

A $200 nonrefundable fee per child paid in person with the enrollment form completed in the Adventure Club office will hold your child’s slot & applied to monthly fee of $475. The nonrefundable fee must be paid in the Adventure Club office and not online. Sites are limited to only 50 slots per site.

No Discounts or No Drop-Ins. All monthly fees must be paid in advance Summer Session 1: June 6 – July 1, 2016 Summer Session 2: July 5 – July 29, 2016 No August Camps Monthly Fee $475 Late fees — $1 per minute per child (payable when child is picked up) Parents must complete enrollment forms in person at the Adult & Community Education/Adventure Club Office. NO EXCEPTIONS! Campers will have a fun and enriching summer.

Camp participants will enjoy special guest visits, field trips, educational enrichment (reading, storytelling, stimulating games, physical activities, computers, character building activities, dancing, behavioral & etiquette skills, fun experimenting with science projects, arts & crafts) etc.

Parents are responsible for transportation to & from Adventure Club sites. Summer Fun Days for all Campers will be June 29 & July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & campers will be bussed to the campus location.

Space is limited so please register with payment early to hold your child’s slot. Parents must bring enrollment forms in person to the Adult & Community Ed./Adventure Club Office. NO EXCEPTIONS! Lunch will be provided on most days as long as the Child Nutrition Department serves meals during the summer. Parents will be notified when they will be responsible for providing lunch.

Students will receive an afternoon snack and juice. Students are welcome to bring additional snacks.

For more information, please contact: ADVENTURE CLUB OFFICE Judson Adult & Community Education Judson Middle School – Bldg. B (Rear entrance next to softball field) 9695 Schaefer Road Converse, TX 78109 Call 210-619-0429 or 210-619-0428

VA C AT I O N S & T R I P S P R E S E N T E D B Y VAC AT I O N S B Y D E S I G N

Vacations by Design is an authorized Travel Agency for all major cruise lines and tour companies. Vacations by Design, a local family-owned company in the Judson district, gives back to our community. Where do you want to travel? What do you want to see?

Those travel dreams can become a reality for your next family vacation, group tour or cruise. All trips offered by Vacations by Design will benefit the Judson Adult & Community Ed. If you have questions please call for friendly information (no hard sales) 210-6190425 & ask for Nannette.

NEW ENGLAND CRUISE FOR 7 NIGHTS Royal Carribbean Cruise Line Serenade of the Seas Round Trip – Boston, Massachusetts October 9 – 16, 2016 Ports of Call include: Portland, Maine; Bar Harbor, Maine; St. John, New Brunswick; & Halifax, Nova Scotia. Discover the unmistakable charm of New England & Eastern Canada, a distinctive history & natural beauty gives the region an alluring appeal.

There’s no better time to visit than the fall. The foliage is brilliant in every imaginable color, lighthouses dot the coastline, and there’s always an authentic lobster bake to be savored. Prices are per person rates based on double occupancy: Inside Cabin - $805 per person; Ocean View - $950 per person; Balcony Cabin - $1275 per person. Call Nannette at 619-0426 for additional information & book your reservations early. Reservation/Payment deadline: Jul 1, 2016.

DISNEY WORLD Visit Mickey Mouse & The Crew!

Vacations by Design, Disney Specialist, is available to book your Disney Vacation or cruise. With our specialist planning your tour, it is like having your own personal tour guide. Our specialty is making memories that you will cherish for a life time.

SEE ALASKA The Last Frontier Princess Cruise Line, rated the number one cruise line in Alaska. Land and Sea packages are available. Tell us when you want to go. Vacations by Design will find the best price and schedule that will fit your budget and vacation time. Call Nannette at 619-0426 for additional information.

CANADA/NEW ENGLAND 7-Night Cruise October 9, 2016 Travel Royal Caribbean Cruise Line--Serenade of the Seas. Round trip to Boston. Ports of call: Portland, Maine, Bar Harbor, Maine, St. John, New Brunswick & Halifax, and Nova Scotia. Passports are required.

Book your cruise early for best pricing and cabin location. Call Nannette at 619-0426 for additional information.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL SUMMER CRUISE July 9, 2016 Royal Caribbean, Oasis of the Seas Two FlowRider® surf simulators Zip line 82 feet across and nine decks up Ice-skating rink Two 43-foot high rock-climbing walls Main Pool Sports Pool Full-sized basketball court All-out fun for everyone!

HO Zone kids’ water park DreamWorks Experience with favorite characters from Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and more Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program Teen programs and hangout spots Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery Games and carousel at the Boardwalk 3D movie theater Call Nannette at 619-0426 for pricing and to reserve your dream vacation Visit “Downton Abbey” Viking River Cruise, Cities of Light The Best Way to Europe Risk Free Booking on all 2016 Viking Cruises to visit a British-American historical period. Call Nannette at 619-0426 for best prices and dates.

LAS VEGAS TRIPS Gaming, Shows, Shopping, or Sightseeing -- Las Vegas has it all with a flair! You deserve a break.

Let Nannette at 619-0426 help you book a Funjet Vacation.

AMTRAK TRIPS A relaxing train ride through the countryside is the perfect way to see the National Parks. Call Nannette at 619-0426 for suggested itineraries.

EARLY FALL 2016-2017 REGISTRATION EVENTS ADVENTURE CLUB AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPER SATURDAY-JULY 16, 2016 FROM 8:00 A.M.–12 NOON LATE EVENINGS: AUG 16 & 18 FROM 4:00-8:00 P.M.

SUPER SATURDAY FALL 2016-2017

JULY 16 FROM 8:00 A.M. – 12 NOON ADVENTURE CLUBS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 Meets Mondays through Fridays Closed School Holidays & Open Early Release Days Open After School to 6:00 p.m.

August 22, 2016 – June 2, 2017 Registration Location Judson Adult & Community Education Department Adventure Club Office Judson Middle School – Bldg. B (Rear entrance next to softball diamonds) 9695 Schaefer Road, Converse, TX 78109 Call 210-619-0429 or 210-619-0428 All fees must be paid in advance $35 Non-refundable Registration Fee for students After School fee for Non-Title Schools - $150.00 per month per child

After School Fee for Title I Schools- $140.00 $10 discount on 2nd sibling JISD Employee discount $10 per month per child Drop-In Rate -- $15 per day Early Release Drop-In $20 per child Late fees -- $1 per minute per child (payable when child is picked up) Online Payments available at http://judsonisd.revtrak.net Visa, MasterCard or Discover Accepted Or go to www.judsonisd.org and click on Adventure Club link.

Parents are responsible for transportation. Students will receive an afternoon snack. The program includes educational academic enrichment activities, homework time, reading/quiet time, mind-stimulating games, character & leadership building activities, behavioral & etiquette skills, computer skills, storytelling, arts & crafts, etc. A parent handbook will be issued upon enrollment to explain the policies & procedures and describe the program in full. Space is limited so please register with payment early to hold your child’s slot.

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LOWDOWN continues from pg. 11 SMITHSON VALLEY FOOTBALL COACH LARRY HILL will be inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor during a July 20 ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio.

In 23 years at Smithson Valley, Hill has compiled a 239-75 career record, including three state-championship appearances, six semifinals and 12 district championships. “It’s very humbling,” Hill said. “I was just floored by the news. We’ve had a great staff here that has stayed with the program for years, and of course, many dedicated players.

A lot of the credit has to go to them.”

GUADALUPE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS WILL HOST Texas Crime Stoppers annual conferences in 2017 and 2018. Seguin will welcome the first event, slated to include more than 450 attendees and their guests and families Oct. 17-20.

In 2018, Schertz will be the site of the gathering, which also trains statewide Crime Stoppers board members and law-enforcement agents. Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers, formed in 2010, includes community volunteers who

PHOTO, LEFT: Area residents taste samples from Abel’s Diner during The Chamber’s 'Race to the Taste' event March 16 at Retama Park in Selma.

ABOVE: Visitors to 'Race to the Taste' enjoy samples from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Officials said 31 restaurants took part. The next one is set for March 2, 2017. The Chamber courtesy photos/Diana Webb

provide crime-solving information to assist local law-enforcement agencies, as well as promotes community crime-prevention efforts. “Hosting these back-to-back state conferences in Guadalupe County should have a major economic effect on both the Seguin and Schertz areas,” said Ken Kiel, Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers board chairman. “Having this many people in our hotels, eating at our restaurants, shopping

at our stores and visiting our communities will be a big exposure to conference attendees coming from all over Texas.”

MORE THAN 1,300 RESIDENTS ATTENDED THE CHAMBER’S seventh annual “Race to the Taste” March 16 at Retama Park in Selma. Sponsored by H-E-B and presented by Ben E. Keith Co., the event featured more than 70 varieties of food

and beverages from 31 area restaurants and vendors. Attendees selected the best culinary and liquid delights. Top honors went to Abel’s Diner, Houlihan’s, El Charro Mexican Restaurant, Retama Park, Chick-fil-A in Schertz, H-E-B’s 3 Double-O Nine Restaurant and Mia Marco’s Pizza. Next year’s event is March 2. The Chamber formerly was known as The Schertz Chamber of Commerce.

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SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM ELECTION continues from pg. 01

Alamo Colleges trustees challenged in re-election bids

by WILL WRIGHT

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hough there won’t be a lot of election drama May 7 with only a few contested races, Selma and the Judson Independent School District seek approval for tax and bond issues.

Incumbents for most area city councils — except Universal City — and school boards are unchallenged, though the North East Independent School District has some races with opponents.

Early voting begins April 25 and concludes May 6.

Selma officials seek to renew the city’s quarter-cent sales tax for road maintenance.

“The original measure was passed in 2004, and the state requires us to go back to the voters to reauthorize the tax every four years,” Selma City Administrator Johnny Casias said.

Selma’s most recent reauthorization was passed in 2012. Casias projects money generated from the measure in 2016 will total $1 million.

“It’s a significant amount for city road repairs,” he added.

On March 10, Selma’s City Council canceled elections after Mayor Tom Daly, Place 2 Councilman Harry Greene and Place 3 Councilman Ken Harris met no opposition.

Judson ISD’s $265.8 million bond issue aims to improve facilities districtwide.

The bond includes four propositions: modernization and technology — $135.9 million; two new elementary schools — $73.1 million; Mackey High School Phase II — $51.6 million; and retiring

previous bond debt — $5.2 million.

Judson officials said an approval by voters equates to a monthly tax increase of $11.67, or $140 annually, on a home appraised at $200,000.

Without challengers, several other Metrocom communities also eliminated May balloting.

Live Oak will retain Mayor Mary Dennis, Place 2 Councilman Bob Tullgren and Place 4 Councilman Ed Cimics, all unopposed for re-election.

Garden Ridge did the same, as aldermen John McCaw (Place 1), Todd Arvidson (Place 4) and Larry Thompson (Place 5) drew no comers.

Adam Salyer is challenging Universal City Mayor John Williams’ re-election bid.

Andy Garza will vie for one of three at-large City Council seats held by incumbents Tom Maxwell, Tom England and Beverly Volle.

North East Independent School District canceled two of four trustees’ races, as District 4 incumbent Jim Wheat and District 6 incumbent Tony Jaso, appointed to fill the seat of retiring board President Letti Bresnahan, were unopposed.

Chris Herring and Melissa Martinez White are challengers for NEISD’s District 1 seat held by board Secretary Sandy Hughey. In District 5, challenger Roger Fisher seeks the post occupied by board Vice President Shannon Grona.

There are other contested area elections.

Alamo Community College District voters will decide whether to keep four incumbent trustees.

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District 2’s Denver McClendon faces challengers Elmo Aycock, Viviana Valdez Sandoval and Marc Deadrick.

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Barbara Gervin-Hawkins and former San Antonio City Councilman Mario Salas square off in the May 24 runoff; the winner will be unopposed in November.

Comal Independent School District trustees canceled elections, as District 6 incumbent Marty Bartlett and District 7 incumbent and board Vice President Cody Mueller weren’t opposed.

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he latest regional transportation plan delighted officials across the Metrocom, where long-awaited projects in north San Antonio, Converse, Selma and Schertz could become reality during the next five years.

The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on March 28 favored several initiatives in revising the region’s transportation goals through 2020.

“I was pleased with the recommendations put forth by the Alamo Area MPO,” said San Antonio District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher. “The transportation funding recommendations are critical in providing the necessary roadway infrastructure for our growing San Antonio region.”

The MPO prioritizes and designates

area transportation projects for state and federal funding and biennially updates the regional Transportation Improvement Program. The latest process began last summer, when proposals were submitted to modify the region’s TIP for 2017-20.

Forty proposals, totaling $399.7 million, were scored on technical merit, public input and other factors during the past four months. The MPO’s Transportation Policy Board on April 25 will vote to recommend 33 projects to Texas Department of Transportation officials in May. A handful locally made the cut including a $22 million expansion of FM 2252 (Nacogdoches Road) from the Bexar County line to FM 3009 in Garden Ridge, long on the wish list.

Despite receiving one of the MPO’s highest technical scores in 2014, the project was previously bypassed.

“It’s a big deal and a huge, huge win for the area,” said Selma Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hadas, an MPO board member. “This was the project we were really waiting for.”

Ten regional projects are Tier 1 designations destined to receive state funding through Propositions 1 and 7, which voters approved to pour billions into Texas infrastructure. Fourteen others,

also Tier 1, will receive local dollars; nine are being recommended as Tier 2 projects, earmarked for remaining funds.

Earning Tier 1 status was a $9.5 million request by TxDOT and Schertz for operational improvements on FM 1518 from Interstate 10 to FM 78.

Tier 2 project recommendations include $5.4 million to widen Rocket Lane in Converse; $7.8 million for Crestway Drive betterments from Kitty Hawk Drive to Gibbs Sprawl Road; and $7.5 million to upgrade East Aviation Boulevard from Pat Booker Road to Cibolo Creek in Universal City.

“We are totally satisfied with the outcome of the Alamo Area MPO’s 2017-20 TIP and are very grateful for their support and understanding of the explosive growth in the Converse area,” said Mayor Al Suarez.

Three proposals were assigned future analysis, including a $12 million plan to widen Toepperwein Road from Crossbow Peak to FM 1976, or Walzem Road, and align the road with South Seguin Road, or FM 1516, in Converse.

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Also scrubbed was a $15 million request for additional Wurzbach Parkway improvements.

Other area projects receiving Tier 1 priority include a $20.5 million plan to enhance 1604 from FM 1535, or Northwest Military Highway, east to Nacogdoches; and a $37 million proposal to expand part of Texas 46 from two to six lanes in Comal County.

Also on March 28, MPO officials recommended high-occupancy vehicle lanes as part of a non-tolled I-10 expansion, which will add two lanes in each direction between La Cantera Parkway and Ralph Fair Road before 2020.

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CHERTZ — Every year on a Saturday in August, the Wilder Intermediate School cafeteria transforms into a miniature department store providing students with clothing and supplies they need to kick off the academic year.

For over eight years, behavioralsupport teacher Iris Harris and reading specialist Teresa Fernandez have organized the annual Back to School Clothes Rack. Currently preparing for the next one, they seek contributions.

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“Everyone gets involved. Students show their parents flyers (stating) we are collecting donations, people in the neighborhood bring clothes to the donation station, and members of the Resurrection Baptist Church, where I attend service, have donated time, haircuts and more to us,” Harris said.

The program provides gently used clothes, school supplies and hair trims to needy families from the Schertz and Cibolo areas. The 2016 Back to School Clothes Rack, or “the store” as Harris and Fernandez refer to it, will be 9 a.m.

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“Typically we have the clothing rack two weekends before the first day of school, so that parents aren’t wondering at the last minute what their child needs and where they are going to get it,” Fernandez said.

School supplies are distributed according to grade level; pupils receive enough to satisfy district requirements. To ensure clothing for all, student selections are limited.

“Each child is able to get two pairs of pants, shirts, dresses and one pair of shoes,” Fernandez said.

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SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM WILDER continues from pg. 22 Along with student gear, other services are provided. Available free, or at a reduced cost, are immunizations, plus academic assistance and family-engagement opportunities. Non-school-age children and adults can also accept clothes.

“We are not about to turn anyone down. Some families need more assistance than others,” Harris said. “If that’s the case, we let the parent know that once everyone in line has had a chance to get items for their child, they are welcome to come back and look at more clothes.”

The charitable mission is here to help when times are tough.

“I think most people would never think that there (are) families who are in need of any type of assistance in this area,” Harris said, “but you never know what is going on inside a child’s home.”

The well-received undertaking fortifies the community, the educators added.

“Parents have never been embarrassed or apprehensive to receive help (from) the program,” Fernandez said. “From day one, families have been grateful for what we are doing. Even families who have never had to use our services are excited

to donate items for the store and help organize and prepare for the event.”

Edna Thien, the grandparent of Wilder sixth-grader Daninella, has attended the event three times.

“Everyone in this district is so kind and have big hearts. There are name-brand clothes and shoes that some kids, including my granddaughter, wouldn’t be able to have if it weren’t for this clothing rack.

They have touched so many lives with their program, including mine and Daninella’s.”

The 2015 Back to School Clothes Rack assisted about 200 students and their families.

Harris, Fernandez and fellow teacher Patty Gibbons constantly brainstorm to improve their endeavor — including someday establishing a permanent outlet.

“As a teacher, you want a child’s focus to be completely on their education.

There are times when we don’t have a student’s undivided attention because they are worried about whether or not their clothes fit or (they) have a clean shirt for the next day,” Harris said.

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