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iesta is once again upon us, a time to join together in frolic, fun and frivolity. The celebrations create a moment to briefly shelve our cares and instead enjoy parades, decorations, tradition and even remember a little history.

Some of my fondest memories of San Antonio involve Fiesta.

When I was a boy many, many moons ago (during one of dad’s tours of duty at Fort Sam Houston), I always looked forward to the Battle of Flowers Parade.

For one thing, I loved the colorful floats and the marching bands. But the fact schools were closed also had a lot to do with my enthusiasm.

Early in the morning on the day of the parade, our family packed the station wagon with folding chairs, a cooler, provisions and blankets and headed south on Broadway to Maverick Park.

We’d drive past Playland Park, the KFC and ButterKrust Bakery (to this day, I can still smell the delicious baking bread) until we arrived to stake our “claim” on the parade route.

Back then, a locomotive engine was still on display in Maverick Park, giving us kids something to play on while the parents set up camp. Sometimes other Army families joined us.

Then the parade would wind down Broadway. We quaffed enough Big Red to induce a sugar coma, stuffed ourselves with cotton candy and turkey legs, giggled at clowns, shouted at the musicians and waved at the pretty girls on the floats, until finally the spectacle ended.

The chairs and blankets would be folded with military precision, the ice dumped from the cooler and the car reloaded, then we’d go chugging back up Broadway to our quarters on the post. By the time dad wheeled the station wagon past Kiddie Park, the kids — myself included — were falling fast asleep, spent by the day’s excitement.

That’s my Fiesta memory. What’s yours?

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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 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, always-on-thego 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.

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TAX HELP Come to the second at the Heath Public 11-13 floor Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, where AARP volunteers provide free aid with income taxes. Assistance is available the first day 2-6 p.m.; otherwise 1-6 p.m. Bring last year’s return, photo ID, Social Security card and health insurance information. For more including specific dates and times, visit ci.boerne.tx.us.

ART: IT’S MORE THAN A NAME On the month’s second Saturday, stroll Boerne’s streets or take the bus from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy an art experience. During “Second Saturday Art and Wine,” galleries are free and open to the public. Artwork from local dealers can be viewed, as beverages and hors d’oeuvres are consumed. For more, visit www.secondsaturdayartandwine. com or call 830-833-0621.

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE EXPLORER? Most Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m., the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s visitor center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, hosts preschoolers. Young adventurers sing songs, make crafts, play games, explore the outdoors and listen to stories. For more, call 830-249-4616 or contact Stephanie

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DOG-EARED BOOKS APRIL 16 Come to the Youth Department & MAY 7 Activity Room at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and read a book with a trained and certified therapy dog.

Through “PAWS 4 Reading,” masters share their time and their lovable canines. For more, call 830-249-3053.

GARDENING & GROWING 101 Come to Herff Farm, 33 16 Herff Road in Boerne, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for a gardening tutorial.

Expert Keith Amelung will provide an introduction in gardening techniques.

Cost is free; $5 suggested donation. For more, contact Ben Eldredge at ben@ cibolo.org or call 830-331-8464.

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OPEN CAR SHOW The Texas Corvette Association presents 16 an event for automobile aficionados at Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. in Boerne. Registration is 8-11 a.m.; judging is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; a silent auction is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and awards are distributed at 3 p.m. Cost

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is $35 to enter a car. It’s free admission to walk the grounds, see all types of cars, and enjoy food and fun. For more including pre-registration, visit www. texas-corvette-association.org.

BISD TRUSTEES The Boerne Independent School District 18 board regularly meets on the month’s third Monday in the Administration Building at 123 W. Johns Road. A closed session begins at 5 p.m.; an open-to-the-public forum is 6:30 p.m. For more, call 830-357-2000.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES The Fair Oaks Ranch 19 Homeowners Association sponsors its annual “Meet the Candidates Forum” at the Cibolo Creek Community Church, 30395 Ralph Fair Road, at 7 p.m.

Local nominees on the May 7 ballot are set to attend. For more, call the FORHA at 698-2225 or visit www.forha.org.

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COME OUT OF YOUR SHELL Mother Nature makes a special 20 appearance for preschoolers at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s visitor center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 10-11 a.m. for a presentation on turtles. Cost is $5 per family. For more,

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call 830-249-4616 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.

2016 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS 21 Come to the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s auditorium, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 6-8:30 p.m. to celebrate contributions from individuals committed to conservation. There also will be a book signing and presentation

by Merlin Tuttle, ecologist and wildlife photographer. To purchase $15-per-person tickets, visit www.cibolo.org. For more event information, contact Julia Murphy at julia@cibolo.org or call 830-331-8947.

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CAN WE TALK? The third Thursday of each month, 21 the second floor conference room at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts a multi-faith 10 a.m. talk. The “Soul Salon” brings folks together to discuss current and relevant topics in an informative and respectful manner. A library volunteer leads the program. Coffee is provided.

For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.

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To verify dates and times, call 698-0900.

SCHOOL’S OUT – BATTLE OF FLOWERS Schoolchildren 22 receive time off when campuses in the Boerne and Northside independent school districts will be closed.

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CIRCLE FOR LIFE EVENTS seventh annual Circle for Life 22 & 23 The Motorcycle Ride will begin from Javelina Harley-Davidson, 29078 Interstate 10 West, on April 23 with kickstands up at 10 a.m. Register in advance for $30. For more including ticket purchases, visit www. theCircleforLife.com. The day before, Leon Springs Dancehall, 24135 Interstate 10 West, hosts another organization festivity.

Two Tons of Steel performs at 9 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The Circle for Life Garage Party general-admission tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit Donate Life Month and the patient fund of the University Transplant Center.

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HOT RODS Soda Pops Patio Grill & Bar, 103 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts Hot Rod Nights starting at 6:30 p.m. Show off your wheels, make new friends, and enjoy live music (The Blast Band, April 23); (Derringer Band, May 7). For more, visit www.sodapopsboerne.com.

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WATCH THE BIRDIE? NO, LISTEN Come to the Cibolo Nature 23 Center & Farm’s auditorium, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 8:3011:30 a.m. for “Birding by Ear,” a tutorial on bird recognition through sound. Experts Tom and Patsy Inglet will instruct. Tuition is $20 for CNC members; nonmembers’ fee is $25. For more and to register, visit

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www.cibolo.org or contact Ben Eldredge at ben@cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.

MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES Enjoy live music, dancing, eats 23 and fun at the Cibolo Nature Center’s Brandon Gallagher-Manning Outdoor Stage, 140 City Park Road in Boerne. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, drinks, and even friendly dogs on leashes. Firehouse Fare food truck will serve patrons. The 6-11 p.m. rain-or-shine event, featuring Brandon’s Revue, is the first in a monthly concert series, April through September, supporting CNC&F nature education and outreach programs. For more including ticket costs, contact nature@cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616 or visit https://ciboloorg. presencehost.net/experience/events/.

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NISD TRUSTEES The Northside Independent School District board 26 regularly meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the conference room at 5900 Evers Road. Sessions are open to the public. For more, visit www.nisd.net.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 09 “Movies in the Park.” April’s featured free film at 100 N. Main St. is “Max.” Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.; movie starts after dark.

Come out early to grab a good spot and a snack. For more in this celluloid series, call 830-249-9511 or visit http://www. ci.boerne.tx.us/626/Summer-Scene.

OFF AND RUNNING The 2016 MAY Northside Education Foundation 7 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. from SeaWorld San Antonio, 10500 SeaWorld Drive. The race and family wellness fair, presented by Christus Santa Rosa Health System, is one of the largest local nonprofit 5K’s in San Antonio. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES The upcoming lineup at Leon Springs Dancehall, 24135 Interstate 10 West, includes Finger Pistol (April 29), Landon Dodd (April 30), and Monte Good Band (May 6). Music begins at 8:15 p.m. For more including cover costs, visit www.leonspringsdancehall.net.

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Highlighted weekend entertainment includes a free performance by Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers on April 15. Also, playing with a cover charge are Mike and The Moonpies (April 16); Gary P. Nunn (April 22); Roger Creager (April 29); Uncle Lucius (April 30); and Stoney LaRue (May 6). For updated listings with costs and set times, visit liveatfloores.com.

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ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club of San Antonio at The Dominion meets for fellowship, lunch and a guest speaker from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive. For more, visit http://www.dominionrotary.org/.

TUESDAYS

FRESH PRODUCE The Farmers Market at the Cibolo, 33 Herff Road in Boerne, welcomes food fanciers and others from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy fresh air, local produce and live music on the grounds of an 1850s pioneer farm. Admission is free. For more, contact Camilla Calk at ccalk@cibolo.org or call 575-640-1408.

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BOERNE SHAPES UP All month, participate in numerous “Get Fit Boerne!” activities and earn stickers placed on passes, which must be picked up at Boerne Parks and Recreation, 1017 Adler St., and returned to Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St., by May 4 for rewards.

Find registration information for free fitness events and more at ci.boerne.tx.us.

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YOGA FOR NATURE LOVERS Attend the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 6-7:15 p.m. for outdoor exercise. Meet at the visitor center where an instructor from The Yoga House welcomes beginners and advanced practitioners. Cost is $10. For more, call 830-249-4616 or

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FLOORE DANCING Strut your stuff beginning at 6 p.m. when everyone is welcome at John T. Floore Country Store, 14992 Old Bandera Road in Helotes, for “Family Night & Free Dance.” For more, visit www.liveatfloores.com.

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NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN ONGOING Kids don’t have to be the only ones gaining knowledge.

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Open and Opening Soon 1. WIRE WORKS MEDIA SYSTEMS LLC,

100 W. Hosack St., Suite 202 in Boerne, offers smart home-system installations.

Some options include home theater, lighting control, motorized shading and home-automation equipment.

Technicians can work alongside architects, contractors and designers during remodels or a new construction project.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, call 698-5110 or visit www.wireworkshomemedia. com. (See story on page 17)

2. PALENQUE GRILL, 15900 La Cantera

Parkway, Suite 25100 in the Shops at La Cantera, specializes in cuisine from Mexico’s northern Pacific region. The family-owned chain serves seafood, enchiladas, drinks and desserts. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

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3. BELLA SALUD MASSAGE, 28720

Interstate 10 West, Suite 600 in Boerne’s Stahmann Square, provides therapeutic treatment to help alleviate numerous aliments and discomforts. Owner Wendy Robledo is a licensed massage therapist with more than 15 years of experience.

Some services include myofascial release, trigger point, sports massage and deeptissue massage. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. For more, call 830-688-3708 or visit www.bellasaludmassage.com.

4. MOBILE CITY AUTO PLEX, 6457 Camp

Bullis Road, is a pre-owned and latemodel auto dealer. Low-mileage vehicles and cash cars are available, too. The staff is dedicated to creating a relaxed and friendly shopping environment, according to a prepared release. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to

6:30 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment Sunday. For more, call 667-5230 or visit www.mobilecityautoplex.com.

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frontage road, specializes in Japanese cuisine such as sushi, miso soup, rice and noodles. The menu also features healthy options high in protein and a burger for less-adventurous eaters. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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IN OTHER NEWS

THE FAIR OAKS RANCH POLICE DEPARTMENT recently celebrated its 23rd anniversary. Mayor Cheryl Landman presented an official proclamation to Chief Scott Rubin. Other officers and retired City Administrator Roy Thomas attended the ceremony.

JENNINGS ANDERSON FORD, a Boerne auto dealership, recently announced Boerne Independent School District Teacher of the Year honorees during a Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club ceremony. The 11th annual award recipients, nominated by colleagues based on commitment to teaching and their students, were Michael

Gillette, District Teacher of the Year, Champion High School; Bret Bunker, Boerne High; Valerie Reissig, Boerne Middle School North; Ed Kinnear, Boerne Middle School South; Alma McFarland, Curington Elementary School; Susan Giles, Fabra Elementary; Cheryl Reinke, Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary; Susan Trizinsky, Kendall Elementary; and Jessica Sills, Cibolo Creek Elementary. Each received a reserved parking spot in front of their respective institution plus free oil changes and car washes for a year.

THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has started a twoyear, $33.4 million construction project to improve mobility and enhance safety along the Interstate10 West corridor in the Leon Springs and Fair Oaks Ranch areas. The I-10 work is one of four local improvements underway converting frontage roads into one-way directions, officials said. Eliminating two-way traffic in the most developed parts of the San Antonio metropolitan area reduces wrongway driving. Voter-approved Proposition 1 funds the I-10 project, undertaken by Sundt Construction. The first phase, possibly finished by mid-summer, will construct

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ARMY RESERVE SOLDIERS COMPETED IN MARCH AT CAMP BULLIS for the title of 80th Training Command 2016 Best Warrior. About 20 participants were selected from more than 6,800 assigned to divisions nationwide. The event identifies the best competitors in the lower enlisted and noncommissioned officer ranks. Competition included an urbanassault course, physical fitness, weapons handling, rifle and pistol marksmanship, drill and ceremony, land navigation and first aid. Soldiers were also given a written exam

and report before a panel of sergeant majors to answer questions ranging from military knowledge to current events. Winners advanced to the Army Reserve Command Best Warrior Competition later this year.

A FAIR OAKS RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL special-education assistant was recently named the 2016 Jim Durkel Award recipient by the Texas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

According to officials, Patty Ashley received recognition for her work with visually impaired pupils. In her 18th year with the Boerne Independent School District, Ashley has worked at several campuses helping students, officials said.

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NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JUNIORS can take the SAT free, for the second consecutive year. The school board provided the money for the collegeentrance exams, which allows an estimated 7,000 pupils to take the test, April 12, a regular school day. Before that, the examinations were administered on Saturdays at designated testing centers at the students’ expense.

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CLARK HIGH SCHOOL'S AIR FORCE JROTC cadets helped host the recent 2016 Bexar County JROTC Championships.

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CLARK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS joined pupils from more than 100 San Antonio-area kindergarten through 12th grade campuses on March 2 to break a world record for the largest periodic table, with each element pieced together at Northside Independent School District’s Gustafson Stadium. The project was sponsored by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio as part of Science Fiesta.

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Proponents say the roadmap, created in 2013, has led to a number of projects moving the town forward; critics counter the plan doesn’t go far enough.

Mayor Cheryl Landman, running for re-election May 7, said Fair Oaks Ranch is making great progress on basic items in the initiative. According to her, those include providing: n City services n Residents with long-term water supply and maintaining infrastructure

n Proper management of wildlife with an emphasis on deer n Sound government through efficiency, budgeting and resource management Landman said accomplishments during her tenure include building a new $4.5 million municipal complex, shifting to automatic water-meter readers, recent passage of a street bond addressing drainage issues, and a City Council proposal to change the municipality from general law to home rule.

Mayor since 2010, Landman said she’s proud of the strategic plan’s accomplishments and the city’s progress overall, which includes a balanced budget.

“We’re very careful where we spend our money,” Landman said.

However, Garry Manitzas, the Place 5 alderman running against Landman, doesn’t think much of the city’s tactics.

“I really would not call this much of a strategic plan, to be quite honest about it. What Fair Oaks calls a strategic plan is more just kind of a tactical wish list,” Manitzas said.

He said places such as Shavano Park, Alamo Heights and Live Oak have better strategic plans and suggested Fair

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Roy Elizondo, running unopposed for the Place 2 alderman spot, also isn’t impressed with the city’s blueprint for the future. The retired certified public accountant said his experience at companies such as CPS Energy has taught him what a good plan should contain.

Elizondo said the initiative lacks characteristics found in a well-developed strategy for a business or municipality.

“Quite frankly, the plan that’s out there, the only deliverables are things that I consider tactical versus strategic in nature

FAIR OAKS continues from pg. 14 Oaks Ranch’s lacks strategic objectives, only addressing basic city needs.

“If your strategic plan is resurfacing this street and that one — that’s not really much of a strategic plan. It’s something cities do as kind of the basic cost of staying in business. We really need to develop one. I would certainly want to do it on a much broader level,” Manitzas said.

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– keeping up with street maintenance and water-utility maintenance projects,” Elizondo said. “These certainly could be minor components in (a) planned framework, but in and of themselves are not really strategic.”

The strategic plan also addresses the city’s deer population.

An August 2014 report from the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M UniversityKingsville noted about 1,500 whitetailed deer roam the area, but existing conditions only support about 300.

Landman said part of managing the herd is helping the public understand wildlife, particularly deer, so educational sessions are intended for residents as the City Council moves forward with a no-feed ordinance.

“We have a lot of new, young families coming who don’t quite understand wildlife, so we will hold three educational sessions a year,” the mayor said.

Manitzas cites the city’s rapid advances as why he seeks the mayor’s seat. He doesn’t think the town is prepared to handle the growth.

“My biggest concern for Fair Oaks Ranch and the reason I’m running for mayor is because we simply do not have the tools in place that we need to manage growth,” Manitzas said.

However, Landman said the city is ready and is bringing in talented workers to address Fair Oaks Ranch’s needs, working with the Texas Department of Transportation to widen roads and making other changes to manage expansion.

“So we know (new, younger residents are) coming. Our average age used to be about 62, but now we’re closer to 43,” Landman said.

Police Chief Scott Rubin, the city’s top cop for several years, didn’t address the strategic plan, but said much has changed during his term.

Rubin said his force expands with the city, staying ahead of law-enforcement needs.

“We’re taking steps – as the population grows the department will grow with it. We’re currently getting ready to hire two additional officers within the next couple of months. As future budget years come up, staffing and population size will be evaluated,” Rubin said.

The Police Department is relocating to the new municipal facility this summer after being housed in the old City Hall building.

“Moving into a building that’s actually designed to be (a police department) will allow us the functionality of a police station. We were one of the first departments in the state that was recognized by Best Practices (Recognition Program), and we’re maintaining that standard,” Rubin said.

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Previously located off Interstate 10 near The Dominion, Wire Works recently moved to 100 W. Hosack St., Suite 202.

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n January, Palenque Grill opened a new location at 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 25100 in The Shops at La Cantera, featuring northern Pacific Mexican cuisine.

Neither your routine Mexican restaurant nor Tex-Mex fare, the menu boasts seafood selections, various specialties, plus perennial crowd-pleasers such as flautas and enchiladas verdes.

Recipes, derived from Sinaloa, Sonora and Baja California, inspire the eatery’s motto: “a little corner of Mexico.”

“We also have other Palenque Grill restaurants in McAllen and Laredo, but I moved here and I love San Antonio,”

said manager José Camacho, a nineyear employee. “I brought my family, even the dog, so I’m staying.”

Offerings begin with complimentary house-made chips and assorted salsas.

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Palenque Grill recently opened in the spot vacated by Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill. The new restaurant offers seafood dishes and more from the northern Pacific coast of Mexico. Photo by Collette Orquiz

tacos with grilled, thinly sliced ribeye steak. Desserts include traditional churros and pastel de tres leches.

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Average SAT scores for graduating classes 2011-15 was 1,826.

Seniors are required to present an oral and written thesis to a committee and even grade-school kids are held to rigorous standards. However, students aren’t just book smart — Geneva has achieved 23 state championships in athletics since 2008, competing in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.

“Our Christian and classical approach is unique,” said Amy Metzger, the development director. “We approach all subjects from a biblical worldview, using classical materials and methods. This gives students a filter for determining what is good, beautiful and true. One advantage within independent schools is the smaller class size offered.”

Metzger said graduates often return for visits; parents and students form a tight-knit community. Robin Ramsey sent all four of her children to Geneva.

“It’s a community that fosters the love of learning and gives my children the opportunity to grow spiritually and academically,” Ramsey said. “I love that my kids get to learn Latin in the third grade. It’s very personal. … The teachers invest so much time in the kids.”

Ramsey’s two oldest Geneva alumni currently excel at Baylor University and Washington and Lee University.

“We regularly hear that our students are well prepared for all that awaits them in college,” Metzger said. “Our students are also recognized for being thoughtful, articulate and respectful as they interact with others in the community.”

Geneva, 113 Cascade Caverns Road, has undertaken a capital campaign to raise money and complete a 16,000-squarefoot grammar school slated to begin this summer. For more, visit http://www. genevaschooltx.org or call 830-755-6101.

TMI-THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF TEXAS

More than a century old, TMI is one of a kind. For years, the school — which includes boarding — has maintained a highly recognized JROTC program.

Alumni include Army Gen. Douglas McArthur, Apollo astronaut David Scott, senior chairman of Frost National Bank Tom C. Frost Jr., Pulitzer Prizenominated historian Lewis Sorley and two members of Congress including Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio.

“We’re committed to educating the well-rounded student,” said Headmaster John W. Cooper. “A TMI education is based on what we call the four pillars: academics, athletics, military and spirituality. With a core curriculum and electives, 53 teams and 13 different sports, our optional military program and other leadership opportunities,

daily chapel and community service, we give all our students many opportunities to develop their unique talents and interests.”

Through 120-plus years and three campus moves, TMI has evolved – going coeducational in 1972 and militaryoptional afterwards. Students are required to participate in a sport. It serves grades sixth through 12th.

However, one thing has endured, said spokeswoman Paula Allen.

“The timeless values of educational excellence and servant leadership have remained unchanged,” Allen said. “TMI has always emphasized the ideal of servant leadership. Character education is a big part of the TMI experience – in the classroom and on the playing fields as well as in chapel and in service.”

The cadet program is noteworthy.

Thirty percent of the student body takes part in the JROTC program and Corps of Cadets; 156 enrolled this year, the largest since 1974. Students travel internationally to join the program, with many from China, Russia and South Korea.

This year, cadets have earned spots at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

“We call the corps a ‘leadership laboratory’ because cadets hold increasingly responsible leadership positions and take classes in leadership theory,” Allen said.

TMI is at 20955 W. Tejas Trail. For more, visit http://www.tmi-sa.org or call 698-7171.

our daughter because of its nurturing environment and because of its style of teaching the academic work,” said Adrianne Carnes. “I love the Montessori philosophy.

It is a style of teaching based on scientific research of child development. This style of teaching allows the most significant opportunity for sustaining knowledge.”

Many parents of kids learning outside the box find the Montessori way keeps their children from being labeled or

stigmatized, which might happen elsewhere.

“My grandkids love it,” said Janet Smith. “My grandson had an October birthday, but was too smart to delay kindergarten, but my daughter was worried about his emotional and social development. He gets the attention and support he wouldn’t in public school.”

Hill Country Montessori is at 50 Stone Wall Drive in Boerne. For more, visit http:// www.hcmontessori.org or call 830-229-5377.

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At Hill Country Montessori School, students build a love of learning from what they find in their environment.

According to staffers, the educational framework aims to support the whole child and develop the youngster socially, emotionally and physically with personal attention from teachers while focusing on activities with a purpose.

“Often, new families remark that the HCMS campus is a warm, inviting place that feels like home,” said Steve Whewell, head of the school. “When they walk through our classrooms and observe the students working, they often comment on the peaceful atmosphere and how engaged the students are in their work. In addition, parents remark positively on the Montessori peace curriculum which models conflict resolution and acceptance of others.”

A Montessori education means schoolchildren are treated as individuals with strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, different learning styles, personalities, and gifts, he added.

Toddlers can enroll, advancing through middle school. In addition to enrichment activities in subjects such as karate, art, guitar, Spanish and sewing, HCMS centers on character development and practical life skills along with academic courses.

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