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Yes, the newspaper is a little smaller. We have trimmed the size of the pages by 1.5 inches.

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Nothing is diminished except the actual size of the newsprint on which the paper is printed.

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There are a number of reasons.

For one, LOCAL offers newspaperstyle content, but with a magazine look and feel. This new design is in keeping with and maintaining more of a magazine appearance.

Also, we have learned from talking to our peers at industry conventions this practice is not unusual and is even part of a national trend.

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We remain committed to serving the information needs of our neighbors.

Of course, we’re not the only area newspaper to change the size of its pages. We’re just catching up.

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THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER: Although the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department is keeping tight-lipped about a March home invasion that left a resident injured with multiple stab wounds, neighbors say the city still remains one of the safest places to live in Bexar County. Some, however, add that staying aware of one’s surroundings is just common sense. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

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he long, hot South Texas summer is back. It’s a good time to seek air-conditioned respite, lounge in a shady backyard or dive into a cool pool.

It’s also a good time to think seriously about the price we all pay for lovely lawns, plantings and pools in the land of blistering heat.

Thick green lawns are beautiful, no doubt about it. Many of us have grown up with a mental picture of the ideal American house, complete with a wide front lawn. Each May, whole sections of stores fill up with plants and lawn-care accessories. We’re barraged with advertisements touting the glories of yards carpeted in lush, lovely, wiggle-your-toes-in-it grass.

Maintaining a lawn takes a whole lot of water when we’re not experiencing a deluge – about 300 gallons just to irrigate 1,000 square feet of grass at half an inch. In hot, dry climates, evaporation sucks up a lot before it’s even absorbed. In the summer, up to 50 percent of household use goes toward outdoor watering. That’s not counting swimming pools. The average outdoor pool takes 18,000 gallons to fill, and loses 1,000 gallons or more to evaporation each month. In comparison, the average home served by the San Antonio Water System uses about 7,100 gallons of water monthly.

Some folks just give up and let the grass die. Others conserve, watering just enough to keep the grass on life support, or creating hardy, native xeriscapes. Still others go for broke,

watering as much as their towns and cities allow, and sometimes more.

While the cost of water steadily has risen, it’s still a good deal. However, as growth continues, and sustained drought and increasing temperatures stress the Edwards Aquifer, it will only get pricier.

Bexar County is projected to add as many as a million more residents by 2025.

That’s a lot more people taking showers, flushing toilets, running washing machines and dishwashers … and watering lawns. As we grow, new developments are spreading.

As water demand escalates, SAWS is focused on the hotter, drier future. A new, state-of-the-art groundwater desalination plant rising on the South Side is a plus.

Yet, the real whopper of a water deal is the Vista Ridge pipeline proposal, which SAWS predicts could bring us up to 16 billion gallons a year from Burleson County’s Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer.

The water company wants to make sure we have an abundant supply for years to come … not a bad thing.

Yet, all the new water is going to cost us. By 2020, SAWS estimates the average residential customer’s monthly water and sewer bill could increase by as much as 50 percent.

What can we as individuals do to help conserve our most vital natural resource? In the past few decades, San Antonians have curtailed usage, thanks to increased public education, watersaving technologies and xeriscaping.

Recently, SAWS CEO Robert Puente told the City Council over those years, conservation alone has preserved as much water as we’d get from three Vista Ridge pipelines combined.

Keep conserving! Find alternatives to green, grassy lawns. Check your pipes and sprinklers for leaks. Locate tons of tips online at saws.org. Talk to people – including elected officials — about saving water, both as residents and as a city. Austin just passed an ordinance limiting use of sprinkler systems year-round to once a week. District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg tried to pass something similar for San Antonio, but the political will isn’t there — yet.

If you’re a water-saver, email me your methods. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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here is no doubt San Antonio’s off-leash dog parks greatly benefit canines and owners, but visitors — both two- and four-legged versions — must exercise caution and courtesy to promote safety.

A story in some editions of LOCAL Community News highlights the joys and terrors of frequenting such places.

While the city’s Animal Care Services reports dog-on-dog attacks are few, at least one tearful young woman said she would never return to the canine recreational area at Hardberger Park after her Pomeranian was mauled to death by another dog.

Such accounts are heartbreaking; for

many of us, pets are like family. However, there are ways to avoid these tragedies.

First, make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date.

Second, learn your animal’s body language. Know how to spot warning signs indicating the dog is about to become aggressive. If your furry friend is hostile toward other animals, come to the park when it is less crowded.

At the venue, don’t leave your animal tethered, as this only makes it harder for Fido to run or maneuver if attacked.

Also, if you and your pet are unaccustomed to a dog park, find a smaller, less-crowded park to get started.

Owners should also exercise patience with other owners. Finally, don’t forget to clean up your pet’s messes.

If you’re a pet owner, help make area dog parks safe for everybody. Follow these tips so everyone can enjoy a good time outside with man’s best friend.

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MARKETPLACE DEALS Located in the heart of Boerne’s historical district on Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., Boerne Market Days is a monthly two-day event, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the outdoor setting and browse the wares of vendors, artists and craftsmen, while listening to Texas homegrown music. For more, call 8448193 or visit www.boernemarketdays.com.

and Wine,” participating galleries are free and open to the public. Meet the artists and enjoy art, wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music. For more, call 830-248-1184.

ART: IT’S MORE THAN A NAME On the second Saturday of the month, stroll Boerne’s streets from 4-8 p.m. and enjoy a fine art experience. During “Second Saturday Art

MOTHER NATURE On the third Wednesday of the month, 15 Mother Nature makes a special appearance to preschoolers at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s visitor center, 140

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BOERNE CITY COUNCIL Regular meetings are in the 14, 28 council chamber, 124 Old San Antonio Road, the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

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

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JUNE

CAN WE TALK? The third Thursday of each month, the 16 second floor conference room at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts a multi-faith 10 a.m. coffee klatch. The “Soul Salon” brings folks together to discuss current and relevant topics in an informative and respectful manner.

A library volunteer leads the program.

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

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FAIR OAKS RANCH CITY COUNCIL Regular meetings 16 begin 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, in chambers at City Hall, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road. To verify dates and times, call 698-0900.

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WILKOMMEN! The Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road in Boerne, will

host the 50th annual Boerne Berges Fest, celebrating German culture and heritage.

Highlighting the all-day action is a Saturday parade, dachshund races, carnival rides, folk bands and more. Admission is free. For more, visit www.bergesfest.com.

MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES Enjoy live music, 18 dancing, eats and fun at the Cibolo Nature Center’s stage, 140 City Park Road in Boerne. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, drinks and even friendly dogs on leashes. Food trucks ready to serve.

Gates open at 7 p.m.; music starts at 7:30 p.m. for the monthly concert series, April through September, supporting the center’s nature-education and outreach programs. Performing is The Court Jesters, a fun-loving group of lawyers playing horn-driven rock, plus rhythm and blues classics. Cost is $7.50 for center members, $10 for nonmembers. Seniors pay $5; kids 12 and under admitted free. For more, contact Jennifer Wyle at

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FLOORE DANCING Strut your beginning at 6 p.m.

19, 26 stuff when everyone is welcome at the John T. Floore Country Store, 14992 Old Bandera Road in Helotes, on “Family Night & Free Dance.” For more, visit www.liveatfloores.com.

JUNE

BISD TRUSTEES The Boerne Independent School District 20 board regularly meets on the third Monday of the month in the Administration Building at 123 W. Johns Road in Boerne. Closed session begins at 5 p.m.; an open forum is 6:30 p.m. For more, call 830-357-2000.

JUNE

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

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adventurers sing songs, make crafts, play games, explore the outdoors and listen to stories. For more, call 830-249-4616 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.

ROLL ‘EM Normally on JUNE the last Friday of the 24 month, the city of Boerne presents “Movies in the Park.” The featured free film at 100 N. Main St. is “Minions.” Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.; the movie starts after dark. Come early to grab a good spot and snacks.

For more in this celluloid series, call 830-249-9511 or visit http://www. ci.boerne.tx.us/626/Summer-Scene.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISER Ye Kendall Inn-Kendall 25 Hall, 128 W. Blanco Road in Boerne, presents Beach Bash – 2016 Summer Soiree at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Boerne Public Library Foundation, the event raises money to reach those without access to area libraries. Cost is $40. For more, go to www.visitboerne.org.

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VROOM Soda Pops Patio Grill & Bar, 103 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts Hot Rod Nights starting at 6:30 p.m. Show your wheels, make new friends and enjoy live music including C-Rock Band (June 25) and The Lloyd Bonham Band (July 2). For more, visit www.sodapopsboerne.com.

JUNE 25 & JULY 2

HAVE A LAUGH – HELP THE TROOPS “Humor for Heroes” 25 at the John T. Floore Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road in Helotes, raises money for servicemen and women. The 8:30 p.m. show, hosted

by Cleto Rodriguez and featuring other performers, honors current and former military plus guests with a night of comedy, while showing appreciation for sacrifices made. The event also provides networking opportunities and resource information. Profits from ticket sales, merchandise and corporate sponsorships are donated to military charities.

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Dr. Louis R Garcia opened Dominion Ridge Dentistry last July to treat not only patients teeth but also be a part of their overall healthcare team. The mission of the practice is building relationships and trust with patients, plus a dedication to excellent service via state of the art technology.

In addition to dental treatment, the dental center monitors patients blood pressure and treats Obstructed Sleep Apnea (OSA). Research shows that 80 to 90 percent of adults with OSA remain undiagnosed. Middle age and older adults are most prone to the disease. Dominion Ridge Dentistry treats OSA patients that cannot tolerate a CPAP device, the usual treatment for OSA. “We screen for OSA with 3D dental scans” said Dr. Garcia. “This enables us to examine the patient’s airway and gives a more complete evaluation than traditional x-rays.”

Dominion Ridge Dentistry offers in-office teeth whitening, veneers, TMJ treatment, dentures and Invisalign. Dental implants are also available. “Dentistry has changed a great deal in the last 10 to 15 years and now implants offer solutions for missing teeth and loose dentures,” Dr. Garcia said.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 07 NISD TRUSTEES The Northside Independent 28 School District board 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.

JUNE

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Enjoy Independence Day 4 with firecrackers. Hosted by the Boerne Fire Department, come to Boerne City Park, 106 City Park Road, for a fireworks display lighting the night sky. Performance starts after dark.

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

JULY

SPLASH! Get wet at Boerne’s Municipal Pool in City 8 Park, 106 City Park Road.

Entry is free for Family Night at the Pool from 6-8 p.m.; food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.

JULY

OFF AND RUNNING The start time for the Texas 10 Too Hot 15K, 5K and 1K is 7 a.m. from Boerne City Lake, 1 City Lake Road. Following the race, food and drinks await. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

JULY

GROOVY, MAN Make a shirt during three 12-14 tie-dye consecutive mornings from 9-11 a.m. The family event takes place at the Boerne Parks and Recreation Department’s administrative office, 1017 Adler St. Supplies cost $5; bring a white garment for decorating. For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.

JULY

SNAP! Photo SA, a camera club for all levels, meets 14 at the Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive, on the second Thursday of every month from 6:30-8 p.m.

Guest speakers will make presentations.

Cost is $10 at the door. RSVP not required, although helpful. For more, visit http://www.meetup.com/photosa

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or call Jim Landers at 681-8552.

SUMMER MUSIC Sponsored JUNE/JULY by Boerne’s Parks and Recreation Department, warm weather brings The Boerne Concert Band outdoors with free, live music at Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. at 7 p.m.

June 26. The same locale is the site July 5 at 7:30 p.m. for Abendkonzerte.

The Boerne Village Band is the largest continuously playing German band in the world outside Germany. For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.

BRING YOUR JUNE/JULY DANCING SHOES The upcoming lineup at Leon Springs Dancehall, 24135 Interstate 10 West, includes Bret Mullins Band (June 17); Ricky Reyna Band (June 18); Gunpowder Soup (June 24); Monte Good Band (June 25); Almost Patsy Cline (July 1); Cactus Country (July 2); and Billy Mata (July 9). Music begins at 8:15 p.m. For more including cover costs, visit www.leonspringsdancehall.net.

MUSIC LINEUP It will be JUNE/JULY grooving at John T. Floore Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road in Helotes. Highlighted weekend entertainment includes Huey Lewis and the News (June 12); Gary Allan (June 17); Old Crow Medicine Show (June 18); William Clark Green (June 24); Clay Walker (July 1); and Charlie Robison (July 2). For updated listings with costs and set times, visit liveatfloores.com.

NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN While schoolchildren are vacationing, grown-ups can gain knowledge. Northside Adult & Community Education currently presents a multitude of enriching programs. To register for courses and find schedules and venues, visit www.nisd.net/acc.

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Open and Opening Soon 1. HOPDODDY BURGER BAR, 17623 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 101, was created to express the perfect union of burgers and beer, according to staffers.

Hopdoddy offers fresh, all-natural ingredients including Black Angus beef, fresh salads and milkshakes. The menu also includes buns baked from scratch and hand-cut Kennebec fries.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

For more, call 434-2337 or visit www. hopdoddy.com. (See story on page 22) 2. MOSQUITO SQUAD, 6335 Camp

Bullis Road, Suite B22, is a mosquitocontrol company that has opened an office to service homes and businesses along the Interstate 10 corridor. According to employees, Mosquito Squad has a barriertreatment program for reducing mosquito populations up to 95 percent. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more, call 876-3677 or 877-667-7823, or visit www.sanantoniomosquitosquad. com. (See story on page 21)

3. MAMA’S CAFE OF BOERNE, 30775

Interstate 10 West in Boerne, features Tex-Mex and Southern comfort foods such as chicken-fried steak, hearty burgers and fried okra. The restaurant also offers a full bar with draft beer and cocktails.

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Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Breakfast Taco Carryout available 7-11 a.m. Monday through Saturday. For more, call 830-368-5028 or visit www.mamasrestaurantboernetx.com.

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5. MASH’D, 17623 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 107, is a restaurant and bar with eclectic cuisine, craft beers, handmixed cocktails and a little bit of attitude, according to management.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 5385833 or visit www.mashd.com.

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As a private investigator people often ask me, “who hires a PI”? My response is easy, “everyone”! I go on to explain that every business needs me and most individuals will have a need for me at some point. The majority of people are shocked when they understand that they can perform a background check on virtually anyone without their permission.

There is, however, a distinct difference between background checks and pre-employment checks. Employment background checks fall under the legal framework of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and a host of other laws. An individual must give their written consent for a potential employer to perform a background check.

Why do individuals hire a private investigator?

The obvious is to check on cheating spouses.

A spin-off of this includes documenting the welfare of their kids while in the company of their ex-spouse with questionable alcohol or drug use. Individuals often need a PI to locate missing family and friends. Recently we located a child kidnapped by her mother who ran off to Costa Rica. We located and got the child safely returned. In another case the client’’s wife did not show up for work and we subsequently found her body inside her van that had gone off the road into a pond.

While these are extreme cases, it demonstrates the need for a professional PI. We are often asked to check for tracking devices or listening devices inside of the person’’s home or cars.

While on the subject, it is illegal to obtain anyone’’s (including your spouse) emails or text messages. There are a lot of software programs that enable you to do this, and of course they are based off-shore where they can’’t be easily prosecuted. Regardless of the ability to do so, you cannot legally obtain this information without a court order or their authorization.

Why do businesses hire a private investigator?

Employee related issues. Starting with the hiring process and the need for pre-employment background checks all the way through dealing with termination issues and employees who present threatening characteristics.

Additionally at some point businesses have internal theft, vendor problems, liability issues with customers, employee or customers who get hurt, no-compete agreement violations, trademark infringements, employees goofing off instead of making marketing calls and a host of other reasons. Fraudulent injuries by employees and customers are a huge concern as well as employees threatening other employees or management upon termination.

Over the past several years we have seen a dramatic increase in these types of cases.

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In Texas private investigators have to have 18 hours of continued education every two years.

Many get their CE training through the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (www.

TALI.org) in which I am a former President. This is a good place to locate a PI as well. Private investigators are required to have their license number on their business cards, contracts and advertising materials. Another generally unknown fact is that over 80% of PI agencies are 1-2 person operations. Kelmar Global has more than 60 license PI’’s in the State of Texas enabling us to service our clients with the right investigator.

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NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LUNCH PRICES ARE RISING 10 CENTS for the next academic year.

Trustees approved the “small increase”

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Breakfast costs won’t change.

NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES RE-ELECTED TO POSTS. Carol Harle (District 6) remains board secretary, Katie Reed (District 5) president and M’Lissa Chumbley (District 3) vice president, trustees decided during a May meeting.

FAIR OAKS RANCH’S NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR Garry Manitzas signed a proclamation declaring May 30, 2016, as “Memorial Day in Fair Oaks Ranch.” The edict recognized the holiday’s significance, honoring sacrifices of the armed services, and encouraged residents to participate in a prayer for permanent peace.

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A BOERNE TEACHER HAS BEEN HONORED BY TRINITY UNIVERSITY as a finalist for the 35th annual Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

Honorees receiving $1,500 and a Tiffany & Co. crystal apple included Michael Gillette, an Advanced Placement American history teacher at Boerne Champion High School.

THREE CLARK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES were recently among 25 Bexar County-area students awarded

in this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program. The award annually distributes thousands of dollars in scholarships for college tuitions of local students – regardless of race or ethnicity – in celebrating the legacy of the late civil-rights leader. The recipients included Lynette Adkins, Trisha Ashar and Hannah Zawatski.This year, for the first time, the commission awarded multiyear scholarships, as well as singleyear awards. All were part of more than $400,000 available through the Dream Scholar Program and Scholarship Fund.

THE NEWEST AREA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES WERE FEATURED at the Spring Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Greater San Antonio Builders Association. This year’s event, held May 7-8 and 11-15, featured 22 San Antonio-area communities and more than 80 homes constructed by local homebuilders, including Balcones Creek Gardens (Sitterle Homes), located near Fair Oaks Ranch Road and Balcones Creek Drive in Boerne.

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AIR OAKS RANCH — Lingering concerns after a spring home invasion that left one man seriously injured has residents still considering the aftermath of a crime so close to home — including safety options.

At the time of the incident, police said it appeared to be isolated; the victim is recovering from multiple stab wounds.

Although a violent home invasion this spring in Fair Oaks Ranch appears to be an isolated incident, officials say residents should always remain vigilant and safeguard their homes. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

Two juveniles were taken into custody.

Former Mayor Cheryl Landman, interviewed when still in office, said the city’s secure, quiet atmosphere can be misleading and residents should always place security first.

“As much as we feel that Fair Oaks Ranch is protected from the outside world,

it is not,” Landman said. “Each of us needs to be aware that crime can occur and act accordingly. Many of us think nothing of leaving our garage doors open for hours at a time, whether day or night. We leave our cars out unlocked with coveted electronics, briefcases or purses in full view.”

She added, “Many don’t lock their front,

back or garage doors into the house. It seems to be more of an inconvenience to turn on our house alarms. Personal safety awareness encompasses daily actions by the residents.”

The break-in creating heightened awareness occurred about 11 a.m. March 23 in the 31000 block of Keeneland Drive when a pair of intruders wounded resident Jenks Boston, according to officials.

The attackers led police and Bexar County sheriff ’s deputies on a vehicle chase where speeds reached 100 mph or more, until the young males crashed at Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 and were subsequently detained.

According to news accounts, Boston had just showered, dressed and put on a gun when assaulted.

Police have since declined to comment on the case, including a motive. Reports previously indicated the activity could’ve started as a bungled burglary, but there’s been no official confirmation.

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“The home invasion by the two juveniles was a tragic event,” Landman said. “I am so pleased that Mr. Boston is recovering from the stabbing injuries. I applaud our police for the quick actions to protect others on the road/highway, as the suspects created many dangerous opportunities for bystanders to be injured as well.”

Resident and real estate agent Dave George believes that area homes, even with the recent occurrence, remain safer than most.

“I’ve lived in Fair Oaks Ranch since 1992 and it’s one of the safest parts of the (San Antonio region),” George said. “Every house (I’ve shown) has been secure, with good locks and alarms. People aren’t worried about security out here. I live on 5 acres with two big dogs, and I (feel) secure.”

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“My wife and I know (the victim) and were stunned by the crime,” Mantizas said. “It was a crime of opportunity, and I think the police did a great job responding to it. (We’ve) used the Home Watch Program before and we would advise others to use it as well.”

Home Watch provides “special attention” to residences left unattended for long periods, according to the city website. Call 698-0990 during normal business hours “to have your home added to the program during your travels.”

Bexar County Sheriff ’s Office spokesman James Keith suggests homeowners practice prudence.

“During the summer, crime can tend to spike as more people travel and are out of school,” Keith said. “We recommend closing garage doors when you’re not home to deter potential burglars. It’s also wise to make sure doors and windows are locked. Leaving a light on inside the home and a radio or TV

on can also make it appear someone is home. Make arrangements to have newspapers and packages picked up.”

Longtime resident Mike Harper said although crime isn’t foreign to Fair Oaks Ranch, he has a few tricks to deter wrongdoers.

Not only did Harper build a tall fence around his property, but also he’s got two large dogs. He feels his methods are working because he’s never been victimized.

“I would say use common sense,” Harper said. “Lock your doors when workmen are nearby and be very vigilant, as a lot of petty theft and burglaries occur during construction. When you have big dogs barking, that puts people off.”

However, the homeowner admits no house or neighborhood can be 100 percent crime-free.

“You just have to be vigilant,” Harper said. “If you read the police blotter in the (local) newspapers, you pick things up. I got a feeling it happens more than you hear about.”

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Candidates sought for Manitzas’ old council seat

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oters on May 7 overwhelmingly elected a new Fair Oaks Ranch mayor and approved a multimilliondollar bond for new campuses plus improvements in the Boerne Independent School District.

The BISD electorate also selected a new trustee.

Receiving 79 percent of ballots cast, Fair Oaks Ranch Alderman Garry Manitzas ended the six-year run of Mayor Cheryl Landman.

Manitzas came to the council last

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year, backed by folks he indicated were frustrated at a perceived lack of City Hall leadership, especially with handling growth.

Following the win, Manitzas commended Landman’s combined 16 years of service with the council and, previously, the Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association.

“The citizens of Fair Oaks Ranch have responded with their votes to my

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desires to stay true to our city’s mission statement and to put in place tools to more effectively manage growth and to maintain our quality of life,” Manitzas said.

“It is also my plan to continue providing transparency in governance and engaging the citizens in the processes of governing our city. I am both humbled by the level of their support and very aware of the level of expectations that creates for me, the council and the city staff to deliver upon,” he added.

The council on May 19 approved filling Manitzas’ vacant Place 5 seat by appointment. Interested candidates were asked to submit the proper paperwork

by June 13 for consideration.

Also in the city, Place 1 incumbent MaryAnne Havard ran unchallenged, and Roy Elizondo was unopposed for the Place 2 post, when Glenn Damstra didn’t file for re-election.

Elizondo has 40 years of business experience in public accounting and the utility industry. He also spent a halfdecade with the local HOA board.

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The bond also will fund expansion and renovations at several existing campuses, besides paving the way for land acquisition for future endeavors.

Voters agreed to a $99.5 million BISD bond by a similar margin in 2013.

“We are gratified by these results and pledge to be excellent stewards of the resources and the trust placed in us by the voters of the district,” said Superintendent David Stelmazewski in a press release. “In my conversations with folks leading up to this election, I consistently encouraged them to become informed and to vote. I thank them for doing both.”

Stelmazewski attributed the wide margin of victory to community members banding together to promote the proposal, including an independent political action committee.

“As co-chair for the 2016 Vote FOR Boerne Schools PAC, I am very pleased,” Ernie Pyles said. “Results of

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Pyles said the electorate recognized the importance of addressing the school district’s increasing enrollment and putting high priority on students’ needs.

“Overwhelming approval for this bond can be attributed to the team efforts of many contributors to include: the Boerne ISD board of trustees, the district administration and the many volunteers that were part of our Vote FOR Boerne Schools PAC,” he said.

The organization encountered no significant challenges on the campaign trail, Pyles added.

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Tidwell, whose tenure expires in May 2018, said the close election reflected the character and qualifications of each candidate, adding he would focus on helping guide BISD expansion via the new bond package.

“Enrollment in the district is expected to increase by about 25 percent in the next five years, and well over 50 percent in the next 10 years,” Tidwell said.

The new trustee noted identifying high-quality educators is also vital.

“Boerne schools are consistently ranked as some of the best in the state and country because of (teachers),” he said. “My main focus will be on improving teacher pay, classroom resources and identifying areas where we can push decision-making authority down to the school and teacher level.”

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“Groups like ours are important to the community for a number of reasons,” said Linda Fisher, Crownridge COP co-coordinator with husband Gary. “Primarily though, every little deterrent helps. Would-be thieves or vandals or people like that, they see our patrols and they know that people are looking out for suspicious activities.”

Upcoming training sessions for Northwest Side COP volunteers, including Crownridge inhabitants, are July 27, Sept. 28 and Nov. 3 at the Prue Substation, 5020 Prue Road.

“It is always difficult to get new members,” Fisher said. “People don’t realize how easy it really is. It’s a simple class to take for the training and it’s just a few hours a month. What we do, though, is important. It helps keep the neighborhood safe and it really builds a bond between neighbors.”

She added, “You get a chance to

Garland (left) and Janice Bass prepare to go on patrol as part of the Crownridge Citizens on Patrol, a group of neighbors who act as the eyes and ears of the San Antonio Police Department. The next training program is July 27. Photo by Neven Jones

meet who you live with and you get to help each other out by watching out for them and their homes.”

The neighborhood association supports the residents’ anti-crime group.

“We pretty much give the program whatever they need,” said Crownridge Homeowners Association President Ryan Schnoke. “The community loves the fact that the COP members are out there doing patrols. We have a few challenges as a community, primarily that we aren’t a gated one. We have a lot of traffic that comes

through here and having someone out there watching makes everyone feel better about the neighborhood and feel safer.”

Crownridge is west of Interstate 10 West and north of Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

The Fishers, both retirees, have lived in the Crownridge neighborhood for more than 20 years. The couple joined the program nearly three years ago, seeing the group grow to about 40 regular volunteers.

“Our function is to serve as the eyes and ears of the SAPD,” Fisher said. “We patrol our neighborhood looking for suspicious activity. Basically, we are a deterrent to any would-be thieves or vandals or anyone looking to do something against the law in the neighborhood.”

The volunteers are asked to call SAPD’s nonemergency line if they see anything out of place.

“The Cellular on Patrol program has been in existence since the 1990s,” said Officer Hank Quiroga, a member of the department’s San Antonio Fear Free Environment unit which helps coordinate COP. “Participants attend one, four-hour

training (session) and do a ride-along.”

He added, “We instruct them on what to look out for, what suspicious activity is, and the numbers they need to call.”

Officials with the propertymanagement company overseeing Crownridge said the volunteers provide a vital service.

“As the community manager for Crownridge, I can add that the Crownridge COP program is the most successful one I have worked with over the years,” said Carolyn Thacker of FirstService Residential. “The success is due to the commitment of both the board of directors and many dedicated volunteers.”

A responsibility for Fisher is ensuring all members are paired with someone for their patrol. She also coordinates the schedule based on volunteers’ availability.

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hough Texas now allows licensed residents to openly carry a handgun, North Side governments and campuses are grappling with how to adapt when it comes to public meetings and public workplaces.

The law, which went into effect Jan. 1, allows licensed handgun holders to carry their weapon in visible holsters on their shoulder or hip. Previously, residents had to obtain a concealed-handgun license.

Senate Bill 273, which the Legislature passed last year, has had a more direct impact on municipalities. Open and concealed firearms possession can be prohibited at any gathering obeying the Texas Open Meetings Act, including city council and school board sessions.

San Antonio has modified existing rules for its facilities.

Licensed handgun owners may enter public areas of city properties and walk along its streets and sidewalks or any space open to all. For example, a licensee can go into a public lobby or customer-service area of a city structure.

“You can pull a permit, go to the library, go do something with the City Clerk’s Office,” said John Peterek, assistant to the city manager.

A licensed handgun holder can be prohibited from bringing a firearm into secure or nonpublic areas of San Antonio city buildings, according to posted signage.

Also, state law prohibits anyone, including handgun-license holders, from bringing a weapon into facilities where court proceedings, school activities

and sporting events take place.

At City Hall, a first-floor kiosk has been introduced for gun holders to do their dealings there instead of venturing to an upstairs floor.

City Hall entranceways and the nearby annex possess metal detectors and security personnel during business hours.

“The state law was pretty clear about what we can and cannot do,” said Jeff Coyle, San Antonio’s intergovernmental relations director.

For some suburban city leaders, implementing an open-carry policy relies on the community feeling secure in public facilities’ small spaces.

Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch municipal complexes are more compact than San Antonio’s, and provide various functions for residents doing business, such as pay a fee, pull a permit or personally see a city official. Council chambers often also serve as the municipal court.

Boerne officials haven’t instituted a new policy or made modifications since open-carry passage, said City Attorney Kirsten Cohoon.

“A licensed handgun owner has permission to carry openly or in a concealed manner in most city facilities or on city property” such as the City Hall lobby, Heath Public Library, and city parks and walking trails, Cohoon said.

The exception for open or concealed carry lies in Boerne city facilities where a public meeting is occurring, and/or municipal court.

Fair Oaks Ranch updated its language, prohibiting open or concealed carry on city-owned or leased property where public meetings occur. Cheryl Landman, who was mayor at the time the law took effect, said there’s been no significant debate locally on the issue.

“Prior to the new law specs, we certainly had signage at City Hall, of no weapons allowed, basically attached to the outside doors/entrances,” she said.

“Today, we have an interior rolling sign following the new law language for open meetings and municipal court.”

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OPEN CARRY continues from pg. 19 addressing open carry.

Pascual Gonzalez, a spokesman for the Northside Independent School District, said NISD upholds Texas law regulating open and concealed carry in school district facilities and activities.

“State law already states that one can’t carry while a school event is being conducted or when a meeting of a governmental body is in progress,” Gonzalez said.

Ditto for Boerne Independent School District, said its communications director, David Boggan.

“We are adhering to state law on this,” he said.

Castle Hills resident Chris Bird, a former reporter, concealed-carry book author and trainer for handgun owners, said municipalities should be aware of posted open-carry signs.

Because SB 273 “puts teeth” into the open-carry law, people who feel a government entity is displaying opencarry signage erroneously can challenge it

JUNE 13 - JULY 11, 2016 by writing to the ruling body, Bird said.

If local government doesn’t respond, the complainant can seek action from the state Attorney General’s Office. For a first offense, the unit can be fined $1,000; and subsequently $10,000.

Bird said he doesn’t recommend open carry, especially in urban settings.

“You’re basically pasting a target on your back,” he added. However, he

backs its principle as a deterrent.

“If we want to cut down on (mass shootings), we need to get rid of gun-free zones. They only exclude law-abiding citizens,” he added.

Richard Briscoe, legislative director for Open Carry Texas, said the gunrights advocacy organization has heard no problems concerning the overall implementation of open-carry policy.

PRIOR TO THE NEW LAW SPECS, WE CERTAINLY HAD SIGNAGE AT CITY HALL, OF NO WEAPONS ALLOWED, BASICALLY ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE DOORS/ENTRANCES. TODAY, WE HAVE AN INTERIOR ROLLING SIGN FOLLOWING THE NEW LAW LANGUAGE FOR OPEN MEETINGS AND MUNICIPAL COURT. CHERYL LANDMAN, FORMER FAIR OAKS RANCH MAYOR

Briscoe said municipalities have a right to use SB 273 advantageously to prohibit guns in certain parts of local government facilities, but added that if state capitols can allow open carry, so could city, county and school district buildings and meeting venues.

Briscoe said licensed handgun holders aren’t just concerned about possible violence during public sessions or places, but afterwards, too.

“Sometimes, those council meetings run long. You have to get back to your car. You want to be prepared,” he added.

State Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio, an open-carry opponent, said the new law forces a “culture change” on environments, such as major urban centers, which must deal with guns openly displayed in public.

“One of the unfortunate parts is that both laws acting together actually make things less flexible for cities,” Bernal said.

He’s also worried about a lack of uniformity in how cities implement opencarry policy, because the interpretation may ultimately be up to a district attorney who could exercise a political opinion.

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