LOCAL: I-10 Corridor, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks Ranch, The Dominion, Sonoma Ranch March 2016

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FAIR OAKS RANCH SEEKS NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR Constructing a new police station/Municipal Court building also on tap

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AIR OAKS RANCH — The city is staying busy with two significant projects — constructing a new police station/ Municipal Court and searching for a permanent city administrator.

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PG. 05 LOCAL EDITORIAL School choice gives parents the option to select best education

PG. 04 LOCAL COMMENTARY March is Women's History Month, and heroes are needed on the homefront

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do not believe in advocacy journalism disguised as news coverage, especially politics.

Reporters covering elections should always check their personal baggage at the door.

I have always enjoyed and encouraged newsroom discussions about the political process, but I become uncomfortable when fellow journalists openly voice their support for this or that candidate.

The problem is compounded when reporters post private views on relatively open social media.

Neutrality and objective reporting should be the hallmarks of our daily work.

In this day when opinion polls rate the trustworthiness of the press as lower than dirt, our profession must go the extra mile to rebuild credibility with the public.

That is not to say journalists shouldn’t privately support a candidate. Just like any other citizen, they have the right to free expression. But considering today’s scrutiny of the press, they should keep those views to themselves and exercise them in the privacy of a voting booth.

Otherwise, how can a reporter’s articles be trusted when folks know he or she is partial to one office seeker over another?

Quick point here — none of what I’ve written so far applies to opinion journalists, who are expected to publicly voice their support of a candidate, party or principles to spur a community dialogue. I am discussing reporters.

Reporters are, in effect, historians. As professional and unbiased recorders of the day’s events, their own opinions, likes and dislikes need to stay out of their stories.

I want to assure readers that here at LOCAL Community News, we strive for impartiality.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER: The city of Fair Oaks Ranch is building an 8,000-square-foot structure to house the Police Department and Municipal Court.

Started in the fall, the construction is expected to finish in August. It will have a gym for officers.

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LOCAL COMMENTARY

Heroes needed on the homefront

by SUSAN YERKES

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arch is a big month for remembering heroes in these parts. The 13-day “siege of glory” at the Alamo, and the bloody battle on March 6, 1836, has become one of America’s most beloved heroic stories.

Women’s History Month is also commemorated in March, and I’ve been thinking about how our culture tends to frame traditional “heroes” as rough-andready warriors for a good cause, rather than quiet volunteers on the front lines of hidden, desperate struggles, such as the one to end domestic violence.

Every nine seconds a woman in the United States is assaulted or beaten, according to the National Coalition Against

Domestic Violence. The statistic may just be the tip of the iceberg, as an estimated 70 percent of such cases never get reported.

Further, more than 30 percent of female homicides come by the hands of an intimate partner. While men can be victims, too, the overwhelming majority are ladies, children or the elderly – the traditionally powerless.

Jane Shafer, program director for the San Antonio Police Department’s Family Assistance Crisis Team, or F.A.C.T., has seen the dark side for many years. In 1990, Shafer and her Putting an End to Abuse Through Community Efforts, or P.E.A.C.E., Initiative co-founder Patricia Castillo launched F.A.C.T., a volunteer program to help deal with domestic abuse.

Since then, F.A.C.T. has trained thousands of volunteers to team with professional social workers in domestic-abuse cases.

“This violence goes on day and night, throughout the city,” Shafer told me. “It happens in every part of town.”

Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of shame associated with asking for help, she added.

There’s also the danger of escalating violence if a woman or elderly person reports an abuser. Shafer urged everyone in the community to reach out to people they think may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Even if they don’t talk about it, if you notice bruises or injuries, just ask if they’re OK.

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It’s not always easy to leave an abusive situation; without support from nearby friends or family, it can be difficult to make the break.

Some get help through the Bexar County Family Justice Center. Others find refuge at Family Violence Prevention Services Inc.’s Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, where more than a dozen different programs help victims recover their inner strength and prepare for independent lives. Last year, FVPS helped nearly 55,000 women and children, and sadly, the number continues to rise.

To me, women such as Shafer, Castillo, FVPS Executive Director Marta Peláez and the many, many mostly unsung advocates who work to unshackle the abused are genuine heroes. Their dedication may not be spotlighted in battlefield glory, but it’s a powerful, often life-and-death struggle … and it’s not getting easier.

I remember a moving interview I had two years ago with Maria Falcon, supervisor of counseling at the Family Justice Center.

After 28 years as a licensed professional counselor, Falcon called abuse against women the worst hate crime in our society — one seemingly uncontrollable.

“We say it’s a women’s issue, and we work to empower women,” she said, “but it’s happening more than ever.”

Falcon said she believes things will begin to change when the struggle against domestic violence is not framed only as an issue for women, but when it becomes one for men, too.

“Instead of putting all the focus on empowering the victims of abuse, what about putting the focus on the perpetrators? What about society teaching men not to be perpetrators? Men need to stand up and challenge other men – in politics, in the media, in business, the schools, everywhere in society, to declare that abuse is not acceptable,” she said.

Who will join the heroes on the homefront?

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Children learn differently from each other; a campus more accommodating for one may not fit the needs of another.

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In general, the school-choice arena offers traditional public campuses, magnet institutions, publicly supported charter schools and online academic venues. Parents, especially those desiring tailored education for their child or prayer in the classroom, can enroll their offspring in a private or parochial school, or educate them at home.

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MARCH 12-13 Located in the heart of Boerne’s & APRIL 9-10

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 844-8193 or visit www.boernemarketdays.com.

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.

MARCH 12 & APRIL 9

PRESCHOOLERS LEARN ABOUT PLANTS 16 Mother Nature makes a special appearance at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s visitor center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne from 10-11 a.m. for a presentation on seeds. A similar discussion, sans Mother Nature, will take place at the same time on March 26 from Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road in Boerne. Cost is $5 per family at either event. For more, call 830-249-4616 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.

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FLOORE DANCING your stuff beginning 13, 20, 27 Strut 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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SPRING BREAK CAMP MARCH three days of fishing, 14-16 Enjoy crafts and fun from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 City Park Road in Boerne. Eligible for kids aged 5-12. Cost is $60 per day. To register, visit www.cibolo.org. For more information, call 830-249-4616 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.

SCHOOL’S OUT – SPRING MARCH BREAK & GOOD FRIDAY 14-18 & 25 Schoolchildren receive time off when campuses in the

CAN WE TALK? The third Thursday of each month, 17 the second-floor conference room at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts a multi-faith talk at 10 a.m. 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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FAIR OAKS RANCH The City Council meets the third Thursday of each month at 7

p.m. in the council chambers, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road. The elected body also meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m.

To verify dates and times, call 698-0900.

SKATEBOARD COMPETITION Enter the 2016 Spring Break 18 Skateboard Competition from 1-4 p.m. at the city of Boerne Skate Park, 524 Adler St. On-site registration is $15.

Divisions of 16 and under, 12 and under, and 8 and under will reward the best threeminute jam. For more, visit ci.boerne.tx.us.

MARCH

NATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN Texas Parks & Wildlife 19 Department urban biologist Judit Green will focus on using native and adapted plants in a comprehensive four-hour program beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s auditorium, 140 City Park Road in Boerne. The workshop costs $25 for CNC&F members, $30 otherwise. For more, contact Ben Eldredge at ben@ cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.

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For more, call 830-249-9511, option 5.

BIRD’S-EYE VIEW Experts Tom and Patsy Inglet share tips, tools 19 and techniques to enhance your birding experiences. Come to the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s library, 140 City Park Road in Boerne 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $20 for CNC&F members, $25 otherwise. For more, contact Ben Eldredge at ben@cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.

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OFF AND RUNNING MARCH Culinaria’s 5K Wine & Beer 19 Run from The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 6698, will begin at 8 a.m. For registration costs and more, visit http://culinariasa.org/ san-antonio/5k-wine-beer-run-details.

NISD TRUSTEES The Northside Independent School District 22 board regularly meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Wednesdays from 1011 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 Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.

READY TO RUN MARCH The starting pistol for the 26 third annual Helotes 5K Beer Garden Run, beginning at Pete’s Place, 14743 Old Bandera Road, Suite 9 in Helotes, will sound at 8:30 a.m. For more, visit www.beergardenrun.com.

TAKE PART IN HISTORY Come to Herff Farm, 33 Herff 26 Road in Boerne, at 10 a.m. to witness the unveiling and dedication of the Texas Historical Commission

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WATCH THE BIRDIE Visit Cibolo Nature Center & 26, 28, 30 the Farm, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 8-10 a.m. for bird watching. Meet at the pavilion to begin a tour. Bring a hat and binoculars. Tuition is free. For more, contact Ben Eldredge at ben@cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.

MARCH

BARGAIN HUNTING? MARCH The Kendall County Fair 26 Association hosts the fourth annual Community Garage Sale, taking place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1307 River Road in Boerne. Vendor applications are currently being accepted. For more, contact Marilyn Culak at marilyn@ kcfa.org or call 830-537-4096.

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, enjoy live music (Ricky Adams Band on

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March 26; The Lost Mule Band on April 2), and make new friends. For more, visit www.sodapopsboerne.com.

BISD TRUSTEES The Boerne Independent School 28 District board meets in the Administration Building at 123 W. Johns Road. A closed session begins at 5 p.m., with an open-to-the-public forum at 6:30 p.m. For more, call 830-357-2000.

MARCH

BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES The upcoming lineup at Leon Springs Dancehall, 24135 Interstate 10 West, includes Rocky King Band (March 18); Billy Mata & Texas Tradition (March 19); Hunter A. Smith (April 1); and Almost Patsy Cline (April 2). Music begins at 8:15 p.m. For more, visit www.leonspringsdancehall.net.

MARCH & APRIL

FLOORE COUNTRY STORE MUSIC It will be grooving at John T. Floore Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road in Helotes.

Highlighted weekend entertainment include Blue Water Highway Band (March 18); Johnny Bush and the Bandoleros (March 19); and Randy Rogers Band (March 25 & 26). On April 8, Dwight Yoakam performs. For updated listings with costs

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SHAPE UP IN BOERNE All month, participate in “Get Fit Boerne!” 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.

APRIL

PLANT SALE The Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 2 City Park Road in Boerne, hosts its 26th annual Mostly Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road in Boerne. Find indigenous plant life, meet expert growers, and witness presentations and demonstrations. Admission is free for CNC&F members, otherwise $5 per person. For more, contact Cindy Glass at nature@cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.

APRIL

CHILDREN CELEBRATE THE PLANET Earth Day is April 9 22, but Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road in Boerne, will commemorate the holiday a few days earlier from 10-11 a.m. Attendees receive snacks

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plus fun activities for kids. Cost is a suggested $5 per family. For more, call 830-331-8596 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.

YOGA FOR NATURE LOVERS Attend the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, weekly 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 visit nature@cibolo.org.

MONDAYS

ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club of San Antonio at the Dominion meets weekly 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

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TAX HELP Come to the 2nd floor at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, during March and April when AARP volunteers will assist with income taxes. Bring last year’s return, photo ID, Social Security card and health insurance information. The service is free. For more including specific dates and times, visit ci.boerne.tx.us.

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innie the Pooh once said, “A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees, and adds humans to the workout regimen. A regular fitness routine

reduces cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and some cancers. Exercise also strengthens bones and muscles, improves mental health and protects injuries in elders due to falls.

There are three types of exercise: aerobic, anaerobic and flexibility. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends healthy adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly, and some form of anaerobic exercise no less than twice a week.

Aerobic exercise, aka “cardio,” includes heart-pumping behavior such as running, swimming, cycling and tennis. Frequent and regular aerobic exercise can prevent high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, insomnia and depression.

“Rowing is the best new form of group cardio,” says Alison Smith, owner of Energy X Fitness, 5162 Broadway. “It’s a very low-impact, but high-energy workout.”

In addition, Energy X Fitness offers group classes including ShockWave, cross-training, total-body resistance exercise, kettlebell workouts, Vinyasa yoga and personal training.

Anaerobic exercise (more commonly

referred to as strength training) includes working out with free weights, weight machines or doing traditional strength exercises such as pushups, squats and chin-ups. Strength training increases bone, muscle, tendon and ligament potency, endurance and improves joint and cardiac function, reduces the potential for injury resulting from weak muscles, elevates levels of “good” cholesterol and lowers the risk of osteoporosis.

The stereotypical picture of musclebound men lifting weights is antiquated.

“A one-size-fits-all approach is outdated,” said Leslie Edwards, CEO of Heart of Texas Fitness and owner of Koko Fit Club in Alamo Heights and The Dominion. “People want more customization and individual attention. We provide personal training without the cost and without scheduling appointments.”

Koko Fit Club, open 24/7, offers cyberfriendly strength training and cardio using a computer and a coach. Gym staffers program an individual, recommended 30-minute workout schedule on a flash drive, which tells a client exactly what to do and how much to lift. Then, results and progress are easily tracked on an efficient and manageable personal website.

Flexibility training includes yoga,

Pilates and tai chi. The disciplines improve posture, make it easier to relax, alleviate soreness in overworked muscles, relieve stress and reduce chronic back pain.

Flexibility generally deteriorates with age, often due to a sedentary lifestyle, with daily activities becoming difficult. This increases the risk of injury, especially in older adults.

Smith recommends yoga for seniors (and everyone, really) as a great form of exercise.

“Yoga provides strength, flexibility, balance, and most often forgotten, relaxation. Yoga can literally be for everybody,” she said.

“Even if you can only exercise in a chair, it’s important to keep your core and leg muscles active versus sedentary,” said Andres B. Cruz, vice president of Pride PHC Services, a local company that works with the elderly and infirm providing personal attendants and daily-living necessities for customers’ security and self-sufficiency.

“The trend that is universally recognized is that the baby boomer/elder population is increasing exponentially,” Cruz said. “Services like ours will continue to be helpful to many individuals as they see they have a need for support in their homes, to remain safe and independent.”

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f you want to slim down, diet and exercise are both important. However, many experts believe monitoring what you eat is essential for shedding pounds.

“Losing weight is 70 to 80 percent diet,” said Jan Tilley, a registered dietitian and president and CEO of JTA Wellness in San Antonio. “You can’t out-train a bad diet, but it still takes both dieting and exercise.”

Tilley advises clients to follow six tips: eat every three hours, always ingest carbs with lean proteins and healthy fats, exercise every day, don’t let hunger get ahead of you (don’t overeat), avoid inflammatory foods (sugary, processed or high in saturated fats), and strategize.

“Plan your meals; create a schedule,”

Tilley said. “The people who lose weight and who you see keeping it off, are the ones who exercise.”

Others take a more holistic approach.

Josh Bonine, owner of Generation Chiropractic and Dr. Josh’s Weight Loss Center, said he provides a protocol that does not require drugs, surgeries, shots, exercise or prepackaged foods.

“We are leading the weight-loss revolution with our advanced technology scan. Finding out how to get each individual person into a fat-burning, weight-loss state is the key,” Bonine said.

“The more specific and individualized you can make it, the better.”

The health care specialist added he is able to lead clients through a rapid fat-loss and detoxification process, which can produce significant results in 40 days.

As Americans live longer, many have a long list of intertwining health problems.

Tilley said older people and seniors must understand unhealthy consumption can lead to Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.

“Choose healthy foods,” she said.

“You don’t want to become overweight and suffer from arthritis, joint pain.”

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Tuesday through Saturday. For more, call 920-1012 or visit www.alamomusic. com or facebook.com/alamomusiccenterlimited. (See story on page 18)

2. POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP, 17711 Interstate 10 West, Suite 107 in The Rim, is now open and part of a “retrostyle, counter-serve chain known for made-to-order sandwiches, salads and baked goods.” According to a company release, “We choose high-quality meats, cheeses and veggies, then slice, cut and chop them ourselves. Our sandwichmakers build amazing, toasty sandwiches to order and get you through the line really fast.” Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more, call 424-1401 or visit potbelly.com. (See story on page 19) 3. ENCLAVE AT THE DOMINION, 6974

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La Cantera Parkway, Building 2, Suite 209 in The Rim behind Bass Pro Shops, “uses the highest-quality ingredients to develop a custom blend of flavors for its yogurt,” owners Ryan and Lisa Blank said. “Our frozen yogurt is a good source of calcium as it is made with fresh milk from our California dairy and our ‘smiley’ California cows have not been treated with artificial growth hormones,” the couple added in a prepared release. “Our product line boasts gluten-free, vegan and no high-fructose corn syrup options and we strive to use natural flavors including real cake, cookies, spices, fruits and nuts.”

The yogurt is also certified kosher, the Blanks noted. Hours are noon to 10 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, call 549-0013 or visit www.menchies.com.

5. CRYOFIT, 23127 Interstate 10 West, Suite 205, offers whole-body cryotherapy, billed as exposing a person’s skin to very cold temperatures for a short duration — about three minutes, said operator Sheryl Reeh.

“At this extreme temperature the body activates several mechanisms that have significant medical and cosmetic benefits,” she added in a prepared release. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more,

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Parkway, Suite 25100 specializes in cuisine from Mexico’s northern Pacific region including Sinaloa, Sonora and Baja California. Patrons can enjoy food, live music, a wide selection of drinks, a patio and even private areas, 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 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 592-9534 or visit palenquegrill.com.

IN OTHER NEWS

FAIR OAKS RANCH RESIDENT SABINE SENFT has been selected by the Artist Foundation of San Antonio as the recipient of the Rick Liberto Award for Visual Arts. A grant will help Senft, a native of Germany, to develop an art project based on a proposal submitted for consideration of the award. The foundation is a nonprofit organization, partly supported by the San Antonio Department for Culture & Creative Development, officials said.

THE CLARK HIGH SCHOOL CHEER SQUAD took second place in the mediumnovice category at the recent National Cheerleaders Association National Championships in Dallas. According to a spokesman, four Northside

Independent School District teams were victorious in their divisions and seven of 10 finished in the top three.

VERONICA POBLANO, FORMERLY A GARCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, has been appointed academic dean at the campus, according to Northside Independent School District officials.

FAIR OAKS RANCH OFFICIALS ARE WARNING OF a scam involving door-todoor inquiries from people claiming to be with Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities. Impostors have attempted to collect cash, claiming residents owed overdue utility bills.

According to a notice on the city website, real utility workers “should be wearing a uniform with the Fair Oaks Ranch logo on it. Most field employees wear (a) blue-collared buttoned shirt with the Fair Oaks Ranch logo and never collect money in the field. Fair Oaks Ranch vehicles are white with the city logo on the door.”

Concerned residents can call the utility at 698-7685, but if they feel threatened, they can dial dispatch at 830-816-3194.

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oters in the Boerne Independent School District, Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch will have choices to make at the polls May 7.

The BISD electorate considers a $175 million bond, which addresses overcrowding by constructing two elementary schools and a middle school, in addition to electing school board trustees.

As well as the bond proposal, Fair Oaks Ranch residents will determine a contested mayoral race while Boerne residents vote on City Council seats.

Though candidates needed to file by Feb. 19 for May’s regularly scheduled local elections, March 7 was the deadline for the Place 2 Boerne ISD school board seat, from which Harry Lees, president of LOCAL Community News, resigned in January.

On Feb. 15, BISD trustees voted unanimously to call for the bond election, following a four-month study conducted by a residents’ committee related to district expansion.

District officials said total enrollment for the current school year has reached 7,900. A demographic study commissioned

by BISD forecasts its student body surpassing 12,300 by 2025-26.

Two existing elementary schools, Fair Oaks Ranch and Cibolo Creek, are at capacity with Boerne Middle School South expected to become full within the next two academic years.

In addition to three new campuses, an approved bond funds the expansion of classrooms at Champion and Boerne high schools, more instructional space for the performing arts at the two current middle schools, and land purchases for future institutions.

The district would raise the debt service part of its overall tax rate to an estimated 31.8 cents per $100 valuation over the two years bonds are sold.

For more proposal details, visit www.BoerneISDBond.com.

The bond election coincides with BISD trustee voting. As of Feb. 22, veteran businessman Doug Hodo Sr., Pete Ramos and Joe Tidwell filed for the Place 2 vacancy. The term ends in 2018.

Incumbents Maritza Gonzalez Cooper and Dale Adams filed for Place 4 and 5, respectively, drawing no rivals.

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15 ELECTIONS continues from pg. 14 In Fair Oaks Ranch, Place 5 Alderman Garry Manitzas challenges Mayor Cheryl Landman’s bid for a fourth term. Previously, Landman served eight years with the city’s largest homeowners association, three as board president. The five-term council member also owned and ran a marketing and promotional business for 27 years.

Landman said her vision is for Fair Oaks Ranch to attain sustainable valuation, where every property owner upon selling can receive top dollar on a residential investment in the shortest time.

Outlets such as Niche.com highly ranks Fair Oaks Ranch across several quality-of-life factors found among San Antonio suburbs, she said, adding, 21 of 26 objectives in the city’s first long-range strategic plan have been or will be realized.

“I will move forward to complete the current strategic plan, as well as lead the second eight-year strategic-plan development.

A top priority for (the upcoming plan) will include more outdoor opportunities for all of our families,” she added.

Manitzas was elected to the council in 2015, after he helped found Save Fair Oaks Ranch. The still-active grassroots group seeks improved communication on local issues between residents and city officials.

A certified public accountant with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration, Manitzas held positions with Valero Energy Corp. and CPS Energy and currently serves with the local HOA. Manitzas said he could apply effective, inclusive leadership skills as mayor.

“I am running for mayor to manage growth responsibly, protect the quality of life our citizens value, and continue enhancing transparency in governance,” he said. “I will accelerate creating tools that could have and should have been put in place years ago to help us manage growth.”

Also in Fair Oaks Ranch, MaryAnne Havard filed to retain her Place 1 seat.

Roy Elizondo seeks to succeed Glenn Damstra, who opted against a Place 2 reelection bid. A retired CPA with a master’s degree in business, Elizondo serves on the main HOA board, and has years of experience leading various CPS Energy programs.

“We have an opportunity to improve our city government and preserve our city’s special character and quality of life. I will insist on a sound, transparent, citizen-focused approach.

Boerne voters face only one contested council race, between Brittany Styles and Joe Anzollitto in District 1, where Jeff Haberstroh isn’t running again. Styles works at the Geneva School of Boerne, and Anzollitto is a pharmaceutical salesman.

District 5 incumbent Christina Bergmann won’t seek re-election, but Craig Colvin, president of Branson Design Group, is a candidate. Incumbent Charlie Boyd IV in District 3 is unopposed.

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FAIR OAKS continues from pg. 01 Officials are hopeful a new municipal manager will be hired in April or early May. In the interim, Marcus Jahns has been serving in the office for a year and half, replacing John Hobson.

The city and Hobson parted ways in the summer of 2014.

“It just didn’t work out,” Mayor Cheryl Landman said of Hobson’s tenure.

Jan. 18 was the last day to make a claim for the position; there were more than 40 applicants, the mayor added.

The city hired Chris Hartung Consulting LLC, a firm based in North Texas, to help with the candidate search.

Officials are now reviewing the applications, and they expect to identify five to seven semifinalists.

“We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in city management,” Landman said. “Someone who has more experience than someone with just three to five years on the job.”

The ideal candidate would possess skills and familiarity overseeing municipal utilities, since the city has its own, she added.

“Also, someone who is good at looking over contracting with a public-safety agency,” Landman said, referring to the city’s pact with the Leon Springs Volunteer Fire

Department for emergency operations.

The mayor also said the perfect applicant has expertise implementing long-range strategic plans.

The other project on track is constructing an 8,000-square-foot complex to house the Police Department and Municipal Court, as well as meeting space and other functions, at 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road.

The current police station, with 17 employees, is inside a 1,700-squarefoot facility on City Hall grounds.

“It’s very cramped,” the mayor said.

With the current rate of growth, the city’s population of 8,100 could number 12,000 to 15,000 by 2020, which means city administration must be more adequately prepared to meet the rising demand on basic services, she added.

MJ Boyle General Contractor Inc. is erecting the structure at a price not to exceed $2 million. Work began last fall and is scheduled for completion this August.

Landman said city employees and residents can expect to see technological upgrades inside the new building, including modernized computer systems, enhanced secured maintenance of evidence, and more space to keep juveniles and adults separate while they are detained by officers.

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Event billed as alternative to crowded San Antonio Fiesta

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he Leon Springs Business Association is serving up a different Fiesta experience for those weary of downtown crowds and traffic.

From 5:30-11:30 p.m. April 15, the LSBA will host the sixth annual Leon Springs Night at Javelina Harley-Davidson, 29078 Interstate 10 West. Traditionally, the event has taken place at Leon Springs Dancehall, but continuing congestion due to Boerne Stage Road construction prompted a move by association leaders.

“We chose Javelina Harley because they have on-site parking, and we think that we will also become an event that Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch residents will want to attend,” said Kam Smeby, LSBA co-chairwoman.

The convenient parking area is free, according to organizers.

Smeby said Leon Springs Night is one of the biggest events for the business association, usually drawing 4,000 to 5,000 people; last year’s inclement weather put a damper on attendance. The festivities serve as a fundraiser for LSBA charities.

“It’s an event where everyone comes together — residents, schools, businesses, community leaders and more,” Smeby said. “All the proceeds from Leon Springs Night go right back into our community.”

Along with food and entertainment, such as the Bret Michaels Band, there will be a children’s area.

Attractions include a dunking booth, a mechanical bull, rock-wall climbing, face painting and for toddlers, a mobile gym from Boerne Gymnastics Center. In addition, Rainbow of San Antonio-Boerne will donate a Rainbow Play Systems Inc. playground for the night, and the Early Act clubs from Leon Springs and Aue elementary schools are planning booths with games.

Many local businesses will also provide stands offering things to do and view, such as demonstrations by Leon Springs CrossFit and hair painting by Great Clips.

“My favorite attractions range from seeing the toddlers in the mobile gym bus, to the kids getting their faces painted — even adults — to the older kids on the bull,” said Darcee Grivel, association member and children’s area organizer.

Grivel is optimistic regarding the new location and 2016 turnout, while recalling 2015’s rain.

“Last year it was so neat to see people still show up in their ponchos and have fun,” Grivel said. “The kids loved playing in the mud, and if the kids are happy, the parents are happy. Leon Springs Night is the perfect event for families because it’s like a mini-Fiesta event without all the traffic, going into San Antonio fighting the mess.”

Marina Cantu, marketing director for Javelina Harvey-Davidson, hopes this year’s venue change attracts a broader audience.

“We know that Leon Springs Night is a big night anticipated by the community,” Cantu said. “We want to be a part of that excitement and be more engaged with our surrounding communities. It brings the community together for a family-fun event; it allows local businesses to showcase what they have to offer, and it puts Leon Springs on the map as a fun place to visit.”

She added, “I’m excited to see what some of our local businesses have going on. I’m ready to try some food, visit different booths and listen to some awesome live music.”

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olunteers are looking for $3 million to create a 10-foot-wide, 2.7-mile-long concrete walk-run-bike trail along Leon Creek on the far Northwest Side.

The funds would cover the cost of engineering studies and construction of the trail, which would start at Concept Therapy International, 25550 Boerne Stage Road, and follow the south side of Leon Creek to the intersection of Boerne Stage and Interstate 10.

Once completed, the plan is to transfer ownership of the trail to the city of San Antonio.

Dubbed the Leon Springs Trail, it’s the brainchild of veterinarian Joel R. Huehn of Boerne Stage Veterinary Clinic.

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A grassroots organization is attempting to raise $3 million to build a linear pathway along the south side of Leon Creek near Interstate 10 and Boerne Stage Road. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

started two or so years ago as a conversation with friends and neighbors about all the highway construction on Boerne Stage Road.

It had never been very pedestrian- or bicyclefriendly. It is even less so now,” Huehn said.

Inspired by Austin’s trails and bikeways, Huehn gathered support for “a movement to build a walkway adjacent to Leon Creek, well below Boerne Stage Road, running under the bridges to avoid all vehicular traffic.”

Organizers formed the Leon Springs Trail Foundation; Huehn is chairman and Art Smith, a retired electrical engineer, is vice chairman.

“We set about gauging the interest in our community to build such a walkway,” Smith said. “I’ve met with

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We also began meeting with officials with the city of San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department to see how they developed (south) Leon Creek and other walkways throughout the city. The response has been extremely positive.”

Smith said they also met with a representative from a group dedicated to the preservation of the Old Spanish Trail, a cross-country highway that passed through Leon Springs following Fredericksburg and Boerne Stage roads into Boerne in the 1920s.

In May 2015, the Leon Springs Trail Foundation sponsored a gathering for the proposed passageway featuring Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Planner Allison “Allie” Blazosky.

“Our workshop was designed to bring people along on the idea of walkability as a real benefit to a community,” she said.

“The trail will be like the one the city of San Antonio is building along Leon Creek, from Loop 410 all the way south,” Smith said. “Our intent is eventually to connect with the Leon Creek Greenway, so one could walk or bike from Boerne Stage Road all the way to south San Antonio and never encounter a traffic light or cars, buses or trucks.”

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Smith added, “I think our project will take three to five years to complete, once construction begins. Estimates are construction of a 10-foot-wide walkway will cost $1 million per mile, plus engineering costs of around $100,000 to $200,000.”

The group is wooing several potential corporate sponsors.

Brandon Ross, special projects manager for the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, has been spearheading the Leon Creek Greenway project.

While he’s optimistic the Leon Springs Trail will be built, Ross noted some inherent difficulties in planning facilities in a flood plain, where the new trail would sit.

“You have to think about lots of things you wouldn’t ordinarily have to consider,” Ross said.

Those include proving it won’t affect storm-water flow, to be determined by an engineer; the process can be expensive.

“They will need landscape, architectural and engineering components. They will have to work with both. So, this project has more details than just street and drainage projects. They will have to balance site grading, storm-water engineering along with landscape planning,” he said.

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lamo Music Center Ltd. recently partnered with Anthem School of Music to make beautiful music together for singers, musicians and others.

The shop is at 23127 Interstate 10 West, Suite 207 in The Domain Plaza.

“We are very proud to join forces with Anthem School of Music,” said Austin Gonzales, manager of Alamo Music Center. “I don’t feel that there were options available on this side of town when it came to purchasing musical instruments, and I can assure you that there is now.”

According to Gonzales, “Anthem has offered musical instruction in The Domain

Plaza for the past five years. Earlier this year, Alamo Music began an arrangement that allowed music students, as well as the general public, to purchase instruments that they displayed at the school.”

This has blossomed into a great partnership, he added.

According to the company, Alamo Music Center is one of the oldest music stores in Texas, and is family-owned and operated.

The enterprise offers a wide range of instruments for purchase along with financing, “as well as continuing music and voice lessons through nine teachers to over 200 students,” Gonzales said.

Tutoring, offered on a weekly basis, can be purchased in a monthly format. The most popular study fields are guitar, piano, drums and voice instruction, Gonzales said.

Employees can also pair students with the right instrument.

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Nathaniel Villarreal (left), owner of Anthem School of Music, plays the electric guitar along with Katie Holtzinger on drums during her lesson. Photo by Collette Orquiz

“This is Alamo Music Center, so we can acquire whatever it is that you may possibly want, and we have two different forms of financing that is tapered to fit any budget,” the manager said.

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otbelly Sandwich Shop started in 1977 as a Chicago antique store that also served homemade eats. Now, the growing food chain has expanded to The Rim.

Located at 17711 Interstate 10 West, Suite 107, the roughly 2,000-squarefoot restaurant across from the Santikos Palladium IMAX employs 18 staffers including managers.

All sandwiches are made to order with meats and cheeses sliced in-house, said Justin Pitchford, the general manager and a Jay High School grad who cut his management teeth at a local Chili’s.

Sandwiches are toasted and served hot.

“They all get a turn in the oven,” Pitchford said. “If you want a cold

sandwich, we’ll reluctantly make it for you, but really you should try them hot.”

His favorite is The Italian, consisting of capicola, mortadella, pepperoni, salami and provolone cheese. However, the most popular is A Wreck, built with salami, roast beef, turkey and ham with Swiss cheese.

The creations, served on regular or multigrain rolls, come with toppings including mayonnaise, brown deli mustard, hot peppers (also offered in to-go jars), lettuce, onions, tomato, pickles, oil and Italian seasoning.

There are three sandwich sizes to sink your teeth into — original, flat (less bread) or bigs.

Leave room for a hand-dipped ice cream-based shake, malt or frozen-yogurt smoothie (featuring eight flavors, which can be combined), or a home-baked cookie. Options are oatmeal chocolate chip, sugar and chocolate brownie.

“We bake them fresh every morning,” Pitchford said. “Whatever we don’t sell we throw away at the end of the day or let the employees take them home.”

Inc. magazine has listed Potbelly as one of the nation’s 500 fastest-growing companies.

The chain counts nearly 400 worldwide including London, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

A variety of fare at Potbelly Sandwich Shop (above, top) includes A Wreck (far left) and soups (above, lower). Photos by Collette Orquiz

The company plans two more San Antonio eateries.

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