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ow that the school year is about to conclude, motorists should pay more attention when driving through areas where children gather and play.

Of course, that advice is good anytime, but San Antonio officials are going the extra mile by emphasizing Vision Zero, an initiative aimed at making streets safer for those who walk, bicycle and drive.

As the name implies, the goal of Vision Zero — introduced in September — is to reduce or eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious roadway injuries.

The educational and awareness program involves everyone from those who design the roads to those who use them.

The public wholeheartedly should embrace this concept, from the kid thinking about dashing across the street to the motorist speeding up just a little to make that appointment on time.

These and many other scenarios are recipes for disaster. I know, because as a police reporter I have seen the lasting, terrible toll these tragedies take on friends and families for years to come.

Will Vision Zero completely stop roadway deaths? Doubtful, but at least it’s the recognition of a problem and a process to address it.

Already city officials a couple of months ago celebrated the completion of a new Z-Crossing on Broadway across from the DoSeum. The unique pattern enhances the safety of those who are crossing the street by attracting a motorist’s attention.

The other enhancements included in the Z-Crossing project are a median, ramps, solar-powered warning signs that blink and rapidly flashing lights.

It may be a small start, but infrastructure improvements such as the Z-Crossing, as well as more community awareness, could help the community reach the objective of Vision Zero.

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It takes a village to educate a child

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he traditional school year begins to wind down in May, capped by graduation for some and summer break for others.

Unfortunately, nearly one in five adults in the Alamo City never experienced high school graduation – dropping out somewhere along the way.

It’s sad, and not just for those who lack many of the skills required both in the workplace and the increasingly challenging world. An educated workforce is one of the biggest assets a city has to draw and keep successful businesses,

providing more opportunities and raising the overall quality of life.

On a humane, personal basis, there’s good reason to care about giving our young people the best education possible so they can succeed. On a practical, civic basis, there’s also an equally important reason – to keep our economy healthy and competitive.

Today, things seem to be changing for the better. Citywide graduation rates have risen to over 85 percent. Even in the San Antonio Independent School District, where a few years ago less than 60 percent of students finished high school, now it’s more than 80 percent.

One of the keys to the improvement so far is a proliferation of programs aimed at helping children learn during their school years.

The Pre-K 4 SA program, which provides state-of-the-art, full-day learning, is quite strong, with some 2,000 children expected to enroll for the 2016-17 school year. The initiative is also growing beyond its four educational centers. In April, Pre-K 4 SA awarded a whopping $4.2 million in grants to area school districts, private schools and elsewhere, including the YMCA and Family Service Association, to fund their own innovative prekindergarten programs.

More schools are finding ways – and funding – to offer individual attention to students, or extend the day with exercise and extra-learning opportunities.

Private nonprofits are pitching in, too. San Antonio’s After-School All-Stars, offering inner-city children tutoring, a tech-savvy MIRACLE program and healthy play, celebrated 15 years in April.

SA Youth, which started in the basement of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1984, has worked with some 60,000 children and young adults over the years, and shows no signs of slowing down.

San Antonio Sports’ “i play!” program gives thousands of third- through fifthgrade youngsters from the Harlandale Independent School District and SAISD a healthy dose of after-school fitness and mentoring. SAISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy is turning out impressive graduates, and the district has opened “community schools” at Crockett and Douglass elementaries.

Thanks to a $1.8 million partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio, university faculty, graduate assistants and staff work with students in afterschool activities from robotics and math to music groups, and help get parents and community partners involved.

There are those who suggest none of this would be necessary if schools, or parents, did a better job of bringing up their children. However, criticism hasn’t helped much in the past.

Instead, what seems to have aided the progress of San Antonio’s children is the collective will to get involved.

There are dozens of schools and literacy programs out there in need of donations, or even better, volunteers.

I recently met up with Craig Bell, a semiretired pharmacist and passionate volunteer for San Antonio Youth Literacy’s “2nd Grade Reading Buddy.” The vigorous 77-year-old, and his wife Mary, have been working with the program’s 8-year-olds since 2013, and plan to keep it up “as long as we’re able,” he told me.

SAYL always needs volunteers; it’s a great place to start (check out sayl.org online), or find another activity appealing to you through the extensive volunteer-matching program at SA2020.org. I’ve helped at several programs in the past, and writing this has reminded me it’s time to get involved again. Because it really does take a village to raise a child these days – at least, it sure helps. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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To avoid further controversy, McManus should either step down or start repairing the rift at SAPD. The rank-and-file vote is undoubtedly tied to the politics of recent contract talks, but it also has much to do with a belief the chief is unwilling to support his officers.

The chief doesn’t plan on resigning; the no-confidence vote, passed by a whopping 97 percent of members, isn’t binding.

Though he’s been here a decade, McManus still came from outside SAPD. Anyone familiar with local

history knows the SAPD brethren prefer being led by one of their own, someone who paid his or her dues while rising through its ranks.

Witness what happened to Chief Charles Rodriguez in the mid-1980s after a scandal rocked the department and he stepped down. Though a competent and progressive commander, Rodriguez, who hailed from California, already was unpopular due to his outsider status.

It can be argued others faced greater challenges than McManus. During Chief William Gibson’s tenure, the city saw a record rise in homicides. A local SAPD veteran, Gibson and his team quickly developed programs — directed patrols, increased substations, more foot patrol officers — to inhibit crime rates, thereby creating a safer city.

Is it time for McManus to exit? He is a capable and competent professional who would excel in almost any field. He already left SAPD once for a job at CPS Energy, but returned to the department after just a few months’ absence.

If McManus insists on staying, he needs to mend his standing with the officers; otherwise public confidence could suffer.

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

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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 to explore the outdoors and listen to stories. For more, call 830-2494616 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.

SNAP! Photo SA, a camera club for all levels, meets 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.

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For more, visit http://www.meetup.com/ photosa or call Jim Landers at 681-8552.

SNAKES ALIVE The Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s 12 auditorium, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, is the site from 6-8 p.m. for a snake presentation. Expert Dave Barker will deliver a lecture on the varieties found in Texas. Cost is $5 per person. For more, call 830-331-8464 or contact Ben Eldredge at ben@cibolo.org.

BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE The Monarch butterfly will 13 be the subject of a training session at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s auditorium, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experts Kip Kiphart and Cathy Downs will guide workshop participants. Cost is a suggested

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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 844-8193 or visit www.boernemarketdays.com.

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ART: IT’S MORE THAN A NAME MAY 14 On the second Saturday of the & JUNE 11 month, 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.

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GARDEN GOURMET Inspiration Garden, located on Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road in Boerne,

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BOERNE SPRING CLEANING 16-20 Take advantage of bulk pickup.

The city will collect waste placed on curbs, once residents register.

Call the Utility Customer Service Office at 249-9511 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline is May 13. For a list of acceptable items and more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.

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BISD TRUSTEES The Boerne Independent School District 16 board regularly meets on the third Monday of the month in the Administration Building, 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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FOOLING WITH MOTHER NATURE On the third 18 Wednesday of the month, Mother Nature makes a special appearance to preschoolers at the Cibolo Nature Center

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SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM HAPPENING continues from pg. 08 & Farm’s visitor center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 10-11 a.m. The topic will be pollination. Cost is $5 per family.

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

CAN WE TALK? The third Thursday of each month, 19 the second floor conference room at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts a 10 a.m.

“Soul Salon” to bring folks together for discussions 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 CITY COUNCIL Regular 20 meetings begin 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road. To verify dates and times, call 698-0900.

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HOT ROD NIGHTS 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 (Ricky Adams Band,

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MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES Enjoy live music, dancing, 21 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 CNC&F nature education and outreach programs.

Performing this month is Jazz Blues and Diamonds. Cost is $7.50 for CNC&F members, $10 for nonmembers. Seniors pay $5; kids 12 and under admitted free. For more, contact Jennifer Wyle at Jennifer@cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.

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CONSERVATION SHOW & TELL MAY “Harvesting Rainwater & Solar 21 Energy” is a presentation by engineer John Kight. The discussion is 9 a.m. to noon at the Cibolo Nature Center’s auditorium, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, and the Kight home. Pre-registration is required for the event, costing $25 for CNC&F members, $35 for nonmembers.

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The 163,000-square-foot store brings a large assortment of fresh groceries and general merchandise “at everyday low prices,” according to a release. “Customers will also enjoy convenient on-site services such as a full pharmacy and a free store pickup service providing an easy way to shop millions of products on Walmart.com.” Hours are 6 a.m. to midnight daily. According to store manager Bill Hirshberg, “Many of our new neighbors are telling us how excited they are for this store to open so they will have convenient access to the name brands they know and trust. We are honored to serve the Leon Springs community.” Hirshberg began his Walmart career in 1991 as an hourly cashier in San Antonio. Some organizations participating in the opening were TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, Leon Springs Elementary School, Ellison Elementary School, the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Leon Springs

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THE NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WANTS TO HIRE 500 to 600 new teachers for the 2016-17 school year, both to meet growth demands and to replace retiring educators. NISD is the area’s largest school district with more than 104,000 students and will be adding two new elementary schools next year, with a projected enrollment of another 2,000 pupils, according to officials.

SENIOR ERIC GIBBONS AT TMI - THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF TEXAS recently earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizing “Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country,” according to the school’s website. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, on behalf of President Barack Obama, granted the recognition.

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City is seeking volunteers for charter commission

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AIR OAKS RANCH — Officials are moving forward on attaining home rule for the city, which gives residents more say in local government operations.

Mayor Cheryl Landman estimates there will be at least an 18-month to two-year period before the electorate sees a home-rule charter proposal on the ballot, but feels it’s worth the wait.

“It’s government for the citizens, by the citizens, with the citizens,” she said.

The City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Fair Oaks Ranch Charter Commission, setting the stage for eventually drafting a home-rule agreement that has to be approved by voters.

Texas cities with populations of more than 5,000 can initiate steps to

create a home-rule charter, which allows municipalities a greater control over growth – a major issue in Fair Oaks Ranch.

Towns without a home-rule charter exist under general law, or what the Legislature authorizes in Austin.

Under home rule, residents can decide what form of municipal government they want, such as mayor-council or councilmanager. They also dictate the size of the government body, term limits for aldermen, the balance of power for elected leaders and city administrators, whether the mayor is elected or chosen from council members, and several other matters.

As of 2010, 19 out of 309 eligible Texas towns hadn’t gone to home rule.

Also, general-law cities have limited ability to control growth. Fair Oaks Ranch can’t annex land in its extraterritorial jurisdiction without a landowner request.

The ETJ is unincorporated land within five miles of city limits, and not within the city limits or ETJ of another vicinity.

A home-rule charter can be written to enable a town to annex land in its ETJ without waiting for a petition from landowners.

The Texas Constitution was amended in 1912 to allow home-rule charters.

A general-law city can only take actions specifically allowed by state statutes. Texas’ Local Government Code

– stipulating an elected mayor and five voter-approved aldermen – currently mandates the form of community management for Fair Oaks Ranch.

Alderman Garry Manitzas thinks the time is right for the city to adopt home rule.

“Basically, the citizens have a whole lot more flexibility under a home-rule charter than they do under a general-law charter,” Manitzas said.

Landman also believes now is the moment to opt for home rule so residents get a greater voice at City Hall.

“We’ve matured I think to that point. With home rule, it’s not the Texas government telling the city what their authority will be.

It’s now the citizens telling the city what their authority will be,” Landman said.

Residents in communities with home rule have three important powers lacking in general-law cities: n Initiative – A petition requiring a city council to consider a specific ordinance or resolution after initially refusing.

It forces the council to vote to accept the formal request or call an election allowing residents to determine the issue.

The council can’t reject the petition. n Referendum – This works like the initiative petition, only in reverse. It can be used to repeal an ordinance or resolution the council passed, but unpopular with residents.

The council must either withdraw the ruling or leave it to a decision by voters. n Recall – If residents don’t like what the mayor and council are doing, they can ask them to resign or face a recall election.

“I think it’s good for the citizens of Fair Oaks Ranch to have these additional choices regardless of anything else,” Manitzas said.

Getting a home-rule agreement starts with forming a residents committee to write a new city charter and then getting it on the ballot to gauge voters’ sentiments.

The city attorney will guide the charter commission, where the mayor and aldermen aren’t allowed to participate.

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Over time, a lack of money has meant there's been little to celebrate, but LSBA hopes to continue fostering awareness among community members regarding the importance of local history.

“Several years back, I led an effort to get grant funds for Leon Springs area historical preservation projects,” said Mike Taylor, LSBA co-chairman. “There were federal and state programs that I applied for. We did not win any of the grants.”

Taylor, president of the local marketing company Connect Communications, said life and work took priority in following years and the organization was not able to secure grant funds for preservation.

Years ago, the idea was for the business association to focus on helping maintain or save pre-1900s properties; there are many in the area.

According to news accounts in 2010, the San Antonio Conservation Society served as a resource in identifying those places. The region started as a stagecoach stop between Boerne and San Antonio, and settlers included Hispanics, Germans, Prussians and Poles.

Although the business association has not been able to obtain the desired financial aid, the group’s work persists.

“The grants focused mainly on historic buildings in the area. Along with other groups, LSBA wishes to see that these structures remain intact. We also envision incorporating them into the landscape for educational purposes,” Taylor said.

The association has developed a Plan B to educate residents about the region’s history.

“A plinth was dedicated recognizing the Scenic Loop-Boerne Stage Corridor. It stands across from Scenic Loop Cafe (& Bar),” said

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LEON SPRINGS continues from pg. 13 Taylor. “The Old Spanish Trail auto highway is having a centennial celebration that we plan to be part of. Signage along the route in Leon Springs is one small way we will participate.”

Meantime, LSBA and individual area businesses support the development of a trail and park along Boerne Stage Road, which has seen a surge in residential and commercial development in the last few years. The road itself near Interstate 10 West has been improved and expanded.

Taylor added the trailway-park project is something his organization “will continue to promote as San Antonio grows in that direction, eventually connecting our trailway park with the expansive San Antonio corridors.”

According to Taylor, the business association still communicates with, and supports, a variety of local organizations and agencies for preservation and improvement, including the Scenic LoopBoerne Stage Alliance, Old Spanish Trail Centennial, Leon Springs Trail Foundation, the city’s Office of Historic Preservation, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the Texas Historical Commission.

LSBA also collaborates with many political and civic bodies such as City Council District 8, state House of Representatives District 122,

A plinth recognizing the Scenic Loop-Boerne Stage Corridor stands across from Scenic Loop Cafe & Bar, a nod to Leon Springs' role in history. The Leon Springs Business Association wants to encourage more preservation efforts; additional funding would help. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

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For more about the business association, visit http://www.leonspringstx.com.

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OERNE — Annual fishfry fundraisers for the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department go a long way towards obtaining new firefighting equipment, among other things, officials say.

For more than 30 years, the BVFD has been holding its yearly cookout to supplement funds from the city and Kendall County.

Proceeds from the fish fries help defray some of the costs associated with acquiring new apparatuses; this year, firefighters are looking at a $150,000 brush truck.

“A large portion of (the) department is all-volunteer and a lot of our fundraising comes from events like this,” said Firefighter Paul Durran, a fish-fry co-organizer. “We do a lot of fundraising ourselves. It’s a good group of guys out here. Everyone watches

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each other’s back and is here because they want to help the community.”

For Fire Chief Doug Meckel, the fundraiser shows the community what firefighters do and adds money to the coffers for much-needed equipment.

Along with a new brush truck, the BVFD needs to replace a 16-year-old rescue vehicle costing $600,000 and an aging pumper for an equally large sum.

“People don’t realize (our truck) is so old because it still looks good, but it gets hard and expensive to find parts for an almost 20-year-old truck,” Meckel said.

Meckel said while the Boerne coverage area is still 200 square miles, the BVFD has been getting an increase in medical calls, structure fires and traffic incidents. Meanwhile, springtime flooding can be problematic.

“Anytime it rains like it does, it makes the grass grow and (look) pretty, but that’s fuel for grass fires in summer and winter,” Meckel said. “All we can do is be prepared and get the best training and equipment we can.”

Durran noted many folks don’t realize the seriousness of such infernos.

“With so many grass fires, we need a new brush truck,” Durran said. “With the wind and the hills up here, it can

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Firefighter Toby Vicknair said the continued participation by both the department and the neighborhood aid with funding efforts.

“We have a wide range of guys who have been here as long as 30 years or one or two years, with paid and volunteer,” he said.

“This year’s fish fry was planned for May 7.

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