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No matter what you were doing, if you were outside and heard the music you stopped and turned in the direction of the flag flying over the MacArthur Parade Field, close to Beach Pavilion. Army brats like me and adult civilians stood at attention to honor the Stars and Stripes, but if you wore a uniform or BDUs like my dad, you saluted.

Even if you were in a car or on a bike, you braked, got out or stepped off, and paid your respects to Old Glory.

The cannon fire always followed. I loved everything about that tradition.

Participating in the daily ritual made me feel patriotic toward my country and proud of the job my father and his fellow soldiers carried out to keep America safe.

Growing up on military reservations, I often heard the term “peacekeepers.” Now it may surprise some of you to think that men and women who wage war are called peacekeepers. But as my dad always reminded me, soldiers are the last people who want a war, and the first ones to pray for peace.

This time of year we're going to hear a lot about peace on Earth. This is a wonderful sentiment. But as folks mouth the words and sing the songs, and thoughts of presents and candy canes dance in some heads, let’s not forget the warriors stationed here and abroad safeguarding us so that we can enjoy these glad tidings.

Remember the peacekeepers. Bless them, bless you and may all enjoy a safe holiday.

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For the second year, a menorah is displayed on the municipal tract in Shavano Park near a Christmas tree to symbolize harmony in the community. It is lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah to commemorate the menorah that illuminated the Temple of Jerusalem 2,100 years ago after a conquering army was driven out. Though there was only enough oil for a day, religious texts say it lasted for eight days and nights. See story on 10. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

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The gift of reading, San Antonio style by SUSAN YERKES

When I think of holiday

gifts, my thoughts turn to books. Blame my upbringing — I

grew up in a bookstore. When we moved to San Antonio in the 1960s, my parents opened H. R. Higgins Books, named after my stepfather. (It later became The Twig.)

I love to read, and I had permission to take most books home and peruse them, as long as they came back spotless. (Even today, a peanut butter and jelly stain on a book page sends me into a momentary panic.) For years after my folks sold the shop I couldn’t walk into

a good bookstore without buying half a dozen titles. And despite occasional Amazon buying binges, I still feel fiercely loyal to independent bookstores, where the proprietors read voraciously and recommend skillfully.

In fact, I’d like to give all my readers the gift of a book this Christmas. But since that’s not in the budget, I’ll settle for recommending a few San Antonio-flavored books I’ve enjoyed this year.

“San Antonio’s Spanish Missions: A Portrait,” by Lewis Fisher, with beautiful photos by Mike Osborne and a foreword by the Rev. David Garcia, celebrates the beautifully preserved missions, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Another of Fisher’s books, “American Venice: The Epic Story of San Antonio’s River,” tells the history of the River Walk in photographs and text. “San Antonio: The Saga” is another magnificent tome full of images from the fantastic sound-and-light show in Main Plaza.

With big changes coming for the Alamo, Paul Walker’s “Remember the Alamo: Texians, Tejanos and Mexicans Tell their Stories” brings a new perspective to the mission’s tale. There’s also the new biography by Ron J. Jackson Jr. and Lee Spencer White, “Joe, The Slave Who Became an Alamo

Legend.” And rock star Phil Collins’ “The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey” is a sumptuous book on the Briton’s huge collection of Alamo artifacts, which he subsequently donated to the state. It features many of the historical pieces that will someday be on display in an Alamo museum downtown.

Classic film fans will enjoy “Not Thinkin’…Just Rememberin’…The Making of John Wayne’s ‘The Alamo.’” Paula Allen’s fascinating “San Antonio Then and Now” pairs stories of the city with past and present photographs. Most recent of all is “San Antonio: Our Story of 150 Years in the Alamo City,” from Trinity University Press – a big, impressive coffee-table book with a sesquicentennial’s worth of stories and pictures.

Foodies will love restaurateur Cappy Lawton’s “Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex” or “San Antonio Beer,” an account of the city’s brewing biz from the 19th century to today by LOCAL Community News contributor Travis E. Poling and Jeremy Banas.

Sandra Cisneros’ new memoir “A House of My Own” is high on my hot list of fiction books. Jan Jarboe Russell’s “The Train to Crystal City” is an important, eye-opening account of the long-secret internment camp in Crystal City, where

thousands of Japanese and German families were imprisoned during World War II. Cynthia Leal Massey’s “Death of a Texas Ranger: A True Story of Murder and Vengeance on the Texas Frontier” is a great Wild West read.

Bryce Milligan’s Wings Press is a San Antonio treasure, and you’ll find some great books on the website wingspress.com. Notables are the new anthology of Texas women’s work, “Her Texas: Story, Image, Poem & Song”; poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s new offering “Famous”; and Joe Holley’s rollicking story “The Purse Bearer: A Novel of Love, Lust and Texas Politics.” Also new is a book that brought back many memories for me: Mary Carolyn Hollers George’s “Rosengren’s Books: An Oasis for Mind and Spirit.” The beloved downtown bookstore was my parents’ biggest competitor.

And finally, here’s a great tip for all readers – a free app called OverDrive that gives you access to e-books, audio books and more from hundreds of libraries, including the San Antonio Public Library. In return, the best gift you could give me is to recommend the books you have enjoyed this year.

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Nirenberg touts the example of Austin, which saw a 40 percent rise in electorate turnout when municipal elections switched from the spring to mid-fall, to coincide with state and national balloting.

Another advantage to changing election dates is the savings passed on to taxpayers by combining one election season managed by the Bexar County Elections Department.

Analysts know that more voters turn out during a countrywide contest, such as the one to select a president, so why not build on that momentum by adding municipal

balloting? If not, voter apathy could worsen, with participation continuing to fall.

During the key race for San Antonio mayor in May, in which 14 candidates sought the position, only 14 percent of registered voters even showed up at the polls.

When fewer voters cast ballots, then special-interest groups and those with very narrow agendas control the balloting and the ultimate fate of a city.

Nirenberg’s idea deserves consideration. So far, most of his colleagues on City Council have not exactly given the notion a ringing endorsement. Mayor Ivy Taylor even worries that partisanship could enter the local races if they are held the same time as state and national contests.

Truthfully, local elections for City Council rarely have split along party lines and have a lot more to do with money, demographics, neighborhoods and geography.

Plenty of cities in the area already hold November elections with nary a whiff of partisanship or problems — Converse, Cibolo and Windcrest come to mind.

This idea has merit and could boost local democracy. Contact your San Antonio council member and let them know you support moving the elections to November.

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Voter participation in local elections continues to drop, but District 8

Councilman Ron Nirenberg has an idea to stop the decline that is worth supporting — move the balloting from May to November.

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

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NEISD TRUSTEES North East Independent School District trustees are

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SANTA’S RAILROAD WONDERLAND Christmas lights and trains of

all sizes make for a festive outing at the Texas Transportation Museum on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be train rides and big trains to tour, plus all kinds of model train setups, indoors and out. Vintage autos are on display, and Choo Choo Claus is available for pictures. The remaining dates are Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20 and 26. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for kids 2-12; call 490-3554. The museum is at 11731 Wetmore Road.

NUTCRACKER SWEETS The annual fundraiser for the Battered Women and Children’s

Shelter will offer an array of treats – savory as well as sweet – at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Noted chefs, including many from top restaurants around town, will create the bits of culinary bliss. There will be live jazz, ballet and a silent auction, too. Tickets cost $50 for adults and $25 for teens 13-17; there’s no charge for kids 12 and younger. Buy tickets through a link at nutcrackersweetssa.org, where you’ll also find a list of the chefs and the treats they’ll be serving.

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The San Antonio Chapter

of the national organization holds its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Lunch costs $25. RSVPs are required. Call Bob Clark at 402-0871, or email to [email protected] by the Monday before the meeting. The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except July and August.

SAN ANTONIO CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE The group meets the third

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THE NUTCRACKER Mejia Ballet International and the San Antonio Metropolitan

Ballet will stage the holiday classic, which will be choreographed and directed by Paul Mejia, once a principal dancer under George Balanchine at the New York City Ballet. Noted Russian dancers will take the principal roles and students at San Antonio Metropolitan Classical Ballet will portray the children. Performances, which take place at the Lila Cockrell Theatre, are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 20. Tickets range from $29 to $110 and are available at Ticketmaster.com, ArtsSA.org or by calling Arts San Antonio at 226-2891. The theater is at 610 E. Market St. in the Convention Center.

MORNING JOGEisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Highway, hosts

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1. LUSH ROOFTOP, 4553 N. Loop 1604 West, is a recently opened rooftop club bringing New York-style night life to San Antonio, the owner says. With deejays and the most current music, patrons can dance under the stars up top or inside, thanks to the layout of the lounge. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more, visit www.lushrooftop.com or facebook.com/Lushrooftop. (See story on page 25) 2. GOLD’S GYM, 2251 Lockhill-Selma Road, Suite 12, in Lockhill Village shopping center, will soon debut.The office is already open to register members. The gym is a 32,000-square-foot facility that features an indoor pool, group exercise, a cycle studio, a kids club, spacious locker rooms and certified personal trainers. For more, call 343-2224 or visit www.goldsgym.com/lockhill-village. (See story on page 26)

3. BEIJING CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2313 N.W. Military Highway, recently reopened under new management after being closed for extensive remodeling. It is operated by a family with more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant business, and they “are eager to bring Beijing back to its roots of serving fresh Chinese cuisine” in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, a spokesman said. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more, call 340-0921 or visit www.beijingsa.com.

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IN OTHER NEWS U.S. REP. JOAQUIN CASTRO, representing Texas’ 20th Congressional Dstrict, met with members of Jewish War Veterans Post 753 on Nov. 22 at Holzman Auditorium on the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community. About 30 veterans spoke with the congressman and asked questions. Topics included veteran and current military-related issues, such as long waits at Veterans Affairs medical facilities and concerns about VA benefits. Castro also shared his agenda relating to veteran and military matters. HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACKS in Paris, District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg and other leaders joined hundreds at Main Plaza downtown in a vigil on Nov. 15 to remember those who died. Also attending

were Spurs players Tony Parker and Boris Diaw, both of whom are French nationals. THE VANCE JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION HELD its communitywide pre-Thanksgiving potluck dinner at The Colonies House, 3511 Colony Drive, on Nov. 12. During the gathering, a special information session and discussion about SA Tomorrow outlined the “three-part planning effort to guide the city toward smart, sustainable growth,” a spokesman said. SA Tomorrow features comprehensive, sustainability and multimodal transportation plans. All three aspects are meant to prepare for San Antonio’s current and projected population and commercial growth. The potluck also featured prize giveaways and information tables staffed by business sponsors. THE CASTLE HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HOLDING its yearly Blue Santa toy drive to provide toys and other goods to families in need during the holiday season. In December, “Castle Hills police officers, volunteers and Blue Santa work very hard to deliver all the needed items to the children and their families,” a city official said. Those wishing to help can drop off new, unwrapped

toys in the collection bin located at City Hall, 209 Lemonwood Drive.

MEMBERS OF THE LEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL and administration attended the 2016 Battle of Flowers Float Drawing Party, which was held at Los Patios on Nov 10. The Battle of Flowers Parade is scheduled for April 22. The party served as the official float theme selection for area high schools invited to participate in the annual Fiesta parade. Student Council President Emily Gallegos had the honor of selecting the theme for the school’s float this year, “Traditional Texas Folk Art.”

FIFTH-GRADERS AT COLONIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL held their first Mock Job Fair Nov. 19, said officials with the North East Independent School District. The students researched a job, filled out resumes and went through an interview process. A winner from each class got the job, as well as being awarded a certificate.

FAMILIES IN NEED RECEIVED A HELPING HAND this holiday season thanks to students at Eisenhower Middle School and the North Central Rotary Club as part of the annual Turkey Run. According to a

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THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION’S ASTHMA-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE recognized eight North East Independent School District campuses for asthma-management efforts: White Middle School; and Jackson-Keller, Montgomery, Oak Grove, Ridgeview, Serna, Windcrest and Woodstone elementaries. The association credited the schools for creating healthy environments for students, faculty and staff. The Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative’s Champion Awards recognize facilities bettering pupils’ health by developing comprehensive plans to improve asthma management. The association encourages educational institutions to improve asthma management by establishing a plan maximizing school-health services, providing asthma education and ensuring all students can participate in physical education and activities when they are able.

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“It’s a great expression of the holiday season,” said resident Norton Shectman. “There is a Christmas tree there, so why not have a menorah as well? It’s about coexistence.”

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until all eight candles of the menorah are illuminated, including the ninth “helper” candle that is used to light the others as part of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

“This is not just a Jewish celebration, but a celebration of all mankind, bringing light to the world and rededicating ourselves against tyranny and oppression,” said former Mayor A. David Marne.

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in the second century B.C., led by the Maccabees, against the much larger military forces of the Seleucid Empire of Syria.

The Hellenistic ruler of the empire, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, invaded Jerusalem, violently persecuted its people and desecrated the temple. But the Maccabean revolt proved a success; the temple was recaptured and rededicated. During the rededication, only enough oil for one day was found for the menorah lamp, yet the lamp burned for eight days, according to religious teaching.

Hanukkah commemorates the victory and the miracle of the burning lamp, with celebrants participating in activities such as lighting the menorah, singing songs, eating traditional foods and sweets, exchanging gifts, playing games and more.

“It’s very nice to include other beliefs and celebrations during the winter season,” said Rachel Stern, a Shavano Park resident most of her life. “Hanukkah is actually the Hebrew word for ‘rededication.’ It is the story of a small group who were not favored to be the victors, but still overcame a time of religious oppression. I think it’s great to have different symbols around to show appreciation and understanding of each other.”

The commemoration is about inclusion and unity, Marne said.

“Hanukkah is not a new thing. Christ celebrated Hanukkah, and it can be celebrated by all peoples,” said Marne, referring to the New Testament passage in John 10:22 where Jesus observes Hanukkah in Jerusalem.

The menorah and Christmas tree together in the city are symbolic of peace, understanding and mutual respect, Marne said.

The former mayor said the menorah becomes an even more powerful symbol for peace after the summer vandalism at nearby homes and Congregation Rodfei Sholom, a synagogue near Shavano Park.

According to Marne, the menorah is a reminder of the ongoing struggle between good and evil, and the need to bring justice to the world.

“The menorah isn’t a religious symbol so much as it is a symbol against oppression for all people,” he said. “It’s a symbol against anti-Semitic oppression, such as the vandalism against Rodfei Sholom and nearby Jewish homes, but also a symbol against people who would desecrate a mosque or a church, or any other type of persecution. The menorah is a shining light against any of that, and is symbolic of freedom for all people.”

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In all, 65 parcels are for sale ranging from two-tenths of an acre to nearly a full acre, according to Great America marketing materials to prospective buyers.

Prices range from $165,000 to $400,000.“We had interest in additional lots,” and

decided to proceed with developing units two and four of Inverness, said Marian Adams, executive administrator to Fogiel.

Inverness is bordered by Wurzbach Parkway – the recently completed east-west road linking Interstate 35, U.S. 281, Northwest Military Highway, Lockhill-Selma Road and Interstate 10.

Although Adams doesn’t think

Wurzbach Parkway’s completion is what sparked the interest, she said location is a factor, with nearby amenities including Alon Town Centre. The retail development includes numerous shops, services and restaurants along with H-E-B Alon Market grocery and a Christus Santa Rosa emergency center. The Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, which includes the Barshop Jewish Community Center, also is nearby, serving as a cultural hub.

Parks, greenbelts and nature trails are among the amenities in Inverness, along with 24-hour security at the main gate on Wurzbach.

Although they are miles from downtown, the fact that developments between the northern portion of Loop 410 and Loop 1604 North have matured, makes the new phase of Inverness almost like an urban infill development, said Frank Pakuszewski, a real estate developer specializing in infill projects.

Another luxury not always found in suburban developments is the preservation of mature trees and lots of green space.

“We try to preserve the trees and keep the elegance,” Adams said of Inverness.

The last steps of the infrastructure for the new units are in the works now, including laying the asphalt in roadbeds for the new streets, she said.

While some future luxury homeowners are seeking lots outside 1604, including the I-10 corridor as far out as Boerne and along 281, many still desire something closer to where they work and congregate.

“It’s impressive, the location of Inverness,” said A. David Marne, head of Half Priced Real Estate with a longtime record of high-end sales from

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The house sizes in Inverness come with a restriction: none can be smaller than 3,000 square feet and some larger lots require a minimum house size of up to 4,000 square feet, according to information from the Inverness developer. Marne said he has many clients looking to build houses of 3,000 square feet or a little more on a single story in a secure neighborhood, which may account for the demand for the new lots.

Even though Inverness has been in development for 17 years, Marne said it took a back seat to filling out as fast as Shavano Park, with lower taxes, its own police force, emergency medical and fire departments.

Marne recently completed 10 years as mayor of that city.

But with Shavano Park full and surrounding developments nearly sold out, other areas in San Antonio should be getting more attention, especially one with a record of quality builders such as Inverness, he added.

Inverness recommends six homebuilders specializing in luxury custom homes to build on the lots.

“They (Inverness) should do really, really well because they build some really nice stuff in there,” Marne said.

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“Basically, I’ve been doing this for awhile already, and I brought it up and piqued some interest from some guys here and that’s how we formed,” Zuniga said.

With help from the city, which bought their helmets, and local businesses and neighbors, the fledgling team raised $2,500 to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Their initial goal was $1,000.

Team Asphalt Caballeros is hoping to continue doing charity rides and is seeking new members. The cyclists do not have to be residents of Castle Hills.

The only requirement to join is to own a bike and have a desire to ride.

Team captain J.R. Trevino, vice president of Treco Enterprises, is the only participant who isn’t a Castle Hills police officer. He designed the team’s colorful jerseys, which feature the names

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“Sgt. Zuniga was the one who had the experience – he’d done it before,” Trevino said. “I was just trying to help where I could. We were all working to make sure everybody was prepared physically, ’cause the other four of us had never even really been on a bike much.”

Warrant Officer Richard Hayduk saw the ride as a chance to get in better shape and improve his fitness while also helping a great charity.

“It’s a great cause and it’s a good way to raise money for the program,” he said. “And also I just turned 51, I’m out of shape and I figured if I could ride all those miles in two days – that’s a good accomplishment.”

Trevino and Hayduk both said the second day of the ride through mostly hills was their biggest challenge, despite the 40- to 50-mile training rides they did to prepare for the event.

So who came up with the team’s unique name? According to

Trevino, it began as a joke and then caught on as a viable moniker.

“It started off kind of funny and then we decided a funny name was probably a good name,” Trevino said.

Police Chief Wayne Davis supported the team, and was there at the end to encourage them and to videotape the riders as they crossed the finish line.

The cyclists praised the support offered on the day of the ride as they progressed along the route.

“The good thing about the ride is you have a lot of support. About every 10 miles, you have a rest stop where everybody could stop and hydrate,” Zuniga said.

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Also along the route, they encountered people with multiple sclerosis who were cheering for them and thanking them for riding.

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homes and Harmony Hills Elementary School during a crime wave that began in mid-September and culminated with arrests Oct. 20, police said.

The dozens of cases under investigation include the suspected thefts of 14 vehicles, added officers with the San Antonio Police Department.

“The suspects were apprehended as the result of a collaborative effort from members of the community, detectives from North Property Crimes and our Vehicle Crimes Unit,” said Police Chief William McManus.

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shaken, it demonstrated the importance of knowing one’s neighbors and surroundings, said Michael Apolinar, president of the Greater Harmony Hills Neighborhood Association.

“I think it was a great result from a very bad situation,” Apolinar said.

Social media played a large part in keeping the neighborhood informed, officials said.

According to police, two 17-year-old males have been charged with auto theft in connection with the investigation. Three others — two aged 14 and a 15-year-old — were charged under juvenile delinquency laws.

Police said all five attend Churchill.In the overall cases reported to

investigators, damage ranged from $200 to $2,000 in each episode, and officials with the North East Independent School District estimated it cost Harmony Hills Elementary more than $3,000 to replace the shattered windows.

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Teixeira spent about $400 in repairs on her car.

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Patty Gibbons, special events committee chairwoman of the neighborhood association, said she chose to live there three years ago because of the ambiance and the proximity to the business she owns with her husband.

“When we first moved in, we wouldn’t lock our doors. We’d leave and come back; we never felt any need to,” Gibbons said.

She added the North Side neighborhood has 22 entrances, which makes it more vulnerable.

Gibbons said neighbors came together to fight back.

On Oct. 6, the neighborhood held

its National Night Out, with almost 400 residents attending to get to know their neighbors and police. Though the vandals remained at large at the time, the communal gathering helped soothe and comfort many.

“There was a real neighborhood effort to care for each other, care for our neighborhood, and the peace that we had,” Gibbons said. “I don’t know how many other neighborhoods do that, but I was really surprised.”

Apolinar met with District 9 Councilman Joe Krier, McManus and other concerned residents to talk about the crimes and how to put a stop to them. Within a week of meeting and gathering

information, arrests were made.“I am thankful to the SAPD for their

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The investigation is continuing, with victims waiting for compensation to cover damage.

Krier’s office has offered to purchase more Citizens on Patrol signs.

District 9 Councilman Joe Krier (center, left), San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus (center) and San Antonio Fear Free Environment officers met in October with Greater Harmony Hills residents at the District 9 Field Office, including the president of the neighborhood association Michael Apolinar (far left), to discuss a wave of vandalism and car thefts targeting the neighborhood. Courtesy photo

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Youth program aimed at curbing voter apathyby EILEEN PACE

District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg is working hard to encourage a new

generation to take part in the civic process — even if some can’t vote for several more years.

District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg talks about 'Our Voices, Our Government' at Oak Meadow Elementary School Nov. 18, part of a continuing series of Kids' Town Hall meetings with students at Northside and North East independent school district campuses to encourage civic participation as they grow older. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

He wants to inspire children of all ages to immerse themselves in their communities and government, and recently held Kids’ Town Hall meetings with Garcia Middle School and Oak Meadow Elementary School students.

During the Nov. 18 Oak Meadow session, Nirenberg told youngsters, “You have a voice in your community and I want you to use it, and I want to show you that local government, your City Council and the folks that are fixing the streets and the folks that are controlling your neighborhoods really want to help you live in a great San Antonio.”

The town halls teach schoolchildren that classroom lessons about government have applications in the real world, said Tracy Wernli, the academic dean at Garcia.

“Anytime we can take the learning outside the walls of the school and make it applicable to their world has a greater

impact,” Wernli said, according to a release. “Our students learned they do have a voice and can make a difference.”

Nirenberg, who started the town halls in 2013 and plans to hold one about every three months, hopes the events reverse a growing voter-apathy trend regarding municipal elections.

Early in his career, he studied and worked at the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, where he learned that if young people become involved in the workings of their community, most stay engaged as adults.

“How many of you are excited about voting?” Nirenberg asked the Oak Meadow audience, evoking laughter from the preteens. Then, he conceded he meant in the next seven or eight years, and the students became quiet, listening.

“How many of you think it’s important to vote?” Nirenberg said.

The councilman has taken the program to the Northside and North East independent school districts styled like town-hall meetings – the same type that neighborhood groups attend with local community leaders to voice concerns about streets and drainage, home values and economic development, or how an elected official is expected to represent constituents.

At this Kids’ Town Hall, Nirenberg explained to about 75 students the duties of a council member and those of the mayor. He discussed how they decide where to put sidewalks and how city services are paid.

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Some outside the six wanted Papa John’s, but he explained only those representing the group were allowed a vote.

Altogether, he’s conducted almost 10 Kids’ Town Halls. In an email, Nirenberg said students are eager to share their ideas, both in middle and elementary school.

“Students at the middle school level seemed more focused on issues of infrastructure, such as sidewalks and streets,” he said. “At the elementary level, they seemed more focused on the macro-level balance between the natural and built environments.”

Though the kids can't go to the ballot box, they can still have an impact.

“You all have great ideas and here’s an example,” Nirenberg told the Oak Meadow kids. “Last year at Garcia Middle School, students told me their subdivisions were built with no sidewalks, so they had to walk right next to the street.”

Nirenberg said the council had no idea. He told the younger kids, “This is a big place. San Antonio has 500 square miles and only 100 people to watch it. … So, the students had said, ‘Mr. Nirenberg, we have a problem with our sidewalks and we need your help.’ And it was so impressive to me. They thought that if they talked to their city councilman – even though they couldn’t vote – that we could somehow help them get sidewalks and make it safer for them to get to school.”

The council member invited the middle school students to City Hall last February, where they made a presentation to the Transportation & Capital Improvements staff, Nirenberg said.

“I wanted city staff to hear directly from these constituents about an issue they were having and provide feedback, and I wanted the students to learn about the budget process and the resources we would need to implement their ideas,” he added.

During a follow-up meeting Nov. 10 at Garcia, Nirenberg and the children celebrated the completion of a $29,000 walkway on the east side of Kyle Seale Parkway, which provides safer passage for pedestrians and bikers.

“That’s because those kids at their town hall said, ‘This is something wrong in our community and we need to fix it,’” Nirenberg told the Oak Meadow students.

Nicholas Nyberg, then a seventh-grader when he participated in Garcia’s town hall last year, said even children could exercise some political power, according to a release.

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Plans for the memorial’s funding, design, location and construction will require input from residents before moving from the conceptual stage, officials added.

“I think the veterans memorial gives our community a way to thank our family, friends and neighbors who served our country,” said Councilwoman Vicky Maisel, who is helping lead the effort for the display. “We have so many members of our community that have served or are currently serving in the military and I think this memorial will be our way of having a permanent reminder of how much they gave of themselves to secure our freedoms.”

She added, “On Veterans Day each year we as a city will be able to place a wreath at the memorial and honor the bravery of our veterans.”

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“Historically, our initial community was formed up by a lot of veterans,” said Mayor Robert Werner. “They were the initial founding fathers of Shavano Park to a large degree. I think it’s only fitting that we recognize and honor those veterans who live here now, as well as those who are now deceased.”

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“Right now I have permission from (City) Council to start the design process and get public input and gauge public interest,” Maisel said. “If there is community interest, then I will take the design and get hard numbers as to the cost. I am hoping to create a design that can be added to by subsequent councils and create the project as funds become available. I will be working with Denton Properties and Dan Kossel to create a design that will be unique to Shavano Park. I am hoping to have the first portion finished by Veterans Day of 2016.”

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Funding for the project will be primarily through the sales of bricks to create a memory path to the display. The bricks can be engraved with an individual’s or family member’s name, or in honor of someone who has served.

“I would like members of the community to be able to walk the path (and) find their own names or family and friends,” Maisel said. “I think it would be a permanent reminder of each person’s contribution to the memorial and to our community.”

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“This is what we call a Gold-Level Club,” said General Manager Constance Wood. “When it’s open, it will have the full line of amenities and services as all of our other locations.”

Today, Gold’s Gym has more than 3 million members in 38

states and in 22 countries. In San Antonio, the new gym

promises to be one of the city’s best, a company representative said.

The 32,000-square-foot gym offers an indoor pool, locker rooms, a kids club with free child care services, group exercises, a smoothie bar and a cycling studio.

“People know what to expect when it comes to Gold’s Gym,” Wood said. “We have great group classes, great facilities and great trainers. Our members know what to expect when they come to a Gold’s Gym, and that is the best quality service.”

The gym part is still under construction, but the office is open for those wanting to sign up for memberships. The entire site is open for business sometime in December.

Hours will be 5 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Gold’s Gym pumps up with latest locationby ERIC MORENO

Gold’s Gym has been a leader in physical fitness for 50 years, with more than

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Though still under construction at press time, Gold's Gym at 2251 Lockhill-Selma Road will offer a full range of amenities, with an opening anticipated in December. There are more than 20 locations in San Antonio, according to the company. Photo by Collette Orquiz

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Since its mid-October opening, Lush — located at 4553 N. Loop 1604 West at Lockhill-Selma Road — has already played host to local celebrities, with reported sightings of Spurs Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard and Jonathon Simmons.

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Despite the recent cold snap, the newly opened Lush Rooftop lounge

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Patrons can enjoy dancing under the stars at Lush Rooftop, a new nightclub on the North Side that features deejays, libations and a dance floor on the roof as well as inside. A tree on the top level adds to the ambiance. Photo by Collette Orquiz

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Dr. Garcia received her training at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Sutton received her training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, and Georgetown University. Both are Board Certified in family medicine.

Offering patients of all ages exceptional, personalized care:

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