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HEALTHY IN 2015 WHOLE-BODY TUNEUP WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY - PG 10 NEW TREATMENTS IN SPORTS MEDICINE GET ATHLETES BACK IN THE GAME - PG 13 VACCINATIONS - MORE THAN A SHOT IN THE ARM - PG 12 COMMUNITY NEWS BUY LOCAL EAT LOCAL School-zone safety update New group promotes growth in Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village and SA BUSINESS ALLIANCE – PG.04 WWW.SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM HILL COUNTRY VILLAGE HOLLYWOOD PARK NORTH CENTRAL 78216 78232 78247 JUNE 29 - JULY 27, 2015 VOL. 3, ISSUE 8 North East ISD schools see push for more pedestrian safety PG.08 Store offers unique apparel Upscale cocktail lounge opens doors 3 SASSY CHICKS BOUTIQUE HIDDEN DRAGON LOUNGE PG.16 PG.17 SPINNING THEIR WHEELS Two-year-old Hollywood Park Bicycle Club enjoys taking rides in different places PG.14 Discover the city through LOCAL deals from restaurants, retailers and services in your community, and save money while you do it! DEALS & COUPONS pg. 19

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This month in Zone 3: The two-year old Hollywood Park Bicycle Club is spinning their wheels in and out of town on bike rides, The Greater North Business Alliance is forming to promote businesses in Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village and the surrounding area of San Antonio, and NEISD schools are pushing for more pedestrian safety through updating the school-zone safety protocol. Don’t forget to check out the Health & Wellness Section. If you missed it in your mailbox, read it online now!

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HEALTHY IN 2015WHOLE-BODY TUNEUP WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY - PG 10

NEW TREATMENTS IN SPORTS MEDICINE GET ATHLETES BACK IN THE GAME - PG 13VACCINATIONS -

MORE THAN A SHOT IN THE ARM - PG 12

COMMUNITY NEWS

BUY LOCAL

EAT LOCAL

School-zone safety update

New group promotes growth in Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village and SABUSINESS ALLIANCE – PG.04

WWW.SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM

HILL COUNTRY VILLAGE HOLLYWOOD PARK NORTH CENTRAL 78216 78232 78247 JUNE 29 - JULY 27, 2015VOL. 3, ISSUE 8

North East ISD schools see push for more pedestrian safety

PG.08

Store offers unique apparel

Upscale cocktail lounge opens doors

3 SASSY CHICKSBOUTIQUE

HIDDEN DRAGONLOUNGE

PG.16

PG.17

SPINNING THEIR

WHEELSTwo-year-old Hollywood Park Bicycle

Club enjoys taking rides in different places PG.14

Discover the city through LOCAL deals from restaurants, retailers and services in your community, and save money

while you do it!

DEALS& COUPONSpg. 19

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President Harold J. LeesPublisherGregg Rosenfield

Assoc. PublisherRick Upton

EDITORIALExecutive EditorThomas EdwardsNews StaffCollette Orquiz and Bain SernaContributing WritersRon Aaron Eisenberg, Sana Harhara, Joyce Hotchkiss, Carole Miller, Eric Moreno, Edmond Ortiz and Susan Yerkes

ARTCreative DirectorFlorence D. EdwardsProduction DesignerPete MoralesContributing PhotographersRudy B. Ornelas and Leland A. OutzContributing IllustratorJeremiah Teutsch

ADVERTISINGAdvertising DirectorMarc OlsonControllerKeith SandersREADER SERVICEMailing Address4204 Gardendale Ste. 201 SA, TX 78229Fax(210) 616.9677

Advertising [email protected] [email protected]

Reproduction in whole or in part without our permission is prohibited, 2015 Helen Publishing, LLC and Local Community News, LLC, all rights reserved.

For advertising, customer service or editorial, please call us at 210-338-8842 or write to us at: Local Community News4204 Gardendale Ste. 201San Antonio, TX 78229

LOCAL Community News publicationsZone 1: 78204, 78205, 78209, 78210, 78212, 78215Zone 2: 78213, 78230, 78231, 78248, 78249Zone 4/5: 78109, 78148, 78233, 78239 78108, 78132, 78154, 78266Zone 6: 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261

FROM THE [email protected]

Phone(210) 338.8842

Managing EditorWill Wright

THOMAS EDWARDSEXECUTIVE EDITOR

This year we welcome three interns to the newsroom: Sana O. Harhara, who attends the University of the Incarnate Word; Emeline Lakrout, a Reagan High School student; and Ruben Renteria Jr., a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University.

This is the program’s third year, and I am always grateful for the interest expressed by local journalism instructors and their students. In fact, the number of applications more than doubled.

In this day and age when we hear about layoffs and dwindling circulation at the big dailies, it is reassuring to know that young people still see a future in the news profession — especially with thriving community publications such as LOCAL.

One message I invariably share with the interns is this: Whether it’s information imparted by a cave painting or a hologram, the community will always hunger for news. We journalists just have to adapt to the changing platforms.

The rules for the interns are the same I stress to our regular news staff: Fairness, accuracy and impartiality.

I also emphasize the other foundations of our craft, which include informing, entertaining and educating readers, as well as meeting deadlines. All of these components are critically important to serving vital information needs.

In return, I am sure the interns are going to teach the LOCAL staff a thing or two. New minds bring new concepts that enrich all.

Learning from the interns

chools are closed, the elections are over and the

mercury is rising, which means it must be summer. That also means it’s time once again for the LOCAL Community News summer-intern program.

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LOCAL COMMENTARY

Call the swat team! by SUSAN YERKES

They are the deadliest creatures

on Earth. More than a million people a year die because of them.

They are …. mosquitoes!

Mostly, I think of a mosquito as that nasty little whining noise keeping me wide awake and slapping myself in the night, or the source of wildly itching red welts I try so hard not to scratch every summer. In these parts, mosquito bites usually are more of an irritant than a serious threat. Most deaths caused by mosquito-borne diseases occur in Africa (where malaria is rampant), the Caribbean, Latin America and parts of Asia.

However, because of our unusually wet spring, health care practitioners are preparing this summer for more

West Nile virus, dengue fever and a new illness to Texas – chikungunya (chik-UN-gun-ye) virus.

Dr. Gregory Anstead, a specialist in infectious diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio who once lectured on “Death Delivered on Gossamer Wings,” is also sounding a cautionary note.

“I think we do have to be concerned, especially with all the spring rain,” he said. “In Dallas, where the worst outbreak of West Nile in the United States occurred in 2012, there were very similar conditions – a very rainy spring and a hot summer that increases mosquito replication.”

He added: “Chikungunya is interesting. We’ve only seen a few cases in Texas, mostly travelers returning from the Caribbean, but it’s incredible how quickly it has spread in some places. Basically, it was unknown in the Americas until December 2013. The first cases were in … the Caribbean, and in eight months it went from one to 350,000 cases in the Americas. Now it’s half a million.”

Should we expect the worst? Probably not. Most acquiring West Nile or even dengue fever experience zero symptoms to mild ones. Same with chikungunya.

Seventy percent of those infected will be symptom-free in a week. Horses

are particularly susceptible to West Nile, but there’s an effective vaccine for them (though not for humans). There are no vaccines – or curative medical treatments – for dengue fever or chikungunya. Even minor cases can keep you down for a week, and seriously threaten older and very young folks, and those with kidney disease, diabetes or weak immune systems. The best prevention is not to get bitten.

Both Bexar County and the city of San Antonio, through the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, have spraying programs to control mosquitoes, but only in public areas. Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights, Windcrest and most cities have their own spraying procedures or contracts. However, mosquitoes still thrive on some privately owned land, and in any backyard with standing water or pools without chlorination.

Dr. Anil Mangla, the chief epidemiologist with Metro Health, has some practical recommendations for protecting yourself this summer.

“Number one, use insect repellent. Look for products that say (Environmental Protection Agency)-approved on the label, with ingredients such as DEET which, used in moderation

… is generally quite safe. There’s also citronella, and products with oil of lemon or eucalyptus are showing very good results,” the epidemiologist said.

Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent with black-pepper extracts and Repel with oil of lemon eucalyptus topped a recent Consumer Reports list of mosquito repellents.

“Number two,” Mangla said, “try to wear long-sleeved, loose shirts and pants outdoors, and three, don’t let standing water accumulate around your home.”

Since mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, be especially careful then. Perspiration, dark clothing, movement, larger bodies and pregnant women attract mosquitoes. Unfortunately, according to recent genetic research, some folks are just born mosquito magnets.

If you do get bitten, here’s what to watch for beyond the darned itch. Fever, headache and joint pain usually appear three to seven days after a bite. It might just be flu, but if you’ve been bitten, check with a doctor. A simple blood test for mosquito-borne diseases can set your mind at ease.

Don’t let fretting about mosquitoes curtail your summer fun. Follow these tips and be ready to swat the little buggers!

Give Yerkes a buzz at [email protected].

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BUSINESS continues from pg. 01

Members of the newly formed Greater North Business Alliance hope to “champion entrepreneurial success of companies,” according to a mission statement.

“The businesses can all benefit by learning what services are offered nearby and allow them to coordinate their needs and find ways to work together to grow their markets,” said Hollywood Park Mayor Chris Fails.

Both Hollywood Park and Hill Country Village officials have pledged their support and are encouraging

businesses to join. Hollywood Park was the first official member.

“This alliance can serve as an accompaniment to the other business organizations to offer a view on a more localized level,” Fails added.

The motto is “Strength Through Partnership.”

One of those spearheading the effort to create the pro-business group is LOCAL sales representative Marc Olson, who helped form a similar group two years ago for Castle Hills and Shavano Park.

The first meeting of the Greater North Business Alliance is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Hollywood Park City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive. There will be a catered lunch.

The website for the new organization, which is not a chamber of commerce, is greaternorthba.com.

Officials said there are a number of benefits to joining the Greater North Business Alliance, including: n Networking with other business professionals in the area. n New contacts, exposures and referrals — both personally and professionally — in a professional business -related atmosphere. n Informative monthly meetings designed to help local business

owners be successful. n A link to members' business webpages on the Alliance website. n Membership recognition on the website to encourage business activity. n Annual membership recognition in LOCAL. n Ribbon-cutting photo opportunities that will be included on the website. n Excel file of fellow Alliance members upon request. n Discounts on breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings/events. n Opportunity to promote your company through LOCAL.

“By business owners working together, they can offer ideas and tools to assist each other while also providing me with ideas and needs to help Hollywood Park be even more pro-business,” Fails said.

The Alliance’s benefits will only

grow as more members join and participate, Olson said.

He added the Alliance gives businesses a platform to share ideas and practices.

“The Alliance helps foster business relationships in the local community. (It) will help build and support great companies,” Olson said.

To join the alliance, there is a membership fee of $120 per year as well as $10 for the monthly luncheon, which helps pay for speakers and the facilities. Applications can be found on the website.

“The Alliance is excited to start working within our local business communities to help build and support great companies through business meetings and networking events,” Olson said.

For more, contact him at 669-3973, or email [email protected].

by COLLETTE ORQUIZ

Membership applications found on website

Political leaders, merchants and LOCAL Community News are banding together

to help promote business growth in Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village and north San Antonio.

BY BUSINESS OWNERS WORKING TOGETHER, THEY CAN OFFER IDEAS

AND TOOLS TO ASSIST EACH OTHER.CHRIS FAILS

HOLLYWOOD PARK MAYOR

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OUR GUIDE

TO YOUR MONTH

Plan your month with our calendar of upcoming events in the community.

HAPPENING LOCAL

H A P P E N I N G K E Y

ART TALKFITNESS OUTDOOR MUSIC FOOD

CARDIO KICKBOXING These sessions, part of the Parks and Recreation

Department’s Fitness in the Park program, promote heart health, muscle strength and stamina. They take place at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Walker Ranch Park, 12603 West Ave., and they’re free.

CROSSFIT CLASSES Get a good overall workout at 9 a.m. Saturdays in crossfit

classes at the Turkey Roost Pavilion of McAllister Park, 13102 Jones-Maltsberger Road. It’s a Parks and Recreation Department Fitness in the Park program, led by military veterans, and it’s free.

FELINE FRIDAYS The Animal Defense League will focus on reducing

overpopulation by spaying or neutering 30

owned cats and 30 feral cats every Friday. Animals can be brought in between 7 and 9 a.m., and it’s first come, first served until the 60 slots are filled. Fees range from $35 to $70, and owned cats must have proof of rabies vaccination. The cats will be ready for pickup from 4 to 5 p.m. the same day. The surgeries are performed at ADL’s hospital, 11215 Iota Drive, just off Nacogdoches Road. For more, go to adltexas.org and click on Spay/Neuter Services under Programs & Services.

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 1325The Alamo City Guards, Camp

1325, holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave. The speaker will be Chuck McMichael, past national commander-in-chief of SCV, who will speak on “Where Do We Go From Here?” Members and guests are

welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. The Camp meets the first Thursday of each month. For more, visit www.alamocityguards.com.

EULENSPIEGEL PUPPET SHOW Eulenspiegel will stage a puppet version of the children’s book

“The Monkey and the Crocodile” at 4 p.m. in the meeting room at Brook Hollow Branch Library, 530 Heimer Road.

NEISD TRUSTEES MEETINGNorth East Independent School District trustees are

scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the NEISD board room, 8961 Tesoro Drive.

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Wednesday

of each month at Baptist HealthLink, 288 W. Bitters Road. One main topic per hour is covered in group discussions, which may be large or small. A syllabus and more information are available at http://chronicpainsupportsa.wix.com/cpsgsa.

HILL COUNTRY VILLAGE The City Council meets at 7 p.m. at

City Hall, 116 Aspen Lane.

SAN ANTONIO CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE The group meets the third

Thursday of each month at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave., for a 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting. Those interested in Civil War history are invited to share stories and ideas. No reservations are required. For more, contact Nancy Hodges at [email protected] or Daniel Snell at [email protected].

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 153Hood’s Texas Brigade, Camp

153, holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave. The speaker will be Joe Owen, author of “Blood and Glory: The Texans at Gettysburg.” Members and guests are welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. The Camp meets the third Tuesday of each month. For more, visit www.hoodstexasbde.com.

HOLLYWOOD PARK CITY COUNCILThe Council meets at 7

p.m. at City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive.

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.

Open and Opening Soon Address of local business

Name of local business

EVENING AGLOW MEETINGSan Antonio Evening Aglow International, a Christian

“transformational kingdom” group, meets the third Tuesday of each month for fellowship, song and an inspirational message. The gathering starts at 7 p.m. at Anne Marie’s Catering, 12475 Starcrest Drive at Bitters Road. Everyone is welcome. For more, visit www.aglow.com.

CHAIR-ITY GALA Annual fundraiser benefiting Ronald McDonald House starts at 7

p.m. at Old San Francisco Steakhouse. The spotlight is on the 50-plus chairs decorated by local artists, designers and art students, which will be available in live and silent auctions. Tickets cost $100 and are available through a link at www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse-sa.org. Old San Francisco Steakhouse is at 10223 Sahara.

NATURE’S GARDEN SUMMER CAMP From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day, kids 7 to 10 years old

can learn about life in the garden – the plants, bugs, birds and mammals, as well as the geology and water cycle. The cost is $60 per child. Phil Hardberger Park is presenting

the camp in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and the sessions are in the park’s Salado Creek Outdoor Classroom, 13203 Blanco Road. To register, go to www.philhardbergerpark.org. The camp will also be held Aug. 10-13.

MORGAN’S WONDERLAND HOSTS SENIORS Let age work in your favor during

Senior Fridays at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive. For $8, there are senior activities 11 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Friday. For more, call 495-5888 or visit www.morganswonderland.com.

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIO MICROCHIP MANIA This month’s low-cost microchip clinic, hosted by

Animal Care Services, runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at Lions Field, 2809 Broadway. Signs will direct participants to the clinic site. For $5, pets will be implanted with a chip. Animals must be leashed or in an appropriate carrier. ACS accepts cash only.

SUBMITTING EVENTS: Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to [email protected].

1. 3 SASSY CHICKS BOUTIQUE, 16350 Blanco Road, Suite 129, opened a few months ago and offers women’s apparel, accessories and gifts — including umbrellas that look like wine bottles. It also is “an independent dealer of Sarahjane oilcloth bags,” according to its Facebook page. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. For more, call 408-1040 or visit Facebook.com/3sassychicks. (See story on page 16)

2. HIDDEN DRAGON LOUNGE, 14355 Blanco Road, held a grand opening on May 30 and is the newest concept from Adrian Martinez (China Garden, Smoke the Restaurant) and bartender Matt Dulaney (Blue Box, Bohanan’s Bar, Esquire Tavern) to bring handcrafted cocktails to the North Side. There also is craft beer and wine. Open daily 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more, call 444-9495 or check out facebook.com/hiddendragonsa (See story on page 17)

3. SOLANA ZOE, 16600 Huebner Road, is a women’s apparel and accessory boutique that recently moved from Cadillac Plaza, 14259 Blanco Road. Owner Bianca De La Cruz said she focuses on having very distinct looks and exclusive pieces that are edgy and fun. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more, call 408-1831 or visit facebook.com/solanazoe.

IN OTHER NEWSDISTRICT 10 COUNCILMAN MIKE GALLAGHER recently submitted a City Council request for “safe exchange zones” to help residents safely broker e-commerce transactions with strangers who use sites such as Craigslist. These “safe exchange zones” are meant to provide an extra sense of security to both buyers and sellers, as well as possibly deter acts of violence.

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THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED LOW-WATER CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS along West Avenue near North Loop Road in District 9 as part of the 2012-17 bond, according to a release. The existing roadbed will be replaced by a 322-foot-long bridge. Plans call for a realignment of North Loop to accommodate the higher elevation of the road, sidewalks and driveways in addition to traffic-signal improvements at Nakoma Drive and West. J3 Co. will begin construction in August and expects to finish by next February. The project is estimated to cost $5.4 million. Construction will take place six days a week, sunrise to sundown. During a portion of the construction, West will be closed to accommodate work on the bridge. A detour will be opened for traffic and pedestrians.

DISTRICT 9 COUNCILMAN JOE KRIER STARTED HIS “Joe in the District” program on June 3. On a biweekly basis, he invites city staff members and makes site visits to learn about neighborhood problems and assist in solving constituents’ issues. Krier kicked off the inaugural meeting by inviting staffers from the city’s Transportation & Capital Improvements Department. Residents can apply for the program by calling 207-0955.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN ANTONIO FIRE DEPARTMENT, Catholic Charities, the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, The United Way and the city of San Antonio are hosting the 19th Annual Project Cool Kickoff through Sept. 30. City fire stations — except No. 23 — will accept donations of 20-inch box fans for seniors. Elderly residents in need of a fan should call the United Way Helpline at 211.

THE BLUFFVIEW OF CAMINO REAL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECENTLY REPORTED an increased number of solicitors in the neighborhood. President Don Phillips said in the May newsletter he has notified the neighborhood’s security patrol. Phillips asked residents to avoid interacting or talking with solicitors. The HOA is also on the lookout for a person suspected of stealing mail from a Bluffview mailbox, and Phillips urges neighbors to report suspicious activities to the police.

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THE SANTA FE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IS LOOKING FOR help on their social committee. The HOA is seeking residents who “enjoy fostering a sense of community” with planning and carrying out events such as the upcoming Splash Day, Summer Ice Cream Social and more. Email Natalie Price at [email protected] if interested or for more information.

THE HOLLYWOOD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WANTS TO REMIND residents that it’s fawn season again, and while a fawn may look abandoned, it’s typical for deer mothers to leave their offspring unattended for 14 or more hours at a time. Animal advocates urge residents to leave fawns alone unless they are sitting in an unsafe place such as the street or an ant bed.

STUDENTS FROM MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL BROUGHT HOME top awards from the University Interscholastic League State Academic Meet May 26. Michelle Navarro and Alyssa Parson placed third and fourth, respectively, in computer applications, and Tristan Pace received a gold medal for winning the physics section of the science test.

FIFTEEN STUDENTS FROM EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which recognized their contributions while volunteering 50 to 100 hours of service to the community.

ON MAY 27 AND 28, DRISCOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENTED contributions of $150 each to Samantha Lee of the Animal Defense League and to Richard Miller of the 100 Club of San Antonio.

CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BILAL PAZIR won second place in the nation at the All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest held at the University of California at Irvine, California, on May 23. He receives an all-expense-paid trip to Japan to compete in the international speech contest as a representative of the United States. It will be held in Ehime Prefecture on July 30.

SIERRA “KIOKO” ARTEAGA, A BRADLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT, is the winner of the Paper Retriever of Texas Art Contest and the recipient of a Certificate of Achievement presented and signed by North East Independent School District Superintendent Brian G. Gottardy. Her artwork featuring the words “Give Back” and “Recycle” accompanied by a girl tossing paper at a tree is featured on a Paper Retriever recycling truck.

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“There’s nothing worse in my life than having seen a funeral for a 9-year-old girl,” Krier recently said, recalling the demise of Tatyana Babineaux on Jan. 15, 2014, as the fourth-grader walked to Larkspur Elementary School in the North East Independent School District.

The case inspired him and other local leaders to push for more pedestrian safety at schools citywide, he added.

“We ought to make every school zone safe as we can,” Krier said.

Since Tatyana’s death, at Krier’s request, San Antonio has inventoried public

school zones and the safety devices they use. The City Council has made mid-fiscal year 2015 budget adjustments, allowing for some improvements to be immediately put in place.

The city counted more than 1,000 San Antonio school zones; 513 had flashing beacons while another 530 were static. Only 400 zones had crosswalks, which are striped annually.

The northernmost council districts with growing populations and newer campuses — Districts 8, 9 and 10 – account for 16 percent of the city’s school zones. Combined, 10 percent of those school zones in Districts 8-10 have flashing beacons.

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Within the $1 million midyear FY 2015 budget adjustments is $300,000 to upgrade nine existing school zones from static to flashing beacons, including Stahl Elementary School.

Additionally, the city received $500,000 in Community Development Block Grants, and Highway Safety Improvements Program funds, enhancing 13 other school zones, mainly inside Loop 410.

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She added, however, it would be helpful for the city to include sand granules or similar material in future paintings to help make the crosswalks less slippery. Jessop said there are occasionally parents making U-turns in front of campus, including the crosswalk area, during school hours.

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They have been putting the pedal to the metal since 2013.

“With a 25 mph speed limit and low traffic volume, it’s just a wonderful place to be able to ride a bicycle with your whole family,” said founder Justin Moore.

And when Moore says “whole family,” he means people from all over the small town.

Moore has lived in the city for two years, and started the club in November 2013. He wanted to give his neighbors a way to have fun by promoting biking for fitness and transportation. Moore’s main use for his bike is transportation, and he rides from

Hollywood Park to his job at USAA.Since its inception, the club has grown

from six members to 66. Cyclists range from young to old, “all ages, all abilities.”

“(For) a lot of bike clubs in San Antonio the minimum entry is 20 miles, road bike, Spandex, and that’s not us,” Moore said.

The founder said some of the club’s riders prefer just to cycle 3 to 5 miles, and it doesn’t feel like exercise when riding recreationally, especially in a group.

Charter members Merry and Horace Ayers ride for the health benefits.

“It’s a great event for seniors to be able to

participate in,” Merry Ayers said. “It is a great resource to not only improve your fitness, but to meet new people, and actually see areas of the city that you don’t live close to.”

Every month they have a general meeting, typically with a speaker. Those speakers have included Allison Blazosky, the bicycle and pedestrian transportation planner for the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Tim Mulry, the sustainable transportation manager for San Antonio’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.

Meetings are usually held at the Voigt Community Center, 700 El Portal St.

The club also averages three to four rides a month, with at least one in town, and at least two outside of the city, such as at the San Antonio River’s Mission Reach or Salado Creek Greenway.

Recent bad weather kept them away from Mission Reach because of flooding.

Moore and his 8-year-old daughter, Sara Moore, both agree the club is great way to meet new friends and neighbors.

“I have friends that are in the bike club in my school, and I actually never knew them before, but when I went to bike club I made new friends,” Sara said.

Mayor Chris Fails is an avid member, and said sometimes the Police Department provides security for the rides.

“It encourages healthy living while also encouraging responsible bike riding and teaching bike-safety skills,” Fails said. “Those are the main reasons that I was happy to see Justin take the initiative to create the club.”

None of the socializing, fun and exercise would be possible without Moore, other members said.

The support from the police and mayor makes it feel like the whole community is coming together to make the club possible, Moore said.

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the small city to become a Bicycle Friendly Community. After receiving an honorable mention, the group has only upped its efforts.

Moore hopes this year they’ll receive the bronze designation, like the city of San Antonio, or silver. If they win, signs will be posted around town.

“It really puts us ... on the radar for folks that want to move to a place to ride their bike,” Moore said. “I think that’s one of the primary reasons that this is such a popular neighborhood because you can run, walk, ride your bicycle and have trees everywhere and you don’t have to worry much about getting run over.”

Several of the cyclists have also come together to participate in the National Bike Challenge, in which the League of American Bicyclists encourages riding 1,000 miles per club. From May through September, the club collectively rode 6,000 miles as part of a friendly competition. Both recreational riding and biking for transportation were included in the total.

During the year, the club holds several events including a “Spooktacular” ride for Halloween, a Holiday Nights ride to look at lights during the Christmas season, and a ride to Memorial Park to visit with a member of the San Antonio Astronomical

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pretty big crowd, typically an event the young folks enjoy. They’ve had at least 30 people riding in the dark at one time.

Sara is a big fan of bike riding, especially if it entails stopping somewhere for a treat. Sometimes the group rides to and dines at an area restaurant.

“I like riding because it gets you to places faster than walking, like when I wanted to get some ice cream,” Sara said.

Moore and his daughter also started biking together with the sole purpose of helping the environment by picking up trash. They might even make “trash rides” a regular event to better the community.

Residents are eligible to join the club, as well as family and friends who live outside the city limits. Moore said it’s like a sponsorship program — as long as someone is associated with a resident, he or she can join the club. It’s also free to participate, though donations for coffee and door prizes are appreciated.

“The bikes are what bring us together, but it’s really about getting to know your neighbors,” Moore said. “We provide a forum for members to ride together, we provide an opportunity for them to improve their fitness and well-being.”

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Dulaney, the beverage manager at Hidden Dragon, said he was in for a treat when he started working in April after spending so much time on the downtown bar scene.

“This bar offers a different experience for me solely based on our location. It is interesting how diverse this town can be over five miles,” Dulaney said. “At Esquire, Bohanan’s and Blue Box I really was just focused on bartending. We would create cocktails, and work as a team to create a successful bar.”

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The Larkspur pupil’s death will always remind Krier more can be done to protect schoolchildren, he said.

Tatyana was crossing Braesview Street that morning while walking to the school north of Castle Hills, when a vehicle struck her. The driver drove away, but police detained a man a few days later.

On June 17, Isidro Espinosa-Solis was found guilty in the 175th state District Court on a charge of failure to stop and render aid, and handed a 20-year sentence, according to reports.

At a June 3 council session, Krier summarized his feelings about the girl’s death and a need to develop a long-term plan to make the entire area around any school – public, private or charter – safer for all.

“Tatyana was walking outside of a safe school zone,” said Frisbie, referring to the child not utilizing a crosswalk or intersection, “but

even so, this raised awareness and Councilman Krier challenged us to find ways to improve safety.”

Frisbie explained that in past years, most schools were smaller and designed to be “in the heart of the neighborhood,” making it easier to control traffic flow during drop-off and pickup times.

However in older neighborhoods and campuses, school zones often lack a flashing beacon, which helps coordinate traffic at crucial times, Frisbie said. He also noted in recent years, newer schools are typically built bigger and closer to major roads.

Deputy City Manager Peter Zanoni said the city strives to maintain communication with local public school district leaders, as well as private, charter and even home-school groups to determine places needing improved pedestrian safety.

On April 30, Krier met with NEISD Superintendent Brian Gottardy and 25 area school principals to hear a presentation from Terry Bellamy, the city’s assistant director of Transportation & Capital Improvements.

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