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District
10 Newsflash
Brought
to you by Clayton Perry, District 10
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July 3, 2017
Dear Neighbors,
It is my honor to serve you
all as your City Council member. Thank you to all of the voters for
entrusting me with this position and all of my running mates for
giving our district a real choice. As we move forward, I want to
encourage you all to stay involved and remain active. Early in my
campaign, I stated that my ultimate goal is to represent all members
of District 10. A goal that would impossible without input from you,
my neighbor. You all are no longer known in my office as
constituents. We are all neighbors here in District 10.
As some of you may know,
Council will be on break in July. However, both staff and myself will
be available to you. It is with great pleasure that I inform you that
former Councilman Gallagher's staff has accepted my offer to stay on
board Paul Jimenez will serve as my Chief of Staff, Rebecca Podowski
as my Senior Policy Advisor, and Landry Stafford as my Communications
and Special Events Director. We are in the process of interviewing to
add two additional members to the team. These two members will serve
in the District 10 Field Office full time to answer your calls and
conduct site visits. As a team, we will work to better serve you, our
District, and our City.
With great sadness in my
heart, it is my duty to inform you of the officer-involved shooting
that occurred Friday, June 29th. These officers were on direct
patrol, meaning they were on the look out for crimes occurring in
their assigned area, when they came across two suspects. As soon as
they stopped the suspects, one suspect opened fire, injuring both
Officers Moreno and Cavazos. Our officers returned fire, killing one
suspect. Officer Moreno did survive his injuries, and Officer
Cavazos has successfully completed his first round of surgery.
We will be delivering
breakfast to our North Police Substation on Friday, July 7th, the one
year anniversary of the Dallas police shootings. Now more than ever,
our police officers need to feel that the community support them and
has their back. We encourage all our neighborhoods to reach out to
their SAFFE officers and begin a relationship with SAPD. We have
included an updated map and contact numbers of the SAFFE officers in
our District for your reference. The more we work together, the
better our neighborhoods can be.
Our office is always open to
address your needs and concerns, and listen to your ideas on how we
can better our community. Thank you for being so involved, and we
hope to continue to hear from you.
- Clayton
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Upcoming Community Meetings:
Northeast Neighborhood Alliance will be hosting
a community meeting on July 17th, 7:00 pm, at the Tool
Yard
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Fireworks
Hotline Available Fourth of July
Fireworks
use in the city is illegal.
San Antonio residents can protect their homes
and families by reporting any fireworks use they see in the city. The
San Antonio Fire Department will once again have a Fireworks Hotline
in operation on July 4th to take calls about illegal
fireworks use within the city limits.
Fireworks Hotline July 4th
7 p.m. - Midnight
(210) 207-0202
The use of fireworks in the City of San Antonio
is illegal and can result in a Class C Misdemeanor which can carry a
fine of up to $2,000.
This July 4th Holiday SAPD will have
officers dedicated specifically to respond to firework violation
calls. Citizens are encouraged to visit one of the professional
fireworks displays occurring throughout the city such as Woodlawn
Lake Park.
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Independence Day Holiday City Services
Available
Open:
- Recycling, organics
recycling and garbage will be collected
- Police will be on
duty
- Fire and EMS
personnel will be on duty
- 3-1-1 Call Center
will be operational from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Downtown visitors
will enjoy a parking meter holiday
- Dead animal
collection crews will be on duty
- Animal care
officers will be on duty
- San Antonio
Botanical Garden
- La Villita and
Market Square shops
- Parks &
Recreation Department's 23 outdoor pools
- Spanish Governor's
Palace
Closed:
- Central Library
and all branch libraries
- All Metro Health
locations and clinics
- Animal Care
Services Lobby and Adoption Center
- Bitters Complex
(Brush Recycling, Bulky Waste), 1800 Wurzbach Parkway
- Nelson Gardens
Brush Recycling Center, 8963 Nelson Rd.
- Bulky waste
collection centers and household hazardous waste sites (Frio
City Rd., Rigsby, & Culebra)
- Municipal Court,
401 S. Frio
- Pre-K 4 SA offices
and its centers
- Carver Community
Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry
- Senior
Comprehensive Centers
- Senior Nutrition
Sites (seniors or the general public may contact individual
nutrition sites for holiday schedule information)
- City of San Antonio
Community Service Centers
- Head Start
administrative offices and school district sites
- Child Care
Services administrative offices
- Office of the City
Clerk, Passports, Vital Records and Municipal Archives and
Records
- SAPD's
Administration and Records Section
- Parks &
Recreation Summer Youth Program and Summer Nutrition Program
- Fitness in the
Park and Cultural Classes will not be held
- Parks &
Recreation Community Centers
- Parks &
Recreation Adult and Senior Centers
- Enrique Barrera
Community Fitness Center
- McFarlin Tennis
Center, 1503 San Pedro
- San Antonio
Natatorium, 1430 W. Cesar Chavez
- La Villita
Administrative Offices
- Market Square
Administrative Offices
- Centro de Artes
Gallery at Market Square
- Culture Commons
Gallery at Plaza de Armas
- Willie C. Velasquez
Emergency Services Center
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Fireworks, the Fourth and Fido
Planning ahead and using some precautions can
help make this Independence Day a festive one for every member of
your family. Animal Care Services offers these tips to protect
your pet this holiday:
- Pets don't like
loud noises. Some area towns are still scheduled to hold
official fireworks displays but these events are no place for
pets. Leave them at home in a secured, quiet area where they will
be safe.
- A collar and
microchip ID can help your pet get back home if they get
lost. Roaming animals stand the risk of being picked up by
the city's Animal Care Officers. Your pet's registered microchip
ID is more than their ticket home-Microchips are the law in
San Antonio and City residents can get this safe,
permanent form of identification for their pet for FREE anytime
during regular business hours at ACS. No appointments are needed
for microchipping.
- Never leave pets
unattended outside, even in a fenced yard or on a
chain. Pets can overreact when they're scared and that dog
who'd never leave your yard before could easily dig a hole under
the fence to escape the noise. Fear of the fireworks and outside
gatherings can also cause your pet to become entangled in their
tether.
- Never leave your
pet in the car while you enjoy the party. The South Texas heat
can kill. It takes only minutes for the temperature in your car
to soar over 120 degrees. Pets left in cars, even with a cracked
window, can quickly become stressed by the heat. Please
don't risk your pet's life.
- Give your pet some
peace and quiet. A closed off area inside your
home can be a blessing for a pet nervous about all the noise and
commotion associated with the Fourth. Remember! Some pets get
destructive when they're frightened so be sure to remove
anything your pet could destroy. Try to provide some toys
to occupy your pet while you're out. If your pet is crate
trained, make sure they can curl up inside if they get scared.
Fresh food and water are a must and a treat or two wouldn't hurt
either!
- Protect your pet
from pranksters. Many animal cruelty cases start out as
what some consider "harmless pranks." But there's
nothing harmless (or legal) about shooting fireworks at a pet.
Bring outdoor pets indoors, at least for the evening. ACS will
investigate anyone suspected of cruelly treating any animal.
- When in doubt,
consult your veterinarian. Your vet and local pet stores
have a variety of remedies available to soothe your pet's nerves
and set your mind at ease as well.
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Updated SAFFE Roster
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Click the
image for full screen map
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- Officer Crumley: 207.5186
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- Officer Hernandez: 207.5197
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- Officer Schneider: 207.5182
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Metro Health Partners with Parks & Recreation Department
to
Offer Vaccines to Summer Camp Participants Before School
Starts
This summer, instead of waiting for hours in
line, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) is
helping by bringing the vaccines where the children are.
In partnership with the Parks and Recreation
Summer Youth Program, Metro Health will visit sites throughout June
and July and vaccinate kids who are in need of vaccines before they
start school. This effort will assist parents by not having to battle
the back-to-school crowds.
Children between 11-12 years old are required
to get their booster vaccinations before being allowed to start
school. Metro Health will be offering the required vaccinations,
including Tdap, which protects against Tetanus, Diphteria and
Pertussis; as well as the HPV vaccine to guard against the Human
Papilloma Virus; and the meningitis vaccine.
Parents
will be able to choose which vaccines they want their children to
receive. However, the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are required for
school entry. The vaccines will be offered at no-cost to the children
and their families.
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San
Antonio Parks and Recreation Will Serve Up Good Nutrition For
Local Children This Summer
This summer the Parks and Recreation Department
will connect children 18 years old and younger with healthy Summer
Food Service Program (SFSP) meals at no cost to the child. SFSP is a
U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the
Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). For the
children who rely on school meals during the academic year, these
meals offer a source of good nutrition when school is out for the
long summer vacation.
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department
is partnering with TDA to serve meals across Texas. Families are
encouraged to use these three tools to find a meal site anywhere in
the state:
- Call
2-1-1 to speak to a live operator
- Visit
www.SummerFood.org
for an interactive site locator map
- Text
FOODTX to 877-877
Organizations partner with TDA to serve meals
in areas where more than 50 percent of children are eligible for free
or reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program. Eligible
sponsoring organizations include schools, faith-based groups,
nonprofit summer camps, government agencies and other tax-exempt
organizations. All meal sites must be sponsored by an organization
that has a contract with TDA.
Summer food program meal sites help children
succeed by providing the nourishment they need to return to school in
the fall ready to thrive. USDA is an equal opportunity provider
and employer.
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Educational
Series with Aspergers101 to Take Place at San Antonio Public Library
Summer
series focuses on understanding and excelling with high-functioning
autism and Asperger Syndrome
The San
Antonio Public Library and Aspergers101 are hosting an educational
series taking place this summer that focuses on understanding and
excelling with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome. The
series is presented by Jennifer Allen, Founder and CEO of
Aspergers101. Each program will be held at Central Library on the
second Tuesday of every month through August from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
They will also be live-streamed via Sinclair Broadcasting at
News4SA.com/Live/Event and shared remotely at six participating
Library locations: Cortez, Parman, Cody, Mission, Potranco, and
Guerra branch libraries.
Choices in
Education- July 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Learn more
about the various options for school: public, private, charter or
homeschool. Discuss the pros and cons of each and how to tailor the
K-12 years to suit your child's needs. Special guest: Lisa Rogers,
Director of Educating Diverse Learners.
Independent
Living - August 8, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Discover helpful tools
that assist with independent living. Discuss life after high school
including driving and transportation, choices for higher
education, employment, and living options. Special guests: Julie Coy
Manier & Grant Manier, authors of Different is More.
Visit bit.ly/Aspergers101 for a
complete list of programs and streaming locations or call
210-207-2500.
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San Antonio
will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2018!
The San Antonio Tricentennial
Celebration is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
that will be commemorated with a year-long calendar of events,
activities and innovative initiatives that will carry San Antonio
into the next 300 years.
upcoming Tricentennial
Celebration.
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