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John G.
Clamp, Councilman
District 10
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Newsletter
February
27, 2008 | |
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Don't Forget! |
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The
Texas Department of Public
Safety-Driver's License Office at
9834 Perrin Beitel Road has
closed permanently. The new
office is open at 1633 Pat Booker
Road at Kitty Hawk in Universal
City. Call 659-7541 for more
information.
The McNay Art Museum will
remain closed until the grand
opening of the Jane and Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions in
June 2008.
Japanese Tea
Gardens Public Opening
Ceremony, Saturday, March 8th at 10:00 a.m. 3853 North
St. Mary's, 78212. For more
information contact 207-7275.
Public Works Town
Hall Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from
6:00 p.m. - 8:00
p.m.
Northeast Service Center, 10303 Tool Yard
The Public Works
department invites you to a Town
Hall meeting to discuss their new
programs and services coming to the community.
Information on street
maintenance, drainage, sidewalks and traffic signal synchronization
will be
presented.
For more information visit: www.sanantonio.gov/publicworks.
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| Contact Us |
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City Hall
Office:
Councilman John G. Clamp
District 10
207.7276- Phone
207.8777-
Fax john.clamp@sanantonio.gov
Patti Puente, Senior Executive Secretary
207.7276
- Phone
207.8777 - Fax
patti.puente@sanantonio.gov
Mario Hune, Chief Advisor Policy &
Zoning
207.7063 - Phone
207.8777-
Fax
mario.hune@sanantonio.gov
Amanda Padilla, Chief Advisor of
Communications
207.7063 - Phone
207.8777 -
Fax
amanda.padilla@sanantonio.gov
District Office:
Amy Putney, Chief
Advisor Constituent & Community Services
824.7355 -
Phone
824-7506 - Fax
amy.putney@sanantonio.gov |
Big Read 2008:
Central
Pie-Brary |
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 Central
Library will host an old-fashioned "Southern Social" on Sunday,
March 2nd, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., to launch San
Antonio Public Library's Big Read 2008: To Kill a
Mockingbird. This program, held March through April, will
involve San Antonio area residents reading and discussing Harper
Lee's classic novel at a number of library events.
For
more information on this and other planned Big Read 2008: To
Kill a Mockingbird events, call 207-2500 or visit www.sanantonio.gov/Library/. |
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Public Works New Website |
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The
Public Works department has launched a new web site - www.sanantonio.gov/publicworks/.
Check it
out to learn valuable information about the many programs they
manage for the City of San Antonio. You can view how they
manage, operate and where to find the most requested
information.
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Clean Up Days at Comanche
Lookout |
Friends of
Comanche Lookout will host Clean Up Day
at Comanche Lookout. The schedule
is as
follows:
Saturday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m.
We will meet at the Julia Yates Semmes Library
parking lot at 8 a.m. A representative from Parks and
Recreation, Mr. Scott Duever, is helping us organize this event and
will be present to help us focus our
efforts effectively.
Everyone
is invited to participate. We recommend wearing long
sleeve shirts, gloves, and jeans or thick slacks for protective
purposes.
The
Semmes Library is located at 15060 Judson
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| Dear District 10 Residents &
Friends, |
In
mid-January 2008, we had the addition of two new council members -
Councilwoman Ramos who serves District 3 and Councilman Rowe who
serves District 9. As a
result of these changes, Mayor Hardberger re-assigned the City
Council Members and I now proudly serve on the following
committees:
·
Governance
(chaired by Mayor Hardberger) 1st and
3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the media
briefing room. This
committee oversees new policy initiatives and development, audit and
financial management, municipal court and intergovernmental
relations.
· Governance
Audit Subcommittee (chaired by John Clamp) 1st
Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. This commitee monitors and
reviews the results of the city's audit plan.
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Public
Safety (chaired by Councilman Rodriguez) 2nd
Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Plaza C room.
This
committee oversees policies related to: Police Department, Fire
Department, Emergency Operations, law enforcement and Homeland
Security.
These
committee meetings are tentatively scheduled and their agendas are
posted on the web at http://www.sanantonio.gov/AgendaMeetings/CouncilCommitteeMain.asp
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Hope to see you at the Flag Installation Ceremony
this Friday!
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You're
Invited to the
Semmes
Library Flag Installation
Ceremony |
In honor of Texas
Independence Day and Texas Flag Day, Councilman John G. Clamp is
hosting a U.S. and Texas State flag installation ceremony at Semmes
Library.
The Semmes Library will
be the first library in District 10 to be honored with the
installation of the Texas state flag. On Friday, February
29, 2008 at 9:00a.m. Councilman John G. Clamp, in
collaboration with the James Madison High School color guard
and San Antonio Firefighter Nat Batson singing the
national anthem, will host a symbolic flag raising ceremony in honor
of Texas Independence Day and Texas Flag Day.
Semmes Library is the
fifth library in San Antonio to receive a Texas state flag. The Central, Memorial, John
Igo and Great Northwest Branch Libraries were the first libraries to
receive this honor. The
ceremony at Semmes Library was initiated by Mr. Sammons, a
constituent of District 10 and member of the Semmes
Library.
The Semmes Library has
been operating for two years and serves the Northeast part of San
Antonio including the schools in the North East Independent School
District. At the age of
80, Mrs. Semmes developed macular degeneration, the leading cause of
blindness in Americans over 55. In 2000, the Semmes
Foundation donated $1 million to the San Antonio Public Library to
create a special collection, including books and equipment, for the
visually impaired. The
Semmes Foundation has pledged an additional $250,000 for materials
and equipment for the Semmes Branch at Comanche Lookout
Park.
Councilman Clamp
believes that this flagpole ceremony will initiate a precedence to
install flagpoles at all San Antonio libraries.
"I'm honored to have our
city install the flags symbolizing freedom, sacrifice and
patriotism. We should
all be very proud of this accomplishment and I look forward to
installing additional flags at other library locations," stated
Councilman Clamp.
Texas gained
independence on March 2, 1836, and the flag was adopted on January
24, 1839, as the national flag of the Republic of Texas. When Texas became the
28th state in 1845 the national flag became the Texas
state flag. The Texas
flag represents what Texans pride themselves on: loyalty, strength
and bravery.
Semmes Library is
located at:
15060 Judson
Road
San Antonio, TX
78247 |
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Senior Citizens Spring Fling
Celebration |
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 Senior Citizens of District
10 are
invited to a Spring
Fling Celebration
hosted by Councilman
John G. Clamp.
Date:
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Time:
11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. (BBQ lunch will be served from 11:30a.m.to
12:30p.m.)
Doors will open at 10:00a.m. for seating.
Location: New
Creation Christian Fellowship Plaza
12525 Nacogdoches Road, Suite 111 (located in the New
Creation Plaza next to
Pep Boys).
For more information and reservations, contact Amy Putney at
824-7355 or email amy.putney@sanantonio.gov with your name, address
and telephone number for each guest by March 18,
2008.
Live
music will be provided
by the Ramiro Cervera Combo for your listening
enjoyment and dancing pleasure.
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Basura Bash
2008! |
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Here's what you need to know to help pitch in at
the
Basura Bash Annual Community-Wide River Clean-up
Event
WHEN:
Saturday, March 29,
2008
Registration: 8 - 9 a.m.
River Clean-up: 9
a.m. - noon
Lunch: noon - 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Various parks along the rivers and
creeks listed below. Headquartered at Mission County Park at the
corner of Padre Dr. and VFW Blvd.
WHY:
Trash and recyclables are carried to
our rivers and creeks by storm drainage, run-off, and careless human
beings. Annually, the Basura Bash effort yields tons of trash and
recyclables from the banks of the San Antonio River and its
tributaries.
HOW:
When registering,
volunteers may choose the river or creek they wish to clean. Long
pants, gloves, sleeves, and closed shoes are recommended.
Trash bags are provided.
To Register for
Basura Bash or Get More Information:
Registration:
For new
groups, please submit your information at http://basurabash.org/volunteers/register
For
groups who participated in 2007, please email us at volunteer@basurabash.org to let us
know if you will be with us again
ALL GROUPS
must fax completed Group Information Sheet, Liability Release
and Terms and Conditions forms to (210) 521-0357. Forms can be
downloaded at http://basurabash.org/adopt-a-river.
Individuals must also complete the Liability Release form and
submit the form prior to participating. Individuals are
encouraged to call (210) 858-9111 and inform the planning committee
of your interest to aid in better event planning.
You may leave a message for us at (210) 858-9111 and we will
return your call regarding any questions.
WHO:
Volunteers make this effort a
success!
Hosted by the Basura Bash Planning Organization, the
City of San Antonio, Ximenes & Associates, the San Antonio River
Authority, Keep San Antonio Beautiful, San Antonio Water System,
AT&T, and
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SAPD
ATV |
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In 2007, the District 10 office allocated funding for the
purchase of two All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) units for the San Antonio
Police Department North SAFFE division. The officers use these units
to patrol greenbelts, drainage easements and undeveloped parcels of
land for any unauthorized activities. These units offer the police
officers a more efficient means to investigate and patrol secluded
areas. Each officer has
to complete a 4-hour Law Enforcement ATV course before they are
allowed to patrol on these units.
In
these pictures, you will see Officer J. Dave McDonald (on the green
ATV) and Officer Steve Heathcock (on the yellow ATV) patrolling an
undeveloped area.
Photos
courtesy of SAPD North SAFFE Unit.
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Police Department
News |
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SAFFE Unit
On
Tuesday, February 7th, the SAFFE Unit of the North
Substation rode bicycles in patrol district 3250 (north of Thousand
Oaks) to include neighborhoods Sierra North, El Dorado, Valencia and
surrounding areas. The
officers issued 134 notices for abandoned/junk vehicles, 34 parking
citations, 113 parking warnings and observed the areas for graffiti
and criminal activity.
If you would like to know what patrol district you
reside in, please visit www.sanantonio.gov/sapd/DistrictCrime.asp and scroll down the page and click on
NORTH.
North Substation Update
On
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, a homeowner on Burnt Ridge in the
Northern Hills neighborhood came home and upon entering his
residence discovered two suspects burglarizing his home. The two suspects were
apprehended by police officer's.
As
a reminder, please keep your home and automobiles
secured.
Contact the SAPD Crime Prevention Specialist at the North
SAFFE Unit at 207-8350 and schedule a free home security
survey.
Home Security
Surveys
A complete security survey of the home is
conducted. The Crime Prevention Officer examines locks, doors,
strike plates, and windows. Exterior and interior lighting are also
examined, as well as shrubbery and fencing. Written suggestions on
how to improve the security of the home are given. If the residence
qualifies, the homeowner may receive a 10% discount on homeowner's
insurance premium.
Source: San Antonio Police
Department
2008 Cellular On Patrol Class Schedule
The C.O.P. training class requires a 4-hour one-time
session with an optional police ride-along. Classes are held at the North
Police Substation, 13030 Jones Maltsberger. For questions or for more
information contact Officer Dave MacDonald at 207-8350
office, 394-0626 cell, email -
james.mcdonald@sanantonio.gov.
Tuesday, March 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m.
Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
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Desert Sky Wind Farm Tour |
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Learn how wind
plays an important role in supplying nearly 40,000
homes in San Antonio with electricity.
See the wind turbines and learn how
and why CPS Energy acquires
wind-generated electricity. This trip includes
games, lunch and a first-hand
look inside a working wind
turbine.
Thursday,
March 6, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Minimum of 15 adults - tours are subject to cancellation if
fewer than 15 people.
Cost - $10.00
Register on line at www.windtricity.com |
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Solid Waste
Management
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Brush Collection Schedule now
available online! Visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/brush/BR_CW.asp
The Solid Waste Management Department is making
improvements to the Brush and Bulky Item Collection notification
process. In addition to the official City notification of
a yellow brush tag being delivered to your door, beginning
February 24, 2008 and as a planning tool, the department
will be publishing quarterly newspaper ads in the Sunday
Express-News indicating which areas of the City are scheduled
for Brush and Bulky item collections. The information will
also be available on the website: www.sanantonio.gov/enviro
Automated Garbage and Recycling
Collection
If you have
been wondering when your neighborhood will be implemented with
Automated Garbage and Recycling please click on the link to view the
map -
www.sanantonio.gov/enviro/solidwaste/Automatcoll.asp
Additional areas in District 10 to receive the service later
this year include the areas in the northern sector which include
neighborhoods such as Fox Run, High Country, Green Ridge North,
Raintree, Featheridge, Monterrey Village, Valley Forge, Woodstone,
El Chaparral/Fertile Valley, Spring Creek, Pheasant Ridge and
surrounding areas.
Before the program is started, a community meeting is hosted
by the Solid Waste Department to explain the program and the do's
and don'ts.
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Early
Voting |
Early Voting Information for the March 4, 2008
Primary
Tuesday, February 19-Friday, February 22, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m.
Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 12:00 Noon to 6:00
p.m.
Monday, February 25 thru Friday, February 29,
2008
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Locations in the vicinity of District
10:
Brookhollow Library, 530 Heimer
Road
Semmes Branch Library at Comanche Lookout Park, 15060
Judson Road
Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell, 4134 Harry
Wurzbach
Universal City - City Hall, 2150 Universal City
Blvd.
Wetmore Elementary, 3250 Thousand Oaks.
For
more information contact the office of the Bexar County Elections at
335-8683 or visit www.bexar.org/elections/. |
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Mandala Workshop at the Semmes Branch
Library |
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Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Julia Yates Semmes Branch Library, 15060 Judson Road,
650-9540
Join artist, Deborah Keller-Rihn, at the Julia Yates
Semmes Library to learn about the story of the Buddhist goddess,
Tara. Take a walk in the beautiful natural environment surrounding
the library and learn how to make a sand mandala, a beautiful and
unique art form in the Tibetan tradition. After the story of Tara,
Ms. Keller-Rihn will demonstrate the making of a mandala and then
each participant will create one. Ms. Keller-Rihn will photograph the finished works and obtain e-mail
addresses to send participants their files. Mandalas are typically
destroyed at the end to make a point about the impermanence of all
things.
All ages welcome! Wear your walking
shoes! Free and open to
the public.
This workshop is brought to you by Blue Star Contemporary Art
Center and City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Arts
Program.
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