San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 24, 1997 Page: 4 of 10
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by Byron E. Milla
that** open in the eve
E very one should have (he oppor-
tunity to live in the community in
which they grew up, once they have
earned their education and achieved
success.
Unfortunately, that is often not the
case in San Antonio. More and more
of our young people are being forced
to live elsewhere after graduating from
college simply because there is little
or no opportunity in San Antonio.
Because of the types of jobs that
we have been able to attract to our
City, there is not enough opportunity
to hold our best and brightest young
minds here.
My father, Johnnie Miller, who is
69-years old, is an example. There's
nothing he'd like better than to have
all his children and grandchildren liv-
ing near him in San Antonio; however
my two sisters have found the better
opportunities in other cities.
At a recent meeting with COPS
and Metro Alliance, a middle-aged
father related how his son, a college
student, probably wouldn't be coming
home for the summer. His son has
worked at one of our City's theme
State Rep. Ruth
McClendon to hold
meetings, April 26
State Rep. Ruth Jones McClen-
don will bold meetings, Saturday,
April 26.
The lOajn. meeting will beheld
at Bethany UM Church 4120
Ksenhauer. The 1:30 pjn. meet-
superviaor. His salary would be )1
an hour over minimum wage.
The young mm will probably
live with a relative in another state
and do the same job at the same kind
of theme park which is owned by
the same compeny at the paik here
in San Antonio. The only differ-
ence? The salary. He will make $3-
$4 an hour more than minimum
wage instead of $1 over minimum
wage.
Whenhe leaves college, chances
are the lack of opportunity in San
Antonio will force him to live else-
where. We must stop this 'brain
drain' -- the exodus of our brightest
and most talented.
For those who do choose to stay
in San Antonio, the issue becomes
that of whether they come back to
live on the East Side, being near
family and church.
Most individuals making higher
incomes want to live in homes re-
flective of their efforts. We have
not done a good job of seeing that
there is housing that is attractive to
our young Black professionals and
others who can afford and want to
purchase homes that reflect their
middle and upper-middle income
status.
I live on the East Side in Denver
Heights, and I love this community,
so I will always live here. But I am
the exception among young profes-
sionals.
Furthermore, we have not
planned our community so that it
offers the amenities, conveniently,
that middle and upper-middle in-
come families want—full service
ing will be held at Antioch Baptist
Church, 1101N. Walters.
"Because I value your opinions
on the issues we are now debat-
ing in Austin, I hope you will be
able to join us."
RadioThon brings
$12,000 for Kids
"We’re at $12,000 and still
service businesses. Again, we
as a community as
victuals who could and would be con-
tributing to die betterment of the East.
Side are living elsewhere. When this
happens, our churches, neighbor-
hoods, and organizations are im-
pacted. _____■ *
It is incumbent upon our City's
leadership, beginning with your Dis-
trict 2 Councilperson, to take steps to
make sure that there are ample op-
portunities for our young people as
they complete their educations arid
want to return to San Antonio to
work and live. We must work hard to
attract the high tech and corporate
jobs, and we must make sure that
they are paying our citizens top wages
and offering maximum opportuni-
ties.
When it comes to the East Side,
your District 2 Councilperson must
step in the leadership role to develop
neighborhoods that our successful
families find attractive. We must take
the leadership role in seeing that we
create a climate where there are busi-
nesses that cater to the needs, wants,
and desires of these families.
Moving to another city or an-
other neighborhood within San An-
tonio to find opportunity or good
housing and the quality of life that
they want should be an option for our
children and grandchildren, not a
necessity.
Byron Miller is a candidate for
the District 2 City Council seat. He
may be reached at 354-1849.
counting." That's the word from
Davis Scott YMCA executive
director, Charles Shannon, fol-
lowing one of the most successful1
radiothon yet KSJL's president
and general manager, Chuck
Andrews, hosted the 9th hour
marathon, and his listeners rallied
to the cause in a late afternoon
spur that surpassed all expecta-
tions.
Proceeds benefit the Davis Scott
£5 4 linked to Man arrested
by anti-terrorism task force
Officials say suspects planned robbery for group
San Antonio Board
of Realtors endorse
Byron Miller
com Jr., it, all of Boyd. They m» to
appear in federal court In Fort
Worth on Wednaattaqr.
The FBI in Dallas imued a new*
Wtte CbUnty lresidents — whom
some officials linked to the Kn Klux
Klan — Tuaaday on charges of con-
District 2 City Council candidate spiracy to commit armed robbery.
Byron E. Miller has received the
endorsement of the San Antonio ***** not to he identified.
Board of Realtors (SABOR). Miller suspects planned to rob gn annoyed
Law enforcement officials, who
tilled, said the
rh» Rrutrri car to finance activities of a Ku Klux
l^*11 chapter operating In North Tex-
SABOR represents is comprised
of realtors from across the City.
A key platform in Miller's cam-
paign is to attract more middle and
upper middle income families to the
East Side. He has also stated his goal
to restore and revitalize declining
inner city neighborhoods by divert-
ing some of die money the City in-
vests on Wall Street into a loan fund
to restore and rehabilitate homes in
inner city areas of the City.
'1 am very pleased that the Board
of Realtors have given me their en-
dorsement," Miller stated. "We both
share die same goals of putting fami-
lies in their own homes, and if I am
elected, I lode forward to working
with SABOR in doing just that in my
community."
"These people are associated with
the Klan," said one source. "This
thing [the arrests) was the result of
a covert operation."
Those arrested were Edward Tay-
lor Jr., 34, of Bridgeport, and Shawn
Dee Adams, 37, Catherine Dee Ad-
ams, 35. of Boyd, and Carl Jay Was-
Black student
leader threatened
CORPUS CHRISTI - The stu-
dent body president at Texas
A&M-Corpus Christi wore a bullet-
proof vest as he was sworn in
Tuesday because of a letter threat-
ening him, apparently because he
is black.
Marcus Cross received the letter
earlier this month. The missive;
noon, but it contained no informa-
tion about the alleged armored car
robbery, whether others ere in-
volved or the motive of the robbery.
Law enforcement officers said
Tuaaday that the Klan has held ral-
lies and recruitment meetings for
several years In Wise County.
One of the meeting places has
been in the Lyndon B. Johnson Na-
tional Grasslands, a IL& Forestry Ser-
vice preserve just north of Decatur.
“They come up here and have
their maneuvers and rallies at the
grasslands," said Wise County Chief
Deputy Sheriff Doug Whitehead.
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wnicn was uuea witn spelling er-
rors and racist terms, advised
Cross not to take the oath.
It said, in part, “be careful or
they? (sic) cart you off in a bag.
We are always watching.”
Campus police tightened securi-
ty for the 15-minute cereiopny
Tuesday. There was no trouble. -
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SAN ANTONIO FIGHTING BACK
of United Way of Sad Antonio and Bexar County
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REQUEST jFOR PROPOSAL
San Antonio Fighting Back is a comprehensive (drug and crime prevention and community development
program of the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The goal of this program is to promote and encourage the efforts of neighborhood people to free
themselves, their families and communities from the devastating effects of substance abuse, crime and
violence. f
This organization is requesting proposals to support an event or provide services in East and/or Southeast
San Antonio that will enhance the quality of life for children, families and communities. Services should
be culturally sensitive, relevant, and appropriate, innovative, multi-faceted, comprehensive, coordinated
and adapted to target populations.
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Notice of Request for Proposals: San Antonio Fighting Back, a comprehensive substance abuse demand
reduction initiative, announces the issuance of a request for proposal (RFP) for economic development
programs, neighborhood capacity building programs, crime prevention programs, and/or sybstance abuse
prevention, intervention, treatment and/or aftercare services in the target area.
Eligibility: The following are eligible to submit proposals: public agencies; private, non-profit; individual
and partnerships; and educational institutions.
Contract Period and Allocation; The contract period will be July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. The
proposed allocation for this period will be negotiated with the selected contractor.
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Contact Person: For a copy of the RFP package and more information, call or write Jeniffer Richardson,
Director of Administrative Services; 850 E. Drexel, San Antonio, TX 78210; telephone number (210) 533-
6592; Fax (210) 532-6792. The RFP package will be made available Monday, April 21, 1997.
Closing Date: Completed proposals must be received by 4 p.m., on Friday, May 23, 1997, at San Antonio
Fighting Back , 850 E. Drexel, San Antonio, TX 78210.
Issued in San Antonio on April 20, 1997.
GRANT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
A typed proposal and three copies must be submitted to the San Antonio Fighting Back RFP Committee
by 4 p.m. on May 23, 1997, at 850 E. Drexel, San Antonio, TX 78210.
All prospective applicants MUST ATTEND a Technical Assistance Workshop on either Wednesday, May
7,1997 or Wednesday, May 14,1997 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Antonio Fighting Back East Resource Center
at the Ella Austin Community Center, 1023 N. Pine (at the corner of Pine and Burleson). Refreshments
will be served. PROPOSAL FROM APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT ATTENDED A WORKSHOP WILL
NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE REVIEW PROCESS. Please call 533-6592 to RSVP
All events and services must be within the San Antonio Fighting Back target area and must be alcohol and
drug free. All events or services must relate to economic development programs, neighborhood capacity
building programs, crime prevention programs, and/or substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment
and/or aftercare services.
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