Seeking blockwalkers for Elena Guajardo-Dist. 7

Elena Guajardo at the “Braggin Breakfast” (photo)

Dear Friends and Neighbors,It's election time, and we are excited about the start of the Elena Guajardo Campaign for 2007, for City Council District 7. We are in the need of block walking volunteers. Our first block walk is scheduled for Saturday Feb 17 at 9 a.m. We hope to have you as a valued volunteer. For more info please call me at 410-0992.

We will meet at Thomas Jefferson High School parking lot at the corner of Donaldson & Wilson.

Thank you for your support.


Rick Idar
Elena Guajardo Campaign

Mi Tierra fundraiser for Amadeo Ortiz for Sheriff

Amadeo Ortiz, candidate for Bexar County Sheriff, cordially invites you to a breakfast at Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery on Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:30 a.m.

Share good food and visit with community leaders and friends as Amadeo gives an update on his campaign. Retired San Antonio Police Chief Al Philippus (currently Chief of Security for Valero) will be the key-note speaker.

A donation of $30 per person to the Amadeo Ortiz Campaign is requested. (Business Attire) For ticket information contact the Campaign Office at (210) 736-3312 or check the web site at:

www.Ortiz4Sheriff.com

Democratic activist Verna Blackwell needs prayers

Benny Hilario, husband of Verna Blackwell, is battling cancer. Verna, former Executive Director of the Bexar County Democratic Party, Chairwoman of the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens and political activist in numerous campaigns over the years, needs our encouragement.

For those who wish to send a word of encouragement, cards or flowers, please send to Verna Blackwell, 5743 Ascham, 78228. A kind word means alot at a time like this. Thanks and God Bless you.

Alice Guerra & Staff of GTO Advertising

La Prensa is new media sponsor of Latino Breakfast

La Prensa is the new Latino Breakfast Club media sponsor. We look forward to a dynamic and engaged working relationship with "San Antonio's Family Owned Bilingual Newspaper," says Latino Breakfast founder Joe Solis.

Solis adds "Please thank Tino Duran, Publisher and CEO of La Prensa, for his personal interest in our ongoing success."

http://www.ninamarieduran.com/

Red Light Cameras controversy continues

By Pat Driscoll
Express-News reporter

Lawbreakers running free

Just a fourth of red-light runners caught on cameras in Houston are paying their tickets, about what police predicted months ago.

And those ignoring the $75 fines can't be arrested, the Houston Chronicle explains. Camera-enforced citations are civil, not criminal, so the worst motorists face is a collection agency coming after them, which can mean a bad credit report.

But apparently that's good enough.

"The program is working much like we anticipated," a police official told the Chronicle.

More than 14,000 citations were issued from September to December at 20 intersections, the newspaper said. The cameras will eventually be at 50 intersections.

Meanwhile, in Dallas, cameras at 10 intersections nabbed 1,748 motorists in the first two weeks of operation.

In San Antonio, the first red light cameras are supposed to soon be clicking in the suburban city of Balcones Heights.

Editor’s Note: In Balcones Heights the fine levied will be $148 dollars per violation.

At present the Red-Light Cameras are being installed at the four intersections to include: Fredericksburg Road & Hillcrest, Fredericksburg Road & Crossroads Boulevard, Fredericksburg Road & Balcones Heights Boulevard, Babcock & Hillcrest. See link for full story.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/traffic/archives/2007/02/light_runners_s.html

Veterans Care Benefits topic of discussion

Miltary Order of the Purple Heart members (photo)

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1836 and American GI Forum of Texas proudly welcome to San Antonio TX, Lt. General Robert Gard Jr. (US Army Retired) & Colonel Richard L. Klass, (USAF Retired) of The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Outreach Program Washington DC.

We invite you to participate in a roundtable-type conference to discuss Veterans Care Benefits issues. They will also be available to discuss policy issues such as the threat of nuclear terrorism, the escalating confrontation with Iran and the war in Iraq Pay-your-own breakfast or buffet will be available.

Thursday, February 8th
9 a.m.-noon
Casa Dos Pedros Mexican Restaurant
1926 SW Military Drive (Mayan Theater Plaza)
at the corner of SW Military Drive and IH-35 South.

Contact: Tony Roman, Commander Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 1836, (210) 699-0292
Placido Salazar, American GI Forum of Texas, Veterans Affairs Officer, (210) 422-0378

Latino Breakfast coming to Cha Cha's-Feb. 7th

Dr. Norman Kalmin (photo)
President/CEO & Medical Director
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center

You are invited to the 2nd Latino Breakfast Club meeting of 2007. Networking with a Latino Flair! Everybody is Welcome! (Just like Fiesta Week)

When: February 7th, (Wednesday)

Location: Cha-Cha’s Restaurant, 2026 Babcock, 78229

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m

Cost: Free (Breakfast courtesy of Cha- Cha’s)

Speaker: Dr. Norman Kalmin/President/CEO & Medical Director, South Texas Blood & Tissue Center

R.S.V.P. today: Joe Solis, SolisJoe@sbcglobal.net

The Latino Breakfast Club is a Virtual Networking Organization. There are no membership dues, bureaucracy, committee assignments, organizational duties, or fees to pay. Our sponsors include Cha Cha's Fine Mexican Cuisine, Ernest J. Martinez, Financial Consultant with Wells Fargo Private Client Services and Genworth Long-Term Care Insurance from Luxor Insurance & Ted Royston.

Save the Date-March 1st at the Giraud Club

Save the Date
Victory Celebration for Judge Peter Sakai
Thursday, March 1st
at Club Giraud
707 N. St. Mary's
5:30-7:30 p.m.


For more information contact Alice Guerra at 210-732-8111

Larry Ricketts to run for Bexar County Sheriff

Larry Ricketts
Candidate for Bexar County Sheriff

Larry Ricketts is running for Bexar County Sheriff in 2008.

He will host a fundraiser, Friday, February 9th, from 5:30 -7 p.m. at Cowboys, 3030 NE Loop 410 @ I35.

For additional info call 633-3434 and RSVP by February 2nd. Entertainment will be provided by Tracy Byrd.

Mi Tierra fundraiser for Mary Alice Cisneros

L-R: Mary Alice Cisneros, campaign manager Letty Cantu & SA District 4 candidate Philip Cortez, Yoli Arrellano, Young Democrats President Chris Garcia, Col. Gil Coranado & wife, Gavos Ramos & Roger Perez, Victoria & Jorge Herrera, Frank & SAISD Board Member Olga Hernandez, Cisneros campaign manager Letty Cantu & Choco Mesa, SA District 7 candidate Justin Rodriguez & SA Councilman Chip Haas, Commissioner Chico Rodriguez & Dan Barrett, Former Mayor Henry Cisneros

A number of Mary Alice Cisneros supporters gathered at Mi Tierra's Wednesday, January 31st to raise money for her SA District 1 campaign. Introduced by her husand, former Mayor Henry Cisneros, Mary Alice shared her vision of the future of San Antonio with those present.