From: Michael Helle
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SAN ANTONIO — A new study which ranks the top 50 safest cities in Texas doesn't include San Antonio. In fact, San Antonio doesn't even make the top 200!

The study by SafeWise looked at violent and property crime rates and found 84% of safe cities reported to have less than one violent crime per 1,000 residents.


https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/san-antonio-does-not-make-the-top-50-safest-cities-in-texas?fbclid=IwAR3T48e5gzb4ny2zEgHaBT_zI1bnXH2IR9IjtgTWHcs5JEvkN_Zz7Zk5D_8

SAHPOO Football Watch Party – Cowboys vs Patriots
Come on out to our first COWBOYS watch party !!!    
 JOKESTERS 22 PUB & GRUB, 713 S. ALAMO.

The venue is closed off to the public and only members and friends will be allowed entry !!

Sunday, Nov 24, Doors Open at 1:30pm. Kick off at 3:25pm.
Entry fee FREE for Members, Retirees + 1 friend.
Family & Friends - $10 OR $5 w/ New Toy Donation

Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund / Annual Retirees’ Healthcare Meeting
Meeting and Healthcare packets for 2020 can be picked up on Wednesday, November 06 at 1000am,Shiners Aud.
Changes for January 01, 2020: Medical Deductible/Coinsurance, Prescription in-network, out of pocket, Mobile App.  Try to pick it up, it will save the HealthCare mailing expense.

From: Charles Ross
Subject: Update on our Grandson, McCoy Shadrock's battle with cancer.
 
This was copied from our Daughter's FB Post. 
Wanted to give a few details of what’s going on with my son McCoy Shadrock. First, yes it’s cancer. He has a Germ Cell Tumor in his chest.  Second, it’s curable with aggressive chemo. Praise God!!

Third, many have asked why we can’t just remove it. At this time it is wrapped around too many vessels and too close to major organs. Once the tumor shrinks enough he will make a trip to MD Anderson for the surgeons to review and see if they can remove remaining pieces or if continuing chemo would be better. Biggest thing right now is to shrink it as quickly as possible so his cough will go away, the mass will stop pressing on his heart and lungs and the pain with every breath to stop. 
 
He is having his port put in his chest as I type this and will begin chemo this afternoon. We have no idea how this began or when and honestly it doesn’t matter at this point.
 
We will all fight for him and with him through all the good, bad, and ugly and he will be stronger for it after. We do ask for continued prayers for his faith, his heart, and his strength. Thank you everyone for the outpouring of love and prayers for everyone here. We love all of you. 
 
The family is not allowing visitors. We will leave that up to McCoy to make that decision as it’s not our place. Feel free to reach out to him and chat. He will let you know how he feels for that day and if he’s up for visitors. We will all take this day by day and walk beside him along his journey.
 
Thanks for your continued Prayers.
Mike Ross

Benevolent Fund Teams Up For “The First Responders Plus 1 Cornhole Tournament”
The Benevolent Fund is sponsoring “First Responders Plus 1” Cornhole Tournament to be held Saturday, November 2nd at Cooter Browns (11881 Bandera Rd.).
One team member must be a member of the Benevolent Fund and in good standing.
Interested Benevolent Fund Members should send an email with their name, badge number and contact number to the undersigned.
Winners will be selected from the members submitting their names.  Names must be submitted by close of business on Monday, October 28, 2019. 
The Benevolent Fund is donating food for this event to help offset the cost. This food will be available for purchase at the event,
with all proceeds being included in the donation to “Saving a Hero’s Place.”
This is a very fun event so please come out and support this great cause!
PAUL BIASIOLLI, CAPTAIN CHAIRMAN / BENEVOLENT FUND

Johnny G. Rios Jr.
Born on September 29, 1959 and went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2019 at the age of 60. He was a sworn member for the San Antonio Police Department and retired as a Detective after 32 years of service.

He was happiest when he was fishing, playing God's music, helping others, or spending time with his loving family. His other hobbies included gardening, reading scripture and collecting vehicles. He was involved in ACTS, Shields of Christ, Ministry of the Third Cross and Prison Ministry.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Montez Rios Sr. He is survived by his mother, Antonia Garcia.
Siblings Joe Rios (Retired SAPD, Wife Angelic), Gilbert, Gerald, and Mary Ellen Rios; wife, Martha Rios, children Kristen Benson (Nigel), Sara Rios, Denise Hernandez, Emily Rios, Rachel Rios, Johnny A. Rios III, Sydney Nuñez, and Marisa Rios; grandchildren Elizabeth, Paul and Abigail Benson.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Dominic's Catholic Church at 5919 Ingram Rd, following with Rosary at 7:00 pm.  Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at:
https://secure.pancan.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2681&mfc_pref=T&2681.donation=form1

2019 SAPOA Bowling Turkey Shoot
 
The SAPOA 2019 Intramural Bowling Turkey Shoot will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019, starting at 9:00 a.m., at Bandera Bowl, 6700 Huebner Road.  There will be a men’s/women’s division consisting of four-man teams, with four games to be bowled.  However, in order to qualify for the women’s division awards, the team must be made up of all women.  
 
Both the team/doubles events will consist of two games each.  Averages will be based on an in-house average from the previous year, or current yearbook average from another league. If neither of the two applies, men will carry a 170 average and women will carry a 150 average.  Handicap will be 80% of the difference between the average and 210.
 
The entry fee will be $5.00 per person to be paid at tournament time.  The tournament will be open to sworn officers, family members, and police department personnel. Turkeys will be awarded as in previous tournaments and there will also be chances to win cash prizes on colored pin strikes and splits.
 
Fifty six (56) teams will be accepted in this tournament.  If you are interested in bowling, please send your team lineup and your doubles partner names to the undersigned. Please list only complete names on your roster (no nicknames), indicate if either male or female, and if a book average is being used, please indicate the average.
 
Deadline for submitting rosters is Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
 
CARLOS ANCIRA, DETECTIVE CENTRAL PROPERTY CRIMES
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Annual l3  Harris/Dailey Wells “Blue Santa Golf Tournament”Date: November 22, 2019 | Location: TPC Golf ClubBy registering and participating in the event, everyone who attends helps to support Blue Cares and SAPOA’s community outreach programs.  Blue Cares programs provide year-round services and assistance to underprivileged, low-income, at risk children and their families.
 
Through Blue Cares, SAPOA members help these families by volunteering their time and resources.
We also ask community members like you for support to help us continue to assist these families.
 
Register Now:      https://www.bluecaresicare.com/golf/