`LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE`
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`LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE`
BUY LOCAL STONE OAK MAKING WAVES ON THE FAR NORTH SIDE PG.22 FIT THERAPY OF TEXAS Using a mind-body approach to get in top shape PG.13 Residents, SAWS take sides in PG.23 IMAGINE WELLNESS CENTER water-citation dispute BULVERDE VILLAGE Tree-planting program is growing strong Dr. Julio Jimenez and his staff take a holistic approach to health PG.18 Initiative sponsored by POA helps create a great ‘first impression’ for homes, official says VOL. 1, ISSUE 11 STONE OAK COMMUNITY NEWS ENCINO PARK FAR NORTH 78258 78259 78260 78261 MARCH 30 - APRIL 27, 2015 ‘LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE’ PG.16 Repurposed Adobe Café becomes cyber-friendly book space with drive-thru window FANTASTIC DEALS COUPONS INSIDE Discover the city through LOCAL deals from restaurants, retailers and services in your community, and save money while you do it! pg. 27 WWW.SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM PG.24 EAT LOCAL LOOSE MOOSE PUB Far North Side watering hole wants to lead the pack to fun PG.25 NAPA FLATS Restaurant serves a tempting array of dishes from wood-fired grill PG.19 Furry officer joins NEISD police 2-year-old Lab mix ready to take a bite out of crime PG.20 Crowded fields ahead for area elections District 9 and 10 up for grabs 2 MARCH 30 - APRIL 27, 2015 FROM THE EDITOR tedwards@salocallowdown.com Delivering Integrity Since 1954. President Harold J. Lees Publisher Gregg Rosenfield Assoc. Publisher Rick Upton EDITORIAL Executive Editor Thomas Edwards News Staff Collette Orquiz, Bain Serna and Will Wright Contributing Writers Olivier J. Bourgoin, Ron Aaron Eisenberg, Eric Moreno, Edmond Ortiz, Arthur Schechter and Susan Yerkes ART Creative Director Florence D. Edwards Production Designer Pete Morales Contributing Photographer Rudy B. Ornelas Contributing Illustrator Jeremiah Teutsch It’s Always Fiesta When You Have a Gary Pool! South Texas’ Original Pool Company. Gary Pools has been building and servicing swimming pools in and around San Antonio and South Texas since 1954. We are the largest family owned and operated pool builder in Central and South Texas. If you’re thinking of a pool, give us a call at 210-494-1313 – we’d love to hear from you. FULLY LOADED SWIM READY POOL $ 37,486! 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COP means safer neighborhoods I n spite of what you may have seen on TV, San Antonio is far safer than it used to be. The heyday for violent crime in the Alamo City occurred during the late 1980s and early 1990s, when I was a police reporter for the San Antonio Express-News. Back then, a tide of violence swept across the city thanks to youth gangs and prison gangs. One of my friends, San Antonio Police Department homicide Detective Alvin “Rusty” Brown, saw me hovering around so many crime scenes he eventually quipped, “Edwards, we have to stop meeting like this.” There are many reasons why today San Antonio sees fewer crimes of violence. One is the caliber of the police force. But, I also think a lot of the credit goes to voluntary efforts such as Citizens on Patrol. I remain impressed by the efforts of these volunteers who selflessly patrol their neighborhoods and report crimes to SAPD. These residents are not paid, they don’t get medals, they aren’t mentioned in headlines or praised by news anchors, and yet each day and night these folks go out, braving all kinds of weather, to make our residences more secure. They are the civilian eyes and ears of the Police Department. And, they come from all walks of life. The one factor they have in common: a willingness to serve others. While COP volunteers aren’t allowed to carry weapons and are encouraged not to confront criminals, their observations and diligence help police map, contain and control property crimes, which otherwise have the potential to fuel offenses against people. If there is a COP program in your neighborhood, I encourage you to sign up, go through the training and start patrolling to safeguard our community. THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR CLARIFICATIONS A story in the March edition of LOCAL Community News should have stated OrangeTheory Fitness, 427 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 106, is expected to open in April. In addition, a separate story did not indicate Franklin Park Sonterra is also an independent-living facility. WITH MORE THAN 70 SHOPS IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION WE HAVE IT ALL. SHOP YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS 22610 US Hwy 281 N. San Antonio, Texas 78258 VillageatStoneOak.net | 210.481.5688 4 MARCH 30 - APRIL 27, 2015 LOCAL COMMENTARY Keeping Fiesta 2015 fun but sober by SUSAN YERKES T o many San Antonians, April means one thing: “Get your flip-flops on and grab a beer — it’s Fiesta time, and the party’s on!” However, keep this in mind: April also is National Alcohol Awareness Month. I thought about that after a recent conversation with attorney Joe Hoelscher, whose criminal-law practice focuses on DWI and substance-abuse cases. “Fiesta is really big for us,” he said. “Historically, I have made as much as 25 percent of my annual revenue off Fiesta-related arrests. Generally, you find the largest aggregation of lawenforcement officials in the state here in San Antonio during Fiesta.” That’s not to say Fiesta is one big booze-fest. Far from it. Considering the hundreds of thousands of folks who attend, Fiesta is a pretty family-friendly affair. “When I moved to San Antonio and started hearing about Fiesta I thought, ‘Oh gosh, we’re going to have a lot of arrests,’” said Officer Misty Floyd, a San Antonio Police Department spokeswoman. “But in the last few years, we haven’t seen big spikes in DWIs during Fiesta. There’s definitely more of an effort on our part to keep things in line.” Last year, police reported 402 DWI arrests during Fiesta, compared to 339 in 2013, but Floyd noted that Fiesta 2014 was extended over an extra week because of the Easter holiday. This year, the Fiesta Commission and police are celebrating the fact that for the last four years, not a single person has been killed in a traffic accident related to Fiesta. While SAPD provides the bulk of manpower during the celebration, the Department of Public Safety has doubled its Fiesta force. Bexar County sheriff ’s deputies and deputy constables, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission officers and even Texas Department of Transportation personnel are also out there working to keep Fiesta safe. “Every law-enforcement agency is involved,” Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau said. “We don’t put on extra officers, but we use everybody we’ve almost Fresh Meat Daily The Best Meat In Town Serving San Antonio Since 1983 MEAT MARKET Homemade Tamales to Go Baby Back Ribs 2.89 $ per lb. .99 $ Split Marinated Chicken Leg Quarters Fresh Bakery and Tortillas per lb. Barbacoa Saturday and Sunday Pork Loin Riblets 1.49 $ per lb. Eckrich Smoked Sausage (3lb pkg) 5.99 $ Each 2lbs for $ 1.00 Boneless Chicken Breasts Lean, tender & juicy. Great for the grill. $ .99/lb $ .69/lb $ 1.99 $ .59/lb Culebra Meat Market • 1662 Encino Rio, San Antonio, TX 78259 • 210-545-2525 per lb. 5 SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM OUR TURN Views and opinions about your community Give curfew laws another look R ecently San Antonio reviewed its juvenilecurfew law, which over time has highlighted two sad facts: The government feels it has to do the job of parents, and there are parents who are not properly supervising their kids. Shouldn’t it be the parents, and not the government, deciding when children should be at home? At the same time, parents need to set a good example about proper conduct for kids outside of the house. And inside, for that matter. These points come to mind in the wake of a reappraisal of the city’s 24-year-old juvenile-curfew law, with a recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to renew the ordinance for another three years. Government shouldn't be playing mommy and daddy. Created in 1991, the Alamo City law had a worthy intent: Keep kids off the streets and safe from violence. Amendments over the years also attacked truancy. In the early days of the curfew, gang violence and drive-by shootings were on the rise. Leaders wanted to curb the trauma. Under the curfew, those 16 and younger must not be on the streets, in a vehicle or on foot from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. every day, and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on school days. Exceptions are made for children who are working, running a sanctioned errand, caring for a parent or a caregiver, doing volunteer work or on a school or church outing. Citations for Municipal Court are issued to the parents, not the kids. The idea is to make parents feel the financial pinch. The number of citations is relatively small these days, which is one indication that maybe the curfew has outlived its usefulness. Also, violent crime has diminished. And while it’s true kids need to stay in school, the Legislature is considering whether truancy laws, and punishments such as fines and jail, are too onerous. Cities with curfew laws should worry about bigger issues, such as infrastructure and public safety involving real crimes. However, parents must also do their part by teaching acceptable values to their kids. -The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards. WORK in your backyard someone to develop business in stone Oak CALL Jaselle LUna 325-1905 6 LOCAL LETTERS DIVERTING TAXES FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS DETRIMENTAL EDITOR: Can you actually believe your editorial in the March LOCAL Community News? Let me clarify for you the term “choice.” Residents pay school property taxes, whether or not they have school-age children, so that each community can offer free public schooling. It is one of the foundations of freedom in America. Parents may choose not to use these services, but that is a “choice” for which they must bear responsibility. As a retiree with no children in Texas, should I be allowed to also choose to divert my tax dollars back to my pocket and away from public education? Using your rationale, I should have that right — even though it would be detrimental to my community and the state, and would be a reprehensible demand. As to your examples of key state government officials, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Sen. Donna Campbell, I believe you need to study which groups and/or political action committees have contributed to these individuals. MARCH 30 - APRIL 27, 2015 Unfortunately, too many public officials owe their allegiance to their hefty donors rather than to their constituents, and this is likely nowhere more apparent than in Texas. Candace S. Hart CHOICE PLAN COULD DISMANTLE SCHOOLS EDITOR: I am surprised that your editorial writer never learned to use facts to support an opinion. Asking questions about school choice that are worded so no one can disagree is very clever, but it does nothing to support dismantling our public schools. It should also be noted that most people see Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Sen. Donna Campbell as the lunatic fringe. Quoting them hardly convinces most people of anything other than we have to stop letting the vocal minority determine elections. Mark Porter Send letters to the editor to tedwards@salocallowdown.com or snail mail them to Local Community News, 4204 Gardendale, Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78229. We reserve the right to edit for taste, grammar and length. HAPPENING LOCAL Plan your month with our calendar of upcoming events in the community. OUR GUIDE TO YOUR MONTH HAPPENING KEY FITNESS WHAT’S COOKING? Bring your appetite to the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak St., from 1-3 p.m. for a very specific culinary class. Participants will use waffle irons to create delicacies such as quesadillas, grilled vegetables, waffle fries and brownies. Registration is required. For more and to find out what supplies are needed, contact Elissa at elissa. vura@sanantonio.gov or call 207-2703. MARCH 28 SPRING EGG HUNT No fooling, the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak St., puts on two “eggs-travaganzas” in one day. At 11:15 a.m., toddlers under age 4 celebrate spring’s arrival with an easy egg hunt in the amphitheater. Then, at 4 p.m., it’s the 4-9 year olds’ turn. Don’t forget a basket and camera. For more, contact the library staff at 207-2703 or visit www.mysapl.org. APRIL 1 ART TALK OUTDOOR MUSIC FOOD SCHOOL HOLIDAY All North East Independent School District campuses will be closed for Good Friday. APRIL 3 EASTER EGG HUNT Come join the fun at the Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio St., for an Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Encino Park Women’s Club and Hope Arise UMC. Come rain or shine, it starts at 10 a.m., and the Easter Bunny is expected to pay a visit. APRIL 3 CELEBRATING NATIONAL POETRY MONTH A lecture will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak St., when poets Janice Rebecca Campbell and Toni Heringer APRIL 9 HAPPENING continues on pg. 07 7 SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM Falls present an intriguing dual exchange. For more, contact the library staff at 207-2703 or visit www.mysapl.org. BOOKS FOR SALE The North East Independent School District Council of PTAs is sponsoring the13th Annual Used Book Sale, featuring more than 80,000 volumes available at Blossom Athletic Center in Littleton Gym, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road. Dates and times include 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 11 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12. For more, contact Marika Littmann at mwlittmann@satx.rr.com. APRIL 10-12 FAMILY OUTING Join the Rev. John Hagee of Cornerstone Church to celebrate his 75th birthday at the Cornerstone Retreat Center in Tarpley from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy a barbecue picnic and fun, outdoor activities including horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, hiking and kids’ rides. Lunch, until 2 p.m., costs $5. For more call 4901600 or visit www.sacornerstone.org. APRIL 11 APRIL 11 SAT PRACTICE Calling high school students with college aspirations. Know exactly what to expect on test day and get a complete analysis of your results. Bring a calculator to the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak St., from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to get a taste of the new exam. Registration is required. For more, call the library staff at 207-2703 or visit www.mysapl.org. MILITARY WELCOME American Legion Post 10 holds a breakfast meeting from 8-9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month from September to June, at The Egg & I, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 314. 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URTH JUICE BAR, 20821 U.S. 281 North, is one of two new locations opened by the Olmos Park-based business billing itself as the source of “the freshest, best-tasting juices in the Alamo City.” This spot, in the Stone Ridge Market at 281 and Evans Road, offers a “welcoming environment with blue-stained floors and the trademark lime-green walls … filled with art from local artists.” In addition to juices and smoothies, other menu items include a strawberry crumble salad, a chipotle chicken panini, a feta wrap, organic teas, nut milks, gluten-free pastries, granola, parfaits and fruit cups. Other featured products come from San Antonio vendors such as Little Aussie Bakery & Café and LOCAL LOWDOWN Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits. Open and Opening Soon 1. NAPA FLATS, 1301 N. Loop 1604 West, is a wood-fired kitchen that opened in January at The Vineyard. It offers freshly made California, Mediterranean and Italian fare, including steaks, seafood, pizza and pasta. It also features wine selections and gelato. Catering is available. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, call 504-2555 or visit http://www.napaflats. com/sanantonio/. (See story on page 25) Magik Performing Arts Center 5359 Casa Bella San Antonio, Texas 78249 (210) 375-5458 2. IMAGINE WELLNESS CENTER, Program Manager Mary Claire Becan, Formerly director of Northside Performing Arts Center After-school and weekend classes! Watch for information on Camp Showbiz! 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 209, uses alternative functional medicine to focus on disorders involving diabetes, thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, food allergies, gastrointestinal problems and hormones. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. 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House-specialty drinks are made with American Born Moonshine Dixie brand whiskey. Featured items include the Loose Moose Tea (American Born Moonshine Apple Pie, lemon juice and water), or the jalapeño margarita with Don Julio Patron Citronge Tequila. There’s also a Sazerac cocktail, made with cognac and rye whiskey. Hours are 2:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more, visit Facebook.com/ theloosemoosepub. (See story on page 24) Oak Parkway, Suite 603, offers a holistic mind-body approach using personal and LOWDOWN continues on pg. 11 SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM 11 SPRINGS PARK was held March 11 with a dignitary-filled ribbon cutting, including Wildway Granola. The other new location District 9 Councilman Joe Krier and Mayor is in the King William Historic District at Ivy R. Taylor. The 289-acre tract at 22635 812 S. Presa St., and the original is at The Wilderness Oak St. has two walking trails Yard, 5317 McCullough Ave. Military and connecting to Wilderness Oak Elementary student discounts available with active School and the Parman Branch Library, ID. Bottles can be returned for 50-cent plus a dog park. One trail was named discounts. Delivery is available for $3 or $5 Wyatt’s Way after Wyatt McDaniel, a through Grub Hub, with a $20 minimum 7-year-old Wilderness Oak student who We would like the old style of the ad like the first one. In amenities add order. The stores are also pet friendly. died in a tragic paraffin hand treatment. In bullets add “all inclusive dentaloutdoor off for all accident in January Hours at all locations 7 a.m. 7 p.m. 2013. Officials saidClub. the park your dentalare needs” andto“NO insurance? ask us about Wellness Also,contains 2.5 change years of experience to 5 18 Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to miles of concrete trails, 8-feet wide, for p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more, call walking, jogging, hiking and cycling; and 272-0467 or visit www.urthjuicebar.com. rest areas/trail nodes with accessibility from three trailhead entrances — north, 6. BELLA WOMEN’S FITNESS, 2602 N. on Wilderness Oak (the main entrance); Loop 1604 West, Suite 205 opened this south, at the Parman library; and east, at second location in the Bitters Crossing the school. The dog park is divided for large shopping center at Bitters Road and 1604. and small canines. Though there are no The original gym in Stone Oak is at 18720 mountain-bike trails, bicycles are allowed Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 157. The new on the multi-use paths. Dan Parman and woman-focused fitness club, located next the San Antonio River Authority donated door to Trilogy Dance Center, features the acreage. Slated to also be installed heated yoga, Hot Barre, Zumba, Power is public art. Transportation & Capital Sculpt and group sessions. Hours are 9 a.m. Improvements managed the project for to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. the Parks and Recreation Department. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 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Shattered Dreams is an educational experience showcasing the perils of driving while drunk and driving distracted. According to officials, the leading cause of death and serious injury to U.S. teens aged 15 to 19 are traffic crashes. In many cases, victims are impaired by alcohol or other substance abuse. LOPEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS LET PEERS KNOW THEIR CAMPUS is no place for hate during an anti-bullying week, Feb. 23-27. The National Junior Honor Society coordinated the annual event, officials said. For February’s last two weeks, the “NJHS students gave morning announcements about bullying, ways to stop it and to help report it,” according to the North East Independent School District’s website. “They made reference to the use of the school’s anonymous Bully Box located in (the) library and encouraged the many ways to report bullying with the underlying theme that we do not tolerate any form of bullying, and as an involved community, we can stop it.” HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES, SOME JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL band members Our mission is about life! 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SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM WATER continues from pg. 01 Neighbor complains of ‘injustice’ after citation by RON AARON EISENBERG R esidents in Stone Oak and surrounding subdivisions say they continue to be unfairly identified as water wasters by the San Antonio Water System, a claim officials with the utility still dispute. After a story appeared in the December edition of LOCAL Community News in which homeowners said they were accused of excessive watering, social media spouted a torrent of similar accounts. North Side Realtor Wayne Johnson saw the article and in a telephone conversation said, “It looks as if SAWS has an interest in pursuing an overuse of water in that area … as opposed to other areas. In fact, 13 I have not heard of a similar problem with SAWS targeting homes in any other area where we list properties in San Antonio.” According to SAWS spokeswoman Anne Hayden, the utility is a steward of proper water usage, but doesn’t hand out citations itself. “SAWS does not issue any waterwaste citations because we do not have the authority to do so as a water utility,” she said. Watering restrictions are overseen by local authorities, she added. “Drought regulations are part of city ordinance and are enforced by San Antonio police officers,” Hayden added. “Officers do alert SAWS when they are filing a drought citation with Municipal Court so that we can send a courtesy letter about it to the responsible party.” In the past, utility officials have noted the region is gripped by a longlasting drought, but said they’re not singling out any particular area. “I can’t imagine why we’d be especially concerned with one neighborhood over another,” Hayden previously said. 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The funds go into municipal courts and not to SAWS,” she said. After the December story appeared, resident Steve Priola wrote to say, “I’m a new resident and homeowner in Stone Oak. On two occasions in 18 months, I have identified and documented SAWS charging me for usage they weren’t actively measuring (I was being billed, and they weren’t reading my meter for two to three months consecutively).” “For example,” Priola added, “SAWS billed me for the exact same amount of water usage in August as in November last year, which made no sense to me. It’s hot in August and we did use a lot of water, but in November, with cooler weather, there was no way we could have used the same amount of water.” He discovered his meter had been broken “for some time,” he said. Priola informed SAWS about the malfunction. The technician who appeared said the utility only has a small number of maintenance professionals “servicing meters for all of SAWS and he had an 800-meter backlog for repairs,” Priola added. After LOCAL asked SAWS about the billing issue, Priola said he was subsequently informed by the utility he received a $300 credit. SAWS officials said they adjust consumers’ tabs when a discrepancy is detected. According to Hayden, SAWS “issued a work order to replace Mr. Priola’s meter on Sept. 26 since it had stopped registering water flow. We installed a new meter Dec. 4. The intervening months were estimated based on previous months’ water use.” Hayden said SAWS has “approximately 22 meter technicians who set and remove meters across the city. Priority for these employees is starting or turning off water service. 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Then, they can either walk in to check out the items the traditional way, or make a fast-food style pickup via the window. Jeanette Kindla, a member of the Encino Park Homeowners Association, said she’s looking forward to the library coming to the neighborhood, especially the drive-thru convenience. “I know that you can go in your nightie and your jammies and your little bunny shoes, and just go up to the window and get your books,” Kindla said. “That’s just going to be so fun.” Making the library accessible is the key, officials said. “The library has decided to take advantage of that structure to create a service that will be convenient to the commuters and families on the go in the area,” said Joel Bangilan, the branch services coordinator. The $7.1 million project, approved by voters in the 2012-17 bond package, called for repurposing the former cafe, including the drive-thru window. A separate fund of $100,000 goes toward public art. 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Technology will be available throughout the Encino branch, but not displayed as though it were an “altar,” Moczygemba said. “It was the library’s desire to create a space that is comfortable, inviting, unimposing and tasteful for a wide range of information seekers,” Bangilan said. “Technology is being used as a tool to provide services and information, but the design of the spaces and technology equipment avoids the ‘coldness’ that a technology lab can sometimes have.” In addition to warm colors and tones, both inside and out, art has taken center An aerial view shows the site at 2515 E. Evans Road of the new Encino Branch Library, just east of U.S. 281 North. Courtesy photo stage, with a commissioned piece from the team of Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock. According to Marissa Laubscher, a public art specialist with the city’s Department for Culture & Creative Development, the duo was asked to design and fabricate a piece specifically for the new library. The artwork was “inspired by the magical experience of reading a story and being transported into a new imaginary place,” according to a joint statement from O’Connell and Hancock. “Words and stories construct the sculpture’s walls while abstract oak I’m Rewriting my future! trees grow out of these sentences, creating not just a tree, but a forest of knowledge,” the artists said. Text used in the artwork came from community members, who found the materials in the library system’s collections. The new branch is made up of several rooms with the ability to transform and provide space for special programming and more. There are places dedicated both to children and teenagers, as well as a multipurpose or flex room, and a digital conference area and studio. “We want the library to be relevant and useful at all times of the day and flexible to meet the information needs of the various people who use the library,” Bangilan said. Kids and teens will have enhanced space with features designed for their age groups. The children’s area will have a multimedia story time, while teenagers’ enhancements include a digital wall, with screens integrated into the structure. “(It has) way more technology than you can think of,” Moczygemba said. In the future, officials hope to construct a playground, provide more outdoor room for reading, or make building additions. Hours will be noon to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday. - You’re Invited to Join Us This - EASTER Holy Week Services Apply Now! 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Beautification efforts, along with replenishing and enhancing the natural look of area neighborhoods, are part of a recent initiative sponsored by the Bulverde Village Property Owners Association. “We wanted to find a way to bring the community together,” said Association Manager Katherine Matulis. “We wanted them to know that their (homeowners association) and POA are doing something for them, but most importantly, with them.” The Bulverde Village Landscaping Committee and participating neighbors planted trees Dec. 11 and Jan. 8, with Joaquin (left) and wife Ashlee Lara (right), with daughter Harper, admire a young red oak tree planted in their yard as part of a voluntary program in Bulverde Village to encourage neighbors to beautify the area. The Laras planted four trees, two in front and two in back. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas more than 45 residents going out on a limb. The program has since been expanded to the spring. “Landscaping is the first impression of a community and a home,” Matulis said. “Seeing quick results and bringing happiness to homeowners is a very gratifying feeling. The value one tree can bring to a home, a community and how it affects the environment is priceless.” The POA’s aim is to show homeowners, with just a little effort, how greenery adds Healthcare for All Your Family. Spring into a Healthier You! Schedule Your Visit Today! Accepting New Patients, Same Day Appointments! value to the community and residences. The POA and the committee worked with a landscaping company, developing a package that includes a 15-gallon tree suitable for the area installed, staked and with mulch added — not only to look nice but also to help with moisture retention. Newsletters released various announcements to gauge residents’ interest. Eventually the POA compiled a list of homeowners wanting to take part. “We worked with our landscaper, Benchmark Landscapes,” Matulis said “They provided the list of the trees that would be best in the area and the complete package price. We then put together a purchase order for the residents to list the number of trees they wanted. “It was up to them to mark the location of the trees and call 811 to verify that the area would be clear of any wire, pipes, etc. The homeowner then submitted a check for their order. We deposited that money in the landscaping committee account and paid the landscaper when the trees were all planted.” Trees in the package include crape myrtles, red oaks, Burr oaks and cedar elms. “My husband and I purchased four trees,” said Ashlee Lara, who recently got involved. “We planted two red oaks and two Burr oaks. We have been working on our landscaping slowly over the past few years since we built our home. With this program and the (San Antonio Water System) WaterSaver Landscape (Coupon) program, we’ve made many improvements to our lot that have made a huge difference in the area of curb appeal.” She added, “Our goal was to plant our trees the year our daughter was born, so this program came along at just the right time.” PLANTING continues on pg. 19 from Won’t to WATCH ME! Our students learn more than swimming; they build fundamental skills in a loving environment that fosters development. Here, kids really grow! 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We want our children to grow up with trees to climb and an appreciation for what it means to properly care for a home, which includes the yard, trees and flowers.” Matulis said the tree program symbolizes more than just beauty — it also is a part of the future for the homes of Bulverde Village, which includes the neighborhoods of Blackhawk, Creekhaven, Stratford and The Point. “Someday, perhaps, these young families will have grandbabies that will come and visit them and they will be able to tie a swing to the tree limb, hang some lights and have a family barbecue in the shade, take family photos,” Matulis said. “However, for now, perhaps just watching the leaves and flowers bloom for the first time will be rewarding.” For more information, email katherine@ams-sa.com. 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Krier, 68, a veteran businessman who led the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce from 1987 to 2007, was appointed in November 2013 to the office after incumbent Elisa Chan stepped down to stage an unsuccessful bid for a state Senate seat in the GOP primary. Krier then won a special election for the post in May 2014. Many credit him with helping put the city into a position to become a major hub for military medical training following four rounds of base closings under the Base Realignment and Closure process. Slusher, 53, worked in the oil and gas industry before focusing on real estate, investing and government affairs with USAA. She has a master’s degree in business from the University of the Incarnate Word. “My vision for San Antonio includes focusing on quality of life for our residents, while establishing responsible, thoughtful planning for our growth,” she said. Van Slycke, 58, teaches English Language Arts at Judson High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in ELA, and will complete his master’s degree in literacy this fall. He is a former San Antonio Police Department officer. Van Slycke opposes reaching into drivers’ pockets, saying, “Traffic is a priority — toll roads are not the solution.” In filling vacant city positions, especially high-profile ones, Van Slycke believes the city can choose from plenty of local qualified professionals, thereby saving money now spent on numerous national searches for those spots. Van Slycke also emphasizes focusing on basics in developing a conservative city budget. “San Antonio must attend to its priorities — public safety, traffic and drainage — before it gives away our tax dollars or borrows on top of funded projects through long-term planning,” he added. Cecconi, 79, a retired dentist and Air Force colonel, previously ran for council — namely in 2003 and 2007 as a District 8 resident. A redrawing of district lines switched him to District 9. In past campaigns, Cecconi backed successful proposals to freeze property taxes for senior citizens and extend council term limits. Castanon, 50, a small-business owner and retired Marine, worked with a binational institution in conjunction with the North American Free Trade Agreement. He also worked with several regional and national nonprofits, including the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project. According to Castanon, he supports small-business development, alleviating district traffic congestion, and ensuring safer communities through more direct engagement with residents. DISTRICT 10 Air Force retiree Mike Gallagher, 68, hopes to win a full first term as the District 10 representative. In January 2014, the longtime Northeast Side activist was appointed to fill the position vacated when Carlton Soules unsuccessfully challenged Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff in November’s general election. 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Caring for emergency first responders, managing the city’s growth, and fostering economic development in the district are among her key issues. “The way we grow — whether sprawling as (it is) now, or in a planned way that increases density and creates walkable communities where people can live close to work and shopping — makes a difference,” she said. MAYOR/ BALLOT PROPOSITIONS Several candidates are vying for San Antonio mayor, including incumbent Ivy R. Taylor, the former District 2 councilwoman selected to the spot last year after President Barack Obama appointed Julian Castro as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Other candidates in the crowded field include Paul A. Martinez, Douglas S. Emmett, Michael “Commander” Idrogo, Raymond Zavala, Mike Villarreal, Tommy Adkisson, Leticia Van de Putte, Rhett Rosenquest Smith, Julie Iris “Mama Bexar” Oldham, Cynthia T. Cavazos, Gerard Ponce, Pogo Mochello Reese and Cynthia Brehm. Voters in San Antonio will also decide six propositions. Four involve changes to the City Charter. Proposition 1 gives voters an opportunity to weigh in on streetcar and light-rail projects; Proposition 2 relates to paying the mayor and council members a livable wage; Proposition 3 sets adequate time limits to fill by election vacancies for the mayor and council members; and Proposition 4 scrubs outdated charter language. Also, voters will be asked whether to continue a 1/8th-cent sales tax protecting the Edwards Aquifer and extending the Linear Creekway Parks Development Program. For more, including polling sites and times, visit www.bexar.org/elections. 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Photos by Collette Orquiz 23 SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM BUY LOCAL Learn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area Imagine Wellness Center offers holistic treatment by BAIN SERNA S taffers at the Imagine Wellness Center say they offer a holistic approach to better healing and health by using functional and alternative medicine tailored to each patient. Imagine Wellness Center offers holistic treatments, where co-owner Dr. Julio Jimenez hopes to prevent, control and treat chronic diseases. Photo by Collette Orquiz The center, located at 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 209, specializes in the prevention, control and treatment of chronic diseases and conditions including thyroid issues, autoimmune problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, lack of energy and hormonal imbalances, among others. “My greatest personal joy that I get from my business is to see my clients reclaiming their health and breaking free for life from their chronic diseases,” GOODBYE, WEARY WINTER. 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The center’s goal is to show patients how to enjoy a life of quality after they go through its programs. “My philosophy is to educate through wellness programs and empower people on how to live a healthy lifestyle,” Jimenez said. “Health does not just come by treating symptoms through organic or synthetic medications, but resolving the root of the problem. It comes down to understanding the physiology and function of the body as a whole.” Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. IMAGINE WELLNESS CENTER 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 209 For more, call 319-4013 or visit www.DrJimaginewellness.com Facebook.com/ImagineWellnessCentre 24 MARCH 30 - APRIL 27, 2015 Bartender Jeremy Sanchez (far left) pours a specialty martini at Loose Moose Pub, which recently debuted at 19178 Blanco Road in the space formerly occupied by Marquee bar. A dart club is in the works at the pub, which offers several libations (left). Photos by Collette Orquiz EAT LOCAL Learn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks The moose is loose at far North Side pub by OLIVIER J. BOURGOIN L oose Moose Pub, a far North Side watering hole with a call-of-the-wild theme, attracts customers with a mix of drinks, games and melodies. Owners Donna Mansour and son, Jordan, are far from novices in the bar business. Prior to debuting this pub at 19178 Blanco Road, Suite 201, the duo operated Tryst in Helotes for several years, as well as Marquee — where Moose is now located. Donna Mansour said they chose the moose sobriquet because, “It is one of the strongest animals and it has a strong personality, too. We put a bow tie on ours to reflect the fact that he is a cocky moose.” Opened Feb. 7, the 5,000-squarefoot space with cathedral ceilings is next door to Claude Hopper’s. Loose Moose can accommodate up to 300 patrons inside, another 50 or so on the patio. 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The only difference is that K-9 Jerry was a product of the training center versus K-9 Leonard being owned by Officer Ruesink and was only trained at the center,” said Ximenez, who practiced with Officer Jerry for one month. “During that training I was taught the passive response used for narcotic detection, the four prolific odors: marijuana, cocaine, North East Independent School District police K-9 unit members include Officer Greg Ruesink (left), his partner Officer Leonard, newest member Officer Jerry and his partner, Officer Joe Ximenez. Courtesy photo/ NEISD heroin and methamphetamines, and firearm detection,” Ximenez added. The handler said Jerry is a hard worker during the school week, but on weekends they visit a dog park so the canine can expend his youthful energy. “I am honored to have been selected as a K-9 officer for the district and I am truly grateful to be able to serve the community of this district,” Ximenez added. 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