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There are plenty of weighty issues in 2017 for residents to consider.

Elections will be held May 6 in San Antonio, among other cities, and one of the top considerations is the mayoral race. Candidates so far include incumbent Ivy Taylor and District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg.

Meanwhile, District 9 Councilman Joe Krier and District 10’s Mike Gallagher are not seeking re-election.

In addition, city officials are expected to place an $850 million bond on the ballot. It pushes for upgrades and new construction for streets, bridges, sidewalks, facilities, parks and recreation, drainage and flood control, and neighborhood redevelopment.

At the state level, conservative politicians in Austin are considering limiting the annexation powers of cities and taking another look at school vouchers.

These races and issues could have an impact on your neighborhoods, taxes and even where you decide to live. Speak out by contacting your elected officials.

Beware of so-called fake news and rely on credible media outlets and other trusted sources, such as official town-hall meetings and public forums.

Only then can you make informed decisions to better your community.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER Construction continues on both Redland Road South and Redland Road North, a major thoroughfare bisected by Loop 1604. The more than $30 million project will widen the road, bring pedestrian and bike lanes and ease traffic flow, according to District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher. See story on page 14. Photos by Collette Orquiz

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Taking stock at the rodeo

by SUSAN YERKES

As San Antonio counts down to the citywide tricentennial celebration next year, there’s a lot of excitement about history and heritage. A big part of the legacy comes alive every February at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

The nearly monthlong festivities offer a living look at many of the traditions that shaped Texas and its people. The show starts Feb. 4, when the Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive draws thousands to see a herd of

Texas longhorns move down Houston Street to the Alamo, accompanied by the Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division and the Fort Sam Houston Caisson.

Staged in the urban heart of a booming 21st century city, it’s a memorable juxtaposition of old and new.

The same can be said for the entire Stock Show & Rodeo, opening at Freeman Coliseum and the AT&T Center Feb. 9 and running through Feb. 26.

Founded in 1949, the Stock Show & Rodeo, or S.A.L.E. (San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc.), originally celebrated the time-honored traditions of farming and ranching, which attracted settlers to the state in the first place.

Land drove the economy. In much of Texas, it still does. With nearly 250,000 farms and ranches covering more than 130 million acres, the Lone Star State leads the nation in producing cattle, cotton, hay, sheep, goats and mohair, which adds up to an economic impact of more than $100 billion a year, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Living in the city, it’s easy to

forget such facts. These days, the closest many folks get to a pasture is pasteurized milk, and cowboy culture is all hats and boots, but no cattle.

It’s actually pretty easy to enjoy the glitz and fanfare of the rodeo and big-name-band concerts without giving much thought to the future of agriculture. You can spend a weekend sampling corn dogs, funnel cakes, chili and a chuck wagon’s worth of chow, or shop till you drop in the sprawling market hall without ever seeing the inside of an animal barn.

It’s all a lot of fun, but behind it is the real reason the Stock Show & Rodeo exists – the young people who represent tomorrow’s farmers and ranchers.

Modern agriculture is big business.

Yet, family farms and ranches still survive, and many Texas children and teens are carrying on old customs and creating new ones. While a lot of San Antonio-area kids have never been to a dairy farm or ridden a horse, there are still 50 active 4-H clubs in Bexar County, in addition to FFA (formerly

Future Farmers of America) groups.

More than 12,500 young exhibitors, and the cattle, horses, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry they raised, participated in competitions and auctions at the stock show last year, and received a record $12.5 million in scholarships, prizes and financial support. The grand champion steer alone sold for $105,000 at auction. Over the years, S.A.L.E. has given more than $170 million to help educate the future leaders of agriculture.

These are hard-working youngsters, often from families who have farmed, ranched or volunteered at the Stock Show & Rodeo for generations. Today, their education is much more complex, ranging from engineering and agrobotics to agricultural science and aquaculture.

If you’re attending this year, take a little time to visit the livestock barns or see an auction (for a schedule, go to sarodeo.com).

That’s where you’ll find an important part of Texas’ heritage — and Texas’ future. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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esidents who live in unincorporated areas targeted by a city for annexation should be allowed to vote on the matter.

It seems unconscionable such a law doesn’t already exist. However, this will change if state Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, and Texas Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, are successful with new legislation.

Larson, during the 85th legislative session, is pushing for House Bill 299.

The annexation reform would keep home-rule cities from unilaterally usurping regions within their extraterritorial jurisdictions,

instead requiring the municipalities to let affected residents have their say-so at the ballot box.

The effort was sparked by a recent, major land-grab proposal undertaken by San Antonio. After several protests, the measure was later scaled back, though it still includes a stretch along Interstate 10 West and a commercial corridor on U.S. 281 north of Loop 1604.

Annexation is not necessarily a bad thing. It can bring more services including fire and police, as well as additional legal safeguards to protect land and property.

On the other hand, when territories are annexed services can be delayed, additional regulations can feel burdensome and residents often face more taxation.

Locals whose land is about to be gobbled up by a neighboring city should have a say in the proceedings, not just stand by helplessly while a pen stroke adds them to the tax rolls.

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.

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JOHNSON PLAY Johnson School students will 26-29 High present “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy,” at the

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I’M ALL EARS For once, it’ll be OK to make noise in the 28 library when a musician from the San Antonio Symphony visits the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, from 2-3 p.m. to share the joy of the classical genre. The program with violinist Stephanie Teply Westney is intended for children of all ages. For more, call 207-9250.

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MOBILE MERCADO The San Antonio Food Bank’s 28 combination mini-grocery and healthy food truck comes to the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, at 10 a.m. The purpose is to increase access to healthy food. There will be free samples, as well as foods available for purchase. For more, call 207-9250.

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ENCINO CINEMA PRESENTS: SUNDAY MATINEE “Finding 29 Dory,” a free Disney film suitable for the family, will be shown at 2 p.m. in the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road. For more, call 2079250 or contact Barbara Kwiatkowski at barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov.

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RATTLER ROUNDBALL JAN./FEB. The 2016-17 Reagan High School boys basketball varsity schedule concludes North East Independent School District regularseason action at Littleton Gym, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road when the team plays MacArthur (Jan. 24, 8 p.m.); Churchill (Jan. 27, 5 p.m.); Johnson (Feb. 8, 7 p.m.); Madison (Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.); and Roosevelt (Feb. 14, 5 p.m.). Also, the Rattlers host Lee (Jan. 31, 7 p.m.) from their campus gymnasium at 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive. For a full NEISD rundown, visit http://www.neisd.net/athletics/wintersports/documents/2016-17VarsityBB.pdf.

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For a full NEISD rundown, visit http:// www.neisd.net/athletics/winter-sports/ documents/2016-17VarsityBB.pdf.

ENCINO PARK OVER 50 CLUB folks a half-century old, 7, 21 For come to the Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio St., at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month for fun activities including tours, meal gatherings and events. For more, call Dyan Montesclaros at 481-7890.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 07 ENCINO PARK GAME DAY Come to the Encino Park 9 Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio St., at 1:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month for various game-related activities. Non-Encino Park residents are welcome, too. For more, contact Dyan Montesclaros at 481-7890.

FEB.

NEISD BOARD The next meeting of North East 13 Independent School District trustees will be at 5:30 p.m. at 8961 Tesoro Drive. To confirm dates and times of sessions normally scheduled on the second Monday of the month, call 407-0533.

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SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN SEW The sewing club meets on the 13 second Tuesday of the month at Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio St., from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please bring a power strip or extension cord. For more, contact Sylvia Jolet at sjolet@earthlink.net or call 497-3383.

FEB.

MUSICAL PRODUCTION High School students 15-19 Reagan will perform “West Side Story” from the campus auditorium at 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive. Shows are at 7 p.m. Feb. 15-18, with a 3 p.m. matinee Feb. 19. For ticket costs and more, visit www.reaganstage.org.

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CALLING ALL SUPER SENIOR SINGLES Are you single, 18 divorced or widowed, and 50 or over? If so, fellowship, games, fun and lunch await noon to 4 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Cornerstone Church’s Bythel Hagee Life Center, 18755 Stone Oak Parkway.

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SINGLES OF A CERTAIN AGE Dinner and a spiritual 21 conversation is on the menu at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Cornerstone Church’s Bythel Hagee Life Center, 18755 Stone Oak Parkway. The evolving ministry, Singles

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SHAPING UP FOR A NEW YOU MONDAYS While the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak Road, usually exercises your mind, come work your body from 10-11 a.m.

An instructor will lead a class in lowimpact circuit training; designed mostly for seniors. For more, call 207-2703.

DOG-EARED BOOKS WEDNESDAYS Come to the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, from 3-4 p.m. and read to a certified therapy dog. Bring your favorite animal story or choose one off the shelves. Even children not yet reading can narrate a wordless book. For more, call 207-9250.

JAVA WITH JOE District 9 WEDNESDAYS Councilman Joe Krier meets the public at his field office, 16500 U.S. 281 North, Suite 290 (at Thousand Oaks Drive). Resident appointments for

the interactive program are mornings, in 15-minute intervals. For more regarding selected dates and reserving time, contact district9@sanantonio.gov or call 207-0955.

SEW BEE IT For an afternoon WEDNESDAYS of advice and conversation leaving you in stitches, the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, hosts experienced sewers at 12:30 p.m. The Hand Bee is a close-knit group of adults and seniors. For more, call 207-9250.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT If mom and dad want an evening out on the town, staff at the Mays Family YMCA of Stone Oak, 21654 Blanco Road, will watch the kids (6 months to 12 years old) one Friday a month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more including prices and dates, call 497-7088.

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Open and Opening Soon 1. PRETTY CHIC SALON, 238 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 205, opened at the Stone Creek shopping center a few months ago.

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3. TIFF’S TREATS, 139 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 102, debuted its fourth location Dec. 17. The shop offers freshly baked cookies served warm from the oven, plus a delivery service. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. For more, call 318-2817 or visit www.cookiedelivery.com.

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UPCOMING IMPROVEMENTS TO U.S. 281 NORTH of Loop 1604 will “greatly (reduce) congestion on this segment of 281, which is ranked No. 32 on the list of ‘Top 100 Most Congested’ roadways,” according to a newsletter from state Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio. “The 281 project will expand the divided roadway to an expressway — free of tolls,” added Larson, who represents District 122. According to the newsletter, the Texas Department

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of Transportation begins the final design on Segment 1 in February, with Segment 2 to follow. “It is anticipated that with currently available funding, Segment 1 (Loop 1604 to 1,000 feet north of Stone Oak Parkway) can begin construction in spring 2017,” the lawmaker said. “The schedule for Segment 2 (1,000 feet north of Stone Oak Parkway to the county line) is dependent upon additional funding being made available for rightof-way acquisition and construction.”

A QUICK-THINKING NORTH CAROLINA MAN rescued a woman from a burning automobile early Dec. 30, according to officials. Scott Love, who visits San Antonio twice a year to staff a fireworks stand near Stone Oak, was sleeping in his recreational vehicle when a single-vehicle crash at U.S. 281 and Summerglen Way woke him about 1 a.m.. Authorities said he saw flames engulfing the car and heard the female driver yelling. Love pulled her to safety.

The victim was rushed to a hospital and is recovering, according to officials.

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THE ANTONIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL SILVER DANCERS won their third straight Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools state-championship title in dance-team competition Dec. 9. In addition, the squad, just returning from performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Nov. 24, was given a special invitation due to their multiple wins at previous national competitions. Drea Pena-Kocian and Diandra Buckley coach the 24-member ensemble. Many students and staff at the school in Castle Hills live in the Stone Oak area, faculty said.

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ity Council will see some new North Side representatives after May 6.

Joe Krier and Mike Gallagher, councilmen for districts 9 and 10, respectively, recently announced they wouldn’t seek re-election.

Before leaving office, Krier and Gallagher still have plenty to do.

“We have an $850 million bond to finish and pass,” Krier said, referencing the major infrastructure referendum also included on the May ballot.

“Before I hand over the keys, I

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want to make sure that we have done everything we can so that the next member’s transition will be as smooth as possible,” Gallagher added.

The council tapped Krier, a noted business and civic leader, in November 2013 to fill the remainder of Elisa Chan’s term in District 9. Chan made an unsuccessful bid for the state Senate during the Republican primary.

Krier then was elected to the council in May 2014, collecting nearly 57 percent of the vote against four other candidates.

Meanwhile, Gallagher, a retired

Air Force colonel and well-known Northeast Side leader, was appointed to the council in January 2014.

He won his first election in 2015 with 81 percent of the vote over Celeste Montez-Tidwell.

Both council members said they’re proud of the practical approach they brought to various issues.

Krier noted when he first joined the council, he thought the city had “gotten away from its back-to-basics” mentality.

He added that when Ivy Taylor was selected mayor in 2014, she helped officials refocus on fundamental city operations.

“In my view, that’s limited to police, fire, roads, drainage, parks and libraries,” Krier said. “In my time on council, those have been the priorities.”

Krier said he supports Taylor’s reelection bid. Her most visible challenger is District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg.

A former president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Krier credits Taylor for her leadership on issues such as securing a long-term water supply with the Vista Ridge

Pipeline project, and negotiating a new collective bargaining pact with the San Antonio Police Officers Association.

Krier said the recent agreement benefits the city and taxpayers, adding, “It will become a model for when we start negotiations with the (San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association).”

He also praised the municipality in securing a chunk of the Classen/ Steubing property in Stone Oak, which will become a public park.

He plans to follow the election, too.

“I’m going to continue living in District 9, so I’ll take great interest in what happens,” he added.

John Courage is one such candidate hoping to follow Krier. The Air Force retiree and ex-teacher, active with the Texas Democratic Party, once ran against U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio.

Matt Piña and Marco Barros have also announced plans to run.

Elsewhere, Gallagher said he was happy his office could address safety, economic

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He spearheaded a move toward safe exchange zones for consumers using websites like Craigslist when they meet in person to make transactions, and a ban on hand-held phones while driving.

Gallagher sees no letup on these issues during his final months as councilman.

“We will continue focusing on protecting our neighborhoods through strong police/community relationships and the (San Antonio Police Department’s San Antonio Fear Free Environment program),” he said.

“We will also continue to work closely with the neighborhoods on potential zoning issues that may have an impact on their areas,” he added.

“And without hesitation, I’ll continue to focus on the revitalization of the Northeast Corridor along Perrin Beitel (Road) and Nacogdoches Road.”

Gallagher said he likely will not get

involved in the District 10 race, but added his successor should put residents’ needs first.

“Sometimes that means through compromise. Nothing gets accomplished on council without six votes,” he added.

Gallagher expressed hope city leadership continues reflecting San Antonio’s demographics, and its military assets and heritage.

“I truly believe council and our city benefit from the knowledge and experience of a military veteran,” he added.

In post-council life, Krier looks forward to doing things he’s put off, but also will be available to offer the city help.

As for Gallagher, he’ll remain on the city’s Charter Commission, which is looking at a possible revision election in the near future.

“However, my main focus is to spend more time visiting my very large family and, of course, to keep up my work within the community,” he added.

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rews continue working on Redland Road north and south, part of a major infrastructure project launched last June and expected to finish in two phases this year — summer and winter.

Over time, the roadway bisecting Loop 1604 has become a key route, necessitating more than $30 million in construction — and prompting a few headaches for motorists — to improve safety and increase traffic flow, planners said.

The work also adds bike and

pedestrian amenities.

“Redland Road is a major thoroughfare for (City Council) districts 9 and 10, as well as many across San Antonio,” said District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher. “When we work with TCI (Transportation & Capital Improvements) on a project of this magnitude, it is ultimately about improving public safety and the road’s ability to carry a higher traffic capacity.”

The roadwork is going to double traffic lanes, from one to two in both directions, with a center turn lane and median. The betterment will allow for increased street volume and smoother vehicular movement along Redland Road, according to officials.

The upgrade also includes new sidewalks along Redland Road South, which will be on both sides of the thoroughfare with bike lanes in each direction, Gallagher said. On Redland Road North, new walkways will be added only on one side of the street, along with a shared-use path on the other side.

“Both southbound and northbound

projects along Redland Road are designed to and will, upon completion, improve and allow for pedestrian and bicycle traffic through the project areas,” the councilman said. “The opportunity to make a road safer for drivers and for pedestrians is a huge feat, but I am pleased to see the initiative and progress for this area.”

Funds for the dual enhancements come from the voter-approved 2012 bond, according to officials.

“The total budget for the Redland Road South (work) is $10,039,000 and the total budget for the Redland (Road) North project is $21,400,000,” said Flor Salas, a TCI spokeswoman. “This includes all work such as design, construction, right-of-way acquisition, environmental and capital-administration costs.”

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While the master-planned community is mostly built out, when houses near the northern part of the U.S. 281 corridor become available, buyers quickly snatch them up, said Brian Mylar, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, Realtors.

That’s partly because of good schools, two well-appointed hospitals in North Central Baptist and Methodist Stone Oak, gates and other amenities, Mylar said.

“It’s still very much a sellers’ market,” he said, adding that homes in the $200,000 to $300,000 range usually get multiple bids and frequently end up going for more than the asking price.

Steady increases have been seen in the four ZIP codes making up the Stone Oak and Encino Park areas, according to an analysis of market trends compiled by FindTheHome.com.

78258 The average selling price of a house in October 2016 was $361,220, which returns it close to the all-time high average of November 2007. There was an average price increase of 7.47 percent for the area in the last year, more than double the rate prices rose across Bexar County.

The number of sales in October hit 617, compared to 624 in October 2014.

78259 Houses in this area sold for an average of $287,568 in October, which reflects a steady rise since a low point in May 2011, which averaged $205,000. Sales totaled 402 for October, matching the mark for the same month in 2015.

78260 The average sale in October was $338,747 on a total of 729 houses. That’s a decline from the 791 sales in the ZIP code in the same month of 2015. The peak came in September 2006 with 899 sales, more than half of which were new construction a few months before a three-year building boom leveled out.

78261 Prices have risen with some fits and starts since May 2011, when the average dropped to $240,000. In October 2016, the average price of a home was $312,245. The number of sales for the month was 471, compared to 535 in October 2015.

FindTheHome.com is forecasting a 3.4 percent rise in prices in the area over the next year.

Connie Ramirez, a 37-year veteran of the San Antonio real estate market, said apartment complexes in the area are opening at high rents and mostly leased, which also provides a stream of people ditching the rent and looking to build equity in a house in the same vicinity.

“Not that many people are going out of the area,” said Ramirez, who works with Bradfield Properties, “and anything that goes on the market goes very fast.”

Inventory is tight, but there is some new construction and people leaving for larger houses as the family grows, smaller spaces after the kids leave, or because they move with a job relocation, she said.

While under-$300,000 homes are the hottest, $300,000 to $400,000 properties are still attractive. Above $400,000 is a different market; houses tend to stay available longer before finding a buyer, she said.

Citywide in November, there was only about 3.3 months of housing inventory on the market, according to a recent report from the San Antonio Board of Realtors. The tightening inventory – down from about 4.2 months in November 2013 – and rapidly growing population have driven prices upward.

Houses sold in November averaged 58 days on the market, compared to 75 in November 2013.

“In 2016, we outpaced 2015’s sales figures,” said SABOR President and CEO Angela Shields, “and we expect to carry this momentum forward in the new year.”

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The mother of four teens recently turned 40 and wanted to do something creative. Laipply wondered if she was cut out for wood carving.

“I was always so busy raising my children, (I had) no time for any artistic activities,” Laipply said.

About two months ago, she found the Alamo Area Wood Carvers Club’s website and decided to attend a session.

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George Murcia works on his latest project at the weekly meeting of the Alamo Area Wood Carvers Club at the Parman Branch Library. Photos by Noi Mahoney

felt at home right away,” Laipply said. “I’m so grateful that the club exists here in San Antonio.”

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The association, open to anyone over 18 years old, costs $12 annually.

Club President Robert Rangel said there are about 45 members, ranging from very skilled wood-carvers to those just enjoying the activity.

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Bob Tilton helps Angie Laipply with her latest project at the Alamo Area Wood Carvers Club at the Parman Branch Library.

people,” Rangel said. “People would be surprised, they get hooked quick. Some people get discouraged, but we spend oneon-one time with them, help them out.”

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There were 32 original members, five women and 27 men.

Bob Tilton, 67, the group’s longestserving associate and former president, became interested in woodcraft after seeing practitioners and their work at the rodeo and local folklife festivals.

“I decided to give wood carving a try,” Tilton said. “I bought a wood-carving book and my first carving was a little Santa Claus, then I carved a cowboy.”

Tilton added he enjoys introducing and assisting novices.

“That’s what it is all about,” Tilton said. “It was like that when I started, still like that today. All you have to do is show up with interest, and we will help you get started.”

Tilton said attendance is now robust, but remembers when the wood-carving club whittled down to little more than a sliver.

“We had about 15 members at one time, but only five active

members coming to meetings, participating,” Tilton said.

Since moving to the library three years ago, membership has risen.

“I think being at the Parman library, that’s a good area, good crowd, a lot of interest from people in that part of town,” said Tilton.

Another reason folks are joining is due to an online presence, www. alamoareawoodcarvers.com/, created by Rangel two years ago when he took office.

“I want to be president of the club when we hit 100 members,” he added.

During the year, the woodcarvers participate in statewide events. Rangel said the club also occasionally offers free classes at other public libraries and schools.

“We provide tools, wood, paint; we love getting people interested,” Rangel said.

Ecstatic to have discovered this craft, Laipply said she’s following in the footsteps of her father, Jose Jimenez, a carpenter and artist.

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