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JUNE 29 - JULY 27, 2015

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ello. Allow me to introduce myself: I’m LOCAL Community News Managing Editor Will Wright, and under Executive Editor Thomas Edwards, I am assuming journalistic duties for this newspaper. I spent my formative years attending the North East Independent School District, and later the University of Texas, before launching into a 30-year journalism career. Although I am a new face, not much will change in our coverage. The paper will continue to focus on Stone Oak, Sonterra, Encino Park and far north Bexar County, where residents are balancing escalating commercial and residential development with a growing population. We will continue to provide stories about schools, transportation, crime, and water and environmental needs. Also, you will see updates regarding plans to address area traffic woes, including those experienced on U.S. 281 and Loop 1604. Our features and in-depth stories will showcase how current events shape the future. The area’s burgeoning business climate and job opportunities, infrastructure planning, decisions made by state and county officials and health care developments all factor into maintaining the quality of life. I look forward to searching out those stories. Nothing is too small or inconsequential in reporting the overall picture. Again, I’m happy to be aboard serving our readers. Please continue to send your story ideas, notices of community and civic events, and other thoughts or letters by emailing tips@salocallowdown. com or calling 338-8842.

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Call the swat team! by SUSAN YERKES

hey are the deadliest creatures on Earth. More than a million people a year die because of them. They are …. mosquitoes! Mostly, I think of a mosquito as that nasty little whining noise keeping me wide awake and slapping myself in the night, or the source of wildly itching red welts I try so hard not to scratch every summer. In these parts, mosquito bites usually are more of an irritant than a serious threat. Most deaths caused by mosquito-borne diseases occur in Africa (where malaria is rampant), the Caribbean, Latin America and parts of Asia. However, because of our unusually wet spring, health care practitioners are preparing this summer for more

West Nile virus, dengue fever and a new illness to Texas – chikungunya (chik-UN-gun-ye) virus. Dr. Gregory Anstead, a specialist in infectious diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio who once lectured on “Death Delivered on Gossamer Wings,” is also sounding a cautionary note. “I think we do have to be concerned, especially with all the spring rain,” he said. “In Dallas, where the worst outbreak of West Nile in the United States occurred in 2012, there were very similar conditions – a very rainy spring and a hot summer that increases mosquito replication.” He added: “Chikungunya is interesting. We’ve only seen a few cases in Texas, mostly travelers returning from the Caribbean, but it’s incredible how quickly it has spread in some places. Basically, it was unknown in the Americas until December 2013. The first cases were in … the Caribbean, and in eight months it went from one to 350,000 cases in the Americas. Now it’s half a million.” Should we expect the worst? Probably not. Most acquiring West Nile or even dengue fever experience zero symptoms to mild ones. Same with chikungunya. Seventy percent of those infected will be symptom-free in a week. Horses

are particularly susceptible to West Nile, but there’s an effective vaccine for them (though not for humans). There are no vaccines – or curative medical treatments – for dengue fever or chikungunya. Even minor cases can keep you down for a week, and seriously threaten older and very young folks, and those with kidney disease, diabetes or weak immune systems. The best prevention is not to get bitten. Both Bexar County and the city of San Antonio, through the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, have spraying programs to control mosquitoes, but only in public areas. Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights, Windcrest and most cities have their own spraying procedures or contracts. However, mosquitoes still thrive on some privately owned land, and in any backyard with standing water or pools without chlorination. Dr. Anil Mangla, the chief epidemiologist with Metro Health, has some practical recommendations for protecting yourself this summer. “Number one, use insect repellent. Look for products that say (Environmental Protection Agency)approved on the label, with ingredients such as DEET which, used in moderation

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During a late-night session just days before the final gavel fell, after much debate over the bill, legislators decided to keep language that permitted police to check for a license when they see someone openly carrying a gun. Law-enforcement organizations vociferously objected to dropping the provision. On the other hand, some — but not all — in the gun lobby argued that representatives of the government shouldn’t question Texans when they are acting legally. Some advocates even suggested they wanted the measure excised to prevent police from conducting racial profiling.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 05 the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, Spikey Mikey, aka Mike Cruz, will provide tricks and merriment to inspire kids to enjoy books. Tickets are required for the 2-3 p.m. show, and will become available at the library’s reference desk beginning June 26. For more, contact 207-9250. ENCINO PARK OVER 50 CLUB For folks a half-century old, 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, dinner gatherings and events. For more, contact Dyan Montesclaros at 481-7890.

PUPPET SHOW Hey kids, the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, known for its international folktales and regional historical fiction, often with live music, will perform from 4-5 p.m. at the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak Road, as part of the library’s children’s summer reading program. The group will present the short story, “The Monkey and the Crocodile.” Free tickets, required to attend the event, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 10 a.m. on July 11. For more, contact 207-2703.

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

CALLING ALL SINGLE SENIORS JULY Are you 50 or over? If so, 18 fellowship, games, fun and lunch await noon to 4 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Cornerstone Church’s Life Center, 18755 Stone Oak Parkway. Cost is $3. Reservations must be made in advance by calling Jeannine Owens at 821-5073.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING JULY Trustees of the North East 13 Independent School District regularly meet the second Monday

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION JULY From 2-4 p.m. on the third 18 Saturday every month, the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans

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Road, affords an opportunity to learn more about your ancestors. “Generations,” the library’s genealogy club, welcomes anyone who wants to investigate their family history and make friends. For more, call 207-9250 or email Barbara Kwiatkowski at barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. SINGLES MIXER Companionship JULY and dinner is on the menu at 21 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Cornerstone Church’s Life Center, 18755 Stone Oak Parkway. The evolving ministry, “Singles with Purpose,” is a get-together for adults ages 35-50. Cost is $3. Child care is provided. For more, call 490-1600 or visit www.sacornerstone.org. DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Stone Oak Methodist Hospital, classroom No. 1, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd. The hospital is just off U.S. 281 North. For more, contact Art Downey, alliance president, at 497-8873.

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PAPERCRAFTING AND SCRAPBOOK CLUB Visit the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak Road, from 1-6 p.m. for an afternoon of paper therapy. Begin with

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a demonstration of a technique, layout idea or project, and then have the opportunity to work on your own paper projects such as cardmaking or scrapbooking. All levels of expertise are welcome. Registration is required. For more, contact 207-2703. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “G-Force: God’s Love in Action,” a vacation Bible school sponsored by Hope Arise United Methodist Church, is 9 a.m. to noon July 27 through July 29 at the Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio St. Children age 4 to those entering fifth grade can attend. Registration is $10 per child. Activities will include hands-on science, crafts, snacks, games, music, mission work, and interactive Bible stories. To register online, visit www.hopearise.com or http:// cokesburyvbs.com/hopeariseumc. For more, contact Carla Waldschmidt at 4229197 or email waldcar@sbcglobal.net.

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GET YOUR GROOVE ON Quenedit Ballet School, 22610 U.S. 281 North, Suite 221, in the Village at Stone Oak, is offering late-afternoon/ early-evening summer dance classes. Try ballet, hip-hop, jazz, pre-ballet, creative

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NEISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION The North East Independent School District is offering a variety of adult and community-education classes, including instruction on home and garden techniques, summer camps, computer skills, health and wellness, and financial planning. Program costs vary. For more, call 407-0140, option 3, or visit links through the NEISD website at www.communityed.neisd.net.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 07 ENCINO KNIGHT CLUB Whether you’re just learning or a grand master, the Encino Knight Club invites you to play chess. All ages are welcome. The group meets every Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road. For more, call 207-9250 or email Barbara Kwiatkowski at barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov.

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who approved it 5,692 to 2,701. CISD residents last approved a bond in 2008. District administrators said in coming months they’d set a timetable for construction and districtwide improvements. At the June 11 board workshop, trustees approved Request For Proposals associated with new buildings and campus enhancements. “It will involve construction for the 2015 middle schools and other projects,” Kim said. “The selections from the RFPs will be determined sometime in July or early August. Once we have the architectural and engineering services on board, then we’ll begin the design process.” Overseeing all of those plans is John Tucker, who was named CISD’s new director of facilities and construction in April. Tucker succeeded Helen Keaton, who mainly spent her twoyear tenure identifying and helping rectify overbill issues connected with the district’s 2008 and 2005 bond measures, which totaled $205.5 million and $189.2 million, respectively. Internal and external audits conducted in 2013 and 2014 indicated the primary contractor for 2008 bond projects overbilled CISD by nearly $7.1 million. Temple-based Baird/Williams Construction Ltd. agreed to pay CISD

$5.9 million in a deal which also cleared the company of similar possible offenses after being appointed lead contractor following the district’s 2005 bond passage. CISD severed involvement with the company, as well as the primary architect for its 2008 and 2005 bond projects. Additionally, district reviews indicated flaws in protocols to review procedures governing bond expenditures and line-item expense disbursements. It led the board to adopt a “best practices” measure to guide the district’s future procurement of professional architectural, engineering and construction services, as well as implement ways to improve district oversight over construction spending. At Dallas ISD, Tucker, a retired architect, helped execute $2.5 billion in school-construction programs and designed new internal and web-based document distribution procedures for all DISD construction procurements. “We are pleased to have been able to find someone with the degree of talent and experience that John has to lead our facilities and construction department,” Kim said, adding Michael McCullar, hired 18 months ago as the district’s director of purchasing, will provide additional oversight.

“We’ve put strict processes in place to make sure the contracts will be written by school-district attorneys,” Kim said. “The checks and balances in the new system will increase the level of transparency involved in the process.” In another development, Comal ISD officials indicated they were unaware an asphalt factory was being built a mile from the proposed middle school site in Garden Ridge until angry residents informed them in late April. The district remains committed to constructing there – at least for now. “We certainly did not want an asphalt plant to be there,” Kim said of the location, which the district purchased years ago without considering that an industrial development might someday locate not far away. “Now we’re seeing some signs of that and we’re now caught in this situation, but we’re committed to not spending the extra dollars trying to (build) somewhere else.” The district will monitor the site, he added. “We’re keeping a close eye on the asphalt plant, to see what kind of traffic patterns result and the environmental issues that could come up. We’re supportive of the folks and Garden Ridge, and hope the situation can be resolved – one way or the other.”

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mazing Lash Studio at 427 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 108, in the Sonterra Village shopping center, opened in April offering customers a new eyelash-extension service. “It takes the place of mascara,” said Valerie Montealvo, the area operational manager. “It saves you 30 minutes in the morning, because it looks like you have a full face of makeup on.” Each false eyelash is individually glued to the client’s natural lash with medical-grade adhesive, protecting the hair follicle from damage since nothing directly touches the skin. The first application takes about 90 minutes, and

fills are about 50 minutes thereafter. Since the faux eyelashes fall out with the natural-lash cycle, they last four to eight weeks. Customers don’t bat their eyes at the expense. “Normally, a full set will cost you around $250 right now, and we’ve brought the price down to $79.99 for your first time,” Montealvo said. “Then we do have a membership option for $45.99, so you can come back and get fills, and we don’t count lashes.” Part of a national chain, the studio can enhance any type of lash for all ages. Staffers emphasize each client can customize her look. “There’s four different styles — the natural, the cute, the sexy and the gorgeous — and each one will either enhance, open up the eye or give the cat-eye look,” Montealvo said. “There (are) also two different types of lashes. One of them (Volume) is going to give you

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“About 15 years ago, (another) athletic trainer and I went to lunch on a varsity football game day at Whataburger; that was just our preference,” he said. “Some of the coaches gave us a hard time when we got back, wanting it, too.” Thereafter, Moore started taking orders and bringing back Whataburger meals to coaches. “It was a process over a few years,” he said. “Next thing you know, it’s blossoming into calling it in, and then next year we ended up faxing it in, and then by that time, the majority of us moved out here to Johnson when they opened up in (2008). I email it in now, and they deliver it to us.” At this point, the tradition has developed its own set of superstitions. Jimmy Cueva, Johnson’s offensive coordinator, described the quirky behavior: “There’s stories like if we’re on a winning streak and we order strange things, we get a loss; like when I went from french fries to onion rings, or from the No. 1 to the No. 2.” Moore also has his own story. “Midseason we had a loss, and so Coach (Kelly) Parker changed his order to a Green Chile Double (Burger), and we ended up winning seven games in a row,” Moore said. “He never changed what he ordered.”

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A video crew from Whataburger taped Johnson High School football staff for an upcoming commercial that spotlights the educators' love of the Texas fast-food restaurant, including their lengthy tradition of ordering from the eatery on varsity football game days. Courtesy photo

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WHATABURGER continues from pg. 01 Whataburger grub has also been known to inspire players, Cueva said. “I happened to do the scout-team defense then, so if a kid did really well on scout-team defense I’d give him a Whataburger nomination and we’d buy him an extra Whataburger for lunch,” he said. “It’s infused in everything that we do now on game day. It’s our time to break bread together. It brings us all together.” During the school year, Whataburger put out a casting call for a chance to go before the cameras, and the North East Independent School District sent out an email about the opportunity to star in an advertisement. The Johnson football staff went long and ran their best route. “I thought this’d be a good story,” Moore said. “I could see Texas, Whataburger (and) high school football being a good combo, so we wrote (the commercial) out, sent it in and a couple days later we got an email saying they wanted a quick interview.” He added: “Coach Cueva and I went to Whataburger and some gentlemen took our stories and filmed us. I think they really enjoyed it.” Moore and Cueva realized making a Whataburger commercial has its perks.

“We just thought it was neat because we got free food. We sat there the whole time and got to talk about anything and everything,” Cueva said. “They just asked us questions. One day, we went through a whole roll of film and started another one. We were fortunate to be there. It’s definitely different and unique.” The video team complemented the footage with on-campus takes. “They came out and did a reenactment of our game-day lunch order. We ate at eight o’clock in the morning for lunch, so that was kind of different, but it was cool,” Moore said. The commercial, to be broadcast in five or six months, has the Johnson squad optimistic about the publicity and the tradition going forward. “Any positive light you can bring to your high school, I think, obviously, is a good thing,” Cueva said. “Even though we’re a young school, and we’ve only been open for about eight years now, it’s something that hopefully we can see carried on for 12, 15, 20 years down the road. That’s just what we do on game day.” Harmon Dobson and Paul Burton founded Whataburger in 1950 in Corpus Christi, with 750 restaurants nationwide today. The Dobson family still runs the business.

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