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inside: page 8-9 City Council Wives’ Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes page 8-9 City Council Wives’ Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes Open Records Requests to the City page 2 Crime Blotter for Alamo Heights page 7 ad ocate THE NEWSLETTER of the ALAMO HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION www.myahna.com alamo heights NOVEMBER 2011 vol.3, no.11 NEWS, ADVICE, RECIPES and UPDATES from your FRIENDS and NEIGHBORS Check out what your neighbors did to their homes this Halloween! pages 4-6

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Open Records Requests to the Citypage 2

Crime Blotter for Alamo Heightspage 7

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N E W S A D V I C E R E C I P E S a n d U P D A T E S f r o m y o u r F R I E N D S a n d N E I G H B O R S

Check out what your neighbors did to their homes this Halloween pages 4-6

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Open Records Requests to City of AHFrom August 8 2011 to September 15 2011

882011 Mary Faanunu (4) Copies of all the commercial and residential structural building permits (single family homes commercial buildings additions remodels tenant improvements patios etc) and swimming pools also permit s date site address valuation description of work being done contractor amp owner For July 1-31 2011

892011 Dia Alyfantis Copy of a general list of building permits $10000 and up for May 2011 to current

8122011 Fernando Centeno Requesting dog park site who decided and when that dog park would be designated without public participation

8172011 Suzanne Bettac Copies of all communications to or from OCO Architects relating to the new facilities project sent by or to City Council City Manager or the Facilities Committee from 11 April 2011 until 1 July 2011 (2) Copy of contract with OCO related to Facilities

8302011 Mary Pena Copies of following pertaining to 325 Argyle Way (1) application for building permit (2) building permit (3) any and all inspection slips (4) any documentation andor certificates pertaining to indicating completion of the residence

8312011 Bonnie Hernandez List of businesses that have requested a certificate of occupancy list of new businesses that have requested a permit to open From 7111 to 83111

8292011 Lucy S Perez (1) Request listing of each permit issued for new residential and commercial facilities as well as additions and renovation with baseline of $25000 Also request the listing include the permits issued for in-ground swimming pools Period covered is Aug 2011

912011 James M Reeves Request copies of employment applications for James Mosman also info re awards training reprimands complaints disciplinary actions performance evaluations educational background promotions employment applicationsresumes professional qualifications and other infor-mation re James Mosman

912011 Melissa Moga Requesting a copy of an electronic machine readable export of the tax rolls accurately reflecting the current status of all accounts (current and previous years)

912011 Carole Bartholomew (2) Copy of issued permits for the month of July listing contractor job address value sq footage issued date or whatever you have on your monthly report

922011 Frank Burney Copies of all records applications and correspondence Re Board of Adjustment case 2153 filed by Glenn Huddleston and a list of current BOA members

922011 Jady King (3) Copies of building permits issued Aug 1-31 2011 that cover residential construction valued over $30000 commercial construction valued over $30000 and all swimming pools

922011 Bebb Francis Copies of the building permit and plans and the Cobb Fendley engineers traffic letter relating to 4620 Broadway

962011 Richard Clark Copy of engineer report on 165 Harrigan Ct

972011 Alex Glendenning Copy of Citys investment policy

982011 David Ozuna Monthly tax files (August)

982011 Mary Faanunu (4) Copies of all the commercial and residential structural building permits (single family homes commercial buildings additions remodels tenant improvements patios etc) and swimming pools also permit s date site address valuation description of work being done contractor amp owner for Aug 1-31 2011

992011 Hans G Rohl Copy of the average home appraisedassessed value in Alamo Heights by BCAD and that number for tax year 2010 or 2011

9132011 Bebb Francis Copies of the building permit for 4620 Broadway

9142011 Robert Ruggiero Copy of audio file for City Council meeting 9-12-11

9152011 Donnelle BlahutaDavid Holck

Copies of all documents (plans permits applications etc) related to the construction and additions made to the residence at 307 Evans prior to 1995

(1) Lucy S Perez HBW Inc 227 Merry Ann San Antonio TX 78223 Phone (210) 533-1131(2) Carole Bartholomew 1423 Swallow Circle Lewisville TX Phone (972) 318-0026(3) Jady King Construction Enterprise Information 1206 W 43rd St Austin TX 78756 Phone (512) 814-5892

Non-Alamo Heights ResidentsNOTE To save space The ADVOCATEs Open Records Requests to obtain the above are not shown

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ments and call patterns identifying new treatments for Epilepsy Parkinsonrsquos and other brain disorders by treating the brain as a computer that can be engineered and fixed creating truck-based 3D ldquoprintersrdquo that can construct buildings using all types of ma-terials to create on-site components that build upon themselves and creating living spaces that use shape shifter technology to transform a room from an office to an apartment to a gym For us to maximize the potential for the introduction of these technologies though they need to be coupled with their availability to as many people as possible This depends upon many factors both local and international ranging from the hoped for peaceful integration of all segments of the new societ-ies developing in the Middle East into functioning less natural resource based economies the development of greater domes-tic demand and less dependency on exports by the Chinese to the restoration to former health of the American middle class The advancement of American society to the pinnacle of civi-lization was made possible by the creation of a mass audience for those color TVrsquos and other goods pumped out by Motorola and Detroit If the current administration Congress think tanks or others cannot figure out how to reverse our own diminish-ing middle class it will leave fewer and fewer of our countrymen able to afford the newer technologies making them both more expensive and less impacting across the board It may come to pass that the Chinese Brazilians or Indians can fulfill the con-sumer role that Ma and Pa Kettle or Joe Sixpack once served but the changes seen then by our children and grandchildren would more likely be the backward type Therefore as we move further into the new millennium letrsquos hope that the advances made in our science and technology labs are matched by the actions of our economists and political class to enable parity in supply and demand for the greatest benefit of all

TO M H A R M O NM

Editorrsquos NoteThis ADVOCATE went to press just before the Alamo Heights bond election on Nov 8 Next monthrsquos issue will have complete election coverage We expect the voters will approve the $63 million bond issue al-though with the smallest turnout in the past two years

John Joseph

GOING BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS Benjamin Franklin famously said ldquothe only things cer-tain in life are death and taxesrdquo Everything else being subject to change anyone over 40 can attest to numerous things that have evolved in their own lifetime to the point of either becoming un-recognizable or actually vanishing from the landscape as a prod-uct or technology Well known brands such as Pontiac Squirt and Zenith disappear being replaced by the likes of Scion Red Bull and Vizio New technologies abound sending us from vinyl phonograph albums to CDrsquos and then MP3rsquos or iTunes I was impressed recently at Octoberrsquos autotruck show by Ford Motor Companyrsquos ldquoMyTouchrdquo technology which acts as a visual dis-play add-on to their SYNC voice command technology It allows you to choose from climate entertainment navigation and vehi-cle mechanicssafety quadrants on a touch screen to do things like increase speaker volume check your fuel economy and find an Italian restaurant nearest you Its WiFi capability and Smart-phone input allows for software upgrades and the possibility of remote access diagnostics even as you drive It used to be that I thought my grandparentsrsquo genera-tion experienced the most change in a personrsquos lifetime Being born in the 1890rsquos they went from horse and buggy to men on the moon the introduction of telephones for every household the invention of radio and television modern antiseptic sur-gery CAT scans and so on Nevertheless ideas being worked on now will hopefully cause us to marvel just may cause us to marvel just as much as they did and maybe steer us out of the economic doldrums we are in The October issue of The Atlantic had an article about MITrsquos Media Lab where various disciplines housed in one building cross pollinate one another to propel new technologies into consumerrsquos lives Some of the things they are working on include having our Smartphones give us eye ex-ams and render conclusions about our wellness from our move-

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CRIME BLOTTERThe ADVOCATE thanks Chief of Police Rick Pruitt and the entire AHPD for the outstanding job they do 247 We also greatly appreciate their sharing the CRIME BLOT-TER with our readers as a public service to alert the entire community to what is going on around Alamo Heights especially in our neighborhoods AHNA is happy to provide this space at our expense not the Citys The CRIME BLOTTER is printed verbatim and unedited from public information provided by AHPD

Criminal Investigations Division(210) 822-2164 Office (210) 882-1555 Fax

ALAMO HEIGHTSPOLICE

Criminal Mischief 101211 200 blk AlbanyA sliding glass door was damaged by a possible air rifle projectile It is unknown if the damage was accidental or intentional

Theft 100611 7200 blk BroadwayLaptop computer was stolen from an office while the owner was away for lunch

Theft 100311 100 blk ArcadiaLawn furniture was stolen from a patio

Theft 100111 300 blk WildroseAn air compressor was stolen from a driveway when the owner went inside to answer a telephone call

Theft 92711 4600 blk BroadwayTwo air conditioner units were stolen from a vacant building

Vehicle Burglary 92211 1000 blk Cambridge OvalVehicle parked in the street was forcibly entered to steal a purse sitting in open view on the front seat

Theft 91711 300 blk WildroseFed-Ex package delivered to a front porch was stolen before the owner returned home

Vehicle Burglary 91611 200 blk ArgoVehicle parked in a driveway was illegally entered to steal property left in open view No signs of forced entry

Theft 91311 4800 blk BroadwayA purse was stolen from a shopping cart while the owner was distracted selecting items for purchase

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too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

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Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

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The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

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Open Records Requests to City of AHFrom August 8 2011 to September 15 2011

882011 Mary Faanunu (4) Copies of all the commercial and residential structural building permits (single family homes commercial buildings additions remodels tenant improvements patios etc) and swimming pools also permit s date site address valuation description of work being done contractor amp owner For July 1-31 2011

892011 Dia Alyfantis Copy of a general list of building permits $10000 and up for May 2011 to current

8122011 Fernando Centeno Requesting dog park site who decided and when that dog park would be designated without public participation

8172011 Suzanne Bettac Copies of all communications to or from OCO Architects relating to the new facilities project sent by or to City Council City Manager or the Facilities Committee from 11 April 2011 until 1 July 2011 (2) Copy of contract with OCO related to Facilities

8302011 Mary Pena Copies of following pertaining to 325 Argyle Way (1) application for building permit (2) building permit (3) any and all inspection slips (4) any documentation andor certificates pertaining to indicating completion of the residence

8312011 Bonnie Hernandez List of businesses that have requested a certificate of occupancy list of new businesses that have requested a permit to open From 7111 to 83111

8292011 Lucy S Perez (1) Request listing of each permit issued for new residential and commercial facilities as well as additions and renovation with baseline of $25000 Also request the listing include the permits issued for in-ground swimming pools Period covered is Aug 2011

912011 James M Reeves Request copies of employment applications for James Mosman also info re awards training reprimands complaints disciplinary actions performance evaluations educational background promotions employment applicationsresumes professional qualifications and other infor-mation re James Mosman

912011 Melissa Moga Requesting a copy of an electronic machine readable export of the tax rolls accurately reflecting the current status of all accounts (current and previous years)

912011 Carole Bartholomew (2) Copy of issued permits for the month of July listing contractor job address value sq footage issued date or whatever you have on your monthly report

922011 Frank Burney Copies of all records applications and correspondence Re Board of Adjustment case 2153 filed by Glenn Huddleston and a list of current BOA members

922011 Jady King (3) Copies of building permits issued Aug 1-31 2011 that cover residential construction valued over $30000 commercial construction valued over $30000 and all swimming pools

922011 Bebb Francis Copies of the building permit and plans and the Cobb Fendley engineers traffic letter relating to 4620 Broadway

962011 Richard Clark Copy of engineer report on 165 Harrigan Ct

972011 Alex Glendenning Copy of Citys investment policy

982011 David Ozuna Monthly tax files (August)

982011 Mary Faanunu (4) Copies of all the commercial and residential structural building permits (single family homes commercial buildings additions remodels tenant improvements patios etc) and swimming pools also permit s date site address valuation description of work being done contractor amp owner for Aug 1-31 2011

992011 Hans G Rohl Copy of the average home appraisedassessed value in Alamo Heights by BCAD and that number for tax year 2010 or 2011

9132011 Bebb Francis Copies of the building permit for 4620 Broadway

9142011 Robert Ruggiero Copy of audio file for City Council meeting 9-12-11

9152011 Donnelle BlahutaDavid Holck

Copies of all documents (plans permits applications etc) related to the construction and additions made to the residence at 307 Evans prior to 1995

(1) Lucy S Perez HBW Inc 227 Merry Ann San Antonio TX 78223 Phone (210) 533-1131(2) Carole Bartholomew 1423 Swallow Circle Lewisville TX Phone (972) 318-0026(3) Jady King Construction Enterprise Information 1206 W 43rd St Austin TX 78756 Phone (512) 814-5892

Non-Alamo Heights ResidentsNOTE To save space The ADVOCATEs Open Records Requests to obtain the above are not shown

(4) Mary Faanunu PO Box 2202 Cedar City UT 84721 Phone 1(800)925-6085 ext 130

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Insured amp LicensedReferences

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NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 3alamo heights advocate bull

ments and call patterns identifying new treatments for Epilepsy Parkinsonrsquos and other brain disorders by treating the brain as a computer that can be engineered and fixed creating truck-based 3D ldquoprintersrdquo that can construct buildings using all types of ma-terials to create on-site components that build upon themselves and creating living spaces that use shape shifter technology to transform a room from an office to an apartment to a gym For us to maximize the potential for the introduction of these technologies though they need to be coupled with their availability to as many people as possible This depends upon many factors both local and international ranging from the hoped for peaceful integration of all segments of the new societ-ies developing in the Middle East into functioning less natural resource based economies the development of greater domes-tic demand and less dependency on exports by the Chinese to the restoration to former health of the American middle class The advancement of American society to the pinnacle of civi-lization was made possible by the creation of a mass audience for those color TVrsquos and other goods pumped out by Motorola and Detroit If the current administration Congress think tanks or others cannot figure out how to reverse our own diminish-ing middle class it will leave fewer and fewer of our countrymen able to afford the newer technologies making them both more expensive and less impacting across the board It may come to pass that the Chinese Brazilians or Indians can fulfill the con-sumer role that Ma and Pa Kettle or Joe Sixpack once served but the changes seen then by our children and grandchildren would more likely be the backward type Therefore as we move further into the new millennium letrsquos hope that the advances made in our science and technology labs are matched by the actions of our economists and political class to enable parity in supply and demand for the greatest benefit of all

TO M H A R M O NM

Editorrsquos NoteThis ADVOCATE went to press just before the Alamo Heights bond election on Nov 8 Next monthrsquos issue will have complete election coverage We expect the voters will approve the $63 million bond issue al-though with the smallest turnout in the past two years

John Joseph

GOING BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS Benjamin Franklin famously said ldquothe only things cer-tain in life are death and taxesrdquo Everything else being subject to change anyone over 40 can attest to numerous things that have evolved in their own lifetime to the point of either becoming un-recognizable or actually vanishing from the landscape as a prod-uct or technology Well known brands such as Pontiac Squirt and Zenith disappear being replaced by the likes of Scion Red Bull and Vizio New technologies abound sending us from vinyl phonograph albums to CDrsquos and then MP3rsquos or iTunes I was impressed recently at Octoberrsquos autotruck show by Ford Motor Companyrsquos ldquoMyTouchrdquo technology which acts as a visual dis-play add-on to their SYNC voice command technology It allows you to choose from climate entertainment navigation and vehi-cle mechanicssafety quadrants on a touch screen to do things like increase speaker volume check your fuel economy and find an Italian restaurant nearest you Its WiFi capability and Smart-phone input allows for software upgrades and the possibility of remote access diagnostics even as you drive It used to be that I thought my grandparentsrsquo genera-tion experienced the most change in a personrsquos lifetime Being born in the 1890rsquos they went from horse and buggy to men on the moon the introduction of telephones for every household the invention of radio and television modern antiseptic sur-gery CAT scans and so on Nevertheless ideas being worked on now will hopefully cause us to marvel just may cause us to marvel just as much as they did and maybe steer us out of the economic doldrums we are in The October issue of The Atlantic had an article about MITrsquos Media Lab where various disciplines housed in one building cross pollinate one another to propel new technologies into consumerrsquos lives Some of the things they are working on include having our Smartphones give us eye ex-ams and render conclusions about our wellness from our move-

Ambiance Ambiance by Designby DesignLeslie Konarske

Get a jump start on decorating your home for the holidaysbull Specializing in creative makeovers to fit your budget with 16 years experiencebull Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling Flooring - wood tile amp carpet Countertopsbull Specialty paint finishes- Venetian Plaster glazing Metallics amp morebull Unique custom window treatments bedding amp accessoriesbull Custom cabinetry and furniture Re-facing amp glazing existing cabinetrybull Home staging space planning amp reorganization WE DO IT ALL

(210) 493-7901

Building a new home Does your existing homeneed updating or a punch of color or style

Considered a makeover

custom designs fornew construction additions

amp remodeling

pho (210) 481-3022 cell (210) 683-3834jtravis2satxrrcom

john travis architect

We Come to Your home

Home Pickup and Delivery

And ask for Alice the route manager to schedule

your pick up

Call 341-5555

Cowboy Cleaners

(210) 341-5555

(210) 326-0291

4 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 5alamo heights advocate bull

(Halloween photos contd on page 6)

6 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

Donrsquot Expose Your Home To 5 Big Dangersbull Lack of Insurance bull Use of Poor Quality Materialsbull Improper Preparation bull Little or No Guaranteebull Canrsquot Be Found

$200 OFFAn Interior or Exterior

Paint JobMinimum $2000 jobMust be presentedat time of estimateExpires 12-15-11

50 OFFColor Consultation

A $150 Value

Must be presented

at time of estimate

Expires 12-15-11

210-667-5111

Your Trusted Professionals for all Your Painting Needs

InteriorExterior Painting

ResidentialCommercial

Drywall and Wood Repair

Epoxy Floors

Pressure Washing

Wood Stain NAT-86849-1

Call for a Free Estimate

All work GUARANTEED for a full two years and we are fully insured

Checks orMajor Credit Cards

Accepted

No Down Payment

One Simple Price AlwaysLow Always Up Front

IH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcomIH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcom

428-6701

ldquoYou have a choice in Buick GMC dealerships Dare to Comparerdquo

SELL US YOUR CARWe buy all makes and models

2011 Buick LaCrosse CX

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 7alamo heights advocate bull

CRIME BLOTTERThe ADVOCATE thanks Chief of Police Rick Pruitt and the entire AHPD for the outstanding job they do 247 We also greatly appreciate their sharing the CRIME BLOT-TER with our readers as a public service to alert the entire community to what is going on around Alamo Heights especially in our neighborhoods AHNA is happy to provide this space at our expense not the Citys The CRIME BLOTTER is printed verbatim and unedited from public information provided by AHPD

Criminal Investigations Division(210) 822-2164 Office (210) 882-1555 Fax

ALAMO HEIGHTSPOLICE

Criminal Mischief 101211 200 blk AlbanyA sliding glass door was damaged by a possible air rifle projectile It is unknown if the damage was accidental or intentional

Theft 100611 7200 blk BroadwayLaptop computer was stolen from an office while the owner was away for lunch

Theft 100311 100 blk ArcadiaLawn furniture was stolen from a patio

Theft 100111 300 blk WildroseAn air compressor was stolen from a driveway when the owner went inside to answer a telephone call

Theft 92711 4600 blk BroadwayTwo air conditioner units were stolen from a vacant building

Vehicle Burglary 92211 1000 blk Cambridge OvalVehicle parked in the street was forcibly entered to steal a purse sitting in open view on the front seat

Theft 91711 300 blk WildroseFed-Ex package delivered to a front porch was stolen before the owner returned home

Vehicle Burglary 91611 200 blk ArgoVehicle parked in a driveway was illegally entered to steal property left in open view No signs of forced entry

Theft 91311 4800 blk BroadwayA purse was stolen from a shopping cart while the owner was distracted selecting items for purchase

for calling advertisers in

your neighborhood newsletter

FIRSTThey appreciate your business

Neighborhood News Inc 210-558-3160

8 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

L a u r a T h e u r e r

i nl a m o

e i g h t s

W H A T rsquo S C O O K I N GCity Council Wives

Thanksgiving Favorites

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

22 Convenient LocationsSee website for a store nearest you

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm middot Sat 8am - 6pm Sunday Closed

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

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the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

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Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

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ments and call patterns identifying new treatments for Epilepsy Parkinsonrsquos and other brain disorders by treating the brain as a computer that can be engineered and fixed creating truck-based 3D ldquoprintersrdquo that can construct buildings using all types of ma-terials to create on-site components that build upon themselves and creating living spaces that use shape shifter technology to transform a room from an office to an apartment to a gym For us to maximize the potential for the introduction of these technologies though they need to be coupled with their availability to as many people as possible This depends upon many factors both local and international ranging from the hoped for peaceful integration of all segments of the new societ-ies developing in the Middle East into functioning less natural resource based economies the development of greater domes-tic demand and less dependency on exports by the Chinese to the restoration to former health of the American middle class The advancement of American society to the pinnacle of civi-lization was made possible by the creation of a mass audience for those color TVrsquos and other goods pumped out by Motorola and Detroit If the current administration Congress think tanks or others cannot figure out how to reverse our own diminish-ing middle class it will leave fewer and fewer of our countrymen able to afford the newer technologies making them both more expensive and less impacting across the board It may come to pass that the Chinese Brazilians or Indians can fulfill the con-sumer role that Ma and Pa Kettle or Joe Sixpack once served but the changes seen then by our children and grandchildren would more likely be the backward type Therefore as we move further into the new millennium letrsquos hope that the advances made in our science and technology labs are matched by the actions of our economists and political class to enable parity in supply and demand for the greatest benefit of all

TO M H A R M O NM

Editorrsquos NoteThis ADVOCATE went to press just before the Alamo Heights bond election on Nov 8 Next monthrsquos issue will have complete election coverage We expect the voters will approve the $63 million bond issue al-though with the smallest turnout in the past two years

John Joseph

GOING BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS Benjamin Franklin famously said ldquothe only things cer-tain in life are death and taxesrdquo Everything else being subject to change anyone over 40 can attest to numerous things that have evolved in their own lifetime to the point of either becoming un-recognizable or actually vanishing from the landscape as a prod-uct or technology Well known brands such as Pontiac Squirt and Zenith disappear being replaced by the likes of Scion Red Bull and Vizio New technologies abound sending us from vinyl phonograph albums to CDrsquos and then MP3rsquos or iTunes I was impressed recently at Octoberrsquos autotruck show by Ford Motor Companyrsquos ldquoMyTouchrdquo technology which acts as a visual dis-play add-on to their SYNC voice command technology It allows you to choose from climate entertainment navigation and vehi-cle mechanicssafety quadrants on a touch screen to do things like increase speaker volume check your fuel economy and find an Italian restaurant nearest you Its WiFi capability and Smart-phone input allows for software upgrades and the possibility of remote access diagnostics even as you drive It used to be that I thought my grandparentsrsquo genera-tion experienced the most change in a personrsquos lifetime Being born in the 1890rsquos they went from horse and buggy to men on the moon the introduction of telephones for every household the invention of radio and television modern antiseptic sur-gery CAT scans and so on Nevertheless ideas being worked on now will hopefully cause us to marvel just may cause us to marvel just as much as they did and maybe steer us out of the economic doldrums we are in The October issue of The Atlantic had an article about MITrsquos Media Lab where various disciplines housed in one building cross pollinate one another to propel new technologies into consumerrsquos lives Some of the things they are working on include having our Smartphones give us eye ex-ams and render conclusions about our wellness from our move-

Ambiance Ambiance by Designby DesignLeslie Konarske

Get a jump start on decorating your home for the holidaysbull Specializing in creative makeovers to fit your budget with 16 years experiencebull Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling Flooring - wood tile amp carpet Countertopsbull Specialty paint finishes- Venetian Plaster glazing Metallics amp morebull Unique custom window treatments bedding amp accessoriesbull Custom cabinetry and furniture Re-facing amp glazing existing cabinetrybull Home staging space planning amp reorganization WE DO IT ALL

(210) 493-7901

Building a new home Does your existing homeneed updating or a punch of color or style

Considered a makeover

custom designs fornew construction additions

amp remodeling

pho (210) 481-3022 cell (210) 683-3834jtravis2satxrrcom

john travis architect

We Come to Your home

Home Pickup and Delivery

And ask for Alice the route manager to schedule

your pick up

Call 341-5555

Cowboy Cleaners

(210) 341-5555

(210) 326-0291

4 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 5alamo heights advocate bull

(Halloween photos contd on page 6)

6 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

Donrsquot Expose Your Home To 5 Big Dangersbull Lack of Insurance bull Use of Poor Quality Materialsbull Improper Preparation bull Little or No Guaranteebull Canrsquot Be Found

$200 OFFAn Interior or Exterior

Paint JobMinimum $2000 jobMust be presentedat time of estimateExpires 12-15-11

50 OFFColor Consultation

A $150 Value

Must be presented

at time of estimate

Expires 12-15-11

210-667-5111

Your Trusted Professionals for all Your Painting Needs

InteriorExterior Painting

ResidentialCommercial

Drywall and Wood Repair

Epoxy Floors

Pressure Washing

Wood Stain NAT-86849-1

Call for a Free Estimate

All work GUARANTEED for a full two years and we are fully insured

Checks orMajor Credit Cards

Accepted

No Down Payment

One Simple Price AlwaysLow Always Up Front

IH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcomIH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcom

428-6701

ldquoYou have a choice in Buick GMC dealerships Dare to Comparerdquo

SELL US YOUR CARWe buy all makes and models

2011 Buick LaCrosse CX

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 7alamo heights advocate bull

CRIME BLOTTERThe ADVOCATE thanks Chief of Police Rick Pruitt and the entire AHPD for the outstanding job they do 247 We also greatly appreciate their sharing the CRIME BLOT-TER with our readers as a public service to alert the entire community to what is going on around Alamo Heights especially in our neighborhoods AHNA is happy to provide this space at our expense not the Citys The CRIME BLOTTER is printed verbatim and unedited from public information provided by AHPD

Criminal Investigations Division(210) 822-2164 Office (210) 882-1555 Fax

ALAMO HEIGHTSPOLICE

Criminal Mischief 101211 200 blk AlbanyA sliding glass door was damaged by a possible air rifle projectile It is unknown if the damage was accidental or intentional

Theft 100611 7200 blk BroadwayLaptop computer was stolen from an office while the owner was away for lunch

Theft 100311 100 blk ArcadiaLawn furniture was stolen from a patio

Theft 100111 300 blk WildroseAn air compressor was stolen from a driveway when the owner went inside to answer a telephone call

Theft 92711 4600 blk BroadwayTwo air conditioner units were stolen from a vacant building

Vehicle Burglary 92211 1000 blk Cambridge OvalVehicle parked in the street was forcibly entered to steal a purse sitting in open view on the front seat

Theft 91711 300 blk WildroseFed-Ex package delivered to a front porch was stolen before the owner returned home

Vehicle Burglary 91611 200 blk ArgoVehicle parked in a driveway was illegally entered to steal property left in open view No signs of forced entry

Theft 91311 4800 blk BroadwayA purse was stolen from a shopping cart while the owner was distracted selecting items for purchase

for calling advertisers in

your neighborhood newsletter

FIRSTThey appreciate your business

Neighborhood News Inc 210-558-3160

8 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

L a u r a T h e u r e r

i nl a m o

e i g h t s

W H A T rsquo S C O O K I N GCity Council Wives

Thanksgiving Favorites

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

22 Convenient LocationsSee website for a store nearest you

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm middot Sat 8am - 6pm Sunday Closed

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

We Come to Your home

Home Pickup and Delivery

And ask for Alice the route manager to schedule

your pick up

Call 341-5555

Cowboy Cleaners

(210) 341-5555

(210) 326-0291

4 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 5alamo heights advocate bull

(Halloween photos contd on page 6)

6 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

Donrsquot Expose Your Home To 5 Big Dangersbull Lack of Insurance bull Use of Poor Quality Materialsbull Improper Preparation bull Little or No Guaranteebull Canrsquot Be Found

$200 OFFAn Interior or Exterior

Paint JobMinimum $2000 jobMust be presentedat time of estimateExpires 12-15-11

50 OFFColor Consultation

A $150 Value

Must be presented

at time of estimate

Expires 12-15-11

210-667-5111

Your Trusted Professionals for all Your Painting Needs

InteriorExterior Painting

ResidentialCommercial

Drywall and Wood Repair

Epoxy Floors

Pressure Washing

Wood Stain NAT-86849-1

Call for a Free Estimate

All work GUARANTEED for a full two years and we are fully insured

Checks orMajor Credit Cards

Accepted

No Down Payment

One Simple Price AlwaysLow Always Up Front

IH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcomIH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcom

428-6701

ldquoYou have a choice in Buick GMC dealerships Dare to Comparerdquo

SELL US YOUR CARWe buy all makes and models

2011 Buick LaCrosse CX

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 7alamo heights advocate bull

CRIME BLOTTERThe ADVOCATE thanks Chief of Police Rick Pruitt and the entire AHPD for the outstanding job they do 247 We also greatly appreciate their sharing the CRIME BLOT-TER with our readers as a public service to alert the entire community to what is going on around Alamo Heights especially in our neighborhoods AHNA is happy to provide this space at our expense not the Citys The CRIME BLOTTER is printed verbatim and unedited from public information provided by AHPD

Criminal Investigations Division(210) 822-2164 Office (210) 882-1555 Fax

ALAMO HEIGHTSPOLICE

Criminal Mischief 101211 200 blk AlbanyA sliding glass door was damaged by a possible air rifle projectile It is unknown if the damage was accidental or intentional

Theft 100611 7200 blk BroadwayLaptop computer was stolen from an office while the owner was away for lunch

Theft 100311 100 blk ArcadiaLawn furniture was stolen from a patio

Theft 100111 300 blk WildroseAn air compressor was stolen from a driveway when the owner went inside to answer a telephone call

Theft 92711 4600 blk BroadwayTwo air conditioner units were stolen from a vacant building

Vehicle Burglary 92211 1000 blk Cambridge OvalVehicle parked in the street was forcibly entered to steal a purse sitting in open view on the front seat

Theft 91711 300 blk WildroseFed-Ex package delivered to a front porch was stolen before the owner returned home

Vehicle Burglary 91611 200 blk ArgoVehicle parked in a driveway was illegally entered to steal property left in open view No signs of forced entry

Theft 91311 4800 blk BroadwayA purse was stolen from a shopping cart while the owner was distracted selecting items for purchase

for calling advertisers in

your neighborhood newsletter

FIRSTThey appreciate your business

Neighborhood News Inc 210-558-3160

8 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

L a u r a T h e u r e r

i nl a m o

e i g h t s

W H A T rsquo S C O O K I N GCity Council Wives

Thanksgiving Favorites

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

22 Convenient LocationsSee website for a store nearest you

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm middot Sat 8am - 6pm Sunday Closed

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 5alamo heights advocate bull

(Halloween photos contd on page 6)

6 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

Donrsquot Expose Your Home To 5 Big Dangersbull Lack of Insurance bull Use of Poor Quality Materialsbull Improper Preparation bull Little or No Guaranteebull Canrsquot Be Found

$200 OFFAn Interior or Exterior

Paint JobMinimum $2000 jobMust be presentedat time of estimateExpires 12-15-11

50 OFFColor Consultation

A $150 Value

Must be presented

at time of estimate

Expires 12-15-11

210-667-5111

Your Trusted Professionals for all Your Painting Needs

InteriorExterior Painting

ResidentialCommercial

Drywall and Wood Repair

Epoxy Floors

Pressure Washing

Wood Stain NAT-86849-1

Call for a Free Estimate

All work GUARANTEED for a full two years and we are fully insured

Checks orMajor Credit Cards

Accepted

No Down Payment

One Simple Price AlwaysLow Always Up Front

IH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcomIH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcom

428-6701

ldquoYou have a choice in Buick GMC dealerships Dare to Comparerdquo

SELL US YOUR CARWe buy all makes and models

2011 Buick LaCrosse CX

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 7alamo heights advocate bull

CRIME BLOTTERThe ADVOCATE thanks Chief of Police Rick Pruitt and the entire AHPD for the outstanding job they do 247 We also greatly appreciate their sharing the CRIME BLOT-TER with our readers as a public service to alert the entire community to what is going on around Alamo Heights especially in our neighborhoods AHNA is happy to provide this space at our expense not the Citys The CRIME BLOTTER is printed verbatim and unedited from public information provided by AHPD

Criminal Investigations Division(210) 822-2164 Office (210) 882-1555 Fax

ALAMO HEIGHTSPOLICE

Criminal Mischief 101211 200 blk AlbanyA sliding glass door was damaged by a possible air rifle projectile It is unknown if the damage was accidental or intentional

Theft 100611 7200 blk BroadwayLaptop computer was stolen from an office while the owner was away for lunch

Theft 100311 100 blk ArcadiaLawn furniture was stolen from a patio

Theft 100111 300 blk WildroseAn air compressor was stolen from a driveway when the owner went inside to answer a telephone call

Theft 92711 4600 blk BroadwayTwo air conditioner units were stolen from a vacant building

Vehicle Burglary 92211 1000 blk Cambridge OvalVehicle parked in the street was forcibly entered to steal a purse sitting in open view on the front seat

Theft 91711 300 blk WildroseFed-Ex package delivered to a front porch was stolen before the owner returned home

Vehicle Burglary 91611 200 blk ArgoVehicle parked in a driveway was illegally entered to steal property left in open view No signs of forced entry

Theft 91311 4800 blk BroadwayA purse was stolen from a shopping cart while the owner was distracted selecting items for purchase

for calling advertisers in

your neighborhood newsletter

FIRSTThey appreciate your business

Neighborhood News Inc 210-558-3160

8 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

L a u r a T h e u r e r

i nl a m o

e i g h t s

W H A T rsquo S C O O K I N GCity Council Wives

Thanksgiving Favorites

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

22 Convenient LocationsSee website for a store nearest you

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm middot Sat 8am - 6pm Sunday Closed

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

6 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

Donrsquot Expose Your Home To 5 Big Dangersbull Lack of Insurance bull Use of Poor Quality Materialsbull Improper Preparation bull Little or No Guaranteebull Canrsquot Be Found

$200 OFFAn Interior or Exterior

Paint JobMinimum $2000 jobMust be presentedat time of estimateExpires 12-15-11

50 OFFColor Consultation

A $150 Value

Must be presented

at time of estimate

Expires 12-15-11

210-667-5111

Your Trusted Professionals for all Your Painting Needs

InteriorExterior Painting

ResidentialCommercial

Drywall and Wood Repair

Epoxy Floors

Pressure Washing

Wood Stain NAT-86849-1

Call for a Free Estimate

All work GUARANTEED for a full two years and we are fully insured

Checks orMajor Credit Cards

Accepted

No Down Payment

One Simple Price AlwaysLow Always Up Front

IH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcomIH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcom

428-6701

ldquoYou have a choice in Buick GMC dealerships Dare to Comparerdquo

SELL US YOUR CARWe buy all makes and models

2011 Buick LaCrosse CX

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 7alamo heights advocate bull

CRIME BLOTTERThe ADVOCATE thanks Chief of Police Rick Pruitt and the entire AHPD for the outstanding job they do 247 We also greatly appreciate their sharing the CRIME BLOT-TER with our readers as a public service to alert the entire community to what is going on around Alamo Heights especially in our neighborhoods AHNA is happy to provide this space at our expense not the Citys The CRIME BLOTTER is printed verbatim and unedited from public information provided by AHPD

Criminal Investigations Division(210) 822-2164 Office (210) 882-1555 Fax

ALAMO HEIGHTSPOLICE

Criminal Mischief 101211 200 blk AlbanyA sliding glass door was damaged by a possible air rifle projectile It is unknown if the damage was accidental or intentional

Theft 100611 7200 blk BroadwayLaptop computer was stolen from an office while the owner was away for lunch

Theft 100311 100 blk ArcadiaLawn furniture was stolen from a patio

Theft 100111 300 blk WildroseAn air compressor was stolen from a driveway when the owner went inside to answer a telephone call

Theft 92711 4600 blk BroadwayTwo air conditioner units were stolen from a vacant building

Vehicle Burglary 92211 1000 blk Cambridge OvalVehicle parked in the street was forcibly entered to steal a purse sitting in open view on the front seat

Theft 91711 300 blk WildroseFed-Ex package delivered to a front porch was stolen before the owner returned home

Vehicle Burglary 91611 200 blk ArgoVehicle parked in a driveway was illegally entered to steal property left in open view No signs of forced entry

Theft 91311 4800 blk BroadwayA purse was stolen from a shopping cart while the owner was distracted selecting items for purchase

for calling advertisers in

your neighborhood newsletter

FIRSTThey appreciate your business

Neighborhood News Inc 210-558-3160

8 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

L a u r a T h e u r e r

i nl a m o

e i g h t s

W H A T rsquo S C O O K I N GCity Council Wives

Thanksgiving Favorites

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

22 Convenient LocationsSee website for a store nearest you

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AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

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AMERICANEXPRESS

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Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm middot Sat 8am - 6pm Sunday Closed

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

One Simple Price AlwaysLow Always Up Front

IH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcomIH-35 North at Judson RdGunnBu ickGMCcom

428-6701

ldquoYou have a choice in Buick GMC dealerships Dare to Comparerdquo

SELL US YOUR CARWe buy all makes and models

2011 Buick LaCrosse CX

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 7alamo heights advocate bull

CRIME BLOTTERThe ADVOCATE thanks Chief of Police Rick Pruitt and the entire AHPD for the outstanding job they do 247 We also greatly appreciate their sharing the CRIME BLOT-TER with our readers as a public service to alert the entire community to what is going on around Alamo Heights especially in our neighborhoods AHNA is happy to provide this space at our expense not the Citys The CRIME BLOTTER is printed verbatim and unedited from public information provided by AHPD

Criminal Investigations Division(210) 822-2164 Office (210) 882-1555 Fax

ALAMO HEIGHTSPOLICE

Criminal Mischief 101211 200 blk AlbanyA sliding glass door was damaged by a possible air rifle projectile It is unknown if the damage was accidental or intentional

Theft 100611 7200 blk BroadwayLaptop computer was stolen from an office while the owner was away for lunch

Theft 100311 100 blk ArcadiaLawn furniture was stolen from a patio

Theft 100111 300 blk WildroseAn air compressor was stolen from a driveway when the owner went inside to answer a telephone call

Theft 92711 4600 blk BroadwayTwo air conditioner units were stolen from a vacant building

Vehicle Burglary 92211 1000 blk Cambridge OvalVehicle parked in the street was forcibly entered to steal a purse sitting in open view on the front seat

Theft 91711 300 blk WildroseFed-Ex package delivered to a front porch was stolen before the owner returned home

Vehicle Burglary 91611 200 blk ArgoVehicle parked in a driveway was illegally entered to steal property left in open view No signs of forced entry

Theft 91311 4800 blk BroadwayA purse was stolen from a shopping cart while the owner was distracted selecting items for purchase

for calling advertisers in

your neighborhood newsletter

FIRSTThey appreciate your business

Neighborhood News Inc 210-558-3160

8 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

L a u r a T h e u r e r

i nl a m o

e i g h t s

W H A T rsquo S C O O K I N GCity Council Wives

Thanksgiving Favorites

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

22 Convenient LocationsSee website for a store nearest you

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm middot Sat 8am - 6pm Sunday Closed

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

for calling advertisers in

your neighborhood newsletter

FIRSTThey appreciate your business

Neighborhood News Inc 210-558-3160

8 wwwmyahnacombull alamo heights advocate NOVEMBER 2011

too liquid Then put the stuffing in a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350deg If you prefer you can stuff the turkey with the stuffing the general rule of thumb is to use frac12 cup of stuffing for each pound of the bird

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE ndash Jill Rosenthal 6 small cans of yams or 3 large cans of yams (mash with a bit of milk) 1 large can of crushed pineapple drained 1 stick butter melted frac12 cup orange juice frac14 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 teaspoon light brown sugar frac14 cup crushed pecans frac12 bag large marshmallows (cut in half so they are shorter tubes) 1 cup crushed corn flakes

GRAND MARNIER SWEET POTATO PUREacuteE ndash Jill Hasslocher4 sweet potatoes (peeled) and cut into frac12-inch pieces1 stick of butter meltedfrac12 cup Grand Marnier4 tablespoons orange juice concentratefrac12 cup dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Chinese five spicefrac14 teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan add water to cover Heat over medium-high until boiling reduce heat to low Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender Drain any excess water

Place sweet potatoes butter Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate in food processor and process until mixture is smooth Add brown sug-ar salt and Chinese Five Spice then process until combined Transfer to serving dish or storage container Can be refrigerated up to 3 days prior to serving Reheating in the microwave saves space in the oven and works like a wonder

EASY CORNBREAD STUFFING ndash Barbara Prassel1 package of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Chicken soup1 can of Campbellrsquos Cream of Mushroom soup1 onion diced4 stalks of celery chopped2 tart apples chopped and seeded1 cup of shelled pecans1 stick of butter (frac14 lb)

Melt butter in large skillet Put chopped onion celery and apples into skil-let and lightly brown them When they look translucent add the pack-age of Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing and lightly toss it with the other ingredients When it looks like it is mixed well with the vegetables and fruit add the pecans Then add Cream of Chicken soup and Cream of Mushroom soup

Add enough water for the mixture to come together well without being

raquo CONTINUED on page 9

L a u r a T h e u r e r

i nl a m o

e i g h t s

W H A T rsquo S C O O K I N GCity Council Wives

Thanksgiving Favorites

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

22 Convenient LocationsSee website for a store nearest you

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

reg

reg

reg

AMERICANEXPRESS

Cards

reg

reg

Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm middot Sat 8am - 6pm Sunday Closed

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

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PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

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PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

Your Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Express Lube is a GREEN company

$8OFF 19 POINT OILamp FILTER CHANGE

Not valid with other specials NHN1

(Up to 5 quarts)

No appointment necessary

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NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 9alamo heights advocate bull

Preheat oven at 325deg Butter a 3-quart casserole dish with part of the

melted butter (or spray with Pam) Mix all ingredients (except corn flakes and marshmallows) Bake in 3-quart casserole dish uncovered for 15 minutes Place marshmallows flat side down on top of par-tially baked casserole Top with crushed cornflakes Return to oven and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until marshmallows are soft

APPLE-BUTTERMILK CUSTARD PIE ndash Susanne Cooper1 pie crust (pre-packaged or homemade)frac12 cup butter2 Granny Smith Apples peeled and slicedfrac34 cup sugar dividedfrac34 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided1⅓ (additional) cups sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanillafrac34 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons butter softenedfrac14 cup brown sugar packed firmlyfrac12 cup flour

Fit pie crust into 9-inch pie plate fold edges under and crimp Prick bottom and sides with a fork Melt frac14 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat add apple frac12 cup sugar and frac12 teaspoon cinnamon Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes or until apple is tender set aside

Beat frac14 cup butter and 1⅓ cups sugar at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until creamy Add eggs 1 at a time beating just until yel-low disappears Add 2 tablespoons flour and vanilla beating until blended Add buttermilk beating until smooth

Spoon apple mixture into pie crust pour buttermilk mixture over apple mixture Bake at 300deg for 30 minutes Stir together 3 table-spoons butter remaining frac14 cup granulated sugar brown sugar frac12 cup flour and remaining frac14 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over pie Bake 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean Let stand 1 hour before serving

FRENCH APPLE CAKE ndash Marcia Goren Weser2 cups sugar1 cup Canola oil2 eggs3 cups sifted flour3 cups diced apples1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350deg Mix together ingredients in order listed above Mixture will be very thick Pour into well-greased tube pan Bake for approx 60-80 minutes Slide knife around edges of pan after removing from oven Invert on cake rack Cool before removing from pan

RECIPES CONTINUED from pg 8

Serving San Antonio since 1977Plumbing Repairs

Water Softeners

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Water Sprinklers

AC amp Heating Repairs

New Unit Installs

Easy Financing

UV Lights and Home Protection

10 DISCOUNTON NEW INSTALL OF AN AC UNIT WATER HEATER

OR WATER SOFTENER

(210) 418-2250wwwmrplumbercom

wwwmrairconditioncom

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

bull Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

bull 10 Off any Kids or Adult Sports Guards

bull Different Levels of Sedation OfferedOral which we can administer or IVGeneral administered by a board certified Doctor

bull Experience working with special needs patients

bull Digital X-Rays

bull Intra Oral Cameras to actually show patients their teeth

Maria Cristina Garanzuay DDS PC4932 Windsor Hill

San Antonio TX 78239

210-653-4410

(Take Home Kit)

maria cristina garanzuay dds pc

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

We Buy HousesBEST CHOICE HOME SOLUTIONS

Sell Your House Fast amp EasyAny Condition Any Area

Thinking About Listing Your House

Call Us FirstMark with Best Choice Home Solutions Has Solved Home Sellerrsquos

Needs For Over 30 YearsBuying Homes in Texas Since 1987

210 771-7712

For the life of your trees

PRUNING FERTILIZATION PEST amp DISEASE MANAGEMENT REMOVAL CALL 2106554670 OR VISIT BARTLETTCOM

BARTLETT BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST LIKE TREES SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

NOVEMBER 2011wwwmyahnacom 11alamo heights advocate bull

Name Age Phone Babysit Lawn Care PetsitWalk HousePlant Care Other

IAN ANDERSON 18 822-9034 x x x

LOREttA ANDERSON 15 822-9034 x

JuLIA GEHLHAAR 19 478-1812 x x x

KELLY uPTON 16 587-5869 x CPR Certified

DAVIS WILDER 17 860-5903 x x Run errands amp photography

The Alamo Heights Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Alamo Heights ages 13ndash19 Ages are updated automatically and names are removed at age 20 To add remove or update your information in the directory please send an email to JodieNeighborhoodNewscom and include the following information Subject Alamo Heights Teen Services First and Last Names Age with Birthday MMYY (birthday is for maintenance only and will not be published) Services (babysittinglawn carepet walking amp sittinghouse amp plant care) Phone Other Services or Information (optional) Directory updates cannot be taken over the phone

Classified Ad Information Classified ads are a free ser-vice for the residents of Alamo Heights Ads are for goods only (no services) You may place edit or remove an ad by emailing JodieNeighborhoodNewscom You must put ldquoAlamo Heights Resident - Classifiedrdquo in the subject line of your email Restrictions One ad per resident Ads will run for one month Ads may be edited for length or clarity The deadline to submit an ad for the next issue is NOVEMBER 26

Commercial Ad Information This newsletter is pub-lished and printed courtesy of the advertisers within Please support them whenever possible and let them know you saw it in The ADVOCATE For commercial advertising rates sizes and availability contact Neighborhood News salesneighborhoodnewscom

wwwneighborhoodnewscom(210) 558-3160

Articles that appear in The ADVOCATE do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc andor Neighborhood News Inc and their publication does not constitute an endorsement thereof The appearance of any advertisement in The ADVOCATE does not constitute an endorsement by Neighborhood News Inc andor Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association Inc Neighborhood News Inc is not responsible for errors beyond the cost of the actual ad space Any publication of Neighborhood News Inc whether draft or final is the sole property of Neighborhood News Inc and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way whether in print or electronically without the express written consent of Neighborhood News Inc copy Neighborhood News Inc

Yo u r ad ocateAbout

M IssIon stAte M en tTo encourage and secure the preservation of

the distinctive and unique beauty of the Alamo Heights community by being an active force in the

planning processes and problem-solving efforts of the city while promoting community education and safety in a cooperative progressive manner

AdjustaMagic twin bed with vibrator from CantwellAlamo Bedding on Mc-Cullough Remote control like new (used

briefly) Cost over $600 make offer (210)824-3035

Home for Sale 191 E Edgewood Pl Rock exterior metal roof circular drive on corner lot 4 bedroom3 bath2 car detached garage walley ac-cess Rare finished walkout basement wspiral staircase 2885 sq ft Ma-ture trees prof landscaping sprinkler system security alarm custom roman shades large laundry room sunny Florida room archways and many large windows Hardwood amp tile flooring throughout $459000 Call J Wood 210-316-3904

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204

Attn PostmasterTime Sensitive please deliverby November 17 - 18 2011

Let your neighbors

Put your ad here

mind your businessmind your business

Contact us aboutdiscounts multiple ad sizes and

other neighborhoods in your area

salesneighborhoodnewscomsalesneighborhoodnewscom210 558 3160210 558 3160

PO Box 91192Alamo Heights TX 78209

PRSRT STDuS POSTAGE

PAIDBOERNETX

PERMIT NO 204