LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, November 2014 by San Antonio Local Community News

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uch has been said during the last few years about the slow death of America’s daily newspapers in large metropolitan centers. Plagued by advertising downturns, layoffs, dwindling circulation and an inability to capture younger, Internet-savvy readers, many of these publications are shadows of their former selves. Several have closed. The same thankfully can’t be said for neighborhood newspapers such as LOCAL Community News, where readership and advertising are holding steady, and in some cases growing. Community newspapers are bucking the doom-and-gloom trend plaguing the dailies, according to national studies. “The latest data (on community papers)…. paints a much healthier picture for circulation and ad sales than we find with the dailies,” wrote Thad McIlroy in The Future of Publishing. “These (community) newspapers provide much needed hyper-local news and information – typically not found anywhere else – to the communities that they serve.” Local news is the bread and butter of community publications such as the one you hold now. Other news sources can tell you what’s happening in the Middle East or reveal the latest antics of the Kardashians, but your local community paper is going to offer stories about the safety of school zones, recruitment by the Boy Scouts, neighborhood security and other articles directly relevant to you, your families and your neighbors. We’re glad readers and advertisers find value in LOCAL. In return, we’ll do our part to keep filling a gap in news coverage no one else is tackling.

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The Age of the Aging is upon us by SUSAN YERKES

Old age” has changed a lot since I was young. Many of us are not only living longer, but maintaining active, healthy lifestyles that are longer, too. The topic really hit home recently when my friend Mary Lou Miller turned 101. She volunteers helping Alzheimer’s patients and campaigning for Democratic Party candidates. I also recently joined what seemed like half of San Antonio at a fantastic bash celebrating Rosemary Kowalski’s 90th birthday. The renowned founder of the RK Group still maintains an active role in the business and myriad organizations. Former Mayor Lila Cockrell, who turns 93 in a couple of months, is working on a

memoir about her jam-packed life. She has said the hardest part is taking time out from all her speaking, social and community leadership gigs to sit down and write. Then there’s Edith McAllister, 96, who famously water-skied into her tenth decade, in addition to serving important roles in many leading institutions and organizations. And while women still have a statistical edge on guys in the longevity department, more males are continuing to make their mark well beyond 90, too. How do they do it? And which of us will be able to “keep on ticking” that way? Since 1900, when average life expectancy was 47 years in the United States, there has been a climb in longevity worldwide. Centenarians, once rare, look like the face of the future. According to the Alamo Area Agency on Aging, 22 percent of the greater San Antonio population — double the statewide average — is 60 or older. By 2020, that’s expected to rise by a whopping 55 percent. Martha Spinks, director of the Bexar Area Agency on Aging, has an even more eye-opening figure: “Between now and 2030, the number of people in the U.S. 85 or older is expected to triple.” Of course, long life isn’t everything. The trick is maintaining the quality of life. Most folks welcome a longer existence,

but dread the specter of disease and disability. And the economic outlook for the aged isn’t rosy. If present trends continue, most of those over 80 will live at or near the poverty line. And just because we’re living longer doesn’t guarantee better health. Recent studies have shown the opposite. Figures from the National Health Interview Survey indicate that in 2006, 42 percent of men over 80 had some functional limitation. “People over 80,” Spinks noted, “account for a disproportionate share of services.” The Alamo and Bexar agencies on aging are on the front lines of helping seniors, families and caregivers. For more on care and services, check out www.askasc.org or call 477-3275. City planners are exploring ways to cope with aging populations: More central gathering places where seniors can socialize, rather than isolate; new transportation strategies; and mixed-use developments bringing us together, not stretching us apart. Staying active and vital as we age is

key not just for individual quality of life, but for our nation’s economic health. We’re told genetics is about 30 percent of the answer; research shows calorie-restricted diets are another factor, while plain old walking has shown to be by far the best exercise for maintaining mobility. The Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio continues to pull in major grants for groundbreaking research on Alzheimer’s and other diseases, and on rapamycin, a drug shown to not only increase life span, but improve physical and mental vitality in mice, although human trials are still years in the future. I’ve asked some of my remarkable friends who seem to thrive well into their 90s what they consider crucial. So far, their answers have included common factors: To stay involved, to connect with others, to have a passion for something beyond themselves. If you have more advice, let me know. Contact Yerkes at syerkes@ salocallowdown.com.

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for giving a donation to a panhandler. The chief argued that money given to the homeless and others on the street doesn’t help them but usually feeds an addiction. While there is much truth to this, public outcry eventually forced City Council members to back away from the idea. There was never any need for such an ordinance. Current law already makes it illegal for panhandlers to solicit money in front of automated-teller machines, buildings, eateries and other establishments. Second, many feared such a law would have stifled freedom of expression by telling people they can’t exhibit kindness by helping a stranger possibly in need of real assistance. In addition, the government already has too many controls in place to dictate how we spend our money and on what products. Informing residents they will actually face criminal prosecution for choosing to aid the unfortunate is not only draconian, it violates civil liberties. While the panhandling problem in San Antonio needs to be solved, dictating how and when people can spend their money is not the answer. -The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.

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THROUGH DEC 7

VETERAN ART SHOW The Institute of Texan Cultures is presenting the fifth annual Distinguished Artist Veteran Art Show, featuring works by more than a dozen men and women from Texas who have served the country. The paintings, sculptures, drawings and jewelry deal with ideas and issues drawn from their experiences and struggles. The exhibit is open during regular hours at the Institute, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission prices range from $6 to $8. The Institute is at 801 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd.

THROUGH JAN 4

CHANGE IN SAMA HOURS The San Antonio Museum of Art has changed its weekend closing times. It previously closed at 9 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays; now it closes at 5 p.m. both days. The later hours did not bring in the number of visitors museum officials hoped for when they set the schedule several years ago, officials said.

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SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS Alamo City Guards Camp 1325 of the international SCV will meet at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave., with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. The monthly meetings, which take place the first Thursday of the month, focus on various aspects of the UnionConfederate struggle. More information is available at www.alamocityguards.com.

NOV 6

PROMOTE AIDS AWARENESS The San Antonio AIDS Foundation is encouraging any group planning an event related to World AIDS Day to inform SAAF about the event so it can help with publicity. World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, but SAAF observes an annual AIDS Awareness Week, which this year is Nov. 30-Dec. 6. Events taking

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NOV 8

BEGINNERS’ BIRD WALK The second Saturday monthly bird walk of the San Antonio Audubon Society starts at 8 a.m. Meet trip leader Georgina Schwartz at the Judson Nature Trails in Alamo Heights, 246 Viesca St. Nonmembers are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. For more, call 342-2073 or visit saaudubon.org. The event is free.

NOV 8

HANDMADE AND HOMEGROWN Shoppers can find one-of-akind items during this event at Lions Field Adult and Senior Center, 2809 Broadway, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A gathering of local artists, artisans and exhibitors will sell original, handmade items such as pottery, art glass, jewelry, paintings, fiber arts and more. Interested vendors can reserve outdoor space for $35. For more, call 207-5380.

NOV 8

LUMINARIA This year’s celebration of light, sound and art expands to two days, and it has a new site: along the River Walk from North St. Mary’s Street to McCullough Avenue as well as at nearby sites along that stretch. Its subtitle – Between North & South – reflects the event’s mix of local and Latin American artists. Featured artists include Cruz Ortiz, Chris Sauter, Anne Wallace and Alejandro Guzman; on the musical side are Flaco Jimenez

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“SERVING WITH HONOR” Subtitled “The Tejano Experience in the Armed Forces,” this program supplements the Institute of Texan Cultures’ Veteran Art Show. It will present information and firsthand accounts from Tejanos who have served, as well as input from scholars. The program runs from 2 to 4 p.m., and since it is on the Institute’s free-admission Second Sunday, there is no cost to attend. The ITC is at 801 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Trustees of the North East Independent School District meet 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at 8961 Tesoro Drive. To confirm dates and times, call 407-0533.

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and culture to politics and the media. He’s been an op-ed columnist for the Times for more than 10 years and is a regular on “PBS NewsHour” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” His talk begins at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity’s Laurie Auditorium, and there is no admission charge.

NOV 10

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. and at the same time Nov. 24. For now, sessions are scheduled at the temporary City Hall, 1248 Austin Highway, Suite 220, but call first at 822-3331 to check location.

NOV 10

EVENING OF CLASSICAL SHOPPING The San Antonio Symphony League ‘s fundraiser sounds off at the Uptown Alamo Heights Shopping Center, 5926 Broadway. The center will remain open 5:30 to 8 p.m. for after-hours shopping, with 15 percent to 20 percent of the proceeds benefiting the symphony. Look for holiday deals while supporting local music. Participating stores include Elaine Turner, J. McLaughlin, The Impeccable Pig, The Chalet, Penny Lane, Baker Tatum, TCBY and The Bird Bakery.

NOV 13

CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN Acclaimed organist Houlihan will perform on the largest pipe organ in South Texas, housed in the Margarite B. Parker Chapel at Trinity University. His program, which includes works by J.S. Bach, Louis Vierne and Leo Sowerby, starts at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.satmc. org. The concert is being presented jointly by the Tuesday Musical Club and the American Guild of Organists.

NOV 11

AHISD The Alamo Heights Independent School District board meets at 7 p.m. in the Central Office, 7101 Broadway.

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NEW YORK TIMES COLUMNIST TO SPEAK Trinity University’s Distinguished Lecture Series presents David Brooks, who writes columns on subjects ranging from art

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OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 p.m. in City Hall, 120 W. El Prado Drive.

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NOV 21 - DEC 27

MUSTACHE COMPETITION NOV The Alamo Beard Club hosts 22 its Third annual Mustache Competition benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank at the Hangar, 8203 Broadway, from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Bryan Powell provides the comic relief and music is by Yoshimoto. Cost to compete is $10; men and women alike are eligible. Categories include natural mustache, styled mustache, sprint mustache, ugliest mustache and ladies’ creative mustache. Spectators are asked to donate a nonperishable food item. Register online at http:// www.eventbrite.com/e/alamo-beardclub-mustache-competition-tickets. For more, visit www.alamobeardclub.com

INTERNATIONAL PEACE MARKET More than 100 local and international artists and artisans will offer items for sale as the Mercado de Paz marks 25 years of “community-centered alternative shopping.” Wares include home-décor items, clothing, jewelry, fine art and textiles. There will be music, too, and food will be available for purchase. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave. There’s no admission charge.

NOV 28-29

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING This annual family-oriented event starts at 4 p.m. at Milam Park, 343 W. Houston St. The park is next to San Antonio Children’s Hospital and the focus is on kids: face painting, train rides, children’s dance groups and, naturally, Santa Claus. The “grand finale” is the lighting of the 20-foot tree draped in dazzling LED bulbs. There’s no admission charge.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 09 fundraiser presented by the Woman’s Club of San Antonio. For tickets, which are $35, call 732-4811. Parking is available. The Woman’s Club is at 1717 San Pedro Ave. TAMALES! HOLIDAY FESTIVAL A slew of tamale vendors will converge again on the Pearl, offering a variety of styles representing the San Antonio staple. There also will be a craft area for kids and free musical entertainment. Admission is free, and food and drink prices will range from $1 to $5. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. at the complex, 303 Pearl Parkway between Broadway and the San Antonio River.

DEC 6

KING WILLIAM BIENNIAL HOME TOUR Visits to five homes and two museums in the historic district will last from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A pedicab service is offered. Same-day tickets are $20 and will be available in the 100 block of Cedar Street and at Villa Finale. For more information or to volunteer, call the King William Association at 227-8786 or email info@ourkwa.org.

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DEC 8

“THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY” As part of the Children’s Fine Arts Series, Dallas Children’s Theater performs this adaptation of the well-loved kids’ book about the value of being different. Shows, which are geared to youngsters 5 and older, are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $9 and are available at www.childrensfineartseries.

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THROUGH NOV 15

STARS AT THE WOODLAWN Celebrities with TV and Broadway pedigrees will be in the spotlight at the Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Road, in a series hosted by pianist/comedian/radio host Seth Rudetsky. His first interview subject will be Ana Gasteyer, who appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and ABC’s “Suburgatory” as well as “Wicked” and “Rocky Horror” on Broadway. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. Regular admission is $75, or $100 for VIP seating; for tickets to all four shows – the others are Jan. 24, March 21 and May 15 – a subscription costs $280 regular and $375 VIP. For more information, call the box office at

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Open and Opening Soon 1. PANZANELLA PIZZERIA, 111 W. Crockett St. on the River Walk and 401 Pearl Parkway, are new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and seasonal salads to go, as well as wine and beer. The West Crockett location opens in October and the other site, near the Pearl, is expected to debut in December. Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della Casa, who appeared on “Food Network Star.” The owner is Chris Erck, who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria), The Worm, Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse. Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. (See story on page 28) 2. THE COOKHOUSE, 720 E. Mistletoe

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3. MISSION ORTHODONTICS, 156 W. Sunset Road, is a new practice under Dr. Bartholomew Wilson offering “friendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will … achieve and maintain a healthy, aesthetic smile.” A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, call 822-7797, check out www.missionorthodontics. com or visit www.facebook.com/ missionorthodontics. (See story on page 26) 4. SCHNABEL’S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE, 4337 McCullough Ave.,

has been the venerable go-to store for household needs in Olmos Park for decades and is now under new ownership. From just the right nail to power tools, the store offers a wealth of selections for those do-it-yourself and even bigger jobs, employees said. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more, call 826-4412 or visit http://ww3.truevalue.

com/schnabels/. (See story on page 27)

5. FINCK CIGARS, 3111 Broadway, is no

stranger to San Antonio — the company is more than 120 years old — and now plans to open this third location across from Mahncke Park during November. According to a store representative, “San Antonio’s premier cigar shop” will offer a wide selection of premium cigars and smoking accessories including humidors, cutters, lighters, pipes, pipe tobacco and more. In addition, “We offer both a public and members-only smoking lounge with comfortable furniture, coffee and more plus a huge patio lounge,” a spokeswoman said. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 361-1540 or visit www.FinckCigar.com.

6. AERIAL HORIZON, 108 Blue Star St., bills itself as “San Antonio’s only aerial performance company and school.” Classes for all ages include aerial silks, trapeze, lyra, rope, contortion and more. Patrons also can book “memorable, awe-inspiring” Cirque du Soleil-style performances for corporate or private events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 3 p.m. LOWDOWN continues on pg. 13

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SUNSET RIDGE, a 324-unit multifamily housing complex built in 1949 and located on the edge of Alamo Heights, has been purchased by Philadelphia-based Resource Real Estate from Austin-based SV Alamo Heights LP for an undisclosed price. The complex is at 116 Vanderheck Road. Sunset Ridge sits on 29 acres and is zoned to accommodate up to 1,054 units. It is 91 percent occupied. Charles Cirar, Ryan Epstein and Michael

Wardlaw, with CBRE Capital Markets’ multifamily team, represented the seller. A NEW CHAPTER OF WATCH D.O.G.S., or dads of great students, launched in October at Ridgeview Elementary School. During a formation meeting, more than 95 dads and other father figures showed up to volunteer by offering to spend at least one day a year helping at the school. The Watch D.O.G.S. program is a national initiative that focuses on safety education in schools. THE NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S NUTRITION SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND FOUR SCHOOLS, including Garner Middle School, recently were honored by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The alliance was founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation to serve as a catalyst for improving children’s health, according to NEISD officials. MARY MILLIGAN, THE ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN, has been named the Texas Library Association’s October Member of the Month. She has served as the school’s librarian since 1985. “I have striven to curate a collection that is diverse in its content, multicultural and open-minded,” Milligan

said. She recently was appointed to the 22-member TLA Bluebonnet Selection Committee, and is the only independent school librarian of the group. THE TERRELL HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT is asking residents to keep trees and other growth trimmed near the street to accommodate the city’s new fire truck, which is a foot taller than the engine it replaced. According to officials, city vehicles and sanitation trucks require 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance for safe travel. A municipal ordinance requires residents to make sure that city vehicles are not impeded by tree limbs, which can cause scrapes and other damage costly to repair. OLMOS PARK FIRE CAPT. REX COLBATH recently retired after 31 years of service to the city, officials reported. He is pursuing a second career in the South Texas oil business based on his safety background and certifications, according to a statement from the city. BRUSH PICKUP IS EVERY WEDNESDAY IN OLMOS PARK, so Public Works Director Gilbert DeLeon is offering a friendly reminder to residents to have the brush out on the curb by 7 a.m. Residents should not leave the brush on the street or covering

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A large photo portrait of philanthropist and arts patron Robert L.B. Tobin hangs in the newly renovated Tobin Branch Library, which sits on land he and his mother, Margaret Batts Tobin, donated in 1968 along Harry Wurzbach Road. Originally named the Oakwell Branch Library, the facility was renamed for Robert Tobin in 2007. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas

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ndoor play spaces joined with a cafe that offer children learning activities while parents work, socialize, order coffee and have a bite to eat are taking root in San Antonio, including on the edge of Mahncke Park. Different from the franchise options or restaurants with playground equipment, play cafés are marketed as social gathering and work places for parents that at the same time provide fun things for their kids to do. The model is growing more popular across the country, especially in cities with very hot or very cold climates. In San Antonio, Utopia Play Café is making its debut at 565 Eleanor Ave., west of Fort Sam Houston. Owner Jocelyn Cunningham believes she has hit on a winning formula that combines the best features of the growing industry. “We’re striving for something that is a bit different, even from the other play spaces,” she said. Cunningham, who holds a master’s degree in counseling and has worked in child development and marketing, said she got the idea when she and her husband lived in Columbus, Ohio. “When first becoming a mom, a feeling that a lot of new parents have is being overwhelmed with the new lifestyle. And so many establishments are geared toward adults and it’s not practical to bring your ‘plus one,’” she said. “It can be a difficult transition meeting new parents. This type of business is meant to cultivate those new relationships and provide a network.” She said Utopia will focus on art and science for the kids, offer parents a

choice of using a separate workroom, and provide healthy food with a gourmet menu for both age groups. “We’re focusing on the adults having a place where they can be with or near their kids,” she said. “Unlike … some of the large play arenas, our goal is camaraderie and the socialization of adults. And a fun, learning environment for kids.” Jamie Pantermuehl Martin, formerly of the Hill Country, said she welcomed play spaces when she moved to Chicago. “You can stay for hours at a time versus (a fast-food place with a playground), where it gets kind of uncomfortable and boring. Plus, there are only moms and nannies at the play space, so you feel safe to nurse and be relaxed,” Martin said. PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS Cunningham planned a small playscape, a bounce house, moon sand, games, a stage, dress-up and special events. There will even be a storyteller who drops by sometimes. “There’s more entertainment here, and we offer more than the jungle gym. Kids don’t want to just climb and slide – they want to build and learn and do art,” she said. Cunningham plans to offer different time blocks for activities. “Shake Your Sillies Out is a 30-minute play, so mom can get a quick cup of coffee,” she said. “We will offer onehour and two-hour options.” Her staff includes some educators in training. “The staff are primarily early education majors. I have one that’s a recent college graduate. They’ll help with the programming, as will I. Some of those programs I’ll run myself. For some, I will have visitors – a college professor or a teacher – run them,” she said. “I think it’s important to introduce kids not only to the arts but also to simple science experiments like learning about habitats, hot and cold, and the way the world works around us because kids are so curious,” Cunningham added.

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SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM KING WILLIAM continues from pg. 24 to neighbors. He’s also recognized for his ongoing efforts to improve the appearance of Southtown and adjacent residential areas. In fact, that’s why he helped spearhead the King William/ Lavaca Tree Project a few years back. “When city funds ran out, a number of our residents donated time and/or money to keep the planting going. We’ve put in live oak, cedar elm, Mexican sycamore and crape myrtle on residential and commercial streets,” he said, estimating the area has gained about 550 trees thanks to the project and volunteers’ efforts. Along with all of this, King William’s gardening guru spends many hours at Villa Finale, assisting buildings and grounds manager Orlando Cortinas with raking leaves, pulling weeds or whatever needs attention. “Having a dedicated, knowledgeable and helpful volunteer like Alan Cash is a blessing to Villa Finale. He is someone I can always count on,” Cortinas said. Similar praise is echoed by those who’ve worked alongside Cash during King William home tours and other community endeavors. And then there are the loyal readers of his column who praise the inspiring garden notes

Alan Cash has brought to the King William Historic District his love of gardening, which includes spearheading a tree-planting project and landscaping at Villa Finale. Photo by Collette Orquiz

found at the end of every piece. Cash said he devotes many hours to the garden notes, searching for just the right messages to pass along. His personal favorite: “In hopes of reaching the moon, men fail to see the flowers that bloom at their feet.” He believes the quote from Albert Schweitzer is wisdom worth remembering—a guideline not just for gardening but life. To access the King William Association Newsletter and Cash’s “Out in the Garden” columns, go to www/kingwilliamassociation.org.

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resh out of his residency in Augusta, Georgia, orthodontist Bartholomew T. Wilson moved to San Antonio with his family and set up Mission Orthodontics a few months ago at 156 W. Sunset Road.

Wilson completed extra training after his four years of dentistry school. “I’m willing to go above and beyond for my patients,” said Wilson, a board-certified orthodontist. He set up his office just north of Alamo Heights because he likes the small-town feel. According to Wilson, Mission Orthodontics provides technologically

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LMOS PARK — Michael Catcott opened an account at Schnabel’s True Value Hardware Store in 1994, never dreaming that 20 years later he would be the store’s new owner.

Schnabel’s True Value Hardware Store in Olmos Park has a new owner and sells tools, attachment parts, household cleaning supplies and other materials for new and old houses in North Central. Photos by Collette Orquiz

Schnabel’s has been an Olmos Park institution for 72 years and carries tools, screws, nuts, bolts, household cleaning supplies and other materials for work on both new and old houses in the area. The store is at 4337 McCullough Ave., just north of the roundabout. “The great thing about a neighborhood store (is) if we don’t have it, we’re able to get it in through True Value since we’re not a big box,” Catcott said. “We can buy smaller quantities and have the unique item that certain people like.”

Tom Karam owned Schnabel’s for 25 years, but sold the business in 2003 to Fred Klad, who died last year. With the shop up for grabs, Karam called Catcott, who was living in Dallas at the time. “For me this is coming back home to San Antonio... I know the neighborhood, lived in the neighborhood, so I’m excited to have this treasure of a store,” Catcott said. He lived in the Monte Vista and Olmos Park area for 10 years restoring older homes. The new owner wants to bring back more gift and home goods, as well as reopen the garden center outside in the spring. Catcott has also been listening to suggestions from customers on what else the hardware store can add. “They’ve been great to work with because they’ve been helping me share some of the things that have been missing from the store,” Catcott said. “I realize

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ntrepreneur Chris Erck and friends are bringing a one-two pizza punch to downtown with dual openings of Panzanella Pizzeria locations about three months apart.

Both eateries will feature a to-go service and keep very late hours. Panzanella (or panmolle) is a type of

Chris Erck is opening two pizza places downtown called Panzanella Pizzeria with the help of local celebrity chef Luca Della Casa of Silo and Nosh. Photo by Collette Orquiz

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“With all the foot traffic, we have a builtin audience,” he said. “We will have some limited seating, but the concept is artisan pizza mostly to go, and four different choices of salads plus beer and wine also to go.” Pizza by the slice will also be available. “We want to cater to families for a quick to-go bite and keep moving or to take back to their hotel for a late-night snack,” Erck said. Another Panzanella will open in December with Jared Peña of The Brooklynite as a partner, where Stay Golden Social House currently sits. This second location will have 1,000 square feet at 401 Pearl Parkway — although it is not a part of the Pearl development. Local celebrity chef Luca Della Casa of Silo and Nosh has been retained as a consultant on the project. He also appeared on “Food Network Star.” “I want to make these an upscale to-go pizzeria. I am very excited to have Luca working with us,” Erck said. The location on West Crockett is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.

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nspired by the Cajun delicacies of New Orleans and bolstered by the success of their Southtown food truck, chef Pieter Sypesteyn and his wife Susan have branched out with a new venture: The Cookhouse.

The restaurant opened Sept. 13 at 720 E. Mistletoe Ave. in a spot that housed other eateries including Carmens de la Calle for 14 years and, before that, Stefania Baldesarelli’s Stefania’s Seafood. Lunch is served counter-style and includes New Orleans favorites such as po’ boys and muffaletta sandwiches, boudin balls, gumbo, dirty rice and red beans. The pecan pie is made with Steen’s 100 Percent Pure Cane Syrup, candied yams

The Cookhouse offers Cajun-inspired dishes from New Orleans such as the roasted duck with marjoram, potato gnocchi and tomato confit.

and a generous portion of Creole cream. “Everything is homemade here,” said Pieter Sypesteyn. That includes the butter. The evening menu raises the bar and includes dishes such as roasted

duck and dumplings with marjoram, potato gnocchi and tomato confit. Until he was 14, Sypesteyn lived in New Orleans, then attended a boarding school in New England. He also studied art and then culinary arts in California. His parents owned two restaurants in the New Orleans area. After moving to San Antonio, he worked with chef Thierry Burkle at The Grill at Leon Springs and then with chef Andrew Weissman at Le Rève and Il Sogno. More recently, he operated a successful Southtown food truck called Where Y’at (named after a phrase used in a New Orleans suburb) featuring Cajun/Créole staples. “We are keeping the food truck,” said Susan Sypesteyn, who manages the front of The Cookhouse. “We have someone operating it for us at the moment.” The couple has three boys ages 3, 2 and 1. “I was born in the U.S. but my family is originally from Cambodia,”Susan Sypesteyn said. “Pieter and I met in Palm Beach, which is where I’m from. There is a huge Cambodian community there. At the time, Pieter worked at the Los Angeles Country Club in Beverly Hills. After we got married, we moved to Texas in 2007. It was a little bit of an adjustment at first but we love San Antonio.” She said they plan on adding live music

According to chef Pieter Sypesteyn, everything is homemade at The Cookhouse including the praline bacon and buttermilk dressing for the wedge salad topped with tomato, pecans and bleu cheese. Photo by Collette Orquiz

soon, such as Cajun bands or Zydeco. “But only acoustic, to keep the level down for the diners,” she added. Hours are 11 a.m to 2 p.m. for lunch and dinner is 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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