Celebrity Live Oak Issue

THE DUCHESS OF LIVE OAK THE THE NEW SHOP CELEBRITY LIVE OAK ISSUE

HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2012 Page 2 www.liveoaktx.net

Main Number - (210) 653-9140 Business Hours - 8:15 am - 5 pm CITY OF LIVE OAK DIRECTORY Website - www.liveoak.net

City Council Dispatch 24 Hours...... 653-0033 Mayor Mary M. Dennis...... 792-7168 Emergency (Police, Fire, EMS) 24 Hours...... 911 [email protected] Emergency Management Councilwoman Loretta Kusek, Place #1...... 657-7167 Gary Woppert...... 653-9140 ext. 379 Available to meet with citizens Monday mornings between 9 am - 12 pm at City Hall in the Council Office Human Resources [email protected] Trudy Whitfield...... 653-9140 ext 201 Councilman Robert “Bob” Tullgren, Mayor Pro Tem, Recreation Place#2...... 378-6129 Courtney Weese...... 653-9140 ext. 235 [email protected] Water Department Councilman Michael Balderaz, Place #3...... 380-4008 Billing Office...... 653-9140 ext. 225 [email protected] Councilman Ed Cimics, Place #4...... 844-2773 OFFICIAL MEETINGS Available to meet with citizens 3rd Saturday of each month between 9 am & 12 pm in The Coun- cil Chambers City Council Meetings: [email protected] 2nd and last Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Councilman Aaron Dahl, Place#5...... 386-0960 Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings: [email protected] 1st Monday of each month at 7 pm unless the City Manager first Monday is a holiday, then the meeting will be Matthew Smith...... 653-9140 ext. 212 held on the 2nd Monday of the month. Assistant City Manager Board of Adjustment Meetings: Held as Scott Wayman...... 653-9140 ext. 261 necessary City Secretary Economic Development Corporation Meetings: Debby Goza...... 653-9140 ext. 213 Last Monday of every month Civic Center Director Jim Battersby...... 653-9494 Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings: Held Economic and Community Development Manager as necessary Jordan Matney...... 653-9140 ext. 286 Charter Review Committee Meetings: Finance Director 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm Leroy Kowalik...... 653-9140 ext. 216 Citizen Code Compliance Committee Meetings: Fire Chief Every other Tuesday @ 6:30 pm Charles Foster...... 653-9140 ext. 241 (see Community Calendar) Info. Technology Director Jim Nardone...... 653-9140 ext. 292 Police Chief FUTURE EVENTS Ken Evans...... 945-1700 Farmer’s Market Public Works Director Tuesday’s 9 am – 2 pm @ The Civic Center Parking Lot Mark Wagster...... 653-9140 ext. 221 Nov 1 - Dec 3: Letters to Santa (turn in to City Hall) Services Nov 10: Annual Arbor Day Celebration; Animal Control 8001 Shin Oak Dr. Tammie Belmonte...... 653-9140 ext. 228 Building Official Nov 24: Small Business Saturday Ken Steiner...... 653-9140 ext. 250 Dec 14: Holiday Family Fun Night; Building Permits/Inspections Live Oak Club House Donna Lowder...... 653-9140 ext. 244 653-9140 ext. 386 Code Compliance John Dalton...... 653-9140 ext. 245 Live Oak Home Town News Page 3 Minute with the Mayor Dear Citizens of Live Oak,

It is hard to believe that 2012 is al- During this season, let us also re- most over and I am very excited member the sacrifices being made about many things on the horizon for by our soldiers and their families. As 2013. I’d like to be one of the first always, I am available to talk to any to wish you “Happy Holidays” for the citizen or to receive concerns and rapidly approaching season. It is a suggestions. To reach me you can time when we all get together and call my cell phone at, or my email at enjoy family and friends and share in [email protected]. the spirit of kindness. With so many Mayor Mary M. Dennis things that we have to be thankful for, it is easy to recognize the bless- ings that surround us each day. 2012 YARD OF THE MONTH WINNERS Gaynell Gainer, YOM Coordinator & 2012 Yard of the Month winners Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wilkinson & Son

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From the Finance Department Kathy Schobinger Purchasing/Budget Coordinator

With the holiday season almost upon us again, children The People everywhere are daydreaming about the latest gadget while their parents are having nightmares about how to pay for them. in Your

In these economic times, it’s perfectly understandable to be a little concerned this holiday season. After all, food on Neighborhood the table and gas in the car will go a lot further than the We would like to introduce you to, latest video game. The People in Your Neighborhood! But here’s the dilemma: We all want our loved ones’ faces to light up as they open that perfect gift. We want to make Each magazine will feature a those nearest to us happy, but we also must remember story on a City of Live Oak em- our neighbors and our local businesses. ployee and a Live Oak resident or business person. If you have Think about staying in town to do some of your holiday a resident you would like to shopping. You may not get everything in Live Oak, but see featured in the Hometown there are plenty of gifts to be found right here. Our city is News, please contact Jordan full of locations with every trinket you could imagine. Matney, Economic and Com- The great thing about buying local is that the proceeds munity Development Manager stay in Live Oak. The more business local establishments at 210-653-9140, ext. 286 or get, the more they have to further invest in the business, [email protected] and therefore better serve the customers. Think Local - Buy Local - Be Local! Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun—all of it makes our community home. Our businesses are an integral part of the distinctive char- acter of this place.

Don’t forget about those in need this holiday season. Do- nate clothes and household goods to local churches and Goodwill here in Live Oak; offer some canned goods to the Fire Department Holiday Food Basket Campaign or contact the Police Department and find out more about the Blue Santa effort.

Help others this holiday season and it just may be your best one yet. Live Oak Home Town News Page 5

Loren Kuhlmann, Fire Captain Loren has been employed by the City of Live Oak for 19 years and has a vast resume of fire experience with other cities as well. He is currently the Fire Captain and works the A Shift where he serves not only as a Fire Fighter/ EMT Intermediate but also as the Incident Commander direct- ing the Command Truck. Kuhlmann was born and raised in San Antonio, attended Cle- mens High School (but we will Of his most memorable mo- one unit damaged. His favor- forgive him for that) and he and ments serving the City of ite part of working in Live Oak his wife now reside in Universal Live Oak, Loren recalls the is helping the community, sav- City with their young daughter. High Key Apartment fire ing lives and homes. He is also a proud parent to a that erupted during 40 mile grown son who is a graduate of per hour winds. Many peo- If you happen to see Loren in Wayland Baptist University. In ple thought the fire would the community, make sure you his spare time he enjoys riding rage out of control, but the say “Hi” and thank him for a his Harley Davidson motorcycle Live Oak Fire Department job well done. and hunting. stopped the blaze with only Shari Conley, Owner of Elegant Looks Salon

Shari Conley recently celebrated salon features a beautiful full her one year anniversary of busi- service makeup styling bar ness in Live Oak. Shari and her for special events. Shari and husband purchased a previously Angie can provide hair and owned salon in Live Oak in Sep- makeup for bridal parties, tember of 2011 and have trans- proms, homecoming or any formed the space to the new El- special events. egant Looks Salon. Shari brings Shari is originally from Mary- her 30 years of salon experience land but relocated to the San to Live Oak at 12315 Judson Rd, Antonio area four years ago Suite 310 in the Village Shopping after marrying her husband, Center. Eric Conley, who is retired from the Army. They have six Nestled in the center that fea- children between them, three tures other local favorites like boys and three girls! All but Groomingdale’s Pet Salon and two of the children are grown The Village Florist, Shari and with three proudly serving in her other stylist Angie provide the military; two in the Army Remember to support your local businesses and customers of all ages, male and and one in the Air Force. shop Live Oak. Give Shari a visit at Elegant Looks female with a full menu of hair Shari says she is blessed to Salon, 12315 Judson Road, Suite 310. You can care needs. Services include get to “play beauty shop” all also reach the salon at 210-653-4145 or follow haircuts, treatments, color ser- day every day, which is every them on Facebook. Specials include a 10% dis- vices, perms, waxing and special little girl’s dream. count for military personnel and senior citizens. occasion styles. In addition, the Page 6 www.liveoaktx.net BUSINESS RECOGNITION High Key Apartments: On Monday, August 27th, members of the Live Oak Economic Development Corporation presented High Key Apartments manager and staff with a plaque in recognition of their 47 years of faithful business to the residents of Live Oak. High Key Apartments, located at 13012 Oak Terrace, is the oldest business in Live Oak. For more information and rates, please contact staff at 655-9446.

Sparkling City Auto Auction: On Monday, September 24th, members of the Live Oak Economic Development Corporation presented a check to Sparkling City Auto Auction for the Visual Improvement Program (VIP). Spar- kling City Auto Auction applied for the grant based program to aid in repairing and repainting the exterior of the building and were awarded $2,000.00 for the project. For more information about Sparkling City Auto Auction, located at 13510 Toepperwein Road, please contact them at 298-5477. For more information about the VIP program and to find out if your project qualifies, please contact Jordan Matney, Economic and Community Development Manager, at 653-9140, ext. 286 or [email protected].

The Meadows Apartments: On Monday, September 24th, members of the Live Oak Economic Development Corporation presented The Meadows Apartments, located at 14001 Oak Meadows, with a plaque in recognition of their 38 years of dedicated service to the Live Oak community. The Economic Develop- Make sure you support local Live Oak businesses and ment Corporation will continue to recognize the remember to shop Live Oak! For information on various oldest business in Live Oak once per month. For business incentives and recognition efforts, please more information about the Meadows Apart- contact Jordan Matney, Economic and Community ments, please contact staff at 658-5349. Development Manager at 210-653-9140, ext. 286 or [email protected]. Live Oak Home Town News Page 7

The ALL NEW BUSINESS RECOGNITION Shop Live Oak! The Economic Development Corporation is excited to unveil the new Shop Live Oak feature on our website. You can visit the page by following the following link: www.liveoaktx.net/ businessdiretory or simply clicking on the Shop Live Oak link on the main page of the City’s website. All Live Oak businesses, including restaurants, entertainment, education and retail shopping are listed on the webpage along with descrip- tions and links to maps, websites, and Facebook and Twitter accounts. Businesses interested in adding or updating their information can visit the page and submit information under the “Submit Store” and “Update Store Info” buttons on the top of the page. Any questions can be directed to Jordan Matney, Economic and Community Development Manager at 210-653-9140, ext. 286 or [email protected].

Live Oak Maps are Here! Maps of the city are here! Residents, business owners and guests can pick up maps of Live Oak from any City office, free of charge. Maps are also available at local hotels and the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Com- merce. The new maps include restaurants, entertainment options, shopping destina- tions and recreational activities available in Live Oak. Any questions can be directed to Jordan Matney, Economic and Community Development Manager at 210-653-9140, ext. 286 or [email protected].

Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday, November 24th. This is a great opportunity to get out and support your small local businesses and restaurants. Follow us on Facebook for more information and events.

Please remember to support your local businesses and SHOP LIVE OAK. Any questions, business recognition proposals or story ideas can be directed to Jordan Matney, Economic and Community Development Manager at 210-653-9140, ext. 286 or [email protected]. Page 8 www.liveoaktx.net

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Live Oak has had its share of famous visitors. Recently, we posted an autographed picture of the late Sherman Hemsley who visited the grand opening of a cleaners in town, NFL Hall of Famer Sonny Jorgenson visited the Halftime Lounge for their grand opening and some of the really old timers can tell you that both Jimmy Dean and William Boyd of TV’s Hopalong Cassidy fame spent time at Boysville entertaining the children when it was located inIn Live Oak. the However, we never Spotlight seem to hear about local folks who grew up in Live Oak and have gone on to become celebrities in their own chosen career fields. This article is dedicated to three former Live Oak residents who have left their roots firmly in the ground here but moved on to achieve celebrity status. Live Oak has had its share of famous visitors. Recently, we posted an autographed picture of the late Sherman Hemsley who visited the grand opening of a cleaners in town, NFL Hall of Famer Sonny Jorgenson visited the Halftime Lounge for their grand opening and some of the really old timers can tell you that both Jimmy Dean and William Boyd of TV’s Hopalong Cassidy fame spent time at Boysville entertaining the children when it was located in Live Oak. However, we never seem to hear about local folks who grew up in Live Oak and have gone on to become celebrities in their own chosen career fields. This article is dedicated to three former Live Oak residents who have left their roots firmly in the ground here but moved on to achieve celebrity status.

Kelly Morton spent his entire childhood in Live Oak. Anyone who has historically visited the Dairy Queen on Village Oak knows Kelly’s mother Jackie, who worked there for many, many years. Kelly’s non-assuming personality would leave an acquaintance with no idea of his employment. What you wouldn’t guess, is that Kelly is a professional comedian, performing in places all over the United States, along- side of such comedy greats as Bill Maher and Dane Cook. Currently living in California, but still proud to call Live Oak home, Kelly is a well- seasoned comedy writer who uses high energy and quick wit to entertain crowds with his “say anything” humor.

In addition to his comedy performances, Kelly owns a businesses called “That’s the Spirit” that provides TABC training to bar and wait staff throughout the San Antonio region. He is also on the cusp of an off-shoot company called “Breathe Dummy” that will provide lifesaving CPR training, without the typical boredom of most Red Cross classes. Much to our surprise, Kelly recently attended a City Council meeting where he, among other things, confessed to childhood transgressions, praised the City for its progress and offered his own ideas on sug- gested city slogans, not one of which I feel com- fortable printing in this article, but all funny in their own way. portions of property in what is now the City of Live Oak. Mr. Barshop is somewhat of a historical celebrity for the San Antonio region and has Look for Kelly at either the Laugh Out Loud or contributed significantly to the University of the Incarnate Word and other the Rivercenter Comedy Clubs, right here in San institutions in San Antonio. Antonio. Interestingly, both of those venues are currently owned by the Barshop family. For Kelly Morton will be performing here in San Antonio at the River Center many years, Sam Barshop owned significant Comedy Club November 14-18th. Live Oak Home Town News Page 9 In the Spotlight

Painting is something that Erik Parker always knew he had a talent for. Born in Germany, his family moved to Live Oak when he was young. Growing up on Lead- ing Oaks, he attended Judson High School and later San Antonio College that had a significant influence on him. Later he attended the University of Texas with a degree in fine arts. He also received a graduate degree from Purchase College in New York with a Master’s Degree in fine arts. He currently lives in New York City where he continues painting and contributing to the arts. Parker’s paintings have been de- scribed as “sly humor of satirical cartoons.” They provide brightly colored vistas of worlds with flowers, non-geometric shapes and aloof appearing characters in their own artistry. He has had two gallery showings at Paul Kasmin’s Gallery on 10th Avenue in New York City. The first entitled a “Colorful Resistance” is a compilation of Erik’s lifelong works. The most recent however is entitled “Bye Bye Babylon” and recently opened on September 6th, 2012, running through October 13th, 2012. The “Bye Bye Babylon” show includes paintings with the artists own inter- pretation on beaches and their accoutrements of surreal visualizations. Erik draws his inspiration from the landscape drawings of French painter Henri Rousseau, and Joseph Yoakum, an African American artist of Native American descent who drew unique landscapes with an individual style. You should not be surprised in Parker’s works to see snaking vines, colorful, claw-like leaves and images that that reveal vivid beaches with sprawling mountains in the foreground. The best description of Parker’s work opines that it is “seductive and eerie; visually sensible but also askew.” His work has also been displayed at Fort Worth Modern Museum in Texas; Colette in Paris, France; Honor Fraser in Los Angeles, California; and also participated in shows around the world.

Belle Foster was born in Elsa, Texas, and became an Air Force wife when she married Kenneth Foster in 1958. She followed him to Europe and started formally studying art in Verona, Italy in 1961. She received an art degree from the University of Munich in 1971. She painted for many years in Europe and in 1975 she and her husband bought a house on Northledge Drive where she lived for 30 years. She has paintings that are currently owned by the late Presi- dents Lyndon Johnson and displayed in the LBJ Presidential Museum, former Presidents Richard Nixon and later, both GeorgeH H. and George W. Bush. She painted under the name of “His Kingdom Art” and most of her artistry are pro- phetic reflections that she feels inspires her works. Her paintings range from an artistic view of the cross, depicted with flowers, to grandiose portraits of Christ engaging in biblically significant events. One of her most famous pieces, “His Kingdom at Hand” was unveiled at the Pentagon in 1974 and was on display at the Staten Island Military Museum in New York City for 21 years. This piece now is displayed at the World of Pentecost Church in San Antonio. Closer to home, Belle has a mural entitled “Christ Calming Storm” that for years has been in the possession of the Liv- ing Way Church, right here in the City of Live Oak. Belle moved to Bulverde to live with her daughter several years ago, but has maintained a homestead in Live Oak for members of her family.

This is just a thin slice of residents from Live Oak who have gone on to achieve great things in their chosen profession. For additional information on any of these individuals, please don’t hesitate to surf the web or ask around to some of your neighbors. Future celebrities could be living right next door. Page 10 www.liveoaktx.net

From the Fire Department By Gerry Galindo, Assistant Fire Chief

Holiday Winter Holiday Food Safety

Drive

Nov 1 – Dec 7 Live Oak Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. Fire Department But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple Please help us make tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.

this year’s Holiday Food Drive a great

success by donating HOLIDAY DECORATING non-perishable food • Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations items at the Fire De- that are flame resistant or flame retardant. • Keep lit candles away from decorations and other partment during regu- lar business hours. things that can burn. • Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but The food will be de- not both. • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords livered to Live Oak families in time for the or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than holiday season. three strands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of LED strands to connect. • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do Must Do not get damaged. Blow out lit candles when • Keep decorations away from windows and doors. you leave the room or go to bed. Turn off all light strings HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING and decorations before • Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your leaving home or going to bed. home fire escape plan. • Keep children and pets away from lit candles. • Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet. FACTS

• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop. • Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to ! Holiday decoration fires keep their smoking materials with them so young • are most likely to happen in children do not touch them. the living room, family • Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet room or den. cigarette butts with water before discarding. ! Almost half of all home • decoration fires are started Your Source for SAFETY by candles. Information ! Half of holiday decoration • fires happen because

decorations are placed too close to a heat source.

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From the Office of Emergency Management By Gary L. Woppert, Emergency Manager Cellular Telephone Alerts The federal government is in can now be sent to cellular These messages can be is- lular phones in use to have the process of updating the phones across the nation. sued by all levels of govern- the technology to receive nations’ emergency warning These messages are broad- ment following strict stan- these messages. system replacing the current cast by the cellular towers dards set by FEMA. That’s Emergency Alert System to all phones within the area the good news, however! For additional information on with the Integrated Public of an emergency. Messag- Read on. this program citizens are en- Alert and Warning System es will include presidential couraged to visit the FEMA (IPAWS). In April of 2012 alerts, Amber Alerts, and im- At the present time some web site at www.fema.gov the latest technology was minent life-threatening situ- citizens probably have re- and look for information rolled out by FEMA with the ations. The alerts will come ceived one of these mes- on IPAWS. You can also Commercial Mobile Alerting with a distinctive tone and a sages provided you own one contact Gary Woppert, the System (CMAS). Text mes- short text message. There is of the latest high tech cel- Emergency Manager at 653- sages known as Wireless no cost involved and do not lular phones on the market. 9140, Extension 379 for ad- Emergency Alerts (WEA) count against plan minutes. It is anticipated that it will ditional information. take anywhere from 12 to 18 months or longer for all cel-

September Town Hall Meetings on Preparedness

The “Town Hall” meetings on Family Preparedness held on September 12th and 13th, 2012, were somewhat successful. A total of 15 people attended the two sessions and learned about the potential hazards along with the basics of developing a “Family Disaster Plan” and the supplies everyone should have on hand.

Connect CTY Telephone Alert System All citizens – Have you be able to receive any mes- signed up for the Connect sages regarding the emer- CTY telephone alert sys- gency unless your cellular tem? All residents with a numbers are listed in our listed telephone numbers system. To add numbers should already be included, simply go to the city web however if you have an un- site. Under City Services - listed telephone number you click on Connect CTY for a are not included. In addition direct portal to the system we highly encourage you to along with some additional add cellular numbers and information on it. Just fol- text messaging to the sys- low the simple instructions. tem. In the event of a seri- As a reminder there are NO ous emergency this may be individual costs for this ser- the only way the City can vice. For additional informa- provide lifesaving information contact Gary Woppert tion to you. If the power is the Emergency Manager @ out and if telephone lines are 210.653.9140 ext. 379. down, many citizens will not Live Oak Home Town News Page 13

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The Duchess of Live Oak One week as we were taking lection of the events that led lon, located at 12315 Judson Kingdom of Live Oak. pictures of animals available to her incarceration at this Road in the Village Shopping for adoption at the Live Oak facility.” We decided to take Center across from Northeast Groomingdale’s Pet Salon Animal Care and Control facil- action and allow this pup to Methodist Hospital donated provides professional pet styl- ity, we stumbled upon a wiry, live the life she was meant to their time and services to give ing and services for all sizes unfortunate looking little pup have, to return her to the life- Duchess the royal treatment. and breeds. Elisha and Tif- that looked uncomfortable in style she deserved. When she was picked up for fany are dedicated to quality her own skin. The little pup her private escort back to the service for pets and owners. looked almost embarrassed Working with local busi- Animal Care and Control Facil- You can reach them by phone of her appearance and her ness owner Elisha Rogers of ity, she was greeted by a Live at 210-657-0577, Tuesday- surroundings. She screamed Groomingdale’s Pet Salon, Oak resident who immediately Saturday. Remember to sup- to us, “I’m better than this!” the newly dubbed “Duch- fell in love with her highness. port your local businesses Her appearance was so bad, ess” was restored back to Duchess was adopted that and Shop Live Oak! that we commented on Face- the beauty she was meant to very afternoon and is living a book that “She had no recol- be. Groomingdale’s Pet Sa- life of comfort and ease in her Page 14 www.liveoaktx.net Live Oak OK Police Department LO BLUE SANTA PROGRAM This year, the Live Oak Po- FOR OUR lice Department and vol- unteers will assemble the ONLINE UTILITY BILL gifts, label them, and make PAYMENTS COMING SOON!!! sure the appropriate gifts are delivered to each child City of Live Oak Water Customers on the Blue Santa list. Of- ficers will deliver the packages to the families. When- Important News! ever possible, “Blue Santa” will accompany the police officer(s) on their deliveries. Great news! The City of Live Oak is currently upgrading its utility billing system. The City is moving to a full-page REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE AND utility bill filled with important information including a historical usage graph. Beginning in November 2012, all DONATIONS (TOYS, MONEY, VOLUNTEER TIME) Live Oak Water customers will start receiving their new utility bills in envelopes rather than the usual postcard. REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE: To request assistance from Blue Santa you must go IN PERSON to the Live Oak If you have any questions Police Department and complete a Blue Santa Request about your new utility bill, Form. PLEASE bring some sort of valid identification (TXDL, please contact our billing TXID, Military ID, etc.). If the ID does not have a valid ad- office at 210.653.9140 dress, please bring something with your address on it (such Ext. 110. as a SAWS, City of Live Oak Utility or City Public Service bill, etc.). PLEASE provide the child’s name, age, and gender for which presents are being requested. Blue Santa provides toys for children between the ages of 3 and 12. *** Requests will be accepted from November 1 through midnight De- cember 1 ONLY***.

DONATIONS: TOYS: Donations of New Toys are accepted at the Live Oak Police Department at 8022 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak, Texas 78233 and at the City of Live Oak City Hall, located at 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak, Texas 78233. MONEY: Donations of money (to purchase gifts) are also accepted, but only by a designated officer at the Live Oak Police Department. Please contact the following if you wish to donate money at 210.945.1705, Sgt. Jesse Barela.

MORE INFORMATION: Residents who have questions can contact one of the Live Oak Police Department Offices or call 210-945.1700 for more information. Live Oak Home Town News Page 15

CORN SALAD Paul & Kathy Rigsby, Members LOMA O • 2 tsp. olive oil O K • 3 cups thawed or fresh corn kernels • 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1-in. pieces L • ½ lb. Yukon gold or red potatoes (peeled and diced) • 1 small red onion thinly sliced • 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½ in. squares • 2 Tbsp. cider or rice vinegar HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE DESSERT • Salt Loretta Kusek, President LOMA • Crushed red pepper flakes

Crust: Cook bacon in hot oil in large skillet over medium heat for 5 • 1 cup flour min. until crisp. • 1 stick butter (melted) Mix together. Pat firmly into 9x13 pan. Bake 15 min or Drain until lightly brown. Cool. Cook potatoes in 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings for 5 minutes or until golden brown, tossing occasionally. Add red bell Fillings - There are three: pepper and salt to taste; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables (1st Layer) are tender, tossing occasionally. Add corn; cook 3 to 5 • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. creams cheese minutes or until hot. Toss corn mixture in a bowl with onion, • 1 cup sugar vinegar, bacon, salt and crushed red pepper to taste. Serve • 1/3 container cool whip (large) warm or chilled.

Mix together & spread over crust PISTACHIO SALAD (2nd Layer) Suzanne Hernandez, Member LOMA • 1 large pkg. instant chocolate pudding (or desired flavor) 1 pkg. Instant Pistachio Pudding 1 cup miniature marshmallows Mix & spread over 1st layer 1 large tub Cool Whip 1 small jar maraschino cherries (3rd Layer) 1 can crushed pineapple, do not drain Spread with rest of Cool Whip & sprinkle with nuts or top- pings of your choice Mix well and refrigerate.

APPLE CAKE Sarah Toten, Vice President LOMA

• 4- Green or Macintosh Apples • ¼ Cup Orange Juice • 3- Cups Sifted Flour • 3 tsp. Baking Powder • 2- Cups Sugar • 3 ½ tsp. Vanilla • 1- Cup Vegetable Oil • 1 tsp. salt • 4- Eggs • 2 tsp. cinnamon + 5 Tbs. sugar

Peel and cut apples into cubes. Blend cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over apples and set aside. Measure rest of ingredients into a large mixing bowl & beat until smooth. Stir in one cup broken walnuts. Pour half of mixture into a well- greased 10 inch tube pan. Arrange one half of the apples over mixture. Pour rest of batter over apples. Thank you members of Next arrange the remaining apples on top of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1½ hours. Allow the cake to cool LOMA for these delicious in an upright position. This cake may be frozen for future use. Garnish with whipped crème or any other topping of your choice. holiday recipes! Page 16 www.liveoaktx.net

From the Office of Parks & Recreation By Courtney Weese, Recreation Coordinator LETTERS TO SANTA The North Pole Mailbox ar- rives in City Hall on Novem- ber 1st. This is an opportunity to get those Christmas wish lists straight to the Jolly OL’ Fellow! Parents, fill out the information sheet located next to the mailbox, and make sure that it accom- panies your child’s letter to Santa. Letters without an information sheet or incom- plete address make it diffi- cult for Santa to respond. All letters must be turned in no later than December 3rd.

HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT Santa Claus is coming to town . . . on a fire truck!!! Holiday Family Fun Night and the visit with Santa will take place on Friday, December 14th. The fun kicks off at 6:00 p.m. at the Live Oak Clubhouse and Santa will visit with the children from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Professional photos will be made available for purchase, however feel free to bring your own camera. Refreshments provided, so don’t miss the festivities.

For information regarding any of the above mentioned programs, please call Courtney Weese, Recreation Coordinator at 653-9140 ext. 235 or email [email protected]. Live Oak Home Town News Page 17

SAVE MONEY $$$ TROUT ALL YEAR FISHING In early December, Rainbow Trout will be stocked in the Conserving Live Oak Pond by the Texas water during Parks & Wildlife Department. December, The pond is adjacent to the January lake; enter from the City Park and Lake access at Lone Shadow/ February Lazy Forest Dr. Corn kernels, will save you garlic cheese, and salmon money all year on eggs make great bait. Appro- your sewer rate. priate License and bag limits apply. Check Marquees for fish arrival dates. Page 18 www.liveoaktx.net ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION November 10, 2012 The Live Oak Parks and Recreation Commission nance, including guidelines for planting, prun- invites you to attend the Annual Arbor Day Cel- ing and watering trees as well as answer any ebration. This year we will meet at 10:00 a.m. questions regarding tree care. There will be light on November 10, 2012, 8001 Shin Oak Drive. A refreshments available, so please join the entire representative from the Texas Forestry Service community of Live Oak in recognizing this spe- will be on hand to speak about tree mainte- cial day.

Are you a single family residential customer living FREE TOILET in the City of Live Oak? PROGRAM HOUSEHOLD Apply for your Are you on the Live Oak Water System, HAZARDOUS free toilet today. not SAWS? WASTE DISPOSAL

Was your home Do you have old paint, pesticides, herbi- built prior to 1992? cides, batteries or fluorescent light bulbs; electronic waste such as computers, monitors and laptops, that need to be disposed of?

If the answer is YES to the above questions and you are not replacing Live Oak residents please call 1-800-HHW- an existing water saver toilet (1.6 gallon or lower), you are a candi- PKUP (1-800-449-7587). date for a free water saver toilet. Please call Cathi Piotrowski at Public Works 210-653-9140, ext. 234 if you are interested. Live Oak Home Town News Page 19

From the Office of Animal Services By Tammie Belmonte, Animal Control Supervisor

Common Holiday Tips to Keep Pets Safe

Holiday Confine your pet/Kitchen off limits: When guests come over confine your pet so there’s no temptation to sneak them a little treat. Pets will con- sume anything you drop in the kitchen faster than you think and may easily be Dangers for left unnoticed by you, but not by your pet. Your Pets Monitor your pet’s behavior: Keep a close eye on your pet. Successful Bones: Ingestion of turkey, chicken treatment of poisons and toxins often de- and ham bones can cause significant pends upon quick action. In an emergency, damage to the gastrointestinal tract by seek veterinary help immediately or contact causing obstructions, tears, punctures, (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center at gastric inflammation, vomiting, diar- 1-888-426-4435. They are open 24 hours rhea and death. a day, 365 days a year and are staffed by veterinary toxicologists that can provide Chocolate: Chocolate (especially rapid information about toxins and poi- dark) contains a substance called sons. theobromine that is toxic and possibly fatal to animals. Vegetables: Onions and garlic con- LIVE OAK CHIROPRACTOR GETS RADICAL…” tain sulfides that cause the destruction Dear friends, surgery. It may seem like a miracle, but it makes of red blood cells. Avocado leaves, It was early last Thursday. sense. Chiropractors relieve nerve pressure, fruit, seeds and bark contain a sub- It just got to me. After seeing the ninth person and the body responds by healing itself. It’s very stance called Persin that can cause a that day that had been on heavy drugs for simple. multitude of problems and be danger- headaches, I said to myself, “This is absolutely If you are looking for a different approach to ous to your pet. Mushrooms contain crazy.” health, then come see us. a variety of toxins depending on the What’s so crazy is that few people know that You’ve probably seen our clinic, Back To Health species and can cause kidney and chiropractic may help them. They end up taking Chiropractic. It’s the one on Toepperwein Road, one serious drug after another trying to “cover next to the Dollar General. When you come in for liver failure, central nervous system, up” the symptoms. Sooner or later, those drugs your appointment, we’ll go over your information, seizures, coma, vomiting, diarrhea, can lose their effectiveness, and can even cause and do whatever tests need to be done, even cardiac arrhythmias and death. ‘rebound’ headaches them-selves. x-rays, for just $27. That lasts until Dec 31, 2012. There is a massive propaganda machine out My job is to get you better as fast and completely Fruits and nuts: Grapes and rai- there telling people that the answer to all their as I can. It’s my passion. We don’t want to just sins, both seeded and seedless, can health problems is drugs. I don’t believe that, so get you out of pain, we want to fix the cause of the cause kidney failure in pets. Walnuts I guess I’m getting a little ‘radical’ here. problem so it doesn’t affect you years down the and macadamia nuts can cause pan- The problem is that we chiropractors don’t road. Feel free to call us at 210-599-9570. have a massive marketing machine like the Thanks and God bless. creatitis in pets that result in prolific pharmaceutical companies have. Do you know Dr. Drew Czerminski, D.C. vomiting, diarrhea, gas and abdominal that the drug industry is one of the biggest Dr. Jason Wilkinson D.C. pain. industries in this country? Yet, when it comes to our nation’s overall health, we fall way short. www.backtohealth-sa.com Meats, gravy and sauces: Why is that? ©2004 These are often too rich for their diges- Well, it’s my belief that drugs tive system and can lead to vomiting, aren’t always the answer. diarrhea, gas, pancreatitis, abdominal Chiropractors understand that health is an “inside-out” pain, lethargy and dehydration. process. That’s why I’m so proud of our success rate. My name is Dr. Drew Czerminski. I’ve been at this for seventeen years, and the results still amaze me! No drugs, no Page 20 www.liveoaktx.net AUGUST NOVEMBER DECEMBER

CITY MEETINGS CITY MEETINGS Nov 5 Parks & Recreation Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Nov 13 Citizen Code Enforcement: Council Chambers 4:00pm Dec 3 Parks & Recreation Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Nov 14 Charter Review Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Dec 11 Citizen Code Enforcement: Council Chambers 4:00pm Nov 26 EDC Meeting: Council Chambers 6:00pm Dec 11 City Council Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Nov 27 Citizen Code Enforcement: Council Chambers 4:00pm Dec 12 Charter Review Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Nov 27 City Council Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Dec 18 Citizen Code Enforcement: Council Chambers 4:00pm Dec 31 EDC Meeting: Council Chambers 6:00pm

SENIORS OF LIVE OAK (SOLO) SENIORS OF LIVE OAK (SOLO) Nov 12 Games Day: Clubhouse 1:00pm Dec 10 Games Day: Clubhouse 1:00pm Nov 19 Bingo/Pot Luck Theme: Autumn Leaves 11:30am Dec 17 Bingo/Pot Luck Theme: Holiday Cheer 11:30am Nov 29 Last Thursday Game-o-Rama: Clubhouse 1:00pm Dec 27 Last Thursday Game-o-Rama: Clubhouse 1:00pm Tuesdays: Walk-and-Talk: Meet @ Club house 9:00am Tuesdays: Walk-and-Talk: Meet @ Club house 9:00am Thursdays: Walk-and-Talk: Meet @ Woodcrest Park 9:00am Thursdays: Walk-and-Talk: Meet @ Woodcrest Park 9:00am

LIVE OAK MATURE ADULTS LOMA LIVE OAK MATURE ADULTS LOMA Meet Second & Last Wednesday of Each Month Meet Second & Last Wednesday of Each Month Nov 14 Luncheon (Bring Your Own Dish): Clubhouse 11:30am Dec 12 Luncheon (Bring Your Own Dish): Clubhouse 11:30am Nov 28 Dinner (Bring Your Own Dish): Clubhouse 6:30pm Anyone interested in joining LOMA, please contact Anyone interested in joining LOMA, please contact Loretta Kusek @ 657-7167 (Ages 21 and up) Loretta Kusek @ 657-7167 (Ages 21 and up) SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS Dec 3 Last day to turn in Letters to Santa: (City Hall) 8am – 5pm Dec 14 Holiday Family Fun Night: Live Oak Club House 6pm – 9pm Nov 1 Letters to Santa (1st Day to turn in: City Hall) 8am-5pm Santa will visit children & Professional Nov 10 Annual Arbor Day Celebration: 8001 Shin Oak Dr. 10:00am photos will be made available.

FARMERS MARKET FARMERS MARKET Every Tuesday: Civic Center Parking Lot 9am – 2pm Nov 6 Farmer’s Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Nov 13 Farmer’s Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Dec 4 Farmers Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Nov 20 Farmer’s Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Dec 11 Farmers Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Nov 27 Farmer’s Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Dec 18 Farmers Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Dec 3 Parks & Recreation Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Dec 11 Citizen Code Enforcement: Council Chambers 4:00pm Dec 11 City Council Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Dec 12 Charter Review Meeting: Council Chambers 7:00pm Dec 18 Citizen Code Enforcement: Council Chambers 4:00pm Dec 31 EDC Meeting: Council Chambers 6:00pm

Dec 10 Games Day: Clubhouse 1:00pm Dec 17 Bingo/Pot Luck Theme: Holiday Cheer 11:30am Dec 27 Last Thursday Game-o-Rama: Clubhouse 1:00pm Tuesdays: Walk-and-Talk: Meet @ Club house 9:00am Thursdays: Walk-and-Talk: Meet @ Woodcrest Park 9:00am

Meet Second & Last Wednesday of Each Month Dec 12 Luncheon (Bring Your Own Dish): Clubhouse 11:30am Anyone interested in joining LOMA, please contact Loretta Kusek @ 657-7167 (Ages 21 and up)

Dec 3 Last day to turn in Letters to Santa: (City Hall) 8am – 5pm Dec 14 Holiday Family Fun Night: Live Oak Club House 6pm – 9pm Santa will visit children & Professional photos will be made available.

Every Tuesday: Civic Center Parking Lot 9am – 2pm Dec 4 Farmers Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Dec 11 Farmers Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Dec 18 Farmers Market: Civic Center 9am-2pm Page 22 www.liveoaktx.net

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE LIVE OAK CIVIC CENTER Trade Shows • Seminars • Private Receptions • Concerts + FREE Customer Parking (210) 653-9494

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Nov. 3-4 SOUTHWEST SPORTS COLLECTIBLES SHOW (Tremblay Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 AMERICANA INDIAN /WESTERN ART & Exhibit Hall) Giant Selection of Old and New Sports Cards, Souvenirs and Auto- JEWELRY SHOW (Rocket Room) Unique Gift Items! Assorted Crafts: Jewelry- graphed Collectibles. Sat. & Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Autographs by Sports Celebri- Paintings-Pottery-Clothing, etc. Fri. 10am-9 pm, Sat. 10 am-9 pm, Sun. 10 am-7 pm ties In Person) Admission $5.00 FREE ADMISSION Nov. 3-4 TEXAS REPTILE EXPO (Tremblay Exhibit Hall) Dec. 1-2 SHOWCASE OF ARTS & CRAFTS (Tremblay Exhibit Hall) Large Variety of Reptiles & Amphibians. Cages/Aquariums/Books, Assorted Pet Various Vendors. Specialty Handcrafted Merchandise for Gift-Giving and Home Supplies. Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm Adults 11+ yrs.: $10.00 (Kids $5, Decor. Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm Admission: Adults $5 - Good Both Days! (Kids 12 and under 4yrs. Free) younger, Free) Nov. 10 COMPUTER SHOW & SUPER SALE (Exhibit Hall) Dec. 8 COMPUTER SHOW and SUPER SALE (Tremblay Exhibit Hall) PC Units - Laptops, Various Brand Printers & Monitors, Software/Peripherals/ PCs-Laptops, Various Brands - New & Refurbished Systems, Software, Printers, Manuals, more! Saturday 9am-5pm Admission: $4.00 Adults Moniters, etc. Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Admission: Adults $4.00 Nov. 11 PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY FESTIVAL (Exhibit Dec. 8-9 SAN ANTONIO BEAD MARKET DAYS (Exhibit Hall) FREE AD- Hall) Enjoy the Festivities of Puerto Rican Culture! Authentic Foods, Music, Enter- MISSION! Wholesale / Retail Open to the Public! Loose Beads, Beading Supplies, tainment. Sunday: 12 noon - 7:00 pm Many Artisan Booths. Admission: Adults $10 Findings, Tools, Bead-Craft Books, more! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm (Kids, 11/younger: $5) Free Admission Nov. 16-17-18 GEM, JEWELRY & BEADS SHOW (Rocket Room) Dec. 8-9 COMPANION PUPPY SHOW & SALE (Rocket Room) Various www.EGIshows.com. Select Quality Merchandise: Art, Crafted Stones, One-of-A- Breeds of Puppies Ready To Go Home with You! Pet Supplies/Toys. Hours: Satur- Kind Jewelry, Special Gift Items. Fri. 11am-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-4pm day: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 9am-4pm Admission: $4.00 (Kids 6 & younger, Free) Open to the public: Free Admission Dec. 15-16 EXOTIC BIRD, PUPPY & PET SHOW (Tremblay Exhibit Hall) Nov. 17 ALAMO COIN CLUB SHOW (North Exhibit Hall) More than 40 Assorted Exotic Birds and Puppies For Sale! Cages, Pet Foods, Supplies, Pet Acces- Bourse Tables. Old and New Minted Coins. Collector Albums and Supplies. Satur- sories. Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 9am-4pm Admission: Adults $4 (Kids 6 yrs and day 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Admission: Adults $2.00 ( Kids 17 and younger, FREE ) younger, Free) Nov. 17-18 EXOTIC BIRD, PUPPY & PET SHOW (South Exhibit Hall) Dec. 16 HOWARD LAU’S SPORTS CARDS COLLECTIBLES SHOW Variety of Exotic Birds & Puppy Breeds For Sale. Cages, Pet Foods, Supplies, Pet (Rough Rider Rm) P.S.A. Graded Cards. Assorted Sports Categories, Collectors Toys, more. Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm Admission $4.00 (Kids: 6/under, Albums, Supplies, more! Sunday 10am-4pm Admission: $1.00 Free) Dec. 22-23 TEXAS GUN SHOWS (Tremblay Exhibit Hall) BUY-SELL- Nov. 24-25 TEXAS GUN SHOWS (Tremblay Exhibit Hall) BUY-SELL- TRADE! Independent Dealers - Variety of Firearms! Wholesale Ammunition! Sat. TRADE! Independent Dealers - Variety of Firearms! Wholesale Ammunition! Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm Admission: $7.00 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm Admission: $7 Military & Law Discount (Kids 12/ under, Free) Nov. 30 AMERICANA INDIAN/WESTERN ART & JEWELRY SHOW (Rocket Room) Dec. 1,2,3 Unique Gift Items! Assorted Crafts: Jewelry-Paintings- Pottery-Clothing, etc. Fri. 10am-9pm, Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 10am-7pm FREE ADMISSION

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