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Did You Know?I’m always looking for historical events from around the Bulverde Spring Branch area. Contact me at connieclark. conniecanwrite@gmail.com if you have interesting history to share!Connie McFall Clarkspotlights historical and human interest stories from the area. www.conniecanwrite.comy Connie McFall ClarkBOnce upon a time, a cocky redwhite line.It is told that he had attitude and wasoutrageously handsome with a huge ego. He often stopped to admire himself in any shiny surface, especially in hubcaps. He often napped in a parking spot at Sweet’s Store or on a bench outside what was once the Picket Fence. He allowed residents and shop owners to feed him twice a day. He also liked to sit on air conditioners outside and watch his neighbors inside.Elvis had several close calls over his lifetime in Bulverde. A call rang out that “someone shot Elvis!” one day, when he was found napping in the middle of the road. Someone got a sheriff’s deputy to check it out, thinking it was an injured rooster.We Create Personalized Gifts• Engraved Plaques& Tumblers• Picture Frames• Wood, Glass & more!20% OFF any purchase Exp. Jan. 31, 2024Elvis “ruled” Bulverde Village. According to citizens who knew him, Elvis was a free spirit who “easily and regularly prevailed in contests over parking spaces.” Only a foot high, he stood his ground against SUVs and pickups, watching them in the reflective bumpers. Not belonging to anyone, Elvis, aka Charlie, aka That Rooster, roamed the village. He claimed all roadways, lawns and gas pumps as his territory and stopped traffic many times as he sauntered across Bulverde Road or strutted down the center4www.bsbhighlights.comDec. / Jan. 2023-24rooster namedShare Your Love Story Contest!way.We aim to share as many of yourenchanting stories as we can. To participate, simply email your love story, in 150 words or less, accompanied by a photo, to contest@ bsbhighlights.com.Remember, the deadline for submissions is January 9, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to share your beautiful love story and possibly win!Hill Country Engravingreferred to as “latkes,” a Yiddish word that loosely translates to “little oily thing.”Potato pancakes are not exclusive to Jewish celebrations and cuisine. Germans have their own variation called “kartoffelpuffer” that can be served with sour cream, applesauce or smoked salmon. The Irish have “boxty,” which may be made with a combination of shredded potato and mashed potato before being fried.Many potato pancake recipes are quite similar. They involve only a few ingredients and fry up in a flash. Some chefs recommend draining the shredded potato prior to cooking so that the pancakes will fry up crispy and not be soggy or break apart. Enjoy this recipe for “Latkes,” courtesy of AllRecipes.com.Latkes(Potato Pancakes)Serves 123 large potatoes, peeled and shredded1 small onion, shredded3 large eggs1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed1⁄2 up vegetable oil1. Place the potatoes and onion into a bowl,830-946-100730310 FM 306, Suite 103-Spring Branch, TX www.HillCountryEngraving.comRELAX...we got this!Try MaidPro today and sweep up this exclusive offer:$125 $25 OFF YOUR 2ND, 4TH,AND 6TH CLEANINGSOFF Reference Stone Oak Highlights and also receivea FREE Fridge or oven Clean! $50 value. Use Code: BSHL 125Call 210-664-4884 or visit maidpro.com/stone-oakand stir in eggs, salt and flour as needed to make the mixture hold together. With wet hands, scoop up about 1⁄3 cup of the mixture per patty, and form into flat round or oval shapes.2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, and gently place the patties into the hot oil. Fry until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, then flip with a spatula and fry the other side until golden.3. Line a colander or strainer with 2 paper towels, and drain the cooked latkes in the colander. Serve hot.Although not actually Elvis, this is a good representation of how beautiful he was.Fortunately, the deputy’s shot missed Elvis, who squawked indignantly and hurried off. He lived through near-misses with cars and a nasty dog attack.Unfortunately, Elvis’ nice life in the Village ended when he did battle with a dump truck and lost. This was in June 2005. Everyone missed watching his antics and remember him fondly. Credit for the history of Elvis goes to C.A. Kennedy of the former Bulverde Community News. PServe Potato Pancakes For Holiday CelebrationsBCelebrate Love with Highlights Publications This FebruaryThis February, Highlights Publications is calling on all romantics to share their unique love stories in our special contest! We’re eager to hear about that magical moment when you met your sweetheart, with a chance for you to win a $50 prize.Whether it was a case of love at first sight, or a tale of long-distance romance that culminated in marriage, we want to hear about it. Perhaps your story is one of chance - meeting unexpectedly at a dancehall, on an airplane, or even while waiting in line at the grocery store. Or maybe it was a setup by mutual friends or a blind date that turned into a lifelong journey.At Highlights, we believe that when you find ‘the one’, it’s an unmistakable feeling, almost indescribable – like having the world at your feet. We are excited to hear how you captivated your sweetheart or how they swept you off your feet in an unforgettabley Sally Kalosotato pancakes are traditionally served during Chanukah celebrations. This dish is often
