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In This Issue: Stone Oak Annual Meeting Protect Your Water Pipes in Freezing Temps Pet Rules for HOA Harmony Plant Now for Maximum Root Growth Smoke Alarms at Home Texas Natives for Your Garden Year-Round

Stone Oak Annual Meeting Reminder Per the governing documents of the Stone Oak Property Owners Association, there will be an Annual Meeting of the membership on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7:00PM at Independence Hill, 20500 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258. At the meeting, two Stone Oak commercial property owners and two Stone Oak residential property owners will be elected to the Board, each to serve for a two-year term. You can find more information regarding these candidates on our website, www.StoneOakPOA. com, under the “Board of Directors” tab. A Board Director must be an individual or entity that is a member of the Stone Oak Property Owners Association (SOPOA), therefore a Stone Oak property owner. Once elected, they serve a two-year term, and may be placed on the ballot at the end of the term for re-election if desired. Directors are volunteers, are not compensated for their time, and act in accordance with the Governing Documents of the Association (which can be found on the website under the “Governing Documents” tab.)

January assessment invoices were mailed out mid-December to all Stone Oak property owners Your payment must reach our office by January 31, 2017 to avoid late charges. If you did not receive your invoice, please call our accounting staff at 210-490-9481 to confirm the mailing address we have on file. It is the responsibility of the property owner to alert the POA of any address, contact name, or email changes. If you need to change your mailing address, contact name, email or phone number, please check our website, www.StoneOakPOA.com, for our Account Information Change Form. This form should be returned to our office at 19210 Huebner Road, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78258. For your convenience, we also have a 24-hr secure dropbox to the right of our building entrance. Please do not send completed forms with your assessment payment – payments are directed to our bank lockbox, not the management office. **Even if you have supplied your email and information to our website, we still need you to document any changes directly with our office in writing. (All information collected remains confidential, and is not shared.)**

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Be Prepared to Protect Your Water Pipes in Freezing Temps t Disconnect water hoses from the hose bibbs.

Donâ€™t you just love winter weather in South Texas? One day youâ€™re wearing shorts and out for a walk. The next day youâ€™re worrying about a freeze killing your plants and maybe even breaking your water pipes. So, the best advice for making sure you donâ€™t find yourself without water because of a frozen water pipe is to be prepared. If you remember a few things from your chemistry classes, water has a unique property in that it expands when it freezes. Obviously, that expansion can put lots of pressure on the water pipes at your home, and thatâ€™s when problems can occur. In fact, if your pipes arenâ€™t insulated, and the temperature drops below 20 degrees, they can become frozen and crack. Pipes that freeze most frequently are outdoor hose bibbs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing. Also keep in mind that some of the Trinity Glen Rose District lies in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, and temperatures can get a little colder there as compared to the middle of San Antonio. Here are a few suggestions for keeping those pipes ready for those bitter winter blasts that blow through on occasion.

t Buy some pipe insulation from your local hardware store and wrap that insulation around the exposed hose bibbs at your home. You might need a little duct tape to secure the insulation. t If you have a sprinkler system, make sure you turn it off. You really shouldnâ€™t be watering your yard this time of year anyway. Grass hibernates over the winter months and prepares itself for the growing season in the spring. t If you plan to be away from home for several days, shutting off the water can reduce the chances of broken pipes. Also, keep the heater on in your house with the thermostat set to around 55 degrees. t Be a good neighbor. If your neighbor is away or you are next to a vacant house and you suspect a water leak, call your water service provider immediately. t Youâ€™ve probably heard that letting water drip from outdoor faucets can help prevent freezing pipes. Well, that is true, but it also wastes water. By being prepared for a sudden drop in temperatures and insulating those outdoor faucets, you should be able to avoid having to let your faucets drip. t You can always call a licensed plumber for help.

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Pet Rules for HOA Harmony Stone Oak is proud to be pet-friendly, and we’re happy your four-legged family members are part of our community. Of course, like any good neighbor, it’s important that these pets don’t create an unpleasant environment for everyone else. To avoid unnecessary disputes and potential rule violations, here are some guidelines owners should follow to ensure their furry friends continue to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Read the Rules: While most HOAs welcome pets, be sure to check your HOA’s rules and requirements. This can be found in your HOA’s governing documents. Service animals are exempt from any association’s pet requirements. However, please contact your HOA board or manager to ask for an accommodation to keep a service animal. Proof of the service animal’s training or a doctor’s certification may be required. Keep it Clean: No one wants to see, smell or accidently step in the “gift” your dog left on the grassy common area. So when your dog needs to go, be sure to properly dispose of it, preferably in a pet waste disposal can. Not only will this keep our community looking better, but it will help keep ground water clean and help prevent the spread of fecal-borne diseases.

Quiet Down: Pets will be noisy from time to time. However, when loud barking or meowing becomes annoying to neighbors, it’s time to help your pet become less talkative. First, try to find out what causes your pets to get vocal: Do they get noisy when they’ve been alone and bored all day and need some playtime? Have they gone through a stressful change in environment recently? Are they suffering from health issues? Do they simply like saying “hello” to every squirrel, person or car that passes by? When you’ve identified the cause, take remedial actions such as confining them to an area where they feel calm while you’re away, removing or blocking as many stimuli as possible, exercising them more and spending more time with them. You can also take them to a professional or search online for tips on how to train your pets not to get too noisy. No Wandering: According to the U.S. Humane Society, an unleashed dog has an average life span of less than four years. Allowing your dog or cat to run free threatens their health and welfare, as well as the happiness it brings to you. For the safety of your pets as well as all residents, please do not allow your pets to roam unattended outside. Along with helping protect your pets, leashing your dog is the law.

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Plant Now for Maximum Root Growth By Mark A. Peterson, SAWS Conservation & Gardenstyle

Don’t the cold, damp weather fool you — this is the perfect time to plant not only trees, but all sorts of plants and seeds. The list will astound and amaze you. First, why can and should we plant in January? In the South, the ground never freezes and therefore plant roots have the opportunity to grow throughout the winter, maximizing their root growth before the advent of the nasty summer. The earlier they are planted, the faster they’ll become established and they’ll require little to no supplemental water. Some plants are like Aesop’s hare and will grow fast, but soon fade in the April heat. Bulbs, winter annuals and some winter vegetables fall into this category, but other plants really enjoy the cool season and are ready for long, happy life in South Texas. So what can we plant in January?

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5 Tough Texas Natives To Hold Your Garden Together Year-Round By Heather Ginsburg

Do you have an area in your garden that looks like a disaster because all of your perennials froze back and now it is an empty mess? Planting Texas native evergreen plants in key areas of your garden will hold it together year –round. Winter is a perfect time to assess your current landscape and determine where you need more structure. This is because in the winter you can see easily where the flimsy weak areas are where you need more garden bones. Look around your yard, where could you use evergreen structure to carry your garden through every season? Where is your garden lacking a focal point? Backbone plants make for an attractive landscape and provide depth and texture year-round, setting up other plants to look their best when it is their season to shine. 5 tough Texas Native Plants you can plant for evergreen bones/structure are: Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) Multi-trunked evergreen small tree or shrub valued for its easy care and grape bubblegum smelling flowers in early spring. Every yard needs at least one. Spineless Prickly Pear (Opuntia ellisiana) Light-colored prickly pear that provides evergreen interest without sharp spines. Beautiful greeny-blue color that contrasts nicely with yellow flowers in the spring and dark redishpurple fruits in the fall. Blue Agave (Agave americana L.) Icy blue, very large Agave to anchor a large area in your garden providing a focal point. Take care not to plant near foot traffic – set back from all sidewalks, driveways, etc. Big Bend Yucca (Yucca thompsoniana (formerly Y. rostrata)) Icy bluey-green strappy foliage that is well-behaved on a trunking yucca makes this plant a must if you would like to add tough, evergreen, vertical interest to your garden. Make sure you have sharp drainage and DO NOT irrigate this plant (unless you want to kill it). Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) Beautiful and TOUGH quintessential evergreen Texas shrub for areas of your yard you do not want to water, or your hose does not reach! Bursts into bloom all at once after rain events which is why this plant also goes by the fond name of “Texas barometerbush.” These garden workhorses are able to withstand extreme weather conditions and, in most cases, sail through these extremes where other plants may struggle or go dormant. San Antonio experiences weather extremes – from a dry, scorching summer to a frigid winter, which often takes its toll on local landscapes. But the landscapes that fare best, by far, are those with a good backbone that’s heavy on native plants. There is no time like the present to take a long hard look at your landscape and assess it for change. Look for the weak spots and plan ahead now on where you want to plant new evergreen, water-saving, structural choices that require less maintenance. Stone Oak - January 2017 - Vol 22 No 1

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Jack Guarnery

210-305-2333

Mesa Grande/Mesa Verde

Very responsible.

Champion Springs

Loves kids of all ages and pets. CPR certiﬁed.

Oaks of Sonterra

CPR certiﬁed, will tutor 1-6, great student

Anaiisa Hernandez

808-721-1755

Joey Crail

643-8819

Stephanie Carey

501-4115

Isabel Mencel

262-443-6368

Declan Barnes

210-392-4409

Sarah Fortuno

210-643-1878 210-739-3366

Alyssa Coury

210-833-2076

Kara Oliver

210-439-6540

Crescent Ridge CPR & First Aid certiﬁed, grew up with younger children, lots of experience with pets, experience in tutoring, Pre AP student, can work anywhere in Stone Oak, usually available last minute.

Summit

Mesa Grande

Experienced petsitter, Boy Scout

Champion Springs

Email sarahpfortuno@gmail.com. CPR and First Aid Certiﬁed

Hills of Sonterra

CPR Certiﬁed including Infant CPR and First Aid. Certiﬁed in babysitting. Available in any Stone Oak areas.

Meadows of Sonterra

Loves kids and animals!

Jemilly Martinez

210-410-3719

Village on the Glen

Aid for elderly; Light cleaning; Bilingual; Homework helper (K-5); Babysit all ages; 4 yrs exp; Loves kids & pets; Nearby areas as well

Callie Piatz

210-326-3366

Champion Springs

Love animals and kids. A girl scout for almost 4 years.

Matthew Wojdyla

210-672-0006

The Stone Oak Teen Services Directory is a free service for teenage residents of Stone Oak (ages 11–19). 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 Ariel@NeighborhoodNews.com and include the following information:

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Subject: Stone Oak Teen Services • • First & Last Name • Age with birthday MM/YY (birthday • is for maintenance only and will not • be published)

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FOR SALE: 69 piece German Johann Haviland China, $250. 48 piece goldware service for 14, $40. Receptacle shredder, $10. Shark steam mop (needs pads) $35. Cash only please. Call: 210-421-9844. 12/16 FOR SALE: 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. One owner, champagne. Purchased at Benson Motors. Approx 180K miles. Asking $3,200 OBO. Call 210-360-0201. 12/16 FOR SALE: (1) La-Z-Boy recliner/rocker. Dark green fabric. Very good condition. Great for apartment or college housing. $50 cash OBO. (2) Bistro table, glass top, metal base, 42” diameter, 29” height, w/ 4 metal arm chairs w/ wood seats, purchased from Ethan Allen. $175 OBO. Great for college students or anyone. Call or text 210.481.5073 for photo. 1/17 FOR SALE: Seraphim Angel- “Nicole - Endless Possibilities.” Mint condition. 15.5 inches high. Suggested retail price is $175. This angel is retired, so no more are being made. $75. Call Patti at 210-497-1607. 1/17 FOR SALE: 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4 door, Blue. Approximately 55,000 original miles. Asking $9,000.00 OBO. Call Robert @ 210-684-4840. 1/17

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Stone Oak POA Board of Directors Art Downey / Chairman of the Board / adowney@ix.netcom.com Joe Silman / President / jsilman@satx.rr.com 19210 Huebner, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 490-9481

John Kiser/Vice President / john@boschkiser.com Ken Piland / Secretary / piland43@att.net

Stone Oak Property Owners Assn.

John Fike / Director / patﬁke@aol.com

www.stoneoakpoa.com

Viki Melton / Director / vikimelton@sbcglobal.net

Meg Lorente Stone Oak Property Manager

Michael King / Director / michael.king@baptisthealthsystem.com

Christina Gonzalez Assistant Property Manager

Sonterra Property Owners Assn.

Rick Rawley / Director / rrawley@satx.rr.com Tina Hinson / Director / sonterramgr@anterra.com Randall Hawkins / Director / RandallHawkins@iheartmedia.com

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Claire Atry / Director

Ray Jansure Sonterra Project Manager Tonja Condor Assistant Property Manager

Lost & Found

Please let us know about important events in your life, including photos!

Pets

Next publication: February 2017 Article Deadline: February 5th Classiﬁeds Deadline: February 5th (space available basis)

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NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES The Neighborhood Representative Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month in the POA office. If you do not see a representative listed for your community, and would like to become a part of this exciting Committee, please call the POA office at 490-9481. These meetings last about one hour, and provide the opportunity for communities to trade valuable ideas and information. Past guest speakers have included SAWS, the City of San Antonio, and Allied Waste/Republic. Please contact our office if you would like further information. Arrowhead Subdivision Carl Kight 210-416-4774 Big Springs Viki Melton, Chair 210-416-4774 Canyons at Stone Oak Daryl Johnson 210-481-3161 Canyon Rim Joe Collins 210-260-6701 Champions Ridge HOA Doug Leecock 210-887-5077 Champions Springs Mary Cardenas 210-286-8095 Champions Village No Representative Appointed

Crescent Oaks HOA No Representative Appointed Crescent Ridge Clifford Rath 210-497-2254 Estates at Arrowhead No Representative Appointed Estates of Champions Run Gary Stinnett 210-669-2139 Heights at Las Lomas No Representative Appointed Knights Cross Miles Castle 210-885-0392 Las Lomas Lisa Tkatchuk 210-213-3339

Mesa Grande/Echo Canyon Marion Horman 210-823-8669

Seventh at Sonterra Debbie Bertram 210-257-0251

Mesa Verde Hal Carson 210-241-7412

SOCOMA HOA Al Crouch 210-497-8703

Mesa Vista Juan Ludwig 210-316-3050

Sonterra Sharon Meyer 512-576-2980

Mt. Arrowhead Lindsey Nunez 210-363-0478

Springs at Stone Oak No Representative Appointed

Ridge at Stone Oak Carey Moy 210-317-8722 Saddle Mountain Tim Collins 210-663-3177

Stone Mountain OA Arthur Downey 210-497-8873 Summit MAA Jesse Flores 210-846-4200 Villages of Stone Oak Michelle McFadden 210-560-8289

The Neighborhood Representatives Committee has been established to provide a forum for communication between the Neighborhood Associations, the SOPOA Board, Management Company and other Committees. If your neighborhood does not have a representative listed, please contact the Management Company at 19210 Huebner Road, Ste 100, or call 210-490-9481 for further information.

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