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In This Issue: Earth Day Recap

Reagan High School Youth Cheer Stone Oak Events Calendar Keeping Trinity Aquifer Water Free from Pollution SAWS Coupons and Rebates Save Water with Irrigation System Check-up

MAY 2017

Congratulations to all 2017 Graduates!

The Stone Oak POA wishes you the best as you venture into the world to do great things! Remember to value your community, family, and friends. Always set the example to those around you, step up when you are needed, and be a friend to those who need compassion. Your future is bright!

Be Cautious! As another school year comes to an end, please be cautious of children playing, pedestrians, and bike riders. We continue to receive complaints of speeders from throughout the Stone Oak area, especially within neighborhoods. The City of San Antonio and SAPD are aware of the areas of concern. Let’s all work together for our community, and ensure everyone has a fun, safe summer break. Remember the hands-free rule, and slow down!

Earth Day 2017 Thank you to those who attended our 2017 Earth Day Event! Over 15,000 pounds of paper was shredded, and 6 pallets of electronics were collected for proper disposal. The Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District was on site to provide information regarding water conservation and rain barrels. SAWS also participated with their own water conservation tips, and valuable information on their current available coupons and rebates. The POA intends to have a free shredding event annually, the Saturday after Tax Day. We are happy to provide this popular service, and our other coordinated events, for the Stone Oak community. Coming up this fall will be our semi-annual Donation & Dumping Event on September 23rd, and free trees for Arbor Day October 21st.

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Providing an option for residents to dispose of their larger items prevents them from being dumped illegally in our greenspaces. Free trees, and the promotion of free shredding and proper electronics disposal make it easier for each of us to do our part in helping the environment. Education regarding water conservation, gardening, etc. ensures future generations will follow on the path set before them. The POA is proud to coordinate these popular events. They help us all become more conscious of the little things we can do as individuals that make a big, positive impact on our community, and our planet.

July 2017 Stone Oak POA Assessment invoices will go out in the mail mid-June. As a reminder, it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the correct mailing information is on file. If you need to change your mailing address, contact information, etc., please complete the “Stone Oak Account Information Change Form” found on our “Assessment Information” page of our website, www. StoneOakPOA.com. Please call our Accounting Staff at 210-490-9481 with any questions.

If you were unable to attend, and would like rain barrel or water conservation information, please visit www. TrinityGlenRose.com. Conservation information, rebates, plant information, and coupons can be found on the SAWS website, www.GardenStyleSanAntonio.com. There is even an option to have a newsletter delivered to your inbox from each of these sites, ensuring you always have the latest ideas and news. And don’t forget- you can also find helpful information on our website, www. StoneOakPOA.com under the “Aesthetics Update” tab.

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Stone Oak POA Community Calendar Check our calendar at www.StoneOakPOA.com for the most up-to-date information. Send your event to mlorente@mgmtco.com for inclusion on the website calendar. Saturday, May 20

8th Annual Basil Fest at the Pearl Farmer’s Market; www.SanAntonioHerbMarket.org/about-basil-fest Armed Forces River Parade; www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/Events

May 24-28

Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio; www.GuadalupeCulturalArts.org/Tejano-Conjunto-Festival

May 26-28

Alamo City Comic Con; AlamoCityComicCon.com

Saturday, May 27

20th Annual Festival of Flowers at the Alzafar Shrine; www.SAFestivalOfFlowers.com

Wednesday, May 31

Last day to use your Milberger’s coupon courtesy of Milberger’s & Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater District; www.TrinityGlenRose.com

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Last Day of School for NEISD

Friday, June 2

Johnson High School Graduation; 2:30PM at the Freeman Coliseum

Monday, June 5

Reagan High School Graduation; 7:00PM at the Freeman Coliseum

June 9-11

Texas Folklife Festival; www.texasfolklifefestival.org

Saturday, June 10

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Reagan High School Youth Cheer Camp July 19-21 for grades K-9 Register at: tinyurl.com/reagancheercamp Summertime Cheer Camp Looking for something awesome the kids can do this summer? Come experience the life of a cheerleader by attending the Reagan Cheer Youth Summer Camp! Register now for three fun-filled days July 19-21 where kids will tumble, jump, dance, and cheer with the current Reagan cheerleaders. Camp runs from 8am3:30-pm with lunches provided and includes a special cheer camp outfit. The last day will include a show-off performance and photo opportunities with the Reagan Rattler Cheerleaders. Early bird registration is $150 until May 15, but act fast because space is limited to the first 75 registrants.

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Protection Program and reviewing all development plans in these environmentally sensitive areas.”

Keeping Trinity Aquifer Water Free from Pollution

ost people living in the San Antonio area know that the Edwards Aquifer is the primary source of drinking water source for the City and surrounding communities. But most people do not know that in northern Bexar County, you will find the Trinity Glen Rose Aquifer is being used to provide water to homes and businesses as well. So, what’s the connection? Actually, there is a major connection. As geologists have found, the Edwards Aquifer is significantly recharged by water from the Trinity Aquifer. As rainwater flows across the Contributing Zone of the Edwards Aquifer, that water enters the Trinity Aquifer and then the Edwards. Both aquifers have what are called “karst features,” which means there are fractures, caves, sinking streams, and sinkholes which act as conduits for water to flow into the aquifer from the surface. While this type of recharge is great for the aquifers, it also means that any surface pollution from stormwater runoff or pollutant spills will directly impact the water quality of the aquifer, possibly impairing drinking water and affecting the sensitive ecosystem. “In order to protect the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers from pollution, the State of Texas has enacted regulations for any development that happens on the Recharge and Contributing Zones,” said George Wissmann, Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District general manager. “The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is responsible for the Edwards Aquifer

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While the TCEQ rules are designed primarily to protect the Edwards Aquifer, that protection naturally extends to the Trinity Aquifer in northern Bexar County for the geological proximity of the two aquifers. The regulations address abandoned wells, above and below ground storage tanks, construction practices, various types of businesses that can operate in these areas, transportation of chemicals across the area and much more. “Pollution prevention is an important part of the TGR mission,” Wissmann noted. “And so we stay up to date on new legislation, continuing studies of the two aquifers and development we see happening in the District. While it might be obvious that water quality is of utmost importance, there is a lot of territory to monitor. Pollution prevention is one of the topics we want to address more fully with people living in the TGR District, because we all play a part in keeping our water safe to use.”

Attracting and Producing Butterflies in your Landscape - by Calvin Finch

utterflies are a desirable addition to our landscapes. They are colorful and interesting. In South and Central Texas we have a large number of butterfly species to enjoy. Our moderate climate allows some species to be active all 12 months of the year. As adults, butterflies feed by collecting nectar from blooming plants. The most obvious way to increase the variety and number of butterflies that visit gardens and landscape is to offer nectar producing blooms 12 months of the year. There are two other actions by gardeners that can add to the number and variety of butterflies that live and reproduce in our landscapes- provide egg-laying sites for butterflies and adopt an insecticide-use policy in your garden that minimizes butterfly or caterpillar damage. Here is a list of plants by calendar quarter that will produce blooms to meet the needs of butterflies all year around. • May, June, July - Plumbago, Mistflower, Milkweed, Pavonia, Cosmos • August, September, October - Coneflower, Vitex, Penta, Lantana, Sunflower, Mealy Blue Sage • November, December, January - Fall Aster, Lavender Lantana, Calendula, Alyssum, Dianthus • February, March, April - Verbena, Coreopsis, Salvia Greggii, Fanick’s Phlox, Rain Lily Read the full article at our new Landscape Page at: www.TrinityGlenRose.com/landscape. ©Neighborhood News, Inc. PAGE 6

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Hi, we are Dawn (female) and Darwin (male)! We’re looking for a forever home where we can stick together. We both are gentle pups. We sometimes get a little shy and worried around new people, but we are still nice. Even though we can be shy, we are okay with you holding us close to you, and sometimes we’d rather be toted around than put on the ground. Please visit us and give us both a chance at a forever home with you!

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Use SAWS Coupons and Rebates to Create a WaterSaver Landscape Oasis! Grass is the single most water-demanding element in a residential landscape. Minimizing grass in your landscape will help you save water and money. Coming May 2017, SAWS will be offering two ways to replace your lawn - with a drought-tolerant garden bed ($100 WaterSaver Landscape Coupon) or a patio ($100 WaterSaver Patioscape Coupon, $200 if you have an irrigation system). Or combine both coupons to create a more diverse, attractive landscape! Each coupon is intended to cover only a portion of the cost associated with the appropriate installment of a 200-square-foot plant bed or pervious patio. You can apply for up to 8 coupon for a total of 1,600 square feet of change. Planning is the key to making smart water-saving landscape changes. Identify the areas of change and visualize the beautiful lush flower beds and inviting outdoor living spaces you can create with WaterSaver Coupons (Check out GardenStyleSA.com for great ideas!) With inspired ideas and a thoughtful budget that includes SAWS incentives you can create a plan and start preparing your landscape. You’ll have taken several important steps on your project by May when SAWS starts accepting applications.

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Irrigation Design Rebate Requirements 1. Retirement/Capping of Irrigation Zone(s): Remove zone valve(s), valve box(es) and visible sprinkler heads. Leave holes open until final inspection consult is completed. ($200-$750/zone*) 2. Converting Spray to Point-Source Drip Irrigation: Drip emitters (point source or in-line) may not be present in areas without plants. Emitters must be max 0.6 gal/hr. output; indicator head required; beds only (no sub-surface grass). ($100-$375/zone*) 3. Converting Regular Sprinkler Heads to PressureReducing Sprinkler Heads: Grass zones only (no beds). All sprinkler heads in the zone must be replaced with an approved pressure-reducing spray or rotary option. ($50-$175/zone*) 4. Retirement of Irrigation System: Must remove controller, backflow and backflow box, and visible valves and valve boxes. Leave holes open until final inspection consult is completed. ($450 for non-functional systems) ($750 & up* for functional systems) NOTE: Irrigation system work performed BEFORE a SAWS consult occurs will not be considered for the calculation of the rebate. Visit the online rebate checklist website for more information. Customers can schedule a consult at 210-704-SAVE (7283) or email consult@ saws.org.

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If you plan to use the WaterSaver Coupons, you’ll have to cap all irrigation heads in the area(s) you intend to install your changes. If the required changes to the system are extensive, a consultation with our experts will let you know if you qualify for the Residential Irrigation Design Rebate which may further defray the cost of your project. Even if you don’t apply of a coupon but you have an automatic irrigation system, you can still schedule a free consultation at any time. Your system will be checked for performance efficiency, and your program settings will be reviewed to make sure your landscape needs are met without overwatering, potentially help you save thousands of gallons per month. So why wait, schedule your Free Irrigation Consultation Now! For all program details visit GardenStyleSA.com. To schedule an irrigation consultation call 704-7283 or email: consult@saws.org

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House/ Plant Care

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Other

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Alison Bartels

Abbey Martin

Katelyn Mann

Andrew Kadzis

Aminah Francois

Glen of Stone Oak

Samantha Collins

The Waters

Mac Thomasson

Highlands at Sonterra

Daniela Cesar

Mt. Arrowhead

CPR/First Aid Certified, Bilingual

Ashley Ricciardelli

Saddle Mountain

CPR and first aid certified

Niah Easley

Big Springs

CPR and first aid certified

Omar Leal

The Glen

Speaks English & Spanish

Aaron Dunham

Champion Springs

Nicole Alatorre

Villages at Stone Oak

Speaks English and Spanish, homework helper.

Jorge Barrera

Springs at Stone Oak

Good rates on lawn mowing and edging, responsible, able to work in all Stone Oak areas, speaks English & Spanish.

Hannah Eberiga

Stone Creek

CPR/First Aid Certified, Babysitting Certificate

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Christopher Garrett

Sydney Ellis

Josilynn Howard

Evan Knoell

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Brayden Watson

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Natasha Diaz-Escobar

499-1218

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Los Lomas

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Stone Mountain

The Highlands

Mesa Grande

Oaks of Sonterra

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Age

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Babysit

Lawn Care

Petsit/ Walk

House/ Plant Care

Subdivision

Other

Stone Mountain

I love kids and have lots of experience with different ages starting with newborns.

Las Lomas

Math and science tutoring

Canyon Springs

A honer roll and GT student able to tutor (all subjects) 2nd grade thru 5th grade.

Mesa Verde

CPR certified

Mt. Arrowhead

CPR and First Aid Certified. Love kids!!! Available for nearby neighborhoods also.

Village on the Glen

2 yrs experience in babysitting. Geat with baby’s and smaller kids, and can help with homework.

Champion Springs

Tutoring, great with children, CPR certified, trained in First Aid and child care

Brittany Douglas

540-9451

Zachary Rockhold

497-3133

Lindsey Howerton

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Travis Kanda

416-0671

Raegan Milligan

722-1156

Alicia Morales

852-3271

Sofia Fortuno

838-4064 858-9027

Sydney Wick

800-4481

Knight’s Cross

CPR & first aid certified. 2 yrs exp. Great with young children.

Sloane Wick

800-4481

Knight’s Cross

CPR & first aid certified. Great with young children.

Parisa Sharif

838-3942

Champion Springs

CPR and first aid certified. K-8th tutor available anywhere in Stone Oak.

Elizabeth Koroscik

497-4711

Champions Ridge

CPR Certified, responsible and love to help with homework. I also love kids!

Katherine Schmoldt

369-4253

Canyon Rim

Loves kids and pets. 6 year Girl Scout. Red Cross Babysitter Class.

Ally DeLeon

779-2966

Claudia Bradley

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The Mesas

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Miranda Bradley

288-4443

The Mesas

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Madison Marshall

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Mt. Arrowhead

CPR Certified, excellent with children and pets. A Honor Roll and GT student is able to tutor elementary school students. All star cheer leader loves to help children with tumble and cheer skills.

Vincent Sivers

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Jada Ebong

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Subdivision

Other

Hills of Sonterra

Red Cross and First Aid Certified, Love Kids (prefers ages 5 and up).

Village on the Glen

CPR certified. Tutors math for grades 1-5.

Michael Merritt

540-8057

Abrar Mamun

481-3919

Paige Richmond

859-5834

Saddle Mountain

Experienced with special needs children. Newborn & infants. CPR certified. Drives.

Aubrey Evans

314-2589

Toscana at Sonterra

Great with kids and loves animals.

Grace Guarnery

224-243-1191

Mesa Grande/Mesa Verde

Loves animals and kids! Available for jobs in nearby neighborhoods. Very responsible.

Jack Guarnery

210-305-2333

Mesa Grande/Mesa Verde

Very responsible.

Anaiisa Hernandez

808-721-1755

Champion Springs

Loves kids of all ages and pets. CPR certified.

Joey Crail

643-8819

Oaks of Sonterra

CPR certified, will tutor 1-6, great student

Stephanie Carey

501-4115

Isabel Mencel

262-443-6368

Declan Barnes

210-392-4409

Sarah Fortuno

210-643-1878 210-739-3366

Alyssa Coury

Kara Oliver

Crescent Ridge

Summit

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.

Mesa Grande

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Champion Springs

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Hills of Sonterra

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

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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

Anna Forini

210-309-7770

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Make Your Landscape Colorful this Summer

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hile the cool weather annuals are still looking good, it is not too early to start thinking about summer annuals. They are available at area nurseries and can be planted now. Zinnias are the most popular annual for hot weather color. Zinnias are also favorite nectar sources for butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant a large bed and you will receive the extra color provided by large numbers of butterflies. The “Dreamland” selection is one of the large sized zinnias available as transplants. Two of my favorites “Cactus” and “California Giants” are available as seed. The large zinnias grow to three feet tall and make excellent cut flowers. Use the mid-size selections for massed planting. Small sized zinnias such as “Lilliput” do well in containers or as borders. Deer usually do not eat zinnias. Penta can grow in sun or shade as well. They are available in red, white, pink, and lavender. Penta are the premiere container plant for shady patios. Hummingbirds and butterflies take advantage of their large umbels of small blooms. They bloom constantly through late fall. There are many more flowering plants to choose from. Just visit www.TrinityGlenRose.com for more information on what you can grow this summer to add beautiful color to your landscape. Stone Oak - May 2017 - Vol 22 No 5

Save Water with Irrigation System Checkup

id you know your irrigation system can use more water in a week than your family uses in a month? According to the EPA, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for nearly one-third of all residential water use nationally, totaling nearly 9 billion gallons per day. In South Texas, as much as 50 percent of water used for irrigation can be wasted due to evaporation, wind, or runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems. Consequently, you will want your irrigation system to run as efficiently as it can. Fortunately, the water conservation experts from the San Antonio Water System can help. The utility has a WaterSaver Irrigation Consultation program available for its customers. And, with summer heat almost upon us, this is one opportunity you should take advantage of as soon as possible. The WaterSaver Irrigation Consultation program is a one-hour free service provided to SAWS customers who have in-ground automatic irrigation systems. They take appointments on a first come, first served basis. People can call 704-SAVE or email to consult@saws.org to request one and get a first available appointment in their area. Scheduling now is a great idea because the wait time for the service can be several weeks later in the summer. Here’s what happens when the SAWS technician arrives at your home for the irrigation consultation. • Review your plant material and your landscape goals. • Review your irrigation system settings to make sure they are set appropriately to meet your landscape goals. • Review current rebates and coupons that may be right for you. To learn more or request your free WaterSaver Irrigation Consultation, call 210-704-SAVE (7283) or email consult@saws.org. ©Neighborhood News, Inc. PAGE 13

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FOR SALE: Schwann bicycle - excellent condition. Asking $130.00. Please call 210-315-6255. 4/17 FOR SALE: Beanie babies collection, Souvenir spoon collection, Doll collection, Coal figurine collection. Knick-knacks and more. Please call Al for pricing and details, 210-556-9440. 4/17 FOR SALE: 2011 SUZUKI SX4 SPORTBACK. Extremely low mileage, 2063 miles. 4 door hatchback. Great for second car or college student. $10,500 obo. Contact Mark (619) 701-5745. 5/17

Residential Outdoor Programs & Rebates GardenStyleSA E-newsletter Weekly newsletter delivered right to your inbox! Each edition comes packed with ideas, designer trends, and much more for all you need to know to garden in San Antonio. If there are any special seasonal programs, such as the Rain Barrel Coupon, made available to SAWS customers, as a subscriber you’ll be among the first to find out about it! Go to the GardenStyleSA. com main web page to sign up. GardenStyleSA.com Does your green thumb crave great gardening tips? This colorful website is your resource for inspiring designs, howto videos, current watering advice, drought-hardy plants and regional expert advice to transform your yard into a watersaving showpiece! WaterSaver Landscape Coupon This seasonal program encourages residential water customers to transform portions of their traditional lawns by removing grass and replacing it with garden beds, made up of beautiful and hardy, drought-tolerant plants. Check GardenStyleSA. com for more program details. Program returns Spring 2017. WaterSaver Patioscape Coupon This sister program to the landscape coupon provides customers with another way to replace parts of their traditional lawns, but with a permanent water saving patioscape made with your choice of flagstone, pavers or stepping stones. It will diversify the use and appearance of your landscape, creating the outdoor entertainment space you’ve always dreamed. Program returns Spring 2017. WaterSaver Irrigation Consultation Want to find out how well your irrigation system is working, or if you might be watering more than your landscape needs? A trained consultant will evaluate your system and give you a detailed report that includes watering recommendations specific to your landscape. If the system needs improvements, rebates may be available. Appointments are available year round, call 704-SAVE or email consult@saws.org. Irrigation Design Rebate Through our Residential Irrigation Design Rebate you can improve irrigation design to achieve a healthier landscape and better water efficiency. Scheduling a WaterSaver Irrigation Consultation is the first step you must take prior to making any changes to your system to qualify for this rebate. Swimming Pool Filter Rebate Replacing your sand or D.E. filter with a high-efficiency cartridge filter system can reduce your pool’s water consumption by as much as 20,000 gallons per year. Go online for more program details. SAWS will rebate up to $250.

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Stone Oak POA Board of Directors 19210 Huebner, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 490-9481

Stone Oak Property Owners Assn.

www.stoneoakpoa.com Meg Lorente - Stone Oak Property Manager Christina Gonzalez - Assistant Property Manager

Sonterra Property Owners Assn.

Art Downey / Chairman of the Board / adowney@ix.netcom.com Joe Silman / President / jsilman@satx.rr.com John Kiser/Vice President / john@boschkiser.com Ken Piland / Secretary / piland43@att.net John Fike / Director / patfike@aol.com Jeff Graye / Director Randall Hawkins / Director / RandallHawkins@iheartmedia.com Tina Hinson / Director / sonterramgr@anterra.com Michael King / Director / michael.king@baptisthealthsystem.com Viki Melton / Director / vikimelton@sbcglobal.net Rick Rawley / Director / rrawley@satx.rr.com

www.sonterrapoa.com Ray Jansure - Sonterra Project Manager Tonja Condor - Assistant Property Manager

Lost & Found

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NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES The Neighborhood Representative Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of December and January) at 7:00PM in the Director’s Room at the Club at Sonterra. These meetings last about one hour, and are designed to assist in communication between residential neighborhoods and the POA, while providing the opportunity for communities to ask questions, and trade valuable ideas and information. Past speakers have included SAWS, CPS, the City of San Antonio, SAPD, and Allied/Republic Waste. This group is vital to the Stone Oak community, and its members are usually the first to receive valuable information and updates from the POA. Many entities such as SAPD, CPS, and SAWS also have come to rely on them to get information out to the public quickly. If you do not see a representative listed below for your neighborhood, please consider volunteering. (A neighborhood is welcome to have two representatives and alternate attendance.) Call the POA office at 210-490-9481 for more information. Committee Chairman Viki Melton 210-416-4774

Champions Village REPRESENTATIVE CURRENTLY NEEDED!

Las Lomas Lisa Tkatchuk 210-213-3339

Seventh at Sonterra Debbie Bertram 210-257-0251

Arrowhead Subdivision Carl Kight 210-416-4774

Crescent Oaks HOA REPRESENTATIVE CURRENTLY NEEDED!

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

SOCOMA HOA Al Crouch 210-497-8703

Big Springs Monette Fisher monettefisher@satx.rr.com

Crescent Ridge Clifford Rath 210-497-2254

Mesa Verde Luiz Orozco lorozco2001@yahoo.com

Sonterra Sharon Meyer 512-576-2980

Canyons at Stone Oak Daryl Johnson 210-481-3161

Estates at Arrowhead Tom Hill hubhilljr@gmail.com

Mesa Vista Juan Ludwig 210-316-3050

Springs at Stone Oak REPRESENTATIVE CURRENTLY NEEDED!

Canyon Rim Jackie Drake jwdcanyonrim@yahoo.com

Estates of Champions Run Gary Stinnett 210-669-2139

Mt. Arrowhead Lindsey Nunez 210-363-0478

Stone Mountain OA Arthur Downey 210-497-8873

Champions Ridge HOA Doug Leecock 210-887-5077

Heights at Las Lomas REPRESENTATIVE CURRENTLY NEEDED!

Ridge at Stone Oak Carey Moy 210-317-8722

Summit MAA Jesse Flores 210-846-4200

Champions Springs Mary Cardenas 210-286-8095

Knights Cross Miles Castle 210-885-0392

Saddle Mountain Tim Collins 210-663-3177

Villages of Stone Oak Jennifer Alley cooljk@hotmail.com

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