Stone Oak

www.stoneoakpoa.com Volume 19 No 8

In This Issue: Stone Oak Aesthetics - Beautification & Conservation Fall Donation & Dumping Event Paint the Parkway Pink Event A Rain Barrel Workshop Stone Oak Arbor Day Free Tree Give-Away!

AUGUST 2014

Stone Oak Aesthetics - Beautification & Conservation The Stone Oak Property Owners Association maintains approximately 78 city-owned right-of-ways and medians, approximately 51 acres total. In maintaining these areas, the Association is ensuring the unique character of the Stone Oak area for its residents and businesses. The Stone Oak Property Manager, and the Stone Oak Maintenance Supervisor, meet weekly with the grounds maintenance contractor and a certified arborist to discuss areas of concern, and any ideas to further enhance Stone oak while conserving water and funds.

Since inception of the Stone Oak Property Owners Association in 1986, Stone Oak has professionally maintained area landscape. At the beginning of the year 2000, most of the 51 acres of medians were landscaped with grass and native trees, along with selected areas of formal plantings, yet there was no tree trimming taking place, no plants on island noses, and no color. All landscaping was irrigated with sprays and rotors with no fertilizer or compost. In 2004, projects were initiated to add flowering perennials to many of the islands, with these new plantings still being irrigated with sprays.

In 2007, a major irrigation project was undertaken to irrigate all plantings with a drip system. Efforts also began to reduce water use on the island turf grasses. In the last few years these and other water conservation activities have accelerated producing a 54% savings in water costs. Please also consider our other recent accomplishments: •

Over 1,200 cubic yards of organic compost is laid on the Stone Oak islands each year to enhance the health, fertilize, and protect the turf, as well as ensure the retention of water.

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In 2010, the City of San Antonio was putting in new left turn lanes on multiple islands. Rather than lose valuable landscaping, the Association paid a professional arborist to transplant 37 trees to other median locations, the largest of which was a 19 caliper inch Live Oak, which still thrives to this day.

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In 2012, a new maintenance facility, with an office and a five bay garage, was built on the property for storage of equipment.

This also assists in more efficient organization of maintenance activities as a result of meetings, irrigation control and record keeping computer access, etc.

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As part of the City of San Antonio canopy perservation effort, over the past few years, the City has donated approximately 100 trees for planting on the Stone Oak islands, with an additional 39 trees donated in 2013.

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Bubblers have been installed on all transplanted and any new trees. In addition, mulch around large trees reduces turf, and ensures moisture remains around trunks.

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Fountains maintained by the Association have been converted to use recycled water.

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An annual SAWS Irrigation Audit is completed each year resulting in timely repairs of identified issues.

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Drip irrigation has been installed on island noses to assist in water conservation.

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The Stone Oak POA Maintenance Team performs weekly water meter readings to monitor water usage. This enables us to find and repair problems in a timely manner.

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In December 2013, after researching meter usage over the preceding year, the POA was able to eliminate five water meters.

This resulted in a significant annual savings to the POA without

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any negative impact on healthy turf and plants.

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Also in December 2013, SAWS granted the POA a Commercial Rebate of $3,300 for work done along Huebner Road including the elimination of turf as well as the installation of turf drip and drought tolerant plants, stone edging, river rock, and mulch.

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Over three hundred sprays and rotors have been removed, and rain sensors have been installed.

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Along Stone Oak Parkway, islands have been reconfigured to include more hardscape and drought tolerant plants.

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Our grounds crew performs a weekly trash pickup routine to ensure Stone Oak stays clean and presentable. Rocks are also picked up and saved for later use in landscaping projects.

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During the first six months of 2014, three more islands were configured with turf drip. The POA is also undergoing an irrigation upgrade with the installation of a more efficient twowire system that will be able to be monitored and controlled remotely by the Maintenance staff.

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Organic weed control, ant treatments, and tree trimming take place on an annual basis to ensure health and longevity of the existing landscaping.

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A certified arborist provides a bi-weekly tree and turf health status report to the Aesthetics Committee to assist in maintaining the health of all island landscaping.

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Stone Oak hosted a very successful A&M Agrilife Rain Barrel Workshop in April 2014. Along with co-sponsor Trinity Glen Rose Water Conservation District, and the support of SAWS, residents were educated on water conservation and the use of Rain Barrel water. The event was so successful, another will take place in September. SAWS Water Conservation Representatives will be on site to educate residents on patioscapes, rain gauges, etc.

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Another successful event meant to promote area beautification was the Stone Oak Donation/Dumping Event held in May 2014.

By providing residents a way to dispose of unwanted items, we are able to ensure no unsightly trash or dumping is left on our streets. Again, this event was so successful, another will be hosted on the same date as our Rain Barrel Workshop in September 2014. Republic Services representatives will be on site to educate residents about recycling, and other trash services provided to the community. The POA also hopes to arrange a hazardous waste disposal and shredding day in the future.

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Also planned for 2014, to celebrate Arbor Day, the Association has partnered with an arborist and the City of San Antonio to distribute over 100 trees to Stone Oak residents free of charge in hopes of encouraging a continued conservation effort among the community.

Stone Oak has worked hard to establish a relationship with SAWS and other water conservationists to help ensure Stone Oak is a model community of water conservation, and conservation education. We invite you to come visit us and observe the positive outcome of our team’s hard work and dedication- something that will continue and grow to ensure Stone Oak remains the unique community it is.

Meg Lorente Property Manager ©Neighborhood News, Inc. PAGE 2

Fall Donation & Dumping Event At residents’ request, your POA will be hosting another “Donation & Dumping� event! Mark your calendars now!

This event will take place in conjunction with our Rain Barrel Event, so feel free to take part in both! Spread the news to family and friends!

Saturday, September 27, 2014 8AM-1PM Stone Oak POA parking lot 19210 Huebner Road DUMP: appliances, furniture, lumber, mattresses, water heaters, tree limbs, etc.

DONATE: clean, gently used items such as furniture, clothing, bikes, etc.

OUR NEW WEBSITE Please take a moment to check out our new website at www. stoneoakpoa.com. Here you can ďŹ nd upcoming events and dates of importance, as well as copies of our Governing Documents and Stone Oak Policies. Add it to your Favorites, and check it often!!

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Paint the Parkway Pink

5K Run/1 Mile Family Walk/Kid’s Run/Diaper Dash Saturday, October 18, 2014 We are preparing for the Third Annual “Paint the Parkway Pink” 5K run/1 mile family walk/kid’s run/diaper dash, to be held at the North Central Baptist Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Referring to the Stone Oak Parkway, the central thoroughfare for the Stone Oak community, this special event is held to promote community wellness and health awareness, and raise funds for breast cancer research. The money raised from this event is donated to the Susan G. Komen for breast cancer research through a special, restricted grant set up previously by the Women in Medicine and Law for the Cure®. This organization, Women in Medicine and Law for the Cure®, led by Dr. Jean Holt and a group of female physicians and lawyers, partnered with the North Central Baptist Hospital and other groups, vendors, and sponsors in the Stone Oak community, to hold the first race three years ago. It was a resounding success and last year was even bigger and better. A Military and Wounded Warrior category was added, sponsored

by Trinity Oaks, as well as the “Diaper Dash” sponsored by ABCD Pediatrics. Additional founding sponsors included the Baptist Breast Cancer, Sonterra Ophthalmology, Alamo KidSports, Liz Braden Realtor and Character Cafe. Reagan High School of the North East Independent School District provided space for the various runs and walk on its campus.

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Itza Gutierrez, Spurs Arena Atmosphere reporter, was the event moderator, and the Stars’ Silver Fox joined the children for the kids’ fun run and scooted the crawlers over the finish line.

We are anticipating over 1000 runners, walkers, and children for this third “Paint the Parkway Pink” event. Dr. Holt wants to acknowledge the event planning committee, Mrs. Kathy Friedrickson from the Baptist Breast Center, Mrs. Jennifer Meachum, director of employee wellness for the North Central Baptist Hospital, Dr. Andrea Duke, Jennifer Thompson, Liz Braden and Diane Heiman. New this year will be a Fit Kids Challenge: a month long program to promote health and wellness for the area youngsters sponsored by Velocity Sport Performance.

All in the Stone Oak community are invited to participate. We send a special thanks to the neighborhoods “hosting” the run: Stone Creek, Hills of Stone Oak, Glen of Stone Oak, Las Lomas, and Champion Springs.

One hundred percent of every dollar raised, whether from a runner, sponsor or vendor will go directly to research to FIND A CURE!!!! For complete details on sponsorship, vendor participation in the health fair, and to register for the race, please go to: www.painttheparkwaypink.com. Join us for fun and fitness with a purpose.

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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 4909481. 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.

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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 David Durrant 210-490-7877 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 Denise Guillen 210-854-1946

Mesa Grande/Echo Canyon Marion Horman 210-823-8669 Mesa Verde Hal Carson 210-241-7412 Mesa Vista Juan Ludwig 210-316-3050 Mt. Arrowhead Lindsey Nunez 210-363-0478 Ridge at Stone Oak No Representative Appointed Saddle Mountain Tim Collins 210-663-3177 Seventh at Sonterra No Representative Appointed SOCOMA HOA Al Crouch 210-497-8703 Sonterra Donna Howington 210-495-1955 Springs at Stone Oak No Representative Appointed

Estates of Champions Run Stone Mountain OA Gary Stinnett Arthur Downey 210-669-2139 210-497-8873 Heights at Las Lomas Summit MAA No Representative Jesse Flores Appointed 210-846-4200 Knights Cross Villages of Stone Oak Tim Ferry Michelle McFadden 210-421-8650 210-560-8289 Las Lomas Lisa Tkatchuk 210-481-0624 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. ©Neighborhood News, Inc. PAGE 5

The Stone Oak Property Owners Associa on and Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conserva on District are co-sponsoring:

A Rain Barrel Workshop September 27, 2014 Saturday, 9am - 12 noon

A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores water when you need it most.

You conserve water and benefit your plants and garden!!

Stone Oak Property Owners Offices 19210 Huebner Road (Intersection of Huebner and Blanco) 210-490-9481

Make-and-take your own rain barrel in just a few hours by a ending this workshop presented by Troy Luepke, Water & Natural Resources, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services.

Also visit with SAWS and Trinity District water conservation specialists.

Fun and educa onal for the whole family!

Bring the kids to help assemble your rain barrel - and enjoy free food and drinks for all!

RSVP to Angel Torres by September 17, 2014 210-467-6575 or matorres@ag.tamu.edu Limit 40 - $25 per person Make check payable to Texas A&M AgriLife, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 212, San Antonio TX 78230

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FREE TREE in Celebration of Arbor Day! FR Due to the South Texas heat during Spring, San Antonio celebrates Arbor Day during the Fall months. Please come join your Stone Oak Property Owners Association as they host a

Stone Oak Arbor Day Tree Give-Away!

Saturday, October 25, 2014 9:00am-Noon (or until trees are gone) The Stone Oak POA Parking Lot 19210 Huebner Road - near the corner of Huebner & Blanco Bartlett Tree Experts and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department have graciously donated trees to assist Stone Oak residents with conservation and beautification of their residential landscaping.

Don’t know how to plant a tree? No problem - experts will be on hand to give you all the information you need for your planting to be successful. New Earth will also be on hand with donated bags of mulch to help ensure moisture is retained around the roots of your new tree.

This is a wonderful family activity that benefits for years to come - hope to see you there!

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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

Stone Oak Property Owners Assn. www.stoneoakpoa.com Meg Lorente Stone Oak Property Manager

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John Kiser/Vice President / john@boschkiser.com Ken Piland / Secretary / piland43@att.net John Fike / Director / patfike@aol.com Viki Melton / Director / vikimelton@sbcglobal.net Michael King / Director / michael.king@baptisthealthsystem.com Rick Rawley / Director / rrawley@satx.rr.com Richard Coben / Director / rdcoben@hotmail.com

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

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STONE OAK AREA CHURCHES North Central Christian Church 1300 Evans Rd. 481-3083 www.northccc.org

Cornerstone Church 18755 Stone Oak Parkway 490-1600

Northern Hills United Methodist Church 3703 North Loop 1604 East 654-0881 www.Nhumc.org

Church Alive 18850 Redland Rd. 490-1770 www.sachurchalive.com

CrossBridge Community Church Located at Overlook Parkway & 281 496-0158 www.CrossBridgeCommunityChurch.com

Church of Champions Hardy Oak Elementary School 831-1986 www.champsa.org

Crown of Life Lutheran Church 19291 Stone Oak Parkway 490-6886 www.crownoflifesa.org

Park Hills Baptist Church 17747 San Pedro Avenue 210-494-5219 www.parkhills.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints 945 Knights Cross Drive 497-0512 www.mormon.org

Cedar Hills Fellowship 236-0585 www.cedarhillsfellowship.com

Redeemed Family Church Assembly of God Meeting at Reagan High School 210-590-2341 www.redeemedfamilychurch.com

Northern Oaks Church of Christ 17435 Redland Road 496-1346

The Fellowship of San Antonio 23755 Canyon Golf Road 402-3672 www.thefellowshipofsa.org

The Church At Stone Oak 20825 Wilderness Oak (210) 499-5775 www.tcaso.org

St. Padre Pio Catholic Church 3843 Bulverde Parkway 481-2576 www.stpadrepio.us

Grace Bible Chapel 18911 Redland Rd. 210-491-1351 www.gbcsa.org

The Church at Vineyard Hills Meeting at San Antonio Christian Schools 473-8686 www.tcyh.org

St. Thomas Episcopal Church & School 1416 North Loop 1604 East 494-3507 www.tom1604.org

Grace Community Church The Goddard School 21785 Hardy Oak 210-827-2601

Calvary Chapel Solid Rock 17018 Silverwood Dr 210-857-3747 www.calvarysr.org Community Bible Church 2477 N. Loop 1604 East 210-496-5096 www.communitybible.com

Stone Oak Presbyterian Church 20024 Crescent Oaks 497-7974 www.stoneoakchurch.org

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 20523 Huebner Road 497-4200 www.holytrinitysat.org

Concordia Lutheran Church 16801 Huebner Rd at 1604 479-1477

Woodland Baptist Church 15315 Huebner 210-493-4501 www.woodlandbc.org

Hope Church 545-HOPE (4673)

This is a complimentary listing of churches in the Stone Oak area. It is our policy to only list the name of the church, address, phone number and website.

Call the church number or visit their website for details on worship times and locations.

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About your newsletter... WHAT’S COOKING Article Submission Information Please submit any articles concerning any Stone Oak Property Association matters to your editor at mlorente@mgmtco.com for approval by September 1st for the September 2014 issue and October 1st for the October 2014 issue. The newsletter is generally mailed at the end of the month. Please allow 5 to 7 days for delivery. This should aid you in determining which month to place your event/article.

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Great with pasta or lamb chops Ingredients: 2 large bunches mint, trimmed of stems (just use the leaves) 1 bunch cilantro (can use some of the stems if they are not too thick) 6 cloves garlic, peeled 3/4 cup walnuts 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vegetable broth Salt and pepper

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Crushed red chilies, optional Procedure: 1. Combine the mint leaves, cilantro, garlic and walnuts in place in the bowl of a food processor.

2. Pulse the mixture until it is roughly chopped.

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4. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and the chile flakes.

Do you have a recipe you’d like to share with the Stone Oak community? Send an email to Ariel@ NeighborhoodNews.com. ©Neighborhood News, Inc. PAGE 10

Name

Age

Phone

Babysit

Lawn Care

Petsit/ Walk

House/ Plant Care x

Kara Folmer

18

497-7482

x

x

Lindsey Reynolds

16

497-3498

x

x

Joseph Butcher

16

481-1592

Madison Wagoner

17

497-5531

Peter Fernandez

17

281-4821

Lauren Bartels

18

497-7152

Alison Bartels

16

Kathryn DeWeese

Subdivision Crescent Oaks Estates at Arrowhead

x

x

Glen of Stone Oak

x

x

Glen of Stone Oak

x

x

x

Stone Mountain

497-7152

x

x

x

Stone Mountain

18

497-0069

x

x

x

Stone Mountain

Abbey Martin

15

347-2810

x

x

Katelyn Mann

16

443-995-5047

x x

x x

x

Summit

x

x

The Hills of Stone Oak

x

x

Stone Mountain

17

788-4832

Andrew Kadzis

14

771-4858

Aminah Francois

16

481-0084

x

Samantha Collins

15

323-6101

x

Mac Thomasson

16

454-7552

x

Daniela Cesar

17

772-4439 393-7966

x

Sydney Scott

18

214-995-5973

Dane Bumgardner

19

378-3431

Selden Ford

19

602-7178

x

x

Ashley Ricciardelli

14

520-1366

x

Niah Easley

15

288-2891

x

Omar Leal

14

683-2578

x

Kenneth Garrett

17

241-9291

Timothy Watson

17

495-6629

Ashlyn Gill

18

273-0405

x

Camden Barnes

15

392-4409

x

Aaron Dunham

13

705-3647

x

Aid for the Elderly, light cleaning, cooking, etc.

x

x

Glen of Stone Oak

x

x

The Waters

x

x

Highlands at Sonterra

x

x

Mt. Arrowhead

CPR/First Aid Certified, Bilingual

x

x

Springs of Stone Oak

4 yrs of experience in babysitting

Mt. Arrowhead

Complete lawn care/resods/mulch.

Reliable/experienced. Tutoring K-8

x

Oaks at Sonterra

CPR certified, experienced in dog walking and babysitting

x

x

Saddle Mountain

CPR and first aid certified

x

x

Big Springs

CPR and first aid certified

x

x

The Glen

Speaks English & Spanish

x

Los Lomas

x

Midlands of Sonterra

Mature, responsible, able to work in all Stone Oak areas.

Mesa Verde

Tutoring (all subjects) grades 1st-6th.

CPR and first aid certified. Experienced with kids of all ages.

Experienced house/pet sitter. Good rates on lawn care. Certified soccer referee.

Boy Scout. CPR certified

x

x

x

Tutoring 1-6 Grade, Sports

Stone Mountain

x

x

CPR/First Aid Certified & Babysitting Certificate

Hills of Sonterra

Bailey Kadzis

x

Other

x

x

Mesa Grande

x

x

Champion Springs

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Name

Age

Phone

Babysit

Lawn Care

Petsit/ Walk

House/ Plant Care

x

Other

x

Villages at Stone Oak

Speaks English and Spanish, homework helper.

Nicole Alatorre

16

846-6338

Carlos Barrera

18

845-9420

x

x

x

Springs at Stone Oak

CPR and first aid certified, Speaks English & Spanish. Good rates on lawn mowing & edging, Mature, responsible, able to work in all Stone Oak areas.

Jorge Barrera

15

845-9420

x

x

x

Springs at Stone Oak

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

Adriana Carner

17

861-6114

x

x

x

Oaks at Sonterra

CPR and First Aid certified/ K-6 math tutor/ 3 years experience in babysitting all ages

Andy Wang

18

225-252-7223

x

Mesa Grande

Tennis lessons, first aid and CPR certified.

Samantha Vickers

19

509-290-8469

x

x

Mesa Verde

5 years babysitting & pet sitting experience

Chloe Sikarskie

13

256-770-2322

x

x

Halle Hanks

17

x

Subdivision

501-8059

x

x

Mesa Verde

Red Cross Certified Babysitter

x

x

La Cierra at Sonterra

CPR and First Aid certified. Can work anywhere in sonterra.

x

x

Knights Cross

Power washing, Tennis partner, K-8 grade tutoring, Algebra I tutoring. Mature and responsible. Top 10 percent of my class.

x

x

Echo Canyon

667-7316 C Christopher Olivares

19

x

x

481-3959 H Jessi Heinsohn

18

701-6807

Colleen Konetzke

19

643-0966

Katie Munro

17

573-5538

Zach Vanlandingham

17

376-7527 835-6552

Hannah Eberiga

15

412-8104

x

Mary Margaret

16

662-587-6988

x

Christopher Garrett

15

215-4319

Erika Roberts

16

914-512-1169

x

Meredith Roberts

14

914-512-1169

x

Jack Roberts

13

914-512-1169

x

Sydney Ellis

15

239-5585

x

Josilynn Howard

15

240-286-1847

x

Katie Knoell

17

619-838-4063 c 210-757-3452 h

x

Evan Knoell

14

619-838-3296 c 210-757-3452 h

Daisy Terrell

16

365-6334

x

Brayden Watson

13

512-550-0372

x

Natasha Diaz-Escobar

13

499-1218

Brittany Douglas

15

540-9451

x

Zachary Rockhold

14

497-3133

x

Kayla McConnell

17

215-1042

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Private swim lessons. Experienced with all ages and levels. CPR and First Aid certified.

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Glen of Stone Oak

CPR certified

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Mount Arrowhead

Complete experienced lawn care offered to all areas of Stone Oak

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Stone Creek

CPR/First Aid Certified, Babysitting Certificate

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Los Lomas

Available for others nearby also

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Village on the Glen

Great with all ages. Drives

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Village on the Glen

Prefers children out of diapers and older.

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Homeschooled so can work during the day.

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Springs at Stone Oak

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Stone Mountain

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The Highlands

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Mesa Grande

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Oaks of Sonterra

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Stone Mountain

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Las Lomas

Math and science tutoring

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

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Tutoring, dance lessons, great with all ages

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Tutoring English and Spanish, grades 1-8

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Brandon Burleson

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Parisa Sharif

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Elizabeth Koroscik

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Katherine Schmoldt

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Ally DeLeon

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Champion Springs

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Reyes explains that while some produce may look unfamiliar, a good market salesperson will provide tips on how to use the items. Farmers markets are not just great places to buy, they’re also great places to learn new culinary techniques and food pairings.

Another tip? Shop early - that’s when chefs at are the markets. “Chefs are usually there early in the morning.

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Reagan High School Principal: Brenda Shelton 210-356-1800 19000 Ronald Reagan San Antonio, TX 78258

Lopez Middle School Principal: Barry Lanford 210-356-5000 23103 Hardy Oak Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78258

Wilderness Oak Elementary School Principal: Stacia FitzSimon 210-407-9200 21019 Wilderness Oak San Antonio, Texas 78258

Johnson High School Principal: John Mehlbrech 210-356-0400 23203 Bulverde Rd San Antonio, TX 78258

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Bush Middle School Principal: Gary Comalander 210-356-2900 1500 Evans Rd. San Antonio, TX 78258

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Tejeda Middle School Principal: John Bojescul 210-356-5600 2909 Evans Road San Antonio, TX 78258

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