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In This Issue: Rain Barrel Workshop

Donation and Dumping Station Free Shredding Event Distracted Driving Ordinance Winter Landscape Watering Home and Vehicle Burglary Prevention Tips

JANUARY 2015

The Stone Oak Property Owners Associa rinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conserva trict are co-sponsoring:

A Rain Barrel Workshop A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores water when you need it most. You conserve water and bene our plants and garden!!

March 7, 2015 Saturday, 9am - 12 noon Stone Oak Property Owners Offices 19210 Huebner Road (Intersection of Huebner and Blanco) 210-490-9481 Also visit with SAWS and Trinity District water conservation specialists.

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.

Fun and educa or 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 February 27, 2015 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

Donation and Dumping Station Saturday, March 7, 2015 8:00AM - 1:00PM In the POA Parking Lot - 19210 Huebner Road The Stone Oak Property Owners Association invites you to take part in their popular Spring Donation and Dumping event. A truck will be onsite from Arms of Hope to collect your donated items, and the City of San Antonio will have a large dump trailer on site for your larger trash items. (The POA is unable to offer assistance in transporting items.) DONATE: Clean, gently used items, including • Clothing for men, women, children, and infants • Belts, shoes, jackets, purses • Backpacks, toys, games, sporting goods, bikes • Small working appliances, such as toasters, coffee machines, etc. • Books, working TVs and DVD players • Tools, furniture, and home furnishings DUMP: Large bulky trash items, including • Appliances • Furniture • Mattresses • Water heaters • Auto tires (limit 4) • Shrub, tree limbs Stone Oak - January 2015 - Vol 20 No 1

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FREE SHREDDING EVENT Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:00AM - NOON In the POA Parking Lot - 19210 Huebner Road Due to your many requests, the Stone Oak Property Owners Association invites you to take part in their first community shredding event! Simply pull up, and your bag/box of shredding will be removed from your vehicle for you, and thrown in the on-site shredder!

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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 David Durrant 210-490-7877 Champions Ridge HOA Doug Leecock 210-887-5077

Crescent Oaks HOA No Representative Appointed Crescent Ridge Clifford Rath 210-497-2254 Estates at Arrowhead Denise Guillen 210-854-1946 Estates of Champions Run Gary Stinnett 210-669-2139 Heights at Las Lomas No Representative Appointed

Champions Springs Mary Cardenas 210-286-8095 Champions Village No Representative Appointed

Knights Cross Tim Ferry 210-421-8650 Las Lomas Lisa Tkatchuk 210-481-0624

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

SOCOMA HOA Al Crouch 210-497-8703

Mesa Verde Hal Carson 210-241-7412

Sonterra Donna Howington 210-495-1955

Mesa Vista Juan Ludwig 210-316-3050

Springs at Stone Oak No Representative Appointed

Mt. Arrowhead Lindsey Nunez 210-363-0478 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

Seventh at Sonterra No Representative Appointed

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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Winter Landscape Watering: How Much is Enough or Too Much? By Nathan Riggs

As cooler weather sets in and homeowners watch their landscapes enter winter dormancy, many ask, “How much do I need to water my landscape this winter?” While there is no perfect answer, consider the following: 1) Is it raining on a regular or semi-regular basis? 2) How deep is the soil beneath my landscape? 3) What kind of plants/grass is being watered? 4) Will my sewer bill be impacted by irrigation? Normally, a good winter recommendation is to apply ½ inch of water to the landscape every 2-4 weeks because the grass/plants are not actively growing. However, a rainfall of ½ inch or more is enough to delay irrigation for at least two weeks in winter. Soil depth is very important in the water needs of plants and grass for winter. Soil at least six inches deep or more will hold moisture longer, requiring less frequent irrigation or rainfall. Landscapes with soil less than six inches deep require irrigation or rainfall at least once every two weeks. Shrubs and trees require less water than grasses in winter. If water is needed, use a hand-held hose to apply water to individual shrubs and trees and use sprinklers or rainfall for grasses. Lastly, consider your sewer bill. Sewer bills are calculated based on water use during the winter averaging period from November 15 through March 15. The less water used during winter averaging, the lower the sewer bill for the following year.

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Home and Vehicle Burglary Prevention Tips By: CEO, Eugene “Gene” Jones, DOCurPROP, LLC.

The average person typically appreciates the reality of “homeownership” but often is unaware of the pitfalls awaiting them when they become complacent or remain unaware of various steps that are available to help prevent their property from being burglarized. We tend to mistakenly believe that “It won’t happen to me”. Homeowners and apartment dwellers are usually unaware that San Antonio averages 11,000 to 18,000 burglaries a year (2000 -2013 FBI Uniform Crime Report). Vehicles also become lucrative targets when people are not aware of their surroundings. Homeowners may use some common sense tips to make their home and vehicle more difficult to target.

applies to hinges. The short screws allow the door be kicked open easier. In the San Antonio area, a kicked in door during day light hours is not unusual. Although much longer screws may not stop the door from being kicked open, it will take more kicks and more time. Burglars don’t like to make noise. Long screws are recommended, because the short screws don’t always go into the stud that is located behind the door frame. A dead bolt lock is typically recommended by lock manufacturers, locksmiths, and police. Having two or three locks does little for the homeowner, if the locks are not used, when the residents are away or actually in the home.

Social media is a tool used by burglars and thieves to prey on those who advertise their location or intended vacation plans. If your cell phone or tablet has a location feature, it should be turned off. When going on vacation, out of town on a short trip (even while at the movie or the mall), homeowners should refrain from letting family and friends know on social media when they intend to be away. Facebook and Twitter are great for keeping friends and family informed, but a recommended practice is to let people know about your trip after returning home. When away on vacation, or a short trip, have a relative or close friend “house sit”. This allows for the home to be actually “lived in”, giving the residents less worry and more time to enjoy.

Surveillance is a technique burglars use to “scope out” those who are unaware of their surroundings. It is suspected that burglars conduct surveillance on certain streets (blocks) in various neighborhoods, watching and waiting for people to leave their home for work or the store. Homeowners should be aware of their surroundings when leaving and report suspicious vehicles and persons to the police. After the homeowner leaves, the burglar may kick in the front or rear door in to gain access quickly, and do a grab and run. Or, the burglar may break a window, or enter through an unlocked one. For safety’s sake, do not confront a suspected burglar; call the police! When leaving, ensure that the garage door goes all the way down before leaving.

If a house sitter is not available, consider the feasibility of investing in an alarm system. Ask a trusted neighbor or family member to check the home on a daily basis. Have them collect and hold the mail every day and pick up newspapers, so it seems as though people are home. Mail and newspaper delivery may be stopped by contacting the post office and news service. Consider sensor lighting for the driveway, so that when an approach is made, lights are activated. Sensor lighting may be used in the rear of the home as well. Timers for a lamp or two may be used to turn lamps on and off on a pre-determined schedule, giving the impression that that the homeowner is present. Shrubs and bushes should be kept manicured and cut low, circumventing the opportunity for burglars to hide.

Vehicle thieves and burglars also conduct surveillance of restaurants, movies, stores, donation centers (such as Goodwill) in an attempt to spot people leaving articles in the vehicles. They have actually watched women place their pocket books under the seat or in the trunk, burglarized the vehicle, going straight for that item. Vehicle registration receipts, insurance papers and other documents bearing the homeowners address should not be left in the vehicle. Having addresses in the vehicle provides the criminal another opportunity to commit another crime at the person’s home. Most homeowners are unaware that the SAFFE Units at each SAPD sub-station provides residents with a free home inspection conducted by a Police Officer. Interested residents may contact their local sub-station to request an appointment.

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STONE OAK AREA CHURCHES North Central Christian Church 1300 Evans Rd. 481-3083 www.northccc.org Church Alive 18850 Redland Rd. 490-1770 www.sachurchalive.com Church of Champions Hardy Oak Elementary School 831-1986 www.champsa.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints 945 Knights Cross Drive 497-0512 www.mormon.org The Church At Stone Oak 20825 Wilderness Oak (210) 499-5775 www.tcaso.org The Church at Vineyard Hills Meeting at San Antonio Christian Schools 473-8686 www.tcyh.org 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 Concordia Lutheran Church 16801 Huebner Rd at 1604 479-1477

Cornerstone Church 18755 Stone Oak Parkway 490-1600 CrossBridge Community Church Located at Overlook Parkway & 281 496-0158 www.CrossBridgeCommunityChurch.com Crown of Life Lutheran Church 19291 Stone Oak Parkway 490-6886 www.crownoflifesa.org Cedar Hills Fellowship 236-0585 www.cedarhillsfellowship.com The Fellowship of San Antonio 23755 Canyon Golf Road 402-3672 www.thefellowshipofsa.org Grace Bible Chapel 18911 Redland Rd. 210-491-1351 www.gbcsa.org Grace Community Church The Goddard School 21785 Hardy Oak 210-827-2601 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 20523 Huebner Road 497-4200 www.holytrinitysat.org Hope Church 17903 Corporate Woods Dr. 545-HOPE (4673)

Northern Hills United Methodist Church 3703 North Loop 1604 East 654-0881 www.Nhumc.org Northern Oaks Church of Christ 17435 Redland Road 496-1346 Park Hills Baptist Church 17747 San Pedro Avenue 210-494-5219 www.parkhills.org Redeemed Family Church Assembly of God Meeting at Reagan High School 210-590-2341 www.redeemedfamilychurch.com St. Padre Pio Catholic Church 3843 Bulverde Parkway 481-2576 www.stpadrepio.us St. Thomas Episcopal Church & School 1416 North Loop 1604 East 494-3507 www.tom1604.org Stone Oak Presbyterian Church 20024 Crescent Oaks 497-7974 www.stoneoakchurch.org Woodland Baptist Church 15315 Huebner 210-493-4501 www.woodlandbc.org

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Babysit

Petsit/ Walk

House/ Plant Care x

Kara Folmer

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Lindsey Reynolds

497-3498

Joseph Butcher

481-1592

Madison Wagoner

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Peter Fernandez

281-4821

Lauren Bartels

497-7152

Alison Bartels

Kathryn DeWeese

Subdivision Crescent Oaks Estates at Arrowhead

Glen of Stone Oak

Stone Mountain

497-7152

Stone Mountain

497-0069

Stone Mountain

Abbey Martin

347-2810

Katelyn Mann

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x x

Bailey Kadzis

788-4832

771-4858

Aminah Francois

481-0084

Samantha Collins

323-6101

Mac Thomasson

454-7552

Daniela Cesar

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Sydney Scott

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Dane Bumgardner

378-3431

Selden Ford

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Andrew Kadzis

Other

Summit

Stone Mountain

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

Glen of Stone Oak

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Highlands at Sonterra

Mt. Arrowhead

CPR/First Aid Certified, Bilingual

Springs of Stone Oak

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Mt. Arrowhead

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Oaks at Sonterra

CPR certified, experienced in dog walking and babysitting

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Ashley Ricciardelli

520-1366

Saddle Mountain

CPR and first aid certified

Niah Easley

288-2891

Big Springs

CPR and first aid certified

The Glen

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Los Lomas

Midlands of Sonterra

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

Mesa Verde

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Kenneth Garrett

241-9291

Timothy Watson

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Ashlyn Gill

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Camden Barnes

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Aaron Dunham

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Oaks at Sonterra

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Mesa Grande

Tennis lessons, first aid and CPR certified.

Mesa Verde

5 years babysitting & pet sitting experience

Chloe Sikarskie

256-770-2322

Mesa Verde

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Halle Hanks

501-8059

La Cierra at Sonterra

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

Christopher Olivares

Knights Cross

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Jessi Heinsohn

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Echo Canyon

Colleen Konetzke

643-0966

Katie Munro

573-5538

Zach Vanlandingham

376-7527 835-6552

Hannah Eberiga

412-8104

Mary Margaret

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Christopher Garrett

215-4319

Los Lomas

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Erika Roberts

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Village on the Glen

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Village on the Glen

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Jack Roberts

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Village on the Glen

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Sydney Ellis

239-5585

Springs at Stone Oak

Josilynn Howard

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Brayden Watson

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Natasha Diaz-Escobar

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Zachary Rockhold

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Lindsey Howerton

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Travis Kanda

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Stone Mountain

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Stone Mountain

Las Lomas

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Age

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Lawn Care

Petsit/ Walk

House/ Plant Care

Subdivision

Other

Hills of Sonterra

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Mt. Arrowhead

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722-1156

Alicia Morales

852-3271

Evianne Rodriguez

606-8399

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Sofia Fortuno

838-4064 858-9027

Champion Springs

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817-505-9393

Hills of Sonterra

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Hills of Sonterra

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Sydney Wick

800-4481

Knight’s Cross

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Sloane Wick

800-4481

Knight’s Cross

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Ross McRae

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Brandon Burleson

542-3047

Parisa Sharif

838-3942

Elizabeth Koroscik

497-4711

Katherine Schmoldt

369-4253

Ally DeLeon

Valeria Sandoval

Las Lomas Oaks of Sonterra

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Champion Springs

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

Champions Ridge

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

Canyon Rim

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779-2966

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

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

Hardy Oak Elementary School Principal: Lola Folkes 210-407-3600 22900 Hardy Oak Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78258

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

Stone Oak Elementary School Principal: Elisabeth Krimbill 210-407-7800 21045 Crescent Oaks San Antonio, TX 78258

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

Canyon Ridge Elementary Principal: Laura Huggins 210-407-1600 20522 Stone Oak Parkway San Antonio, TX  78258

Wilderness Oak Elementary School Principal: Stacia FitzSimon 210-407-9200 21019 Wilderness Oak San Antonio, Texas  78258 Las Lomas Elementary School Principal: Alan Rochkus 210-356-7000 20303 Hardy Oak Blvd. San Antonio, Tx 78258 Vineyard Ranch Elementary School Principal: Tammy VanCleave 210-356-7200 16818 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78258

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Is Fresher Always Better? 4 Ways To Know Your Produce (BPT) - These days, when it comes to produce, the catch words are “local” and “seasonal.” Local and seasonal, like fresh and organic, can mean a lot of different things, according to Jim Gallivan, department chair of Culinary Arts at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Atlanta and author of several cookbooks.

processed at its peak. That means it’s going to taste much better than out-ofseason fresh produce that has been traveling for days or stuck in cold storage for months.

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Local. Local can be defined as having been grown less than a day’s drive from where it’s purchased. In general, local is preferable, Gallivan says. It lasts longer because it hasn’t spent days traveling across the country or the world to get to you, and less travel means less pollution and fewer wasted resources. Seasonal. If you’ve ever picked your own strawberries, you know there’s nothing like that fresh-picked taste. Today, you can get almost any kind of produce at just about any time of the year. Asparagus in December? It’s shipped in from Peru, where it’s in season. Apples in July? They’re pulled from cold storage just for you. But if it’s not in season, it’s not local, and that means it won’t have the great flavor you find in local fresh-picked produce. Fresh. We tend to think we should always choose fresh. And if it’s local and seasonal, fresh is usually better. But sometimes canned or frozen is a better choice, especially when you’re cooking the vegetables or fruit, as opposed to serving them uncooked. For instance, canned tomatoes - especially in the winter when they aren’t in season - are probably best. Gallivan says to remember that canned and frozen produce is typically picked and

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Organic. Google the word “organic” and you’ll find hundreds of websites with as many variations of meaning. By definition, organic produce has been raised without chemical fertilizers and pesticides, using sustainable agricultural practices. “Natural” is not the same as “organic.” Neither is “additive free” or “no preservatives.” Moreover, there are different levels of United States Department of Agriculture Organic Certification. That means when you shop for organic produce, you need to be aware and read the fine print.

One other important influence on the flavor of modern produce, which is grown on huge farms and packaged in giant processing plants, is the trend toward hybrid varieties bred for looks, shelf life and resilience during shipping. Flavor is not generally a top priority. Gallivan says there are exceptions, and some large agribusinesses do produce flavorful, organic foods. The bottom line for buying produce: Educate yourself. Know what is in season, what is grown locally and where it can be purchased, and how to determine if something really is organic.

Cream of Spinach Soup Courtesy of Jim Gallivan Yield: 16 servings

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Directions: 1. Heat the butter and oil together. 2. Add leek and saute until soft. 3. Add spinach and stir. 4. Add potatoes and stock, bringing to a boil. 5. When potatoes are soft, puree all and return to simmer. 6. Add half and half and stir. 7. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with sour cream and freshly grated nutmeg. May be served hot or chilled. ©Neighborhood News, Inc. PAGE 15

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For Sale: Bistro table, glass top, metal base, 42” diameter, 29” height, w/ 4 metal arm chairs w/ wood seats, purchased from Ethan Allen. $175 OBO. 11/14 (renewed) FOUND: Wedding ring found in Oaks of Sonterra subdivision 11/22/2014. Please contact Paulette at 210-884-1480. 12/14 For Sale: Golf Clubs In Excellent Condition -- Taylormade SLDR Driver, Stiff Shaft, $175 -- Callaway X-Hot Driver, Regular Flex, $95 -Taylormade Superquad Driver, Stiff Shaft, $49

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For Sale: Two door GE fridge/freezer, water filter not working but fixable, $ 200. Exercise bicycle, $ 60. In good condition like new, two spring boxes for king size bed, $ 60. All prices negotiable. Contact # 210-601-3018. 12/14 For Sale: Antique carved solid oak, beveled mirror. 18”H x 44” Long, $100. Gold skirted tufted ladies bathroom chair. 34”H x 20”W, $40. Antique round coffee table. Solid Oak. 41” round x 18 1/2”H, $100. Call Barbara or Joseph, 210-497-0461. 12/14 For Sale: Pure Air Furnace/AC filters, 15x20x1, six (6) total, brand-new, micro-mesh. Sell for $3.97 each (~$24); will sell for $15. 210-497-5238 1/15 For Sale: “NEW” & never been used; PFAFF Smarter 140 sewing machine with 21 stitches and 4-step button-hole (still in original box); PFAFF Smarter 160 sewing machine with 23 stitches and 1-step button hole (still in original box). Contact Richard at 210-901-4776 for further information and details. 1/15

For Sale: Golf Clubs in excellent Condition. Brand New Taylormade Stand Golf Bag TMax Gear $50, Adams Golf Speedline F11 Driver $40. Wilson Pro Staff 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and PW with 1,3, and 5 Tour Graphite woods $125. Golfmate hybrid 22 degrees $10. Executive Desk Oak 7 drawer 68” wide x 32” deep x 30” high, $100. Prices are negotiable. Call Jim at 210-497-7307 misterjim@sbcglobal.net 1/15 Needed: Fire Department46 needs Leather couches and chairs that are in good to excellent condition. The donated furniture will be named in respect to honor the retired or deceased Fire Department members. Contact Station 46 in person or with items, directly. 1/15

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