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In This Issue: From the Property Manager Annual Easter Egg Hunt Girl Scout Early Bird Around the Corner Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District Monarch Butterflies Are On the Move Protecting Your Home While On Vacation Toasted Quinoa Salad with Scallops & Snow Peas

APRIL 2015

From The Property Manager The Stone Oak Aesthetics Committee and the Board of Directors have asked me to update you on the status of our POA water conservation projects. By agreement with the City of San Antonio, our POA maintains 11 miles of medians within the boundaries of Stone Oak. The turf on these medians had been irrigated primarily with traditional spray heads and rotors until 2007 when the POA developed a plan to reduce our irrigation water consumption. These efforts have significantly accelerated over the past three years. To address the turf irrigation aspect of the plan in 2013, the POA Board of Directors targeted 8.5 miles of the total 11 miles of medians for conversion of turf to hardscape where appropriate, while converting the remaining turf to a more effective and efficient irrigation plan. To date, we have completed these efforts on 5 miles of the targeted 8.5 miles of medians. In 2013 we requested SAWS disconnect 5 of our water meters. In addition, we have capped 1,514 sprays and rotors. Many of the capped sprays and rotors were no longer needed in the areas converted to hardscape. Under the remaining turf we have installed drip irrigation using the Rain Bird and the KISSS tubing products. Our intent is to continue the implementation of our plan in the Fall of this year. During the next few months our Board will continue to monitor and evaluate this ongoing project to assure our objectives are being met. Our goal is to maintain the health of the turf, eliminate runoff into our streets and gutters, and further reduce our water consumption beyond the 60% reduction achieved over the last three years. We are looking forward to realizing these benefits while also educating the community by setting an example in water conservation.

Meg Lorente

Property Manager For the Association

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4th the Big Springs HOA held their 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. They had over 200 “Hunters” and just as many adults watching the activities! In addition to the Hunt, there were hotdogs & nachos for everyone, plenty of games to play and prizes to win, a bounce house, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The day ended with one of the residents favorite activities: The Egg Toss. Participants managed to “toss” 126 fresh eggs to each other.

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Girl Scout Early Bird Around the Corner Submitted by: Risa Weinberger Girl Scout Volunteer

It may be the end of the school year, but for Girl Scouts, it is Early Bird registration time. Girls and parents will register through the new ebiz website. It’s also a time for in-coming kindergarteners start asking to join Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts is for girls in kindergarten thru 12th grade. It’s also for adult volunteers. As the largest organization for girls, the only way to create new troops for new little girls is to have adults volunteer to be troop leaders. What people don’t realize, is the fun the adults have as leaders. There’s camaraderie and sisterhood among the adult volunteers. The volunteers are not left on their own. There is training and resources for adults so they know how to run those first meetings. Also, there are monthly meetings that bring leaders together to help network and learn about other Girl Scout programs available that the troop leader does not have to plan. So if you have a new kindergartener who would like to join Girl Scouts, or girls in any other grade level, keep in mind that Girl Scouts is not just for the girls. New troops will be forming in August and September. Watch for Girl Scout membership information notices the first couple of weeks of school. For more information, contact the Girl Scout office at 210-349-2404. Ask for the Yellow Team.

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Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District Water Conservation Audit Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGRGCD) would like to ask for your continued help in reducing demand on groundwater resources. We have enjoyed very appropriately-timed rains this fall and hope they continue throughout winter. We offer a free on-site consultation to identify problems areas that could be resulting in higher water usage to home or business owners residing within our District. Following the visit, we offer recommendations to help reduce water usage both inside and outside the home and a “goody” bag full of conservation-related items, including a hose timer, moisture meter, and low-flow showerhead. As you can see from the US Drought Monitor, areas to our northwest remain under Extreme to Exceptional Drought. As we move into summer and see increases in temperatures and lawn irrigation, we will be see increasing pressures on our groundwater resources.

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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 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 Estates of Champions Run Gary Stinnett 210-669-2139 Heights at Las Lomas No Representative Appointed Knights Cross Tim Ferry 210-421-8650 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 Donna Howington 210-495-1955

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

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Monarch Butterflies Are on the Move! By Monika Maeckle

Monarch butterflies left their roosts in the Oyamel forest of Michoacán, Mexico on March 24 — their latest departure on record, according to citizen science organization Journey North. And they’re already showing up in San Antonio, laying their first generation of eggs on local milkweeds. The late launch of the 2015 season suggests that the butterflies will have a good year. Because of Texas’ unique position in the geographic path of the Monarch butterfly migration — the first stop in the spring and the “funnel” to Mexico in the fall — the Lone Star State has been called the most important state to the iconic butterfly migration. They make initial migratory stops in South Texas to lay the first generation of eggs in the multi-generation migration exclusively on Asclepias species, or milkweed. Although milkweeds are late, they are sprouting up in San Antonio area gardens, so the butterflies will enjoy sustenance for their offspring when their eggs hatch into caterpillars in the coming weeks. The challenge is that it’s almost impossible to find native milkweeds in commercial nurseries. Only non-native tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica, is widely available along with occasional butterflyweed, Asclepias tuberosa. Another challenge is that commercial growers often spray milkweeds with systemic pesticides that poison Monarch caterpillars when they eat the plant’s leaves. Clean, chemical-free, native milkweeds are in great demand and hard to find. So if and when you buy milkweeds, always ask and make sure it has never been sprayed. As a safeguard, I planted and overwintered the reliable tropical milkweed after slashing them to the ground in December as recommended. Detractors have their concerns, but I’m a huge fan of tropical milkweed and provide the host plant in my downtown San Antonio garden. The leaves are lush and ready for Monarchs. Monika Maeckle is a member of the Community Conservation Committee and authors the Texas Butterfly Ranch, a pollinator and native plant advocacy blog.

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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

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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Kara Folmer

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Lindsey Reynolds

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Joseph Butcher

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Madison Wagoner

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Peter Fernandez

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Lauren Bartels

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Alison Bartels

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Stone Mountain

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Stone Mountain

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Stone Mountain

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Katelyn Mann

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The Hills of Stone Oak

Bailey Kadzis

788-4832

Stone Mountain

Andrew Kadzis

771-4858

Aminah Francois

481-0084

Glen of Stone Oak

Samantha Collins

323-6101

The Waters

Mac Thomasson

454-7552

Highlands at Sonterra

Daniela Cesar

772-4439 393-7966

Mt. Arrowhead

CPR/First Aid Certified, Bilingual

Sydney Scott

214-995-5973

Springs of Stone Oak

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Selden Ford

602-7178

Oaks at Sonterra

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Ashley Ricciardelli

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Saddle Mountain

CPR and first aid certified

Niah Easley

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Big Springs

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Mesa Verde

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Kenneth Garrett

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Timothy Watson

495-6629

Ashlyn Gill

273-0405

Camden Barnes

392-4409

Aaron Dunham

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Nicole Alatorre

846-6338

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Adriana Carner

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Andy Wang

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Chloe Sikarskie

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Mesa Verde

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Halle Hanks

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La Cierra at Sonterra

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Jessi Heinsohn

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Colleen Konetzke

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Katie Munro

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Zach Vanlandingham

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Hannah Eberiga

412-8104

Mary Margaret

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Christopher Garrett

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Meredith Roberts

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Jack Roberts

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Glen of Stone Oak

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Mount Arrowhead

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Stone Creek

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Stone Mountain x

Sydney Ellis

239-5585

Josilynn Howard

240-286-1847

Katie Knoell

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Evan Knoell

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Brayden Watson

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Natasha Diaz-Escobar

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Brittany Douglas

Zachary Rockhold

Los Lomas

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Las Lomas

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Katherine Schmoldt

369-4253

Ally DeLeon

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Oaks of Sonterra

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Villas at Sonterra

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255-8997

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Delia Martin del Campo

267-1309

Hills of Stone Oak

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Vincent Sivers

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Las Lomas

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Jada Ebong

286-1659

Knights Cross

Loves animals.

Anastasia Hejduk

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Breezes at Sonterra

Homeschooled so they are available during school hours.

Cameron Hejduk

858-8103 H 712-0906 C

Breezes at Sonterra

Homeschooled so they are available during school hours.

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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

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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Protecting Your Home While on Vacation Vacation time will soon be here. Many will go away for a week or more and leave their homes unattended. This makes homes a target for criminals. While taking measures to prevent damage from power surges and broken pipes, it’s also important to take steps to avoid damage from someone breaking in and stealing your possessions: • Lock it Up to stop break-ins at any time, lock all windows and doors. Almost ½ of all break-ins happen without the use of force. If you have a deadbolt lock, use it. Secure sliding glass doors with strong dowels, two-by-fours, or steel bars placed in the lower grooves. Don’t forget to lock your garage as well. • Ask Friends or Neighbors to Keep an Eye on Your Property. Ask them to take in newspapers and mail, or have those deliveries suspended while you are away. Arrange for your lawn to be mowed. Give your neighbor or friend a key to your home in case of an emergency that requires someone to go inside. Give them your itinerary and contact information. Show them the location of the water main shut-off in case a water pipe bursts. • Avoid Posting Vacation Plans on Social Networking Sites. Complete strangers have access to this information on the Internet. • Notify Police That You Will be Away. Ask them to drive by your home on their patrols to make sure everything looks secure. • Leave Curtains Exactly as You Keep Them When You’re Home. Changes in your regular routine may alert thieves to your being away. Keep expensive items out of sight. Expensive jewelry can be placed in a bank’s safety deposit box. • Don’t Leave Lights on Throughout Your Vacation. Lights blazing throughout the night may look odd, especially if that is not your usual practice. Instead, purchase a timer that will turn lights on and off automatically on a programmed schedule. • Stop Mail and Newspaper Deliveries. Papers piled up on your doorstep is a signal to criminals that you are out of town. • Unplug Small Appliances and Electronics. This protects them from power surges and saves money as well. • Remove Your Spare Key. Criminals know usual hiding places and will check all of them to find a hidden key. • Trim Shrubs and Trees. These are hiding places for criminals, especially around windows and doors. • Remove Items From Your Yard. Bicycles, lawnmowers, scooters, and tricycles are easy targets for someone to walk away with.

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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. Prices are negotiable. Call Jim at 210-4977307 misterjim@sbcglobal.net 3/15 For Sale: 2011 Sears Best Kenmore Front Load Washing Machine, Model # GFWN1100LWW, 4.0 IEC Cu. Ft. King Size Stainless Steel Basket, 10 Wash Cycles, 1000 RPM Spin Speed, Energy Star Qualified. Color: White, Excellent Condition. Paid $550.00,

asking $250.00. Matching Dryer also available for sale for the same price, $250.00, paid $550.00. For information call: Hal Morris, Cell 210-262-3376 or Judy Morris, Cell 210-508-8661. 3/15 For Sale: Thomasville (Santa Fe collection) Entertainment Center: 55 H x 60 W x 22 D Pecan wood. $500.00 Negotiable. Thomasville (Santa Fe collection) Coffee Table: Pecan Wood 30 x 54 x 18 $300.00 Negotiable. Thomasville (Santa Fe collection) End Table Pecan Wood: 22 x 26 x 24 $200.00 Negotiable. Collection of Native American Art by Doc Tate Nevaquaya. Collection of beautiful Native American

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Forr Sale: 2013 North Trail Travel Trailerr by Heartland; immaculate, “new +”, 26 feet long, underr 4500 lbs., easily towed with ½ ton pickup. Sleeps 4. Features include 1 electric, deep slide-out with horseshoe dining table, ducted rooff A/C, 2-doorr refrigerator/ freezer, electric main awning, DVD Player, AM/FM/ CD Radio, Inside/Outside Stereo, 1 LED TV, inside & outside showers, microwave, double stainless sink, 3-burnerr range and oven. Complete with upgrades like: porcelain toilet, full bath, custom cabinetry, extra storage, custom counterr tops, dual propane tanks, slide-out bike rack, front & rearr electric stabilizers and new Marine battery. 2,600 road miles. One owner. $16,999. Zoe 830-608-0555. 4/15

Help Wanted: I am looking forr a nanny forr a special needs child. Good driving history needed because sometimes you need to drive herr to therapy, $10/hr. Please call 248-4570. 4/15

Forr Sale: Finches. $5 each. Call 260-5622.

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Forr Sale: Inherited Karistan carpets forr sale: 1)Kirman design #784, pink, blue, beige, 14’ x 10’; 2) Scatter rug in same pattern, 4’ x 2’2”; 3) Kirman pattern #708, 10’6” x 8”8”; 4) Scatterr rug in pattern #708, 4’x2’2”; all are worsted wool and moth-proof, very good condition and cleaned before storage, cost overr $5000 new.

Forr Sale: Dining room set, round wrought iron legs, slate top, oak, 6 chairs plus side bar, $525 forr set. Call orr text forr pics, 607-435-2204. 4/15 Forr Sale: Young American twin beds, white, box spring & mattress. Excellent condition. $800. Call Sandy at 210-483-9983. 4/15

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Toasted Quinoa Salad with Scallops & Snow Peas Ingredients: 12 ounces dry sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or dry bay scallops 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari, or soy sauce, divided 4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed well 2 teaspoons grated or minced garlic 3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup trimmed and diagonally sliced snow peas, (1/2 inch thick) 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions: 1.

Toss scallops with 2 teaspoons tamari (or soy sauce) in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Place a large, high-sided skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil and quinoa. Cook, stirring constantly, until the quinoa begins to color, 6 to 8

minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Stir once, cover and cook over medium heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. (Do not stir.) Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in snow peas, cover and let stand for 5 minutes more. 3.

Meanwhile, whisk 3 tablespoons canola oil, the remaining 2 teaspoons tamari (or soy sauce), vinegar and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the quinoa and snow peas, scallions and bell pepper; toss to combine.

Remove the scallops from the marinade and pat dry. Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water upon contact. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil and cook the scallops, turning once, until golden and just firm, about 2 minutes total. Gently stir the scallops into the quinoa salad. Serve garnished with cilantro, if desired.

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