The Dominion - November 2013 by Peel, Inc.

THE OUTLOOK

NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE DOMINION

VOLUME V ISSUE XI

November 2013

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Dominion Bonfire on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 5:00 pm through 8:00 pm. This event, sponsored by the Neighborhood Outreach Committee, will be held in the Pecan Grove, located between the 8th Green and the 9th Tee on the golf course. For easy parking, please feel free to arrive in your golf cart. This event is free, with food and beverages generously provided by The Dominion Country Club. Something new this year! We are collecting Cash or Cans, providing an opportunity for residents to donate to the San Antonio Food Bank. Please bring a canned food item or cash donation to the Bonfire for collection and distribution to the Food Bank. Please help support our greater San Antonio community. • • •

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Hamburgers, Hotdogs and drinks • Cotton Candy Live Music • Activities for Children Popcorn • Traditional lighting of the Bonfire

Don’t miss the excitement! Attendance last year exceeded 800 residents! This is an evening to enjoy your neighbors, support the Food Bank, eat, dance and enjoy a spectacular Bonfire! Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK ADVERTISING INFO

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Please support the advertisers that make The Outlook possible. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales office at 888-687-6444 or advertising@peelinc.com. The advertising deadline is the 20th of the month prior to the issue.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY................................................................911

ARTICLE INFO The Outlook is mailed monthly to all Dominion residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to include information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. To submit an article for The Outlook, please email it to dominion@peelinc.com. The deadline is the 20th of the month prior to the issue.

Creative Home Remodel

Fire....................................................................................... 911 Ambulance........................................................................... 911 Police Dept – Non-Emergency.............................210-207-7273 Fire Dept – Non-Emergency................................210-207-7744

DOMINION SECURITY

Chief of Security..................................................210-268-9932 Main Gate................................ 210-698-2997 or 210-698-2998 North Gate............................... 210-698-7812 or 210-698-1224 South Gate...........................................................210-698-5323

CITY

City Customer Service..........................................210-207-6400 Solid Waste (Trash)..............................................210-207-6428

OTHER NUMBERS

Cedar Elm Postal Office.......................................210-641-0248

NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER

Peel, Inc...............................................................512-263-9181 Advertising............................................ dominion@peelinc.com

MISSION STATEMENT The Outlook, For The Dominion The mission of The Outlook is to provide The Dominion Community with one source of local news content that is written by Dominion residents. Our goal is to help build the community by connecting local businesses with residents and residents with relevant neighborhood information.

"Be the community."

Creative Home Remodel is a complete residential and commercial construction company with 30 years of building experience. • • • • •

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Carpentry, Windows, Doors, Tile Handyman Services and Repairs Registered with: Home Advisor, Angie’s List Insured, S.A. Reg# H-923442

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE

www.creativehomeremodelsa.com • Painting • Plasters • Textures Give us a Try ! ... Call Dennis direct for a free estimate

210.737.4968

The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK First annual 5K/10K Fun Walk and Run

on bikes. A big hit was the visit by the Stonewall Bend Fire Station firefighters who gave the children a ride in the fire truck. Good food, nice neighbors, the pleasant addition of a few babies and children, and a cool Fall evening made our Block Party a great success. We are already looking forward to making plans for next year's party.

The Gardens National Night Out and Block Party

The Dominion Homeowners Association Neighborhood Outreach Committee held their first annual 5K/10K Fun Walk and Run on September 28, 2013. This Walk/Run was organized to bring together homeowners at The Dominion, their friends and acquaintances, students from nearby TMI, The Episcopal School of Texas, Foundation Physical Therapy and We Run San Antonio. We feel the event was quite successful with 84 participants. Thank you to all of our sponsors which were Keller Williams Luxury Realty, Foundation Physical Therapy and We Run San Antonio. We couldn't have done this without them. A special thanks also to Joe Anthony Ramon for helping to make this event a success.

The Cloisters National Night Out and Block Party

The Cloisters residents celebrated National Night Out at the home of Theresa and B.J. Hines. About forty neighbors enjoyed visiting and getting acquainted while sampling gumbo, King Ranch chicken, and an array of appetizers, salads, and desserts contributed by Cloisters residents. The group welcomed Rob McDaniel and Julie Rincon as well as Chief DiStefano and two of our SAPD officers who pedaled up Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

Neighbors gathered on October 1, 2013, in the lovely backyard courtyard of Larry and Lyn Hicks in The Gardens to celebrate and observe National Night Out. About 75 adults and children enjoyed the company of others and the community atmosphere. The adults engaged in conversation, greeting old friends and making new ones while the children were, well, "children". They happily chased each other around and marveled at the firemen and fire truck that made an appearance just for them. The adults, on the other hand, were pleased to have the opportunity to engage in conversation with two of the San Antonio bike police who stopped by as they were patrolling our neighborhood, keeping our homes safe, while we enjoyed the party. The absolutely gorgeous weather and the never ending variety of delicious potluck dishes and beautiful desserts were shared and enjoyed by all. Our thanks go out to Rob and Julie, our dedicated HOA representatives who took the time to come by to say hello; and to Lyn Hicks, Dona Whitener, and Peggy Bland, our Gardens Event Chairperson and her committee. We are so blessed to live in this wonderful community. We can't wait to do this all over again next year!

(Continued on page 5) The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK FOR SALE: Golf Cart that is in great shape. $3,000. For more information call Danny at (210) 882-6248. FOR SALE: Custom built 4600 square foot lakefront property at Canyon Lake (South Shore by boat ramp). If interested, call Richard at (210) 494-6010. FOR SALE: Firewood: mixed woods; $4 for 8-10 pieces; cord (+/- ) $70. (210) 219-4057 ask for Joshua.

CLASSIFIED COMMUNITY ADS Your DHOA Newsletter accepts free classified ads from residents to residents. Just email the text to dhoa@ dominionhoa.com.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Hosted by Dominion Women’s Forum December 6th The Dominion Women’s Forum will hold its Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 6th starting at 10:00 AM (ending at approximately 2:00 PM) at the Dominion Country Club. There will be approximately 50 exciting, interesting vendors! Additionally, tapas and beverages will be available while you shop. This event is open to the public and the cost for admission is $25.00, payable in cash, but Dominion Country Club members may charge this amount to their accounts. However, most vendors will accept credit or debit card payments. Please enter only through the main entrance (front doors) of the Dominion Country Club to pay and receive your wrist band for this event. Thank you!

Educating Servant Leaders Since 1893

Attend Our Open House, Apply For The Alkek TMI challenges motivated students in grades 6-12, develops leaders and promotes service in everyday life. Visit our website at www.TMIEpiscopal.org to learn about our Alkek full-tuition, fouryear scholarships, other exciting opportunities, and to RSVP for our upcoming Admission Open House.

Important Deadlines • Early Admission: November 22, 2013 • Alkek Scholarship: January 13, 2014

Ad Ope missio n n H ous Nov e em ber

8:30

9, 2

a.m

013

TMI RSVP Epis a cop t al.o

TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK Stop Signs and Speed Limits in The Dominion

Please observe the stop signs in transponder lanes at each gate, even if no one is in front of you. To avoid confusion, treat the stop sign as you would all stop signs in the community. Please also be reminded that the speed limit within The Dominion is 20 MPH unless otherwise noted. Thank you for your efforts in keeping our roads safe.

Common Area Landscape Maintenance

One of the main functions of the Dominion Homeowners' Association (DHOA) is to maintain the Common Areas. These areas include a collection of street medians, landscape beds, turf areas, natural areas and other open space. Maintenance levels for these areas are as varied as the areas themselves. Some Common Areas are highly maintained and manicured, while some are left as natural areas and receive little or no maintenance. Essentially, the DHOA's Common Areas are divided into four (4) basic categories, maintained at 4 different levels. Level 1 area is highly maintained and typically found along the highest profile areas of the Community. These areas are usually mowed and edged about once a week, trash and leaves are picked up once a week, shrubs are trimmed as needed to maintain a desired look and mulch is kept looking fresh at all times. Level 1 areas are irrigated and treated with herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. Level 2 areas are the standard common areas of the Community. These areas receive weekly visits during March-October and twice monthly visits November -February. Shrubs are trimmed once per month and mulch is applied twice a year. Level 3 areas are the Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

non-irrigated greenbelt areas of the Community. These areas receive maintenance twice monthly during March-October and once per month during November-February. Level 4 areas are the fully native areas of the community. There are no services that are required for these areas except when it is an imminent threat to a person or property. Ironically, the highly maintained Level 1 areas seem to be the source of the most concern. These areas often intermingle with natural areas, requiring the association to continually combat weeds and native grasses. The only viable way to treat weeds and native grasses is chemically and mowing. Even with mowing and application of herbicides, native grasses and weeds continue to infiltrate the common areas as seeds spread by vehicles, animals and wind. Some weeds and native grasses grow quickly and to heights well above the turf. Unfortunately, our mowing cycles are such that weeds and native grasses can become apparent. While increasing the mowing frequency would improve the appearance of our common area, this would also result in higher maintenance costs. Our common area is also greatly affected by the drought conditions over the past 2 years. Hot weather and minimal water weakens turf or in extreme cases, can destroy large sections for landscaping to include trees, shrubs and grasses. Drainage areas are also a source of periodic concern. Drainage areas often experience sentiment deposit or erosion during heavy rain causing standing water from time to time. While the DHOA maintains drainage areas to minimize standing water, residents should expect for some standing water in these areas. While the Board endeavors to provide a high standard of maintenance, the Directors are also sensitive to the financial means of our residents. The challenge for the Board and DHOA staff will continue to be to provide the best service possible with the resources available.

New House Check Service to be Implemented

Effective November 1, 2013, residents who request the House Check Service will receive a fee of $10 per day billed to their account. Please note that previous accounts registered to the old House Check Service WILL NOT renew automatically. (Continued on page 6) The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK Contact links For Our Texas Representatives

Texas U.S. Representative: Representative Pete Gallego Texas U.S. Senator: Senator John Cornyn Texas U.S. Senator: Senator Ted Cruz Texas State Senator: Senator Donna Campbell Texas State Representative: Representative Lyle Larson City of San Antonio Councilman District 8: City Councilman Ron Nirenberg

Drilling Well for Dominion Ponds

Please excuse the temporary noise, as drilling has commenced for the new well to support the Dominion Ponds, which will provide an inexpensive water supply. We look forward to the project's completion of November 1, 2013.

Christmas Decorations

ACH Debit Available

The Dominion Homeowners Association would like to ncourage residents to utilize ACH Debit for monthly HOA dues at no additional cost. Simply come by the HOA office with a voided check and complete the form. We will automatically debit your bank account on the 20th day of each month. Residents may also pay online at www.dominionhoa.com. Simply click on the "Pay Now" tab and follow the instructions. If you need your User ID and password, please call our office at 210-698-1232. At this time, The Cottage Estates HOA does not accept ACH Debit payment or online bill pay. 6

The Outlook - November 2013

Christmas Decor will be decorating The Dominion this Holiday season. The three entrances of our neighborhood will be beautifully lit on November 22nd. For over 10 years, Christmas Decor of the Hill Country has been brightening the holiday season for hundreds of highly satisfied customers. Last year, they provided The Dominion with a professional, hassle-free experience, and we enjoyed brilliant results that gave our entrances that special something for the holidays. Contact Tammy at Christmas Decor at (830)896-2976 or thechristmasdecor@yahoo.com to schedule an appointment. Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

THE OUTLOOK

UNLEASH YOUR INNER YEEHAW.

TripAdvisor named Travaasa ® Austin as one of the Top 10 Destination Spas in the United States. Best of all, at Travaasa, you never pay a resort fee.

1.87 7.489. 3458 or visi t tr av a a s a .com

A DV E N T U R E / C U L I N A RY / C U LT U R E / FI T N E S S / S PA & W E L L N E S S

The Outlook - November 9/6/13 2013 4:31 PM 7

THE OUTLOOK

Registration Underway for Nov. 23 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk Â SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION RAISING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

The School of Nursing Alumni Association at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio is hosting a Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/ Walk on Saturday, Nov. 23, with proceeds benefiting the School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Fund. Registration is now being accepted for this pre-Thanksgiving fundraiser. Register online at makelivesbetter.uthscsa.edu/ sonturkeytrot. For more information, call 210-567-5534. Pre-registration is $25. Registration on the day of the race is

The Outlook - November 2013

$30. All registered walkers and runners received a T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place runners. The race starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the track on the Long Campus at the UT Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive. The family-friendly event will feature giveaways, prizes, refreshments and games. Nursing students will perform glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Canned goods will be collected for the San Antonio Food Bank.

THER OUTLOOK ES NO RETHENR W SEE OVW AT TA H TH RVO IO KIN E ALTITDANS G HO IOAKI F LI NYSNGOR DA S F YS O R

The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District Water Conservation Audit

As we move into fall and hope for a wet winter, please keep up those water conservation efforts! Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGRGCD) would like to ask for your help in reducing demand on groundwater resources. 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. We would love to work with you on conserving our water resources and helping potentially reduce your water bill as well! To schedule a visit, give us a call at 210-698-1155! To learn more about Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District, please visit us at www.trinityglenrose.com.

Decorative Painting Faux Finishes by DEBORAH YOUNG

Transform your walls and ceilings into something special! • Venitian Plasters // Textures • Wall Glazing • Ceiling Finishes • Custom Hand Painted Designs and Graphics • Cabinet Finishes // New and Existing • Metallic Finishes for Ironwork

Call for Free Consultation

210.679.7412

The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK At no time will any source be allowed to use The Outlook contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in The Outlook is exclusively for the private use of Peel, Inc. DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. * The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. * Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. * Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above. * The Dominion HOA does not endorse any of the advertisers contained in The Outlook.

Our tradition of quality food and service for a wide variety of events. We also offer delivery to make your family gatherings simple and unbelievably delicious. Our friendly drivers unload and display your order buffet style in disposable aluminum containers, making cleanup a snap!

210-882-0106 Copyright ÂŠ 2013 Peel, Inc.

The Outlook - November 2013

THE OUTLOOK

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE

308 Meadowlark St. Lakeway, TX 78734-4717

PAID

PEEL, INC.

SA Business Journal Top 20 Residential Realtor ® GRI, Green, CHMS, SRS, CLHMS

“ xceptional Service with Results!”

210.849.8837

257Matthew@Gmail.com | TexasHomesSA.com

THE DOMINION

San Antonio • Offered at $899,000

One-of-a-kind masterpiece located on the golf course. Quality finishes throughout, w/a 45+ ft. long gallery, marble counters, handcrafted wood doors & floors & Italian glass, to name a few. Master bdrm & office/family room down, 2 bdrms & 2 baths, plus loft upstairs, along w/2 outdoor living areas. MLS# 1020896

San Antonio • Offered at $900,000

Timeless 5,264 sq. ft. estate home located on a corner lot adorned w/brick pavers, stone walls & mature trees. A grand staircase greets you, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the pool, outdoor living & lush landscaping. 5 bdrms, 4.5 bath. Recently updated w/the latest appliances & finishes. MLS# 1021561

UNDER CONTRACT!

THE DOMINION

THE DOMINION San Antonio • Offered at $575,000

Custom Italian / Spanish architectured home w/open floor plan, lots of light & high ceilings, timeless details, custom built-ins, spacious kitchen & luxurious master suite & bath. 2 bdrms & game room located upstairs. Outdoor living w/private, lowmainteance yard & plenty of space for a yard. MLS# 1014118

San Antonio • Offered at $550,000

Architectural charm throughout this custom home with spacious living, situated on 1/2 acre lot. Floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, updated kit. & appliances, granite, spacious master suite, 2 fireplaces, separate dining, gorgeous private backyard w/ pool. Side entry 3 car garage & long driveway. MLS# 1011226

lots available for sale: 139 Westcourt Lane - MLS# 895897 - $129,000 | 19 Highgate Drive - MLS# 932358 - SOLD 38 Royal Heights - MLS# 946142 -

The Outlook - November 2013

$350,000 | 40 Devon Wood - MLS# 970982 - SOLD