Stone Oak October 2013

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Volume 18 No 10

OCTOBER 2013

In this issue: Stone Oak Girl Scout Writes a Children’s Book From The Property Manager Safety First - Tips to Protect Your Home/Car Halloween Safety Tips Green Thumbs Up! What’s Cooking In Stone Oak Classified Ads Teen Services Directory and More!

Stone Oak Girl Scout Writes a Children’s Book for Her Gold Award Submitted by: Risa Weinberger, GS Volunteer

of the disease and treatment for other kids who have family members with cancer.

Olivia Martin, a high school Girl Scout in Troop 1097, wrote a child-friendly book on what to expect when a parent has cancer called, “C is for Cancer.” With this very important and impressive Girl Scout Gold Award project, Olivia is going to impact a lot of young lives in our community and beyond.

“As I read through it, I was amazed. I thought it was not what I expected. I thought (that) the points she was making are exactly what I think children have to ask themselves and they do ask themselves,” said Dr. Steve Weitman, a pediatric oncologist at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center. Weitman helped edit the book. He said it’s different from others because the author really knows what it’s like to have a parent with cancer.

In October, Olivia was interviewed on KSAT 12 about her Gold Award project. During the interview, Olivia explained how she came up with the idea to write a children’s book to help children understand what is happening to their parent or that special person in their life who has cancer. Olivia explained during the interview, “In 2005, my mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. I was very scared and, of course, I was nervous my mother was going to die. I also wanted to know what cancer was.”

In this book, kids can find assurance that cancer is not contagious and that it’s not their fault. There are also ideas on how to be a great support to their loved ones during treatment. “I put in there (that kids) can help around the house, doing some chores, (or other) little things just to help around the house,” Martin said.

Only 7-years-old at the time, Martin remembers having a lot of questions about the “C” word, and also feeling the stress of the unknown. “Even if you don’t exactly know what’s going on, you can feel the stress around you by the body language of the people around you,” Martin said.

Her hope is that parents will read the book alongside their kids as a conversation-starter, so kids will feel comfortable asking more questions throughout the process.

Martin’s book will only be published online so that there will not be a cost incurred.

Her mom is a survivor and Olivia Martin is now a 15-year-old Girl Scout who chose to write her book, “C is for Cancer” for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Her goal was to take the mystery out

She wants her book to be a free resource for the community. Her (Continued on page 3)

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From The Property Manager

book is published online as a free resource for anyone interested.

Currently, it is posted on the CTRC website http://www.ctrc.net/ ctrc1p.cfm .

In recent weeks you may have noticed landscaping activity on Huebner Road between Blanco Road and Stone Oak Parkway. As the trees have grown on these islands, more shade has been created underneath; therefore, we have incorporated river rock and mulch into the design, as well as shade and drought tolerant plants. In addition, this project involved removing sprinkler rotor heads and replacing them with drip lines. All these items contribute to water conservation, yet help us maintain a look unique to the Stone Oak area.

According to her troop leader, Mary Ann Salinas, “Troop 1097 is very proud of Olivia for finishing her Gold Award and making a very “sustainable” impact on our community. You Go Girl!!!”

Olivia would like to thank Vicky Smith, Becky Jennings, Courtney Cunningham and the Gold Award Advisory Committee for approving this project for her Gold Award.

Olivia will receive her actual Gold Award at the Celebrations award ceremony hosted by Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas in the spring.

In the Spring, compost will be added to these islands, as well as throughout Stone Oak. Compost will further retain the water, thus helping us water less often. We also hope to convert more rotor heads to drip line, thus saving water and money.

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Please take some time to do some research of your own regarding drip line irrigation and drought tolerant plants.

Our combined efforts have saved us one-third to one-half on our water bills in comparison to last year. When coupled with mulch, compost, and other water retention efforts, we expect 2014 to be a low cost, yet green, spring.

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Safety First Tips To Protect Your Home

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Make sure your answering machine message says that you cannot reach the phone, and not that you are away from home.

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Have your mail delivered to a temporary P.O. Box if you’re going to be gone for a long period.

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Before traveling, stop newspaper/delivery services.

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If possible, keep your lights on. Give the appearance that someone is home.

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Maintain your lawn and alley; it reduces the amount of cover a potential burglar may use.

Secure Your Home and Belongings •

Invest in reliable locks and security systems.

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Keep a record of your valuables and keep them hidden and secure.

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Install a 190-degree door viewer or door scope on your front door. Always look before you open the door.

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Make sure all windows are covered and that all windows and doors are locked before leaving the house.

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Put bells on your gate and front door so you know when someone is entering.

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Take time to sit out on your front porch so people know you are observing your block.

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Know Your Neighbors •

Have neighbors keep an eye out and report suspicious activity.

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If you suspect someone is in your home, get out immediately and go to a neighbor’s house. Call 9-1-1!

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Get to know your neighbors by organizing an annual National Night Out event for your block.

Tips To Protect Your Car Secure Your Vehicle •

Lock your car and roll up the windows.

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If you are running errands and have valuables in your car, carry them with you or hide them before reaching your next destination.

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Keep all money, purses, wallets, valuables and electronics (including chargers) out of plain view, even while parked in front of your home or in the driveway.

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Invest in anti-theft devices for your car.

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Park in well-lit areas and as close to the door as possible.

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If you feel you are being followed, DO NOT GO HOME. Go somewhere safe, such as a gas station or other open businesses, a police sub-station or fire station. Call 9-1-1 immediately!

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Do you have treasures to pack away and protect? We have boxes, matresses, sofa and chair covers, as well as bubble wrap, packing paper and lots of packing tape!

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For Sale: Sofa (4 seat), Love seat (2 seat), chair, round coffee table, and two end tables. Material on sofa set is cloth, light beige colors, with floras rose pattern, wood carved accents on top and sides of sofa, love seat and chair. Inlaid wood on end tables and coffee table.

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For Sale: 8 inch Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain telescope with NexStar global positioning GPS (model CPC XLT). Included is spotter scope, 6 additional lenses and 9 filters with case, Starry Night Pro program and manuals for all, $1,300. Ulysse Nardin Michelangelo UTC men’s Swiss watch with two time zone time tracking (perfect for traveling). Leather strap. Have all documents, original boxes and authenticity certificate, $3,900. 8 Edinburgh Crystal liqueur glasses and decanter in the Thistle pattern, $500. Waterford Crystal Lismore pattern ships decanters: Large (10 inches tall) decanter

For Sale: Cherry wood daybed with trundle, both mattresses, 2 sheet sets and mattress pads, quilted cover with matching wedge pillows and shams. $350 OBO. Amish crafted solid cherry wood entertainment center. Removable upper hutch. 63” high x 65” wide x 23” deep. $475 OBO. Phone 281-8557. 9/13 For Sale: Toolbox for mid size pickup, $50. Craftsman self propelled mower, $75. 13” trailer tire with 5 hole wheel, $45. Gas grill w/3 burner including 2 propane tanks and cover, $50. Fishing and Boating items: anchors, fly reel, several rods, minnow bucket, fish basket, perch trap, jug lines complete with floats, weights. GOLF ITEMS: Circle Hooks Cobra 26 degree fairway wood, many golf balls. Call 210-497-5932.

9/13 For Sale: Dianne Flack marble dining table with 8 chairs, $600 OBO. Black and silver 3 piece entertainment center (lighted pier cabinets with glass doors), $350 OBO, 60” Mitsubishi Digital Projection TV, $300 OBO (both for $500). Black Iron, Counter Bar Stools (48” tall; 27” seat height) 3 for $200. RCA 20” TV $25, Magnavox 27” stereo TV $35, Toshiba DVD player $20. 5ft white vase in black stand $50.

6ft silk palm $30. Glass top coffee table and 2 end tables $50. Glass box framed picture of white flowers in black vase, 34”h x 46” w, $50.

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For Sale: Bedroom set and kitchen table with 6 chairs and barbecue with propane tank. We are moving. House full of furnitures. Please call Asha at 210-413-6637. 9/13

Arrowhead Subdivision Carl Kight 210-416-4774

For Sale: 7.5’ beautiful, new in box Frontgate lighted artificial Fir Christmas Tree with 1250 lights and metal base---Paid $750, sell for $175. Men’s Maui Jim’s sunglasses – Paid $300----sell for $100.

Christmas collectibles: 3 limited-edition (7,500) retired Steinbach Nutcrackers from “A Christmas Carol” Series handmade in Germany in mint condition, numbered and in original boxes. Ebenezer Scrooge (18 ½”), Bob Cratchit with Tiny Tim (171/2”) and Spirit of Christmas Present (171/2”) – – Paid $375-$395 will sell each for $165. 210-4908554 10/13

Big Springs Viki Melton, Chair 210-416-4774 Canyons at Stone Oak No Representative Appointed

For Sale: 1 Beige Sofa $250. 2 Burgundy chairs, one ottoman, $150.

1 Burgundy wing chair, $50. All in excellent condition. 210-499-5467 10/13

Canyon Rim David Durrant 210-490-7877

For Sale: Blonde color wood changing table - $100. Brown (Bombay Name Brand) Coffee table and (2) End tables - $175. Breast pump in black carrying case: $100. All items in good condition. 210-4813284 10/13

Champions Ridge HOA Joe Silman 210-481-9748

For Sale: Dickens Village, over 40 houses and over 30 accessories, plus trees. Sell for half of original price or make an offer for all. Call for names of cottages and accessories. 210-497-2669, ask for Margaret. 10/13

Champions Springs Mary Cardenas 210-286-8095

For Sale: 2 fabric sofas (1 is a trundle daybed); 2 recliners (1 fabric, 1 faux leather); 2 swivel, 27inch, wooden bar stools. 210-497-2254 for details or photos. 10/13

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Mesa Grande/Echo Canyon Marnie Goldberg 210-481-0968 Mesa Verde Hal Carson 210-241-7412 Mesa Vista Juan Ludwig 210-316-3050 Mt. Arrowhead Lindsey Nunez 956-778-0554 Ridge at Stone Oak No Representative Appointed Saddle Mountain No Representative Appointed 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 Stone Mountain OA Arthur Downey 210-497-8873 Summit MAA No Representative Appointed Villages of Stone Oak Michelle McFadden 210-560-8289

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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Stone Oak POA Board of Directors Art Downey / Chairman of the Board / adowney@ix.netcom.com Joe Silman / President / jsilman@satx.rr.com John Kiser/Vice President / john@boschkiser.com Ken Piland / Secretary / piland43@att.net Heather Joshua/Treasurer / heather.a.joshua@chase.com John Fike / Director / patfike@aol.com Viki Melton / Director / vikimelton@sbcglobal.net Martin Garcia / Director / martingarciadds@gmail.com Eric Schmacker / Director / erschmac@baptisthealthsystem.com Evelyn Montalvan / Director / evelyn@knightscross.biz Rick Rawley / Director / rrawley@satx.rr.com

19210 Huebner, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 490-9481

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Meg Lorente Stone Oak Property Manager

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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

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

Grace Community Church The Goddard School 21785 Hardy Oak 210-827-2601 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 20523 Huebner Road 497-4200 www.holytrinitysat.org

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

Cedar Hills Fellowship 236-0585 www.cedarhillsfellowship. com

Concordia Lutheran Church 16801 Huebner Rd at 1604 479-1477

The Fellowship of San Antonio 23755 Canyon Golf Road 820-8899 www.thefellowshipofsa.org

Cornerstone Church 18755 Stone Oak Parkway 490-1600

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

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

Hope Church 545-HOPE (4673)

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

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

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

Northern Oaks Church of Christ 17435 Redland Road 496-1346

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

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

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

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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x

Stone Mountain

Kathryn DeWeese

16

497-0069

x

x

x

Stone Mountain

Abbey Martin

13

347-2810

x

x

Katelyn Mann

14

443-995-5047

x

Bailey Kadzis

15

788-4832

x

Andrew Kadzis

12

771-4858

Aminah Francois

14

481-0084

x

x

x

Glen of Stone Oak

Samantha Collins

13

323-6101

x

x

x

The Waters

Mac Thomasson

14

454-7552

x

x

x

Highlands at Sonterra

Daniela Cesar

16

772-4439 393-7966

x

x

x

Mt. ArrowHead

Sydney Scott

16

214-995-5973

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

Summit

x

x

The Hills of Stone Oak

x

x

Stone Mountain

x

Tutoring 1-6 Grade, Sports

Stone Mountain

x

x

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

CPR/First Aid Certified, Bilingual

Dane Bumgardner

17

378-3431

Selden Ford

17

602-7178

x

x

x

Oaks at Sonterra

CPR certified, experienced in dog walking and babysitting

Ashley Ricciardelli

12

520-1366

x

x

x

Saddle Mountain

CPR and first aid certified

Emily Garrett

17

232-7169

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Babysit

Phone

Lawn Care

Petsit/ Walk

House / Plant Care

Subdivision

Other

x

Big Springs

CPR and first aid certified

The Glen

Speaks English & Spanish

Niah Easley

13

288-2891

x

x

Omar Leal

13

683-2578

x

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Kenneth Garrett

15

241-9291

Timothy Watson

15

495-6629

Ashlyn Gill

15

273-0405

Camden Barnes

14

210-392-4409

Aaron Dunham

13

705-3647

Nicole Alatorre

14

846-6338

Carlos Barrera

16

845-9420

Jorge Barrera

13

845-9420

Adriana Carner

14

861-6114

x

Andy Wang

16

225-252-7223

x

Samantha Vickers

17

509-290-8469

x

x

Chloe Sikarskie

12

256-770-2322

x

x

Halle Hanks

15

210-501-8059

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Christopher Olivares

17

Jessi Heinsohn

16

210-701-6807

Colleen Konetzke

17

210-643-0966

Katie Munro

15

210-573-5538

Zach Vanlandingham

15

210-376-7527 210-835-6552

Hannah Eberiga

13

210-412-8104

x

Mary Margaret

12

662-587-6988

x

Christopher Garrett

14

210-215-4319

Las Lomas

Available for others nearby also

Erika Roberts

14

914-512-1169

x

x

Village on the Glen

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Meredith Roberts

13

914-512-1169

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x

Village on the Glen

Great with all ages

Sydney Ellis

13

210-239-5585

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Springs at Stone Oak

Josilynn Howard

13

240-286-1847

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x

Stone Mountain

Katie Knoell

16

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

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Evan Knoell

13

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

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x

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

Good rates on lawn mowing & edging. 3 years pet sitting exp. Social Studies totor.

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Champion Springs

x

x

Villages at Stone Oak

Speaks English and Spanish, homework helper.

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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.

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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.

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Oaks at Sonterra

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

Mesa Grande

Tennis lessons, first aid and CPR certified.

Mesa Verde

5 years babysitting & pet sitting experience

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Mesa Verde

Red Cross Certified Babysitter

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x

La Cierra at Sonterra

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

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x

Knights Cross

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Echo Canyon

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x

Woods of Sonterra x

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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

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Babysit

Phone

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15

210-365-6334

x

Brayden Watson

11

512-550-0372

x

Natasha Diaz-Escobar

Lawn Care

x

210-499-1218

House / Plant Care

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Subdivision

Other

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Village on the Glen

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Mesa Grande

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x

Oaks of Sonterra

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x

Stone Mountain

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13

210-540-9451

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Zachary Rockhold

12

210-497-3133

x

x

x

Las Lomas

Math and science tutoring

Kayla McConnell

15

210-215-1042

x

x

x

Oaks at Sonterra

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11

210-620-8765

x

x

Canyon Springs

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12

210-416-0671

x

x

x

Mesa Verde

CPR certified

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18

210-872-2320

x

x

x

Hills of Sonterra

Tutoring, dance lessons, great with all ages

Raegan Milligan

15

210-722-1156

x

Mt. Arrowhead

CPR and First Aid Certified. Love kids!!!

Available for nearby neighborhoods also.

Alicia Morales

13

210-852-3271

x

x

Village on the Glen

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

Evianne Rodriguez

16

210-606-8399

x

x

Midlands at Sonterra

Tutoring English and Spanish, grades 1-8

Ethan Gifford

16

210-481-0479

x

Las Lomas

Also teaches guitar lessons, great with all ages!

Sofia Fortuno

12

210-838-4064 210-858-9027

x

x

x

Champion Springs

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

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15

817-505-9393

x

x

x

Hills of Sonterra

Also available for nearby neighborhoods.

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12

817-689-9593

x

x

x

Hills of Sonterra

Love kids and pets. Very responsible.

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15

210-800-4481

x

Knight’s Cross

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

Sloane Wick

12

210-800-4481

x

Knight’s Cross

CPR & first aid certified. Great with young children.

Ross McRae

13

757-642-3718

Brandon Burleson

17

210-542-3047

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Tree Service

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Window Cleaning

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699-0818

10

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Dry Cleaners

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843-2913

9

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421-8347

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15

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House Cleaning

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8

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545-7722

6

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Auto Insurance

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481-7727

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2

Northeast Air Conditioning

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658-0111

17

Parrish & Company Inc.

Home Product Services

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830-980-9595

2

Pest Stop Pest Control

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326-8305

9

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Landscape & Construction

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695-8663

11

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Travel Services

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524-3300

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SA Fitness

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495-4930

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• Wear bright, reflective costumes or decorate them and trick-or-treat bags with reflective tape or patches.

• Carry a flashlight to increase visibility and light your pathway.

• Do not wear costume accessories or masks that could hinder vision, including cosmetic contacts.

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• Avoid costume accessories with sharp or pointed ends such as knives, pitchforks or wands.

• Parents should join their children as they trick-or-treat, not only for their safety but to enjoy the exercise as well. After Halloween, make a walk through the neighborhood a daily routine to improve or maintain your health.

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