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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. The Outlook - November 2011 1 Submitted by e Dominion HOA Board of Directors NOVEMBER 2011 VOLUME I1I ISSUE XI OUTLOOK The Official Publication of The Dominion HOA HOA Partners with Peel, Inc. e HOA Board has agreed to supply Peel, Inc., the publisher of the Dominion Outlook Newsletter with our monthly HOA newsletter. e inclusion of the HOA newsletter in Outlook will help increase readership and provide another source that enables our homeowners to stay abreast of HOA information. Of course, those homeowners that have registered their email address with the HOA will continue to receive the newsletter monthly via email and all homeowners can utilize the Dominion HOA Web site to access the newsletter and much other information regarding the HOA. If anyone needs help, including password set up, for access to the website, please call the HOA office. Wildfires Most of us are very much aware of the rash of Texas wildfires in the past month. Very close to home was the wildfire at Camp Bullis which fortunately was eventually controlled before it had a chance to jump Ralph Fair Road and become a huge problem. Many of our homeowners did not know that the Dominion was within 30 minutes of a mandatory evacuation by the San Antonio Fire Dept. is should cause all of us to reflect on our plans if such an evacuation is ever mandated for whatever reason. Families need to be prepared with a plan on where to go, what to bring, storage of essential and valuable articles, possible insurance riders for wildfire protection on our homes, emergency contact number, etc. We certainly hope that this event will never occur, but being prepared is essential. For more information please access these important links: www.ready. gov; www.sanantonio.gov;www.fema.gov Fire Hydrant Flow Project As we have discussed over the past year, SAWS has taken up the project of resolving certain areas within the Dominion where the water flow rate in our fire hydrants is less than the Fire Marshall requests for fighting large home fires. is concern impacts approximately 135 Dominion homes. Recently, SAWS has sent a Right of Entry form to approximately 17 homeowners in order to allow SAWS to survey their lots as part of the fix to this problem. Resolution of the problem will involve trenching on some of our streets as well as possible work on the surveyed lots. SAWS’s plans include adding additional water main lines, increasing the pipe size of some others and eliminating all dead end water mains by looping them back into the Dominion infrastructure. is will be a multi year project that is only in the planning/engineering phase at the moment. Once all of the Right of Entry forms are signed, SAWS will complete their survey work and issue a final engineering plan. e HOA office will stay involved with this very important project for our community until it is completed.If you are a homeowner that has received a Right of Entry Form and have not talked to SAWS or the HOA office, then please contact the office as soon as possible. Submitted by e Dominion HOA Board of Directors

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Page 1: The Dominion - November 2011

THE OUTLOOK

Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. The Outlook - November 2011 1

Submitted by The Dominion HOA Board of Directors

NOVEMBER 2011 VOLUME I1I ISSUE XI

OUTLOOKThe

Official Publication of The Dominion HOA

HOA Partners with Peel, Inc.The HOA Board has agreed to supply

Peel, Inc., the publisher of the Dominion Outlook Newsletter with our monthly HOA newsletter. The inclusion of the HOA newsletter in Outlook will help increase readership and provide another source that enables our homeowners to stay abreast of HOA information. Of course, those homeowners that have registered their email address with the HOA will continue to receive the newsletter monthly via email and all homeowners can utilize the Dominion HOA Web site to access the newsletter and much other information regarding the HOA. If anyone needs help, including password set up, for access to the website, please call the HOA office.

WildfiresMost of us are very much aware of the rash of Texas wildfires in the past month. Very

close to home was the wildfire at Camp Bullis which fortunately was eventually controlled before it had a chance to jump Ralph Fair Road and become a huge problem. Many of our homeowners did not know that the Dominion was within 30 minutes of a mandatory evacuation by the San Antonio Fire Dept. This should cause all of us to reflect on our plans if such an evacuation is ever mandated for whatever reason. Families need to be prepared with a plan on where to go, what to bring, storage of essential and valuable articles, possible insurance riders for wildfire protection on our homes, emergency contact number, etc. We certainly hope that this event will never occur, but being prepared is essential. For more information please access these important links: www.ready.gov; www.sanantonio.gov;www.fema.gov

Fire Hydrant Flow ProjectAs we have discussed over the past year, SAWS has taken up the project of resolving certain

areas within the Dominion where the water flow rate in our fire hydrants is less than the Fire Marshall requests for fighting large home fires. This concern impacts approximately 135 Dominion homes. Recently, SAWS has sent a Right of Entry form to approximately 17 homeowners in order to allow SAWS to survey their lots as part of the fix to this problem. Resolution of the problem will involve trenching on some of our streets as well as possible work on the surveyed lots. SAWS’s plans include adding additional water main lines, increasing the pipe size of some others and eliminating all dead end water mains by looping them back into the Dominion infrastructure. This will be a multi year project that is only in the planning/engineering phase at the moment. Once all of the Right of Entry forms are signed, SAWS will complete their survey work and issue a final engineering plan. The HOA office will stay involved with this very important project for our community until it is completed.If you are a homeowner that has received a Right of Entry Form and have not talked to SAWS or the HOA office, then please contact the office as soon as possible.

Submitted by The Dominion HOA Board of Directors

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EMERGENCY NUMBERSEMERGENCY ...............................................................911Fire ...................................................................................... 911Ambulance .......................................................................... 911Police Dept – Non-Emergency ............................210-207-7273Fire Dept – Non-Emergency ...............................210-207-7744DOMINION SECURITYChief of Security .................................................210-268-9932Main Gate ...............................210-698-2997 or 210-698-2998North Gate ..............................210-698-7812 or 210-698-1224Automated Service ..............................................210-698-9744CITYCity Customer Service .........................................210-207-6400Solid Waste (Trash) .............................................210-207-6428OTHER NUMBERSCedar Elm Postal Office ......................................210-641-0278NEWSLETTER PUBLISHERPeel, Inc. .............................................................512-263-9181Advertising ........................................... [email protected]

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

MISSION STATEMENTThe 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."

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 [email protected]. The deadline is the 20th of the month prior to the issue.

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE

I BRING THE SAMPLES

TO YOU!

Get Ready for the Holidays!I wanted to let

you know that I am running Carpet City,my father’s �ooring business here

in San Antonio.We have been in business

since 1964. If you need any commercial or residential �ooring please

give us a call! I have had the pleasure of helping

many Dominion residents over the past year!

Carpet CitySiobhain Anders Buckley

2622 Pleasanton RoadSan Antonio, TX 78221

210-260-6527

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NovemberBirthdays

Send your Birthday announcements to

[email protected]

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BonfireThe Annual Dominion Bonfire event is currently scheduled for

November 20, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm at the Pecan Grove near Dominion Village. Please contact our office for more information.

Access ContolQuick Pass is here! This is the new Resident and Visitor Control

System that we have been telling you about. The installation is already taking place and we hope to have the system fully operational by the second week of November.

Please don’t worry about your current transmitters as they will be kept on temporarily until you are able to purchase a new one.

The Dominion Homeowners Association is currently reviewing a transition plan that will provide you an opportunity to replace your transmitter. We will also keep you posted by separate email communications on the implementation and procedures that will apply. Remember, all new transmitters will cost $35 and a $15 annual renewal fee will apply. A credit will only be issued to transmitters that have been purchased within 90 days of the Quick Pass start-up date. More information to come….

Submitted by The Dominion HOA Board of Directors

Submitted by The Dominion HOA Board of Directors

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“Our simple yet modern environment allows our exceptionally talented Aveda –trained artists ,to create the outward masterpiece that awaits within each guest. Our Mission at NOW Salon is to de-light every guest through service, prescriptive products and results!”

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PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDFOR SALE: GOLF CART Club Car, 1988,36 volt, new upholstery   with covers, rain protection, lights charger. In Dominion. $750.00. 698 0977.

FOR SALE: Golf Cart - New batteries (Jan 2011), cover, lockable dashboard, gold decorative wheels, good tires, head/tail lights, cooler and asking price is $2800 or OBO. For more information please call Steven at 210-698-0030.

FOR SALE: Furniture for Sale - Louis XVI style, 19th century chairs, table, and sofa for sale. Professionally appraised. For more information, please call 210-698-1487.

FOR SALE: Car for Sale - 2011 Lexus RX300, pearl white, navigation system, sunroof, good condition. For further information please call Rosemary at 210-246-2714 or E-mail at [email protected].

FREE: Free Kittens - Two adorable ten month old kittens and a six month old kitten are looking for homes. They have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. For more information, please call 210-854-8055.

Do You Have Reason to Celebrate?

We want to hear from you! Email [email protected] to let the community know!

BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

WATSON & WATSON INTERIOR IMAGES: In Boerne. Specializing in Upholstery and Antique Restoration. We make custom Bedding and Draperies. 10% off materials w/ this ad. We are a  Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer selling Blinds, Shades and Shutters. Store location , 437 Turner Ave. Boerne, TX. decorateboerne.com, [email protected] 830 249-2759.

Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512-263-9181 or [email protected].

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OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY &

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SafetyWe talk about this in just about every Newsletter, but its importance

can’t be minimized. We need to establish a stronger culture within the Dominion for traffic safety. All of us can help establish that safety culture by example when we are driving the streets of the Dominion. There continues to be way too many cars traveling well in excess of the posted speed limits. In some situations, cars are traveling past the digital speed display with no attempt to slow down which demonstrates a lack of responsibility to fellow homeowners. Lets all try to work on this issue to avoid more strenuous efforts by Dominion Security to enforce this very important safety issue. Please slow down.

Landscape/IrrigationThe Landscape Task Force and Development Committee are in the final

stages on recommending a contractor and equipment manufacturer for Test Sites 1 thru 5 for new irrigation controllers and landscape redesign for Test Site 1(Dominion main entrance). In addition, the Landscape Task Force is in the final stages on recommending a Master Landscape Work Plan for refurbishing the Dominion landscape infrastructure over the next several years. Once the plan is priced out, the HOA Board will then have to assess the capital reserves required for both the landscape and irrigation infrastructure improvements.

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Just found out in-laws are coming for the holidays? No problem! I am here to help with all your surface needs!

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Real Estate StatsSubmitted by: Matthew Resnick

Our market here in The Dominion has seen a very robust summer and now as we enter the fall season, home inventory is slightly dropping and lot inventory has increased.  

Report date range is Year To Date. (1-1-11 to 10-21-11)

54 houses Sold:

Sold price range Low $260,000 High $3,000,000 Median price range $627,500Sold price per sq. ft. Low $78.53 High $402.14

2 Houses Pending:

List Price range Low $531,995 High $815,000 Median price range $673,497Price per sq. ft. Low $166.24 High $182.94

98 Homes Active for sale:

List Price range Low $310,000 High $2,799,000 Median price range $737,000Price per sq. ft. Low $110.00 High $500.90

12 Lots sold:

Sold price Low $69,900 High $348,000 Median price $155,000 Median Price per Square Foot $5.40

0 Lots Pending

61 Lots active for sale:

List Price Range Low $85,000 High $1,500,000 Median price range $225,000 Median price per Square Foot $9.81

All information provided by MLS & other sources buyer should independently verify same before relying thereon.

Do you have a picture of an event that you would like to run in The Outlook? Send it to us and we will publish it in the next issue. Email the picture to [email protected]. Be sure to include the text that you would like to have as the caption. Pictures will appear in color online at www.PEELinc.com.

Send Us Your Event Pictures!!

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• Tile throughout, no carpet & no steps

• A chef’s kitchen with island, custom cabinets & granite counters

• Stainless appliances & a 6-burner gas cooktop

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• Living area flows into kitchen & dining room for ease in entertaining family & friends

• Generous master suite with sitting area leads into a luxurious spa-like bath with his & hers vanities, garden tub & seperate shower. Huge walk-in master closet

• Each of the two guest bedrooms have their own private bath

• Guest bedroom that overlooks the patio can flex as a study or office

• Large utility with lots of cabinets & storage

• Oversized 2 car garage

• Plantation shutters

• All windows are double paned

• Beautiful landscaing with sprinkler system

• Custom landscape

• Large covered patio off the entertaining areas

• Price - $419,000

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Recipe of the MonthChicken Enchilada Soup

SAUTE IN LARGE PAN:1 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed

2 Tbs. vegetable oil

ADD & SIMMER 1 HOUR:• 1 - 4 oz. can chopped chilis, undrained• 1 - 14 ½ oz. can beef broth• 1 - 14 ½ oz. can chicken broth• 1 - 10 ¾ oz. cream chicken soup• 1 - 6 ¾ oz. can chicken• 1 ½ cup water• 1 Tbs. steak sauce• 2 tsp. Worchestshire sauce• 1 tsp. cumin• 1 tsp. chili powder• 1/8 tsp. pepper

THEN ADD & SIMMER FOR 10 MORE MINUTES:• 3 cups shredded cheese• paprika• 6 corn tortillas, cut in 1/2” strips

Serve with tortilla chips& Enjoy!

POSTMENOPAUSAL BLEEDING COULD BESIGN OF ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

After a woman goes through menopause, it is not normal for her to start bleeding again, said a gynecologic oncologist at Baylor College of Medicine. Most postmenopausal bleeding is caused by the thinning of the cervix; however, in some cases bleeding is a sign of endometrial cancer and should not be ignored, said Dr. Concepcion R. Diaz-Arrastia, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at BCM. When caught in the early stages, endometrial cancer can be cured, Diaz-Arrastia said. However, there are few symptoms and no screening methods and often isn’t found until later stages. That’s why it is so important for women to be conscious of things that may be associated with the disease, like bleeding.

Endometrial cancer is the most common uterine cancer. It occurs in the endometrium or the lining of the uterus. More than 40,000 women are diagnosed with endometrial cancer every year in the United States. Women who are obese and/or have a history of irregular menstrual cycles have an increased chance of developing endometrial cancer, Diaz-Arrastia said. If you notice postmenopausal bleeding, contact your gynecologist and set up an appointment as soon as possible.

SYMPTOMS POINT TO DIABETESMaintaining a healthy weight, eating a low-fat diet and exercising regularly can help prevent the onset of diabetes and the many side

affects of the disease, according to doctors at Baylor College of Medicine. Those with a higher risk of diabetes should also have

their blood glucose levels screened regularly.RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES INCLUDE:

• Obesity• Sedentary lifestyle• Unhealthy eating habits• Family history and genetics• Increased age• High blood pressure and high cholesterol

A fasting glucose level of 70 to 100 mg/dL is considered normal, 100-125 mg/dL is considered pre-diabetes condition and 126 mg/dL or above indicates type 2 diabetes.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES INCLUDE:• Frequent urination• Excessive thirst• Increased hunger• Weight loss• Fatigue• Lack of interest and concentration• Blurred vision• Vomiting and stomach pain

HEALTH BRIEFSNOVEMBER

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DOMINIONSTORK REPORTPLEASE SUBMIT INFO AND PHOTO!

If you have a new arrival (baby or grandbaby), email us the pertinent information along with a photo and we’ll publish it in the Warbler. Let your neighbors share in celebrating your happiness! Email info on the arrival of your little one to Teresa at [email protected]

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.

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 The Dominion HOA and Peel, Inc.

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- Kids Stuff- Section for Kids with news, puzzles, games and more!

This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth.org or www.TeensHealth.org. ©1995-2006. The Nemours Foundation

You’ve been looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner all year — turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Mmm-mmm! But after you finish that second helping of turkey with gravy, you start to feel a little sleepy.

As your Uncle George starts to explain why eating turkey makes people so tired, you suddenly feel like curling up in front of the TV and napping until next Thanksgiving. But is gobbling up all that turkey really to blame?THE USUAL SUSPECT: L-TRYPTOPHAN

Not exactly. Here’s why: Turkey meat contains a lot of an amino acid called L-tryptophan (say: el-trip-teh-fan). Amino acids are the “building blocks” for the proteins that make up our muscles and other important parts of our bodies. (L-tryptophan is just one kind of amino acid — there are many different kinds of amino acids in the foods we eat.)

When we eat foods that contain L-tryptophan, this amino acid travels in the blood from the digestive system and later enters the brain. The brain then changes the L-tryptophan into another chemical called serotonin (say: sare-uh-toh-nin). Serotonin calms us down and helps us sleep.

But scientists now know that L-tryptophan can really only make a person tired right away if it is eaten or taken by itself without any amino acids. And the protein in turkey contains plenty of other amino acids!

BLAME IT ON BLOOD FLOWMost scientists think that there’s a different

reason why eating a special meal might make you drowsy. Eating a big Thanksgiving dinner causes increased blood flow to the stomach (needed to help digest the meal) and less blood flow to the brain.AVOIDING DROWSINESS

So just how do you avoid that sleepy feeling on Turkey Day?• Eatsmall,healthymeals(trytolimitjunkfoods)

throughout the day before you sit down for your big meal — don't starve yourself in anticipation of the feast to come.

• Havesmallportionsof foodsthatarepartofyour Thanksgiving meal (including whatever veggies are on the table).

• Drinkwaterandtakebreakswhileyouareeatingto see how full you've become.

• Stopeatingonceyou'refull—therewillalwaysbe leftovers tomorrow.

• Finally,takeawalkoutsideafterwardtodigestyour meal. This will make you feel better than crashing on the couch.Follow these tips and have a Happy Thanksgiving

— gobble, gobble!REVIEWED BY: Steven Dowshen, MD

DATE REVIEWED: August 2009

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Shavano Park • Offered at $1,175,000Two-story, 4 bdrm, 4.5 bath home, quietly nestled on .77 Acre Estate with a pool with spa & water features. Custom built, approx. 4,689 sqft beauty, surrounded by covered porches & patios. An outdoor living area includes a sum-mer kitchen, fireplace & beautiful landscaping. Non-MLS

San Antonio • Offered at $2,497,000Private estate, perfectly located. Multiple alfresco terraces overlook Camp Bullis, which deliver pure privacy. Estate

captivates luxury, complete with a majestic pool/spa, winning The Best in Show Design Award in 2007!

Price Reduced by $300,000! MLS# 895881

San Antonio • Offered at $1,447,000Custom-built, 4 bdrm, Spanish Hacienda on 4+ acres of land, includes 2 controlled-access gates. Flagstone terrace reveals breathtaking views of the hill country, fireworks over Fiesta Texas & views of downtown San Antonio. MLS# 895880

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