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VOLUME VI ISSUE INEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE DOMINION January 2014

CHILDREN’S ‘GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING PARTY’ IN THE GARDENS

In the spirit of the traditional Christmas that predates our modern celebration, the history of gingerbread houses became very popular in Germany. The Brothers Grimm wrote the story of Hansel and Gretel, making gingerbread houses a very special treat, and quite popular. This tradition became common in early America, and, gratefully, our ancestors continued the art. as do we today.  On December 7th, a typical December afternoon, more than a dozen young children in The Gardens met to decorate Ginger Bread Houses at the home of Dr. Richard and Nancy Philbert.  Once they stepped inside their beautiful home, the children were greeted with the joy of seeing almost 2 dozen miniature Gingerbread houses, which Nancy had earlier baked, sitting on tables covered with white tablecloths; each with the four sides of the little houses, roofs, doors, and windows having been “glued” together with snow-white icing, ready to be embellished and completed by the children with their individual tubes of icing and little bowls of different color, sizes, and shapes of gumdrops, chocolate kisses, M&Ms, candy canes, Santa Clauses, etc.  What fun it was watching them create their own unique and beautiful little Gingerbread houses, wrapping them, and taking them home to share with their family.  (Did I mention that some mothers and adults made Gingerbread Houses too, and enjoyed the experience just as much as the children did?)  This was a ‘first’ for The Gardens, but not for Nancy.  She began learning her baking skills while working with her father in his bakery a long time ago; and since has developed her own superb culinary skills into a real art that she is happy to continually share with her friends and neighbors.  And what’s more beautiful is that she finds great delight in sharing these creative talents and skills with our latest generation of youngsters here in the Gardens too.  And as a Grandmother today, Nancy feels that spending time with children is ‘never’ wasted time.  What a delightful afternoon shared with a delightful group of precious children.  Thank you, Nancy.

NOTARY SERVICEStop by the HOA office during regular hours to have documents

notarized as a free service to our residents.HOLIDAY SAFETY

Happy Holidays!  Please keep yourselves and your valuables safe this season.  Keep your vehicles locked and remove anything from plain sight that would tempt a thief.  If you are out shopping for the holidays please store purchases out of sight.  Keep your homes locked and use your alarm system if you have one.  Report any thefts that happen on property to security.  Let’s have a safe and secure holiday season.

LOST PETS Every week, a number of lost pets end up at the Dominion

Security North Gate. Those pets that carry external identification are reunited with their owners almost immediately. Unfortunately, most pets picked up within the Dominion do NOT have identification, and finding the owner can take days, even when the pet carries a microchip. Many pet owners insist that their pet does not go outside the house or yard, and so does not need identification.  However, an accidentally open door or gate is all that is needed for a pet to get out and wander into unfamiliar territory.

To assist in the return of your pet should it get lost, please equip your pet with a collar and identification (ID) tag which clearly displays your name and at least two working phone numbers. 

Collars and personalized identification tags can be purchased at most pet product stores, and at many animal shelters. Cost for one basic ID tag is approximately $7.

If you would like more information regarding ID tags or micro chipping, please call our neighborhood Dominion Animal Advocates Group at 210-854-8055 or 210-744-1200. The Dominion HOA would like to thank all of our residents for their efforts in helping to locate lost pets. Reminder for pet owners,

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CLASSIFIED COMMUNITY ADS Your DHOA Newsletter accepts free classified ads from

residents to residents. Just email the text to dhoa@dominionhoa.com.

RANCH FOR SALE: For sale 50 acre ranch in Junction, Texas, 115 miles from the Dominion. Included is a house with two bedrooms, two baths and a large living area which includes a kitchen, dining area and living area with a fireplace. It has a large covered front porch and large covered back porch. There is a garage/ barn also. The back porch has views of the pond and feeders. The house is 5 years old with central air and heat. There is a wildlife tax exemption. The 50 acres is part of 1100 acres that is high fenced and has exotics for hunting. Seller motivated, priced to sell. For information call 210-698-2622.

CINNAMON SHORES CONDOS, "JEWEL OF SOUTH TEXAS" Winter Getaway 2.5 hours from San Antonio to relaxation. Great upper scale restaurant (Lisa Bella's)."Non-peak" rates apply. Once there, you will want to stay and probably buy a Condo or beautiful Beach House. Call Cinnamon Shores Rentals at 1-888-893-0656 and ask for Condos #1207 & 1209 (One Bedroom) or #3103 & 3104 (Two Bedroom). Fun right around the corner!

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.

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55 ea. 1.5 cu.ft. small box/book box 12 x 12 x 18 $0.50 each (approx. $1.25 new)

33 ea 3.1 cu.ft. medium box 18 x 18 x 12 $0.50 each (approx. $1.35 new)

13 ea 4.5 cu.ft. large box 18 x 24 x 18 $0.50 each (approx. $1.70 new)

8 ea 6.0 cu.ft. extra large box 24 x 24 x 18 $0.75 each (approx. $2.45 new)

12 ea Wardrobe box with rail 24 x 20 x46 $3.00 each (approx. $11.95 new)

Plus wrapping paper, bubble wrap, peanuts, and "paper blankets" with each purchase. Call Mark Robbins at 214-914-6819

FOR SALE: 2010 cream Club Car President, with Curtis Cab Inclosure. Used once, $7000. Call Jan 210-698-0960

please ALWAYS pick up after your pets when you take them out for exercise in the community.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORSRemember to utilize your HOA as well as resources provided by

your HOA, such as the directory, to connect with your neighbors. You can take advantage of community areas such as the Lakes and Country Club along with its amenities to get to know others that live in The Dominion. One advantage to building relationships with neighbors is that it increases a sense of community and encourages a safe atmosphere. By getting to know your neighbors you will be better able to work together to maintain and preserve the values of your homes and common areas, keeping the Dominion as a premier community. Establishing relationships with your neighbors takes time and effort, but it is worth the effort.

WALKERS AND JOGGERSAs a safety precaution, please remember to walk/jog opposing

traffic while exercising along Dominion streets. Here are a few tips and reminders to keep you running safe: • When possible, know your route ahead of time to be aware of

road damage, debris, narrow lanes and potentially dangerous intersections.

• When running, be aware of your surroundings. While you are looking ahead, keep your peripheral vision in tune to look for objects that may pass in front or around you.

• Run as far to the side of the road as possible.   • Before you pass a cross road, look behind you for traffic. • Run in a straight line and be predictable.• Do not make darting moves into traffic.• If a motorist is slowing or stopped at an intersection, make

eye contact with that person to be sure they see you. Watch for any forward motion of their vehicle, even though they might be stopped.  

• If a situation looks unpredictable, have a backup plan ready. This might be slowing down, stopping or running off-road.

The extra few seconds you spend taking safety precautions may save your life, please be safe out there.

HOLIDAY FIREWORKSAs we approach the New Year it is important to remember fire

safety.  There have been recent incidents where fireworks and model rockets have been fired on property.  These rockets do not always fly straight up and some have come close to hitting other residents.  Fireworks, model rockets, or anything that could put projectiles or flammable material on our property is a fire hazard and is not authorized within the Dominion.  These devices can be fun, but must be enjoyed in an appropriate park or area where their use is authorized.  Help keep our community safe.

TOP 10 QUICKPASS USER TIPSPlease use the information below to reduce the chance that

security calls you for a guest you have already entered. This will also reduce the chance a much needed service or guest is delayed/denied

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entry. QuickPass has a mobile app for android phones, iPhones, and iPads.  This is a quick and easy way to update you access list on-the-go. If you have any questions about using QuickPass please feel free to contact the HOA or the Chief of Security and we will be happy to assist.

1. All guests to the Dominion must be announced though QuickPass or approved via phone call.  Residents cannot call security and ask that everyone requesting to come to their homes be allowed entry.

2. Enter first name first and last name last for guests. Don’t use titles (Dr., Fr, Hr., Mr., Mrs., etc.) or nicknames: try to make sure the name is how security will see it on their ID.

3. Enter only one name per entry. Don’t use multiple names per line such as John and Mary Smith.  Enter John Smith as one entry, and Mary Smith as another. Enter company names.  For example, use “AAA Auger” instead of “plumber” 4. We check the driver’s license of the drivers (and ID’s for passengers of vendors).  For example, you may have a housekeeper on your list, but their spouse drives them to work.  If this is the case please add the appropriate name. 5. If you add a temporary guest you are granting them in and out access throughout the day until midnight.  Their names will no longer be on the list at 12:01 AM.  If you are expecting

them before 7:00 AM be sure to specify the entry time since the default admit time is 7:00 AM.  Security will not see their names before 7 otherwise. 6. If you are only expecting a guest to enter and not return after their visit/business is concluded then enter them as a one time entry.  Their names will drop off the list after they are admitted.

7. For guests not on your list security will attempt to contact you one time for clearance.  After that your guest will be instructed to turn around and re-enter after they contact you and ask you to call security to grant them access.  It is important the primary phone number you wish security to call be labeled as “Phone 1” in your contact information. The system automatically categorizes a guest as a temporary (all day) entry if security calls you to clear a guest and you grant permission to enter. You must remove their name from your list if you want to admit them only once, otherwise they may come back because they will still be on your list. 8. Using the event tab is the easiest way to add many names to your list from special events to parties, business meetings to bible study.  Ensure your event start time is early enough in the system to accommodate caterers, etc. if it applies.  Otherwise, security will not see the names and will call you to grant them access.

9. The note tab is used to alert officers at the gates about special considerations while processing traffic.  For instance, “Deny John

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Doe.”  If someone comes to a gate wanting to go to your address security will see this note as an alert on their handheld processors when they select your address to view your list.  It is not used as a way to communicate lengthy detailed information. Please review all information in QuickPass periodically to ensure information is current.

10. If anyone visiting your home arrives in a commercial vehicle (company vehicles with insignia or logos) they must use the north or south gates to access the property.  Your vendors or services will be directed to the appropriate gate if they show at the main entrance in a company vehicle, or vehicles pulling trailers with lawn equipment, etc.  Please ensure they know this before they wait in line and have to turn around to wait in another. Additionally, please inform them that everyone in the vehicle will be required to show ID to enter, and that the driver must have a valid, current driver’s license.

HOUSE CHECK SERVICEEffective as of 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. In order to begin receiving this service, complete a form at the HOA office.

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