Location: Ed & Barbara Fidellow’s residence at 22630
East Range
Please bring a beverage of choice and an appetizer
All Cross Mountain Ranch Home Owners are welcome to meet new neighbors and friends.
Please check www.crossmountainranch.org to confirm date and location.
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENTThe annual meeting of the Cross Mountain Ranch (CMR) Homeowners’ Association
was held at 7:00pm, Thursday, November 4, 2010. Board members present were Carlos De Leon (President), Steve Surratt (Vice President), William Bowman (Treasurer) and Kathy Haygood (Secretary). Committee Member Chairpersons Pat Marshall and Steve Van Cleave were present. Other attendees were: Steve Sardegna, Linda Mitchell Doris Miller and Kay Stidell. The minutes have been posted on crossmountainranch.org.
Highlights of the Meeting are as Follows:• Several residential projects are over a year old. Charles Laljer, Architectural Review
Chairperson will focus on getting these projects completed.• Our attorney provided the Deed Restriction Committee the updated Deed Restrictions.
After reviewing the changes the Board sent our attorney a list of possible scenarios to make sure the deed restrictions would stand up to judicial challenge.
• The HOA Board felt like rules of order needed to be improved at all meetings. For instance, making sure annual meetings and nominations for Board positions are conducted in accordance with the bylaws. We will look at a Board position and nominating committee to improve these issues.
• Kathy Haygood, Secretary will review the past minutes to determine Board terms for all existing Board members.
• The Board discussed a request to provide a traffic mirror at the intersection of Up Mountain Trail and Cross Mountain Trail. The cost was not prohibitive but we felt like Bexar County should provide these services. Steve Surratt will contact County Commissioner Wolff for assistance with this issue.
• Berto Torres provided an update on the Stage Coach Hills Water towers. There is a plan to replace existing water towers with taller towers. The towers affect residents on Up Mountain Trail. No governmental agency appears to have control over the height of the towers. Berto will contact the water company directly to register our concerns.
• Doris Miller and Linda Mitchell volunteered to look at ways to improve the spirit of community in Cross Mountain Ranch. They suggested welcoming new residents with “welcome baskets”, CMR information packets and website information. Doris and Linda will offer suggestions at the December meeting.
• A suggestion was made that the Board consider a property management company to take (Continued on Page 3)
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over some of the Board responsibilities. For instance, treasurer’s duties like accounting, billing and collection. The Board is not looking for a company to take over our duties. We want to look at what services are available. No decisions will be made without consultation with the HOA attorney and approval per the bylaws.
The Board agreed to listen to a presentation by Wildwood Management Co. Wildwood has a “menu of services” they can offer an HOA. The presentation will be made at the January 6 Board meeting. If residents are interested in attending this meeting please RSVP [email protected] to make sure we have sufficient seating.
• The CMR Wine and Cheese Social will be held Sunday, December 12th, 5PM to 7PM. Location: Ed & Barbara Fidellow’s at 22630 East Range. Please check the website in November for details.
Check crossmountainranch.org for updates on the above topics and for community alerts.
The BOD welcomes input and comments from home owners. We encourage our neighbors to become involved in the Board or committees. If there is an issue that the home owners association needs to investigate send an e-mail to our CMR Community Liaison, Stephen Van Cleave at [email protected].
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Pet Safe Holiday Season
Pet Safe reminders are provided by Joel R. Huehn, D.V.M., Boerne Stage Veterinary Clinic.
The Holidays are approaching which means many homes will be buzzing with the business of decorating, entertaining and cooking special holiday meals. While it’s natural to want to include our furry family members in the festivities, a little foresight may prevent some potentially serious holiday pet disasters. Every year around the holidays I see a rise in the number of accidental poisonings, foreign body ingestion and gastroenteritis due to some easily avoidable mishaps, so keep these tips in mind for a pet safe holiday season.
Poisonings occur when your pet ingests something that is toxic. Often times these toxins may be something that is completely safe for people like chocolate, which contains thebromine, or certain candies, which contain xylitol. Theobromine & Xylitol are both very toxic to dogs. Onions, which are popular in stuffing and dips during the holidays are toxic to cats and can cause a serious anemia. Certain seasonal plants such as Mistletoe, Holly, Lilies and Poinsettias are toxic to pets as well. Holiday Potpourris contains oils that can be very caustic if ingested.
There are many other eatable items that while may not be toxic, can lead to a serious upset tummy. Fatty or spicy foods, salt, yeast dough and even the water from Christmas tree stands can lead to severe gastroenteritis or pancreatitis. Gastroenteritis usually results in vomiting and diarrhea. When these symptoms are accompanied by lethargy and or a painful abdomen then pancreatitis may be present which can be life threatening.
In addition to the foods you might anticipate your pet trying to eat, Christmas ornaments, tinsel and ribbons are often ingested and can lead to a foreign body obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. These types of disasters often result in surgery to remove the offending object.
Finally, be aware of potential injury hazards that your pet might get into around the holidays such as chewing on Christmas tree lights, which can result in electrocution. Other common holiday injuries are burns. Burns may occur from grease when a dog tries to pull the Christmas turkey off the counter top or from stovetops when a cat walks across the hot surface while investigating some potential treats.
Seasonal changes in your home will peak your pets curiosity and bring out their mischievous side. If you stay aware of these potential holiday hazards you’ll have a pet safe holiday! For more Pet Safe information see www.boernestagevet.com.
CMR Neighbor to Neighbor
• Sheila Ann Fowler Hall, past resident of Cross Mountain Ranch, age 72, died on November 1, 2010. Sheila was one of the original residents of Cross Mountain Ranch. She lived here for many years and worked at Southwest Research Institute. Sheila was buried in Houston, Texas on November 6, 2010. Our condolences and prayers to Sheila’s family.
• Samantha Weiss, resident on East Range has started a new pet service and sitting business, Big City Ranch. Congratulations Samantha and Good Luck.
• Steve Van Cleave, CMR Community Liaison Contact attended the 2nd Annual Water Forum in San Antonio. A panel of leaders who oversee and manage water throughout the San Antonio metro area were featured in the second annual water forum hosted by the San Antonio Clean Technology. The event was held on October 6, 2010. The panel discussed water issues affecting the San Antonio metro area and the variety of water solutions. For more information contact Steve at [email protected].
• The BOD welcomes input from home owners. Tell us about family members in the military, family reunions, anniversaries, vacations taken, upcoming events, etc. If you would like to submit an article email [email protected].
1-31—NEW BRAUNFELS: “Art for the Holidays” Show Browse small works suitable for gift giving. Hours are Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. noon to 5 p.m. New Braunfels Art League Gallery, 239 W. San Antonio St. 830/629-8022
1-Jan. 1—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Regional Christmas Lighting Trail Come home to the for the holidays. The communities of Boerne, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Kerrville, Llano, Marble Falls, New Braunfels and Wimberley feature lighting displays, pageants and other festivities. www.tex-fest.com 830/997-8515 or 866/839-3378
1-Jan. 2—NEW BRAUNFELS: Santa’s Ranch Take a one-mile drive through a wonderland of more than 1.5 million Christmas lights. Opens at 6 p.m. nightly, including holidays. 9561 I-35, between New Braunfels and San Marcos. www.santasranch.net 830/743-1293
1-Jan. 2—SAN ANTONIO: Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects Exhibit features six gigantic robotic insects, world-class specimens of exotic insects and invertebrates, hands-on interactives and robo-bugs that visitors can control. Witte Museum. www.wittemuseum.org 210/357-1900
1-Jan. 2—SAN ANTONIO: You’ve Got Mail: The Greeting Cards of Richard Anuskiewicz Two longtime friends of the artist, who made screenprinted greeting cards for close friends and colleagues for more than 40 years, donated their collection for display. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels. www.mcnayart.org
1-Jan. 6—SAN ANTONIO: Light the Way One million twinkling lights illuminate the night sky at the University of Incarnate Word to celebrate the holiday season in style. www.uiw.edu
1-Jan. 16—SAN ANTONIO: Cassatt’s Masterpiece: The 1890-91 Suite The show consists of all 10 of Cassatt’s landmark color drypoint/aquatints created during the winter of 1890–91 for her solo exhibition at the gallery of Paul Durand-Ruel. McNay Art Museum. www.mcnayart.org
1-Jan. 16—SAN ANTONIO: Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism This exhibition of about 40 paintings from the Brooklyn Museum includes many of the finest examples of mid-19th-century to early 20th-century French and American landscapes. McNay Art Museum. www.mcnayart.org
1 - F e b . 2 7 — S A N ANTONIO: 1910: A Revolution Across Borders Exhibit of documentary photography, letters and postcards, art and music commemorates the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. www.wittemuseum.org 210/357-1910
9-31—KERRVILLE: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Member Show Includes a show and sale. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911
9-Feb. 26—SAN ANTONIO: John Eric Riis: Solo Exhibition Fiber artist exhibits works based on garments. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery II, Navarro Campus, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org
9-Feb. 26—SAN ANTONIO: Leigh Anne Lester: Solo Exhibition This prolific San Antonio artist exhibits current sculptural works using soft materials and cut paper. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery II, Navarro Campus, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org
9-Feb. 26—SAN ANTONIO: Mark Menjivar: You Are What You Eat Photography exhibit presented in partnership with the San Antonio Public Library. Navarro Lobby, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org
17-23—KERRVILLE: Christmas Like It Used to Be Enjoy a roaring fireplace, mulled cider, eggnog and cookies while taking in the sights and sounds of the season as presented by various local artisans and talents. Begins at noon. Bank of the Hills, 1075 Junction Hwy. www.bankofthehills.com 830/895-2265
31—SAN ANTONIO: Celebrate San Antonio Ring in the new year with fireworks, live music more. On South Alamo Street between Durango and Market streets; La Villita and HemisFair Park. www.saparksfoundation.org 210/212-8423
Texas Events has been published with the permission of the Texas Department of Transportation. All events are taken in part from the Texas Events Calendar. All dates for events were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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