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A N E I G H B O R H O O D N E W S , I N C . P U B L I C A T I O N
MeadowlarkMeadowlark
TheThe A Newsletter for Oak Meadow Residents Presented
ByOak Meadow Homeowners Association
Oak Meadow Woman’s ClubOak Meadow Swim Club
February 2021www.neighborhoodnews.com/oakmeadow
Holiday Lights in Oak MeadowHoliday Lights in Oak Meadow
1st Place Traditional2915 Sky Cliff
2nd Place Traditional14311 Fox Fire
3rd Place Traditional14011 Fair Oak
Honorable Mention14610 Hook
Honorable Mention14318 Shadow Oak
Honorable Mention2715 Bramblebush
Traditional Finalists
Continued on page 2
OMHOA proudly presents the winners of 2020 Light Up Oak Meadow!
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1st Place Whimsical2910 Oaksprawl
2nd Place Whimsical14111 Kings Meadow
3rd Place Whimsical14111 Oakstead
Whimsical Finalists
Honorable Mention14318 Chimney House
Honorable Mention14109 Gingerwood
Honorable Mention2802 Bee Cave
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OAK MEADOW WOMEN'S CLUBBy Sherry CruzPresident, OMWC
You're Welcome to AttendOak Meadow HOA Board Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month and start at 7 PM. As always, OM residents are invited to attend. During the period of Covid precautions, meetings are held via ZOOM. If you would like receive the link to enable you to join us, please email your request to Bunnie Hamilton, OMHOA President, at: [email protected]. The next meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2021.
STEP UP TO SERVE!No, I’m not recruiting for Genevieve’s tennis team! It’s time for our Nominating Committee to meet to develop a slate of officers to be elected in April. Our by-laws require annual elections for our Executive Board members. These are the positions that comprise the Executive Board:
President First Vice-President Second Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary
We hope that our members will help us by volunteering for a Board position or submitting nominations for any or all of the positions. Terms of office are for one year and begin on July 1 each year. Officers may be re-elected for a maximum of 3 consecutive terms.
Submit your nomination to KATHY WETHERELL, Nominating Committee chair, at [email protected], or text to 703-408-4161.
VIRTUAL SIDE GROUPSIt looks like our BOOK CLUB is likely to be our first virtual offering. If you’re a member of that side group, you’ve likely already heard from CELIA GLASGOW. If you’re not yet a member but wish to participate, contact CELIA at [email protected] or by phone at 210-492-5593 for details.
Plans are underway to set up virtual meetings of the WINE GROUP and TRIVIAL PURSUIT. If you’re a member of one (or both) of these groups, expect to hear from me in the near future. I’m still working on logistics, with help from a few willing friends!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Show your love by continuing to follow the healthcare guidelines to keep all of us safe!!
Eagle Scout ProjectHello neighbors! My name is Colin Miller and I am a 10-year resident of Oak Meadow and a lifeguard at the neighborhood pool. Like Patrick Hughes, I too am a Life Scout, but in Troop 940, and am working on my Eagle Scout project. When thinking about my project, I thought it would be best to give back to my community as well. Whereas Patrick’s many projects benefitted all the residents, my project will benefit our four-legged residents. After consulting with the OMSC pool manager, we agreed a great project would be to convert the abandoned volleyball court next to the tennis courts into a dog park. This will give our pets a place to play, exercise and socialize in a contained area. I plan to make it 60’ x 45’ with a 4’ fence to give the dogs approximately 2700 square feet to play.
In order to make this project happen, I am asking for support from my fellow Troop members, friends, family and members of our Oak Meadow community. My estimated cost is $900 for the materials. The work will be done by my fellow Scouts, friends and neighbors and should take a few weekends to complete. If you are able to donate to my project, either financially or with materials (old tires, wood for play structures, tennis balls, etc.), I would greatly appreciate it. Donations can be put in the pool mailbox at 14330 Vantage Hill or dropped at my house at 2910 Sky Cliff. Checks should be made out to Troop 940 and have “Colin Miller Eagle Scout Project” in the memo line. My goal is to start and finish the dog park in March. If you have any questions, or would like to coordinate donation drop offs, my number is 210-510-9078. Thank you for your support on my journey to the rank of Eagle Scout.
Help Available forFound Pets in Oak Meadow
OMHOA owns 2 animal microchip readers to aid Oak Meadow residents in locating owners of found pets. Each is stored by a volunteer/resident of OM who will meet with you and read the chip.
Eleanor Settle: 210-254-6193Stephanie Logan: 210-489-0807
NextDoor is an app or website that has been a highly successful tool to help reunite Oak Meadow pets and owners. You can post a photograph and description of your lost or found animal free. You do not have to list your personal contact information in the post, private email/text connections are provided. Over 500 homes in OM have a link with Next Door. It works!
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OAK MEADOW TENNIS HAPPENINGS
OM Junior Team TennisOak Meadow Junior Tennis is a fun way to play matches against other teams!
OM JTT is a Year-Round junior tennis program with matches in Spring and Fall at locations like McFarlin Tennis Center, Blossom Tennis Center and the Club at Sonterra.
Junior Team Tennis is available for players ages 6-18. JTT brings together players on a team to play lines of singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other teams of similar ages and ability level
With Junior Team Tennis, you’ll learn about unity, sportsmanship and how to work together to achieve success. You’ll also learn that success isn’t just about winning; it’s about how you play the game and respond to challenges. JTT is a fun alternative way to increase match play experience with the support of your team to cheer you on.
On our courts, we have junior lines ready for the 10 & unders to practice for their matches!
OM Junior Team Tennis Specifics:
• Ages 6-18
• 19 practices at OM Courts on Saturday mornings (twice a month, once a month in Summer and December)
• 2 Seasons of Match Play against other teams, Spring and Fall on Sundays
• During practice we work on match play, skills, team work and other fun aspects of the game
• Need to be recommended by OM JTT coach to be on team
• $224 per player (includes: 19 practices, $110 USTA registration fee)
Interested? Contact [email protected]
CharacterOM JTT juniors are learning to be team players. Playing for their team is more important to them than playing for themselves.
SportsmanshipDuring practice and while playing matches, the OM JTT juniors learn how to treat others fairly while supporting their teammates.
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My name is Joy Cadenhead. I am 19 years old, and a college student. I am home for the next semester due to COVID 19 safety precautions. I am available to baby sit, pet sit, house sit, provide help around the home or yard. I am more than happy to offer a helping hand in whichever way is needed. My number is 210-789-8890.
Do you have skills you would like your neighbors to know about?• babysitting, pet sitting• tutoring• yard work• errand running, more...
Announce/post it in the Meadowlark. The listing is free!
Submit your name/contact information and work desired to: [email protected] by the 10th each month for publication the following month.
Teen Skills and Services
If you want someone on your team who is dedicated, thorough, organized, a team player, a natural leader, a gifted story teller who will leave you with a smile every time you meet - you want Norma Murphy. Oak Meadow has been the lucky recipient of her time and efforts as a volunteer within both the HOA and the Woman’s Club.
We almost did not get a chance to know her. When the Murphys arrived here, the first house the family considered was in (hilly) Hunters Creek. They had two young boys who loved anything with wheels and Oak Meadow had a flat terrain that over the years allowed the boys to bike all over the neighborhood, visiting friends, going to swim team practice and to the park. Now those boys bring grandchildren to visit and enjoy the same pleasures. Norma also worked with children as the librarian at Locke Hill Elementary on De Zavala for 28 years. Her family and career inspired one of her most enduring contributions to OM. Per Norma: “Of all the worthy WC projects The Little Free Library is my very favorite! Located at the park, our little library is one of over 100,000 in the world offering free books. Although I collected boxes of books to supply the little library, it has maintained a nice collection from donations. Every time I visit, more and different titles are available. Another evidence of OM caring and sharing.”
Norma is a longtime Coordinator, a key role in the annual OMHOA membership drive, as well as an organizer for National Night Out for her street and other community efforts to bring neighbors together.
Norma has played a significant part in the success and longevity of
the Woman’s Club. She served as President, Secretary, and with the Yard of the Month team. She created and organized the spring Backyard Tours and Great Escapes, a series of day trips. Great Escapes brought ladies together to visit museums, the SA Food Bank and the Lighthouse for the Blind. There was a road trip to Comfort, a day at the Botanical Gardens and an interesting lecture on chocolate at the McNay Museum of Art and more.
When asked: ‘What has made Oak Meadow a community for you?’ Norma responded: ‘this neighborhood has all the makings of a small town. People celebrate, serve, and show concern for each other. When there is a need, provisions are made… a blood drive for a teen, meals for a family or transportation for an elderly neighbor. There is always overwhelming support for our elementary school. When the tennis courts needed resurfacing and the pool needed repairs, folks donated even if they were not members of the clubs. Volunteers are always open for park cleanup, cake walks, parades, festivals. There is something for everyone and there are many opportunities to meet and befriend newcomers.
After 44 years living in Oak Meadow, I cannot imagine living any-where else. We have developed life-long friendships. Neighbors can change, but the ‘neighboring’ does not change in Oak Meadow. Be-ing a small part of a bigger picture gives a sense of belonging to some-thing worthwhile. Women, join Woman’s Club. Guys, pitch in with HOA, swim club or tennis club. Everyone can have a part of park activities, when we can do that again. Let’s hope that is very soon.’
As you can tell, Norma’s community spirit is still strong. Norma, thank you for ‘neighboring’ Oak Meadow, we are better for it.
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NEW NEIGHBOR?Are you, or do you know of, a new resident in OM?
If you meet or see a new family in Oak Meadow,call or text the address to:
Norma Murphy 210-724-3105or Kay Clifton 210-313-3103
A member of the Women's Club's 'New Neighbor Welcome Team' will extend a personal welcome and deliver a packet
of useful information about this great neighborhood.
WELCOME!
Oak Meadow COP ReportDecember 2020
INCIDENT NUMBER PROBLEM TYPE RESPONSE
DATE ADDRESS
SAPD-2020-1486296 Theft 12/3/2020
3:14:49 PM Ivy Oak Ct
SAPD-2020-1488421
SAPD Emergency Call
12/3/2020 11:55:00 PM Barrel Oak
SAPD-2020-1493903 Suspicious Vehicle 12/5/2020
10:21:36 AMAmbleside / Green Run Ln
SAPD-2020-1510193 Theft 12/9/2020
9:19:37 AM Oak Sprawl
SAPD-2020-1531008
Disturbance Loud Music
12/13/2020 9:43:49 PM
Vantage Hill Dr / Gray Wing Dr
SAPD-2020-1546913 Theft 12/17/2020
3:08:36 PM Roundleaf Ct
SAPD-2020-1548583 Threats 12/17/2020
9:26:58 PM Green Run Ln
SAPD-2020-1567802 Ordinance Violation 12/22/2020
8:35:23 AM Hunters Green Dr
SAPD-2020-1574045 Theft 12/23/2020
3:08:16 PM Oakland Mills Dr
SAPD-2020-1577261 Theft 12/24/2020
7:13:21 AM Oakland Mills Dr
SAPD-2020-1589151 Disturbance 12/27/2020
3:45:53 AM Green Run Ln
SAPD-2020-1609463 Property Lost 12/31/2020
7:45:25 PM Barrel Oak
SAPD-2020-1610045
Disturbance Fireworks
12/31/2020 9:38:21 PM
Peppermill Run / Indian Ridge Dr
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