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Olmos Park anticipates slight drop in property tax revenue PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tony Cantú - Contributing Writer/North Central News   
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 02:25 PM
Like many cities dealing with lowered home values, Olmos Park will see a slight dip in property tax revenue as officials hammer out an operating budget for the coming fiscal year.

The decrease is somewhat negligible at .72 percent, from a taxable base totaling $522.2 million in 2009 to $518.4 million in 2010 from which property tax collection benefiting the fiscal year 2011 bottom line will be derived. (read more).

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Retired priest arrested for indecent exposure PDF Print E-mail
Written by www.woai.com   
Sunday, September 05, 2010 09:13 PM
SAN ANTONIO -- A retired priest was arrested after police say he exposed himself to a park police officer.

The man, 71-year-old Chester W. King, Jr. of Converse, was arrested Tuesday in Olmos Park. (read more).
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Olmos Park debates dog leash proposal PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tony Cantú - Contributing writer/North Central News   
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 06:30 PM
Olmos Park may be poised for a real dogfight. City Council was mulled a proposed dog leash law Aug. 19 before delaying action on the matter until next month.

The issue has come up several times in the past, but a vocal contingent of residents espousing free-range canines prompted council to table the matter as was done at a previous meeting. (read more).

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Hill Country wildlife sanctuary opens clinic in Olmos Park PDF Print E-mail
Written by www.WOAI.com   
Friday, July 30, 2010 04:10 PM
SAN ANTONIO -- A wildlife sanctuary hidden in the Hill Country is bringing its mission into the San Antonio area. (read more).
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Police warn car burglars are on the move this summer PDF Print E-mail
Written by Sarah Forgany / KENS 5   
Saturday, July 17, 2010 08:57 AM
The summer is here, and police warn burglars are on the move, from one car to the next.
Just days ago, we told you about a rash in Alamo Heights. Now Olmos Park.
(read more).
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Viewpoint: Will Olmos Park look ahead or return to the past? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jeff Judson - Guest Commentary   
Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:02 PM
A recent report in the North Central News revealed controversy over the process of appointing Gene Allen to the Olmos Park City Council.

While we can always do a better job of filling vacancies next time, this appointment combined with recent elections could radically shift the direction of our city. (read more).

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OP council appointment sparks questions PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tony Cantú - Contributing writer/North Central News   
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 02:46 PM
Olmos Park political observers are crying foul over an appointment to fill a City Council vacancy, a process detractors say was rushed and dismissive of a wide pool of candidates who had expressed interest in filling the unexpired term.

In a June 28 special meeting, former councilman and current Board of Adjustment member Gene Allen was appointed to fill the seat vacated June 17 by Joe Izbrand. (read more).

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Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale - July 10th Only PDF Print E-mail
Written by Janet Holland   
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:06 AM

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - SAT. JULY 10th ONLY - OLMOS PARK

You won’t want to miss out on this great sale under the trees in the comfort of the shaded driveway!

226 Primera Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78212 in beautiful Olmos Park.

Saturday, July 10th, 8a-4pm.

Cash only. All sales final. Not responsible for accident or injury.

Wow! Don't miss this huge sale in Olmos Park to see it to believe it.   There’s something for everyone!

Pictures can be viewed at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cleansweepestatesales/

FURNITURE

Taupe cotton Pottery Barn Sofa and matching Chair and a ½ - see photos

White mission style Toddler Bed complete with mattress – see photos

Area rugs

Office Chair

Outdoor Gourmet Grill – bought at at Barbeques Galore

 

ELECTRONICS:

Playstation 2 - $79

Playstation 2 games – Tiger Woods Golf

BRAND NEW never out of the box Quickbooks Pro 2007

Technics CD player that holds 100 CDS!!!

Great Sony Stereo system complete with speakers and the Technics 100 CD changer.

Blackberry for AT&T. Put in your SIM card and GO!

35 DVDs! Viewed only once!

Canon PowerShot SD850IS - Digital Elph. 8 megappixels. No box-takes great pictures - back screen doesn’t work.

Canon PowerShot 550is

20 inch flatscreen Gateway computer monitor and wireless keyboard

Lots of power cords and wireless keyboards and computer monitors and speakers

 

KITCHENWARE:

Lots of pots and pans – some still new in boxes

Italian pottery – Vietri

Hanging Pot Rack

Crystal decanters

Wine glasses

Lenox "Special" China - Holly pattern - 8 place settings

Villeroy & Boch Amapola. 6 place settings, plus salt and pepper, 2 candlesticks, a vegetable

Milkglass tumblers – 13

 

TOYS:

Leap Pad with lots of Leap Pad game

Leapster TV

Lots of other educational toys and games and accessories

Lots of great Disney Princess items

Tricycle for your princess

 

CLOTHES & SHOES:

Vintage lingerie and clothes

Shoes – ladies size 7, 7 ½ , 8 ½, 9 and 10 (Some Gucci and Via Spiga)

Girls clothes – some new with tags – size infant to size 8

Ladies clothes – size 6-10 and size XL to 3X

Men’s clothes – size L to Big and Tall

Lots of smocked dresses

Christening gown

 

JEWELRY & WATCHES:

Spurs Vintage Watch– needs a battery

Denver Broncos Watch– needs a battery

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Watch – needs a battery

Costume Jewelry including some turquoise

Vintage Brooches

Boucheron PARFUM - not cologne! Beautiful.

Lots of household items

Fog Free Shaving Mirror

Wood like formica counter top

6 boxes of Spanish tile – enough to redo your kitchen or bath!

A queen sized AeroBed

Christmas decorations galore!

Luggage

Come early and find your treasures. We hope to see you this  Saturday.

 

Pictures can be viewed at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cleansweepestatesales/

Got questions - Email us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Clean Sweep Estate & Garage Sales - www.cleansweepgaragesales.com

 

Need to have a sale and feeling overwhelmed? We can help. Currently booking August, September and October.  Email us today to reserve your date.

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Olmos Park Council Fills Vacancy PDF Print E-mail
Written by City of Olmos Park   
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 08:49 AM
City Council appointed Former Councilmember Gene Allen to fill the vacancy created by Joe Izbrand's resignation. Gene will serve until the election in May. (see Olmos Park City website).
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Olmos Park Design Charrette Succesful PDF Print E-mail
Written by City of Olmos Park website   
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 08:47 AM
The Economic Development Corporation along with the Imber-Sargent Design Team completed a productive week of meetings. You can see a recorded video of the Design Conclusion Meeting online at http://www.livestream.com/olmospark. (also see OP City website).
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Undercover officer propositioned in Olmos Park PDF Print E-mail
Written by KENS 5 Staff   
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 06:23 PM
Hanging out in the park is a good thing...most of the time. But an undercover San Antonio park police officer discovered it's not always a picnic in Olmos Park.

Tuesday morning a man pulled up next to an unmarked vehicle and began a friendly, perhaps too friendly, conversation with the officer. (read more).
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Olmos Park holds huge yard sale for little Haitian girl PDF Print E-mail
Written by KENS 5 Staff   
Monday, July 05, 2010 08:52 AM
An Olmos Park neighborhood threw all their stuff on the lawn to help a Haitian earthquake victim.

From furniture to art work, to golf clubs and clothing went up for sale. The proceeds from Saturday's giant yard sale are being used to reunite 10-year-old Bethlie Paul with her family. (read more and video).
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Residents, merchants laud Olmos Park design efforts PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tony Cantú - Staff writer/North Central News   
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 07:05 PM
“It's a great time for Olmos Park.”

With those words, Olmos Park Mayor Susan Gragg opened a presentation Friday recapping a week-long charrette process, a series of design workshops inclusive of residents and merchants.

City officials hope to beautify their town, a long-held goal triggered in earnest with the hiring of design specialists to advise them and stage the charrette at City Hall. (read more).

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Children's bereavement center opens near Olmos Park PDF Print E-mail
Written by Special to the Northwest Weekly   
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 03:35 PM
With renovation and remodeling work completed, the doors officially opened Friday at the new home of the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas.

The center moved from its Craig Place house to 205 W. Olmos Drive after months of construction and fundraising.

“We are so proud and amazed at the way everything has just come together,” said Executive Director Traci Gomez in a press release. (read more).

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Olmos Park: A Vision is Forming PDF Print E-mail
Written by City of Olmos Park   
Thursday, June 24, 2010 06:32 PM
Olmos Park: A Vision is Forming
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Joe Izbrand resigns from Olmos Park City Council PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tony Cantú - Contributing writer/North Central News   
Thursday, June 24, 2010 07:17 AM
Olmos Park City Councilman Joe Izbrand resigned at the June 17 council meeting, citing mounting work and family obligations.

“For the past four years, I have had the tremendous honor of serving as a member of the Olmos Park City Council,” Izbrand said in his prepared statement.

“It is a humbling experience to be chosen by your neighbors to serve as their representatives and I hope that, in some small way, I have made a meaningful contribution to the betterment of our community.” (read more).

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