Wildhorse - October 2011 by Peel, Inc.

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WILD October 2011

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Volume III, Issue X

Official Publication of the Wildhorse Homeowners Association

Wildhorse

MOVIE IN THE SPORTS PARK Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to join the Social & Recreation Committees for our annual Movie in the Park on Saturday, November 12th at 8:00 pm (movie TBA***). Light refreshments will be served while supplies last. We hope to see you and your family there! ***Please check www.wildhorsecommunity.com or the Wildhorse Community Facebook Group for the movie title.

THE N I E I V MO ARK P S T R O SP AY SATURD H BER 12T NOVEM 8:00 P.M.

Barking Dogs in Wildhorse The HOA receives many calls from residents regarding excessive barking from neighboring dogs. In an ideal world, dogs would never bark unless they were told to. Unfortunately our pets have a mind, and personality, of their own. When faced with an unruly fourlegged neighbor, the first step should always be to kindly approach your two-legged neighbor and inform them of your situation. Many times, the owners are unaware of the nuisance and will find ways to manage their pet’s outbursts. If this is unsuccessful, contact Spectrum and report the occurrence, and be prepared to provide the address of the pet in question. The HOA bylaws limit the number and type of pets allowed (2 adult dogs, cats) and do not specifically address barking dogs. Because of this, the HOA will send a courtesy letter to the homeowner in question to alert the owner that their pet is disturbing neighbors. If this does not work here are other resources to consider: • Bexar County Animal Control Services (ACS): 210.207.6650 – call ACS for some advice especially if you believe the pet might be in danger. • Bexar County Sheriff: 210.335.6000 – you also have the option to get a Bexar County Sheriff involved by contacting this non-emergency number. • Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center (DRC): 210.335.2128 – if all else fails, you may want to contact the DRC and explain the situation. According to their website http://www.co.bexar.tx.us/drc/, this organization deals with issues of disturbances of the peace and the mediation services provided are free to the public. Though seemingly daunting, it is possible to resolve these issues civilly if pet owners remain mindful that the canine chorus from their beloved pets may disturb neighbors considering the close proximity of homes in Wildhorse. Also, those who find these outbursts disturbing should keep in mind that these are our neighbors, for better or worse, and a little bit of tolerance can go a long way towards maintaining a harmonious atmosphere for everyone. Wildhorse Messenger - October 2011

WILDHORSE HOA Board Robin Watts............................................................. President Chris Winnier...................................................Vice President VACANT..................................................................Secretary Enrique Yanes............................................... Member at Large Tyler Horner................................................ Member at Large To contact the board, email: board@wildhorsecommunity.com

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Marilyn A. Sibblies.......... Communications Committee Chair communication@wildhorsecommunity.com Roberta Davila & Brenda Rios.......... Social Committee Chair social@wildhorsecommunity.com Hilda Black..........................................Recreation Committee recreation@wildhorsecommunity.com Lory Simpkins..................................... Pool Committee Chair pools@wildhorsecommunity.com Frank Nava.............................Public Works Committee Chair publicworks@wildhorsecommunity.com OPEN............................................... Safety Committee Chair www.wildhorsecommunity.com

Important Numbers CPS...................................................................210.353.4357 ................................................... (report street light outage) Bexar Co. Public Works.....................................210.465.4528 ...................................................... (shredding, graffiti, etc.) Bexar Co. Sign Dept.........................................210.465.0536 ........................................... (report damaged/missing signs) Sheriff - Non-Emergency...................................210.335.6000 SAWS................................................................210.704.7297

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Trunk or Treat Spooktacular Saturday, October 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Join the Social & Recreation Committees for our 1st annual Trunk or Treat Spooktacular on Saturday, October 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Wildhorse Sports Park. Events to include: costume contest, pumpkin painting, cupcake walk, best decorated trunk contest (with prizes awarded), and many other spooktacular activities for the whole family. Light refreshments will be served while supplies last. To ensure this event is a success we are asking for numerous volunteers to assist in many of the great events we have planned. We are currently in need of residents who wish to join the trunk or treating activity by decorating vehicles and handing out store bought candy and other goodies to Wildhorse residents. If interested please email the Social Committee at social@wildhorsecommunity.com by Saturday, October 15th to guarantee you a reserved space in the Sports Park parking lot. We are also in need of cupcake donations from residents for the cupcake walk, store bought or homemade cupcakes will be greatly appreciated. Please email the Social Committee if you will be donating so that we may know how many cupcakes to expect. We hope to see you there!

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WILDHORSE Wildhorse 1K/5K Run/Walk WHEN:

Saturday, October 29, 2011 7:45am for 5K • 8:30am for 1K

For more information, including the entry form and the map of the race route, please go to www.wildhorsecommunity.com. Five for Wildhorse volunteers: this is a perfect time to earn service hours! Please email recreation@wildhorsecommunity. com if you are able to help.

START PLACE: Sports Park Pavilion ENTRY FEE:

(provides you a t-shirt, water bottle, and goody bag)

ADULTS:

$10.00

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO:

CHILDREN: $5.00 REGISTRATION DATES – SPORTS PARK PAVILION

Sat, Oct 1st, 8:30-10:30am | Wed, Oct 5th, 6:00-7:30pm Sat, Oct 8th, 8:30-10:30am | Wed, Oct 12th, 6:00-7:30pm

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Wildhorse HOA

In the memo section please write: 2011 Run/Walk Registration Cash is also accepted. T-SHIRT PICK UP DATES – SPORTS PARK PAVILION

Fri, Oct 28th, 6:00-8:00pm | Sat, Oct 29th, 7:00-7:30am

Register participants on registration days Assist day of the race Host water stations long the race route On the day of the race, please use caution when driving through the community. Please be on the lookout for runners and walkers, and try to avoid parking on the street for this event. Your cooperation will ensure the safety of both drivers and runners. This event is sponsored by the Recreation and Social Committees. We hope to see you there!

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WILDHORSE An Opinion About Door Frame Security There have been reports of break-ins in Wildhorse and as a resident I would like to share with you a product I found designed to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. Now let me say that I am not a sales person, I have no association with the manufacturer, and I have not tried other products on the market. As such, I cannot comment on the merits of competing products on the market or the reputation of the manufacturer. However, allow me to share my experience. While interviewing home security sales people, a common finding was that the door jamb in our homes was not sufficient to stop an intruder from kicking in a door. This problem is not limited to Wildhorse, but to most standard homes with door jambs made of pine. There are two contributing factors. The door jamb is not reinforced. And the metal plates in door frame that make contact with the deadbolt and door knob latch, a.k.a the strike plates use 1” screws. A simple fix suggested by the majority of security salespeople was to replace the 1” screws with 2 to 2.5” screws at both the the strike plates for the deadbolt and door latch, as well as the hinge screws for the door frame (approximately 16 in all). This serves to reinforce the strength of these plates and make the door more difficult to kick in. The product I found, StrikeMaster II Pro, takes this one step further

by replacing the strike plates and overlaying five feet of the door frame with a steel brace. It also allows for 10 screws along the door frame to redistribute the forces of a potential kick in. There is a very noticeable difference now as my door now closes with a satisfying “thump” and does not even move while attempting to shake it. Installation should be easy, taking approximately 30 minutes. However, my install took extra time because my door alarm sensor was covered by the strike plate; I had to cut extra holes to accommodate the sensor. I would classify this as a do-it-yourself project which requires a screwdriver (preferably power), and possibly a drill to make a hole for the alarm sensor. The product retails for approximately $80 but I found it slightly cheaper at online retailers. You can find more information at the company website http://www.nokickins.com/. The price seems a little high if you consider that our homes have at least 2 entry doors. Bur after considering the security of my family, this is a bargain. Hopefully you will look into improving your own door security, and perhaps we can make Wildhorse less desirable target for potential burglars. Signed, A concerned neighbor

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