Wildhorse - May 2013 by Peel, Inc.

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WILD May 2013

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Volume V, Issue 5

Official Publication of the Wildhorse Homeowners Association

Pool Procedures for 2013 The summer is upon us and the Wildhorse Pools are about to move into the full-time summer schedule. Please remember to bring your Pool Access Card with the 2013 Sticker and to show them to the attendant when entering the pool area. You must also sign in and enter the number of guests you are bringing with you (limit 4). For those residents who have not yet registered for 2013 pool access, you can still register your pool cards at the Spectrum Association Management office located at 17319 San Pedro #318, San Antonio, TX 78232 from 9am to 5pm throughout the swim season. You can download the 2013 pool registration packet from our website www.wildhorsecommunity.com under ‘Pool committee’ and bring the completed documents and all of your pool cards to Spectrum with you. Stickers will only be placed on presented cards. If you are a renting a home in the community, a separate renter application is also available which must be notarized before it is accepted. Please observe the posted rules of the pool, follow the directions of the pool staff, and help us to have the safest and most enjoyable swim season ever.

Wildhorse Social Committee 2013 Events Mark your calendars!

End of the School Year Party at the Timber Country Pool

June 8

Wildhorse Day at the Missions Game

July TBD

Teen Night at the Timber Country Pool

August 10

Halloween Festival and Trunk or Treat

October 26

Wildhorse Adult Holiday Party

November 30

Morning with Santa

December 7

Holiday Home Decorating Winners Awarded

December 31

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WILDHORSE HOA Board Gerardo Gutierrez.................................................... President Ginger Johnson.................................................Vice President Jennifer Winslow.......................................................Treasurer Summer Manchester.................................................Secretary Chris Winnier.............................................. Member at Large To contact the board, email: board@wildhorsecommunity.com OPEN............................. Communications Committee Chair communication@wildhorsecommunity.com Amy McEwen..................................... Pool Committee Chair Amanda Reynolds............................... Pool Committee Chair pools@wildhorsecommunity.com OPEN....................................Public Works Committee Chair publicworks@wildhorsecommunity.com Hilda Black..........................................Recreation Committee recreation@wildhorsecommunity.com Danny Garcia.................................... Safety Committee Chair www.wildhorsecommunity.com Suzanne Patrick & Courtney Hanes.Social Committee Chairs social@wildhorsecommunity.com

Important Numbers Bexar Co. Public Works.....................................210.465.4528 ...................................................... (shredding, graffiti, etc.) Bexar Co. Sign Dept.........................................210.465.0536 ........................................... (report damaged/missing signs) CPS...................................................................210.353.4357 ................................................... (report street light outage) Sheriff - Non-Emergency...................................210.335.6000 Spectrum Mgmt. Association............................210.494.0659

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Safety/Crime Watch

Dear Residents, As we near the end of the school year, the Safety Committee and the Sheriff’s department would like to thank you for reporting any suspicious activity and safety concerns. Bexar County Sheriff’s Office: (210)335-6000. We would like to invite you to attend our meeting and help us in sharing useful information that will benefit our community. Crime Watch window decals will be passed out for those who attend. Scheduled meeting: May 15, Wednesday, 7pm, at Krueger Elementary. Deputy Ino Badillo will be joining us and will go over the most effective safety tips that will help deter any criminal activity. The summer season is right around the corner and many of us will be traveling in and out of town. Let’s keep an eye out for our traveling neighbors and each other. Summer is a time for fun and entertainment, but let’s be mindful of the Bexar County curfew laws: Curfew: Unlawful hours: Minors: 17 years of age and under Sunday- Thursday; 10:30pm-6am Friday & Saturday: midnight -6am Monday- Friday: 9am-2:30pm We’ll see you at the meeting. -Daniel Garcia

Farewell Jennifer and Gerry! At the annual meeting of the membership on March 27th, we welcomed new members to the Board of Directors. At the same time, it was time to bid farewell to two of our previous board members. Both Jennifer and Gerry were appointed to the board and completed the terms of elected board members. Gerry served as member of the board for 9 months and Jennifer served for 6 months. Their time on the board help the association among other things to add new flowers to the front entrance, select a new landscaper, oversee repairs of the walking trail, and began the ground work for an irrigation overhaul. The board would like to thank Jennifer and Gerry for their service and wish them well in their future endeavors.

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2013 Swim Team Newsletter The 2013 Wildhorse Cyclone swim season is underway. We would like to thank our residents for allowing our children the use of the pool. They perfect their swim skills, develop teamwork, get much needed exercise, and gain a sense of pride for our facilities within the neighborhood. Below is our swim meet schedule. We work with our competing teams to ensure that they park in the correct areas by having a police presence and signage to direct them. Please come out anytime to cheer on our neighbors and see what a wonderful community effort this is. If you would like more information about our swim team please go to our website. It is http://whswim.swim-team.us/. • June 4, 2013 Home Meet vs. Mountain Lodge at 5:30 PM • June 11, 2013 Home Meet vs. Parkwood at 5:30 PM • June 17, 2013 Away Meet vs. Timberwood Park at 5:30 • June 25, 2013 Away Meet vs. Sonoma Ranch at 5:30 • June 29, 2013 Championship Meet time TBD • July 2, 2013 All-Star Meet at 5:30

Wildhorse HOA Pool Schedule 2013 Sports Park: April 13th – April 30th: POOL OPENS

Hours: 11am – 8pm Weekends only

May 1st – May 31st :

Hours:7am – 12pm Weekdays 7am – 9pm Weekends June 1ST – June 6th Hours:7am – 12pm Weekdays 7am – 9 pm Weekends

June 7th – August 25th Summer Season

Hours: 7am – 9pm Daily

August 26th – September 29th

Hours:7am - 7pm Weekdays 7am - 9pm Weekends

September 2: Labor Day

SAVE THE DATE June 8, 2013 from 3 pm to 5pm End of School Year Party (students 12 and under) Timber Country Pool

Please come out and celebrate the end of the school year at the Timber Country Pool. There will be refreshments, music and lots of fun to be had by all! All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend the event. Please have your pool card to show verification of residency when coming to the pool. We also are in great need of volunteers in order to make this event successful. We will need volunteers in 1/2 hour shifts from 2 pm through 6pm to include set up and clean up. If you can volunteer 30 minutes to help please email social@ wildhorsecommunity.com with your availability and we will assign you a time slot. Stay tuned for our next event on August 10, which will be a Teen Night at the Timber Country Pool for teens age 13-17.

Hours: 7am – 9pm

September 29th: POOL CLOSED for Winter

Timber Country: May 1st—June 6th : POOL OPENS

Hours: 12pm – 9pm Daily

June 7th – September 25th: SUMMER SEASON

Hours: 7am – 9pm Daily August 26th: POOL CLOSED for Winter

Running May 3rd – August 31st:

AM Adult Swim: Wednesday and Friday from 6-7am at Sports Park Pool PM Adult Swim: Friday and Saturday evenings from 9-10pm at both the Sports Park and Timber Country Pools

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WILDHORSE Green Men Spotted in Wildhorse Recently there have been some questions regarding the use of “slow down” signs or other traffic control devices in the streets of Bexar County, and specifically the Wildhorse neighborhood. We have contacted the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in an effort to help address some of these questions. Q: Can I place a sign or obstruction anywhere in the street in order to regulate a motor vehicle’s behavior? A: The short answer is no. Traffic control devices may only be implemented and/or installed by the Bexar County Sheriff, Bexar County Public works, and/or official emergency personnel. Anyone wanting to place such a device in Bexar County public roads must first request permission. This includes but is not limited to; block party barriers, cul-de-sac barriers, and the devices commonly referred to as “little green men.” Q: Can I place traffic control devices on the grass strip in front of my house, beside the curb, or on my lawn? A: It is allowable to place such a device in your yard, but it cannot be displayed in such a fashion that it is considered a traffic control device. It is not allowable to place them in the street next to your curb. Additionally, the Wildhorse HOA by-laws state that no signs are allowed in your front yard with the exception of a real estate sign if your home is for sale. Q: What can be done to reduce speeders and unsafe drivers on my street? A: As with any incident that occurs on public roads owned and maintained by Bexar County, the BCSO should be contacted. They do want to hear from you, as it helps them establish precedent for establishing laws and controls for our public streets. Please help them do their job, and do not take it upon yourself to regulate traffic on our streets. The BCSO non-emergency number is 210-335-6000.

Community Clean Up Day a Success The Recreation and Public Works Committee would like to thank all of the individuals, couples and families that attended the recent community clean- up day at the Sports Park. We estimate that there were over 50 volunteers on hand to help. With so many wonderful volunteers we were able to cover a large amount of our community in a short amount of time while beautifying our community, meeting some new neighbors and enjoying each other’s company over pizza. Again, we thank all of those who participated and encourage others to join us in our next endeavor.

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Boot Camp in Wildhorse

Wildhorse is getting fit! Come down to the Sports Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am and at Krueger at 6:30pm to meet your neighbors for a great workout. Please contact Hilda at recreation@wildhorsecommunity. com with any questions. The Wildhorse Recreation Committee would like to invite all residents to join us for Boot Camp. So what is it you say? Boot Camp is an exercise program that includes strength training, metabolic conditioning, stretching and mobility classes, and core strength classes. These programs are developed to be challenging for every participant at any level. The first class will be free and each additional class is $10 or a monthly fee of $75.

Safety Committee Meeting Please join us Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at the cafeteria of Krueger Elementary for a safety meeting at 7:00 pm. We will discuss the Neighborhood Watch program, have a presentation by a local police officer who will also provide an F.A.Q. question and answer session, followed by break out groups. You are encouraged to attend the break out group that interest you most. Any resident who attends will receive a Neighborhood Watch decal window sticker. We are hoping for a great turnout and hope to see you there!

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