Wildhorse - September 2013

WILDHORSE

WILD September 2013

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www.WildhorseCommunity.com

Volume V, Issue 9

Official Publication of the Wildhorse Homeowners Association

Wildhorse Community

NIGHT OUT

Wildhorse Community Night Out is a night where our community comes together to stand up to crime. Residents are encouraged to join their neighbors and meet new community members to build neighborhood spirit and unity as the first defense against crime. Research shows that crimes go down when neighbors know each other and look out for one another.

Please join us and help send a message that Wildhorse is organized and united against crime!

The Wildhorse Community Night Out will be on Saturday, October 5th at 6pm. Residents should arrive at the Sports Park to check-in and receive their raffle tickets. Each household will receive 5 tickets upon check-in. Additional tickets can be earned by participating in the games scheduled for the evening and also through volunteering efforts such as community clean up days and other board sponsored events. The games will begin at approximately 6:20 pm.

After checking in, make your way over to the ice cream bar and load your bowl full of delicious treats. As you enjoy your ice cream, peruse the various vendor booths and select your favorite raffle prizes. Each vendor will have a raffle box where you can place one (or all) of your tickets for a chance to win.

The raffle will close at 7:00 pm and winners will be announced at 7:15 pm. Must be present to win!

On page 3, you will find a list of the generous vendors and prizes that they will be raffling. We want to thank our sponsors for helping us unite as a community. Come on out and see what services they have to offer, or just come and have a great time with friends. Your patronage to these businesses is encouraged and appreciated. Cut out this article and hang on your fridge!

We have over $1,000 in prizes that will be given out and hope to see you there!

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Community Clean Up Calling all volunteers! The Public Works Committee is looking for volunteers to help clean trash out of the green belt along Wildhorse Parkway and the Sports Park.

When Saturday September 14th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Where Meet at the Sports Park Pavilion

What to Bring We recommend you bring gloves as well as your family and neighbors. There will be donuts provided for all the volunteers. All ages are welcome!

If you will be able to make it, please RSVP to the Public Works Committee at: publicworks@ wildhorsecommunity.com

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WILDHORSE HOA Board Ginger Johnson........................................................ President Brian O'Mullan.................................................Vice President OPEN.......................................................................Treasurer Jason McClure..........................................................Secretary Chris Winnier.............................................. Member at Large To contact the board, email: board@wildhorsecommunity.com Ellen Lounsberry........................................... Newsletter Editor OPEN...............................Communications Committee Chair communication@wildhorsecommunity.com Amy McEwen & Amanda Reynolds..........Pool Committee Chairs pools@wildhorsecommunity.com Jessica Morgan......................... Public Works Committee Chair publicworks@wildhorsecommunity.com Hilda Black................................. Recreation Committee Chair

recreation@wildhorsecommunity.com OPEN.................................................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

Neighborhood

Bulk Waste Pick Up

The Public Works Committee is happy to announce that on Saturday, October 19th at 7:00 am, Tiger Sanitation will provide our neighborhood a complimentary bulk waste pick up! We realize this is early, but Tiger needs to start early in order to resolve any unforeseen issues and to make it to the landfill by closing time. If you plan to dispose of brush, we recommend you do your yard work the week prior to the pickup and keep it in your back yard or garage until collection day.

Have your items curbside by 7:00 am to ensure your items are picked up!

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS • Appliances • Furniture • Extra bagged yard waste and other large items • Brush and limbs should be cut in 4’ foot lengths and tied in bundles not exceeding 35 lbs. each • Small amounts of remodeling debris as long as it is no longer than 4 feet in length, tied in bundles or in bags or trash cans UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

• Large amounts of loose brush and construction/demolition debris • Paint, used oil, antifreeze, batteries, household chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and all other hazardous materials and liquids • Tires are also not accepted at the landfills

Newsletter Information Publisher Peel, Inc........................ www.PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181 Article Submission..... communication@wildhorsecommunity.com Advertising................................ advertising@PEELinc.com

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WILDHORSE

NIGHT OUT RAFFLE PRIZES! COMPANY

SPONSOR

ITEM(S) TO BE RAFFLED

RETAIL VALUE

1604 Air Conditioning & Heating

Craig Taylor

Free A/C Checkup Two Step Restaurant Gift Card

$29.95 $25

A Splash of Color Face Painting

Maria Gonzalez

**free face painting at event**

Ashley Zufelt Photography

Ashley Zufelt

Family Portrait Session & 8x10 Photo

$125

Campa Insurance

Anthony Campa

7” Tablet (Xenia or similar model)

$79 - $129

Choffy

Susan Davis

Ivory Coast (12 oz. bag)

$17

Creative Designs by Doris

Doris Barthold

Necklace & Earrings

$35

Dishalicious

Courtney Hanes

Dishalicious Gift Certificate

$25

ERA Colonial Real Estate

Amanda Dryja, Texas Realtor Cheesecake Factory Gift Cards (2)

$25 (2)

Faye D’s Cookie Jar

Faye Jackson

Cookie Bouquet Gift Cert for a dozen cookies

$30 $24

First Mark Credit Union

Christy Batkins

**freebies at our booth**

Gigi Hill

Jennifer Douglas

Gigi Hill Purse

$45

Helotes Creek Winery

Lynn & Joe

Helotes Creek Winery Gift Certificate

$25

Here We Grow Again

Kim Terrill

Here We Grow Again Gift Certificate

$25

Hula Bear Gold Canyon Candles

Cynthia Carnes

Choice of Hawaiian Fabric Purse OR Gold Canyon Candle

$45 or $38

Jamberry Nails by Alicia Pettus

Alicia Pettus

Jamberry Nails Gift Certificate

$30

Makeup On Wheels (Avon)

Cristina Gonzalez

Men’s Black Suede Trio Set

$24

Moondawgs BBQ

Kirk Mooney

2 Slabs of Pork Ribs 1 Brisket

$45 $55

Neck Hero

Angela Blonsky

Neck Support Pillow

$20

Origami Owl Geneva Kacher

Geneva Kacher

Medium Locket, 2 Charms & Chain

$50

Pampered Chef at Flo’s Cabinet

Flo Stirman

Pampered Chef Gift Certificate @ Flo’s Cabinet

$25

Scentsy

Yolanda Gonzalez

Scentsy Gift Basket

$55

Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry

Sheila Killpack

Hammered Sterling Silver, Quartz, Pink Soapstone, Pearl, & CZ Earrings

$59

Simply Fun

Jennifer Douglas

Game

$10

Singh’s Vietnamese

Courtney Hanes

Singh’s Vietnamese Gift Certificate

$25

Southpaw Crafts

Margaret South

No Soliciting Decal & Magnet

$8.50

The UPS Store

Dennis Peak

Gift Certificate for printing

$25

Truly Scrumptious Cupcakes & Sweets

Aubrey Horner

Dozen Cupcakes (3)

$20

Visions of You Hair & Beauty Salon

Nita Arie

Adult/Teen Cut & Style

$45

Wildhorse Homeowner’s Association

Board of Directors

Private Pool Party (2 hours) Refundable Deposit Required

$210

Wildhorse Pets

Pam Mooney

2 Days Pet Sitting

$40

Yoga Puppy

Lisa Tipton

Free Yoga Class

$15

Zeal for Life

Amy Beebe

5-Day Supply of Zeal for Life Wellness Drink

$18

Ziga

Natalie Wood

Sample of Ziga Product

$25

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WILDHORSE

Welcome Aboard and Farewell

The Public Works Committee would like to welcome their newest member, Meredith Weiss. We are excited to have another person to help us improve the community and we appreciate her willingness to serve. We encourage anyone who is interested in volunteering in the Wildhorse Community to join one of the committees. With your help, we can make our community even better!

The Safety Committee would like to thank Daniel Garcia for his time served as the Safety Committee Chairperson. We appreciate all of his time and hard work that he dedicated to our community. This position is now available and we are looking for volunteers. We also need help filling spots on the committee.

Please email the board at board@wildhorsecommunity.com with interest.

APPROVED STORM DOORS FOR ADDED SECURITY

The Architectural Control Committee has recognized the requests relating to the installation of storm doors in our community. In order to expedite the process, the ACC has identified the following as approved manufacturers and models, which may be purchased at Home Depot and Lowe’s. The Color shall match either the original front door, door trim or blend with the house design color palate. The approved doors are: ANDERSON STORM DOORS Series 3000 –or- 4000, full view glass door LARSON STORM DOORS Larson Secure Elegance, full view glass security door -orLarson Tradewinds, full view glass door with clear glass

SOCIAL EVENTS

The social committee of Wildhorse HOA has been working hard to bring great events to build a community throughout the year. While we all know that the rain is so desperately needed especially for our browning lawns, it was unfortunate that it occurred during our Teen Night event. Due to scheduling conflicts, back to school, and other circumstances, we were not able to reschedule the event but we hope we can do something for Teens in 2014. Despite the disappointment of having to cancel our Teen Night, we are very much looking forward to the remainder of the year!

We have our Halloween Festival and Trunk or Treat coming up on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6 to 8 pm at the Sports Park. If you were there last year, you know the event was a huge success with close to 500 people in attendance! We had a haunted hall, food, games, prizes, pumpkin decorating, cupcake walk, costume contests and of course, the famous Trunk or Treat. The event would not have been possible without all of the volunteers that came out to dedicate their time in running the various stations. We are again soliciting neighbors to help with 30-minute shifts for the event. If you want to be part of this huge community event please email social@wildhorsecommunity.com and let us know which activity you would like to volunteer for.

We hope that our Trunk or Treat vehicles that did an awesome job last year will consider coming out once again and bring their creative decorative vehicles. Remember, the winning vehicle gets a prize! Last year it was a Lowe’s gift card!

We will provide the candy, all we ask is that you provide your creativity in decorating your vehicle.

This year we are going to ask that participants bring a pool card or picture ID that shows their residency so we can verify their Wildhorse residency to enter the event. Only Wildhorse residents are eligible to take part in this event.

Please remember that according to the Wildhorse HOA CC&R’s; any improvement including the installation of storm doors must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee prior to installation. Please visit www. spectrumam.com to obtain the appropriate forms.

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WILDHORSE

GO FOR A ROLL IN THE HAY. REALLY. WE HAVE A FARM.

TripAdvisor named Travaasa ® Austin a Top 10 Destination Spa. Enjoy true farm-to-table meals from the new Travaasa Farm. Plus, taste delicious straight-from-the-earth creations served from our new food truck.

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Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District

WATER CONSERVATION AUDIT The sweltering days of summer are here and with increasing temperatures, come increasing pressures on our aquifers to meet water demands. Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGRGCD) would like to ask for your help in reducing that demand on groundwater. We offer a free on-site consultation to identify problems areas that could be resulting in higher water usage to home or business owners residing within our District.

Following the visit, we offer recommendations to help reduce water usage both inside and outside the home and a “goody” bag full of conservation-related items, including a hose timer, moisture meter, and low-flow showerhead. We would love to work with you on conserving our water resources and helping potentially reduce your water bill as well!

To schedule a visit, give us a call at 210-698-1155!

To learn more about Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District, please visit us at www.trinityglenrose.com.

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WILDHORSE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

Baby Pet House Yard Name Sit Sit/Walk Sit Work Phone Baecher, Skylar +.......... •.....................................................251-978-9030 Banis, Chase...................................................................... •....... 633-7300 Barraza, Alexis*+......... •...................•................ •........................ 845-8766 Barraza, Michael...............................•................ •........................ 912-3252 Birdsong, Robyn*........ •............................................................. 233-1619 Casso, Branden*+........ •...................•................ •........................ 488-3120 Chipongian*............... •...................•................ •........................ 528-8847 Conklin, Ciana*.......... •............................................................. 875-9144 Coverdell,Taylor*........ •...................•................ •........................ 859-7425 Cuellar, John Sanchez.......................•................................ •....... 387-1988 Cychosz, Jordan...............................•................................ •.. 414-732-1611 Douglas, Cheyenne...........•...................•................ •.................210-688-3870 Edmund, Makeath...........................•................................ •...................... ...........................................................................theedmunds@sbcglobal.net Elizondo, Anthony...........................•................ •............... •....... 842-3062 Galm, Kaitlyn............. •...................•................ •........................ 681-8241 Garcia, Jennifer........... •...................•................ •........................ 843-7198 Gatchell, Dakota*....... •...................•................ •.................210-860-6420 Geisel, Angie•.............. •...................•................ •........................ 439-6502 Hinkle, Tanisha*......... •...................•................ •........................ 823-6136 Jones, Maggie.............. •...................•................................ •....... 218-1227 Lopez, Angelica*......... •.................................... •........................ 833-0376 Lucio, Casey................ •...................•................................. .vlucio@satxrr.com Martinez, Lyssa........... •...................•................ •................... 414-326-6105 McCraw, Ayanna+............•...................•......................................... 265-3539 McCraw, Nayla+...............•...................•......................................... 265-3539 McGookey, Helen....... •...................•................ •............... •....... 465-7286 Mendoza, Keanue.............................•..................................210-277-0694 Miller, Elizabeth.......... •...................•......................................... 542-0398 Moctezuma, Chris....... •...................•................................. .•414-344-8887 Olvera, Cristian................................•................................ •....... 363-1320 Quevedo, Zoe Jaymz... •...................•......................................... 259-6186 Ramos, Julian...................................•................................ •....... 418-9676 Reynes, Santa Monica*.. •...................•................ •.................210-343-1778 Simpkins, Kayley*+..... •...................•................................ •....... 385-1339 Smith, Julia*+.............. •............................................................. 688-2950 Thompson, James Edward................................................. •.714-328-8135 Urena, Kylie*............... •...................•................ •........................ 688-3284 Waldo, Adriana........... •.................................... •.................956-740-8840 Winfrey, Megan.......... •............................................................. 355-3818

PASSWORDS

BACKGROUND Passwords are one of the primary ways we prove who we are. It is how you access your email, bank online, purchase goods and access devices such as your laptop or smartphone.

In many ways, passwords are the keys to your kingdom. As a result, if someone has your password, they can steal your identity, transfer your money or access all of your personal information. Strong passwords are essential to protecting your identity and information. Let’s learn what makes a strong password and how to use them securely.

STRONG PASSWORDS: PASSPHRASES The problem is cyber criminals have developed sophisticated programs that can guess, or “brute force,” your passwords, and they are constantly getting better at it. This means they can steal your passwords if they are weak or easy to guess. Never use common information for your passwords, such as your birth date, your pet’s name or anything else that can be easily determined from your social networking posts or Google. Instead, the best way to create a strong password is to use a long password, and the more characters you have, the better. In fact, instead of using a single word, use multiple words -- or even a complete sentence. This type of password is called a passphrase, and it is one of the strongest you can use. Here is an example of one: time for my coffee That is it; that is all you need. If required, you can make your password even stronger by adding symbols, capital letters or numbers, such as those you see in the example below. This is especially important if you are using a website that does not allow multiple words or a complete sentence for your password: Time f0r my coffee!

Notice how this example uses a capital letter. You can also replace letters with numbers or symbols, such as replacing the letter ‘a’ with the ‘@’ symbol and the letter ‘o’ with the number zero, or use common punctuation marks such as a question mark, period or even spaces. If a website or program limits the number of characters you can use in a password, use the maximum number of characters allowed.

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ATTENTION TEENAGERS The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all Wildhorse teenagers seeking work. Please note that after three months, your name will be removed from the Teenage Job Seekers list. Please resubmit your name, information, and job description to to teenjobs@wildhorsecommunity.com by the 19th of the month!

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