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Volume V, Issue 11

Official Publication of the Wildhorse Homeowners Association

2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS November 2nd, 6:30pm Movie Night at Sports Park Sponsored by Recreation Committee November 9th (Time TBA) 5K & Kids Run at Sports Park Sponsored by Recreation Committee November 30th (Time TBA) Adult Holiday Party at Two Step Restaurant Sponsored by Social Committee December 7th (Time TBA) Morning with Santa (at TBA) Sponsored by Social Committee December 11th, 7pm 4th Quarter Board Mtg (at TBA) Sponsored by Board of Directors *Schedule subject to change

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Wildhorse Community Night Out - A Success!

Over 300 people attended o u r Wi l d h o r s e Community Night Out! Among those in attendance were more than thirty local businesses and vendors, Bexar County Officers, Blue Armor, McGruff the Crime Dog, and our Wildhorse volunteers.

The event was a huge success as neighbors were able to meet each other, play games, eat ice cream, and win some fabulous prizes donated from the vendors.

Photo courtesy of Marlene Ganchell

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WILDHORSE HOA Board

Emergency Numbers

Ginger Johnson........................................................ President Brian O'Mullan.................................................Vice President Jason McClure..........................................................Secretary Chris Winnier.............................................. Member at Large Roxanne Rooks.......... Newly appointed member of the board

Bexar County Non-Emergency.........................210.335.6000

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

Bexar County Animal Control..........................210.737.1442

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

Newsletter Information

Bexar County Environmental Issues / Public Works................ ......................................................................210.335.6700

Bexar County Dispute Resolution.....................210.335.2128 Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Liaison Deputy I. Badillo #217..................................210.335.6155 ..............................................................ibadillo@bexar.org

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WHO SHOULD YOU CALL? Have you ever seen a problem in our community and felt you didn’t know who you should contact to notify or resolve it? In an effort to clear up some confusion, following are information which residents might find helpful.

Since Wildhorse Homeowners Association, Inc. is outside of San Antonio city limits, it is serviced by Bexar County under the jurisdiction of the Cagnon Service Center. The contact number for the Cagnon Service Center is (210) 631-0220. Spectrum Association Management, LP is contracted to assist the Board of Directors in maintaining the common areas in the community and also assist in some of the business related aspects of the Wildhorse HOA daily operations. Here are some of the more common concerns and who is responsible to help residents get a quick resolution.

Spectrum Association Management’s Responsibilities to the Wildhorse HOA

Spectrum should be called for questions regarding dues and report problems with the maintenance of the HOA’s common areas. Some examples are the pools and HOA fencing. Residents may also call and report violations and nuisance complaints on their neighbors that are not an emergency. Spectrum’s phone number is (210) 494-0659.

Please contact Spectrum Association Management, LP to address any issues pertaining to the following: • Sports Park – basketball court, pavilion, trash cans, playground, and landscaping.

• Pools – Timber Country and Sports Park.

• Walking Trail • Front Entrance – Lighting, landscaping, and retaining walls in need of repairs.

• Irrigation – Water leaks due to a main line break.

• Landscaping – Any area previously listed including a few natural areas, and the retention pond are areas owned and maintained by the HOA. However, there are many sections which are not maintained by the HOA such as the green belt since it is not owned by the Association.

• Monument Signs – The community currently has one at each pool and one at the main entrance.

• Property Violations – A Site Manager drives around the community every 10 days to address any yards that may be in need of attention. On these drives, commercial vehicles in driveways, unapproved improvements that changes the exterior of your home, weeds, overgrown grass, edging, clutter, broken pickets/fences are a few of the many things that are noted by Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

the Site Manager to contact the resident to resolve. There is no forced mow or maintenance for this community at this time, which prohibits the Board of Directors in hiring a vendor to rectify the property violations. In an event that the condition of the home is considered to be a health concern, Code Compliance may be called by any resident who witnesses such issue. In addition to assisting the Board of Directors, Spectrum Association Management also assists the HOA committees with preparation of upcoming events as needed.

BEXAR County Responsibilities

• County 311 or (210) 207-6000 • Living outside of the city limits, the following can only be enforced by the Bexar County Offices of enforcement; matters such as damage to the streets, infrastructure issues, sidewalks, reporting a Code Compliance issue/concern like tall grass and weeds, or an abandoned home/car.

• Bexar County Sign Shop (210) 631-0250 - Damaged or missing street signs.

• Police Non Emergency (210) 207-7273 - Call this number if the situation is not an emergency to report loud noises and nuisances from neighbors, broken vehicles in the street or with expired tags, or to report solicitors.

• Animal Control (210) 335-6000, Option 1 after 5:00 p.m.

Before 5:00 p.m., call (210) 335-9000 – Call Animal Control for loose animals or wildlife. This also includes dealing with possibly dangerous or aggressive dogs.

Other common concerns: • Street parking – Streets are public right-of-way and owned and maintained by the County. The Association has no jurisdiction over parked vehicles including commercial vehicles unless it is parked in a driveway within the homeowner’s property. Should a violation like this occur on the homeowner’s property, contact Spectrum Association Management for proper processing and enforcement.

• • Abandoned Vehicle - Abandoned vehicles which can include expired license plates or registration, flat tire(s) and rendered inoperable can be filed with Code Compliance.

• • Street Lights – Should you notice a street light that is burned out, you may contact CPS at (210) 353-HELP (4357). You may also place a request by visiting http://www.cpsenergy.com/ Residential/Service_Requests/ . Be sure to have the cross streets of the light in reference as this will expedite the work order.

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WILDHORSE S O CIAL EVENTS The Social Committee has fun events planned for the holidays. We hope you will participate in them!

Best Decorated House for the Holidays Contest The Social Committee is sponsoring a best decorated house contest for the holidays. You may enter your own house or a neighbor’s into the contest by emailing the address of the house to social@wildhorsecommunity.com. The judging will take place from Sunday, November 29, 2013 through Friday, December 27, 2013. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. The Social Committee will be the judges since they are ineligible to participate in the contest.

Wildhorse Adult Holiday Party When: Saturday, November 30, 2013 Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Where: Two Step Restaurant and Cantina 9840 West Loop 1604 N, at the Corner of Braun Rd and Loop 1604 in the parking lot of

the Braun Pointe Shopping Center Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be provided.

Please bring your ID showing your address to check in to the party. We also ask that you bring a can of food to be donated to the San Antonio Food Bank. Sponsored by the Wildhorse Social Committee.

Save the Date for a Morning with Santa When: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Where: TBD This is a great opportunity to have your photo taken with Santa. There will be some light refreshments and kids’ activities.

We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for a local battered children's shelter, so please bring an unwrapped toy with you to the event. More details regarding signing up for time slots for photos will be sent via email closer to the event. If you have any questions, please email us at social@wildhorsecommunity.com.

HAVE YOU BEEN BOO-ED? Submitted by Ginger Johnson

Recently I got the privilege of being BOO-ed! With the Fall Season in full force and Christmas right around the corner, I heard a ring on my door bell followed by a hard knock at my front door. I looked out my window and no one was there.

Thinking it was a solicitor leaving an unwanted flyer, I opened the door and saw a package on my door mat. It was the smell of warm treats on a cute little plate with a note on it which said I’ve been BOO-ed! This is like one of those chain letters with the sweet tooth in mind gearing up for Halloween. There were directions as how to better enjoy these treats, too.

The directions said that I had to pass the good cheer around to others who have not been BOO-ed as of yet. The directions were in the form of a poem, which said we needed to enjoy these treats but also needed to make our own goodies for our neighbors. I chose two unsuspecting neighbors and planned to sneakily BOO them to ensure no break occurred in passing on the good cheer to someone else.

After a busy day at work, my three boys begged me to make the treats to BOO our community. In a tired and reluctant voice, I agreed. We enjoyed the great time rolling out cookie dough, baking cookies and decorating them. It was a great time to slow down, spend time with my family, and watch how we all worked 4

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together to prepare for a special delivery of our “just-because” gift to a few neighbors. Who knew that one neighbor’s cheery gesture would have resulted in me slowing down to enjoy my family as well as enjoy a task that I knew would brighten someone’s day?!

I am honored that I was BOO-ed and I feel even more honored that I was able to return the favor. I guess my point is there are lots of people in this neighborhood who slow their cars down to just say hi. We are close knit and we do things like, share special recipes, give tips on getting that great deal, have block parties in their driveways, have weekly Bunco gatherings and take care of each other when there is a need. This community cannot exist without the amazing people we have living in it, and the little things we do every day for each other that matters.

Thank you Wildhorse Subdivision for all you do to help make our community great! I challenge you to think of something for the holidays to brighten someone’s day. It may be just as simple as offering something homemade that your family enjoyed making.

Maybe it’s taking the opportunity to volunteer for a special event in our community or your circle of influence. Better yet, start a new tradition that you may carry on for years to come while at the same time spreading good cheer to those around you.

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HOLIDAY DECORATION SAFETY TIPS TREES Many artificial trees are fire resistant. If you buy one, look for a statement specifying this protection. A fresh tree will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. To check for freshness, remember: • A fresh tree is green.

• Fresh needles are hard to pull from branches.

• When bent between your fingers, fresh needles do not break.

• The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin.

• When the trunk of a tree is bounced on the ground, a shower of falling needles shows that tree is too dry.

Place tree away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources.

Heated rooms dry trees out rapidly, creating fire hazards. Cut off about two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption. Trim away branches as necessary to set tree trunk in the base of a sturdy, water-holding stand with wide spread feet.

Keep the stand filled with water while the tree is indoors. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways. Use thin guy-wires to secure a large tree to walls or ceiling. These wires are almost invisible.

“SNOW” Artificial snow sprays can irritate lungs if inhaled. To avoid injury, read container labels; follow directions carefully.

LIGHTS Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety. Identify these by the label from an independent testing laboratory. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.

Discard damaged sets or repair them before using. Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house, walls or other firm support to protect from wind damage. Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord.

Turn off all lights on trees and other decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. Lights could short and start a fire. Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and any person touching a branch could be electrocuted! To avoid this danger, use colored spotlights above or beside a tree, never fastened onto it! Keep “bubbling” lights away from children. These lights with their bright colors and bubbling movement can tempt curious children to break candle-shaped glass, which can cut, and attempt to drink liquid, which contains a hazardous chemical.

CANDLES Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens.

Always use non-flammable holders. Keep candles away from

other decorations and wrapping paper. Place candles where they cannot be knocked down or blown over.

TRIMMINGS Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials. Wear gloves while decorating with spun glass “angel hair” to avoid irritation to eyes and skin. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles or plastic or non-leaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children. In homes with small children, take special care to: • Avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable.

• Keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children. Pieces could be swallowed or inhaled.

• Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food. A child could eat them!

FIRES Before lighting any fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers, and other decorations from fireplace area. Check to see that flue is open. Keep a screen before the fireplace all the time a fire is burning. Use care with “fire salts” which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals which can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation or vomiting if eaten.

Keep away from children.

PAPER When making paper decorations, look for materials labeled non-combustible or flame-resistant. Never place trimming near open flames or electrical connections. Remove all wrapping papers from tree and fireplace areas immediately after presents are opened. Do not burn papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.

GENERAL RULES FOR HOLIDAY SAFETY Keep matches, lighters, and candles out of the reach of children.

Avoid smoking near flammable decorations. Make an emergency plan to use if a fire breaks out anywhere in the home. See that each family member knows what to do. PRACTICE THE PLAN! Avoid wearing loose flowing clothes— particularly long, open sleeves—near open flames - such as those of a fireplace, stove, or candlelit table.

Never burn candles near evergreens. Burning evergreens in the fireplace can also be hazardous. When dry, greens burn like tinder.

Flames can flare out of control, and send sparks flying into a room, or up the chimney to ignite creosote deposits.

Plan for safety. Remember, there is no substitute for common sense. Look for and eliminate potential danger spots near candles, fireplaces, trees, and/or electrical connections.

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Considering Listing Your Home During the Holidays?

There are many good reasons...

With fewer homes for sale there is less competition for buyers.

Winter shoppers are more serious. You may have fewer actual showings, but those showings are to more qualified and motivated buyers.

Buyers have more time to look at homes during the holidays.

January is traditionally the biggest transfer month and you must be on the market to capture that market.

When you sell during the winter you have an opportunity to buy during spring, when many homes are on the market.

Your home looks great when decorated for the holidays!

Patti Bennett

RealtorÂŽ, ABR, GRI, SRES

210-386-3424

Patti@ForSaleByPatti.com

I am a Wildhorse homeowner and have proven experience selling homes in this neighborhood since 2008.

If your property is listed with a real estate broker please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

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