Braun Station West NEWSLETTER April - May 2012

Braun Station West
NEWSLETTER
April - May 2012
Meetings of the Braun Station West Board of Directors are held the second
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Tezel Clubhouse. Residents are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
President’s Corner
by Roger Plasse
Spring has sprung. Weeds here and weeds there. Unlike last year we have been
blessed with rain and a warm winter. Dust off the lawn mower and get out the
weed wacker between our frequent spring showers.
The City has announced a major construction project at the intersection of Tezel
and Guilbeau. Underground utilities, repaving and the removal of our entrance
sign on Tezel are what is involved. New left turns on Guilbeau and Tezel will be
added. The project is still in the planning phase so I can’t tell you yet when
construction will start. We will keep you posted.
Recently we have observed unusual automobile activity, both on the public street
in front of Brigadoon Park as well as in the parking lot behind the pool. This has
been described as individuals parking and walking up to one of the cars and
apparently exchanging unknown items. This is happening as early as 9AM and
continues on and off throughout the day. Also noted was the lengthy parking of
vehicles with individuals inside, both on the street and in the parking lot. If you
observe similar unusual activity in that area, please make note of the vehicles and
license plate information and report it to Tony or Sherry at 680-3009. Also for
your information, vandalism has increased at both pool areas. It may be just
random or worse yet, homegrown.
Did you know that the City Animal Care Services has pets ready for adoption and
it will cost you only $81 which includes a microchip? Animal Care Services is
open seven days per week and since they went from a catch and kill philosophy
to a live release program there are a lot of cats and dogs waiting for someone like
you.
Remember the story or saying that “It takes a village to raise a child”? Well, that
same thought can and does apply to our situation here in Braun Station. The
actions of our Board of Directors and Tony are not enough to spot vandalism, or
unusual and suspicious activities. We need your continuous vigilance. Help us
keep our neighborhood safe.
Welcome to Braun Station West!
Fordham Walton Terrill 8830 Wimbledon
Jean Feigel & Carl Feigel 8403 Rocky Path
“A Great Place To Live!”
Braun Station West
Community Improvement Association
8630 Tezel Road
San Antonio, Texas 78254
Manager Tony LaFrenier
Clerk Sherry Heffner
Office 680-3009
Fax 521-2728
Brigadoon Pool 684-7604
Office Hours Mon-Fri 9:30-6:00
Sat/Sun Closed
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Roger Plasse
Vice President Neal Nye
Treasurer Roxana Vargas
Secretary Mary Anne Kramer
Cyndy Mace
Linda Cunningham
Paul Morawski
Al Pohovich
FREE NOTARY SERVICE
AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS
(12 per household per year)
SMALL ANIMAL TRAPS
We have three to loan
FAXING SERVICE
Sending
Long Distance:
$1.00 each page
Local:
$.50 per page
Receiving
$.50 per page
COPIES
$.10 per page
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
POLICE DISPATCHER 207-7273
(Non-emergency Assistance)
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO 3-1-1
(Pot Holes, Street Signals Out, Signs
Knocked Over, Information etc. )
UTILITY LINE LOCATOR 8-1-1
(Natural Gas & Electric Lines)
BSW E-MAIL ADDRESS:
bswcia@sbcglobal.net
BSW WEB SITE:
www.braunstationwest.com

MANAGER’S
CLIPBOARD
by Tony LaFrenier
DEED RESTRICTION POSITION: We recently
hired an individual to help us with deed restriction
violations (6 hours per week).
PROJECTS: We are working on a couple of fairly large
projects. The first project is repairing the back porch/
patio at Tezel. This project has already been approved by
the board. The cement is cracking and chipping in many
places. We will be installing a cement overlay over the
entire porch. The second project is the Tezel picnic area.
We have a serious erosion problem around one of the
picnic table/grilling areas. This is the most popular spot
in the park for barbecues. We are still working on a plan
to fix this problem. We are hoping that this project can
be completed before the pools open for the season.
E-BLAST: Do you want to know about important things
happening in your neighborhood? If so, go to the BSW
web site and sign up for the BSW E-Blast.
BRIGADOON PARK: As mentioned in the President’s
article, we are having a few problems at the park and
along the road in front of the park. We still have security
patrols going through the park on a daily basis. We also
contacted our SAFFE officer and our City Council’s
office to see about getting more police patrols. We also
recently had CPS install a security light along the road to
illuminate that area.
DIAL-A-TRAILER
“Free Large Item Disposal Program”
FOUND
TWO GIRLS’ BIKES
If these might be yours, please
call and identify (680-3009).
BUNCO,
ANYONE?
Are you interested in playing Bunco? We
play a simple version of Bunco which
allows for beginners or for seasoned
players to jump right in and enjoy our
group. We have use of the Tezel
Clubhouse for our once monthly
gatherings. If you are interested in
becoming a full-time player or you just
want to be a substitute, please let me
know. Remember, this is a great
opportunity to meet some of your
neighbors! For more information, please
call Susan Chambers at 681-5725.
We will have trailers (Garbage Trucks) at the Brigadoon parking lot.
Date: Saturday, April 21 st Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Place: Brigadoon Parking Lot
Acceptable Materials: Appliances, furniture, lumber, mattresses, shrubs, tree limbs, water
heaters, vehicle tires (limit of 4). Leaves may be placed in plastic bags for this pick-up
only.
Unacceptable Materials: Bricks, chemicals, concrete, commercial & industrial waste,
demolition/remodeling materials (i.e sheetrock & roofing materials), liquids, oil, pesticides,
soil sod.
Questions?: Call the office at 680-3009.
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Yard of the
Month
Though it seems as if you have just tucked
away the Christmas decorations, it is not
too early to start thinking about getting
your lawns and gardens spiffed up in
preparation for the upcoming Yard-of-the-
Month competition, which runs from May
through August. Each of those four
months, members of our judging
committee will select four winners. Each
winner will receive a gift certificate. If you
have a yard you would like to nominate
just call the Braun Station West office and
let us know.
Playgroup
Cookbooks
Looking for some easy and delicious
recipes? How about one of the Playgroup
cookbooks? They’re a great bargain at just
$5 each. The cookbooks are a collection of Playgroup
members’ and friends’ favorite recipes, so
you know they’re easy and delicious. Stop by the
office to pick up one or two… or three!
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BRAUN STATION ELEMENTARY –
Kindergarten/First Grade Registration Round-Up
Monday, April 16 at 9:00 in the school
cafeteria. There will be a short
presentation and you may take this
opportunity to register your child. (Only
students who are new to Braun Station may
register at this time.) Registration will continue through
June 15. Please check our school website for more
information: www.nisd.net/braunstation and click on
“Round Up Notice.”
ANNUAL PICNIC
WILL BE HELD
JUNE 9, 2012
FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS WE DO:
SPRINKLER REPAIRS
SPRINKLER INSTALLS
LAWN MAINTENANCE
MULCH, COMPOST, GRASS
SERVING BRAUN STATION SINCE 1990
CALL NOW!!! SPRING IS HERE!! (210) 421-8347
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POOL
HOURS
Tezel Pool Hours:
(Weekend Hours - until school gets out)
May 5 th & May 6 th 12 noon - 8 p.m.
May 12 th & May 13 th 12 noon - 8 p.m.
May 19 th & May 20 th 12 noon - 8 p.m.
May 26 th & May 27 th 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Monday, May 28 th (Memorial Day):
Tezel Pool: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Tezel Pool Hours: (Starting June 1 st )
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (note early opening)
Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Brigadoon Pool Hours: (Starting June 1 st )
Monday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
ADULT SWIM TIMES
(Ages 18 and over)
Adult swim times are at the Tezel Pool.
June 1 st through Start of School, August 24 th
Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. – 12 noon
POOL TAGS
All residents 10 and older must wear BSW pool
tags to use either of the two pools. The tags are
$7.50 each and they can be purchased now at the
office. Assessments must be current to buy pool
tags. For your convenience the office will be open
12-5 p.m. on weekends in May for you to purchase
your tags.
POOL PARTIES
The Brigadoon and Tezel Pools can be rented for
pool parties. The pool can only be rented for private
parties after it closes for the day. The rental fee is
$50.00 plus a $50.00 deposit. You also pay each
lifeguard (a minimum of two) $10.00 per hour for
private parties. BSW lifeguards must be used for
private pool parties; we will schedule the lifeguards.
A minimum of one week’s notice is required to
book a pool party!
SWIM LESSONS
SCHEDULE
Three sessions will be held, each running four days a
week for two weeks (a total of 8 half-hour lessons),
as follows:
Session I June 4 th to June 8 th
and June 11 th to June 15 th
Session II June 25 th to June 29 th
and July 2 nd to July 6 th
Session III July 16 th to July 20 th
and July 23 rd to July 27 th
The cost of each session is $50 for residents and $60
for non-residents. Register early… classes fill up
fast! Stop by office or check our web site for the
complete class schedule.
GUEST FEES: $ 1.00 per guest.
Guests must be accompanied by a BSW
resident with a current pool tag.
SWIM TEAM
REGISTRATION
The registration will be held on Sunday April
15th (2 PM - 4 PM) at the Tezel Clubhouse.
Questions?—Call or E-mail Carol Klar. Cell:
710-5382 / E-Mail: cakcpc@gmail.com.
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2012 CITY BOND
On May 12th, 2012 San Antonio voters will have the opportunity to vote on $596 million in capital improvements
— better streets, safer sidewalks, reduced flooding and new and improved parks, libraries, fire stations
and museums — all over the city. This is an opportunity to invest in San Antonio’s future, but only if voters
step up and vote.
Most of the bond money — $465 million, or 78 percent of the total package — will be spent on urgent
infrastructure needs: streets, sidewalks, bridges and improved drainage to reduce flooding. The remainder
will fund new and improved fire stations, libraries, parks and other community and public safety facilities.
No bond monies will be used for downtown street car projects.
The Bond Program will allow the City to make these improvements without raising taxes. The City of
San Antonio currently has the best credit rating of any major city in America — a ‘AAA’ General Obligation
bond rating by all three major credit rating agencies — which means the City can borrow at low interest rates.
As a result, the City can afford these investments and continue to balance the budget without raising the tax
rate.
The 140 projects in the Bond Program were selected by the community. A diverse group of 128 citizens
served on four committees to review and select proposed bond projects. The committees held a total of 20
meetings, which were attended by over 800 residents. The citizen committees submitted their recommended
projects to the City Council, which approved more than 97 percent of the recommendations.
A Citizens’ Oversight Committee will oversee the Bond Program to ensure funds are spent properly.
The 2007-2012 Bond program was completed on time and $47 million under budget using similar accountability
measures, such as the Citizen’s Oversight Committee, a web site to track spending and annual financial
audits.
This investment in our city will create thousands of local jobs. The Bond Program will lay the groundwork
for a brighter future for one of America’s greatest cities. It will improve the quality of life for people
who live here and make San Antonio a more attractive place for businesses to invest and relocate.
Early voting begins April 30, 2012 and Election Day is May 12, 2012.
BRAUN STATION PLAYGROUP
Come play with us! The Braun Station Playgroup is a fun way for you to meet other
Moms & Dads and for your children to play with other kids. The playgroup offers
regular play dates in the park and other fun places (call for times and locations). We also host the neighborhood
Easter Egg Hunt and Children's Christmas Party.
For those who want to learn about playdates, things to do around town, and a way to communicate with
each other, check out the playgroup blog, produced by Heather Davila. It’s at http://BraunStationPlaygroup.
blogspot.com. But don’t worry… for those who don’t want to venture out into the blogworld, Heather will still email
playdates for the month. Hey Parents & Babysitters out there! The Braun Station Playgroup is looking for
some fun-filled individuals to add to our babysitter list. If you are a parent with a great sitter, we would love your
recommendation. If you are a teen looking for some extra spending money, are responsible, and good with kids,
send me your info and we will add you to the Braun Station Babysitter List! Contact Heather Davila at
heather@davila.cc or 210-379-3025.
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� 35 Years Legal Experience
� Marine Veteran
� Braun Station West Resident
BYRON BARNETT
for
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Precinct 2
� Sunday School Teacher to High School Kids for over 35
Years
� Mentor and Mediator
� Endorsed by Stonewall Democrats
� Visit me on Facebook or www.ByronBarnett.com
� E-mail to Bybar@juno.com
MAVERICK LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Maverick Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, 2012 at Maury Maverick Jr. Branch Library,
8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio.
Most books are priced at $1 or 50 cents, with some special books priced higher
and some bargain-priced at 25 cents. Other items may be sold. The Friend’s
primary fund-raising activity, the sales are held twice a year. Shoppers support
the community library while building their home libraries at bargain prices.
Earnings from past sales were used to purchase furniture, computer and office
equipment and supplies, a camera, office supplies and other items for the
library. Book sales also help fund and provide refreshments for library
programs and activities.
Donations of gently used books are accepted on an ongoing basis at the library circulation
desk. Books that can be used for the library’s collection are added to it, and other donated
books are sold at the used book sale. A few leftover books may be donated after the sale to
other friends groups for their sales or to non-profit groups.
Anyone interested in helping the library, even if not a member of the Friends, is welcome to
attend regular Friends meetings on the first Tuesday each month at the library. Friends
membership applications are available at the circulation desk in the library.
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BLOCK CAPTAIN CORNER
No new Block Captains to report this issue!
Wouldn’t you like to see your name here?
What Does A Block Captain Do?
1. Make Street/Block Map with names, phone #’s. 4. Deliver Welcome Packets to new neighbors.
2. Organize Block Party for National Night Out. 5. Attend yearly Block Captain Meeting/Social.
3. Pass out Board Notices and other information. 6. Help collect Annual Meeting Proxies.
The following streets are not represented by a Block Captain. If you
are interested in volunteering, please call the office at 680-3009.
Block Street # Homes
Bigbury 7
Braun Hill Drive 9
8800 Brigadoon 21
9000 Brigadoon 12
8900 Brightwater 11
Cheswick 10
Chimneyhill 25
7600 Creek Trail 15
7800 Creek Trail 8
7900 Creek Trail 19
Crooked Brook 14
Crooked Path 15
Curry Heights 22
8600 Drayton Heights 5
Foxboro (& Londonderry) 14
Heathcliff 11
9200 Kings Cross 11
9300 Kings Cross 12
Letcombe 12
Lockridge 5
Current Block Captains by Street:
9200 Beowulf - Mary Anne Kramer
9300 Beowulf - Stephanie Esparza
Boutry Hts. - Erika Zuniga
8900 Brigadoon - John Bump
9100 Brigadoon - Carol Klar
9200 Brigadoon - Deanie Bluschke
9000 Brightwater - Betty Burson
9100 Brightwater - Griselda Aguilar
Cheviot Hts. - Bonnie Villarreal
Colchester - Marvin Bryant &
Russell Christensen (shared)
7700 Creek Trail - Donna Fellers
Crooked Road - Minnie Vigil
Crooked Sky - Thomas Hannon
Crooked Stream - Al & Laura Greer
Croy Hts. - Vicky Garcia
Donegal - Nancy Nye
8700 Drayton Hts. - Kent Page
8800 Drayton Hts. - Teona Brown
8900 Drayton Hts. - Kimberly Stallcup
Goodwick Hts. - Gayle Venticinque
Grimesland - Rebecca Mires
Havelock - Roy Nino
Hetton Hts. - Manuel Ibarra
Hoke Drive - Karen Roberts
Horse Heath - Larry & Katie Mitnaul
9100 Kings Cross - Carrie Rea
8600 London Hts. - Mary Woeppel
8700 London Hts. - Pat Bulik
Lorna Doone - Ray Vargas
Murphy Hts. - Kimberly Stallcup
Null Hts. - Sue Townsend
Oxted - Nancy Coronado
8600 Pendragon - Glenda Johnson
8800 Pertshire - John Bosch
Pottesgrove - Laura Butterfield
Prince Hts. - Bill Dobbs
8700 Queen Hts. - Yvonne Aldrete
Block Street # Homes
New London 5
Norham Heights 4
8500 Pendragon (& Ipswich) 32
8700 Pertshire 5
8900 Pertshire 14
9000 Pertshire 5
8500 Queen Heights 7
8600 Queen Heights 11
Rugby Heights 2
Rugged Ridge 25
Skye Heights 7
8900 Tintagel 10
9000 Tintagel 10
Wendover 5
8800 Wickersham 26
9200 Wickheather 13
Wimbledon 19
Wrexham Heights 11
Wuthering Heights 10
8900 Queen Hts. - Robert & Teresa
Geller
Regis Hts. - Mary Gaddy
Rocky Path - Mary Gay Anderson
Rolling Circle - John Hale
Rolling Stone - Laura Allison
Saint Ives - Kathryn Nicholson
Seaton & Rugby Hts. - Mary Hale
Selby Hts. - Mary Gaddy
Sturbridge - Jenny Moran
Waldon Hts. - Phil Holts
Warley Hts. - Mary Gaddy
9300 Wickersham - Paige Cokerham
9300 Wickheather - Susan Chambers
Woburn - Tricia Meinhart
9200 Woodheather - Valerie Lunt
9300 Woodheather - Donna Hogan
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BSW DayTrippers Club
Local Travel Equals Adventure and Fun!
A new travel club is now open for membership in Braun Station West. Members
will meet on the first Thursday of each month at the BSW Clubhouse parking lot
for carpooling. Local day trips will usually start around 9:00 a.m. and end around
5:00 p.m. that day. The day also includes lunch (at your expense) and an agenda of
planned activities that cater to the interests of the group.
2012’s Adventure Agenda will include the following destinations:
� April . . . Friedrich Park & Leon Springs
� May . . . Austin
Interested? Contact: Cindy Morawski . . . Cski2@sbcglobal.net . . . 210-522-0706
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HISTORY OF IMPORTANT ROADS NEAR BRAUN STATION
from Streets of San Antonio by Eric Mapes, 2008
compiled by
THE BRAUN STATION WEST WOMEN’S CLUB
At the October 2011 meeting of the BSW Women’s Club, everyone was divided into groups of
two or three people to read a short history of the important roads near Braun Station, information
included in a book by Eric Mapes titled Streets of San Antonio, shared by Betty Burson, one of
the members.
Each group wrote down important points about “their” street’s history on poster boards and then
presented their findings to everyone else present. Here’s a summary of their findings:
Braun Road: Named after Frederich Braun, born in 1832 and died in 1915. Frederich was one
of five children and was the son of Phillip Braun who was born in Germany in 1810 and died in
1887. He first lived in New Braunfels, but relocated to the Braun Road/1604 area. Frederich
established the Zion Lutheran Church in Helotes, located at Braun and 1604. Frederich Braun was
a prosperous farmer and rancher, with 850 acres, 50 horses and 25 cattle. He had 11 children and
was very active in the Zion Lutheran Church and was a very good upstanding citizen.
Guilbeau Road: Named after Francois Guilbeau, Jr., who was born in France in 1813. He
emigrated to Texas from France in 1836 and was named Mayor Pro Tem of San Antonio in 1841.
He organized ox trains from San Antonio to Mexico and the Gulf Coast before the railroad came
into existence. He married Rosaria Ramon, and they had a daughter, Adele, who married Bryan
Callaghan, a long-time San Antonio mayor. Francois Guilbeau had an extravagant home, owned
1000 acres in Bexar County, and was a legendary marksman. He was also a wine connoisseur who
is credited with saving the European wine industry by having sent Texas mustang grapevine
cuttings to France.
Huebner Road: Named after Joseph Huebner who emigrated from Austria with his wife
Caroline and two children. He chose to settle near the Bandera Road/Poss area instead of in
Fredericksburg or New Braunfels. He was a rancher with 800 acres and did watch repair. His
home, now known as the Huebner-Onion House, was open to stagecoach travelers, soldiers, and
mail carriers. At that time, there were Apaches and Comanches in the area. The Huebner-Onion
House was built over 145 years ago and is currently a project of the Leon Valley Historical
Society.
Tezel Road: Named after three German brothers, August, William and Herman Tezel, who
arrived in the 1870s, some 20-30 years later than most German emigrants. Herman was 20 years
old when they settled here, and although they all owned property, it was Herman who owned 800
acres right in this area. Herman Tezel and his descendents were members of the Zion Lutheran
Church in Helotes and were neighbors with the Braun, Evers, Galm, Huebner, and Steubing
families. Herman died in 1932.
Babcock Road: Named after Amos Babcock who never actually lived in San Antonio and was
born in 1811 and died in 1887 in Ashford, Connecticut. He did own a local ranch with 2511 acres,
and Bexar County map records in 1913 show that his second wife, Carrie, owned the acreage by
that time. Babcock Road actually starts at Fredericksburg Road, close to downtown and extends
all the way to Scenic Loop Road, past Helotes.
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ACRYLIC
PAINTING
CLASS
Acrylic paints bridge the gap between oil
paints and watercolor, as they have the
characteristics of both. A supply list is
available at registration. Going on
vacation? Make-up classes allowed.
Cost is $60 per person. Class meets
four times during the month at the BSW
clubhouse, once a week for 3 hours, 9:30
am-12:30 noon on Thursdays. Contact
Juanita Garza for registration
information. Se habla Espanol.
Call 210-681-6198 or email:
riggalos@aol.com.
BSW WOMEN’S
LUNCH BUNCH
Want to get out of the house?
Want to meet new friends?
Want to try different restaurants?
Then this is the group for you!
We meet once a month, usually
on Wednesdays.
Whether you’re new to the
neighborhood or a long time
resident, come join us!
If interested, call Jill Farmer at
684-8626.
GREETINGS
GALORE
Have you ever wanted to give someone special a
handmade card, but didn’t know where to begin?
Well, this is it! Our stamp camps are designed to
jump start your card-making creativity.
Please plan to join us at the Tezel Clubhouse for a
fun-filled evening of card-making. We will use
rubber stamps, colorful inks, pretty papers, ribbons,
buttons, and more, to create a variety of adorable
cards. Different technique will be taught each
month.
April 19 (7 P.M.) - Moms & BFFs
May 17 (7 P.M.) - Dads, Lads & Grads
If you are interested in attending, contact
Brenda Talley (520-7401)
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SPRING GARDENING CHORES
by Joe and Susan Noonan, Bexar County Master Gardeners
(Braun Station West Residents)
It’s springtime and there are lots of gardening chores for April and May. After the bountiful rains, we should
have a spectacular wild flower season. The weeds may be taking over your yard so be diligent about either
spraying or weeding. Consider replacing your turf this year with either hardscaping or drought tolerant ground
covers. Always remember that in south Texas we are either in a drought, going into a drought or recovering
from a drought.
Color
--Warm-season color includes trailing lantanas, cosmos, zinnias, firebush, copper plant, moss rose, purslane,
Dahlberg daisy, purple fountain grass, bachelor buttons and pentas. For shade areas choose from begonia,
impatiens, caladiums, coleus and pentas. Wait on periwinkles until late May.
--Mandevilla, bougainvilleas and hibiscus are great patio plants. Let your bougainvillea get root-bound and
stressed between watering for best blooms.
--Deadhead (pinch/cut off) spent flowers to encourage more bloom.
--Roses should be blooming with color. Continue to fertilize them for continued blooming.
--Let your wildflowers go to seed before mowing.
--Seeds that may be sown directly in the warm soil include amaranthus, celosia, morning glory, sunflowers, and
zinnias.
--Fertilize container plants and hanging baskets plants on a regular basis with a water soluble fertilizer product
and be sure that a slow-release fertilizer such as Osmocote has been mixed into the potting medium at the labelrecommended
amount.
--Remove pansies, snapdragons, dianthus, calendulas, kale and other winter plants when they get ragged.
Ornamentals
--Plant caladium tubers after mid-April when the soil warms and night temperatures are above 60 F. Caladiums
prefer a loose, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. They thrive in shade with dappled light, and their
colors of green-white, green-pink or green-red fit into almost any landscape.
--Firebush for sun and firespike for full shade are two of the best hummingbird plants. Hibiscus, cigar plant,
dwarf Chinese trumpet creeper, lantana, and firebush on the patio will bring hummingbirds in close for
observation.
Shade Trees and Shrubs
--Do not prune oak trees now. It’s too late. This is prime oak wilt season. If you make any kind of wound from
a trimmer or mower on an oak tree, paint it quickly with some type of latex paint.
--You can still plant new shrubs and trees in April if they are container-grown. Use generous amounts of mulch
on the surface over the roots and water as the soil dries, usually about once per week through the hot summer.
--In heavily shaded parts of the landscape where grass is difficult to maintain, choose one of the well-adapted
ground covers such as English or Algerian ivy, Asian jasmine, or mondo grass.
--Prune pillar or climbing roses, wisteria and Carolina jasmine as soon as they have finished flowering.
Vigorous landscape shrubs will need frequent pruning. These include eleagnus, pyracantha, ligustrum and
photinia. As spring flowering shrubs complete their blooming, do any necessary pruning. Prune to retain the
natural shape of the plant.
Turf Grass
--Proper mowing, efficient watering and good nutrition are the best way to minimize weeds in turf grass. Spot
apply liquid broad-leaf weed killers on warm days to eliminate henbit, chickweed, dandelions, clover and nongrassy
weeds. Read and follow label instructions.
--Fertilize your lawn after the second “real” mowing. A “real” mowing is when you are cutting lawn grass and
not winter weeds. April 15, tax-filing day, is a good target. Use a slow-release lawn fertilizer with a ratio of 3-
1-2 or 4-1-2---Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) such as 15-5-10 or 19-5-9 or 20-5-10.
--Mow St. Augustine at 3 inches, Zoysia at 2 inches and Bermuda at 1.5 inches. Mow when the grass is ⅓
higher than the recommended height. Never cut off more than ⅓ the height of the blades of grass. From www.
thehillcountrygardener.com byTom Harris, Ph.D. See also www.plantanswers.com by Jerry Parsons, Ph.D.
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BSW WOMEN’S CLUB
Women’s Club Continues 2012 Events
by Barbara Robeau
The BSW Women’s Club is happily engaged in activities for Spring 2012.
The February 14 meeting was a BUNCO party hostessed by Brenda Talley and Gayle
Venticinque. Before the games, Brenda Talley, President, conducted a short business
meeting; then Susan Noonan, member and master gardener, offered tips and hand-outs
concerning bulbs, tomatoes, and raised beds. Brenda designed and duplicated Valentine score
cards for BUNCO. Prize winners were the following: Amy Gamber, Most Buncos; Sheryl
Babiak, Most Games; Teresa Stover, 2nd Most Games; Lina Tan, Most Losses; and Marilyn
Lott, Last Bunco.
The March 13 meeting featured a demonstration of flower arranging by Gail Folk, owner of
FLOWER ME FLORIST located at 7729 Tezel Road at Mainland. Hostesses for the evening
were Barbara Robeau, Jill Farmer, Mary Lipin, and Nancy Coronado. The arrangements Gail
and her designer created were awarded as the evening’s door prizes. FLOWER ME FLORIST
is heartily recommended by Barbara and Mary, Gail’s frequent customers. Before the
demonstration, Brenda Talley conducted a short business meeting; Marilyn Lott gave the
treasurer’s report; and Betty Burson, programs chairperson, announced that the April 10
meeting will be the club’s traditional potluck supper! Betty added that the May 8 meeting, the
year’s closing activity, will be a “happy hour” at a local restaurant. At that event the name of
the winner of the club’s $500 college scholarship and the slate of club officers for the 2012-13
season will be announced.
The Women’s Club awards annually a $500 college scholarship to a BSW high school senior.
This year 11 students applied for the award. Four finalists were interviewed for the prize, and
the winner was chosen on March 22.
The Women’s Club is always open to new members. Club members enjoy activities such as
parties, games, demonstrations, crafts, fund-raisers, and guest speakers. The organization’s
main focus is service to the BSW community. For example, members decorate the clubhouse
Christmas tree; serve refreshments at the January homeowners’ annual meeting and at the
May BSW picnic; donate to local charities; and offer long-time and newly-arrived residents
alike the opportunity for friendships with other neighborhood women. Members meet in the
Tezel Clubhouse on the second Tuesday of each month, September through April, at 7 P.M.
The venue for the May meeting/celebration is a local restaurant. Dues are $20 per year.
Other groups promoted by the Women’s Club are the “Lunch Bunch” coordinated by Jill
Farmer, and the Book Club and the Day Trippers Club initiated and headed by Cindy
Morawski.
For more information about the BSW Women’s Club, interested prospective members can
phone Brenda Talley at 520-7401 or Barbara Robeau at 520-2861.
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Pending Sales
Address Sq. Ft. DOM
Properties Sold
Address Sq. Ft. DOM
BRAUN STATION WEST REAL ESTATE NEWS
by Nancy Muldoon, SRES, GRI, Realtor
List Price
Sq. Ft.
Sold Price
Sq. Ft.
List Price
Colchester 1320 186 $94.69 $125,000
Sold Price
Brigadoon 1301 52 $79.55 $103,500
Beowulf 1528 73 $107.00 $149,000
Wimbledon 2581 28 $60.05 $152,000
VIVA FIESTA!
Active Listings
Address Sq. Ft.
List Price
Sq. Ft.
DOM List Price
Wimbledon 1700 $50.00 51 $85,000
Brightwater 1437 $91.78 101 $131,900
Woburn 1646 $82.01 348 $135,000
Brigadoon 2236 $76.00 73 $169,950
Waldon Hts. 2637 $79.25 110 $209,000
Waldon Hts. 2852 $75.38 48 $215,000
Boutry Hts. 2728 $86.14 95 $235,000
Boutry Hts. 3231 $85.11 197 $275,000
Prince Hts. 3450 $81.13 85 $279,900
Queen Hts. 3100 $101.61 571 $315,000
(Keller Williams)
ADVERTISE WITH US!
The next Braun Station West newsletter will be the June - July issue. If you would
like to place an advertisement, submit it by May 10th. Call 680-3009 for rates or
other information. Reach over 1150 homes!!!
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TENNIS LESSONS
Braun Station West resident Joe
Martinez is available to teach Tennis
Lessons. Call 326-8135.
Tom’s Landscaping
Specializing in Tree Service
Over 25 yrs. Experience
Licensed and Insured
Trimming Removal
De-Mossing Privacy Fencing
Free Estimates BSW Resident
Home: 509-0685 Cell: 413-0144
BSW Book Club
Come join us for a walk on the literary wild side! READING will help your imagination soar. Book discussions
are lively, sometimes rowdy, and fun. BSW Book Club meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the
Clubhouse, often preceded by an optional dining out (usually lunch). You need not be a BSW resident to join,
and both men and women are welcome. Bring your book and a willingness to participate. See you there.
2012 Book List:
April - Extraordinary, Ordinary People by Condoleeza Rice
May - In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
June - The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin
July - Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine by BeBe Moore Campbell
August - White Heat by M.J. McGrath
September - The School of Essential Ingredients by Eric Bauermeister
October - (Banned/Classic Month) All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren
November - Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
December - Christmas Party! 2013 nominations for reading list. (Feel free to bring a poem, quote, children’s
book, etc. along to share.)
If you need further information (including what the “restaurant of the month” is), please contact me, Cindy
Morawski, 522-0706 or cski02@sbcglobal.net.
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ARE YOU PREPARED?
by Neal Nye
Very shortly after the delivery of the last newsletter, I received a call from my daughter. She told me she knew I
was just trying to help our neighbors by dispensing information that would help them in the event of an
emergency; however, she then said that some of our neighbors might be thinking that “you’re a doomsday
survivalist nut case”! I thanked her profusely for her insight and told her there would be two or three more
articles. As for being a nut case, I’m not, but I do believe you don’t get ready after you have to be ready!
Now here are some items for you to consider for your emergency evacuation pack:
� Depending on what the emergency is the normal water supply may be disrupted or contaminated. Consider
some kind of water purification system. There are several different methods available and they are all
portable.
� You can’t make the best decisions for your family if you don’t have any information; therefore, an
emergency radio with NOAA channel or channels and alert capabilities, battery powdered, with a hand crank
dynamo for recharging is certainly something to consider. Some come with a built in flashlight and USB
ports capable of recharging a cell phone or Blackberry.
� A good flashlight with extra batteries is always a good idea.
� Consider a food supply for at least a few days. Freeze dried is the easiest to carry and some brands have a
shelf life of up to 25 years. Decide how much you want to pack for your family or group.
� You should have a method for starting a fire for cooking and or warmth if necessary. There are several
devices available that will reliably start a fire.
� You might want a tool with multifunction capability. The kind that has several tools combined, with: knife
blade, pliers, flat and phillips head screwdrivers, file, etc. There are many to choose from.
� A First Aid kit is essential. They range from the very basic to quite elaborate. If you don’t have any medical
training, you might want to stay basic; if you have training you might want to get a kit on the high end. You
also might want to include items that are not usually in the off the shelf kits such as: non-prescription drugs,
aspirin, or non-aspirin pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medications, antacids, thermometer, etc.
� Another very useful item is moist towelettes. While on one of his deployments to Iraq, my eldest son was in
an area where there was very little water, none available for bathing. They relied exclusively on baby wipes
for personal hygiene.
Make sure you go over all special need items any member of your group or family member needs, such as baby
formula, diapers, blood pressure monitor, etc.
Most if not all of the items listed can be found at many of the mega sporting good stores in San Antonio.
I purposely didn’t list brand names or recommend any particular make or model of anything. Do your own
research and decide what would be the best for your group and or family.
It will take some time and effort to make sure your pack is up to date; however, it could be some of the most
valuable time you’ve ever spent.
YOGA CLASSES
Braun Station West is offering a YOGA class for residents. It will be every
Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Tezel Clubhouse. Yoga
instructor Anna Quintana will teach the class for free. This class is designed for
beginners and those with experience. For more information, contact:
Cindy Morawski, cski02@sbcglobal.net or 210-522-0706.
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Planning A Home Improvement Project?
Thinking about a project to modify your house; install a deck, shed, patio, fence, or pool? Don’t forget to
submit the proper paperwork (available at the office or by fax) for approval before you start. The ACC
form is also available on our web site. The process is simple and will save time and trouble for everyone!
EDITORIAL POLICY: We welcome newsletter submissions of interest to BSW residents. News from area schools,
churches, scout troops, civic groups, and other nonprofit community organizations will be run on a space available
basis. No partisan political material. Submissions must be in writing and contain the writer’s name and phone number.
We reserve the right to edit or reject any submission. Viewpoints expressed do not necessarily represent those of the
BSWCIA. Maximum article length will be one page. Deadline for article submission is 6 P.M. on the 10th of each odd
numbered month. If the 10th falls on a weekend, the deadline is the preceding Friday by 6 P.M.
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ADVERTISING INFORMATION: Line ads: $7.00 per issue for up to 3 lines; $10.00 for four lines. Call for rates on
business card and larger ads. Payment must accompany all ads. Discounts for three or six issue contracts with prepayment.
Contact the BSW office to place your ad; deadline is 6 p.m. on the 10th of each odd numbered month. All ads are subject to
editing or rejection, and BSW is not responsible for errors in original copy. Business card size ads and larger will receive a
complimentary newsletter for issues in which they advertise. For our errors, BSW liability is limited to running one (1)
corrected ad. Neither the BSWCIA, its Board of Directors, nor its employees endorse any product or service
advertised in this publication. Ads will be accepted on a first come, space available basis.
MAIDS OF GOLD... Residential, commercial, special occasions, and customized cleaning. 10% off regular cleaning
for Braun Station residents. Call Kim at 523-2209. (09/12)
PERSONAL COMPUTER SERVICE... PC Upgrade, Repair, Installation Networking, Test, New Systems. On-site
Service Available. Home or Office. Contact Versatech Systems at 520-0653 for free estimate.
Web Site: www.versatech-sys.com. 10% discount for labor services. (07/12)
OLGA’S CLEANING… From ceiling fans to base boards, home, offices, and make ready’s. Honest, Dependable.
Reasonable rates. Call for free estimate. 288-9984 (cell). (07/12)
THE PAMPERED CHEF… Exciting tools that make cooking quick, easy and fun. Earn free and discounted products
while having an enjoyable gathering with friends. Career Opportunities - Wedding Registry - Call Gloria Cook, 684-
9038. Visit our OUTLET on www.pamperedchef.biz/gloriacook. (03/13)
MARY KAY COSMETICS… Learn to enhance your natural beauty with a personal facial—your home or mine.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Beautiful gift baskets for all occasions. Major credit cards and debit cards accepted.
Free gift with $40 purchase. Online at www.marykay.com/ckeyserfanick or phone 210-681-6819. Independent Mary
Kay Beauty Consultant Christine Keyser-Fanick, 8642 Wrexham Heights. (11/12)
CARPENTRY & PAINTING… Fine home-repair service, all types of painting & carpentry work. I am reliable,
efficient, courteous & fair and can provide references to vouch for it. Please call Phil Backhus at 210-389-2280.
Thanks. (01/13)
BEAD’M UP… Professional pearl and beaded jewelry repair with over 18 years experience. Knotted and unknotted.
Why pay the high price that jewelry stores charge? Eliminate the middle man and save money. Custom designs
available. References upon request. Contact Karen at 523-5268. (09/12)
STOVER HEATING & A/C… Bill Stover, USAF (Ret.) Residential service and Installation. 30+ yrs. Experience and
Braun Station resident since 1988. Ask me about new American Standard equipment. Call me at 389-4941.
TACLB014678E (9/12)
GSK PLUMBING, INC… Tired of paying outrageous prices for a plumber?! Call me, Gerome Barrera @ (210)
288-1411 for an honest price. Free Estimates. Will work around your schedules. Call days or evenings. Master
Plumber. License #M-22085. Or e-mail: gbarrera11@satx.rr.com. (09/12)
RICHARD SHAW ELECTRIC… Licensed - Insured - Bonded. Free estimates. Master Electrician, License #21217.
Commercial/Residential/Service. Braun Station West references available. Call 862-2807. (11/12)
TUPPERWARE… the product that stands for quality and offers a lifetime guarantee. New, contemporary designs in
food storage, same great product. Earn free gifts by hosting a party or Show and Sell in your home. Fund raisers
available. Online at www.my2.tupperware.com/ckeyserfanick or phone 210-681-6819. Independent Tupperware
Consultant Christine Keyser-Fanick, 8642 Wrexham Heights. (11/12)
BUGMOBILES PEST CONTROL… Roaches, Ants, Termites, etc. Environmentally better low impact pest control
service. Call for introductory offer - Inside & outside perimeter. No contracts, serving San Antonio over 25 years.
www.bugmobilesa.com - 341-0900 (03/13)
PET SITTING… Responsible, 15-year-old is available for pet sitting. Has great references and loves animals! Call
parents Ross and Ilona Smith to coordinate. 684-1130. (05/12)
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BUTLER PAINTING AND HOME SERVICES… Need an honest, clean, reliable painter? We are just a phone call
away. Specializing in interior/exterior painting, texturing, tape & float, wallpaper removal, pressure washing and
decorative painting. Please call 380-2079 for a free estimate. (05/12)
NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN… Most all renovations, upgrades, major / minor emergencies & honey-do’s,
including fences, decks and pressure washing. Call Michael at 210-487-1288. Free Estimates!! Braun Station West
resident. (03/12)
AMIGOS A/C & HEATING… Call Us First! Repair calls are only $49.00 - Estimates are free!! Call 210-393-7422.
Ask for our $89.00 Tune Up Special. Includes the service and up to 1 LB. Freon. Call us for a 2nd opinion on A/C
repairs/installation. As a RUUD Dealer we give great breaks on new High Efficiency Systems. (9/12)
PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN (Quality Work Always!)… Painting, remodeling, fences, decks, wood floors,
mason, marble, tile, and brick. Tree trimming, landscaping, pressure washing, and gutter and hardi-plank installation.
All electrical work. Free estimates… neighborhood references. Call Neil at 262-4098. (11/11)
DAN’S POOL AND SPA EQUIPMENT REPAIRS… former Leslie’s Pool and Caldera Spa Tech. Repairs to all
makes of pools and spas, pumps, seals, filter and heaters. Free estimates. Have your system checked out now. Braun
Station resident last 17 years. Friendly, Fair and Honest. Dan Crowell—210-818-6173—Semper Fi. (11/12)
DECK-TECK… Decks, Fences, Hot Tubs. Exterior wood cleaning and sealing specialists. Restores the natural beauty
of wood. Guaranteed not to peel, chip or crack. Free estimates - www.decktecksa.com - 341-0900. (03/13)
MARY KAY COSMETICS… 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Delivery within 24-48 hours. Free gift with $40+
purchase. Shop 24/7 @www.marykay.com/jgarza1. Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express accepted. Serving
the San Antonio area for over 25 years. Juanita Garza, 9214 Kings Cross, 681-6198. (03/12)
GOT SLIPPERY TILE?… I can do something about that. We treat ceramic tile, porcelain tile and porcelain bathtubs
to prevent slipping when wet, yet not alter the appearance. Non-toxic, permanent. Local references. See
NoMoreSlipperyTile.com or call the owner direct: John McCann, 601-2174. (01/13)
WILDLIFE RESCUE
The Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc. (www.wildlife-rescue.org) in Kendalia, provides rescue rehabilitation, and
release of orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife, and provides sanctuary with dignity for non-releasable and nonnative
wild animals. Their 24-hour Emergency Hotline is 830-336-2725. The facility is located about 30 miles northeast
of BSW. They will pick up animals when possible, but also have drop-off points at Castle West Animal Hospital, 11105
West Ave. (344-8259) or the Humane Society SPCA of Bexar County, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd. (226-7461, www.
humanesocietyspca.org).
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