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OFFICE HOURS

Summer (April – September)Monday & Friday: 10 am – 2 pmTuesday & Thursday: 12 – 4 pm

Wednesday: 12 – 7 pm

Winter (October - March)Monday & Friday: 10 am – 2 pmTuesday & Thursday: 12 – 4 pm

Wednesday: 12 – 6 pm

Saturday By AppointmentClosed for all Federal Holidays

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSMichele Robledo, PresidentDoug Christensen, Vice PresidentYolanda Melendez, SecretaryJohn Miller, TreasurerRenee Montgomery, Member-at-LargeMarilene Zamora, Member-at-LargeDiane Kirkland, Member-at-LargeLou Thomas, Member-at-LargeAmanda Davila, Member-at-Large

IMPORTANT CONTACTSEMERGENCY 9-1-1

SAPD Dispatch 207-SAPDNon-emergency assistance

Poison Control 800-222-1222City Services 3-1-1Potholes, code violations, etc.District 7 Councilman: 210-207-0885Ana SandovalSAFFE Unit Officer 207-5826Cynthia Celaya 5020 Prue Road

Stray/vicious animal 3-1-1

Health & Human Svcs 2-1-1

May/June 2018

In This Issue -Pool Issues & Violations .............................2Yard of the Month / Book Club Meetings ...2Nurse’s Notes .............................................3Pool Rules ...............................................4Block Captains List ...................................5How To Prevent Mosquitoes .....................6Lawn 101 ................................................7

SAVE THE DATE(S)Volunteer’s Appreciation Tea

May 12, 2018

We are in stage 2 water conservation.

CongratulationsBSE Graduates!

Congratulation to the BSE Class of 2018 High School Graduates. We are proud of you all!

Pool Time!The weather is warming up, and that means many of us will be heading to the pool. Remember to take your pool card. Each household in good standing can be issued a card. See Pat to get yours! The pool is reserved for residents of BSE and up to five (5) of their guests. If you need to bring in more than five guests, let Pat know. Other important things to remember: no glass in the pool area at all, and no food or drinks in the pool. Clean up after yourself. Say hi to the pool attendants. Observe the rules and the hours, and enjoy!

BSE Annual pool clean-up was very successful. I would like to thank Doug, Stefan & Scott Christensen; John Miller; Louise Lyle; Lou Thomas; Yolanda & Grisell Melendez; Alonzo Zamora, Katie Scott & Family, Luis Moreno, Homer Waring, Anne Marie VanEss & Family, Joseph Morales, Renee Montgomery and Diane & Jeff Kirkland for coming out to help get our facilities ready for the summer usage.

April Pool’s Dayfollow-up:

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Volunteer’s Appreciation Tea:May 12, 201811pm – 1pm

Braun Station East Clubhouse

The annual yard of month selections will begin in May. Keep your yard looking exceptionally nice and you could be awarded Yard of the Month! Yards will be selected monthly throughout the summer.

Book Club Upcoming Meetings

The Braun Station East Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the BSE Clubhouse. We welcome everyone for discussion and refreshments! Book selections for May, June, and July 2018 are:

May - Small Great Things: A Novel by Jodi Picoult

June - Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

July - The Essex Serpent: A Novel by Sarah Perry

Please join us!

Pool Issues:Parents please supervise your children while at the pool. Even if they are good swimmers, accidents can happen. Remember there is no running around the pool area, and absolutely no diving from the planter box, tables, or other furniture. Also, do NOT allow someone into the pool area on your pass. The pool is for residents and authorized guests only. If someone’s card is not working, tell them to talk to Pat in the office. There may be a reason that a card may not work. Remember more than five (5) guests are consider a party. If you have more than 5 guests, please contact Pat in the office.

Report Pool Violations: There are cards available by the office to report pool problems or pool violations. Or you can call or stop by the office. I can’t address problems I don’t know about. Also remember that the pool belongs to you— you have the right to enforce the rules.

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Nurse’s Notes

Allergies! Ugh! Medically referred to as allergic rhinitis or allergic rhinosinusitis, allergies are characterized by fits of sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, and frequently accompanied by itching of the eyes, nose, back of the throat, and even the inner ear. Other symptoms include postnasal drip, coughing, irritability, trouble sleeping and/or waking frequently in the night, and fatigue.

Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal (occurring during specific seasons) or perennial (occurring year round). The allergens that most commonly cause seasonal allergies include pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds, as well as spores from fungi and molds. Symptoms of seasonal allergies are predictable and reproducible from year to year.

The allergens that most commonly cause perennial allergic rhinitis are dust mites, cockroaches, animal dander, and fungi or molds. Persistent/perennial symptoms are more common than purely intermittent seasonal symptoms, although many people have perennial symptoms with seasonal exacerbations. Perennial allergic rhinitis tends to be more difficult to treat.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America lists San Antonio as one of the most challenging places to live with spring allergies. Their 2016 study slated San Antonio as the 22nd worst-city for allergies in the nation, based upon a city’s pollen score, medicine utilization per patient and number of board-certified allergists per patient.

So, WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT IT!?!?!?! First, have a conversation with your primary care provider about your symptoms. He/She may order allergy testing, depending on the severity of your symptoms and response to treatments. Treatments for allergies may include: Nose rinses, steroid nose sprays, antihistamines, decongestants, allergy shots, or allergy pills (under the tongue). Conservative measures that you can do to reduce symptoms include reducing outdoor activities during times of high pollen counts, keep car/house windows closed, shower before bed, and wear a dust-mask when outside.

I wish you all a happy, healthy, and minimally-affected allergy season.

Be. The. Change.

Nurse Mady

If you have topics you would like Nurse Mady to address in the newsletter, please e-mail our newsletter editor at danielle.cabe@gmail.com. Please note this column is not intended to provide medical or legal advice. If you have specific questions or concerns, you should contact your healthcare provider.

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Braun Station Playgroup

Braun Station Playgroup meets the first Friday of every month. Please check out our Facebook page, BraunStationPlaygroup, or email Laura Sutton at laurasutton07@gmail.com, for times and locations. Looking forward to meeting you!

Also, we are in need of a new playgroup coordinator. If you are interested, please email laurasutton07@gmail.com.

POOL RULESThe swimming pool is for the enjoyment of residents of Braun Station East. For everyone’s maximum enjoyment and safety, rules are necessary. Rules may be amended or added to at any time by the Board of Directors. Residents found to be in violation of the rules may have their pool privileges suspended or revoked.

The pool area refers to the pool and the fenced area that surrounds it.

1. The pool is available for use from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.

2. All persons entering the pool area consent to the rules as posted. Any person may be ejected from the pool facility for violation of the rules. Other pool patrons may ask a violator to leave, and then should report this to the Association Manager.

3. All persons using the facility do so at their own risk and in conformance with these rules. The Association and its employees are not responsible for accidents or injury, nor the loss or damage of personal property of any kind.

4. Residents in good standing may obtain a pool pass. One pass will be issued per household. Extra passes will not be provided and may not be purchased; lost passes may be replaced for $25. Suspended passes will be reinstated at the discretion of the Board.

5. Five (5) guests are allowed per household. Residents must accompany guests at all times, and are responsible for the behavior of their guests. Anyone wishing to bring in more than five guests must schedule a party with the Association Manager.

6. Swimmers under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18 years or older) at all times while in the pool area. Swimmers between the ages of 14-18 may bring a guest only if accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

7. Parents assume full responsibility for their children. (Parents cannot leave their children in the pool area unattended at any time.)

8. Anyone not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. Please use restrooms for diaper changes.

9. No glass containers of any kind are allowed in the pool area.

10. No smoking is allowed in the pool area.

11. No chewing gum is allowed in the pool area.

12. While alcoholic beverages may be consumed by responsible adults, public display and/or intoxication is prohibited.

13. No animals are allowed in the pool area, with the exception of dogs for disabled assistance.

14. No food or drink is allowed in the pool or along the immediate edge. Food and drinks are allowed on the patios only. Please dispose of trash in receptacles provided. Grills are available on a first come-first served basis.

15. Horseplay of any kind is prohibited. This includes spitting, dunking, running and profane language. Water toys will be allowed only when used in an appropriate manner.

16. Diving is permitted in the deep end only. Diving from pool furniture, tables or other objects is prohibited.

17. Bicycles, scooters, skateboards and/or other means of transportation/recreation should not be ridden or used within the pool area. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. Wagons and baby transportation devices will be allowed.

This is your pool. It will be as nice as you keep it. Please report violations of the rules to the Association Manager at 210-684-4186 or 210-260-6022.

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Street # of Homes Block Captain

Brixton 49 VACANT

Burwell 15 Sylvia McCoyCo-Captain - Vacant

Chesham 23 Diane StribleyCo-Captain - Vacant

Chivalry 39Marilene ZamoraCo-Captain John & Mistty Ferrell

Dorsetshire 14 Cookie Gehring

Dragon 38Shannon & John MillerCo-Captain - Vacant

Fallworth 32 VACANT

Havelock 8 VACANT

Haversham 16 Cindy Parisher

Heraldry 43 Beverly RoselCo-Captain - Vacant

Honiley 37Doug ChristensenCo-Captain - Beatrice Brogdon

Kingsway 42 Michele RobledoCo-Captain - Vacant

Street # of Homes Block Captain

Knighthood 0

Lasater 35 Victoria SanchezCo-Captain - Vacant

Lavenham 35 Ryan YounkinCo-Captain – Vacant

Locksley 8Vanessa Miller-TourneyCo-Captain - Vacant

Modred 13 Judy MaynardCo-Captain - Vacant

Romney 37 Jeanne StrottnerCo-Captain - Vacant

Tourney 11 Vanessa Miller

Upton 31 Mariana GarciaCarol Burket

Watchtower 45Monica & John McCluskeyCo-Captain - Vacant

Wuthering Hts 10Jody & Robert SummersCo-Captain - Vacant

Wickersham 46 Lynn WalsdorfCo-Captain - Vacant

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HOW TO PREVENTMOSQUITOES!

Adult mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnate or slow moving water, and on moist soil or leaf litter in areas likely to collect water.By eliminating these water sources, you can keep new generations of mosquitoes from taking up residence in your yard.

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Eliminate Standing Water Sources1 Uncovered Boats2 Open Trash Bins3 Fountains and Bird Baths4 Clogged Rain Gutters5 Low Areas6 Potted Plant Saucers7 Water Bowls for Pets

USE INSECT REPELLENTLook for active ingredients like

DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535.

WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHESWear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Treat clothes with permethrin for greater protection.

MOSQUITO-PROOF YOUR HOMEKeep screens on windows and doors closed.

Use air conditioning when available.

8 Buckets and Barrels9 Leaky Hoses10 Wagons and Other Toys11 Neglected Pools12 Ponds13 Tires14 Rot Holes in Trees

Plant mosquito-repelling plants on your property like citronella, basil, catnip, and lavender.Tip

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Lawn 101By Mark Peterson, SAWS Conservation Project Coordinator

Follow these straightforward tips and you should have a healthy green lawn that uses minimal water.

1. Select the correct grass typeAbandon the idea that you can have any grass species you want. The amount of sunlight determines your species. Ten hours or more of direct sunlight dictates Bermuda grass. Less than ten hours and you’re limited to zoysia and St. Augustine. If you have less than five hours of direct sunlight, then forget about a lawn. It’s not going to happen.

2. Mow weeklySelect at least one day a week as your mowing day and stick to it. Mowing weekly improves grass health and reduces weeds. Also, always mow high — 3 inches for St. Augustine, 2 inches for zoysia and 1 ½ inches for Bermuda grass.

3. Compost and aerateThis is the second most important activity you can do for your lawn. Of the two, composting is the most important and should be done twice a year. Aeration can be done once or even every other year. Both increase the soil’s ability to absorb water and oxygen, each crucial for strong root

development. Strong roots means less need for nutrients and water.

4. Leave the clippings on the lawnGrass is a “heavy feeder,” meaning it requires more nutrients than other plants. Leaving the clippings and adding compost in spring and fall eliminates the need for additional fertilizer most of the time. If the blades are not growing or are light green in color, then additional fertilizer may be needed. Apply only after April 15 and before November 1.

5. WaterOf course, I’m going to encourage you to cut back on water. And by following all the aforementioned rules, you can dramatically reduce water usage to no more than once a week. The most important times of the year to water are spring and fall. Plants in South Texas are adapted to grow in spring and fall, not summer. Help them with their natural tendencies.

No need for complex chemicals or chants. Select, mow, compost and water are all it takes to maintain a healthy, green lawn.

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we invite everyone to the following FREE events.

Age Strong! Live Long! WalkJoin us as we celebrate Older Americans Month with a one mile walk around thetrack at the University of the Incarnate Word. Stay engaged, active and involved

with your fellow residents and friends! Complimentary refreshments. Shuttle servicewill be available from The Village at Incarnate Word to/from the track. Participants

who pre-register will receive a free t-shirt.

Thursday, May 3 8:00 a.m.Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, UIW

4301 Broadway

Engage at Every Age SymposiumGet engaged as you spend the day with us learning, laughing and living life! We’ll

explore new opportunities to Connect and have fun while doing it. Let’s get physical with a dance/exercise session. We’ll play some games and have a painting party! Lunch, supplies

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Thursday, May 17 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Lunch provided (RSVP Required)

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We welcome the submission of newsletter articles that are of interest to BSE residents. News from area schools, scout troops, churches, civic groups, and other community organizations will be run as space is available. No partisan political material, please. We reserve the right to edit or reject any submissions. Maximum article length is one page and deadline for submission is the 5th of even months. Submissions will be run as space allows. Submissions, comments, or suggestions may be emailed to Danielle Cabe at danielle.cabe@gmail.com.

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Send all correspondence for Braun Station East to:9350 Knighthood, San Antonio, Texas 78254 or

P.O. Box 681268, San Antonio 78268-1283

For Block Captains/Co-Captains. The requirements are:

1. Make Street/Block Map with names and phone numbers

2. Deliver Welcome Packets to new neighbors

3. Organize Block Party for National Night Out

4. Attend yearly Block Captain’s Meetings/Social

5. Pass out flyers and other printed materials

6. Help collect Annual Meeting Proxies

If you are interested or you have volunteered, please contact Pat at 210-684-4186 or you can email her at bsecia@sbcglobal.net.

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