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ublished Weekly by the VWOA Communications Committee
October 24, 2016 Edition!
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"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water".
~
Rabindranath Tagore
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4th Quarter Assessment - Due Date was October 1, 2016
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The Teal Pumpkin Project and Food Allergies
This Halloween season raise your awareness of food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters!
Did You Know ...
- A recent study found that 1 in 13 U.S. children and teens suffer from food allergies.
- There is no cure for food allergies...strict avoidance is key.
- Eight foods account for 90% of all food-allergic reactions in the U.S.: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish. Nuts cause the most fatalities.
- Allergic reactions are unpredictable: they may present and progress differently than previous reactions and a seemingly mild reaction can turn serious quickly.
- Teenagers are the highest risk group for a fatal reaction.
- Trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction. Most are due to ingestion, but some are due to contact or inhalation (cooking fumes or peanut dust).
- Prompt administration of epinephrine (EpiPen) is crucial to surviving a life-threatening reaction.
Learn more about Food Allergies by visiting the links below:
Remember, Food allergy education, communication, and preparation in schools will improve the safety of students with food allergies!
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Community to be Fogged for Mosquitoes
We have been informed that the Bexar County Public Works Department will begin fogging the Villages of Westcreek subdivision for mosquitoes over the next two weeks.
If you have any questions contact Robert Delaney, Public Works Superintendent, at (210) 631-0220.
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Winter weeds can be an issue in our lawns, but a proactive management plan will limit their germination and growth throughout the dormant season.
Click here for information on what you can do to get the jump on winter weeds!
Source:
Garden Style San Antonio
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~
Margaret Mead
Our volunteers play an important role in the mission and success of the Villages of Westcreek Owners' Association, and we appreciate all of the support. From the Parks & Recreation Department, I would just like to say that I appreciate every single volunteer.
For the month of October, I would like to send a special thanks to
Mr. Stephen Zajchowski, and the entire
Public Safety Committee. The National Night Out event in the Park was a huge success and a reflection of their hard work and dedication to our community!
I would also like to send a special thank you to the members of the
Communications Committee to include: Mr. Bill Fenstermacher, Francis Lomax, Barbara and Gene Hopkins, Joyce and Guy Oliver, Billy Teeter, Michelle De Jongh and Jean Woodward. The Communications Committee does an amazing job with our
"This Week in Westcreek" publication and our
website. The members of this Committee are an invaluable asset in publishing information to our community regarding our sports programs, along with various other community events, sometimes with very short notice.They are always willing to go above and beyond in assisting the Board, office staff and other committees even when it means long hours and late nights to make it happen.
We cannot be successful without our volunteers! If you have any desire to volunteer for Parks & Recreation, or any other department or committee, please reach out to us. Thank you!
Dawn M. Garza
Villages of Westcreek
Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Phone -210-679-8761
Email- vwoa-rd@sbcglobal.net
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The VWOA will hold its
Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 19, 2016, between the hours of
1:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the Sports Park.
We are now accepting "Vendor Registration Applications"!
Click here to download the "Vendor Registration Application"!
Click here to download the event flyer!
Event Planning:
Recreation Department
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This weekend around the house,
take time to inspect your windows and screens. Replace broken windows panes and damaged screens. If you are going to replace your screens consider switching to "Solar Screens". Caulk around the window frames to conserve energy.
Let's Make Westcreek Beautiful!
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Call Metro Waste Systems to get the low price of $19.99 per month for Twice Weekly Trash and Once Weekly Recycling collection. Your choice of a small recycling bin or large container at no extra cost. But hurry, this offer is only good until October 31, 2016.
Please call their friendly staff at 210-807-8555 and mention Promo Code: CREEK to take advantage of this offer for The Villages of Westcreek Community.
FINAL WEEK LEFT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER!
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Reported Crimes
- October 17, 2016 - The mailbox kiosks in the Royal Oaks at Jarvis and Saxonhill have been completely broken into. For the time being homeowners are being asked to pick up their mail at the post office on Richland Hills until the kiosks are repaired. Incident reported to the Postal Inspector.
- Please remember to be observant in your neighborhood.
- Report any suspicious activities or persons to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000.
- If you see graffiti or vandalism in the Villages of Westcreek, please report it to the office at 210-679-8761.
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Tip #4: Don't Label your Keys or Mailbox
If you lose your key and it has your address written on it, well-you do the math. It's pretty easy to become a target.
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Outdoor Furniture, Ornaments, and Other Objects
In Front of the Fencing/Dwelling
Items such as arbors, trellises, chairs, benches, bistro table and chair sets, powder-coated metal gliders/adult swings, water fountains, statues, lampposts, security lights or any other similar items require prior ARC approval. (All items must be maintained in an attractive condition at all times) The PIA must reflect as much descriptive information as possible such as color, dimensions, materials, size, etc. to include a copy of the Plat/Lot Survey showing the proposed location. If in doubt, submit a PIA to the ARC for review. Significant determining factors, in the review process, will be if such items:
- Have curb appeal;
- Aesthetically enhance the property; and,
- Are not offensive to the neighbors.
The ARC will not approve items such as vinyl or non-recycled
plastic furniture; metal folding chairs; collapsible canvas or fabric chairs/lounges; as well as furniture/swings hanging from trees and other similar furniture on the front porch or lawn. Curtains/shades are not permitted for the front porch. Furniture may not be allowed to remain on driveways. (Those that are non-approvable for the front of the dwelling may be placed behind the fencing/dwelling.) If any cooking accessories are used in front of the dwelling, they must be stored out of sight as soon as possible after usage and the area cleaned-up immediately.
Play accessories used in front of the dwelling such as tricycles, bicycles, wagons, scooters, skateboards, ramps and plastic basketball goals, as well as beach, soccer and basketballs are to be stored out of sight when not in use.
Behind the Fencing/Dwelling
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tems such as adult wooden swings, benches, chairs (covered or uncovered), arbors and trellises (that do not extend above the fence line), as well as bistro table and chair sets, do not require ARC approval provided that the appearance of such items are maintained in an attractive condition and not offensive to the neighbors.
Click here to view the
2016 Standards!
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Westcreek resident Michelle de Jongh prepares a weekly list of "Things to do in San Antonio."
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Do you often see big problems when they are really small and small problems when they are really big?
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The VWOA is hosting a Farmers Market from
9:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. every Thursday,
thru November 17, 2016.
The
market is located in the overflow parking lot adja
cent to the Com
munity Center. They accept WIC, Senior FMNP Vouchers and Credit Cards. Drop by and support our local farmers!
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