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s we get further along with the proposed clubhouse design, we will be holding a special community meeting soon to present the design, renderings, cost, etc. to the community before it goes to vote. We will also make the drawings, budget, etc. public via e-blast, facebook and postings in the clubhouse to ensure that everybody knows what is proposed before they vote on it.

I know that I’ve used this space to brag on our park staff from time to time, but I just wanted to take this opportunity to let you know about a recent instance where our park Assistant Maintenance Manager Benny Martinez went well above and beyond the call of duty. It was the Friday before New Year’s, and there was suddenly a significant leak in the park’s main water line. Benny was working solo that day as Robert Jung, our Park Maintenance Manager, was away on a planned and well-deserved vacation. While Benny could have just turned off the water to the park and called a plumber, he knew that it would be a busy weekend at the park, and a big event was planned in the clubhouse the following day would need water, as would the park caretaker’s house, so he began working to address the issue himself. He grabbed a shovel and started digging until he found the leak, which was five feet down! Beyond that, a cold front had blown in, and the hole was largely filled with water as he was digging, but he didn’t let that bother him or slow him down, and he worked late in to the evening that Friday. Ultimately the leak was worse than originally thought, so a plumber was needed to make the actual repair. But Benny came in the following Saturday, his day off, and spent several hours supervising the plumbers’ work and making sure it was done right and done as quickly as possible. His efforts to dig the hole also saved the association from having to pay several more hours of plumbing costs, which were at a

holiday weekend rate. So thank you Benny for your outstanding efforts! And thanks to Chris Martinez and Scott Myles from the TPOA Board who spent a lot of time out at the park those days to assist with the effort as needed. Also, speaking of park staff, I want to make sure you’re aware that if you are having any problems with your gate card or you need a new one, we now have an option in place of going to Spectrum. You can visit the park office on Thursdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or you can visit the Spectrum office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their office is located at 17319 San Pedro Ave. Ste. #318. As a reminder, please be sure to bring your existing card if you have it. There is no fee for the replacement of a malfunctioning card, but the fee for a new card to replace a lost one is $20. Lastly, while it’s still a couple of months until the Music in the Park season officially begins, planning efforts have already been underway for the last couple of months. In addition to some regular favorites, the Music in the Park Committee has identified and begun scheduling some great new bands thanks to input from community members. So this promises to be the biggest and best one yet. The season officially starts during the annual Smokin’ in the Park BBQ Cook-Off, which also promises to be another great one -- it’s been fun to see that event grow so much in just a few years.

All Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the Park. Thanks for your Clubhouse time, and at I’llthe see you around the neighborhood!

Greg Matula TPOA Board President

Clubhouse and Fitness Center Hours The Clubhouse is open to property owners and their guests, Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM. The Clubhouse is closed on Mondays for cleaning. Fitness Center Hours: Monday: 12:00PM- 9:30PM Tuesday-Sunday: 5:30AM - 9:30PM The Fitness Center is closed on Monday until 12:00PM for equipment maintenance and cleaning. To reserve the clubhouse, please contact the onsite office Thursday & Friday from 3-7 PM, Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM at 830-980-3349 or email tpoaoffice@gmail.com Timberwood Park Newsletter - February 2018

All of March - Food Bank Drive March 24 - Easter Egg Hunt March 24 - Wine Tasting An article on the history of Timberwood Park was written and submitted for publication with the Texas State Historical Association in early November. I was notified today it was accepted for publication! The article also includes two photos taken by local residents and one from the personal family album of Butch Gerfers. It was written to provide additional recognition of our wonderful community while highlighting our rich history. If you would like to view it, go to https://tshaonline.org/ handbook. Search: “Timberwood Park” in the upper right search bar. Merry Christmas, David Barkalow

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Friendly Reminders • If your dog goes outside during the night, please be considerate of your neighbors who may be sleeping, and get the dog back in the house promptly if it starts to bark. • Help keep the neighborhood looking great by maintaining your yard with weekly mowing and trimming. • Conserve water by applying only the amount necessary to keep your landscape healthy. Avoid overwatering causing runoff and water waste. • Help keep the streets clear by placing your trash can and recycle bin in your garage or behind your fence the evening waste is collected. • Owners are encouraged to park their vehicles in their driveways or garages to allow for easier traffic flow on the streets.

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“There are a series of tests all along. If they pass the final test, they become a probationary” for a year, Bialick said. The department’s brass prefers volunteers go through emergency medical technician school; trainees are reimbursed. “So many of our calls are medical. It makes sense,” Bialick said. Volunteers comprise 70 percent of the nation’s fire service, according to the National Volunteer Fire Council, which represents the nonpaid firefighters. In small towns, about a third are now more than age 50, double figures from the 1980s, according to the council, and while the volunteers trend older, they’re answering many more calls. BBFVD offers some incentives to recruits. “If you work 38 hours a month, we provide health care for volunteers and provide health-club membership,” Bialick said. “Attracting volunteers is a continuing challenge.” The department also recently purchased a $225,000 training facility, located behind the Bulverde Road firehouse. “Since we don’t get a lot of structure fires, we still need to train for structure fires in case they happen. This new training facility allows us to do that,” Jarvis said. “Our motto is train, train, train.” The department also has two new trucks. Bialick said the key to remaining a successful, primarily volunteer operation is receiving backing from the public and Bexar County.

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Pet Rules Pet owners are expected to adhere to all local pet laws and ordinances, including leash laws. It’s important your pets don’t create an unpleasant environment for your neighbors. To avoid unnecessary disputes and potential rule violations, here are some guidelines owners should follow to ensure their furry friends continue to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Read the Rules: While most HOAs welcome pets, be sure to check your HOA’s rules and requirements. This can be found in your HOA’s governing documents. Your HOA restrictions will most likely be more restrictive regarding the permitted number of pets per household when comparing to the City’s guidelines- but when you live within an HOA, you agree to adhere to their restrictions. If you have questions regarding your HOA’s pet restrictions, give your management company a call. Service animals are exempt from an association’s pet requirements. However, please contact your HOA board or manager to ask for an accommodation to keep a service animal. Proof of the service animal’s training or a doctor’s certification may be required. Keep it Clean: No one wants to see, smell or accidently step in the “gift” your dog left on the grassy common area. So when your dog needs to go, be sure to properly dispose of it, preferably in a pet waste disposal can. Not only will this keep our community looking better, but it will help keep ground water clean and help prevent the spread of fecal-borne diseases. Quiet Down: Pets will be noisy from time to time. However, when loud barking or meowing becomes annoying to neighbors, it’s time to help your pet become less talkative. First, try to find out what causes your pets to get vocal: Do they get noisy when they’ve been alone and bored all day and need some playtime? Have they gone through a stressful change in environment recently? Are they suffering from health issues? Do they simply like saying “hello” to every squirrel, person or car that passes by? When you’ve identified the cause, take remedial actions such as confining them to an area where they feel calm while you’re away, removing or blocking as many stimuli as possible, exercising them more and spending more time with them. You can also take them to a professional or search online for tips on how to train your pets not to get too noisy. No Wandering: According to the U.S. Humane Society, an unleashed dog has an average life span of less than four years. Allowing your dog or cat to run free threatens their health and welfare, as well as the happiness it brings to you. For the safety of your pets as well as all residents, please do not allow your pets to roam unattended outside. Along with helping protect your pets, leashing your dog is the law.

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Conventional wisdom has held for years that poinsettia plants are poisonous to pets. According to the Society of American Florists, researchers at The Ohio State University concluded that “all parts of the poinsettia are non-toxic to both humans and pets”. However, new evidence shows that two very common food items, raisins and grapes, ARE toxic to dogs, causing kidney failure if the animal is not treated by a veterinarian. Symptoms of illness following ingestion of grapes or raisins include vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Treatment includes inducing vomiting and administering activated charcoal, hospitalization, daily monitoring of blood chemistry for three days, and 48 hours of IV fluids. Chocolate has been known for a long time to be harmful to pets, because it contains theobromine and caffeine, both stimulants that can cause everything from gastric distress to rapid heart rate to muscle tremors to death. The website www.snopes.com states that a lethal dose of chocolate for

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Feed Backyard Birds this Season for the Greater, Global Good When you fill your bird feeders and put fresh water in the birdbath this season, you’ll definitely be giving your feathered friends a helping hand. But you could also be serving the greater good! Take note of the birds that visit your yard, and you’ll be ready to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), a fourday annual event during which thousands of people around the world record information about the species of birds they see. The information backyard bird-watchers gather assists scientists in better understanding the movement of species around the globe, how well different species are - or aren’t doing and how factors like climate change are affecting bird populations everywhere. And when the bird count is over, you’ll still enjoy a yard filled with the pleasing colors and sounds of wild birds. Birds are important “We enjoy birdwatching and feeding birds because they brighten our backyards and entertain us with their antics, especially during long winters,” says Richard Cole, cofounder of Cole’s Wild Bird Products. “But birds also play an important role in maintaining environmental balance around the world. They pollinate plants, scatter seeds so new plants can grow, help control insect populations and recycle nutrients back into the soil. It’s critical for us to have a greater understanding of how bird species are doing around the world, and to do our part to help take care of them.” Bird populations are so diverse, large and widespread that it would be virtually impossible for scientists to gather all the data they need without help from backyard bird enthusiasts who participate in the GBBC. The information gathered help scientists identify species whose numbers are decreasing or increasing, changes in range or migratory patterns and more. Fluctuations in bird populations are often the earliest signs of greater environmental changes.

What you can do Founded in 1998, and co-sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the National Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada, the next Great Backyard Bird Count will be Feb. 16-19, 2018. You can start preparing to participate by taking steps now to make your own backyard an oasis for birds. •

Start by offering a variety of feeders. Different species prefer different styles of feeders. Tube feeders are versatile and appeal to a wide range of bird species. They can also handle large (think sunflower) or small seeds (like petite mixes) equally well. Some birds prefer to cling to feeders while dining, rather than perch, so use a versatile Mesh feeder; or try a Bowl feeder, perfect for serving suet in kibble form, dried mealworms and fresh fruit. Be sure to keep all feeders clean and in good condition to help prevent disease and injury.

• Serve a variety of birdfeed. In winter, seeds with a high fat or oil content are best for birds, so offer black oil sunflower seeds, niger, raw peanuts and suet. Special Feeder is a high-energy blend that also attracts large numbers of birds, with the perfect mixture of black oil sunflower, sunflower meats, black stripe, raw peanuts, safflower and pecans. Birds also need (and love) suet, which helps ensure they get the fat stores they need to weather winter. • Fill every feeder with quality food. Birds won’t be satisfied with birdfeed that contains cheap fillers, and they won’t get the nutrition they need. Think of it as the difference between serving your family fresh veggies instead of fast food. Serve birdfeed that contains quality ingredients and is free of chemicals or other toxins that could be harmful to birds. Be sure to also offer birds plenty of fresh water; it can be very difficult for them to find unfrozen water sources in winter. By feeding backyard birds and participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, you can be counted on to help protect the wellbeing of wild bird populations. What’s more, the work you do prepping your yard for the count will benefit you - and your feathered friends - throughout the year.

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****************** For Sale: Custom Kayak Trailer, hold 6 kayaks/canoes plus storage box for gear, $575. Text 210-725-4574 to see trailer. For Sale: Dumbbell weights 2- 10#, 2- 25#, 2- 30#. Sell .30 cents per pound. Call 210-488-1819 or 830-980-6681 and leave message. For Sale: 2012 Sun Tracker FISHIN BARGE 22 DLX. Converted to a pontoon boat for entertainment by adding 2 front benches. Easy conversion back to fishing boat with 2 front fishing seats included. 2012 Single 22 ft Trailer, AM/FM/CD/Aux with 4 speakers, Bait tank, Transom well, Swim step with fold down ladder, Bimini top, Mercury 90HP Motor, GREAT CONDITION! 210-389-3542. Great buy at $14,900! TPOA does not establish or warrant any advertiser in the Timberwood Park Owners Association (TPOA) Newsletter and does not receive any remuneration from any advertiser in the newsletter. TPOA does not represent, warrant, or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advertisement in the TPOA Newsletter. TPOA encourages property owners to use due diligence to determine the quality and validity of any advertiser in the TPOA newsletter.

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INFORMATION CENTRAL Timberwood Park Owners Association (TPOA) Superintendents (Park Office) To reserve the clubhouse, please contact the on-site office Thursday & Friday from 3-7PM, Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM Board President Email-news/social events, general Email-property improvements, new construction, property complaints, concerns, deed violations Neighborhood Watch Chair Timberwood Park Pets Facebook

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