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PassagesTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
2019March
VoluMe 41 No. 2
The next issue of Passages will be printed in April. To receive the email edition, Passages2, head to the greatnorthwest.org.
Board Processing FeesAmenity Locations
Board BriefsChairman: The Annual Meeting is Coming Up!CM: Together in the 21st Century
p. 2-3
March & April Calendar p. 4
Community p. 6-7
GreatNorthwest.org
facebook.com/GNWCIA
210-681-2983
Scholarships & Awards
p. 14
PROCESSING FEE'S
p. 2
The Deal With Trash Cans
p. 12
At the Great Northwest, we take pride in being in a community that offers scholarships to our young members. We have two scholarships that we offer to our GNW students, one being The Camille Fiorillo Perpetual Scholarship and the other The Paul and Jay Laushey Memorial Scholarship.
The Camille F. Fiorillo Perpetual Scholarship is awarded for academics, community service and letters of recommendation. ($1,000.00).
The Paul Laushey Memorial Scholarship is awarded for athletics, community service and letters of recommendation ($1,000.00)
To qualify for either one of these scholarships, applicants must maintain a permanent address in the Great Northwest as of the date of the annual meeting for the year in which the scholarship is being awarded. That date is May 2, 2019. Association assessments must be current for the property at which the permanent address is maintained and the Great Northwest cannot have had previously awarded you a
scholarship.
Steps to Completing the Application
Step 1: Meet the above qualifications for consideration.
Step 2: Complete the application in the paper on page 14. You can also download the application online at greatnorthwest.org, and go to “information station” and then click on the “GNW Scholarship Application.” You may also come into the office to pick-up an application.
Step 3: Drop off your application by visiting our office at 8809 Timberwilde Drive. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 8, 2019 by 7 p.m.
College is definitely an pricey investment, but scholarships help relieve some of that stress so that you can focus more on your educational experience! We look forward to reading your applications.
Scholarships!
Recreation p. 5
New Year of Events & Sports!2019 Athletics CalendarInvitation to Meet the Candidates
Security Corner: A Day in the LifeImportant Contact Information
p. 10Monthly Reports
Business Directory p. 8-9
Security p. 11
DRACO p. 12
The Deal with Trash CansFence & Fence Maintenance
Property Tips p. 13
Winter WeedsVolunteer OpportunitiesEmployee Recognition
Scholarships & Awards p. 14
Scholarship ApplicationScholarship GuideNominate Your Neighbor
Classifieds p. 15
Valentine's Dance Photos
Scholarship Time
Do you have a neighbor that goes above and beyond? Maybe you have a neighbor that inspires the rest of the community? Or maybe you have a neighbor that just has the best spirits and always uplifts your attitude? If you have an awesome neighbor, consider honoring them with an award! During our Annual Meeting happening Thursday, May 2, we will be honoring our amazing GNW neighbors for all the hard work and dedication that they do.
During this time, we will be handing out awards to those picked by YOU. Awards are as follows:
- Neighbor of the Year Award- Spirit Award- Youth Services- Inspiring others- Volunteer of the Year
If you know anyone in these categories, please fill out the slip on page 14 and drop it off at the office at 8809 Timberwilde Dr. by April 8 at 7 p.m. or go online to GreatNorthwest.org and fill it out there!
Nominate your neighbor!
S.A. Housing ForecastPublic Safety CorpsMah Jongg ClassMindfullness for FamiliesRecipe Corner: Sesame Chicken
March 20192
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candidates for political office.
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PUBLISHERGreat Northwest Community
Improvement Association, Inc.8809 Timberwilde Dr
San Antonio, TX 78250Office: 210.681.2983Fax: 210.681.2986
Monday - Friday10 am - 7 pm
[email protected]/GNWCIA
EXECUTIVE MANAGING EDITOR
Cynthia C. E. Gates, CMCA ®, PCAM ®,
Community Manager [email protected] EXT. 105
PRODUCTION EDITORAmanda Jauregui Passages Editor
[email protected] EXT. 109
Board of Directors2018-2019
Established in 1976Mission: To improve the quality of life
of Association members, and preserve and increase the value of Association
members’ properties.
ChairBrian Stives
Vice ChairMel Stallings
DirectorsJo Ann Fernandez
Ida RodkeyGene GuidoEssy LechonMark Zoller
Each Board meeting takes a couple of hours as the Board considers items of business on the agenda. While Board Briefs list decisions made by the Board, Members are encouraged to attend meetings to hear the Board as it discuss-es and debates matters upon which decisions must be made.
Board
DECISIONS MADE OR ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
December 20, Regular Meeting
Board Decisions:
• Motion was made to appoint Ida Rodkey to fill in vacant seat on the oard.
January 17, Regular Meeting
Board decisions:
• Directors' Zoller and Guido, and the CM should plan and coordinate with the Recreation Manager, Ty Simpson, to hold
a Silver Creek Playground Ribbon Cutting event.
• The Board to evaluate changes to the Bylaws earlier in 2019 for 2020.
Board Briefs
BOARD MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO GREAT NORTHWEST RESIDENTS.
Executive Board Meetings - 1st Thursday of the Month, 6:30 pm (Residents may observe)
Regular Board Meetings - 3rd Thursday of the Month. 6:30 pm (Residents may participate)
We understand the frustration that you may be feeling about the new processing fees. In truth, we have always had a fee, but before December it was a flat fee of $3. Now that we have gone through some changes in banks and payment processors that has changed as many of you found out during assessment time.
Through some negotations, we were able to bring those fees down. Below is a helpful chart for you to see what processing fees are applied to your payment type and where you pay, which is online or in the office.
If you have any questions about the fees, please feel free to reach out to us!
Processing Fees
3March 2019 Word from the Chair ● CM's Corner
The Annual Meeting of Members is May 2nd, so it’s just around the corner. We have two seats on the Board up for election, with no other amendments or proposals on the ballot. Every year at this meeting we talk about the health of the organization, pass out some recognition for folks who volunteer their time, and we also have two scholarships that are presented.
The problem I have with the meeting is, due to some issues in the past, the ability for the members to speak has been very limited for the past few years. This year I want to change that. The Auditor will talk about our financials, the Community Manager will highlight some successes, and I plan to spend most of my time giving the floor to you. While we are still limited on what business can be conducted (motions, etc) I would like to hear what you think. What is good? What could be better? Our time will still be limited, so I’d like to keep it productive….but I do want to hear what you think. I’d also like to encourage you to submit any questions you have to the “Ask a Director” on our website or come out to any of our regular meetings.
We, as an organization, are in a good place. The facilities are being maintained, the financial position is better than ever, and we have a great staff on board to serve you. We are in the enviable position of being able to actually think strategically and set a path for the future of the GNW. The key to that process is you, we absolutely need your input and ideas on what you’d like the GNW to look like in the future. So come on out to a board meeting, and hopefully we will see you at the Annual Meeting on May 2nd!
The Annual Meeting is Coming Up!by Brian Stives
Thank you! Join Us in Taking GNW to the 21st Century!
by Cindy Gates, CMCA®, PCAM® Community Manager
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” — Unknown
Thanks to all owners who paid their assessments
before the first late date of February 1. Our overarching goal is to bring the GNW into the 21st Century by becoming more efficient by utilizing software and online services that the Board of Directors approved for us last year including the new bank and website. Those two things coupled with our merchant services company have enabled you to have more convenient methods of paying for assessments, resale packages, sports registrations and hall or pool rentals. The processing fees have been renegotiated downward for payments made with debit and credit cards. Thanks to our Accounting Manager, Dana Comeau, and her staff, Liz Garcia and Serena Gonzales. Another thanks to our Administrative Manager, Ed Garza-Fourquet and Teresa Johnson our Member Services Advisor, all of whom handled the January and last week of January rush. Our team helped hundreds, yes, hundreds of owners who did not pay online but visited the office. Anyone who didn’t get an answer to their question or needs to update their membership card is always welcome online and is welcome to come in now – it’s not quite as busy.
Late Fees for not paying assessments on time have begun. The costs incurred by the Association to collect late accounts come in the form of two late fees. The first one is an initial late collection fee, which has been added to all accounts late as of February 1. The second will be added March 1. But it’s not too late! Owners can enter into a payment plan any time and pay their assessments at any time before March 1 to avoid the application of the second collection fee. Call and ask for Serena Gonzales our Collections Specialist.
The Board’s position on collection of assessments due to the Association is
that it is not fair to those who pay not to collect from those who don’t. So while it might seem like we talk too much about paying the Association – we’re the good guys! And owners who handle it sooner rather than later avoid paying more money, stress, inconvenience, and having their account sent to the attorney. Every year we send accounts to the attorney for collection action. If you think the Association fees are high, have you talked with a lawyer about their fees lately?
2019 is underway and so is our maintenance staff and Maintenance Manager, Mark McLean. They’ve just completing a long-overdue renovation and reorganization of the maintenance shop – the heart of our maintenance operations. They’re proud and excited and because we have the talent in-house it saved $3,750 by doing the work themselves. There are many maintenance projects on tap for this year to keep our 44 year old community in up-to-date shape.
Please be watchful for our GNW trucks in the community. We had a hit and run incident recently where a driver in the neighborhood who wasn’t paying attention, hit the rearview mirror of our GNW-marked maintenance truck parked with flashing lights on. No one was hurt but we don’t want you or any of our employees who are maintaining the appearance of the community and your property values, to get hit.
Kickoff for our first Monthly Volunteer Day will be the 3 rd Saturday of March. Plan to spend a few minutes or a couple hours with us every third Saturday from 9-Noon. We’ll help neighbors who can’t help themselves, pick up trash, paint and lots of things as we meet new friends too. If every resident of the Great Northwest helped out 5 hours a month it would equal 432 full time people. What do you think the results of the work done on common area, appearance of homes in the community, and impact
on your property values would be?
Come on! Share a little of your time. Join us at the Lodge March 16. Check out what’s involved on (Page 13).
Best regards,
Cindy
Amenity Locations
Silver Creek8809 Timberwilde• SC Lodge• Junior Olympic Pool• Soccer Complex (8 Fields)• Picnic Area• 3 Lighted Tennis Courts• 1 Playground• 1 Lighted Basketball Court• 2 Sand Volleyball Courts• 1 Hard Volleyball Court
Emerald Valley9310 Timber Path• EV Lodge• Kuwamura Park• Flores Hall• Junior Olympic Pool• Splashpad• 1 Playground• 4 Lighted Basketball Courts
Ridge Creek Park6731 Ridge Place St.
March 20194 Calendar
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25ACC Meeting■ 4 P
26 27 28 29 30
COMING SOON
GN Watch♦ 6:30 P
MARCH 18 ● Meet the District 6 Candidates Night6 pm, Silver Creek LodgeCome get to know your District 6 candidates! We will be having a formal
forum and it's open to everyone for free.
APRIL 13 ● Spring Community Yard Sale8 am - 2 pm, Soccer Field Parking Lot Get your spring cleaning done by joing us for our Spring Communtiy Yard Sale!
$10 for one parking lot spot, $15 for 2 & $25 for 3. Residents & non-resi-dents are welcome to register. No Food Sales!
APRIL 20 ● Easter Egg Hunt11 am, Soccer FieldsPut on your Easter outfits and grab those baskets and hop on over to our annual Easter Egg Hunt! This event is free to all our residents and rent-ers of the Great Northwest!
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT■ Silver Creek | ♦ Emerald Valley
1 2
March
137 8 9 10 11 12
14 15 16 17 14 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 2627
28 29 30
Reg. Board MTG■ 6:15 PM
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT■ Silver Creek | ♦ Emerald Valley
1 2 3 4 5 6
April
Poker■ 7 PM
ACC Meeting■ 4 PM
OWLS Lunch■ 11:30 A
Spring com-munity Yard Sale■ 8 am- 2pm
SUMMER SWIM LESSON REGISTRATIONOngoing throughout the summer
ACC Mtg■ 4 P
Poker■ 7 P
DAY TIME ACTIVITY Loc.Mon 10 A Int. Line Dancing SC $2Tue 6 p Mahjong SC
6:15 P Bridget Bollom SC Prices varyWed 11 A Dominoes EV
5:30 P SA Tumble Tots SC $10; Age 3-56 P Chess EV6:30 P SA Tumble Tots SC $10; Age 5-7
Thu 10 A Line Dancing SC $21 P Poker SC
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Girl Scouts♦2 - 4p Book Club■ 7 PM Mahjong Class■ 1 - 4 p
Reg. Board MTG. ■ 6:30 P SC
Poker ■ 7 PM
Girl Scouts ♦ 2 - 4pm
Exec. Board MTG. ■ 6:15 PM
OWLS Lunch■11:30 AM SC
18GNWatch ♦ 6:30 PM
Girl Scouts ♦ 2 - 4pm Book Club■ 7 PM OTR
ACC Meeting■ 4 PM
Girl Scouts Club♦ 2 - 4 pMahjong Class■ 1 - 4 p
Staff Training. Office Closed 1 - 3pm.
Meet the Candi-dates Night■ 6 P
Poker■ 7 P
Staff Train-ing. Office closed.1 - 3pMahjong Class■ 1 - 4 pm
Easter Egg Hunt■ 11 AM
Exec. Board MTG. ■ 6:15 P
SC Play-ground Rib-bon Cutting ■ 10 AM
5March 2019 Recreation 2019 STARTS A NEW YEAR OF EVENTS AND SPORTS!
by Ty SimpsonRecreations Manager
The 2019 Basketball season wraps up on March 9th. I’d like to take the time to thank our wonderful coaches. Thank you for giving up your time to teach our kids basketball fundamentals and so much more. The End of Season Recognition party for players, coaches and parents will be Saturday, March 23rd at 11:00am.
Spring Soccer Registration is filling up fast!! It’s not too late to sign up. Registration will end on March 8th. Registration forms can be found at the GNW Lodge. Ages 4-13 are welcome to join the league. We are always looking for volunteer coaches as well.
Effective immediately, all sports will have 3 phases of the registration process. There will be Early Registrations for GNW members followed by the regular registration timeframe. There will be a late registration fee of $25 for those who register after the closing date. See the athletics calendar below for more information:
Sports News:
February 25th – March 1st
EARLY REGISTRATION (GNW Members Only) – G NW Gators Swim Team Registration
March 4th – May 10th
GNW Gators Swim Team Registration
March 8th
Soccer Registration Ends
Monday, March 25th
Soccer Practices Start
April 6th – June 2nd
Soccer Games (Saturdays )
9:00am – 4:00pm
May 1st
Gators Swim Team Parent Meeting at 7:00pm
Events News:
April 13th
Spring Community Yard Sale
Soccer Field Parking Lot
April 20th
Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny
11:00am on the Soccer Fields
GNW Residents Meet the District 6 Candidates
It’s 2019 and it’s that time again to vote for our District 6 Councilman. It’s also time to decide the direction we want to go as a District. In order to assist in making these important decisions we, the GNW Government Relations Committee, put together a Meet the Candidates Nights, for the District 6 Council Seat. We, as an association, vie with others in San Antonio for the candidates to spend their time attending our event. We have had success over the years thanks to your attendance and support. To put the Great Northwest Community Improvement Association in perspective we open our invitation with the following:
‘The Great Northwest Community Improvement Association (GNWCIA) is a diverse community with an estimated 17,000 residents of varying ages and interests. During election time, it is the goal of the Government Relations Committee to provide our Association members and other neighboring communities an opportunity to meet the candidates and to learn how they stand on issues that concern our community.’
With a voting block of this size and your attendance, we get their attention.
Program:6:30 Doors open to public for meet & greet7:00 Town Hall Begins – Introduction of Candidates – Statements, Questions, & Answers9:00 Meet & Greet9:30 Program Ends
We cordially invite you to attend the GNW Meet the Candidates Nights: District 6, Monday March 18, 2019.
Myrl R. Britten, Committee ChairGNWCIA Government Relations Committee
March 20196 Community
This program is designed for young people who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. The Public Safety Corps Post #761 (formerly known as Police Explorers),
meets at the SAPD Prue Road Substation and is led by SAPD
SAFFE Officers Michell Davila and Alisia Pruneda.
Training includes basic police procedures, techniques and tactics, and fitness training. The program builds character, develops leadership skills, and fosters appreciation for community service and good citizenship.
Many of these trainees go on to become police officers in San Antonio or at other police departments across the nation.
Requirements for the program:
- Be between the ages of 14 and 21
- Have completed 8th grade
- Be in good health
- Pass a background check
- Pass a physical fitness test
- Complete Basic Public Saftey Corps Training
- Attend meetings each Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.
If you are be interested in learning more, please contact Officer Michell Davila at (210) 207-5827.
This information is provided to you by Renee Townsend, GNW Watch Teams Leader, [email protected] (210) 264-4259. Please join us for our monthly meetings at Flores Hall, 9310 Timber Path, on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
SA HOUSING FORECAST 2019 PREDICTS RESALE HOME PRICES TO RISE BUT AT A SLOW RATEby Laura Rae Palencia, GNW ResidentKeller Williams Realty City View-Realtor, GRI, RENE
Emerald Valley Activities
Dominoes ● Wednesdays ● 11 am
Chess ● Wednesdays ● 6 pm
9310 Timber Path
GNW Book Club
March 20 ● 7 pm The book club will be discussing:
The Fallenby David Balducci
In early January 2019, real estate and business professionals ascended upon the hills of The La Cantera Resort and Spa for the SABOR 2019 Housing Forecast delivered by renowned real estate economist, Dr. Mark G. Dotzour.
Dr. Dotzour served as a real estate economist for 18 years as Chief Economist of the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University in College Station before stepping down in 2015. His research findings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Money Magazine and
Business Week.
Despite recent worries of an upcoming recession, he delivered a positive message for the San Antonio Real Estate Market. He expressed, “Three things that drive home sales growth are: applied job growth, cheap mortgage money and home price appreciation, San Antonio has all three.” He applied an airplane analogy to describe a promising 2019 seller’s market, “Still at high altitude at rapid speed, starting a gradual decent.” He foresaw a continued healthy 2019 real estate market which will likely continue to nudge home prices up; however not as steeply as recent years.
Dr. Mark attributed reasons for a slower 2019, “Housing, Auto, and Corporate earnings growth industries have peaked, Smart phone sales declined in 2017 for first time, Low oil prices will pressure oil and gas, Heavy duty trade negotiations with China, Businesses not using tax benefits to expand, Downdraft in stocks due to lower earnings growth, Companies “buying ahead” inventory in front of tariffs.”
Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, it appears the time to act is now. Questions? Email me at: [email protected] or text 210.449.7673.
PUBLIC SAFETY CORPS OST #761-A PATHWAY TOWARDS A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENTby Renee Townsend
GNWatch,C.O.P., Dog Walker Watch
7March 2019 Community
Line DancingThursdays ● 10 am
8809 Timberwilde Dr.Join us while we boot-scoot in boogie through our Thursday
mornings!
What you need:4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 cup Asian sesame seed salad dressing 1/3 cup apricot preserves1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mixChopped green onionsSesame seeds
Instructions:
1. Spray slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Lay chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix together the Asian sesame salad dressing, apricot preserves, and oinion soup mix packet.
3. Pour mix over the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5 -7 hours.5. Add in in the green onions and sesame
seeds at the end.6. Serve with some steamed rice and
steamed carrots and broccoli.
This is a great meal to make when you just don't have time to make something after school pick-up, the PTA meeting, the other meeting you forgot about, and life. This is the perfect meal to prep in the morning and let simmer through the afternoon. And before it's all done, just steam up the rice and veggies and you've got a complete meal!
If you have any recipes that you would like to share, email: [email protected]
SUPER EASY CROCK POT SESAME CHICKENAmanda JaureguiMedia Specialist
OWLS Luncheon
March 12 ● 11:30 am 8809 Timberwilde Dr.
If you are 50 and over, join our active social group
for $10!
Mah Jongg Lessons - Your Key to a New Aventure
by Lynda C. Welchel
Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you want to spend an evening out playing an ancient game? Mah Jongg might be the game for you! Mah Jongg is fun and those
who play have become addicted. However, learning the game can be challenging.
Four members of our community will be teaching you how to play Mah Jongg on March 6, 13 and 20th from 1 - 4 pm in the Olivia Theriot Room at the Silver Creek Lodge.
Each table will have an instructor to guide you and answer questions. A PowerPoint presentation will also be shown. Review materials will be given to you to take home.
Why do so many people learn the game and con-tinue to play week after week, year after year? Mah Jongg is an interesting and challenging game. The game is both simple and complex. The game is com-petitive, yet social as you play against three other people and you can play for hours as you eat, talk smile and share laughs! The game also takes think-ing: figuring out the best plan for your individual hand of tile that you draw.
Mah Jongg comes from China and uses small tiles stamped with symbols and characters. The object
of the game is to be the first to collect combina-tions of these tiles in a specific pattern that make up your hand. Each player needs a hand of cards. A new card is issued every year by the American Mah Jongg League, which keeps everyone on their toes.
Learning to play the game requires a three session commitment and patience. Mah Jongg is great to keep your mind sharp too. Once you learn to play, there is a game every week at the Silver Creek Lodge on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 p.m.
There will be no cost for the class. All needed items will be provided. You must have a commitment to learn and attend all three classes in order to play.
The class size of the class will be limited. If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] with your name and telephone number. You will get a response confirm-ing your registration. Registration is required to attend.
Hope to see you on March 6th - your game and hours of fun are waiting for you!
Mindfulness for Families at the LibraryGreat Northwest Library
Mindfulness is a family and child meditation class designated for children at least 4 years of age ac-componied by an adult. Class will consist of focused breathing exer-cises and light stretches.
This program is provided through the San Antonio Park and Recre-ation Fitness in the Park program.
This program is being held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Great Northwest Library on 9050 Well-wood 78250. If you have any ques-tions, please feel reach to reach out to the library at 210.207.9210.
APR 2017March 20198
Faster Fairer Kinder Internet is here.Check for availability at google.com/fiber/gnwsanantonio
ADVERTISE HERESTARTING AT $50
30% DISCOUNT FOR RESIDENTS
CONTACT Amanda Jauregui
210-681-2983 EXT. 109COMMUNICATE@GREAT-
NORTHWEST.ORG
Business Directory
APR 2017March 2019 9Business Directory
AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
210-325-7884Email: [email protected]
Install All Major BrandsService & Maintenance
Licensed & BondedTACLB16003C
David B. HillerOwner
March 201910 Monthly Reports
SC TW RC VNW C SCC EV TOTALAlarms 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3
Facility Check 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2Lost/Found
Animals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Jump Start Battery 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Home/Veh. Lockouts 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Open Doors 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 7Vehicle Lights
Left On 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welfare Checks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Out-of-Town 174 0 67 0 0 0 31 272Special Watch 0 5 0 0 0 0 46 51
TOTALS 185 5 69 1 0 0 80 340
SECURITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES REPORTActivity from 1/1/2019 - 1/31/2019
Below is the list of responses the security department made when assisting the public during Janaury 2019. Abbreviations of sub-divisions are as follows: Silver Creek (S/C); Timberwilde (T/W); Ridge Creek (R/C); Village Northwest (VNW); Commons (C); Stage Coach Crossing (SCC) and Emerald Valley (EV).
SC TW RC VNW C SCC EV TOTALAlarms 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3Animal
Complaints 10 0 3 4 0 0 4 21
Assault 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Assist Public 16 0 1 2 0 0 4 23
Burglary Resident 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Burglary Vehicle 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2Burglary Mailbox 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3Criminal Mischief 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 5Criminal Trespass 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1Deed Restriction 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 6
Fire 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Death-Natural Cases 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Disturbances 11 1 3 2 1 0 8 26
Lost/ Found Property 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2
Poss. Controlled Substance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Public Intoxication 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harassment - Threats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salesman/Soliciting 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Suspicious
Activity 3 0 2 1 0 0 3 10
Suspicious Pers./Veh. 20 1 4 2 1 0 6 33
Thefts 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 5Traffic
Complaints 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3
TOTALS 78 3 22 13 2 0 30 148
MONTHLY SECURITY ACTIVITY REPORTActivity from 1/1/19 - 1/31/19
Below is the list of calls/responses the Security Department made during Jan-aury 2019. Abbreviations of sub-divisions are as follows: Silver Creek (S/C); Timberwilde (T/W); Ridge Creek (R/C); Village Northwest (VNW); Commons (C); and Emerald Valley (EV).
ACC EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONSActivity from January 3 - February 1, 2019
All exterior construction, additions, changes or alterations must be ap-proved by an “Architectural Control Committee,” as per section 5A.2-5A.9 of the deed restrictions. January 2019.
Street Improvement ValueTimber Fern Paint the exterior of their home $400
Timber Climb Solar Panels $19,200
Timber Grand Solar Panels $40,604
Ridge Glade New Window & Siding $52,000
Valley Dale Storage Shed $1,200
Timber West Painting the exterior of the home $6,000
Timber Lodge Painting the exterior of the home $1,500
Timberbriar Covered Patio $2,000
TOTAL $122,904
Complaint SC TW RC SCC C VNW EV TOTAL
Nuisance 70 35 45 31 37 41 60 319Inoperable
Vehicle 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 6
Basketball Hoop 9 0 5 0 0 0 8 22Fence/Garage
Door 19 5 10 7 7 5 25 78
Overgrown Grass 91 49 89 58 43 47 83 460Boats/Trailers 7 2 6 0 0 2 5 22
TOTALS 197 91 156 96 87 95 185 907
DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONSActivity from January 2019
Below is the list of calls/complaints to the Deed Restriction Department made during January 3 - February 1, 2019. Calls per day: 8-15. Correction Rate: 92% Abbreviations of sub-divisions are as follows: Silver Creek (SC); Timberwilde (TW); Ridge Creek (RC); Sage Coach Crossing (SCC); Commons (C); Village Northwest (VNW); and Emerald Valley (EV).
HOW TO REPORT A VIOLATIONAll reports are anonymous
Website - greatnorthwest.orgLogin Hover over "For Residents" Hover over "Deed Restrictions - Reprot a Violation" Fill out the form and it
will be sent to us!
Phone: 210-681-2983 ext. 102Email:
11March 2019 Security
This article is meant to give the residents of our community an idea what a Great Northwest (GNW) Security Officer goes through on an average 12 hour work shift. Here I will discuss the midnight shift.
The officer reports for duty and contacts the day shift officer who briefs on any activities which occurred during their shift. Next, he checks the bulletin board for any Inter-office memos, the duty schedule, and any out of town and special watch checks. He then gathers all necessary equipment (cell phone/radio, vehicle keys, flashlight, etc.). Before beginning his patrol, he checks the vehicle for mechanical problems, damage and cleanliness. A quick stop is made in the Lodge office where he checks for any items which may need to be delivered to Board members or neighbors, and reviews the calendar for activities requiring a facility to be opened or closed.
When the Lodge office closes for the work day, he ensures that the building is thoroughly secured, appropriate lights are turned off or on, checks the security cameras and monitors and sets the building alarm.
When the swimming pools are open, he stops by each pool and collects monies from the pool supervisor, and delivers them to the Lodge where they are secured. Again, a check is made to ensure that security and outdoor lights are on, and he alarms the facility.
Evening patrols include checking basketball courts and making sure that visitors are properly authorized to use them. Those who are not entitled to use of the facilities are asked to leave the property.
Our parks, soccer fields, basketball,
tennis and volleyball courts are checked for damages and graffiti. At dusk or the designated closing time, the lights are either turned on or off and the gates are locked. During the shift, the officer makes periodic checks of all Association facilities.
While completing these tasks, the officer also takes an average of three to five calls from residents, responding as necessary and then completing a report on each call. Many of these calls assist the public, including taking reports of lost and found pets, helping residents who are locked out of their home or car, and performing welfare checks. During his patrol, if a garage door or vehicle door is found open, the officer contacts the resident to inform them. Other calls are received for disturbances, and suspicious activities, persons or vehicles. Some calls involve residents reporting a burglary of a home or vehicle; in those instances our officer responds and also contacts the appropriate law enforcement agency. Noted Deed Restrictions are also reported to the GNW Deed Restriction Officer.
At the end of his shift, the officer refuels the vehicle, returns to the station and briefs the oncoming officer as prepares to take over.
Our officers stand ready to assist our community. If you are in need of assistance, please call us at 210-681-6268.
Security Corner: A Day and Life of a Security Officerby Roger BurtonSecurity Chief
ON-DUTY SECURITY OFFICER210-681-6268
EMERGENCIES 911
SAPD NON-EMERGENCY 210.207.7273 or
210.207.7744
SAPD SAFFE OFFICER EAST OF TEZEL 210-207-6087
WEST OF TEZEL210-207-5829
SAPD TRAFFIC 210.207.7765
CITY ASSISTANCE 311 or
21.207.6000www.sanantonio.gov
SAWS210.704.7297www.saws.org
BEXAR COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
210.335.2128www.bexar.org/drc
CPS ENERGY210.353.2222
www.cpsenergy.com
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES210.207.4738
NORTHSIDE POLICE210.523.4706
CONSTABLE PCT. 2210.465.4408
POISON CONTROL1.800.764.7761
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
March 201912 DRACO & Community
In April and the first few weeks of May we could have and have had substantial rain, high winds and even hail! As we drive around our communities during our
patrols, the power of Mother Nature shows, as does the aging numbers of fences that need repair! Besides
Mother Nature doing a number on our fences we also have the taggers doing their damage on our fencing, as well.
In the years that we (A-Team) have been cleaning up “graffiti” in our communities we have found that different type of woods cleans up better than others. I would like to share that we have found that holds up and cleans up the best.
• Redwood Wood and Cedar, two best choices that withstand power washing. Redwood is the most expensive at the cost of 2x that of Cedar fencing. Most homeowners in San Antonio use Cedar boards. (Home Depot: Cedar Dog Ear Fence $3.25; Western Red Cedar $2.45)
• Pressure Treated Wood (PTW), mostly Southern Yellow Pine and is least expensive ½ the cost of the above mentioned woods. Most of this type of wood is chemically treated. (Pressure Treaded Pine $1.55)
• Spruce and pine boards tend to warp more quickly
• Use a three back rails system (6′ fence), two back rails (4′, 5′ fence), or 4 back rails (8′ fence) for more hold-down points; using metal posts will be a bit more expensive but in the long run a more cost effective than the standard wood posts.
• New semi-transparent stains from Behr and other paint manufactures will make your fence investment last longer in humid climates such as San Antonio. The additional benefit is that they cover graffiti in one coat. Transparent stains WILL NOT cover graffiti and are the most difficult to remove graffiti from
For more information about fence material and construction can be found at: http://www.usfenceguide.comA-Team is always looking for volunteers! Contact Connie Stallings for more information on how you can help your community stay looking “Great”! (210)416-8595, email: [email protected]
Fencing and Fence Maintenanceby Connie Stallings
A-Team Leader
The Deal With Trash Cansby Jose MorlettDRACO Manager
Let’s face it. Trash and recycling cans are not the most attractive things in the world. They are big, bulky, and usually
an unattractive color. They can attract unwanted guests, such as skunks and cockroaches and they can leave a mess after windy days.
Residents need to know that the City has no code related to trash can storage. But in the Great Northwest Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, Article 6.5 (Lot Area & Frontage),
Use Restrictions, Property Use Standards and Guidelines to address trash and recycle containers. Here’s what the current
GNW guidelines state:
CC&R Article 6.5 States; Article VI, Use Restrictions, Section 6.5. Every dwelling erected on any lot shall front or present a good frontage on the street on which said lot fronts. Dwellings on corners shall have a presentable frontage on all streets on which the particular corner lot abuts. No dwelling shall be erected on any lot having an area of less than 6,000 square feet, nor a frontage of less than 5,400 linear feet at the minimum set back on the street on which the lot fronts, unless such lot is platted as a separate lot in the aforesaid plat.
Maintaining homes and front yards of homes preserves property values and makes all homes and the neighborhood look better. Seek ACC approval before making any changes and use these guidelines in caring for your home and yard:
Receptacles must be removed before 10:00 pm the same day as the collection.
13March 2019 Property Tips • Employee Recognition
Thanks to the wet winter we have had there is a bumper crop of winter weeds. I know my back is sore from digging out dandelions from the lawn and I’m not even close to done! Most of the winter weeds will die back by April but if you can’t stand the sight of them there are a few different methods to get rid of the pesky invaders. What are we targeting?
Beggar ticks (Torilis arvensis) - Hedge Parsley looks like a soft leafy fern. Don’t be fooled – this is the plant that produces the sticker balls that cling to everything, especially your long haired house pets.
Bedstraw (Galium sp.) - long stemmed plant that clings to shoelaces, socks and anything that you don’t want it to. Likes the shade and grows in mounds.
Sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus) - looks like a dandelion but has more prickly leaves. Wear gloves.
Bastard cabbage (Rapistrum rugosum) - can grow very tall, has yellow flowers and is very invasive and harmful to wildflowers.
Garden Style San Antonio, from the SAWS website, recommends the following steps:
- Don’t water! You can’t control the rain but stop all supplemental watering.
- Patrol and pull weeds weekly.- Be careful not to spread seeds.
- Spot spray with vinegar and orange oil, glyphosate or a product that contains 2,4D, an herbicide. Information on 2,4-D can be found at http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html
- Remove and destroy all live and dead plants. Put them in your green recycle bin. Do not put them in your compost pile or bin.
- The time is now to apply corn gluten or a pre-emergent herbicide for summer weeds. As always, prevention is best.
- SAWS watering advice is no watering until March.
Happy Gardening! Camille
Winter Weedsby Camille FiorilloHorticulturalist
E-tip of the month: Identifying Weeds https://lubbock.tamu.edu/programs/disciplines/weeds/identifying-weeds/
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH February - Teresa JohnsonMember Services Advisor
Congratulations on being selected as Employee of the Month! What are 3 words you would use to de-scribe your job? Rewarding, Versatile, Entertaining.
How do you balance your career and family? GNW has been flexible with allowing me to take off so that I can be there for the important things happening with my family. My kids are older, so they have really been stepping up to help out more at home.
What have you gained from working at the GNW? (Weight, LOL) Respect and understanding of how GNW helps homeowners.
What is your motto or personal mantra? "Every journey begins with a single step."
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHJanuary - Amanda JaureguiMedia Specialist
Congratulations on being selected as Employee of the Month! What is your background? I've lived in San Antonio most of my life. I obtained my Associates in Journalism/Mass Communica-tions from Palo Alto College. I then transfered to UTDallas and received my Bachelors in Emerging Media & Com-munications. I've always been fond of writing and being creative.
What is your job at the Great Northwest? I am the Media Specialist here and I am in charge of the Communciations department. I update the mar-quees, create the email newsletters and email blasts, update the Facebook and Google Page, create brochures, update things on the website, work on Passages and plenty of other things.
What is the most challenging part of your job? Understanding and getting the hang of working in an area that I haven't worked in. But it's getting better.
What is your favorite part of your job? Utilizing my degrees.
Easter Egg HuntDate: April 20, 2019Time: 9 amLocation: Callenan Hall - 8809 TimberwildeContact Info: 210-485-9034, [email protected]: Volunteers needed to help organize and set up soccer fields in compliance with the different age groups or participants. Volunteers will conduct crowd control, letting each division know when to start their respective turn. Volunteers needed to man the prize table to distribute grand prizes to winners. Volunteers also needed to collect empty eggs at conclusion.
Volunteer Opportunities! Greenbelt Trash Pick-Up
Date: March 9, 2019Time: 9 am - 12 pmLocation: Callenan Hall - 8809 TimberwildeContact Info: 210-669-0793, [email protected]: Volunteers needed to help clean up our beautiful greenbelt! Volunteers will also receive a free gift along with a free lunch. Volunteers should wear pants, a shirtthat you don't mind getting dirty and closedtoed shoes. We will supply your needs, but but please feel free to bring gloves and pinchers if desired.
March 201914 Scholarships & Awards
Scholarship Guideby Amanda JaureguiMedia Specialist
• You must maintain a permanent address in the Great Northwest (Emerald Valley, Village Northwest, Commons at Village Northwest, Ridge Creek, Silver Creek, Stage Coach Crossing or Timberwilde subdivisons) as of the date of the annual meeting for the year in which the scholarship is being awarded (May 2). Scholarships are payable upon proof of summer or fall registration at any post-secondary educational institute.
• Association assessments must be current for the property at which the permanent address is maintained.
• The Great Northwest Community Improvement Association cannot have previously awarded you a scholarship.
Evaluation Process
1. All applications will be reviewed.
2. Applications will be ranked by members of the Great Northwest Board Liaison and/or the Scholarship Committee.
3. Top applications may be invited to interview.
Award Criteria:
Camille Fiorillo Perpetual Scholarship ($1000)
• Academics (3.0 GPA or higher)
• GNW and community services (required)
• Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
Paul and Jay Laushey Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
• Athletic (Participated in one of the Great Northwest community sports leagues. Provide date of participation and the league in which you participated).
• GNW and community services (required)
• Academics
• Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
Great Northwest Scholarships2019 Application FormCamille F. Fiorillo Scholarship ($1000)
Paul Laushey Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
Use this form to apply for only one of thee scholarships
Deadline for ApplicationsApplications must be received by 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2019 at the Association Office, 8809 Timberwilde Dr. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Awards PresentationGNW Annual Members' Meeting, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Your Full Name:
Your Street Address:
Your Daytime Phone Number:
Your Evening Phone Number:
Your Birth Date:
Name of the Post-Secondayr Edu-cational Insitution You Plan to Attend:
Instructions
GNW Annual Members' Meeting, Thursday May 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Use one or more pages to include the following:
• Great Northwest and Community Service• Academics (Camille F. Fiorilllo Perpetual Scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0
or higher)• Athletics (Paul Laushey Memorial Scholarship requires participation in on of
the GNW sports leagues)• Letters of recommendation
Applicant Signature:
Date:
Nominate Your Neighbor:Have a special neighbor who geoes the extra mile to
keep the "Great" in the great Northwest?
Nominate a neighbor! Just fill in the nominee's name, contact number and address next to the award yoou would like to nominate them for, and bring this por-
tion back the the GNW office:8809 Timberwilde Dr.
You can also log into our website to nominate a neighbor: www.greatnorthwest.org
Deadline: April 8 by 7 p.m.
Neighbor of the Year:
Volunteer of the Year:
Spirit Award:
Pioneer Award:
Youth Services Award:
Inspiring Others to Serve Award:
Contact:
Contact:
Contact:
Contact:
Contact:
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15March 2019
ENERGY ALTERNATIVEHigh electric bill? Call or text me for a free estimate on installing solar panels. I am a Great Northwest resident and would be more than happy to speak to you! Chad Brooks 210-782-3183
ROOFING CONTRACTORRepairs and Replacements. FBG Construction.Liscensed and Insured. BB A+ RatingGNW Resident. GNW References.Call or Text Roger 210-861-7682
AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRService & Installation. “Amigos” same day service. Reasonable pricing. “Doing the job right the first time.” 210-393-7421
3 T PLUMBINGFamily Owned & Christian Based. Call Bryan, Master Plumber (LIC#M39336) at 210-323-6066. [email protected]. www.3tplumbing.com
$9.50 SERVICE CALLRepairs for Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, and freezers. 1 year warranty. Quick service. Contact Marcus at 210-372-2790.
CANTU PLUMBINGCantu Plumbing Residential Plumbing repairs water heaters, faucets commodes, water leaks Contact: Robert 210-256-1868. Lic: RMPM12400
JCAN PAINTPainting, Drywall, Tile, Patio covers, no job too small. Free estimates 210-478-1642
A ONE SOLUTIONS LLCRepairs in: Appliances, fencing, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, tree trimming, decks, gardening, electrical, lawn services. Jose 210-844-3541 (GNW Resident)
GENERAL CARPENTRY & HANDYMANCall Mike 210-608-2259
LAWN AND FENCE WORKBlowing and edging. Repair and replace wood fences. Junk removal. FREE ESTIMATES. Mike 210-857-4935.
YARD SERVICEOver 20 years of experience. Teacher for NISD. I can cut, trim, and edge. Call for a free quote. Ken. 210-378-0369
PRESSURE WASHINGPressure washing. Call Jamie 210-209-7036
POWER WASHDriveways. Sidewalks. Free Estimates. Fair
Prices. Courteous GNW Resident. 710-3049. Pls. leave msg. if no answer.
MARTY’S LAWN SERVICESLawn Services: $25 to $50. Pressure washing available. Call Tony at 210-552-3736 or Marty at 210-322-4619
BLUE LANDSCAPINGIt's spring we'll give your lawn the care it deserves Tree trimming, hedges, renovation, irrigation. Gives us call today (210) 781-0455.
REAL ESTATEAE Guzman and Associates Trish De La RosaReal Estate Agent (210)-667-5025
AFTER HOURS NOTARYNow serving the GNW! Call 210-740-5079. Notario Publico – se habla espanol lla me 210-740-5079.
MOVING?Let me help you find your next house or apt. No worries about high pressure. Joshua 210-705-3674.
CREATE ART STUDIOArt parties, classes, homeschool, after school, fine art, murals, camps, painted furniture and more! Call 210-563-9047 today!
WHISKERS AND PAWS PETSITTINGRobert Stallings – Pet sitting for cats & dogs, dog walking starting at $25. Contact me at 805-294-3211.
PET SITTER NIGHT & DAY20 yrs experience! Ask for Donna. Call 210-521-9111.
TV ANTENNAS INSTALLATION 523-5836
MAC / iPHONE / iPAD HELPTraining, upgrades, networking, troubleshooting. 210-273-5927 www.MacAnswers.com
CASH FOR iPHONES, iPADSHave a damaged Apple device you don’t use? I’ll buy it for cash! Must be unlocked! Text 210-608-7023
CAT TREES FOR SALEI make and sell cat trees. Contact for availability or have me customize one. 210-719-3495.
SCENTSY CONSULTANT JUAN LUIS http://juanluis.scenstsy.us $6 Car Bar Scents; $8 Room Spray Scentsy Cleaning/Laundry products More info – 210-818-856-1061
CALLANEN HALL | 8809 TIMBERWILDE DR. Rental Fee ...................................... $360Damage Fee ................................... $150Optional Fees: Security ........................................... $288(Mandatory with alcohol)Clean Up Fee .................................. $173(Mandatory with alcohol)Set Up of Tables & Chairs................. $87Additional Hours .............................. $87Additional Hours with alcohol............ $87
FLORES HALL | 9310 TIMBER PATHRental Fee ....................................... $144Damage Fee .................................... $150Optional Fees: Security ............................................ $144 (Mandatory with alcohol)Clean Up Fee ................................... $87 (Mandatory with alcohol)Set Up of Tables & Chairs................. $87Additional Hours .............................. $87Additional Hours (with alcohol) ....... $87
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APR 2017March 201916 Valentine's DanceWe had such a blast at our Valentine's Dance on February 9! Thank you to all our amazing sponsors, including Google Fiber for the arts and crafts table, Olive Garden for donating the breadsticks, Mark Zoller from Premier Realty Group (PRG) and Edu-ardo Garza-Fourquet for the beautiful carnations, Chaparritas Mexican Restaurant & Catering for the salad and FBG Construction and Michael Idar - State Farm Agent for the donations. And of course, a big shout out to our amazing volunteers who worked very hard to put on this event to help fund our GNW scholarships! We hope to see you next year!
