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Have you paid your
Annual membership dues? Pay online at:
www.braeswoodplace.org Next Board Meeting: Thursday, February 12, 7 pm, St. Vincent de Paul, Jamail Family Center
Of Special Interest: Traffic Update – pg 4 Winter Yard Maintenance – pg 9
Index: President’s Message1 Calendar/Reminders2 Security 3 Membership 4 Project Brays 4 Traffic Study 4 BMOYC 5 Mark Twain Elem 5 McGovern Library 6 Longfellow Elem 6 Pershing MS 7 Yard of Month 8 Winter Garden Tips 9 Advertisers 9-17 Contact Info 18
July 4th We want to provide an important update on the neighborhood's annual July 4th Carnival. The neighborhood association will no longer host the event. The board had to make this tough decision after several years of struggling with low volunteerism, which resulted in the same few people performing all of the work. There has been a steady decline in carnival participants as well. A decrease in volunteers and participants has created a financial loss for the event. In addition, the Twain playground will be closed for reconstruction through the summer, which will impact the use of that space.
We are fortunate to have a neighbor working to continue the Parade so we will still be able to enjoy festivities celebrating the birth of our great country. I am already planning how to decorate my Hoola-Hoop!
For more than two decades we have enjoyed this wonderful event as a result of the selfless dedication of our neighbors. To all of you who pitched-in over the years, we sincerely thank you and please know this was a difficult decision the Board has struggled with for years.
Neighborhood Appearance Building upon years of hard work by Jack Stopnicki, the BPHA Board is developing a Neighborhood Appearance Master Plan for common areas to include low maintenance, native, and safe choices that provide a uniform and upgraded look for our esplanades while not blocking sight lines when driving. Once complete, we will implement in strategic locations over the long term when resources are available.
Security Look for the Security report on page 3 for details regarding the kind AED donation by Fire House Subs. We are grateful for their support.
Traffic Please also read Nicole Shah's page 4 update on the neighborhood Traffic Study. Nicole continues to impress us with her tireless dedication to improving safety now focused on the area west of Stella Link. Given the amount of “feedback” Nicole has received over the years, kind words of encouragement would be welcomed. Phil McCormick has taken the lead for the area east of Stella Link and we thank him for his work to complete this project. Southern Oaks Dues
Sentinel
February 2017
President’s Message
by Michael L. Kent
Braeswood Place Homeowners Association A Deed-Restricted Community 4010 Blue Bonnet Suite 112 Houston, TX 77025 713-666-7248 [email protected]
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BPHA BOARD MEETING Thursday, February 9 - 7 pm
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church,
6800 Buffalo Speedway, Jamail Family Center
Residents are welcome to attend and observe Board meetings. We designate the first 15 minutes of BPHA Board meetings for “Open Feedback” by BPHA members who register in advance to speak. To register, members must call the BPHA Office, 713-666-7248, by 2 pm, Wednesday, February 8. The 15 minutes will be divided equally among the registered speakers with 5-minute maximum time for each.
BPHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS February and March
Thurs Feb 2 Recycle South of BB Tues Feb 7 Recycle North of BB Thurs Feb 9 BPHA Board Meeting Thurs Feb 16 Recycle South of BB Mon Feb 20 President’s Day (COH services open) Mon Feb 20 JUNK Heavy Trash South of BB Mon Feb 20 Sentinel deadline for March Tues Feb 21 Regular Tues Garbage pick up Tues Feb 21 Recycle North of BB Tues Feb 21 JUNK Heavy Trash North of BB ************************************************** Thurs Mar 2 Recycle South of BB Tues Mar 7 Recycle North of BB Thurs Mar 9 BPHA Board Meeting Sun Mar 12 Daylight Savings Time begins Thurs Mar 16 Recycle South of BB Mon Mar 20 Sentinel deadline for April Mon Mar 20 TREE Heavy Trash South of BB Tues Mar 21 Recycle North of BB Tues Mar 21 TREE Heavy Trash North of BB Thurs Mar 30 Recycle South of BB BB-Brays Bayou; BW-Braeswood; BBA-Braes Bayou Association; BSN-Braeswood Super Neighborhood; KYP-Karl Young Park; SL-Stella Link; SVDP-St. Vincent de Paul
BUILDER’S PLEDGE OF MAINTENANCE
Each month, Builders agree to participate in BPHA’s Construction Guidelines and Pledge of Maintenance while constructing and remodeling homes in our area. By signing the pledge, these companies agree to follow a number of guidelines that make their construction site more “neighbor friendly”. We appreciate the builders’ commitment to our neighborhood!
3710 Tartan – Stiles Builders
LOST OR FOUND A PET?
Contact the Braeswood Place Pet Rescue Group!
www.braeswoodpets.com Tim Hebert – [email protected]
713-446-0574 Founded in 2007, we have rescued over 800 cats
and dogs. Please spread the word to your neighbors who have yet to join our effort. No cost,
no obligations. What a deal!
“Finding homes for homeless animals and pets for petless homes”
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTICE
Before beginning new construction, remodeling, or adding a room, driveway, or garage, you must submit three sets of plans for BPHA deed restriction review. There is a $200 fee for renovation plan review and a $500 fee for new construction plan review.
ADVERTISER NOTICE
The Braeswood Place Homeowners Association does not endorse nor recommend Sentinel advertisers. Before con-tracting for service, check references and recommenda-tions from independent sources.
Constable Patrol Statistics December 2016
Auto Accidents 2 Alarm Responses 24 Animal Related 0 Arson or Fire 0 Burglary of a Residence 0 Burglary of a Vehicle 0 Checks of Businesses 65 Checks of Park 41 Checks of Residences 470 Checks of Schools 0 Checks on Welfare of Person 3 Criminal Mischief/Disturbance 5 Drug Investigation/Arrests 0 Fraudulent Use of ID 3 Illegal Dumping 0 Meet with Residents 577 Open Door/Window Checks 2 Solicitor Complaints 7 Stranded Motorists 0 Suspicious Persons 6 Suspicious Vehicles 14 Thefts 3 Traffic (arrests, citations, stops, warnings) 77 Vacation Watches 558 Warrants/Writs Served 2
Miles Patrolled 5,937
SECURITY UPDATE by Steve Anton
Thieves are pumped about this new crime It’s called “sliding” and it’s growing in Houston. Police say it is an easy crime of opportunity that requires no tools and no confrontation and relies on our distraction. The theft happens in just seconds and usually goes unnoticed until the thief is long gone.
The thief often arrives earlier and waits for the right victim. Or some-times he pulls in just as you get involved with the buttons on the pump. He “slides” below your sight, opens the door and grabs whatever is there — purse, phone, laptop, personal papers — what-ever he can reach.
According to statistics, women are the victims more often because they typically leave their purse in the car and take out just the credit card they need for the gas. And most people, men or women, typically don’t lock their car while fill-ing their tank. Thieves tend to target neighborhoods that feel “safe”, where drivers let their guards down.
It is an easy crime to prevent:
1. Always remove your keys and lock your doors when standing out-side of your car.
2. Keep valuables out of sight — under the seat or in the console.
3. Don’t let your phone distract you. Pay attention to who is nearby.
Firehouse Subs donates a defibrillator Our neighbor, Jeff Lepow, owner of the popular Firehouse Subs at Bellaire Blvd. and Stella Link, recently donated an AED — Automated External Defibrillator — to the Precinct 1 Constable for use exclu-sively in Braeswood Place.
Our deputies have been trained in its proper use, and the device will be available on all patrol shifts. Having it close by can mean sav-ing a heart attack victim who is waiting on paramedics to arrive.
Thank you Jeff and Firehouse Subs for your generous donation.
When you are walking or jogging or biking
through the neighborhood,
be vigilant.
Tell your neighbors when they have left valuables visible in
their car or have left their garage door open and exposed to thieves.
Report cars and people that don’t seem to fit in or have a destination.
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Jeff Lepow and Deputy Jeff Russo
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BPHA SUPPORTERS AND SUSTAINERS
Supporters (+$100) Kristen & Doug Natelson
Evelyn Williams Hugh & Kristin Hamilton
Adam & Megan Rose
Sustainers (+$200) Kathleen & David Pluchinsky
Roland Hernandez Richard Scamell
Matt & Kristin Barker Frank & Michelle Ruda
James Lamotta
PROJECT BRAYS by Billy Pilgrim
The current contract of Project Brays from Bertner to 2,200 feet west of Buffalo Speedway is 46%+ complete. Phases 5 and 6 are complete. Contouring and installation of retaining walls are ongoing. The next segment of the current contract from the outfall on the north bank just west of the waste treatment plant to Greenbriar began on December 12, 2016. As of mid-January, footings for the retaining wall along this section west of Kirby were installed and forming of the wall was underway. Phase 1 construction along the south bank from Bertner to South Main has been delayed due to Center Point and AT&T having to relocate their utility lines. When that exercise is completed, final contouring and retaining wall installation will take place. Phase 1 retaining walls along the south bank continue to be installed. Backfilling of the retaining wall west of Kirby began on January 11. About 100 yards of retaining wall west of Lorrie Street still needs to be installed along that section. At its December 20, 2016 meeting, the Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved the employment of three consulting engineering firms by the Harris County Flood Control District to develop plans for replacing the Greenbriar and Buffalo Speedway bridges and lengthening the Stella Link Bridge about 50 feet to the south. The Buffalo Speedway Bridge will be first with replacement scheduled for 2018. It will look like the Lidstone Bridge that was installed downstream near the Gulfgate/Pine Valley area and will be a standard TxDOT box beam type of structure with four 11 foot wide lanes and 6 foot wide sidewalks. Replacement of the Buffalo Speedway Bridge will be followed by replacement of the Greenbriar Bridge in 2019. The Stella Link Bridge will be modified last about 2020 +/-. Replacement of the Buffalo Speedway Bridge will take about one year with traffic detoured to Kirby and Stella Link. The next contract from 2,200 feet west of Buffalo Speedway west to South Rice is scheduled to be issued for bids during the first quarter of 2017. Following the bid period, review and approval, construction of that contract will begin in the second quarter of 2017 and complete in the third quarter of 2018. Of course it goes without saying that the above schedules are subject to circumstances beyond the control of HCFCD.
TRAFFIC STUDY UPDATE by Phil McCormick and Nicole Shah
Recently, we received notice from the City of Houston that the Houston Fire Department has approved our proposed plans for both Braes Heights and Ayrshire. Specifically, HFD has tested and accepted the speed cushions with three separate cushions, similar to what currently exists in the 3600 block of Glen Haven. HFD approved the Braes Heights plan as presented at our public meeting last February, with the addition of speed cushions on Merrick that was recommended based on all relevant feedback. We are awaiting an estimated timing for temporary installation and follow-up testing from COH. With respect to Ayrshire, due to significant changes to the proposed plan since the public meeting in February 2016, an additional public meeting is currently being planned for Tuesday, February 21 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Pershing Auditorium. The City of Houston will be mailing out public meeting notices. Based on resident feedback, the new Ayrshire concept plan has a welcome island on Academy near Gramercy, two speed cushions along Academy, and speed cushions on the 4000 blocks of Bluebonnet, Turnberry, Aberdeen, and Merrick.
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BRAESWOOD PLACE MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN by Kristin Horn, President
I want to begin by wishing all the wonderful families in Braeswood a Happy New Year. Shell Jenkins, Vice President, and I are excited about all the fun our group will have in 2017. Our group is open to all women who are interested in growing lasting friendships in the neighborhood. It is not restricted to moms or mothers of young children. The group hosts multiple events each month that range from mom only gatherings, to kid focused events to couple’s date nights. So whether you are young or young at heart, come join the fun! PROPOSED NAME CHANGE: Because our group is not restrictive, it came to our attention that we should consider renaming the group. All current members will receive an email the first week of February to cast your vote on the new proposed name “Braeswood Mom’s Club”. We look forward to hearing your thoughts! MEMBERSHIP: Not currently a member and want to get in on the action? Simply email Jody Martin at [email protected] if you are interested in joining our group. Contact Cricket DeWalch at [email protected] if you are a current member and would like to be added to our Facebook page. LAST MONTH: Thank you to all the members that joined us in January for the Moms, Merlot and Mingling at River Oaks Nails & Spa. You look fabulous! UPCOMING EVENTS: Bunko – Thursday, February 2 at 7 pm MOMMY MEALS*: Did you just have a baby and cannot bear the thought of cooking up dinner? Let our group shower your family with 4 meals after the birth of your child. Email Amy Nilsen Scaff at [email protected]. *Please remember that members are encouraged to provide at least one meal during the calendar year. This is also a great way to meet new friends in the neighborhood. BABY NEWS: Quinn Kreiner, born 12/9/16 weighing 6 lbs 10 oz to our newest member Meghann Kreiner and her husband Robert. SPONSORS: We are always looking for event sponsors. As a sponsor, you are welcome to place promotional signage at events and will be mentioned in The Sentinel. Please contact Kristin Horn at [email protected] for more information. BABYSITTERS: Do you or your child want to babysit? Moms are always looking for great sitters. Please contact Cricket DeWalch at [email protected] if you would like to be added to the contact list. UPCOMING EVENTS: Pinot and Pedicures
MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Mandy Loper
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners; 1st place Mira Cohan, 2nd place Sardar Aiko, and tied for 3rd place Emil Banchs and Melissa Tao. We are all so proud of you and all who competed! Please mark your calendars for the 2016 Mark Twain Kindergarten Round Up, Friday March 31, 2016 in the Mark Twain Cafeteria, 8:30 am check in and 9 am Program begins
ZONED families are invited and encouraged to attend Children will have to opportunity to visit kindergarten classrooms Bring your Intent To Enroll form, available at marktwainpto.org or at the school office
Please let us know if you plan on attending by emailing Liz Sanders at [email protected]. PLEASE make every effort to attend as we want all zoned families to secure their spots as early as possible.
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McGOVERN STELLA LINK NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY
M & W 12-8 pm; Tu & Th 10 am-6 pm; F 1-5 pm; Sat 10am-5 pm; Sun-CLOSED, 7405 Stella Link, 77025 ∙ 832-393-2630
Special Events in February: Exploring Museums with Houston Public Library! Children ages 8-14 can participate in field trips from the library to Houston museums from 4-6 pm. The trip will take place on February 27. Registration is required, so please sign up at the library. Library Services: Passport Service Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 12-7 pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-5 pm; Saturdays 10 am-4 pm. Notary Service Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 - 7:30 pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 am – 5:30 pm; Fridays 1:30 – 4:30 pm; Saturdays 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Adult Programs: Language classes: ESL Class: Mondays at 6 pm; Mango Languages: Tuesdays at 10 am; Arabic: Wednesdays at 12 pm; Chinese: Thursdays at 10 am Open Job Lab: Thursdays at 10 am Microsoft Office: Basic Classes Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, Intermediate Thursday at 1:30 pm Internet Basics: Mondays at 12 pm Computación Básica Fridays at 1 pm. Call for more information on all other technology instruction programs offered Teen Programs: After School Zone Monday-Thursday 4-6 pm and Fridays 4-5 pm while school is in session. Features gaming, homework help, movies, and much more! Children’s Programs: Story Time (ages 3-5 years): Thursdays at 11 am Toddler Time (ages 1-3 years): Tuesdays at 11 am Baby Time (ages 0-12 months): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am Tune Time (kids): Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30 pm Pajama Storytime: Wednesdays at 7 pm Chinese Storytime: Feb 6 at 1 pm
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
by Jessica Evans Longfellow students and families raised more than 8,000 pounds of food, water, and toiletries for the Star of Hope Men, Women, and Family Homeless Shelters. The 4-week campaign brought in 8,704lbs! This is an all- time high for our school and we could not have done it without the support of our Longfellow family! Special thanks to Ms. Morrison’s 3rd grade class, our top school wide grand prize winner. They raised a whopping 730 pounds and will receive a pizza and ice cream party in appreciation for their outstanding efforts! A big Congratulations to Spelling Bee winners--Isaiah G-1st place, Jaya E-M--2nd place, and Chizara I --3rd place! Thank you to everyone who participated--the competition was tough and you all did a great job! The Voice is coming to Longfellow! Simone Gundy, the mom of fifth grader Isaiah Gundy was recently on “The Voice". She will be bringing her singing talent to Longfellow on Thursday January 26 in the Multipurpose Room from 1:45 to 3:00 pm. As a fund raiser for the fifth grade field trip to Texas A&M, we would like to in-vite you to hear Ms. Gundy in a private concert for Longfellow and the surrounding community. BONUS: You can have your picture taken with her! Concert Prices: Students $2, Adults $3 and Pictures $5 Hope to see you there!! If you have a preschool age child and want to connect with other families in the area who are zoned to Longfel-low, send a request to join the Facebook Group Little Leopards Playgroup for information about playdates, events and other school related information. We have some great events in the works so do not miss out!
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PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS by Renee Marie Hawk, PTO VP Communications
Pershing Cheerleaders represented our school in an amazing live performance for thousands of cheering fans in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida and were viewed by millions of viewers on national TV on New Year's Eve! Be sure to congratulate them when you see them for being awarded the distinct honor of taking part in the All American Halftime Show™ and being recognized among the nation’s top pageantry performers. Special thanks to Dr. Shetzer and Coach Carswell for their support. Thank you all who supported Pershing's 15 year old garden education program and neighborhood farmer's mar-ket by donating to the school's Eagle Scout greenhouse project. Pershing now has a brand new greenhouse and will be able to grow more fruits, vegetables and herbs year round. The garden still operates on Saturdays from 8 am to 11:30 am, weather permitting. Stop by and chat with Master Gardener/History teacher Mr. Coursey and check out the variety of 23 fresh winter vegetables, including: green and purple kohlrabi, bok choy, Chinese okra, swiss chard, cabbage, kale, curly mustard, collards, and golden beets. All proceeds help sustain the school's garden program. Read more about Pershing's garden program in this recent Village News article: Pershing Nurture's Exemplary Garden Program published on January 17, 2017. Here is link: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?pbid=833555a5-ac94-4b0b-9a4f-0e43e4cb75c0 Monthly Parent Meetings hosted by PTO - Mark Your Calendars: All parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend these informative parent meetings, which are held in the school library each month. Tuesday, February 7, 6:30pm *Tuesday. March 7, 8:30 am Tuesday, April 4, 6:30 pm *Tuesday, May 9, 8:30 am *8:15 am -coffee/social; meeting begins promptly at 8:30 am
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GARDEN OF THE MONTH by Jackie Addington
Yard of the month for February is located at 3835 Grennoch, home of Chris and Marlene Orth. The most ap-pealing features of this yard are the two very large live oak trees which spread across the entire yard and are surrounded at the base by jasmine beds. The recent temperature change that left many of our plants and shrubs frozen, affected only a potted bougainvillea. The more freeze tolerant plants found in the boxwood enclosed beds include; oak leaf hydrangea, flax lily, camellia, legularia, azalea, Egyptian pattern plant and both a dwarf and a tree bottle brush. The homeowners have lived in two different homes in Braeswood Place. This seems to be the case with many of our featured yards where the homeowner either grew up here and/or has owned two or more homes here. There is much to like about our neighborhood!!
HOME OF CHRIS AND MARLENE ORTH
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ADS PAGE ONE - ½ text, ½ ads FEBRUARY LAWN MAINTENANCE
1. Trim and shape shrubs and hedges to a desired size before the growing season starts. Consider the possibility of giving your plants a new shape. 2. Clean out leaves and pull weeds from flower beds. 3. Prune roses to a third of their height, to remove spindly growth and fortify structure. Remove deadwood as well as the deadwood draws energy from the plants. Valentine's Day is a perfect time to plant new roses. 4. Trench flower bed edges and define their perimeters with a sharp, straight-edge spade. 5. Turn soil in the flower beds to aerate. A sharp shooter spade can be used. 6. Apply a granular pre-emergence herbicide to the flower beds. This is a selective herbicide that will kill only broadleaf weeds and grassy weeds. It works by preventing seed germination. 7. Mow bi-weekly. 8. Mower blade tip: sharpen or replace mower blade every 2-3 months during the growing season. A sharp mower blade creates a cleaner cut and reduces operator fatigue. 9. Mow grass at 3 inches high with a grass catcher. The grass catcher will collect any weeds that have gone to seed and prevent re-seeding. Apply Scott’s weed and feed fertilizer with atrazine which is excellent for eliminating dollar weed.
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Proudly display anAmerican Flag in yourfront yard four times
per year.
Enjoy “Old Glory” on:Presidents Day (February)
Memorial Day (May)
Independence Day (July)
Veterans Day (November)
The flag will be placed inyour front yard one weekprior to these holidays.
Show your patriotism foryour country and help
your neighborhood at thesame time.
To subscribe please complete, detach and mail the form below.
Your payment of $50.00per year will initiate yoursubscription to your new
flag service.
Your subscription will beused to benefit theneighborhood. Any
additional contributionswill be appreciated and
put to good use forBraeswood Place.
The three foot by five footU.S. flag is attached to aneight foot pole that will bemounted in a removable
ground stake.
--------------------------------------------------------------Please mail your information and check to:
BPHA
4010 Blue Bonnet, Ste. 112
Houston, Texas 77025
Please place ______ flag(s) @ $50.00 each in my yard for the upcoming holidays.
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Address____________________________ Phone__________________
For a gift subscription to the flag program, please print the recipient’s name and address below.
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For any additional information, please call
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Make all checks payable to BPHA
Year End 2016 — Braeswood Place
At any time we will be glad to evaluate your property and tell you what it will bring on the current market. Call us before you start remodeling for a free cost/benefit opinion. We also prepare price opinions for executors of estates and divorce settlements. The category of New/Recent Construction generally includes homes built since 1980. This report compiled primarily from listings reported to the Houston MLS. If your property is currently listed with a broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. Hallmark Properties, Inc. is a licensed real estate broker.
Sold in 2016
Leased in 2016
Currently Available for Sale
Currently Available for Lease
Original, Older Homes
Total number sold Average sold price Highest sold price Lowest sold price Average days on market New/Recent Construction
Total number sold Average sold price Highest sold price Lowest sold price Average days on market
Original, Older Homes
Available on January 24 Average asking price Highest asking price Lowest asking price Pending sales on January 24 New/Recent Construction
Available on January 24 Average asking price Highest asking price Lowest asking price Pending sales on January 24
Total number leased Average leased price Highest leased price Lowest leased price
Available on January 24 Average asking price Highest asking price Lowest asking price
60 $ 583,997 $1,100,000 $ 305,000 45
41 $1,211,074 $1,695,000 $ 757,900 72
22 $ 600,568 $ 899,000 $ 468,000 3
13 $1,426,069 $1,850,000 $1,140,000 4
53 $3,054 $9,000 $1,700
13 $3,207 $6,500 $1,900
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A few years ago, I was thinking about what to give my wife Susan for Valentine’s Day. The usual things came to mind—flowers, candy, a card. But then a different idea struck me.
You see, I handle most of our family finances (it’s my job, after all). And I realized how vulnerable Susan would be if anything happened to me. The problem would not be money, but knowledge. She just didn’t have much exposure to all of our assets and accounts. She would not necessarily know how to access much of our wealth. Trying to figure that out while keeping the bills paid and grieving would be a terrible burden I didn’t want her to face.
So, on one side of a 3x5 note card I wrote down the critical information she would need to access all of our accounts, insurance policies and online records. I suggested she keep it somewhere safe and easy to find.
You can think of the card as a key to accessing your family’s wealth. I also think of it as the top of a pyramid of information about our finances.It tells you where and how to access the next level down in the pyramid, which will have details about account balances, etc. From there you can access still lower levels with increasingly detailed records of transactions, history and so on.
Would you or your spouse benefit from this gift? Valentine’s is the perfect time for it. Since it involves things we don’t like to talk about, making a gift of it ensures you won’t put it off until it’s too late. And while a note card may not sound as romantic as roses, it may show even more thought and caring.
Contact PARTNERSINWEALTH President (and Braeswood Place homeowner) Jim Waters, CFP®, at 713.964.4028 or [email protected].
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BRAESWOOD PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION www.braeswoodplace.org
OFFICERS President Michael Kent 713-398-9444 [email protected] Vice Pres. East Steve Anton 713-392-3400 [email protected] Vice Pres. Central James Baker 832-309-5830 [email protected] Vice Pres. West Todd Nunnally 713-664-7332 [email protected] Treasurer Mary Beshears 832-287-5216 [email protected] Secretary Jason Marsack 713-927-2290 [email protected] DIRECTORS Director Area # 1 Mike Pepchinski 281-507-0010 [email protected] Director Area # 2 Darrin Schlegal 713-397-2371 [email protected] Director Area # 3 Drake Terrell 713-557-6000 [email protected] Director Area # 4 Dennis Barrow 713-659-6400 [email protected] Director Area # 5 Bob Eby 713-664-6706 [email protected] Director Area # 6 Rob Clark 281-467-1131 [email protected] Director Area # 7 Catherine Hanslik 713-898-0992 [email protected] Director Area # 8 David & Rui Roberts 713-665-6979 [email protected] Director Area # 9 Jerry McClain 713-203-6934 [email protected] Director Area # 10 Stephen Liss 713-615-6073 [email protected] Director Area # 11 Eileen Debo 713-661-9837 [email protected] Director Area # 12 Steve Alley 281-705-7449 [email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIRS Appearance Jack Stopnicki 713-299-5556 [email protected] Brays Bayou Assoc. Billy Pilgrim 713-661-6513 [email protected] Building Plan Review David Sears 713-627-9690 [email protected] Campus Park Bill Blackwood 713-668-1535 [email protected] Deed Restrictions Jim Power 713-664-1960 [email protected] Don Emmite 713-664-1960 [email protected] Fourth of July Chairs Naz Hopkins Katherine Schwartz [email protected] Elizabeth Vaughn 713-670-4403 [email protected] Garden Club Co-Pres Tuppen Bourianoff 713-666-0221 [email protected] Beatriz Nino-Rodriquez [email protected] Garden of the Month Jackie Addington 832-767-5667 [email protected] Karl Young Park Membership Rob Lee 713-600-6635 [email protected] Moms’ Club Kristin Horn 713-302-0192 [email protected] National Night Out Fabia Hill 832-315-4050 [email protected] Recycling Susie Loredo 713-588-1160 [email protected] Security Steve Anton 713-392-3400 [email protected] Sentinel Editor Alison Bell 713-504-4610 [email protected] Super Neighborhood Billy Pilgrim [email protected] Traffic Committee Nicole Shah 713-839-0595 [email protected] BPHA OFFICE Brenda Blackwood 713-666-7248 [email protected] Hours: M, W, F: 10-2 4010 Blue Bonnet, Suite 112, Houston, TX 77025
BRAESWOOD PLACE It’s a Great Place to Live
MEMBERSHIP IN BPHA
The Homeowners Association of Braeswood Place collects annual dues of $75. Constable Patrol membership is $295 per year for 24/7 coverage. New and established residents are encouraged to contact the BPHA Office for more information about becoming a member in the Homeowners Association and the Constable Patrol Program.
[email protected] 713-666-7248
JOIN ONLINE: www.braeswoodplace.org
The Sentinel is published monthly by BPHA, P.O. Box 20486, Houston, TX 77225, for the residents of Ayrshire, Braes Heights, Braes Oaks, Braes Terrace, Braes Manor, Emerald Forest, and Southern Oaks subdivisions. Our Editor is Alison Bell. The deadline for articles and advertisements to be included in the MARCH issue of the Sentinel will be Monday, February 20. Submit articles, Good Neighbor stories, compliments, criticisms, questions or suggestions to: [email protected] The Sentinel is typically delivered on the first weekend of the month. Contact your Area Director if you do not receive it.
WELCOME TO BRAESWOOD PLACE!!!
Recently moved into our neighborhood? We are
happy to deliver a Welcome Brochure to you with
information about our Association and Constable
Patrol Program and an area map with the name of
your Area Director. Contact the BPHA Office at
713-666-7248 or [email protected] and
provide your name, address and phone number. Be
sure to visit our website at
www.braeswoodplace.org.
*UPDATED* HELPFUL NUMBERS City of Houston Houston Police-Beechnut 713-247-1000 713-314-3900 Council Rep, Dist C-Ellen Cohen Poison Control (Residents North of Bayou) 1-800-764-7661 832-393-3004 State Rep-Sarah Davis
713-664-7095 State Sen-Joan Huffman Council Rep, Dist K-Larry Green 713-662-3821 (Residents South of Bayou) Texas Fish/Wildlife (birds) 832-393-3016 713-876-1520 County Commiss-Rodney Ellis Street Light/Stop Sign Repair 713-662-3821 713-837-0311 CenterPoint Energy U.S. Rep-John Culberson 713-207-2222 713-682-8828 Gas-CenterPoint Energy U.S. Rep-Ted Poe (e of BS, s of BB) Graffiti Hotline Water & Sewer Repair 713-247-1576 713-837-0311 Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 a/o 12/16
