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Have you paid your

Annual membership dues? Pay online at:

www.braeswoodplace.org Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 pm, St. Vincent de Paul, Jamail Family Center

Of Special Interest: Mosquito Control – pg. 4 Hurricane help forms – pgs. 8, 9

Index: President’s Message1 Calendar/Reminders2 Security 3 Project Brays 4 Mosquito Control 4 Remember When? 5 McGovern Library 5 BPMC 6 Longfellow Elem 6 Mark Twain Elem 7 Pershing MS 7 Yard of Month 8 Assistance forms 8,9 Advertisers 9-17 Contact Info 18

General Meeting The Braeswood Place Homeowner’s Association General Meeting was held April 19 in the Pershing Auditorium. We had the pleasure of hearing directly from four of our local officials including Gary Zika of the Harris County Flood Control District, Mayor Pro-tem Ellen Cohen, Donald Perkins of District K Councilmember Larry Green’s office, and Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen. Constable Rosen sited statistics confirming both the significant drop in crime over the past year and that our neighborhood is exceptionally safe. Your participation in the Constable program helps ensure our safety and increases our property values. Thank you for being a member. Mr. Perkins and Constable Rosen said they read the Sentinel and find it full of helpful information. Quite a few of our neighbors contribute to making the Sentinel what it is, an example of a strong and caring neighborhood communicating effectively. Thank you contributors, past, present, and future! Neighborhood Appearance Esplanades targeted for improvement along North Braeswood, South Braeswood, Buffalo Speedway south of the Bayou, and a few on Stella Link have been planted over the past month. While it will take some time for the new plants to take root and fill-in, the finished product will meet our goals of enhancing appearance, requiring little to no irrigation, and remaining low enough not to block vehicle sight lines. The results should help improve property values, and this is how you can help: We have a new program where residents “adopt” a neighborhood esplanade. Adoption entails providing monthly visits to weed, trim, and check on plant health. We will provide maintenance directions. This makes for a great community service project. Letter Writing Campaign – Brays Bayou Bridges Last month we asked you to write letters in support of safety enhancements to the Buffalo Speedway and Stella Link bridges. It is working! Harris County Flood Control District and the City of Houston have both expressed support and are working to add the left turn lanes and wider sidewalks on the new Buffalo Speedway Bridge. Let’s not assume this will happen, keep sending the letters. The elected officials listen to our large and influential organization; the more letters we send, the more likely this will happen. The Stella Link Bridge will likely not be modified for wider pedestrian passage though there is a chance a separate pedestrian bridge will be built. Let’s not allow this rare opportunity to escape. Sign and send the letters.

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May 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 BPHA@sbcglobal.net

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BPHA BOARD MEETING Wednesday, May 11 – 6:30 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, Tuesday, May 10. The 15 minutes will be divided equally among the registered speakers with 5-minute maximum time for each.

BPHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS May and June

Tues May 2 Recycle North of BB Thurs May 11 Recycle South of BB Thurs May 11 BPHA Board Meeting Mon May 15 Sentinel Deadline for June Mon May 15 BBA Meeting, 7:30 pm, Gathering Place Mon May 15 TREE Heavy Trash South of BB Tues May 16 TREE Heavy Trash North of BB Thurs May 18 BSN, 6:30 pm, Linkwood Comm Center Tues May 23 PIP Meeting, 7pm, Aramco Building Thurs May 25 Recycle South of BB Mon May 29 BPHA OFFICE CLOSED - HOLIDAY Tues May 30 No Garbage Pick Up Wed May 31 TUESDAY Garbage Pick Up Wed May 31 TUESDAY Recycle North of BB ************************************************* Thurs June 8 Recycle South of BB Thurs June 8 BPHA Board Meeting Tues June 13 Recycle North of BB Mon June 19 Sentinel Deadline for July Mon June 19 JUNK Heavy Trash South of BB Mon June 19 BBA Meeting Tues June 20 JUNK Heavy Trash North of BB Thurs June 22 Recycle South of BB Tues June 27 Recycle North 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!

3722 N. Braeswood – New Star Homes

3849 Aberdeen – Modern Concepts Construction

LOST OR FOUND A PET?

Contact the Braeswood Place Pet Rescue Group!

www.braeswoodpets.com Tim Hebert – timh@friendsofbarc.org

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.

REMINDER – NO DUMPING GRASS or YARD CLIPPINGS INTO OUR

SEWERS OR DITCHES! YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE

WATCHING!

Constable Patrol Statistics March 2017

Auto Accidents 2 Alarm Responses 23 Animal Related 1 Assault 0 Burglary of a Residence 0 Burglary of a Vehicle 0 Checks of Businesses 62 Checks of Park 34 Checks of Residences 793 Checks of Schools 26 Checks on Welfare of Person 5 Criminal Mischief/Disturbance 6 Drug Investigation/Arrests 1 Fraudulent Use of ID 1 Illegal Dumping 0 Medical Emergency 1 Meet with Residents 501 Open Door/Window Checks 3 Solicitor Complaints 2 Stranded Motorists 1 Suspicious Persons 13 Suspicious Vehicles 14 Thefts 1 Traffic (arrests, citations, stops, warnings) 138 Vacation Watches 626 Warrants/Writs Served 3

Miles Patrolled 7,215

When you were away on spring break,

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A burglar or an armed deputy?

If you are a member of the Constable Patrol Program and filed a

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when you returned.

SECURITY UPDATE by Steve Anton

The safety we enjoy here doesn’t happen by accident — it comes at a cost

But at only 81 cents a day, it is a small cost when shared by 2,200 homes. In the next month or so, you will receive your invitation to join our BPHA Constable Patrol Program. Actually, the majority of us will be “re-joining” because we know this amazing program is the most effective tool we have to prevent crime and keep predators away. And it works incredibly well. Our crime rate is among the absolute lowest in the city, and it is the direct result of neighbors who see the value of having a staff of full-time, armed, licensed law enforcement officers with the power to stop, ques-tion, detain and arrest suspicious persons who have no legitimate busi-ness in our neighborhood. Time after time, our deputies have made our homes and our families safer and arrested criminals before they acted. We do not hire security guards or amateurs patrolling with a cell phone like some neighborhoods. We are covered around the clock by 5 of the county’s best-trained deputies who know, understand and care for the residents of Braeswood Place. As a member, you receive:

24/7 response to your calls for help or reports of suspicious activity

Connection of your alarm system to the constable’s emergency dis-patcher for quick response to trouble

Vacation Watch while you’re away, where a deputy actually gets out of the car to check your home

Special investigations and response to unusual, personal situations like stalking, harassment, domestic situations and drug issues

A bold and visible membership sign for your yard

A neighbor’s story of being pulled over at 2 am and why he is happy about it

Last month, one of our dues-paying neighbors needed to drop off his truck at Joe’s Auto on Stella Link. It was almost 2 am, and he put his bicycle in the bed of the truck so he could ride home after leaving the truck with Joe. Just two blocks into the neighborhood, the night-shift deputy hit the lights and pulled him over. Wearing several layers of clothing, displaying no lights on his bike and carrying no ID, he looked completely suspicious. The deputy heard his explanation, confirmed his identification and address, and after a few minutes of friendly conversation, sent him on his way. Our deputies’ practice of watching everything that moves at night pays off with far fewer nighttime thefts and auto burglaries than we have seen in years.

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PROJECT BRAYS & POOR FARM DITCH by Billy Pilgrim

Current Contract: The current contract from Bertner in the TMC to 2,200 feet west of Buffalo Speedway is 68%+ complete as of April 3. It is on schedule to be 100% complete by August of this year. Next Contract: The second to last contract from 2,200 feet west of Buffalo Speedway to 2,900 feet upstream of South Rice is in final design. Scheduled start is late second quarter of this year with completion by August, 2018. Final survey(s) and soil core borings are complete. Final contract detail drawings are in progress. The District is working with Center Point on two utility gas line channel crossings. Buffalo Speedway Bridge Replacement: Harris County Flood Control District and the City of Houston have both expressed support and are working to add the left turn lanes and wider sidewalks on the new Buffalo Speedway Bridge. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2018 with completion by August, 2019. Replacement will require a total shutdown of the Buffalo Speedway crossing for one year and includes major reconstruction of the North and South Braeswood intersections. Thanks to everyone who participated in the letter writing campaign for your help in achieving this once in a lifetime opportunity. Poor Farm Ditch Project: Preliminary engineering study was scheduled for completion by the end of April. The Harris County Flood Control District attended the City of Southside Place (CSP) council meeting on April 11 to provide a general project update. The project will increase capacity somewhat from a 10-year storm event to a 50-year storm event. The tentative start date of construction is March, 2018. Estimated length of construction is two years. The project will not increase water into Braeswood Place because the current outfalls at Brays Bayou will not be replaced/increased. That is in keeping with HCFCD’s position of not allowing any more water into the Bayou than PFD currently does. There are still some issues to be resolved with property owners along the PFD channel as well as relevant discussions/agreements between HCFCD, West University Place and the City of Southside Place. Thanks to Jack Stopnicki for attending the CSP council meeting and providing the information for this update.

BPHA MOSQUITO CONTROL

by Chris Ramas

Warmer weather has arrived and this is the time for us to experience the unpleasant Mosquito problems again! We have experienced near normal rainfall and a mild winter so far this year and this may result in more mosquitos but it is difficult to predict. Harris County Mosquito Control (HCMC) will monitor our area and will take proper action if any outbreak is found. Report any dead birds or animals to HCMC at 713-440-4800 for removal. DO NOT handle the animals yourself! We will again use Cypress Pest Control as our fogging vendor. They are well qualified and utilize the approved EPA synthetic Pyrethrum insecticide Scourge. The fogging is done at night when mosquitos are more numerous and most people are inside their homes. We can all help combat misquotes by eliminating any water holding devices such as old tires, bottles, tin cans and any device that can hold water and afford them breeding places. Please check around your home area and remove any water holding items. If necessary to be outdoors, especially at night, the best protection is mosquito repellent containing DEET and following the directions on the container. Wear proper clothing such as long sleeve shirts and pants when outdoors, especially at night. You may obtain more mosquito information by going to the Harris County Mosquito Control website at www.harriscountyhealth.com. BPHA wishes you all a very pleasant and safe summer season!

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REMEMBER WHEN? – MAIN STREET AIRPORT by Germaine Welch

One of our neighbors called to tell us there was an old Main Street Airport in the area just south of Braeswood Place. Google Earth has an aerial photo from 1943 that shows the airport nestled between Main Street to the east, what are now Linkwood Drive to the south and Buffalo Speedway to the west. The earliest photo I found was from 1937, the airport having two dirt runways, an east/west strip, a north/south strip and one building in the southeast corner of the 108 acre field. By 1943, a photo shows several buildings and by 1945 the airport was reported to have three hangers and three runways. A 1946 ad from Rice University’s newspaper, The Thresher, offered travel at reduced rates with the Bill Nierth Aero Services and the Rice Flying Club. (Abandoned & Little-Known Airports: Texas by Paul Freeman on Google). This was the first I had heard of the Main Street Airport and while looking for maps I ran into a clear 1943 aerial photo of the much rumored racetrack with a current street overlay. The south end was just north of Durness Way, the north end south of Bellefontaine Street, east of Stella Link and west of Sewanee covering the area now held by Pershing Middle School and more.

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BRAESWOOD PLACE MOMS CLUB

by Kristin Horn, President Spring has sprung and that means summer is just around the corner. Shell and I are excited about the summer and all the fun events planned for our kiddos to keep them busy. Of course, we will also make time for some special Moms Nights Out and even a Summer Couples Event. So be on the lookout for those signups. LAST MONTH: Thank you Cricket DeWalch and Meagan Gomez for hosting the Easter Egg Hunt on April 15 in Karl Young Park. The kids always enjoy hunting for eggs, jumping in the bounce houses and eating lots of treats. We would like to give a special thanks to BPMC Premier Sponsor Margaret Vinson, Martha Turner Sotheby's Intl Realty as well as Lynn Lorenz and Jody Martin from Budget Blinds. These ladies encompass professionalism and knowledge in their fields, so if you are looking to buy or sell a home or need blinds, reach out to these outstanding vendors. In addition, thank you to all the families that braved the weather and made it out to Froberg Farm for the Strawberry Picking Party on April 2. UPCOMING EVENTS: Be on the lookout for sign-ups for these events

Margarita De Mayo – Los Tios on May 4 Firehouse Visits – Braeswood Place Fire House on May 7

BABY NEWS: Jeff and Sarah Carr welcomed Jordan Taylor on March 22. Jordan and her sister big sister Sydney are doing great. Mom and Dad are adjusting well to life with two girls. Be on the lookout for the sign-up to shower the Carr family and their new bundle of joy. 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 anilsen@bakerwotring.com. *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. MEMBERSHIP: Not currently a member and want to get in on the action? Simply email me at kristinchorn@gmail.com if you are interested in joining our group. For access to the Facebook page, contact Cricket DeWalch at cricket@dewalchfamily.com 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 kristinchorn@gmail.com for more information. BABYSITTERS: Do you or your child want to babysit? Moms are always looking for great sitters. Please contact Shell Jenkins at shelljenkins@ymail.com, if you would like to be added to the contact list.

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

by Jessica Evans Longfellow students had a fun and productive April with field trips for 4th and 5th grade to UT and A&M, cel-ebrating Autism Awareness Day, partnering with Redemption Church for a Campus Beautification Day, Pay it Forward Leadership Day, Kindergarten Round Up, Odyssey State Competition, PTA board elections and more! May is full of many end-of-the-year performances and award ceremonies. Here is the list so you can mark your calendars (1st &3rd grade TBA-check website for dates): May 2, 9:45 am-Frog and Toad Performance for Ms. Griffiths and Ms. Kasner's classes May 11, 1:30 pm- 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony May 17, 1:30 pm & 6 pm--Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Performance May 19, 9 am – Pre-K Awards Ceremony; 1:30 pm - Kinder Awards Ceremony May 23, 9 am - 4th Grade Awards Ceremony May 24, 9 am - 5th Grade Graduation May 25 -Talent Show and Last Day of School Have a fun and safe summer!

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MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Mandy Loper

The annual International Festival was held on Saturday, April 29 in our school cafeteria. Twain Families and neighbors were invited to celebrate our culturally diverse community while sampling delicious foods, listening to music and languages, watching traditional dances, and seeing traditional costumes. Fifteen countries were represented this year. Families of Mark Twain put lots of effort into representing their cultures and creating an enriching experience for everyone. SPARK Park Update: We are excited to announce that we are due to break ground the week of May 2. A special thank you to Elaina McNulty for all the hard work she has put into making this neighborhood dream a reality! Congratulations to all of our 5th graders! We wish you luck as you begin your middle school years! Important Upcoming Dates: May 8-10 - STAR Testing in grades 3-5 May 10 – PTO Meeting. All parents welcome! May 24 – 5th Grade Graduation Thursday May 25 – Last Day of School

PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS by Renee Marie Hawk, PTO VP Communications

Pershing Middle School has been in the spotlight and has had much to celebrate this academic year. Visit the school Facebook page to view photos and videos, Pershing's winning Art Gallery showcase, and more details on Choir's May 4 "Awesome 80's" grand finale performance, free fun for the community to enjoy in the school auditorium. Most recent accomplishments include:

All four of Pershing Choir groups earned UIL Division 1 distinctions and performed at Evelyn's Park Grand Opening in Bellaire

Pershing Fine Arts talented students took home top prizes at the Houston Livestock & Rodeo Show Pershing's Softball League won the HISD Championship!

Pershing Middle School 2017-2018 Elective Request Form - Students can select from over 80 electives for next school year. Each student may have 2-4 electives based on their core academic classes. Visit http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/159937 for more details and to sign up online. Pershing Panda Hours in the Library - The Pershing Library is open to students early in the mornings, during lunchtime, and after school to check out/return books, read or do homework, hang out and play games in the new Maker Space with friends. Visit the PTO page for the schedule and how to obtain access passes; not avail-able on all days or during testing. Parents and community volunteers are invited to sign up on the PTO website to expand the hours available for next year and the end of the school year. Last PTO parent meeting - Tuesday. May 9, 8:15 am -coffee/social; meeting begins promptly at 8:30 am. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! 8th GRADE ACTVITIES: 8th Grade t-shirts are sale in the school store while supplies last. 8th Grade Dance ($10) – Saturday, May 13; Yearbook Signing Party – Tuesday, May 23; Year End Bash / Field Day – Wednesday, May 24; 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Thursday, May 25 at 10 am at the Barnett Stadium Field House. To volunteer for these events, email Amy Earle, PTO President at amy.earle@invesco.com. Reminder - Pershing's farmer's market garden operates on Saturdays from 8 to 11:30 am, weather permitting. Connect with Pershing Middle School and Pershing PTO on Social Media Twitter = https://twitter.com/pershingms_pto Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/Pershing-Middle-School-144190612349503/ Instagram - Pershing MS PTO HISD (@pershingmspto) • Instagram photos and videos

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YARD OF THE MONTH by Jackie Addington

Yard of the month for May is located at 3219 Fairhope and South Braeswood. The homeowners, Glenn and Camille Cunningham, have created a gardener's dream with gardens in the front back and side yards, each with unique beds. A patio surrounded by Belinda's Dream roses in first bloom; holly loropetalum and a Japanese maple make up the side yard. The corner of the garden is nicely edged with monkey grass and encloses Plumeria, day lilies, agapanthus, and gardenias. Along the front of the yard are beds of encore roses, fern, caladium, and cyclamen. Large urns of boxwood invite one on to the wrap around porch containing large pots of begonias, geranium, penta and caladium. On a rainy day, this carefully tended garden and its loving garden-owner took my breath away.

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BRAESWOOD PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION www.braeswoodplace.org

OFFICERS President Michael Kent 713-398-9444 trapper.kent@live.com Vice Pres. East Steve Anton 713-392-3400 hallmarkpr@gmail.com Vice Pres. Central James Baker 832-309-5830 jpbhome4@gmail.com Vice Pres. West Todd Nunnally 713-664-7332 todd@nunnallys.net Treasurer Mary Beshears 832-287-5216 beshears_houston@msn.com Secretary Jason Marsack 713-927-2290 jason.marsack@gmail.com DIRECTORS Director Area # 1 Mike Pepchinski 281-507-0010 mppgch@sbcglobal.net Director Area # 2 Darrin Schlegal 713-397-2371 dschlegel@velaw.com Director Area # 3 Drake Terrell 713-557-6000 drake@heritagetexas.com Director Area # 4 Dennis Barrow 713-659-6400 dennisbarrow@warejackson.com Director Area # 5 Bob Eby 713-664-6706 bobeby@gmail.com Director Area # 6 Rob Clark 281-467-1131 rob.clark@imsgtx.com Director Area # 7 Catherine Hanslik 713-898-0992 thehansliks@sbcglobal.net Director Area # 8 David & Rui Roberts 713-665-6979 ruiroberts7@yahoo.com Director Area # 9 Jerry McClain 713-203-6934 JCM2000@swbell.net Director Area # 10 Stephen Liss 713-615-6073 stephen@law-liss.com Director Area # 11 Eileen Debo 713-661-9837 John.e@sbcglobal.net Director Area # 12 Steve Alley 281-705-7449 stevealley@mac.com COMMITTEE CHAIRS Appearance Jack Stopnicki 713-299-5556 jack@ticket-stop.com Brays Bayou Assoc. Billy Pilgrim 713-661-6513 laura.pilgrim@att.net Building Plan Review David Sears 713-627-9690 dsears@wingfield-sears.com Campus Park Bill Blackwood 713-668-1535 wcblackwood@gmail.com Garden Club Co-Pres Tuppen Bourianoff 713-666-0221 tuppenhb@att.net Beatriz Nino-Rodriquez hourod@sbcglobal.net Garden of the Month Jackie Addington 832-767-5667 jackie.addington@comcast.net Karl Young Park Membership Rob Lee 713-600-6635 robleetx@hotmail.com Moms’ Club Kristin Horn 713-302-0192 kristinchorn@gmail.com National Night Out Fabia Hill 832-315-4050 fabiahill@gmail.com Neighborhood History Germaine Welch 713-666-7886 germaine08@att.net Recycling Susie Loredo 713-588-1160 susieloredo@gmail.com Security Steve Anton 713-392-3400 hallmarkpr@gmail.com Sentinel Editor Alison Bell 713-504-4610 sentinel@braeswoodplace.org Super Neighborhood Billy Pilgrim laura.pilgrim@att.net Traffic Committee Nicole Shah 713-839-0595 nicoleallman74@hotmail.com BPHA OFFICE Brenda Blackwood 713-666-7248 BPHA@sbcglobal.net 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.

BPHA@sbcglobal.net 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 JUNE issue of the Sentinel will be Monday, May 15. Submit articles, Good Neighbor stories, compliments, criticisms, questions or suggestions to: Sentinel@braeswoodplace.org 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 BPHA@sbcglobal.net 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