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1 Have you paid your Annual membership dues? Pay online at: www.braeswoodplace.org Next Board Meeting: Of Special Interest: 4 th of July Carnival- need volunteers!-pg 4 USDA visit – pg 5 Leash your dog – pg 5 Pet travel tips – pg 8 Index: President’s Message1 Calendar/Reminders2 Security 3 4 th of July Carnival 4 USDA 5 Leash your dog 5 Huckleberry Park 5 Sheltering Arms 6 Braes Bayou 6 Mark Twain Elem 6 McGovern Library 7 BPMOYC 7 Longfellow Elem 8 Travel with Pets 8 Hurricane Form 9 Advertisers 10-19 Contact Info 20 Braeswood Place Neighbors, Each neighbor should have received by mail an invoice for 2016/2017 BPHA membership. As a reminder, the dues for this coming year have not increased from last year. Dues received by the association sustain many of the programs that keep our community one of the safest, most desirable neighborhoods in Houston. Programs include the Constable Patrol, architectural review and deed restriction enforcement, mosquito fogging, esplanade beautification, Fourth of July parade and many others – all of which support the value of the largest in- vestment of many - their home. Please pay your dues promptly. A special thank you to Fay DeSale, who helped collate the fulfillment letters for the up- coming membership drive! The Fourth of July Parade and Carnival is fast approaching! Decorate your or your children’s bike, trike, wagon or stroller and join the parade at the Tu rn- berry triangle! Line up begins at 8:45 am. As always, the parade will include our very own new, shiny Station 37 firetruck. The carnival at the end of the pa- rade will be in the air conditioned comfort of the great space in the Mark Twain elementary school cafeteria. Come join the fun! Thank you to Fourth of July Parade chairs Katherine Schwartz, Elizabeth Vaughan and Naz Hopkins. Each has been working tirelessly to ensure this year's neighborhood festivities are as memorable as the last 22 years have been. What a great tradition! Those interested in volunteering, please do so us- ing http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a4a92da0fa7-july . Neighbor- hood volunteers are needed for setup on Sunday, July 3 as well as to be dunked in the dunking booth! Each family in attendance should have an adult or teenager volunteer for an hour to help make the event a success for the children. Letters of service can be provided for those needing submit service hours for their schools. We are still searching for a volunteer to chair National Night Out for the neighborhood. Please contact the BPHA office if you are interested in this role. Finally, let’s continue to ensure this a safe year in our neighborhood. Please be vigilant about securing your houses, cars and valuables. Have the consta- ble’s number programmed in your phone if you are dues paying member and be sure to report any suspicious activity. Sentinel July 2016 President’s Message by James P. Baker 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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Have you paid your Annual membership
dues? Pay online at:
www.braeswoodplace.org Next Board Meeting: Of Special Interest: 4th of July Carnival-need volunteers!-pg 4 USDA visit – pg 5 Leash your dog – pg 5 Pet travel tips – pg 8
Index: President’s Message1 Calendar/Reminders2 Security 3 4th of July Carnival 4 USDA 5 Leash your dog 5 Huckleberry Park 5 Sheltering Arms 6 Braes Bayou 6 Mark Twain Elem 6 McGovern Library 7 BPMOYC 7 Longfellow Elem 8 Travel with Pets 8 Hurricane Form 9 Advertisers 10-19 Contact Info 20
Braeswood Place Neighbors,
Each neighbor should have received by mail an invoice for 2016/2017 BPHA membership. As a reminder, the dues for this coming year have not increased from last year. Dues received by the association sustain many of the programs that keep our community one of the safest, most desirable neighborhoods in Houston. Programs include the Constable Patrol, architectural review and deed restriction enforcement, mosquito fogging, esplanade beautification, Fourth of July parade and many others – all of which support the value of the largest in-vestment of many - their home. Please pay your dues promptly. A special thank you to Fay DeSale, who helped collate the fulfillment letters for the up-coming membership drive!
The Fourth of July Parade and Carnival is fast approaching! Decorate your or your children’s bike, trike, wagon or stroller and join the parade at the Turn-berry triangle! Line up begins at 8:45 am. As always, the parade will include our very own new, shiny Station 37 firetruck. The carnival at the end of the pa-rade will be in the air conditioned comfort of the great space in the Mark Twain elementary school cafeteria. Come join the fun!
Thank you to Fourth of July Parade chairs Katherine Schwartz, Elizabeth Vaughan and Naz Hopkins. Each has been working tirelessly to ensure this year's neighborhood festivities are as memorable as the last 22 years have been. What a great tradition! Those interested in volunteering, please do so us-ing http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a4a92da0fa7-july . Neighbor-hood volunteers are needed for setup on Sunday, July 3 as well as to be dunked in the dunking booth! Each family in attendance should have an adult or teenager volunteer for an hour to help make the event a success for the children. Letters of service can be provided for those needing submit service hours for their schools.
We are still searching for a volunteer to chair National Night Out for the neighborhood. Please contact the BPHA office if you are interested in this role.
Finally, let’s continue to ensure this a safe year in our neighborhood. Please be vigilant about securing your houses, cars and valuables. Have the consta-ble’s number programmed in your phone if you are dues paying member and be sure to report any suspicious activity.
Sentinel
July 2016
President’s Message by James P. Baker
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, July 14, 2016 - 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, July 13. The 15 minutes will be divided equally among the registered speakers with 5-minute maximum time for each.
BPHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS July and August
Mon July 4 BPHA 4th of July Carnival and Parade Mon July 4 BPHA Office closed Tues July 5 No trash pick up Wed July 6 Regular Tuesday trash pick up Thurs July 7 Recycle South of BB Tues July 12 Recycle North of BB Thurs July 14 BPHA Board Meeting Mon July 18 TREE Heavy trash South of BB Mon July 18 Sentinel deadline for August Mon July 18 BBA Mtg., 7:30 pm, 5310 S. Willow Drive Tues July 19 TREE Heavy trash North of BB Thurs July 21 Recycle South of BB Thurs July 21 BSN Meeting Tues July 26 Recycle North of BB ************************************************* Thurs Aug 4 Recycle South of BB Tues Aug 9 Recycle North of BB Thurs Aug 11 BPHA Board Meeting Mon Aug 15 JUNK Heavy trash South of BB Mon Aug 15 Sentinel deadline for September Mon Aug 15 BBA Mtg., 7:30 pm, 5310 S. Willow Drive Tues Aug 16 JUNK Heavy trash North of BB Thurs Aug 18 Recycle South of BB Thurs Aug 18 BSN Meeting Tues Aug 23 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!
3646 Blue Bonnet – Outdoor Homescapes
3847 Aberdeen – Birdsong Homes 4030 Blue Bonnet – 5177 Builders
4102 Gairloch – BAS Concepts 8611 Timberside – Resiland Inc.
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 775 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.
WEDDING RINGS FOUND!
Both a man and a woman’s wedding rings have been turned into the BPHA office. If you are missing a ring, please contact the office at 713-666-7248.
Constable Patrol Statistics May 2016
Auto Accidents 1 Alarm Responses 24 Animal Assistance 1 Assault 1 Burglary of a Residence 0 Burglary of a Vehicle 0 Checks of Businesses 29 Checks of Park 65 Checks of Residences 500 Checks of Schools 46 Checks on Welfare of Person 1 Criminal Mischief/Disturbance 2 Drug Investigation/Arrests 0 Medical Emergency 0 Meet with Residents 543 Open Door/Window Checks 4 Solicitor Complaints 3 Stolen Vehicles 1 Stranded Motorists 0 Suspicious Persons 24 Suspicious Vehicles 18 Thefts 5 Traffic (arrests, citations, stops, warnings) 133 Vacation Watches 146 Warrants Served 1
Miles Patrolled 7,011
SECURITY UPDATE by Steve Anton
7 ways to keep kids safer this summer
1. Since there is no homework, use the evenings to talk about stranger danger and the potential hazards of younger children playing with much older kids. Teach them how to behave when a solicitor is at the door and how to respond to strangers on the phone. See: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers
2. Develop a family action plan that discusses flooding, home invasions, escaping a fire, what to do if you get locked out, and how to reunite if you get separated. Establish code words. Be sure everyone knows how and when — and when not — to call 911.
3. Pay special attention to pool safety. Alarms and barriers are im-portant, but nothing keeps a child safer than learning to swim. If you own a pool, check the latest laws regarding self-closing and self-latching gates, fence design and preventing unwanted access. Report safety hazards at public pools.
4. Discuss the boundaries of where your child may and may not go. Ditches and bayous look like fun places to play, but they are dan-gerous. And more critically, vagrants often hide under the bridges.
5. Caution your child while playing in the front yard not to approach any vehicle, occupied or not, and how to respond if approached by an adult outdoors.
6. Internet safety is always critical. Use summertime to create better boundaries for internet use. Watchdog software will keep children accountable and let you follow them on-line.
7. Kids love to explore, and that includes their own home. Double check that all medicines, poisons and guns are out of their reach.
The key to the safety of your home and family is in your mailbox Your annual membership statement is in the mail, and it represents your partnership in keeping Braeswood Place among the safest neigh-borhoods anywhere in Harris County. With your support, we employ five deputies who provide 24/7 coverage. Their daily patrols, vacation watches and quick response to calls for help provide an extraordinari-ly low crime rate, few burglaries, and virtually no violent crimes.
By now you should have
received your annual dues
invoice for BPHA and the
Constable Patrol.
Please return it immediately with
your payment.
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Braeswood Place Homeowner’s Association
July 4th Parade and Carnival
Decorate your bikes, trikes, scooters, and wagons! Show your American pride while walking, marching, or riding in the parade!
Line up for parade 8:45 am at Turnberry Circle and Edloe
Parade starts at 9am at Turnberry Circle and ends at Mark Twain Elementary School
Carnival 9am-noon at Mark Twain Elementary School
Carnival: James Coney Island Food Truck,
snow cones, face painting, carnival games, petting zoo, fun DJ, train, dunking booth and much more!
Would you like to be a sponsor?
Show your support by purchasing a yard sign for $40
Contact Elizabeth at [email protected]
Volunteers still needed to work booths for 1, 2, or 3 hours.
Please email Brenda Blackwood at [email protected] or
online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a4a92da0fa7-july
NO PETS PLEASE DUE TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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USDA MAY KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR AND IT IS LEGITIMATE! by Linda Barcot
The BPHA office has received numerous calls from our neighbors concerning people knocking on their door and asking if they have citrus trees. This is the USDA and it is a legitimate issue. A grapefruit tree on the bay-ou near Glen Arbor was found to have the highly contagious canker disease. The disease is spread through the air and water. It is thought that the recent flooding of Brays Bayou might have infected the citrus tree. If you have citrus trees, please use the links below and if you have any questions, please contact the Houston Plant In-spection Station at 281-982-9555. With the recent scams that often hit our neighborhood, we wanted to let you know that these efforts are valid. Further information on this subject can be found at these links: http://www.braeswoodplace.org/email_attachment.asp?attachmentId=117577 and http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp116.
HUCKLEBERRY PARK by Karen Stopnicki
HISD will begin work on the field of the park to remove old building material that is beginning to surface. Then the park team will come in behind them with Phase 1 to address the drainage, complete the grading, and install the infrastructure needed to secure the field. Timing on both pieces is still being finalized. Planned for the Fall is a Boosterthon Fun Run scheduled for September 9, 2016 for Mark Twain students to raise funds for Phase 2. Half of our planned trees and benches have been sponsored already, as well as a number of pavers. We would like to thank the following neighbors for super-size donations. $500-$999: Whitney Anderson, Victor Barcot/Deutsche Bank, Peggy Christman, Amy Cooper/Lanco Land & Timber, Tiffany Hawkins, John & Nazanin Hopkins, Jenny & Brent Hyman, Laura Juliano, Julie Lang, Tom & Dawna Menges, Robert Muraro, Giao Nguyen, Scott & Amalie Rosenfeld, Katherine Schwartz, Connie Tuthill, GE Foundation, and Rita Cammarata, DDS, PA. $1,000-$5,000: Philip and Deepa Alapat, Amy & Klay Allen, Kairy-tate Barkley/French Cuff Boutique, Linda Castaneda, Daniel DeWalch/Spine & Sports Therapy, Tom Friedman, Daniel Fu & Irene Chang, Joshua Jacobs, Tina Lee, Lynne Lorenz/Budget Blinds of Houston Inner Loop, Paul Miller/Union Kitchen, Laura Perl-man/Bernstein Realty, Monica Ryan/Village Plumbing, Vincent Ryan, Jr., Judy Siverson, Joyce Soliman, Joan Patterson White, and Sieler Family Fund. Every dollar helps! Get a yard sign for a donation of $100. Visit huckleberrypark.org to make a gift today or learn more. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
ALL DOGS SHOULD BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES WHEN OUTSIDE! A recently reported unfortunate incident has been brought to our attention. A dog was running with his owner and was off leash on Kilmarnock. This dog attacked a smaller dog that was leashed and walking with his owner. The smaller dog required medical attention. This is not the first time this has happened so we must remind dog owners to ALWAYS LEASH YOUR DOG whether you are walking, riding or running.
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SHELTERING ARMS SENIOR SERVICES by Erial Green
FREE CAREGIVER SEMINAR Topic: Legal Tools for Caregivers
As a family caregiver you may need to make legal and health care decisions for a loved one. Learn about tools that can help you ensure your loved one’s wishes are honored. Topics include durable power of attorney, ad-
vanced directives, trust and guardianship. Speaker: Angela Odensky, Attorney at Law
The Law Office of Angela Odensky, PLLC Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 6 – 8 pm
Sheltering Arms, 3838 Aberdeen Way, Houston, TX 77025 RSVP to Erial Green by Monday, July 11
[email protected] 713-558-6343
BRAYS BAYOU ASSOCIATION
By Billy Pilgrim
Reminders: As reported in the June issue of the Sentinel, there are two meetings of the Brays Bayou Association in July and August which are very important to Braeswood Place homeowners. BPHA homeowners are encouraged to attend these meetings if possible. See the June issue for dates and program presenters. Meetings begin at 7 pm at the Gathering Place, 5310 South Willow. The segment of Project Brays from Bertner in the Texas Medical Center to the Bevlyn/Timberside outfall begins on the south bank of the channel at Greenbriar west to Buffalo Speedway (phase 1) on July 5. The segment consists of six phases and is scheduled to complete in the 3rd quarter of 2017. Total excavation of all 6 phases will be about 300,000 cubic yards of fill or about 43,000 dump truck loads. The Poor Farm Ditch Increase in Capacity project is in the preliminary planning/data gathering stage. HCFCD has set no timeline for this project. During the flooding of the past several weeks, Channel 13 showed some devices that property owners were using to prevent flooding of their residences. Some of these same devices have been shown in the past on Channel 11. Google www.quickdams.com to see what they are and how they work. You can also go to the Channel 11 and 13 websites and view the stories. I had an opportunity following the June 6 John Culberson meeting at Pershing to talk to two gentlemen that own and use the “flood gate” which prevented their residences from flooding while some of their neighbors had water enter their homes. They supplemented the flood gates by plugging the weep holes in the brickwork with pipe insulation and caulking them. Granted, the flood gates are not cheap but neither is recovering from a flood.
MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Kristin Hamilton and Deanna Sheaffer, Kinder Reps
The Mark Twain PTO would like to invite all incoming kindergartners to our first summer play date! If you are a parent of a kindergartner who will attend Mark Twain in the fall, please join us! A second play date will be scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2016; details will be announced at a later date. Please contact Kristin Hamilton at [email protected] or Deanna Sheaffer at [email protected] with any questions.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2016 9 – 10:30 am Where: Ervan Chew Park Splash Pad, 4502 Dunlavy Street 77006
What to bring: bathing suit, towel, sunscreen (but don’t worry if you forget! MD Anderson will be passing out sunscreen)
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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
Summer Reading Program started June 1! Check out our Summer Calendar for programs and events Passport Service Hours: Mon & Wed 12-7 pm; Tues & Thurs 10 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-4 pm Arabic Language Class: Wednesdays at Noon Chinese Language Class: Thursdays at 10 am Spanish Language Class: Saturdays at 1:30 pm Open Job Lab: Thursdays at 10 am Microsoft Office: Basic classes Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, Intermediate Thursdays at 1:30 pm Computacion Basica: Fridays at 1 pm Call for more information on all other technology instruction programs offered. Just for Kids: Lunch at the Library for kids up to 18, Monday-Thursday at Noon, snacks from 3-4 pm Summer Children’s Programs on Mondays at 1 pm Summer Teen Programs on Wednesdays at 2 pm
BRAESWOOD PLACE MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN by Cricket DeWalch
June was a busy and fun month. We all had a great time at the Essential Oils Presentation. Thank you to Melissa Oldham for your presentation and to Jennifer Rupe for hosting us. A big thanks to Ginny Kerlin and Shell Jenkins for coordinating both the Fire truck visits. The kids had a blast. The Mad Potter Event was extra fun. The kids got to make a special piece for their Dads for Father’s Day. Thank you to Margaret Pinkston for coordinating. We all love to shop and had a great time doing so at Magpies Gifts. Thank you to Megan Beauchamp and Magpies Gifts for hosting us and a special thank you to Margaret Pinkston for setting it up. Colonial Park Pool Play date is one of the most fun summer events. Thank you to Lindsay Colvin and Teresa Lin for setting it up and to Katie Jennings for reserving the pool for us. ***Call for BPMOYC volunteers. Will you be here July 4th weekend and can you offer 30 minutes to 1 hour of your time? If so, please contact Ginny Kerlin at [email protected] to help with the neighborhood’s July 4th carnival and parade. MOMMY MEALS- Did you or a friend just have a baby or are you expecting soon? Let us know and we can help show him/her off and coordinate mommy meals for you. This great benefit of our membership helps provide 5 meals for your family after the birth of your child. Email Monica Rose at [email protected]. Please remember that members are encouraged to provide at least one meal during the calendar year. Help us welcome the following births. Sophia Josefina Lopez Barreto, daughter of Katty and Roger Barreto arrived on May 9. Madeline Lee Henneke was born on May 15 to Amy and Brandon Henneke. Caroline Grace was born on May 17to Lauren and Ryan Hall. Congratulations, families! MEMBERSHIP- Contact Jody Martin at [email protected] if you are interested in joining our group. Contact me at [email protected] if you are member and would like to be added to our Face-book page. 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 me at [email protected] for more information. BABYSITTERS- Do you or your child want to babysit? Moms are always looking for great sitters. Please contact me at [email protected] if you’d like to be added to the list. UPCOMING EVENTS - BPHA July 4th Parade and Carnival and GNO at the Movies.
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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Jessica Evans
Longfellow students and kids from the community have been having a great time at Science and Musical theater camps this summer! The musical theater campers perform the original production Cinderella Superhero on Fri-day June 18. Congrats to Longfellow's teacher of the year, Mr. Scott Berry. Mr. Berry teaches art, coaches Od-yssey of the Mind and sponsors Longfellow's chess club. In addition, Mr. Berry is a talented artist in his own right. Congrats to 5th grade student Allen Rainey for winning this year's Amelia Mitchell award, which honors a student who embodies selflessness, service and leadership. Congrats to 4th grader Peter R. who set a school record for the most AR points ever earned by a Longfellow student with 784 points! Other AR All Stars are 2nd graders: Jackson H, Natalia R, Julia E, Christian G, and Te'Varis M; 3rd graders: Josephine M, Callista S, Leo J, Ella E, Nicholas D, Annabelle S, and Aidan S-G; 4th graders: Jesse H, Sean O, Annette F, Sofia O, Broderick D, Janiya T, Dontey B, and Laila S; 5th graders: Madison H, Sho F, Susan A, Nadra-Claire A, Leen A, Maverick E and Ryan S. Congrats readers! Our $1 Free Dress Fridays over four weeks grossed (with parent, staff, student contributions) a remarkable $500 dollars! Longfellow will donate the funds to the Greater Houston Flood Recovery Fund to help people in Harris, Montgomery, and Ft. Bend counties affected by the re-cent April 18th Houston-area floods. Hope everyone is having a safe and fun summer!
ROAD TRIPPING WITH YOUR PET From ASPCA website
Traveling with a pet by car involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off, espe-cially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. Here are a few car travel safety tips to help you prepare for a smooth and safe trip: Prep your pet for a long trip. Get your pet geared up by taking him on a series of short drives first, gradual-
ly lengthening time spent in the car. If you’re traveling across state lines, bring along your pet's rabies vac-cination record. While this generally isn't a problem, some states require this proof at certain interstate crossings.
Keep your pets safe and secure in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. The crate should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. Secure your pet’s crate so it will not slide or shift in the event of an abrupt stop. If you decide to forgo the crate, don't allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window, and always keep him in the back seat in a harness attached to a seat buckle.
Prep a pet-friendly travel kit. Bring food, a bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies,
medication and first-aid, and any travel documents. Pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity. Be sure to pack plenty of water, and avoid feeding your pet in a moving vehicle. Your pet's travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure, and always opt for bottled water. Drinking water from an area he or she isn’t used to could result in stomach discomfort.
Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
Source: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/travel-safety-tips
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HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE!
In case you missed this last month, BPHA is compiling a list of our senior neighbors who might need some help should a hurricane hit us. Please send in the following information to be added to our list: Names of folks living in the house: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________ Phone numbers: Home:________________________________________________ Cell:_________________________________________________ Name of an Emergency Contacts (other than people in house) 1._________________________________ phone #___________________ 2._________________________________ phone#____________________ Any special medical conditions: ___________________________________________________________________
Please mail or drop off this form to BPHA office
4010 Bluebonnet, Suite 112 Houston, TX 77025
CITY OF HOUSTON IS OFFERING ZIKA INSECT PROTECTION
Ortho® has donated 10 pallets of Ortho Bug B Gon® to help the City of Houston with its Zika abatement program. The donation is roughly equal to 3600 bottles of product. Bug B Gon® is an outdoor insect killer for use on lawns and gardens. It is not an insect repellant for use on individuals. The Bug B Gon® will be available to residents for free at the Kingwood Community Center and all Houston Health Department Multi-Service Centers during regular operating hours. A list of the multi-service centers is available here: http://www.houstontx.gov/health/MSC/index.html. The product will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Mayor Turner is hoping for funding from the state of Texas to help cover the increased costs the City is incurring. Residents need to do their part, too. Follow the three D’s of mosquito defense: DRAIN, DRESS, DEET! Drain standing water on your property and keep hedges trimmed. Dress in long pants and long sleeves, keep windows and screens repaired and use air conditioning. When outside, spray exposed skin with mosquito repellant containing DEET and reapply as necessary and use netting to protect babies in strollers or car seats. More information about Zika is available at: http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Epidemiology/HHD_Fact_Sheet.pdf
DO YOU HAVE A SPRINKLER
SYSTEM? Below is from an observant and concerned
neighbor: “The amount of water wasted in our neighborhood by sprinkler systems is tragic. Having lived overseas many years, I well know how dear water is, particularly when you don't have it. The United States will be in the same situation in the not-too-distant future if we do not conserve. Primarily, I am speaking about when we have a downpour one day, maybe an inch or more, and the next morning, I see sprinklers going off all over. When there is a good rain, go to the garage and turn off the system, then turn it on maybe two days later. Some sprinklers are going off every day and hundreds of gallons are just rushing, and wasting, into the storm drains.”
Note: Additionally, make sure the sensor button on your control box is on Active, not Bypass!
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You never know what life’s going to throw at you. Recently a friend and client of mine hired a maid. Unfortunately, the maid slipped on the stairs while vacuuming, fell and broke her leg. Thank goodness it wasn’t worse. My client, of course, felt terrible about the accident. But it got me to thinking about workers’ compensation and an issue many people are not aware of when hiring household staff.
While homeowners insurance will cover some medical bills if a person is injured in your home, employed or otherwise, it is often not enough to cover more serious injuries. When do you need to go beyond and carry workers’ comp for domestic workers?
Here’s the key. You need to know if the domestic worker is your employee or an “independent contractor” whose services you pay for. If your maid, for instance, furnishes her own supplies (detergent, mop, etc.), she’s probably an independent contractor. The same goes if she works for a service that furnishes her supplies. In these cases, the maid is a service you are paying for. Workers’ comp is not necessary on your end.
On the other hand, a maid (or other domestic help) would likely be considered your employee if:You provide the suppliesYou pay a salary They work for you full timeThey live with you
In cases such as these, you need to provide workers comp. Think of it as a safety net for you as well as your staff. The details of each situation can vary, so be sure to discuss the issue with your insurance agent or trusted personal advisor.
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 James Baker 832-309-5830 [email protected] Vice Pres. East Steve Anton 713-392-3400 [email protected] Vice Pres. Central Linda Barcot 832-217-8581 [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 Steve Sheaffer 281-460-5010 [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 Michael Kent 713-398-9444 [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/Street Recon 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] Fogging Chris Ramas 713-665-6254 [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 Jarret Reeves 281-685-6666 [email protected] Membership Rob Lee 713-600-6635 [email protected] Moms’ Club Cricket DeWalch 832-640-0247 [email protected] National Night Out Karen Spearman 713-256-3793 [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
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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 SEPTEMBER issue of the Sentinel will be Monday, August 15. 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.
HELPFUL NUMBERS City of Houston Poison Control Hotline 713-247-1000 1-800-764-7661 Council Rep, Dist C-Ellen Cohen State Rep-Sarah Davis (Residents North of Bayou) 713-664-7095 832-393-3004 State Sen-Joan Huffman Council Rep, Dist K-Larry Green 713-662-3821 (Residents South of Bayou) Texas Fish/Wildlife (for birds) 832-393-3016 713-876-1520 County Commiss-Gene Locke Street Light/Stop Sign Repair 713-662-3821 713-207-2222 Electricity-CenterPoint Energy Stop Sign Repair 713-207-2222 713-837-0311 Gas-CenterPoint Energy Trash Collection 713-659-2111 713-837-0311 Graffiti Hotline U.S. Rep-John Culberson 713-247-1576 713-682-8828 Harris County Mosquito Control U.S. Rep-Ted Poe (e of BS, S of BB) 713-440-4800 713-681-8763 Houston Police-Beechnut Water & Sewer Repair 713-314-3900 713-837-0311
