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Passages
Celebrating 30 years of service,
dedication and community
improvement
1976-2006
A PUBLICATION OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
September 2006 - Volume 28 No. 9
www.greatnorthwest.org
THE GREAT NORTHWEST GARDEN CLUB
WELCOMES DR. JERRY PARSONS
By Lynda Welchel
The Great Northwest Garden Club is pleased to announce
that Dr. Jerry Parson will be kicking off the fall gardening
season at their Wednesday, September 27, 2006 meeting at
6:30 p.m.
Dr. Parsons will be talking
about container gardening
for the San Antonio area.
Even though most people
are growing plants in the
ground, container gardens
are a way to bring plants
and color into our homes
during the fall and winter
months.
Tuf verbenas; Firebush (Hamelia patens); Texas Gold
columbine; Indigo Spires salvia; Carpet petunias; MariMum marigold; Plum Parfait, Eclipse and Burgundy Sun
coleus; Belinda’s Dream rose; Blue Princess verbena; VIP
and Laura Bush petunia;Firespike (Odontonema strictum);
Stars and Stripes pentas;
Moy Grande, Red River
and Flare hibiscus;
Dwarf Bush; Purple
Heart; and Morning
Glory.
Dr. Parsons is without a
doubt the most popular
public speaker in the
Lone Star State. If
you are interested in
attending this meeting,
please call Carole-lee
Fisher, President of
the Great Northwest
Garden Club at 6816815 or Lynda Welchel
at 684-5274 for location
details.
Reservations
to attend are required,
however there is no
charge to attend the
meeting. Make plans
now to attend this
meeting. Membership
to the Great Northwest
Garden Club is open to
all residents of the Great
Northwest. The garden
club usually meets on
the last Tuesday of the
month. The group has
had wonderful speakers
during the past two years
which included many
Master Gardeners.
While patio container
gardens require fewer
resources than traditional
gardens, they do need to
be properly thought-out. A
successful container garden
will have plants in correctly
sized containers and will
receive adequate sunlight,
drainage, soil, water, and
plant food. However, with
just a little homework and
set-up time, a container
garden can be enjoyed in a
matter of hours.
Jerry Parsons is the
horticulture specialist with
the Texas Cooperative
Extension in San Antonio.
He has been a popular
personality for more than
two decades. Dr. Parsons
has been responsible for
educating and entertaining
the Alamo City and
surrounding area with
weekly horticultural information on TV, radio and in
newspaper for 25 years.
Dr. Parsons has introduced such popular flowers as Blue
Shade Ruellia and Bonita pink Katie Dwarf Ruellia; Tex-
LABOR DAY ............................................. SEPT. 4
OFFICE CLOSED ....................................... SEPT. 4
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING CLOSED . SEPT. 7
LUAU ....................................................... SEPT. 8
OWLS .................................................... SEPT. 12
PASSAGES DEADLINE............................ SEPT. 15
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL ............................. SEPT. 16
BOARD MEETING ................................. SEPT. 21
GARDEN CLUB MEETING ....................... SEPT. 27
Oak wilt a growing problem
Oak wilt is savaging our oak trees in
this county, but people are still pruning Live
Oak trees without painting the cuts.
As a reminder to all in this county,
oak wilt is spread externally through spores
carried by sap beetles or internally along root
connections to healthy trees. To keep oak
wilt from spreading via the root system takes
trenching and is expensive, beyond what the
average citizen can afford. We can help to
prevent the spread of the infection by the sapfeed beetle by immediately painting all fresh
wounds on live oak trees and red oak trees.
Once the tree is infected, the fungus
may also spread to adjacent healthy trees
through the root system connecting to the
contaminated trees, referred to as a mott.
Pruning paint is not necessary; any
If you are interested in gardening, indoors or outside.
Novice or expert. You are very welcome to visit and paint will do, just paint any surface of a tree
where there is a fresh wound immediately. Also,
consider joining this group.
it does not matter what time of year that the
pruning is done. You will always need to paint
the fresh wound immediately after making the
cut.
INSIDE THIS EDITION
CHAIR ARTICLE ................................................2
SECURITY CORNER ...........................................3
SIGNS...............................................................3
CRIME FIGHTERS IN ACTION ............................3
GNW WATCH ....................................................4
NNO .................................................................4
GNW SOUNDS ..................................................6
Dates to Remember
PLAYGROUP SCOOP .........................................6
OWLS ...............................................................6
BEING NEIGHBORLY .........................................7
MPO PRESENTATION........................................7
COVENANT CORNER .........................................7
RECREATION PAGE ...........................................8
HAPPENINGS ...................................................8
YOUTH SPORTS PICTURES ...............................9
NNO TIMBER WIND ........................................10
POOL SCHEDULE ............................................10
CLASSIFIEDS ..................................................11
CALENDAR .....................................................12
If you want more information regarding
pruning oak trees and/or oak wilt, you can get
information from the Texas Forest Service
at 830-257-7744 or on the web site at www.
texasoakwilt.org.
Source: http://banderabulletin.com/
articles/2005/05/04/news/letters/963.txt
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Message from the Chair
Before Signing Your Name…..
By Kathleen Callahan, Board Chair
To petition means to solicit, to make a
formal written request. A petition is the
noun meaning a formal request to an official
person or organized body. It is well within
anyone’s rights to gather signatures to make
a formal request. I write about this because
I am concerned that residents in the Great Northwest
are uninformed about what it means to sign petitions at
random.
First, you must ask yourself the question, ‘what is the
petition asking or what will it accomplish?’’ Secondly,
‘do I have the correct information?’ Another question
to ask yourself is, ‘what will this petition do for ALL
residents?’ Are you absolutely 100% sure you have been
provided facts and not opinions about such requests?
If not, why would you sign a document which will be
labeled ‘official,’ on the sole basis that someone asked
for your signature? You may be going about your busy
day when someone knocks on your door and wants to tell
you about a petition drive. You haven’t heard anything
about it, but you think it may be okay to sign it and you
want to get back to what you were doing. You sign, the
petitioner leaves and you think nothing of it.
What if your signature cost the association thousands
of dollars to receive legal opinions on the validity of
the petition issues? What if your signature caused the
association to stop conducting normal business to focus
on a petition? What if you signed a petition and later
found out the facts were not presented to you? What
would you do then? I know that I would request my
signature to be stricken from such a petition. To sign
something you know little about is akin to giving your
rights away. You may unwittingly sign away your
rights.
It takes 10% of eligible homeowners to formally
petition the Board to act. That amounts to nearly 500
signatures. If the majority of signers are ill-informed,
the outcome is not as desired by the petitioner nor is
it in the best interest of ALL members. The outcomes
of previous petitions are varied. One outcome was a
quorum of members was not met (meaning the meeting
was called, but not enough people turned in a proxy
for that meeting.) The bill (nearly $5,000) still had
to be paid for holding a Special Meeting based on the
petition signatures. Another outcome was failed Bylaw
Amendment proposals. Thousands of dollars more were
Legal Notice and Update
There is one lawsuit pending against
the Great Northwest Community
Improvement Association, inc. (Great
Northwest). This lawsuit is styled Guy
D. Pucci v. Great Northwest Community
Improvement Association.
Pucci v. Great Northwest is currently
pending the 407th District Court of
Bexar County, Cause No. 2005CI17726.
This action was filed on November 7,
2005, and is still in the early stage of
litigation.
There is currently no trial date in this
case. Great Northwest deductible fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
spent in legal expenses to research the proposals. Some
proposals were deemed illegal. Others passed, such as
the $300,000 cap on reserve funds. This not only ties
the hands of the GNW to provide updated facilities for
future needs, but it also puts the Association in financial
peril, especially if a catastrophic event occurs and the
existing facilities require replacement at current market
prices.
I am asking each one of you to stop and ask yourself the
aforementioned questions. If you are NOT fully satisfied
that you are receiving the correct information, ask
yourself why you would sign it, giving your approval. It
will affect everyone in the end.
GNW Poker Club
Take a gamble. Join
your neighbors and
play some poker.
Call 681-1753 for
more details.
GNW Bridge Club
Interested in a friendly
game of bridge? Call
684-0168 to join in the
fun.
Beginners and couples
welcome.
Board of Directors
Chair
Kathleen R. Callahan
Vice-Chair
Sigrid D. Long
Directors
Lee W. Besing
Janet Doherty
Steve Mifflin
Jim Blue
S.K. Sharma
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2006 Budgeted income ............................................... $1,354,362
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Security Corner
SECURITY CORNER
By Roger Burton
EXPECT INCREASE IN SUSPICIOUSACTIVITIES:
An article from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department
stated that we can expect an increase of about 15-20% in
home burglaries after school begins. Since school has
started, the eyes and ears of the children are no longer
in the homes or on the streets. Please get with all your
neighbors and watch each other’s homes. If you see any
suspicious individual or vehicles, please contact our on
duty security officer at 681-6268. This would be a good
time to have a “Home Security Survey” conducted. Contact S.A.P.D.
Officer Ron Atkinson at 207-6087 and he will set an appointment to have
this done. These surveys are free to the public.
OBSERVE & REPORT: In past articles, I discussed the importance of
accurate reporting of incidents and suspicious activities. It helps the GNW
Security combat criminal activities. I cannot overstate the importance of
reporting all criminal activities that occur in this community. This is the
only way for the GNW Security to know what is happening. We analyze
the information which helps us decide where to concentrate our resources.
Observe and Report. While observing any suspicious activities, make
sure you remember things you observe. Individuals: Their complexion,
size, hair color, type and color of clothes and the direction they went.
Vehicles: Year and model, size (4dr-2dr-S/W-Van-SUV), license plate
number, color and direction it went. These things can help the San Antonio
Police Department greatly.
GARAGE DOORS LEFT OPEN INVITE THEFT: Our security officers
are continuing to see home garage doors being left open and unattended.
You are making yourself an easy target. It only takes a few seconds for
someone to enter your garage and leave without being seen. Please, secure
your garage doors before leaving.
EDUCATING YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT STRANGERS: I would like
all the parents to take time and discuss with their children the importance
of not getting into vehicles or leaving with strangers. It is up to you to
make sure they understand that at no time is it permitted to leave or get into
a vehicle with a stranger. This includes while they are at a park, shopping
mall or just walking down the street.
SAN ANTONIO AREA CURFEW: Applies to all children, 16 years old
and under. During the school day, all children should be at a school location
between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; year around, Sunday – Thursday, 10:30
p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12:00 midnight. This curfew also applies to
home schooled children. If anyone sees children out during or after these
times contact the on duty security officer at 681-6268.
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Community Challenge for September 2006: This month’s hot spot is
Woodland Hills and Cliff Path. There is a greenbelt drainage area located
between these two streets which kids use as a shortcut to get to the different
neighborhoods of Emerald Valley and Village Northwest. Kids are marking
graffiti on the fences and doing other malicious things in the area. Most of
these kids are visiting other homes in the respective neighborhoods which
makes it hard to identify where they live. I would like all the residents
to call us when you see suspicious activity occurring and maybe we can
identify some of these kids.
Results for July 2006 Challenge: July’s challenge was for the residents
who live on Timber Grove. At the beginning of summer when school was
let out, we had problems with kids walking through the greenbelt area who
apparently live at the apartments located behind the Wild Stampede Club.
These kids had vandalized homes in this area. Results: We had only
three calls concerning the streets of Timber Grove and Timber Wind. One
was a burglary of vehicle where some tools were taken from the back of a
truck, one was for suspicious person and the other was an injured woman
(appeared to be injuries of personal nature) found lying in the greenbelt
area. S.A.P.D. is giving the area in question some special attention and
hopefully it will help in the future. Please continue to contact us if anyone
notices any suspicious activity in the area.
Next month I will discuss the results of the August 2006 challenge
WHERE DO THE STREET SIGNS GO?
By Roger Burton
Recently, S.A.P.D. turned over to the
Security Department the two signs that
are shown in the picture. Both signs were
confiscated from teenagers that had been
stopped for running a stop sign. During the
traffic stop the officer observed both the signs
and bolt cutters
in the back seat
of their vehicle.
The two boys
told the officers
that they took the
signs from the
soccer parking
lot. Where do
the signs end up?
I bet they end
up in the kid’s
bedroom. Next
question! What
do the parents
say or do when
they show up
in their homes?
Most of them probably just laugh it off as
a harmless prank. Well, think again. These
signs serve a valuable purpose.
Back in the early 1990’s, an associate of
mine was killed in a traffic accident in the
middle of a neighborhood. The speed limit
was 30 miles an hour, the accident occurred
in an intersection. In this case, speed was a
factor; however, the real cause was due to
the intersection’s
stop sign missing.
Some may think
these
pranks
harmless, however
they can cause a
tragedy.
Parents, I challenge
you to question
your child the next
time you see a sign
in their bedroom.
Find out where
they got it and have
them turn it over to
the proper agency
( Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n
Dept.). Having the two below signs turned
over to us by S.A.P.D. saved the Association
a little money by not having to replace
them.
“CRIME FIGHTERS IN ACTION”
By Roger Burton
This article “Crime Fighters in
Action” goes to resident Tomas
Philips (15 years of age) of the
5000 block of Timber Wind (Silver
Creek) and to Security Officer
Bonnie Evans. Mr. Philips, while
walking through a greenbelt area
with some friends saw a woman
laying face down unconscious in
some weeds. Mr. Philips rushed
home and called Officers Evans
and told him what he had seen.
Officer Evans contacted Mr.
Philips who showed him where
the woman was located. Officer
Evans then turned the woman
over face up and made a quick
check of the woman’s vital signs
and instructed Mr. Philips to go
contact 911 while he carried the
woman (approximately 600 feet)
to the first opening to the street.
The woman had many cuts on her
legs and body which appeared
to be from walking through the
thick brush. EMS arrived on
scene, gave medical treatment to
the woman and transported her to
the hospital. At the time of this
writing, I have not been able to
find out what was wrong with the
woman or her condition due to
confidentiality reasons.
The quick actions that Mr.
Philips and Officer Evans took
on this matter possibly saved the
woman’s life. When anyone sees
either individual make sure you
give both of them a pat on the
back and tell them what a good
job they did.
I personally want to thank Mr. Philips for his actions.
It is residents such as him that make this community
a great place to live. His actions are especially
commendable due to his young age.
Officer Evans and Tomas Philips
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National Night Out - 2006
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN THE GREAT NORTHWEST
By James & Theresa Cook
By Coordinators James & Theresa Cook
We first want to thank all the Block Captains
who held National Night Out parties. We had a great
turnout. Overall, more than 850 friends, family members
and neighbors attended our NNO parties.
Parties ranged from pot lucks, ice cream socials
to pizza parties. At our August meeting, we held our
annual thank you dinner for our Block Captains. We
hold this annual event to show our volunteers we
appreciate all of their hard work and effort in making
our Association a safer place. The dinner was catered
by Grady’s BBQ. We will have more to report on the
happenings of our thank you dinner in the October
Passages.
As in the past, the GNWatch’s Block Captains held block parties for National Night Out. This year, we
held 18 block parties throughout the seven subdivisions in the Great Northwest. More than 850 families, friends
and neighbors attended those parties. There were pot lucks, ice cream socials and pizza parties. This was a great
opportunity for people to get out and meet their neighbors, which now a days with our busy lives, is hard to do.
National Night Out was started 23 years ago and is designed to:
>Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
>Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
>Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
>Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are
organized and fighting back.
The City of San Antonio also holds a contest where people, neighborhoods and apartment complexes who
hold block parties submit picture albums, videos, tri-fold board displays and the winners get a sign to display in
their neighborhood. This year we as coordinators asked our Block Captains and security personnel to send us
their photos and we put together a tri-fold display and booklet containing information from our block parties in
the Great Northwest.
The city also ask anyone entering in the local contest to send in a second copy of pictures, flyers and
newspaper clippings used to be entered in the national contest. Last year, the City of San Antonio ranked number
School is now back in session so make sure you 3 nationally in the 300,000+ population category.
watch for those school zones and for children walking
to and from school. Sometimes, the kids are talking
Our security department made their rounds attending as many block parties as they could. As watch
with their friends, listening to music or playing around coordinators, we tried to attend as many block parties as possible. Many others such as S.A.P.D.’s S.A.F.F.E.
while walking home and not paying attention to traffic Officers Danny Robles and Ron Atkinson, Council woman Delicia Herrera’s office was out visiting block parties
so we need to make sure we drive a little slower and as well. The Airport Police’s K-9 unit visited one of the parties and held a demonstration with their dogs searching
keep our eyes open.
for drugs and explosives which was very interesting to watch. San Antonio’s Fire Department was making their
rounds during the evening letting the children climb up on the fire trucks and see all the neat items they have.
On another note, we have gotten many calls
regarding the aesthetics of our Association. Subjects
This year, we had many businesses contribute to our National Night Out. Dominos Pizza on Culebra Rd.
being brought up by many residents at our recent board donated 30 pizzas (10 to three different block parties). Outback Steakhouse on 410 gave $40.00 in gift cards.
meetings include graffiti, tall weeds and grass and the Acadiana Café, 1289 SW Loop 410, provided dinner for four. Seaworld, Crumpets Restaurant on Harry Wurzbach
overall look of the common areas such as sidewalks, and Six Flags gave hundreds of discount coupons. Radio Shack on Tezel Rd. provided hundreds of $10.00 off
fences and along the road sides. Our deeds restrictions coupons. Batteries Plus on Bandera Rd. donated 10% of coupons. Natural Healing Concepts, 5309 Wurzbach
officer is working on a clean up project for our Rd., generously gave six 30 minute massages vouchers. CiCi’s pizza on 1604 and Cubebra gave hundreds of free
Association in the upcoming months. He is currently children buffets. GNW Animal Hospital, 8843 Grissom Rd., gave a free checkup with immunizations for cat
working with the city and our Council office to get or dog. Heritage Animal Hospital, 9815 Culebra Rd., gave 30 free checkups. Imax Theatre gave 2 free tickets.
this day in place. We will need volunteers to help trim HEB on Tezel and Culebra provided two free silver stars tickets. Theresa’s Cakes, 509-4872, gave a free ¼ sheet
weeds, pick up trash, paint over graffiti and other things cake or $20.00 off larger cake. There were many goodies for our Block Captains to share with their neighbors.
to make our Association a better looking place. If you We held a raffle for these door prizes at our July meeting then, in turn, our Block Captains had raffles at their block
are willing to volunteer a few hours to help out, please parties. We thank all these businesses for their continued support of the Great Northwest.
contact us and we will get back with you. Keeping our
neighborhoods neat, clean and free of graffiti shows we
have pride in where we live. It also shows criminals
that we will not give in to them and we will keep them
out.
Septembers meeting will be back to a normal
meeting on September 27, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Remember,
you can always find out more information about what is
happening in the Great Northwest on the Association’s
website at www.greatnorthwest.org. If you have any
questions, concerns, suggestions or wish to become a
Block Captain please call the Security Chief at 6816268 or Theresa & James Cook at 509-4872.
Block Captains pose with S.A.P.D officials
Everyone poses for a Block Party photo opportunity!
Cakes, soda, side dishes and chips are prepared for a party
GNW Security, S.A.P.D. GNW Block Captains and Police K-9
Another successful NNO Block Party
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National Night Out Donations
BATTERIES PLUS
HERITAGE ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
GREAT NORTHWEST
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Theresa’s Cakes
Natural Healing
Concepts
Acadiana Cafe
IMAX
Thank You!
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Great Northwest Groups
By Audrey Potter
Summer brings very hot
weather to San Antonio so
O.W.L.S. outings during that
time are usually indoor or
evening events.
Dining out for July was a luncheon held at Fire
Mountain buffet. The group enjoyed the sumptuous
buffet almost as much as the camaraderie that is so very
much a part of the O.W.L.S making it an invaluable
support group. In keeping with Maryanne Chavez’s
international theme August’s restaurant was Italian.
On a sad note, the O.W.L.S mourn the passing
Our July dayout was a trip to the theater. The of Charter Member, Dr. Clara “Lucy” Trites on July 31,
group first dined at the Liberty Bar restaurant on Josephine 2006. Lucy was a very active member of the group and
Street. The building was originally a honky-tonk and was loved by everyone. Her husband, Dr. David Trites,
brothel built in 1890 and has a definite list to the left. The
restaurant has a varied menu, which changes frequently,
to appeal to any taste.
and other family members survive her. To quote an
unknown author “You can shed tears that she is gone
or smile because she had lived”.
There was a large turnout for the “brown bag”
August meeting. After the business meeting we had
a tribute to our friend Lucy. Irwin Loud conducted a
short and moving memorial service for the members
present. August was also the month of our annual
“ice cream social” For more information about the
O.W.L.S please call the Lodge for a contact number.
The next stop was to the Josephine Street Theater
for performance of “Do Not Pass Me By...” a production
showing the impact that Gospel has had on all kinds of
music throughout the years. Styles of music included
jazz, R&B and country. One member, Anita Sanchez,
was so impressed she went back a second time.
O.W.L.S. members enjoy a theatrical performance
Dining out is always fun with the O.W.L.S.
Members pose for a quick photo during an outing
Playgroup’s Scoop
The Great Northwest Sounds
By Lynne Davila
By Janet Doherty
“I WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL TOO!”
Do you hear that as much as I do?
Just because the big kids get to go off
to school, doesn’t mean the little ones have
to stay at home. Don’t fret, if you missed our
informational meeting in August. One great thing
about Playgroups is that we always welcome
new playmates. Our weekly play-dates are just
getting started, so please call the GNW Lodge or
coordinator Lynne Davila (767-0927) if you are
interested in joining us. You can also look online
– www.greatnorthwest.org/playgroups - for more
information and contact numbers. We’ll also try
to post planned outings and useful kid stuff.
SEPTEMBER Birthdays:
Jaxen West, Pam Klasing,
Sharai Gulley & Tanya Alanis.
Happy birthday!
We’d hate to miss your birthday! If
you haven’t turned in or updated your
information sheet since last September,
please let us know – call Lynne or email gnwplaygroup@gmail.com.
OUTING ideas: The Witte Museum
hosts an Indian Pow-wow Sept. 9, and
free jazz festival Jazz’SAlive takes
over Travis Park on Sept. 16 and 17.
We would like to thank Our Kids San
Antonio for being a great resource for kidfriendly places to go and parent-friendly
articles A free copy can be picked up at
HEB, Wal-Mart, Sam’s, libraries, and
accessed online at OurKidsSanAntonio.
com. August’s issue also had coupons
for Bandera Bowl, the Zoo, and the
Institute of Texan Cultures.
Get your hula skirt out of the attic, look around for a truly colorfully
printed Hawaiian style shirt, find some flower leis to wear around your neck
and “boogie on” over to the Adult Hawaiian Luau Party which is being
sponsored by the Recreation Department on Friday evening September 8th
at 8:00 p.m.
This is an annual event held at the Silver Creek Pool and everyone has
a great time. The Sounds will be opening the evening with some Hawaiian
music like “Tiny Bubbles”, the “Hawaiian War Chant”, “Bali Hai”, and others.
Later, the DJ will take over with popular and contemporary music. Karaoke
will also be available.
Also in September, the Sounds will be on hand at the Labor Day
Social on the 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Anyone can join the Sounds in merry music making. If you enjoy
singing or playing an instrument (ukulele would be wonderful for the Luau)
and don’t mind standing up in front of an audience, then this is the kind of
fun you would appreciate! Auditions aren’t necessary, just give us a call at
521-6201 or 509-4992 and we’ll let you know when we practice. Rehearsals
are usually at the Lodge.
2007 BUDGET INPUT FORM – LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ASSOCIATION STAFF ARE PLANNING THE 2007 BUDGET. PROVIDE YOUR INPUT FOR THE
2007 BUDGET BY COMPLETING THIS FORM AND SUBMITTING OR MAILING IT TO THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE.
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Covenant Corner
Security to Assist
Draco
By Jose Morlett
On Mondays, I get calls from our
residents asking why we allow certain
residents to park trailers, boats, and vehicles
on their lawns. In some instances, there
have also been large semi’s (without trailer)
and oversized company trucks parked at
residences. There are also inquiries in
regards to certain “home businesses” such
as “mechanic repairs” ”body and paint” and
so forth. These are not only violations of
our deed restrictions, but also city ordinance
violations. In light of this, I am now being
assisted by our Security department. The
officers on duty now have the authorization
to cite any resident in violation of our deeds
and restrictions. This is done with the best
interest of all our residents. We should
be able to keep the violations down to a
minimum and help keep our community
looking second to none.
MPO to Address the Great Northwest
San
Antonio
is a great place to
live, work, study
and play. We are
blessed with a
transportation
system
that
generally gets us
where we need to be
with a minimum of
delay or difficulty.
U n f o r t u n a t e l y,
traffic congestion
generated by rapid
growth is threatening the quality of life we currently
enjoy. What transportation and other types of policy
decisions are necessary to deal with this growing
problem?
The San Antonio - Bexar County
Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) is responsible for conducting
a comprehensive, cooperative and
continuous
urban
transportation
planning process that brings this area
over $200 million annually in state and
federal funding for roadways, transit,
rideshare, bikeways and sidewalks.
During the regular GNW Board
Meeting on October 19, 2006 at
7:30 p.m., the MPO’s Regional
Transportation Challenge will be presented. At the meeting, you
can learn how transportation contributes to the economic, social and
environmental health of our community and how best to make the
transportation system work for you and your neighbors.
BEING
NEIGHBORLY
By Betty VanDerLeest
When I first moved to the Great Northwest 20 years ago, we were a smaller
community and still in the county. We had something good going for us; we knew
our neighbors and we watched out for each other. Somehow through the years,
as the community grew, people became more withdrawn within their own private
worlds. You may have met your neighbors, and you might speak to them if you
see each other outside, but you weren’t really all that interested in each other. Not
speaking or knowing your neighbors is one concern. Speaking negatively about
your neighbors is worse. There has been an increase in neighborhood gossip and
rumor spreading that is tearing down this wonderful community.
I can’t speak for anyone other than myself, but one of the reasons I moved
to this neighborhood was because of the security that is constantly on duty looking
out for us, and for the fact that people had pride in how our neighborhood looked.
We need to get that pride back.
The main reason I wanted to write this article was because of a terrible
incident that happened in August. One of our long time residents, and charter
member of the O.W.L.S., passed away. Her husband had recently moved to a
nursing home and she was alone. She had a stroke and lay there four days before
anyone found her. She died on the way to the hospital. We will never know what
occurred during those four days. This should be a wake-up call for all of us. If
you don’t see your neighbor for two or three days, and you would reasonably
expect them to be there, call them, try to find out if they are okay or if they need
help. Better yet, especially for people who live alone, set up a system where you
and a friend or neighbor call each other every couple days or so, just to see if
everything is alright. Being a good neighbor will benefit everyone.
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Neighborhood News
Rivers’ Recreational News
By Ben Rivers
Welcome to September
everyone. Silver Creek and
Emerald Valley Pools are still
open on the weekends. Soccer
season has started with practices
during the week and games
on Saturday mornings. The
Annual Luau will take place on
September 8, 2006 from 8:00
p.m. to Midnight at the Silver
Creek Pool. If you need any information on any of these
events, please feel free to contact me anytime.
The pools at Silver Creek and Emerald Valley
are open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Silver Creek will
be open on September 2nd, 3rd and 4th and Emerald Valley
will be open on September 9th and 10th. Each hour,
the pool will designate fifteen minutes for adult swim
(anyone over the age of 18). There will also be adult
swim from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the weekends at
either Silver Creek or Emerald Valley.
This month, there will be a 3 on 3 Basketball
Tournament at the Silver Creek Basketball Courts on
Saturday, September 16th, starting at 9:00 a.m. The cost
is $10 per player which includes a t-shirt and prizes for
the top finishers. The divisions are men’s and women’s
under 20, 21 to 34 and 35 and over. Everyone is required
to register their team at Silver Creek Lodge.
The Luau will take place at Silver Creek Pool on
September 8, from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight. Mark your
calendars, bust out the hula skirts and start bending for
the limbo.
The month of September marks the beginning
of the football season for all levels. The monthly trivia
question deals with football. What NFL franchise has
been to the Super Bowl in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and the
21st century?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers
San Francisco 49ers
Houston Oilers
Oakland Raiders
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
•
•
•
•
SEPTEMBER 16, 2006
SILVER CREEK BALL COURTS
GAMES START AT 9:00 a.m.
$10.00 PER PLAYER FEE (INCLUDES
T-SHIRT AND PRIZES FOR TOP
FINISHERS)
MEN AND WOMEN DIVISIONS
• UNDER 20
• 21- 34
• OVER 35
CONTACT THE LODGE FOR DETAILS
Football Trivia Question #2
What is the only NFL team to go undefeated (17-0)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1979 Houston Oilers
1978 Houston Oilers
1993 Houston Oilers
1972 Miami Dolphins
2003 Houston Texans
If you have any scenarios, situations or rule
questions that you would like to share, please take a
moment and e-mail me. As always, feel free to contact
me if you have any questions, comments or concerns
about recreation in the Great Northwest.
Emerald Valley Sports
Complex Closed For Repairs
The Basketball and Tennis courts
at the Emerald Valley Complex
will be closed until further notice to
perform repairs.
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HAPPENINGS
By Janet Doherty
Happenings was developed as a recreation
program designed for those who are at leisure in the
Great Northwest during the daytime hours of 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These programs began in January
2006. One of the first programs to be initiated was
the Low-Impact Aerobics with instructor Bebe Ruiz
at 12 noon on Wednesdays at the Lodge. The next
program that became well attended was the line
dancing with instructor Helen Stumpf at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursdays. At this time line dancing is on vacation
and will resume in September.
Happenings has been contacted about
starting a scrap booking class in September. If you
are interested in pursuing this activity please call
Ben Rivers, our Recreation Director at 681-2983
extension 4 or call Julie at 647-5214.
September 2006
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Jacob Rodriguez, Ryan Utley, MacKenzie Viveiros, Jessica Harris, John Yunger,
Jahmiuri Keatin and Robert Hernandez -- Coaches: Steve Rodriguez and Jason
Nino
Tristan Isiah Cruz, Nicholas Noel Alanis, Hayden Fisher, James Axlen, Derek
Garcia, Sytha Beth Ortiz and Sandra Nayeli Gallegos -- Coach: Jaime Cardenas
Corbin Diamond, Draven Diamond, Andrew Harley Hernandez, Melena West,
Arianna Salinas, Antonio Guadarrama and Manuel Herrera -- Coaches: Robert
Kohl and Elizabeth Diamond
Justin Medina, Kobe Castro, Sean Cruz, Evan Callihan, Daniel Adams,
Catherine Oakes, Jayden Pena, Jason Terry, Alex Dominguez, Jakob Perez,
Omar Mosley and Kaylee Ryman
Austin Van Duyn, Rebekah Beatty, Jonthan Cruz, Preston Knobloch, Destiny
Medina, Gabriella Ramos, Lisa Perez, Karyna Castro, Briana Vigil, Matthew
Cusick, Todd Phillips, Nayants Rivero, Silvestre Alverez, Adrianna Godines,
Aja Mosley and Caitlyn Anguiano
Hunter Bozek, Adam Malec, Felix Morales, Alex Nieto, Alexandria Perez, Emily
Ramos, Claudia Chavez, Brianna Alvarez, Breanna Pavon, Kiersten Ezell,
Caudia Adams, Daniel Beatty, Erin Geary, Ethan Knobloch, Elizabeth Malec,
Braedon Mitchell, Jacob Pena, Austin Terry, Linda Perez, Caitlin Lara and
Michael Flores
Kayla Castro, Jayme Greene, Jacob McCleerey, Frank Morales, Jaime Ortiz,
Timothy Pearson, Christina Perez, April Barthold, Ashley Gardner, Sarah Geary,
Catherin Moore, Conner Moore, Jackson Rearick, Justin Chavez, Michael
Klunder, Rebecca Gonzalez, Amy Ryman, Bill Bourland, Nick McCleerey, Conner
Mitchell, Ryeanna Lopez, Leonie Versteeg and David Callihan
Tom Bourland, Taylor Burns, Desiree Corbiere, Katherine Frazier, Lourdes
Vasquez, Bobbi Veltri, Saskia Versteeg, Holly Martinez, Jennifer Callihan, Beth
Klunder, Marigrace Kunath, Megan Kelley, Laurel Hanson and Dayton Corbiere
SWIM TEAM
Kurtis Pearson, Karly Lopez, Anthony Cisneros, Dustin Garza, Levi Lopez, Andrew
Alec Garza and D’Amado Mata -- Coaches: Joe Garza and Phillip Cisneros
YOUTH T-BALL
Noah Nelson, Kenneth Wyatt, Logan Lyssy, Justin Medina, Daniel Lechuga,
Sydney Rivers, Dillon O’Steen and Sean Patrick Cruz -- Coachs: Eric Valtier,
Ben Rivers and Jeff Medina
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National Night Out 2006 on Timber Wind
by Janet Doherty
Block Captains Andy Anderson and Janet Doherty left home
on August 1st to be present at the 9:00 a.m. National Night Out
Rally at City Hall.
When we got there, we saw Lydia and Pete Garza as well
as Jeannette Smith and Betty Hood, all Block Captains in the
Watch from the Great Northwest. Lydia, Pete, Andy and Janet
stood on the steps of
City Hall while our
group was televised by
KSAT . The Fire Chief
gave a speech about
the importance of
having this special day
and night every year
for crime prevention.
Then, Police Chief
McManus gave a
brief inspirational talk
Residents check out the fire truck
about how important
our support is for keeping crime out of our city. Jeannette
Smith and Janet Doherty posed for a picture with the Spurs
Coyote before getting in line to receive the National Night Out
banners.
What is the Great Northwest ATeam? Simply put, we are a group
of residents, your neighbors, who
are dedicated to the continuous
improvement of the Great
Northwest. The A-Team does not
work towards improvement just in
appearance, but in all aspects of
the neighborhood. We dedicate our time and efforts
in providing a safe, clean and friendly neighborhood
for you and your children. This is done through
coordinated efforts from A-Team members and the
community.
We need your help! A coordinator and other volunteers
are needed to organize and facilitate this program.
Please contact the Lodge if you are interested. Listed
below are some of our activities. If one of them fits
you or additional neighborhood needs come to mind,
give us a call.
x
•
•
•
Helping people become neighbors
Improving our neighborhood
Helping our environment
Motivating our children
That afternoon, Andy and Janet cooked up a lot of hot dogs
and got quite a bit of ice for the cold drinks for the block
party. When the party began, the firemen showed up with their
hose truck to demonstrate for the party. Neighbors had their
pictures taken with the fire truck and firemen. A few minutes
later, the Precinct 2 Constable came and allowed kids to use
his walkie talkie and speaker system to call their friends in
the group. Our wonderful Security Officers Adam Garza and
Pinky Clinkscales arrived to share in the fun as well. S.A.P.D.
Officer Danny Robles came to pass out information about
Cellular on Patrol Classes.
At the party, the fishing game was very popular as kids used
a pole with a magnet at the end of the fishing line to “catch”
coupons with a metal paper clip attached to them. The coupons
were donated by local businesses such as Sea World, Fiesta
Texas, Cici’s Pizza, Crumpets, Outback Steakhouse, Taco Bell,
Dairy Queen, and others. Other door prizes were awarded to
kids who fished out a “prize” coupon for items from the Dollar
Store such as water guns, paddle ball, bubble sets, put-put golf
games and corn on the cob eating kits. Jim and Mary Keeton
donated notebooks, pens and pencils to all of the kids who
attended.
By 8:00 p.m., we had
16 families represented.
National Night Out on
Timber Wind was a
huge success because
everyone had the chance
to meet their neighbors
and even make new
friends! I’d like to call
this Block Party The
Timber Wind Blow-Out!
Association
Contact Information
E-mail addresses
All listed are “@greatnorthwest.org”
Community Manager - commmgr@
Security Chief - secchief@
Deed Restrictions - draco1@
Recreation Director - recdir@
Job Applications - jobs@
Passages - passages@
Phone numbers
Emergencies ........................... 911
SAPD Traffic..................207-7765
Non-emergency ..............207-7273
.......................................207-7744
Animal Control .............. 737-1442
.......................................737-1600
Constable pct. 2............. 465-4408
Northside Police ............ 523-4706
USA Waste ....................648-6006
Security Chief ............... 669-8984
....................................... 681-2983
Asst. Sec. Chief ..............681-6268
S.A.W.S .......................704-SAWS
GNW Office ................... 681-2983
City Assistance ....................... 311
Poison Control 800#.......764-7661
Watch Coordinators ...... 509-4872
24 hour GNW Security ..681-6268
CHESS ANYONE?
The Great Northwest
Chess Club meets each
Wednesday from 7:00
p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in
the Emerald Valley David
Flores Hall. Call 681-4893
for more details.
Jeannette Smith, the Fox and Janet
Doherty hang out at City Hall
SEPTEMBER 2006 POOL SCHEDULE
Sunday
27-Aug
Monday
28-Aug
Tuesday
29-Aug
Wednesday
30-Aug
Thursday
31-Aug
Friday
1-Sep
Saturday
2-Sep
E.V. Adult Swim 10-11am
S.C. Closed
E.V. 11am-8pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
S.C. Adult Swim 10-11am
S.C. 11am-9pm
E.V. Closed
3-Sep
4-Sep
5-Sep
6-Sep
7-Sep
8-Sep
9-Sep
S.C. Adult Swim 10-11am
S.C. 11am-8pm
E.V. Closed
S.C. 11am-8pm
E.V. Closed
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
E.V. 11am-8pm
10-Sep
11-Sep
12-Sep
13-Sep
14-Sep
15-Sep
16-Sep
E.V. 11am-8pm
Closed For Season
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FREE! noncommercial, non business
Classified Ads for Great Northwest residents
A classified ad in the Passages is the most effective way to reach over 19,000 residents of the
Great Northwest. Classified ads are limited to 30 words or less.
Brother 2800 fax machine – Fax
automatically, speed dial & copy,
$70; Acer color flatbed scanner 310U
- USB interface. Install software, plug
in, & scan. $50.
Call: 509-9636
1995 Suzuki Katana GS600R with
new tires, valves, spark plugs , and
brake pads. Looks good, runs well. 2
Shoei helmets included. Minor L/S
faring damage. $2,200.
Call: 680-2592
Bandflex home gym; New sells
for $ 418.00. Very good condition.
Price for sale: $150.00 OBO. Kid’s
motorized go-kart For a child up
to 4 years old. Runs by battery and
comes with battery charger. Good
condition. New one sells at Wal-Mart
for $250.00 Sale price is: $ 95 OBO.
Call: 392-8785
Single bed, night stand with drawers,
62 inch dresser, and large mirror, all
$190. Solid Oak bookcase 52” w x
45” h, $95. Brass fireplace tool set,
$14. Brass and irons $29.
Call: 520-7239
Raffle supporting MS 150 Bike team
- Prizes: airline tickets, Candlewood
Suites weekend, $50 at Dave &
Buster’s, Rudy’s gift basket. $5/ticket.
Tickets & info: GNW cyclist Robert,
767-0927 or clutchtx@gmail.com.
Life Fitness (Balley’s) Lifestep
Stair Climber machine (fitness club
quality - heavy duty). Hill, random
and programmable profiles. Worth
over $1,000, asking $600 - price
negotiable.
Call Steve: 521-6033
Fender Squier strat electric guitar!
Well kept, great condition. Just like
new! Includes 38 watt amp, tuner,
foot pedal, amp cables, gig bag, and
stand. Only $200.
Call: 521-9139
Looking for GNW resident with
motorcycles that would like others
to ride with. Call or e-mail for info:
682-7327 or GJBgosline@SBCglobal.
net
Please e-mail your ad to: passages@greatnorthwest.org
or drop off your ad during regular office hours (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays) at the
Lodge, or mail your ad to: Classified Ad, Passages, 8809 Timberwilde Drive,
San Antonio, TX 78250.
All ads must be legibly written or typed. Advertising will not be accepted by phone.
If you choose to e-mail your ad, you must write “Passages ad” in the subject line.
To be included in the October 2006 issue, your ad
must be received in the Association office or via e-mail by September 15, 2006.
Your Name:_______________________________________
Your Address:_____________________________________
Day Phone:______________ Eve. Phone:______________
Dining room Suite, formal Pecan
wood, 6 chairs/ 1 arm chair, china
cabinet.
Call: 521-1402
10 x 20 Morgan building. Previously
used as work office, data port, cable,
phone, computer lines, wind proof,
carpet, insulated, 2 AC units.
Call Robert: 639-8900
Pool Table - full size with accessories.
Like new, $300. Table Tennis tablefold up, full size with accessories,
$30.
Call: 681-1007
(The information above is for office use only and will not appear in ad)
Print your Classified ad below - No more than 30 words, please.
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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Business and services classified
ads also available to residents
Flute, case and music stand for sale,
$600.00. Excellent condition (used
very little). Cash/Cashiers check only.
Call: 509-9324
The answers to the trivia
questions are:
Sony Vaio Desktop Computer, 200
GB, 3.00 GHz processor, 17” flat LCD
monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse,
upgraded sound card, HP printer,
excellent condition, $500. Microsoft
wireless keyboard and mouse Elite for
Bluetooth, never used, $65
Call:455-4474
1.
e. Oakland Raiders
2.
d. 1972 Miami Dolphins
Free, friendly, black male cat to a
good, loving home.
Call: 846-3039
2006 ADVERTISEMENT RATE SHEET
BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
HANDYMAN: Concrete, lawns, tree
trimming, some plumbing, sprinklers,
roofing repairs, metal clean up,
power washing, inside work,
patio covers, general construction.
Reasonable prices.
Call John: 522-0113
After School Shuttle. $25/week.
Will pick up from Fernandez,
Timberwilde, Zachry Middle School
and Connally Middle School. Rain
or shine or hot or cold weather. Front
door service.
Call: 213-9342
Hendrick Maintenance
For all your home repair needs from
A-Z. Over 10 years experience.
GNW resident.
Call: 382-8687
Chid Care - Loving Christian
Grandma has room for 1-2 more kids
to love, nurture, and have fun with.
FT or PT. Donna 256-2390
Childcare in my home. Licence, free
meals.
Call: 688-6593
All rates require prepayment in full, in advance, other than for 6 month
or 12 month display contracts which require three months payment
in advance, and then quarterly billing thereafter. Contact our office
at 210-681-2983 for more information or to arrange for a contract to
be sent to you. All advertisers with ads larger than the business card
size will receive a copy of each issue of the Passages in which their
advertisement has appeared. All residents get a copy delivered to
their door. Rates below are per insertion.
Type and size
1 time
3 times
6 times
12 times
Resident Classified business ad (service/sales) - $10.00 for 5 lines per month
Resident business card
(3.4”h x 1.9h”)
$27.50x
$25.00x
$23.00x
$22.00x
Business card
(3.4”h x 1.9h”)
$40.00x
$35.00x
$30.00x
$27.50x
1/8 page (5”h x 3.38h”)
$75.00x
$65.00x
$52.50x
$50.00x
1/4 page (5” w x 6.75” h)
$140.00x
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CHILDREN’S
MOVIE NITE
ADVERTISER’S INDEX
This event has been canceled this month
due to a lack of volunteer support. In order
for this great kid-friendly event to continue,
a volunteer will need to step forward and
coordinate the monthly movie nite.
GAS PRICES ..............................................2
FLOWERS PLUS .........................................3
NNO DONORS ...........................................5
PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE/ ANDREA HALL ...7
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS  JIM BLUE ...7
FOUR SEASONS .........................................7
AMERICA’S ULTIMATE SECURITY .................8
OMNI COUNSELING ...................................8
REMAX/ AMERINET ...................................8
TOTAL HARMONY YOGA............................ 10
To volunteer for this event please call the
Lodge during regular business hours.
Adult and teen volunteers are needed
Please take note: The Passages is the only official newspaper of the Great Northwest Community Improvement Association, Inc. While other
publications, claiming to contain information regarding the Association’s administrative and financial operations may by distributed, they
are not affiliated with the Association or it’s Board of Directors. The Great Northwest Board of Directors and staff are not responsible for any
information printed in other publications.
Sunday
27-Aug
Monday
28-Aug
Tuesday
29-Aug
Wednesday
30-Aug
Thursday
31-Aug
Friday
1-Sep
Saturday
2-Sep
GNW Watch Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Lodge
3-Sep
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
4-Sep
5-Sep
6-Sep
7-Sep
8-Sep
ACC Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Lodge
Closed Session
Luau
Silver Creek Pool
8:00 p.m. - midnight
Labor Day Social
Silver Creek Pool
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
10-Sep
Office Closed
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
11-Sep
12-Sep
13-Sep
14-Sep
15-Sep
16-Sep
Passages Deadline
3 0n 3 Basketball
Tournament 9:00 a.m.
O.W.L.S. Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - Lodge
17-Sep
24-Sep
9-Sep
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
18-Sep
19-Sep
20-Sep
21-Sep
22-Sep
ACC Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Lodge
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
25-Sep
26-Sep
27-Sep
28-Sep
29-Sep
23-Sep
30-Sep
Garden Club Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Call 867-2981 for info
1-Oct
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
2-Oct
3-Oct
4-Oct
5-Oct
6-Oct
ACC Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Lodge
Closed Session
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
Office open 10 - 7
7-Oct