Published bi-monthly for the Shaenfield Place Homeowners Association by Neighborhood News, Inc. June/July 2017
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SHAENFIELD PLACE
ASSOCIATION CONTACT INFO:
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Kellie Yosko
VICE PRESIDENT
Patrick Grant
TREASURER/SECRETARY
Alyson Zeamer
Email:
[email protected]
Management Company
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGEMENT ASSIST
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5069
San Antonio, Texas 78201
Physical Address:
5802 IH-10 West
San Antonio, Texas 78201
Telephone: 210-733-8398
Fax: 210-733-0374
Email: [email protected]
Assessment payments are
made payable to
Shaenfield Place Association
and mailed to
P.O. Box 5069
San Antonio, TX 78201
Annual Meeting Time
Summer is here. If the sound of children playing in the park and the smell of grilled meats coming from the backyard
isn’t reminder enough, how about the mailed notice of our Annual Meeting? We all know that participation is vital in
order to have our voices heard and this is the most important meeting of the year. We have a number of important issues
we need to decide on, including raising the homeowner’s dues. We also have some board positions that need to be filled.
If you have read the notice, you can see that the date of the meeting has passed. We tried to meet but there wasn’t
enough homeowners to make quorum. We will try again on June 15. We really need everybody there. Please set aside
that hour or two.
Also, we are wanting to put together an Independence Day neighborhood cookout. We need some volunteers to help
plan this event.
I want to see every neighbor at the park on our meeting day. We will make sure to place signs at least a few days before
the date and reminders will be posted online at https://shaenfieldplace.nextdoor.com .
Summer Planting Guide
Tips and Tricks For Finding Your Green Thumb
by Kathleen Petty, San Antonio Magazine
Where to Plant
Bexar County Master Gardener Numa Laiche recommends planting vegetables in
raised beds with at least 12 to 16 inches of soil. South Texas’ soil (often caliche) makes
it tough to grow anything, so purchasing quality soil that contains nutrients will help
plants survive. Only growing a few plants? For large veggies, try 20-gallon containers.
What to Plant
Start with plants rather than seeds, especially as a first-timer. Laiche says to ask for plants that have been
tested in South Texas—often the veggie varieties at chain stores are better suited for other climates. If you
want to try seeds, they need to be planted and cultivated in pots (that are exposed to sunlight) during
December or January.
Mulch and Fertilize
After planting, water the vegetables thoroughly and then add a generous layer of mulch on top to lock in the
moisture and prevent weeds, says Bexar County Master Gardener Jamie Daily. From then on, water with
drip irrigation or by hand (sprinklers can create mildew), and fertilize every few weeks.
Make a Plan
The pros at Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery say planning your garden is key. Peppers and melons, for
example, love the heat and should be planted in a different spot than turnips and cabbage, which aren’t heat
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mongers. Plan for warm-weather veggies in the spring and then rotate
in different plants in the fall. Never plant more than you’ll eat (or share).
Grow in the Sun
Daily, who volunteers along with Laiche at a gardening help line, says
when vegetable plants aren’t thriving, it’s often because they need more
sunlight. “Just about all vegetables want all of the sun they can get,” she
says. At least eight hours of sun is generally recommended.
Don’t Stress
If you’re not successful with a plant, try again. Daily says failing in the
garden is all part of becoming a pro. “Plants are kind of like people,”
she says. “You can have a family with six kids and they’re all different.
Plants are that way, too. Some will love what you do with them and
some won’t.”
When to Plant
Pumpkin April 1 - June 15
Okra April 1 - July 15
Dates recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Bexar
County office
Need more help? Call the Bexar County gardening hotline, Mon-Fri,
210-467-6575, bexarmg.org
Ask The Board
Q. I saw a vehicle parked in front of my house
with somebody inside. Since it is late at night and
I didn’t recognize the person inside the vehicle,
should I call the police?
A. Any suspicious activity should be reported to
the non-emergency number of the Bexar County
Sheriff ’s Office at 210-335-6000. We have heard of
many occasions where a would-be burglar would
watch their intended target in order to figure out when the best time to stage a
break-in. We have reports of them trying to disable home security devices and
also of following neighbors to their houses. Please be vigilant and help keep our
neighborhood safe.
Report from the Committees
Community Safety Tips
FOR YOUR SAFETY
LONG-TERM PARKING - People often
leave their vehicle in the long-term parking
at an airport while away. If someone broke
into the vehicle, using the information on the
vehicle’s registration/insurance card in the glove
compartment, they could go to the people’s
home and rob it. If the garage door remote is
left in the vehicle, they could use it to access
the home! If you’re going to leave your vehicle
in long-term parking, you should secure your
registration/insurance cards and your remote garage door opener. Consider
storing your registration/insurance card in a packet which you store hidden
under the mat in the trunk, or leave your documents in the glove compartment,
but black out the address and make a new copy.
GPS - Something to consider if you have a GPS - don’t put your home address
in it. Put a nearby address (like a store or gas station) so you can still find your
way home if you need to, but no one else would know where you live if your
GPS were stolen. With your GPS and your garage door opener, a thief knows
where you live and has easy access!
GARAGE DOOR OPENERS - Never leave your garage door opener in your
vehicle if you aren’t parking in the garage. Frequently vehicles are parked in the
driveway with the opener clearly visible on the visor. CELL PHONES - Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people
in your contact list. Avoid using names like Hubby, Wife, Mom, Dad, etc. If a
lady’s handbag is stolen with her wallet and cell phone inside, a thief could use
the stolen cell phone to text “hubby” in the contact list and ask for a forgotten
PIN number to a credit/debit card. When sensitive information is being asked
through texts, confirm by calling back!
One thing people do with their cell phones is list someone as ICE (in case of
emergency). This could also easily be found by a bad guy and used as described
above. Consider using a secret code word to make sure it is the right person...
especially in a text. Consider using a math equation as a password. For example,
if someone isn’t sure it’s really a loved one, they can text a number, 10 for
example. A positive response would be two numbers that equal the number....4
and 6 for example. But if someone is in trouble and needs help, they can respond
with two numbers that do not equal the number given.... Like 3 and 2. Then the
other person knows something is wrong.
Submitted by Suzanne Sneed, Community Manager
Please contact the Board for information about volunteering for the various
committees for our neighborhood. Remember, we are the homeowners and it
is in our best interest to keep our neighborhood a nice place to live. Instead
of asking what activities someone has planned for you, ask if you can plan an
activity that will be exciting and useful for your neighbors. I encourage everyone
to take a little bit of time and contact the different committee heads through
the [email protected] email or using the Nextdoor app (https://
shaenfieldplace.nextdoor.com ) on your smartphone. Step up to the plate and
help.
Reminder:
Please remember to return your trash receptacles to their
location behind your gate and out of sight once trash has been
picked up. This helps keep our streets looking neat and is in
accordance to our bylaws.
Shaenfield Place Newsletter - June/July 2017
FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR TREES.
Call us at 210.655.4670 or visit us at BARTLETT.COM
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Recipe of the Month
We are accepting submissions for your favorite recipes. Please email
them to [email protected]
This month we are featuring a recipe by that famous cook, Rachael Ray. She has
a list of easy Summer recipes that you can make in a jiffy. You can find them at
https://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/summer-recipes . We have selected
one that seems perfect for our Independence Day weekend.
Things to Do in June and July
JUNE
10 Watersaver Landscape Design Class (www.GardeningVolunteers.org/design-school)
10 Family Game Night (The Cracked Mug,
Helotes,210.635.0829)
Spicy Sliders
Ingredients
15 Annual Homeowners Meeting (Shaenfield Place Pavilion)
• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
17 Taste of Italy (http://www.ccis-satx.org/activities.html)
•1 tablespoon chili powder
JULY
•2 teaspoons garlic powder
•1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 Independence Day
•1 1/2 cups lightly packed cilantro leaves
8 Balcones Heights Jazz Festival (http://www.reachfortheheights.org/jazz-festival)
•1/2 cup mayonnaise
15 San Antonio Frida Art Fest 2017 •1/2 teaspoon salt
•1 jalapeno, seeded
•1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•8 slider rolls, toasted
•1 cup shredded cabbage
Instructions
Preheat grill. In bowl, mix beef, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt.
Form into 8 patties; grill about 3 minutes per side. In food processor, mix
cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapeno and lemon juice. Spread on rolls. Layer with
cabbage, patties and roll tops.
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PO Box 5069 San Antonio, TX 78201
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