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April 2011
April is Poetry Month Important Dates April 1............................................. April Fool’s Day April 7–17..............................................Fiesta 2011 April 10................................ wim Team Registration April 11...........Mountain Lodge Town Hall Meeting April 14....... International Moment of Laughter Day April 16...............................Swim Team Registration April 23.............. Mountain Lodge Easter Egg Hunt April 24...........................................................Easter May 1.........................................................May Day May 1............................................. POOLS OPEN!! May 5............................................... Cinco de Mayo
Weather Watch We can expect the following average conditions for the months of Apr & May TEMPERATURE High Low Highest recorded Lowest recorded PRECIPITATION RAINY DAYS SNOWFALL
APR 80 57 101 31 2.6 in 7 0 in
MAY 86 66 103 43 4.7in 9 0 in
Volume 3, Issue 4
Hello Mountain Lodge,
By now everyone should have received a letter from our new management company, Asset Property Management. As you are aware we have had many unresolved issues with RealManage and therefore decided to go a new direction with our property management company. Asset Property Management is a locally owned and operated company that has a strong history of providing excellent customer service to the properties that they manage. We already have a strong relationship with their management team and we are confident that this will continue for many years to come. All operational details are handled out of the San Antonio office including such issues as finances, gate operations, deed enforcements, homeowner questions/issues, etc. When you call Asset’s office you will actually talk to someone in San Antonio – imagine that! You can reach APM at: Asset Property Management, Inc. 8200 Perrin Beitel, Suite 128 San Antonio, Tx 78218 Tel.: (210) 342-1181 Fax: (210) 349-4477 We will be having our next Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 on April 11, 2011 at Canyon Springs Golf Club. Our new management company will be available to answer any questions you may have. We also have a full agenda and will touch on many hot topics around the neighborhood. We hope to see everyone on April 11th. Warm Regards, David Heidenrich, ML HOA President
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mountain lodge Mountain lodge HOA Board of Directors
Chairman................................................................... John Fike President....................................................... David Heidenrich Vice President.................................................... James Romano Secretary............................................................. Dave Bollinger Treasurer................................................................ Ed LeFebvre Director...........................................................Jimmy Chapman Director.................................................................. Jason Taylor
ComMittee Chairs Safety .............................................................................OPEN Social . .................................... Michelle Rosener & Lisa Meylor Pool ...................................................... Patricia Walters-Fischer ACC ...............................................................................OPEN ACC-New Construction ....................................... Jan Emerick Maintenance ......................................................... Ray Mendez Communication..................... Michele Lopez & Dave Bollinger To contact any of the above positions, please email
[email protected].
Website Information http://www.mountainlodgeinfo.com Webmaster..........................................................Michele Lopez
Newsletter information Editor................................................................ Dave Lawrence Submit articles, events, & information to
[email protected]. Publisher Peel,Inc...................................www.peelinc.com, 888-687-6444
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article info The Mountain Lodge Messenger is mailed monthly to all Mountain Lodge residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to include information about their organizations in the newsletter. To submit an article for the Mountain Lodge Messenger please email it to
[email protected]. The deadline is the 15th of the month prior to the issue.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY
Fire....................................................................................... 911 Ambulance........................................................................... 911 Sheriff.................................................................................. 911 Poison Control..................................................1-800-222-1222
OTHER SERVICES
Sheriff Dept. (non-emergency).............................210-335-6000 Texas One Call (call 48 hrs before digging).......1-800-545-6005 Bexar County Animal Control (stray animals, etc.).................210-207-6000 Household Hazardous Waste Pickup.............1-800-449-7587 Asset Property Management.................................210-342-1181
UTILITIES
SAWS (water)......................................................210-704-7297 GVTC (phone/security/internet/cable tv).........1-800-367-4882 Waste Management (trash pickup.....................1-800-800-5804 CPS Energy (gas & electric) Customer service 210-353-2222 / Trouble 210-353-4357
SCHOOLS
Johnson High School (Jaguars).............................210-356-0400 www.neisd.net/johnson/ Reagan High School (Rattlers).............................210-482-2200 www.neisd.net/reagan/ Bush Middle School (Bulldogs)............................210-491-8450 www.neisd.net/bush/ Tejeda Middle School (Timberwolves)................. 210 482-2260 www.neisd.net/tejeda/ Roan Forest Elementary (Trailblazers).................. 210 481-4045 www.neisd.net/roan/ Tuscany Heights Elementary (Tigers)...................210-482-2218 www.neisd.net/tuscany/ or.............................210-482-2219
CORRECTION
Pool Committee Update It was incorrectly reported in the March newsletter that we would have pool attendants working an 8 hour shift during the school year. The following is the corrected schedule for pool attendants: While school is still in session, May 1 thru June 2 (last day of school), we will have an attendant at the pools on WEEKENDS ONLY . They will work from 2 pm until 10 pm on Saturday and from 1 pm to 9 pm on Sunday. Beginning June 3 we will have one attendant at each pool from 1 pm until 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday. We will have one attendant at each pool from 2 pm thru 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Our summer schedule will be May 1-October 16th. The hours will be as follows: Sunday-Thursday: 5 am – 9 pm Friday & Saturday: 5 am – 10 pm Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
mountain lodge MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION The office of the Association and its managment company, APMI, is located in the Titan Plaza business center on Perrin Beitel, just inside Loop 410. For an interactive directional map, visit our website at www.a-pm.com and click on “Contact Us.” We are in the single level business center behind the Titan high-rise. The mailing address is 8200 Perrin Beitel, Suite 128, San Antonio, Texas 78218. Our phone number is (210) 342-1181. Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (closed for lunch from Noon to 1:00 PM). Responsibilities are to represent the Association in providing for the physical maintenance and operation of the common facilities. Additional responsibilities, under the direction of the Board, include: collecting assessments, making disbursements, establishing the budget, keeping financial records and maintaining all administrative records of the Association. Management has other responsibilities as well, such as enforcing deed restrictions, managing bids, and hiring contractors. If you do not have a copy of the Association’s Deed Restrictions, please contact APMI accounting department and they can provide you with a copy. The cost is $45.00, payable, by check or money order only, to Asset Property Management. As your new managing agent, we are very pleased to be representing all owners in 281 East/Mountain Lodge Homeowners Association. Thank you for your patience as we become acquainted with your lovely community and begin managing your affairs. We are here to provide quality service and look forward to working together with you to maintain and enhance the value of Mountain Lodge.
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COP PROGRAM
(Cellular on Patrol/Citizens on Patrol) The Safety Committee is looking for homeowners interested in becoming volunteers for the Mountain Lodge HOA COP Program. The COP program serves as the “eyes and ears” of the law enforcement community to make our neighborhood a safer place to live. Training is required, which consists of (2) four-hour sessions, conducted by the Bexar County Sheriff ’s Office. A criminal background history is also required, and a ride-along with a Bexar County Patrol Officer is recommended, but not required. If you would be interested in becoming a Mountain Lodge COP volunteer, please contact - Josh Morris at: celtic0999@gmail or Dan Childs at:
[email protected]
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mountain lodge This May Surprise You The changes to this year’s pool schedule might not be overly apparent from the information covered in the various articles we have published. The following should clarify that. For the 2011 pool season the pools will be open every day of the week – neither pool will be closed one whole day for cleaning like last year. The number of days the pools will be open has doubled and the total number of hours you have available to swim has more than tripled. Here is a side by side comparison with the 2010 swim season. OPEN....................2010 ..................2011 hours/day................10 ...................16(17 on Fri & Sat) days/year.................84 ...................169
QUOTE OF THE MONTH The surest way to corrupt the youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently. -Nietzsche
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Pool Health Rules
In the March newsletter we published the Safety Rules for the Mountain Lodge pools. The following are the Health Rules that all homeowners are also required to follow: • Any person having colds, fever, skin disease or an infectious or communicable disease is excluded from the pool. • No smoking inside the fenced pool area. • Unsanitary habits will not be tolerated. • Proper swim attire is required; No cut off denim jeans (or similar) is permitted. • Pets will not be permitted in the pool or pavilion area. • No food, chewing gum, alcoholic beverages or smoking in the water. • All infants must wear appropriate swimsuits and plastic pants. No disposable diapers allowed. • Clean up. As a courtesy to all, EVERYONE is asked to leave the pool area in an orderly condition and each of us is responsible for our own cleanup. Trash receptacles are provided for your use. Please deposit all trash in the bags provided in the round barrels. Only bagged trash is to be put in the large Waste Management bins. • All those using the pool and surrounding area do so at their own risk. Neither the Association nor its manager is responsible for injuries, accidents or loss of property.
Mountain Lodge Swim Team Registration is here! Sign-up to join your neighborhood swim team! The Manta Rays are accepting swimmers of all age groups from 4-18yrs old. Registration will be held on Sunday the 10th of April from 12 to 2pm for all returning swimmers at the Seven Winds Pool. Registration for new swimmers will be held on Saturday April 16th from 10 to 2pm at the Seven Winds pool. Please be aware of the following- this is a first come, first serve sign-up and sign-up is for swim team, not lessons. If you have a scheduling conflict or any questions, please contact Sarah Cho at
[email protected]. Swim team will begin practices during the 1st week of May and the season will end no later than the 2nd week of July.
See you at the pool!
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mountain lodge Mountain Lodge Easter Egg Hunt Come visit the Easter Bunny! Saturday, April 23rd10:00 a.m. – 11:00 Hunt starts at 10:30 (sharp) Don’t be late or you’ll miss the hunt! Hundreds of Easter eggs will be placed on the grounds of the Misty Peak Park and all children ages 12 and under are invited to gather for this “eggstra” special event. Bring your camera for special photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny!
An Open Letter from the Tuscany HeightS PTA Dear Homeowners of Mountain Lodge Neighborhood, Tuscany Heights Elementary School PTA would like to thank you for your support of Run for the Heights,our 5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Fun Run, and Health Fair, held on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Overall, we had 654 registered runners/walkers in the 5K and Kids’ Fun Run, and many more who attended the Health Fair. We appreciate the homeowner’s cooperation with the road and gate closures. We certainly hope that it did not cause too much of an inconvenience. All proceeds from Run for the Heights benefit the Tuscany Heights Elementary PTA, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, which provides programs for the school throughout the year. These programs include Art Enrichment, Bike Rodeo, Field Day, Author Visits, Field Trips, Staff Appreciation, and more. Again, we sincerely appreciate the support of the Mountain Lodge Homeowners for Run for the Heights! Best regards, Denise Jones - Vice President Ways & Means, Tuscany Heights Elementary PTA Heather Woehrle - Tuscany Heights Elementary PTA
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mountain lodge By My Observations… March has always been one of my favorite months. Not only is it when spring starts and home to one of the equinoxes, but one of my favorite holidays is nestled right in the middle. No, not the Ides of March, which is tragically hip in its own right, but St. Patrick’s Day. Indeed, the day we wear green is near and dear to my non-Irish heart. Each St’ Patrick’s Day, I dutifully don the green and make shepherd’s pie. We listen to Gaelic music and dance non-traditional jigs. Now, my kids have picked up on the habit and they, too, enjoy March 17. My older boy had on a tie-dye shirt with a huge shamrock on it, and the little one had a tie-dye shirt with a green frog on it. And they like shepherd’s pie. But, there is more to the month than that. For example, there are many cool phrases about March, such as “March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb”. Or is it the other way around? I’ve never quite understood that saying, but I like it. Sometimes I change it up and say March comes in like a giant squid and leaves like a greater marmoset. Regardless of the animals used, the phrase still makes no sense. And March Madness, when two weeks of college basketball takes on an importance that completely overshadows the rest of the college basketball season to most of the male population (except for the die-hard fans). Growing up in San Antonio, I have come to look at March as the month when our two weeks of winter are officially behind us. Gone are the days of light frost. Gone also is the day when we get to stay home because of the ice or the quarter inch of snow. Welcome the time when our equally brief spring arrives. The yard starts turning green and I count the days until I get to spread some very aromatic dirt and subsequently start mowing. Indeed, March is about yard work and being outdoors. The temperature usually doesn’t climb into the mildly uncomfortable range or anywhere near the brutal level. Yes, March is the time to spread mulch, trim the crape myrtles, and make sure the yard is ready for summer fun. This year, we entered Daylight Saving Time in March, and the extra hour of light in the evening makes all the difference. For me, I ride my mountain bike after work starting in March. I get to commune with nature and enjoy some me time. Indeed March is one of my very favorite months. And as the month draws to a close, April waits in the wings and that means Fiesta. But, that is something else entirely. My name is Dave L, and I live in Mountain Lodge. By my observations, life can be fun, hard, tragic, entertaining, or just plain uneventful. And, it is always interesting. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
Gates and Barrier Arms Although the gates and barrier arms have been installed for over 6 months, we are all still going through a learning period. An ongoing problem is “tailgating”, i.e. tucking in closely behind the vehicle ahead of you. This results in the arm coming down on the tailgating vehicle and breaking the arm as well as damaging the car. If you are behind another vehicle, drive as if the system did not receive your remote units’ signal even though you have pressed the button on the unit. Only drive forward after you have seen the arm start down and then start back up again. This is the only way you can know that the entry control system has received your request to raise the arm. I know this takes 2 seconds longer than if you tailgate, but writing checks to repair the arm and your car will take a lot longer than the time you saved. If you need to order a remote control unit or change the name you have shown at the gate control display or the phone number that is called from the gate that enables you to open the gate for a visitor, please email your request to Jessica Borgard at our new management company, Asset Property Management, Inc.. Her email address is
[email protected]. Similarly, if you note a problem with the gate system that requires action that day, please phone Asset Property Management, Inc. at 210-342-1181. If it does not require immediate attention, please send an email to Jessica at the above email address and cc the Mountain Lodge HOA at
[email protected].
VOLUNTEER NEEDED We are looking for a volunteer to take over the Christmas decorations for the neighborhood. A new committee, Seasonal Decorations, has been created to handle this worthwhile effort and we need someone to step up and chair this committee. If you are interested in this job, please let us know! Contact
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