WBNA | Wells Branch Neighborhood Association

Regarding ESD 17
& the November 2 Election

Wells Branch Residents and ESD17 Constituents,

This November 2nd election there will be ESD17 Proposition A & B on your ballots, and
your vote FOR is needed. You may be asking yourself, “Didn’t we already vote on that in May and wasn’t it passed?” The answer is yes and we thank you for that! By creating and being a part of ESD17 you have now solidified high quality, fast, and cost efficient ambulance service in your community for years to come!

At the request of citizen petitioners we are now expanding ESD17 and working to include the city of Pflugerville and the Pflugerville ETJ residents into ESD17. This will help you, as ESD17 citizens, by including these areas and therefore sharing the cost of ambulance services and preventing any inequities of service. The citizens of both the city of Pflugerville and the surrounding extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) will be voting on these propositions as well.

However, in order for those elections to be successful it must be approved by a vote from you, the ESD17 citizens, to allow these additional areas into ESD17. On your ballot there will be Propositions A & B for both the city of Pflugerville and the ETJ. So there will be a total of 4 boxes to check YES on. Proposition A is allowing the additional areas to
be included in ESD17 and Proposition B is to allow them to be taxed.

Early voting is Oct. 18- 29 and Election day is Nov. 2nd. Please go out and vote and let your
voice be heard. We will be there for you when you need us the most, and we are asking for your support in this election. The Pflugerville Professional Firefighters Association appreciates the continued support from the Wells Branch residents and is honored to serve the community everyday.

Thank you,
Pflugerville Professional Firefighters Association, Local 4137

WBNA Pumpkin Patch
& Pumpkin Painting in the Park

Pumpkin Patch • Saturday, October 16 • 10am-1pm
Pick your pumpkin!  FREE!  In front of the Gazebo at KF Park

Pumpkin Painting at the Gazebo in KF Park
Admission: 1 canned good or $1 donation to St. Andrew’s Food Pantry

Pumpkin Painting has been a Wells Branch tradition for more than a decade with real pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.

It’s always a lot of fun and you get to take home a pumpkin to decorate for Fall!

The WBNA Calendar Photo Contest is back!

Attention:  The Deadline has been EXTENDED!  Please submit your entries by midnight, September 19th!  To view current submissions and vote on your favorites, please visit our Facebook Page.

The WBNA is excited to launch the 2022 Calendar Photo Contest.  We are so happy to be back!  The contest is open to the entire Wells Branch community (you must be a Wells Branch resident to enter.)  There are no age limits!  We’d love for our young photographers to share their talents.  This year’s entries will be displayed at the WB MUD Rec Center, 3000 Shoreline Drive, in the main lobby.

The 2022 contest theme is “Wells Branch: Community Spirit.”  Selected photos should reflect aspects of community spirit as seen through the events, people, and places within Wells Branch.  Get ready to capture and submit your favorite images of our wonderful neighborhood!

Be sure and vote for your favorite photos at the voting kiosk in the Rec Center lobby.  Visit the photo gallery often as the gallery is updated every few days with the latest images.  You may vote for 3 photos at a time.  Daily voting encouraged!

Basic Contest Guidelines:

• Photo submission DEADLINE has been extended to September 19, 2021.
• Each photographer may submit up to six photos.
• At least 13 photos will be chosen – one for each month and one for the cover.
• Winning month and cover photographers will receive a complimentary calendar and recognition on the WBNA  website, Facebook page, and in the WBNA Neighborhood News.
• WBNA reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s).
• The judging panel will be made up of WBNA Board members and others they appoint.
• WBNA shall determine winner eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion.  All decisions made by the judges are final.
• Winning photographers for the 2022 calendar contest will be notified by email no later than September 20, 2021.

Photo Requirements

• 8″ x 10” size.  Landscape orientation only.
• The submitting photographer is required to print each photo they submit.
• No editing will be done by the WBNA.  All photos will be inserted into a white generic mat for display/judging.
  
• Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the Wells Branch Neighborhood Association (west of I-35, east of 1325 and between Howard Ln. and Grand Avenue Pkwy.)
• Photos may be scenery, landscapes, people, places, events or activities.  It is the responsibility of the individual photographer to attain consent for photos of people.
• Past or current photos may be submitted.

How to Submit Photos

• Print up to six (6) photos per photographer and turn in to the main desk at the WB MUD Rec Center, 3000 Shoreline Dr., in an envelope clearly marked “WBNA Calendar Contest.”
• Multiple entries may be included in one envelope.  However, each photo should be accompanied by a completed entry form.
• Please fill out the online photo entry form to submit your images and print for inclusion in the packet.
• Winners must submit a finished high resolution electronic image file.

For Complete Contest Rules, click HERE.

For the Official Entry Form, click HERE.

To Pre-Order your 2022 Calendar, click HERE.

Heat Stroke:  Know the Signs

Pflugerville Fire Dept./Travis County ESD No. 2

During hot and humid weather, your body has a harder time cooling.  When the body heats up too quickly to properly cool itself – or when too much fluid/salt is lost through sweating or dehydration – the victim may suffer heat exhaustion or heat stroke which is very serious.  Below are tips on preventing heat stroke, recognizing its symptoms, and first aid. And remember: never leave kids, pets, or disabled adults alone in parked cars … not even for a few minutes!  Have a safe and enjoyable summer everybody.

PREVENTING HEAT STROKE

• Slow down! Reduce, cancel or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day
• Even if you don’t feel thirsty, proactively bring and drink plenty of water (not very cold) or other non-alcoholic, decaffeinated fluids
• Prevent sunburn through sunscreen, sunhats, and minimizing direct exposure to the sun; a sunburn reduces your body’s ability to cool down
• Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight
• Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salad
• Take a cool bath or shower
• Spend time in air-conditioned locations
• When the room temperature is hotter than 90°, don’t direct the flow of portable electric fans toward you because the dry, blowing air may further dehydrate you

HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS

• Altered mental state or confusion
• Hot, red, dry, or moist skin
• One or more of these symptoms: dizziness, throbbing headache, nausea, shallow breathing
• Rapid and strong pulse
• Fainting or loss of consciousness
• Body temperature 103°F or greater

FIRST AID FOR HEAT STROKE

• Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or get the victim to a hospital immediately
• Get to a cooler setting, preferably air-conditioned
• Do not give fluids
• Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or a bath
• Use a fan only IF the heat index is BELOW the high-90s