COP to Encourage Safety Halloween Night

Cellular on Patrol volunteers will man the gate and patrol Finesilver streets Halloween night to promote safety and discourage overzealous pranksters. Members will monitor the gate Saturday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 to ensure free traffic flow and to welcome visitors.

Finesilver Ranch will observe trick-or-treating during this same period. Residents are encouraged to signal their interest in participating with a lit porch light or other invitation following the "spirit" of the night.

Consumer Reports offers these safety tips. Happy Halloween!

Pedestrian Killed at Cabo Grille on Guilbeau

A man standing in the parking lot of the Cabo Grille near Guilbeau and Bandera Roads was killed by a hit and run driver early Sunday morning, 18 October.

According to the Express News, the driver of a red Suburban was exiting the parking lot "quickly" following an argument with others when he struck the victim and his brother. The brother did not require medical attention.

September 2009 Safety Committee Report

Driver Damages Edgecreek Property
On 3 September, a homeowner on Edgecreek reported a vehicle had left the road and "bumped" into his house. Photos revealed extensive damage to the lawn and shrubbery.

SAPD took a report. The driver returned to the scene several hours later to offer restitution.

Gate Pillar Struck
On 30 September a lawn service contractor struck the stone pillar separating the entry gates. Gate video recorded the hit & run. Association Management Services contacted the owner who is debating compensation.

According to Safety Committee records, the gate was struck seven times over the past two years, including the latest incident 11 October. On three occasions the stone pillar was damaged.

Some residents wonder if a new traffic pattern or gate operation is needed; the FSR HOA Board is investigating the need/cost/benefit.

Cellular on Patrol
Volunteers conducted routine patrols on a weekly basis. There was nothing significant to report.

Mike Snedeker will conclude his tenure as lead for FSR's COP team next month. Many thanks to Mike for forming the team of 18 "regulars" and scheduling training and patrols.

Residents, especially current COP members, are invited to lead the team. Call Association Management Services (829-7202) for contact information.

The next Cellular on Patrol class will be at SAPD's Prue Rd Substation, 12 and 19 November. Any San Antonio resident may register directly or through the Safety Committee. Please call AMS if you are interested in joining FSR's COP.

Blue Armor Patrol Summary
A security officer warned a pizza delivery driver for speeding on Sweetwood, 24 September.

On 29 September, an officer discovered the community center men's bathroom door unlocked. There was no sign of vandalism.

SAPD Responses
Police responded to 10 calls for service to Finesilver Ranch during September, compared to 11 calls during September last year. The monthly average for 2008 was 14 responses.

The relatively light call load included five alarms, an unspecified criminal mischief, a disturbance at Braun and Finesilver, and three miscellaneous reports. Two of the miscellaneous calls were related to the aforementioned Edgecreek incident.

The Greenbriar neighborhood near Nichols ES recorded a theft and one miscellaneous call.

Greenbriar, with about 1/4 the number of homes of Finesilver Ranch is the closest gated community and, presumably, has similar demographics for crime reporting comparison purposes.

Sex Offender Watch
No registered sex offenders live in Finesilver Ranch as of this post.

SAFD Responses
San Antonio Fire and EMS responded to one medical call in FSR during August. For September, there was a medical response and a 911 hang-up call.

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This month, FSRsafety issued 11 "tweets" on public safety interests occurring in and immediately surrounding Finesilver Ranch.

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Slick Road Contributes to Gate Crash

The driver of a Toyota Corolla informed Association Management Services today that he struck the gate after 7:00 last night, 11 October. The car hydroplaned on the rain-slick street, and he was unable to stop.

The man initiated a claim with his insurance company; AMS will monitor progress toward payment.

A gate technician continued repair work today. A completion date is unknown.

Wreck at Braun & Finesilver; One Car Disabled

A crash at Braun and Finesilver left one car with heavy front end damage early Sunday afternoon. At least one other vehicle was involved, but further details are not known as of this post. Police closed one lane of Bruan Rd in each direction in front of the entrance to Finesilver Ranch from about 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

The wreck was dispatched by SAPD as a "Major Accident", which typically indicates injuries. However, a passerby reported no obvious injuries were observed. It is unknown whether an FSR resident was involved.

This is the third accident at the intersection this year; five were reported there last year.