201 Langley Dr. • Barksdale AFB, LA 71110Phone: (318) 747-2723 • Fax: (318) 747-2725 • www.barksdalefamilyhousing.com

A Hunt Military Community

May 2013

Staff ListingMelinda Byrd Community DirectorSam Schmidtke Maintenance Dir.Dreamer Dowden Asst. Comm. Dir.Jason Drinkard Asst. Maint. DirectorAndrew Smith BookkeeperJenn Kruithof Maint. Coordinator

Welcome Center StaffMichelle Rettig Marketing Coor.Delores Shipley Leasing AgentChelsea Ballard Leasing AgentMargaret Johnson Leasing AgentMelissa Savoie Leasing Agent

Maintenance StaffJoe Jackson John ColemanBilly Grider Cleveland JacksonChris Douget Patrick CarterGary Perdue Greg FranklinMichella Lawson Gary SmithConnie Martin Glenn CareyJoel Aponte

Just a Reminder ...Although we enjoy seeing our residentsat the Welcome Center, we request that

children be supervised at all times.

Giving Back to the CommunityDuring the month of May, we will

be holding two major fundraisers fororganizations here on Barksdale.

On the 17th at 1 PM, we will behosting a golf tournament at Fox RunGolf Course with all proceeds tobenefit the FRIENDS of FamilySupport. If you are interested inparticipating, the entry fee is $10 plusgreen fee and cart rentals. Don’t haveyour own clubs? They are available torent through the pro shop for $10!

On the 25th from 6-8 PM at theWelcome Center, we will have acrawfish boil and there will also be awing eating contest. The crawfish boilis free to our residents 14 and older.There is a $10 entry fee for the wingeating contest. There will behamburgers and hot dogs available.All proceeds from the contest will begiven to the Airmen Against Drunk

Driving. The first person to eat 12wings will be named the winner, andyes they will be SPICY! (and sorry,you will not be allowed to drinkanything during the contest!).

For more information, pleasecontact extension 209.

2 May: Coupon Club - 6 PM:Swap coupons, trade tips, and donateexpired coupons at our monthlycoupon club. This is a potluckmeeting, so bring something to share.

2 May: National Truffle Day - wewill be giving away delicious truffles allday at the Welcome Center, so besure to come by!

17 May: FRIENDS at the FairwayGolf Tournament - 1 PM: See detailsto the left

25 May: Crawfish Boil & WingEating Contest - 6-8 PM: See detailsto the left

27 May: Offices Closed forMemorial Day.

Deploying Soon?Deploying can be a stressful time for

you and your family. Barksdale FamilyHousing would like to help you in your

time of need. Bring in a copy of thePCS orders to sign up to have your

fenced yard mowed while your spouseis deployed. May’s gift card for

deployed spouses is for Happy Belly’sItalian Ice.

FREE ZUMBA CLASSESLooking for a fun

new way to loseweight and get inshape? Ditch theworkout and join the

party here at the Welcome Centerevery Monday and Wednesday at9:30 AM. Child care is not provided.

barksdale@huntcompanies.com

Self-Help ItemsCheck-Out Items• Lawn Mower (24 hrs.)• Blower (24 hrs.)• Weed Eater (24 hrs.)• Rakes (2 days)• Shovels (2 days)• Hedge Clippers (2 days)• Post Hole Digger (2 days)Lawn Needs• Spectracide Weed Stop• Round-Up• Bermuda Grass Seed• Tree Mats• Landscape EdgingHome Needs• Maxforce Ant Bait Stations• Glue Traps• Combat Roach Traps• Spectracide Bug Stop• A/C Filters• Range Filters **• Specialty Lightbulbs **• Smoke Detector Batteries **• Outlet Covers• Toilet Seats• Plungers• Fire Extinguishers

(while supplies last)• Toilet Brushes** One-for-One Exchange

**Just a Reminder**The phone number to call for

24-hour maintenance is(866) 962-5157.

You can submit work orderrequests online atwww.barksdalefamilyhousing.com.We ask that you please keep in mindthat the online system is NOT foremergency or urgent requests.

90 Days to aNew You Spotlight

We kicked off thenew year with afitness challengetitled “90 Days to aNew You” in hopesthat this programwould help our

residents start a new, healthy lifestyle.Of the 56 who started the program inJanuary, one participant, Alicia Dryja,stood out.

She was so scared of weighing inat the beginning of the challenge andletting other people know her weight.She spent a lot of time debating on

whether or not she was actually goingto go through with it. She did, and herresults have been phenomenal.

According to Alicia, her biggestmotivation was her health. At the startof the challenge, she couldn’t walk upthe stairs in her home without gettingwinded. Her daily routine was a verylazy one—she usually slept late,snacked through the day, & lay on thecouch watching TV. Now Alicia jogsand exercises as much as possibleand finds as many reasons as she canto go upstairs to get in a little extraexercise. Alicia’s advice to thosewanting to make a healthy lifestylechange would be to just stick with it.

Alicia has lost a total of 45.1pounds (20.49% body weight)!Barksdale Family Housing is veryproud of her and the accomplishmentsshe has made through this journey.We hope she can encourage you tomake healthier choices!

CornerMaintenance

Keep Out of HotWater—Literally

When getting into a shower orbath, we aren’t likely to imagine weare facing the risk of serious injury.However, each year about 3,800injuries occur at home due to scaldingfrom excessively hot tap water. “Mosthot water burns happen to childrenunder 5 and older adults,” says JillFuller, vice president of sales forAmerican Valves.

You can take some simple steps toensure your safety and that of yourloved ones. Replace a regularshowerhead and tub spout with onesdesigned to block scalding water.

When water reaches an unsafetemperature, these specially createddevices quickly reduce the water flowto a trickle; when water in the linecools, the flow restarts automatically.

Follow this advice to help reducethe risk of scald injuries in your home:

• Set your water heater to 120° For cooler (just below mediumsetting).

• Test the water before steppinginto the tub or shower.

• Keep children away from thestove when you are cooking.

• Turn pot handles toward theback of the stove.

• Treat a minor burn injuryimmediately with cool runningwater for three to five minutes.Do not apply ice, lotionsor butter.

For more information, visitwww.HomeSafetyCouncil.org.

The Great Egg Hunt 2013

These polite young ladies waited very patiently at thestarting line at the Great Egg Hunt.

Who could resist cuddling with these soft bunnies?!

Some of the eggs were hidden in piles of colorfulgrass; they were a lot of fun to dig out!

Driving Under the InfluenceFrom the 2SFS Police Services

DeskThe ultimate goal of Crime

Prevention is to reduce the risk ofbeing a victim. In order to accomplishthis effectively, it is important to use allyour resources effectively and makethe right decisions. With the weathergetting warmer, more and morepeople are going to be out later. Justensure when you are out with a groupof friends that the best decisions arebeing made. Remember yourepresent the bright future of ourcountry and hold our hopes for abetter nation.

• Always have a plan set in placeand what you will do if it fallsthrough.

• If you see a friend who isdrinking heavily, confiscate thekeys and ensure you find him/hera safe ride home.

• Always remember it is yourcareer and only YOU control theoutcome of it.

• Take turns with your group offriends and be the designateddriver.

• Bottom line is ensure you have aplan and if it fails, ensure youhave the resources available toarrive home safely.

Remember:• Report any crimes to 2 SFS Law

Enforcement Desk at 456-2551or Crime Stop at 456-3000.

April Yard of the Month400 Ira Eaker, 402 Davis, 2729

Savannah, 508 MathiesCongratulations! Thank you, Chiefs

Group!

Mud Fears Me WinnersOur 90 day challenge: 181.5

pounds lost from our residents. Weare so excited and proud of you!

SchedulesTrash Pick Up ScheduleMain Base (Valet Service)• Officer’s housing trash p/u: Mondays, recycling: 13, 27• Enlisted housing trash p/u: Tuesdays, recycling: 14, 28Liberty Heights (Curbside Service)• All houses south of N. Liberty Ave. trash p/u: Wednesdays,

recycling: 8, 22• All houses north of N. Liberty Ave. trash p/u: Thursdays, recycling: 9, 23Heritage Heights (Curbside Service)• Trash p/u: Fridays, recycling: 10, 24Mowing Schedule• Main Base- Every Wednesday & Thursday• Barksdale East- Every Monday & Tuesday

May 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Rent Is Due!Zumba9:30 AM

2

Truffle DayCoupon Club6PM

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5

Cinco de Mayo

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Rent Is Late!Zumba9:30 AM

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Zumba9:30 AM

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Mother’s Day

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Zumba9:30 AM

14 15

Zumba9:30 AM

16 17FRIENDS at theFairway GolfTournament1 PM @ Fox Run

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19 20

Zumba9:30 AM

21 22

Zumba9:30 AM

23 24 25

Crawfish Boil &Wing Eating Contest6-8 PM

26 Memorial Day 27

Offices Closed

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Zumba9:30 AM

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