Terranova West - March 2013
8
Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Whispering Pines - March 2013 1 Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova March 2013 Volume 6, Issue 3 TNW POA Meeting 4:30 pm @ Clubhouse, 2nd Tuesday, All Residents May Attend Resident Input is desired and welcomed at 6:30 pm Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 12 www.terranovawest.com | www.chaparralmanagement.com SECURITY One house was burglarized by breaking a window and stealing cash and jewelry. Two residents passed away in their homes. We offer them our condolences. Continue to call the Constables with any problem. 281-376-3472. NEWSLETTER Our new publisher has our newsletter ready electronically by the first day of the month. View the newsletter at www.peelinc.com. You can also log on and read it on our website www.terranovawest. com. Since it is mailed through bulk mail, you will not receive it at home until the first 7-10 days of the month. If you wish to advertise in the newsletter, contact [email protected]. ACTION ITEMS We have signed the swimming pool contract again with Sweetwater Pools. e pool will be used in April for lifeguard training. See the article from Diane Moynihan, our pool coordinator in this newsletter. We have also signed the Constable’s contract for another year. We are gathering more bids for clearing out dead trees in the park. Don Miller, our long-trusted landscaper, will be mulching the beds and contracting for weed control. We have also contracted to have the mulch in the playground re-filled. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATIONS & DEED RESTRICTIONS Residents have submitted applications for window replacement and tree removal. Spring is in the air. Don’t forget to submit an application if you are planning exterior painting, change in landscaping, or anything to do with the exterior of your home. Reminder: Is your trash can stored at your home where it can’t be seen? Are you putting it out and pulling it back during the designated times? ank you to the majority of residents who are following this simple way to keep our neighborhood neat. And, speaking of keeping our neighborhood neat, please don’t place garage sale signs in our well-manicured landscaping beds and be sure to pick up the signs—from where ever they were placed—when you are done. In addition, as you trim bushes and spruce up your beds, remember to put as much of this yard waste as possible in your trash bin before you leave it in a trash bag beside the bin. Cut branches less than 4 feet and bundle and tie with string. UPCOMING BOARD ELECTIONS Please put your name in for our Board Elections that will be happening in April. We need at least one new member because dedicated Board member, Phil Anderson, will be coming off the Board. To keep our neighborhood strong we need leadership. This means YOU! Contact Judy Gordon to place your name on the ballot: www.chaparralmanagement.com or 281-537-0957 X26 or contact any current Board member. February 11 Board Meeting Minutes Submitted by Sharon Natenberg
description
March 2013 edition of The Whispering Pines for Terranova West
Transcript of Terranova West - March 2013
Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Whispering Pines - March 2013 1
Whispering Pines
Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova
March 2013 Volume 6, Issue 3
TNW POA Meeting 4:30 pm @ Clubhouse, 2nd Tuesday, All Residents May Attend
Resident Input is desired and welcomed at 6:30 pmNext Meeting: Tuesday, March 12
www.terranovawest.com | www.chaparralmanagement.com
SECURITYOne house was burglarized by breaking a window and stealing
cash and jewelry. Two residents passed away in their homes. We offer them our condolences. Continue to call the Constables with any problem. 281-376-3472.
NEWSLETTEROur new publisher has our newsletter ready electronically by the
first day of the month. View the newsletter at www.peelinc.com. You can also log on and read it on our website www.terranovawest.com. Since it is mailed through bulk mail, you will not receive it at home until the first 7-10 days of the month. If you wish to advertise in the newsletter, contact [email protected].
ACTION ITEMSWe have signed the swimming pool contract again with Sweetwater
Pools. The pool will be used in April for lifeguard training. See the article from Diane Moynihan, our pool coordinator in this newsletter. We have also signed the Constable’s contract for another year. We are gathering more bids for clearing out dead trees in the park. Don Miller, our long-trusted landscaper, will be mulching the beds and contracting for weed control. We have also contracted to have the mulch in the playground re-filled.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATIONS & DEED RESTRICTIONS
Res idents have submit ted appl ica t ions for window
replacement and tree removal. Spring is in the air. Don’t forget to submit an application if you are planning exterior painting, change in landscaping, or anything to do with the exterior of your home.
Reminder: Is your trash can stored at your home where it can’t be seen? Are you putting it out and pulling it back during the designated times? Thank you to the majority of residents who are following this simple way to keep our neighborhood neat. And, speaking of keeping our neighborhood neat, please don’t place garage sale signs in our well-manicured landscaping beds and be sure to pick up the signs—from where ever they were placed—when you are done. In addition, as you trim bushes and spruce up your beds, remember to put as much of this yard waste as possible in your trash bin before you leave it in a trash bag beside the bin. Cut branches less than 4 feet and bundle and tie with string.
UPCOMING BOARD ELECTIONS Please put your name in for our Board Elections that will be
happening in April. We need at least one new member because dedicated Board member, Phil Anderson, will be coming off the Board. To keep our neighborhood strong we need leadership. This means YOU! Contact Judy Gordon to place your name on the ballot: www.chaparralmanagement.com or 281-537-0957 X26 or contact any current Board member.
February 11 Board Meeting MinutesSubmitted by Sharon Natenberg
2 Whispering Pines - March 2013 Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
Whispering Pines
TNW BOARD OF DIRECTORSPhil Anderson, President................................281-376-4165Arthur Oden, Vice President...........................281-257-0694Peter Vogel, Secretary/Treasurer.......................281-251-6543Sharon Natenberg, Director............................281-257-9850Bill Carpenter, Director....................................281-376-1127NEIGHBORHOOD NUMBERSSecurity, Tom Harrington...............................281-352-3086Maintenance—Chaparral Mngt......................281-537-0957…………………………………….Judy Gordon, ManagerArchitectural Review, Dan Winters.................832-698-2448Deed Restriction, Judy Gordon.......................281-537-0957.......................................recpt1@chaparralmanagement.comBeautification, Bill [email protected] Keys, Jan Lundy....................................281-251-0510Swimming Pool, Diane Moynihan...................713-898-4271Sweetwater pools.............................................281-988-8480Clubhouse Rental, Maria Carra.......................832-717-5202.......................................................................carram66@live.comWater Board, Bill Loyd, President...................281-379-6843Park Issues/[email protected] Field Reservation...............res.a.park.facility@gmail.comSCHOOLSBenfer Elementary..........................................832-484-6000Strack Intermediate........................................832-249-5400Klein Collins High.........................................832-484-5500Klein High.....................................................832-484-4000KISD Central Offices.....................................832-249-4000OTHER SERVICESCypress Creek Library......................................281-376-4610Fire & Ambulance Emergencies......................................911Harris County Constable.................................281-376-3472CCEMS...........................................................281-440-4300Harris County Health Dept.............................713-439-6270NW Hospital...................................................281-440-1000Poison Control Center......................................281-654-1701Royal Waste Disposal.......................................713-526-1536Fire (Klein VFD)..............................................281-251-0101Water/Sewer Repairs........................................281-353-9809CenterPoint Energy..........................................713-659-2111Reliant Energy..................................................713-207-2222Street Lights Out (HL&P)................................713-207-2222Harris County Prec. 4.......................................281-353-8424(Street problems or tree trimming)Harris County Pollution Cntrl...........................713-920-2831Report Dead Birds.............................................713-440-3036NEWSLETTER INFORMATIONNewsletter Editor, ShirleyWillis.....................832-559-7216...........................................................tnweditor@gmail.comNewsletter Publisher....................................www.peelinc.com
Recycle!While doing recycling research for our homeowners association,
it became evident that many of our residents were not aware of recycling opportunities that are currently available in our area.
Most everyone DID know that newspapers can be recycled at many local schools, libraries, churches, etc. But, a significant number of our residents were not aware that plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and cardboard can also be easily recycled at two locations in our area.
Trinity Lutheran Church & School on Klein Church Road, and Meyer Park on Cypresswood Drive have recycling centers that accept all four of these recyclables (newspaper, cardboard, plastic bottles/containers, and aluminum cans). Note that Meyer Park has two recycling centers (one on each side of Cypresswood Drive). Both recycling centers accept materials with the following guidelines:
RECOMMENDATIONS• Rinse all plastic and aluminum recyclables• Remove caps from plastic bottles and containers • Place plastic and aluminum recyclables in plastic bags
MATERIALS ACCEPTED: • Newspaper and other paper such as mail, catalogs, etc.• Cardboard (clean, unsoiled)• Aluminum cans• Recyclable plastics #1(PET), #2(HDPE), #3(PVC),
#4(LDPE), and #5(PP)• Recycling symbols are typically embossed on the bottom of
the container
NOTE: Glass and other items are NOT accepted at these locations
While these four types of materials do not include things such as glass jars or tin cans, they do represent a significant portion of materials that are recycled today. It is very easy to drop off recyclables at one of these locations and incur virtually no additional expense. As additional recycling opportunities become available, the board will keep you apprised of such.
– Arthur Oden
Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Whispering Pines - March 2013 3
Whispering PinesPLEASE CONSIDER
RUNNING FOR OUR TNW POA BOARD!
Contact Judy at chaparralmanagement.com
or any member of our Board by March 12th.
Terranova West Resident Completes Marathon
in Honor Of Late School PrincipalLong time Terranova resident, David Quiroz, completed the
Chevron Houston Marathon, over 26 miles, on January 13 in honor of our neighbor, the late Jan DeBlance, former principal of Aldine High School. Jan passed away in February 2012 from pancreatic cancer. Jan lived at 5507 Ashmere Lane in Terranova West with her husband, Wayne. A student scholarship fund has been established in her name. If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund in her honor, please send your gift to:
The Jan DeBlance Scholarship Fund ATTN: Dr. Linda Rodriguez
14909 Aldine Westfield RoadHouston, TX 77032
4 Whispering Pines - March 2013 Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
Whispering Pines
Thursday, May 2, 20136:00 to 8:00 PM in the Cafeteria
For the First time During Evening Hours
Come and register your future Kindergartener early and avoid the rush! Benfer Elementary is having our Kindergarten Round-Up in the evening for the first time. You will be able to register your student, meet the Kindergarten teachers and take a look around the Kindergarten classes.
Upon registration, you will need to bring the following documents for your student:
• Proof of Residence – a current utility bill or lease agreement• Original Proof of Identity – Birth Certificate• Social Security Card• Immunization Records
If you are not able to come to our Round-Up, come by Benfer Elementary any time afterward to enroll your future Kindergartener. Please feel free to call the school at 832-484-5939 if you have any questions.
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP!At Benfer Elementary
Cypress Creek Hosts
Job FairCypress Creek High School and the Business and
Finance Academy will host a Job Fair on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event will be held on the Cypress Creek High School campus, 9815 Grant Road, Houston, TX, in the large commons.
The Job Fair is being held to provide the opportunity for people in the local community to find employment. The Job Fair will also afford the businesses in our local communities the benefit of finding desired employees.
Businesses who would like to secure a booth set-up can register online at: http://schools.cfisd.net/cycreek/academy_BF.html.
A 10’ x 10’ booth with two chairs will cost $20.00. Booths with two chairs and electricity are $40.00. Proceeds from the Job Fair will provide qualified Cypress Creek High School seniors with college scholarships.
For further information about exhibiting at the Fair please contact Vallorie Mason, Business and Finance Academy principal, at [email protected] or Julie Larson, Business and Finance Academy secretary, at [email protected].
Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Whispering Pines - March 2013 5
Whispering Pines
POOL SUPPLYPROFESSIONAL
Remodels - Repairs - Service(832) 717-0909
5200 Louetta Rd. (Next to Wing Cafe’ & Martini Blvd.
professionalpoolsupply.com
New Customer SpecialBuy 1 month
weekly pool cleaningget 2nd month FREE!
(see stores for details)
MARCH 2013Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Read Across America Day
3 4TRASHDAY
5 6 7HEAVY TRASH DAY
8 9
10DaylightSavings Time Begins
11
TRASH DAY
12
Board Meeting
13 14HEAVY TRASH DAY
15 16
17 St. Patrick’s Day
18TRASH DAY
19 20Spring Begins
21 HEAVYTRASH DAY
22 23
24Palm Sunday
25TRASH DAY
26Jewish Passover
27 28HEAVYTRASH DAY
29 GoodFriday
30
31Easter
6 Whispering Pines - March 2013 Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
Whispering Pines
SEND US YOUR Event Pictures!! Do you have a picture of an event that you would like to run in this newsletter? Send it to us and we will publish it in the next issue. Email the picture to [email protected]. Be sure to include the text that you would like to have as the caption. Pictures will appear in color online at www.PEELinc.com.
PARK INFORMATIONUp to date information about the Park, including a Q&A,
can be found on the TNW website under the "Facilities" "MUD Park" tab. If you do not see what you are looking for, send an email to [email protected] .
TENNIS COURT KEYSTennis court keys will be handed out in new homeowner
packets. If you aren't a new resident and need a key, then this applies to you: The first key is free but any extra or replacement keys cost $2.00. I keep a card catalog with the resident’s name and address. Either call me or send me an e-mail and we can arrange a time for you to come by and pick up it up. My phone number is 281-251-0510 and my address is 5902 Ashmere Ln. My email is [email protected].
TERRANOVA WEST WEBSITE INFORMATIONHave you visited our website yet? It can be found at this
address: http://www.terranovawest.com . You will find that it has some current news, a lost and found section, information about the pool, a map of the subdivision and most importantly, a form that will give you the Gate Code information. It is important to send in a request for the code so if the code changes in the future, you will receive an email with the new code. The gate code will be changed for security reasons in the very near future! You can also make suggestions as to what you would like to see added to the website. If you have timely information that can’t wait for the newsletter, it is a good place to display it. It is a great site and very easy to navigate! Check it out!
DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTEHarris County now has its own permanent Household
Hazardous Waste disposal facility located at 290 and Gessner that is open to all Harris County residents that live in the un-incorporated areas. This facility is run by Cheryl Burton-Fentress, and she is the best person to contact for anything related to HHW. Cheryl has been involved in and around this industry for many years and is considered an expert in the field. The program/contact information is: Residential Environmental Services, Harris County Multi-Use Facility, 6900 Hahl Road @290 & North Gessner, Houston, TX 77040. Tel. (713) 290-3000—Main Line. Open Wednesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call in advance if there is a holiday around those dates as the facility may be closed to the public. Household Hazardous Waste Program Manager: Cheryl Burton-Fentress, (281) 560-6230 – Direct Line. [email protected]
Neighborhood General Information
NOT AVAILABLEONLINE
Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Whispering Pines - March 2013 7
Whispering PinesAt no time will any source be allowed to use The Whispering Pines' contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in The Whispering Pines is exclusively for the private use of the Terranova West HOA and Peel, Inc.
DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.
PRICINGexclusively for
Terranova West residents
DIRECTV is rolling out the RED CARPET
1-888-799-0512
DIRECTVPrices starting at
Free 5 tuner Genie HD/DVR
Up to 3 FREE additional HD client boxes
FREE HBO/Cinemax/Starz/ Showtime
Instant rebate on all packages
FREE Installation
Record, watch and playback in HD from any room for 3 months
Mention this ad for your VIP deal. CALL NOW!
All you have to do is swim!
Weekly Pool ServiceAll Pool Repairs, Remodeling and Resurfacing
Give us a call for a FREE EstimateContact us at HeritageLandscapingInc.com
Trash Removal Rules• MondayandThursdayservice.• Puttrashoutafter6pmondaybeforeservice.• HouseholdtrashmustfitintoRoyalbin.• Ifthereisroom,addyouryardclippingstothebin.• Extraclippingsshouldbebaggedorplacedinyourowncontainerand placed beside the bin.• Extralawnclippingspickedupeachday.• Treelimbs/branchesshouldbebundledandtiedin4footlengths.• Heavyitems(boxes,largehouseholditems)onThursdayonly.• Beconsiderateofdrivewaysandmailboxes.• Putcontainersatleast5feetawayfrommailboxes.• Iftrashpickupfallsontheseholidays:New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, our trash will not be picked up.
Contact Royal Disposal with any questions – especially if you have a very large item to dispose of – like a refrigerator: www.royaldisposal.com or [email protected] And, remember to replace your trash container/s COMPLETELY OUT-OF-SIGHT!
8 Whispering Pines - March 2013 Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
Whispering Pines
TERW
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDPEEL, INC.
Steve Reed The Reed Team
ults ge
• Proven Res• Personal Service• Industry knowled• Caring Professional
8324368640 [email protected]
nhomes.com
www.amazinghousto
The market has quickly changed to a sellers’ market. If you have been thinking
of selling, let Steve Reed get your home SOLD QUICKLY!
Steve ReedThe Reed Team
The market has quickly changed to a sellers’ market. If you have been thinking of selling, let Steve Reed get your home SOLD QUICKLY!
Steve Reed The Reed Team
ults ge
• Proven Res• Personal Service• Industry knowled• Caring Professional
8324368640 [email protected]
nhomes.com
www.amazinghousto
The market has quickly changed to a sellers’ market. If you have been thinking
of selling, let Steve Reed get your home SOLD QUICKLY!
• Proven Results• Personal Service• Industry Knowledge• Caring Professional
832.436.8640
