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Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Whispering Pines - April 2013 1 Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova April 2013 Volume 6, Issue 4 REPORT OF MEETING HELD MARCH 12: Submitted by Sharon Natenberg Annual Meeting Information: All residents are encouraged to attend our POA annual meeting, Monday, April 8 at 7:00pm at the Clubhouse. You should have received announcement of this meeting from Chaparral Management with information on voting for two new Board representatives. As in past years, we will be awarding two checks for $50 in order to encourage attendance: one to a resident who sends in his/her proxy and another to a person who attends the meeting. Come to our meeting—not only for the chance to win $50—but also to hear about actions by the Board, an analysis of our finances, to ask any question of our Board, and to vote on new representatives. We want to thank all of our Board members for another successful year of volunteering for our neighborhood. A special “thank you” goes to Phil Anderson, our current president, who will be coming off the Board after serving for five years. Phil’s attention to detail and his experience in construction have kept us aware of neighborhood issues before they became problems. e Board and the neighborhood owe Phil a hearty “ank You.” Thank you to all our Board members: Sharon Natenberg, Peter Vogel, Arthur Oden, and Bill Carpenter. ank you to the committee chairs for their many volunteer hours: Dianne Moynihan – Swimming Pool; Maria Carra – Clubhouse; Shirley Willis – Newsletter Editor; Cheryl Shaw and TNW POA ANNUAL MEETING Monday, April 8, 2013, 7:00 pm, at Clubhouse All residents encouraged to come! www.terranovawest.com ∣ www.chaparralmanagement.com Constable: 281-376-3472 Cherri Hornsby – Welcoming; Bill Heuer – Beautification; Dan Winters and Tom Laarman – Architectural Review Committee and Deed Restrictions; and Martin Littmann – Website. “anks” to Judy Gordon of Chaparral Management for her steadfast guidance. Security: Two homes under construction in the 6000 and 6100 blocks of Terravita had the copper wire stripped from the A/C units. Our condolences to the family on Glenmere whose loved one passed away of natural causes. ere were only 3 house alarms and 16 other general calls. Our Constables are patrolling for speeders and those who don’t completely stop at the stop signs. Everyone needs to slow down! Action Items: Dead trees and underbrush in our park are again being acted upon. Mosquito fogging has started. As you prepare to spruce up and renovate around your home and yard, don’t forget to submit an Architectural Review Application that you can get on our website or from Chaparral Management. Swim Team: Registration is Sunday, April 14, 2-5 at the pool. e home swim meets are: May 12th- Practice Meet; May 26th – Candlelight Hills; June 9th – Bridgestone; June 23rd – Divisional Meet. ank you to all the families who volunteer their time to make the swim team such a wonderful experience for our kids. Reminder to Last Month’s Reminder: Trash cans need to be out of sight except when they are waiting to be picked up. e heat is coming. We wish you all a pleasant spring that eases into a tolerable summer!
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Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova
April 2013 Volume 6, Issue 4
REPORT OF MEETING HELD MARCH 12: Submitted by Sharon Natenberg
Annual Meeting Information: All residents are encouraged to attend our POA annual meeting, Monday, April 8 at 7:00pm at the Clubhouse. You should have received announcement of this meeting from Chaparral Management with information on voting for two new Board representatives. As in past years, we will be awarding two checks for $50 in order to encourage attendance: one to a resident who sends in his/her proxy and another to a person who attends the meeting. Come to our meeting—not only for the chance to win $50—but also to hear about actions by the Board, an analysis of our finances, to ask any question of our Board, and to vote on new representatives.
We want to thank all of our Board members for another successful year of volunteering for our neighborhood. A special “thank you” goes to Phil Anderson, our current president, who will be coming off the Board after serving for five years. Phil’s attention to detail and his experience in construction have kept us aware of neighborhood issues before they became problems. The Board and the neighborhood owe Phil a hearty “Thank You.”
Thank you to all our Board members: Sharon Natenberg, Peter Vogel, Arthur Oden, and Bill Carpenter. Thank you to the committee chairs for their many volunteer hours: Dianne Moynihan – Swimming Pool; Maria Carra – Clubhouse; Shirley Willis – Newsletter Editor; Cheryl Shaw and
TNW POA ANNUAL MEETINGMonday, April 8, 2013, 7:00 pm, at Clubhouse
All residents encouraged to come!www.terranovawest.com ∣ www.chaparralmanagement.com
Constable: 281-376-3472
Cherri Hornsby – Welcoming; Bill Heuer – Beautification; Dan Winters and Tom Laarman – Architectural Review Committee and Deed Restrictions; and Martin Littmann – Website. “Thanks” to Judy Gordon of Chaparral Management for her steadfast guidance.
Security: Two homes under construction in the 6000 and 6100 blocks of Terravita had the copper wire stripped from the A/C units. Our condolences to the family on Glenmere whose loved one passed away of natural causes. There were only 3 house alarms and 16 other general calls. Our Constables are patrolling for speeders and those who don’t completely stop at the stop signs. Everyone needs to slow down!
Action Items: Dead trees and underbrush in our park are again being acted upon. Mosquito fogging has started. As you prepare to spruce up and renovate around your home and yard, don’t forget to submit an Architectural Review Application that you can get on our website or from Chaparral Management.
Swim Team: Registration is Sunday, April 14, 2-5 at the pool. The home swim meets are: May 12th- Practice Meet; May 26th – Candlelight Hills; June 9th – Bridgestone; June 23rd – Divisional Meet. Thank you to all the families who volunteer their time to make the swim team such a wonderful experience for our kids.
Reminder to Last Month’s Reminder: Trash cans need to be out of sight except when they are waiting to be picked up.
The heat is coming. We wish you all a pleasant spring that eases into a tolerable summer!
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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
KISD District Spelling Bee Champion Competes In
PBS Spelling BeeKiara Sugay, an 8th grade student from Strack Intermediate
and the reigning KISD Spelling Bee Champion, represented her School, the District, and our community at the Houston PBS (channel 8) Spelling Bee which was televised March 23, 2013.
Kiara previously represented her school at the KISD district Spelling Bee on February 14, 2013, and won. She was also a Spelling Bee finalist at the KAC (Klein Academic Competition).
Kiara Sugay Winning the District Spelling Bee on February 14
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2013 Swimming Pool Information
Wristbands will be distributed this summer to residents in good standing allowing them to use the pool facilities. All residents may use the pool Memorial Day Weekend…no wristband will be required for admittance. Beginning June 1, 2013 the pool will be open for the season. Wristbands must be worn by all residents (unless a minor with a parent) to use the pool.
Wristbands will be distributed on the following dates at the pool: June 1 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. June 2 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. June 8 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. June 9 12:00-‐3:00 p.m.
June 11 5:00-‐7:00 p.m. June 12 5:00-‐7:00 p.m. June 13 5:00-‐7:00 p.m.
After June 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., residents will be required to go to Chaparral Management Company to get their wristbands and will be charged $5.00 per bracelet
or a maximum of $20.00 per family. **CASH ONLY**
May-‐September Pool Schedule Hours Open • Memorial Day weekend -‐ Pool Open – wristbands not required 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Beginning weekend of June 1 -‐ June 2 wristbands will be checked
for remainder of season
• June 8, 2012 – Regular Summer Hours Begin. Summer hours are Tuesday through Sunday (unless otherwise noted)
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Until July 2)*
• June 1 & June 15 – Saturday Home Swim Meets 1:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • June 22 -‐-‐ Pool Closed for Divisional Swim Meet • August 25, 2013 – Last day of Regular Summer Hours due to
school opening (Pool Closed All Week)
• Labor Day weekend, 8/31, 9/1, 9/2 – Pool Open 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Pool season closes after Monday, September 2 • Other Closures as noted**
*Beginning July 2, 2013 the regular pool hours will change to accommodate morning swimming. The new hours will be: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. **The pool is closed for chemical treatment on Mondays unless it is a holiday. If a holiday falls on a Monday the pool will be closed the next day, Tuesday, for cleaning and chemical treatment.
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WHEN: Saturday, April 13th at 6:30 pmWHERE: Forest Oaks Swim and Raquet Club, 19023 Joanleigh Dr, Spring, TX 77388 (across from Lemm Elementary)
Enclosed is my $30 registration fee: ______ Cash ______ Check *see PayPal option. All registrations must be received by Monday, April 8, 2013. Beginning April 9, 2013 at the door registration will be $35.00. No Refunds!! For more information, contact Jocelyne Huckabay at [email protected].
Make checks payable to: Tigers After Prom Booster Club 2013Mail to: Tigers After Prom Booster Club 2013Attn: Terri Houpt17314 Cypress Hill CtSpring, TX 77388
or send funds via the TAP 2013 PayPal account. Select Send Money and input address, [email protected]. Send e-mail to [email protected] with name and contact phone number to confirm payment.
Klein ISD Employees Are Living Kleinwell
District wellness program provides 6,000 employees with healthy living options
The Kleinwell Family Fitness Fair is scheduled for 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday, April 27, at the Klein Memorial Stadium - 16715 Stuebner-Airline Rd., Klein. The health fair featuring community vendors is free. The One Mile Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. Registration is $10 per person and includes a t-shirt and prizes. More information available at www.kleinisd.net/familyfitness.
New in 2013 is the first Kleinwell Biggest Loser, which is a 12-week weight loss challenge for employees. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 10 participants with the highest weight-loss percentage, and winners will be announced at the Family Fitness Fair. For more information, contact Attaway at 832-249-4162, [email protected]. For media inquiries, contact Denise McLean, [email protected].
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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
CLASSIFIEDSIf interested in playing bridge once a month, please call
Emily at 713-306-3422 or 281-379-4504
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