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Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova

August 2014 Volume 7, Issue 8

SECURITYUnfortunately, two homes, one on Norwood Oaks and the other on

Moss Point Ct., were broken into, both by forced entry through the back door. A home on Macrantha Ct. reported identity theft. A mailbox on Macrantha was damaged. No petty vandalism—egg throwing, broken windows, etc.—was reported. In the last 39 days, the Constables drove 1,789 miles on patrol and issued 93 tickets. Even though crime does happen in our neighborhood, with your watchful eyes and back-up from the Constables, we can keep incidents at the current low rate.

ACTION ITEMSWe have accepted a contract for electricity at the rate of $.0597 for

the next 4 years from Champion through Kilowatt Partners. We are so sorry that the pool slide is again un-usable because of cracks in the plastic. The Board voted to not repair this slide but to investigate purchasing a new slide for use next season.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND DEED RESTRICTIONS

Applications have been made for a storage shed, a storm door, and fence staining. Thank you to all who responded to the deed restriction letters reminding homeowners to mow, trim, paint, remove mold/

mildew—just generally maintain our homes. Sometimes the letters arrive a day before you were planning to tackle the outside jobs. Thank you for interpreting this letter as a reminder to help maintain the beauty of our neighborhood.

FINANCIALThe finances of TNW were audited. If anyone wishes to see our

financial statement—which is also presented at our annual meeting—please contact any Board Member.

GATE CODEThe gate code for our park was changed in July. Sign in to our website

for the new gate code.FOURTH OF JULY

Thank you to all who participated in the 4th of July Parade, especially to Gary and Sharon Dixon who paraded in their 1938 beautiful red Chevrolet. About 100 people gathered at the park for hot dogs, ice pops, face painting, and games which included Put the Beard on Uncle Sam (with whipped cream) and a lively water balloon battle. Thanks to Steve and Sharon Natenberg and MaryBeth Kreml for organizing. Thanks to our local Klein Fire Department for sending a truck to lead our parade.

REPORT OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 8

TNW POA MEETINGWATCH THE WEBSITE AND INFORMATION BOARDS

FOR MEETING DATE AND TIME.WWW.TERRANOVAWEST.COM

CONSTABLE: 281-376-3472

Submitted by Sharon Natenberg

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TNW BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Carpenter, President................................281-376-1127 Mary Beth Kreml, Vice President...........................281-376-2310Peter Vogel, Secretary/Treasurer.......................281-251-6543Sharon Natenberg, Director............................281-257-9850Lois Alberts, Director.............................281-655-0565NEIGHBORHOOD NUMBERSSecurity, Tom Harrington...............................281-352-3086Maintenance—Chaparral Mngt......................281-537-0957…………………………………….Stacy Johnston, ManagerArchitectural Review, Adam Yauk.................720-224-1759Deed Restriction, Stacy Johnston............................................................................sjohnston@chaparralmanagement.comBeautification, Bill Heuer......................bill@ihostpoker.comTennis Keys, Jan Lundy....................................281-251-0510Swimming Pool, Dianne Moynihan...................281-320-9234Sweetwater pools.............................................281-988-8480Clubhouse Rental, Maria Carra.......................832-717-5202................................................................carram66@live.comWater Board, Bill Loyd, President...................281-379-6843Park Issues/Suggestions........................tnw.mud@gmail.comPark 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

Graduate!CONGRATU LATIONS

Congratulations!

Sabrina Daniela Cataldo, daughter of Bob and Elena Cataldo and sister of Marc Cataldo, graduated from Klein Collins High School as a Cum Laude honor graduate.  She was a member of the National Honor Society.  She  participated in orchestra for 4 years, the last three as a member of the KCHS Chamber Orchestra.  She  culminated her tenure as

Concert Master in her senior year.  She is an accomplished violinist and has worked as a private lessons teacher.  She participated in various activities, most notably soccer and the KC Film Society, of which she was president.  Sabrina will attend the Moody School of Communications at the University of Texas Austin this fall majoring in radio, television and film.  Congratulations, Sabrina!  Hook’em!

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4th of July Highlights

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CPR

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Take our Water Safety Quiz.

Swim, bike, play tennis, hula hoop and more!

Help keep your family safer around water.

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TRASH REMOVAL RULES• MondayandThursdayservice.• Puttrashoutafter6pmondaybeforeservice.• HouseholdtrashmustfitintoRoyalbin.• Ifthereisroom,addyouryardclippingstothebin.• Extraclippingsshouldbebaggedorplacedinyourowncontainer and placed beside the bin.• Extralawnclippingspickedupeachday.• Tree limbs/branches should be bundled and tied in 4 foot lengths.• Heavy i t ems (boxes , l a rge household i t ems) on Thursday only.• 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 youhaveaverylargeitemtodisposeof–likearefrigerator:www.royaldisposal.com or royaldisposal@comcast.net And, remember to replace your trash container/s COMPLETELY OUT-OF-SIGHT!

I 2 3, Come Volunteer With Me! Volunteers And Interns Needed! Altus Hospice is looking for awesome,

loving, and caring volunteers to help with several programs. Patient Care Volunteers:Haveyoueverfeltlikeyourcallingorpassioninlifeistowork with terminally ill patients? If so, we have a volunteer opportunity working with patients and their families approaching the end of life. With just a couple of hours a week, you can really make a difference in the life of our terminally ill patients and their loved ones. Many enjoy sitting outside in the fresh air or in their room and sharing stories abouttheirlife:Othersaremorehandsonandenjoyreading,puzzles,watching football/basketball games or playing other games, like Bingo andDominos.AdministrativeVolunteer:Theadministrativevolunteerserves as an integral member of the Hospice interdisciplinary team in our office in The Woodlands area. Office support volunteers perform duties such as filing, copying, answering the telephone, mail-outs, and inventory control of medical supplies. Volunteers are crucial for these programs to succeed! Volunteers must be reliable, motivated, and flexible. Training will be provided. (Qualifies for In-Service Credits.) Background check will be required. There is no charge for this. Get involved and be a blessing to someone by taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Please leave your name and telephone number. For more information pleasecall:AltusHospiceLeanneCrowe,VolunteerCoordinator,713-382-7934, or email me at lcrowe@altushospicecare.com.

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Wristbands must be worn by all residents (unless a minor withaparent)tousethepool.AsofJune12,2014at7:00p.m., residents must 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**

2014 SWIMMING POOL INFORMATION

August-September Pool ScheduleRegular Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday, 10am - 8pmWednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm - 8pm

August 25, 2014Last day of Regular Summer Hours

due to school opening (Pool Closed All Week)Labor Day weekend, 8/30, 8/31, 9/1

Pool Open, 12pm - 8pmPool season closes after Monday, September 1

Other Closures 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

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 tnw.mud@gmail.com.

TENNIS COURT KEYSTennis court keys will be handed out in new homeowner

packets. The first key is free but any extra or replacement keys cost $2.00. A record is kept of each key issued. Call 281-251-0510 to arrange to pick up a key. My address is 5902 Ashmere Ln. My email is jplundy@sbcglobal.net. – J. Lundy

TERRANOVA WEST WEBSITE INFORMATIONTheTNWwebsiteaddressis:http://www.terranovawest.

com. You will find current news, lost and found, pool information, and a form that will give you the Gate Code information. Please send a in a request for the code so that if the code changes in the future, you will receive an email with the new code. 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 WASTEThere is a residential waste facility at 290 and Gessner that

is open to all Harris County residents that live in the un-incorporatedareas.Theaddressoftheprogramis:ResidentialEnvironmental 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 around holidays as the facility may be closed to thepublic.HouseholdHazardousWasteProgramManager:Cheryl Burton-Fentress, (281) 560-6230 – Direct Line. cheryl.burton@hcpid.org

NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL

INFORMATION

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Whispering PinesTee Up For Tigers

Klein Collins Booster Club FundraiserThe Klein Collins Football Booster Club invites you to play

in the “Tee Up For Tigers” fundraiser at the new Top Golf facility in Spring on Tuesday, August 5, from 6-9 pm. The cost per player is $100 and includes 3 hours of golf and an all-American buffet with all proceeds going to the Klein Collins football program. The event will also feature a silent auction, raffle, competitions, and prizes. Join in on the fun and support the KC Tigers! Registration and information are available at kleincollinsfootball.com.

Kids’ Running Team’s Cross Country Season Starts September 8thThe Northwest Flyers Track Club Youth Cross-Country

Team kicks off the fall season with registration and a mandatory orientation for parents and athletes on Monday, September 8, 2014,at7:00p.m.RegistrationwillbeheldatCypressCreekHigh School, 9815 Grant Rd., Houston, TX. The first practice will be held at the Cypress Creek YMCA on Thursday, September 11. Children ages 6 - 18 may participate in the team, and both beginners and experienced runners are welcome. Middle school and high school cross country athletes can also register, but should compete after their cross country season is over. Contact Coach Eric Wentworth at emw185@gmail.com, 281-961-6603, or Coach Donnell Carter at dcarter.nwflyers@yahoo.com, 281-467-4727, for more information. Email Coach Carter to get on the email list and you will receive a free running training video. Visit www.northwestflyers.org to get updates and learn more about the team.

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