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

September 2013 Volume 6, Issue 9

TNW POA MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 4:30 PM AT CLUBHOUSEALL RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

RESIDENT INPUT 6:30 PM

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CONSTABLE: 281-376-3472

Report of meeting held Tuesday, August 13:Submitted by Sharon Natenberg

Security: Unknown vandals broke out the kitchen window of our clubhouse. The pool area was vandalized. We are upgrading the security system. Several mailboxes were damaged. Two juveniles ran away from home but returned later in good health. Two family disturbances were reported with no charges filed. An abandoned 2013 grey Ford Focus was towed away to storage. Now that school has started, let’s all drive the posted speed limit of 20 mph!

Beautification: We are continuing with the irrigation this fall for the bushes that will be planted in the spring to balance the landscaping of TC Jester between Springton and Glenmere. The light poles found around the neighborhood are gradually being used to replace damaged light poles. As the neighborhood matures, our beautiful trees, in some cases, have grown over the streets creating potential for damage to tall vehicles or to the trees themselves. Please trim trees that are growing into or over the street to help maintain a safe and attractive neighborhood.

Pool/Clubhouse: Regrettably, the parts to fix the pool slide have been delayed, but we hope you all have enjoyed our beautiful pool. Bill Carpenter and Arthur Oden installed the new tables at the pool. Bids are being taken to install shade structures around the baby pool. The Clubhouse was rented twice.

Financial: Peter Vogel, our Treasurer, reports that 97% of our neighbors have paid their POA assessment. This is a great boost to replacing our reserve cash.

Architectural Review and Deed Restrictions: Our management company, Chaparral, diligently drove the neighborhood and found the need to send 145 courtesy letters reminding us of areas around our

homes in need of repair. We know it’s hot outside but we still need to keep each house looking well-groomed for the sake of the entire community. On the other hand, 14 residents filed ARC requests for approval of home improvements from fixing the front door to house painting to installing a new play set/trampoline or basketball goal. The system is: the homeowner submits the plans for improvement before starting work; the ARC reviews the plan; usually the plan is approved. When it is not, the ARC contacts the homeowner to modify the plan so that it fits with our deed restrictions.

Updates: We understand from Representative Debbie Riddle that the proposed Federally-subsidized housing project at Louetta and Kuykendahl has not been funded and is very low on the list of the remaining 56 projects so that it will probably never be built. Because TC Jester has been deemed a major north/south throughway, the County is proceeding with the traffic light that will be placed at Glenmere and TC Jester as well as the additional 8 lights that will be placed on TC Jester from FM 1960 to 2920. We thank the homeowners who attended our August board meeting to be updated on these issues.

Announcement: Judy Gordon, our dedicated Chaparral management representative, is retiring. Her leadership for our neighborhood board has been tremendous. We will miss her but wish her a well-deserved rest. We welcome Stacy Johnston as Judy’s replacement.

We congratulate the swim team officers for next season: President Colton Green, Vice President Scott Wittmer and Treasurer Joe Bennett. Congratulations, Tidal Waves, for a successful 2013 season.

Editor’s Note : Teenaged Job Seekers - If you were born in 1995 or earlier, your name has been removed from the list. If anyone knows of a person listed who has moved, or if your teenager no longer wishes to be listed, please send a note to the editor requesting removal. Thank you.

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TNW BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Carpenter, President................................281-376-1127 Arthur Oden, Vice President...........................281-257-0694Peter Vogel, Secretary/Treasurer.......................281-251-6543Sharon Natenberg, Director............................281-257-9850Mary Beth Kreml, Director.............................281-376-2310NEIGHBORHOOD 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 Heuer......................bill@ihostpoker.comTennis 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/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

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Inaugural Concert : Sept. 21 - 7PM ‒ Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Pianist Richard Dowling performing Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2; Virtuosi of Venice: Jan. 18 - 7PM ‒ A team of virtuosi tackle rediscovered string works by Giusppe Capuzzi and Vivaldi Classics; La Passione!: May 10 - 7PM ‒ Haydn’s Symphony #49 in F Minor "La Passione" and Mozart’s Piano Concerto K. 414 played by Mina Gajic. Tickets can be purchased at cypresssymphony.org

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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 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 INFORMATIONThe TNW website address is: 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-incorporated areas. The address of the program 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 around holidays as the facility may be closed to the public. Household Hazardous Waste Program Manager: Cheryl Burton-Fentress, (281) 560-6230 – Direct Line. cheryl.burton@hcpid.org

Neighborhood General Information

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 royaldisposal@comcast.net And, remember to replace your trash container/s COMPLETELY OUT-OF-SIGHT!

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Season Starts

The Northwest Flyers Track Club Youth Cross-Country Team kicks off the fall season with registration and an orientation for parents and athletes on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. (location to be announced). The first practice will be held at the Cypress Creek YMCA on Thursday, September 12. The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a member program of USA Track and Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and cross country. The club is in its 26th year in the northwest Houston area. Ages 6 - 18 may participate in the team, and both beginners and experienced runners are welcome. Contact Coach Eric Wentworth at emw1105@gmail.com, tel. 281-961-6603, or Coach Donnell Carter at dcarterpfs@msn.com, tel. 281-467-4727for more information. Visit www.northwestflyers.org to get updates and learn more about the team.

September 10th

Klein ISD School Calendar, 2013-14

Aug 20 – 23 Staff Development DaysAug 24 Summer High School GraduationAug 26 First Day of ClassesSept 2 Labor Day HolidayOct 14 Student Holiday/Staff Development day/ Elementary Parent Conference DayNov 25 – 26 Staff Development Day/Student HolidayNov 27 – 29 Thanksgiving HolidaysDec 23 – Jan 3 Christmas/Winter HolidaysJan 6 Classes ResumeJan 16 End of First SemesterJan 17 Staff Development Day/Student HolidayJan 20 Martin Luther King HolidayJan 21 Second Semester BeginsMarch 10 -14 Spring BreakApril 17 Staff Development Day/Student HolidayApril 18 Easter BreakMay 26 Memorial Day HolidayJune 5 Last Day of ClassesJune 6 Staff Development DayJune 7 High School Graduation

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