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Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc. Enchanted Valley Homeowner's Association Newsletter - May 2008 �
Enchanted Valley
Official Publication of Enchanted Valley Homeowners AssociationMay 2008 Volume 2, Issue 5
Enchanted Valley Echo
Notice to All Enchanted Valley Residents
Recently, there has been some vandalism at the pool and playground. Rocks and other objects have been thrown into the pool and the playground equipment has been defaced with graffiti.
This notice is to serve as a warning that any vandalism will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. If the vandals reside in Enchanted Valley, pool and park privileges will be permanently revoked and the resident will pay for any damage.
We just spent a large amount of money re-surfacing the pool. The new surface could be damaged by rocks and other objects thrown into the pool. Small children use the playground equipment, and should not be subjected to graffiti where they play.
Volunteers have spent many hours of their spare time cleaning up the pool area, clubhouse exterior, and playground area to make the park a nicer place for everyone. We have been working hard to update our amenities. Vandalism cost all of us and could have an effect on what we are able to spend updating our amenities in the future. Instead, our money will be going towards repairing and cleaning up from vandalism and possibly force us to put a security system in place to monitor and protect our assets. If you see any suspicious activity at the park, clubhouse, pool area, please do not hesitate to call the constable or a board member immediately. Thank you,Enchanted Valley HOA Board
Current subdivision phone directories have
been delivered to residents that submitted their information. If you have not received a book and you filled out your information please contact your block captain or Linda Bagley.
Books were not provided to residents that declined or did not provide input. However, we do have some extra books for those new residents or those who may have been missed. All you need to do is fill out a phonebook directory form, which is provided on the Enchanted Valley website
http://enchantedvalley.org or contact your block captain or Linda Bagley for a phone directory form.
Numerous hours were spent over a period of months by the block captains that collected and assembled the information. Linda organized and led the project giving countless hours and many weekends in order to bring it all together.
In order to keep the information current and updated, we need your help.
We ask that you submit any corrections, changes or additions to Linda Bagley. We will print these changes in the newsletter for residents to update their book. With everyone’s cooperation, this hopefully will make it possible to provide new updated printings more frequently than in the past.
THE PHONE DIRECTORY – Hallelujah!
THE PHONE DIRECTORY – Hallelujah!
Yard of the MonthMarch yard of the month goes to Kathy
Binford at 12603 Rolling Valley Dr. No one was available for chatting, but I was thrilled to leave a gift certificate to Buds & Blossoms for $25.00. The curb appeal is outstanding. The shrubbery and variety of plants compliment each other making the beds look exceptional. Walking up to the front entry is very warm and friendly. Well done Kathy, Congratulations!
The April yard of the month goes to 14610 Dale Hollow Lane, home of Russell and Marianne Seto. The Seto’s moved to Enchanted Valley in 1972, raised their family here and love living in Enchanted Valley! This yard is kept immaculate by the pros. The Seto’s motto is “do what we like, watching after the pros”. (Oh by the way, “the pros” are their lawn service.) Russell and Marianne are a lovely couple enjoying the fruit of life with each other. Congratulations and enjoy your $25.00 gift certificate to Buds and Blossoms.
May is awarded to 12911 Shady Knoll Lane belonging to Howard and Cheryl Williams. The Williams family has lived in Enchanted Valley since 1974, raising 4 children.
The pride and heritage of the family shines here from the curb to inside the home. Cheryl maintains planting and the care of flowers. Color, color, and more color are Cheryl’s passion. Howard warmly gives Cheryl all the credit. It was a joy to see the faces of this couple, they were ecstatic to receive yard of the month and the $25.00 gift certificate. Congratulations!
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Newsletter InformationPublisher Peel, Inc. ........................ www.PEELinc.com, 512-989-8905 Advertising ........ [email protected], 512-989-8905
Enchanted Valley2007 Board and Committee Heads
Enchanted Valley Management Co.SCS Management Services
7170 Cherry Park DriveHouston, Texas 77095
For information on your homeowner’s assessments, deed restriction violations or questions in general please contact:
Association Manager Service ManagerTerrie Brown – ext 7121 Liz Pettit – ext [email protected] [email protected]
Accounting Representative Deed Restriction InspectorFelita Henderson – ext 7131 Rene Ruiz – ext [email protected] [email protected]
Enchanted Valley Estates2007 Board of Directors
Enchanted Valley Water Board Members
OfficersPresident ....................Norman Goad .............. 281-256-3704Vice President ........... Wally Hudnall ............. 832-455-6922Secretary ....................... Bill Stice .................. 281-373-1032 Treasurer .................. Bobby Don Hill ............ 281-373-1918
Directors Linda Bagley .................................................... 281-373-0713Randall Sims .................................................... 281-373-4657Donny Pardue ................................................... 281-373-0045
Committee HeadsCommunity Center Rental ...................... SCS Management 281-463-1777 .................... 14910 Enchanted Valley DriveNewsletter ............Tammie Ogrodowicz [email protected] ......................Marj Andreo ............... 281-373-1708Security ..................... Donny Pardue .............. 281-373-0045Beautification ............Nancy McPeek ............. 281-304-2487Park Gate ................. Bobby Don Hill ............ 281-373-1918ACC ............................... Bill Stice .................. 281-373-1032 Swim Team ................... Steve Cole ................ 281-373-1329Block Captains ........... Linda Bagley .............. 281-373-0713Welcoming Committee & Event Coordinator Tara Weigner ..... 281-758-1850,[email protected]
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President, Travis Griffith .................................. 281-373-5969................................................................ [email protected] , Darwin Huckabee ................... 281-373-4294............................................................ [email protected] Secretary, Jeff Dyment .................... 281-370-3774........................................................................ [email protected] Control, Jess Akin ..................... 281-373-1048Deed Restrictions .................................................................skeet7000@aol.comMaintenance, Kamy Tehranchi ......................... 281-304-8319..........................................................kamy@watkinssearch.netSecurity, Mike Dimiceli .................................... 281-373-4405.....................................................................dimiceli@flash.netBoard Member, Doyle Wall ............................. 281-256-2710....................................................................dwall@kleinisd.netBoard Member, Ed Fuselier ............................. 281-304-6789...............................................................edfuselier29@aol.comWater Operators, Lyn Gaddy........................... 713-937-1959................................................................ [email protected]
Carl Linseisen, President .................................... 281-373-0522Harry West, Vice President ................................. 281-256-1428Norman Gruenzner, Secretary ............................. 281-373-0600John Clough, Director ......................................... 281-373-1368Carolyn Maniscalco, Director ............................. 281-373-0138
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Heard and OverheardFound A set of keys with no ID was found at the corner of Enchanted Valley and Cricket Hollow. Please call 281-615-4389 to claim.
Light The Candles Jess Akins (Jess Akins Insurance!) on Blossomheath Drive (EVE) will be celebrating another year on May 6th. Happy Birthday from all your EVE and EV friends and family. We all hope you find exactly what you are looking for!
It’s A Girl! Mark and Judy Campbell on Enchanted Valley Drive are proud grandparents again. Kamryn Celeste Burgess was born Thursday, March 13 to Jason, Shelly
and “big sister” Kendyl Burgess. She came home from the hospital ICU Unit Easter Sunday afternoon... Grandma and
Grandpa says it’s another “blessing” for us.” Congratulations to all and welcome, Miss Kamryn!
Attention Pet Lovers! This is a group for the residents of Enchanted Valley to help reunite lost pets with their families. It can also be used to help find loving
homes for stray animals. Please make your subject lost, found, or needs a home with a short description. There is also a link where you can add photo’s of the animal. A very special thanks goes out to New Cypress resident Cathy Miller for getting this website up and running!!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/enchantedvalleypets
Class of 2008 If you have a graduating senior in your home, please email their info. To [email protected]. Please include their name, street, parents name, siblings names, high school or college they will be graduating from, plans for after high school or college, college they plan to attend, any accomplishments while in high school or college (clubs, organizations, awards, etc), and any thing you would like to say to your child. I will probably include it in the July issue so please have all info to me by the end of May.
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ENCHANTED VALLEY BLOCK CAPTAINS:Block Captain Committee...........Linda Bagley.......(281) 373-0713 Block Captains – 12802 - 13006 Blossomheath Road....Vickie Williams...(281) 256-2502 Becky O’Bryan...(713) 429-3103 12611-12719 Bonnywood Lane..........Jody Younts........(281) 373-325712802 - 12918 Bonnywood Lane ..(even only)..Debra Kline.(281) 256-163712803 -12919 Bonnywood Lane ...(odd only)...Joe Avila.....(281) 373-371112807-12831 Cricket Hollow Lane....Nita Meischen......(281) 256-959312903-13023 Cricket Hollow Lane.......David Rebicheaux..(281) 373-304814602-14707 Dale Hollow Lane.....Carolyn Maniscalco...(281) 373-013814702-14711 Early Hollow Lane...Mary Ann Gorham....(281) 213-852412802-12922 Earlywood Lane.....Barbara McCusker...(281) 373-0110 Grace Anderson.....(281) 256-987114407- 14519 Enchanted Valley Drive.....Judy Campbell.....(281) 373-389714522 -14716 Enchanted Valley Drive......Janet Walden.......(281) 468-894014902-14911 Harvrenee Drive.......Terri Kelly.........(713) 562-696014602-14711 Honeycomb Lane.....Jennie White.......(281) 373-333114803-14811 Joshnomi Lane....Shawn Emerson...(281) 373-556912502-12526 Kurtell Lane............Bob Riley.........(281) 373-414914702-14718 Marklena Drive....Cynthia Cormier..(281) 256-018614502-14531 Moss Creek Lane......Jean Loden .....(281) 304-700714602-14627 Moss Creek Lane.....Harry Drennan...(281) 373-022314502-14518 Mystic Bend Drive.........Sam Ricca.......(281) 373-551714702-14818 Mystic Bend Drvie.....Debbie Wells....14714 M. B. Dr.12703-12903 New Cypress Drive.....Lisa Williams....(281) 304-901712602-12626 Pine Bough Lane....James Norgan....(281) 758-133412411-12606 Pleasant Grove Road...Keith Armstrong...12518 P. G. Rd.12601-12715 Pleasant Grove Road.........Joe Scerbo.......(281) 373-3205 Odd only Diane Jozwiak.....(281) 373-041012614 -12718 Pleasant Grove Road...(even only)...Laura Grantland..(281) 256-175312602-12619 Rolling Valley Drive..Teresa Cardamone..12607 R. V. Dr.12702-12827 Rolling Valley Drive.....Marj Andreo.......(281) 373-170812903-13019 Rolling Valley Drive..(odd only)..Gene Tips..(281) 373-010212902-13022 Rolling Valley Drive..(even only)...Dorothy Wilson..(281) 256-340212603-12615 Shady Knoll Lane....Diane Swearengin...(281) 373-138912702-12826 Shady Knoll Lane...(even only)..Theresa Hodgen..(832) 715-807012703-12827 Shady Knoll Lane.....(odd only)....Laura Love....(281) 703-394514806-14910 Wallach Drive......Gloria Asbaugh......(281) 304-162112603-12707 Whistling Wind Lane.....Marie Jo Reid.....(281) 373-3678
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It all began to make sense, t h e b l a n k stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will
walk into the room while I’m on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I’m thinking, “Can’t you see I’m on the phone?” Obviously not. No one can see if I’m on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor, or even standing on my head in the corner, because no one can see me at all. I’m invisible.
Some days I am only a pair of hands, nothing more: Can you fix this? Can you tie this? Can you open this? Some days I’m not a pair of hands; I’m not even a human being. I’m a clock to ask, “What time is it?” I’m a satellite guide to answer, “What number is the Disney Channel?” I’m a car to order, “Right around 5:30, please.” I was certain that these were the hands that once held books and the eyes that studied history and the mind that graduated summa cum laude - but now they had disappeared into the peanut butter, never to be seen again. She’s going - she’s going - she’s gone! One night, a group of us were having dinner, celebrating the return of a friend from England. Janice had just gotten back from a fabulous trip, and she was going on and on about the hotel she stayed in. I was sitting there, looking around at the others all put together so well. It was hard not to compare and feel sorry for myself as I looked down at my out-of-style dress; it was the only thing I could find that was clean. My unwashed hair was pulled up in a banana clip and I was afraid I could actually smell peanut butter in it. I was feeling pretty pathetic, when Janice turned to me with a beautifully wrapped package, and said, “I brought you this.” It was a book on the great cathedrals of
up at a job that they will never see finished, to work on something that their name will never be on. The writer of the book went so far as to say that no cathedrals could ever be built in our lifetime because there are so few people willing to sacrifice to that degree. When I really think about it, I don’t want my son to tell the friend he’s bringing home from college for Thanksgiving, “My mom gets up at 4 in the morning and bakes homemade pies, and then she hand bastes a turkey for three hours and presses all the linens for the table.” That would mean I’d built a shrine or a monument to myself. I just want him to want to come home. And then, if there is anything more to say to his friend, to add, “You’re gonna love it there.” As mothers, we are building great cathedrals. We cannot be seen if we’re doing it right. And one day, it is very possible that the world will marvel, not only at what we have built, but at the beauty that has been added to the world by the sacrifices of invisible women.
I’m Invisible...Europe. I wasn’t exactly sure why she’d given it to me until I read her inscription: “To Charlotte, with admiration for the greatness of what you are building when no one sees.” In the days ahead I would read - no, devour - the book. And I would discover what would become for me, four life-changing truths, after which I could pattern my work:
* No one can say who built the great cathedrals - we have no record of their names. * These builders gave their whole lives for a work they would never see finished. * They made great sacrifices and expected no credit. * The passion of their building was fueled by their faith that the eyes of God saw everything.
A legendary story in the book told of a rich man who came to visit the cathedral while it was being built, and he saw a workman carving a tiny bird on the inside of a beam. He was puzzled and asked the man, “Why are you spending so much time carving that bird into a beam that will be covered by the roof? No one will ever see it.” And the workman replied, “Because God sees.” I closed the book, feeling the missing piece fall into place. It was almost as if I heard God whispering to me, “I see you, Charlotte. I see the sacrifices you make every day, even when no one around you does. No act of kindness you’ve done, no sequin you’ve sewn on, no cupcake you’ve baked, is too small for me to notice and smile over. You are building a great cathedral, but you can’t see right now what it will become.” At times, my invisibility feels like an affliction. But it is not a disease that is erasing my life. It is the cure for the disease of my own self-centerdness. It is the antidote to my strong, stubborn pride. I keep the right perspective when I see myself as a great builder. As one of the people who show
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