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Letter from the PresidentBy Kelly Wilde

Last weekend my husband and I were able to share some nostalgia with our children. We took them to the drive-in movie theatre in Tomball. When we told the kids that we were going to the ‘drive-in movie’ they really had a hard time understanding what we were talking about. All they have ever known is the mega-movie complexes. They wanted to know how many screens the drive-in had. When we told them just one big one – outside under the stars – they were quite confused. So Saturday night we packed up the pillows and blankets, popcorn and drinks, and drove over in our pick-up to the drive-in. On the way over my husband and I wondered if they would still have those boxes that you hooked onto your window for sound. You never could fi nd one that didn’t have some measure of static on it. At that point I think we were more excited about going than the kids. By the time we got there it was already pretty crowded – and the movie wasn’t supposed to start for another 45 minutes. We fi xed a palette in the back of the truck and sat there and played cards with our kids until it was dark. It was such a simple thing to do with them, but I think we all enjoyed sitting there in the back of the pickup just playing cards with each other just as much as we enjoyed the movie. We talked, we laughed, we entertained each other and then we watched a movie with our kids out under the stars. It was great!! And it was something my husband and I both remembered doing with our parents many moons ago. I know our kids enjoyed that night at the drive-in. They say they can’t wait to go back when the next movie comes out. But you know - my husband and I are just as excited about taking them back again and stealing back just a little bit of that excitement we had when we were kids. I guess maybe we are still kids in our hearts – and that’s part of the fun too.

HMR Garden Club The 1st Garden Club Tour was very successful, and we hope you had the opportunity to see the four lovely gardens on May 6th. Our thanks to Jean & Dick Eyler, Connie & Gerald Harris, Paula & Steve Hill, and Patsy & Donald White for their tireless efforts and preparations, as well as allowing us to see their gardens. Thank you to Arbor Gate, In the Garden Landscaping Materials, Plants For All Seasons, RCW Nurseries, The Potting Shed, Connie & Gerald Harris, and Jim & Bonny Montero for the generous donations for our door prizes. We would like to also thank the HMR community for their support. And last, but certainly not least, thank you to Jack & Shirley Frey for your very generous donation and support also. It is our hope that you will frequent these businesses when you can. All of these efforts and donations will allow us to do more for our gardening community. If you missed the tour this year, watch for the 2nd Tour of Gardens in the spring.

Recreation FacilityBy Cliff Massey

Please help HMR keep the recreation facility safe, clean, and enjoyable for all residents. The local sheriff and constable have stepped up and are performing extra patrols and citing for underage drinking and trespassing. It is also the responsibility of residents to enforce the rules as well. The most common rules that are broken involve smoking and alcohol consumption in the recreation facility area; adults do not accompany children diving off furniture and children under the age of 14 over 18. Most violations are conducted in full view and acceptance of parents and residents. Please do not open gates for people you do not know. If you observe someone sneaking in behind someone else, please ask to see his or her pass card. If they are guests, their host must be present. Residents should not be offended by being asked to prove residency. Parents, please talk to teens about respecting parents that are just trying to

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Important NumbersBoard of Directors

MOVING??? If you will be moving soon or have recently moved or changed your phone number, please update your User Profi le on the HMRCA web site. You may also contact Joe Diaz at 281-252-9175 or e-mail your change to [email protected] and it will be directed to the proper person. This will help us keep our HMR records and directory up to date. Thank you!

PresidentKelly Wilde ..................... [email protected], (281) 356-4010Vice PresidentRob Nixon ................................. [email protected] , (281) 252-0136SecretaryJoe Diaz [email protected] , (281) 252-9175TreasurerDoug Fitzpatrick ............. [email protected] , (281) 252-8860ACC DirectorNorman Walker [email protected] , (281) 252-5484Activities DirectorLecette Ferguson [email protected], (281) 259-7299Rec Center DirectorCliff Massey .............................. [email protected], (281) 259-9089

CKM, Property Management Company ............. (281) 255-3055Abandoned Animal Rescue .................................. (281) 290-0121Animal Control .................................................... (936) 442-7738County Commissioner, Craig Doyal .................... (281) 356-4156Hughes Natural Gas ............................................. (281) 256-8241Johnston’s Utilities ............................................... (281) 255-6213McDaniel Garbage Service .................................. (936) 894-3600Magnolia ISD ....................................................... (281) 356-3571Magnolia High School ......................................... (281) 356-3572Magnolia Jr. High School (7th-8th) ........................ (281) 356-1327Magnolia Jr. High School (6th) ............................. (281) 252-2033Magnolia Elementary School ............................... (281) 356-6434Montgomery County Humane Society ............... (409) 756-3914Montgomery County Recycling Center, Precinct 2 Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ..(936) 539-7816 or (281) 356-4156Newsletter Publisher-Peel, Inc. ............................ (512) 989-8905

Sheriff/Fire/EMSHMR Security—Constable David Hill ............... (281) 356-3883Magnolia Fire Department ................................... (281) 356-3288Montgomery County Sheriff (non-emergency) .. (281) 353-9791Montgomery County EMS ................................... (936) 441-6243Poison Control ...................................................(800) POISON-1

Architectural Control Committee ................ [email protected] .................... Norman Walker ................ (281)252-5484Administrator ........... Laurie Clifton .................. (281) 252-4189Members: Kip Gary, Butch Jones, Anna Meyer, Brenda SchmidtActivities Committee [email protected] .................... Lecette Ferguson ............. (281) 259-7299Members: Shelly Gary & Kelly WildeCommunications Committee ............... [email protected] .................... Joe Diaz ........................... (281) 252-9175Newsletter Editor ..... Peggy Countryman .......... (281) 252-3407Web Administrator ... Kelly Wilde ..................... (281) 356-4010Directory .................. Rex Spahn ....................... (281) 259-5210Planning Committee ....................................... [email protected] .................... Rob Nixon ....................... (281) 252-0136Members: ................. Dwight Arnold, Lauri Clifton, Lecette Ferguson, Chris Leard, Cliff Massey, John Podowski, & Kelly WildeWelcome Committee [email protected] .............. Doris Meyer .................... (281) 356-9144Members:Developer. ............................................. [email protected] Frey ......................................................... (281) 351-4921HMRCA Web Site ..........................................www.hmrca.org

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enforce the rules. There have been several late night social gatherings in the parking lot and in the pool area. Children of residents as well as non-residents are involved with this activity. Unfortunately, this occurs several times a week and always results in a considerable amount of discarded trash in the parking and pool areas. As soon as warning signs can be made, the parking lot will be closed and locked every night. Also, new security equipment has been purchased and will be installed this week. Video has also captured intentional breaking of the new pool furniture and graffi ti was painted on two walls. Please report trespassing, lewd behavior, and vandalism immediately to the constable or sheriff. The phone numbers are listed in the kitchen window. As mentioned above, law enforcement is bearing down on this issue and is not providing any leniency especially to late night activity. Please thank the law enforcement if you get the chance.

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In this edition, I thought it might be appropriate, and hopefully informative, to touch on a potpourri of subjects related to Deed Restrictions in High Meadow Ranch (HMR). Most homeowners in this subdivision chose to live in HMR because of its beautiful surroundings, the serenity, large wooded lots, and because it IS a controlled subdivision which places some restrictions on what each of us can do and can’t do and remain in compliance with the Covenants. Naturally, it is that which we can’t do that becomes most nettlesome to every homeowner. So, on to some of those Deed Restrictions, which may be most vexing. If an Owner receives a violation letter, the communication has been sent by CKM Property Management, HMR’s property manager. While they are the messengers, no letter is sent unless CKM has been advised by the ACC to do so. Clearly, we fully realize receiving one of these letters is not likely to make an Owner’s day, but it is also not the end of life on planet earth, as we know it. If an Owner believes we have erred, and we make no claim of papal infallibility, or there are some extenuating circumstances or uncertainty as to what the requirement(s) of any Deed Restriction are, the ACC is but a telephone call away. Frequently, I read messages sent to Owners who are registered with HMR’s website for residents that a dog or cat has either been lost or found. Most every time, the pet does not have tags that identify the Owner. Some of these pets may, in fact, not belong to residents in HMR. Surely though, many most likely do. The Covenant relating to pets provides that Fido, beloved pet of resident X (emphasizing dogs because they represent the overwhelming pet notices) is to be kept in a fenced area or secured by chain or leash, and is not allowed to roam or run about. Furthermore, Fido (or Precious the Cat, if you prefer) must have a collar with tag refl ecting a current rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian in compliance with the regulations of Montgomery County, and an identifi cation tag indicating the pet’s name, address, and phone number of the Owner who can be contacted should the pet inadvertently become lost. The Association does not have the resources to effectively enforce the pet policy by performing the functions of dogcatcher and/or animal shelter. Consequently, the Association has to rely upon Owner to do the right thing for Fido’s safety and security, and we ask your willing cooperation. If this problem should ever get out of control, the Association has some recourse (some might say draconian actions), but whom of us wants to see it come to that. I leave this subject with one fi nal thought. On the National Geographic cable channel, there is a show called “The Dog Whisperer”, and many of you may have or do watch it. Cesar

Millan, the Whisperer, has a motto, which goes “I rehabilitate dogs. I train people”. I would not suggest any of our residents need to be trained, but possibly Fido can be reminded who is boss and what his boundaries are for his own sake. In terms of the number of violations observed and dealt with by the ACC, improper storage of trailers (horse, utility or whatever) ranks very high. Many residents have trailers, and it probably comes as no surprise HMR has a Deed Restriction regarding storage and parking of trailers and other equipment when not in use. Bottom line, when trailers are not in use they must be stored out of sight from public view from the street, behind the back plane of the residence, on a hard, compacted surface. If a resident’s home is on the golf course, storage must be on either side of the residence, shielded from public view from both the street and the golf course. The shield may either be a wall constructed of wood, other materials matching the material on the exterior of the residence, or an acceptable shrub hedge. This restriction may be problematic to some of you, but it has been a restriction from the day the Declarant fi led the Covenants and Deed Restrictions with Montgomery County to form HMR, is not some rule dreamed up by the ACC yesterday, and can only be modifi ed by action of the Board of Directors. In the meantime, the ACC is charged with trying to insure compliance in as diplomatic a manner as we can. By the time the Newsletter containing this article is received Owners in HMR, it will be very close to our National holiday, the Fourth of July. While this is a time we celebrate our nation’s founding, and gather with our family and friends, it is also a time when many homeowners’ wallets get thinner and the wallets of the local fi reworks vendors get immeasurably fatter. And, while the Association does not wish to deny any homeowner of their constitutional or God given right to bear fi reworks (or fi rearms), the Association does deny their right to “discharge” those fi reworks, or fi rearms for that matter, in HMR between the fi rst minute on January 1 of each year through December 31 at midnight, or said another way, AT NO TIME. After reviewing the above, I feel like I’m one of the writers of the Capital One commercial shown on TV where the message is “Just Say NO”. The reality is the ACC says yes far more than no, and that is the way it should be. We wish you and your family a safe, happy summer and Fourth of July. Norm Walker, ACC Director

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by Sgt. Chris JonesMontgomery Co. Pct.5 Constables

[email protected] The Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constables offi ce has had the pleasure of being able to provide security to the residents of High Meadow Ranch Subdivision for two and half years now. We have come along ways together. Speeding on Post Oak Run and other major roads in the subdivision has decreased immensely in these two years and want to thank the residents for their cooperation. I understand that every now and then we become complacent and our speeds sometime get away from us. With summer upon us there will be several kids from the neighborhood out enjoying their summer break, so please all residents drive safely. Also, there will be several activities going on at the pool and pavilion. We have had some problems with vandalism and people using the pool that are not residents in High Meadow Ranch. Guests at the pool must be accompanied with a resident at all times. I will ask that the residents keep an eye out for people that do not belong and in the case of any problems to call our offi ce at 281-356-3883. One more reminder for pool safety is that State Law requires anyone under the age of 14 to be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at all times. I wish everyone a great and safe summer. If there are any questions please feel free to call me at the offi ce or e-mail me with any concerns.

Construction UpdateAs of 5-31-06 Total Homes 381, complete 333 complete and 48 are approved/under construction.

HMRCA Ladies Lunch Bunch July 7, Friday 11:30 luncheon – Whistle Stop,107 Commerce Street in Tomball August 4, Friday 11:30 luncheon – LaTavola,209 Commerce Street in Tomball R.S.V.P to: Shirley Holloway (832) [email protected] or Terri Gurley(281) 259-5334 [email protected].

Teenage Job SeekersBaby Sitters

Brittany Brown (1990) ............................................ 282-252-3389Kristin Chiczewski (1992) ...................................... 281-252-3626Hillary Hargis (1990) .............................................. 281-356-6939Chase Hendricks (1991) –boys ............................... 281-356-2505Layne Roberts (1992) ............................................. 832-934-2889Stacy Slater (1991) .................................................. 281-252-9595Megan Sullivan (1989) ........................................... 281-356-4204Jamie Williams (1986) ............................................ 281-252-3345Elizabeth Window (1987) ....................................... 281-259-7359

Pet SittingBrittany Brown (1990) ............................................ 281-252-3389Robert Brown (1992) .............................................. 281-252-3389Kristin Chiczewski (1992) ...................................... 281-252-3626Layne Roberts (1992) ............................................. 832-934-2889Katie Sullivan (1988) .............................................. 281-356-4204Megan Sullivan (1989) ........................................... 281-356-4204Jamie Williams (1986) ............................................ 281-252-3345

Yard Work/Odd JobsRyan Hendricks (1988) ........................................... 281-356-2505

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Welcome to Our New Golf Club MembersBy High Meadow Ranch Golf Club

We are pleased to welcome the newest members out here at High Meadow Ranch Golf Club: Dave Joiner, Magnolia; Mike Kazmierski, Magnolia; Clifford Larson, Magnolia; and Ross Rogers, Magnolia. Happy golfi ng!

Winners of the May 7thHMRTGA Dog Fight

By High Meadow Ranch Golf Club First Place Fourth Place Cody Spivey Steve Dierdoff Second Place Fifth Place Oscar Carrillo Jeff Dickey Third Place Closest to Pin Rodney Allen Danny Crosby

Golf Joke of the Month! After a particularly trying round of golf, during which the golfer hit numerous fat shots, he said in frustration to his caddy, “I’d move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course!” “Try heaven,” said the caddie, “You’ve already moved most of the earth!”

Golf Tip of the MonthBy Casey Wade

Ball Position is Directly Related to the Length of the Golf Club There are three things to consider when you are getting ready to hit the ball: Grip, Stance (which includes posture, ball position, and alignment) and the Swing. Many causes of a poor swing are not because of the swing itself, but rather the stance. Ball positioning is the key because it can change your alignment if the ball is not in the right position. In the picture, I am showing you 3 ball positions: Driver, 7 Iron and Sand Wedge. Because the driver is the longest club, it will have the longest arc (where the club bottoms out and starts moving upward). The 7 iron will bottom out a little past the middle of your stance, and the sand wedge will bottom out in the middle. When you are on the practice range, take a swing and see where each one of your clubs bottoms out. This is something that you can easily take with you on the course!

Peggy’s CornerEditor

I am delighted to be your appointed Newsletter Editor and I wish to thank Joe Diaz, Secretary HMRCA, for all of his time that he has worked with me during his busy work schedule. You can send your articles to Newsletter Editor c/o [email protected], [email protected] plus attachment or contact me at 281-252-3407 (res.) or cell (713-417-4277). DEADLINE FOR THE NEWSLETTER IS THE 7TH OF THE MONTH.Cancer Patients Fly Free (Parade) – May 7, 2006- A Patient with cancer can fl y free to recognized treatment centers around the U.S.A. Corporate Angel Network, a national public charity works directly with patients and families to coordinate the patient’s travel needs with fl ight plans. The Network had arranged over 20,000 fl ights with cancer patients aboard since 1981. 56 out of the top of the top corporations in the Fortune 500 generously make empty seats on their aircrafts available to cancer patients.Call (914) 328-1313. Patient toll free (866) 328-1313. Fax (914) 328-3938. Telephone Scams- A call was received from an individual in the evening identifying they were an AT&T Service Technician (also could be called Telus) and that they stated “They are conducting a test on your telephone lines, be aware”. They also tell the person, “To complete the test you should touch nine (9), zero (0), and the pound sign #”, then the so-called technician hangs up. Be very suspicious. If you push 90# you can give the caller full access to your telephone line. The person can place long distance calls billed to your phone telephone number. This is a scam that has been originating from prisons/local jails. DO NOT PRESS 90# for ANYONE as per AT&T, GTE Security Department, and Verizon.MAJOR SCAM. = 20- Provided by AT&T. Do not every dial 809, 284 or 876 which = 20. This is a Scam and can easily cost you $2400 to $2500 per minute or more. Verizon notifi ed E-mail addressees about this scam. The area code 809 is located in British Virgin Island (The Bahamas) = 20. The 809 area codes can be used as a “pay-per-call” number, similar to 900 numbers in the U.S. Since 809 code is not in the USA, the U.S.A does not cover it.AT&T Field Service Manager – Sandi Van Handel- Many homes in the U.S.A. have 900 numbers blocked to avoid these calls but the block does not work for calls to the 809 area code = 20. Do not ever call the 809 area code. If you did call 809, your local telephone and long distant telephone carriers will not get involved in this problem and they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. The foreign company will state, “It is not their problem but your problem and will not get involved”. Put this information by your telephones. This scam also has been identifi ed by the National Fraud Information Center.What a wonderful guide to Texas Colleges for parents with College Students!!- Texas College Guide (Everything you need to know about Campus traditions, campus life, the stats, school profi les, what you pay and getting in), 2006 Edition – Texas Monthly to request a copy e mail at: [email protected] or send a letter to Texas College Guide, TEXAS MONTHLY CUSTOM PUBLISHING (TMCP), Box 1659, Austin, TX. 78767-1569

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Once again, winter has faded into spring and spring has burst into summer. Along comes the invincible summer sun, your skin’s arch-enemy, particularly if you exercise outdoors. Most people know that using a sunscreen is essential protection, but knowing and doing are often two different things. There are a number of ways to promote a healthy glow without exposing your skin to harmful rays. Sunscreen Every sunscreen has a sun protection factor, or SPF, which is a measure of its strength or effectiveness. Each of us needs a different SPF, depending on whether, and to what degree, our skin burns or tans. A tan is the direct result of melanin, a brown pigment found in the epidermis that is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight. Melanin protects the skin by absorbing, refl ecting and scattering ultraviolet radiation before it penetrates the dermis, or underlying skin. However, armor that it is, melanin can’t prevent all the negative effects of the sun, and is often representative of damage. That’s why we need to use sunscreens. To determine what SPF your skin requires, you must know how long it takes your skin to burn when unprotected and exposed to sunlight. As a rule of thumb, anyone whose skin burns, whether or not it turns into a tan, should use an SPF of 15. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking antibiotics, antidepressives or antidiuretics. Some of these medications increase

your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight and may decrease the time it takes your skin to burn. Creating a Barrier When exercising outdoors on a hot, sunny day, light-weight, light-colored clothing combined with plenty of sunscreen on both exposed and unexposed skin is the way to go. However, if overheating isn’t a concern, dark-colored, tightly woven clothing is more effective at blocking UV rays than say, a white T-shirt, which allows UV rays to reach the skin. Another barrier against sun damage comes in the form of eyewear. Protect not only your eyes, but the skin around them by wearing sunglasses that block 90 percent to 100 percent of the sun’s UV rays. And, last but not least, wear a hat. Though a cap may be more comfortable for jogging, try a wide-brimmed hat that will shade your neck and face while gardening or walking outside. Sunscreen Facts • Wear sunscreen every day if you will be outside for more than 20 minutes, even when it’s cloudy. • Sunscreen should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors, and reapplied every two hours or after swimming or sweating.

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• Don’t skimp: One ounce—enough to fi ll a shot glass—is considered the amount needed to properly cover exposed skin. • Limit your exposure to sunlight from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time (9 a.m.–3 p.m. during Standard Time) when the sun's rays are the strongest and most harmful. • When choosing a sunscreen, look for one with an SPF of 15 or higher that provides broad-spectrum coverage against all ultraviolet light wavelengths. • Throw out old bottles of sunscreen, which can lose strength after three years. Source: American Academy of DermatologyStart with the Inside Now that you know how to protect the skin’s surface, it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to make it glow from the inside out. You’re already off to a good start with exercise, which gets the blood circulating and delivers fresh oxygen to the skin all over your body. The next step is to drink plenty of water. Outdoor exercise, especially in the summer, increases your risk of dehydration. This is one risk you don’t want to take since it not only affects your performance and robs your skin of its vitality, but may be potentially hazardous to your health. Be sure to drink fl uids before, during and after activity. To replenish your fl uids after any outdoor activity, weigh yourself before you participate and then again after. Any weight

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