terranova west - february 2014
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February 2014 edition of The Whispering Pines for Terranova WestTRANSCRIPT
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TNW POA MEETINGNEXT TNW POA MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY11, 20144:30 PM AT CLUBHOUSE
ALL RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.RESIDENT INPUT 6:30 PM
WWW.TERRANOVAWEST.COM • WWW.CHAPARRALMANAGEMENT.COMCONSTABLE: 281-376-3472
Security: Four incidents of car burglary on Terranova West Drive, Oaksham, Terrawren, and Windtree, and one incident of a home on Woodlode were perpetrated. A car was egged on Terranova West Drive. Someone’s prescription medicine was stolen during their move. Constables patrolled on every street in TNW at least two times in December, driving 1504 miles. Please let them know if you believe cars are speeding on your street. Everyone needs to heed the marquee at Cypresswood and T.C. Jester and make a New Year’s resolution to slow down! In addition, residents expressed their dismay on the huge number of cars parked on our streets when most driveways are empty. Cars parked on the street make driving dangerous, especially if cars are parked on both sides of the street and in front of driveways. If you must use the street, be considerate of your neighbors: park in front of your own house, but first, park in your driveway. Cars in the street must be moved every 48 hours. Cars experience the greatest amount of vandalism when they are parked on the street.
Clubhouse: Again we thank Maria and Elio Carra for taking care of our clubhouse and for handling the rentals.
ARC/Deed Restrictions: Dan Winters has guided our homeowners through 107 ARC requests in 2013. Thank you, our homeowners, for making these requests. When you are planning a renovation, it is simple to submit a request—the form
is on our website. Submit them to Chaparral Management. The request will be analyzed and usually approved. These have high priority. We won’t leave you guessing on the decision. Thanks for improving your property in a manner that agrees with our deed restrictions. That’s why our neighborhood looks so good! In addition, know that the appearance of your house reflects on
your neighbor, too. Be a good neighbor! Keep your yard and house maintained.
If you should receive a letter from Chaparral requesting that you correct something at your home, please don’t take offense. Our Board duties are to enforce our Deed Restrictions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Action: We are re-signing our contract with Royal Disposal for trash pick-up
for another 3 years at no price increase. We are beginning the landscaping of the west side of T.C. Jester between Springton and Glenmere by starting the irrigation and electric hook-ups. Tennis Courts 3 and 4 will be resurfaced. The decking at the entrance to the pool has been re-done.
Updates: The installation of stoplights along T.C. Jester is being re-examined by the county. We thank Cheri Hornsby and Cheryl Shaw for delivering new member packets to our new residents. If anyone has any questions about new resident information, please contact Cheri at 281-320-8618 or [email protected]
REPORT OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 14Submitted by Sharon Natenberg
Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova
February 2014 Volume 7, Issue 2
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Whispering PinesCONGRATULATIONS
GRADUATE!Brennan Quinn, son of Dan and
Maureen Quinn of Moss Point Drive, graduated in December 2013 from Austin College in Sherman, TX, with a BA in History and a minor in Spanish. While at Austin College, Brennan played four years of NCAA Division III soccer for the ‘Roos as a center midfielder. In his final semester, he worked as an Assistant Coach for the team. Brennan has relocated back to Spring and is looking forward to his next challenge.
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, Stacy Johnston............................................................................sjohnston@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
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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. 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 [email protected]. – 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. [email protected]
NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL
INFORMATION
The Largest of NAM’s Resale
Stores Has Moved!On Monday, December 16, 2013, NAM (Northwest
Assistance Ministries) opened the doors to its new resale store at 2327 FM 1960 W, one mile east of the previous location. The new store is located at the corner of FM 1960 and Kuykendahl—just steps away from NAM’s main building—and offers more convenient access for donors and customers alike. Donations of gently used clothing, furniture, and household items are always needed, but especially now to help get the store off to a great start. Donations may be brought to any of the three Treasures of the Heart locations (see below). “We really need the community’s continued support during this transition, in terms of donating items and shopping at the stores,” said Carole Little, President & CEO of NAM. “Last year our Treasures of the Heart stores generated $1.2 million for NAM, so your unwanted items truly are treasure for us!”
PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDSFOR SALE: Ladies adult bicycle; like new. $75.00. 281-468-1404.
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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 you have a very large item to dispose of – like a refrigerator: www.royaldisposal.com or [email protected] And, remember to replace your trash container/s COMPLETELY OUT-OF-SIGHT!
AREA EVENTSMercer Arboretum Event
March Mart Plant Sale—Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, 2014. Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March Mart, Mercer’s largest plant sale, is held each March and highlights unusual and choice plant varieties unavailable in local markets.
Homestead Heritage DayFebruary 8th, 10 am – 4pm; at Jesse Jones Park, 20634
Kenswick Drive, Humble 77338. Many of the different eras of Texas’ fascinating history are showcased at this festival. The Redbud Hill Homestead comes alive with old-fashioned, hands-on activities for kids, period re-enactments, and a bustling, filled-to-the-brim day complete with re-enactors, historians, and volunteers. Re-enactors and volunteers needed. Contact Jesse Jones Park 281-446-8588.
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The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club is now registering boys and girls ages 6 – 18 for the 2014 season. The team provides a full program of track and field events, and is affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF). The club was founded 27 years ago by Olympic gold medalist Fred Newhouse to foster the development of youth track & field in the Northwest Houston area.
Registration and practice is at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Cypress Creek High School track, 9815 Grant Rd., Houston.
For registration forms and additional information, please visit the team website at http://www.northwestflyers.org or contact Linette Roach at [email protected] or (281) 587-8442.
NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH TRACK CLUB
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Ayusa is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 60 countries worldwide and provide host family placement and ongoing supervision for 5 and 10 month academic programs. These exceptional young people look forward to a warm bond of friendship with your family and a rewarding cultural exchange. Host families are asked to• providemeals• provideabedroomeithersharedorprivate.Students pay for all other personal expenses while in the U.S.
Ayusa is currently accepting applications for the 2013/2014 program year. Visit our website to fill out your online application – the schools in our area have limited spots available for exchange students, so act now! All across the world, Ayusa students are eagerly awaiting their host family placement. Please call today and begin the adventure of a lifetime!
Visit our website at www.ayusa.org or call us at (888) 552-9872. You can also contact our local representative Vicki Odom at [email protected] or call 832-455-7881 for more information as well.
Explore the World Without Leaving Home!Host an international exchange student through Ayusa. Learn the true heart and soul of a culture!
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