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Memorial Parkway Community Association 21600 Cimarron Parkway - Katy, TX 77450 • 281-492-2949 Fax: 281-492-7130 • www.mphoa.org

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IMPORTANT DATES IN JANUARY 2016

January 1st: January 1st: January 1st: January 2nd: January 5th-6th: January 7th:

HAPPY NEW YEAR Ofﬁce closed 2016 Maintenance fee due Board meeting, 7 PM Garage Sale weekend Bunco, 6PM-10 PM

SENIORS CARDS AND COFFEE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 9:30 AM - 11 AM

Several people suggested that they would like to have a time for seniors to get together in the clubhouse. In November, seven of our residents met in the clubhouse and enjoyed getting to know each other. We have scheduled another get-together for January 13th and hope that more of our seniors will attend. We have cards and other games that we will set out if anyone is interested in getting a game going or you are welcome to bring your favorite. If the group stays consistent, we have lots of ideas such as potluck luncheons.

OFFICE HOURS FOR JANUARY 2016

Monday through Friday: 9 AM-5 PM January 1, 2016: Closed (Unless otherwise posted on the front door.)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 12, 2016: Valentine Bingo March 5, 2016: Egg Hunt June 11, 2016: Splash Day

We want to thank our four candidates who ran for a position on our Board of Directors and to all of our homeowners who cast their votes. Barbara Burleson and Charles Herring were elected for another three-year term. Ofﬁcers for 2016 will be appointed at the January 2nd Board meeting. The directors are Mike Brahm, Barbara Burleson, Charles Herring, William Pongrass and Doug White.

PLAYGROUPS

Memorial Parkway moms have recently started a playgroup. Our goal is for our children to build friendships, for each other and to build friendships and build our sense of community in Memorial Parkway. We will have play dates in homes, meet ups at our playground and local parks, outings around Katy and Girl’s Night Out events. Search

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DID YOU KNOW?

• That the ofﬁce is available to MP residents for faxing and notary services at no charge.• That we have an ice machine that is available to our residents during ofﬁce hours or when the Cimarron Parkway pool is open during the summer.

PARKING VIOLATIONS AND STATE LAWS: DID YOU KNOW? IT IS A PARKING VIOLATION TO... BLOCKING SIDEWALKS:

If a vehicle is parked blocking a sidewalk, it becomes very difﬁcult for pedestrians, bicycles, children, strollers and wheelchairs to pass safely. Blocking the sidewalk can result in forcing these people to enter into the street causing unsafe conditions.

BLOCKING DRIVEWAYS:

When a vehicle is parked blocking a driveway, it creates an inconvenience for the homeowners attempting to leave or enter his/her driveway.

48 HOUR PARKING:

No vehicle can be parked on any residential street for more than 48 consecutive hours.

PARKING TOO CLOSE TO AN INTERSECTION OR CROSSWALK:

Vehicles may not be parked within 30 feet of a stop sign or within 20 feet of a crosswalk.

BLOCKING A FIREHYDRANT:

This is one of the most common violations is when a vehicle is parked blocking a fire hydrant or fire lane. This can create problems for emergency vehicles and hinders their ability to do their job effectively. No vehicles may be parked within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. This information was provided by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in order to familiarize you with a few common laws, which we should keep in mind when operating a motor vehicle. Your safety and the safety of others is very important to us. Remember to always buckle up.

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2016 MAINTENANCE FEES

Statements for the 2016 maintenance fees were mailed to all homeowner during the first week of October 2015. If you did not receive this statement, please contact the office with your current mailing address. This fee is due January 1, 2016. The Board of Directors is allowing 3 ways to pay your fees: 1. Mail check or money order for the total amount due to the address shown on the statement by January 1, 2016. If you use online banking, make sure your payee address is correct. 2. Pay online via credit card at mphoa.org and click on the pay online tab. Credit card payments may also be made in the office. There is a $10 convenience charge for all assessments paid via credit card. 3. Payment plans are available in the office. You must come into the office prior to January 29th to sign up. There is a $25 fee for the plan. Plans will consist of 3 monthly payments in order for your account to be clear by March 31st and avoid a lawsuit in Small Claims Court. Any account not paid before January 31, 2016, will incur a late fee of $25. Accounts not paid before February 29, 2016, will incur an additional late fee of $25. Accounts not paid before March 31, 2016, will incur an additional late fee of $50. All unpaid fees after January 31, 2016, carry a finance charge of 10% per annum. Accounts not paid by March 31, 2016, may be turned over for legal pursuit in which all costs are the responsibility of the delinquent owner. Legal fees can range from $150 to over $2,000. To find the latest news and information on up-coming events, documents, copies of Board minutes and a forum where you can post your comments and concerns, please go to our webpage mphoa.org.

NEXTDOOR MEMORIAL PARKWAY

Your neighbor, Memorial Parkway Community Association, invites you to join: “We’re using Nextdoor to share community events, crime reports, recommendations, items for sale, neighborhood improvements, ideas and more.” To join, visit nextdoor.com/join/TAQAHV.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK MEMORIAL PARKWAY HOA

As another way to share communication, ideas and events in our neighborhood, you can visit us on Facebook. We will post news and events on the page, but this is meant to be an interactive site for neighbors to share ideas and communication on a variety of topics.

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EMAIL ADDRESSES

If you would like to get on our mailing list, please send us your email address, so that we can contact you immediately if there’s something important happening in our neighborhood that would be of interest to you.

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MPCA ID INFORMATION

Every resident must have a MPCA I.D. CARD to use the pools, clubhouse and tennis courts. If you’re a new resident or have never had a card, complete the I.D. Registration form which can be found at mphoa.org under forms and documents and turn it into the ofﬁce.

HOW TO REPORT BACKYARD NUISANCE

If you have a neighbor with a terrible backyard such as garbage dumping, unsanitary conditions, unsecured private swimming pools, etc., you can go to Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services’ Website to ﬁle a complaint, www.hcphes.org/eph/complaints.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The dumpster at the rear of our parking lot on Cimarron Parkway is not for use by residents who want to get rid of their garbage or debris. This dumpster is for Association use only. We have a security camera on the premises, so if you’re guilty of throwing your trash in our dumpster, we probably have you on video tape.

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VEHICLE PARKING ON THE STREET

It is not a violation of our deed restrictions to park a vehicle on the street as long as it is not being stored, is fully operational and has current tags. However, the Transportation Code of Texas, Title 6, Chapter 545, Section 302, states that .a vehicle cannot park closer than 15 feet to a ﬁre hydrant.

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SIDEWALKS

All sidewalks, within Common Areas, shall be maintained by the Association. All other sidewalks shall be maintained by the owner of the lot on which the sidewalk is situated. If any section of your sidewalk is uneven, which may cause someone to trip and hurt themselves, you are responsible for repairing or replacing that section of the sidewalk and liable for any injuries incurred. In some cases, a sunken section of a sidewalk may be caused by a water or sewer line leak. If you’re in doubt, you can call Precinct 3 at 281-4636300 and request that someone come to your home and check it out.

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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? SUGGESTIONS?

We welcome communication from homeowners and residents. The MPCA Board of Directors are your neighbors and are available to answer questions. We love having comments and suggestion from everyone as we strive to make Memorial Parkway a great place to live. Please contact us at anytime through the website.

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The parking of vehicles on the street has become a big problem in our neighborhood. School buses can’t pull close to the curb to pick up and let off students. In some cases, emergency vehicles may not be able to reach their destination if trafﬁc ﬂow is inhibited, especially when two cars are parked directly across from each other. Plus, vehicles parked on the street are those that are vandalized the most. Some of the worst areas are the cul-de-sacs where it’s hard enough to back out of a driveway or navigate the circle even when there aren’t any vehicles parked on the street.

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Be considerate of your neighbors and don’t park your vehicle in front of their house or block their mailbox. Also, think of the neighbor across the street and park so that you’re not making it difﬁcult for them to back out of their own driveway. All of our homes have at least a two or three-car garage and room for several cars in the driveway. We respectfully request that you refrain from parking on the street.

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We ask that you keep the street area in front of your home clean, so that leaves, pine needles, grass clippings and dirt won’t accumulate in the gutters next to the curb and end up being washed into the drains causing them to back up and ﬂood the streets. If you see someone putting grass clippings, oil or other debris down the drains, please contact the MUD District and the County at 281-463-6300. This includes lawn contractors that are blowing the leaves into the street instead of bagging them. Some of our residents feel that this was a waste of our time and are upset that we had written to them stating that they were getting this waste from a neighbor up the street. On the other hand, most of our residents understood that backed-up drains would cause ﬂooding on some of our streets and cleaned up their yards and streets regardless of where the debris came from. We ask that you do the same. THANK YOU!

LAWN MAINTENANCE

Many of you have received letters regarding the need to re-sod the bare spots in your yard. We suggest that you take care of this matter in the next month or two. If there are trees in the yard that may be preventing the lawn from getting ample sunlight, you may have to get them trimmed. You may also have to lay new dirt so that the seeds can take hold. We also encourage you to keep your lawn mown and edged one a weekly basis, if necessary to maintain a neat appearance at all times. Remember to remove the weeds growing between the seams of the concrete on the sidewalk and driveway.

GARAGE SALES

MPCA would like to suggest that garage sales be conducted the ﬁrst Friday and Saturday of each month. This will eliminate the many signs that are out each week and also makes for a stronger turn out. Most area communities only allow sales twice a year. Memorial Parkway could be known for its “Once a Month” garage sales. Do not attach your garage sale signs to the STOP signs, as it is against the law and the County can issue citations for this. If a sign is on a public right of way, like the esplanades), they may be subject to ﬁnes of $500-$1,000 per occurrence per day. We also ask that you do not post your signs on the property of another resident. When your sale is over, please go back and pick up all of your signs.

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MEMORIAL PARKWAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RULES FOR USE CIMARRON PARKWAY CLUBHOUSE

1. General Information a. The clubhouse is a smoke free area, SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. b. The clubhouse is approximately, 34’X37’ or 1,258 square feet and accommodates a maximum of 50 people per Harris County Fire Code.

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c. Approximately 50 chairs, 8 (6’x3’) tables, 2 (8’x3’) tables and 6 (5’) round tables are available for use. d. There is a roll down projector screen and a mounted television for use. e. There is an attached kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, 2 ovens, microwave and dishwasher. f. There is a large ice machine available for ice during parties. g. The clubhouse facilities and parking lot are monitored by video surveillance. 2. Homeowner Reservation a. Clubhouse rental is subject to availability on a first come/first serve basis. b. The clubhouse is only rented to Memorial Parkway adult residents (owner or renter) in good standing (maintenance fee current and not in violation of deed restrictions). Resident must show valid ID when renting facility and must be present during the entire time of rental. c. A rental fee of $50 is required at the time the reservation is made. Payments can only be accepted by check or money order, no cash. d. Rental of the Clubhouse requires refundable deposit of $275. The deposit must be a check issued from the personal account of the resident signing the agreement and accepting responsibility for the use of the facility. This amount will be refunded barring any damage to the facility caused by user and/or guest; as long as the facility is left in a clean and orderly condition; and the rental rules and/or rental agreement are not broken. e. Any rule broken will cause forfeiture of the entire deposit. f. Date and hours of reservation include set-up and cleanup. Resident may not enter before or stay beyond the reserved time. Entering before or staying after reserved time will result in an additional $100 Use Fee charge to the homeowner. g. A ratio of two (2) members 21 years of age or older per fifteen (15) minors is required. h. MPCA reserves the right to cancel any scheduled rental should the need arise. At least a 24-hour notice will be given if at all possible.

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i. The Use Fee and Deposit will be returned if cancellation is made 10 days prior to reservation date. The Use Fee will be forfeited if cancellation notice is less than 10 days in advance of reservation date. j. There will be $25 “returned check fee” on any check returned to MPCA for insufficient funds. k. The clubhouse is available to non-profit groups for meetings during the week (Monday - Thursday). A representative and renter for the group must be a resident of Memorial Parkway. l. Slumber parties may stay (with arrangements made through MPCA office) until 8:00 am the following morning. 3. Hours of Rentals & Fee Rates a. Monday - Saturday - 8 am-4 pm….. $50 b. Monday - Saturday - 5 pm-1 am….. $50 c. Sunday - 8 am-1 pm….. $50 d. Sunday - 1:30 pm-1 am….. $50 e. All Day Rentals from 8 am-1 am….. $100 4. Hours of Rentals & Fee Rates for Non Profit Group Meetings a. Monday - Thursdays for not more than 6 hours per month on a first come first serve basis. 5. Keys a. The date and time to pick up the key from the office is noted on the Agreement Form. It is typically the day before the event or on Friday prior to the Saturday, Sunday Rentals. It is the responsibility of the renter to get the key as indicated. If other arrangements have to be made, the resident is responsible for using the facility will be charged a $25 cash fee upon delivery of keys. (NO EXCEPTIONS) b. After you are done with the facility you are to drop the keys in the drop slot of the MPCA Office door prior to leaving the complex. 6. Behavior of Residents/Guest a. The Renter agrees that he or she will be present on the premises during the entire time of the rental.

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b. The Renter of the clubhouse assumes total responsibility for the safety and actions of their guests on all MPCA grounds and property during the time they are in use of the facility. Anyone who fails to abide by facility rules may be asked to leave the facility by the appropriate MPCA representative or authorized person. MPCA reserves the right to terminate any user’s occupancy at any time. c. The Renter accepts the clubhouse in its current condition unless otherwise expressly provided for in the Agreement. d. No merchandise is to be offered for sale on MPCA property. e. In the event that alcohol is consumed, the user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless MPCA in the event that damage or injury results from the consumption of alcohol by the use or users guests. No alcohol may be consumed by minors on MPCA grounds. f. Music or activities must not disturb other users or residents in the vicinity of the facilities. g. Fireworks are not allowed at any MPCA facility. h. No pool use allowed while renting/using the Clubhouse. No one is allowed in the Clubhouse in a wet bathing suit. i. No equipment or furnishings belonging to MPCA may be removed from the facilities. j. No one is to move the couches, console, plants, rugs, end tables, coffee tables, blinds and curtains. The only items that are allowed to be moved are stacking chairs and folding tables. k. The movable tables and chairs must be put into their original positions before leaving the premises. Extra chairs and tables stored in the storage room must also be put away before leaving the premises. Do not remove dollies. l. All bicycles, skateboards, motorcycles, rollerblades etc. are not allowed inside the clubhouse, pool, pavilion or tennis courts. Such items must be parked in the designated parking lot areas. m. No decorations (glitter, sequins, streamers and confetti) of any kind can be attached to the ceiling or walls, etc. Birdseed can be thrown outside. All excess must be swept away from all the walkways and parking lot. Peeled wall paint or wallpaper from tape used to hang decorations will be considered damaged. n. No animals are allowed in the facility. 7. Cleaning of the Facilities a. A representative of MPCA will inspect the facility with you when you pick up the keys. It is the responsibility of the Renter of the clubhouse

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to inspect the facility per the check-list, both before and after use. b. If the facility is damaged, left in an unsecured condition, or not clean after use, the deposit will be forfeited or held to cover the cost necessary to repair or clean the facility back to its original condition. A minimum of $100 will be charged to the Renter/Homeowner to cover normal cleanup of the facility if not left clean. An additional charge of 15% of the total cost of cleaning or repairs will be assessed to cover the expenses of handling the damages. c. The Renter must clean entirely all the surfaces in the facility including the kitchen, the tables, chairs, etc. Sweep and mop the floors. Clean the bathrooms and flush the toilets. You are provided trashcans liners to replace the 4 trashcans when you leave. If you think you should need additional liners, bring some from home. d. All trash must be bagged and placed in dumpster located at the rear of the parking lot. e. Cleaning supplies are located in the kitchen sink cabinet. Mops and brooms are located in the outside hall on the other side of the ice machine. A vacuum cleaner is located in the storeroom. f. The clubhouse and the premises must be returned in the condition in which it received. You are responsible for checking the facility prior to usage to insure everything is in working order. g. The thermostat must be returned to 78 in the cooling season or 65 in the heating season. You must turn off all appliances and lights before you leave the premises. h. Before you leave the MPCA Property, put keys and check-out sheet through the mail slot in the office door. i. MPCA is not responsible for items left by the clubhouse users or parties that they may have rented party supplies from. 8. Security and Safety Measurers: a. MPCA reserves the right to require a security guard be present. When this is required, the user must present a paid receipt from the security company in no less than five (5) working days prior to the event. b. Office parking spaces are not to be used at any time by Renter or guest. MPCA reserves the right to tow away any vehicle in any of these spaces. c. Renter shall comply with all Municipal, County, State, Federal and Association ordinances, statues, laws rules and regulations. d. In consideration for the right to use the clubhouse the renter and

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Deed Violations not resolved as of November 24, 2015 AC Units 4 Boarded Windows/doors 2 Chimney repairs 2 Exterior repairs/Rotten wood 27 Exterior paint 11 Fence repair 9 Garage Door Repair 2 Garbage/Trash Cans 22 Grass parking 6 Gutter repair 3 Lawn Maintenance/grass in seams 32 Lawn Maintenance/dead tree 2 Lawn Maintenance - mowing 38 Lawn Maintenance/re-sod 25 Lawn Maintenance – stumps 5 Lawn Maintenance - trimming 11 Lawn Maintenance - edging 29 Mail Box Repair/Replacement 2 Mold/mildew 16 Stored items 23 Sidewalk repair 23 Driveway repair 5 Stored Vehicles 28 Vehicle repairs 1 Window treatment 7

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If you receive a courtesy notice from us regarding a violation of a deed restriction, contact the office within 10 days to let us know your intentions for resolving the matter, as we understand that some violations will require more than 10 days to get bids, find contractors and make financial arrangements. Please don’t wait until you get a second letter or a third letter, which incurs a $50 fine. We will be happy to give you ample time to cure the violation. Memorial Parkway Community Association has inspectors that drive through the neighborhood checking for violations of our deed restrictions. They are not permitted to get out of their cars and/or trespass on your property. They only take pictures of violations that can be seen from the street. If you see one of our inspectors stopped in front of your home, please do not approach their vehicle to confront them. Their vehicles are identified with a MPCA sign on the car door that says deed restriction inspector. Some of our inspectors have been threatened, verbally abused and some have been followed. If they see you approach their vehicle, they have every right to drive off without talking to you. If you still have questions, call the office. If you get a notice of violation and you feel it was sent to you in error, please call the office. Our staff will look at the picture taken of the violation and confirm whether the address is correct or not. Our inspectors make every effort to make sure they’ve got the right violation logged to the right address with the right picture to go along with it. But with 2,219 homes to inspect and over 25 miles of streets, they sometimes get it wrong. If that’s the case, we apologize for the mistake and will remove the violation from your record. If you want clarification on a deed restriction, you can read the complete document by going to our webpage. It’s titled “Architectural Control Committee Guidelines.” The inspectors, MPCA Board and office staff are not in the business of harassing our residents, but are only trying to enforce the documents that all homeowners agreed to abide by when they purchased property in Memorial Parkway.

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL

All exterior changes to your property must be submitted to our committee for approval before you start any work. This includes, but is not limited to, painting, re-roofing, sheds, patio covers, fences, etc. All requests must be on our request form that can be found online at our website www.mphoa.org or at the office. Please give as much detail as possible, so there is no delay in getting your request reviewed. Except for painting and re-roofing, it would be best to include a plat of your property that shows property lines and easements in relation to the location of your project.

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SECURITY REPORT

October 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015 The November report will be posted on our web page when it becomes available from the Constables. Accident/Minor 4 Alarm 10 Alarm/silent 1 Animal Aggressive 2 Animal/Humane 10 Assault 1 Burglary/Motor vehicle 1 Check Business/Park 8 Contract Checks 227 Disturbance/Family 2 Disturbance/Juvenile 2 Disturbance/Loud Noise 4

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The ACC is receiving record numbers of requests to make improvements or changes to the exterior of homes. We thank you for your cooperation in filling out the forms before starting any work. If you are planning to do any repairs, re-roofing, re-painting, additions, pools, storage sheds, fencing or patio covers please turn in a request form for approval. Forms can be found in the newsletter or online at our website WWW.MPHOA.ORG. You may also pick up a form from the office during office hours.

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If you have noticed a problem in the subdivision you think needs taking care of, please complete the resident comment form and turn it in to the ofﬁce. The subdivision gets a drive through inspection twice a month. Some problems may not be noticed at that time. It is helpful if residents can inform the ofﬁce in writing of such problems. Having complaints in writing is helpful, if the association has to take legal steps in enforcing deed restriction violations. Our subdivision was formed 35 years ago and we need to take steps to keep it looking nice so the value of homes will continue to increase.

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To report a burned out street light, you may contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or online at www.centerpointenergy.com/ outage. Please know the number that is on the pole and street address of the pole. The Memorial Parkway Clubhouse located at 21600 Cimarron is available to non-proﬁt adult and youth groups for meetings. The meeting times and days for adult and youth groups are from: 3 PM - 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM and 7 PM - 10 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (some exceptions regarding times on Sunday). Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to reservation date. For additional details, contact the MPCA ofﬁce at 281-492-2949. All groups who wish to use the Clubhouse must be comprised of no less than 80% of Memorial Parkway residents.

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BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH SPORTS

Registration forms are now available in our ofﬁce or you can register online @ www. bearcreekchurch.tv/sports. If you have questions or would like more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for Scott Denton (Baseball/Football), David Rutherford (Basketball/Football) or Linda Newhouse. You may also email rec@bcstaff. org, Scott.denton@bcstaff.org or David.rutherford@bcstaff.org.

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We would like to invite children from 4 yrs. (as of Sept. 1, 2015) to 13 years old to join us as we enjoy another season of T-Ball, Coach, Machine and Kid Pitch. We look forward to teaching your children the skills and watching them enhance their abilities. We will offer several evaluations (skills assessment) days so we can check on their skill level and even out the teams. The ﬁrst evaluation will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights, February 22nd, 23rd and 25th, between 5-6:30 PM. The last evaluation will be Saturday, February 27th between 9-11 AM. It only takes a few minutes for us to run them through the drills and then we will contact each player the week before they begin practices. After Monday, February 29th, we cannot guarantee a place on a team. They will practice for one hour a week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Practices begin the week of March 21st and the league runs through May 21st. The early cost will be $80 for those registering before February 23rd. After February 23rd, the cost will be $90. Registration will begin January 1st.

FORWARD BASKETBALL - HIGH SCHOOL GUYS

Be a part of one of our basketball leagues. Practice/Games will be on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights. Evaluations to help set the teams will be February 29th, March 1st, 3rd, 7th, 8th & 10th from 6:30-8:30 PM in our Gym. Practices begin the week of March 21st and the league runs through May 5th. The cost of Forward Basketball is $25. Last year there was such a great response so register early and pay to reserve your spot. Registration will start February 1st.

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Come join men 18 yrs and older for our men’s Outward Flag Football league coming this spring. Practice/Games will be on Saturday afternoons around 2 PM. The league will have a tournament at the conclusion of the season. Evaluations for all players will

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be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, March 14th, 15th and 17th from 6-7 PM and Saturday, March 19th from 10:30-11:30 AM. These will take place on the ﬁelds behind the church. Cost for the league will be $40 per player covering cost of ofﬁcials and jersey. First games will be April 9th and season concludes on May 21st with tournament. Registration will begin in February.

KATY GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION

Katy Girls Softball Association has been providing an equal opportunity softball program for girl’s ages 4-17 years old, at any skill level for over 30 years. Registration is now open for the Spring 2016 season. Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed Online or in person. Please visit our website, www.kgsa.org for forms and dates or any other info. If you have any questions, please email bwpate@hotmail.com.

TRACK HOUSTON • YOUTH TRACK CLUB

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness, mental stamina and teamwork skills through organized track and field competition. Visit our website for more information: www. trackhouston.com. Practice sites: Cypress Ridge High School 7900 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston, Texas Katy Jr. High School 5350 Franz Road Katy, Texas

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)

Join a non-proﬁt club - free of charge. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at Borders Bar & Grill Restaurant (NE corner of Westgreen & I-10 in Katy). We post different water trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group Website. Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? Don’t buy something just to buy it… try out different boats. These trips will help you decide what you like or if you even like to paddle. We can help! We have years of water sports adventures under our belts. We don’t sell boats or boat gear, but we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who have kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID Required). Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required). No minors allowed in this club.

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Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further information. Katy Swifts is now in its second season. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.

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Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.

KATY RUGBY CLUB

Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training every Sunday 2-4 PM, at Beck Junior High school Football Field. For more information, visit www.katyrugbyclub.com

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys from Kindergarten to 8th Grade and the Katy Lady Cavaliers for Girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.

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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.

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Katy ISD student athletes signed letters of intent to participate in collegiate sports at colleges and universities across the U.S. in November during National Signing Day 2015. To date, Katy ISD has 20 signees this year and expects more commitments as the school year continues. Katy ISD’s 2015 Fall Signees: Cinco Ranch HS: Corin Evans, Volleyball, Stephen F. Austin State University Katy Rutherford, Golf, University of Nevada

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At Girl Scouts, girls are always counting down to the next adventure they’ll go on together. Maybe it’s artistic. Maybe it’s an experiment. Maybe it’s getting outside or helping the community. To learn more, Western Horizon Community invites you to join us on the following events: January 7, 2016, 6 PM to 7 PM: Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Drive, 77084 January 19, 2016, 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM: Katy Branch Library, 5414 Franz, Katy, TX 77493 Door prizes and crafts! Register TODAY at www.gssjc.org. For more information, contact Emilia Espinosa @eespinosa@sjgs.org or 713-292-0205.

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Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.

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Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department was formed on August 17, 2015 and assumed the role of emergency service provider in the territory covered by Emergency Services District #48 (ESD 48). “We are very proud of the fact that almost 95% of the active personnel from the previous fire department chose to join us creating a ‘Fire Department of the future,’” said Fire Chief Hevey. HCESD 48 Fire Department is a true combination fire department staffed 24/7 with full-time, part-time and volunteer personnel. In addition to answering the call when and emergency happens, we are very focused on preventing emergencies like never before. If there is a neighborhood, business, church or other organization willing to learn, we will bring out our best and train any size group in order to make our community a safer place for all our citizens. If we can be of assistance or you would like to schedule an educational event, please call our offices at 281-578-5967 (non-emergency) during business hours or you can contact our outreach team anytime at communityteam@hcesd48.org or through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HCESD48FD. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Simon VanDyk at 281-578-2518 or email at simon.vandyk@hcesd48.org.

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WANTED Seeking loving families in our area who are interested in hosting an international student for the 2015-2016 school year! This is a great opportunity to learn about another culture and help a teen from across the world learn about ours. Please contact me for details at manzfamilymom@gmail.com.

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Peter’s Plumbing is hiring a licensed plumber. Please email resume to peterplumbing67@yahoo.com. Local pastor in need of a driver, $10/hour. 504-909-3222. Register Tapes Unlimited (A 25 year old advertising firm) is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business Owners, $10-$15/ Hour, Commissions and Bonuses. Hourly for the first 30 days based on experience. Full Time M-F. No Late nights or weekends, great environment, benefits after 60 days, No Experience needed: www.rtui.com To apply, send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com. Do you like golf, the outdoors, meeting people and fun? We are hiring at the Bear Creek Golf Course, all positions, Greeters, food and beverage, Pro-Shop and maintenance. Pick up applications at the ProShop, 16001 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245. Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Window/Door Sales (Houston/Katy): We are looking for motivated, honest individuals with an aggressive sales mentality. Full time or part time needed. Must have sales experience in window and door projects. We are looking for additional sales help to accommodate our growth. Very lucrative possibilities. We offer Milgard, Vista, Simonton and many other brands. Interested parties please email your resume and/or qualifications to replacementwindowsofkaty@gmail.com. This is a commission 1099 position. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-4639333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.

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The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234. Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.

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