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Volume 8, Issue 9 September 2011 www.myhbtv.org

PARKING GUIDELINES IN CUL-DE-SACS

THE CONSTABLES HAVE ADVISED THAT VEHICLES CANNOT BE PULLED “HEAD IN’ TO THE CURB. VEHICLES MUST BE PARALLEL PARKED AND NO MORE THAN 18 INCHES FROM THE CURB. PLEASE BE ADVISED TICKETS ARE BEING ISSUED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE PARKED ILLEGALLY IN CUL-DE-SACS.

Notice To Homeowners Please be advised that Harvest Bend the Village Association, Inc Board of Directors (The Board) has not authorized any individual to do a survey, collect data, distribute information via door to door, regular mail or e-mail.

HAVING A SUCCESFUL SCHOOLYEAR With the end of summer comes the inevitable stress of getting your children ready for another school year. This, of course, is stressful for parents, children, siblings, and even grandparents. We all hope that our kids will be safe, have great teachers, and perform well in school. Below are some things to consider in order to help your child have a successful school year. 1. Do not compare children to siblings. People perform better in different areas and it is difficult to live up to unrealistic expectations. Children are individuals and should only be encouraged to perform to the best of their ability. For some, that might be a 95 average, while for others, it might be a 75 average. 2. Celebrate each and every positive moment and downplay the negatives. Nothing puts a child in shut down mode more quickly than being scolded for bad grades or incomplete homework assignments. Understand that students who struggle are looking for an excuse to stop working altogether. Too often, parents provide that excuse by yelling, taking away privileges, and making the child feel worse than he or she already feels. You need to find out what the problem is before you can fix it. Are the assignments too difficult? Has your child gone for extra help? Have you contacted the teacher? Is a tutor necessary? You need to walk before you run and you must also investigate before you “fly off the handle”. Catch your kids doing something RIGHT! 3. Clean Learning Space. A child’s desk should be neat, well lit, have a semicomfortable chair. No studying should take place in bed. Pens, erasers, pencils, paper, paper clips, stapler...all should be within reach. 4. C ommunicate. You should speak on the phone, via email o r snail mail with your child’s teacher as often (Continued on Page 3)

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Harvest Bend The Village IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency ....................................................................9-1-1 Constable Precinct 4 .......................................281-376-3472 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Chairman: Sandra Thompson Deed Restrictions............................................281-447-3388 MANAGEMENT COMPANY Sterling ASI.... servicedesk@sterlingasi.com, 832-678-4500 Fax: 281-598-4487..... P.O. Box 38113, Houston, TX 77238 POOL COMPANY South Pool and Spa.........................................713-423-4663 TENNIS COURT KEYS Sterling Management......................................281-447-3388 SCHOOLS

Francone Elementary......... http://schools.cfisd.net/francone, 281-897-4512 Willbern Elementary......http://schools.cfisd.net/willbern/, 281-897-3820 Campbell Jr. High....http://schools.cfisd.net/campbell/index.stm, 281-897-4300 Cypress Fairbanks ISD..................http://www.cfisd.net/, 281-897-4000 Cypress Ridge H. S....http://schools.cfisd.net/cyridge/index.htm, 281-807-8000

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President......................................................................................Robbie Adams Vice President................................................................................Susan Norris Secretary........................................................................................Lucretia Allen Treasurer..............................................................................................Ella Darby Director at Large................................................................................Paul Miller Board Committees include: Security, Pool Registration, Pool Building, Recreation, Architectural Control(ACC) If you are interested in volunteering on a committee, or establishing a new committee please contact one of the board members.

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HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT FOUR CONSTABLE’S OFFICE

Contract Activity Statistical Report Harvest Bend The Village

Type of Activity

JUNE 2011

Burglary of a Habitation Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Theft from a Habitation Theft of Motor Vehicle Theft – Other Robbery Assault Sexual Assault Criminal Mischief Disturbance – Family Disturbance – Juvenile Disturbance – Other Alarms Suspicious Vehicles Suspicious Persons Runaways Telephone Harassment Other Calls

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 7 3 3 0 0 7

JULY Year to 2011 Date (2011) 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 6 1 9 2 0 0 16

4 8 0 2 1 0 3 1 8 6 5 41 47 24 22 1 3 147

Harvest Bend The Village Success at School- (Continued from Cover Page) as possible. Progress reports come out every five weeks and by then half the quarter is over and this is too late. Look at your child’s grades and tests every so often WITH your child. Do NOT make negative comments. 5. If you need to take your child’s cell phone during study time then do it. You are paying the bill so you make the rules. If you need the computer off when your child is studying then do it. Otherwise text messages and instant messages will rule their universe. There are far too many distractions in our society and while you can’t always limit those outside of your house, you can certainly control them inside your own home. 6. Team effort. If your child is to succeed, he or she needs you, the teacher, and personal commitment to work hard. You MUST set expectations high and except no less than 100% effort. You need to all work together with your child on a daily basis in order to succeed. If grades start to fall or problems arise, you must act swiftly and be in organized mode, not panic mode. Best of luck for a successful and stress free school year. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert

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Harvest Bend The Village CYPRESS WOODS H.S. WILDCAT BAND AND COLOR GUARD CASINO NIGHT AND SILENT AUCTION

On Saturday, September 24th from 7:00-10:00 pm the Cy-Woods Band will be hosting their annual Casino Night at Cypress Woods High School. This annual event is not only to raise funds for the band and color guard, but also to have fun with family and friends. It will be an exciting night filled with casino style gaming tables, a variety of items for silent auction bidding, along with a great dinner catered by On The Border! Come join the fun and help support the Wildcat Band and Color Guard! For more information visit the band website at www.cywoodsband.org.

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The Harris County Constable’s Office Has Advised That Tickets Are Being Issued For: 1. Unleashed Pets 2. Expired Car Tags

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Harvest Bend The Village CALL TO ORDER AND ADOPT AGENDA

A quorum having been established, President Robbie Adams called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Board members in attendance were Paul Miller, Susan Norris and Ella Darby; not in attendance was Lucretia Allen. Also in attendance were Leigh Pollard with Sterling Association Services, Inc., Sergeant Blackledge and Deputy McCullough (Harris County Constable’s Precinct #4) and several homeowners.

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CONSTABLE REPORT/HEARINGS/OPEN FORUM

onstable Report – Deputy McCullough reviewed the statistics C for the month of July which indicated minimal activity. JULY 11, 2011 MINUTES

motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to A approve the July 11, 2011 minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors as written. FINANCIAL REPORT

e preliminary financial report for the month ending July Th 31, 2011 indicated an operating balance of $121,575.09 and a reserve fund balance of $127,981.24. Checks for the month of July totaled $24,764.53. The Association has collected $261,631.27; 88.2% for 2011. COMMITTEE/AMENITY REPORTS

enches – The Board is going to pursue replacing the benches B during the Fall when they should be on sale. Tennis Court/Basketball – No discussion. Landscape/Irrigation/Entries Landscape Miscellaneous (pending drought) – No discussion. Lights on Windfern (2) and Fallbrook (1) – Sterling received a proposal and will forward to the Board. The Architectural Control - The report was reviewed by the Board PENDING BUSINESS

No pending business. NEW BUSINESS

No new business reported. ADJOURN

The regular meeting was properly adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Due to the Labor Day Holiday The Next Monthly Meeting is Scheduled For : September 11, 2011 7:00 P.M. HBTV Pool House As always everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings

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Harvest Bend The Village HEALTH BRIEFS - SEPTEMBER EASE YOUR CHILD BACK INTO SCHOOL Establishing a normal school routine can be hard for children of any age after the long lazy days of summer. Dr. James H. Bray, a family psychologist and associate professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, offers the following tips to help make going back to school a less stressful experience for children and parents. • Get kids into the school mode early. Many children have a summer schedule that includes staying up late and sleeping in. Kids need at least a week before school starts to get back into the school schedule. • Develop a plan. Doing things like buying supplies and clothes, and finding out about schedules and teachers in advance, rather than waiting to the last minute, helps reduce stress for parents and kids. • Talk with children about their fears and concerns and do some advance problem solving and planning.-Get involved with your child’s school by getting to know the teacher and discussing their expectations. • Talk to your children about what they want to accomplish and get out of their school year. Discuss their academic and social goals, but emphasize balance. BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST SHOULD INCLUDE EYE EXAM

Preparing for the start of a new school year? Remember to get a new backpack, paper and pencils, and get your children’s vision screened as part of their back-toschool checklist. “Poor vision can interfere with learning, school performance, participation in sports and other activities, as well as self esteem,” said Dr. Kimberly Yen, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and an ophthalmologist at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Yen said if parents know that eye problems run in their family or if they suspect problems, it is especially important that their child receive eye exams regularly. All children should have their eyes examined, as part of their well-child check ups and children who exhibit no signs of visual problems should have their vision screened by age 3. Good eye care should also include wearing protective eyewear during sports activities. Children who play basketball, baseball and racquet sports are more susceptible to eye injuries. Sports goggles can significantly reduce the likelihood of potentially sight damaging injuries. Good vision not only helps children develop in the classroom, but it teaches them the life-long value of regular vision screenings. STUDENT ATHLETES’ HEALTH STARTS OFF THE FIELD

Even though it is students who will be taking the field as extracurricular school activities begin, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say parents play an important role in keeping their kids safe. Family health history, especially heart illnesses, is important information for doctors to know during an exam, said Dr. John Rogers, professor of family and community medicine at BCM. A certain type of heart murmur and rapid heart beats can be detected during a physical, but the exam can’t determine if past family members have heart problems or if anyone has died suddenly due to a cardiac problem. Being armed with that information helps doctors know whether the student-athlete should undergo an echocardiogram or ultrasound for a more in-depth examination.

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Parents’ knowledge of their child’s previous injuries can also be helpful. Teens may downplay an injury, because they don’t want it to prevent them from taking part in their favorite sport. However, a parent might remember lasting effects that will help doctors determine the severity of the injury. Rogers said other issues that cannot be detected during a physical are lightheadedness or shortness of breath that is not proportionate to the exertion level of the activity. Parents should keep an eye out for these issues and let their doctor know at the time of the physical exam. TEENS BENEFIT BY MAKING TIME FOR BREAKFAST

Teens who start their day without breakfast are twice as likely to have diets low in iron - a shortfall that could be hurting their grades. “Breakfast supplies more than just the energy kids need to get through the morning,” said Dr. Theresa Nicklas, a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “Teens who eat breakfast are also two to five times more likely to consume at least twothirds the recommended amounts of most vitamins and minerals, including iron." Iron-deficiency anemia has long been known to have a negative affect on behavior and learning. Eating breakfast has been linked to improved memory, grades, school attendance and punctuality in children. In addition, intakes of other vitamins and minerals, including zinc, calcium, and folic acid, are higher among breakfast-eaters, while fat consumption is lower. “It’s important for parents to realize that the nutrients teens miss when they’re allowed to skip breakfast are rarely recouped during other meals,” said Nicklas, also a researcher at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center.

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Recipe of the Month TORTILLA SOUP

INGREDIENTS Combine oleo and • 1 Onion, chopped flour. Brown. Add • ¼ Cup oleo broth, tomatoets, • ¼ Cup flour chilies, chicken, chili • 6 cans chicken broth p ow d e r r, c u m i n , • 3-4 chicken breasts; garlic salt. Simmer cooked and chopped for 1 hour. Saute • 2 - 4 oz. cans chopped green chilies onion and chips. Add • 1 can diced Rotel tomatoes or to soup. Pour over 1 can diced tomatoes cheese and avocados. • 2 T chili powder Optional: Add sour • 2 tsp. garlic salt cream. • 1 T Cumin • 8 Corn tortilla chips, cut up • 2 chopped avocados • shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

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