Cypress Point - October 2011

CYPRESS POINT

CIRCULAR Official Publication of the Cypress Point Homeowner's Association

OCTOBER 2011

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10

News, News & More News CYRANCH NEWS

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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

The fall community garage sale will be November 5, 2011.

LIGHT THE CANDLES

Birthday wishes are sent to Jake Luna who will be celebrating his first birthday on October 15th. Also birthday wishes are sent to big brother Austin Luna who will be celebrating his 12th birthday on October 21st!!!

Mom (aka Lisa), Dad, Gabriel and Amanda would like to wish both Austin and Jake a very happy and blessed birthday and they send you all their love.

Happy birthday from all your Cypress Point friends as well!! Enjoy your very special day!!

DISNEY CHILDREN’S CONCERT AT CY-FAIR HIGH SCHOOL

The Cy-Fair High School Orchestra will host a Children’s Concert at the school auditorium (22602 Hwy 290 at Telge Rd) on Thursday, October 27.

Disney characters and Disney music by Orchestras from Cy-Fair High School, Arnold Middle School, and Hamilton Middle School will be featured. Children from the entire community are invited to this free event and are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Disney character. Children’s events (face painting, clowns, and balloons) and a silent auction will begin at 6pm. The concert will be at 7pm.

SALESPERSON WARNING

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Congrats

Congratulations to Tory Finley, son of Terrence and Pamela Finley on Cypress Pelican. Tory graduated from Texas A & M (WHOOP!) on August 12th. He majored in Sports Management.

He is currently starting the Texas Tech Mass Communications, a two year program at Texas Tech in Lubbock. While attending Texas A & M, Tory was a member of the Omega PSI PHI Faternity Inc., The Chair for Transfer Camp for incoming students and Vice President of the NAACP. Congratulations to Terrence Finley Jr., also the son of Terrence and Pamela Finley. Terrence just graduated from the Duke Law School and plans to practice Litigation Law. He is currently doing a clerk internship in Austin for one year before he begins to practice law.

Congratulations to both!! May your careers be successful!!

Stay tuned for more information from this college bound family!!!!

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CYPRESS POINT IMPORTANT NUMBERS NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Cy-Fair V.F.D................................................. 281-550-6663 Sheriff’s Department....................................... 713-221-6000 Cypress Substation.......................................... 281-376-2997 Cy-Fair Medical Center................................... 281-890-4285 GOVERNMENT NUMBERS Animal Control.............................................. 281-999-3191 Automobile Registration................................. 713-224-1919 Dead Animal Pick-Up..................................... 713-802-5000 Department Of Public Safety.......................... 713-681-6187 Driver’s License............................................... 281-890-5440 FBI.................................................................. 713-693-5000 GAME WARDEN (Tx. Parks & Wildlife Dept.)........................... 281-842-8100 Harris County Judge....................................... 713-755-4000 Harris County Precinct 3................................ 281-463-6300 Harris County Tax Office................................ 713-224-1919 (Tags/Titles, Taxes & Voter Registration) Health Department......................................... 713-439-6000 Social Security..............................................1-800-772-1213 U.S. Post Office ...........................................1-800-275-8777 MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS Better Business Bureau.................................... 713-605-7767 Cypress Creek Library..................................... 281-376-4610 Cy-Fair Sports Association............................... 281-345-7426 Harris County Library (NW Branch............... 281-890-2665 The Houston Chronicle.................................. 713-220-7171 Victim’s Assistance........................................... 713-755-5625 Special Pals (lost pets....................................... 281-579-7387 SCHOOL NUMBERS Goodson Middle School.................................. 281-373-2350 Bus Information.............................................. 281-897-4380 Cy-Fair Administration................................... 281-897-4000 Cy-Fair College............................................... 281-290-3200 Cy-Fair High School....................................... 281-897-4600 Cy-Woods High School................................... 281-213-1800 Farney Elementary.......................................... 281-373-2858 UTILITY NUMBERS NWHC MUD 10 (Water & Sewer)................ 281-578-4200 Severn Trent, 16337 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084-5109 Gas Customer Service...................................... 713-659-2111 Power Outages/Downed Power Lines.............. 713-207-2222 Best Trash (Trash)............................................ 281-313-2378 Comcast (Cable/Internet/Phone).................... 713-341-1000 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance, Fire, Sheriff.................................................911 Sheriff’s Department (non-emergency)............ 281-376-2997 Poison Control......................................... 1-800-222-1222 Report Street Lights Out..... http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/putage 2

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CIA OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS Mike Flowers........................................................... President Les Sutton........................................................Vice President Tom Weathersby..................................................... Treasurer Dan Lowe................................................................Secretary Gary Stebbins..............................................Director-at-Large Kevin Leitner..............................................Director-at-Large Mary Laughlin............................................Director-at-Large Community website is www.cypresspoint.org.

NEWSLETTER Editor - Tammie Ogrodowicz............... two63059@gmail.com Board Members can be reached via private message and/or email by looking up each member by name on the website.

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CYPRESS POINT News, News, & More News - (Continued from Cover Page) for a carpet demonstration. He insisted that he show her how it cleaned the mattress as well. Long story short the mattress was severely damaged. Kirby will not repair nor pay for the mattress.

Resident is very frustrated. Take heed when allowing these people into your home!!

MOPS AT THE MET REGISTRATION

If you need a listening ear, friendship with other moms, your kids involved in a fun program, delicious breakfast buffets, advice from seasoned moms….then you need MOPS at The MET. Two dynamic groups meet two Friday mornings per month (August – May) from 9:15 – 11:45a.m. Childcare is provided upon registration. Register online at theMETonline.org/MOPS or visit us at facebook.com/ METmops If you have any questions please call (281)890-1900.

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281.213.4788 www.cypressarmory.com 14555 Skinner Road, Suite C Cypress, Texas 77429 Between Spring Cypress & Huffmeister

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CYPRESS POINT Recycling Poll We the residents of Cypress Point need to show our MUD board of directors that we want curb-side recycling.

COST

• Monthly cost of $2.75 to $2.80 per each household in the MUD 10 district • Recycling costs will be applied to each household regardless of participation

Please return to: Cypress Point Community Improvement Association 14415 Barker Cypress Rd. Cypress TX 77429

RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND HANDLING

• • • •

Plastics 1-7, all glass, aluminum, steel and tin cans, all paper and cardboard Do not need to be separated Residents may use an extra trash can or any can of your choice with a supplied recycle sticker Containers will need to be rinsed out before being placed in recyclables container

• One day per week

FREQUENCY

The more people who participate in the poll, the better the chances are for us to bring curb-side recycling to our neighborhood. If enough people recycle, our trash bill will go down, and may eventually offset the cost of recycling. Please email your vote and/or suggestions to cypresspointnewsletter@yahoo.com or clip and mail the form to the right to: Cypress Point Community Improvement Association 14415 Barker Cypress Rd. Cypress, TX 77429

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Name _______________________ Address_______________________ I vote: _____ in favor _____ in opposition of a standard monthly fee between $2.75 and $2.80 being added to my MUD 10 (Severn Trent) Utility bill to pay for curb-side recycling.

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CYPRESS POINT PEOPLE PROTECTING OUR PARKS

New Fire Safety Campaign for City of Houston Parks People Protecting Our Parks calls on all Houstonians to proactively protect the City's parklands during the ongoing drought. The campaign has two main goals: fire prevention education and the protection of public parklands. The first step in this campaign is the issuance of a temporary ban on all barbeque pits in City of Houston Parks.

The temporary ban on barbeque pits will remain in effect until further notice. Signage notifying the public about the ban will be placed in the parks. To allow for a period of public education, warnings will be issued to violators until City Council adopts a permanent enforcement mechanism next week.

Houston Fire Department recommends the following safety tips during this drought: BARBEQUE SAFETY

• P ortable barbecue pits, charcoal grills and other openflame cooking devices outside of a building should not be operated on combustible balconies or located within 10 feet of combustible walls or roofs or other combustible materials.

• When igniting the barbecue charcoal, use a charcoal lighter, not gasoline. Gasoline can flash violently in and around the pit causing serious injuries to anyone in the area of the flash. A fire extinguisher or charged garden hose should be handy while the fire is burning. Check the pit frequently to ensure that it is okay.

• Hot ash and coals from barbecue pits and charcoal burners should be placed in a non-combustible container until cooled or thoroughly saturated with water, before being disposed.

OPEN FLAMES

• Th e City of Houston Fire Code prohibits all openburning within the Houston city limits at all times.

The burn ban in unincorporated areas of Harris County also prohibits any outdoor open-burning, including the burning of: a bonfire, rubbish fire, campfire, trench fire, or other fire in an outdoor location when not contained.

VEHICLES,TRAILERS AND TOOLS

• P ark vehicles so that the exhaust system does not come in contact with dry grass, leaves, or weeds.

• Adjust the safety chains on trailers to ensure they don't drag and create sparks that can cause roadside starts.

• Keep lawn mowers and agricultural equipment in proper working condition and avoid rocks and other materials which might cause a spark.

• Do not weld or cut without a spotter, a water source and a shovel.

• Notify the electric power company when dead trees or overhanging limbs endanger the electric wires. The wires may touch each other or the ground, causing sparks that start fires.

CIGARETTES OR OTHER SMOKING MATERIALS

• A nother cause of accidental fires is carelessly discarded cigarettes or other smoking materials. They can smolder for hours and should be completely doused with water before being discarded in a safe manner, rather than tossed out a window or on the ground.

• Texas' arson law includes felony punishment for anyone whose cigarette recklessly sets fire to a building or injures anyone. Arson is a second-degree felony in Texas, punishable by up to 20 years in prison, but if a person is hurt or killed or if the fire involves a church, arson is a first-degree felony, carrying possible punishment of up to life in prison.

For more safety tips see www.houstontx.gov/fire.

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