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Enchanted Valley Echo Official Publication of Enchanted Valley Homeowners Association October 2011

HEARD AND OVERHEARD CRIME ACTIVITY

Complainant reported their son’s bike stolen, unsecured from the front yard of the home. Complainants reported their unlocked vehicles broken into. The car burglaries seem to be a regional problem, with Coles Crossing, Ravensway, and Cypress Point getting hit on the same nights. Also the stables were broken into in Ravensay Subdivision. Surveillance cameras recorded the activity and the persons were caught. 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 I received a letter from a resident of another subdivision. It went out to all newsletters in the area. I opted to not publish the letter but just to warn all residents. This person relunctly let one of these young salespersons into their home for a carpet demonstration. He insisted that he show her how it cleaned the mattress as well. Long story short the mattress was serverely 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

Volume 5, Issue 10

CELEBRATIONS! OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Shelly Burgess, Mary Cole, Robert Collins, Mathew Criswell, Juli Dalton, Rachel Dalton, Kasey Davis, Evan Dillman, Shawn Emerson, Rachel Franke, David Franta, III, Patrick Fraser, Cody Galloway, Daniel Gonzales, Tammy Gonzales, Susan Griswold, Tom Haley, Theresa Hodgson, Garrett Hohman, Johnathan Isenhower, Adam Isenhower, Misty Killian, Chris Kite, Kenny Kite, Lane Kotz, Beth McWilliams, Abigail Moffit, Jeffrey Norgan, Alferd Northcutt, Kourtney O’Bryan, Angela parsons, Ron Ramos, Julius Reid, Cindy Robicheaux, Michael Rud, Daniela Santillan, Sarah Santillan, Lucas Sarrazin, Concetta Scerbo, Melissa Seureau, Bridges Simmons, Jerey Talley, Mary West, Jil Worden, McKayla Younts and Jordan Younts. OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

Alfred & Karen Northcutt, Larry & Linda Bagley, Tony & Cheryl Deculus, Ben & Cherry Morgan, Jim & Sherry Barnette, Sam & Marie Ricca, Jerry & Evangeline Beverly, Roy Jr. & Lily Cosse’, Steven & Nancy Burke, Don & Kathy Stilwell, Julia & Joe Eddie, Bob & Jil Worden and Dennis & Heather Taupo

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. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES None has been scheduled for this year. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

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E.V. 2011 BOARD Enchanted Valley& COM.'S OFFICERS

President......................Norman Goad...................281-256-3704 Vice President................ Lloyd Coker....................713-449-7449 Secretary......................Kristi Wimberly.................. 281-7877662 Treasurer........................... Bill Stice.......................281-373-1032

DIRECTORS

Randall Sims.........................................................281-373-4657 Steve Thomson......................................................281-213-4931 Melissa Seureau.....................................................281-300-1000

COMMITTEE HEADS

Community Center Rental....................................281-463-1777 Newsletter - Tammie Ogrodowicz.......... ..two63059@gmail.com Marquee........................ Marj Andreo....................281-373-1708 Deed Restriction Enforcement. Beautification.....................OPEN............................................... Park Gate................... Bobby Don Hill.................281-373-1918 ACC................................. Bill Stice.......................281-373-1032 Swim Team............. Anne Goad-President.............281-256-3704 Block Captains ............. Linda Bagley....................281-373-0713 Event Coordinator............................................................ OPEN Welcoming Committee..............................................................OPEN

WATER BOARD MEMBERS Carl Linseisen, President.......................................281-373-0522 Harry West, Vice President....................................713-589-2844 Norman Gruenzner, Secretary...............................281-373-0600 John Clough, Director...........................................281-373-1368 Carolyn Maniscalco, Director................................713-858-6966 Water Operations - S.T. Services............................281-398-8211

E.V. ESTATES 2011 BOARD PRESIDENT

Roger Johnson..................................................281-373-1704

VICE-PRESIDENT

MANAGEMENT CO. SCS Management Services 7170 Cherry Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77095 281-463-1777, info@scsmgmt.com www.scsmgmt.com For information on your homeowner’s assessments, deed restriction violations or questions in general please contact: Association Manager Service Manager Alicia Newby – ext 7128 Jessica Smith - ext. 7129 anewby@scsmgmt.com jsmith@scsmgmt.com Accounting Representative Deed Restriction Inspector Ashley Martin – ext 7118 Chris Sharp – ext 7136 amartin@scsmgmt.com csharp@scsmgmt.com

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SECRETARY/TREASURER Janice Loocke....................................................281-389-6282 DEED RESTRICTIONS Kirdes Schubert................................................281-373-1606 MAINTENANCE Ryan Lubs........................................................281-373-0991 WATER Steve Ellisor......................................................713-823-9003 Kirdes Schubert................................................281-373-1606

SECURITY ED Fuselier.......................................................281-304-6789 AT LARGE Darwin Huckabee.............................................281-373-4294 PARLIAMENTARIAN Kathy El-Messidi..............................................281-373-1426 WATER OPERATORS Billing & Collection.........................................713-937-1959 Severen Trent....................................................281-398-8211 2

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281-731-3383cell • Interior & Exterior Painting • Garage Floor Epoxy • Hardi Plank Installation

• Custom Staining

• Wood Replacement

• Roofing

• Sheetrock Repair

• Gutter Repair/Replacement

• Interior Carpentry

• Faux Painting

• Cabinet Painting

• Door Refinishing

• Wallpaper Removal and Texturizing

• Window Installation

• Pressure Washing

• Ceiling Fan/Light Fixtures

• Fence Repair/Replacement

• Trash Removal

Enchanted Valley Enchanted Valley Homeowners Association Annual Board Meeting Ballot

Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011 At the Community Clubhouse The following board members are up for re-election: Lloyd Coker; Steve Thomson; and Melissa Seureau. Norman Goad is not running for re-election this year. If you would like to nominate a homeowner, a place is provided to write in the candidate(s) of your choice. The candidate(s) must be aware of your decision to write in his/her name(s) and they must be a property owner in Enchanted Valley Homeowners Association. Please circle and/or write in no more than four (4) names. If more than four (4) residents are voted for on the ballot, the ballot will be considered invalid. Voting will be held at the clubhouse between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 5th, with the annual meeting to be held at noon. The ballot box will be located inside the pool gates on the morning of November 5th. Ballots will not be opened or counted until 12:00 noon on the 5th.

RESIDENTS RUNNING FOR ELECTION: 1. Lloyd Coker 2. Steve Thomson 3. Melissa Seureau

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Enchanted Valley ADOPTION COALITION MEET DENVER Denver is 14 years old and is always smiling! He has a very sweet personality and is a friendly, polite young man. He makes friends easily and loves to have fun. Denver enjoys riding bikes, reading comic books, playing basketball and video games. He is a huge animal lover! Denver enjoys school and receives special education services. Denver needs a family to open their hearts and provide him with unconditional love. To find out more about Denver, Please contact Stephanie Berka, Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wonderful

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Enchanted Valley BRITT’S BOOK BUZZ: THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins

Remember the compelling and cult-following TV show, Lost? To me, The Hunger Games is the literary equivalent in that the writers creatively demonstrated survival and unity when faced with extremely harsh circumstances. The difference is that while Lost was the result of a plane crash on a strange island where anything could happen, The Hunger Games is ruled by the Capitol where young adults fight to the death as a form of entertainment for the government. Set in the not so distant future, North America as we know it has been completely reorganized into separate districts (12 of them) all closely controlled by the militant, big brother, harsh “Capitol.” These districts were formed when the Earth had become so violated environmentally and morally that war broke out. As a reminder to all of the segregated districts that rebellion is not tolerated, there is a yearly “Hunger Game” where a male and female from each district aged 12-18 is chosen at random to fight each other to the death. There can only be one victor and everything is televised, complete with sponsors. It is in district 12 that the heroine, Katniss Everdeen lives with her mother (a healer) and her younger sister. Her father was killed in a mining accident but left his oldest daughter with the gifts and talents of hunting, which is her family’s key to survival. When Katniss’ sister is chosen as one of the “tributes” to fight in the hunger games, Katniss volunteers in her place. Her male counterpart, Peeta, is also chosen. Their experience at the Capitol and the whole tradition around the hunger games is so intriguing and fascinating as are the people they encounter. However, it is the way the hunger games are so carefully and technologically orchestrated and Katniss’ amazing ingenuity and will to live and survive that kept me reading and enjoying the brutal, yet thoroughly entertaining book. At the time I am writing this review, I am already on the final book of the trilogy! This book has it all -- a love triangle, a heroine, an underdog, fighting, mystery, science fiction--it is a reader’s big Kit Kat bar! Feel free to comment on this review, your thoughts on the book or suggest a book for me to review on my blog: http://brittsbuzz.blogspot.com

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