Cypress Point - February 2012 by Peel, Inc.

Cypress Point

Official Publication of the Cypress Point Homeowner's Association February 2012

Volume 4, Issue 2

News, News and More News

Christmas Decorating Contest Winners on Page 3 Congrats! draw coyotes even more quickly that School’s parent-driven Project Prom decomposing vegetable matter. organization. The purpose of WRAP is to Happy Anniversary to Melissa and Mike Ralls February 14th. Mike is the son of Les • Keep pets inside, confined securely in a provide a drug- and alcohol-free all-night kennel or covered exercise yard, or within party for the graduating seniors and their and Joan Sutton Best wishes and here’s to the close presence of an adult. guests after their prom. many more years of happiness! • Walk pets on a leash and accompany them Upcoming Events: Coyote Alert outside, especially at night. "Give Back Night” at Raising Cane’s • For those of you who have not heard, there has been much discussion on the • Do not feed wildlife on the ground; keep every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. 15% of your wild bird seed in feeders designed for birds purchase will be donated when you mention subdivision web page regarding coyotes elevated or hanging above ground, and “WRAP” to the cashier. No flier needed, prowling through the neighborhood. With clean up spilled seed from the ground; and anyone can support WRAP, so tell your so much of the land being taken away coyotes can either be drawn directly to the friends and neighbors! Good all day long: for more homes, businesses and streets, seed, or to the rodents drawn to the seed. dine in, carry out, or drive thru animals are being run out of their natural • Keep fruit trees fenced or pick up fruit that Night at Newk’s – every 4th Monday. habitant. Unfortunately we have had at falls to the ground. 20% of your purchase will be donated to least one homeowner loose their precious fur-baby to the coyotes. We do not want • Do not feed feral cats (domestics gone WRAP, but you will need to bring the flyer. wild); this can encourage coyotes to prey Tell your friends and neighbors to print a to have any of our children or any other on cats, as well as feed on cat food left out flier and eat there, too! Good all day long: fur-babies harmed. Texas Parks & Wildlife for them. dine in or carry out. (see attachment or go has some info on urban/suburban nuisance • Minimize clusters of shrubs, trees and to the website!) wildlife & how best to educate people who other cover and food plants near buildings Kroger Gift Cards: Contact JJ Walden live in proximity to their habitat: and children’s play areas to avoid attracting at jacqjw@sbcglobal.net to get a Kroger Gift • http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild... rodents and small mammals that will in Card. Kroger gives 3% back to WRAP of the isance/coyote/ turn attract coyotes amount you load onto the card. Each card • from the site: There are some common • Use noise making and other scaring you request will be linked to your senior, so sense precautions people can take to devices when coyotes are seen. Check family, friends and neighbors can use it to manage coyotes: with local authorities regarding noise and support your senior and WRAP! Reload • Do not feed coyotes! Keep pet food and firearms ordinances. Portable air horns, the card as often as needed to keep earning water inside. Keep garbage securely stored, motor vehicle horns, propane cannons, WRAP Bucks. especially if it has to be put on the curb starter pistols, low-powered pellet guns, Self Defense Class: Cypress Taekwan Do for collection; use tight-locking or bungeeslingshots, and thrown rocks can be has offered to host a self defense class for cord-wrapped trashcans that are not easily effective. WRAP, February 26 (Sunday) 2-4 pm. Not opened. School News limited to WRAP parents. Contact Kim • Keep compost piles securely covered; Cy-Woods - WRAP 2012 planning is Dudzik at kim_dudzik@hotmail.com for correct composting never includes animal matter like bones or fat, which can underway! WRAP is Cy-Woods High more details. (Continued on Page 3) Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.

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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 The 2011 Winners Are:

Keep your eyes open for more details about ‘Rangler & Rhinestones Silent Auction & Dinner. • Denim Sponsors: ($150-$499) • Jewel Sponsors: ($500-$999) • Diamond Sponsors: ($1,000+) To find out more about becoming a community sponsor for this wonderful event please email CyWoodsWRAP@yahoo.com. MEETINGS: Other meetings will be the 2nd TUESDAY of each month in the Cy Woods Commons @ 7:00 pm. Next General Membership Meeting Dates: Feb 14th & March 20th Visit us on Cy-Woods W.R.A.P. 2012 and become a fan or www.wix.com/ wrap2012/wrap and be an active parent!

Christmas Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Christmas decorations contest. First place receives a $100 gift certificate and keeps the sign. Second place and third place also get signs along with gift certificates for $75 and $50, respectively. There have been six different first-place winners in the last six years. However, these six homeowners have dominated the top three spots, with each having won two or more prizes. White Heron won “Best Street” for the sixth year in a row (and collectively were better than ever this year.)

First Place: 16502 White Heron Second Place: 16602 Spring Barker Third Place: 14218 Plum Springs Remaining Top 25 (In Alphabetical Order): 16507 Timberidge 14331 Copper Trace 16723 Thorn Cypress 16514 Cypress Downs 16706 Town Glade 16502 Cypress Waters Court 16709 Town Glade 14919 Cypress Waters Drive 16715 Town Glade 16227 Cypress Valley Drive 16719 Town Glade 14403 Golden Cypress 16510 White Heron 14219 Scenic Path 16511 White Heron 16603 Spring Barker 16514 White Heron 16735 Spring Barker 16522 White Heron 16726 Summer Cypress Court 16710 Wine Meadows 16730 Summer Cypress Court 16727 Wine Meadows 14911 Terra Point 15015 Terra Point Best Street: WHITE HERON Runner-up Street: TOWN GLADE Best new Blow-up: 1. Santa “Occupied” Outhouse: 16735 Spring Barker 2. Santa & Mrs Santa Swing: (Two Homes Had This) 16310 Cypress Valley 16510 White Heron 3. Santa Helicopter: 16510 Timberidge Best Wooden: 1. Angel Overlooking Manger: 14419 Lawton Ridge 2. (Display) Large Cross & Reindeer: 14911 Terra Point 3. (Display) Santa, Elves, Reindeer Crossing Sign: 14402 Barker Pelican Best Manger Scene: 1. 16514 White Heron

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Cypress Point Monthly Homeowners Meeting Dates The scheduled 2012 meeting dates for the Cypress Point Community Improvement Association at the Barker Cypress Recreation Center Building are as follows: Monday February 27 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday March 26 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday April 23 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday May 28* 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting (*May 28 is Memorial Day---subject to change) Monday June 25 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday July 23 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday August 27 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday September 24 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday October 22 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Monday November 26 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting

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Cypress Point What Causes Sensitive Teeth & What To Do About It Do you experience discomfort in your teeth? Do you find it difficult to drink icy or hot beverages? You may have a case of sensitive teeth. Luckily, it’s very treatable. Find out what causes sensitive teeth and how to change your habits to avoid sensitivity. What does it mean to have sensitive teeth? If you experience pain or discomfort when consuming foods or beverages that are hot, cold, sweet, or sour; when brushing or flossing; or even when breathing sharp, cold air, you may have sensitive teeth. What is the reason for sensitive teeth?

Common causes of tooth sensitivity:

• Over-brushing – brushing your teeth too hard may wear down enamel or irritate the gum line, causing it to recede and expose the tooth’s sensitive roots. • Cracked teeth – a crack or chip in your tooth may expose the underlying dentin or may fill with bacteria from plaque, causing the nerve to inflame. • Teeth grinding – over time, grinding or clenching your teeth can erode enamel and expose dentin.

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• Gum disease – gum disease leads to tooth decay which breaks down enamel; gum disease can also lead to infection which may attack the tooth’s roots or cause the gum line to recede. • Tooth whitening – using products with peroxide or baking soda can seriously aggravate exposed roots or dentin. • Age – studies have shown that tooth sensitivity occurs most often in people between the ages of 25 and 30. It is possible to experience tooth sensitivity after routine dental procedures such as the placement of a filling or crown, tooth restoration, or even tooth cleaning. Such sensitivity is temporary; if it does not cease after four to six weeks please consult your dentist. How should I take care of my teeth if they are sensitive? Tooth sensitivity is very treatable, no matter what the cause. Here are a few remedies you can take advantage of at home: Try a desensitizing toothpaste which contains chemicals that block sensations like hot and cold from reaching the nerves in your teeth. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush that will be gentler on both your teeth and gums. Switch to a fluoride mouthwash. Avoid acidic foods such as tea, tomatoes, and citrus fruits. Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice every day and flossing once daily. Depending on the cause and severity of your sensitivity, you may benefit from professional treatment. If you suffer from sensitive teeth, please be sure to contact your dentist. We can set up an appointment to discuss what is bothering you and determine the best way to address the problem. Submitted by Dr. Flury Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.

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