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SHADOW CREEK RANCH

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Current SHADOW CREEK RANCH

MAY 2013

NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SHADOW CREEK RANCH

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 5

Easter Bunny visits USTA QuickStartTennis at Shadow Creek Ranch Egg hunting at the tennis courts, sponsored by coachcatrin@gmail.com and team!

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SHADOW CREEK RANCH IMPORTANT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY................................................................911 Fire...................................................................................911 Ambulance.......................................................................911 Sheriff – Non-Emergency................................ 281-331-9000 Pearland Police Department............................ 281-997-4100 SCHOOLS Mary Marek Elementary................................. 281-245-3232 Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary..................... 281-245-3090 Manvel Junior High........................................ 281-331-1416 Alvin Senior High........................................... 281-331-8151 Manvel High School....................................... 281-245-2235 Alvin ISD Administration............................... 281-338-1130 Alvin ISD Transportation................................ 281-331-0960 UTILITIES Electricity - Reliant Energy.............................. 713-207-7777 Gas - Center Point.......................................... 713-659-2111 Trash Removal - City of Pearland....................281-652-1600 CITY Pearland City Hall........................................... 281-652-1600 Pearland Utility Billing - Water Dept.............. 281-652-1603 Pearland Animal Control................................. 281-652-1970 Pearland Police Dept - Non-Emergency.......... 281-652-1100 Pearland Public Works..................................... 281-652-1900

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ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, INC. Community Manager Maria Southall-Shaw............................ mshaw@amitx.com Community Liason Manager Bobbie Lopez........................................ blopez@amitx.com Assistant Community Manager Holly Blesener..................................hblesener@amitx.com Property Maintenance Mark Simien......................................msimien@amitx.com Service Specialist Lisa Mayon..........................................lmayon@amitx.com www.AMITX.com OTHER NUMBERS Pearland Post Office........................................ 281-485-2132 Poison Control................................................ 800-764-7661 Brazoria County Health Department.............. 979-864-1484 Animal Control............................................... 281-756-2265 Cable/Internet/Phone...COMCAST............... 713-341-1000 NEWSLETTER Articles.................................shadowcreekranch@peelinc.com Publisher Peel, Inc.......................................................1-888-687-6444 Advertising...................................................1-888-687-6444

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2013 Pool Schedule EMERALD BAY LAP POOL

REFLECTION BAY DIVING POOL

11814 N Clear Lake Loop Closed Mondays and Wednesday for Maintenance

12115 S Clear Lake Loop Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays for Maintenance

May 25-June 6th, 2013 (Memorial Holiday Weekend)

Saturday: 12pm – 8pm Sunday: 12pm- 8pm Monday-Friday: Closed

Exception: Mon, May 27th Memorial Day 10am-8pm.

June 7 – August 25, 2013 (Full Season) Monday: Closed for Maintenance Tuesday: 12pm – 8pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday- Sunday: 12pm - 8pm

Adult Lap Swim: Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8-9pm 18 and older..

August 26th- Sep 2nd (labor day) Saturday: 12pm – 8pm Monday- Friday: Closed

Exception: Mon., Sept (labor Day) 10am-8pm

Last Day of Pool Season September 2nd

Last Day of Pool Season September 2nd (Continued on Page 4)

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SHADOW CREEK RANCH DIAMOND BAY WATER PARK

2034 Trinity Bay Drive Closed Wednesdays for Maintenance May 25-June 6th, 2013 (Memorial Holiday Weekend) Saturday: 12pm – 8pm Sunday: 12pm- 8pm Monday-Friday: Closed Exception: Mon, May 27th Memorial Day 10am-8pm. June 7 – August 25, 2013 (Full Season) Monday: Closed for Maintenance Tuesday: 12pm – 8pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday- Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Adult Lap Swim: Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8-9pm 18 and older.. August 26th- Sep 2nd (labor day) Saturday: 12pm – 8pm Monday- Friday: Closed Exception: Mon., Sept (labor Day) 10am-8pm Last Day of Pool Season September 2nd

Fourth Recreational Center Grand Opening FINALLY, having specialized in Shadow Creek Ranch since 2003, we are thrilled to see the Grand Opening of the fourth Recreational Center, Ricki Stockwell and Cathy Spacek, Realtors

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SHADOW CREEK RANCH May Local Election is Saturday, May 11th Residents of Shadow Creek Ranch (Precinct 50 &59) will vote at: Mary Marek Elementary School 1947 Kirby Dr Pearland, Texas 77584 from 7am-7pm On the ballot will be Pearland City Council positions and Alvin ISD School Board Trustees. To see a sample ballot for these positions go to: http://brazoriacountyclerk.net/recorder/content/ Elections/SampleBallot.htm Questions? Call 979-864-1662, 281-756-1662 or 979-388-1662, or email: janicee@brazoria-county.com

Pearland United Youth Soccer Club FALL 2013 SEASON AND SUMMER CAMPS

Come join Pearland’s premier youth soccer club! Registration for Pearland United’s fall season is May 6 to July 28 for recreational soccer for boys and girls, ages 4 to 18. We offer co-ed introductory soccer for ages 4 to 5, a boys and girls soccer academy for ages 6 to 10 and competitive and recreational soccer for ages 10-18. Our introductory soccer program will train weekly with 1 hour sessions with a professional curriculum and trainer oversight. The soccer academy teams will receive 2 ½ hours of training per week with licensed professional trainers. Competitive team tryouts are May 13 & 14 for U11-U13 and June 3&4 for U14-U18 at Centennial Park. Competitive teams receive 3 hours of training per week with licensed professional trainers. We are also offering summer soccer camps from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates: June 17-20 and July 15-18 at Centennial Park and June 24-27 at Southdown Park at Westside Events Center. Come help us continue to grow the sport of soccer in Pearland! Registration for the 2013 fall season and summer camps, plus more information about our programs, can be found at www.pearlandunited.com.

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SHADOW CREEK RANCH Shadow Creek Soccer Club Fall Registration

Keep Pearland Beautiful Hosts 2013 Environmental Awards Dinner On Friday May 10, 2013 Keep Pearland Beautiful will be hosting the annual Environmental Awards Dinner at the Pearland Community Center, catered by Casa Ole. The theme for this years event is #Green Starts Here, a rallying cry that began in 2012 with the Don’t Mess with Texas trashoff and continues to inspire members of the community to begin their own sustainable movement. Keep Pearland Beautiful will be honoring members of the community who began a green and sustainable movement in the City of Pearland and who continue to help KPB fulfill its mission to make Pearland the cleanest, most beautiful city in Texas. KPB is currently soliciting nominations for Environmental Awards. A complete list of awards are available on the KPB website. Below is a list of winners from 2012, which included the KIPPERS, board members, and citizens of Pearland who help make everyday Earth Day. 2012 AWARD WINNERS:

Ages 4-9 – Saturday games 8-12 noon Ages 10-11 – Sunday games 3-6 pm 10 & 11 year olds who play other sports on Saturday are encouraged to play soccer on Sundays. Football, basketball, and baseball players encouraged to register. Beginners welcome! First Game = September 21. Neighborhood teams. Registration includes a full uniform, practice equipment, and a trophy. Practice times decided by team parents. Teams coached by team parents. Register at www.shadowcreeksoccer.org.

Young Environmentalists: Kayla Irby, Lilly Powers, Spencer Cho, Victoria Huynh, Madison Garza, Marisol Chavez, and Kameron Pietsch Rookie of the Year: Elizabeth Miller Educator of the Year: Mark Stamp and Cindy Ross, Dawson High School School Volunteer of the Year: Lisa Cushing, Pearland ISD Business of the Year: Theresa Jordan, Houston Community Bank Beautification/Community Improvement: Patrick Smith Team Player Award: Kay Powers Extra Mile Award: Charlie Ruscher, City of Pearland Weldon Flanakin Recycler of the Year Award: David Wilson Golden Pear Awards: Linda Cowles and Laura Austin This event is sponsored in part by Shadow Creek Ranch, Casa Ole, and HEB Plus!

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SHADOW CREEK RANCH Shadow Creek Summer Swim Team Ages 6-13. Join the Swim Team for great coaching, many practice sessions, and competitions with at few local teams. First practice: Saturday, June 15. Last day Saturday, July 20. Make any or all practices. To be eligible for the team, a swimmer must be able to swim one length of the pool with head in the

water. The team is to improve able swimmers. No tryouts for the team. Each Swimmer will become an AAU member that includes AAU insurance. Details and registration at www.shadowcreeksoccer.org/swim

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NEW Pearland Democrats Club

Crossword Puzzle

Newly formed and ready to serve the rapidly growing Democratic population of Pearland, the Pearland Democrats recently hosted deputy voter register training provided by Brazoria County Voter Registration officials. The training was held at Mimi's Cafe on Monday, April 8th and was open to anyone interested in becoming a deputy registrar. We appreciate the high level of interest and the training was well attended, in fact we had many more trainees than we had planned for, it was a success! Monthly meetings of the Pearland Democrats will occur on the second Thursday of every month at 7pm at Mimi's Cafe in the Pearland Town Center (11200 Broadway, Ste 1600, Pearland, Texas 77584). The next meeting is Thursday, May 9th. Networking begins at 6:30pm and the meeting will commence at 7pm. New members and guests are welcome to attend. Speakers or training for each monthly meeting will be scheduled and communicated through our Facebook Page- Pearland Democrats Club. e-mail inquiries may be directed to bcdemprecinct59@brazoriademocrats.com.

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Pearland Toastmasters Do you want to be a better communicator and leader? “What would you dare to dream if you knew you could not fail?”Brian Tracey. Pearland Toastmasters recognized as “President’s Distinguished” is a perfect place that provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self confidence and personal growth. Members Benjamin Wong, Reggie Destin, Kim Walker, Neitra Blair and Gevenia Bradford (pic) recently attended “Own the Stage” with Craig Valentine and Darren LaCroix, World Champion Speakers. Reggie Destin says that, “Own the Stage” changed his attitude toward Toastmasters and public speaking and he is excited to represent Pearland Toastmasters at the area TableTopics contest on April 27th. Pearland Toastmaster President, Kim Walker and VP of Education, Tracey Peterson (pic) took the challenge and reached their personal goals of Triple Crown (three educational goals within one year). In addition, Anthony Miller, past president and mentor, will be representing our club in the area international speech contest.

Coming in May by The Pearland Theater Guild “Murder at the Howard Johnsons” running May 10-May 26. Friday & Saturday shows at 8:00 p.m. Sunday Matinees, May 12, 19, 26 at 3:00. Buy One, Get One FREE is Thursday, May 23. Box office www.pearl-theater.com or call 713-340-2540. The Pearl Theater is located at 14803 Park Almeda Houston 77047. Is all fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed by this hysterical comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson's Motor Inn. A farce by definition with “oh-no” suspense. Very, very funny. by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick. Directed by Mike McDermott.

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CURRENT LISTINGS IN SHADOW CREEK RANCH:

12013 Banks Run Dr. MLS #64971078 4BR/3.5Baths/2car garage

11301 Morning Brook Dr MLS#76731701 SOLD in 5 Days 2907 Castlton Bay Ln MLS#18611694 SOLD in 19 Days 2301 Bending Spring *Represented Buyer MLS#71099433 SOLD in 12 Days

11905 Cedar Creek Dr MLS#23825284 SOLD in 41 Days 13110 Rippling Creek MLS#90606725 SOLD in 19 Days 2421 Shorebrooke Dr MLS#34411764 SOLD in 38 Days Sold Price $270,000

2406 Galleon Point Ct MLS#44237484 Sold Price $409,999

2227 Long Cove Ct MLS#53441384 Sold Price $531,000

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2414 Harbor Chase Dr. MLS #98745085 4BR/3.5Baths/2car garage

12510 Starcroft Dr MLS#29304305 SOLD in 28 Days 13108 Ferry Cove Ln MLS#54838146 SOLD 1 Day 2706 Royal Creek Ct MLS#29608764 $347,900 Sold Price *Represented Buyer

2710 Catalina Shores Dr.

MLS#61431707 Sold Price $302,000 1902 Roaring Springs MLS#26131775 SOLD in 26 Days 2506 Shady Falls MLS#45686444 SOLD *Represented Buyer

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2005 Waters Edge Ct, FOR LEASE MLS #9091129 4BR/3 Baths/3024 SQ FT W/Gunite Pool

Jenifer Duguay Mikeska Your Realtor For Life! Selling homes in Shadow Creek Ranch since 2001!

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